BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast

In this minisode, Chris and Cody talk about weird things dealing with the brain. Chris shares the story of a woman who joined a cult that made her wear bags covered with sins. Cody talks about an already existing technology that lets one person make another person fire a cannon - using only his/her mind. The truth is stranger than fiction here, which is our favorite thing! See if you can guess next week's topic from this minisode.

In this episode, Chris and Cody bring in a special guest to talk about the Mothman, a cryptid that terrorized West Virginia in the 1960s. Join us as Scott Devogelaere, history teacher and huge Mothman aficionado, walks us through Mothman’s history, discusses numerous sightings, and shares an eventual tragedy that may have been Mothman’s doing. On a lighter note, the group also talks about Mothman and Bigfoot’s “special” relationship, as well as how to identify a gender fluid creature. Today’s Drinks of Choice are: Pineapple Crush vodka and Olde English (yet again). Advisory: 0-13s Intro music: 13s-43s Topic: 43s-2:45m Drink: 2:45m-5:00m History: 5:00m-18:45m Strange Happenings: 18:45m-26:48m Merle Partridge: 26:48m-30:15m Mothman in Chicago: 30:15m-34:30m Tragic Events: 34:30m-34:38m Believer: 35:50m-37:35m Skeptic: 37:35m-50:30m Goodbyes: 50:30m-52:00m Outro: 52:00m-52:33 Original Music: “Berghain” by Monkey Warhol

In this minisode, Chris and Cody talk about two weird a** cryptids found in or near the Appalachians. Cody gives crazy ridiculous information about sheepsquatch (yep, you read that right), along with a couple of sighting stories, one involving eating forest mushrooms. Chris tells the tale of a guy's freaky encounter with a helicopter-elephant sounding humanoid. See if you can guess next week's topic from this minisode. The picture also gives a small clue.

We are back from a short hiatus and have quite the legend for you. We are talking about Chris’s favorite folktale from Mexico and the Southwest: La Llorona, the jilted women who commits infanticide and haunts waterways looking for new victims. Sounds charming, right? Cody’s story is about a local Arizonan who discovers a man obsessed with La Llorona, while Chris tells two tales, one being his creepy a** personal encounter. BS Weekly has to do with a modern day Llorona in the U.K. Today’s Drinks of Choice are: My Grandfather’s Legacy Red Blend, and La Catrina Cabernet. Advisory: 0-13s Intro Music: 13s-41s Topic: 41s-5:02m Drinks: 5:02m-8:15m History: 8:15m-17:00m Chris’s 1st Story: 17:00m-24:12m Cody’s story: 24:12m-33:22m Musical Break: 33:22m-34:35m Chris’s Personal Tale: 34:35m-39:48m Debunk: 39:48m-44:45m Believer: 44:45m-47:07m BS Weekly: 47:07m-48:47m Thank you’s: 48:47m-49:51m Outro Music: 49:51m-50:15m Original Music: “Berghain” by Monkey Warhol Links: History https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/wailing-woman Story One: http://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=3524 BS Weekly: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/letterbox-woman-crying-liverpool-kirkby-mystery-shouting-through-merseyside-a7855396.html

You thought they were done, but nooooooo. In this season recap episode, Chris and Cody do not discuss weird phenomena or any of their usual oddities. Instead, they talk about the podcast itself, including the history the show, its inception, and snafus along the way (in a nutshell, Chris is classy while Cody is not). Then, they discuss the future of the show, upcoming episodes, and where they hope to take it in Season 2. Cody grills Chris with questions about the show, while Chris ups the ante and plays “How Well Do You Know Your Co-host” with Cody (hint: Cody kicks butt). Finally, they talk some about themselves and other upcoming professional ventures. So tune in to learn more about our podcasters in this fun wrap-up. P.S. If you pay attention to this week's image, you'll see more insight into our new forthcoming logo. A million-and-a-half thanks to Lene from Talk Spooky To Me (@TalkSpooky) for the amazing artwork! SEE YOU IN AUGUST!!!!!!!!!

In episode 27...errr 23, Cody and Chris take on the dark subject of the apocalypse with their usual idiocy. Chris tells two stories: one of the impending software/AI apocalypse and the other about the “planet” Nibiru and its collision with Earth. Cody discusses scare tactics, childhood trauma, and PTSD due to stories of religious visions and the three days of darkness. BS Weekly is about recent sightings of zombie raccoons in Ohio. This weeks drinks are (not Katy Perry’s) Dark Horse Red Blend and Earthquake Cabernet. Advisory: 0-15s Intro Music: 18s-31s Topic: 31s-3:00m Drinks: 3:00m-6:25m History: 6:25m-9:45m Software/AI: 9:45m-14:20m Three Days of Darkness: 14:20m-28:33m Promo: 28:33m-29:03m Nibiru: 29:03m-34:25m Debunk: 34:25m-40:42m Belief: 40:42m-43:02m Promo: 43:02m-44:23m BS Weekly: 44:23m-45:50m Sign Off: 45:50m-47:22m Outro Music: 47:22m-47:49m Music- “I Have Heard of a Place” by the Astrometrics Links History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse http://www.abhota.info/ Software/AI apocalypse https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/09/saving-the-world-from-code/540393/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AI_takeover Nibiru https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/4489602/planet-x-nibiru-zecharia-sitchin-spacex-hawaii-volcano/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nibiru_cataclysm BS Weekly http://time.com/5229420/zombie-raccoons-ohio-police-reports/

In this minisode, Chris and Cody share stories that seemingly have nothing to do with each other. But on closer examination, you'll see they really have nothing to do with each other. Chris talks about a man living the future in dreams. It doesn't end well. Cody shares a true, freaky cannibalistic tale. It may not be for the squeamish. See if you can guess next week's topic from this minisode.

In this episode, we finally pay homage to the amazing, awesome, incredible musical Hamilton. In the musical, Aaron Burr sings a song to his daughter, Theodosia (called Dear Theodosia). Sadly, the real Theodosia Burr mysteriously vanished in real life, and Chris and Cody discuss her disappearance and possible whereabouts. Cody tells the story of a potential appearance by Theodosia in Galveston, Texas. Chris discusses the Female Stranger and the infamous Nags Head Portrait, which may have resulted in Theodosia surfing to safety on a painting. Listen to the end to find a special musical treat from the guys. BS Weekly is a developing story on the Loch Ness Monster. Drinks this week include Full Sail-Blood Orange Wheat and Olde English (AGAIN!). Advisory: 0-15s Intro Music: 15s-30s Topic: 30s-3:02m Drinks: 3:02m-5:11m History: 5:11m-11:12m Karankawa Part I: 11:12m-17:42m The Legend of the Female Stranger: 17:42m-22:35m Karankawa Part II: 22:35m-29:50m Nags Head Portrait: 29:50m-35:08m Debunk: 35:08m-41:14m Belief: 41:14m-43:15m Musical Moment: 43:15m-44:25m BS Weekly: 44:25m-46:37m Thank You: 46:37m-48:18m Outro Music: 48:18m-48:44m Music: “I Have Heard of a Place” by the Astrometrics Links Theodosia Alston Burr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodosia_Burr_Alston https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-dramatic-life-and-mysterious-death-of-theodosia-burr The Female Stranger https://blog.visitalexandriava.com/haunted-alexandria-va-female-stranger/ Nags Head Portrait http://northcarolinaghosts.com/coast/portrait-theodosia-burr/ Karankawa http://jason-myspecialplace.blogspot.com/2007/11/theodosia.html

In this minisode, Chris and Cody share stories about regular people who may or may not have disappeared. Chris talks about a family that either died or vanished in a fire. It's a true tale of Murphy's Law, where everything that could go wrong did go wrong. Cody follows this up by discussing the story of a child who goes missing . . . only to be discovered months later. Or was he? DUN DUN DUNNNNNNN! As always, our minisodes are hints for the next full episode (coming next week). See if you can guess the theme. Hint: It's really specific so you probably won't guess it. Good luck!

We are legal! Or at least our podcast is (Cody's still underage). In Episode 21, Cody and Chris discuss déjá vu, that phenomena where you experience something you swear you've experienced before. Cody tells the weird story of a blue eyed/blue haired woman who is like Dory (the fish, not grandma). Then our podcasters have a serious deja vu when Chris shares a story Cody swears he's heard before. The end result is crazy and hilarious. BS weekly discusses the current Yanny/Laurel debacle. This weeks drinks brought you to by 2nd Voyage and Roscato (again?). Advisory: 0s-15s Intro Music: 15s-30s Topic: 30s-3:55m Drinks: 3:55m-7:00m Facts: 7:00m-14:00m Pat Shapiro: 14:00m-20:48m Kaitlyn’s Story: 20:48m-24:02m Jamais Vu: 24:02m-27:14m This Story Again?: 27:14m-31:24m Believer: 31:24m-34:35m Debunk: 34:35m-41:47m Promo: 41:47m-42:16m BS Weekly: 42:16m-44:40m Thank You’s: 44:40m-46:45m Exit Music: 46:45m-47:09m Music:” I Have Heard of a Place” by the Astrometrics (https://astrometrics.bandcamp.com/) Links: History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9j%C3%A0_vu https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/frontiers-for-young-minds/what-is-d-233-j-224-vu/ Kaitlyn https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/self/7-true-stories-from-reddit-that-hint-at-the-existence-of-alternate-realities-261975.html Belief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFAvUkjba-Q Debunk https://www.newscientist.com/article/2101089-mystery-of-deja-vu-explained-its-how-we-check-our-memories/ BS Weekly https://www.livescience.com/62583-yanny-laurel-auditory-illusion-explained.html

In their fifth minisode, Chris and Cody share a few interesting stories about dreams. Cody tells the tale of a guy who needs help battling dream demons. He also overshares and gets waaaay into manscaping. Chris discusses a story that has it all: old couples needing directions, old people stalking, and parties with old people stalkers. The lesson learned in this minisode is to never sleep again. As always, the minisode is also a teaser for the upcoming episode. See if you can guess the theme (hint: it's not about dreaming).

In this episode, Cody and Chris delve into the fascinating topic of medical miracles. Chris tells two stories of children, one who serves as a warning not to swim in gross water...or water, period. Cody shares a tale of explosive diarrhea that has a happy “end”ing (no pun intended). BS Weekly tells of a creature that may an actual substitute for blood. Drinks this week are: Educated Guess Cabernet, and Painkillers. ***There’s also a special dedication at the end of the episode. We ask that you please listen and send some love to those in need.*** Advisory: 0-15s Intro Music: 15s-30s Topic: 30s-2:25m Drink Reveal: 2:25m-5:25m History: 5:25m-12:00m Luke Berge: 12:00m-17:00m Jordan Taylor: 17:00m-21:50m The Church That Cured Cancer: 21:50m-26:00m Kali Harding: 26:00m-29:50m Believer: 29:50m-33:50m Debunk: 33:50m-42:13m BS Weekly: 42:13m-43:30m This is Why We Fight: 43:30m-47:03m A Call to Action: 47:03m-56:52 Links Miracles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/4b4d/2507ea2d0fdd5ed5d8de2fe57a21ba04b782.pdf Jordan Taylor https://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=6515671&page=1 Kalin Harding http://www.newsweek.com/how-12-year-old-survived-brain-eating-amoeba-infection-308427 Believer http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/medical-miracles-in-hospitals/ Skeptic https://www.livescience.com/909-medical-miracles-supported-evidence.html https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/7/15792188/placebo-effect-explained https://www.kare11.com/article/news/cancer-patient-who-restored-church-no-longer-feels-welcome/368920986 Call to Action https://www.gofundme.com/hello-cancer-wtf

In this episode, Chris and Cody discuss one of the best urban legends out there: Phantom Hitchhikers (those ghosts we pick up that mysteriously vanish). Cody tells the earliest known phantom hitchhiker story - involving an apostle and a eunuch - that comes from the bible. Chris shares a weird story where the driver actually makes out with the ghost before driving her home. BS weekly includes a fun story about charity, hitchhiking, and microwaves. Drinks this week are: Rambling Router Cider and 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Advisory: 0s-14s Intro. Music: 14s-30s Topic of the Week: 30s-3:56m Drinks: 3:56m-6:30m History: 6:30m-10:30m Philip and the Eunuch: 10:30m-14:55m Resurrection Mary: 14:55m-19:24m Promo: 19:24m-20:15m Dancing Ghost: 20:15m-24:00m The Red Headed Ghost of Highway 44: 24:00m-28:20m Debunk: 28:20m-37:21m Promo: 37:21m-38:06m Believer: 38:06m-41:14m BS Weekly: 41:14m-44:30m Thank You’s: 44:30m-45:45m Outro: 45:45m-46:14m Links History http://www.theparanormalguide.com/blog/the-phantom-hitchhiker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanishing_hitchhiker Resurrection Mary http://www.prairieghosts.com/jerryp.html Red Headed Hitchhiker http://spookysouthcoast.com/red-headed-hitchhiker-of-route-44/ BS Weekly https://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/galway-man-to-hitchhike-the-32-counties-with-his-microwave-836035.html Believer https://modernmythology.net/riding-the-blurry-borders-the-evidence-for-phantom-hitchhikers-6a76538f9805

In their fourth minisode, Cody and Chris discuss the road less traveled (but frequently creepy). Cody tells the story about a traveling fortune teller who gives a very bizarre prediction. Chris discusses a (perhaps) ghostly encounter at a rest stop on the island of Trinidad, where they prefer their cars shaken, not stirred. The lesson learned in this minisode is to never ever ever ever travel alone on creepy roads, especially at night. The minisode is also a teaser for the upcoming episode. See if you can guess the theme.

In this episode, Cody and Chris discuss the strange story of Roanoke, the colony that vanished without a trace. Chris discusses several theories, one that has to do with birds falling from the sky and a weird reptilian devil. Cody talks about the possibility of flesh eating zombies. Then, he shares his own thoughts on what happened that fateful night so many years ago. BS Weekly discusses a city found underground in South Africa via lasers. Drinks this week are: Water and Sauvignon Blanc. Links: History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke_Colony https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatan Theories https://owlcation.com/humanities/Circulating-Theories-Around-the-Disappearance-of-the-Lost-Colony http://www.groundzeromedia.org/croatoan-the-lost-colony/ BS Weekly https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2018/03/29/laser-technology-lost-city-south-africa/