BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast

In this minisode, Chris and Cody discuss the word Croatoan. It’s perhaps the most mysterious word ever, appearing throughout history and immediately signaling a death or crazy disappearance. Cody shares stories where the word appears. Chris discusses the origin of the creepy word. This is a teaser for our next full episode. See if you can guess what it is based on this minisode. Our drinks of choice were: nothing, because Chris and Cody were already toasty from recording the Stigmata episode.

In this episode, Chris and Cody discuss the strange religious phenomena known as stigmata. Listen as Chris shares some history and gives the criteria required to be a stigmatic. Cody talks about his namesake, St. Francis, and the fact his mother wanted Cody to have stigmata. Chris has a very interesting story about a woman whose blood created writings in languages she didn’t know. BS Weekly returns to discuss another strange Spanish tradition (no, not the poo-related Caga Tio). Drinks this week are: St. Francis Cabernet and Cruz Garcia Reál Sangria. Advisory: 0-15s Intro Music: 15s-30s Topic: 30s-2:20m Drink Reveal: 2:20m-4:30m History: 4:30m-12:40m St. Francis: 12:40m-23:07m Jane Hunt: 23:07m-26:34m Promo: 26:34m-27:05m Catalina Rivas: 27:05m-31:30m Natuzza Evolo: 31:30m-35:10m Believer: 34:10m-37:15m Skeptic: 37:15m-45:47m Promo: 45:47m-46:28m BS Weekly: 46:28m-48:43m Thank you’s: 48:43m-50:07m Outro: 50:07m-50:33m Links History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stigmata https://aleteia.org/2015/01/08/what-are-the-stigmata-and-how-do-we-know-if-they-are-authentic/ Jane Hunt http://www.visionsofjesuschrist.com/weeping1526.html Natuzza Evolo http://www.mysticsofthechurch.com/2012/03/natuzza-evolo-stigmatic-blood-writings.html http://bleedingespresso.com/2016/10/natuzza-evolo-calabrian-mystic.html BS Weekly https://www.thelocal.es/20170411/seven-weird-traditions-celebrated-at-easter-in-spain https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/spanish-church-pardons-prisoners-in-echoes-of-the-first-easter-10156264.html

Welcome to our second minisode! Once again, we're giving just a teaser of our next episode. You should join the "cool" club and learn about our subject before it's actually released. In this minisode, Cody tries to keep the topic vague by discussing multiple spiritual phenomena related to Therese Newmann. Then Chris gives the entire farm away, but it's all worth it because he shares a really cool story about Irving Francis Houle. Listen in to learn more and we'll see you next week for the "official" podcast. Stories

In this episode Cody and Chris have not one, but two special guests! Irish fellows Eddie and Paddy from the Bayk Podcast join BSP for some spooky Ireland fun. Eddie tells us about the Banshee, while Paddy and Cody share their personal experiences with her. Paddy also discusses a very personal story about an Irish ghost (it gave everyone chills). Chris talks about a moving statue and weird Irish cryptids that roam the rivers. Cody debunks the banshee with audio evidence, while Chris uses scientific statistics for his belief. Instead of BS Weekly, Chris and Cody play the game Which Irish Creature Am I with Eddie and Paddy. This episode is brought to you by: Pacific Pilsner, Liberty Creek and Irish Cream (and Root Beer). Advisory: 0s-13s Intro Music: 13s-30s Intro/Guest Intro: 30s-4:55m Topic: 4:55-5:10 Drink Reveal: 5:10m-8:20m History: 8:20m-12:51m Banshee: 12:51m-17:32m Promo: 17:32m-18:35m Ghost Story: 18:35m-25:55m Banshee 2: 25:55m-32:07m Moving Statue/Dobhar Chu: 32:07m-36:46m Promo: 36:46m-37:35m Belief: 37:35m-40:58m Debunk: 40:58m-45:14m Game: 45:14m-50:25m Plug: 50:25m-51:41m Thank You’s: 51:41m-52:33m Outro: 52:33m-52:57m Bayk Podcast: https://baykpodcast.com/ Twitter – @bayk_podcast Instagram – baykpodcast Facebook – BAYK Podcast YouTube – BAYK Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMZ6IPpgih0GKRMkZ90JE8g) E-mail: baykpodcast@hotmail.com Links: History/Definition https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick

Surprise! It's our first minisode! We thought we'd give our listeners a treat on the weeks we don't do a full episode. This bi-weekly "tinysode" should help fight those BSP withdrawals. During each minisode, we'll share a couple stories (with minimal editing so you may get some behind-the-scenes fun) that will hint at our next topic. For this first minisode, the topic may be obvious, but there's a fun twist. Hope you like pudding! Stories Hungry Grass http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Hungry_Grass

In this Nancy Drew-esque episode, Cody and Chris bring in guest Joe - from Cabin Nightmare Stories - to decipher the phenomenon known as the Mandela Effect. Joe tells how Mandela Effect relates to Pikachu. Chris talks about a girl who remembers a funeral she attended (which she may have not attended at all). Cody shares a personal story that deals with squirrel murder. Then, in a suprise turn of events, Chris may be the skeptic this time while Cody might be the believer. DUN DUN DUNNNN! Instead of BS Weekly, they play a game with Joe: Real Nightmare or Horror Movie Plot. This episode is brought to you by the drinks: Misterio Malbec and Kung Fu Girl Riesling. Advisor: 0s-14s Intro music: 14s-28s Intro/Special Guest: 28s-4:50m Topic: 4:50m-5:54m Drink Reveal: 5:54m-8:10m History/Definition: 8:10m-13:00m Pikachu: 13:00m-17:36m Commercial: 17:36m-18:19m I Went to Her Funeral: 18:19m-23:45m Squirrels and Geography: 23:45m-28:10m Joe’s Thoughts: 28:10m-30:50m Skeptic: 30:50m-34:41m Promo: 34:41m-35:16m Believer: 35:16m-43:56m Game: 43:56-52:45m Thank Yous: 52:45m-52:22m Outro: 52:22-52:48m Our Guest Cabin Nightmare Stories http://cabinnightmare.libsyn.com/ Twitter: @cabin_nightmare Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cabin-nightmare-stories/id1234087289?mt=2 Links History/Definition https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_memory http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/false-memories-or-parallel-universe-a-look-at-mandela-effect Funeral https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj98ObT2sIc&t=476s Skeptic https://knowingneurons.com/2017/02/01/mandela-effect/

In this episode, Cody and Chris discuss the strange belief of consuming something for arousal. No, not viagra, but aphrodisiacs. Chris delves into some of the historical objects used for arousal (tiger penis, anyone?). Cody takes a look at love potions and spells, some so ridiculous, you almost wouldn’t believe people pay fortunes for them. Almost. Chris talks briefly about an insane True Crime case centered around the aphrodisiac Spanish Fly. Cody shares stories of love spells gone horribly awry. BS Weekly talks about a Canadian restaurant - named after your grandma - that, on Valentine’s Day, lets couples have sex in the dirtiest of places: their bathroom. This episode is brought to you by the drinks: Love Potion 69, Bacon Soda, and Elysium Black Moscato. Advisory: 0-15s Intro. Music: 15s-32s Topic of the Week/Food Reveal: 32s-6:26m Drink Reveal: 6:26m-10:18m History: 10:18m-15:00m Love Potion/Magic/Spells: 15:00m-23:22m Spanish Fly: 23:22m-28:13m Commercial: 28:13m-28:49m A Wiccan Love Spell: 28:48m-33:20m Oysters: 33:20m-36:42m When Love Spells Go Wrong: 36:42m-40:17m Debunk: 40:17m-43:32m Commercial: 43:32m-44:31m Belief: 44:31m-46:58m BS Weekly: 46:58m-48:20m Thank yous: 48:20m-50:55m Outro Music: 50:55m-51:22m Links History: http://www.womansday.com/relationships/sex-tips/advice/a7635/history-of-aphrodisiacs/ Spanish Fly http://www.acris-rosmant.com/ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/62508454 Oysters https://www.mdidea.com/products/proper/proper04207.html Love Spells https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_magic Love Spells Gone Wrong http://www.loverecovery.com/main/love_magic?id=3 BS Weekly https://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/restaurants/2010/02/03/restaurant_promotes_sex_in_its_bathrooms.html

In this episode, Chris and Cody discuss the most taboo of all numbers: 13. Chris delves into the origins of triskaidekaphobia (pronounced “Aeijdklj#$@#$kjoei”), or fear of the number 13. He shares the story of a composer so afraid of the number, he does some really stupid things. Cody discusses the sexist origins of triskaidekaphobia and tries to recreate a period. He also talks about the world’s unluckiest murder, committed on Friday the 13th. BS Weekly explores Cody’s (maybe) great-great-great-great-great uncle, Richard Wagner, and his many many many experiences with the number 13. This week’s drinks of choice are 805 Blonde Ale, The Supper Club Chardonnay, and Barefoot Pink Moscato. Advisory: 0-15s Intro. Music:15-32s Topic of the Week: 32s-3:00m Drink Reveal: 3:00-8:40m History: 8:40-14:10m 3 Mini Stories: 14:10-19:00m Schoenberg: 19:00-22:39m Promo #1: 22:39-23:40m Catherine Susan “Kitty” Genovese Murder: 23:40-34:31m Sarah Winchester: 34:31-38:20m Believer: 38:20-40:55m Promo #2: 40:55-41:34m Skeptic: 41:34-47:41m BS Weekly: 47:41-50:30m Thank You’s: 50:30-52:53m Outro Music: 52:53-53:19m Links: Unlucky 13: http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/whats-so-unlucky-about-the-number-13 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13_(number) 3 Short Stories: https://www.littlethings.com/friday-the-13th-true-stories Schoenberg: http://www.interlude.hk/front/friday-the-13tharnold-schoenberg-and-triskaidekaphobia/ Catherine Susan “Kitty” Genovese Murder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kitty_Genovese Sarah Winchester: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Winchester https://www.prairieghosts.com/winchester.html BS Weekly: http://www.erroreshistoricos.com/curiosidades-historicas/240-richard-wagner-y-el-numero-13.html

This week Chris and Cody the Sick decided to go into the woods (cue Sondheim), those dark and dismal haunts of your nightmares. We are talking about forests that are well known for deaths, suicides, hauntings, and other supernatural activities. Chris shows off his Mexican-ness with talk of La Isla de las Muñecas. Cody talks about murdering Chris and his cat in Epping forest. They also discuss Hoia Baciu and Aokigahara (Japan’s Suicide Forest) which are both to be said the most haunted forests in the world. BS Weekly discusses some weird and bendy trees. This week’s drinks of choice are: Ghost Pines Merlot, Tisdale Moscato, and Simply Orange Mango/Orange Juice. Advisory: 0-15s Intro. Music:15-30s Topic of the Week: 30s-1:48m Drink Reveal: 4:18-7:06m Fear of the Forests: 7:06-10:30m Isla de las Muñecas: 10:30-16:37m Epping Forest: 16:37-24:34m Commercial: 24:34-24:54m Hoia Baciu: 24:54-30:19m Aokigahara: 30:19-40:55m Believer: 40:55-42:49m Commercial: 42:49-43:49m Skeptic: 43:49-50:03m BS Weekly: 53:03-51:25m Thank You’s: 51:25-52:48m Outro Music: 52:48-53:13m   Music:  ”I Have Heard of A Place” by The Astrometrics Links Nyctohylophobia: http://www.fearof.net/fear-of-forests-at-night-phobia-nyctohylophobia/ Isla de Las Muñecas: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3185228/Enter-Mexico-s-haunted-Island-Dolls-dare-Tho usands-creepy-toys-hang-trees-quell-tormented-screams-ghost-little-girl-drowned-there.html http://www.isladelasmunecas.com/   Hoia Baciu Forest: https://hoiabaciuforest.com/ http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/hoia-baciu-transylvania-haunted-trees-ufo-ghosts-h ow-to-visit-camping-alex-surducan-marius-a8023136.html BS Weekly: http://www.iflscience.com/environment/what-could-have-caused-polands-crooked-forest/

Who's that figure standing over your bed? It's the Shadow Man. For New Year's, Cody and Chris talk about the creepy AF shadow people. They're terrifying enough on their own, but introduce sleep paralysis, and things get even wilder. Cody dives into a personal story about home invasion and sleep paralysis, while Chris tries to figure out if what he saw as a kid was real or just his imagination. BS Weekly talks about every tweens favorite nobody: Kylie Jenner. This weeks drinks of choice are: Cryptic Red Wine and (the disgusting) Carne Humana White Wine. Advisory: 0-15s Intro. Music: 15-30s Topic of the Week: 30s-4:20m Drink Reveal: 4:20-7:32m What Are Shadow People: 7:32-16:50m Reddit Story: 16:50-20:25m The Man On My Bed: 20:25-23:22m Promo #1: 23:22-24:00m Shadow Children: 24:00-27:15m Home Invasion: 27:15-35:21m Cody’s Debunk: 32:21-40:05m Chris’ Belief: 40:05-44:33m Promo #2: 44:33-45:01m BS Weekly: 45:01-46:20m Thank You’s: 46:20-50:21m Outro Music: 50:21-50:47m Music: “I Have Heard of a Place” by the Astrometrics Links Shadow People and Types: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_person https://pararational.com/types-of-shadow-people/ Reddit Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/shadowpeople/comments/7gjsjr/anyone_else_gone_through_this/ Red Eyes: http://shadowpeople.dotster.com/main/shortstory/shortstory1.html BS Weekly: http://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/a13069001/kylie-jenner-captured-ghost-on-snapchat/

Cody and Chris extend their holiday cheer in this episode. To get you into the spirit of the season, they stray from their normal goofiness and get a little more personal. They discuss Godwinks- those coincidences in life that are a little too perfect - that have personally affected them. In doing so, they explain why two episodes were recorded over Skype. You’ll want to bring a hanky for this one. There is no BS Weekly this week. Instead, Cody gives Chris a gift and they play a game to lighten the mood. Today’s drinks of choice are: Ava Grace Red Blend and Uncaged Red Blend. Advisory:  0-15s Intro Music: 15s-30s Topic of the Week: 30s-2:40m Godwink Definition: 2:40m-5:36m Drink of the Week: 5:36-8:52m Cody’s Godwink: 8:52-13:15m Online Godwink Story: 13:15-15:30m Chris’ Godwink: 15:30m-17:15m Cody’s Godwink #2: 17:15-22:25m Chris’ Godwink #2: 22:25m-27:58m Commercial: 27:58-28:47m Cody’s Debunk: 28:47-34:57m Chris’ Belief: 34:57-38:15m Commercial: 38:15m-38:40m Guess Who: 38:40-45:50m Thank You’s: 45:50-46:49m Outro Music: 46:49-47:10m Music: “I Have Heard of a Place” by the Astrometrics Link: Australia God Incidence http://god-incidence.com/page/2/ Book: When God Winks by SQuire Rushnell (Yes, it's really spelled SQ)

Ready for some holiday cheer? Then learn all about Christmas beasts eating your kids and dragging them to hell! In this episode, Chris and Cody share the legends of Krampus, The Yule Cat, Gryla, and Black Peter. Then Chris shares the story of a real Christmas tradition where kids beat a log until it defecates gifts. Not kidding. BS Weekly is a real debunk of the abominable snowman. It makes Cody happy. Today’s drinks of choice are: Comet & Cupid cabernet, Lump of Coal stout, and Italia Roscata. Advisory: 0-15s Intro Music: 15s-30s Topic of the Week: 30s-2:23m Drink Reveal: 2:23-6:17m Krampus: 6:17-10:53m Yule Cat: 10:53-15:56m Gryla and the Yule Lads: 15:56-20:05m Commercial: 20:05-20:30m Black Peter: 20:30-28:23m Caga Tio: 28:23-31:38m Cody’s Debunk: 31:38-38:21m Chris’ Belief: 38:21-42:43m Commercial: 42:43-43:13m Trivia: 43:13-45:15m BS Weekly: 45:15-46:15m Thank You’s: 46:15-47:42m Outro Music: 47:42-48:09m Music: “I Have Heard of a Place” by the Astrometrics Links: Krampus: https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/12/131217-krampus-christmas-santa-devil/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus Gryla and the Yule Lads:   https://scarylittlechristmas.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/icelandic-terrors/ https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gr%C3%BDla-and-the-yule-lads-icelands-terrifying-christmas_us_58543d32e4b06ae7ec2a3e0f Caga Tio: http://www.odditycentral.com/news/caga-tio-catalonias-wacky-present-pooping-christmas-log.html http://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2013/12/24/feeding_the_poop_log_a_catalan_christmas_tradition.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB_N7-HXTlI Yeti Debunked: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/mystery-yeti-remains-found-himalayas-11605743 Yule Cat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_Cat http://www.lifewithcats.tv/2015/12/09/jolakotturinn-the-christmas-cat-of-iceland/ Black Peter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zwarte_Piet Christmas Debunks https://relevantmagazine.

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Cody and Chris pay a virtual visit to Plymouth Rock via the Gayflower. They discuss ghosts and a murder around Plymouth, Massachusetts. Stories include a polite ghost girl giving a tour of the Spooner house and a potential love affair blamed on a lighthouse spirit. Then the topic descends to murder and ill-advised bike rides around a prison. Cody's debunk revolves around nudity and the ridiculous tools used to detect ghosts. As a special holiday treat, they play Thanksgiving trivia and Chris shares a BS Weekly story about sexy Thanksgiving clothes. Today's drinks of choice are: Ravage red blend and Olde English malt liquor. Advisory: 0-15s Intro Music: 15s-30s Topic of the Week: 30s-3:05m Drink Reveal: 3:05-7:12 History of Plymouth: 7:12-10:25 The Spooner House: 10:25-14:25 The Gurnet/Plymouth Lighthouse: 14:25-16:50 Commercial: 16:50-17:08m Cordage Park: 17:08-21:15m The murder of Ruth Masters: 21:15m-25:08m Chris’ Belief: 25:08-27:05m Cody’s Debunk: 27:05-40:35m Commercial: 41:00-41:23m Trivia: 41:23-43:55m BS Weekly: 43:55-44:52m Thank you’s: 44:52-46:08m Outro music: 46:08-46:33m Music: “I Have Heard of a Place” by the Astrometrics Links: Plymouth History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth,_Massachusetts Abigail’s Ghost: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGnlAZUrOcA https://www.gothichorrorstories.com/true-ghost-stories/the-spooner-house-plymouth-ma-a-haunting-in-americas-hometown/ Gurnet Lighthouse:  http://www.unexplainable.net/ghost-paranormal/haunted-plymouth-lighthouse-in-massachusetts.php Cordage Park: https://deadlyeverafter.com/tag/cordage-park/ EMF: https://turbofuture.com/misc/Trusting-An-EMF-Meter-When-Ghost-Hunting EVP: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_voice_phenomenon Ruth Masters murder:   http://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2012/11/haunted-plymouth.html http://www.capecodtimes.com/article/19981111/news01/311119567 Stove Top Pants: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2017/11/14/stove-top-made-stuffing-themed-stretchy-pants-thanksgiving-dinner/862144001/

In this episode Cody and Chris discuss the religious phenomena of religious figures who do not decay after death, known as incorruptibles. They discuss they first the first known incorruptible, St. Cecelia ,who lived for three days with a partially severed head. Chris learns to say audacious while Cody learns the real name of Our Lady of Lourdes. BS Weekly discusses a story of a more modern day incorruptible by way of glycerin. Today’s drinks of choice are: Dearly Beloved Forever Red and Beyond Normal Cabernet Blend. Advisory: 0-15s Intro Music: 15s-31s Podcast Intro: 31s-2:45m Drink Reveal: 2:45m- 7:25m Defining Incorruptibles: 7:25m-11:05m St. Cecelia: 11:05m-19:15m St. Rita: 19:15m-22:34m St. Bernadette: 22:34m-26:20m St. Josephat: 26:20m-28:40m St. Francis Xavier: 28:40m-29:15m More Incorruptible Attributes: 29:15m-30:40m Commercial Break:  30:40m-31:49m Cody’s Debunk: 31:49m-40:18m Chris’s Belief: 40:18m-42:43m B.S. Weekly: 42:43m-45:25m Good Bye’s: 45:25m-46:39m Exit Music: 46:39m-47:04m Music:  “I Have Heard of A Place” by The Astronomics Links Defining Incorruptibles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incorruptibility https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/10/saint-corpses/544241/ St. Cecelia:  http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/st-cecilia.html St. Bernadette:  http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/st-bernadette-soubirous.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernadette_Soubirous Eva Peron: http://www.medicalbag.com/what-killed-em/eva-evita-peron/article/486643/

There is only one way to get rid of the devil’s herpes; the devil’s penicillin. Cody and Chris continue their companion piece to last week's’ episode. This time around they discuss the practice of exorcisms and how they are performed in different religions. They continue discussing the case of Roland Doe and even have a story about the possible exorcism of Mother Teresa. And, there is even talk of emotional bowel movements. BS Weekly delves into tax evasion and false exorcisms. Today’s drinks of choice are: Carnivor Cabernet and San Tan Devil’s Ale. Advisory: 0-14s Intro music: 14-31s Podcast Intro: 31-3:11m Drink Reveal: 3:11-6:03m Commercial Break: 6:03-6:55m History: 6:55-15:15m Roland Doe’s Exorcism: 15:15-19:40m Michael Taylor: 19:40-23:01m Mother Teresa’s Exorcism: 23:01-25:54m Cody’s Debunk: 25:54-39:00m Chris Believes: 39:00-41:05m BS Weekly: 41:05-44:39m Commercial Break: 44:39-45:17m Thank Yous/Two Pods A Day: 45:17-46:20m Exit Music: 46:20-46:56m Music:  “I Have Heard of A Place” by The Astronomics Links History of Exorcisms:  http://historyhole.com/the-history-of-exorcisms/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism https://www.reddit.com/r/Exorcism/comments/6efhpb/exorcism_ritual_what_is_actually_involved_in_a/ Roland Doe:  http://www.thescarystory.com/the-exorcism-of-roland-doe/ Michael Taylor:  https://listverse.com/2013/08/14/10-modern-day-exorcisms/ Mother Teresa Exorcism:  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2001/sep/07/lukeharding http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,173791,00.html BS Weekly:  https://www.mvtimes.com/2017/10/05/woman-pleads-guilty-exorcism-case/