BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast

In this minisode, we tell a couple of strange - and kinda violent - stories about kinda humanoids. First, Cody tells us about El Ciguapa, a beautiful naked lady (wearing her hair as clothes) who seduces men and eats them to their bones. Then, Chris tells about El Silbón, a whistling man who has been destined to carry around his father’s bones...and kill! You read that right. Take a listen and try to guess next week’s topic.

In this episode, you are in for a crazy ride (translation: definite trigger warning on this one). We are telling stories of the deep and dark web, those places on the Internet where really awful things can occur. EEK!! First, Cody talks about pay-per-view sites known as Red Rooms, where people are said to be murdered...live. Then, Chris shares a creepy story about a game, complete with distorted incantations, known as Sad Satan. Next, Cody discusses a shady service in which you can hire an actual assassin. Finally, Chris talks about the downfall of CyberBunker, an organization that housed servers for MANY shady websites. This week’s Creep of the Week is about Annabelle the Doll’s escape. Drinks are Redd’s Wicked Black Cherry Cider and Citrus Spider mocktail. Advisory: 0:00s-0:12s Intro Music: 0:12s-0:39s Topic: 0:39s-3:20m Drinks: 3:20m-6:34m History: 6:34m-13:11m Red Rooms: 13:11m-20:04m Sad Satan: 20:04m-26:15m Assassin for Hire: 26:15m-32:15m CyberBunker: 32:15m-38:15m Skeptic: 38:15m-42:30m Believer: 42:30m-44:25m Creep of the Week: 44:24m-45:55m Sign Off: 45:55m-48:13m Outro Music: 48:13m-48:34m Original Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.com Links: History: https://www.soscanhelp.com/blog/history-of-the-dark-web Red Rooms: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/93chhf/the_time_i_found_a_real_red_room_on_the_dark_web/ https://www.technadu.com/deep-web-stories/60417/ https://www.quora.com/What-is-a-red-room-in-the-dark-web https://darkwebjournal.com/dark-web-red-rooms/ Sad Satan: https://www.plymouth.edu/theclock/the-deep-web-and-sad-satan/ https://www.mic.com/articles/121711/who-made-sad-satan-deep-web-horror-game Assassin for Hire: https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2014/07/of-the-darkest-creepiest-places-on-the-internet/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/11/18/meet-the-assassination-market-creator-whos-crowdfunding-murder-with-bitcoins/#673ddb803d9b https://rationalwiki.

This is our first minisode of the season, and boy are you in for a doozy (trigger warning: Chris’ story has some graphic details)! First, Cody talks about a website called News of Future, that predicts future events through scientific research. Check them out to see what’s going to happen through 2050. Then, Chris talks about the grisly events of cannibal murderer, Armin Meiws, also known as the Master Butcher. Any guesses on our upcoming episode?

We are back for season four! Huzzah!! This episode is inspired by all the time we are spending at home with our pets. The topic is para-animals, or animals with special powers. First, Cody shares the tragic story of Overtoun Bridge, made infamous for its ability to make dogs jump off it, sometimes to their deaths (sad face). Then, Chris talks about a very special horse known as Lady Wonder, a very accurate predictor of future events. Next, Cody talks about N’kisii, a telepathic parrot who could read the mind of his owner. Finally, Chris tells the sadly sweet story of Oscar, the cat who has accurately predicted over a thousand deaths. This week brings two Creep of the Week stories, one from a listener, and the other from fellow podfriend Seth. Drinks are Babe Red Wine and Pink Salty Dog (along with some Animal Crackers). Intro Music: 0:00s-0:26s Topic: 0:26s-3:06m Drinks: 3:06m-4:58m History: 4:58m-11:20m Overtoun Bridge: 11:20m-17:34m Lady Wonder: 17:34m-23:30m N’kisii the Parrot: 23:30m-29:45m Oscar the Cat: 29:45m-36:50m Skeptic: 36:50m-41:15m Believer: 41:15m-44:16m Creep of the Week: 44:16m-47:23m Sign Off: 47:23m-49:15m Outro Music: 49:15m-49:35m Original Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.com Links: History- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_worship Overtoun Bridge- https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/evq98m/the-mystery-of-the-dog-suicide-bridge https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/world/europe/scotland-overtoun-bridge-dog-suicide.html http://omgfacts.com/the-mystery-of-scotlands-dog-suicide-bridge/ Lady Wonder- https://womenofageridinghorses.com/training/features/a-horse-named-lady-wonder-genius-psychic-hoax/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lady-wonder-the-nostradamus-of-horses_b_58f3da4ce4b0156697225081 N’Siki- https://www.sheldrake.org/research/animal-powers/testing-a-language-using-parrot-for-telepathy Oscar- https://nypost.com/2010/01/31/nursing-home-cat-can-predict-impending-death/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5624465/

This is our last guest episode before we release new content (yay season 4!). This week, we bring you an episode from our friends (and one of Chris’ neighbors, Tracy, who you might remember from our Classic Monsters episode), Glamazons and Leprechauns, or GAL for short. In the episode, they discuss the trials and tribulations of traveling as a 6-foot-fabulous woman or a 5-foot-furious woman. Listen to their adventures from two very different perspectives, and as always, be sure to follow and subscribe!

Just two more weeks until we begin our 4th year (do you feel the antici….pation!). In the interim, we bring you another round of bad-ass women podcasters. This week, BSP joins fan favorites Spoop Hour to talk about Werewolves. In this episode, we talk about all things werewolf, including the history of people becoming wolves, the spooky circumstances of the Beast of Bray Road, werewolves Bergot and Verdun, and the Werewolf of Allariz. Take a listen and subscribe to these awesome women!

We're on summer break for 3 weeks! In the meantime, we're bringing you three podcasts featuring bad-ass women hosts. First up is the amazing Fruit Loops. In each episode, Beth and Wendy talk about "serial killers of color." This week, they discuss Michael Terry, who killed 6 people in Atlanta, GA during the 80s and 90s. It's fun, informative, and creepy! These woman and their topics are really interesting, so give the episode a listen and subscribe. BYEEEEEE!

It’s the end of our third season! Can you believe it? In this recap, we share highlights over the last year, including favorite episodes, moments from our live show, and moments we might change. Then, we answer listener questions, submitted by our Facebook and Instagram friends. They asked some great stuff, including difficult believer/skeptic moments and episode locations we’d want to visit. Lastly, we discuss our hopes for the future in the scary COVID era. We’ll be back on August 10th. In the meantime, we will be releasing shows from some of our pod-friends. Stay safe!

In this very special Pride48 (Live!) episode, we discuss the strange and fascinating topic of La Santa Muerte (or Saint Death), a folk saint from Mexico who has reached cult status. First, Cody talks about Santa Muerte Internacional, its founders, and how it all began. Then, Chris discusses Silvia Meraz and the murders she incited in the name of Santa Muerte. Next, Cody tells the story of a woman who went against the Catholic church and prayed to Santa Muerte after her husband died. Her prayers had some crazy side effects, including familial possession. Finally, Chris talks about one man and the crazy encounters he had with Santa Muerte during his life. Creep of the Week is a recent story about the future patron saint of the Internet. This week’s drinks are homemade horchata and Twisted Tea. Advisory: 0:00s-0:13s Intro Music: 0:13s-0:38s Topic: 0:38s-4:05m Drinks: 4:05m-6:17m History: 6:17m-16:19m Santa Muerte Internacional: 16:19m-24:55 Silvia Meraz: 24:55m-31:56m Santa Muerte Possession: 31:56m-37:40m Several Encounters: 37:40m-44:00m Skeptic: 44:00m-49:20m Believer: 49:20m-52:35m Creep of the Week: 52:35m-55:11m Sign Off: 55:11m-56:45m Outro Music: 56:45-56:38m Buy us a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/I3I3Y27G Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360972658146154/ Links: History- https://www.history101.com/santa-muerte-our-lady-of-holy-death/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Muerte https://allthatsinteresting.com/santa-muerte Santa Muerte Internacional: https://www.thedailybeast.com/her-son-was-a-high-priest-of-santa-muerte-he-died-in-a-hail-of-bullets-now-she-runs-a-huge-cult Silvia Meraz- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvia_Meraz https://www.hstoday.us/channels/global/mexican-agents-probe-family-in-3-ritual-murders/ Possession: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/cpz256/whats_the_scariest_encounter_youve_heard_of/ Experiences with Santa Muerte- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERL-efTSdJw Skeptic: Devoted to Death: San...

In this week’s minisode, we share some not-so-traditional saints. First, Chris talks about Mexican ‘folk saint’ Jesús Malverde, who is still summoned to do some “Robin Hooding” (in Chris’s words). Then, Cody talks about 3 little-known Catholic saints and the strange things they patron: Saint Barbara, Saint Drogo, and Saint Cyprian. Can you guess next week’s topic from these stories?

In this episode, Cody and Chris talk about coincidences that align a little too well to be mere chance. First, Cody talks about a story written by Edgar Allen Poe that eventually became a true story. Or did it? Then, Chris discusses a woman who “heard” an accident - involving her daughter - that happened over 20 miles away. Next, Cody’s shares a crazy coincidence that started with a dollar and ended in marriage. Finally, Chris talks about the strange similarities between Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Creep of the Week comes from one of our faithful listeners: Lern. This week’s drinks are a blueberry/mint/ginger fizz and Kirkland’s Asolo Prosecco. Advisory: 0:00s-0:13s Intro Music: 0:13s-0:29s Topic: 0:29s-2:30m Drinks: 2:30m-4:42m History: 4:42m-10:09m Richard Parker: 10:09m-15:43m A Car Accident: 15:43m-19:28m The Grechan’s: 19:28m-23:04m Lincoln/Kennedy: 23:04m-26:42m Skeptic: 26:42m-31:22m Believer: 31:22m-35:18m Creep of the Week: 35:18m-46:10m Sign Off: 46:10m-47:07m Outro Music: 47:07m-47:13m Buy us a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/I3I3Y27G Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360972658146154/ Pride 48: http://www.pride48.com/june-event-schedule/ History- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coincidence https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20120426-what-a-coincidence https://www.reddit.com/r/Weirdcoincidences/comments/gkonu5/birthdays/ The accident- https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=16472 The Grachans- https://www.jeankaiser.net/post/woman-writes-her-name-on-dollar-bill-love-brings-it-back-to-her-7-years-later.html Kennedy/Lincoln- https://www.history101.com/comparisons-lincoln-kennedys-assassinations/ Believer- https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/02/the-true-meaning-of-coincidences/463164/

This week's minisode comes at you with two very different tales. First, Cody shares a true story about a book that really got around (slut book!), only to end up in a very strange place. Then, Chris talks about a guy's weird experience with an all-knowing Ouija board. Can you guess next week's topic?

If the title didn’t give it away, this episode is about folklore from the Philippines. First, Cody talks about Mount Banahaw, a holy mountain where paranormal occurrences are plentiful, including a cave where you’re judged for your sins. Then, Chris tells us about a multo (Filipino ghost) known as the White Lady of Balete Drive, who doesn’t have a face and talks directly to your mind. Next, Cody discusses another mountain, Mount San Cristobal, which is the horribly evil version of Banahaw. Finally, Chris shares a crazy creature, the Manananggal, that can detach itself at the torso and eat you up. Creep of the Week brings us another amazing theatre ghost story. This week’s munchies are Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Oishi Ube Pillows, and Crema de Mangga. Advisory: 0:00s-0:13s Intro Music: 0:13s-0:34s Topic: 0:34s-3:35m Drinks: 3:35m-5:57m History: 5:57m-12:19m Mount Banahaw: 12:19m-19:58m White Lady of Balete Drive: 19:58m-25:00m Mount San Cristobal: 25:00m-29:44m Manananggal: 29:44m-37:16m Skeptic: 37:16m-41:01m Believer: 41:01m-44:17m Creep of the Week: 44:17m-46:48m Sign Off: 46:48m-47:56m Buy us a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/I3I3Y27G Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360972658146154/ Links: History- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_in_Filipino_culture https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/sunday-life/2006/04/30/334240/why-are-filipinos-so-superstitious https://www.wheninmanila.com/look-filipino-superstitions-most-people-find-weird/ Mount Banahaw- https://featsj121.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/the-cave-of-judgment/ https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/The-Mystic-Tale-of-Mount-Banahaw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Rizal Book - When the Impossible Happens: From Skepticism to Complete Belief White Lady of Balete Drive- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balete_Drive http://beginer-aling.blogspot.com/2012/02/the-white-lady-at-balete-drive.html Mount Cristobal-

In this week’s minisode, we tell two crazy - and somehow connected - stories that have to do with animals of a sort. First, Cody tells us of a student’s encounter with a mischievous bigfoot-like creature called the Kapre, who seriously played with his mind. Then, Chris talks about a lost hiker who gets help from a phantom doggo. Can you guess next week’s topic?

In this live episode, Cody and Chris help raise money for Laughing Pig Theatre by sharing famous (and some not-so-famous) theatre hauntings. In his first story, Cody talks about the infamous ghost that inspired the uber famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera. Then, Chris brings it local and discusses the ghosts - including a cute purring cat - that inhabit the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix. Next, Cody talks about Soul Invictus, a local “haunt” (where Chris actually performed) that housed a ghost that messed with props. Finally, Chris tells about the spirits in what is said to be the most haunted theatre in the world: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Creep of the Week takes us to a haunted theatre in Torrington, Connecticut. This week’s drinks are Prince Ali’s Fabulous Tea, and Odd Lot red wine. Advisory: 0:00s-0:12s Intro Music: 0:12s-0:34s Topic: 0:34s-3:52m Drinks: 3:52m-5:55m History: 5:55m-10:45m The Paris Opera House: 10:45m-18:20m  Orpheum Theatre: 18:20m-23:55m Sol Invictus: 23:55m-32:00m Drury Lane: 32:00m-37:45m Skeptic: 37:45m-41:40m Believer: 41:40m-44:10m Creep of the Week: 44:10m-47:04m Sign Off: 47:04m-48:18m Outro Music: 48:18m-48:31m Buy us a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/I3I3Y27G Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360972658146154/ Links: History- https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2013/03/theatre-ghost-light-superstitions.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_light_(theatre) Paris Opera House- https://www.messynessychic.com/2014/08/26/unmasking-the-parisian-phantom-of-the-opera/ https://www.bustle.com/p/the-phantom-of-the-opera-is-based-on-a-book-from-1910-that-has-important-lesson-about-toxic-masculinity-8454817 https://www.quora.com/Was-the-novel-Phantom-of-the-Opera-based-upon-a-true-story Orpheum Theatre- http://phoenixtheaterhistory.com/companies/orpheum-theatre/ https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/ghostly-guests-at-the-orpheum-theater https://kjzz.org/content/211792/phoenix-orpheum-sets-spooky-scene-ghost-tour