BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast

In this minisode, we bring two stories with something (subtle) in common. First, Chris tells a true crime story about a man who, desperate for money, kills two people - to create the dumbest alibi ever - and calmly performs on stage right after. Then, Cody dives into the world of cinema and talks about cursed film sets. He focuses on the Conjuring Universe as a throwback to previous episodes (whee!). Can you guess next week’s topic?

This week, Cody and Chris talk about the ultra-fascinating Cellular Memory Phenomenon (CPT). CPT is a crazy occurrence in which an organ recipient takes on personality traits of their donor. First, Cody talks about Clair Sylvia, who after a heart/lung transplant, suddenly had a hankering for chicken nuggets and beer. Then, Chris discusses a donor who predicted his death...and the girl he would give his heart to. Literally. Next, Cody brings the mood down with a story about a man who ended up marrying his donor’s wife and then met the same horrible fate. Finally, Chris tells us about a (douchey) guy who became much more sexually proficient following his transplant. Creep of the Week comes from a listener, who as a flight attendant, stayed in the creepiest hotel ever! This week’s drinks are a mixed berry smoothie and Pineapple Truly. Advisory: 0:00s-0:13s Intro Music: 0:13s-0:34s Topic: 0:34s-2:55m Drinks: 2:55m-4:13m History: 4:13m-9:10m Clair Sylvia: 9:10m-15:00m Danny My Heart is Yours: 15:00m-18:52m Sonny Graham: 18:52m-23:46m A Change of Heart: 23:46m-29:03m Skeptic: 29:03m-35:16m Believer: 35:16m-38:43m Creep of the Week: 38:43m-46:25m Sign Off: 46:25m-47:25m Outro Music: 47:25m-47:32m Buy us a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/I3I3Y27G Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360972658146154/ Links: History https://www.ufoinsight.com/links-between-cellular-memory-and-organ-transplants-a-case-study/ https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/transplant-cases-considered-evidence-postmortem-survival http://www.paranormality.com/cellular_memory_therapy.shtml Claire Sylvia https://www.patriotledger.com/article/20090819/NEWS/308199597 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/my-heart-belongs-to-tim-1257635.html Danny My Heart is Yours https://www.paulpearsall.com/info/press/3.html Sonny Graham http://www.nbcnews.com/id/23984857/ns/us_news-life/t/man-suicide-victims-heart-takes-own-life/#.XqyeuahKiUk https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2-suicide-victims-shared-same-heart-wife/ A Change of Heart

In this minisode, Cody and Chris share two truly bizarre cases that have to do with organs (the human kind). First, Cody discusses an insane case of pettiness, where a husband wants the kidney back that he donated to his soon-to-be ex-wife. Then, Chris tells a recent story about a prison inmate who was brutally murdered and his organs removed. Even more insane, they were never found (that we know of). Can you guess our next topic from these stories?

**Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violation and violence.** In this episode, Cody and Chris get explicit (well, more so than usual) and discuss the Succubus and Incubus, or demons who have sex with people. First, Cody tells us about Pope Sylvester II, the priest who made a deal with a succubus in order to reach his rank. Then, Chris shares the story of a gay couple who was touched upon and thrust upon by the same entity. Next, Cody discusses a 16-year-old nerd who summons a Succubus for his own personal exploration. Finally, Chris talks about Doris Bither, the real life case that became the basis for the book and film, The Entity. For Creep of the Week, we hear the thrilling conclusion of Rich’s (@vinylbear) Ouija board story. This week’s drinks are Monster Energy Drink and Kilt Lifter. Advisory: 0:00s-0:13s Intro Music: 0:13s-0:34s Topic: 0:34s-2:40m Drinks: 2:40m-4:15m History: 4:15m-10:00m Pope Sylvester II: 10:00m-21:27m The Gay Experience: 21:27m-21:28m Nerd Gets Laid: 21:28m-27:16m Doris Bither: 27:16m-33:50m Skeptic: 33:50m-37:55m Believer: 37:55m-41:10m Creep of the Week: 41:10m-48:40m Sign Off: 28:40m-49:24m Outro Music: 29:24m-49:36m Buy us a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/I3I3Y27G Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360972658146154/ Links: History- https://www2.kenyon.edu/Depts/Religion/Projects/Reln91/Power/lilith.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incubus https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2018/05/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-incubus-demon/ Pope Sylvester II- https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-stories-about-succubi/cheryl-adams-richkoff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Sylvester_II Oregon Succubus- https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=1182 Doris Bither- http://www.ghosttheory.com/2008/09/21/the-entity-haunting-the-true-story-of-doris-bither https://paranormal.lovetoknow.com/ghosts-hauntings/doris-bither-entity-haunting https://coolinterestingstuff.com/the-terrifying-paranormal-case-of-doris-bither Skeptic- https:...

In this minisode, things get pretty dirty (you may not want to listen with the kids around). First, Chris shares the story of a man in New Zealand who may or may not be cheating on his wife...with a supernatural being. Then, Cody tells about a bipolar man’s comforting sexual encounter with an invisible entity (he literally sees the stars in her eyes). Can you guess next week’s topic from this pseudo porn?

In this episode, Cody and Chris discuss creepy unexplainable sounds from around the world. First, Cody shares a potential alien communication known as the Wow! Signal. Then, Chris talks about a paranormal “hum” that has been heard across the world, including a place not too far from where he grew up: Taos, New Mexico. Next, Cody discusses the Sky Trumpets, melodic sounds from the heavens that some think are a sign of the apocalypse. Finally, Chris talks about a recent noise that involves the government: Havana Syndrome. For Creep of the Week, (Vinyl Bear) Rich shares the second part of his wild Ouija story (part one is in our previous episode). Drinks/food this week are Cuban Arroz Dulce and 4 Loko Watermelon (Cody misunderstood the assignment). Advisory: 0:00s-0:13s Intro Music: 0:13s-0:34s Topic: 0:34s-1:48m Drinks: 1:48m-3:49m History: 3:49m-8:44m Wow Signal: 8:44m-14:10m Taos Hum: 14:10m-21:48m Promo: 21:48m-22:12m Sky Trumpets: 22:12m-28:22m Havana Syndrome: 28:22m-34:17m Skeptic: 34:17m-36:35m Believer: 36:35m-39:20m Creep of the Week: 39:20m-46:00m Sign Off: 46:00m-47:13m Outro Music: 47:13m-47:25m Buy us a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/I3I3Y27G Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360972658146154/ Links: History- https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearinginternational/2011/hearing-beethoven-part-ii-the-medical-conclusion/ https://www.californiasymphony.org/composer/beethoven/the-whole-story-of-beethovens-deafness/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70234/6-ways-europes-best-doctors-tried-cure-beethovens-deafness Taos Hum- https://factslegend.org/the-mysterious-taos-hum/ https://coolinterestingstuff.com/strange-facts-about-the-mysterious-taos-hum https://mysticsciences.com/2018/04/15/the-mysterious-taos-hum/ Sky Trumpets- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_trumpets https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/12/mysterious-sky-sounds-heard-in-the-netherlands/ Havana Syndrome- https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/01/the-real-story-behind-the-havana-embassy-mystery

Cody and Chris have a new explosively creepy minisode out today.  In it, they discuss two stories that really are somehow connected.  First, Cody doesn’t know who James Fenimore Cooper is, but he talks about his short story and a resulting, unidentified “boom” heard across the country.  Next, Chris tells a story that REALLY freaked him out. In it, a guy talks about a whistler that “followed” him through his life. See the video below and experience the creepiness!  Can you guess our topic? The Whistler Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9OLi6A2rzU&feature=youtu.be

We hope everyone is staying safe out there! For this episode, we decided to focus on other pandemics - screw you, Covid! - that had paranormal consequences. First, Cody talks about people who’ve gotten freakishly sick after paranormal encounters. This story has throwbacks to four past episodes: Men in Black, Shadow Men, Slenderman, and Black-Eyed Kids! Then, Chris talks about Poveglia Island, a secluded island where people with the Bubonic Plague were shipped without mercy (naturally, it’s super haunted after so much ickiness). Next, Cody dives into Waverly Hills Sanitorium, a “hospital” where people with tuberculosis were sent. A lot of cruelty there happened - in the name of research - and disgruntled ghosts still walk the place. Finally, Chris shares the true story of Typhoid Mary, a cook who refused to stop working, and ended up infecting a ton of people. Her ghost is said to still walk the earth! Drinks this week are peach lemonade and Shock Top white ale. Advisory: 0:00s-0:12s Intro music: 0:12s-0:34s Topic: 0:34s-3:49m Drinks: 3:49m-4:46m History: 4:46m-10:34m Paranormal Illness: 10:34m-17:13m Poveglia Island: 17:13m-22:51m Waverly Hill Sanitorium: 22:51m-29:55m Typhoid Mary: 29:55m-36:44m Skeptic 36:44m-39:19m Believer: 39:19m-41:44m Creep of the Week: 41:44m-46:18m Sign Off: 46:18m-47:26m Outro Music: 47:26m-47:39m Buy us a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/I3I3Y27G Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360972658146154/ Links: History- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323221 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trepanning https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/32042/corn-flakes-were-invented-part-anti-masturbation-crusade Paranormal Illness- http://paranormalacademy.co.uk/our-blog/can-paranormal-activity-make-you-sick/ https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2017/08/illness-and-the-world-of-the-supernatural/ Black Death/Poveglia Island- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Death https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/03/the-evil-island-of-italy/ Waverly Hills Sanitorium- https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/waverlytb  Typhoid Mary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoid_fever https://allthatsinteresting.com/typhoid-mary

Because we are keeping our distance, and the world is a weird place right now now, we thought we would do our part to try and entertain you. Therefore, this minisode was livestreamed on Facebook, woot! First, we share a bit about where our lives are during this scary limbo. Then, Cody gets into his story, sharing three predictions of Covid-19 from very different perspectives. Finally, Chris reads a novella about a haunted farmhouse and missing designer pants. Can you guess our next topic?

Counting can be evil, especially when it comes to the number 666. In this episode, Chris and Cody discuss the number of the beast. First, Cody shares horrifying instances involving the demonic phone number 666-666-6666. Next, Chris talks about the infamous highway once known as Route 666, where some really creepy things occur. Then, Cody gets into barcodes, which some consider the literal mark of the beast. EEK! Finally, Chris tells a story about a woman who sees 666 everywhere. On top of that, the family house has some freakish ghostly encounters. After believer/skeptic, we have a Creep of the Week from avid listener Rich! His story about the Hat Man might actually spawn a future topic! Drinks this week are Jalapeño Ginger Spritz and San Tan Devil’s Ale. Advisory: 0:00-00:13s Intro Music: 00:13s-00:34s Topic: 00:34s-2:53m Drinks: 2:53m-4:52m History: 4:52m-10:10m (666)666-6666: 10:10m-16:41m Route 666: 16:41m-22:26m Barcodes: 22:26m-28:39m 666 Ghosts: 28:39m-33:58m Skeptic: 33:58m-36:57m Believer: 36:57m-39:16 Creep of the Week: 39:16m-42:42m Sign Off: 42:42m-44:00m Outro Music: 44:00m-44:11m 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/Number_of_the_Beast https://www.bibleodyssey.org/en/passages/related-articles/666-in-popular-culture-and-history Highway 666- https://www.haunted-places-to-go.com/highway-666.html https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/01/the-highway-to-hell/ Bar Codes: https://endtimestruth.com/666-2/barcode-technology-666/ https://www.wired.com/2012/12/upc-mark-of-the-beast/ Cemeteries and 666- https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/8unfzr/the_music_stayed_at_grandmas/ Believer- https://qz.com/1319382/why-do-people-believe-in-superstitions-its-all-a-trick-of-the-mind/

This week’s minisode consists of two coincidentally connected stories! First, Cody talks about something called Angel Numbers, a phenomenon in which Angels speak to you through certain number sequences. Then, Chris tells a very touching story about one woman's relationship with her father through the numbers 11:11. Can you guess next week’s topic?

This episode is creepy! For reals, you have been warned. In this one, we talk about scary paranormal games you can play from the “comfort" of your home. Ouija isn’t one, as that will be its own episode. But rest assured, these are subjectively worse. First, Chris talks about how to summon The Midnight Man, a spirit who will play with you all night. He also shares one person’s horrifying experience with the game. Next, Cody gives you directions on how to play One Man Hide and Seek, a game where you summon a spirit into a doll. Then, Chris tells us how to play The Man in the Fields - a game where you try to escape a scarecrow invader - and shares one (VERY) brave person’s experience. Finally, Cody gives us the grisly story of two girls who play One Man Hide and Seek using the wrong rules. Creep of the Week is a home haunting story from one of our very own listeners, Lern (yay). Drinks are Dark Invader Cocktail and Precarious Pinot Noir. Advisory: 0:00s-0:12s Intro Music: 0:12s-0:34s Topic: 0:34s-3:29m Drinks: 3:29m-4:55m The Midnight Game: 4:55m-14:10m One Man Hide and Seek Rules:  14:10m-21:53m The Man in the Fields: 21:53m-28:48m One Man Hide and Seek experience: 28:48m-35:45m Believer: 35:45m-39:20m Skeptic: 39:20m-41:55m Creep of the Week: 41:55m-48:18m Sign Off: 48:18m-49:09m Outro Music: 49:09m-49:22m Call Us: (928) 421-3721 Buy Us a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/bspodphx Join our Facebook Group: https://www.Facebook.com/groups/BSPodPhx Links The Midnight Game: https://theghostinmymachine.com/2014/03/31/the-most-dangerous-games-the-midnight-game/ https://www.quotev.com/story/3435188/My-Experience-With-the-Midnight-Game One Man Hide and Seek:  https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/One-Man_Hide_and_Seek https://thoughtcatalog.com/jessica-calder/2018/09/6-paranormal-games-that-could-ruin-your-entire-life-if-you-dare-to-play/ The Man in the Fields: https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Man_in_the_Fields_Ritual https://www.reddit.com/r/threekings/comments/8ynamf/man_in_the_fields/ One Man Hide and Seek True Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1gngjh/dont_play_hitori_kakurenbo_aka_one_man_hide_and/ Believer: https://www.

Here is a minisode that might easily tease our upcoming topic, but you tell us.  First, Chris talks about La Cegua, a South American creature who literally tears men apart, and how to summon her (EEK!).  Then, Cody tells the history of the Charlie Charlie Challenge, a summoning ritual that took the Internet by storm a few years ago.

In our third annual Valentine’s episode, we talk about spectrophilia (ghost lovin’!) and ancient fertility (Editor’s Note: This episode is insane!). First, Cody shares two stories of women who fell in love (and had mega sex) with ghosts. One of them even joined the spectral mile high club. Then, Chris gives the history of Kokopelli, a popular Native American god, who is actually the god of fertility (and is often associated with a huge...um....flute). Next, Cody gives a series of steps on how to properly lure a ghost for sexy fun time. Chris finishes us off with some crazy stories of fertility and sex in ancient Egypt. Creep of the Week is a Valentine’s story about a loving stalker (ew). Drinks are Cupid’s Arrow and Moon Juice IPA. Advisory: 0:00s - 0:13s Intro Music: 0:13s - 0:34s Topic: 0:34s - 3:47s Drinks: 3:47s - 5:33s History: 5:33s - 11:38s Sion and Amethyst Realm: 11:38s - 19:47s Kokopelli: 19:47s - 24:22s Ghost Sex 101: 24:22s - 29:28s Ancient Egyptian Sex: 29:28s - 34:39s Debunk: 34:39s - 37:39s Believer: 37:39s - 40:24s Creep of the Week: 40:24s - 43:00s Signoffs: 43:00s - 44:17s Outro Music: 44:17s - 44:31s Buy us a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/I3I3Y27G Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360972658146154/ Links- History https://booktrib.com/2016/04/a-readers-guide-to-erotica-the-history-and-what-novels-were-loving-now/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erotic_literature Sion and Amethyst Realm https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/6973268/women-sex-with-spirits-ghosts/ https://www.ns-fw.com/nsfwarchive/women-who-claim-theyve-slept-with-ghosts Kokopelli- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokopelli https://www.topsecretwriters.com/2011/01/the-kokopelli-legend-of-ancient-anasazi/ Ghost Sex 101 https://www.buzzfeed.com/katieheaney/we-tried-to-have-sex-with-ghosts-and-heres-what-happened Egypt- https://h2g2.com/entry/A672275 https://culturacolectiva.com/history/sexuality-ancient-egypt https://face2faceafrica.com/article/the-sacred-mystery-of-public-masturbation-ceremonies-in-ancient-egypt

This week’s minisode is all about that wretched day known as St. Valentine’s Day (NOTE: Chris wrote that, tee hee). So that’s one hint for next week’s full episode. In the first story, Cody shares some interesting - and disgusting and weird and funny - aphrodisiacs that we missed in our Aphrodisiacs special. Then, Chris tells a story in which the loss of a ring lends itself to an eternity of undying love. Can you guess what we are talking about next week?