On a calm Tuesday morning in 1961, an unknown craft descended upon the home of Joe Simonton. What happened next defies rational thinking. Trading of water for space pancakes, Italian aliens, dead chickens, and more! Who visited Joe Simonton’s house in 1961? Join Frank, Sage, and returning guest Kelsey as they try some out of this world pancakes while looking into the Joe Simonton UFO Encounter.
Sources:
“Italian-Looking” Aliens - Discogs
Alien Pancakes by Brad - Hardcore Zen
The Eagle River Incident by Macus Lowth - UFO Insight
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We return to our multi part series on the Zodiac Killer. This time we cover further letters and attempted murders of the Zodiac Killer. What were the meanings behind his letters? Can he pass a spelling bee? Join Sage and Frank as they continue their 4 part series into the Zodiac Killer.
Trigger Warnings: murder, taunting, abduction of mother and infant daughter, bombing, threats to children, gun violence
Sources:
Zodiac Killer Letter April 28th 1970 - Wiki
Zodiac Killer Letter July 24th 1970
The Zodiac Killer: Letters from the Shadows by Mark Stokes
The Zodiac Revisited: Volume 1: The Facts of the Case by Michael F. Cole
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Eastern Africa holds a diversity of wildlife. Almost all of it is known, but what if there’s an unknown animal out there? What if there’s a large predator? Is it a bear, a hyena, a baboon, or something else? Join Frank and Sage as they go on a safari to look for the Nandi Bear.
Sources:
Nandi Bear - Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology
How the Nandi Bear was Conclusively Identified and Contentiously Lost - Or Was It? - Shuker Nature
Nandi Bear: A Ferocious African Cryptid - Paranormal Catalog
Mystery Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology Volumes 1 & 2 by George M. Eberhart
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Before current methods of mental health treatment, many were sent to asylums. One of the largest to exist in America was the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Years have now passed since the doors were shut a final time, however not everyone left. People were paranormal acitivity within these old halls. Do the spirits of those once confined still linger? Join Sage and Frank as they look into the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Triggers:
Discussion of death of a mother during childbirth, discussion of death of a child , murder, hauntings, demons, potential sexual assault, torture, barbaric medical treatment of patients.
Sources:
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - The Kirkbride Plan
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - Dorothea Dix
US Ghost Adventures - Terrors of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
7th Ohio Infantry Regiment - Wiki
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - Wiki
Dorthea Dix - National Library of Medicine
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum's Famous Ghosts - The Spartan Shield
Tales of a Worker at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - Reddit
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum In Weston, West Virginia
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For almost 300 years, the Binnenveld House has stood in Huissen, Netherlands. In that time many have passed through its halls, and some have seemingly never left. The house is claimed to be host to various specters. Are they real or just hoaxes by celebrities? Join Frank and Sage as they go looking in the past for the ghosts of the Huis Binnenveld House.
Sources:
Ghost Circle Haunted Houses - Huissen Binneveld House - Ghost Cirlce
Binnenveld Ghost House - Paranormal Stories
Binnenveld Mansion History - Notednames
The 10 Scariest Haunted Houses in the Netherlands - promodomo
The Scariest Places in the Netherlands - belvilla
The Huissen House of Horrors - Flickr
Emile Ratelband Arrested - NOS
Ghost Hunters International - Season 2 Episode 23 Amsterdammned
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Pennywise, Art the Clown, and John Wayne Gacy. What do all three of them have in common? They're creepy clowns. Clowns are figure that are meant to bring joy, but many trigger the uncanny valley feeling and instead creep us out. Throughout the last 50 years, multiple times bizarre encounters with clowns have been reported throughout the United States. Join Sage and Frank as the discuss the Creepy Clown Craze.
Trigger Warnings:
Clowns
Brief mentions of murder, sexual assault, near kidnappings of children
Resources:
This Is Why We’re Afraid of Clowns
Art and Pantomime - Britannica
Coulrophobia (Fear of Clowns) - Cleveland Clinic
Why are we scared of clowns? - BBC
Creepy clown trend dates back to ’80s, but this time it’s different
Everything You Need to Know About the ‘Clown Attack’ Craze
The Wave of Evil Clown Sightings Is Nothing to Worry About. It Happens Every Few Years!
‘killer Clowns’: Inside The Terrifying Hoax Sweeping America - Rolling Stone
The Clown Scare of 1981 That Terrified Boston
In 1981, Clowns Allegedly Appeared Across Boston, Similar to Current Clown Panic
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Frank and Sage interview the Nicole Curtis, the organizer of the festival, and Michele Bannon, the mayor of Carbondale, PA. They discuss last year's festival, the UFO incident, and this year's festival. Join Frank and Sage as they learn about this fantastic event!
Interested in going? Check out their website!
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As time went on, so did the murders by the Zodiac Killer. With evidence and witnesses, he remained elusive. The manhunt would grow and so would the taunting and threats. Join Sage and Frank as they continue to delve deeper into the Zodic Killer in Part 2.
Trigger Warnings: Homicide by knife and gun, taunting by the killer, stalking, brief mention of sexual assault, and just overall serial killer vibes
Sources:
The Zodiac Killer: Letters from the Shadows by Mark Stokes
The Zodiac Revisited: Volume 1: The Facts of the Case by Michael F. Cole
Harden Worksheet - Zodiac Letter Wiki
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In the rich wetlands of the Honey Island Swamp reside a rich and diverse ecosystem. From alligators to bears, there's one creature not recognized officially. The Honey Island Swamp Monster allegedly lurks the bayou. Is it a Sasquatch, a chimpanzee alligator hybrid, or an elaborate hoax? Join Frank and Sage as they go fishing for the Honey Island Swamp Monster.
Sources
In Search Of The Swamp Creature - 1978
Honey Island Swamp Monster – Cryptid Wiki
Honey Island Monster Hoax by Loren Coleman - Cryptomundo
The Legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster by Jake Carter - Anomalien
The Legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster - Pelican State of Mind
Honey Island Swamp Monster - Wikipedia
Honey Island Swamp Monster: A Towering Cryptid Draped in Mystery by Desiree Bowie - HowStuffWorks
Honey Island Swamp Monster: A Louisiana Legend
Tracking the Swamp Monster by Joe Knickell - Skeptical Inquirer
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In the late 60s and early 70s, many in California were terrorized by a cryptic serial killer. He walked the streets of the San Francisco Bay Area, just like everyone else. The only things he left behind were bodies and coded letters. He was known as the Zodiac Killer. Join Sage and Frank as they look into the beginnings of this now infamous serial killer.
Trigger Warnings: Homicide by knife and gun, taunting by the killer, stalking, and just overall serial killer vibesSources:
The Zodiac Killer: Letters from the Shadows by Mark Stokes
The Zodiac Revisited: Volume 1: The Facts of the Case by Michael F. Cole
Harden Worksheet - Zodiac Letter Wiki
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Deep in the deserts of Nevada is a base more secret than any other, Area 51. What goes on there? Is it just secret weapons testing, or is something out of this world held there? Could we all charge at once to see what's there? Join Frank and Sage as they Naruto run their way into Area 51.
Sources:
How Area 51 Works by Jonathan Strickland & Patrick J. Kiger - howstuffworks
What is Area 51 and what goes on there - BBC
Area 51, Aliens, and the Truth (It’s Out There) by Christopher Nichols - Atlas Obscura
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In 2014, flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur and was enroute to Beijing on a regular flight. Hours into the flight it vanished. This prompted one of the deadliest plane disappearances and a search that continues too today. Join Sage and Frank as they search for Malaysia Airlines MH370.
Trigger Warnings:
Discussions of plane crashes
Discussion of potential murder-suicide plot
Significant loss of life
Sources:
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 - Wiki
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Disappearance - Britannica
Search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight suspended until the end of the year, official says - NBC
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 - CBS
MH370 Disappeared More Than a Decade Ago. Here’s What We Know Today - NYTimes
The Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
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In Scape Ore Swamp lurks many animals. Most real, but some of legend. What creature has an appetite for car parts and scaring locals of Bishopville? In 1988, many saw what they believed was a lizard man? What was it? Join Frank and Sage as they look for the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp!
Sources:
Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp - Wikipedia
New photos, video spark new interest in ‘Lizard Man’ legend - Live5WCSC
Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp - Cryptid Wiki
Professors Search for Lizard Man in S.C. by Alicia Lutz - The College Today
The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp - The City of Bishopville
The United States of Cryptids by J.W. Ocker
The Mysteries of Lizard Man of Lee County by Jodi Helmer - MPD
The Lizardman of Scape Ore Swamp: A Reptilian Humanoid by Kurt Readman - Historic Mysteries
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In 2009, in West Mesa, New Mexico, a grim discovery was made. The bones of 11 different women and girls were discovered buried in the dirt. What happened to them? Who could commit such atrocities? Join Sage and Frank as they discuss the West Mesa Bone Collector.
Triggers:
Death - discussion of strangulation, decapitation, and other gruesome details related to death
Missing Women and Girls
Death of an unborn fetus
Discussion of rape and other sexual crimes
Sex Work and Pimping/Escort Services
Drug Dealing
Sex Trafficking and possible connections to Jeffrey Epstein
Sources:
West Mesa Homicide Investigation
The West Mesa Murders: Is The 'west Mesa Bone Collector' Serial Killer Still Roaming Free?
Families, Apd Seek Answers 16 Years After West Mesa Murders
Police Support New Dna Bill As West Mesa Murder Cases Remain Cold
New Mexico : The West Mesa Murders: Navigating Advocacy Podcast
The Untold Truth Of The West Mesa Murders
The Disturbing Story Of The West Mesa Murders — And The Serial Killer Who Remains Uncaught
The West Mesa Murders: A Central American Connection? - Wayback Machine
Who Is The West Mesa Bone Collector?
West Mesa Bone Collector – Albuquerque Nm - Wayback Machine
West Mesa Murders: Serial Killer Who Slayed, Buried 11 Victims Remains Unidentified
Information for Contacting the Local Police or Crime Stoppers:
Anyone with information about them or the West Mesa murders can call the Albuquerque Police Department’s 118th Street Task Force at 1-877-765-8273 or (505) 768-2450, or Crime Stoppers at (505) 843-STOP. You may also email information to Investigator Ida Lopez at ilopez@cabq.gov.
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The quaint city of Atchison, Kansas lies near the border of Missouri. It holds a long history with a dark past. Spirits roam many of the building of the city. Is there truth to these tales? Join Frank and Sage as they search for the Ghosts of Atchison, Kansas.
Sources
The 10 Most Haunted Places in Atchison, Kansas to Get Creepy - Most Haunted Places in the World
Haunted Atchison - Most Ghostly Town in Kansas - Legends of America
Atchison, Kansas: A Town Built on Parnamoral by Nicole Asbury - The University Daily Kansan
Haunted Houses in Atchison Kansas - Things That Go Bump in The Night by Jill Robbins - Travel Kansas
Molly’s Hollow in Jackson Park - Atchison Kansas - Mid-Western Ghosts and Hauntings
Haunted Tales of The 1889 McInteer Villa, Kansas - Amy’s Crypt
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Have aliens been abducting a man in the UK or are they threatening random people? Do 9 foot tall shadow people lurk about or are ghostly children about? Join Sage and Frank as they present some truly strange Reddit Stories.
Links to StoriesParanormal Encounters in one day or a sign from the universe?
I want to know about semen extraction by aliens specificallyIs Dollar General a front for the Government to collect information on Paranormal Activity??Wintertime Gliding Cryptid in Denver, COFunny potentially paranormal experience 9 foot tall shadow figureMy experience
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In 1969, man set foot on the greatest frontier, the moon. A feat unlike any other. What if it didn't truly happen? Did the US government fake the moon landings? Was it all a ruse to beat the Soviets? Join Frank and Sage as they shoot for the stars in Moon Landing Conspiracies.
Sources:
The Wildest Apollo 11 Moon Landing Conspiracies, Debunked by Becky Little - History
Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories - Wikipedia
Why Do Some People Believe the Moon Landings Were a Hoax? by John Fuller - howstuffworks?
How Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories Began and Why They Persist Today by Joe Stafford - Manchester
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In the Gobi Desert stories of a creature unlike anything we've seen are spread amongst the locals. A creature under the sand that can shock and poison you. A worm unlike any other. Is there truly a large unknown worm in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia, or is it all a tall tale? Join Sage and Frank as they going digging through the sand for the Mongolian Death Worm.
Sources:
Mongolian Death Work - Cryptidz Fandom Wiki
Mongolian Death Worm: The Gobi Desert's Deadliest Cryptid
Mongolian Death Worm: Elusive Legend of the Gobi Desert
Desert Legend: The Truth Behind the Mongolian Death Worm
The Mongolian Death Worm - Catalogue of Organisms
Inside the Decades Long Hunt for the Mongolian Death Worm
Mongolian Death Worm: Nightmare of the Gobi Desert
Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology - Volume 1 A-M by George M. Eberhart
Adventures in Cryptozoology - Volume 1: Hunting for Yetis, Mongolian Death Worms, & Not-So-Mythical Monsters by Richard Freeman
Adventures in Cryptozoology - Volume 2: In Search of Real Monsters by Richard Freeman
The Beasts That Hide From Man: Seeking the World’s Last Undiscovered Animals by Karl P.N. Shuker, Ph.D.
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In the summer of 1967, something strange came to the French countryside. Two children were herding their family cattle when they came across a strange sphere and its equally strange crew. What proceeded was an encounter that leaves many questioned to this day. Join Frank and Sage as they investigate the Cussac Alien Encounter.
Note: We had an issue with Sage's audio.
Sources:
An "Encounter With Devils" on the Cussac Plateau - UFO Insight
Two Children Encounter UFO and Small Humanoid Beings in Cussac, France - UFO Evidence
1967: Children Encounter UFO and Small Beings in Cussac, France - Think Aboutit
French Get a Look at Nation's UFO Files by Molly Moore - Washington Post
Close Encounter of Cussac - Wikipedia
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For years, Ken Rex McElroy tormented the residents of Skidmore, Missouri. It all culminated with him being shot and killed in broad daylight. Despite many witnesses, no one has ever been convicted. Join Sage and Frank as they try to find out why Ken Rex McElroy's death remains unsolved.
Trigger Warnings: Rape and statutory rape , murder and assault with a deadly weapon, a multitude of crimes, including theft, murder of family dogs
Sources:
Man's Murder Remains Unsolved After Over 40 Years, Sheriff Randy Strong Recounts Investigation
Unsolved 'vigilante' Murder In The Heartland: Missouri Town Goes Quiet After Bully Is Shot
Bully’s Murder Remains A Secret In Missouri Town For 40 Years
Ken Mcelroy: The Bully Who Met His Match
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