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Blurry PhotosEp 275: Irish Mythical ArtifactsDavid is back and kicking off with some Irish mythical artifacts! The rich mythology of the Emerald Isle has many Irish mythical artifacts supplementing its heroes and legends, and Flora brings you 15 to discuss! Not only from Ireland, but the rest of the British Isles as well. Swords, cauldrons, harps, stones - there's a little bit of everything! David breaks down three types of artifacts and talks about five different objects in each section. There are objects of war, objects of benevolence, and objects of nobility. It's a fun list episode of Blurry Photos to kick off season 12!...2023-08-0143 minBlurry PhotosEp 274: The Devil: A History part 1Flora begins an epic deep dive into the history of the Devil with the first of a 2-part episode! Known the world over as the arch-fiend of all that is good, the Devil enjoys a sinister reputation, but is it truly deserved? Join David on a journey through history as he presents his research on this figure of malevolence. In part 1, David begins with the earliest mentions of Satan, including cultural inspirations. Both the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible are referenced as well as Hebrew scriptures and apocrypha not included in the Biblical canon. Ancient mythologies of...2023-01-311h 30
Quiz Quiz Bang Bang Trivia PodcastEp 180: Go Big or Go Blue vs Crotch PotatoesTrivia We are so excited to have such incredible talented guests on this episode. ComedySportz star and Evanston Block Party Thrower Kat Gotsick teams up with David Flora as team Go Big or Go Blue as they go up against Pat Dwyer and Zach Thompson who you can see on MST3K. Russ Friedewald, the founder of Trivia Workshop hosts this show. How would you hold up against them with questions like: Originating in Baja California, tacos de camarones are typically stuffed with lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado, cream, and what other ingredient, described as “the fruit of the sea” in a...2022-11-111h 13Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Halloween Chat with Monster Fuzz PodcastEXPLICIT Language warning! Lots of F-bombs in this one. The boys of Monster Fuzz Podcast are back! David, Rob, and Eamonn discuss stories and topics of Halloween, including favorite films, costumes, and near-deadly experiences. Rob and Eamonn bring favorite films and TV shows to talk about, while David tries to pick a favorite. The boys also discuss scary life moments and costumes. Flora shares a couple of harrowing experiences from his childhood as well as his most embarrassing costume choice ever. It's a fun, light-hearted and relaxed conversation between Irishmen (well, one quarter Irish for Flora)! Make sure to give...2022-10-261h 04Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Paranormal TriviaDavid kicks off Blurry Photober with a unique bonus episode of paranormal trivia! Three podcasters step into the ring to match wits and test their knowledge of paranormal trivia, with Flora as host. Derek Hayes from Monsters Among Us, Brent Hand from Hysteria 51, and Amberrose Hammond from Ghostly Talk battle it out for bragging rights! David wrote 21 questions in the Quiz Quiz Bang Bang format, and you can play along and test yourself against the podcasters to see how you stack up! And don't forget to check out the other shows when you're done with this one. Monsters Among Us...2022-10-1453 minQuiz Quiz Bang Bang Trivia PodcastEp 176: Paranormal Trivia with The Monsters vs 51 RosesParanormal Trivia Welcome to our spookiest episode yet! Our Paranormal Trivia episode is packed with talent. Derek Hayes from Monster Among Us goes up against Brent Hand from Hysteria 51 and Amberrose Hammond from Ghostly Talk. David Flora hosts this episode and asks amazing questions like: Symbolizing the horrors of starvation, which Algonquian creature is featured in a novella by Algernon Blackwood? Throwing salt over one's shoulder to ward off evil is thought to derive in part from artistic depictions of salt spilled by which biblical figure? Which Atchison, KS abode is tormented by the ghost of a little girl? Who...2022-10-1350 minBlurry PhotosBP Bonus: HoaxFlora, Derek, and Zenger are back with a special guest to discuss the 2019 film Hoax! The boys speak to writer/director Matt Allen about his indie film Hoax and get some insights to the making of it. Matt relates several stories and experiences in the making of the film. Flora learns about the dangers lurking in his backyard while Zenger learns his love of bacon outweighs movie gore. Check out the film and then listen to the roundtable (or vice versa) for a great behind the scenes experience! Don't forget to check out another roundtable while you're at it. Find m...2022-07-1851 minBlurry PhotosEp 267: Monster Fuzz PodcastFlora welcomes the boys from Monster Fuzz Podcast for a fun and lively discussion! Rob and Eamonn from Monster Fuzz Podcast join to converse about cryptids, podcasting, Lego, Ireland, and more! David waxes about his 10 years of podcasting including favorite episodes and weirdest cryptids. Rob and Eamonn discuss Gef the Talking Mongoose, learn about Hoover the Talking Seal, and ask about David's crazy times in Ireland. Make sure to give them some love wherever you listen to Blurry Photos! And stay tuned later in the week for the Miss Cryptid winner announcement. Find Monster Fuzz here!2022-06-0756 minQuiz Quiz Bang Bang Trivia PodcastBing Bang Bonus: NCAA Basketball Trivia 2NCAA Basketball Trivia It's time for a NCAA Basketball tournament rematch! In this bonus pickup game of NCAA Basketball trivia we have David Flora take on Matt Blume and Shaun Roach with Melvin Kim as our guest host. Whose 'one shining moment' will it be? Will there be a Cinderella story or will the blue bloods prevail? Are you able to answer questions like: The NCAA men’s tournament first occurred in 1939. How many teams did the first tournament have? What year was the first NCAA women’s tournament held (give or take 5 years)? In 1985, the Villanova Wildcats won the nati...2022-03-181h 11Quiz Quiz Bang Bang Trivia PodcastBing Bang Bonus: Running TriviaRunning Trivia We are thrilled to have Matthew Blume on to co-host this episode of Running trivia. Matthew Blume was the fastest runner from Illinois to complete the Chicago Marathon in 2014 with a time of 2:20:28. He completed the Berlin Marathon in 2:18:54 which was fast enough to let qualify him to be part of the US Olympic Trials. He wrote this episode all about running and can you answer questions like: What is the first thing of Dwight's that Jim puts in Jello?" What is the byproduct of anaerobic exercise called? Who was the first person to run under four minutes...2022-01-0955 minBlurry PhotosEp 256: 5G ConspiraciesDavid is joined by Dr. Eric van Rongen to discuss the ins-and-outs, conspiracies, and facts about 5G technology! Vice Chair of the Int'l Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, Dr. van Rongen is an expert on 5G tech and its effects on humanity. Flora asks questions about what the tech is, how its effects are measured, and what the dangers are. Dr van Rongen explains all, including thoughts on the conspiracies that have popped up about it. Should you be concerned about that cell phone or that cell tower in your area? What about WIFI and Bluetooth? Pause the packing on...2021-07-2253 minBlurry PhotosEp 255: The Invention Secrecy Act with Ben BowlinStuff They Don't Want You to Know's Ben Bowlin joins Flora to discuss the Invention Secrecy Act! A U.S. Congressional Act passed in 1951, the Invention Secrecy Act gives the government authority to take patents if deemed a threat, and Ben Bowlin explains it all with David. Got a car that can run on hydrogen? Radio jamming technology? Teleportation pads? Not anymore. According to the act, the government has the right to set your patent application aside if deemed a national security threat. This has given rise to countless conspiracy theories. Suppressed tech, mysterious deaths, and more come into play...2021-05-111h 15Blurry PhotosEp 253: Irish PiratesSeason 10 roars into port with a slurry photos about Irish Pirates! Celebrating the season opener, Flora grabs the Jameson and Guinness and takes you through some fun history with stories of Irish Pirates. Learn about the likes of Anne Bonny, George Cusack, and Grace O'Malley. Hear the tale of the Ouzel Galley, the ship that disappeared for 5 years leading to a rather happy ending. And join David as he toasts history, podcasting, and you the listener! It's a once-a-year tradition to have a slurry photos episode, so keep that in mind as Flora leaves in the 'outtakes' and stutters. Take...2021-04-1453 minBlurry PhotosEp 252: The Battersea PoltergeistBBC Radio 4's Danny Robins joins Blurry Photos to discuss his new podcast series The Battersea Poltergeist! A haunting in 1950's south London, the Battersea Poltergeist made the front pages then and made life for the Hitchings family unbearable. David welcomes producer, writer, and presenter Danny Robins on the show to talk about the case and his new podcast. The podcast includes a wonderful variety of investigation, interviews, and dramatic reenactments. Flora asks Danny about his experiences and journalism while making the show. It's a fascinating case brought to life by Danny and some great actors, including Burn Gorman, Dafne...2021-03-1159 minBlurry PhotosEp 251: Anomalistic Psychology with Prof. Chris FrenchFlora is joined by Professor Christopher French for an interview all about Anomalistic Psychology! Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London, Prof. French discusses the ins and outs of his field of expertise. David asks what the definition of Anomalistic Psychology is, how people think about the paranormal, and what all goes into being a skeptic while keeping an open mind. To get a better understanding of why folks believe paranormal claims, David seeks answers from a scientific/psychological angle. Prof. French discusses many examples and experiences he's had for mundane and extraordinary paranormal claims...2021-02-281h 11Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Trollhunter RoundtableDavid is joined once again by Derek and Zenger to talk about the 2010 film Trollhunter! A dark fantasy/comedy film, Trollhunter follows a Norwegian government employee in a found footage mockumentary style. The boys engage in a game of 'what is there not to like.' Truly a good movie, Flora talks about some behind the scenes stories he heard while everyone shares favorite moments and monsters from it. It's a feel-good roundtable this time, quite contrary to the last one! Please vote for me for Best Podcast and Best Podcast Host! Find Derek at Monsters Among Us Find Zenger...2021-01-291h 10Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: TeslaThe boys are back at the roundtable with Flora's pick for the month, the 2020 film Tesla! Starring Ethan Hawke, Tesla is an artistic take on the inventor's life and struggles, but does it do the man justice? Derek from Monsters Among Us and Justin from Zeng This! join David to discuss this odd selection. If you watch it, buckle up for a wild ride that might leave you wondering what else is coming. Did Hawke's performance impress or depress? How much ice cream is acceptable in a biopic? You be the judge. The lads already passed their judgment on this...2020-12-0952 minBlurry PhotosEp 249: Digital Folklore with Dr. Lynne McNeillDavid is joined by folklorist Dr. Lynne McNeill to discuss Digital Folklore! A topic that spans culture, anthropology, sociology, and modern legends, Digital Folklore is a growing and evolving phenomenon happening right in front of us. Dr. McNeill, professor at Utah State University, is an expert on folklore and folklore in an online context in particular. She discusses Internet legend origins, settings, proliferation and more. How do these things fit in a cultural perspective? What makes something folklore and what does it look like online? Flora asks these questions and more in a very informative, spirited conversation on this episode...2020-11-271h 01Blurry PhotosEp 246: Vengeful Ghosts part 2Flora is back with the second part of Vengeful Ghosts! Blurry Photober keeps rolling with Vengeful Ghosts part 2 and several tales of spirits claiming revenge through law. Hear the story of Maria Marten and the Red Barn murder. Take an ear gander at a murder tale from old England. See what you think about Fisher's Ghost from Australia and Teresita Basa from Chicago. And learn about the odd circumstances surrounding the death of Zona Shue Heaster from West Virginia. David presents these cases and their outcomes to wrap up this 2-part episode of Blurry Photos! Don't forget to join the...2020-10-2652 minBlurry PhotosEp 246: Vengeful Ghosts part 1Kick off Blurry Photober with a 2-part episode all about vengeful ghosts! The souls of those wronged and/or murdered in life have a way of avenging their mistreatment as vengeful ghosts. Flora runs you through a short list of these types of spirits in the first of a 2-parter. Go continent hopping and learn some highlights from many different cultures. Learn some important lessons from the Churel, Ngozi, La Sayona, Chindi, and more. Keep that roving eye under control, and for goodness' sake don't plot divorce against your spouse. Hear these tips and lots more on this episode of...2020-10-1446 minBlurry PhotosBP Bonus: The Meg RoundtableThe boys are back with another roundtable, this time on the 2018 film The Meg! Generously falling under the umbrella of ancient surviving cryptid, The Meg is a sci-fi action movie about terrible giant sharks. And the terror doesn't end there. David, Derek, and Justin all weigh in with thoughts and opinions on how this film measured up. One Justin's favorites, did D&D agree? Or did they find it rather fishy? Tune in to find out if the shark satisfied Flora's need for giant murder machines. Derek from Monsters Among Us and Zenger from Zeng This! have opinions up to...2020-10-0257 minBlurry PhotosBP Bonus: BullPhone with DavidBlurriever and patron David S becomes the show's first Tsoukalos Sound-level supporter and got to jump on a BullPhone call with Flora! David shares his personal experiences from a very haunted west coast town and Flora learns about some Santa Cruz history in this BullPhone. From shadowy figures and recurring spectres to hairless coneheads in the basement, David tells of many hauntings from the places he's called home. There's even a lady in black who stands in the surf on the beach! Don't forget, if you have lots of stories to share or weird news to discuss, you too can...2020-08-271h 17
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: BullPhone with DavidBlurriever and patron David S becomes the show's first Tsoukalos Sound-level supporter and got to jump on a BullPhone call with Flora! David shares his personal experiences from a very haunted west coast town and Flora learns about some Santa Cruz history in this BullPhone. From shadowy figures and recurring spectres to hairless coneheads in the basement, David tells of many hauntings from the places he's called home. There's even a lady in black who stands in the surf on the beach! Don't forget, if you have lots of stories to share or weird news to discuss, you too...2020-08-271h 17
Blurry PhotosEp 242: The Conspiracy Theory HandbookFlora invited the authors of The Conspiracy Theory Handbook, Dr. Stephan Lewandowsky and Dr. John Cook, on the podcast to discuss their recent work. A powerful little tool breaking down the ins and outs of conspiratorial thinking, The Conspiracy Theory Handbook seeks to inform on how to better engage in critical thinking. David has a large handful of questions for the gentlemen. It's a fascinating discussion into how conspiracies can be approached and how to engage theorists and those who aren't sure what to think. Give the episode a listen and then go read the Handbook for yourself! And do...2020-06-281h 13Blurry PhotosEp 242: The Conspiracy Theory HandbookFlora invited the authors of The Conspiracy Theory Handbook, Dr. Stephan Lewandowsky and Dr. John Cook, on the podcast to discuss their recent work. A powerful little tool breaking down the ins and outs of conspiratorial thinking, The Conspiracy Theory Handbook seeks to inform on how to better engage in critical thinking. David has a large handful of questions for the gentlemen. It's a fascinating discussion into how conspiracies can be approached and how to engage theorists and those who aren't sure what to think. Give the episode a listen and then go read the Handbook for yourself! And don't fo...2020-06-281h 13
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: The Curse of La Llorona RoundtableThe boys are back at the roundtable, this time taking a look at the 2019 film The Curse of La Llorona! A familiar bit of folklore to Blurry Photos, Flora and the guys see how well The Curse of La Llorona stacks up against the legends. The weeping woman might have a reason to cry after this portrayal. The film is a relatively lucrative addition to the Conjuring Universe franchise. Though it had some good success at the box office, does it live up to the hype? Derek from Monsters Among Us and Zenger from Zeng This! pull no punches...2020-06-181h 01Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: The Curse of La Llorona RoundtableThe boys are back at the roundtable, this time taking a look at the 2019 film The Curse of La Llorona! A familiar bit of folklore to Blurry Photos, Flora and the guys see how well The Curse of La Llorona stacks up against the legends. The weeping woman might have a reason to cry after this portrayal. The film is a relatively lucrative addition to the Conjuring Universe franchise. Though it had some good success at the box office, does it live up to the hype? Derek from Monsters Among Us and Zenger from Zeng This! pull no punches in...2020-06-181h 01Quiz Quiz Bang Bang Trivia PodcastBing Bang Bonus: The Beatles TriviaThe Beatles Trivia Annie and David Flora are proud to bring you a special episode written by Beatles enthusiast Kevin Herbon! It's a wonderful and challenging episode all on Beatles trivia. How much of a Beatles fan are you? Do you know the answer to the following questions: What was the first song the Beatles sang on The Ed Sullivan Show? By word length, which is Beatle song has the longest title? What’s the only Beatles song with a female name in the title but doesn’t have that name appear in the lyrics? Which Shakespeare play is featured in t...2020-06-0216 min
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: The Shape of Water RoundtableDo you like fish sticks? David, Derek, and Zenger return to the roundtable to discuss The Shape of Water in this bonus episode! Winner of 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture, The Shape of Water is a uniquely gorgeous film featuring a strange creature worthy of a chat at the roundtable. The boys sit down to discuss what they enjoyed about the movie. They also talk about the cryptid elements, Lovecraft connections, and more. Most folks know it for its fishy love story, but Flora and the boys speak to the deeper themes. Let this one wash over...2020-05-111h 03Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: The Shape of Water RoundtableDo you like fish sticks? David, Derek, and Zenger return to the roundtable to discuss The Shape of Water in this bonus episode! Winner of 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture, The Shape of Water is a uniquely gorgeous film featuring a strange creature worthy of a chat at the roundtable. The boys sit down to discuss what they enjoyed about the movie. They also talk about the cryptid elements, Lovecraft connections, and more. Most folks know it for its fishy love story, but Flora and the boys speak to the deeper themes. Let this one wash over you and tide...2020-05-111h 04Blurry PhotosEp 241: The Essential Guide to Bigfoot with Ken GerhardDavid welcomes the author of The Essential Guide to Bigfoot, Ken Gerhard, for an interview about the classic hairy hominid! An accomplished cryptozoologist and author, Ken Gerhard joins to discuss his newest work The Essential Guide to Bigfoot, a primer on hairy hominids around the world. Flora asks Ken about his adventures and thoughts on this famous cryptid. Ken brings years of boots on the ground research to the discussion. It's a good foray into the lore of the king of all cryptids! Make sure to pick up a copy of his book with the link below and check out hi...2020-04-2553 min
Blurry PhotosEp 241: The Essential Guide to Bigfoot with Ken GerhardDavid welcomes the author of The Essential Guide to Bigfoot, Ken Gerhard, for an interview about the classic hairy hominid! An accomplished cryptozoologist and author, Ken Gerhard joins to discuss his newest work The Essential Guide to Bigfoot, a primer on hairy hominids around the world. Flora asks Ken about his adventures and thoughts on this famous cryptid. Ken brings years of boots on the ground research to the discussion. It's a good foray into the lore of the king of all cryptids! Make sure to pick up a copy of his book with the link below and check ou...2020-04-2553 minBlurry PhotosBP Bonus: Wizard World 2019 PanelIt's a throwback to last year with audio from the Wizard World 2019 panel that David moderated! The Wizard World 2019 panel on paranormal podcasting included various Chicagoland podcasters speaking about the ins and outs of the trade. The event didn't have audio recording of its own, so Flora brought a handheld recorder and picked up the panel. The quality is not the greatest, but it was a fun discussion! The panel featured Dark Mark Soloff of Blastropodcast, Brent Hand of Hysteria 51, Nick Mataragas of Freak of the Week, and Bob Anderson of Bob After Dark. Flora moderated and asked questions of...2020-04-2149 min
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Wizard World 2019 PanelIt's a throwback to last year with audio from the Wizard World 2019 panel that David moderated! The Wizard World 2019 panel on paranormal podcasting included various Chicagoland podcasters speaking about the ins and outs of the trade. The event didn't have audio recording of its own, so Flora brought a handheld recorder and picked up the panel. The quality is not the greatest, but it was a fun discussion! The panel featured Dark Mark Soloff of Blastropodcast, Brent Hand of Hysteria 51, Nick Mataragas of Freak of the Week, and Bob Anderson of Bob After Dark. Flora moderated and asked questions...2020-04-2149 minQuiz Quiz Bang Bang Trivia PodcastBing Bang Bonus: NCAA Basketball TriviaNCAA Basketball Trivia Since we won't be having an NCAA Basketball tournament this year, Quiz Quiz Bang Bang has a little roundball competition of its own! In this bonus pickup game of NCAA Basketball trivia we have David Flora take on Matt Blume and Shaun Roach with Melvin Kim as our guest host. Whose 'one shining moment' will it be? Will there be a Cinderella story or will the blue bloods prevail? Are you able to answer questions like: What 16th seed team was the first team ever to win its first round match-up against a #1 seed and for a...2020-03-1759 minBlurry PhotosBP Bonus: In Search Of Ancient Mysteries (1973) RoundtableJoin David, Derek, and Zenger for another night at the roundtable as they discuss the 1973 special In Search Of Ancient Mysteries! Before the series began, there was In Search Of Ancient Mysteries, a television special narrated by Rod Serling. The show covered a wide array of Forteana from history. Such topics included out of place artifacts, Atlantis, Tiawanaku, Nazca Lines, and so much more. Derek from Monsters Among Us Podcast and Zenger from the Zeng This! Podcast join Flora and review this fun romp through nostalgia and weird history. You can literally see where the roots of Ancient Aliens began...2020-03-131h 02
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: In Search Of Ancient Mysteries (1973) RoundtableJoin David, Derek, and Zenger for another night at the roundtable as they discuss the 1973 special In Search Of Ancient Mysteries! Before the series began, there was In Search Of Ancient Mysteries, a television special narrated by Rod Serling. The show covered a wide array of Forteana from history. Such topics included out of place artifacts, Atlantis, Tiawanaku, Nazca Lines, and so much more. Derek from Monsters Among Us Podcast and Zenger from the Zeng This! Podcast join Flora and review this fun romp through nostalgia and weird history. You can literally see where the roots of Ancient Aliens...2020-03-131h 02Blurry PhotosEp 239: The Falcon Lake IncidentSomething there or just hot air? Flora is back with a deep dive into the fascinating events of the Falcon Lake incident! An amazing Canadian UFO case, the Falcon Lake incident is often regarded as one of the most investigated and strongest UFO cases in history. Stefan Michalak was out on a prospecting trip near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, when he witnesses 2 UFOs in the sky. When one landed not far from him, his curiosity led him to a close encounter that would forever change his life. David tackles the incident and asks tough questions in the search for the truth...2020-03-011h 23
Blurry PhotosEp 239: The Falcon Lake IncidentSomething there or just hot air? Flora is back with a deep dive into the fascinating events of the Falcon Lake incident! An amazing Canadian UFO case, the Falcon Lake incident is often regarded as one of the most investigated and strongest UFO cases in history. Stefan Michalak was out on a prospecting trip near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, when he witnesses 2 UFOs in the sky. When one landed not far from him, his curiosity led him to a close encounter that would forever change his life. David tackles the incident and asks tough questions in the search...2020-03-011h 23Blurry PhotosEp 237: Time Life Mysteries of the UnknownWant to know more? Read the book! Or listen to the podcast. Flora is joined by Ryan from Rumor Flies and Brent from Hysteria 51 to discuss the classic Time Life book series Mysteries of the Unknown. A 33-book set detailing all kinds of Forteana and weird topics, Time Life's Mysteries of the Unknown introduced high strangeness to countless individuals around the world. The boys get together to go over the books in the series, including highlights and influences from each. It's a blast of all kinds of strange topics! You want ley lines? Boom. Madam Blavatsky? Pow. Plant sentience? Skadoosh...2020-01-201h 20
Blurry PhotosEp 237: Time Life Mysteries of the UnknownWant to know more? Read the book! Or listen to the podcast. Flora is joined by Ryan from Rumor Flies and Brent from Hysteria 51 to discuss the classic Time Life book series Mysteries of the Unknown. A 33-book set detailing all kinds of Forteana and weird topics, Time Life's Mysteries of the Unknown introduced high strangeness to countless individuals around the world. The boys get together to go over the books in the series, including highlights and influences from each. It's a blast of all kinds of strange topics! You want ley lines? Boom. Madam Blavatsky? Pow...2020-01-201h 20Blurry PhotosEp 236: Hoodoo and Voodoo with Dr. Jeffrey AndersonA review of Voodoo for you! Flora is joined by History professor Dr. Jeffrey Anderson for a very informative discussion on Hoodoo and Voodoo! One of the foremost experts on Hoodoo and Voodoo, Dr. Jeffrey Anderson offers a detailed interview on the history and culture of this poorly-understood religion. David asks questions on how it got started, how it spread and evolved, and what the modern practice looks like. The pantheon of deities is discussed, as is the distinction between hoodoo and even a little bit about zombies. Dr. Anderson provides a veritable king cake of knowledge (with a voodoo...2019-12-231h 06
Blurry PhotosEp 236: Hoodoo and Voodoo with Dr. Jeffrey AndersonA review of Voodoo for you! Flora is joined by History professor Dr. Jeffrey Anderson for a very informative discussion on Hoodoo and Voodoo! One of the foremost experts on Hoodoo and Voodoo, Dr. Jeffrey Anderson offers a detailed interview on the history and culture of this poorly-understood religion. David asks questions on how it got started, how it spread and evolved, and what the modern practice looks like. The pantheon of deities is discussed, as is the distinction between hoodoo and even a little bit about zombies. Dr. Anderson provides a veritable king cake of knowledge...2019-12-231h 06Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Hellier 2 RoundtableHellectric Boogaloo The roundtable is back in action as Derek and Zenger join Flora to discuss the newly-released Hellier 2 by Planet Weird. Hellier 2 picks up with more questions and mysteries as the Planet Weird crew chase down answers in an ever-growing, ever-thickening plot. David and the boys talk about expectations, realizations, and aggravations after watching the new series. Were loose ends tied up? Did any questions get answered? Should you play the synchronicity drinking game? Find out in this bonus episode of Blurry Photos! Music Myst on the Moor, Classic Horror 2 - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Co...2019-12-181h 06
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Hellier 2 RoundtableHellectric Boogaloo The roundtable is back in action as Derek and Zenger join Flora to discuss the newly-released Hellier 2 by Planet Weird. Hellier 2 picks up with more questions and mysteries as the Planet Weird crew chase down answers in an ever-growing, ever-thickening plot. David and the boys talk about expectations, realizations, and aggravations after watching the new series. Were loose ends tied up? Did any questions get answered? Should you play the synchronicity drinking game? Find out in this bonus episode of Blurry Photos! Music Myst on the Moor, Classic Horror 2 ...2019-12-181h 06Blurry PhotosEp 234: Werewolves part 2I'm lycan the science on this one. Woof. The second part of Werewolves is coming at you! Flora dives into the science, medicine, and social context of werewolves to shed some light on the current lore. How is the moon connected to them? What are the ways to kill or cure one? What medical conditions have been put forward to explain the condition? David explores the psychological side as well as how Hollywood shaped our understanding. Folklorist Deborah Hyde also shares her insights into the socio-economic aspects of the creature through history. Get ready for some deep and fun information...2019-11-261h 00
Blurry PhotosEp 234: Werewolves part 2I'm lycan the science on this one. Woof. The second part of Werewolves is coming at you! Flora dives into the science, medicine, and social context of werewolves to shed some light on the current lore. How is the moon connected to them? What are the ways to kill or cure one? What medical conditions have been put forward to explain the condition? David explores the psychological side as well as how Hollywood shaped our understanding. Folklorist Deborah Hyde also shares her insights into the socio-economic aspects of the creature through history. Get ready for some deep...2019-11-261h 00
Blurry PhotosEp 234: Werewolves part 1Howl's wolfing castle. Blurry Photober continues as Flora cracks open the history book on werewolves! A classic horror monster, werewolves have been around different cultures for millennia, but maybe not quite the way you think. David explores the origins of this popular mythology, including tales from antiquity, global versions, and the beginning of their evolution to what we know and love today. Joining the fun is folklorist, cultural anthropologist, and editor of The Skeptic magazine, Deborah Hyde. Deborah is kind enough to share her insight into werewolf history and lore. The subject is wild and wooly, and j...2019-11-0147 minBlurry PhotosEp 234: Werewolves part 1Howl's wolfing castle. Blurry Photober continues as Flora cracks open the history book on werewolves! A classic horror monster, werewolves have been around different cultures for millennia, but maybe not quite the way you think. David explores the origins of this popular mythology, including tales from antiquity, global versions, and the beginning of their evolution to what we know and love today. Joining the fun is folklorist, cultural anthropologist, and editor of The Skeptic magazine, Deborah Hyde. Deborah is kind enough to share her insight into werewolf history and lore. The subject is wild and wooly, and just one part w...2019-11-0147 min
Blurry PhotosEp 233: Creepy CultsWARNING: This episode has extremely explicit content. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Blurry Photober kicks off with an incredibly eerie episode about Creepy Cults. Three Creepy Cults are examined, including Aum Shinrikyo, the Ant Hill Kids, and the Marcus Wesson Family. Flora sifts through this heavy topic and tries to suss out the info from the hyperbole. Cults exist in a grey area of accepted but not really trusted. These three examples prove just why cults are often regarded suspiciously. Aum Shinrikyo launched one of the worst terrorist attacks against the public in Japan's history. The Ant...2019-10-141h 08Blurry PhotosEp 233: Creepy CultsWARNING: This episode has extremely explicit content. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Blurry Photober kicks off with an incredibly eerie episode about Creepy Cults. Three Creepy Cults are examined, including Aum Shinrikyo, the Ant Hill Kids, and the Marcus Wesson Family. Flora sifts through this heavy topic and tries to suss out the info from the hyperbole. Cults exist in a grey area of accepted but not really trusted. These three examples prove just why cults are often regarded suspiciously. Aum Shinrikyo launched one of the worst terrorist attacks against the public in Japan's history. The Ant Hill Kids was...2019-10-141h 08
Blurry PhotosEp 231: John Dee part 2Scry so serious? The saga of John Dee continues in a massive second part of the episode. The second half of John Dee's life was even wilder than his first, scrying with Edward Kelley and writing down the angelic language. Flora continues an incredibly deep dive into the polymath's life, detailing his actions with Kelley, travels abroad, and his death. It's perhaps the most publicized part of his life. Countless esoteric and mystical pursuits have been inspired by the work he did in this period. David rounds out the misunderstood mathematician's life and discusses thoughts on his...2019-09-011h 52Blurry PhotosEp 231: John Dee part 2Scry so serious? The saga of John Dee continues in a massive second part of the episode. The second half of John Dee's life was even wilder than his first, scrying with Edward Kelley and writing down the angelic language. Flora continues an incredibly deep dive into the polymath's life, detailing his actions with Kelley, travels abroad, and his death. It's perhaps the most publicized part of his life. Countless esoteric and mystical pursuits have been inspired by the work he did in this period. David rounds out the misunderstood mathematician's life and discusses thoughts on his and Kelley's work...2019-09-011h 53
Blurry PhotosEp 231: John Dee part 1Dee-viously Dee-lightful history! Flora is back with the beginning of a mega episode all about John Dee! Conjurer, magus, sorcerer, astrologer - these are but a few things the 16th century polymath John Dee was called. History knows him as a smart man who chose an occult path. He cast horoscopes. Talked with angels. Practiced alchemy. Continually searched for the secrets of the universe through math and natural science. But history often paints with a harsh light. What was this enigmatic genius really like? Was he the sorcerer and mysterious advisor to Elizabeth I that he's portrayed...2019-08-0757 minBlurry PhotosEp 231: John Dee part 1Dee-viously Dee-lightful history! Flora is back with the beginning of a mega episode all about John Dee! Conjurer, magus, sorcerer, astrologer - these are but a few things the 16th century polymath John Dee was called. History knows him as a smart man who chose an occult path. He cast horoscopes. Talked with angels. Practiced alchemy. Continually searched for the secrets of the universe through math and natural science. But history often paints with a harsh light. What was this enigmatic genius really like? Was he the sorcerer and mysterious advisor to Elizabeth I that he's portrayed as? Or has...2019-08-0757 minBlurry PhotosBP Bonus: Ambrose Bierce with Black Clock Audio TalesTime to get your ears Bierced! DB Spitzer invited Flora to join him on a barrage of Ambrose Bierce in this bonus episode of Blurry Photos! Black Clock Audio Tales, hosted by DB Spitzer, has covered Ambrose Bierce this month, and this is the first of a 2 part culmination on him. Flora and DB talk about the man and his works. Flora then reads An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, and DB reads The Damned Thing. Part 2 will continue on Black Clock Audio Tales' feed. Ken Hite will join the fun on that one, and more tales will be read. St...2019-07-301h 15
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Ambrose Bierce with Black Clock Audio TalesTime to get your ears Bierced! DB Spitzer invited Flora to join him on a barrage of Ambrose Bierce in this bonus episode of Blurry Photos! Black Clock Audio Tales, hosted by DB Spitzer, has covered Ambrose Bierce this month, and this is the first of a 2 part culmination on him. Flora and DB talk about the man and his works. Flora then reads An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, and DB reads The Damned Thing. Part 2 will continue on Black Clock Audio Tales' feed. Ken Hite will join the fun on that one, and more tales wi...2019-07-301h 15
Blurry PhotosEp 230: UFOlogy News with Ryan SpragueFlora welcomes fellow podcaster and Man-About-Ufology, Ryan Sprague! Author, UFO Journalist, TV host, and host of Somewhere in the Skies podcast, Ryan Sprague has his finger on the pulse of current UFO topics. He joins Blurry Photos to discuss what's been going on in the news lately in the field of Ufology. More and more stories are coming out about UFO sightings by the military, disclosure, and folks involved with it all. David hasn't been keeping tabs on it, so he brought in someone to break down all the fascinating chaos in the zeitgeist. Topics such as TTSA, Bob...2019-07-271h 10Blurry PhotosEp 230: UFOlogy News with Ryan SpragueFlora welcomes fellow podcaster and Man-About-Ufology, Ryan Sprague! Author, UFO Journalist, TV host, and host of Somewhere in the Skies podcast, Ryan Sprague has his finger on the pulse of current UFO topics. He joins Blurry Photos to discuss what's been going on in the news lately in the field of Ufology. More and more stories are coming out about UFO sightings by the military, disclosure, and folks involved with it all. David hasn't been keeping tabs on it, so he brought in someone to break down all the fascinating chaos in the zeitgeist. Topics such as TTSA, Bob Lazar...2019-07-271h 10
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: The Mysterious Monsters (1975)Not watching this documentary would be a Peter Graves mistake. Flora is back from AlienCon L.A. and getting back to routine, but in the meantime check out this roundtable on The Mysterious Monsters! A 1975 documentary, The Mysterious Monsters examined claims of cryptids and strange encounters and Derek Hayes and Justin Zenger join Flora to discuss this now 44-year-old film. Hosted by Peter Graves, it looks at the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Ye-ti, and more through eyewitness testimony, interviews, and dramatic reenactments. The boys talk about what all they enjoyed, what all made them laugh, and whether...2019-06-291h 17Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: The Mysterious Monsters (1975)Not watching this documentary would be a Peter Graves mistake. Flora is back from AlienCon L.A. and getting back to routine, but in the meantime check out this roundtable on The Mysterious Monsters! A 1975 documentary, The Mysterious Monsters examined claims of cryptids and strange encounters and Derek Hayes and Justin Zenger join Flora to discuss this now 44-year-old film. Hosted by Peter Graves, it looks at the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Ye-ti, and more through eyewitness testimony, interviews, and dramatic reenactments. The boys talk about what all they enjoyed, what all made them laugh, and whether or not it...2019-06-291h 17Quiz Quiz Bang Bang Trivia PodcastEp 4: PantsZond Fire vs Goldie Han SoloBlast Off with Episode 4! This episode has Caitlin Zondor and Bob Pantelone aka Pantzonfire battling it out with David Flora aka Goldie Hawn Solo. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. If you like what we do consider treating us to a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/quizbangpod Music Hot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2019-05-181h 10
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: The Man Who Killed Hitler and then the Bigfoot - Roundtable You'd think this movie had everything... With a title like "The Man Who Killed Hitler and then the Bigfoot," how could you not want to find out more about it? Flora is joined by Toby from Secret Transmission, Zenger from Zeng This!and Derek from Monsters Among Us for a discussion and review of the movie "The Man Who Killed Hitler and then the Bigfoot". Forty years after heroically killing Hitler in WWII, Calvin Barr (Sam Elliott) is close to letting his age catch up to him when the government requests...2019-04-241h 18Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: The Man Who Killed Hitler and then the Bigfoot - RoundtableYou'd think this movie had everything... With a title like "The Man Who Killed Hitler and then the Bigfoot," how could you not want to find out more about it? Flora is joined by Toby from Secret Transmission, Zenger from Zeng This!and Derek from Monsters Among Us for a discussion and review of the movie "The Man Who Killed Hitler and then the Bigfoot". Forty years after heroically killing Hitler in WWII, Calvin Barr (Sam Elliott) is close to letting his age catch up to him when the government requests his assistance once again. The Bigfoot is wreaking havoc...2019-04-241h 18
Blurry PhotosEp 228: Hillbilly Horror Stories Go Big Boo! Flora made a trip back down to the Bluegrass state to visit and interview fellow podcasters Jerry and Tracy Paulley of the Hillbilly Horror Stories Podcast! Specializing in spooky stories told with that good 'ole southern charm, Hillbilly Horror Stories both tells the tales and gives honest reactions to some fascinating otherworldly topics. Jerry and Tracy were kind enough to have David over to their home to watch some KY basketball and discuss some fun paranormal stories. In this episode, Jerry and Tracy talk about how they got...2019-04-181h 09Blurry PhotosEp 228: Hillbilly Horror StoriesGo Big Boo! Flora made a trip back down to the Bluegrass state to visit and interview fellow podcasters Jerry and Tracy Paulley of the Hillbilly Horror Stories Podcast! Specializing in spooky stories told with that good 'ole southern charm, Hillbilly Horror Stories both tells the tales and gives honest reactions to some fascinating otherworldly topics. Jerry and Tracy were kind enough to have David over to their home to watch some KY basketball and discuss some fun paranormal stories. In this episode, Jerry and Tracy talk about how they got their start with the show, creepy places they've been...2019-04-181h 09Blurry PhotosEp 227: Zoroastrianism with Dragons in Genesis PodcastWe finally see who's behind the mask of Zoroastrianism! It has been teased and talked about since the beginnings of the show, but finally Flora is tackling Zoroastrianism with the help of Jason from the Dragons in Genesis Podcast! An incredibly influential ancient religion, Zoroastrianism shows up often in show topics and is one of the oldest still practiced today. However, very little about it is known to western cultures simply because it's not often talked about or explained. The prevalence in topics such as ancient aliens, mythology, demonology, and others led David to want to learn more. So he...2019-04-082h 12Blurry PhotosEp 226: Irish Vampires and Other Celtic MonstersMore like Vampireland! Season 8 kicks off with the fine tradition of Irish folklore, as Flora takes you through some Irish vampires and other Celtic monsters! They might not be the first thing that comes to mind for the emerald isle, but Irish vampires and other Celtic monsters have a worthy pedigree in the folklore there. As the new season kicks off, David toasts to your health and celebration for a fun edition of "Slurry Photos." While Fae Folk usually take center stage, the evil Abhartach, Dearg Due, and Leannan Sidhe play supporting roles. They aren't the only dark things to...2019-03-291h 01
Blurry PhotosEp 226: Irish Vampires and Other Celtic Monsters More like Vampireland! Season 8 kicks off with the fine tradition of Irish folklore, as Flora takes you through some Irish vampires and other Celtic monsters! They might not be the first thing that comes to mind for the emerald isle, but Irish vampires and other Celtic monsters have a worthy pedigree in the folklore there. As the new season kicks off, David toasts to your health and celebration for a fun edition of "Slurry Photos." While Fae Folk usually take center stage, the evil Abhartach, Dearg Due, and Leannan Sidhe play...2019-03-291h 01
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Hellier Roundtable Things get a little planet weird... The season break is upon us, but the weird stuff doesn't stop as David checks out the new documentary "Hellier". Flora is joined by Toby from Secret Transmission, Zenger from Zeng This! and Derek from Monsters Among Us for a discussion and review of "Hellier," a Planet Weird documentary. Following a series of strange emails, Greg Newkirk decided to investigate the claims of a man who said he had witnessed high strangeness in a small Kentucky town. The documentary is his and his wife Dana's...2019-03-122h 07Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Hellier RoundtableThings get a little planet weird... The season break is upon us, but the weird stuff doesn't stop as David checks out the new documentary "Hellier". Flora is joined by Toby from Secret Transmission, Zenger from Zeng This! and Derek from Monsters Among Us for a discussion and review of "Hellier," a Planet Weird documentary. Following a series of strange emails, Greg Newkirk decided to investigate the claims of a man who said he had witnessed high strangeness in a small Kentucky town. The documentary is his and his wife Dana's journey to this town to find out more and...2019-03-122h 08
Blurry PhotosEp 225: Die Glocke, The Nazi Bell Do the stories ring true, or go belly-up? Grab your WWII uniform and theoretical physics book, Blurry Photos is ringing Die Glocke, the Nazi Bell in this episode! An alleged secret device, Die Glocke, the Nazi Bell is thought by many to have been a German WWII project which would have been "decisive for the war." Flora grabs a mallet and strikes at the research to look at all the factors in this fascinating topic. Variously described as a weapon, a time travel mechanism, anti-gravity tech, and a nuclear instrument, it...2019-03-011h 07Blurry PhotosEp 225: Die Glocke, The Nazi BellDo the stories ring true, or go belly-up? Grab your WWII uniform and theoretical physics book, Blurry Photos is ringing Die Glocke, the Nazi Bell in this episode! An alleged secret device, Die Glocke, the Nazi Bell is thought by many to have been a German WWII project which would have been "decisive for the war." Flora grabs a mallet and strikes at the research to look at all the factors in this fascinating topic. Variously described as a weapon, a time travel mechanism, anti-gravity tech, and a nuclear instrument, it has captivated researchers for years. Listen as Flora takes...2019-03-011h 07
Blurry PhotosEp 222: The Shroud of Turin part 2 Turin apart at the seams... The deep dive on the Shroud of Turin continues in part 2! Skeptics of the Shroud of Turin's authenticity bring up a number of points on why it's not actually the burial sheet of Jesus. Flora takes a look at the arguments presented against the shroud's authenticity as well as questions that popped up along the way. Could this thing actually be 2,000 years old? Is it the holy relic many people think it is? Science on the dating, image formation, and theories on who made it are addressed. David also explains...2018-12-2849 minBlurry PhotosEp 222: The Shroud of Turin part 2Turin apart at the seams... The deep dive on the Shroud of Turin continues in part 2! Skeptics of the Shroud of Turin's authenticity bring up a number of points on why it's not actually the burial sheet of Jesus. Flora takes a look at the arguments presented against the shroud's authenticity as well as questions that popped up along the way. Could this thing actually be 2,000 years old? Is it the holy relic many people think it is? Science on the dating, image formation, and theories on who made it are addressed. David also explains his thoughts and opinions on...2018-12-2849 min
Blurry PhotosEp 222: The Shroud of Turin part 1 A real man of the cloth. Flora takes a deep dive into the divisive world of the Shroud of Turin on this episode of Blurry Photos. A venerated holy object of Christianity, the Shroud of Turin is the supposed burial cloth of Jesus, and the debate on its authenticity has raged for years. David hit the books hard and came up with a lot of information to pass along. So as not to melt brains with info overload, it's all been split in twain for you. Part 1 deals with the description, history, experimentation, and pro-authenticity...2018-12-2535 minBlurry PhotosEp 222: The Shroud of Turin part 1A real man of the cloth. Flora takes a deep dive into the divisive world of the Shroud of Turin on this episode of Blurry Photos. A venerated holy object of Christianity, the Shroud of Turin is the supposed burial cloth of Jesus, and the debate on its authenticity has raged for years. David hit the books hard and came up with a lot of information to pass along. So as not to melt brains with info overload, it's all been split in twain for you. Part 1 deals with the description, history, experimentation, and pro-authenticity claims about the shroud. The...2018-12-2535 minBlurry PhotosEp 220: Dogman Tales part 2Far-fetched or not, this might give you paws. More encounters and more food for thought in part two of Dogman Tales! Creepy canids in Wisconsin plus first-hand accounts along with explanations and thoughtful commentary in this second Dogman Tales episode. Flora discusses the Beast of Bray Road and other accounts reported by Linda Godfrey. A couple calls from Dogman witnesses are played, courtesy of Derek Hayes from Monsters Among Us. A thought-provoking theory by the Crypto-kid, Colin Schneider, is examined. And a rundown of explanations of Dogman phenomena is discussed. If not some real animal, just what could they be...2018-11-2355 minBlurry PhotosEp 220: Dogman Tales part 1Does that man look a little Husky to you? Fur real. After an interrupted Photober, Flora is back at it with the first part of a double feature on Dogman Tales! With stories of upright canids that act eerily intelligent, dogman tales have poured into the world of cryptozoology since the early 90's. While more and more reports are shared than ever before, stories of these strange, dog-headed bipeds date back much further than you might expect. David breaks down dogmen with a basic description and short history of this type of creature. Dogs feature heavily in the folkore of...2018-11-1535 minBlurry PhotosEp 218: The KrakenCrackin' into a depth-defying legend! Man the oars and put yer backs into it, the Kraken surfaces! A legendary sea-beast the size of an island, the Kraken is said to swallow men whole and snap ships in half effortlessly, but what's true and what's a fish story? Join Flora as he braves the open seas of historical folklore for a deep dive on this fascinating fiend. The oceans are big, but are they big enough to hide a colossal cephalopod? David seeks answers to the questions on its origins, descriptions, and possible real-life species. So much culture has been inspired...2018-09-2954 minBlurry PhotosEp 217: Strange Encounters, Shannon LeGroShadow people, Sasquatch, weird lights and more with the host of Into the Fray Radio! Flora welcomes the host of Into the Fray Radio, Shannon LeGro, for a fun interview about strange encounters! Fellow podcaster and Fortean enthusiast Shannon LeGro sits down with David to discuss a number of strange encounters she's experienced. Shadow people, Sasquatch, and other weirdness are in the mix, along with questions on Shannon's journey in podcasting. She hosts Into the Fray Radio, a weekly show with interviews from witnesses of paranormal phenomena and experts in the field of paranormal research. Make sure to pop over...2018-09-071h 17Blurry PhotosEp 214: Lemp Mansion part 2A beerly-believable history of haunting. What's a huge, historical house without its share of ghostly goings-on? The Lemp Mansion is fast becoming more infamous for its unseen tenants of today than for its storied history of yesteryear. Join David as he concludes his deep dive into the nooks and crannies of the Lemp Mansion saga. Part 2 focuses on the paranormal happenings and urban legends associated with the old home. What have people experienced throughout the years? How did it go from boarding house to restaurant and Inn - and haunted house? Flora took a recorder with him to spend the...2018-07-2749 minBlurry PhotosEp 214: Lemp Mansion part 1A haunting history, beerly believable... Crack open a cold one and settle in for a detailed history of the Lemp Mansion! Home to one of the most successful and tragic families in St. Louis brewing history, Lemp Mansion stands as solemn reminder of both accomplishment and sorrow. In part 1 of this 2 part mega-sode, David delves deeply into the history of the Lemp family, including their humble beginnings and triumphs all the way through their anguished downfall. Few families can match the tragic Lemps. While money came easily, death might as well have been the dispenser of it. In the upcoming...2018-07-191h 07
Blurry PhotosEp 212: Mirrored Men with Monsters Among Us Creepiness in triplicate. Flora welcomes back Derek Hayes from the Monsters Among Us podcast to discuss the high strangeness of Mirrored Men. A truly bizarre and recent phenomenon, Mirrored Men are strange men in odd locations who witnesses say move in synchronization and possibly cause missing time. Derek has fielded several calls of encounters with them, but is no closer to an explanation than anyone else. He and David talk about their origins, descriptions, and he even shares a couple of the calls he received. What are these odd entities? Can anything explain their appearances...2018-06-041h 09Blurry PhotosEp 212: Mirrored Men with Monsters Among UsCreepiness in triplicate. Flora welcomes back Derek Hayes from the Monsters Among Us podcast to discuss the high strangeness of Mirrored Men. A truly bizarre and recent phenomenon, Mirrored Men are strange men in odd locations who witnesses say move in synchronization and possibly cause missing time. Derek has fielded several calls of encounters with them, but is no closer to an explanation than anyone else. He and David talk about their origins, descriptions, and he even shares a couple of the calls he received. What are these odd entities? Can anything explain their appearances? David and Derek share ideas...2018-06-041h 09Blurry PhotosEp 210: The Lost Dutchman MineWhat's mine is yours. Ore not. Dust off the burro and grab some saddlebags, we're going gold hunting for the Lost Dutchman Mine! An old west legend of dangerous prospecting and fabulous wealth, the Lost Dutchman Mine has inspired gold hunters for decades and caused more casualties and heartaches than you can shake a pickaxe at. Join David as he takes you through the history of the legendary mine, including Native American lore, Spanish influence, and who the namesake of the mine, the Dutchman, was. Sift through the many tales of murder and deceit and see what shakes out. Could...2018-04-1956 minBlurry PhotosEp 209: StigmataShowing a marked curiosity. Blurry Photos is in search of the truth behind stigmata in this episode of the podcast! A supposed phenomena where a person physically exhibits the wounds of Jesus Christ on the cross, stigmata is considered holy by some and hoaxes by others. Cases of it have been reported for centuries. Flora takes a passive observer's approach and looks at both sides of the debate. The Roman Catholic church has recognized it as a miracle, though not every case. Skeptics have found fraud in many cases. David looks at a few of the many cases and also...2018-03-3136 minBlurry PhotosEp 206: Ancient Nuclear WarNuke kids on the block Evidence faces some slim pickens as Flora fights in the war room of ancient nuclear war claims! A claim that prehistoric cultures wiped out life on the planet through ancient nuclear war has been floating around the internet and TV shows, but is it real or pseudo-history? David examines the evidence presented for the claim, including the written sources, physical indications, and cultural timelines. Did Mohenjo-Daro and other Indus Valley cities get wiped out by weapons? Was the fighting just contained to earth? What does the Mahabharata and Bible have to say about it? Join...2018-02-1845 min
Blurry PhotosEp 206: Ancient Nuclear War Nuke kids on the block Evidence faces some slim pickens as Flora fights in the war room of ancient nuclear war claims! A claim that prehistoric cultures wiped out life on the planet through ancient nuclear war has been floating around the internet and TV shows, but is it real or pseudo-history? David examines the evidence presented for the claim, including the written sources, physical indications, and cultural timelines. Did Mohenjo-Daro and other Indus Valley cities get wiped out by weapons? Was the fighting just contained to earth? What does the Mahabharata and Bible have...2018-02-1845 minBlurry PhotosEp 205: Lost CosmonautsA conspiracy that leaves theorists a little Red in the face. Check your struts and chutes, Flora is blasting off straight into the heart of the lost cosmonaut conspiracy theory! A conspiracy involving soviet coverup of terrible atrocities, the lost cosmonaut theory deals with purported evidence of death after death in the race for space supremacy. Cries into the abyss, a faltering hearbeat, and airbrushed photos are just a few aspects of this theory. David delves deeply into the lore, examining audio files, photographs, and claims made by theorists. Just how bad was the loss of life? Was Yuri Gagarin...2018-02-0143 min
Blurry PhotosEp 205: Lost Cosmonauts A conspiracy that leaves theorists a little Red in the face. Check your struts and chutes, Flora is blasting off straight into the heart of the lost cosmonaut conspiracy theory! A conspiracy involving soviet coverup of terrible atrocities, the lost cosmonaut theory deals with purported evidence of death after death in the race for space supremacy. Cries into the abyss, a faltering hearbeat, and airbrushed photos are just a few aspects of this theory. David delves deeply into the lore, examining audio files, photographs, and claims made by theorists. Just how bad was the loss...2018-02-0143 minBlurry PhotosEp 204: John TitorDo a show on a time travel AND Internet legend? Flori-duh! The time is nigh to learn about what your future may have in store as Flora tackles the tale of John Titor! An Internet legend 20 years in the making, the story of the time traveler John Titor is chock full of future claims, physics, and maybe something else. Who was the mysterious traveler that claimed to be from 2036, and why did he post on Internet forums in 2001? With a harrowing tale of a dark and dangerous future, his captivating claims and interesting mission through time have entranced and entertained...2018-01-1656 minBlurry PhotosEp 202: TrollsTrollin' with the homies. David and Dave brave the Scandinavian nighttime to skinny dip in the mythology of trolls! A creature of Norse folklore, the troll has morphed throughout the ages from supernatural figures to ugly giants but endures as a staple of fantasy literature. They have been around in stories since the earliest sagas and remain respected not unlike Fae folk in Ireland. But don't let the modern interpretations of the giant, gross, dim-witted bully fool you - they weren't always like that. The boys delve into the history of them and what has influenced our modern notions. Tales...2017-12-171h 41
Blurry PhotosEp 196: Haunted Dolls, Live Life in plastic... it's phantasmic! Guest host Mark Soloff of Blastropodcast joins Flora to kick off Blurry Photober with a live show all about haunted dolls! Human figures that are said to be possessed or cursed, haunted dolls have a built-in creepiness that transcends the many stories about them. Flora and Soloff discuss what might make dolls haunted, the history of paranormal doll belief, and some of the most famous cases over the years. How do they get so spookied-up? What makes them so naturally creepy? Didn't you put that doll in a chair and...2017-10-081h 34Blurry PhotosEp 196: Haunted Dolls, LiveLife in plastic... it's phantasmic! Guest host Mark Soloff of Blastropodcast joins Flora to kick off Blurry Photober with a live show all about haunted dolls! Human figures that are said to be possessed or cursed, haunted dolls have a built-in creepiness that transcends the many stories about them. Flora and Soloff discuss what might make dolls haunted, the history of paranormal doll belief, and some of the most famous cases over the years. How do they get so spookied-up? What makes them so naturally creepy? Didn't you put that doll in a chair and not on the bed? Join...2017-10-081h 34
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Mothman Festival 2017 A very pleasant point! Join Flora on a wacky roadtrip to Point Pleasant, WV, and the 2017 Mothman Festival! A yearly event in the small West Virginian town, the Mothman Festival celebrates the location's most infamous legend whilst paying homage to the victims of a real disaster. While the audio is not up to usual Blurry Photos standards, we hope you'll forgive the technical difficulties and enjoy David getting weird alone in a car. Listen to stories that happened along the way, character sketches for fun, and interviews from friends of the podcast! Justin Z...2017-09-271h 13Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Mothman Festival 2017A very pleasant point! Join Flora on a wacky roadtrip to Point Pleasant, WV, and the 2017 Mothman Festival! A yearly event in the small West Virginian town, the Mothman Festival celebrates the location's most infamous legend whilst paying homage to the victims of a real disaster. While the audio is not up to usual Blurry Photos standards, we hope you'll forgive the technical difficulties and enjoy David getting weird alone in a car. Listen to stories that happened along the way, character sketches for fun, and interviews from friends of the podcast! Justin Zenger from Zeng This! podcast and Derek H...2017-09-271h 13Blurry PhotosEpisode 129: Ghost Stories 4The end of Blurry Photober has come, sadly, and David and Dave wrap up the best month with ghost stories 4! Featuring a fair number of original works by both listeners and Flora, ghost stories 4 will have your teeth … Read More The post Episode 129: Ghost Stories 4 appeared first on Blurry Photos.2015-10-291h 22
Blurry PhotosBP Bonus: Season’s Beatings 2It’s Krampusnacht again, and time for Season’s Beatings with your host, Krampus! On this very special episode of Krampus’ own talk show, he welcomes guest David Flora of the Blurry Photos podcast. Krampus talks about their upcoming 100th episode, and … Read More The post BP Bonus: Season’s Beatings 2 appeared first on Blurry Photos.2014-12-0914 minBlurry PhotosBP Bonus: Season’s Beatings 2It’s Krampusnacht again, and time for Season’s Beatings with your host, Krampus! On this very special episode of Krampus’ own talk show, he welcomes guest David Flora of the Blurry Photos podcast. Krampus talks about their upcoming 100th episode, and … Read More The post BP Bonus: Season’s Beatings 2 appeared first on Blurry Photos.2014-12-0914 min