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Midnight Signals50 States of Folklore - Virginia: Down the Rabbit HoleFor over five decades, Clifton, Virginia has been haunted by eerie sightings of a white figure carrying an axe. First reported in 1970 by Air Force Cadet Robert Bennett and security guard Paul Phillips, the so-called 'Bunny Man' has since become a local legend. Despite police investigations and physical evidence, the true nature of this mysterious figure remains unexplained. In this episode, explore the chilling encounters, from nocturnal apparitions at the Colchester Overpass to unsettling confrontations in the woods of Fairfax County. As the legend grew, it wove into the social fabric of Northern Virginia, impacting local customs, real estate, and...2025-05-2727 min
Midnight Signals50 States of Folklore - Arkansas: The Legend of the Three-Toed BeastThe Fouke Monster, a mysterious creature inhabiting the dense woods and swamps of southwestern Arkansas, has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century. Witnesses consistently described a seven-foot-tall, hair-covered bipedal creature with distinctive three-toed tracks, moving with surprising speed and agility. The legend remained primarily local until a pivotal encounter in 1971, when the Ford family reported a terrifying incident where a large, hairy beast attempted to break into their home, firing multiple shots at the creature.Filmmaker Charles B. Pierce transformed the local legend into a national phenomenon with his 1972 docudrama 'The Legend of Boggy...2025-05-1331 minMidnight Signals50 States of Folklore - Alabama: The Phantom Steamboat of the SouthOn March 1, 1858, the luxury steamboat Eliza Battle caught fire on the Tombigbee River, creating Alabama's deadliest maritime disaster. The 227-foot wooden paddle steamer, transporting cotton and approximately 100 passengers between Columbus, Mississippi, and Mobile, Alabama, became engulfed in flames when a small fire ignited the cotton bales. Passengers faced an impossible choice between burning alive or leaping into freezing waters, ultimately resulting in 26-33 deaths, with many bodies never recovered.In the years following the tragedy, the Eliza Battle transformed from a historical event into a powerful local legend. Witnesses began consistently reporting sightings of a phantom steamboat, particularly...2025-04-2932 minMidnight Signals50 States of Folklore - Georgia: Lake Lanier's Hidden GravesLake Lanier, a massive reservoir created in 1956 near Atlanta, Georgia, is more than just a popular tourist destination; it harbors a deeply troubling history of racial violence and displacement. The lake was constructed by flooding over 50,000 acres of land, forcibly removing more than 250 families, closing 15 businesses, and relocating 20 cemeteries. At the heart of this displacement was the destruction of Oscarville, a thriving Black community that had been violently expelled in 1912 following the death of a white woman, representing a stark example of racial terrorization in the Jim Crow South.The lake's creation involved systematic erasure of communities, with...2025-04-1531 minMidnight Signals50 States of Folklore - Hawaii: The Eternal MarchDistant drums and conch shells on the Hawaiian breeze... could it be the Huaka'i Pō, the Night Marchers? The chilling legend of spectral processions of ancient Hawaiian warriors said to march across the islands by moonlight is explored. These ghostly aliʻi (chiefs) and soldiers eternally guard sacred sites, enforce ancient kapu (laws), and tread paths once reserved for royalty. Specific locations known for Night Marcher activity, like Oahu's Pali Highway, hold tales, alongside traditional warnings: avoid eye contact, lie face down, and never interrupt their path. The cultural significance of the Huaka'i Pō legend, its roots in pre-contact Hawaiian socie...2025-04-0727 minMidnight Signals50 States of Folklore - North Carolina: The Roanoke Colony's Forgotten CurseOne of America's oldest and most haunting mysteries unfolds. The fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the 117 English men, women, and children who settled on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, in 1587, only to vanish without a definitive trace, is investigated. When Governor John White returned from England three years later, he found the settlement deserted, with only the cryptic word "CROATOAN" carved into a palisade and "CRO" on a tree. What are the leading theories: Did the colonists relocate to Croatoan Island (modern Hatteras) and assimilate with the friendly Croatan tribe? Did they attempt to move inland and meet a di...2025-03-3130 minMidnight SignalsEchoes of VersaillesCan the past bleed into the present? In August 1901, two respected Oxford academics, Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain, experienced something extraordinary while visiting the Petit Trianon at the Palace of Versailles. This episode explores the famous Moberly-Jourdain incident, often cited as compelling evidence for a time slip.Their walk through the gardens allegedly grew heavy and melancholic, encountering figures in 18th-century dress, seeing long-vanished structures, and hearing archaic music. Their detailed account, published anonymously in their book "An Adventure," included the potential sighting of Marie Antoinette herself sketching near the Temple de l'Amour. Was it a shared hallucination (folie à d...2025-03-2421 minMidnight SignalsThe Monumental ParadoxAcross the globe, colossal stone structures stand as silent testaments to ancient ingenuity – but are they connected? This episode investigates the Monumental Paradox, exploring the intriguing similarities and potential links between megalithic sites like the Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge, Angkor Wat, Teotihuacan, and Easter Island. Uncanny architectural parallels, shared astronomical alignments, and sophisticated construction techniques defy conventional timelines.Theories propose a forgotten global civilization possessing advanced knowledge or technology. Could these sites form part of a prehistoric worldwide energy grid, connected by ley lines or other unknown forces? The evidence for shared symbolism, mathematical constants, and possible communication between these di...2025-03-1728 minMidnight SignalsThe Pyramid ParadoxThe Great Pyramids of Giza stand as timeless monuments, yet they harbor profound mysteries that challenge conventional history. The Pyramid Paradox delves beyond textbook explanations, examining the astonishing mathematical precision embedded in their design, their perfect alignment with cardinal points, and the enduring questions about their construction methods – feats seemingly impossible for the technology attributed to ancient Egypt.Consider theories of advanced ancient technology, potential extraterrestrial influences, and the controversial Abydos hieroglyphs, which some interpret as depicting modern aircraft like helicopters. Could the pyramids be remnants of a lost global civilization, energy-generating devices, or markers connected to celestial bodies like Or...2025-03-1021 minMidnight SignalsDyatlov PassThe desolate Ural Mountains of Soviet Russia hold one of the 20th century's most baffling unsolved cases: the Dyatlov Pass incident. In February 1959, nine experienced young hikers were found dead under bizarre and terrifying circumstances near their campsite on Kholat Syakhl, or "Dead Mountain." This episode reconstructs their final journey.Why did the hikers frantically cut their way out of their tent from the inside, fleeing into the sub-zero wilderness inadequately dressed? The perplexing evidence found by search teams is examined: the scattered bodies, the strange injuries inconsistent with hypothermia (including severe internal trauma, missing eyes, and a missing tongue...2025-03-0323 minMidnight Signals50 States of Folklore - Tennessee: The Bell WitchAdams, Tennessee, is the setting for one of America's most infamous ghost stories. The terrifying legend of the Bell Witch haunting tormented the family of John Bell Sr. in the early 19th century. What unexplained phenomena did the Bell family endure: disembodied voices, phantom knocks, mysterious creatures sighted on the property, and violent physical assaults, particularly against young Betsy Bell?Accounts from witnesses, including purported encounters by future president Andrew Jackson, who allegedly fled the farm in terror, paint a chilling picture. The theories surrounding the entity known as "Kate," its motivations, and its alleged responsibility for John Bell Sr...2025-02-2418 minMidnight Signals50 States of Folklore - New Jersey: 657 BoulevardWestfield, New Jersey, holds the chilling true story of 657 Boulevard. The terrifying ordeal of the Broaddus family (originally referred to as the Bradford family), whose dream home became a source of relentless paranoia after receiving disturbing letters from an anonymous stalker known only as 'The Watcher,' is investigated.What were the contents of the eerie letters, filled with cryptic messages, intimate details about the family, and unsettling claims of guardianship over the house? The police investigation, the numerous theories about The Watcher's identity, and the psychological toll this campaign of terror took on the family are explored. Was it...2025-02-1730 minMidnight SignalsThe Devil's FootprintsImagine a chilling February morning in 1855, when the residents of South Devon, England, awoke to a baffling sight: miles of single-file, cloven hoofprints traversing the snow-covered landscape. This episode investigates the enduring mystery of the Devil's Footprints of Devon. The eerie discovery sparked widespread panic and religious fervor, tracing the path of these enigmatic tracks over rooftops, through walls, and across fields for nearly 100 miles.Consider the historical context, the eyewitness accounts, and the multitude of theories proposed over the centuries – from the mundane (escaping kangaroos?) to the meteorological (freak weather phenomena?) to the overtly supernatural (Satan himself?). What could ha...2025-02-1028 minMidnight SignalsThe Giant of KandaharThe chilling Kandahar giant story, a modern legend born from the battlefields of Afghanistan. This episode investigates the alleged encounter between a US Special Forces unit and a towering, red-haired giant in a remote mountain cave. What were the soldiers' harrowing firsthand accounts of the battle, the creature's reported strength, and its supposed demise?Consider the cultural context of giant legends in the region and analyze the controversial claims surrounding this alleged cryptid sighting in Afghanistan. Was this a genuine encounter with a Nephilim-like being, a classified military event, or an elaborate battlefield myth? Sift through the reports, scrutinize the...2025-02-0237 minMidnight SignalsThe KrakenDive into the legend of the Kraken, the formidable sea monster of Norse mythology. This episode traces its origins through medieval manuscripts and the writings of Erik Pontoppidan, exploring its enduring presence in maritime lore. I also examine modern parallels, such as the giant squid, and discuss how the Kraken symbolizes humanity's enduring fascination with the unexplored depths of the ocean.---Visit https://midnightsignals.net for more.2025-01-2721 min
Citadel DispatchCD107: 40 Day Fast with Russell Okungsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 107BLOCK: 799664PRICE: 3345 sats per dollar TOPICS: life, family, freedomRussell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RussellOkungnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:32) Introduction and gratitude for audience support(00:01:09) Ways to support the podcast(00:01:30) Boostograms and new live chat(00:02:44) Supporting the show through subscriptions and reviews(00:03:39) Gratitude for live show attendees(00:05:24) Introduction of guest, Russell Okung(00:06:12) Russell Okung's transition out of football(00:09:01) Russell Okung's 40-day fast and its purpose(00:15:19) Russell Okung's current diet(00:25:10) The importance of commun...2023-07-221h 38