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Double DensityThe Meet-Cute From Hell: The Apostles Of Infinite LoveThis week, Brian is joined by Ellie from the Devil's Dirtstar to tackle The Apostles Of Infinite Love, a "Catholic offshoot" (cult) that's set up base in both Brian and Ellie's neck of the woods.
Please note that this episode covers a number of sensitive topics, so a trigger warning is in full effect.Special Guest: Ellie J..Links:Monastère du MagnificatApostles of Infinite Love (New Religious Movements)Religion: Pope Clement XV | TIMEPope Clement XV | Roblox Helix Ascent WikiModern Alternative Popes 2: Apostles of Infinite Love, France – Magnus LundbergModern Alternative Popes 3: Apostles of...2024-07-171h 17
The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 25: The Suicidal Heart(TRIGGER WARNING): the topic of suicide is discussing in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.
Dirtlings, it sure is dark down here inside the Dirtstar this week. Join Ellsworth and Big Spoon as they delve deep into the science, spirituality, and high strangeness of organ transplants!
Ellie and Riley recount the tale of one of the most infamous organ donation donations, where two men's lives are intertwined not just by a shared heart, but also by the same woman who stole it—romantically, of course. They explore the concept of cellular memory and its po...2024-06-051h 34
Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 25: The Suicidal Heart(TRIGGER WARNING): the topic of suicide is discussing in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.
Dirtlings, it sure is dark down here inside the Dirtstar this week. Join Ellsworth and Big Spoon as they delve deep into the science, spirituality, and high strangeness of organ transplants!
Ellie and Riley recount the tale of one of the most infamous organ donation donations, where two men's lives are intertwined not just by a shared heart, but also by the same woman who stole it—romantically, of course. They explore the concept of cellular memory and its po...2024-06-051h 34Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 24: A Few of My Favorite Things (Horror Movie Edition)Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special pod update!
Dirtlings, Ellsworth and Big Spoon are ready to come out of stasis to go spelunking inside the Dirtstar and they’re taking you with them!
Riley checks all the boxes off for the movies that terrified her as a kid: The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Pet Semetary (1989), and The Descent (2005) and details some fun facts and best quotes for the fellow Nerdlings out there. Ellie answers the distress signal by delivering every reason why you need to go watch Ridley Scott’s Alie...2024-05-082h 04The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 24: A Few of My Favorite Things (Horror Movie Edition)Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special pod update!
Dirtlings, Ellsworth and Big Spoon are ready to come out of stasis to go spelunking inside the Dirtstar and they’re taking you with them!
Riley checks all the boxes off for the movies that terrified her as a kid: The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Pet Semetary (1989), and The Descent (2005) and details some fun facts and best quotes for the fellow Nerdlings out there. Ellie answers the distress signal by delivering every reason why you need to go watch Ridley Scott’s Alie...2024-05-082h 04The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 23: Aliens In My Garden!Episode 23: Aliens In My Garden!
Dirtlings, Ellsworth and Big Spoon are taking you down the Reddit Rabbit Hole to figure out what's going on with the viral aliens in your feed!
Riley gives the down low on the Garden Alien predicament in Great Britain, a defunct curiosity shop and the little Nazca humanoids found in a Peruvian airport. Ellie dredged up some very concerning yet hilarious videos from a real life Scooby Doo crew who chased down a suspicious cargo vehicle and theories of what the government could actually be towing under the cover of...2024-04-241h 37Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 23: Aliens In My Garden!Episode 23: Aliens In My Garden!
Dirtlings, Ellsworth and Big Spoon are taking you down the Reddit Rabbit Hole to figure out what's going on with the viral aliens in your feed!
Riley gives the down low on the Garden Alien predicament in Great Britain, a defunct curiosity shop and the little Nazca humanoids found in a Peruvian airport. Ellie dredged up some very concerning yet hilarious videos from a real life Scooby Doo crew who chased down a suspicious cargo vehicle and theories of what the government could actually be towing under the cover of...2024-04-241h 37Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 22: Total Eclipse of the Star 2024Dirtlings, guess who’s in the Path of Totality? Your friendly neighborhood hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon!
That’s right, they are back after a break and ready to be swallowed up by the Dirtstar. Follow along as Riley recounts a disturbing yet beautiful encounter with shimmering spirit beings from r/NoSleep on Reddit and a sprinkle of tales about people who ultimately succumbed to the effects of a solar eclipse (allegedly-ish).
Ellie spills the tea on internet driven conspiracy theories looming on TikTok, Old World religious beliefs that stood the test of time only to cir...2024-04-101h 26The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 22: Total Eclipse of the Star 2024Dirtlings, guess who’s in the Path of Totality? Your friendly neighborhood hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon!
That’s right, they are back after a break and ready to be swallowed up by the Dirtstar. Follow along as Riley recounts a disturbing yet beautiful encounter with shimmering spirit beings from r/NoSleep on Reddit and a sprinkle of tales about people who ultimately succumbed to the effects of a solar eclipse (allegedly-ish).
Ellie spills the tea on internet driven conspiracy theories looming on TikTok, Old World religious beliefs that stood the test of time only to cir...2024-04-101h 26The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 21: The Faust Lumberjack SlaughterDirtlings, Ellsworth and Big Spoon dug deep inside the Dirtstar and uncovered a local legend littered with unhinged side bars from one of the worst years ever, 2023. You are most welcome.
Riley dives right into the tale of the Faust Lumberjack, a legend that has been haunting the Adirondacks for over a century. This story has all the genres and tropes we live for like a super isolated cabin in the woods, a loving family making a new life for themselves, a mysterious disappearance, an incredibly brutal axe murder situation and of course, a very messed up...2024-02-2853 minStrange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 21: The Faust Lumberjack SlaughterDirtlings, Ellsworth and Big Spoon dug deep inside the Dirtstar and uncovered a local legend littered with unhinged side bars from one of the worst years ever, 2023. You are most welcome.
Riley dives right into the tale of the Faust Lumberjack, a legend that has been haunting the Adirondacks for over a century. This story has all the genres and tropes we live for like a super isolated cabin in the woods, a loving family making a new life for themselves, a mysterious disappearance, an incredibly brutal axe murder situation and of course, a very messed up...2024-02-2853 minStrange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 20: Love BugDirtlings, it’s Valentine's Day, which means it’s a great time to talk about love demons. Follow your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon down the tunnel of love to explore the origins of Cupid, from ancient Roman mythology, and to learn how to summon a tall, dark and handsome from the depths of Hell!
Riley will recount the mythos of Cupid, born from the power couple Venus and Mars and stories of this cherubic baby/youth shooting things with his bow and arrows (some with passion, others with disgust) and how Cupid ultimately fell victim to his...2024-02-141h 52The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 20: Love BugDirtlings, it’s Valentine's Day, which means it’s a great time to talk about love demons. Follow your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon down the tunnel of love to explore the origins of Cupid, from ancient Roman mythology, and to learn how to summon a tall, dark and handsome from the depths of Hell!
Riley will recount the mythos of Cupid, born from the power couple Venus and Mars and stories of this cherubic baby/youth shooting things with his bow and arrows (some with passion, others with disgust) and how Cupid ultimately fell victim to his...2024-02-141h 52Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 19: Astral Projection with Kiwi!Dirtlings, we have another guest and friend of the pod inside the Dirtstar today! Kiwi joins Ellsworth and Big Spoon to share terrifying personal stories of astral projection, sleep paralysis and how to arrive in this spooky liminal space nearly at will. It helps to do lots of meditation or have several sleep disorders…
Pick a struggle.
So put on some cozy goth-lounge wear, brew some sleepy-time tea and join Kiwi, Ellie and Riley for a chill and laughter filled deep dive into what keeps you from a restful night's sleep or even a power na...2024-01-312h 14The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 19: Astral Projection with Kiwi!Dirtlings, we have another guest and friend of the pod inside the Dirtstar today! Kiwi joins Ellsworth and Big Spoon to share terrifying personal stories of astral projection, sleep paralysis and how to arrive in this spooky liminal space nearly at will. It helps to do lots of meditation or have several sleep disorders…
Pick a struggle.
So put on some cozy goth-lounge wear, brew some sleepy-time tea and join Kiwi, Ellie and Riley for a chill and laughter filled deep dive into what keeps you from a restful night's sleep or even a power na...2024-01-312h 14Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 18: Classic Monsters with Jason GinsburgSTAY TUNED AT THE END OF THE SHOW FOR A SNEAK PEAK: CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT!
TLDR: Producer/Screenwriter Jason Ginsburg rocks Ellsworth’s and Big Spoon’s horror worlds with Classic Monster movie facts and anecdotes with behind the scenes knowledge and expertise from his time in the film industry, as they tell the classic tales of Gill-Man and Frankenstein’s Monster.
Very Long and a Must Read: Dirtlings, a third person found their way inside the Dirtstar: Screenwriter, Producer and Classic Monster Enthusiast, Jason Ginsburg! Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as they f...2024-01-171h 35The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 18: Classic Monsters with Jason GinsburgSTAY TUNED AT THE END OF THE SHOW FOR A SNEAK PEAK: CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT!
TLDR: Producer/Screenwriter Jason Ginsburg rocks Ellsworth’s and Big Spoon’s horror worlds with Classic Monster movie facts and anecdotes with behind the scenes knowledge and expertise from his time in the film industry, as they tell the classic tales of Gill-Man and Frankenstein’s Monster.
Very Long and a Must Read: Dirtlings, a third person found their way inside the Dirtstar: Screenwriter, Producer and Classic Monster Enthusiast, Jason Ginsburg! Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as they f...2024-01-171h 35Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 17: Sleep DemonsDirtlings, we hope you slept well last night because this episode might make you think twice before getting some much needed shut eye. Come on a journey with your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon to enter the realm of living nightmares deep inside the Dirtstar. But like really ‘cause this one is all about sleep paralysis! And why are there demons in here?!
Riley details the perfect recipe for conscious-immobility with a dash of hallucinations, the myriad of causes for these terrifying experiences and how you can help put these sleep demons to rest with healthy habits an...2024-01-172h 05The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 17: Sleep DemonsDirtlings, we hope you slept well last night because this episode might make you think twice before getting some much needed shut eye. Come on a journey with your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon to enter the realm of living nightmares deep inside the Dirtstar. But like really ‘cause this one is all about sleep paralysis! And why are there demons in here?!
Riley details the perfect recipe for conscious-immobility with a dash of hallucinations, the myriad of causes for these terrifying experiences and how you can help put these sleep demons to rest with healthy habits an...2024-01-172h 05The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 16: A Very Unhinged ChristmasWe never know where the Dirtstar may lead us and this time the road was long, winding and full of ghostly holiday chortles. In this episode of haunting Christmas history and tales, Ellsworth takes Big Spoon off the beaten path, over the embankment and into the Hamlet of Sidebar, where typical off-air conversations are fully welcome and here for all Dirtlings to enjoy!
Ellie dives into the history of Charles Dickens, the massively talented author whose body of work has inspired and entertained millions since the 1800’s. Each book has a deep underlying message for his readers, as...2023-12-203h 18Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 16: A Very Unhinged ChristmasWe never know where the Dirtstar may lead us and this time the road was long, winding and full of ghostly holiday chortles. In this episode of haunting Christmas history and tales, Ellsworth takes Big Spoon off the beaten path, over the embankment and into the Hamlet of Sidebar, where typical off-air conversations are fully welcome and here for all Dirtlings to enjoy!
Ellie dives into the history of Charles Dickens, the massively talented author whose body of work has inspired and entertained millions since the 1800’s. Each book has a deep underlying message for his readers, as...2023-12-203h 18
Double DensityYule Boys Unite: Santa Claus (1959) w/Ellie from The Devil’s DirtstarBrian and Angelo welcome Ellie from The Devil's Dirtstar this week as they discuss the 1959 "classic" Santa Claus and then talk about some holiday creatures. Special Guest: Ellie J..Links:Santa Claus (1959) Magical, wacky, weird Christmas classic | English dubbed Full Movie from Mexico - YouTubeEach Christmas, Iceland’s Yule Cat Takes Fashion Policing to the ExtremeMeet the Thirteen Yule Lads, Iceland’s Own Mischievous Santa ClausesGrýla and The Yule Lads: Iceland’s Terrifying Christmas TraditionTHE ELFSCHOOL “PARTICULARLY FASCINATING”Yule Lads Legend2023-12-201h 22The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 15: Dead Claw, KrampusSince the recording of this episode, we’ve partnered with Phantom Moon Collection! Visit her site and use the code DIRTLINGS for 15% off your order :) and find her online @phantom.mooncollection.
Dirtlings, you asked for this one, literally. Ellsworth devised a patron-poll with topics sure to ease us all into the winter months and Krampus won! Cozy up inside the Dirtstar with Ellie and Riley as we explore the dark and fascinating world of Krampus, the dark entity who bestows punishments to ill behaved children and his major comeback into mainstream media.
Ellie delves in...2023-12-062h 01Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 15: Dead Claw, KrampusSince the recording of this episode, we’ve partnered with Phantom Moon Collection! Visit her site and use the code DIRTLINGS for 15% off your order :) and find her online @phantom.mooncollection.
Dirtlings, you asked for this one, literally. Ellsworth devised a patron-poll with topics sure to ease us all into the winter months and Krampus won! Cozy up inside the Dirtstar with Ellie and Riley as we explore the dark and fascinating world of Krampus, the dark entity who bestows punishments to ill behaved children and his major comeback into mainstream media.
Ellie delves in...2023-12-062h 01Strange Neighbor StudiosAfter Hours: Vampyres and a Vile Would You Rather?There’s never a bad time to delve into the rich and chilling history of vampyres, amirite? Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon to explore what's lurking in the Dirtstar: ancient folklore and mythology from different cultures that gave birth to the concept of vampyres! Weird… what’s that doing in there?
Together, Ellie and Riley trace the evolution of these blood thirsty ghouls across time and geography, covering their humble beginnings, ‘brethren’ from various cultures, and a taste of some very important figures in vampyre lore such as Elizabeth Bathory and Vlad the Impaler, aka Dracula. W...2023-11-221h 01The Devil’s DirtstarAfter Hours: Vampyres and a Vile Would You Rather?There’s never a bad time to delve into the rich and chilling history of vampyres, amirite? Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon to explore what's lurking in the Dirtstar: ancient folklore and mythology from different cultures that gave birth to the concept of vampyres! Weird… what’s that doing in there?
Together, Ellie and Riley trace the evolution of these blood thirsty ghouls across time and geography, covering their humble beginnings, ‘brethren’ from various cultures, and a taste of some very important figures in vampyre lore such as Elizabeth Bathory and Vlad the Impaler, aka Dracula. W...2023-11-221h 01The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 14: Suspicious SuperstitionsDirtlings, whether you believe in them or not, we’re pretty sure all of us have cringed just a smidge when stepping on a crack or ‘accidentally’ smashing a mirror to smithereens. Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we travel to the southernmost regions of the Dirtstar to discuss some curious superstitions!
Riley will take ya’ll on a trip to the deep south to learn about modern traditions influenced by superstitions and lore from cultures around the world (there’s an interesting undertone of the color blue in these parts).
Ellie pulls us through...2023-11-081h 58Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 14: Suspicious SuperstitionsDirtlings, whether you believe in them or not, we’re pretty sure all of us have cringed just a smidge when stepping on a crack or ‘accidentally’ smashing a mirror to smithereens. Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we travel to the southernmost regions of the Dirtstar to discuss some curious superstitions!
Riley will take ya’ll on a trip to the deep south to learn about modern traditions influenced by superstitions and lore from cultures around the world (there’s an interesting undertone of the color blue in these parts).
Ellie pulls us through...2023-11-081h 58The Devil’s DirtstarHalloween Hangover: Getting Witchy With ItDirtlings, we just can’t help ourselves: there’s one more topic we needed to sneak in for spooky season! The Devil’s Dirtstar is combining forces with Kinsey from The Good Old Days to uncover some truly intense and lesser known accounts of witch hunts and their subsequent trials throughout European History. Trust us when we tell you that the Salem Witch Trials were nearly a drop in the bucket in comparison!
To follow up, and Big Spoon (Riley) will spill the witch’s brew on how selling magick in any form online is super hard nowadays...2023-11-011h 58Strange Neighbor StudiosHalloween Hangover: Getting Witchy With ItDirtlings, we just can’t help ourselves: there’s one more topic we needed to sneak in for spooky season! The Devil’s Dirtstar is combining forces with Kinsey from The Good Old Days to uncover some truly intense and lesser known accounts of witch hunts and their subsequent trials throughout European History. Trust us when we tell you that the Salem Witch Trials were nearly a drop in the bucket in comparison!
To follow up, and Big Spoon (Riley) will spill the witch’s brew on how selling magick in any form online is super hard nowadays...2023-11-011h 58The Devil’s DirtstarThe Thinned Veil: Interview with Intuitive Psychic, Christopher ByrneHappy Halloween, Dirtlings!
In today’s episode, Ellsworth and Big Spoon are interviewing a very special guest: Christopher Byrne! Not only is he a Spiritual Minister and Advisor but also a Life Coach, Energy Healer and Psychic Intuitive Medium. Chris is going to take us on the journey of learning about his extrasensory abilities, how being an intuitive has impacted his life along with hundreds of others worldwide (pretty sure it’s actually thousands at this point), how his abilities has and can help people struggling with their spiritual identity and handling grief, the tools used to get in...2023-10-312h 28
Oh the G.O.D.1.07 - Getting Witchy With It.
Are the good old days truly the good old days? Today, we connect with the Devil's Dirtstar Podcast to bring you a Halloween Crossover Special. Join us as we learn about the European witch hunts that make Salem look like child's play. We get into the nitty-gritty of how to identify a witch, the proper "questioning" strategy, and discover the cause of ED (courtesy of the Malleus Maleficarum). Get ready for a podcast event like no other!
We apologize for the poor sound quality in our recent recording. Due to time constraints, re-recording wasn't possible wi...2023-10-311h 51Strange Neighbor StudiosThe Thinned Veil: Interview with Intuitive Psychic, Christopher ByrneHappy Halloween, Dirtlings!
In today’s episode, Ellsworth and Big Spoon are interviewing a very special guest: Christopher Byrne! Not only is he a Spiritual Minister and Advisor but also a Life Coach, Energy Healer and Psychic Intuitive Medium. Chris is going to take us on the journey of learning about his extrasensory abilities, how being an intuitive has impacted his life along with hundreds of others worldwide (pretty sure it’s actually thousands at this point), how his abilities has and can help people struggling with their spiritual identity and handling grief, the tools used to get in...2023-10-312h 28The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 13: The Halloween FranchiseAn extra long episode for our most precious friend's birthday (you know who you are!)
WARNING: 40 YEARS WORTH OF SPOILERS AHEAD
Dirtlings, sometimes best laid plans go off the rails and down a mine shaft. Our chill and spooky After Hours episode turned into a deep dive of the Halloween movie franchise! Follow your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon headfirst down the Dirtstar to learn about one of the scariest horror villains of all time: Michael Myers.
Riley is going to cover the ‘machete cut’ version of the movie timeline spanning a horrifying fort...2023-10-252h 18Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 13: The Halloween FranchiseAn extra long episode for our most precious friend's birthday (you know who you are!)
WARNING: 40 YEARS WORTH OF SPOILERS AHEAD
Dirtlings, sometimes best laid plans go off the rails and down a mine shaft. Our chill and spooky After Hours episode turned into a deep dive of the Halloween movie franchise! Follow your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon headfirst down the Dirtstar to learn about one of the scariest horror villains of all time: Michael Myers.
Riley is going to cover the ‘machete cut’ version of the movie timeline spanning a horrifying fort...2023-10-252h 18Double DensityRevisiting C2C #7: Damn You, KillshotThis week, Brian and Angelo travel back in time using the patented Acme Time Machine and discuss Ed Dames' July 2004 appearance on Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell. What's the killshot? How will it affect the world as we know it. Tune in to find out.Links:The Devil's Dirtstar PodcastEbay Listing For Ed Dames' Killshot DVDEd Dames Killshot Survival Zones 1.0 Map Remote Viewing Men Stare At Goats 17x11 | eBayEd Dames ClaimsArt Bell Comments On Ed Dames (2015)2023-10-181h 16Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 12: Ermahgerd, Hernterd Derlls (The Doll Episode)WARNING: LISTENER AND VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. WE ARE COVERING TOPICS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT CAUSE PHYSICAL REACTIONS OR MANIFESTATIONS. THE MIND IS A POWERFUL THING BUT SO ARE THESE DOLLS (ALLEGEDLY).
Dirtlings, for this episode we both took one for the team. Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon far inside the Dirtstar and dip your toes into the world of HAUNTED DOLLS. Yup, that's right: Riley braved researching PERGER DA DERL to learn how one of the spirits inhabiting her tries to torment not only the owner, but also anyone viewing Pegs from their...2023-10-111h 16The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 12: Ermahgerd, Hernterd Derlls (The Doll Episode)WARNING: LISTENER AND VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. WE ARE COVERING TOPICS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT CAUSE PHYSICAL REACTIONS OR MANIFESTATIONS. THE MIND IS A POWERFUL THING BUT SO ARE THESE DOLLS (ALLEGEDLY).
Dirtlings, for this episode we both took one for the team. Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon far inside the Dirtstar and dip your toes into the world of HAUNTED DOLLS. Yup, that's right: Riley braved researching PERGER DA DERL to learn how one of the spirits inhabiting her tries to torment not only the owner, but also anyone viewing Pegs from their...2023-10-111h 16Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 11: Wash Your Hands, Ya Filthy AnimalsIt’s spooky season Dirtlings and you want to know what is way more scary than monsters?
Germs, Dirtlings. The answer is germs.
Join Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we head into the Dirtstar to learn about pathogens that can cause severe illness in some and death in others! Ellie will teach us about Ignaz Sammelweis, a Hungarian physician who suspected that bacteria from autopsies was being spread to mothers about to hatch a baby or two by their doctors (ya know, the ones also messing around in the corpses) and his troublesome journey to bei...2023-09-271h 42The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 11: Wash Your Hands, Ya Filthy AnimalsIt’s spooky season Dirtlings and you want to know what is way more scary than monsters?
Germs, Dirtlings. The answer is germs.
Join Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we head into the Dirtstar to learn about pathogens that can cause severe illness in some and death in others! Ellie will teach us about Ignaz Sammelweis, a Hungarian physician who suspected that bacteria from autopsies was being spread to mothers about to hatch a baby or two by their doctors (ya know, the ones also messing around in the corpses) and his troublesome journey to bei...2023-09-271h 42The Devil’s DirtstarDisplacing the Blame: ”D.E.W.” and the Wildfires in HawaiiGreetings Dirtlings. Today’s episode is a serious one: Ellsworth is going to teach us about Directed Energy Weapons and a theory going around social media that such weapons are what started the fires in Maui on August 8th, 2023. There are other theories as to the origin of the fires and we will dive into several of them, along with what we believe led up to the devastation which may have been decades in the making. Big Spoon will give us a rundown of events that occurred on the island of Maui in Olinda, Kula and Lahaina and give a...2023-09-131h 20Strange Neighbor StudiosDisplacing the Blame: ”D.E.W.” and the Wildfires in HawaiiGreetings Dirtlings. Today’s episode is a serious one: Ellsworth is going to teach us about Directed Energy Weapons and a theory going around social media that such weapons are what started the fires in Maui on August 8th, 2023. There are other theories as to the origin of the fires and we will dive into several of them, along with what we believe led up to the devastation which may have been decades in the making. Big Spoon will give us a rundown of events that occurred on the island of Maui in Olinda, Kula and Lahaina and give a...2023-09-131h 20Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 9: The Akō Vendetta - The True Story Behind 47 RoninRe-released on September 6th!! No, we didn’t just release a new episode, Ellsworth just accidentally republished an old one.. We let her out of her cage for two seconds and this is what happens. Don’t worry, we’re getting a better padlock.
It's story time Dirtlings! Today, Big Spoon is going to tell you three epic tales of vengeance in Japan: the Soga Brothers, the Igagoe Vendetta at Iga Pass and to top it all off the Akō Vendetta aka the tale of the 47 Ronin. After story time, our cine-file friend Ellsworth will discuss how the tal...2023-09-071h 03The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 9: The Akō Vendetta - The True Story Behind 47 RoninRe-released on September 6th!! No, we didn’t just release a new episode, Ellsworth just accidentally republished an old one.. We let her out of her cage for two seconds and this is what happens. Don’t worry, we’re getting a better padlock.
It's story time Dirtlings! Today, Big Spoon is going to tell you three epic tales of vengeance in Japan: the Soga Brothers, the Igagoe Vendetta at Iga Pass and to top it all off the Akō Vendetta aka the tale of the 47 Ronin. After story time, our cine-file friend Ellsworth will discuss how the tal...2023-09-071h 03The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 10: The Fall of the WatchersThat’s right Dirtlings, we’re rewinding time all the way back to the hot mess that caused everyone except Noah and his Ark to be wiped off the face of the Earth! Join Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we fall from grace down the Dirtstar, discovering how two hundred rebellious angels became the catalyst for the Great Flood. We’ll discuss several key Watchers who decided chillin' with mortals and gifting them forbidden knowledge sounded way cooler than their actual jobs, the awesome secrets bestowed unto humanity that we totally still use today, angel-human hybrid babies called the Nephil...2023-08-301h 31Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 10: The Fall of the WatchersThat’s right Dirtlings, we’re rewinding time all the way back to the hot mess that caused everyone except Noah and his Ark to be wiped off the face of the Earth! Join Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we fall from grace down the Dirtstar, discovering how two hundred rebellious angels became the catalyst for the Great Flood. We’ll discuss several key Watchers who decided chillin' with mortals and gifting them forbidden knowledge sounded way cooler than their actual jobs, the awesome secrets bestowed unto humanity that we totally still use today, angel-human hybrid babies called the Nephil...2023-08-301h 31The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 8: Homage to William Friedkin: Cult Classic Cursed Films and B-MoviesWARNING: Many movie spoilers in this episode! Dirtlings, this episode is a special early release to celebrate the life of hardcore film director William Friedkin, Golden Globe winner for Best Director of the motion picture: The Exorcist. As Big Spoon and Ellsworth discuss one of the greatest supernatural horror films of all time, we uncover the tragedies that befell the cast and crew during production and the many reasons why The Exorcist may indeed be cursed. Big Spoon also covers a film that suffered misfortune but was never made... anyone that was offered the lead role DIED before filming...2023-08-091h 38Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 8: Homage to William Friedkin: Cult Classic Cursed Films and B-MoviesWARNING: Many movie spoilers in this episode! Dirtlings, this episode is a special early release to celebrate the life of hardcore film director William Friedkin, Golden Globe winner for Best Director of the motion picture: The Exorcist. As Big Spoon and Ellsworth discuss one of the greatest supernatural horror films of all time, we uncover the tragedies that befell the cast and crew during production and the many reasons why The Exorcist may indeed be cursed. Big Spoon also covers a film that suffered misfortune but was never made... anyone that was offered the lead role DIED before filming...2023-08-091h 38Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 7: You Are Not You When You Are Hungry: The WendigoGet ready, Dirtlings. Follow Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we dive even further into the Dirtstar to learn about the lore of Wendigos, the shaman Jack Fiddler who tried to save his people from these evil forest dwelling spirits and hear the tragic and true story of Swift Runner; a man claiming to be possessed by a Wendigo that ultimately drove him to madness. We also take a detour back up to Side-Bar Summit to discuss cannibalism, the perfect recipe to compel someone to eat their loved ones, a phantom smell in our local bookstore basement and some oddball v...2023-08-021h 31The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 7: You Are Not You When You Are Hungry: The WendigoGet ready, Dirtlings. Follow Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we dive even further into the Dirtstar to learn about the lore of Wendigos, the shaman Jack Fiddler who tried to save his people from these evil forest dwelling spirits and hear the tragic and true story of Swift Runner; a man claiming to be possessed by a Wendigo that ultimately drove him to madness. We also take a detour back up to Side-Bar Summit to discuss cannibalism, the perfect recipe to compel someone to eat their loved ones, a phantom smell in our local bookstore basement and some oddball v...2023-08-021h 31The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 6: The Father of Gynecology Part 2For the conclusion of our Dark History of Medicine two-part series on Dr. James Marion Sims, Ellsworth and Big Spoon further discuss experimentation on enslaved black people in history for the "sake" of medicine. We also recount awful experiences happening to black women in modern times who were desperately seeking medical treatment and the overall racial bias still plaguing our healthcare system to this day. To Betsy, Lucy, Anarcha and all of the other unnamed women that have suffered, this one is for you: The Mothers of Gynecology.
Check out pictures, our sources, and any other goodies w...2023-07-1957 minStrange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 6: The Father of Gynecology Part 2For the conclusion of our Dark History of Medicine two-part series on Dr. James Marion Sims, Ellsworth and Big Spoon further discuss experimentation on enslaved black people in history for the "sake" of medicine. We also recount awful experiences happening to black women in modern times who were desperately seeking medical treatment and the overall racial bias still plaguing our healthcare system to this day. To Betsy, Lucy, Anarcha and all of the other unnamed women that have suffered, this one is for you: The Mothers of Gynecology.
Check out pictures, our sources, and any other goodies w...2023-07-1957 minThe Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 5: Apocalypse-Go-BagsHere we go Dirtling's! Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we dump out our Apocalypse-Go-Bags and see what we both thought would be a good idea to bring along the journey (plus a few items that will be sorely missed or used up real quick). Whether the End of the World comes from a nuclear disaster or caused by straight up cordycep spores a la The Last of Us style, you won't want to miss Ellie's tips and tricks for prepping during this long hard road into post apocalypse bliss. Our side bars located in the Quarantine...2023-07-051h 37Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 5: Apocalypse-Go-BagsHere we go Dirtling's! Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we dump out our Apocalypse-Go-Bags and see what we both thought would be a good idea to bring along the journey (plus a few items that will be sorely missed or used up real quick). Whether the End of the World comes from a nuclear disaster or caused by straight up cordycep spores a la The Last of Us style, you won't want to miss Ellie's tips and tricks for prepping during this long hard road into post apocalypse bliss. Our side bars located in the Quarantine...2023-07-051h 37The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 4: The Father of Gynecology Part IIt's a dark one Dirtlings. Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we take a detour into the Dark History of Medicine. Today we discuss Dr. James Marion Sims and the major part he played in women's health during the mid 1800's, his surgical experimentation on enslaved black women and the incredible mental fortitude of the Mothers of Gynecology: Betsy, Lucy and Anarcha (along with another dozen or so unnamed women).
Check out pictures, our sources, and any other goodies we may have found on our website.
2023-06-211h 31Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 4: The Father of Gynecology Part IIt's a dark one Dirtlings. Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we take a detour into the Dark History of Medicine. Today we discuss Dr. James Marion Sims and the major part he played in women's health during the mid 1800's, his surgical experimentation on enslaved black women and the incredible mental fortitude of the Mothers of Gynecology: Betsy, Lucy and Anarcha (along with another dozen or so unnamed women).
Check out pictures, our sources, and any other goodies we may have found on our website.
2023-06-211h 31Strange Neighbor StudiosUAPs, ADHD and Menstrual Cups: The Lost After Hours EpisodeHello Dirtlings! Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we dive deep in the Devil's Dirtstar to learn about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, The Fermi Paradox, The Dark Forest Theory and a smattering of declassified FBI documents. Ya know, topics for polite family dinner conversation. As always, we take a sharp turn into Side Bar City to discuss the beautiful and destructive nature of Artificial Intelligence, ADHD tendencies and our menstrual cup mishaps... the struggle is real. This episode is brought to you by The Man Upstairs, who swiftly recovered the file as fast as Big Spoon lost it.2023-06-0753 minThe Devil’s DirtstarUAPs, ADHD and Menstrual Cups: The Lost After Hours EpisodeHello Dirtlings! Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we dive deep in the Devil's Dirtstar to learn about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, The Fermi Paradox, The Dark Forest Theory and a smattering of declassified FBI documents. Ya know, topics for polite family dinner conversation. As always, we take a sharp turn into Side Bar City to discuss the beautiful and destructive nature of Artificial Intelligence, ADHD tendencies and our menstrual cup mishaps... the struggle is real. This episode is brought to you by The Man Upstairs, who swiftly recovered the file as fast as Big Spoon lost it.2023-06-0753 minThe Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 3: The Beecher PaperHello Dirtlings! Today Ellsworth is going to blow Big Spoon's mind with The Beecher Paper. Back in 1966, Henry Beecher, an American Anesthesiologist, outed some horrific unethical medical studies that were targeted towards minorities, the disabled, children and infants (apologies in advance) in an unassuming article titled Ethics and Clinical Research. Our sidebars touch on the Tuskegee Experiment, lethal injection, outrageous laws about women in comas giving birth and those damned Spider Goats in Upstate New York. Become enlightened and satiate your curiosity with hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we dive into our first episode about the Dark History...2023-05-2452 minStrange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 3: The Beecher PaperHello Dirtlings! Today Ellsworth is going to blow Big Spoon's mind with The Beecher Paper. Back in 1966, Henry Beecher, an American Anesthesiologist, outed some horrific unethical medical studies that were targeted towards minorities, the disabled, children and infants (apologies in advance) in an unassuming article titled Ethics and Clinical Research. Our sidebars touch on the Tuskegee Experiment, lethal injection, outrageous laws about women in comas giving birth and those damned Spider Goats in Upstate New York. Become enlightened and satiate your curiosity with hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as we dive into our first episode about the Dark History...2023-05-2452 minThe Devil’s DirtstarDanger Grain: After HoursEllsworth and Big Spoon continue the grain talk with the ultimate way to make popcorn, childhood snacks, old school methods to treat wounds and magical herbs. Things take a turn and get a little darker (just how we like it) with stories about our creepy childhood homes a la haunted AF and chock full of things left in the walls, intrusive thoughts and realtor safety (you're going to want these tips).
Check out pictures, our sources, and any other goodies we may have found on our website.
2023-05-101h 04Strange Neighbor StudiosDanger Grain: After HoursEllsworth and Big Spoon continue the grain talk with the ultimate way to make popcorn, childhood snacks, old school methods to treat wounds and magical herbs. Things take a turn and get a little darker (just how we like it) with stories about our creepy childhood homes a la haunted AF and chock full of things left in the walls, intrusive thoughts and realtor safety (you're going to want these tips).
Check out pictures, our sources, and any other goodies we may have found on our website.
2023-05-101h 04Strange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 2: Danger GrainWARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GLUTEN. Hello Dirtlings! Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon for a discussion about Celiac disease, what it's like being a PWAG (Person Without Celiac Disease Avoiding Gluten), and gluten-free cheat codes (so we can walk amongst wheat eaters). Our Side Bar conversations in topics like Riley converting Ellie into a big spoon user and onion sympathizer, The Flying Saucer pizzeria in Salem Massachusetts and Ellie's nail polish grave yard.
NOTE: check out our TikTok if you want to know what what the screaming was all about at the end of the episode...2023-05-1046 minThe Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 2: Danger GrainWARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GLUTEN. Hello Dirtlings! Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon for a discussion about Celiac disease, what it's like being a PWAG (Person Without Celiac Disease Avoiding Gluten), and gluten-free cheat codes (so we can walk amongst wheat eaters). Our Side Bar conversations in topics like Riley converting Ellie into a big spoon user and onion sympathizer, The Flying Saucer pizzeria in Salem Massachusetts and Ellie's nail polish grave yard.
NOTE: check out our TikTok if you want to know what what the screaming was all about at the end of the episode...2023-05-1046 minStrange Neighbor StudiosEpisode 1: AzazelHello Dirtlings! In our first episode Big Spoon and Ellsworth discuss The Watcher himself, Eater of Sins, friend to all goats and the OG Scapegoat: the fallen angel Azazel. We cover Azi's origin story, the metal knowledge he gifted humanity and his punishment for being a progressive angel, subsequent demon. Enter the Dirtstar with us to hear about the demon who paved the way for Lucifer, where you can find Azi in pop culture and learn more about your hosts with our inevitable sidebars. This episode is brought to you by Azi the House Mouse. RIP.
Check...2023-04-291h 27The Devil’s DirtstarEpisode 1: AzazelHello Dirtlings! In our first episode Big Spoon and Ellsworth discuss The Watcher himself, Eater of Sins, friend to all goats and the OG Scapegoat: the fallen angel Azazel. We cover Azi's origin story, the metal knowledge he gifted humanity and his punishment for being a progressive angel, subsequent demon. Enter the Dirtstar with us to hear about the demon who paved the way for Lucifer, where you can find Azi in pop culture and learn more about your hosts with our inevitable sidebars. This episode is brought to you by Azi the House Mouse. RIP.
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The Steamy Nook#10 - Mike Ortiz and The Battle Of Henly's 144p Camera QualityThe Steamy Nook Podcast, a weekly podcast largely focusing on comedic commentary on popular culture of the week, including music, movies, games, tech, recent world news, and any upcoming projects we have going on. In this week's episode, we go over new new new things! STAR WARS, Celebration 2022, MUSIC, Dance Gavin Dance, Post Malone, Movies, Let's GO! We also are announcing the launch of our own Patreon!
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