Best William Riddle Podcasts (2025)

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Howard, Greenyer, Hogan: 2025 Cosmic Summit Preview 1:23:45

15m ago1:23:45

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2025 Cosmic Summit WHERE TRUTH SEEKERS GO TO PARTY Be on the Cutting Edge of Suppressed and Forgotten Science, Human, and earth History A 4-day experience with the most curious people in the world. As an attendee of Cosmic Summit you are at the forefront of new discoveries and rediscoveries about human and earth history. From Keynote presentations …

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The Thousand Mile Yoyage: The Appalachian Roots of Nashville, Tennessee 19:39

11h ago19:39

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In the winter of 1779, a determined group of Appalachian settlers set out on a thousand-mile journey by river, led by Virginia surveyor John Donelson. Battling disease, starvation, ambushes, and the raw forces of nature, they pushed westward down the Holston River, into the Tennessee River, the Ohio and then up the Cumberland River, all through hos…

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Destiny: Nancy Du Tertre, How to Talk with An Alien 1:46:14

3d ago1:46:14

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“Even for nonbelievers, the author’s palpable excitement over the subject matter is endearing and entertaining. Ufologists won’t want to miss this work.” —Foreword Reviews In 1972, American astronomer and ufologist J. Allen Hynek first coined the term “close encounter.” He also identified three types of close encounters with UFOs. Since then, sever…

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Haw Patch to American Idol with Kam' Ron Smith 2:04:58

5d ago2:04:58

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This show was one of the best we've recorded in a long time, maybe ever, and we think you'll enjoy it as well, We had recent American Idol contestant, and Franklin County native, Kam'ron Smith up at the cabin where we had a long talk about growing up here in Franklin County, and the wild stuff you might get into as a young man. We also discussed hi…

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Jetty Ghost - Listener Stories 1:07:39

7d ago1:07:39

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Mai lived in a spooky community as a kid. Amanda said hello to a ghost at a lighthouse. Morgan saw a flying ghost-train-UFO. Ann was comforted by a man made of static. Katie has some spooky experiences corroborated by her siblings. Ellen may have gotten a phone call from her grandmother at a call center. Please send us your own true paranormal expe…

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Chatter Marks EP 109 Photographing exploration and innovation in Alaska with Roman Dial 1:06:15

7d ago1:06:15

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Roman Dial is a scientist, educator and pioneering adventurer. For more than four decades, he’s charted paths through Alaska’s most remote and unforgiving landscapes — sometimes alone, sometimes with students, friends or family. He came to Fairbanks in the 1970s, a place he says was a hotbed of outdoor innovation — a kind of ground zero for reimagi…

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Bibhu dev Misra: The Gold Age of Man 1:32:43

7d ago1:32:43

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Almost every ancient culture believed that human civilization and consciousness has progressively declined since an erstwhile Golden Age or Satya Yuga till the current age of greed and lies, discord and strife, called the Iron Age or Kali Yuga. Unfortunately, during our long passage through the darkness of the Kali Yuga, the original formulation of…

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Land, Power and a Little Fish: The Tellico Dam Story 14:26

9d ago14:26

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Today we tell the story of the battle over the Tellico Dam, the last major project of the Tennessee Valley Authority. TVA's ambitious plans for the Tellico project included not only a dam and lake but also the development of a brand-new city to be called Timberlake. However, the project faced fierce resistance from landowners who were being forced …

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Destiny: Rita Hogan, The Herbal Dog 1:11:56

10d ago1:11:56

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A hands-on guide to holistic canine herbalism “Even if skeptical readers don’t come away completely convinced, they’ll be enormously educated—Hogan imparts a huge amount of biological information about dogs, and does it all with an easy readability that will make quite a bit of it stick. An informative and sometimes eye-opening examination of natur…

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A Conversation with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 2 1:14:34

12d ago1:14:34

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We're back with our friend Smokey the Appalachistani. We discussed what's been going on in the region, how local politics affect us, current events in DC, the work in Western North Carolina, and much more. Support the showBy William Riddle

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Strong Ghosts - Listener Stories 1:00:07

14d ago1:00:07

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A listener was pushed by a fairy. Mon got a message from the Universe. Kim’s stepmom’s ex saw spirits. Sue had a life thrown at her. Tracy had some interesting haunted apartment happenings. Raven has three short spooky stories to share. Melissa saw a shadow she thought was her cousin. Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a …

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David Dellenback & Martha Gil: The Lost People of San Agustin 1:26:37

14d ago1:26:37

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The mysterious ‘Sculptor People’Surprisingly little is known about the people who created these burial mounds, who are alternatively called the Cultura del Alto Magdalena (Upper Magdalena Culture) or the Pueblo Escultor (Sculptor People). “The big mystery is why these sculptors disappeared [in the ninth century],” explains archaeologist Hernán Ordo…

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The First Tennesseans: William and Lydia Bean 13:44

16d ago13:44

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Nearly twenty years before Tennessee was a state, William Bean built a cabin along the Watagua River and planted roots. In this episode, we tell the story of his journey from longhunter to settler, his friendship with Daniel Boone, and his wife Lydia’s dramatic rescue from execution by Cherokee Beloved Woman Nancy Ward. It’s the story of Tennessee’…

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Chatter Marks EP 108 Monitoring Alaska’s volcanoes with Dr. Matt Haney 1:11:06

16d ago1:11:06

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Dr. Matt Haney is the Scientist-in-Charge at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, where he leads the charge to monitor and communicate the activity of Alaska’s volcanoes — some of the most closely watched in the world. He explains that there are several ways to count Alaska’s volcanoes, but one of the most striking is this: 54 of them have erupted in th…

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Destiny: Miguel Conner, The Occult Elvis 1:11:55

17d ago1:11:55

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An esoteric and magical portrait of Elvis Presley “A lively new book.” —The Guardian • Draws on firsthand accounts from Elvis’s wife, Priscilla, his friends and family, the Memphis Mafia, and his spiritual advisors • Looks at key teachers who influenced him, including Yogananda, H. P. Blavatsky, and Manly P. Hall • Examines Elvis’s efforts as a nat…

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A Conversation with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 1 1:21:06

19d ago1:21:06

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We're back with our friend Smokey the Appalachistani. We discussed what's been going on in the region, how local politics affect us, current events in DC, the work in Western North Carolina, and much more. Support the showBy William Riddle

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Farmhouse Funeral - Adal Rifai (Hey Riddle Riddle & Hello from the Magic Tavern) 1:10:32

21d ago1:10:32

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Adal Rifai (Hey Riddle Riddle & Hello from the Magic Tavern) joins us this week. We discuss his grandma living on a haunted farm, shadow people in a hotel, Bachelor Grove Cemetery, and spooky stuff at the Jane Addams Hull House. Listener Hannah has a few stories about her creepy baby and demons upstairs. Please send us your own true paranormal expe…

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Drs. J.J. & Desiree Hurtak: The Khafre Pyramid Scan Project, Part 2 1:26:22

21d ago1:26:22

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Although pyramids are similar in design, many may have had different or dual functions. The authors propose that ancient Egypt developed and controlled an elaborate power system that was centered around Giza and as far south as Abydos. They believe that the underground structures, channels, and cavities that surround ancient Pyramid structures were…

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The Story of Isaac Cline, Appalachia's Weather Man 14:08

23d ago14:08

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This week, Steve and Rod bring you the remarkable story of Isaac Cline, a Tennessee-born son of Appalachia who rose to become one of America’s most respected meteorologists. From his humble beginnings in a two-room log cabin near the Great Smoky Mountains to his fateful role during the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, Cline’s life was marked by groundb…

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Destiny: Clare Johnson, Elixir of Sleep: Practical Solutions for a Good Night's Rest 1:10:39

24d ago1:10:39

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What Kind of Sleeper Are You?Take Dr. Clare R. Johnson's Quiz and Revolutionize Your Relationship with SleepSleep better, tap into your inner genius, and wake up energized with the help of world-leading lucid dreaming expert Dr. Clare R. Johnson. Through her comprehensive quiz, you will discover your specific sleeper and dreamer type, fast-tracking…

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EP 163 Calm, technical and driven with Adrian Williams 1:27:35

26d ago1:27:35

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In this one, co-host Micah Hollinger and Cody talk to Adrian Williams. Both of them grew up skating the streets of Anchorage, at spots like Hanshew Middle School and Abbott Elementary. Those two spots in particular were important to their upbringing and their skating. It’s where they met up with friends, learned tricks and got shots. They were both…

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Is Authoritarianism Coming? 1:13:38

26d ago1:13:38

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On this episode we finished some of our conversation from our pervious show, as welcome Stuart Angel back. We talked about the first 100 Days of presidency, the cultural impact, what we'd like the see in the future, and more. Support the showBy William Riddle

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Sally Doll w/Rosie Grant (TikToker & @ghostly.archive) 1:19:53

28d ago1:19:53

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This week, Rosie Grant (TikTok and writer) will discuss recipes, a cursed ring, and the Mothman. We will also hear a listener's story from Brady about feeling a presence on the way to take a shower. Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to [email protected]. Found - taxes and banking for freela…

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Michael Jaye: Earth Great Flood 1:21:20

28d ago1:21:20

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Two hundred years ago, geologists determined that there was never a worldwide flood.But the early geologists' conclusion--which continues to be believed today--is indisputably erroneous, according to Michael Jaye, Ph.D.Told in easily understood language, Jaye explains how geologists got it so wrong, and more importantly, he challenges their modern-…

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Standoff in Jefferson County: The Haunting Case of W. B. Johnson 16:20

1M ago16:20

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In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the story of a shocking event in January 1927 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. That was when a prominent county businessman named W.B. Johnson turned from respected community member to notorious outlaw. This tale unfolds with a fateful meeting involving Johnson, two women, and a tragic dispute that e…

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Maxim Furek: The Lost Tribes of Bigfoot 1:18:19

1M ago1:18:19

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In his latest book, Maxim Furek, a former psychologist and rock journalist, delves into the intriguing world of Bigfoot synchronicity, embracing interdimensional theories, mass hallucinations, and Jung's collective unconscious.Furek's dedication to the subject is evident in the hundreds of accounts from researchers who strive to answer the question…

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Standing on Your Morals with Mayor Holland Perdue 1:36:20

1M ago1:36:20

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On this episode we bring back Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue to get an update on how things are going in the heart of the Moonshine Capital. We discussed the recent highlight of a local singer heading to American Idol, a avoidable tragedy in the Roanoke Valley, recent happenings in the town, what we can look forward to in the future, and much mor…

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Big Bad Barbara w/ Shakira Ja'nai Paye (I’m Kinda That Witch) 1:12:39

1M ago1:12:39

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We have the lovely Shakira Ja'nai Paye (I’m Kinda That Witch) telling us about the benefits of breath work, including visitations and some very vivid dreams. Check her out at https://www.breathworkbaddies.com/. Our listener, Sierra, can speak to spiders. Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to funnyfe…

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Seyfzadeh, Schoch, Grassi: New Discoveries under the Giza Pyramids 3:10:46

1M ago3:10:46

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Researchers say they used SAR to find vast city beneath the pyramidsThe researchers claim to have discovered eight vertical cylinder-shaped structures, referred to as shafts, extending approximately 2,100 feet deep beneath the pyramids. Italian and Scottish researchers claim they found a major discovery beneath the Pyramids of Giza, potentially rew…

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Jellico's Darkest Day: The Explosion That Rocked Appalachia 17:53

1M ago17:53

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In this episode, we tell the harrowing story of the Jellico explosion, a catastrophic event that shook the town of Jellico, Tennessee, on September 21, 1906. What began as a normal morning quickly turned into chaos when a shipment of 11 tons of dynamite detonated, leveling the downtown area and leaving the community in ruins. Join Steve Gilly and R…

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EP 162 History, power and the Bering Strait with Bathsheba Demuth 1:08:02

1M ago1:08:02

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In this one, Cody talks to author and historian Bathsheba Demuth. She grew up in Iowa, a place she describes as having an extremely cultivated landscape — shaped and managed by people at nearly every turn. Her first exposure to the North came through the writings of Jack London, books her parents read to her aloud. As a kid, London’s tales of adven…

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Destiny: Mark Anthony, The Afterlife Frequency 1:27:43

1M ago1:27:43

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OMMIE Award for Best Metaphysical Book Best Holistic Life Award for Inspirational Book of the Year 2023 Named a Gold Winner in the Reincarnation, Death & Grieving Books category of the 2022 COVR Visionary Awards In this fascinating book, the Psychic Lawyer takes you on a quest for answers — and finds them! World-renowned psychic medium and Oxford-e…

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Liberty Rising with Eric Brakey and JP Kirby 1:04:32

1M ago1:04:32

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Our last show of Liberty Con featured two incredibly smart individuals in Eric Brakey and JP Kirby, as we discussed ways to getting the right people elected, students rights, a wrap of our weekend, and much more! Support the showBy William Riddle

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Why Not Both? w/Hilary Williams & Michael Turrentine (World Gone Wrong) 1:11:29

1M ago1:11:29

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What a treat! Hilary Williams and Michael Turrentine (World Gone Wrong podcast) join us to discuss their paranormal experiences. Hilary had a ghost in her dorm and told us about her sleepover at the Villisca murder house. Michael shared dreams with his twin brother and received signs from hummingbirds. And then we have Sarah with a bus stop hauntin…

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Joshua Hammer: The Mesopotamian Riddle 1:26:04

1M ago1:26:04

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A rollicking adventure starring three free-spirited Victorians on a twenty-year quest to decipher cuneiform, the oldest writing in the world—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu. It was one of history’s great vanishing acts. Around 3,400 BCE—as humans were gathering in complex urban settlements—a scribe i…

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Kentucky's Packhorse Librarians 23:06

1M ago23:06

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In this episode, we tell the inspiring story of the packhorse librarians, a group of determined women who brought literacy and hope to the remote hollers of Eastern Kentucky during the Great Depression. As families struggled to survive, these brave librarians on horses (and mules) navigated rugged terrain to deliver books and educational materials …

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Destiny: Billy Wynne: The Empty Path 1:04:54

1M ago1:04:54

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A guide to embracing emptiness to declutter the mind and distill our experience of daily life to its essential beauty, clarity, and joy A clear and empowering antidote to our culture’s never-ending quest for more, The Empty Path is a how-to manual for cultivating the Buddhist principle of emptiness as the source of fundamental satisfaction in our l…

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The Hollow Tree - Listener Stories 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

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We have some great listener stories this week! Aylish’s friend’s family adopted a very special little boy. Darcy Juhl tells us about visits from her grandparents. Claire got help from her guardian dog after her passing. Marjorie got advice on how to astral project during sleep paralysis. Maddie saw a UFO come out of the ocean. C has a bunch of spoo…

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EP 161 Finding truth in fiction with Éowyn Ivey 1:04:18

2M ago1:04:18

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In this episode, Cody talks to author Éowyn Ivey, whose debut novel, The Snow Child, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. It captivated readers with its blend of folklore and the Alaska wilderness. Raised in Alaska, Éowyn’s connection to the land is woven into her storytelling, creating atmospheric and emotionally resonant narratives. Before becoming a n…

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Avi Loeb: Evidence for Interstellar Probes to Earth 1:14:22

2M ago1:14:22

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“The world's leading alien hunter” —New York Times MagazineFrom acclaimed Harvard astrophysicist and bestselling author of Extraterrestrial comes a mind-expanding new book explaining why becoming an interstellar species is imperative for humanity’s survival and detailing a game plan for how we can settle among the stars.In the New York Times bestse…

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The Strange Disappearance of Polly Feltner 10:35

2M ago10:35

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In this episode, we tell the strange tale of Polly Feltner, a young woman from Hyden, Kentucky, who vanished in 1897 under mysterious circumstances. What began as a search for a missing person quickly escalated into charges of murder, a frenzy of suspicion and mob justice, targeting an innocent man. As tensions rose and a near-lynching unfolded, th…

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Destiny: Baptist de Pape, Manifestation Perfected 1:14:31

2M ago1:14:31

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Learn to create like the master manifestors • Presents an easy-to-follow six-step manifestation process to help you confidently move into the creative flow of the universe • Includes inspiring examples from three renowned personalities: Oprah, J. K. Rowling, and Anita Moorjani • Offers exercises, examples, and contemplation prompts to help you appl…

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Into the Iraqi Abyss with Eric Ceglowksi and Poo 1:38:06

2M ago1:38:06

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On this episode we were joined by a couple of soldiers from the 1032nd TC, from a 2003 Deployment, to discuss the wild times we had when we were younger. If you've listened to some of our Iraq shows before, you'll know it was a different experience than anyone else had, and for good reason. Rag Tag Appalachians, who no one knew were there, had thei…

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Ghost Kisses - Listener Stories 55:20

2M ago55:20

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Ghost Kisses - Listener Stories Jessica saw a sleep paralysis alien and waking up with puncture wounds. D had a visitation after an encounter with some angry ants. Raven tells us the real story about Papa Legba and the comfort he’s brought. Meghan got a sweet goodbye from a ghost and spooky venues on tour. Please send us your own true paranormal ex…

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George A. Sarantitis: Plato's Atlantis 1:43:18

2M ago1:43:18

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What you are about to read in these pages, is part of a long and systematic research begun with the intention of re-examining Plato’s works of Timaeus and Critias. Its original objective was exceeded by some of those achieved. The idea was to make a connotatively accurate translation through which to examine the logic of the ancient Greek myths and…

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The Dunkards of Appalachia: A Story of Faith and Survival 16:11

2M ago16:11

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In this episode, we journey back to the mid-1700s to uncover the story of the Schwartzenau Brethren, also known as the Dunkards, who established one of the earliest settlements in the New River Valley of Virginia. Join us as we tell the story of this fascinating religious community, their unique beliefs, and the challenges one family of Dunkards fa…

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Destiny: P.D. Newman, The Afterlife Journey in Native American Mound Cultures 1:32:54

2M ago1:32:54

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Exploring psychedelic spiritual practices and afterlife beliefs among the Mississippi mound cultures • Examines the Path of Souls or Trail of Ghosts, a Native American model for the after-death journey • Demonstrates how psychoactive plants were used to evoke the liminal state between life and death in initiatory rites and spirit journeys • Explore…

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Moving Forward with Former Vice Presidential Candidate Mike ter Maat 1:09:42

2M ago1:09:42

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This show was our first video recorded podcast, and we welcomed an old friend in Mike ter Maat, recent Vice Presidential Candidate for the Libertarian Party, for an interesting conversation on the current political landscape. We discussed the first month of the new administration, looked back on the LP convention, advancing the message, the current…

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Lady in Black w/Erin Keif (Hey Riddle Riddle) 1:13:12

2M ago1:13:12

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We have the hilarious Erin Keif (Hey Riddle Riddle pod), who has some spooky stories about the legend of the lady in black at Fort Warren and a ghost petting her dog. Megan tells us about her haunted college house. Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to [email protected]. A Funny Feeling is s…

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Mark Carlotto: The Underwater Ruins of Cuba 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

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The Cuban Underwater Formations During an exploration and survey mission off the west coast of Cuba in 2001, unusual stone structures were detected in sonar imagery at depths ranging from 600 to 750 meters. The discovery was announced by Pauline Zalitzki, a marine engineer, and her husband Paul Weinzweig, who led the mission under the auspices of t…

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