Journey to the Fringe

Journey to the Fringe
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Thanks for checking out our podcast! We look at fringe topics often neglected, or ill discussed, in a light hearted and open manner. These topics run the gambit from the mundane water pollution, recycling, and tax evasion to the fantastical moth persons, time travellers, and paranormal. For us there’s no cryptid too creepy, topic too trivial, or djinn to dreary. Also we like to do exposes on assholes of the UFO community. To keep things fresh (and also because we aren’t really sure how to start podcasts) we start every week off with a Fringey Mini recent news article and discussion (It’s the podcast equivalent of not knowing what to do with your hands). And as we say in our intro from the unexplained to the mundane, join us on our journey to the fringe.

  1. 1d ago

    Fringey Mini; We love old news

    In this lil' mini we're talking about the happiest explosion in space history — a rocket crash that somehow counts as good news. The Moon gets a makeover, humanity gets data, and the mantids get new neighbors. Since this much anticipated incident has passed, I can no longer find the article so please enjoy this update but if you've come here looking for a vide you have wildley over estimated us; https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/spacex-rockets-moon-crash-highlights-a-tangible-operational-risk-of-lunar-settlement https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/a-spacex-rocket-crashed-into-the-moon-new-images-show-the-aftermath/ar-AA29BRfm

    Fringey Mini; We love old news

  2. 6d ago

    Greer and Loathing

    This episode reflects our personal opinions and commentary. All referenced material is publicly available on YouTube and used under fair dealing/fair use for the purposes of criticism, review, and discussion. Don't sue us, we're just vibing. In this whirlwind catch‑up on Dr. Steven “Weird Freakish Man” Greer, we dive headfirst into the freshest batch of UFO‑flavored nonsense he’s been cooking up. From Kardashian‑adjacent media tours to $8,000 winery retreats promising “guaranteed UFOs?” Greer’s been everywhere except grounded in reality. Chelsie drags us through his newest claims: ancient basketball‑sized techno‑orbs, government panels that are apparently too disclose‑y, staged abductions starring bio‑nanotech Frankensteins, and time‑traveling jelly descendants who forgot to bring citations. Meanwhile, We slowly realize we might actually love Richard Doty now, because at least Doty’s brand of chaos is consistent. It’s conspiratorial, it’s exhausting, it’s deeply stupid — and somehow, it’s only part one. Buckle up, Fringe Fam. You’re required by law (ours) to return for the sequel. Music credit: Space Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Greer and Loathing

  3. Aug 12

    Fringey Mini: Ice, Ice Maybe

    This week, we look at the Antarctic tour guides who loved the ice… right up until they couldn’t. Between collapsing glaciers, overwhelmed penguins, and tourists cheering at all the wrong moments, the moral math stopped mathing. So we dig into what happens when your dream job turns into an existential crisis — and why Antarctica might need fewer visitors and more boundaries. https://theconversation.com/i-cant-work-in-the-farce-of-climate-change-cruise-tourism-anymore-why-antarctic-guides-quit-their-dream-jobs-286216 Music credits: Piotr Pacyna- Corduroy and Cheese

    Fringey Mini: Ice, Ice Maybe

  4. Aug 7

    History of Aliens? Pray you find out (part 2 of 2)

    From DMT visions to lucid dreams and real-world encounters, Taylor and Chelsea dive deep into the bizarre world of mantis aliens — exploring firsthand accounts of telepathic insectoid beings, cosmic surgeries, and mysterious meditations that blur the line between consciousness and contact. We return for a follow-up on their mantis alien series — this time venturing into the strangest corners of experiencer testimony. From a DMT traveler meeting a mantis in a cosmic control room to meditative brain “cleanings” and lucid dream conversations with a being named Tat‑Kern, the hosts unpack stories that range from healing encounters to chilling abductions. They even touch on a real-world case from England where a cyclist claims telepathic contact with a seven‑foot mantis after spotting a UFO. It’s a mix of the mystical, the terrifying, and the oddly philosophical — a deep dive into how people describe meeting the mantids that might be watching from beyond the veil.

    History of Aliens? Pray you find out (part 2 of 2)

  5. Aug 5

    Fringey Mini: Blood and urine for the space scientists!

    We dive into a wild piece of space research showing that potato starch — yes, the same stuff in your pantry — can make concrete bricks on Mars or the moon that are twice as strong as the concrete we use on Earth. The University of Manchester team behind “StarCrete” found that potatoes outperform earlier experiments using astronaut blood and urine, offering a far more practical path to building off‑world habitats. We break down the science, the implications for future colonies, and the surprisingly emotional role human tears might still play in Martian construction. In this episode, we explore one of the strangest and most promising breakthroughs in extraterrestrial construction: StarCrete, a potato‑starch‑based concrete that could help astronauts build durable structures on Mars and the moon. According to researchers at the University of Manchester, mixing potato starch with simulated Martian or lunar soil produces bricks with strengths of 72 MPa and 91 MPa, more than double that of conventional concrete on Earth . Even better, just 25 kilograms of dehydrated potatoes can produce over 200 bricks, making it a lightweight, resource‑efficient option for space missions where every kilogram counts. We also revisit the team’s earlier experiments using astronaut blood and urine as binders — a method that worked but came with obvious drawbacks, including the need for astronauts to repeatedly donate bodily fluids . As lead researcher Aled Roberts put it, “Astronauts probably don't want to be living in houses made from scabs and urine” Current pageCurrent page. "Astronauts probably don't want to be living in houses made from scabs and urine," he said in a statement .. But human biology isn’t entirely off the hook: the magnesium chloride used in StarCrete can be sourced from Martian soil or from human tears, meaning future spacefarers might still contribute a little piece of themselves to their homes on other worlds. We unpack the science, the humor, and the huge implications of this research — from in‑situ resource utilization to the future of sustainable off‑world living — all sparked by the humble potato. https://www.space.com/space-bricks-potato-starch-mars-moon-dirt

    Fringey Mini: Blood and urine for the space scientists!

  6. Jul 31

    History of Aliens? Pray you find out (part 1 of 2)

    We explore the eerie overlap between alien abduction lore and psychedelic experience — focusing on the mysterious “Mantis” beings. From 1980s abduction research to modern DMT entity studies, the episode traces how insectoid overseers became fixtures of both UFO narratives and altered states. Are they cosmic caretakers, hallucinations, or archetypes of consciousness itself? In this episode, Journey to the Fringe dives deep into one of the strangest intersections of ufology and psychedelia: the rise of the Mantis (or mantid) Alien archetype. These towering, insect‑like figures first appeared in 1980s abduction literature, described by researchers like Budd Hopkins, Karla Turner, and David Jacobs as calm, telepathic overseers directing the smaller Greys. Later, psychiatrist John E. Mack reframed them as consciousness‑based intelligences — symbols of ecological awareness and spiritual transformation rather than literal extraterrestrials. Fast‑forward to modern psychopharmacology, and the same mantis‑like entities re‑emerge in DMT encounter surveys, where thousands report meeting insectoid beings who communicate telepathically and radiate peace. The parallels between abduction accounts and psychedelic visions raise unsettling questions: are these experiences tapping into the same layer of reality, or the same layer of mind? We unpack the cultural evolution of the Mantid — from mythic mantis gods in Africa and Egypt to the “praying mantis alien brain surgeons” of DMT lore — and examine what these stories reveal about human perception, belief, and the boundaries of consciousness. oh ya here is the source I forgot to include in my script: Survey of entity encounter experiences occasioned by inhaled N,N-dimethyltryptamine: Phenomenology, interpretation, and enduring effects - Alan K Davis, John M Clifton, Eric G Weaver, Ethan S Hurwitz, Matthew W Johnson, Roland R Griffiths, 2020

    History of Aliens? Pray you find out (part 1 of 2)

  7. Jul 29

    Fringey Mini: Disgraced British Andy's perfect pizza memories questioned

    A deep dive into the infamous Pizza Express alibi — we unpack The Sun’s latest findings on Prince Andrew’s Woking visit, exploring how this decades-old claim continues to shape public perception and royal accountability. In this episode, we revisit one of the most peculiar details from Prince Andrew’s 2019 Newsnight interview — his claim that he was at a Pizza Express in Woking on the night he was accused of misconduct. The Sun now reports that the restaurant found “no evidence” of his visit, reigniting debate over memory, credibility, and the strange intersection of royalty and scandal. We break down the article’s revelations, the public’s reaction, and what this says about how institutions handle truth under scrutiny. Join us as we explore how a single slice of pizza became a symbol of modern royal controversy. Article: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/39661119/pizza-express-prince-andrew-visit-woking-claim/?shem=rimspwouohc,

    Fringey Mini: Disgraced British Andy's perfect pizza memories questioned

  8. Jul 24

    Random Sightings... mostly of Bigfoot

    TLDR; Bigfoot steals weed, snacks on squash, maybe hitchhikes on a UFO, and possibly carries a kid in a red shirt. Sources; https://phantomsandmonsters.com/post/2415617470251950933 https://phantomsandmonsters.com/post/shawano-wisconsin-bigfoot-disc-ufo-encounter-two-hairy-figures-vanish-after-craf#google_vignette https://phantomsandmonsters.com/post/outdoorsman-reports-possible-bigfoot-carrying-child-in-red-clothing-at-colorados What is left of the LOMA PRIETA FACE F****R https://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/s/XsaAlEBtsV Music credit: Space Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Random Sightings... mostly of Bigfoot
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Thanks for checking out our podcast! We look at fringe topics often neglected, or ill discussed, in a light hearted and open manner. These topics run the gambit from the mundane water pollution, recycling, and tax evasion to the fantastical moth persons, time travellers, and paranormal. For us there’s no cryptid too creepy, topic too trivial, or djinn to dreary. Also we like to do exposes on assholes of the UFO community. To keep things fresh (and also because we aren’t really sure how to start podcasts) we start every week off with a Fringey Mini recent news article and discussion (It’s the podcast equivalent of not knowing what to do with your hands). And as we say in our intro from the unexplained to the mundane, join us on our journey to the fringe.

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  • Creator
    Journey to the Fringe
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    448
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Journey to the Fringe 2021
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