Into The Unknown with Mike and John

VonDeuber Productions LLC

Hosts Mike and John — friends for over 35 years — explore the paranormal. East Coast, suburban upbringings influence their world view as they examine topics from the fringes of science, history, and culture. Ghosts, aliens, ancient knowledge, cryptids, lost civilizations and many other interesting and unexplained phenomena are the targets of their investigations and discussions. Are they real or do people just like telling stories? Is there a unifying theory or is it all just a way to pay the bills? Mike and John dive in — with all the others — to find out… and come to their own conclusions.

  1. Prayer Power?

    2D AGO

    Prayer Power?

    The guys choose prayer, a light and airy topic to focus on this week and discover there is more to this spiritual practice than meets the eye. Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumbaya https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Cook A Bridge Too Far - Movie Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwjHsLvRpK0 https://imagicworldview.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-prayer-technique-edited-out-of-john.html https://research.miu.edu/maharishi-effect/reduced-violent-crime-in-washington-dc https://scitechdaily.com/groundbreaking-study-affirms-quantum-basis-for-consciousness-a-paradigm-shift-in-understanding-human-nature/ https://davidmyers.org/psychology-faith/prayer-experiments https://www.templetonworldcharity.org/blog/toward-evidence-based-spiritual-therapeutics-early-insights-from-a-scientific-study-of-hesychastic-prayer-the-jesus-prayer

    1h 22m
  2. Ninja Powers Part 2

    APR 17

    Ninja Powers Part 2

    We continue our discussion with our favorite Ninja, Joe Offutt from Tristar Martial Arts of Mount Airy Maryland. Show Notes: An overview of Ninjutsu from the History Channel’s Human Weapon series: Human Weapon - Ninjutsu The Godan or Sakki Test demonstrated: Masaaki Hatsumi Sakki Test Godan Test Bujinkan Sakki Test Mark Roemke explains the Godan Test: Ninja Godan Test (5th Degree Black Belt) Ninja Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi Sensei Mark Roemke’s YouTube channel, featuring many videos taken at Tristar Mt. Airy, MD: Return Of The Hidden Ancient Skills Of The Ninja Tristar Mt. Airy seminar; Mark Roemke demonstrates a basic throw, then shows a counter.  The partner for the counter-throw is Joe Offutt: Ganseki Nage Counter Technique Martial Arts School Near Me in Mount Airy | Tristar Martial Arts Academy Kacem Zoughari, PhD in Japanese history & studies, explains ninjutsu techniques in various contexts, including pop culture depictions: This Ninja Master Destroyed My EGO Fast Real Ninjutsu Is TERRIFYING Context matters: https://youtu.be/hI8WEz8YrBY?si=ZSdrArOViSwv4CYX

    1h 10m
  3. Ninja Powers Part 1

    APR 10

    Ninja Powers Part 1

    We interview Joe Offutt. Although he won't call himself one, we like to call him a ninja -- and a proper one at that. Joe shares his experience with Ninja Powers. Join us for a fascinating discussion! An overview of Ninjutsu from the History Channel’s Human Weapon series: Human Weapon - Ninjutsu The Godan or Sakki Test demonstrated: Masaaki Hatsumi Sakki Test Godan Test Bujinkan Sakki Test Mark Roemke explains the Godan Test: Ninja Godan Test (5th Degree Black Belt) Ninja Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi Sensei Mark Roemke’s YouTube channel, featuring many videos taken at Tristar Mt. Airy, MD: Return Of The Hidden Ancient Skills Of The Ninja Tristar Mt. Airy seminar; Mark Roemke demonstrates a basic throw, then shows a counter.  The partner for the counter-throw is Joe Offutt: Ganseki Nage Counter Technique Martial Arts School Near Me in Mount Airy | Tristar Martial Arts Academy Kacem Zoughari, PhD in Japanese history & studies, explains ninjutsu techniques in various contexts, including pop culture depictions: This Ninja Master Destroyed My EGO Fast Real Ninjutsu Is TERRIFYING Context matters: https://youtu.be/hI8WEz8YrBY?si=ZSdrArOViSwv4CYX

    1h 19m
  4. Loch Raven UFO Event

    APR 3

    Loch Raven UFO Event

    Nearly in our backyard! This UFO story was a request from listener "William". This story has SO many themes - and we cover as many as we can. UFO Report  Project Blue Book Archive: The Project Blue Book Archive The Loch Raven UFO History: Loch Raven Reservoir - Zesty Things "Out There": Alien Invasions and Unexplained UFO Sightings in Maryland | WYPR The Loch Raven Reservoir UFO — Astonishing Legends Bing Videos LOCH RAVEN UFO | Hunt Valley Life The Loch Raven Dam Incident | UFO Case Studies | Stronghold Nation https://ufocasebook.com/1958lockravendam.html The “Forgotten” UFO Incidents Of The Loch Raven Dam - UFO Insight UFO Interference With Vehicles and Self-Starting Engines, McCampbell 1952:  The UFO That Fell in Maryland — Did the Air Force Recover Alien Debris in 1952? - Weird Darkness Loch Raven: Loch Raven Reservoir - Wikipedia Loch Raven Reservoir Cooperative Wildlife Management Area Loch Raven Reservoir Maryland's Hidden Gem

    1h 27m
  5. Mystery Hill Part 2

    MAR 27

    Mystery Hill Part 2

    We continue debating this mixed up, repurposed, but potentially paradigm shifting site in Southern New Hampshire. Take a look at some visual we provided so you can make up your own mind. Episode Resources ITUpodcast.com

    1h 43m
  6. Mystery Hill Part 1

    MAR 20

    Mystery Hill Part 1

    A mysterious archaeological site in New Hampshire has perplexed owners and visitors for years! Could it hold evidence that seafaring cultures from the Mediterranean visited North America as early as 2000BC? Listen and find out! Resources: https://www.stonehengeusa.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20251229222809/http://www.stonehengeusa.com/index.html https://www.mysteryhillnh.info/ https://nativeamericannetroots.net/diary/630 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culdees https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/carthaginian-infanticide-not-just-roman-propaganda-001253 https://faculty.ucr.edu/~legneref/bronze/bronze.htm https://stonestructuresofantiquity.wordpress.com/2022/05/01/new-york-stone-chambers/ Visit: ITUpodcast.com

    1h 16m
  7. Braddock's Gold

    MAR 13

    Braddock's Gold

    The Catoctin Mountains keep on giving as we return to Western Maryland for an episode chock full of ... everything! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Braddock https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-Braddock https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/edward-braddock https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/edward-braddock https://www.nps.gov/articles/braddock-campaign.htm http://www.mountaindiscoveries.com/images/ss2018/stories/17%20Gen%20Braddock.pdf#:~:text=While%20stories%20surrounding%20the%20legend%E2%80%99s%20origins%20are%20dificult,went%20missing%20during%20or%20soon%20after%20the%20battle. https://archive.triblive.com/news/experts-dismiss-idea-that-british-army-payroll-was-buried-in-circleville/ https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=general+edward+braddock+gold&mid=42862BCBE9B0B1437C6442862BCBE9B0B1437C64&FORM=VIRE https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=general+edward+braddock+gold&mid=EAA0D65373D49093C27FEAA0D65373D49093C27F&FORM=VIRE https://fairfaxhistoricalsociety.org/uncategorized/buried-gold/ https://frontierpartisans.com/36724/braddocks-gold/ https://www.ghosthuntingtheories.com/2010/02/braddocks-gold-unsolved-mystery.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/gen-braddock-may-be-long-dead-but-stories-of-his-exploits--and-his-treasure--live-on/2014/03/08/8a70f4b6-a3c1-11e3-84d4-e59b1709222c_story.html https://timetravel21.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-legend-of-general-braddocks-lost.html Experts dismiss idea that British army payroll was buried in Circleville | TribLIVE.com 17 Gen Braddock.pdf

    1h 2m
  8. USS Constellation

    MAR 6

    USS Constellation

    Come aboard for History, Ghosts, and tales of highly illegal governmental acquisition practices. Yup, John is telling this story. Seriously, this ghost ship has an interesting story and is docked in the Baltimore harbor, waiting for visitors. Resources and Notes: USS Constellation (1854) - Wikipedia Historic Ships in Baltimore | USS Constellation Thomas Truxtun - Wikipedia USS Constellation vs La Vengeance - Wikipedia Board the USS Constellation (U.S. National Park Service) The Haunted USS Constellation - Tour Baltimore Ghosts Team Splits Up to Explore the U.S.S. Constellation | The Holzer Files | Travel Channel  Darkness Radio presents Holzer's Ghosts -The Phantom Crew: Ghosts of the USS Constellation USS Constellation – Haunted Warship in Baltimore, Maryland USS Constellation | Haunted Places | Baltimore, MD 21202 True Hauntings of America: The Haunting of the USS Constellation Ships: Historic Ships in Baltimore | Home S.S. JOHN W. BROWN Misc. African Slave Trade Patrol - Wikipedia Ship of Theseus - Wikipedia February 11, 2026: USS Truxton collides with USNS Supply: https://youtube.com/shorts/DESzuDG6qi0?si=FjP8rZPmzohi94Z0 ITUpodcast.com

    1h 21m
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Hosts Mike and John — friends for over 35 years — explore the paranormal. East Coast, suburban upbringings influence their world view as they examine topics from the fringes of science, history, and culture. Ghosts, aliens, ancient knowledge, cryptids, lost civilizations and many other interesting and unexplained phenomena are the targets of their investigations and discussions. Are they real or do people just like telling stories? Is there a unifying theory or is it all just a way to pay the bills? Mike and John dive in — with all the others — to find out… and come to their own conclusions.

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