Something Strange

Bri and Christiana

Strange stories, ranging from paranormal, to history, to folklore, and more!

  1. 20h ago

    Men in Black

    Welcome back Strangers! On episode 55, we’ll be looking into the history of the mysterious Men in Black. There are a lot more to these strange figures than hollywood would lead you to believe! **CONTENT WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE** Injury to a minor, animal/dog death, death by plane crash, bodily hard, harassment/ threats. Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Down the Crooked Path Podcast! Instagram: @something_strangepod Facebook: Something Strange Podcast Youtube: @Something_StrangePod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepod Send us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com **Disclaimers** The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers.  References: All that's interesting: The Real Men in Black - https://allthatsinteresting.com/real-men-in-black Bridegport History Center: Bridgeport’s UFO Legacy: Men in Black and the Albert K. Bender Story - https://bportlibrary.org/hc/authors/bridgeports-ufo-legacy-men-in-black-and-the-albert-k-bender-story/ History.com: The UFO Sightings that Launched  the Men in Black Mythology - https://www.history.com/articles/men-in-black-real-origins How Stuff Works: Who are the Real Men in Black? - https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/men-in-black.htm Reddit: Have you ever had an encounter with the Men in Black? - https://www.reddit.com/r/ufo/comments/1jnohcn/have_you_ever_had_an_encounter_with_the_men_in/ Reddit: Men in Black Encounters - https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/r009n9/men_in_black_encounters/ Smithsonian Center for Folklore and Cultural Heritage: An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia - https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/mothman-point-pleasant-west-virginia Wikipedia: Men in Black - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_black Wikipedia: The Maury Island Incident - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maury_Island_incident Youtube, Weird History: The Dark Secrets Of The REAL Men In Black - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7IDTiR8uVk Youtube, BuzzFeed Unsolved Network: The Creepy Real-Life “Men In Black” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2KKUcxAdjc

  2. Sep 4

    John Hinckley Jr. and the Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan

    Welcome back Strangers! On today’s episode, we will be talking about John Hinckley Jr. and his attempt on former president Ronald Reagan’s life, based on our episode about the Insanity Defense! **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE** Mentions of child trafficking depicted by a fictional movie, discussions of stalking, suicide attempts, attempted presidential assassination, discussion of gunshot injuries Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Canadian Creepies Podcast! Instagram: @something_strangepod Facebook: Something Strange Podcast Youtube: @Something_StrangePod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepod Send us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com **Disclaimers** The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers.  References: Famous Trials:The Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. - https://famous-trials.com/johnhinckley/537-home Famous Trials: Hinckley's New Year's Eve 1981 Monologue - https://famous-trials.com/johnhinckley/541-hinckleymono IMDb: Taxi Driver - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/ IMDb: Taxi Driver: Trivia - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/trivia/?item=tr0777314 On This Day, New York Times Archive: Reagan Wounded In Chest By Gunman; Outlook 'Good' After 2-Hour Surgery; Aide And 2 Guards Shot; Suspect Held - https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/big/0330.html People: Jodie Foster Says 'Sexually Suggestive Scenes' That Her Sister Stood In For During Taxi Driver Shoot Were 'Nothing' Compared to Today - https://people.com/jodie-foster-talks-sexually-suggestive-scenes-during-taxi-driver-shoot-11889020 Wikipedia: Jodie Foster - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodie_Foster#John_Hinckley_Jr._stalking_incident Wikipedia - John Hinckley Jr. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hinckley_Jr.#

  3. Aug 28

    The Strange History of Crater Lake

    Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 53, and today we’ll be exploring the history of Crater Lake, with super special guest Ali!  **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE** Discussions of plane/helicopter crashes Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Not My Ghost podcast! Instagram: @something_strangepod Facebook: Something Strange Podcast Youtube: @Something_StrangePod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepod Send us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com **Disclaimers** The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers.  References: Crater Lake Institute: Fish at Crater Lake - https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/what-to-do/planning-your-visit/fishing/fish-at-crater-lake/ Crater Lake Institute: Smith History – 141 News From 1988 Deep Dive - https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/smith-chronological-history-of-crater-lake/the-history-from-1950-to-1999/smith-history-141/ Crater Lake Institute: Smith History – 148 News From 1995 Helicopter Crashes Into Lake - https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/smith-chronological-history-of-crater-lake/the-history-from-1950-to-1999/smith-history-148/ Crater Lake National Park Trust: Science and Discovery: Fish - https://craterlaketrust.org/science-and-discovery/ Grunge: A Look at Crater Lake’s Morbid History - https://www.grunge.com/1479185/crater-lake-morbid-history/ Klamath Tribe News: Crater Lake and It’s Origins - https://www.klamathtribesnews.org/2024/04/01/crater-lake-and-its-origins/ National Parks Conservation Association: The Old Man of the Lake - https://www.npca.org/articles/1016-the-old-man-of-the-lake National Park Service: A Century Later: Scientists Study the Impact of Crayfish Introduction at Crater Lake National Park - https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/scientists-study-the-impact-of-crayfish-introduction-at-crater-lake.htm National Park Service Brochure: Crater Lake: History - https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/upload/History-508.pdf National Park Service: The Old Man - https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/nature/theoldman.htm National Park Trust: The Old man of Crater Lake National Park - https://parktrust.org/blog/the-old-man-of-crater-lake-national-park/ Oregon Public Broadcasting: William Gladstone Steel - https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregon-experience/article/william-gladstone-steel/ USGS: Geology of Crater Lake National Park - https://www.usgs.gov/geology-and-ecology-of-national-parks/geology-crater-lake-national-park Wikipedia: Pyroclastic Flow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyroclastic_flow

  4. Aug 21

    In Mysterious Ways: The Legend of Queen Esther

    Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 52, and today we’re continuing our biblical theme as Bri leads our discussion about Queen Esther. Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Creepy Shit podcast! **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE** Genocide, discussion of sexual content Instagram: @something_strangepod Facebook: Something Strange Podcast Youtube: @Something_StrangePod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepod Send us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com **Disclaimers** The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers.  References: The Shavi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women: Esther: Bible -  https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/esther-bible Encyclopedia Britannica: Esther - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Esther-biblical-figure Judaism 101: Purim - https://www.jewfaq.org/purim NPR: Purim a Festive Jewish Holiday with an ending often ignored - https://www.npr.org/2024/03/23/1240037244/purim-a-festive-jewish-holiday-with-an-ending-often-ignored Wiki: Purim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purim The Bible: a historical and literary introduction, by Bart D Ehrman, Oxford University press. Page 234 through 235 and Pages 179 through 181 The HarperCollins Study Bible new revised Standard Version, Harper one Book of Esther pages 680 through 691

  5. Aug 7

    The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

    Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 51, and today we’re discussing the Christian biblical story of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Unknown, Unsolved, Unseen podcast! **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE** Discussion of the end of the world, strange/frightening biblical imagery Instagram: @something_strangepod Facebook: Something Strange Podcast Youtube: @Something_StrangePod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepod Send us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com **Disclaimers** The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers.  References: Bible Study Tools: End Times Bible Verses (2 Timothy 3:1-5) - https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/end-times-bible-verses/ Encyclopedia Britannica: Agnus Dei - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Agnus-Dei-liturgical-chant Encyclopedia Britannica: Four Horsemen of the Apocolypse - https://www.britannica.com/topic/four-horsemen-of-the-Apocalypse Encyclopedia Britannica: Revelation to John - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Revelation-to-John Encyclopedia Britannica: Seven Seals - https://www.britannica.com/topic/seven-seals Learn Religions: What Are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? - https://www.learnreligions.com/four-horsemen-of-the-apocalypse-4843887 Meander Travel: St. John of Patmos - https://meandertravel.com/patmos/patmos.php?details=st_john&m=3&md=sc3 Merriam-Webster: Apocryphal Definition and Meaning - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apocryphal Merriam-Webster: Eschatology - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eschatology New World Encyclopedia: John of Patmos - https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/John_of_Patmos Wikipedia: Eschatology - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eschatology Wikipedia: Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Horsemen_of_the_Apocalypse#:~:text=Four%20Horsemen%20of%20the%20Apocalypse%2C%20an%201887%20painting%20by%20Viktor,is%20sealed%20with%20seven%20seals. The Holy Bible, New Living Translation

  6. Jul 31 ·  Bonus

    Summerween Stories - A Bonus Friday Fun Episode!

    Welcome to Bonus Friday Fun! When there is an extra Friday in the month, we will post some fun bonus content. You may remember this past Halloween on our spooky Instagram live, Bri and Christiana both wrote out spooky stories to read to our listeners. Today, to celebrate Summerween, we bring you these stories in Audio format!  Instagram: @something_strangepod Facebook: Something Strange Podcast Youtube: @Something_StrangePod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepod Send us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com **Disclaimers** The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers.

  7. Jul 24

    The Flatwoods Monster- with Appalachian Spooky Hour

    Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 50, and today we give a huge welcome to Sam, from the Appalachian Spooky Hour podcast! Come along as the three of us discuss the Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia. Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Haunted Therapist podcast! **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE** Reports of illness Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Haunted Therapist podcast! Instagram: @something_strangepod Facebook: Something Strange Podcast Youtube: @Something_StrangePod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepod Send us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com **Disclaimers** The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers.  References: Wikipedia: Flatwoods Monster - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatwoods_monster Braxton: The Flatwoods Monster - https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/ History.com: In 1952, the Flatwoods Monster Terrified 6 Kids, a Mom, a Dog—and the Nation - https://www.history.com/articles/flatwoods-monster-west-virginia Braxton: Visit the Flatwoods Monster Museum - https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/visit-the-museum/ National Archives; Project Blue Book - https://www.archives.gov/research/military/air-force/ufos

  8. Jul 17

    Hauntings of Philadelphia

    Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 49, and today we’ll be discussing the various hauntings in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia! **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE** Death, child death, death from illness, murder, discussion of penitentiary conditions Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Spookology podcast!  Instagram: @something_strangepod Facebook: Something Strange Podcast Youtube: @Something_StrangePod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepod Send us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com **Disclaimers** The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers.  References: Philly Ghosts - The Eerie History of Washington Square:  https://phillyghosts.com/washington-square-unknown-soldiers-yellow-fever-body-snatching/ Philly Ghosts: Benjamin Franklin’s Ghost - https://phillyghosts.com/benjamin-franklins-ghost/ Philly Ghosts: The Betsy Ross House - https://phillyghosts.com/the-betsy-ross-house/ Philly Ghosts: Haunted Baleroy Mansion - https://phillyghosts.com/haunted-baleroy-mansion/ Encyclopedia Britannica: Benjamin Franklin - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benjamin-Franklin Haunted Rooms: Philadelphia’s Most Haunted Locations - https://www.hauntedrooms.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/haunted-places Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C.: Haunted Philadelphia: Ghost Stories and Paranormal Tales - https://philly-injury-law.com/blog/haunted-philadelphia-ghost-stories-and-paranormal-tales/ History.com: Philadelphia - https://www.history.com/articles/philadelphia-pennsylvania

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Strange stories, ranging from paranormal, to history, to folklore, and more!

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  • Creator
    Bri and Christiana
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bri and Christiana
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    Something Strange

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