Are you looking to learn about all the strange things in our world? From Bigfoot, UFOs and the Men in Black, to the JFK shooting, spooky happenings and other weird and strange events, we will be breaking down the stories for you to enjoy. We're a couple of everyday people, no more special than you, with an interest in the strange stories our world has to tell. We're not historians or experts. We don't take ourselves too seriously, neither should you. Things are about to get strange. For Cool Stuff: merch.conspiriweird.com
Beneath the brooding mists of a vast Scottish loch, where dark waters guard ancient secrets, a legendary enigma slithers through the depths, captivating hearts for centuries. Tales of a serpentine beast, vast and elusive, draw fearless explorers to its fog-shrouded edges, where whispers of sightings fuel both awe and unease. From Saint Columba’s miraculous encounter to modern sonar scans, the loch’s mysteries beckon the brave to ch...
In the flickering candlelight of a dim room, a name is whispered with trepidation: Bloody Mary. This spectral figure, shrouded in mystery and horror, lurks in the realm of superstition. It is said that a mere chant in front of a mirror can summon her presence, revealing glimpses of the future or unleashing untold terror. Things are about to get strange.
The enigmatic leprechaun, a figure of Irish folklore cloaked in the mystique of ages past. Draped in crimson or emerald, his cocked hat tilts with playful defiance. He is the sentinel of a hidden hoard, a keeper of gold who wields mischief and cleverness as his shields. From the honeyed whispers of Leinster's forests to the untamed revelries of Munster's hills, these elusive tricksters have danced on the edge of chaos and...
In the shadows of the storm, whispers speak of hurricanes not born from nature but conjured by the hands of those in power. As the skies darken unnaturally, one cannot help but wonder if the tempest's fury is a weapon wielded by the government, controlling the chaos with a sinister precision. The roar of the wind might just be the echo of a secret unleashed, where each tempest could be the silent scream of weather manipulation...
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a beloved holiday tradition, has captivated audiences for nearly a century. The parade's iconic giant balloons have become synonymous with the holiday season. Despite facing challenges, the parade has persevered, continuing to bring joy and wonder to millions. However, beneath its festive exterior, the parade has also been the subject of controversy and concern, from the accidental rele...
Unease settled over the city like a shroud. Painted faces, stretched into grotesque smiles, appeared overnight down every dark turn. Whispers traveled faster than the wind, chilling tales of figures lurking at the edges our sight, their laughter echoing in the dead of night. These weren't playful jesters or whimsical performers. These were harbingers of something wicked, their colorful faces a mask for a darkness that promised...
On a cold December morning the serene town of Newtown, Connecticut, was torn apart by an act of unspeakable horror. The name Adam Lanza would soon become synonymous with tragedy. Plagued by severe mental health struggles and gripped by a dark obsession, Lanza's descent into madness culminated in a massacre that forever changed countless lives. December 14, 2012, he stormed into Sandy Hook Elementary School and, in a matter of...
Tonight, we delve into the celestial shadows, where astronomy meets the extraordinary. Have you ever wondered if the Sun itself could vanish? Not in some fiery cataclysm, mind you, but in a ballet of perfect alignment. Tonight, we unlock the secrets of the solar eclipse, a cosmic event where the Moon, our celestial companion, becomes a cosmic magician, swallowing the Sun whole and plunging the world into an inky twilight. This isn...
In the heart of Iceland’s wintry embrace, where the auroras dance above, and the snow whispers secrets of old, there lies a tale as chilling as the frostbitten winds. This is not your typical Christmas story of joy and cheer, but rather a dark folklore that weaves through the mountainous landscapes, casting shadows in the corners of children’s imaginations. It speaks of a peculiar family, dwellers of a cave shrouded in mystery, et...
In the depths of winter, when frost covers windows and whispers fill the crisp, bone-chilling air, a sinister figure emerges. This being, known as Krampus, stands as the shadowy counterpart to the jovial St. Nicholas. With horns that pierce the night, cloven hooves that echo ominously, and chains that rattle like ghostly warnings, Krampus roams the edges of yuletide festivities. His mission: to seek out the wicked and the mischievo...
In the dim and foreboding corners of the paranormal, there exists a sinister conduit to the afterlife—an instrument of terror and intrigue known as the Ouija board. Crafted with letters, numbers, and cryptic symbols, it serves as a portal to converse with the spirits of the departed, allowing the living to beckon the ethereal from the shadows. In the dead of night, with trembling hands and racing hearts, brave souls dare to unlock ...
Welcome to a chilling journey into the heart of darkness, where the twisted branches of the Devil's Tree loom like the skeletal fingers of malevolence. This sinister sentinel is said to harbor not only the souls of the damned but also the lingering presence of evil entities, as if the very roots of this accursed arboreal monstrosity draw sustenance from evil itself. A tree, so blood-stained from countless killings, that its ba...
Imagine, if you will, a magnificent vessel, setting forth on a journey that promised opulence and grandeur, from the picturesque Queenstown, Ireland to the glittering shores of New York. The Titanic, a marvel of human engineering, stood as an unshakable symbol of invincibility, or so they said. Yet, on that fateful night, destiny took a different course. But what if this tragedy wasn't merely an accident? What if hidden beneat...
Deep within the foreboding Wisconsin wilderness, where moonlight struggles against the encroaching darkness, the ominous Beast of Bray Road dwells—a nightmarish enigma that has tormented Elkhorn, Wisonsin for generations. This malevolent creature, a grotesque amalgamation of human and beast, stalks the desolate Bray Road with burning eyes that pierce the night. Tales of blood-curdling howls and gnashing fangs fuel the chilling lore...
Amidst the vast expanse of the ocean, where the azure waves embrace the horizon, a sinister enigma shrouds the waters in an eerie veil of mystery. Whispers of maritime lore and chilling tales intertwine, casting an ominous spell upon all who dare to venture into its heart. This is the Bermuda Triangle, a realm where compasses spin wildly, navigational instruments falter, and ships and planes vanish without a trace. As night descend...
In the depths of our understanding of the human mind lies a haunting enigma that elicits both fascination and unease—the Uncanny Valley. Imagine a realm where the lines between reality and illusion blur, where lifelike androids and eerily human-like avatars exist, teetering on the edge of our comfort and familiarity. In this twilight zone, our emotions waver between curiosity and apprehension, drawing us into an uncharted territory...
Have you ever wondered if the Earth is really a sphere? Or if it's actually flat? Well, you're not alone. There are a growing number of people who believe that the Earth is flat, and they have some pretty convincing arguments. In this episode of our podcast, we're going to take a deep dive into the flat Earth theory and explore all the evidence, both for and against it. So, whether you're a believer or a skeptic...
When we think about haunted houses, we think of Halloween. We go through these haunted houses for a thrill and some laughs. But there is one haunted house that is open year round, and according to the guests that visit, it is more of a torture chamber. Let's get into McKamey Manor and what goes on behind its doors.
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The faces of Mount Rushmore represent four of the most important presidents in American history. The construction of Mount Rushmore was a triumph of American engineering and ingenuity. But laying in deep is a chamber very few have set their eyes upon, and even fewer been to. Today, we’re getting to what’s really inside Lincoln’s head. - Things are about to get strange.
We don’t suspect to see things falling from the sky. When we do, we usually expect it to be a meteor or something of that nature. We don’t expect to hear that it is a UFO that crashed and that there are aliens on the loose in Las Vegas. Today we are going to talk about just that. Is it a hoax? Or did aliens really crash in one of the most popular towns in the world? Things are about to get strange.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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