Into The Unknown with Mike and John
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.
Episodes
Nothing goes together better than 1900's Psychology and Outer Banks stories. Pepper in a great synchronicity and you've got another Wild Card episode.
Music Credits:
Epic Symphonic Dubstep.mp3 by SoundFlakes -- https://freesound.org/s/523339/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
chill background music #3 by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/792340/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
They save our bacon and give us hope. Join us for a discussion about Superheroes and learn what we think might be the greatest power of them all.
Music:
Epic Symphonic Dubstep.mp3 by SoundFlakes -- https://freesound.org/s/523339/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
We investigate plasma -- the mysterious state of matter that just might hold conscious thoughts, and be as ancient as the universe itself.
By Robert Temple
Music Resource:
chill background music #3 by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/792340/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Two short stories that bring on a riff on themes. Enjoy this Wild Card episode.
Music Resource:
chill background music #3 by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/792340/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Get ready "Runesters" for a deep dive into this Germanic divination practice!
Resources:
At the Well of Wyrd by: Edred Thorsson
The Book of Runes by: Ralph Blum
Sound Resource:
Bodhran irish drum - celtic rhythm.WAV by pogmothoin -- https://freesound.org/s/401300/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
During the Global War on Terror (GWOT), US soldiers returned from the Middle East with fascinating but bizarre paranormal stories. We investigate if the Jinn from lore and literature could be the culprit.
Resources:
https://youtu.be/wUJAzDpobPY?si=0ut9EikDVCL_AjT2
"Monsterquest" Active Duty (TV Episode 2026) - IMDb
We return again to the Ranch and discuss the term "skinwalker" with all it's dark and yet illuminating meaning, as we view high-strangeness through the lens of Native American beliefs and culture.
Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skinwalker_Ranch
https://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch/articles/7-of-the-most-mind-bending-...
Even Delaware has high strangeness. We sample some of the odd stories coming out of a relatively small state. Goes to show -- the phenomena is all around us!
It was just a matter of time before we covered the art of Tarot, and in this episode we speak with the incredible card reader, Melanie.
You won't want to miss John's reading, and our fascinating discussion about Tarot Card Reading!
Contact Melanie:
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Gormans have one heck of time with high strangeness. Join us to hear how this family experienced the seemingly sentient presence of Skinwalker Ranch.
Resources:
Episode Images:
You might not need your wooden stakes and holy water, but you will still be frightened by this incredible story. John tells us the tale of Mercy Brown.
Sources:
Mercy Brown vampire incident - Wikipedia
The Great New England Vampire Panic
Have Mercy… – The Rhode Island Historical Society
The Case of Frederick Ransom: The Woodstock Vampire - Moon Mausoleum
There are stories of high strangeness surrounding the Father of our great nation. We examine George Washington and the idea his life was driven by Divine Providence, or maybe something else entirely.
Happy 4th of July!
Links to Resources:
https://bryanhodge.net/2020/07/14/the-battle-of-monongahela-gods-providence/
https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/the-indian-prophecy
Pow Wow. Powerful healing magic. John's weaves this interesting tale about Western Maryland folk traditions.
Resources:
Michael Zittle Jr. - Wikipedia
Haunted History: The Wizard of South Mountain - Michael Zittle - Preservation Maryland
Charming Michael Zittle made South Mountain magical
HAUNTED HISTORY | Michael Zittle: The Wizard of South Mountain | Ep. 149
Despite failing science and pesky gremlins Mike and John manage -- with the aide of their new friend Richard Hatem -- to deploy this episode.
Richard Hatem is the host of the award winning podcast: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf
We had a great time discussing a range of topics: books, beliefs, disclosure and much more! Enjoy!
Mike & John riff on the Disclosure environment, what it is, what it is not, and a few other related topics in between.
Listen in and join the discussion by telling us your opinion:
Are we alone?
The words "Gettysburg" and "gorilla" don't seem to go together. But we promise it's not click-bait. Listen in as we dissect another strange sighting, this time near Gettysburg.
Links and Resources:
Bigfoot Sightings in Gettysburg: A Century of Encounters : MysteryLores
The strange beast of South Mountain – The Catoctin Banner.
When Were Gorillas First Discovered? Why Was It So Late? - A-Z Ani...
We begin our coverage of Skinwalker Ranch with a tiny, dramatic, but nonetheless impactful bite of this big story. We take a close look at a serious event that might have been caused by the ranch itself.
This week we interview Luke Angstadt. Author, researcher, and philosopher. He shares his views on the "Singularity". Join us for the discussion.
Find out all about Luke Angstadt here:
Mike & John dissect a hoax - maybe one of the most infamous. It's the iconic Loch Ness Monster photo. What will they learn about the nature and motivation of hoaxers?
Resources:
Robert Kenneth Wilson - Wikipedia
https://hoaxes.org/photo_database/image/the_surgeons_photo/
The Loch Ness Monster Turns 83: The Story of The Surgeon’s Photograph — Online - Don't Take Pictures
Water, just ordinary, plain old water. Actually... water is weird. On this episode Mike & John discuss some strange properties of this common fluid.
Links:
https://youtu.be/Tv6feyl07iA?si=wirojvgXmW6uwm2k
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23310-amniotic-fluid
https://waterrangers.com/testkits/tests/conductivity/
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