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Cults, Cryptids, and Conspiracies

Cults, Cryptids, and Conspiracies

Two friends decided to make podcast about all the weird crap from history that sometimes can't be explained. Chelsea is here for political conspiracies, Cristina is here for the history and the science behind it all. From mysteries in ancient times to people missing in present day. From doomsday cults throughout history to international politics. From Bigfoot to Dropbears. If it's weird, we want to talk about it.

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Episode 412: Atrocity Comes (Part 2)

February 7, 2026 • 106 mins

We are back with a huge life update tied with the recent world events. Tune in as we discuss what happened with our careers and personal lives. On that same timeline the political scene truly did a number on us all. We recap the remaining part of the year for us all and go on to current events.

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Episode 411: Atrocity Comes

January 16, 2026 • 80 mins

We are back with a huge life update tied with the recent world events. Tune in as we discuss what happened with our careers and personal lives. On that same timeline the political scene truly did a number on us all. And still are since as of this episode once recorded the Venezuela Invasion had yet to happen. We look forward to releasing more episodes as we can so stay safe out there.

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Hiatus Announcement

September 1, 2025 • 1 min

The team here at Cults, Cryptids, and Conspiracies is sad to announce that we'll have to go on a temporary hiatus. Several real life issues in our lives (health, jobs, etc.) have taken their toll, and until we know how they resolve we unfortunately won't be able to put out new episodes.

We appreciate you all so very much for being our listeners, and we're sorry we're going to have to disappear for a bit. Promise we're going to be ok...

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Episode 410: Where Is Holly?

August 22, 2025 • 99 mins

This week we learn about two bodies that have been finally identified. Dean and Tina Clouse went missing in 1980 and after 40 years and genetic testing we solved a cold case mystery. But then a new question arrives. Where is their daughter Holly? Join us as we touch on the Christ Family cult and the speculations on what happened to the Clouse family. Remember if you see something, say something.

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Episode 409: Call of the Turtle

August 15, 2025 • 83 mins

This week we get into a cryptid famous for its size and elusiveness. The Beast of Busco in Churubusco, Indiana for decades was a mystery until one man tried his best to capture the beast. Tune in to learn the lengths Gale Harris went to capture this famed beast of the lake. Will the creature prove to be a challenge or perhaps a bigger mystery is at foot.

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Episode 408: Fraudrick Douglass

August 1, 2025 • 108 mins

This week Chelsea after some long and deep thought has decided to bring up infamous man Shaun King. He has gone by many names but he is a fraud and a sham clearly from his history. Do not give this man money no matter what is is supposedly for. He has gone by such names like: Alexander Scamilton, Scamuel L Jackson, WEB DeFraud, Talcolm X, Chaka Con, Crooker T Washington, Wack Panther and many many more. As a quick note the crew is ...

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Episode 407: The Vine Succumbs

July 25, 2025 • 108 mins

We end our story about Brotherhood of New Life, the esoteric Christian cult run by Thomas Lake Harris. In this part we cover how Nagasawa Kanaye starts to rise in prominence and changes the world of wine. While not a perfect man his legacy can at least be remembered. Also if you've got any of that wine we would not mind sharing it with you. Just saying.

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Episode 406: Let Them Grow Grapes (Part 2 of 3)

July 11, 2025 • 97 mins

We continue our story of the Brotherhood of New Life, the esoteric Christian cult run by Thomas Lake Harris. In this part we cover how the group travels out to the Nappy Valley, and how Nagasawa Kanaye starts to rise in prominence. There's feuds, there's lawsuits, and there are some WILD parties! And of course, many, many tangents from the hosts.

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Episode 405: Huffing God's Breath (Part 1 of 3)

July 4, 2025 • 92 mins

This week tune in as we start a three parter about breathing in divine air. This first one is about Thomas Lake Harris who believed so deeply in the idea of becoming more holy by breathing in the breath of god. How he got to believing it and how he wanted to use this godly oxygen we will soon find out. Tune in as we learn about the Brotherhood of New Life and the lord's breath.

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Episode 404: Something's Wrong With Your Teeth

June 27, 2025 • 96 mins

This week we dive deeper into the Uncanny Valley effect. We discuss more of the concepts around it, how it makes humans feel and how it is used in current media. What about this effect really gets our goats? Is it how oddly close robots are to us? Or how distant some animals are? Tune in to find out.

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Parlor of the Paranormal: Five Moons Rising

June 22, 2025 • 224 mins

Chelsea and Cristina were once again forced to read a wereworlf lesbian romance from their friend Celeste. Some of the books Celeste has had us read have been very good! This...is not one of them.

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Episode 403: Chthonic Waste

June 20, 2025 • 73 mins

This week we go into the woods for a cryptid sighting. In the Appalachian woods all kinds of monsters call it home and one is not exactly what you would expect. We for sure know that it is Not a Deer. But what could be causing these strange and off putting hooved creatures? And how creepy can they be? Tune in to find out about certainly Not Deer.

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Episode 402: My Therapist Says Hello (Part 2 of 2)

June 13, 2025 • 111 mins

This week we get to finish in on some heavy religious topics. Join us as we discuss the family around Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt and their social presence online. This leads into a deeper topic with "ConneXions" so strap in.

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Episode 401: Social Isolation (Part 1 of 2)

June 6, 2025 • 94 mins

This week we get to start in on some heavy religious topics. Join us as we discuss the family around Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt and their social presence online. This leads into a deeper topic with "ConneXions" so strap in.

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Episode 400: A Really Cool Hat (Part 2 of 2)

May 30, 2025 • 109 mins

This week we finish our tale about a frightening threat to 4 men who are just excited for their Christmas Bonus in 1968. What is the true aim of the villian in this tale? How much money was involved? Is this actually a victimless crime? Yes the answer is yes so tune in to the start of this mystery crime in Tokyo at the Nippon Trust Bank.

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Episode 399: Four Men, One Bomb (Part 1 of 2)

May 23, 2025 • 72 mins

This week we begin by learning about a frightening threat to 4 men who are just excited for their Christmas Bonus in 1968. What is the true aim of the villian in this tale? How much money was involved? Is this actually a victimless crime? Yes the answer is yes so tune in to the start of this mystery crime in Tokyo at the Nippon Trust Bank.

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Parlor of the Paranormal: Go Luck Yourself

May 2, 2025 • 221 mins

Hello again for another Parlor of the Paranormal! This month we're reading a sequel to a book we really loved called Go Luck Yourself by Sarah Raasch. More gay panic, more holiday kingdoms, more emotions, more...whipped cream vodka? Just listen and it'll make sense.

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Parlor of the Paranormal: A Court of Wings and Ruin Part 3

April 26, 2025 • 246 mins

We have done it! We've finally completed the original trilogy for A Court of Thorns and Roses! And man do we have a LOT to say about it!

THIS WAS UPLOADED A MONTH AGO AND NEVER PUBLISHED I'M SO SORRY

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Episode 398: Irrationally Justified (Part 2 of 2)

April 25, 2025 • 88 mins

Have you ever read Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality?? Perhaps spent too much money on a self help workshop seminar? Join us as we talk about Eliezer Yudkowsky and his masterpiece of fiction. Where will this story truly lead us in this tale of rational magic and science. With our last episode on the topic trigger warning for some bad mental health.

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Episode 397: The Philosophers Science (Part 1 of 2)

April 18, 2025 • 78 mins

Have you ever read Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality?? Perhaps spent too much money on a self help workshop seminar? Join us as we talk about Eliezer Yudkowsky and his masterpiece of fiction. Where will this story truly lead us in this tale of rational magic and science.

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