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E64: The Amityville Horror May 20, 2019

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On November 13, 1974, 23-year old Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his father, mother, and four siblings late in the night as they slept soundly at their home in Amityville, Long Island. 13 months later, George and Kathleen Lutz and their three children moved into the same house, allegedly experiencing 28 straight days of unexplained terror that would spawn an iconic novel and a famous series of horror films. In the third part of our four-part hauntings series, we take a look at the events that transpired at 112 Ocean Avenue, break down the aftermath of the alleged hauntings, as well as discuss theories about it being a hoax.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

E63: The Winchester Mystery House May 13, 2019

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With the untimely death of her husband William in 1881, Sarah Winchester inherited partial ownership in the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, giving her more income than she knew what to do with. After moving to San Jose, California, Sarah would begin the seemingly never-ending construction of her labyrinthine Winchester Mystery House, providing builders with nonsensical instructions that included staircases leading to nowhere, doors that opened to more doors, hidden rooms, and many other architectural oddities. It's said that Sarah Winchester received instructions about the houses construction by the spirits of those who had been killed by firearms manufactured by her late husband's company, with Sarah attempting to appease and confuse the angry spirits through the never-ending construction.

On this episode of Big, If True, Matt and Kayla discuss Sarah Winchester and the events leading up to the houses construction, as well as the history of the Winchester Mystery House, theories about the house, and much more.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Use Your Freedom to Vote May 06, 2019

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From Monday, May 6th to Friday, May 10th, listeners of Big, If True are encouraged to use their freedom to vote for their favourite Patron Pilot episodes! The winner will be selected as our patron exclusive show, and will premier in June 2019 for all patrons.

Your choices are:

Film School for Scoundrels - A movie review show taking on must-see cult, classic, and contemporary films.

Tokyo Tiger Driver - Discussing the best and most significant pro wrestling matches to come out of New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Do It for the Vinyl - Reviewing the best and most critically acclaimed albums ever produced, regardless of genre.

Enter Sandman - Watching every Adam Sandler movie in chronological order so you don't have to. You can vote in three ways:

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3) Send your mail-in ballot to bigiftruepodcast@gmail.com

Additional details about our patron page will follow shortly.

Thank you for participating, and best of luck to everybody!

Music: www.purple-planet.com

E62: The Great Amherst Mystery May 06, 2019

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The Great Amherst Mystery is one of Canada's most famous hauntings, and has been cited as being one of the most credible examples of explainable paranormal phenomena in history. The events saw 18-year old Esther Cox and her family be tortured by the presence of spirits for nearly a year, before ending almost as soon as it all began. Actor Walter Hubbell famously wrote about the case, gathering a number of eyewitnesses for testimony, and having them sign an affidavit for the release of his book The Great Amherst Mystery: A True Narrative of the Supernatural. In this episode, we talk about Amherst, Nova Scotia, Esther Cox, and the events that took place from September 1878 until the following summer.

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Music: Mushaboom by Feist

E61: The Death of Adolf Hitler Apr 29, 2019

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By 1945, Nazi Germany had seen two years of increasing losses on the Eastern front, the involvement of the United States in the war, and the arrest of close ally Benito Mussolini - early in the final year of the war, it was clear that the Nazi German empire was crumbling quickly. In early 1945, Adolf Hitler and his long-time lover Eva Braun would take refuge in the Fuhrerbunker, where they would allegedly take their lives at the end of April. In the final part of our "Nazi Conspiracy" series, we take a look at events that led to the quick rise and fall of Nazi Germany, the last days of Hitler, and the conspiracies about his alleged suicide.

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Music: Hell March by Frank Klepacki

Patron Pilot #4: Enter Sandman #1 - Big Daddy (1999) Apr 25, 2019

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In "Enter Sandman", the fourth and final Patron Pilot episode, Matt and Kayla discuss 1999's Big Daddy. Topics discussed include Adam Sandler's obsession with Hooters, the film's many great gags, the Razzies, and more.

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Music: When I Grow Up by Garbage

E60: Edward VIII Apr 22, 2019

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King Edward VIII reigned for just 327 days, abdicating the throne after a crisis that involved his being romantically involved with an American divorcee named Wallis Simpson. Following his abdication of the throne, both Edward and his new wife were roundly accused of being Nazi sympathisers, with both having close ties to Nazi government elites. Edward would regularly correspond with Nazi officials, allegedly making statements on more than one occasion that indicated that his loyalty to Britain was now in question. This would lead to the Nazis devising a plan that allegedly involved installing Edward as king once again, using his questionable loyalty to their advantage.

In this episode, we discuss the state of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1936, the Edward VIII abdication crisis, Operation Willi, the Marburg Files, and much more.

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Music: Hell March by Frank Klepacki

E59: The Reichstag Fire Apr 15, 2019

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1933's Reichstag fire is perhaps the most pivotal moment in the rise of the Nazi Party to power in Germany. The burning of the Reichstag allowed Adolf Hitler and the leading Nazi elite to consolidate their power, passing the Reichstag Fire Decree and the Enabling Act of 1933 that would strip away the fundamental rights of German citizens, and give Adolf Hitler the power of both the presidency and the chancellorship. In the second part of our "Nazi Conspiracy" series, we take a look at the Reichstag Fire and the fall out from the event, and discuss Marinus van der Lubbe, the alleged arson responsible for starting the fire.

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Music: Hell March by Frank Klepacki

E58: Geli Raubal Apr 08, 2019

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Geli Raubal, daughter of Adolf Hitler's half-sister Angela, was said to be the only woman that Hitler ever truly loved. During the early years of the Nazi Party's rapid rise in the political sphere of the Weimar Republic, young Geli caught the eye of her much older "Uncle Alf", leading to years of Raubal being kept as something of a hostage to Hitler's desires. Ultimately, it would end in the mysterious death of the 23-year old Geli Raubal, and lead Adolf Hitler into an alleged period of deep depression at one of the most crucial points in his career.

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Music: Hell March by Frank Klepacki

Big, If Gru #1 - Despicable Me (2010) Apr 01, 2019

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After a great deal of soul searching, Matt and Kayla have returned with a new lease on life and a brand new show - Big, If Gru. In the first ever episode, your hosts discuss the first of Illumination's animated masterpieces - 2010's Despicable Me. Topics covered include the film's many themes, its danceable Pharrell Williams soundtrack, the multi-layered characters, and the fact that Despicable Me is not actually a baby movie.

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Music: Despicable Me and Fun, Fun, Fun by Pharrell Williams

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