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Ep 234: Werewolves part 1 Nov 01, 2019

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Howl's wolfing castle. Blurry Photober continues as Flora cracks open the history book on werewolves! A classic horror monster, werewolves have been around different cultures for millennia, but maybe not quite the way you think. David explores the origins of this popular mythology, including tales from antiquity, global versions, and the beginning of their evolution to what we know and love today. Joining the fun is folklorist, cultural anthropologist, and editor of The Skeptic magazine, Deborah Hyde. Deborah is kind enough to share her insight into werewolf history and lore. The subject is wild and wooly, and just one part won't cut it. Enjoy this, the first of 2 parts all about the wildest, most transformative monster you ever need poop bags for! Music Myst on the Moor, Blue Sizzle, Unlight, Evil Incoming - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Wolf, We Approach the Night, Dark Fear, Cut the Glass Rose, He Lies Broken by Your Shame, Elise Will Take You and Show You No Mercy, Dark Rage, The Witches They Weren't Able to Burn - Co.Ag Music (https://www.facebook.com/COAG-Music-146339785905623/) Landing On a Dark Planet by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Music provided by Royalty Free Music: https://www.youtube.com/royaltyfreezone Music used: For You King by Ender Güney https://www.youtube.com/c/NCMEpicMusic Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sources

Koosmen, Tanika. The Ancient Origins of Werewolves. The Conversation. Oct. 28, 2018. Web. http://theconversation.com/the-ancient-origins-of-werewolves-104775
The Epic of Gilgamesh. Translated by Maureen Gallery Kovacs. https://uruk-warka.dk/Gilgamish/The%20Epic%20of%20Gilgamesh.pdf
Herodotus. The Histories. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.01.0126%3Abook%3D4&force=y
Bennett, Adelaide. Global Legends and Lore: Vampires and Werewolves Around the World. Mason Crest Publisher Inc. Broomall, PA. 2011.
Werewolf Page. http://www.werewolfpage.com/index.html
English Pamphlet on Peter Stumpp. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/e/eebo/A13085.0001.001/1:3?rgn=div1;view=fulltext
Howison, Del. When Werewolves Attack. Ulysses Press. Berkley, CA. 2010.
Guiley, Rosemary Ellen. Werewolves and Dogmen. Visionary Living, Inc. New Milford, CT. 2017.

Ep 233: Creepy Cults Oct 14, 2019

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WARNING: This episode has extremely explicit content. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Blurry Photober kicks off with an incredibly eerie episode about Creepy Cults. Three Creepy Cults are examined, including Aum Shinrikyo, the Ant Hill Kids, and the Marcus Wesson Family. Flora sifts through this heavy topic and tries to suss out the info from the hyperbole. Cults exist in a grey area of accepted but not really trusted. These three examples prove just why cults are often regarded suspiciously. Aum Shinrikyo launched one of the worst terrorist attacks against the public in Japan's history. The Ant Hill Kids was headed up by someone who proved to be one of the most notorious men in Canada's history. And Marcus Wesson presided over one of the worst tragedies in Fresno, California's history. David breaks down the timelines for each cult, giving a background, description of activities, and ultimate fate for them. This episode is not for the faint of heart. Serious and tragic issues such as rape, incest, murder, torture, and child molestation is discussed. Please be forewarned. Please vote for Blurry Photos for Best Podcast of Chicago! Music Myst on the Moor, Snowdrop - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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DeLong, William. Aum Shinrikyo Believed They Alone Would Survive The Apocalypse – So They Decided To Start It On Their Own. All That is Interesting. Apr 24, 2018. Web. https://allthatsinteresting.com/aum-shinrikyo
Ito, Masami. Cult Attraction: Aum Shinrikyo’s Power of Persuasion. Japan Times. Mar 24, 2015. Web. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/03/14/national/history/cult-attraction-aum-shinrikyos-power-persuasion/#.XZlktudKgUt
Baffelli, Erica, and Reader, Ian. The Aim Shinrikyo Executions: Why Now? Fair Observer. Jul 13, 2018. Web. https://www.fairobserver.com/region/asia_pacific/aum-shinrikyo-asahara-shoko-execution-tokyo-subway-attack-japan-news-71111/
Moore, Jonathan J. Secret Societies and Crazy Cults. New Burlington Books. London. 2018.
Blanco, Juan Ignacio. Roch Theriault. Murderpedia. Web. https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/theriault-roch.htm
Roch Theriault and the Ant Hill Kids. Grim Happenings. Sep 8, 2017. Web. https://grimhappenings.com/roch-theriault-ant-hill-kids
McPadden, Mike. Roch Thériault: The Horrifying Savagery (& Home Surgery) Of Canada's Most Violent Cult Leader. Investigation Discovery. Sep 28, 2017. Web. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/roch-theriault-the-horrifying-savagery-home-surgery-of-canadas-most-violent-cult-leader
Bartlette, DeLani R. Marcus Wesson: Vampire King of Fresno. Medium. Jun 17, 2019. Web. https://medium.com/@delanirbartlette/marcus-wesson-vampire-king-of-fresno-c362bb15ec7b
Blanco, Juan Ignacio. Marcus Delon Wesson. Murderpedia. Web. https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/wesson-marcus.htm
Fontana, Cyndee, Anderson, Barbara, and Coleman, Donal E. The Many Portraits of Marcus Wesson. The Fresno Bee. Apr 18, 2004. Web Archive. https://culteducation.com/group/1225-the-wesson-family/21877-the-many-portraits-of-marcus-wesson-.html

Ep 232: Campfire Ghost Stories 7 Sep 13, 2019

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Booshcraft The weather isn't getting much cooler, but that just means there's still time to get out in nature and be scared silly with the 7th edition of Campfire Ghost Stories! Some familiar tales and some new stuff await you by the tent with Campfire Ghost Stories 7. You'll hear an old comic book tale brought to life about an unfortunate chap who seeks shelter in an old house. There's malicious cemetery spirits, frighteningly-weird entities, and time slips. And a classic poem about a Tennesseean who just can't get warm. Gather your camping gear and charge up the portable speaker - these tales go great with hot dogs and s'mores! Don't forget to check out the epic John Dee episode. Grab some Blurry Photos merch at the Threadless Store! Check out Flora's new trivia show, Quiz Quiz Bang Bang! Music Myst on the Moor, Blue Sizzle, Ghostpocalypse Road of Trials, Long Note 2, Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices, Danse Macabre, Horrorific, One of Them, this House - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep 231: John Dee part 2 Sep 01, 2019

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Scry so serious? The saga of John Dee continues in a massive second part of the episode. The second half of John Dee's life was even wilder than his first, scrying with Edward Kelley and writing down the angelic language. Flora continues an incredibly deep dive into the polymath's life, detailing his actions with Kelley, travels abroad, and his death. It's perhaps the most publicized part of his life. Countless esoteric and mystical pursuits have been inspired by the work he did in this period. David rounds out the misunderstood mathematician's life and discusses thoughts on his and Kelley's work. He also speaks to some out there theories on Dee's pursuits. Special thanks goes to author and historian Benjamin Woolley for joining to speak about many aspects of Dee's life and works. Make sure to pick up a copy of The Queen's Conjurer: The Life and Magic of Dr. Dee, an amazing resource for this massive 2 parter! Clear the schedule and polish the shewstone, this dee-luxe episode is dee-lectible! Part 1 can be found HERE Music Myst on the Moor, Temple of the Manes, Rites, Ritual, Danse Macabre – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Praeludium by Pachelbel Performed by Gosse Hulzinga, Public Domain Ciacona in D minorby Pachelbel Performed by Gosse Hulzinga, Public Domain La notte by Liszt Conductor Mauro Tortorelli, Public Domain Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky European Archive, Public Domain The Seasons, Op. 37a - VI. June: Barcarolle by Tchaikovsky Conductor Peter Bradley-Fulgoni, Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 International Grand Flamenco by JRS Schattenberg https://www.youtube.com/user/MultiDroideka/featured Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Music Credit: OurMusicBox (Jay Man) Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ Sources

Woolley, Benjamin. The Queen’s Conjurer: the Life and Magic of Dr Dee. Harper Press. London. 2001. Print. Get a copy HERE
Louv, Jason. John Dee and the Empire of Angels. Inner Traditions. Vermont. 2018. Print. Get a copy HERE
Smith, Charlotte Fell. The Life of Dr. John Dee. Constable & Company. London. 1909.
Tomatis, Mariano. Soyga: the Book that Kills. Blog of Wonders. Apr. 23, 2012. Web. https://archive.org/details/truefaithfulrela00deej/page/n7
Casaubon, Meric. A True and Faithful Relation of What passed for many Years Between D. John Dee and Some Spirits. Maxwell. London. 1659. https://archive.org/details/truefaithfulrela00deej/page/n7
Rampling, Jennifer. John Dee and the Sciences: Early Modern Networks of Knowledge. Elsevier, Ltd. Cambridge. 2012. Web. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3778877/

Ep 231: John Dee part 1 Aug 07, 2019

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Dee-viously Dee-lightful history! Flora is back with the beginning of a mega episode all about John Dee! Conjurer, magus, sorcerer, astrologer - these are but a few things the 16th century polymath John Dee was called. History knows him as a smart man who chose an occult path. He cast horoscopes. Talked with angels. Practiced alchemy. Continually searched for the secrets of the universe through math and natural science. But history often paints with a harsh light. What was this enigmatic genius really like? Was he the sorcerer and mysterious advisor to Elizabeth I that he's portrayed as? Or has he been maligned, misunderstood, and misrepresented? David has hit the books to get to the real man behind the myth. In the first of 2 parts, the first half of this interesting man's life is covered. He also hits some very fascinating history, with such figures as Gerardus Mercator, Francis Drake, and more. Part 2 will cover the second half of Dee's life, including his occult practices and scrying with Edward Kelley. Grab your cross staff and rent a room for calculing, you'll be traipsing through some fun history on this episode of Blurry Photos! Music Myst on the Moor, Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilog, Ghostpocalypse - Crossing the Threshold, Wizardtorium - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ancient Instrument Ensemble of Paris Missa Nigra Sum - Kyrie by Palestrina Performed by Stanislav Ossovskiy Qui Tollis by WA Mozart European Archive, Public Domain Trois Gnossienne by Satie Performed by Edward Rosser, Public Domain Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky European Archive, Public Domain Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C by Vivaldi Arranged by Michel Rondeau, Public Domain Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor by Vivaldi Performed by New Trinity Baroque Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Concerto No. 4 in F minor Winter, by Vivaldi Performed by the USAF Concert Band, Public Domain Concerto in E major Spring, by Vivaldi Performed by the Modena Chamber Orchestra, Public Domain Concerto No. 4 in F minor Winter, by Vivaldi Performed by the Modena Chamber Orchestra, Public Domain Sources Bellot, Gabrielle. Finding Refuge in a Queer Vampire Novella. Lithub. Nov 1, 2017. https://lithub.com/finding-refuge-in-a-queer-vampire-novella/

Woolley, Benjamin. The Queen's Conjurer: the Life and Magic of Dr Dee. Harper Press. London. 2001. Print. Get a copy HERE
Louv, Jason. John Dee and the Empire of Angels. Inner Traditions. Vermont. 2018. Print. Get a copy HERE
Sherman W.H. John Dee: The politics of reading and writing in the English Renaissance. University of Massachusetts Press; Amherst, MA: 1995.
Devine, Michael J. John Prestall: A Complex Relationship with the Elizabethan Regime. University of Wellington. 2009. Web. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/41339754.pdf
O'Conner and Robertson. John Dee. School of Math and Stats, U. of St. Andrews, Scotland. 2002. Web. http://www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/Biographies/Dee.html
Rampling, Jennifer. John Dee and the Sciences: Early Modern Networks of Knowledge. Elsevier, Ltd. Cambridge. 2012. Web. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3778877/

BP Bonus: Ambrose Bierce with Black Clock Audio Tales Jul 30, 2019

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Time to get your ears Bierced! DB Spitzer invited Flora to join him on a barrage of Ambrose Bierce in this bonus episode of Blurry Photos! Black Clock Audio Tales, hosted by DB Spitzer, has covered Ambrose Bierce this month, and this is the first of a 2 part culmination on him. Flora and DB talk about the man and his works. Flora then reads An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, and DB reads The Damned Thing. Part 2 will continue on Black Clock Audio Tales' feed. Ken Hite will join the fun on that one, and more tales will be read. Stay tuned for another big topic on Blurry Photos, dropping soon! In the meantime, enjoy this bonus crossover episode! Music Myst on the Moor, Long Note 2, Fantastic Dim Bar, The Dread - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Get a copy of The Devil's Dictionary HERE
Get a copy of Bierce's short stories HERE
Visit Black Clock Audio Tales
Visit People's Guide to the Cthulhu Mythos

Ep 230: UFOlogy News with Ryan Sprague Jul 27, 2019

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Flora welcomes fellow podcaster and Man-About-Ufology, Ryan Sprague! Author, UFO Journalist, TV host, and host of Somewhere in the Skies podcast, Ryan Sprague has his finger on the pulse of current UFO topics. He joins Blurry Photos to discuss what's been going on in the news lately in the field of Ufology. More and more stories are coming out about UFO sightings by the military, disclosure, and folks involved with it all. David hasn't been keeping tabs on it, so he brought in someone to break down all the fascinating chaos in the zeitgeist. Topics such as TTSA, Bob Lazar, Jeremy Corbell, Tic Tac UFOs, and Area 51 are discussed. What is everyone talking about these days? Why does there seem to be so much anger involved? What's going to happen with the Area 51 "Raid"? Flora seeks the answers to these and more on this topical episode of Blurry Photos! Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Nominate Blurry Photos and Quiz Quiz Bang Bang for a Podcast Award HERE
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Frank, Allegra. More than 1 million people have RSVP’d to “storm Area 51,” in the name of memes. Vox.com. Jul. 15, 2019. Web. https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/7/12/20691720/storm-area-51-facebook-event-meme
To The Stars Academy website: https://dpo.tothestarsacademy.com/
Kloor, Keith. The Navy Admits Something Weird Has Been Going On in the Skies. Slate.com. Apr. 30, 2019. Web. https://slate.com/technology/2019/04/navy-ufo-reporting-guidelines-nimitz-aliens-military.html

BP Bonus: The Mysterious Monsters (1975) Jun 28, 2019

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Not watching this documentary would be a Peter Graves mistake. Flora is back from AlienCon L.A. and getting back to routine, but in the meantime check out this roundtable on The Mysterious Monsters! A 1975 documentary, The Mysterious Monsters examined claims of cryptids and strange encounters and Derek Hayes and Justin Zenger join Flora to discuss this now 44-year-old film. Hosted by Peter Graves, it looks at the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Ye-ti, and more through eyewitness testimony, interviews, and dramatic reenactments. The boys talk about what all they enjoyed, what all made them laugh, and whether or not it stands the test of time. Thanks to Derek Hayes for editing this one! Stay tuned as a new episode of Blurry Photos is on the horizon as well as a recap of Flora's trip to L.A. and more! Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Watch Mysterious Monsters HERE
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Ep 229: Listener Stories Jun 16, 2019

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It's been in the works for a while, but we finally have a full episode of listener stories! Real life encounters, experiences, facts and fictions come together in Blurry Photos' first listener stories episode. You'll hear tales of shadow people, stalking entities, disappearing objects, shadowy dogmen, hotel hotspots, a poem, and more. Special thanks to Ashton, Gabriel, DW, Katie, Matthew, and Leo for submitting these! If you have an encounter or piece of short fiction to share, please visit the Contact page on the website to submit it for a future episode like this one. Stick around after the tales to find out the winner of the 2019 Miss Cryptid Contest! We'll also find out who won the prize pack (which includes a Cryptid Crate), runner-up, and Miss Congealniality. Thanks to everyone who participated and voted in this year's contest! Music Myst on the Moor, Aftermath, Ghostpocalypse Road of Trials, Long Note 2, Night of Chaos, Return of Lazarus - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Miss Cryptid 2019 Roundup Jun 04, 2019

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Regular competition is over, and we have our three finalists for the 2019 Miss Cryptid Contest! In this special roundup episode, we find out who won week 3 of the Miss Cryptid Contest, and review each of the finalists. You'll hear the segment for each winner once again as a refresher. Then you can go to the polls one more time to decide who will emerge victorious as the 2019 Champion! Head over to the Home Page to cast your vote and don't forget to enter to win a prize pack! This year's pack will include lots of Blurry Photos swag and fun stuff, including a Golden Goatman Trophy (replica). It also has a Cryptid Crate from our friend Derek Hayes over at Monsters Among Us! One lucky runner-up will also receive a T Shirt, and a Miss Congealniality will receive some stickers and buttons. You'll only have a week to cast your vote, so hop to it! Good luck to the contestants, and may the worst cryptid win! Music Myst on the Moor, Sancho Panza Gets a Latte, Interloper, Robobozo, Miri's Magic Dance - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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