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Russian Subglacial Shenanigans: Organism 46-B | 339 Jul 12, 2023

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This week on H51 we take you deep into the icy heart of Lake Vostok, where according to whispers in the dark corners of the internet, Russian scientists allegedly discovered a 14 – tentacled beast that's more than just oversized calamari! So, strap on your boots and get ready for the madness that is internet rumors this week as we take on Organism 46-B!

Oh, and we don’t have to go alone, Kevin Crispin is back in the lower 4th to talk subglacial lakes and the monsters that love them along with us here on Hysteria 51.

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Websites

"Russian scientists seeking Lake Vostok 'lost in frozen Land of the Lost'." Fox News, Fox News Network, 5 July. 2017, https://www.foxnews.com/science/russian-scientists-seeking-lake-vostok-lost-in-frozen-land-of-the-lost. Accessed 19 Apr. 2023.

"Russian Scientists Have Not Been Eaten by Prehistoric Antarctic Lake Monsters." Observer, Observer, 4 Feb. 2012, https://observer.com/2012/02/russian-scientists-have-not-been-eaten-by-prehistoric-antarctic-lake-monsters/. Accessed 19 Apr. 2023.

"Lake Vostok: Life & Facts." Study.com, Study.com, n.d., https://study.com/academy/lesson/lake-vostok-life-facts.html. Accessed 19 Apr. 2023.

"The Lost World Finally Revealed." BBC Future, BBC, 29 Feb. 2012, https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20120301-the-lost-world-finally-revealed. Accessed 19 Apr. 2023.

"Lake Vostok." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Apr. 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Vostok. Accessed 19 Apr. 2023.

"Organism 46-B." Monster Wiki, Fandom, n.d., https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Organism_46-B. Accessed 19 Apr. 2023.

"Claim about hidden Antarctic continent and killer whales is half true." PolitiFact, 30 Aug. 2022, https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/aug/30/facebook-posts/claim-about-hidden-antarctic-continent-and-killer-/. Accessed 19 Apr. 2023.

"Russian Scientist Claims Team Battled Creature Under Antarctic Ice.” Horror News, Forsyth Stoies, 25 Sept. 2012, https://forsythstories.com/2012/09/25/russian-scientist-claims-team-batttled-creature-under-antarctic-ice/. Accessed 19 Apr. 2023.

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Blurry Hysteria: Loch Ness Flight Hazards Jul 10, 2023

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Join us as we diving headfirst into a double shot of unadulterated strangeness. In our first stop we jet-set to the surreal world of commercial aviation, where an unexpected in-flight reptilian revelation left a woman demanding immediate removal from the plane. The woman insisted that her fellow passenger was an undercover reptilian humanoid, causing a flight disruption of truly extraterrestrial proportions. Was it a genuine encounter with a shape-shifting humanoid, or just a case of pre-flight jitters gone wildly out of hand? Or, more than likely, just a hoax!

Then we voyage to the chilly depths of Scotland's Loch Ness, where recently, a gaggle of gobsmacked tourists claim to have spotted none other than Nessie herself, surfacing from the murk to say hello! Was it the legendary Loch Ness Monster making a personal appearance or just a haggis having a swim? We're on the case, leaving no stone unturned or flipper-print uninvestigated.

News Stories Mentioned: Special thanks to James Polk

Lizard Wink - https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattnovak/2023/07/08/viral-video-about-reptilian-airline-passenger-winking-actually-a-hoax/?sh=65d1a1016cdf

Loch Ness Out for a Stroll - https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1781562/loch-ness-tourist-spots-huge-dark-shape-sparking-nessie-hopes?fbclid=IwAR0Hle0G0ArUswqEXTzIJ-wspAVNrWxaisaElOkpJhJDZ4jRhPzClQj75Tw

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Stories From Somewhere in the Skies w/ Ryan Sprague | 338 Jul 05, 2023

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We are headed back into the deep dark trenches of the world of UFOlogy this week to pick the brain of Ryan Sprague and talk his new book “Stories From Somewhere In The Skies”. We learn what it takes to become a UFO researcher, and how amazing it is to be on stage with Brent Hand... Ok, maybe not the last part but the rest is true! All that and Kevin Crispin makes his triumphant return to the Lower 4th Dimension.

About Ryan

Ryan Sprague is the creator and host of the Somewhere in the Skies podcast, which has hit #1 on Apple Podcasts and was awarded Best UFO podcast in 2021 and 2022 in the Paranormality Podcast Awards. He is a TV series regular on Ancient Aliens and a lead investigator and co-host of the hit CW series Mysteries Decoded. He is the author of the best-selling book Somewhere in the Skies: A Human Approach to the UFO Phenomenon, which was recently implemented into required reading for college courses at Webster University and Mercyhurst University. Sprague also writes for the science and defense news site The Debrief. Speaking on UFOs, he has been interviewed on ABC News and 7News Australia. He has been featured in Vice, Newsweek, and the New York Post, as well as in various documentaries. He has consulted for Amblin Entertainment, Entertainment One, and Discovery Plus. And, he has spoken on panels at events with Brent Hand so you know he is legit and you can forget all that other crap we wrote before this! Born and raised in New York, he currently resides in Scotland and is a proud member of UAPmediaUK.

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Books

Stories From Somewhere in the Skies | Ryan Sprague

https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Somewhere-Skies-Ryan-Sprague-ebook/dp/B0C3KSL5DJ

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https://somewhereintheskies.com/

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Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind | 337 Jun 28, 2023

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It’s Conspiracy Week again on Hysteria 51 as we delve into the shadowy realm of UFO research! In this “killer” episode, "Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind," we're unearthing the uncanny tales of 10 individuals who met their untimely ends amidst enigmatic circumstances. Their common thread? A deep dive into the world of extraterrestrial investigation.

Was it merely the grim hand of coincidence that felled these cosmic explorers, or could they have been silenced by forces unseen? Join us as we siphon truth from speculation. Are these people crying foul just conspiratorial nuts cracking under pressure, or is there more to these chilling mysteries than meets the eye?

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Websites

ListVerse - https://listverse.com/2022/02/05/10-people-connected-to-ufos-who-met-very-suspicious-ends/

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Blurry Hysteria: African Chasms and Deepfake Dilemmas | BONUS Jun 19, 2023

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Ready for a rollercoaster ride through the realm of the unusual? Dive into this week's Blurry Hysteria bonus episode where we're stirring the bizarre pot with a sprinkle of geological suspense and a dash of high-tech trickery. First up, we're headed to the Dark Continent, where Africa may (or may not) be splitting into two! We explore the intriguing details, implications, and scientific hypotheses. Then, we turn our attention East, where a new breed of Deepfake A.I. from China is spinning webs of digital deceit. We untangle the facts, analyze the fallout, and ponder the future of truth in an era of seamless digital manipulation. Pack your curiosity and join us for a journey through the weird, wacky, and wonderful world of Hysteria 51. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride!

News Stories Mentioned: Special Thanks to Aaron Babel

The People Onscreen Are Fake. The Disinformation Is Real.- https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/07/technology/artificial-intelligence-training-deepfake.html

Is Africa splitting into two continents? - https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/is-africa-splitting-into-two-continents?fbclid=IwAR2_Xa5nMGiOd0CMrzgBjZirz7WyMh28PfMzJFdXnenQgiq4puoFgPuwZNg

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Up All Night: Majungas! | BONUS Jun 14, 2023

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Get ready for a rocking journey through the cosmos as Hysteria 51 welcomes Chicago's own Majungas to the studio! In the latest episode, 'Up all Night: Majungas', we delve into the mysteries of the universe as seen through the eyes and alien-inspired tunes of Mike Gentile and Max Cherry. With a mix of extraterrestrial enlightenment and melodic madness, you'll be hooked to this jam session faster than you can say "Beam me up, Conspiracy Bot!" Discover if the truth really is out there, and if it can hold a beat. You might just find yourself headbanging to the mysteries of the universe - don't say we didn't warn you!

Follow Majungas

Website - https://www.majungas.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/majungastheband/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/majungastheband

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/majungas

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@majungastheband

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4niLvgWPHoNF9VzTMMhKSi

Apple - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/majungas/931340300

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00OO8F67Q/majungas

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@majungastheband

Max Effin Cherry - https://www.facebook.com/max.F.N.cherry/

Max Effin Cherry YouTube - https://youtu.be/agehL1rsMa4

Max Effin Cherry Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6nthYuoXEkF95c7qBIUxGf

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Lagoon of Lost Souls: Poveglia's Haunting History | 336 Jun 07, 2023

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Buckle up and clasp on your spectral seatbelts as we cruise on the SS Hysteria this week! We're embarking on an otherworldly journey across the goosebump-infused waters of the Venetian Lagoon to dock at Poveglia Island, the top-ranking spook-fest on the global haunted chart!

Brace yourself as we delve into narratives of histories so terrifying, they make a haunted house look like a tea party. Encounter mentally unstable medical professionals and phantoms who've forgotten how to use the exit door. Poveglia's got a macabre menu that includes everything from mass graves of those lost to the plague, to asylums so eerie they'll send shivers shimmying up your spine. Plus, Conspiracy Bot is here and that is terrifying enough!

Are these specters the result of too much spicy Italian food before bed, or are they ethereal inhabitants who've decided to turn their temporary stay into a long-term lease? Grab your EVP recorder and your bravest pair of underpants and join us as we probe the spectral assertions clouding this malevolent mound of mayhem.

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Videos

"Haunted" Quarantine Island Poveglia And Venice During the Black Plague | Italy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNbIkgh0K8s

Staying On The Most HAUNTED Island In The World (Poveglia Island) - https://youtu.be/WOUnUP7Cw20

Websites

Escape - https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/europe/italy/poveglia-island-italy-inside-worlds-most-haunted-island-photos/news-story/d10ee6996b9fec8b3e67f1930867c7b5

Times of India - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/the-haunting-of-italys-poveglia-island/articleshow/92413658.cms

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poveglia#:~:text=The%20island%20was%20sealed%20off,on%20patients%20with%20crude%20lobotomies.

Time - https://time.com/65488/haunted-italy-auction-poveglia/

HuffPost - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/poveglia-island-like-hell_b_4188986

Independent - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/poveglia-world-s-most-haunted-island-up-for-auction-is-anyone-be-brave-enough-to-buy-it-9264797.html

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Blurry Hysteria: Unearthly Retrievals | BONUS Jun 05, 2023

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On Blurry Hysteria this week we grapple with revelation from the seemingly otherworldly. Our focus today is on a groundbreaking article that's swept the globe, "INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY U.S. HAS RETRIEVED CRAFT OF NON-HUMAN ORIGIN".

We’re untangling the clandestine testimonies and examining startling admissions from a highly-credible whistleblower who stepped into the light of the Congressional stage. They claim not just the U.S., but various global powers, have quietly retrieved unidentified downed crafts - UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) and USOs (Unidentified Submarine Objects) alike.

Join us, as we navigate the murky waters of this astounding “disclosure”. Will we find definitive proof of extraterrestrial visitors, or is it a cleverly orchestrated subterfuge? Whether you're a diehard believer, a hardened skeptic, or just someone curious about the extraordinary, this episode promises to challenge your beliefs and ignite your imagination.

News Stories Mentioned:

INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY U.S. HAS RETRIEVED CRAFT OF NON-HUMAN ORIGIN - https://thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craft/?fbclid=IwAR17NMxM3VoMIjh9hysLxGn9JKSAJh-8GOQnbyruVAT8pWTcMsu8rpWiLvQ

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Rock and Roll Extraterrestrials: The Dropa Stones Saga | 335 May 31, 2023

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This week we dive into the mysterious stone discs allegedly discovered in a cave in China. Are they ancient UFO records or just a 12,000-year-old DJ’s favorite playlist? Or, more likely, just B.S.?

We won't leave any stone - or disc - unturned. Get ready to rock the truth out of history's tightest corners, as we try to unravel the supposed inscriptions etched in the vinyl of the ancient world. We ask the hard questions like how is Erich von Däniken involved? Was Conspiracy Bot really there? Is where did the album Paul’s Boutique REALLY come from? It's a trip you won't want to miss!

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Books

Chariots Of The Gods? | Erich von Däniken

Sun Gods in Exile: Secrets of the Dzopa of Tibet | Karyl Robin-Evans

Videos

The Mystery of the Jade Discs | National Geographic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TujqxvovVQY

Who Created the Mysterious Dropa Stones - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q9gt0aXZZW8

Out of place Artifacts: The Dropa Stones - https://youtu.be/BGqRUpVvinM

Websites

Dropa Stones Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropa_stones

Crystal Links - https://www.crystalinks.com/dropa.html

Exploring Life’s Mysteries - https://www.exploringlifesmysteries.com/dropa-stones/

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Hoer Verde: The Ghost Town That Ghosted Us | 334 May 23, 2023

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It's "Hoer Verde" time, the Brazilian village that, like a magician's assistant or Conspiracy Bot after a paternity suit, disappeared without a trace! The villagers are said to have vanished, leaving behind only a cryptic message and one used gun.

We unpack this Bermuda Triangle of towns, which went poof! before anybody could say "unexplained phenomenon". We've got "eyewitness" accounts, wild theories (think aliens and black holes), and a hefty helping of pure, unadulterated confusion.

So tune as tell the tale and ask the important question, is this all just B.S.? All that and the return of Kevin this week on Hysteria 51!

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Books

Koontz, Dean. Phantoms. Berkley, 1983.

Videos

The Mysterious Disappearance of Hoer Verde, Brazil in 1923 - https://youtu.be/63SYhMhSQdM

Mysteries and Oddities: Hoer Verde, the Village that vanished, 600 people who suddenly disappeared! - https://youtu.be/EcYgUlN0Bz0

Websites

ExplorersWeb - https://explorersweb.com/exploration-mysteries-hoer-verde/

To Contrive & Jive - https://tocontriveandjive.wordpress.com/2021/04/11/the-vanishing-of-hoer-verde/

Anomalien - https://anomalien.com/the-mysterious-case-of-the-disappearance-of-an-entire-village-in-brazil/

Infinity Explorers - https://www.infinityexplorers.com/disappearance-hoer-verde-village-residents/

Cool Interesting Stuff - https://coolinterestingstuff.com/hoer-verde-the-town-with-600-inhabitants-that-vanished

Factschology - https://factschology.com/mmm-podcast-articles/mysterious-disappearance-hoer-verde-brazil-1923

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