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Blurry Hysteria: Moo-stery in Texas & Unveiling Thoughts: The AI Revolution | BONUS May 22, 2023

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We're lassoing some 'out of this world' news from the Lone Star State, where a baffling cattle mystery has struck Texas ranchers once again. Six seemingly healthy cattle have met a bizarre end, all with one thing in common - their tongues mysteriously removed and no signs of blood. Law enforcement is scratching their heads, the ranchers are bewildered, and CBot swears he was not involved. We're going to rustle up some theories and see if we can't shed some light on this peculiar case of tongueless cattle.

Then, we shift gears to decode the intriguing development in the world of Artificial Intelligence. A recent AI experiment promises to make our sci-fi dreams (or nightmares) come true by revealing the thoughts of people through brain scans. It's the latest breakthrough that's blurring the lines between technology and our minds. But what does this mean for our future? Could our deepest, unspoken thoughts now be read like an open book? We're diving deep into this groundbreaking study, its implications, and the ethical conundrum it presents.

Buckle up, truth-seekers, for a wild ride into the strange and the unexplained. We promise, it's a journey you don't want to miss this week on Hysteria 51!

News Stories Mentioned:

Josh Ramer | NBC News - https://apple.news/A_X9QzN_7RsmU_9RnU7YrgA

Science Alert - https://www.sciencealert.com/ai-experiment-decodes-brain-scans-to-reveal-things-people-are-thinking?fbclid=IwAR1cbQWzY7U-bPlSN2PRFv1nYcez1UEeQVCBIcuONqreKyVHgnYqEaXxdlQ

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The Red Ghost of Arizona: When Camels Go Rogue | 333 May 17, 2023

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This week the boys are galloping across the sandy vistas of Arizona to uncover the truth behind the legendary Red Ghost of the Wild West. It's a tale of a mysterious beast that left even the grittiest cowboys shivering in their boots - and yes, it involves a camel.

We'll be answering the burning questions - Why was a camel roaming the Arizona desert? Why the heck did this thing shed so bad? And of course, there is a skeleton on it, so was Conspiracy Bot involved???

So tune in get your spit cups ready... for you or the camels, we don't judge... because it's Ghostly Apparitions, Rogue Camels, and the Wild West this week, only on Hysteria 51!

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Videos

Legends of the West. "The Legend of the Red Ghost: The Feral Camels of the Wild West". YouTube, Jul 23, 2022 www.youtube.com/watch?v=EladG-U8njI. Accessed 13 May 2023.

The Eclectic Blogger. " The Red Ghost of Arizona". YouTube, Apr 8, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKknHbBbS_s. Accessed 13 May 2023.

Websites

"Red Ghost (folklore)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 24 March 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Ghost_%28folklore%29. Accessed 13 May 2023.

"The U.S. Army's 'Camel Corps' Experiment." The Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army, 8 Jan. 2022, https://armyhistory.org/the-u-s-armys-camel-corps-experiment/. Accessed 13 May 2023.

Froman, Robert. "The Red Ghost." American Heritage, 1 Apr. 1961, www.americanheritage.com/red-ghost. Accessed 13 May 2023.

Aker, Andrea. "The Legend of Red Ghost." Arizona Oddities, 12 Mar. 2010, https://arizonaoddities.com/2010/03/the-legend-of-red-ghost/. Accessed 13 May 2023.

Dungan, Ron. "This Is the Ultimate Arizona Ghost Story." AZ Central, 29 Oct. 2015, www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/best-reads/2015/10/29/arizona-ghost-story-red-ghost-camels/72599326/. Accessed 13 May 2023.

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Blurry Hysteria: Death By Chocolate Cube Monster | BONUS May 08, 2023

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Buckle up as we dive headfirst into the world of cubic creatures and sticky situations. Our hosts Brent & David will guide you through the uncharted waters of Hong Kong's ponds where a bizarre, 24-eyed creature has recently been discovered. They'll uncover the secrets of this peculiar pond dweller and ponder the question: What does it mean to be truly "squared" away?

But that's not all! Our intrepid hosts will also journey to the Mars Wrigley factory, where an unexpected incident has left two workers swimming in a sea of chocolate. We'll explore the finer points of occupational hazards in the confectionery world and investigate the age-old question: Is there such a thing as too much chocolate?

News Stories Mentioned:

Mike Jenkins | BBC - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64620418

Doug Davis | Miami Harold - https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article274451715.html

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Area 51: A Look Back for Rick Davidson | BONUS May 03, 2023

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Hey there, Hysteria Nation! This is Kevin Crispin, frequent guest, certified over-thinker, and friend of the show. Robots need not apply - well, except for Kyle, he's the real MVP. Before we dive in, we want to extend our deepest condolences to Brent and Producer Lisa as they grieve the loss of Brent's father-in-law and Lisa’s dad, Rick, who sadly passed away this past week.

In loving memory of Rick and to honor the unique connection he shared with Brent, we're revisiting one of Rick’s all-time favorite episodes – we're traveling way back to Episode 51, which unravels the enigmatic world of Area 51. This topic held a special place in the hearts of both Brent and his father-in-law, sparking endless captivating conversations between them and inspiring the show’s name.

So, let's journey down memory lane together and explore the mysteries of Area 51. And if you're new to the podcast, this is the perfect opportunity to see what all the excitement is about.

Brent and David will be back next week with a brand-new episode, but for now, please join us in celebrating the life of a cherished family member and the extraordinary bond he shared with our friends, Brent and Lisa Hand.

Original Description

In this very special episode of Hysteria 51 we take an introspective look back at the show over the years and the socioeconomic…hahahahah…I can’t. Nope, for our 51st episode we talk our (sorta) namesake – Area 51. What’s there? What isn’t? Do the aliens only communicate with Data from Star Trek? Plus, C-Bot compares the show to Rouge One (he just likes the robot), can a patty melt be classified as a cheeseburger (a debate ensues), and are Lego sets really Area 51 starter kits (was there ever a doubt)? All of that and more on the podcast that can’t quite believe we’ve actually made it to 51 episodes – Hysteria 51.

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Blurry Hysteria: Golden FBI Cobras from the Civil War | BONUS May 01, 2023

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Fasten your seatbelts, folks, because this bonus episode of Hysteria 51 is taking you on a wild ride! First, we're headed to South Africa, where serpents have traded their usual jungle hangouts for a taste of the high life. Forget about Samuel L. Jackson, because we've got the real deal - snakes on a plane! Join David and Brent as they slither through this bizarre tale of airborne reptiles, discussing how these slippery stowaways managed to board a plane and what the pilot did to keep his cool

Then, we're diving into the murky world of treasure hunting, where a tale of Civil War gold turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the FBI. Did the Bureau steal a fortune in precious bullion from its rightful owners? All that and more this week on Blurry Hysteria!

Thanks to this week's sources:

Mike Jenkins | BBC

South Africa snake on plane: Deadly cobra in cockpit forces emergency landing

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65188013?fbclid=IwAR0mxDfzxOSTk8ODCvddrqRGPN2rgi9K0pESWDxzJUjES5n0M2fZDKruT6k

Dan Burkel | NPR

Treasure hunters allege the FBI made off with Civil War-era gold and covered it up

https://www.npr.org/2022/06/13/1104823285/treasure-hunters-fbi-gold-civil-war?fbclid=IwAR2M5sHn-QgE6llJLSLKH82n8IbDzOVmmCYX69Lb_E9sMt5bpZfqCTMyq50

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The Tartarian Empire Strikes Back: Mud Floods, Maps, and Forgotten History | 332 Apr 26, 2023

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This week on Hysteria 51, we're diving headfirst into the murky, muddy waters of the Tartarian Empire. Join David and Brent as they excavate the truth behind the enigmatic mud floods, unearth mysterious maps, and delve deep into the forgotten history of this once-mighty civilization. And, they don't have to go alone, JTR Brown and Kevin Crispin are back to help dig up clues on the supposed lost superpower.

Did the Tartarians really have advanced technology? Can we blame them for Atlantis or are they just really good at playing hide and seek? Get ready to laugh, learn, and ponder the possibilities as we explore the enigma that is the Tartarian Empire. All that AND Conspiracy Bot ponders his sex appeal!

Also, you can purchase JT’s books below:

A Scab Among the Stars (Lunar Lives Book 1)

https://www.amazon.com/Scab-Among-Stars-Lunar-Lives-ebook/dp/B081139JQ3/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3N6DE3UU8EO3&keywords=scab+among+the+stars&qid=1681592641&sprefix=scab+am%2Caps%2C624&sr=8-1

Machines and Fever Dreams: Ten Surreal Tales:

https://www.amazon.com/Machines-Fever-Dreams-Surreal-Tales-ebook/dp/B087DW9PBR/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=p4qKP&content-id=amzn1.sym.a6902a35-db15-41bc-b73e-8acb54939e9e&pf_rd_p=a6902a35-db15-41bc-b73e-8acb54939e9e&pf_rd_r=137-2003322-2347050&pd_rd_wg=oS5wg&pd_rd_r=d03ebc4a-2a17-4c7b-9cfb-e22bba486505&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Gumilev, Lev. "The Ancient Turks: A Historical Sketch." University of Michigan Press, 1960.

Scharlau, Kirsten. "Central Asia in World History." Oxford University Press, 2011.

Lubo-Lesnichenko, Evgeny. "Tartary: The Empire of the Great Steppe." Russian Geographical Society, 2017.

Gorelik, Mikhail. "The Mongol Empire and Its Legacy." Brill, 2018.

Sneath, David. "The Headless State: Aristocratic Orders, Kinship Society, and Misrepresentations of Nomadic Inner Asia." Columbia University Press, 2007.

Kafesoglu, Ibrahim. "The Empire of the Steppes: A History of Central Asia." Rutgers University Press, 1989.

Kradin, Nikolay. "Nomadic Empires in Evolutionary Perspective." Institute of History, Archaeology and Ethnography of the Peoples of the Far East, 2006.

Golden, Peter. "Central Asia in World History." Oxford University Press, 2011.

Hansen, Valerie. "The Silk Road: A New History." Oxford University Press, 2012.

Sinor, Denis. "The Cambridge History of Early Inner Asia, Volume 1." Cambridge University Press, 1990.

Tartary Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartary

TartaryNova: https://www.tartarynova.com/

The Tartary Empire: https://www.thetartary.com/

Tartary: An Empire Hidden in History: https://www.gaia.com/article/tartary-empire-hidden-in-history

The Mud Flood: https://www.mudflood.org/

Tartaria: The Hidden Truth: https://www.tartaria.nl/en/home-en/

Forgotten Empire: The Tartary - A Hidden History: https://www.forgotten-empire.com/

New Earth Project: https://www.newearthproject.org/

Tartaria and Mud Flood Research: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TartariaMudFloodResearch/

Tartary: Myth or Reality?: https://tartary.myfreesites.net/

The Great Tartary: https://thegreattartary.com/

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Tulpa-Mania: Mind-Made Mayhem with Contest Winner Lauren | 331 Apr 19, 2023

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This week join Brent, David, and Contest Winner Lauren as they dive head-first into the wild world of Tulpas - those mysterious, mind-made entities that seem to have a life of their own. Are they just figments of our imagination, or do they hold the key to unlocking new dimensions of consciousness? Or maybe Demons? Or, wait for it.... fake????

No matter what they are, we go on a mind-bending journey and discuss the origins of these thought-forms, from ancient Tibetan mysticism to modern-day internet forums. Plus, does Conspiracy Bot have a Tulpa foot fetish?

Strap in and get ready for a wild ride through the land of mental manifestations - this is one episode of Hysteria 51 you won't want to miss!

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Books

-David-Néel, A. (1929). Magic and Mystery in Tibet. Claude Kendall.

-Veissière, S. P. L. (2015). Varieties of Tulpa Experiences: Sentient Imaginary Friends, Embodied Joint Attention, and Hypnotic Sociality in a Wired World. Somatosphere.

-Morgenstern, D. (2017). The Tulpa Effect. Independently published.

Videos

YouTube. "Real Future: Tulpas, the Internet's Imaginary Friends (Episode 15)" YouTube, Apr 13, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3j5gtUCkJg. Accessed 13 April 2023.

YouTube. "What Is A Tulpa?" YouTube, Nov 2, 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7UY3GY0kSg. Accessed 13 April 2023.

Websites

Tulpa.info. "Home." Tulpa.info, n.d., https://www.tulpa.info/. Accessed 13 April 2023.

WikiHow. "How to Create a Tulpa." WikiHow, n.d., https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Tulpa. Accessed 13 April 2023.

Encyclopedia of Buddhism. "Tulpa." Encyclopedia of Buddhism, n.d., https://encyclopediaofbuddhism.org/wiki/Tulpa. Accessed 13 April 2023.

HowStuffWorks. "Tulpas: The Idea That Thoughts Can Come Alive." HowStuffWorks, n.d., https://people.howstuffworks.com/tulpas-idea-that-thoughts-can-come-alive.htm. Accessed 13 April 2023.

Pierre, Dr. Joe. Enacted Identities: Multiplicity, Plurality, and Tulapmancy. Psychology Today. Feb. 13, 2023. Web. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psych-unseen/202302/enacted-identities-multiplicity-plurality-and-tulpamancy

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Voicemail Madness! | 330 Apr 12, 2023

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Hold onto your tinfoil hats, ya savages! This week, David and Brent take a break from their usual conspiratorial deep dives to unleash the voices of the Hysteria 51 community. That's right, it's time for listener voicemails!

So, buckle up and brace yourself for this rollercoaster ride through the weird and wonderful world of Hysteria 51 listeners. And remember, keep your hands and legs inside the vehicle at all times, and please, do NOT feed the cryptids!

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Heaven's Gate Revisited: UFOs & Comets & Castration, Oh My! | 329 Apr 05, 2023

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Strap on your Nikes, grab your favorite alien snack, and join us as we look back at the time we tried to uncover the truth behind the Heaven's Gate Cult. Did we find the keys to the kingdom or just a one-way ticket to Crazy Town? You'll have to tune in to find out!

Original Description

What could compel 39 people from all walks of life to abandon their friends and family and commit suicide in a vain and rather crazy attempt to hop a ride on a UFO hiding behind the Hale-Bopp Comet in March of 1997? Well, the answer is stranger than you think...this week we look into the history, mystery, and ultimate tragedy of the Heaven's Gate cult. How did a Texas nurse and a college choral director with Broadway dreams become the leaders of the UFO Cult to end all UFO cults? And how did they convince so many unlikely people to join them? Were they really trying to transcend humanity or were they perfectly deranged bedfellows preying on the trust of their followers. This week we shave our heads, learn the handshakes and try to get to the bottom of the largest mass suicide to ever take place on American soil. Plus, Conspiracy Bot tries to start a cult with Alexa (he's unsuccessful), in unrelated news Conspiracy Bot also tries to order a 5 gallon drum of Sharkleberry Fin Kool-Aid (it's related), and also in unrelated news Conspiracy Bot offers to get drinks for the show (also actually related). All of that and more on the podcast that has never been in a cult, but if we were we’re pretty sure Dr Frank N Furter would be our leader – Hysteria 51.

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Blurry Hysteria: Raining Megalodon Sized Worms | BONUS Apr 03, 2023

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Hold on to your umbrellas and diving gear, ya savages! This week on Blurry Hysteria, we're diving deep into the world of weird news that's sure to leave you questioning reality. Prepare for a whirlwind tour of the bizarre as we discuss two jaw-dropping (pun intended) stories.

First up, we sink our teeth into the newly discovered evidence that the ancient megalodon shark was even bigger than we thought. That's right, we're talking about a fish so massive, it could swallow your car whole and still have room for dessert! Join us as we discuss the implications of this megalodon-sized revelation and ponder what other colossal creatures might be lurking beneath the waves.

Next, we'll trade in our fins for umbrellas as we head to China, where residents have been pummeled by a bizarre "rain of worms." You heard that right – worms falling from the sky like raindrops! We'll explore the possible explanations for this squirmy situation, from meteorological marvels to extraterrestrial interference. And, of course, we'll ask the question on everyone's mind: "Was Conspiracy Bot at fault?”

So buckle up for Blurry Hysteria, where the truth is stranger than fiction!

News Stories Mentioned:

Chinese Worm Rain - https://nypost.com/2023/03/10/china-pummeled-by-rain-of-worms-as-residents-asked-to-carry-umbrellas/

Megalodon was a Grower AND a Shower - https://bigthink.com/the-past/ancient-megalodon-shark-was-even-bigger/#Echobox=1679199270

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