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Spontaneous Human Combustion: Do People Just Burst Into Flames? | 145 Jul 08, 2019

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You know the old saying, “nothing can ruin your day like spontaneously catching on fire”? We don’t either, but if it isn’t a quote it should be because…ouch. Reports of Spontaneous Human Combustion span history and continents. While situations and backstories change, many constants can be found between the cases. Is it possible that a rare set of circumstances could present itself where a human being would spontaneously catch afire? Could it be something more sinister like purposeful fires set via Pyrokinesis or something equally as morbid…big tobacco? We throw on our firefighter gear and go searching this week. Plus, Conspiracy Bot is triggered and it’s because of your morning bagel (I guess everyone has their thing), the fellas talk Fire Marshall Bill (because how could they not), and Ryan Cassell makes his triumphant return to the Lower 4th (and is promptly schooled in the art of Jim Carrey – you’ll see). All of that and more on the podcast that’s never caught fire spontaneously, but we think we saw it happen once at a rave in college - Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources:Research Assistant - Raymond Walden IVBooksABLAZE! The Mysterious Fires of Spontaneous Human Combustion | Larry E. ArnoldStrange Electromagnetic Dimensions: The Science of the Unexplainable | Louis ProudFaith, Madness, and Spontaneous Human Combustion: What Immunology Can Teach Us About Self-Perception | Gerald N. CallahanVideosReal Scientific Cases of Spontaneous Human Combustion - https://youtu.be/aAAZYtivMGkThe Spontaneous Human Combustion Of Mary Reeser - https://youtu.be/4hVrSEWrKDYWebsitesWikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spontaneous_human_combustionHow Stuff Works - https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena/shc.htmPopular Mechanics - https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/tv/a4317/4316466/Mirror - https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/bizarre-video-first-ever-genuine-7217149History - https://www.history.com/news/is-spontaneous-human-combustion-realHysteria 51 - http://hysteria51.com/

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Alien Con L.A. Interviews: David Childress, Mike Bara, and Dr. Chris Cogswell | 144 Jul 01, 2019

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Ancient alien historians theorize this will be an extra out-there episode of Hysteria 51. This week we’re “live” (not really a thing in podcasts I guess) from AlienCon 2019 in Los Angeles. See, they call Los Angeles the "City Of Angels"; but I didn't find it to be that, exactly. But I'll allow it as there are some nice folks there. Course I ain't never been to London, and I ain't never seen France. And I ain't never seen no queen in her undies, so the feller says. But I'll tell you what - after seeing Los Angeles…wait I’m getting of track here – back to this week’s show! Did someone say Pumapunku? Maybe not, but David Childress joins us. While we’re at it we catch up with Mike Bara and wind up talking Tesla. Then we top this delicious treat with a dollop of Dr Chris Cogswell as he explains how science can help us understand aliens (silly, we know). All of that and more on the podcast that, well, it's the podcast for its time and place. It fits right in there. And that's Hysteria 51.

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The Hum: The Unexplained Sound Heard 'Round the World | 143 Jun 24, 2019

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Ever go a concert and hear an annoying ring or hum in your ears afterward? Now imagine you didn’t go to the concert, but still hear it. Where’s it coming from? Why is it worse inside my house? HOW CAN I STOP IT?!? This is the situation for 1000s of citizens across the globe that experience The Hum. It’s only in specific cities (Taos, Windsor, etc) and only certain citizens can hear it (generally 2-4%) of the population. What’s causing it? Why are some people more susceptible to than others? How do you actually pronounce Tinnitus? We put on our headphones and ask the tough questions this week about THE HUM. Plus, the fellas HUM the Crash Test Dummies for your listening pleasure (c’mon, you saw that coming), Assistant Ray becomes Producer Ray for the day (we’re unsure of the results), and we give you an update from AlienCon (spoiler – no Giorgio). All of that and more on the podcast that can’t hear the Hum but our wives would argue our hearing is selective to begin with – Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources:Research Assistant - Raymond Walden IVVideosThe Hum - https://bit.ly/2KZXj0EWhat is causing the mysterious ‘worldwide hum'? - https://bit.ly/2WQiG6PWebsitesLive Science - https://bit.ly/31HmGKrWikipedia - https://bit.ly/1CGdurrThe Guardian - https://bit.ly/2UBTnFhHum Map - http://thehum.info/Strange Sounds - https://bit.ly/2x36oxtSkeptoid - https://bit.ly/2RpXNyfHysteria 51 - http://hysteria51.com/

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The S.S. Ourang Medan: A DEADLY Ghost Ship | 142 Jun 17, 2019

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What do you do when you find a ship adrift at sea? The obvious answer is to make sure it doesn’t explode. Unfortunately the folks that came upon the S. S. Ourang Medan didn’t heed our clarion call from the future. Instead they hopped aboard and investigated this ghost ship. They came aboard to find the entirely to the crew dead. When the investigating captain finally decided to tie ‘er up and toe ‘er back…that’s then the suspect ghost ship decided to explode and sink. What was actually aboard? What does cyanide taste like? This week we throw on our life preservers and find out. Plus, Brent makes a ”Jon Boat” joke (we’re sorry), we decide red shirts likely do need to be the losers of the away team (call us Riker), and the fellas get some help from an unlikely place…Kevin Crispin! And the host of the extremely popular podcast Hillbilly Horror Stories – Mr Jerry Paulley also joins the show. All of that and more on the podcast that’s never found a ghost ship drifting at sea, but we loved the movie Ghost Ship - Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources:Research Assistant - Raymond Walden IVBooksThe Ourang Medan: Conjuring a Ghost Ship | Alexander ButzigerVideosThe Curse of the Ourang Medan - https://youtu.be/5KNoB2RUFEQThe Ghost Ship That The Government Tried To Keep A Secret - The Ourang Medan - https://youtu.be/3HTheiazlwEWebsitesWikipedia - https://bit.ly/1V8wCkTHistoric Mysteries - https://bit.ly/2SZEknRBeyond Science - https://bit.ly/2X9xkHIStrange Remains - https://bit.ly/2XRUi5WHillbilly Horror Stories - https://www.hillbillyhorrorstories.com/Sad Times - https://bit.ly/2Fggks2Hysterias 51 - http://hysteria51.com/

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Indigo Children: Superpowered or Superfake? | 141 Jun 10, 2019

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Is your child a little unusual? Do they possess supernatural traits? How about super abilities? If you answered yes to some or all of these – chances are you have an indigo child! Indigo children, identified by their trademark indigo aura and at least one parent who identifies as “gypsy” (we might have made that part up), are potentially the next stage of human evolution. OR, the label could just be an attempt to ignore a much larger elephant in the room (I wonder what color aura elephants have). Either way we put on our indigo colored glasses and get to the bottom of it this week. Plus, we learn of Brent’s extreme disdain for the Indigo Girls, the fellas discuss what super power we would have given our 10 year-old selves, and we might just make it through an episode without singing (tune in to find out). All of that and more on the podcast that’s never been diagnosed as indigo children…or fans of the indigo girls - Hysteria 51

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The Various Types of Hauntings: 99 Problems and a Slimer isn’t One | 140 Jun 03, 2019

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“Carol Anne! Stop spitting green pea soup, the call is coming from inside the house!” Wait, we might be conflating a few things there, but you get the idea…there are (allegedly) a LOT of potential hauntings out there. How is one to keep them all straight?!? Well, thanks to your friendly, neighborhood Hysteria 51 – you don’t have to…we’ll do the hard work for you (stop us when we start to sound like the Sham Wow guy). This week we explore the various types of ghouls, ghosts, spirits, and demons that are inhabiting your granny’s pantry (we won’t ask). Plus, we force Conspiracy Bot into a hard reboot (in the name of science), we learn C-Bot only catches fat cats (and no that isn’t a metaphor), and Goforth goes off about the movie Noah (we don’t know either). All of that and more on the podcast that hasn’t seen every type of spirit out there, but we’ve tried most of them – Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources:Research Assistant – Raymond Walden IVVideosThe Dead Files – https://bit.ly/2QkWeRFWebsitesWikipedia – https://bit.ly/2xfHewWThe Paranormal MD – https://bit.ly/2M8eCiaGhosts and Gravestones – https://bit.ly/2G2SDkg

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Stanton T. Friedman: A Tribute to a UFOlogy Pioneer | 139 May 27, 2019

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Stanton Friedman was a nuclear physicist and professional UFOlogist. But he was more than that...he was involved in some of the largest stories and controversies in UFOlogy. We wouldn’t have the story of Roswell or the Majestic 12 without him. And while he certainly was controversial, no one can argue the indelible impact he had on UFOlogy and the world. This week we look at the life and impact of Stanton T Friedman. Plus, Conspiracy Bot finds a streak of kindness (it won’t last), the fellas go dark quick (no surprise there), we learn of GorGok the Protector of All Thing Magic (he lives in the mountains), and we’re all treated to a rousing rendition of Banditos (and no- Roger Clyne nor the Refreshments are on the show). All of that and more on the podcast that doesn’t do many tribute shows, but when we do, it’s for guys like Stanton – Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources:Research Assistant - Raymond Walden IVBooksFlying Saucers and Science: A Scientist Investigates the Mysteries of UFOs: Interstellar Travel, Crashes, and Government Cover-Ups |Stanton T. FriedmanTop Secret Majic | Stanton T. FriedmanWebsitesWikipedia - https://bit.ly/2VmWVuACBC - https://bit.ly/2HnNUfSCBC - https://bit.ly/2WLTmQ0Canoe - https://bit.ly/2JlGWeGNewsmax - http://nws.mx/2LNvjPM

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The UFO People: A Curious Culture w/ MJ Banias | 138 May 20, 2019

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We are haunted by UFOs. They drift in and out of our culture in movies and on television, on billboards and in books. They are everywhere. However, for one small community, they are much more than the fodder of science fiction storytelling - they alter the entire fabric of reality. Enter The UFO People. Part narrative journey and part cultural study, The UFO People is a challenge to the UFO subculture and the broader public to recognize that UFOs, and the people who study them, challenge societal norms, institutions, and the many ideologies we assume to be true. This week we interview the author of The UFO People – MJ Banias. Plus, Conspiracy Bot finds a mentor in Napoleon, takes a trip to Fermilab, and makes John disappear (busy week). All of that and more on the podcast that’s never written a book about UFOs, but we’ve certainly had the book thrown at us – Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources:Research Assistant - Raymond Walden IVBooksTHE UFO People: A Curious Culture| MJ BaniasVideosMJ Banias - https://bit.ly/2VrbHW2WebsitesMJ Banias - http://mjbanias.com/Terra Obscura - https://www.terraobscura.net/VICE - https://www.vice.com/en_us/contributor/mj-banias

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Yellowstone Supervolcano: America’s Sleeping Killer | 137 May 13, 2019

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Ah, the majesty of Yellowstone National Park. Hot springs, gushing geysers, majestic wildlife, a supervolcano that could kill us all. That’s right, under all of the beauty and wonder is Yellowstone’s supervolcano that by some estimates is overdue to blow. What would happen if the volcano did pop? Mass extinctions? Check. Potentially the end of the U.S. as we know it? Check. A global famine accompanied by a decade long winter? Check. Could this actually be a planet killer – ending life as we know it on the planet? Maybe not the entire planet, but it could certainly change the course of humanity. So, will it go off soon? Is there anything we can do about it? And strangely enough, would there be a way to turn this whole thing into an advantage? We grab our helmets and go investigating this existential risk this week. Plus, Conspiracy Bot roots for the volcano (no surprise there), John questions the scientific viability of a Chinese sci-fi movie (we don’t know why either), and the fellas explore what we could do with a mini black hole right here in the lower 4th (spoiler – they’d sell tickets). All of that and more on the podcast that’s never faced an extinction level event, but if we did we’d want Billy Bob Thornton to deliver the news – Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources:Research Assistant - Raymond Walden IVVideosWhy you can stop worrying Yellowstone's supervolcano is about to end the world - https://bit.ly/2AjlBeYYellowstone Super Volcano - https://youtu.be/_PxDGiVQNg8Why the Yellowstone Supervolcano Could Be Huge - https://youtu.be/lMLo0E66O8AWebsitesWikipedia - https://bit.ly/1YLHQ0xWikipedia - https://bit.ly/2d74P8xNational Park Service - https://bit.ly/1XN9nlcMy Yellowstone - https://bit.ly/2f0F4u7Yellowstone National Park - https://bit.ly/2JcStNkExpress - https://bit.ly/2HaBAzuNational Geographic - https://on.natgeo.com/2SMX4uM

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Alien Experiencers: An Interview with Experience Archivist NK Kranda | 136 May 06, 2019

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Does every abduction involve a probing? Do all the folks that have close encounters build mashed potato mountains first? Are these things really so huge, they’re bigger than a Walmart? We ask the tough questions this week as we interview Experiencer expert and MUFON Archivist NK Kranda. Plus, Brent decides he wants a pet Yeti (no surprise there). We draw comparisons between Conspiracy Bot and Florida Man (there are many). And everyone is relieved to realize he’ll never go down there (too many bodies of water). All of that and more on the podcast that’s never had an alien experience, unless spending some time in Florida counts – Hysteria 51.If you would like to talk with NK Kranda you can email:preserveyourexperience@gmail.com

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