We’re taking a spooky stroll down memory lane, revisiting the infamous Amityville Horror case and the dynamic duo who stirred the paranormal pot – Ed and Lorraine Warren. Remember our fifth episode when we first dipped our toes into this haunted house saga? Well, we’re diving back in, armed with fresh laughs, new theories, and the same questionable sanity!

Join us as we unravel the chilling tales, dubious book deals, and Hollywood’s best ghost stories. Was the Amityville house truly haunted, or just a real estate scam gone awry? Did the Warrens stumble upon a demonic playground, or were they just really good at selling a ghost story?

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Join Brent and David on Hysteria 51 this week as they delve back into the fang-tastic world of vampires! From ancient bloodsuckers in Mesopotamia to the seductive Count Dracula, this episode covers it all. Discover the eerie origins, mind-blowing myths, and Hollywood’s hottest vamps.

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To Dallas we go to talk the Assignation of John F. Kennedy and, surprisingly, Flora has NEVER covered this topic. So, I do my best to school him on conspiracies and share information NOT in the original episode.

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11.22.63 - We all know Kennedy was killed that day, but who took him out? Was it a lone, crazed gunman? Or an intricate network of mob bosses, foreign nationals, and perhaps even our own government. Unravel the mystery and uncork a drink with us on Ep 3 of Hysteria 51. Joined by special guest Matt Owens! Mowens to the ladies...

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Ready your neuralyzers, Hysteria Nation! We’re diving back into the shadowy world of the Men in Black this week on Hysteria 51. It’s been a wild ride since we first tackled this mysterious phenomenon in our second-ever episode 8 years ago! It’s high time we revisit the enigmatic enforcers who’ve been the stuff of UFO legend and pop culture lore.

Join us as we delve into the most famous Men in Black encounters, from the chilling visitations that left witnesses questioning reality to the downright bizarre appearances that scream sci-fi thriller. Are these dark-suited figures government agents, extraterrestrial beings, or something even more sinister?

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It's Weird News Time as dive into the latest weird news stories that are stranger than fiction! In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking AI algorithm that detects Deepfakes with an impressive 98% accuracy, setting a new standard in the fight against digital deception. Next, we unravel the bizarre and tragic tale of a Bigfoot-related murder involving noodling in Oklahoma, where a fishing trip turned deadly. Finally, we travel top Tasmania where you can get "Odd Jobs" from the government like Paranormal Investigator or Wombat Walker.... for 1 day.

News Stories Mentioned:

AI Fights AI: https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/new-ai-algorithm-flags-deepfakes-with-98-accuracy-better-than-any-other-tool-out-there-right-now

Bigfoot Murder Defense: https://www.koco.com/article/noodling-bigfoot-killing-pontotoc-larry-sanders/61179813

Tasmanian Job Fair: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv22jzgy01lo?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3IC0hXmqho9ttcB0WZ7jK-4leZzOo-d0LoPkMirx8TexBGVR2DEY-og18_aem_1e9uYeOvS92f8-UlXClrxg

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Aliens are finally return this week as we dive into the out-of-this-world beliefs of Raëlism! Founded in 1974 by Claude Vorilhon, now known as Rael, this UFO religion claims that life on Earth was engineered by advanced extraterrestrials called the Elohim. Mistaken for gods by our ancestors, the Elohim are said to advocate for world peace, science, and even building an embassy for their grand return. But is this a peaceful interstellar mission or just another wacky cult from the UFO movement? Join us as we explore the bizarre, hilarious, the mind-blowing aspects of Raëlism this week on Hysteria 51.

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Videos

Aliens and religious beliefs: What does it mean if they're really here? - https://youtu.be/K3utAIkvhy0?si=l31YVWVMH0ft-wpu

Websites

UFO Religion - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_religion

List of UFO Religions - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UFO_religions

Raël - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%ABl

Vox - https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/6/4/18632778/ufo-aliens-american-cosmic-diana-pasulka

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It's Weird News Time!

First up, it's an Orca Party! Experts reveal that those orcas attacking boats aren't angry – they're just bored teenagers having a whale of a time. We'll break down the cetacean shenanigans and what it means for boaters everywhere.

Next, say cheers to the Free Buzz! Imagine getting tipsy without a drop of booze – sounds like a dream, right? Not for one woman whose gut fungi decided to throw a constant kegger. Learn how her internal brewery kept the party going and what it means for the future of accidental intoxication.

And finally, we’re taking a crunchy bite into Cicada Yums. When billions of cicadas emerged, some adventurous eaters saw an opportunity for a unique culinary experience. We’ll explore the rise of insect cuisine and why some people think cicadas are the new sushi.

News Stories Mentioned:

Orca Party: https://www.livescience.com/animals/orcas/orcas-attacking-boats-are-actually-just-bored-teenagers-having-fun-experts-say

Free Buzz: https://www.livescience.com/health/viruses-infections-disease/a-woman-kept-getting-drunk-despite-not-drinking-fungi-in-her-gut-were-brewing-their-own-alcohol

Cicada Yums: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bc-us-eating-cicadas_n_6622cbfee4b0167f7bf4dce6

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“I have deposited in the county of Bedford, about four miles from Buford's [Tavern], in an excavation or vault, six feet below the surface of the ground, the following articles, belonging jointly to the parties whose names are given in number three, herewith:

The first deposit consisted of ten hundred and fourteen pounds of gold, and thirty-eight hundred and twelve pounds of silver, deposited Nov. eighteen nineteen. The second was made Dec. eighteen twenty-one, and consisted of nineteen hundred and seven pounds of gold, and twelve hundred and eighty-eight of silver; also jewels, obtained in St. Louis in exchange to save transportation, and valued at thirteen thousand dollars.

The above is securely packed in iron pots, with iron covers. The vault is roughly lined with stone, and the vessels rest on solid stone, and are covered with others. Paper number one describes the exact locality of the vault, so that no difficulty will be had in finding it.” - Thomas Jefferson Beale, from the second cipher text of the Beale Papers, allegedly written in 1822.

Is it time to channel your inner Gus Chiggins and get to hunting for gold? Or maybe all of this a cunning ruse or just a flat out lie? We explore that and more this week with The Beale Ciphers on Hysteria 51!

Special thanks to this week’s research sources:

Books and Papers

Nickell, Joe. “Discovered: The Secret of Beale's Treasure.” The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, vol. 90, no. 3, 1982, pp. 310–324. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/4248566. https://www.jstor.org/stable/4248566?read-now=1&refreqid=excelsior%3Aa34aec73e13b80ba0f2d706fd12112c0&seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

Websites

Rational Wiki - https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Beale_ciphers

Mental Floss - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/540277/beale-ciphers-buried-treasure

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beale_ciphers

Skeptoid - https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4301

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