Strange Encounters is a monthly interview series hosted by Nic & No of the Quite Unusual Podcast. Each month we invite you to embark on a journey into uncharted realms along side us and our guests. Join us as we unravel the enigma of the unknown one conversation at a time.

This month we are talking to Courtney Block, also known as the Liminal Librarian! Courtney is the Reference, Instruction, & User Engagement Librarian at Indiana University Southeast. She is also the author of Researching the Paranormal: How to Find Reliable Information about Parapsychology, Ghosts, Astrology, Cryptozoology, Near-Death Experiences, and More and the author of The Encyclopedia of Parapsychology. Courtney also has a piece of writing featured in Volume 3 of the Feminine Macabre and has an upcoming book called Inside the World's Haunted Libraries. Courtney has organized and hosted paranormal lectures and haunted walking tours, and has assisted with scientific, paranormal investigations.

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Let us infiltrate your ear holes as we chat more about our NXIVM 3 parter, how much job interviews suck, and uncover the mystery of Rosie the Shark. Plus, don't miss our listener lore segment featuring a haunted voicemail that will send chills down your spine.

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In this gripping third installment of our NXIVM series, we delve into the dark world of DOS, the secretive subgroup that enslaved women under the guise of female empowerment. Discover the harrowing stories of those who escaped and the relentless pursuit of justice that led to the downfall of Keith Raniere and his accomplices. Join us as we unravel the chilling end of NXIVM and the arrests that brought the cult to its knees.

Sources

Seduced - Starz Documentary

Consumers' Buyline - A Revisionist View by Raniere's Attorneys - 'Keith Was a Victim' of Walmart - Frank Report

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): Does it work? (medicalnewstoday.com)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Raniere

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/nxivm-subgroups-jness-dos-society-of-protectors#:~:text=According%20to%20The%20New%20York,towards%20the%20women%20in%20NXIVM.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM

https://www.nytimes.com/article/nxivm-timeline.html

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/the-vow-star-mark-vicente-on-the-horror-of-nxivm-4066759/

https://nypost.com/article/how-keith-raniere-lured-women-sex-cult-nxivm/

https://www.courthousenews.com/federal-judge-dashes-sex-cult-leader-keith-ranieres-latest-bid-for-new-trial/

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/nyregion/nxivm-cult-keith-raniere-sentenced.html

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2020/10/27/nxivm-founder-keith-raniere-childhood/6047275002/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM

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In Part 2 of our NXIVM series, we delve into various subgroups in NXIVM like JNESS and Society of Protectors, exposing the underlying misogyny embedded in their teachings. We uncover the disturbing experiments conducted on women, revealing the manipulative tactics used to enforce gender roles and control members. Join us as we unravel the dark truths behind NXIVM's façade of self-improvement and empowerment. Stay tuned for Part 3!

Sources

Seduced - Starz Documentary

Consumers' Buyline - A Revisionist View by Raniere's Attorneys - 'Keith Was a Victim' of Walmart - Frank Report
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): Does it work? (medicalnewstoday.com)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Raniere
https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/nxivm-subgroups-jness-dos-society-of-protectors#:~:text=According%20to%20The%20New%20York,towards%20the%20women%20in%20NXIVM.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM
https://www.nytimes.com/article/nxivm-timeline.html
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/the-vow-star-mark-vicente-on-the-horror-of-nxivm-4066759/
https://nypost.com/article/how-keith-raniere-lured-women-sex-cult-nxivm/
https://www.courthousenews.com/federal-judge-dashes-sex-cult-leader-keith-ranieres-latest-bid-for-new-trial/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/nyregion/nxivm-cult-keith-raniere-sentenced.html
https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2020/10/27/nxivm-founder-keith-raniere-childhood/6047275002/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM

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In this first part, we get into the early days of NXIVM, exploring the formative years of its founder, Keith Raniere. We'll examine the creation of the Executive Success Programs (ESP) and the pivotal role played by Nancy Salzman. Join us as we uncover the foundations of this controversial organization and the figures behind its inception.

Sources

Seduced - Starz Documentary

Consumers' Buyline - A Revisionist View by Raniere's Attorneys - 'Keith Was a Victim' of Walmart - Frank Report

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): Does it work? (medicalnewstoday.com)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Raniere

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/nxivm-subgroups-jness-dos-society-of-protectors#:~:text=According%20to%20The%20New%20York,towards%20the%20women%20in%20NXIVM.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM

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In this episode, Noelle regales us with the fascinating tale of the Cottingley Fairies, a series of photographs taken by two young girls in 1917 that purported to show real fairies. We explore the initial widespread belief in the images, fueled by prominent figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the subsequent controversy and debunking that followed. Join us as we uncover the blend of innocence, imagination, and the human desire to believe in the extraordinary. Elaborate hoax? Or clever cover up? You decide.

Sources

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-55187973
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Fairies-of-Cottingley/
https://hoaxes.org/photo_database/image/the_cottingley_fairies/

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Strange Encounters is a monthly interview series hosted by Nic & No of the Quite Unusual Podcast. Each month we invite you to embark on a journey into uncharted realms along side us and our guests. Join us as we unravel the enigma of the unknown one conversation at a time.

This month we chat to one of our favorite people of all time. The triple threat of the Midwest. He’s an actor, a writer, a producer, you might know him from Idiot Sitter, Drunk History, as the sweet trolley driver from Don’t Worry Darling and of course from his incredible podcast Hi, Strangeness. This… is Steve Berg.

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This week, Nicole brings us the story of the mysterious Rendlesham Forest Incident, often dubbed "Britain's Roswell." Join us as we uncover the events of December 1980, when US Air Force personnel reported witnessing unexplained lights and a possible UFO landing near RAF Woodbridge. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of this captivating and controversial encounter that continues to baffle experts and enthusiasts alike.

This episode is dedicated to Taylor Swift.

Sources
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendlesham_Forest_incident
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-54649675.amp
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/britains-roswell-really-happened-rendlesham-forest-ufo-incident/
https://www.history.co.uk/articles/what-happened-at-the-rendelsham-forest-incident-britain-s-answer-to-roswell
https://interestingengineering.com/culture/21-facts-about-the-unresolved-ufo-incident-at-rendlesham-forest
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rendlesham-forest-ufo-sighting-new-6061129?int_source=amp_continue_reading∫_medium=amp∫_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target
http://www.ianridpath.com/ufo/rendlesham.html
https://www.therendleshamforestincident.com/2023/01/how-rendlesham-binary-code-message.html
https://www.therendleshamforestincident.com/

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