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Raise your glass of Guinness, shot of Jameson, or Harp/Killian's/Smithwick's/Kilkenny/etc. and toast to Season 9 of Blurry Photos with an episode of Irish ghosts! There's no shortage of hair-raising tales of Irish ghosts from the Emerald Isle, and Flora tells four of 'em while enjoying a nice drink in this episode. Three poltergeists and a wandering phantom are included in the season opener. And you even get a bonus poem to boot! Hear tell of Petticoat Loose, Corney the poltergeist, a haunted abode in Enniscorthy, and a terrifying old house in Cooneen. Shine up your shoe buckles, wipe down those pint glasses, and light an extra candle, this Slurry Photos will shamrock your socks off! Music Myst on the Moor, Celtic Impulse, Long Note 3, Long Note 4, Return of Lazarus, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Dark Rooms, She is in the Woods - Music by Co.Ag Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Gaelic's Call - Trey VanZandt (YouTube.com/c/trey

Join David, Derek, and Zenger for another night at the roundtable as they discuss the 1973 special In Search Of Ancient Mysteries! Before the series began, there was In Search Of Ancient Mysteries, a television special narrated by Rod Serling. The show covered a wide array of Forteana from history. Such topics included out of place artifacts, Atlantis, Tiawanaku, Nazca Lines, and so much more. Derek from Monsters Among Us Podcast and Zenger from the Zeng This! Podcast join Flora and review this fun romp through nostalgia and weird history. You can literally see where the roots of Ancient Aliens began with this show. Check it out for free on YouTube and listen to the boys review it on this roundtable episode of Blurry Photos! And don't forget to check out the kickstarter for David and Derek's new documentary, Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle! There is a limited time to fund it, so jump on it! Watch "In Search Of Ancient Mysteries" for free here!  

The Kickstarter campaign for "Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle" is live! Visit the Kickstarter campaign page to make a contribution toward funding this amazing project. David and Derek have only just begun the journey to making a fascinating and unique new documentary about the anomalous phenomena in the Anza-Borrego desert. But they need your help to make this vision come to life! If you contribute to their campaign, not only will you help them achieve their goal, you'll also get some cool stuff! T-shirts, patches, adventure bags, art, even your name in the credits! Not to mention an exclusive podcast that will offer behind the scenes discussion and updates. The campaign only lasts 30 days, you don't want to miss out. So check out the Shadows in the Desert campaign page, watch the trailer, and contribute to a great indie project by Blurry Photos and Monsters Among Us! Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Something there or just hot air? Flora is back with a deep dive into the fascinating events of the Falcon Lake incident! An amazing Canadian UFO case, the Falcon Lake incident is often regarded as one of the most investigated and strongest UFO cases in history. Stefan Michalak was out on a prospecting trip near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, when he witnesses 2 UFOs in the sky. When one landed not far from him, his curiosity led him to a close encounter that would forever change his life. David tackles the incident and asks tough questions in the search for the truth. What did Michalak see that day? What caused him to become so ill afterward? And what can be made of the evidence and investigations? Flora also invites Dr. Chris Cogswell from the Mad Scientist Podcast to help suss out some science. Join a fun ride into an incredible account and fascinating investigation on this episode of Blurry Photos! Get a copy of When They Appeared here and support the show with your purchase! Music Myst on the Moor, An Upsetting T

Can't Hyde from critical thought! David is joined by skeptic, folklorist, and all-around awesome person, Deborah Hyde to discuss skepticism! A philosophy present in every topic covered on the show, skepticism plays an important role in exploring paranormal subjects. Deborah, editor of The Skeptic magazine, shares her insights of being a skeptic. She also answers questions on the nature of skepticism and belief today. It's an interview of thought-provoking questions and interesting perspectives. Make sure to check out Deborah's adventures and follow her social media. And enjoy this provocative episode of Blurry Photos! Check out Deborah's website: http://deborahhyde.com/ Follow Deborah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jourdemayne Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Want to know more? Read the book! Or listen to the podcast. Flora is joined by Ryan from Rumor Flies and Brent from Hysteria 51 to discuss the classic Time Life book series Mysteries of the Unknown. A 33-book set detailing all kinds of Forteana and weird topics, Time Life's Mysteries of the Unknown introduced high strangeness to countless individuals around the world. The boys get together to go over the books in the series, including highlights and influences from each. It's a blast of all kinds of strange topics! You want ley lines? Boom. Madam Blavatsky? Pow. Plant sentience? Skadoosh. It's a tour-de-force of Forteana and all this great book series has to offer. If any of these topics sound extra interesting, let David know for a possible future Blurry Photos episode! Music Myst on the Moor, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  

A review of Voodoo for you! Flora is joined by History professor Dr. Jeffrey Anderson for a very informative discussion on Hoodoo and Voodoo! One of the foremost experts on Hoodoo and Voodoo, Dr. Jeffrey Anderson offers a detailed interview on the history and culture of this poorly-understood religion. David asks questions on how it got started, how it spread and evolved, and what the modern practice looks like. The pantheon of deities is discussed, as is the distinction between hoodoo and even a little bit about zombies. Dr. Anderson provides a veritable king cake of knowledge (with a voodoo doll baby to find) in this episode of Blurry Photos! Help Sean Hill fund his work The Dark Stared Back on Inkshares! And follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/SeanCRHill Grab a copy of Dr. Anderson's book Conjure in African American Society! Grab a copy of Dr. Anderson's book Hoodoo, Voodoo, and Conjure: a Handbook! Music Myst on the Moor, Classic Horror 2 - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative C

Hellectric Boogaloo   The roundtable is back in action as Derek and Zenger join Flora to discuss the newly-released Hellier 2 by Planet Weird. Hellier 2 picks up with more questions and mysteries as the Planet Weird crew chase down answers in an ever-growing, ever-thickening plot. David and the boys talk about expectations, realizations, and aggravations after watching the new series. Were loose ends tied up? Did any questions get answered? Should you play the synchronicity drinking game? Find out in this bonus episode of Blurry Photos! Music Myst on the Moor, Classic Horror 2 - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

A tapestry of terror awaits you to close out this year's Blurry Photober with Ghost Stories 8! Chock full of original works, Ghost Stories 8 has selections of cosmic, supernatural, and psychological horror. Blurrievers Adam B. and Sean Hill have contributed stories of their own, so make sure to check out their stuff. And make sure to pre-order Sean's book, The Dark Stared Back on Inkshares! He needs our help to fund his project. Enjoy this year's selection of spooky tales, it's a bit headier than past year's fare. Wrap a blanket around you, keep the dog out of the back yard, and curl up with a nice, sturdy baseball bat - this episode of Blurry Photos might just get in your head! Music Myst on the Moor, Classic Horror 2, Drums of the Deep, Long Note 2, Ossuary 6 - Air, Quinns Song - The Dance Begins, Spacial Winds, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Bed Time - Haunting, She is in the Woods - Music by Co.Ag Licensed under Creative Commons Attribut

I'm lycan the science on this one. Woof. The second part of Werewolves is coming at you! Flora dives into the science, medicine, and social context of werewolves to shed some light on the current lore. How is the moon connected to them? What are the ways to kill or cure one? What medical conditions have been put forward to explain the condition? David explores the psychological side as well as how Hollywood shaped our understanding. Folklorist Deborah Hyde also shares her insights into the socio-economic aspects of the creature through history. Get ready for some deep and fun information to cap off this great topic on this episode of Blurry Photos! Music Myst on the Moor, Hiding Your Reality, Evil Incoming, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Dark Fantasy Studio Music by Nicolas Jeudy Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0   Sources Koosmen, Tanika. The Ancient Origins of Werewolves. The Conversation. Oct. 28, 2018. Web. http://thecon

Howl's wolfing castle. Blurry Photober continues as Flora cracks open the history book on werewolves! A classic horror monster, werewolves have been around different cultures for millennia, but maybe not quite the way you think. David explores the origins of this popular mythology, including tales from antiquity, global versions, and the beginning of their evolution to what we know and love today. Joining the fun is folklorist, cultural anthropologist, and editor of The Skeptic magazine, Deborah Hyde. Deborah is kind enough to share her insight into werewolf history and lore. The subject is wild and wooly, and just one part won't cut it. Enjoy this, the first of 2 parts all about the wildest, most transformative monster you ever need poop bags for! Music Myst on the Moor, Blue Sizzle, Unlight, Evil Incoming - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Wolf, We Approach the Night, Dark Fear, Cut the Glass Rose, He Lies Broken by Your Shame, Elise Will Take You and Show

WARNING: This episode has extremely explicit content. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Blurry Photober kicks off with an incredibly eerie episode about Creepy Cults. Three Creepy Cults are examined, including Aum Shinrikyo, the Ant Hill Kids, and the Marcus Wesson Family. Flora sifts through this heavy topic and tries to suss out the info from the hyperbole. Cults exist in a grey area of accepted but not really trusted. These three examples prove just why cults are often regarded suspiciously. Aum Shinrikyo launched one of the worst terrorist attacks against the public in Japan's history. The Ant Hill Kids was headed up by someone who proved to be one of the most notorious men in Canada's history. And Marcus Wesson presided over one of the worst tragedies in Fresno, California's history. David breaks down the timelines for each cult, giving a background, description of activities, and ultimate fate for them. This episode is not for the faint of heart. Serious and tragic issues such as rape, incest, mu

Booshcraft The weather isn't getting much cooler, but that just means there's still time to get out in nature and be scared silly with the 7th edition of Campfire Ghost Stories! Some familiar tales and some new stuff await you by the tent with Campfire Ghost Stories 7. You'll hear an old comic book tale brought to life about an unfortunate chap who seeks shelter in an old house. There's malicious cemetery spirits, frighteningly-weird entities, and time slips. And a classic poem about a Tennesseean who just can't get warm. Gather your camping gear and charge up the portable speaker - these tales go great with hot dogs and s'mores! Don't forget to check out the epic John Dee episode. Grab some Blurry Photos merch at the Threadless Store! Check out Flora's new trivia show, Quiz Quiz Bang Bang! Music Myst on the Moor, Blue Sizzle, Ghostpocalypse Road of Trials, Long Note 2, Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices, Danse Macabre, Horrorific, One of Them, this House - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commo

Scry so serious? The saga of John Dee continues in a massive second part of the episode. The second half of John Dee's life was even wilder than his first, scrying with Edward Kelley and writing down the angelic language. Flora continues an incredibly deep dive into the polymath's life, detailing his actions with Kelley, travels abroad, and his death. It's perhaps the most publicized part of his life. Countless esoteric and mystical pursuits have been inspired by the work he did in this period. David rounds out the misunderstood mathematician's life and discusses thoughts on his and Kelley's work. He also speaks to some out there theories on Dee's pursuits. Special thanks goes to author and historian Benjamin Woolley for joining to speak about many aspects of Dee's life and works. Make sure to pick up a copy of The Queen's Conjurer: The Life and Magic of Dr. Dee, an amazing resource for this massive 2 parter! Clear the schedule and polish the shewstone, this dee-luxe episode is dee-lectible! Part 1 can be fou

Dee-viously Dee-lightful history! Flora is back with the beginning of a mega episode all about John Dee! Conjurer, magus, sorcerer, astrologer - these are but a few things the 16th century polymath John Dee was called. History knows him as a smart man who chose an occult path. He cast horoscopes. Talked with angels. Practiced alchemy. Continually searched for the secrets of the universe through math and natural science. But history often paints with a harsh light. What was this enigmatic genius really like? Was he the sorcerer and mysterious advisor to Elizabeth I that he's portrayed as? Or has he been maligned, misunderstood, and misrepresented? David has hit the books to get to the real man behind the myth. In the first of 2 parts, the first half of this interesting man's life is covered. He also hits some very fascinating history, with such figures as Gerardus Mercator, Francis Drake, and more. Part 2 will cover the second half of Dee's life, including his occult practices and scrying with Edward Kelley. G

Time to get your ears Bierced! DB Spitzer invited Flora to join him on a barrage of Ambrose Bierce in this bonus episode of Blurry Photos! Black Clock Audio Tales, hosted by DB Spitzer, has covered Ambrose Bierce this month, and this is the first of a 2 part culmination on him. Flora and DB talk about the man and his works. Flora then reads An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, and DB reads The Damned Thing. Part 2 will continue on Black Clock Audio Tales' feed. Ken Hite will join the fun on that one, and more tales will be read. Stay tuned for another big topic on Blurry Photos, dropping soon! In the meantime, enjoy this bonus crossover episode! Music Myst on the Moor, Long Note 2, Fantastic Dim Bar, The Dread - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Sources Get a copy of The Devil's Dictionary HERE Get a copy of Bierce's short stories HERE Visit Black Clock Audio Tales Visit People's Guide to the Cthulhu Mythos  

Flora welcomes fellow podcaster and Man-About-Ufology, Ryan Sprague! Author, UFO Journalist, TV host, and host of Somewhere in the Skies podcast, Ryan Sprague has his finger on the pulse of current UFO topics. He joins Blurry Photos to discuss what's been going on in the news lately in the field of Ufology. More and more stories are coming out about UFO sightings by the military, disclosure, and folks involved with it all. David hasn't been keeping tabs on it, so he brought in someone to break down all the fascinating chaos in the zeitgeist. Topics such as TTSA, Bob Lazar, Jeremy Corbell, Tic Tac UFOs, and Area 51 are discussed. What is everyone talking about these days? Why does there seem to be so much anger involved? What's going to happen with the Area 51 "Raid"? Flora seeks the answers to these and more on this topical episode of Blurry Photos! Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Sources Nominate Blurry Photos and Quiz Quiz Bang Ba

Not watching this documentary would be a Peter Graves mistake. Flora is back from AlienCon L.A. and getting back to routine, but in the meantime check out this roundtable on The Mysterious Monsters! A 1975 documentary, The Mysterious Monsters examined claims of cryptids and strange encounters and Derek Hayes and Justin Zenger join Flora to discuss this now 44-year-old film. Hosted by Peter Graves, it looks at the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Ye-ti, and more through eyewitness testimony, interviews, and dramatic reenactments. The boys talk about what all they enjoyed, what all made them laugh, and whether or not it stands the test of time. Thanks to Derek Hayes for editing this one! Stay tuned as a new episode of Blurry Photos is on the horizon as well as a recap of Flora's trip to L.A. and more! Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Sources Watch Mysterious Monsters HERE Check out Monsters Among Us HERE Check out Zeng This! HERE

It's been in the works for a while, but we finally have a full episode of listener stories! Real life encounters, experiences, facts and fictions come together in Blurry Photos' first listener stories episode. You'll hear tales of shadow people, stalking entities, disappearing objects, shadowy dogmen, hotel hotspots, a poem, and more. Special thanks to Ashton, Gabriel, DW, Katie, Matthew, and Leo for submitting these! If you have an encounter or piece of short fiction to share, please visit the Contact page on the website to submit it for a future episode like this one. Stick around after the tales to find out the winner of the 2019 Miss Cryptid Contest! We'll also find out who won the prize pack (which includes a Cryptid Crate), runner-up, and Miss Congealniality. Thanks to everyone who participated and voted in this year's contest! Music Myst on the Moor, Aftermath, Ghostpocalypse Road of Trials, Long Note 2, Night of Chaos, Return of Lazarus - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons

Regular competition is over, and we have our three finalists for the 2019 Miss Cryptid Contest! In this special roundup episode, we find out who won week 3 of the Miss Cryptid Contest, and review each of the finalists. You'll hear the segment for each winner once again as a refresher. Then you can go to the polls one more time to decide who will emerge victorious as the 2019 Champion! Head over to the Home Page to cast your vote and don't forget to enter to win a prize pack! This year's pack will include lots of Blurry Photos swag and fun stuff, including a Golden Goatman Trophy (replica). It also has a Cryptid Crate from our friend Derek Hayes over at Monsters Among Us! One lucky runner-up will also receive a T Shirt, and a Miss Congealniality will receive some stickers and buttons. You'll only have a week to cast your vote, so hop to it! Good luck to the contestants, and may the worst cryptid win! Music Myst on the Moor, Sancho Panza Gets a Latte, Interloper, Robobozo, Miri's Magic Dance - Kevin MacLeod (