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What do you get when a former intelligence officer, a late-night comedy show, and a whole lot of government secrets walk into a bar? You get this week’s episode of Up All Night! We’re diving into Luis Elizondo’s eye-opening appearance on The Daily Show, where he spilled the beans on the world’s worst-kept secret: aliens. Oh, I'm story - NHIs, aka Non Human Intelligence. But here’s the kicker—turns out Uncle Sam has been keeping this cosmic cat in the bag for so long, they’re now stuck trying to figure out how to un-lie to the public without blowing up the whole charade. Are we finally on the brink of disclosure, or is this just another twist in the never-ending UFO / UAP soap opera? Tune in as we dissect what Elizondo had to say, poke fun at the government's absurd balancing act, and ask the big question: when it comes to aliens, will the truth ever really set us free? Spoiler alert: it's gonna get weird.
Special thanks to this week’s research sources
Books
Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs | Luis Elizondo
Videos
Luis Elizondo - “Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs” | The Daily Show - https://youtu.be/2OMGOvuJV5M?si=e44jdOXHgIOAMNdC
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Strength and honor. Discipline and courage. The Glory of Rome! And none of it mattered for one of said Rome’s most renowned legions. Or so it seems… Reputation became tales, and tales became myths about Legio IX Hispana, Rome’s famed Ninth Legion passed into the category of legend when it mysteriously vanished from the record books around the turn of the 2nd century CE. That was before the black and white color switch for those playing along at home. But how could one of the most fearsome and battle-tested units of the then most powerful empire on earth just up and disappear like a dad going for cigarettes? Theories have run the gamut from mundane to supernatural, with more significant consequences from its disappearance than you might imagine. Grab your gladius and scutum, we’re marching in search of Rome’s Lost 9th Legion this week on Hysteria 51!
Special thanks to this week’s research sources:
Books
The Fate of the Ninth: The curious disappearance of one of Rome's legions | Duncan B. Campbell
Videos
Solving the Mystery of the Lost Roman Legion | History Hit Series - https://youtu.be/uzqXhGM-uRY?si=wTL8aeWkPs7zrKXQ
Websites
Legio IX Hispana Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legio_IX_Hispana
BBC - https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-12752497
Ancient Origins - https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/boudicca-celtic-queen-unleashed-fury-romans-part-2-002067
The Northen Echo - https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11560152.modest-man-centre-yorks-famous-ghost-story-passes-away/
Eagle & Dragons Publishing - https://eaglesanddragonspublishing.com/roman-ghosts-shades-in-eburacum/
History Extra - https://www.historyextra.com/period/roman/what-happened-to-britains-lost-roman-legion/
U of Chicago - https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Cassius_Dio/62*.html
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This week, we’re diving deep into the murky waters of ancient Sumer to unravel the life and legend of Gilgamesh—part god, part man, and full-time hero. Was this towering king of Uruk just another ruler with delusions of grandeur, or was he really a demigod who battled monsters, befriended wild men, and defied the gods themselves? Join us as we explore his epic quests, including his obsession with immortality, his fateful bromance with Enkidu, and the secrets that may still lie buried beneath the Euphrates. Plus, was Gilgamesh the world’s first superhero—or something even weirder? Tune in for all that and more as we decode the ancient tablets, question history’s first literary masterpiece, and ask: why does Conspiracy Bot suck so much???
Special thanks to this week’s research sources:
Videos
The REAL Reason we Invaded Iraq (Babylon)?? Nephilim DNA - https://youtu.be/ypAZ_9WTukU?si=U0Nr02TiHYdjwX3o
2003 Gulf War Started 1 Month After Gilgamesh's Tomb Found - https://youtu.be/Tgr6y_pyFMk?si=PofgK0KfDBnXrQ-I
Websites
Gilgamesh Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgamesh
Epic of Gilgamesh Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_of_Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh Myth - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh History - https://www.worldhistory.org/gilgamesh/
Gilgamesh Tablet - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57992957
Hobby Lobby Issues - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-returns-portion-of-the-epic-of-gilgamesh-to-iraq/
Fact Check - https://www.newsweek.com/us-invade-iraq-ancient-stargate-1766705
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Blurry Hysteria Time!
We're diving into two bizarre news stories this week that are both gross and interesting... but mainly gross. First up, a viral court case involving a woman, a trout, and a scandalous video that's taking the internet by storm. Then, we're exploring a futuristic mashup you never knew you needed: engineers have given a mushroom its very own robot body and let it loose. Join us as we break down these strange headlines and wonder why we let Conspiracy Bot ever pic headlines!
News Stories Mentioned:
Trout Taboo: https://www.news.com.au/national/courts-law/woman-in-court-over-viral-trout-sex-video/news-story/c181d56b75d04e1d15e6177825c751f4
RoboShroom: https://www.sciencealert.com/engineers-gave-a-mushroom-a-robot-body-and-let-it-run-wild?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR24pM39mCOwULnNKzu514rI3-lLkrvKd4eaSQSZCFYVC3t2uMHEV7nwRZM_aem_hG9U5uvf4pp_qodB7T3w8A
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Imagine a group of ordinary people coming together with one extraordinary goal: to create a ghost from scratch. That’s exactly what happened in the early 1970s with the Philip Experiment, a fascinating parapsychological study led by Dr. A.R.G. Owen and the Toronto Society for Psychical Research. The team invented a fictional character, Philip Aylesford, a 17th-century English nobleman with a tragic backstory, and then set out to bring him to life through sheer willpower and collective imagination.
What started as a curious experiment in human consciousness quickly escalated into something far more mysterious. The group reported witnessing strange phenomena—tables moving on their own, eerie knocks answering their questions, and even glimpses of a ghostly presence. But was this really the work of a spirit, or just the power of the human mind? Join us this week as we dive deep into the eerie world of the Philip Experiment, where belief and reality collide in the most unexpected ways… on Hysteria 51.
Special thanks to this week’s research sources:
Videos
The Philip Experiment - https://youtu.be/uhT0-n9OH8M?si=kGPGRv6pcmheHSF9
The Quiet Ones - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2235779/
Websites
Philip Experiment Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_experiment
Ranker - https://www.ranker.com/list/philip-experiment-paranormal-study/jodi-smith
Dread Central - https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/358897/the-philip-experiment-we-want-ghosts-to-be-real/
Live About - https://www.liveabout.com/how-to-create-a-ghost-2594058
C. Wesley Clough - https://cwesleyclough.wordpress.com/2024/03/04/the-philip-experiment-a-benchmark-in-paranormal-research/
3X Strange - https://strangestrangestrange.com/debunk/the-philip-experiment-the-quiet-ones/
The Quiet Ones Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quiet_Ones_(2014_film)
History vs Hollywood - https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/quiet-ones/
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David takes over this week as we dip into the Blurry Photos UFO coffers for a peak at the Falcon Lake Incident!
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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!
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SourcesRutkowski, Chris. When They Appeared: Falcon Lake 1967: The Inside Story of a Close Encounter. August Night Press. Guilford, UK. 2017.Gross, Patrick. Close Encounter: Falcon Lake, Canada, 1967. Ufologie. Blog. 2005. https://ufologie.patrickgross.org/htm/michalak67cr00.htmCraig, Roy. Condon Report: Case 22. Files.NCAS. Web. http://files.ncas.org/condon/text/case22.htmThe Iron Skeptic. Stefan Michalak’s Story: No Aliens Required. Blog. http://www.theironskeptic.com/articles/michalak/michalak.htmScience Daily. Understanding Steam Burns. May 14, 2018.Web. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180514122556.htmBernhardt, Darren. Falcon Lake Incident is Canada’s ‘Best-documented UFO Case,’ Even 50 Years Later. CBC News. May 19, 2017. Web. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/falcon-lake-incident-book-anniversary-1.4121639
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This week on Hysteria 51, Brent is missing! But have no fear, David Flora enlists the help of everyone's favorite overthinking Kevin, host of Sad Times Podcast, to bring the weird. Join them as they dive headfirst into the latest batch of weird news that’s making headlines (and raising eyebrows). First up, archaeologists have just thrown us a Stonehenge curveball by tracing its famed altar stone all the way back to the Mediterranean. Is this the ultimate rock-star import or just another piece of the puzzle that proves Stonehenge was the world’s first cross-cultural hangout? Then, we tackle a bizarre loophole in organ donation—where life-saving transplants take a backseat to pancreas procedures. How did this happen, and what does it mean for the future of organ donations? Whether you’re into ancient rocks or modern medical quirks, this episode has something for everyone!
News Stories Mentioned:
Stonehenge Goodies: https://news.yahoo.com/news/stonehenge-mystery-deepens-altar-traced-155556671.html
Pancreas Shenanigans: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/367812/organ-donation-loophole-pancreas-opo
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What happens when Brent hits the road, and the boys from Project Skeptic hijack the Hysteria 51 airwaves? A deep dive into the chilling and mysterious Smiley Face Killers, that’s what! While Brent navigates the treacherous highways of America on his way to the Lower-Lower 4th Dimension (AKA Nashville), the Project Skeptic crew steps in to unravel the enigma of smiley faces, mysterious drownings, and all things creepy. Will they crack the case, or just crack each other up? Tune in to find out!
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Ever wondered how Hysteria 51 went from a wacky idea to your podcast source of paranormal pandemonium? Join us for a wild ride down memory lane as we uncover the behind the scenes moments that shaped our show. From our first ideas to the missteps along the way, get the inside scoop on how we got here today we talk it all on the Up all Night episode of Hysteria 51!
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It's Weird News Time!
First up, we've got sharks off the coast of Brazil getting an unexpected high—turns out these sea creatures tested positive for cocaine! Is it a new species of "party sharks," or are we just witnessing the side effects of ocean pollution? Join us as we unravel the mystery behind these cokehead cartilaginous fish.
Next, we jump into the cosmos with news that sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie—a warp drive that might actually work within known physics! Is Star Trek about to become reality, or is this just another case of science fiction creeping into the lab? We'll break down the science (or lack thereof) behind this groundbreaking concept and speculate on when we can expect to zip across the galaxy at warp speed.
News Stories Mentioned:
Party Sharks: https://news.sky.com/story/sharks-off-brazil-coast-test-positive-for-cocaine-13183543
Warp Drive: https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/rockets/a60746821/warp-drive-within-known-physics/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0sRAXb8uAlwDuoiaH2W8P5ZRhT0GlN3orWk6oSi7QeJRDiBPtr920hITY_aem_IKT45gy-U82COu7tZkxS9Q
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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...
https://www.hysteria51.com/the-john-f-kennedy-assassination-3/
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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.
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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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We are off this week.... sort of. We have a best of show, but first we dive in to continue or JFK Lose Your Own Adventure Sage. Then, it's back to 1964 to visit Jim and his photo shenanigans once again!
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Nothing worse than a photobomb. There you are minding your own business, taking a picture of your lovely daughter and next thing you know some idiot time traveler / astronaut / inter-dimensional being drops his/her/its mug into your frame. And while we’ve all been through it, there’s a famous version we’re talking about this week - The Solway Firth Spaceman. Where did the other figure come from? Could this be a real, true documentation of a close encounter? How much is free film for a year actually worth? We dive in deep and see what develops. Plus, Conspiracy Bot actually did research this week (albeit unsuccessfully, but...ya know...baby steps). Brent channels his inner British housewife from the 1960s (it wasn’t a huge leap). And John starts talking about time travel again (we wish it existed so we could go back and stop him). All of that and more on the podcast that doesn’t do a ton of photo shoots, but when we do they’re in the UK and they involve a spaceman – Hysteria 51.
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This week we're opening up the paranormal hotline and diving into the bizarre, the eerie, and the downright hilarious messages left by you, our fantastic listeners! From ghostly greetings to alien anecdotes, you'll hear firsthand accounts of the strange and unexplained... or at least complaints about us and how we pronounce things.
So join us as we explore the oddities of your encounters, answer your burning questions, and maybe even solve a mystery or two along the way. Don’t forget to grab your tinfoil hat and prepare for listeners voicemails – it's time to Dial H for Hysteria!
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