Monster Lore Tour

38: The Yeti - Are You A Yeti Fan? Then Yeren Luck!

In this episode MOZ stays at pre-pre-basecamp (a pub) while Jeremy plods off into the frozen tundra in search of one of the greatest cryptozoological mysteries of all time. Actually, MOZ covers the abominable snowman, yeti lore, and all things Yeti-adjacent, setting the stage for a serious deep-dive into Yeti Theory in the second half of this two-part Himalayan extravaganza coming up in the next episode!
Many thanks again and always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com  for composing for us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms!
References:
Anabasis Alexandri:
Internet History Sourcebooks Project: Ancient History (fordham.edu)
https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/ancient/arrian-bookVIII-India.asp
 
Alexander the Great Accounts:
Internet History Sourcebooks Project: Ancient History (fordham.edu)
https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/ancient/arrian-bookVIII-India.asp
 
Pliny the Elder:
Top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman Sightings - MountEverest.info
https://mounteverest.info/yeti-sightings/
 
Yeti Origin Myths:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Himalayan Ape Men:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, P31
 
Brian H. Hodgeson Account:
Top 10 yeti and abominable snowman sightings | Graham Hoyland
https://www.grahamhoyland.com/yeti-sightings/
 
Colonel C.K. Howard-Bury’s 1921 Account, General C. G Bruce 1922 Account, The Huerta Expedition 1955, Didanov’s 1966 Account & Major Alan Cameron’s 1923 Account & more:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York.
 
Colonel John Hunt’s 1950s Account & Reading:
Top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman Sightings - MountEverest.info
https://mounteverest.info/yeti-sightings/
 
Tibetan Children Spot Yeti:
Tom Slick. Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.), 30 April 1958. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1958-04-30/ed-1/seq-9/>
 
Don Whillans 1970 Account:
Top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman Sightings - MountEverest.info
https://mounteverest.info/yeti-sightings/
 
The Josh Gates Footprints:
The Curious Case of the ‘Destination Truth’ Yeti Track | Center for Inquiry
https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/the-curious-case-of-the-destination-truth-yeti-track/
(On a side note, Josh Gates’ footprints are said to be a whopping size-15. Dang, Josh.)
 
Yeti Description:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, p43-44
 
Yeti Description 2:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1), p4
 
Most types & Sizes of Yeti come from both:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York
&
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Eluding a Yeti:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Gilyaks:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, p68-69
 
Yeren:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeren
 
Mande Burung Reading:
In the footsteps of the yeti: the hunt for Mande Burung | The Independent | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/in-the-footsteps-of-the-yeti-the-hunt-for-mande-burung-890306.html
 
2005 Mande Burung Encounter:
Steiger, B. (2010). Real monsters, gruesome critters, and beasts from the darkside. Visible Ink Press, p190
 
The Kewagh:
https://plesourd.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-Passamaquoddy-%E2%80%9CWitchcraft-Tales%E2%80%9D-of-Newell-S-Francis.pdf 
 
The Banjhākri:
https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/banjhakri-and-banjhakrini-of-sikkim-these-shamans-kidnap-children-but-not-for-nefarious-reasons-604366.html
 
Charlotte Lynvist – DNA Evidence:
Abominable Snowman? Nope—study ties DNA samples from purported Yetis to Asian bears (phys.org)
https://phys.org/news/2017-11-abominable-snowman-nopestudy-ties-dna.html
 
Boris Porshenev Findings & Hair Sample Findings:
Steiger, B. (2010). Real monsters, gruesome critters, and beasts from the darkside. Visible Ink Press
 
Different sizes of yeti may be due to the various altitudes:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
 
Gigantopithecus Theory:
Gigantopithecus - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigantopithecus
 
Gigantopithecus Theory 2:
Orangutan | Definition, Habitat, Height, Weight, Lifespan, Scientific Names, & Facts | Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/animal/orangutan\
Neanderthal Theory:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, P44
 
Sherpa Recent Yeti Extinction Theory:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, p9
 
Madam Blavatsky Description:
Lachman, G. (2015). The secret teachers of the western world. Tarcher-Penguin, NY, p363
 
High Altitude Psychosis:
Climbing Mountains Can Cause Psychosis, Researchers Say | Time
https://time.com/5069436/mountain-climbing-high-altitude-psychosis/

37: The Saxtown Ax Murders - An MLT Whodunit!

In the spring of 1874, in the small farming community of Saxtown, Illinois, a most heinous deed was committed – the brutal murder of a family of five. There were no witnesses to speak of and too many suspects to name, but the solving of this most heinous crime became the obsession of many. Come with us now as we dive deep into the lore of this 150-year-old cold case and reach our own stunning conclusions!
 
Thank you once again and forever more to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for composing us the greatest theme song in the paranormal realms!
 
References:
 
Kirin Ichiban - https://www.kanpaidrinks.com/japanese-beer/japanese-beer-blogs/what-does-kirin-ichiban-mean/
 
Green Iguana - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_iguana
 
Pistor, Nicholas J.C. (2014). The Ax Murders of Saxtown: The Unsolved Crime That Terrorized A Town And Shocked The Nation. Lyons Press, pg 12-13.
 
New York Dispatch March 29, 1874 - https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85026214/1874-03-29/ed-1/seq-7/#date1=1874&index=0&rows=20&words=Saxtown&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=New+York&date2=1874&proxtext=Saxtown&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
 
Pistor, pg 21.
 
Pistor, pg 62.
 
Pistor, pg 113.
 
Pistor, pg 135.
 
Pistor, pg 161.
 
Pistor, pg 28.

36: Side Trail Compilation 32, 33, & 35 - Ingenious Rationalization, Flying Primate Theory, In The News

This episode is a compilation of Side Trails 32 (Bridgewater Triangle), 33 (Batsquatch), and 35 (Megalania).
SIDE TRAIL 32
In the Bridgewater side trail MLT explores the deep shamanic patterns being unearthed in the swamps of Massachusetts, as well as in the Cartoon Network. Is this ingenious rationalization, aprophenia, or are we just "hepped up on goofballs"?
References:
Ingenious Rationalization:
Pinker, S. (2018). Enlightenment now: the case for reason, science, humanism, and progress. Penguin, p359
SIDE TRAIL 33
Following the Batsquatch episode, we follow-up on flying primates and giant bats. Then we get deeper into the volcano angle with discussions on Cherufe the Volcano God and the real-life possibility of Sharknados. It just keeps getting weirder around here!
References:
Flying Primate Hypothesis Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_primate_hypothesis#:~:text=In%20evolutionary%20biology%2C%20the%20flying,by%20J.D.%20Smith%20in%201980
National Park Service’s myth buster section @ nps.gov: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bats/myth-busters.htm#:~:text=Answer%3A%20MYTH.,long%2Dlived%20for%20their%20size
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines Chiropetra: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiropteran#:~:text=%22Chiroptera%22%20is%20the%20name%20of,covered%20by%20a%20cutaneous%20membrane.
Wikipedia on Pteropus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteropus
Harpeth Hills Flying Monkeys: (https://www.harpethhillsmarathon.com/Monkeys.html#:~:text=The%20Harpeth%20Hills%20Flying%20Monkeys%2C%20classified%20as%20an%20endangered%20species,owls%2C%20hawks%20or%20flying%20piglets.)
Wikipedia on Cherufe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherufe
Sharks in Volcanic Craters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woYHAiFLhL0
SIDE TRAIL 35
MOZ takes a tour of a variety of recent headlines in this "In The News" side trail.
References:
Earth’s largest ape went extinct 100,000 years earlier than once thought (sciencenews.org)
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/largest-ape-extinct-earlier-than-thought
A King Kong-like ape once roamed southern China. Scientists say they now know why and when it disappeared (msn.com)  https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/a-king-kong-like-ape-once-roamed-southern-china-scientists-say-they-now-know-why-and-when-it-disappeared/ar-AA1mLyRa?ocid=msedgntp&pc=WSEDSE&cvid=18396b2a93554276bd670d0efc27f719&ei=32
Reindeer multitask by chewing cud and sleeping at the same time (sciencenews.org)
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/reindeer-sleep-eat-chew-arctic
Top secret UFO meeting in Congress to reveal 'classified' details of illegal crash retrieval program - and US intelligence insider tells DailyMail.com what they believe will really happen behind closed doors | Daily Mail Online  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12931743/Top-secret-UFO-hearing-Congress-classified-illegal-crash-retrieval-program-intelligence-insider.html
Scores Killed In Angola Anti-sorcery Rituals | Barron's (barrons.com)
https://www.barrons.com/news/scores-killed-in-angola-anti-sorcery-rituals-e0425718

35: Megalania - Are Giant Lizards Living Large?

In this episode MOZ brings team MLT on the hunt for the largest lizard to ever roam the outback, Megalania. Has this beast survived extinction? What are people seeing when they report giant lizards in the world’s most remote areas? Find out now on Monster Lore Tour!
References:
-Megalania fossils: Megalania Prisca: Dragon Of The Australian Outback - The Cryptozoologist (webs.com) https://thecryptozoologist.webs.com/apps/blog/show/15615981-megalania-prisca-dragon-of-the-australian-outback
-The Chenoo: Leland, C.G. (1884). The Algonquin legends of New England: or, myths and folk lore of the Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot tribes.
Internet Archive version: https://archive.org/details/algonquinlegends00lela
 -The Crosswick Monster: Un-loch the Mysteries of Ohio's Cryptids | Ohio. Find It Here.
https://ohio.org/travel-inspiration/articles/folklore-cryptid-cryptozoology-legends-myth
-Whowie: Eliot, A. (1976). The universal myths: heroes, gods, tricksters and others. Meridian, p137-138
-Latharr-ghun: https://theconversation.com/from-the-jarnpa-of-central-australia-to-trolls-the-many-meanings-of-monsters-100755
-Tjukurrpa: The Dreaming | Australian Aboriginal mythology | Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/topic/the-Dreaming-Australian-Aboriginal-mythology
 -Tjukurpa & the Tingari: Nadia Phillips: Tjukurpa and the Tingari: Aboriginal Knowledge and Ancient Ancestors.
https://www.aboriginalartuk.com/post/tjukurpa-and-the-tingari-belief-knowledge-and-ancient-ancestors
 -Burrunjor: https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/travel/australia/australian-mythical-folklore-creatures.html
 -Megalania v Shark: Megalania - Giant Monitor Lizard | Mythology.net
https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/megalania/
 -Giant Lizard in Africa Hoax: Freeman, R. (2022). Adventures in Cryptozoology volume II: In Search of Real Monsters. Mango Publishing Group, p25-26
 -Rex Gilroy’s Megalania Accounts from A-Z (on his website): Cessnocks Fantastic 30 ft Lizard Monsters (mysteriousaustralia.com)
 -1977 Megalania Sighting: Australian Giant Reptilian Monsters - Queensland Reports (mysteriousaustralia.com) http://www.mysteriousaustralia.com/australian_giant_reptilian_monsters-qld.html
 -1978 Megalania Sighting: Megalania Prisca: Dragon Of The Australian Outback - The Cryptozoologist (webs.com)https://thecryptozoologist.webs.com/apps/blog/show/15615981-megalania-prisca-dragon-of-the-australian-outback
 -1960s Papa New Guinea Sighting: Megalania Prisca: Dragon Of The Australian Outback - The Cryptozoologist (webs.com)https://thecryptozoologist.webs.com/apps/blog/show/15615981-megalania-prisca-dragon-of-the-australian-outback
 -Rex Gilroy: Megalania Not Perenti: Cessnocks Fantastic 30 ft Lizard Monsters (mysteriousaustralia.com)
 -Parthenogenesis: Megalania - Giant Monitor Lizard | Mythology.net
https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/megalania/
 -Moruya Tracks & Megalania: Monster Quest (season 2 ep 19 real dragons)

34: Interview with Dr. W. David Arnett - Shamanism vs. Science

This week Jeremy and MOZ welcome Dr. W. David Arnett, reknowned astrophysicist, to the podcast. We discuss many things including the nuclear bomb, the science of supernovae, Arnett's Law, shapeshifting molecules, dark matter, Oppenheimer, and more. Come on along as we deep-dive the monstrousness of supernovae with the man who literally wrote the book on the subject. Make sure to stay until the end, where MOZ takes his shamanistic theories toe-to-toe with science. This could get ugly!
References:
Dr. Arnett's Book: Arnett, W.D. (1996). Supernovae and nucleosynthesis: an investigation of the history of matter, from the big bang to the present. Princeton University Press
Broken Universe & Parallel Universes: Kaku, M. (2006). Parallel worlds: a journey through creation, higher dimensions, and the future of the cosmos. Doubleday, p84. p93
David Bohm’s Implicate Order: Word Gems: Quantum Mechanics: Bohm: Glycerin, Ink, Cylinder https://wordgems.net/quantum.bohm.glycerin.ink.html
Quantum Shamanism & Aka Threads: Pratt, C. (2007). Encyclopedia of shamanism (Vol 2). Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., quantum shamanism p xliii - xliv & Aka threads p3   
Patterns of the Occult: Pinchbeck, D. (2007). 2012:The return of Quetzalcoatl. Penguin Group, p178

33: Batsquatch and Friends - Our Ahooliest Episode Ever!

This episode takes us on a global tour of the lore behind the theory of flying homonids, including Camazotz, the Ahool, the Orang Bati, and the infamous Batsquatch. From Siberia to Mesoamerica, from Indonesia to the US Northwest, there are legends of these flying homonid monsters haunting the skies. Is Jeremy’s Ring of Fire theory set to erupt onto the paranormal scene? Or is it just so much rumbling? Come on along with the Monster Lore Tour and decide for yourself!
Endless gratitude to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms!
References:
- Vladimir Klavdiyevich Arsenyev: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Arsenyev
- Vladimir Klavdiyevich Arsenyev encounter story: Leon, Adam. UFO Sightings: Batsquatch Encounters (p. 9). Kindle Edition.
- June 1922 Encounter Story: https://karlshuker.blogspot.com/2014/06/is-it-bird-is-it-plane-no-its-batsquatch.html
- Halema'uma'u Crater in Kīlauea Caldera:  (https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-kilaueas-may-1922-eruption-rise-and-fall-summit-lava-lakes)
-  Mount Shishaldin Eruption: https://avo.alaska.edu/eruption/shishaldin-1922-10
- Camazotz: https://mythologyplanet.com/camazotz-bat-god-maya-mythology/
- Camazotz Encounters: https://mexicounexplained.com/man-bat-northern-mexico/
- Ahool: https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ahool
- Dr. Ernest Bartels Encounter: Leon, Adam. UFO Sightings: Batsquatch Encounters (p. 11). Kindle Edition.
- Dr. Ernest Bartels Second Encounter: https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ahool
- Orang Bati: https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoSentenceHorror/comments/13f8m5y/my_team_and_i_wandered_through_the_dense_jungle/
- Mount Saint Helens Eruption: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_St._Helens
- Initial Batsquatch Sightings:  portlandghosts.com
- Brian Canfield Encounter: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-batsquatch/127336655/
- Butch Whittaker Encounter: Leon, Adam. UFO Sightings: Batsquatch Encounters (p. 26). Kindle Edition.
- Mount Shasta Encounter: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/topic/150840-batsquatch-sighted-at-mt-shasta/
- Second Mount Shasta Encounter: Leon, Adam. UFO Sightings: Batsquatch Encounters (p. 33). Kindle Edition.
- Grassman58 Encounter Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0D12vtpFhw
- Selkirk Mountains: https://www.google.com/search?q=selkirk+range&rlz=1C1UEAD_enUS959US959&oq=selkirk+range&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyBwgBEC4YgAQyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEAAYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyCAgFEC4YFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMggICRAAGBYYHqgCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
- What Lurks Beneath Encounter Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGFAbD3GGQI&t=493s
- Theories: Leon, Adam. UFO Sightings: Batsquatch Encounters (p. 40). Kindle Edition.

32: Bridgewater Triangle Solved!

Team MLT travels deep into the folklore of the Bridgewater Triangle and even deeper into the Hockomock Swamp to find a Black Sachem at the heart of this old Massachusetts mystery. Has the riddle of this hotspot finally been solved? This episode reveals some startling connections, but you be the judge….
Endless gratitude to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms!
References:
Hockomock Meaning:
Coleman, L. (2001, 2007). Mysterious America: the ultimate guide to the nation’s weirdest wonders, strangest spots, and creepiest creatures. Paraview, NY, p29
Recommended Documentary:
Bridgewater Triangle - Bristol County media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIVKPZLwr0k
Bear, Lion, & Giant Snake Hunt:
Coleman, L. (2001, 2007). Mysterious America: the ultimate guide to the nation’s weirdest wonders, strangest spots, and creepiest creatures. Paraview, NY, bear p37, lion p38, giant snake p38
The Puckwudgee:
https://www.unsettlingthings.com/top-10-freaky-occurrences-within-the-bridgewater-triangle/
Dighton Rock Petroglyphs:
Bragdon, K.J. (2006). The shamanistic "text" in southern New England. Kroeber Anthropological Society Papers No. 79. Department of Anthropology, College of William and Mary, VA 23187, p169
kas079-012.pdf (berkeley.edu)
https://digitalassets.lib.berkeley.edu/anthpubs/ucb/text/kas079-012.pdf
Colonial Sightings:
Laskey, Mark, "In the Devil's Shadow: Sacred Agency, Cosmic Struggle, and the Cultural-Religious Clashes that Shaped Colonial New England, 1620-1693" (2021), p26-27 & p42-43
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1209&context=honors_projects
Thunderbird Visions:
Simmons, W.S. (1975). Southern New England shamanism: an ethnographic reconstruction, vol 7, p221
Chris Balzano – Boston Globe
http://archive.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/10/30/tales_from_the_swamp/
Wampanogue shamanism & The Pniese:
Simmons, W.S. (1975). Southern New England shamanism: an ethnographic reconstruction, vol 7, p221
Invincible Shamans:
Trask, W.R. (1964). Shamanism: archaic techniques of ecstasy. Arkana Penguin Books, p89-90 (1st Ed. Mircea Eliade 1951)
Geni: Tuspaquin ‘The Black Sachem
https://www.geni.com/people/Tuspaquin/6000000014318329029
Mary Rowlandson’s captivity:
Laskey, Mark, "In the Devil's Shadow: Sacred Agency, Cosmic Struggle, and the Cultural-Religious Clashes that Shaped Colonial New England, 1620-1693" (2021), P155, 160 161
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1209&context=honors_projects
King Phillip’s War:
Simmons, W.S. (1975). Southern New England shamanism: an ethnographic reconstruction, vol 7, p162,163, 231, 234
Dogmen and the Potwatomi tribe:
Godfrey, L.S. (2019). I know what I saw. Tarcher Perigee, NY p105
The Soul of the Land:
Ribi, A. (1989). Demons of the inner world. Shambhala Publishing, Inc, p109, p110
Autochthonous Amerindian Spirits:
Strange, S.E. (2017). Ethnos Journal of Anthropology Indigenous Spirits, Pluralist Sovereignty, and the Aporia of Surinamese Hindu Belonging. Ethnos, p6 & 9
Shamanic Fences:
Busick, Christopher J., "Anthropological Approaches to the Study of Nepali Shamanism" (1978). Master's Theses. 2115. https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/2115
The Shaman’s Grave:
Barazzuol, R.A. (1988). The Tlingit land otter complex: coherence in the social and shamanic order. University of British Columbia, p59-60
Strategic Shamanic Burials:
Steve J. Langdon - Interactions and Relations among Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian Societies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr6J8SZuTWo
Ley Lines:
Devereux, P. (1993). Shamanism and the mystery lines. Llewellyn Publication, p121
Shamans as Scarecrows:
Speck, F.G. (Oct-Dec 1919). Penobscot shamanism. American Memoirs of the Anthropological Association 28, vol 6, p 244
https://archive.org/stream/memoirs_06ameruoft/memoirs_06ameruoft_djvu.txt
Tekwedih’s Tale:
Olson: Tlingit shamanism and sorcery
kas025-015.pdf (berkeley.edu) https://digitalassets.lib.berkeley.edu/anthpubs/ucb/text/kas025-015.pdf
A Treed Kushtaka:
Swanton, J.R. (1908). Haida texts and myths. Myth 7: various adventures near cross sound. Internet Archive posting, p47-48
https://archive.org/details/tlingitmythstext0039swan/page/n8/mode/1up?view=theater
Penobscot Otter Tale:
Speck, F.G. (Oct-Dec 1919). Penobscot shamanism. American Memoirs of the Anthropological Association 28, vol 6, p261
Powwows in Watery Places:
Laskey, Mark, "In the Devil's Shadow: Sacred Agency, Cosmic Struggle, and the Cultural-Religious Clashes that Shaped Colonial New England, 1620-1693" (2021), P155, 160 161
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1209&context=honors_projects
Minister John Allen’s Story:
Laskey, Mark, "In the Devil's Shadow: Sacred Agency, Cosmic Struggle, and the Cultural-Religious Clashes that Shaped Colonial New England, 1620-1693" (2021). https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1209&context=honors_projects
Snake Sighting on King Phillip Street:
Coleman, L. (2001, 2007). Mysterious America: the ultimate guide to the nation’s weirdest wonders, strangest spots, and creepiest creatures. Paraview, NY, p37-38

31: Side Trail Compilation - Nandor Fodor, US File Doppleganger, Tesseracts, Origins of the Meter & Mile

This week we bring you an extra-long Side Trail Compilation in honor of our Leap Day Special bonus episode, featuring Side Trails 26, 27, 28, and 30.
Side Trail 26: We discuss the odd phenomenon of Uncanny Sight, aka Sightless Vision, and then we track the story of Dr. Nandor Fodor beyond the Alma Fielding case, following him into a new, unexpected role in the world of psychoanalysis.
Side Trail 27: MOZ shares with us his most intense real-life Doppleganger encounter story. A tale of tricksterism at it's best! This one is not to be missed.
Side Trail 28: As discussed in the Leap Day Special Episode, this Leap Day Special Side Trail is a replay of our Side Trail #14 which is all about the structure of hypercubes, better known as tesseracts.
Side Trail 30: We look deep into the origins of our modern measuring systems. Learn how the ratio of the size of human to the size of Earth led to the development of the most ancient of measuring systems. The truth just keeps getting weirder!
REFERENCES:
Pendulum as a time keeper: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendulum
Who Built The Moon? By Christopher Knight and Alan Butler: https://archive.org/details/who-built-the-moon_-knight-christopher/page/n937/mode/2up
The definition of a meter:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metre#:~:text=The%20definition%20of%20the%20length,earth%20measured%20through%20the%20poles.
Origins of the mile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWnbofySpIw

BONUS - St. Patrick's Day Drinking Ditty

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30: Hollow Moon Theory - My God! It's Full of Holes!

This week we take a super-deep deep-dive into the reasons and reckonings behind Hollow Moon Theory. Whether or not the Moon is hollow, it is undeniable that it is weird beyond our reckoning. Way weirder than you may realize. Join us as we delve way down into the weirdness of the nature of the Moon.
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REFERENCES:
Transient Lunar Phenomenon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transient_lunar_phenomenon
Winifred Cameron paper: https://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1975Moon...14..187C
Lunar Synodic Cycle: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/641019/
Science Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEMCyX226ww
Who Built The Moon? By Christopher Knight and Alan Butler: https://archive.org/details/who-built-the-moon_-knight-christopher/page/n937/mode/2up
Randall Carlson, Baseball and the Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIJ1jRo0Er4
Mascons – A Lumpy Moon: https://www.fossilhunters.xyz/apollo-spaceship/mascons-a-lumpy-moon.html
GRAIL: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-led-team-solves-one-of-the-moons-mysteries.html
Who Built The Moon? By Christopher Knight and Alan Butler: https://archive.org/details/who-built-the-moon_-knight-christopher/page/n937/mode/2up
Traces of Another World Found on the Moon: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27688511
NASA Chat – The Moon’s Earth-like Core: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-research-team-reveals-moon-has-earth-like-core-113036034.html