Into The Unknown with Mike and John

Nothing goes together better than 1900's Psychology and Outer Banks stories. Pepper in a great synchronicity and you've got another Wild Card episode. Music Credits: Epic Symphonic Dubstep.mp3 by SoundFlakes -- https://freesound.org/s/523339/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 chill background music #3 by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/792340/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 ITUpodcast.com

They save our bacon and give us hope. Join us for a discussion about Superheroes and learn what we think might be the greatest power of them all. Music: Epic Symphonic Dubstep.mp3 by SoundFlakes -- https://freesound.org/s/523339/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 ITUpodcast.com

We investigate plasma -- the mysterious state of matter that just might hold conscious thoughts, and be as ancient as the universe itself. A New Science of Heaven By Robert Temple Music Resource: chill background music #3 by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/792340/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 ITUpodcast.com

Two short stories that bring on a riff on themes. Enjoy this Wild Card episode. Music Resource: chill background music #3 by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/792340/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Get ready "Runesters" for a deep dive into this Germanic divination practice! Resources: At the Well of Wyrd by: Edred Thorsson The Book of Runes by: Ralph Blum Sound Resource: Bodhran irish drum - celtic rhythm. WAV by pogmothoin -- https://freesound.org/s/401300/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 ITUpodcast.com

During the Global War on Terror (GWOT), US soldiers returned from the Middle East with fascinating but bizarre paranormal stories. We investigate if the Jinn from lore and literature could be the culprit. Resources: https://youtu.be/wUJAzDpobPY?si=0ut9EikDVCL_AjT2 "Monsterquest" Active Duty (TV Episode 2026) - IMDb Terrifying Supernatural Encounters in a Warzone You Don’t Want to Know Wh...

We return again to the Ranch and discuss the term "skinwalker" with all it's dark and yet illuminating meaning, as we view high-strangeness through the lens of Native American beliefs and culture. Resources: Hunt for the Skinwalker The Paranormal Ranger https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skinwalker_Ranch https://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of...

Even Delaware has high strangeness. We sample some of the odd stories coming out of a relatively small state. Goes to show -- the phenomena is all around us! ITUpodcast.com

It was just a matter of time before we covered the art of Tarot, and in this episode we speak with the incredible card reader, Melanie. You won't want to miss John's reading, and our fascinating discussion about Tarot Card Reading! ⁠John's Card Layout⁠ Contact Melanie: Transformation 3 ITUpodcast.com

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Gormans have one heck of time with high strangeness. Join us to hear how this family experienced the seemingly sentient presence of Skinwalker Ranch. Resources: Hunt For the Skinwalker Episode Images: https://itupodcast.com/episode-images ITUpodcast.com

You might not need your wooden stakes and holy water, but you will still be frightened by this incredible story. John tells us the tale of Mercy Brown. Sources: Mercy Brown vampire incident - Wikipedia The Great New England Vampire Panic Have Mercy… – The Rhode Island Historical Society The Case of Frederick Ransom: The Woodstock Vampire - Moon Mausoleum Exhumation and Ritual: Woodstock's Secr...

There are stories of high strangeness surrounding the Father of our great nation. We examine George Washington and the idea his life was driven by Divine Providence, or maybe something else entirely. Happy 4th of July! Links to Resources: https://bryanhodge.net/2020/07/14/the-battle-of-monongahela-gods-providence/ https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/the-...

Pow Wow. Powerful healing magic. John's weaves this interesting tale about Western Maryland folk traditions. Resources: Michael Zittle Jr. - Wikipedia Haunted History: The Wizard of South Mountain - Michael Zittle - Preservation Maryland Charming Michael Zittle made South Mountain magical HAUNTED HISTORY | Michael Zittle: The Wizard of South Mountain | Ep. 149 Braucherei - Wikipedia Folk Magic...

Despite failing science and pesky gremlins Mike and John manage -- with the aide of their new friend Richard Hatem -- to deploy this episode. Richard Hatem is the host of the award winning podcast: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf We had a great time discussing a range of topics: books, beliefs, disclosure and much more! Enjoy! ITUpodcast.com

Mike & John riff on the Disclosure environment, what it is, what it is not, and a few other related topics in between. Listen in and join the discussion by telling us your opinion: Are we alone? ITUpodcast.com

The words "Gettysburg" and "gorilla" don't seem to go together. But we promise it's not click-bait. Listen in as we dissect another strange sighting, this time near Gettysburg. Links and Resources: Bigfoot Sightings in Gettysburg: A Century of Encounters : MysteryLores Bigfoot Forums The strange beast of South Mountain – The Catoctin Banner. When Were Gorillas First Dis...

We begin our coverage of Skinwalker Ranch with a tiny, dramatic, but nonetheless impactful bite of this big story. We take a close look at a serious event that might have been caused by the ranch itself. ITUpodcast.com

This week we interview Luke Angstadt. Author, researcher, and philosopher. He shares his views on the "Singularity". Join us for the discussion. Find out all about Luke Angstadt here: The Sacred Singularity ITUpodcast

Mike & John dissect a hoax - maybe one of the most infamous. It's the iconic Loch Ness Monster photo. What will they learn about the nature and motivation of hoaxers? Resources: Robert Kenneth Wilson - Wikipedia https://hoaxes.org/photo_database/image/the_surgeons_photo/ The Loch Ness Monster Turns 83: The Story of The Surgeon’s Photograph — Online - Don't Take Pictures On this day in...

Water, just ordinary, plain old water. Actually... water is weird. On this episode Mike & John discuss some strange properties of this common fluid. Links: https://youtu.be/Tv6feyl07iA?si=wirojvgXmW6uwm2k https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23310-amniotic-fluid https://waterrangers.com/testkits/tests/conductivity/ https://substack.com/home/post/p-193926749 https://www.almanac.com/can-fu...

Heard of this one? It doesn't get much press. Is that because it's another hoax, or is someting else going on? Mike and John take a look at this mysterious metal orb. Scientists discover mysterious sphere in Colombia, sparking UFO speculation The Buga Sphere: A Crude Scam Exposed - Making Sense of the Infinite The Buga Sphere is a Poorly Crafted Fake – Confirmed Source Top UFO scientist gi...

The guys choose prayer, a light and airy topic to focus on this week and discover there is more to this spiritual practice than meets the eye. Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumbaya https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Cook A Bridge Too Far - Movie Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwjHsLvRpK0 https://imagicworldview.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-prayer-technique-edited-out-of-john.html https:...

We continue our discussion with our favorite Ninja, Joe Offutt from Tristar Martial Arts of Mount Airy Maryland. Show Notes: An overview of Ninjutsu from the History Channel’s Human Weapon series: Human Weapon - Ninjutsu The Godan or Sakki Test demonstrated: Masaaki Hatsumi Sakki Test Godan Test Bujinkan Sakki Test Mark Roemke explains the Godan Test: Ninja Godan Test (5th Degree Black Belt) Ninja...

We interview Joe Offutt. Although he won't call himself one, we like to call him a ninja -- a nd a proper one at that. Joe shares his experience with Ninja Powers. Join us for a fascinating discussion! An overview of Ninjutsu from the History Channel’s Human Weapon series: Human Weapon - Ninjutsu The Godan or Sakki Test demonstrated: Masaaki Hatsumi Sakki Test Godan Test Bujinkan Sakki Test Ma...

Nearly in our backyard! This UFO story was a request from listener "William". This story has SO many themes - and we cover as many as we can. UFO Report   Project Blue Book Archive: The Project Blue Book Archive The Loch Raven UFO History: Loch Raven Reservoir - Zesty Things "Out There": Alien Invasions and Unexplained UFO Sightings in Maryland | WYPR The Loch Raven Reservoir U...