Camp Gagnon

What is a Wendigo, and is it really real? Today, we take a closer look at the accounts surrounding one of America’s most haunting legend. We’ll explore the origins of the Wendigo, Wendigo psychosis, and other fascinating topics... Welcome to CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Brunt Get $10 off at BRUNT with code "CAMP" at http://bruntworkwear.com/CAMP 👕🧢 GET YOUR CAMP DRIP HERE: http://camp-rd.co...

Who was Mother Teresa, and why was she so controversial? Today, we take a closer look at the complex life of one of the most influential female figures in modern religion. We’ll explore the early life of Mother Teresa, who funded her work, her critics, accusations of performing unwanted baptisms, and other fascinating topics...WELCOME TO History CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: The November Proje...

Raul Bilecky is a researcher and explorer who travels to newly discovered and forgotten ancient sites on a quest to document, investigate, and help preserve their legacy. Today, we talk about discovering ancient ruins using Google Earth, uncovering burial sites, Nazca mummies, Purulen pyramids, and other fascinating topics... WELCOME TO CAMP 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: The November Project, Morgan...

Who was Guru Nanak, and what was he trying to teach? Today, we take a closer look at the beliefs of one of the most influential religions. We’ll talk about the birth of Guru Nanak, his daily life, his hardest journey, and other fascinating topics... WELCOME TO Religion CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay Join the Relay App community HERE: http://www.joinrelay.app/camp ✝️☪️✡️🕉️☦️ Religion Camp...

Who were the Smurl family, and was their story true? Today, we take a closer look at the haunting accounts surrounding one of America’s most haunted families. We’ll explore the Smurls’ first demonic encounters, Ed and Lorraine Warren’s investigation, the exorcism performed on their house, the Catholic Church’s stance on the haunting, where the Smurls are today, and other fascinating topics... Welc...

Who was Hannibal Barca, and was he the most feared man in Rome? Today, we take a closer look at the bizarre battles and life of one of history’s most feared leaders. We’ll explore the early life of Hannibal, his rise to power, the Second Punic War, Hannibal’s downfall, and other fascinating topics... WELCOME TO History CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay Join the Relay App community HERE: http...

David Ian Howe is an American anthropologist and archaeologist known for creating engaging educational videos about anthropology. David specializes in ethnocynology, the scientific and cultural study of the relationship between humans and dogs throughout history. David joins us to talk about the origins of dog and human relationships, how dogs helped humans evolve, dogs in ancient folklore, and ot...

Who is the Islamic Satan, and what is it trying to teach? Today, we take a closer look at the beliefs surrounding one of the scariest versions of Satan. We’ll talk about the hierarchy of demons in Islam, where ‘Iblis’ comes from, the Book of Enoch, what Iblis teaches us, and other fascinating topics...WELCOME TO Religion CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay Join the Relay App community HERE: ht...

What was the Dyatlov Pass Incident, and was it really a monster? Today, we take a closer look at the horrific stories behind one of the most famous Russian mysteries. We’ll talk about the beginning of the 200-Mile Hike, the final days of the hikers, the final photograph of the hikers, finding the hikers' bodies, strange conspiracies explaining the deaths, and other intriguing topics... Welcome to...

Who was Emperor Nero, and was he the most insane leader? Today, we take a closer look at the crazy life of one of history’s most brutal emperors. We’ll explore the early life of Nero, his adoption by Agrippina and Claudius, Nero’s rise to power, the murder of Agrippina the Younger, Nero’s downfall, and other fascinating topics...WELCOME TO History CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay Join the R...

Dave Franke joins us in the tent today to talk about his career fighting cartels and their gruesome crimes as an officer for the Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (Mexico's Secretariat of Security and Civilian Protection), which is responsible for public safety, police coordination, and internal security in Mexico...WELCOME TO CAMP 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay Join the Relay App community HERE:...

What is Communion, and was there cannibalism involved? Today, we take a closer look at the unique sacraments of one of the most peaceful religions. We’ll discuss the early ideas of Communion, the battle over the Eucharist, Catholic cannibalism accusations, Catholic vs. Protestant Communion, and other interesting topics. Welcome to Religion Camp! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay Join the Relay App...

Step into the twisted mind of one of America’s most notorious killers — John Wayne Gacy. In this episode, we uncover the chilling double life of the “Killer Clown” — from his charm and community work to the horrifying crimes hidden beneath his suburban facade. We’ll explore his upbringing, psychological profile, and the investigation that shocked the nation and may have led to its infatuation with...

Who was Amelia Earhart, and was she the greatest explorer? Today, we take a closer look at the famous last flight of one of history’s most renowned women. We’ll explore the early life of Amelia Earhart, her first flight experience, Amelia’s clothing line, her last flight, the rumors surrounding her disappearance, and other fascinating topics…. WELCOME TO History CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: R...

Luke Caverns joins us in the tent today to give a rapid-fire history of Central and South America, helping us understand some of life's unanswered questions. What are the origins of the Aztecs? Where did Mayan culture start? Who created the Olmec heads, and how were they able to make them? Luke helps us explore these and more fascinating topics... WELCOME to CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay...

Who was the Buddha, and why is he so important in religion? Today, we take a closer look at the unique beliefs of one of the most peaceful religions. We’ll talk about The Meaning of Buddha, The Bhavachakra, The Multiple Buddhas, The Origins of Karma, and other interesting topics... WELCOME TO Religion CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay Join the Relay App community HERE: http://www.joinrelay.a...

Who was Albert Fish, and was he the first boogeyman? Today, we take a closer look at the horrific stories of one of the most infamous killers. We’ll talk about the origins of Albert Fish, Albert being abused in the orphanage, Albert discovering his morbid fascinations, Albert’s methods of self-torture, the boogeyman’s victims, and other interesting topics... Welcome to CAMP! 🏕️ 👕🧢 GET YOUR CAMP...

Who was Julius Caesar, and was he the greatest leader? Today, we take a closer look at the epic rise of one of history’s most famous figures. We’ll explore the early life of Julius Caesar, the First Triumvirate, his conquest to become Governor of Gaul, Caesar’s rise to dictatorship, the plot to assassinate him, the chaos following his murder, the legacy he left behind, and other fascinating topics...

Luke Caverns joins us in the tent today to talk about his anthropological career, which led him to Peru and Cusco for a Mayan exploration, researching ancient sites and stones, going through hidden tunnels, and uncovering many ancient mysteries that allow him to share his unique experiences with us... WELCOME TO CAMP 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay and BlueChew Join the Relay App community HERE:...

Who was King Solomon, and why is he so important in religion? Today, we take a closer look at the origins of King Solomon and the influence he left. We’ll talk about Solomon’s Rise to Power, What Solomon did with his one wish from God, Solomon’s Palace, the King's 700 Wives and his downfall. Welcome to Religion CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay Join the Relay App community HERE: http://www.j...

Who was Ernest Shackleton, and was he the best expeditionist on Earth? Today, we take a closer look at the crazy stories of one of the most renowned travelers. We’ll talk about Ernest Shackleton's famous expedition, the race to Antarctica, Shackleton’s journey to Elephant Island, his 800-mile journey back to civilization, the legacy of Ernest Shackleton, and other interesting topics. Welcome to CA...

Who was Benjamin Franklin, and did he live a double life? Today, we take a closer look at the Crazy story of one of the most famous inventors. We’ll talk about Benjamin Franklin joining the Freemasons, Franklin’s inventions, the bones in Franklin's basement, Benjamin's double agent ties, and other interesting topics...Welcome to History Camp! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay Join the Relay App co...

Dave Franke joins us in the tent today to talk about his career fighting cartels and their gruesome crimes as an officer for the Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (Mexico's Secretariat of Security and Civilian Protection), which is responsible for public safety, police coordination, and internal security in Mexico...WELCOME TO CAMP 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Relay and BlueChew Join the Relay App co...

Who is the Dalai Lama, and what is his role as a global religious influence? Today, we take a closer look at the origins of the Dalai Lama. We’ll talk about the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, the transformation of the Dalai Lama, the role of the US government with this religious figure, and other interesting topics. Welcome to Religion CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsor: RelayJoin the Relay App com...

Who was Josef Mengele, and was he the most evil doctor on Earth? Today, we take a closer look at the horrific stories of one of the scariest doctors. We’ll talk about Mengele’s early life, his education, arrival at Auschwitz, Mengele’s obsession with heterochromia, the victims of Josef Mengele, his escape from justice, and other interesting topics. Welcome to CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsors: Sle...