According To An Idiot

Somewhere in southeastern Massachusetts, there’s a stretch of land where strange things happen. Ghosts guard ancient swamps, cryptids stalk the forests and skies, and the local history is marred by satanic murders.   This Halloween, we venture into the Bridgewater Triangle — uncovering the bloody echoes of King Philip’s War, the trickster "Pukwudgies", and supposed satanic killings that rocked the...

What lies beneath?   Turns out, there’s a lot going on under our feet—and it’s not just Mole People (yes, we are allies). This week we dig into conspiracy theories about secret subterranean government cities, take a stroll through Seattle’s buried undergrounds, and tour Beijing’s Cold War bunker city. It’s partially history, partially mystery... and part “should we be worried about what’s down the...

Grab your bayonets and ghost-hunting gear — this week, Jeremy drags Moe deep into the haunted heart of Civil War history, spotlighting the blood-soaked battlefields of Shiloh and Antietam, where the ghosts don’t rest easy (and neither does Jeremy, once he starts yappin'). Moe fires back with a truly disturbing detour into Civil War-era STD outbreaks — because nothing says “eternal torment” like gh...

Last we met, mysterious drones had everyone seeing UFOs! This time, we’re talking real UAP disclosure. In 2023, the House Oversight subcommittee grilled the government on what they actually know, and the answers were... murky.   Between whistleblowers dropping “non-human biologics,” the Pentagon playing coy, and Congress demanding transparency, are we on the brink of UFO truth—or just another wild...

In the winter of 2024, the skies over New Jersey turned into a scene straight out of a sci-fi thriller—mysterious drones, blinking lights, and absolutely zero good explanations. Were they spies? Aliens? A rogue Amazon Prime experiment gone horribly wrong? The FBI, Homeland Security, and even the White House got involved, only to later tell us, “Don’t worry, it’s fine”—which, of course, made everyo...

So you've rubbed a mysterious lamp and unleashed an ancient trickster demon. It happens to the best of us! Allow us to guide you through this paranormal predicament. Stick with us as we chronicle the origins of "genies", and present the proper way of dealing with these dastardly demons!   Where do Jinn come from? Why do they grant wishes? And how the heck did they turn into comical, blue buffoons?...

Happy Holidays! To celebrate, we're giving you a gift that keeps on giving, whether you like it or not. While a tad out of character from our usual content, this cackle-filled reading of one of the internets most notorious "fan fictions" should delight all fans of the pod!   If you were an emo tween in the 2000s with a love for the Harry Potter series, you've likely heard of this notorious fanfic....

After a horrifying election season, we invite you to join us as we distract ourselves with horrors that dwell far beyond the halls of power!    The Appalachian Mountains are some of the oldest mountains on Earth. For centuries they have enchanted all those who have settled in the shadow of their towering peaks. Native Americans and European settlers alike had found profound beauty in the region we...

Kill me once, shame on me. Kill me twice... that's a "posthumous execution"!   We're back with yet another bizarre history lesson. This episode covers a grim ritual practiced by our twisted forefathers. In previous episodes we've discussed public executions - a disturbing tradition that combined capital punishment with live entertainment. For centuries, executions were performed before captivated...

Where my witches at??   We're back with another bizarre history lesson. This episode covers a broad topic that we will undoubtedly return to in the future - WITCHCRAFT! It ain't all broomsticks and cauldrons, ya know.   Join us as we discuss the underrated weirdness of Scandinavian witchcraft, then explore the long and treacherous road that lead to the bloody witch trails of post-medieval Europe!...

This is one spooky ship.   Join us as we set sail into the dark waters of history! We'll be chronicling the fascinating story of a high class ocean liner turned haunted warship. Now moored in Long Beach Harbor, the RMS Queen Mary serves as a hotel and event center. While grand and elegant in appearance, the nautical titan has checkered past filled with conflict and bloodshed.   Today the Queen Mar...

Ho ho ho! Happy Solstice!   We're throwin’ back the egg nog and getting in the holiday spirit to tell you the TRUE story of Christmas! That’s right, it ain’t just a bunch of gingerbread men and reindeer - Xmas has a far stranger origin.    Join us as we look at the ancient festival of Yule, the true inspiration for Christmas. Along the way we’ll uncover the reason for the season as well as bizarre...

Alchemy: the ultimate life hack.   Want infinite wealth and immortality? Stop wasting money on savings accounts and lousy vitamins. It's time for you to harness the mysterious power of Alchemy! Join us as we take a trip back in time to unearth the strange origins of alchemy and its ties to the occult.    -----------      *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you...

Need a lift?   We're hitting the road to investigate the legend of the Vanishing Hitchhiker! We've all heard the old tale of a weary motorist giving aid to a stranded stranger on the side of dark road.    In these twice-told legends, the driver offers the hitchhiker a ride home... only for the strange passenger to VANISH before arriving at their destination - which is often revealed to be a long-a...

Please enjoy this FREE episode from our Patreon Exclusive series "Creepypasta", where we read and discuss your favorite internet-born horror stories! If you've spent any time on the worldwide web, you've likely encountered Creepypasta.   Emerging in the late 1990s, the world was first introduced to the genre when text from horror-themed email chains were reposted to internet forums. The movement q...

We're back with an EXTRA close encounter of the Third Kind! ... In 1957, Brazilian farmer Antonio Vilas-Boas was plucked from his tractor and brought aboard an alien spacecraft. Unlike other tales of alien contact, Antonio's account centers around an experiment in hybrid breeding. You know what they say: one man's traumatic event is another man's x-rated Star Trek fanfiction.    Join us as we dig...

Walkin' pants. What more is there to say?   Greetings earthlings! Unlike our typical minisodes that run rather girthy - this puppy is an easy-breezy 20 minutes! Consider it an appetizer for the other content we've got in the chamber coming soon.    Have you seen the Nightcrawlers?   -----------     *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If...

We're back with a new episode that covers two interweaving government conspiracy theories about secret military experiments. First, the testing of a controversial new cloaking device leaves a WW2 battleship in uncharted waters.   This event known as the "Philadelphia Experiment" would bring about bizarre consequences that inspired a decades long study into electromagnetism and psychic powers. That...

"It always feels like somebody's watchin' me." - Rockwell   Have you ever found yourself alone when suddenly you catch the feeling of watchful eyes? It might manifest as an unwanted specter peeking through the crack in the closet door, or the burning stare of some invisible voyeur watching from beyond a darkened window. In these moments of unexplainable panic, we often tell ourselves that it's the...

The Bible & Monsters. Name a more iconic duo.   Our latest minisode examines the legend of a beast both apocalyptic and allegorical. The primordial sea serpent known simple as "The Leviathan" appears throughout the Old Testament and serves as the ultimate symbol of godly power and primal evil. Having numerous interpretations and meanings, this monster is as mysterious as it is weird.    *JOIN...

Feast your ears on this PARANORMAL ICON!   In this installment we tell the tale of the Flatwoods Monster - a bonafide classic urban legend that came about at the peak of America's "flying saucer fever"...   One evening in 1952, a gaggle of schoolboys followed an earthbound fireball as it crash landed in the little town of Flatwoods, West Virginia. As they approached the crash site they witnessed a...

Look! In the sky - its a bird - its a plane! No, its just an interplanetary aircraft... For our 50th (whoa!) episode, we're covering a landmark case in alien abduction! The fascinating story of Betty & Barney Hill and their infamous detour into the warped corners of "the unknown" remains to be one of the most convincing first hand accounts of extraterrestrial contact.    Remember: WATCH THE SK...

Welcome to Hell!   Perched upon a steep rocky cliff in the Czech wilderness sits Houska Castle, a 13th-century gothic fortress hiding a dark secret within its unconventional walls. Upon first glance, one would notice the structure's peculiar design - it appears to have been built INSIDE OUT.   While your typical castle is built to defend against outside attack, Houska's defensive walls all point i...

Move over Grandma, there's a new bitch on the block!   Old ladies are sweet and unassuming, right? WRONG. Across the centuries elderly women have appeared in folklore and fairytales as menacing hags who deal in trickery and evil schemes. Look no further than the classic figure of "The Witch", a black magic wielding villain traditionally depicted as a decrepit old woman who is hideous in both appea...

*JOIN OUR PATREON*   Greetings mortals! Join us as we discuss the cheery topic of death, in particular the physical representation of death in mythology and folklore. What is death? Why does the Grim Reaper carry a scythe? And who the heck is the god of death? We try our best to answer these gnawing questions (and many more) in this very special episode!    Thanks for listening! We are now availab...