Journey to the Fringe

In this week’s episode of Journey to the Fringe , we dive into the chaotic mid‑tier of our ongoing Asshole Rankings , revisiting some of the most notorious names in UFO lore, occult history, and paranormal pop culture. From Aleister Crowley’s occult chaos and Jamie Spears’ Hollywood‑grade exploitation to Admiral Byrd’s accidental Hollow Earth legacy (plus the grifty relatives who won’t let it die)...

How long would you wait for love? It's one of those weird scifi questions, which weirdly has a real world example! Let's learn! article: https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/man-who-cryogenically-froze-his-wife-faces-backlash-after-finding-new-love-years-later-3284318/

In this week’s episode of Journey to the Fringe , we dive into the chaotic mid‑tier of our ongoing Asshole Rankings , revisiting some of the most notorious names in UFO lore, occult history, and paranormal pop culture. From Aleister Crowley’s occult chaos and Jamie Spears’ Hollywood‑grade exploitation to Admiral Byrd’s accidental Hollow Earth legacy (plus the grifty relatives who won’t let it die)...

In this mini, we unpack China’s latest humanoid robot demo — a machine built to take kicks, punches, and full-on workplace abuse like it’s training for the Robot Olympics. As Chelsie and Taylor spiral into questions about robot rage, Boston Dynamics trauma, and why humans immediately bully anything with a motherboard, one thing becomes clear: the future is here, it’s getting shoved around, and it...

This week we're wading deeper into the murky fringe pool, ranking UFO weirdos, time‑slip hopefuls, grifters, and accidental legends as we debate vibes, grift, harm, and who truly earns the asshole crown. Disclaimer: These rankings reflect our personal opinions. Referenced episodes: Season 5 episode 62 - Stargates and Dr. Michael Salla - Part 1 of 2 Season 5 3pisode 64 - Stargates and Dr. Michael S...

In this episode, we unpack a chilling investigation out of Milan alleging that wealthy Westerners paid to enter the Bosnian War as “sniper tourists,” shooting civilians for sport during the siege of Sarajevo. It’s one of the bleakest, most morally gut‑punching stories we’ve ever covered — the kind that forces you to confront the outer limits of human cruelty and the uncomfortable possibility that...

Part 1 of our five‑episode Asshole Rankings series kicks things off as we introduce the framework, criteria, and early contenders for the list. We break down what qualifies someone for the ranking and set the stage for the debates to come. Disclaimer: These rankings reflect our personal opinions. In Part 1 of our five‑episode Asshole Rankings series, we lay the groundwork for how this entire chaot...

so Chelsie saved the day with her random feeling like a Chrstmas mini category and we learn about a holiday tradition in France, enjoy!

Jingle Bells isn’t all holiday cheer. From swamp-dwelling cryptids that lure with chimes, to phantom bells tolling from sunken kingdoms, to the ominous Belled Buzzard and a chilling modern encounter in the woods—this episode explores how bells ring not just with joy, but with warning, deception, and dread. It’s Christmas Eve, and while sleigh bells jingle in frosted streets, Journey to the Fringe...

So Chelsie found an article, but it was in dutch and she translated... and now I don't know how to find it. Anyhow it's about wolves and saving aspens but also maybe more??? anyhow listen and learn, that's why we do it after all! article at least on the same topic: Did wolves save Yellowstone's aspen trees?

The Ballad of Regular Person Andy Once a prince with pomp and perks, Now stripped of titles, dodging smirks. From York’s high halls to scandal’s pit, Andy proved entitlement’s witless skit. (No sweat, he swears.) He sneered at Kate, with jealous bite, A petty uncle, dim in spite. William sharpened knives behind the scene, While Andy puffed with airs obscene. (No sweat, he swears.) Twelve million p...

This week, we find some good news in a surprising place: the fashion industry! We discuss the groundbreaking cultivated leather created by a North Carolina startup, featuring their star, a very much alive sanctuary cow named Angel . Biomedical engineer George Engelmeier grows real collagen from Angel's harmlessly-sampled skin cells on plant-based scaffolds, creating luxury leather goods like walle...

Explore the eerie world of fringe deathbed confessions in this episode of Journey to the Fringe . From UFOs and alien secrets to Bigfoot encounters, cryptid hoaxes, and family lore shared on Reddit, we examine whether final words reveal hidden truths—or simply fuel the mysteries that define fringe culture. In this episode of Journey to the Fringe , we dive deep into the unsettling yet fascinating...

Well the neo nazis have been busy guys, and man are they not willing to back up their beliefs. Let's learn some depressing facts! Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/white-supremacist-conference-vancouver-9.6970604 As always like follow and share as this is some hard shit to follow and we deserve the clicks.

You’ve heard of Mothman, but what if your winged cryptid crush has… stone skin, a French etymology, and a penchant for rooftop brooding? In this episode, we crack open the cathedral and peer into the eerie, misunderstood world of gargoyles. From their architectural origins as grotesque water spouts to their modern cryptid cameos—like the Butler Gargoyle of Pennsylvania—we explore whether these sto...

So here's the deal: I stumbled across this Reuters article about a Chinese freighter that basically said, “Forget the Suez, we're taking the Arctic shortcut.” And boom — delivery times to Europe got sliced ​​in half. Sounds cool, right? Except it's literally too cool, because the only reason this route is even open is global warming melting the ice. Yikes. In this mini we're talking Profit over li...

Emanuel Swedenborg was an 18th‑century scientist who claimed to travel between heaven, hell, and even other planets. Was he a mystic genius or a dreamer lost in visions? In this episode, we uncover how his strange ideas shaped spiritualism, occultism, and even modern paranormal culture. ––– Emanuel Swedenborg: Mystic, Scientist… and Proto‑Occultist? In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary...

So there's thousands of people missing from US custody and we're not really sure what to think of this... But give a listen still? K thanks! Engage with this episode like it's your favorite cryptid sighting: rare, thrilling, and slightly unverified. News article: https://www.boredpanda.com/two-thirds-of-detainees-alligator-alcantaraz-are-missing/

In part two of our Skinny Bob saga, we dive headfirst back into the pixelated rabbit hole of everyone’s favorite blink-happy alien. This week, we’re wrapping up the final “leaked” videos from the mysterious Ivan0135 — including Family Vacation, where the aliens apparently went on a diplomatic stroll with the humans (or maybe Ike just needed a very secretive dentist). We’ll weigh the evidence, expl...

In this mini we’re exploring the eerie frontier of neuroscience: lab-grown brain organoids that may be inching toward consciousness. As scientists warn that these tiny clumps of human neurons could soon feel pain—or even develop a rudimentary sense of self—we ask the big questions: What defines consciousness? Where does the soul begin, if it exists at all? From Petri dishes to philosophy, we dive...

In this part 1 of 2 episode, we’re talking about Skinny Bob — the smooth-headed, slow-blinking grey alien from the alleged leaked KGB tapes that’s divided the UFO world since 2011. The footage, dropped online by a mysterious “Ivan0135,” shows everything from saucers to shaky autopsies to one very photogenic extraterrestrial with Pixar-level eyelid physics. In this episode we take a Journey through...

Just when you thought politics couldn't get weirder, this mini-sode dives into a wild South Korean scandal that is not what you're expecting. The 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church (yep, the "Moonies") has been arrested for... giving gifts? To be fair, the "gifts" were Chanel bags and a diamond necklace for the nation's former first lady, who argued she's "not political," just a nice per...

What happens when someone claims they were possessed during a crime? In this episode of Journey to the Fringe , we explore the strange collision of demonic possession, criminal law, and insanity defenses . From the chilling Ossett murder case in England, to the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” trial in Connecticut, to the Son of Sam killings and the execution of Sean Sellers , we uncover how courts...

Well it's about time we talked, at least briefly about modern day tic tac sightings... even if it is a mini and briefly. Don't worry this is just a short taste of many episodes I am sure we will get to in the next 10 years at the latest (but don't hold us to that timeline). With special guest appearance by Jeremy Corbell. News Source: Terrifying new theory of what's behind Tic Tac UFOs that keep r...

This Halloween, gather 'round the fire for a chilling tale of four legendary creatures that haunt the edges of folklore and fear. In this episode, we summon the eerie essence of: 👺 The mischievous and malevolent Nain Rouge of Detroit 🐾 The shadowy Ozark Howler, howling through the misty hills 🐜 The anteater-headed enigma of southern Illinois: Tuttle Bottoms Monster 🕊️ The elusive Hubei Flying E...