James Settlemyer

Project Skeptic

Fiction EN ↓ 231 episodes

A weekly look at the odd world we live in. Everything from missing people, ghosts, conspiracy, and everything weird going on in our world. Each episode I will have a guest on and present a story to them and see what their beliefs are on the topic. Mid week episodes on Pennsylvania local legends.

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James Settlemyer

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Fiction

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Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

EP 53: The Titanic 14.11.2022

Unsinkable ships, Money, Icebergs, Money, Jay, The Bumbeeno, and Shoeman, All of this in one episode. This week we talk about the Titanic. We all know what happened but was there something happening behind the scenes that we don't know about? Find out this week on Project Skeptic Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/ Twitch: https://www.twitch...

MID WEEK 53: Grady Stiles, The Lobster Boy 10.11.2022

Another week, another weird story from Pennsylvania. This time Jay brings to you a story of carnival folk, murders, genetic disorders, and the world's smallest man and his wife. There is so much going on in this case please try to follow along. All this and more this week on Project Skeptic. Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/ Twitch: https:...

EP 52: Fermi Paradox 08.11.2022

Where are all the aliens?? Why does the Bumbeeno sound like he has the Bubonic Plague? Who gave Rob his own sound board? Why does Jay forget the names of movies but knows the plot? So many questions not a lot of answers this week on Project Skeptic. Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcast Ins...

MID WEEK 52: Robert Fisher 02.11.2022

As we continue our Project Skeptic Unsolved Series, this week we travel to Arizona. Robert Fisher may have had a troubled childhood and trouble with his marriage but boy he didn't have any trouble staying on the FBI most wanted list. Hope you enjoy this episode of Project Skeptic Unsolved Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/ Twitch: https://w...

EP 51: One Year Review 01.11.2022

This week on the one-year review, all the hosts pick their favorite episode from the past 365 days. Lake City Quite Pills, Yuba County 5, Robert Berdella, Mel's Hole, Heaven's Gate and The JFL Assassination. Jay, Rob and Andy talk the best episodes and continue to laugh at ourselves for some of the dumbest stuff we have said. Please enjoy this episode and thank you all for making this podcast fun....

MID WEEK 51: Getters Island 27.10.2022

Happy Halloween everyone. This week on the mid-week Jay is back by himself to tell a story of crime, murder and ghosts. A little bit of everything on this episode. A little bit of everything we love here at Project Skeptic. Question would you play golf at a haunted country club, and also would you attend a public execution? All that and more this week on Project Skeptic Email: Projectskepticpod@gm...

EP 50: Simulation Theory 24.10.2022

This week Jay, Rob, Number one Fan Matt and Shoeman talk Simulation Theory. Being it's our 100th episode we had to go hard. With this almost two-hour episode we talk so much Number one Fan Matt gives Jay the finger and Robs brain is burnt out by the end of the show. Fun topic because there are no real answers. Thank you everyone who has helped us get to 100 episodes. Including Rob, Andy, The Bumbe...

MID WEEK 50: Rougarou/ With My Dying Breath Podcast 20.10.2022

This week we have a guest on the show again. AL from With My Dying Breath Podcast. Al was born and raised in Luisiana and boy does he have some stories to tell. But first he has to help us with this week's topic. The Rougarou. Ten foot tall were wolf that may or may not have a curse. All I know is I am glad Al is here to help us out this week. Find With My Dying Breath HERE: https://open.spotify.c...

EP 49: H.H. Holmes 18.10.2022

This week we are back with another strange well-known case. Jay and Rob talk H.H. Holmes this week in the compound. Why are there so many strange murder cases? When will we get back to conspiracies? Why is Rob the sexiest man Jay has ever laid eyes on? Some of this is answered this week on Project Skeptic. Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/...

MID WEEK 49: Tambour Yokel, w/ Tom Walter 13.10.2022

This week we change this up a bit. Tom our first patron of the show gets his own episode. Tambour Yokel funny name, not so funny story, This is why you don't drink and sell your soul to the devil..... One day he will take you up on the deal. Special thanks to Tom for the Topic and the interview. If you would like to choose your own topic and been on the show check out our Patreon page. Email: Proj...

EP 48: The 27 Club 09.10.2022

This week we have a club you don't want to join. Jay and the Bumbeeno talk the 27 club. Is it a curse or just coincidence? Is Death by fan really a thing? Why are not fun facts always fun to talk about. All this and more this week on Project Skeptic Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcast Ins...

MID WEEK 48: Pennsylvania Junkie 06.10.2022

This week we have a special guest all the way from the state of Pennsylvania.. Wait with a Tik Tok Handle of Pennsylvania Junkie they would have to be from the great state of Pennsylvania. Jay sits down with Cat and talks almost everything from the state. Cryptids True Crime UFOs and much more as we talk all the things we love from the state. Find Cat here with all her amazing content https://link...

EP 47: Freeman Brothers 03.10.2022

Thank you to Tom from Patreon for providing us this topic this week. Jay, Rob and the Bumbeeno go down a rabbit hole of true crime this week. Since Rob was back this week he picked murder. And what a murder it is. We also try to figure out why the Bumbeeno doesn't read research. We try to find the hierarchy of drugs and kind of miss on everything. All this and more this week on Project Skeptic. Jo...

MID WEEK 47: Coulthurst Family Murder. 28.09.2022

This week's mid-week episode we are diving back into the Project Skeptic Unsolved series with another strange unsolved mystery told to you by Co-Host Andy. Death and Deception is always interesting. A murder out of Alaska might have an answer but how do you prove it. All this and more this week on Project Skeptic Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projects...

EP 46: The Circleville Letters 26.09.2022

On this episode Jay and The Bumbeeno find the time to talk about The Circleville Letters. What is going on in this small town in 1976. Who could've possibly known all the things that were going on. Is The Bumbeeno obsessed with Booby Traps? All this and more this week on Project Skeptic Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/ Twitch: https://www...

MID WEEK 46: Brasher-Dye Disappearance 21.09.2022

This week we change it up a bit and let Co-Host Andy take over the mid-week episode. Starting a new series of unsolved mysteries these new episodes are sure to tingle your spine or other places. Welcome to Project Skeptic Unsolved. Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcast Instagram: https://ww...

EP 45: Existential Risks 19.09.2022

This week, Jays sick and sounds funny, The Bumbeeno is super concerned that we are getting closer to the sun, and we also have a guest with us Ian. On the episode we talk all sorts of existential risk humanity is facing. Plus, the normal shenanigans. All this and more this week on Project Skeptic Find Ian here: https://www.twitch.tv/ianvanghoul https://twitter.com/ianvanghoul https://www.tiktok.co...

MID WEEK 45: Flatwoods Monster W/ Justin Zenger 16.09.2022

This week as the 70th anniversary of the Flatwoods Monster is looming. Jay brings in a special returning guest to the show. Justin Zenger from the Zeng This podcast joins the show to talk all his knowledge of the Flatwoods Monster. Real creature from outer space or your run of the mill Barn owl? You decide this week on Project Skeptic Catch Justin at these Links www.zengthis.com https://podcasts.a...

Ep 44: Patterson Gimlin Film 12.09.2022

This week Jay and the Bumbeeno discuss the Patterson Gimlin Film. One of the most talked about and viewed bigfoot films of all time. Was this all just an elaborate hoax to sell books and merch? Is the film all truth and totally real? We have no clue but me will take a shot at letting you know what we think. Plus, a discussion about whales.... All this and more this week on Project Skeptic Email: P...

MID WEEK 44: The Albatwitch 08.09.2022

Mid week time again. This week Jay talks yet another cryptid from the state of Pennsylvania, the Albatwitch. Not a lot is known about this creature, but one thing is for certain it loves apples. So, travel to Lancaster and to Chickies Rock for some fun Cryptid action this week on Project Skeptic Video and Albatwitch Day event here: https://albatwitchday.com/ Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Face...

EP 43: Betty and Barney Hill 06.09.2022

This week Jay and Andy talk the Betty and Barney Hill abduction!!! What a wild story it is. Being one of the first abduction stories to ever come public, do you believe their story? There's even a freaking star map, what's not to love. check it all out this week on Project Skeptic Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/ Twitch: https://www.twitc...

MID WEEK 43: Thunderbirds 01.09.2022

On the mid-week episode Jay sits down in the compound to talk Thunderbirds. Are these just mythological creature to explain things that couldn't be explained in the past. Is it a Cryptid that we just haven't discovered yet. Or are these creatures real and all they want is to scoop your kids out of the back yard? Find out kind of.... This week on Project Skeptic. Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com...

EP 42: BYOFT: Stockholm/Frane Selak/The Sandman 29.08.2022

Its bring your own topic week on Project Skeptic. Jay starts us off by talking Stockholm Syndrome and what may cause such cases. Followed by Rob taking us down the strange road of the unbelievable life of Frane Selak. And not to be out done the Bumbeeno talks The Sandman. All this and probably a lot more this week on Project Skeptic. Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

MID WEEK 42: Lost Colony of Roanoke 24.08.2022

Mid week time again. This week fresh off of vacation Jay sits down to talk about his second home. North Carolina. With missing people, it's always a wild card and this episode isn't any different. Where did they all go? Was it murder or did they just wonder off like a small child at the grocery store. Or was it aliens; my vote is for aliens. All this and more this week on Project Skeptic. Email: P...

EP 41: Oklahoma City Bombing 21.08.2022

To Finish up our three-part series, Rob and Jay sit down to talk the Oklahoma City Bombing. There is so much to unpack in this story. Again, what went wrong? Why were they driven to the point of no return. How did a guy father 800 children. All this and more this week on Project Skeptic. Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/ Twitch: https://ww...

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