Strange Places

The Loretto Chapel staircase in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is an architectural marvel shrouded in mystery. Built in the late 19th century, the spiral staircase has no visible central support and was constructed using wooden pegs instead of nails. Legend attributes its creation to a mysterious carpenter, believed by some to be St. Joseph himself, who vanished without payment after completing the seeming...

In this episode of Strange Places, we dive into the eerie and unexplainable world of Glitches in the Matrix. Coding flaws in reality . . . those moments when the cosmos itself seems to crack. From déjà vu and time slips to vanishing objects and impossible events, we explore firsthand accounts that challenge our understanding of what’s real. Are these just tricks of the mind, or glimpses into paral...

Granger Taylor was a Canadian mechanical genius who became obsessed with UFOs and the idea of interstellar travel. In 1980, he left a cryptic note for his family stating he was embarking on a journey aboard an alien spacecraft, then vanished without a trace. Years later, fragments of his truck were found in a remote area, leading to speculation that he either perished in an explosion or truly left...

Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head to a...

This week we discuss a different kind of cryptid. One so strange, so bizarre, so otherworldly and impossible that it has cast fear into the hearts of all who unknowingly crossed its path. Theories range from extraterrestrial to a being from another dimension, but one thing is constant. Something is frightening people in the Pine Barrens . . . and no one knows where it came from, what it wants, or...

In this episode of Strange Places, we dive into one of the most chilling and unforgettable moments in late-night radio history: the infamous call to Art Bell’s Coast to Coast AM. Was it a hoax, or did a frightened whistleblower momentarily expose the truth about extraterrestrial cover-ups? Join us as we analyze the eerie details, the sudden station blackout, and the lasting mystery behind this leg...

Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head...

It is been speculated for a long time now about the Mount Ararat anomaly . . . a strange structure atop the biblical mountain so hotly debated and one that the internet has adopted as one of the oddest mysteries of all time. We all know about it by now, but something else has come to light recently. Something historical. Something that will change the way we look at this anomaly forever. ---------...

Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head...

The Bélmez Faces are a series of mysterious, ghostly images that began appearing on the floor of a home in Bélmez de la Moraleda, Spain, in 1971. The faces, which seemed to change and reappear even after being removed, sparked debates about their origin, with theories ranging from paranormal phenomena to an elaborate hoax. Despite investigations, no definitive explanation has been found, making th...

Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head to a...

The "Octopus" case refers to a complex web of conspiracies involving government corruption, espionage, and high-level financial crimes. At its center was journalist Danny Casolaro, who was investigating a vast network he called "The Octopus," linking the Iran-Contra scandal, the Inslaw PROMIS software theft, and deep-state operations. Casolaro was found dead in a hotel bathtub in 1991 under suspic...

Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head to a...

Gettysburg. One of the most haunted places in America. However, there seems to be a spirit among so many supposed others that seems to manifest far more than all the others. Countless visitors have reported encountering the ghost of a lone soldier that seems to still be wandering the battlefield. Often appearing eerily lifelike and in multiple places at the same time, this mysterious figure seems...

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The Black Volga legend centers around a mysterious black car allegedly used for abductions, often linked to government agencies like the KGB or occult groups, during the Cold War in Eastern Europe. Despite numerous sightings and rumors, there is no concrete evidence to support its existence, making it a powerful urban myth fueled by paranoia and societal fear; but is it what people say it truly is...

In this Strange Places episode, we explore the chilling and tragic case of Anneliese Michel, the young German woman whose harrowing experiences with alleged demonic possession led to one of the most controversial exorcisms in modern history. Was Anneliese truly possessed, or was she a victim of misdiagnosed mental illness and religious extremism? Join us as we examine the disturbing events, the ev...

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The Rendlesham Forest UFO incident is one of the most famous UFO sightings in the UK and the world. It occurred in December 1980 near RAF Woodbridge, a military base used by the United States Air Force in Suffolk, England. Over several nights, military personnel reported seeing unexplained lights in the nearby Rendlesham Forest. And this was only the beginning... Link to the Halt Audio Recording:...

Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head to a...

In the early 2000s, a video was found in the deepest parts of the Paris catacombs - the 200-plus mile labyrinth of tunnels and tombs filled with real human remains dating back hundreds of years. The video showed a man exploring the darkness, seemingly lost. Then, in an instant moment of panic, he drops the camera and runs. Many claim supernatural fright, but some are saying he was a victim of good...

The Piri Reis Map, created in 1513 by Ottoman admiral Piri Reis, is a fragment of a world map discovered in 1929 at Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace. Drawn on gazelle skin, it depicts parts of Europe, Africa, South America, and the Atlantic with surprising detail for its time. Compiled from older maps, some dating back to ancient Greece, it has sparked debates over its depiction of a possible ice-free An...

In this episode of Strange Places, we delve into one of the most infamous hauntings in American history: the Amityville Horror. But was it all a hoax? Join us as we sift through the chilling claims of demonic forces, the bloody DeFeo murders, and the controversial role of Ed and Lorraine Warren. With eyewitness accounts, court documents, and shocking contradictions, we explore whether this hauntin...

The Ganzfeld Effect: A tested parapsychological phenomenon where individuals report receiving telepathic impressions from a sender, often yielding statistically significant results in controlled experiments. For some, pseudoscience. For others, fact. The studies, both official and unofficial, are earth shattering, but what exactly have they proven? ----------------- Head to the Strange Places home...