Strange Places

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...

This week we uncover the curse of famous actor James Dean's 'Little Bastard,' the Porsche 550 Spyder that met a tragic end and took its famous owner with it. This haunting tale explores the car's dark history, from its ill-fated crash to reports of paranormal activity surrounding the wreckage and re-purposed parts of the vehicle. Separating fact from fiction, this episode dives into the mysteries...

Göbekli Tepe. Turkey's 11,000-year-old enigma. This ancient site's intricate carvings, massive pillars, and eerie symbolism challenge our understanding of human history. Its construction predates metal tools, writing, and even pottery. How did hunter-gatherers build this monumental wonder as historians say? Was it really just flint and elbow grease? Dive into the unsettling questions surrounding G...

The Stanley Hotel is a household name among those who are fascinated by the paranormal. It has been the basis for two famous works of horror fiction, but how much of the story is fiction? How much of its strange history is real? ----------------- 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 aut...

US Elevator. A company centered out of San Diego, California that existed from 1967 until their closure in 1991. A company that designed and built the latest in elevator technology, US Elevator Corporation was possibly the first North American company to make a microprocessor controlled elevator. That is not their only mark on history, however. The grounds in which that company sat were home to so...

Elvis Presley needs no introduction. Rumors have been around since the week of his death in August of 1977 that he was, in fact, alive. Theories, both convincing and downright ridiculous have come and gone ever since. However, there is one that the internet has gotten ahold of in recent years. A normal man, a humble preacher out of Benton, Arkansas and his incredible likeness to the long-past king...

In 1977, a strong, narrowband radio signal was detected by Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope, lasting 72 seconds and sparking hopes of contact with an advanced civilization. We'll explore the facility and team behind the discovery, the signal's astonishing characteristics, and the ongoing debate among believers and skeptics. Has humanity truly received a message from beyond Earth, or...

What if you found yourself in another world and had a moment to take something back with you to prove it? September 9th, 2009. A man named James Richards stumbles into a parallel universe and comes back to tell the tale. A parallel universe much like ours, but one where the world-famous English rock band The Beatles never broke up and are all still alive, touring to this day. Not only that, but re...

This week we travel to a crime scene. A crime scene that, on November 16th, 1957, sent shockwaves throughout the US, as well as the world. The crime scene of all crime scenes. A den of madness and depravity. A place where the darkest corners of a madman's mind went unchecked for far too long. ----------------- Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things St...

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Join us on a journey into the extraordinary story of Ryan Hammons, a young boy who claims to be the reincarnation of a 32-year-old stockbroker who died in the 9/11 attacks. As we delve into Ryan's vivid memories and the investigation that followed, we explore the complexities of reincarnation, the power of human experience, and the enduring legacy of that fateful day. A heart-wrenching and tho...

The house at 432 Abercorn Street in Savannah, Georgia, is notoriously known as one of the city's most haunted locations. This eerie Victorian mansion has a dark history of paranormal activity, with reports of ghostly apparitions, unexplained noises, and inexplicable events. The house's troubled past, including alleged murders and tragic events, has led to its reputation as a hotbed of supe...

In 1973, two friends, Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker, reported a harrowing UFO abduction in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Their encounter with creatures and a medical examination on a spacecraft is one of the most well-documented UFO cases in history. Join us as we explore their experience and its lasting impact . . . and a verdict that may surprise you. ----------------- Head to the Strange Places...

In the depths of the Pacific Ocean, a mysterious sound wave was detected in 1997, dubbed "The Bloop." This enigmatic event was picked up by NOAA's underwater microphones, emitting a low-frequency rumble, measuring 52 hertz, and louder than any known earthly sound. The source remains unknown, sparking intense speculation and intrigue. Was it a massive underwater volcano, a unknown sea...

The great pyramid at Giza. One of the most mysterious and enduring structures ever built. No stranger to mystery as it is, there is a newer theory surrounding the only surviving ancient wonder of the world. That it was not a tomb at all, but a massive electromagnetic power plant. This theory is gaining traction in recent years because it is surprisingly backed by more evidence than you might think...

Actress Natalie Wood's tragic death in 1981 sparks a decades-long mystery filled with twists, contradictions, and unanswered questions. As we delve into the circumstances surrounding her fatal yacht trip with husband Robert Wagner and friend Christopher Walken, we explore the intricate web of relationships, jealousy, and secrets that may have led to her untimely demise. Join us as we navigate...

The Dybbuk box is a paranormal antique wine-cabinet claimed to be haunted by a dybbuk, a concept from Judaism. The box gained notoriety in the early 2000's when it was auctioned off on eBay by owner Kevin Mannis, who created a story featuring Jewish Holocaust survivors and paranormal claims as part of his eBay item description. The Dybbuk Box is a mysterious and allegedly cursed object from Je...

This week we explore the haunting and surreal world of the Island of the Dead Dolls, where a tragic past, paranormal activity, and a sea of dolls converge in a place that is both beautiful and terrifying. ----------------- 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...

Whitley Strieber is a renowned American author, filmmaker, and experiencer, best known for his groundbreaking work on alien abductions and the paranormal. His pioneering book "Communion" (1987) chronicled his own alleged encounters with non-human entities, sparking a global conversation on the phenomenon. Strieber's work has spanned multiple genres, including horror, science fiction,...

The Oregon Vortex is a popular tourist attraction that features a number of strange gravitational and spatial anomalies, including a house that appears to be leaning or tilted, among other strange and unexplained phenomena. Visitors have reported visions and bizarre feelings, such as a sensation like they're being pulled towards the center of the vortex, and observing unusual behaviors of obje...

Deep in the wilds of Siberia, Russia, lies a mysterious phenomenon that has baffled locals and researchers alike for centuries. The Yakutian Domes, strange metallic structures with an otherworldly aura, have spawned legends and folklore that have raised the eyebrow of many a researcher. Join us on a journey to uncover the truth behind these enigmatic structures, and explore the fascinating history...

The Madden Curse. A phenomenon that has haunted the NFL for over two decades. From 1999 to 2020, every player to grace the cover of the popular video game has suffered a devastating injury or decline in performance, leading many to believe that the curse is real. Is this strange occurrence truly supernatural, or just a product of coincidence and confirmation bias? Join us as we explore the eerie h...

Lisa Lopes, also known as Left Eye, was an American rapper and a member of the R&B group TLC. She tragically died in a car crash in Honduras in 2002 at the age of 30. Weeks before her death, she was involved in another car accident in which a 10-year-old Honduran boy named Bayron Fuentes Lopes was fatally struck. Although she wasn't at fault, Lopes was haunted by the boy's death, belie...

Explore the fascinating and eerie history of John Singer Sargent's "Madame X", a painting that has captivated art lovers for centuries. Created in 1884, this stunning portrait of Virginie Gautreau has been shrouded in controversy and rumors of a curse. From its scandalous debut at the Paris Salon to its modern-day reputation as a haunted masterpiece, "Madame X" continues to...

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