Strange Things with Chris James

There are some weird creatures on this planet that really bug me. Most aren't really bugs but that doesn't matter, they are buggy. Here are some things that make life unbearable and itchy.

There are cryptids all over the world. Some few have heard about. Here are a few, mostly from Iceland, that never make it to our TVs.

What is a patent and why do we need them. Who are some of the most unexpected holders of patents and their inventions. How about patents for things we really don't need. Here are some things to think about that will put our world into a new light. 

If you discover you have a spirit residing in your home, what do you do. Not to drive it away, but to keep it comfortable. Not all ghosts are scarry. Here are a few things people do to help their unseen guests remain in a happy state.

There are some things out there that once belonged to someone else. The former owner, even though they're no longer with us, refuse to let go. Some of these things simply have an attachment, others are possessed or cursed. Let's take a walk on the strange side of life. 

Some jobs require 24 hour coverage. To stay awake you have to do things that might sound a bit crazy. Here are a few of the things we did back in the Old Days.

When was the last time you signed a document without reading it. Probably last week. People do this all the time. What exactly are you signing away and how might it affect you later on. Here is a little something to keep in mind next time you agree to those Terms and Conditions.

What is a good book? Who gets to decide what we should all be reading? Is there more to books than just pages with ink on them? Let's take a walk through some out of this world ideas.

There is a being that lives in our world that may have been here as long, if not longer, than us. It is said to consume dead people, and when it can't find any, it just might make some of their own. Could there be a creature out there, looking to make a meal out of you and me.

People have had encounters with beings from other worlds. Many wind up taking a ride whether they wanted to or not. Here are a few stories of alien abductions.

People have seen creatures with the heads of one beast and the body of another. These would be chimera, creatures with mixed DNA. Here are a few examples of real-life creatures of unusual parentage, and a few monsters.

Octopi have some otherworldly attributes. They have nine brains. Their blood is blue. They can escape from just about anywhere. There is a lot of evidence they might not be from our planet.

Just what is lurking beneath the waves. Is there a giant creature looking to have us for dinner. Are these monsters big enough to attack ships. Listen in as I talk about some cryptids of the sea.

In the area around Flixton, Greater Manchester, England, there have been sightings of a huge, hair covered creature, with a really bad smell. It has been nicknamed Old Stinker. The surprising thing about this creature is it has been roaming the countryside since 940 AD. Is this one creature or many all looking and... smelling the same way.

So many of our problems today, where the solutions from the past. It almost looks as if our politicians are creating more trouble than they solve. Here is a little something to ponder.

Are those semitranslucent things ghosts or something else? Are there alien ghosts out there...somewhere? Do aliens have souls? I'll look into a few questions I'll bet you've never asked. 

There are some temples around the world with more than just a religious reputation. Here are some places of worship that have a little something extra to add to your visit.

What is it, that makes us alive. Some call it our soul. Others have names for their inner selves that don't quite translate to English but mean pretty much the same thing. Here are a few versions of what we call our inner being.

There are legends and stories of super weapons that would instill their owners with invincibility, or other great powers. Some were used by the gods while others had human welders. Here are a few stories dealing with otherworldly tools of destruction.

In a time-honored tradition, even though I'm a few days late, here are some ghost stories to listen to, into the night. These stories were all told to me by folks I interviewed as I was working on a few books. I have no reason to think they are not true. 

Is Santa Claus real. I met a man who, if he's not the real Santa, he does a pretty good job of impersonating the Big Guy. Nick told me his adventures and misadventures as he went through life, bringing a little joy to some kids, and a few adults. 

There is a mountain with quite a history. The locals say only got here with profound respect for the land. In 1939, the Soviet Army tried using this high ground to their advantage. Things did not go according to plan.

Is the year really 2025. Is there any possibility we are actually living in 1728. Herbert Illig did some research and he found out, someone might have been tinkering with the dates on just about every document in Europe during the 16th century. Jone me as I dive headfirst into this rabbit hole. For unknown reasons, the date of the show was announced as the 7th. I was very careful to say 13th but c...

There are some things out there that just don't behave the way they should. Sometimes they act as if possessed or haunted. There are also things that might lead you to a haunted place or thing. Life just might not be as safe and ordered as we would like. 

People have reported strange encounters and sightings in Zion National Park for years. Long before it was a park the locals considered it sacred ground. Here are some things to look for next time you make a visit.