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The day has finally arrived: disclosure is here! Well, at least at the movie theater. This week, Tom and Laura head to the Alamo Drafthouse to give their mostly spoiler-free (until the end!) review of Steven Spielberg's massive new sci-fi blockbuster Disclosure Day . They discuss how the film tackles Edward Snowden-style whistleblowers, alien artifacts shaped like toilet paper rolls, and why a car...

This week we're breaking down the cosmic hierarchy and looking at the four most commonly reported types of aliens. Are they visitors from other planets, or are they interdimensional beings that have been here the whole time? First, we tackle the classic Grays, from their 1960s pop culture debut with Betty and Barney Hill to theories that they might just be future humans who overdid it on the gene...

Did an administrative assistant really pinpoint the exact coordinate location of a downed Soviet bomber lost in a dense African jungle using nothing but a map and a pen? This week we're covering the incredible history of Remote Viewing, a highly structured psychic protocol that the US government spent decades—and millions of dollars—funding. How did Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton use psychi...

Who exactly are the Men in Black? This week, we dive deep into the uncanny history of the world's most unsettling, pale-skinned party poopers. We look at the very first MIB encounter during the 1947 Maury Island incident, an incredibly bizarre 1976 visit involving disappearing coins and drawn-on lipstick, and the sheer chaos they caused during the Mothman sightings in Point Pleasant—including atte...

Do aliens seek out the rich and famous, or are they the ones pulling the strings in Hollywood? This week we explore the strange world of celebrity UFO sightings, from Kurt Russell being the first pilot to report the 1997 Phoenix Lights to Goldie Hawn’s “benevolent” encounter with silver beings in the back of a car. We also discuss Elvis’s telepathic visions, Dan Aykroyd’s run-in with a Man in Blac...

This week we’re traveling to 1996 Brazil to dive into the Varginha incident, famously known as "Brazil’s Roswell." Did a cigar-shaped craft crash in the mountains, leaving behind pieces of "memory metal" that defied the laws of physics? We discuss the three young women who came face-to-face with a brown, oily creature with three horns and glowing red eyes, and the tragic story of the military poli...

It’s one of humanity's most elusive superpowers: levitation. This week dive into the life of St. Joseph of Cupertino, the 17th-century "Flying Friar" whose flights were witnessed by hundreds—including a stunned Pope Urban VIII—and eventually got him sequestered by a very skeptical Church. Also, Tom recounts a Transcendental Meditation training video featuring "yogic flying" that looked suspiciousl...

Since 1989, Lazar has claimed he was recruited to reverse-engineer alien spacecraft at S4, a secret facility near Area 51, where he encountered a sleek "sports model" saucer powered by element 115. But is Bob Lazar a misunderstood genius whose records were scrubbed by the government, or is he just the UFO community’s most committed bullshitter? UFO Guy Bob Lazar’s Lifetime of Cons: https://www.you...

This week we’re investigating the unsettling mystery of Havana Syndrome, the series of “Anomalous Health Incidents” that have plagued US diplomats and CIA agents around the globe. Is it a clandestine Russian microwave weapon that can fit in a backpack? We explore the history of the Moscow Signal, the terrifying potential of “voice to skull” technology, and why Laura Bush might have been an early t...

It’s one of history's most enduring mysteries: the lost civilization of Atlantis. From a 19th century congressman who convinced Charles Darwin it was real, to psychic Edgar Casey predicting the discovery of an underwater stone road in the Bahamas decades before divers actually found it, to a 25-mile-wide circular formation in the Sahara that matches Plato's description almost exactly — the rabbit...

This week, Tom and Laura are getting into tulpas — the ancient Tibetan practice of conjuring a living being purely through the power of concentrated thought. They explore how the concept traveled from Buddhist monasteries to 4chan forums (via a very unexpected My Little Pony detour), and discuss the modern "tulpamancer" community that's been trying to will fictional characters into existence ever...

This week we’re covering the legend of the Black Knight Satellite , a purported alien object that has supposedly been orbiting Earth for 13,000 years. Was it the source of the mysterious radio signals Nikola Tesla found in 1899? Did NASA lie about the photo it took of it in 1998? Did a scientist decode its radio signal to find a map of the star system Epsilon Boötis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Is the government finally ready to disclose to the world what it knows about the UFO phenomenon, or are they just trying to keep everyone confused? This week we discuss the upcoming Steven Spielberg movie “Disclosure Day” and the idea that the powers-that-be are softening everyone up for a big surprise. Also, Tom finds an old Berenstain Bears book and believes he’s a refugee from a parallel univer...

Did you know that Stranger Things was ripped off from some weirdo on Long Island who wrote a book claiming all of it was true? This week we're talking about the original "inspiration" for Stranger Things, the supposed story of a secret underground military base where scientists used physic children to open portals through time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted...

In 1917, two young cousins in England captured photographs allegedly showing fairies, which caught the attention of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and sparked a debate that lasted decades. We explore the aftermath of that incident, including the eventual admission of a partial hoax, while considering the enduring mystery surrounding the fifth and final photograph that one cousin insisted was genuine until...

This week we're recounting the eerie tale of the Flatwoods Monster, an Appalachian cryptid with a mysterious and terrifying past. We discuss the 1952 sightings in West Virginia, examining this weird-looking, strange-smelling creature and the panic it sparked in the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could the vast unexplored regions of the Congo still contain living dinosaurs? In this episode, we're exploring the intriguing possibility of living dinosaurs in Africa. We also discuss various cryptids, including the famous Mokele-mbembe, as well as other alleged prehistoric creatures like the Emela-ntouka, Kasai Rex, and Kongamato. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices H...

This week we're going over the fascinating near-death experience of Pam Reynolds, a singer-songwriter who underwent a groundbreaking surgery, during which she died. But don't worry, she came back! Pam's vivid and well-documented out-of-body experience during the operation challenges skeptics and provides a crazy perspective on life after death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

In this episode, we delve into the bizarre tale of John Titor, a self-proclaimed time traveler who captivated early internet forums in the 2000s. We explore Titor's claims about coming from 2036, his mission to retrieve an IBM 5100 computer, and his vague predictions about future events. Was this really a guy from the future, or just an early example of being bored on the internet? Learn more abou...

Dive into the eerie legend of the Mothman as Tom and Laura explore the 1966 sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and the subsequent panic that gripped the region. They discuss various theories about the Mothman's nature, from interdimensional being to misidentified wildlife, and its alleged connection to the tragic Silver Bridge collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

We dive into the wild life of Ted Owens, aka the "PK Man," who claimed he had some psychic powers and could chat with beings from other dimensions. Like a real-life Professor X, Owens reportedly demonstrated uncanny predictive powers and the ability to influence events, from weather patterns to sports outcomes. We go through his most notable predictions and alleged feats, discussing the fine line...

Journey back with us to 12th century England, where two children with green-tinted skin and speaking an unknown language emerged from a pit in the village of Woolpit. Were these children aliens, visitors from another dimension, or simply lost kids from a neighboring village? Don't forget to rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and follow us on social media @wannahearpod for more weird stories! Lea...

In our never-before-released pilot, we dive into the bizarre tale of Jeff the talking mongoose—a 1930s spectral creature that wreaked havoc on the Irving family’s farmhouse on the Isle of Man. Is Jeff an ultra-clever mongoose or the ghost of one? Join us for this wild blend of folklore, mystery, and the supernatural that’s as peculiar as it is fascinating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

This week we’re delving into the enigmatic world of crop circles. From historical accounts like the 1678 "Mowing Devil" pamphlet to modern controversies and the famous Arecibo answer formation, we explore scientific theories and debate whether these intricate patterns are hoaxes or alien messages. Get ready for a deep dive into one of the weirdest phenomena in the fields of England. Learn more abo...

Plunge into the mysteries of Lake Baikal as Tom and Laura unravel the chilling tales of Soviet scuba divers encountering strange humanoids, ancient legends of dragon-like beings, and baffling UFO sightings. Join us as we explore the world's deepest lake's uncharted territories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...