BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this special update-isode, Chris and Cody give everyone an update on what's been going on in their lives. Chris is busy as ever being a fancy schmancy director. Cody's been traveling, and his travels have included some fun paranormal stuffs, so he shares stories and info about his friend's haunted house and also Chichen Itza, the wonder of the world where people were sacrificed and their ghosts are said to haunt the place to this day. Tune in to find out what's going on!

We have a very special live episode for you recorded for the Arizona Theatre Matters 2022 Festival. In it, we talk all about seances (as if it wasn’t obvious from our last minisode). First, Cody talks about Helen Duncan, the last woman tried as a witch in Britain for talking to dead soldiers during WW2. Then, Chris discusses Mae West, the Hollywood starlet fascinated by seances. Next, Cody shares the story of a man who sets up a fake seance only to have the real thing thrown in his face. Finally, Chris talks about a crazy seance set up in a haunted Toys R Us…You read that right. Our drinks were whatever the heck we wanted to make for this special.

Advisory: 0:00s-0:18s
Intro Music: 0:18s-0:46s
Topic: 0:46s-7:27m
Drinks: 7:27m-10:37m
History: 10:37m-20:24m
Helen Duncan: 20:24m-32:40m
Mae West: 32:40m-41:37m
Trailer: 41:37m-42:32m
Gross Pointe: 43:32m-51:30m
Sylvia Browne: 51:30m-59:23m
Ouija: 59:23m-1:04:50h
Believer: 1:04:50h-1:07:46h
Skeptic: 1:07:46h-1:13:40m
Creep of the Week: 1:13:40m-1:15:35m
Sign Off: 1:15:35h-1:28:16h
Exit Music: 1:28:16h-1:28:33h

Original Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.com

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Links

History-
https://coolmomsusa.com/the-history-of-the-seance/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A9ance#:~:text=The%20word%20s%C3%A9ance%20comes%20from,%22a%20movie%20session%22).
https://www.history.com/news/flu-pandemic-wwi-ouija-boards-spiritualism
https://allthatsinteresting.com/seances

Helen Duncan-
https://www.express.co.uk/news/history/727844/Britain-last-witch-Helen-Duncan-exoneration-60-years
https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-stories-from-seances/melissa-brinks

Mae West-
https://www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/lives-behind-the-legends-mae-west-spiritual-vixen/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_West

Gross Pointe-
http://www.castleofspirits.com/ghoststories/stories99/November1999_4.html

Sylvia Browne and the Haunted Toys ‘R Us:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Browne
https://www.jmplumbley.com/2015/09/03/clean-up-on-aisle-15-the-haunting-of-toys-r-us-sunnyvale/
https://www.strangerdimensions.com/2016/07/03/haunted-toys-r-us-sunnyvale-california/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/651670/haunted-toys-r-us

Ouija-
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/20mq5c/to_those_who_played_with_a_ouija_boarddo_tell/cg4ykgm/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/20mq5c/to_those_who_played_with_a_ouija_boarddo_tell/cg599ny/

Believer-
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mishagajewski/2021/01/17/heres-why-some-people-say-they-hear-dead-people/?sh=2165b37a439a
https://everettclipper.com/13425/showcase/modern-seance-searching-for-a-connection/

Skeptic-
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mishagajewski/2021/01/17/heres-why-some-people-say-they-hear-dead-people/?sh=2165b37a439a
https://everettclipper.com/13425/showcase/modern-seance-searching-for-a-connection/

Oh “baby”, do we have an episode for you! In this woo-fest, we talk about all sorts of paranormal pregnancies. First, Cody talks about Amanda Teague, a woman in Ireland who married a ghost pirate whom she believes impregnated her. Then, Chris shares creepy encounters with the paranormal that coincided with different pregnancies. Next, Cody dives into ancestral pregnancies, which discusses how incidents that occurred during past childbirths can affect pregnant women today. Finally, Chris tells us the “wooest”, most “far out” story regarding half-extraterrestrial-half-human babies called hybrid children. This week’s drinks consist of a Starbucks Frappuccino and Ruby Red Grapefruit with Rosemary Simple Syrup.

Advisory: 0:00s-0:20s
Intro Music: 0:20s-0:45s
Topic: 0:45s-4:06m
Drinks: 4:06m-5:49m
History: 5:49m-13:22m
Ghost Pirate Baby: 13:22m-21:56m
Paranormal Pregnancies: 21:56m-27:58m
Trailer: 27:58m-28:48m
Ancestral Pregnancy: 28:48m-35:20m
Hybrid Children: 35:20m-42:38m
Skeptic: 42:38m-44:06m
Believer: 44:06m-46:22m
Creep of the Week: 46:22m-47:19m
Sign Off: 47:19m-48:57m
Outro Music: 48:57m-49:12m

Original Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.com

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Links

History:
https://cafemom.com/parenting/167230-25_pregnancy_beliefs_from_around/112808-pregnancy_in_germany
https://www.daytranslations.com/blog/pregnancy-beliefs-around-the-world/
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/birth-rituals-around-the-world/
https://daddysdigest.com/article/why-is-sex-selection-and-determination-illegal-in-india

Ghost Baby:
https://www.ladbible.com/community/weird-woman-thought-she-had-a-pregnancy-scare-with-her-pirate-ghost-husband-20180214
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/07/14/she-says-she-married-pirates-ghost-she-wants-you-stop-calling-her-crazy/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/07/14/she-says-she-married-pirates-ghost-she-wants-you-stop-calling-her-crazy/
https://www.the-sun.com/news/22280/woman-who-married-ghost-of-300-year-old-johnny-depp-lookalike-pirate-selling-portrait-of-former-lover-after-split/
https://daybreakonline.news.blog/2018/05/15/woman-who-claims-to-have-married-a-ghost-has-stunned-loose-women-viewers-by-claiming-they-had-a-pregnancy-scare/


Pregnancy and Paranormal Activity:
https://ghostsnghouls.com/pregnancy-paranormal-activity/

Ancestral Pregnancy:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2334797/Can-inherit-mothers-labour-pains-A-new-book-claims-agony-traumatic-births-passed-generation-generation.html

Hybrid Children:
https://www.hybridchildrencommunity.com/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3408500/It-super-primal-sexual-experience-Group-women-make-extraordinary-claim-hybrid-children-fathered-ALIENS-live-giant-spaceships-say-best-sex-ever.html

Believer:
https://llifs.com.au/blog/female-hormones-and-the-paranormal/
http://www.talkparanormal.com/printthread.php?tid=87&page=6
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn13563-theyre-here-the-mechanism-of-poltergeist-activity/

Creep of the Week:
https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/paranormal-activity-pregnancy-announcement-give-goosebumps/story?id=36174413

In this minisode, we bring two stories with something (subtle) in common. First, Chris tells a true crime story about a man who, desperate for money, kills two people - to create the dumbest alibi ever - and calmly performs on stage right after. Then, Cody dives into the world of cinema and talks about cursed film sets. He focuses on the Conjuring Universe as a throwback to previous episodes (whee!). Can you guess next week’s topic?

This week, Cody and Chris talk about the ultra-fascinating Cellular Memory Phenomenon (CPT). CPT is a crazy occurrence in which an organ recipient takes on personality traits of their donor. First, Cody talks about Clair Sylvia, who after a heart/lung transplant, suddenly had a hankering for chicken nuggets and beer. Then, Chris discusses a donor who predicted his death...and the girl he would give his heart to. Literally. Next, Cody brings the mood down with a story about a man who ended up marrying his donor’s wife and then met the same horrible fate. Finally, Chris tells us about a (douchey) guy who became much more sexually proficient following his transplant. Creep of the Week comes from a listener, who as a flight attendant, stayed in the creepiest hotel ever! This week’s drinks are a mixed berry smoothie and Pineapple Truly.


Advisory: 0:00s-0:13s
Intro Music: 0:13s-0:34s
Topic: 0:34s-2:55m
Drinks: 2:55m-4:13m
History: 4:13m-9:10m
Clair Sylvia: 9:10m-15:00m
Danny My Heart is Yours: 15:00m-18:52m
Sonny Graham: 18:52m-23:46m
A Change of Heart: 23:46m-29:03m
Skeptic: 29:03m-35:16m
Believer: 35:16m-38:43m
Creep of the Week: 38:43m-46:25m
Sign Off: 46:25m-47:25m
Outro Music: 47:25m-47:32m

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Links:

History
https://www.ufoinsight.com/links-between-cellular-memory-and-organ-transplants-a-case-study/
https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/transplant-cases-considered-evidence-postmortem-survival
http://www.paranormality.com/cellular_memory_therapy.shtml

Claire Sylvia
https://www.patriotledger.com/article/20090819/NEWS/308199597
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/my-heart-belongs-to-tim-1257635.html

Danny My Heart is Yours
https://www.paulpearsall.com/info/press/3.html

Sonny Graham
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/23984857/ns/us_news-life/t/man-suicide-victims-heart-takes-own-life/#.XqyeuahKiUk
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2-suicide-victims-shared-same-heart-wife/

A Change of Heart

In this minisode, Cody and Chris share two truly bizarre cases that have to do with organs (the human kind). First, Cody discusses an insane case of pettiness, where a husband wants the kidney back that he donated to his soon-to-be ex-wife. Then, Chris tells a recent story about a prison inmate who was brutally murdered and his organs removed. Even more insane, they were never found (that we know of). Can you guess our next topic from these stories?

**Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violation and violence.**
In this episode, Cody and Chris get explicit (well, more so than usual) and discuss the Succubus and Incubus, or demons who have sex with people. First, Cody tells us about Pope Sylvester II, the priest who made a deal with a succubus in order to reach his rank. Then, Chris shares the story of a gay couple who was touched upon and thrust upon by the same entity. Next, Cody discusses a 16-year-old nerd who summons a Succubus for his own personal exploration. Finally, Chris talks about Doris Bither, the real life case that became the basis for the book and film, The Entity. For Creep of the Week, we hear the thrilling conclusion of Rich’s (@vinylbear) Ouija board story. This week’s drinks are Monster Energy Drink and Kilt Lifter.



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Intro Music: 0:13s-0:34s
Topic: 0:34s-2:40m
Drinks: 2:40m-4:15m
History: 4:15m-10:00m
Pope Sylvester II: 10:00m-21:27m
The Gay Experience: 21:27m-21:28m
Nerd Gets Laid: 21:28m-27:16m
Doris Bither: 27:16m-33:50m
Skeptic: 33:50m-37:55m
Believer: 37:55m-41:10m
Creep of the Week: 41:10m-48:40m
Sign Off: 28:40m-49:24m
Outro Music: 29:24m-49:36m

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Links:

History-
https://www2.kenyon.edu/Depts/Religion/Projects/Reln91/Power/lilith.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incubus
https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2018/05/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-incubus-demon/

Pope Sylvester II-
https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-stories-about-succubi/cheryl-adams-richkoff
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Sylvester_II

Oregon Succubus-
https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=1182

Doris Bither-
http://www.ghosttheory.com/2008/09/21/the-entity-haunting-the-true-story-of-doris-bither
https://paranormal.lovetoknow.com/ghosts-hauntings/doris-bither-entity-haunting
https://coolinterestingstuff.com/the-terrifying-paranormal-case-of-doris-bither

Skeptic-
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In this minisode, things get pretty dirty (you may not want to listen with the kids around). First, Chris shares the story of a man in New Zealand who may or may not be cheating on his wife...with a supernatural being. Then, Cody tells about a bipolar man’s comforting sexual encounter with an invisible entity (he literally sees the stars in her eyes). Can you guess next week’s topic from this pseudo porn?

In this episode, Cody and Chris discuss creepy unexplainable sounds from around the world. First, Cody shares a potential alien communication known as the Wow! Signal. Then, Chris talks about a paranormal “hum” that has been heard across the world, including a place not too far from where he grew up: Taos, New Mexico. Next, Cody discusses the Sky Trumpets, melodic sounds from the heavens that some think are a sign of the apocalypse. Finally, Chris talks about a recent noise that involves the government: Havana Syndrome. For Creep of the Week, (Vinyl Bear) Rich shares the second part of his wild Ouija story (part one is in our previous episode). Drinks/food this week are Cuban Arroz Dulce and 4 Loko Watermelon (Cody misunderstood the assignment).


Advisory: 0:00s-0:13s
Intro Music: 0:13s-0:34s
Topic: 0:34s-1:48m
Drinks: 1:48m-3:49m
History: 3:49m-8:44m
Wow Signal: 8:44m-14:10m
Taos Hum: 14:10m-21:48m
Promo: 21:48m-22:12m
Sky Trumpets: 22:12m-28:22m
Havana Syndrome: 28:22m-34:17m
Skeptic: 34:17m-36:35m
Believer: 36:35m-39:20m
Creep of the Week: 39:20m-46:00m
Sign Off: 46:00m-47:13m
Outro Music: 47:13m-47:25m

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Links:

History-
https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearinginternational/2011/hearing-beethoven-part-ii-the-medical-conclusion/
https://www.californiasymphony.org/composer/beethoven/the-whole-story-of-beethovens-deafness/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70234/6-ways-europes-best-doctors-tried-cure-beethovens-deafness

Taos Hum-
https://factslegend.org/the-mysterious-taos-hum/
https://coolinterestingstuff.com/strange-facts-about-the-mysterious-taos-hum
https://mysticsciences.com/2018/04/15/the-mysterious-taos-hum/

Sky Trumpets-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_trumpets
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/12/mysterious-sky-sounds-heard-in-the-netherlands/

Havana Syndrome-
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/01/the-real-story-behind-the-havana-embassy-mystery

Cody and Chris have a new explosively creepy minisode out today.  In it, they discuss two stories that really are somehow connected.  First, Cody doesn’t know who James Fenimore Cooper is, but he talks about his short story and a resulting, unidentified “boom” heard across the country.  Next, Chris tells a story that REALLY freaked him out. In it, a guy talks about a whistler that “followed” him through his life. See the video below and experience the creepiness!  Can you guess our topic?

The Whistler Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9OLi6A2rzU&feature=youtu.be