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From The Void Podcast

John Williamson

A podcast about the vast mysteries of the universe from UFOs to Ghosts to True Crime. Each week I interview a guest to help us better understand the topic.

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28:17

(Possession) The Exorcism of Roland Doe: The True...

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Long before The Exorcist terrified moviegoers, a quiet middle-class family in 1940s Maryland claimed something unholy had taken hold of their son. In this episode, we revisit the chilling, real-life case that inspired William Peter Blatty’s novel — the 1949 exorcism of a boy known only by the pseudonym Roland Doe.We’ll retrace the case from its first strange knocks and flying objects in the family’s home, to the desperate search for help that led Jesuit priests to St. Louis, Missouri — where one of

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23:18

(Possession) The Psychology of Possession: Dr. M....

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/10/23

In the 3rd installment of our Possession Series, we turn to one of the most controversial figures to bridge psychology and the paranormal: Dr. M. Scott Peck, psychiatrist, best-selling author of The Road Less Traveled, and—later in life—a reluctant believer in demonic possession.This episode explores how Peck’s clinical background shaped his approach to exorcism, the patients who challenged his skepticism, and the ways he sought to reconcile science, faith, and evil. We’ll look at his case studies,

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17:32

(Haunting) The Amherst Poltergeist

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/10/21

In this episode, we explore one of the most infamous poltergeist cases in North America: the so-called Great Amherst Mystery, which occurred in Amherst, Nova Scotia in 1878-79. Centering on 18-year-old Esther Cox, her sister’s household and the investigator Walter Hubbell, we walk through the bewildering phenomena of objects flying, knocks on the wall, unexplained fires, swelling seizures, and the question: was this supernatural, psychological or a hoax?We trace the narrative from its traumatic

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22:02

(Possession) The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/10/16

In 1976, a 23-year-old German woman named Anneliese Michel died after undergoing 67 Catholic exorcisms over 10 months.Her death would spark one of Europe’s most controversial legal battles — pitting faith against medicine, and belief against responsibility. Was Anneliese a victim of possession? Or of a system that failed to recognize mental illness as something sacred, not demonic? In this haunting episode, John Williamson takes you beyond the horror-film legend to uncover the human story — one

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16:10

(Mystery) The Phantom Social Worker Scare

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/10/13

In the spring of 1990, families across Britain began reporting visits from strangers claiming to be social workers. They spoke with authority, carried clipboards, even asked to photograph or examine children — and then vanished. Police launched Operation Childcare, a nationwide manhunt involving more than twenty forces, but no arrests were ever made. Were these criminals, insiders, or the product of a moral panic born from fear and mistrust? Join John Williamson by the fireside as we unravel one of

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27:19

(Possession) The House of 200 Demons

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/10/09

From The Void: The Ammons Family ExorcismIn 2011, in a small house in Gary, Indiana, something terrifying took hold of a family. The Ammons household became the site of strange noises, violent possessions, and chilling encounters that drew in police, social workers, and eventually the Catholic Church. This case would come to be known as the “House of 200 Demons”—a story so unsettling that seasoned professionals walked away shaken. From levitating children to inexplicable footprints, from

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24:34

(Mystery) The Lead Masks of Vintem Hill

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/10/06

In this episode, we dig into one of Brazil’s most baffling unsolved mysteries: the 1966 deaths of two electronics technicians, found wearing lead masks on Vintém Hill. What were they trying to do? What clues did they leave behind? And why has this strange case captivated investigators, UFO hunters, spiritualists, and conspiracy theorists for decades? Key Topics Covered The timeline and discovery: how the bodies were found, what was with them (masks, notes, clothing) Biographical background: who

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95:37

Horror Movies Top 10 w/Adam Narloch

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/10/02

This week, I’m not sitting by the fire alone. Joining me is my old podcast partner and good friend, Adam, for a special conversation about something near and dear to both of us: horror movies.Together, we dig into: Why horror has such a grip on us The movies that first hooked us as fans The films that still give us chills (and laughs) today A few deep-cut recommendations you might not expect Adam's Top 10: 1. The Exorcist 2. The Burbs 3. Event Horizon 4. The Shining 5. The

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22:44

(UFO/UAP) Echoes Over Sandia pt. 2

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/09/29

🧵 Episode Summary: In Part 2 of Echoes Over Sandia, we move from the facts of the case into the deeper shadows surrounding it. Why were key documents altered or redacted? Why was the incident never fully addressed in official Air Force investigations? And how does this case intersect with larger questions about secrecy, nuclear oversight, and aerial phenomena during the Cold War? We also examine the classified memo trail, testimonies from Sandia weapons personnel, and the growing belief among

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16:32

(UFO/UAP) Echoes Over Sandia pt. 1

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/09/22

🧵 Episode Summary:On the night of November 4th, 1957, something tore across the New Mexico sky—something that would never be fully explained. In Part 1 of Echoes Over Sandia, we examine the mysterious object spotted near Kirtland Air Force Base, a sighting that sparked classified reports, conflicting testimonies, and decades of speculation. Drawing on declassified military documents, expert analysis, and witness accounts, we piece together what may be one of the most credible UFO incidents in

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25:31

(Serial Killers) The Zodiac Killer - Part 2: The...

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Episode Summary:In Part 2 of our investigation into the Zodiac Killer, we turn our focus to the victims—who they were, what happened to them, and how their stories helped shape one of the most haunting unsolved cases in American history. We take you to Lake Berryessa, where a disturbing attack was carried out in broad daylight, and to the streets of San Francisco, where a cab driver was murdered in cold blood. We explore how police began to connect the dots between these brutal crimes and examine

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27:20

(Serial Killers) The Zodiac Killer: Smoke, Ciphers,...

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Episode Summary: In this chilling episode, we dive deep into the origins of the Zodiac Killer—one of the most infamous unsolved serial murder cases in American history. From the brutal Lake Herman Road murders in 1968 to the terrifying Blue Rock Springs attack, we retrace the early crimes that launched a wave of fear across Northern California. We explore the killer’s encrypted letters sent to newspapers, the public hysteria that followed, and how the San Francisco Chronicle became an unwilling

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16:34

Teaser Episode: The Weird History of College Sports

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/08/27

📌 Episode Description:Welcome to History on the Margins – the podcast where we dig into the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully overlooked corners of history. And what better way to kick things off than with a teaser episode just in time for the start of college football season? In this episode, we take you on a fast-paced ride through the strangest stories in college sports: from teams accidentally scoring on themselves, to mascots getting straight-up kidnapped, to games interrupted by

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33:36

Robert Hutchinson "The Death of Hitler"

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/08/25

The Death of Hitler: What If the Story We’ve Been Told Isn’t True? Guest: Robert Hutchinson – investigative journalist and author of What Really Happened: The Death of Hitler For decades, history books have confidently closed the chapter on Adolf Hitler’s final days: April 30th, 1945. A bunker beneath Berlin. A suicide pact. Case closed. But what if the truth is messier—and far more mysterious? In this episode of From the Void, I sit down with investigative journalist and author Robert

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15:57

The Legend of the Bunnyman

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Episode OverviewDive into one of Northern Virginia’s most chilling urban legends: the Bunnyman of Clifton. Was he a mere make‑believe boogeyman, or a figure rooted in real history… and something darker? We explore the odd, twisted tales behind this ominous rabbit figure haunting the backroads of Fairfax County. What to Expect in This Episode •Setting the Scene: The infamous Colchester (aka Bunnyman) Bridge—a quiet span turned spine‑tingling legend hub. •Origin Stories: From escaped asylum

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32:52

Dr. Jeff Meldrum "The Legend and the Science:...

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Episode Summary:In Part 2 of our compelling interview with Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, we go deeper into the world of Bigfoot research—dissecting the controversies, modern encounters, and the future of the field. This episode explores: •The most compelling modern sightings and encounters •The role of hoaxes—how they’ve hurt and strangely helped the field •Why Dr. Meldrum believes the Patterson-Gimlin film still holds scientific merit •How drone technology, environmental DNA (eDNA), and emerging tools

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30:12

Dr. Jeff Meldrum "The Legend and the Science:...

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Episode Summary: In this fascinating two-part series, we enter the mysterious world of cryptozoology with one of its most respected voices—Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University. Known for his scientific approach to the elusive Bigfoot phenomenon, Dr. Meldrum has dedicated decades of academic research to the study of primate locomotion and unexplained footprints found throughout North America. In Part 1, we explore: •Dr. Meldrum’s background and how he

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01:48

Trailer: History on the Margins

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/07/29

From the creator of From The Void comes a brand new show that unearths the strange, the overlooked, and the absurd chapters of our past. Introducing History on the Margins—a podcast about the weird side of history your textbooks left out. In this short trailer, host John Williamson (history major, almost history teacher, and professional storyteller) gives you a sneak peek into the new show where forgotten footnotes finally take center stage. Whether it’s the time a pope put a dead pope on trial,

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01:03

Trailer: Season 7 - Part 2 is coming!!!

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss a single new episode! www.fromthevoidpod.com

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01:14

From The Void Update!

From The Void Podcast ·

2025/06/07

Updates!

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