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BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast is a podcast that delves into strange and humorous phenomena including simulacra (seeing Jesus on your toast), supernatural sightings, crypto-zoology, and so much more. Cody and Chris have created a platform on which they discuss both sides of the phenomena (real or bulls**t) while sipping on booze and spirits that represent their chosen topic. They hope to entertain, enlighten, and maybe even educate you on all things fun and weird. Whose side will you be on? Are you a

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All Episodes

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Minisode 52 – Murder On Set

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/05/18

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?

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Episode 70 – My Heart Transplant Will Go On

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/05/11

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

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Minisode 51 – Who Gets The Kidney?

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/05/04

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?

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Episode 69 – We Put The "D" In Demon

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/04/27

**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

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Minisode 50 – Do Ghosts Have Hair Down There?

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/04/20

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?

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Episode 68 – Do You Hear What I Hear?

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/04/12

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

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Minisode 49 – OK "Boom"er

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/04/06

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

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Episode 67 – Don't Be A Typhoid Mary!

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/03/30

We hope everyone is staying safe out there! For this episode, we decided to focus on other pandemics - screw you, Covid! - that had paranormal consequences. First, Cody talks about people who’ve gotten freakishly sick after paranormal encounters. This story has throwbacks to four past episodes: Men in Black, Shadow Men, Slenderman, and Black-Eyed Kids! Then, Chris talks about Poveglia Island, a secluded island where people with the Bubonic Plague were shipped without mercy (naturally, it’s super

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Minisode 48 – Covid Sucks

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/03/23

Because we are keeping our distance, and the world is a weird place right now now, we thought we would do our part to try and entertain you. Therefore, this minisode was livestreamed on Facebook, woot! First, we share a bit about where our lives are during this scary limbo. Then, Cody gets into his story, sharing three predictions of Covid-19 from very different perspectives. Finally, Chris reads a novella about a haunted farmhouse and missing designer pants. Can you guess our next topic?

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Episode 66 – Diabolical Digits

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/03/16

Counting can be evil, especially when it comes to the number 666. In this episode, Chris and Cody discuss the number of the beast. First, Cody shares horrifying instances involving the demonic phone number 666-666-6666. Next, Chris talks about the infamous highway once known as Route 666, where some really creepy things occur. Then, Cody gets into barcodes, which some consider the literal mark of the beast. EEK! Finally, Chris tells a story about a woman who sees 666 everywhere. On top of that, the

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Minisode 47 – Count Your Blessings

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/03/09

This week’s minisode consists of two coincidentally connected stories! First, Cody talks about something called Angel Numbers, a phenomenon in which Angels speak to you through certain number sequences. Then, Chris tells a very touching story about one woman's relationship with her father through the numbers 11:11. Can you guess next week’s topic?

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Episode 65 – Do You Wanna Play a Gayme?

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/03/02

This episode is creepy! For reals, you have been warned. In this one, we talk about scary paranormal games you can play from the “comfort" of your home. Ouija isn’t one, as that will be its own episode. But rest assured, these are subjectively worse. First, Chris talks about how to summon The Midnight Man, a spirit who will play with you all night. He also shares one person’s horrifying experience with the game. Next, Cody gives you directions on how to play One Man Hide and Seek, a game where you

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Minisode 46 – Waking Charlie Divine

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/02/24

Here is a minisode that might easily tease our upcoming topic, but you tell us. First, Chris talks about La Cegua, a South American creature who literally tears men apart, and how to summon her (EEK!). Then, Cody tells the history of the Charlie Charlie Challenge, a summoning ritual that took the Internet by storm a few years ago.

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Episode 64 – Spectral Love and De' Nile

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/02/17

In our third annual Valentine’s episode, we talk about spectrophilia (ghost lovin’!) and ancient fertility (Editor’s Note: This episode is insane!). First, Cody shares two stories of women who fell in love (and had mega sex) with ghosts. One of them even joined the spectral mile high club. Then, Chris gives the history of Kokopelli, a popular Native American god, who is actually the god of fertility (and is often associated with a huge...um....flute). Next, Cody gives a series of steps on how to

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Minisode 45 – Love Nest Egg

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/02/10

This week’s minisode is all about that wretched day known as St. Valentine’s Day (NOTE: Chris wrote that, tee hee). So that’s one hint for next week’s full episode. In the first story, Cody shares some interesting - and disgusting and weird and funny - aphrodisiacs that we missed in our Aphrodisiacs special. Then, Chris tells a story in which the loss of a ring lends itself to an eternity of undying love. Can you guess what we are talking about next week?

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Episode 63 – Letta It Go

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/02/03

A recent viral story led to this topic, and it’s a fun one! In this episode, Chris and Cody talk all about haunted dolls. First, Cody shares the viral tale of a haunted Elsa doll that became bilingual then refused to be thrown away. Then, Chris talks about Letta Me Out, a creepy marionette that got its drag queen name after asking to be let out of a car. Yeah. Next, Cody discusses Ruby, a doll that puts people into a loving, maternal trance. Finally, Chris tells the tale of Peggy, a doll so

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Minisode 44 – The Ghost Wears Prada

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/01/27

In this minisode, Cody and Chris amp up the creep factor. Well, Chris does (and Cody amps up the silly). First, Cody shares two short stories about used clothes that may or may not be haunted...told from the perspective of the ghosts. Next, Chris talks about a REALLY strange and fascinating painting called The Hands Resist Him. The oddity really has a life of its own. You’ll understand once you listen. Can you guess next week’s topic from these stories?

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Episode 62 – Butterfly Typhoon

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/01/20

In this episode, Cody and Chris discuss the Butterfly Effect, a mathematical concept from the Chaos Theory, but in this episode we talk about how it applies to fate and real life situations. First, Cody tells us about a sandwich that led to an assassination that spawned WWI. Sticking to assassinations, Chris then tells us how wealth led to military service that led to an injury that may have lead to John F. Kennedy’s death. Cody then shares a story about how one girl was saved from Nazi gas chambers

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Minisode 43 – Birds and Joe

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/01/13

In this minisode, Chris and Cody share two seemingly random stories that really do hint at next week's episode. We promise! First, Chris reads a story about a woman who saves hummingbirds that will give you all the feels. Then, Cody talks about a couple obsessed with getting McDonald's coffee, and it ends up saving their lives. DUN DUN DUNNNNN!! See if you can guess next week's topic.

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Episode 61 – Seers for Fears

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/01/06

Happy New Year! The New Year is all about what the future has in store. So this week, we are talking about well known seers and their prophecies. First, Cody tells us about the most famous seer, Nostradamus, who was actually a poetic prophet (trademark pending). Chris then tells of the blind Bulgarian seer, Baba Vanga, who made some crazy accurate predictions. Cody’s second story has to do with Edgar Cayce, the sleeping prophet who made diagnoses in a trance-like state. Chris’s last story is about a

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