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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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46:41

Holigay Special: St. Nick

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/11/29

In the first holiday episode of the season, Chris and Cody talk about their favorite sexy bear: Santa Claus. First, Cody tells a really messed up story about a butcher who pickled children and were eventually thwarted by St. Nicholas. Then, Chris shares a UFO conspiracy theory, called Santa Claus, brought about by a former NASA employee who claimed a government cover-up. Next, Cody talks about the remains of St. Nicholas, bones that secrete a very special, healing substance. Finally, Chris

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16:37

Slay Bells

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/11/22

In this minisode, Cody and Chris are back to bring you holiday cheer...or is it fear? First, Cody shares two peoples’ very different experiences seeing Santa Claus (and also a personal story, dun dun dunnnn!). Then, Chris tells a creepy tale of a person who felt a presence in his grandma’s house over Christmas that might have been something far more sinister than the paranormal. Can you guess next week’s topic?

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86:24

Live From TusCon: Campfire Horror Tales

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/11/15

In this episode, Cody and Chris are coming to you live from the TusCon Sci-fi/Fantasy/Horror Convention with the scariest lore we could find. First, Cody tells us about an allegedly haunted bus in Beijing, China, that went missing under crazy circumstances. Then, Chris talks about the creepy unsolved mystery surrounding the ominous letter writer known as The Watcher of Westfield. Next, Cody discusses the Ammons Family - in Indiana - who experienced some of the most horrific possessions ever. Ever

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17:31

Pinky and the Portal

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/11/08

In this minisode, a sick Chris (he swears it’s not Covid) and masked Cody talk about toilet demons and time portals. First, Cody shares a South African urban legend called Pinky Pinky. All female identifying persons may want to reconsider using public restrooms after this one, especially if you’re wearing pink. Then, Chris tells a cliff-hanger story (with no certain resolution) about a group of treasure hunters who may have found a portal to another world.

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45:32

Thanksgiving Special: Indigenous Alaska

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/11/01

In their fifth annual Thanksgiving special, Chris and Cody share awesome Native American lore from Alaska. First, Cody talks about the Inuit werewolf, the Adlet, a creature born from an... interesting...pairing between a woman and a dog with spots. Then, Chris shares info about the Qalupalik, a mermaid-like sea creature that lures children in order to suck their youth. Next, Cody dives into the Otter People, beings that shapeshift into otters to lure you to your death with their cuteness. Finally,

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14:37

Ghostly Face Off

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/10/25

In this minisode, you may have a harder time guessing the next topic as we talk about highway ghosts and a freakish face off (literally). First, Chris tells the strange story of a woman travelling down the highway who sees a man walk into traffic, only to disappear into thin air. Then, Cody shares an even more bizarre tale in which a woman kills her daughter, removes her scalp, and wears it in an effort to attract her son-in-law. Can you guess next week’s topic?

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52:29

Witch, Please

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/10/18

In this Halloween episode, Cody and Chris go all OG and dive into witches, and it’s super fascinating. First, Cody talks about Mother Shipton, the female Nostradamus who could cause chamber pots to empty on men’s heads. Then, Chris shares a story (from an old book he loved) about a man who takes flight with some naked witches. Next, Cody discusses the witches of Abiquiu, New Mexico, which turned into the last known witch trials in North America. Finally, Chris talks about the witches of Trasmos, the

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17:08

Hooting Heresy

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/10/11

In this Halloween minisode, Cody and Chris tell stories of a heretic gold digger and a crazy a** owl attack. First, Chris talks about Alice Kyetler, an Irish “black widow” who disappeared after her conviction, never to be heard from again. Then, Cody tells us about a family’s wild experience with a Lechuza (owl) that may have been the cause of one woman’s cancer. Can you guess next week’s topic?

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58:09

Ouija, I Hardly Know Ya

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/10/04

In this episode, Cody and Chris bring on the amazing, incredible hosts of the Box of Oddities podcast, Kat and Jethro, to finally talk about a subject they have been avoiding for sometime: spirit boards. First, Kat tells a reddit story in which a girl and her friends summon a spirit that supposedly moves trees. Then, Jethro shares a story where another group of girls contact a spirit who spews out Heart lyrics that become ominously relevant later. Next, Cody tells us about his own personal Ouija

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14:24

Summoning Spirits

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/09/27

This minisode is easy to guess, but it’s a fun one about conjuring spirits. First, Cody talks about a Christian reddit user who spoke in tongues to save his family from a demonic attack. Then, Chris shares the story of a little girl who played with a ouija board that suddenly vanished and was never seen again. Can you guess next week’s “subtle” topic? *snicker*

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48:22

I Dream of Jinni

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/09/20

In this episode, Chris and Cody travel to the Middle East to share those supposed wish granting creatures, jinn. First, Cody talks about Hank Wessleman PhD, who details his own super woo encounters with a jinn who told him all about the universe. Then, Chris tells a true story of one Muslim practitioner’s close encounter with a spirit she believed to be a jinn. Next, Cody discusses a specific town, Bahla, Oman, where jinn are said to mess with people like crazy and cause walls to “refuse” to be

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19:53

Ghoulish Wishes

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/09/13

In this week’s minisode, Cody and Chris have two very different stories about creatures and fantasies. First, Chris talks all about ghouls, beings said to roam where humans don’t, eat children, and carry disease. Then, Cody tells us some strange and fascinating wishes people have made, including our own. Can you find the connection between the two stories?

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47:11

School Spirit(s)

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/09/06

Welcome back to school! In this episode, Cody and Chris share creepy paranormal incidents that happened in schools. First, Cody talks about Atenio de Manila University in the Philippines, built on a cemetery, and home to a really "poopy" tale. Then, Chris discusses the Westall UFO Incident in Australia, where over 300 people observed a freaky UFO. Next, Cody dives into El Paso High School, one of the most haunted places ever...that happened to house a morgue. Finally, Chris gives a throwback to the

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16:59

Class in in Session

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/08/30

In this minisode, we talk about how to get a really strange education. First, Cody talks about strange and hilarious (and unbelievable) courses that you can take in different schools around the world. Then, Chris takes us to Reykjavek, Iceland to tell us about a very unique educational experience, Elf School, where you can learn about elves, dwarves, spirits, and everything in between. Can you guess next week’s topic?

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54:33

A Ghost Light in the Dark

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/08/23

This episode originally aired during Pride 48 in July, but we loved it so much, we wanted to share it with you. The topic is on ghost lights, or mysterious lights...that intend to kill! First, Cody shares lore around Will o’ the Wisps, which (to Cody’s shock) is actually named after a guy named Will! These lights try to lure people to their death in swampy areas. Then, Chris talks about corpse lights, or phantom funerals, which are lights that appear in Wales near the dying to predict their deaths

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17:55

Let the Sunshine In

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/08/16

This is the first minisode of Season Five, and hopefully the clues are a bit easier (don’t overthink it). Okay, maybe not, we’ll see. First, Chris brings a story from Canada about a woman who sees mysterious lights in her home despite there being no electricity. She also shuts down all of her husband’s crazy theories. Then, we orbit around the world (like the sun) as Cody tells us the origin stories about the sun from different cultures around the world. Can you guess next week’s topic?Also, if

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58:17

Satanic Panic at the Disco

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/08/09

*TRUMPET BLAST* Welcome to our 100th episode! We can’t believe we made it this far, and are so happy to be back for our fifth season! In this episode, we talk about the Satanic Panic from the 1980s. This topic comes straight from our childhoods, and we discuss personal stories as well as absolutely heartbreaking ones. First, Cody shares a bunch of local stories about Screaming Wells, a place outside his hometown where Satanic rituals and animal sacrifices were said to occur. Then, Chris talks about

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33:30

100th Episode Extrava-GAY-za

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/08/02

Hello fans new and old alike! We hope you enjoyed your summer break. Cody and Chris are ready to come back in full swing for their 5th year, starting with episode 100!!! But first, we want to present a special minisode with clips and notes from some of our listeners sharing favorite moments, congratulations, and some fun weirdness (we laughed a lot listening to these). You will hear from friends, fellow podcasters, and best yet, fans (or is it stans, we’re not hip with the lingo). Hope you

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129:29

Guest Podcast - It Came From a Monster Movie:...

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/07/26

BSP is still on summer break throughout July. In the meantime, we’re bringing you an episode from our friend, Henry, at the It Came From a Monster Movie Podcast. The show is dedicated to reviewing and discussing the incredible menagerie that makes up the creature feature / monster movie genre. In this episode, Jacqueline Smith (one of our favorite people, and guest host of our Scottish Lore episode) joins Henry to discuss the movie, Spirited Away, the magical Ghibli film that won an Academy

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14:25

Guest Podcast - Rogue Darkness: The Atlas Vampire

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/07/19

BSP is still on summer break throughout July. In the meantime, we’re bringing you an episode from our friends at the Rogue Darkness Podcast. Their podcast talks about how misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other beliefs have led many to do unthinkable crimes. In this episode, they’ll be delving into the mysterious (and still unsolved) crime committed by a murderer known as The Atlas Vampire.

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