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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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Episode 90 – Slip ‘N SLIders

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/02/22

In this episode, Cody and Chris talk about SLIders: people who can turn lights on and off without touching them. First, Cody introduces us to the strange phenomena by sharing different wacky accounts from around the world. Then, Chris talks about an Australian man who claims to have always been “electrically charged.” Next, Cody shares the exact steps on how to become a bonafide “electromancer” and control electricity to shock your friends. Finally, Chris discusses an electrician from Virginia who

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Minisode 69 – 7 Strikes and You're Blackout

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/02/15

In this minisode, Cody and Chris tell two crazy stories about power surges. First, Chris talks about the Big Blackout of 1965, an incident that coincided with a huge number of UFO sightings (that may have been the cause, dun dun dunnnn). Then, Cody discusses Roy Sullivan, the luckiest or unluckiest guy ever (you be the judge) who got struck by lightning seven times and lived to tell about each incident. Can you guess the connection of these stories and next week’s topic?

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Episode 89 – Valentine's Special: Sexcraft

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/02/08

In this very NSFW (aren’t they all?) episode, Cody and Chris celebrate Valentine’s Day by talking about sex rituals and magic. First, Cody shares an atheist’s experience with a sex ritual, performed at a yoga studio under a full moon. Then, Chris tells of a woman who believes her love spell may have manifested demons in her lover. Next, Cody discusses a Voodoo love spell that ended in fire...literally. Finally, Chris talks about a man who suspected he may have been under a puppeteer’s magic spell

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Minisode 68 – Voyeurs & Vixens

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/02/01

Valentine’s Day is the second worst commercialized holiday (after Christmas), and we’re celebrating it with some “love” stories (guess who wrote that sentence). First, Cody tells us about a strange tradition where a family listens outside a honeymoon suite to, um, doobers. Then, Chris talks about an ancient Egyption papyrus that, once translated, revealed an ancient erotic binding spell. These stories may be a little more obvious, but maybe not. You tell us!

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Episode 88 – Cajun Country Critters

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/01/25

In this episode, Cody and Chris take you to Cajun Country for some good old fashioned (and often hysterical) folklore. First, Cody talks about the pirate, Jean LaFitte, and the spirit known as the Fifolet that guards his treasure. Then, Chris discusses the Bigfoot of the Bayou known as the Honey Island Swamp Monster. Next, Cody shares The Grunch (that’s not a euphemism), a creature that may have formed out of testicles. Finally, Chris talks about the most famous of Cajun Cryptids, the Rougarou, a

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Minisode 67 – Another Axe in the Wall

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/01/18

In this minisode, Cody and Chris tell two gruesome, murderous tales, so trigger warning and stuff. First, Chris talks about the Axeman of New Orleans, a mysterious person who loved jazz and referred to himself as the Angel of Death. Then, Cody tells a hauntingly sad story about a murdering janitor who killed students at a segregated school. Can you guess how these stories are connected? Listen to next week’s episode to find out!

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Episode 87 – Lands of the Lost

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/01/11

In this episode, Cody and Chris talk about mysterious lost cities, those places lost to time, the elements, or other circumstances. First, Cody discusses the famous underwater island, Atlantis, full of riches, mystical creatures, and drrrrrrama. Then, Chris dives into the lost City of Z, a place that swallowed hundreds of explorers. Next, Cody talks about the ancient city of Crete, whose unexplained abandonment has spawned tons of interesting theories. Finally, Chris shares another lost city that

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Minisode 66 – New Queer's Resolutions III

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2021/01/04

Happy New Year! Once again, we are bringing you our year in review. Chris (intentionally) didn’t prepare for this one, so Cody asked all the questions, and it’s a really fun time! Like before, we discuss our favorite episodes of the year, favorite moments, future hopes, and of course, resolutions. We also introduce a few new tidbits, like the most listened to episodes of 2020. The results are actually going to affect the new year. It’s a classic case of learning from your past and living in the

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Episode 86 – Love It or ‘Lith It

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/12/28

Because of the strange occurrences “popping up” all over the world, we decided to talk about monoliths. First, Cody discusses the Mên-an-Tol Stones that contain a hole that heals tuberculosis, hideousness, and infertility. Then, Chris tells us about a place he visited: the Mesoamerican City of Teotihuacán that contains three pyramids with potential paranormal connections. Next, Cody discusses the timeline of the current monoliths that first appeared in Utah and have now been found across the world

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Minisode 65 – Devil's Rocks

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/12/21

In this minisode, Cody and Chris share two stories that coincidentally involve the devil. First, Cody talks about the Aberdeen Witches, who were tried for doing such innocent things as drowning people in a river. Then, Chris shares the amazing creation myth - from the Brule Sioux - of Devil’s Tower in Wyoming. Can you find the connection between the two stories?

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Episode 85 – Every Time a Bell Rings

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/12/15

In this holiday special, we discuss those celestial beings usually impaled by the top of your tree - Angels. First, Cody discusses angels that appear at peoples’ deathbeds, including creepy angels of death. Then, Chris talks about a girl who dreamed of her guardian angel - the grandmother she never met. Next, Cody tells a fascinating story in which the writer was given information about his life by an angel… before his birth. Finally, Chris shares the story of Rose Benvenuto, who walked away from a

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Minisode 64 – Space Ghosts

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/12/07

As a holiday gift, we made this minisode a bit easier on you (at least we think we did). First, Chris talks about Salyut 7, a Soviet space station, and the bright encounters that the crew members all witnessed. Then, Cody shares three short stories, one with phantom bodyguards, that have a common golden thread. Can you guess next week’s topic?

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Episode 84 – Terrifying Triangle: Bridgewater

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/11/30

In this episode, we discuss a crazy supernatural triangle - one of many around the world - called The Bridgewater Triangle, located in Massachusetts. First, Cody talks about Assonet Ledge, a haunted cliff where people are compelled to jump to their deaths. Then, Chris shares the story of a giant black dog that tore the throats of two cute, innocent ponies, and proceeded to terrify the entire area. Next, Cody tells us about Satanic ritualistic occurrences - including a grisly murder - that occurred

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Minisode 63 – Gone Boy

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/11/23

In this week’s minisode, we have tales of boys and bridges. First, Chris tells the story of a 4 and ½ year old boy who goes missing for 24 hours - during an ice storm - only to magically reappear with no recollection of what happened. Then, Cody talks about two haunted bridges, one that screams and one that cries. It’s the stuff of nightmares. See if you can guess next week’s topic from these tales.

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Episode 83 – Wampanoag Wonders

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/11/16

It’s that time of year! We are celebrating Thanksgiving by telling tales of the Wampanoag-the Indigenous tribe whom we can attribute Thanksgiving to. First, Cody talks about Moshop the Giant, a deity who created the northeast, some of it with his butt. Then, Chris shares a story from the Mashpee about a sailor with creepy transparent legs. Next, Cody tells of the Wampanoag boogey man known as Hobomock. Finally, Chris talks about Hockomock Swamp, a place full of sooo many freaky paranormal

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Minisode 62 – Turkey in the Time of Cholera

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/11/09

In this Thanksgiving minisode, we are talking about, um, Thanksgiving (no spoiler there). But the stories are pretty different, so guessing next week’s topic could be tough. First, Cody shares some weird and funny Thanksgiving traditions - including dressing turkeys in onesies - in the U.S. and (random) Ghana. Then, Chris discusses a Pennsylvania ghost story that lead to the real-life discovery and uncovering of a mass grave. Can you guess the specific Thanksgiving topic?

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Episode 82 – Mysterious Muertos

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/11/02

In this Dia De Los Muertos special, Cody and Chris look at the mysterious side of death, talking about unexplained (and maybe paranormal) deaths that were never resolved. First, Cody discusses Tamin Shud (aka the Somerton Man), a well-dressed man (with amazing calves) who was murdered (maybe) in Australia. Then, Chris talks about the crazy last week in the life of master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, whose death has yet to be explained. Next, Cody shares the Dyatlov Pass incident, an insane story

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Minisode 61 – The Little Deaths

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/10/26

In this minisode, we turn to death, and that’s the only clue you get. First, Chris talks about famous Hollywood actress Natalie Wood, and her untimely (and super hella suspicious) drowning at the age of 43. Then, Cody shares some really weird (and unfortunate) ways some people died, including death by beard. Can you guess next week’s topic?

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Episode 81 – All the Horror: Bone Chilling Books

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/10/19

In this special Halloween episode promoting All the Horror (Check them out!), Cody and Chris talk about creepy books based on true events. First, Cody dives into one of the spookiest hotels and the inspiration for The Shining: The Stanley Hotel. Then, Chris fills his true-crime heart with the true story of mass murderer H.H. Holmes, the basis for the book, The Devil In the White City. Next, Cody talks about The Witchfinder’s Sister, a book based on Matthew Hopkins, who goes on a “witch”-hunting

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Minisode 60 – Manors & Mutts

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/10/12

This week’s Halloween minisode is brought to you by the letter M (hint: that’s not next week’s topic). First, Chris talks about a real house of horrors, an interactive “haunted” house known as McKamey Manor. Then, Cody tells a story about a decrepit animal that may or may not have returned from the grave. Can you guess next week’s episode?

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