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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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57:40

Episode 80 – Scotland Scares

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/10/05

For our first Halloween episode of the season, we go on an excursion to haunted Scotland with friend and author, Jacqueline E. Smith (link below). First, Cody tells us about the spirit of a girl named Annie and her Harry Styles obsession at Mary King’s Close. Then, Jackie discusses Greyfriars Kirkyard and the spirits that still linger there, namely one who literally scars people. Finally, Chris tells two stories about vampires: a creepy priest vampire and a 7-foot-tall one with metal teeth. In Creep

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Minisode 59 – Blue Man Cave

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/09/28

In this week’s minisode, we tell two very different stories with interconnecting caves. You read that right. First, Chris shares the history of the Bean Clan, who were incestuous, cannibalistic murders who supposedly killed (and ate) over a thousand people (wtf?). Then, Cody talks about the Blue Men (not to be confused withThe Blue Man Group), a breed of siren-like smurfs that live in undersea caves and control the weather. Can you guess next week’s topic?

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Episode 79 – Spilling the Socie-tea

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/09/21

In this episode, we spill the tea on Secret Societies (get it?). First, Chris talks about the exclusive club and summer retreat for rich, white, men: The Bohemian Club and Bohemian Grove. Then, Cody dives into Opus Dei, the so-called Catholic Mafia made famous by The DaVinci Code. Next, Chris discusses the Skull and Bones, a society from Yale University that boasts a number of conspiracies, including assassinations and bombs. Creep of the Week goes into some fun and strange traditions from different

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Minisode 58 – Phantom Frat

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/09/14

This week’s minisode stories are connected, we promise!. First, Chris discusses the tragic and mysterious death of Leighton Mount, a student involved with hazing at Northwestern University. Then, Cody tells a lighter story about The Ghost Club, a group founded by Charles Dickens that explored paranormal activity. See if you can find the common thread and guess next week’s topic!

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Episode 78 – Latinx Lore

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/09/07

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., we’ve decided to bring you some urban legends from the Latinx culture. First, Cody talks about El Sombreron, a Guatemalan man who seduces women and is obsessed with braiding hair. Then, Chris shares the legend of the Peruvian Pishtaco and how it was blamed for a murderous gang that killed people for their fat. Next, Cody brings the lighter tale of La Planchada, a comforting spirit with a well ironed uniform. Finally, Chris discusses another

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Minisode 57 – Sirens & Whistles

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/08/31

In this minisode, we tell a couple of strange - and kinda violent - stories about kinda humanoids. First, Cody tells us about El Ciguapa, a beautiful naked lady (wearing her hair as clothes) who seduces men and eats them to their bones. Then, Chris tells about El Silbón, a whistling man who has been destined to carry around his father’s bones...and kill! You read that right. Take a listen and try to guess next week’s topic.

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Episode 77 – What a Dark Web We Weave

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/08/24

In this episode, you are in for a crazy ride (translation: definite trigger warning on this one). We are telling stories of the deep and dark web, those places on the Internet where really awful things can occur. EEK!! First, Cody talks about pay-per-view sites known as Red Rooms, where people are said to be murdered...live. Then, Chris shares a creepy story about a game, complete with distorted incantations, known as Sad Satan. Next, Cody discusses a shady service in which you can hire an actual

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Minisode 56 – Predictions & People Eaters

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/08/17

This is our first minisode of the season, and boy are you in for a doozy (trigger warning: Chris’ story has some graphic details)! First, Cody talks about a website called News of Future, that predicts future events through scientific research. Check them out to see what’s going to happen through 2050. Then, Chris talks about the grisly events of cannibal murderer, Armin Meiws, also known as the Master Butcher. Any guesses on our upcoming episode?

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Episode 76 – Para-Animals

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/08/10

We are back for season four! Huzzah!! This episode is inspired by all the time we are spending at home with our pets. The topic is para-animals, or animals with special powers. First, Cody shares the tragic story of Overtoun Bridge, made infamous for its ability to make dogs jump off it, sometimes to their deaths (sad face). Then, Chris talks about a very special horse known as Lady Wonder, a very accurate predictor of future events. Next, Cody talks about N’kisii, a telepathic parrot who could read

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Guest Podcast – GAL Podcast

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/08/03

This is our last guest episode before we release new content (yay season 4!). This week, we bring you an episode from our friends (and one of Chris’ neighbors, Tracy, who you might remember from our Classic Monsters episode), Glamazons and Leprechauns, or GAL for short. In the episode, they discuss the trials and tribulations of traveling as a 6-foot-fabulous woman or a 5-foot-furious woman. Listen to their adventures from two very different perspectives, and as always, be sure to follow and

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Guest Podcast – Spoop Hour (featuring BSP)

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/07/27

Just two more weeks until we begin our 4th year (do you feel the antici….pation!). In the interim, we bring you another round of bad-ass women podcasters. This week, BSP joins fan favorites Spoop Hour to talk about Werewolves. In this episode, we talk about all things werewolf, including the history of people becoming wolves, the spooky circumstances of the Beast of Bray Road, werewolves Bergot and Verdun, and the Werewolf of Allariz. Take a listen and subscribe to these awesome women!

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Guest Podcast – Fruit Loops

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/07/20

We're on summer break for 3 weeks! In the meantime, we're bringing you three podcasts featuring bad-ass women hosts. First up is the amazing Fruit Loops. In each episode, Beth and Wendy talk about "serial killers of color." This week, they discuss Michael Terry, who killed 6 people in Atlanta, GA during the 80s and 90s. It's fun, informative, and creepy! These woman and their topics are really interesting, so give the episode a listen and subscribe. BYEEEEEE!

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Episode 75 – Season 3 Recap

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/07/13

It’s the end of our third season! Can you believe it? In this recap, we share highlights over the last year, including favorite episodes, moments from our live show, and moments we might change. Then, we answer listener questions, submitted by our Facebook and Instagram friends. They asked some great stuff, including difficult believer/skeptic moments and episode locations we’d want to visit. Lastly, we discuss our hopes for the future in the scary COVID era.We’ll be back on August 10th. In the

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Episode 74 – La Santa Muerte

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/07/06

In this very special Pride48 (Live!) episode, we discuss the strange and fascinating topic of La Santa Muerte (or Saint Death), a folk saint from Mexico who has reached cult status. First, Cody talks about Santa Muerte Internacional, its founders, and how it all began. Then, Chris discusses Silvia Meraz and the murders she incited in the name of Santa Muerte. Next, Cody tells the story of a woman who went against the Catholic church and prayed to Santa Muerte after her husband died. Her prayers had

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Minisode 55 – Bizarre Saints

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/06/29

In this week’s minisode, we share some not-so-traditional saints. First, Chris talks about Mexican ‘folk saint’ Jesús Malverde, who is still summoned to do some “Robin Hooding” (in Chris’s words). Then, Cody talks about 3 little-known Catholic saints and the strange things they patron: Saint Barbara, Saint Drogo, and Saint Cyprian. Can you guess next week’s topic from these stories?

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Episode 73 – Coinky-Dinks

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/06/22

In this episode, Cody and Chris talk about coincidences that align a little too well to be mere chance. First, Cody talks about a story written by Edgar Allen Poe that eventually became a true story. Or did it? Then, Chris discusses a woman who “heard” an accident - involving her daughter - that happened over 20 miles away. Next, Cody’s shares a crazy coincidence that started with a dollar and ended in marriage. Finally, Chris talks about the strange similarities between Presidents Abraham Lincoln

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Minisode 54 – Lost And Found

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/06/15

This week's minisode comes at you with two very different tales. First, Cody shares a true story about a book that really got around (slut book!), only to end up in a very strange place. Then, Chris talks about a guy's weird experience with an all-knowing Ouija board. Can you guess next week's topic?

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Episode 72 – Filipino Folklore

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/06/08

If the title didn’t give it away, this episode is about folklore from the Philippines. First, Cody talks about Mount Banahaw, a holy mountain where paranormal occurrences are plentiful, including a cave where you’re judged for your sins. Then, Chris tells us about a multo (Filipino ghost) known as the White Lady of Balete Drive, who doesn’t have a face and talks directly to your mind. Next, Cody discusses another mountain, Mount San Cristobal, which is the horribly evil version of Banahaw. Finally,

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Minisode 53 – Kapres and Ghost Dogs

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/06/01

In this week’s minisode, we tell two crazy - and somehow connected - stories that have to do with animals of a sort. First, Cody tells us of a student’s encounter with a mischievous bigfoot-like creature called the Kapre, who seriously played with his mind. Then, Chris talks about a lost hiker who gets help from a phantom doggo. Can you guess next week’s topic?

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Episode 71 – Phantoms of the Opera

BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast ·

2020/05/25

In this live episode, Cody and Chris help raise money for Laughing Pig Theatre by sharing famous (and some not-so-famous) theatre hauntings. In his first story, Cody talks about the infamous ghost that inspired the uber famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera. Then, Chris brings it local and discusses the ghosts - including a cute purring cat - that inhabit the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix. Next, Cody talks about Soul Invictus, a local “haunt” (where Chris actually performed) that housed a

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