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Ope, Whatchya Think?

spaffordcreekproductions

Ope, Whatchya Think is a bite sized paranormal, conspiracy, cryptid, and true crime podcast that focuses on the Midwest. Join our hosts weekly as they crack open a few cold ones and talk about local stories. We say what we think and ask what you think too. Ope, Whatchya Think? Not only will we have short stories, we"ll interviews too! Inebriated and Opiniated this is Ope what you think!

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All Episodes

23:28

Episode 23- Ridgeway Phantoms: Shape-Shifters of the...

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2026/02/18

On this episode the hosts stumble through history and drink breaks as they recount the eerie Ridgeway legends. From 1840s miners and stagecoach routes to shape-shifting phantoms that appear as animals, headless riders, or the spirits of two tragic brothers, the guests debate whether the sightings are ghosts, skinwalkers, or generational hauntings.They mix facts about the lead-mining boom and Military Ridge with local folklore, personal anecdotes, and the chilling detail that similar sightings

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19:29

Episode 22- Momo: Missouri’s Pumpkin‑Headed Monster

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2026/02/11

In this episode the hosts, over drinks and chaotic banter, explore the legend of Momo—the Missouri Monster—recounting 1971–72 sightings, foul odors, plaster casts of footprints, and the creature’s mysterious disappearance by the 1990s.Mixing humor with folklore, the episode balances skeptical theories and fond storytelling about a strange regional cryptid.

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30:54

Episode 21- Return to Beaver Island: The Mormons, The...

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2026/02/04

On this rambunctious podcast episode, the hosts revisit the strange history of Beaver Island: the rise of James Strang, his self-declared kingship among a Mormon splinter group, the violent clashes with Irish fishermen, and the mysterious rumors of buried treasure and counterfeit minting on the island.Through drunken banter and dark humor, they weigh Strang’s political successes, his controversial actions, and the chaotic aftermath that led to his assassination and the forced removal of his

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18:26

Episode 20- The Hamburger Man: Bloodied Aprons in the...

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2026/01/28

In this episode the hosts explore the creepy Kansas urban legend of the "Hamburger Man," a hooded figure in the Hutchinson sandhills who offers hamburgers that may be made from human flesh.The conversation blends folklore, eyewitness tales, and drunken banter as the hosts debate whether the story is a hoax, a tragic real person turned monster, or just small‑town scare tactics.

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25:15

Episode 19- Vanished Over Superior: The Kinross Radar...

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2026/01/21

In this episode the hosts get drunk and dig into the 1953 Kinross Incident: an unidentified radar contact over Lake Superior and the baffling disappearance of an F-89 interceptor and its crew, plus a mysterious piece of metal later removed from Project Blue Book.Amid sake breaks, beer, and rowdy banter, they walk through the radar timeline, military response, eyewitness claims, and theories ranging from government cover-ups to magnetic fog and parallel timelines.

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22:49

Episode 18- Avon Bottoms: Gateway to Hell or Swamp...

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2026/01/14

On this episode of Ope, Whatchya Think?, the hosts dig into the eerie legend of Avon Bottoms, a decaying southern Wisconsin floodplain near Broadhead reputed to harbor a swamp creature, haunted playground, and a dark history of dumped bodies.They share local sightings, DNR notes about unusual wildlife, personal reactions, and consider a road trip to explore the spooky site themselves.

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20:42

Episode 17- Midwest Mysteries: 1897 Airships, Aliens,...

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2026/01/07

In this unscripted, booze-fueled episode the hosts dig into a wave of 1897 Midwest UFO reports — cigar-shaped airships, bright lights, alleged wreckage, and witnesses from Eau Claire to Kalamazoo. They discuss historical context, possible explanations (from early dirigibles to aliens and time travel), and the odd details recorded in period newspapers and books.The episode is heavy on rambunctious banter, wild theories, and laugh-out-loud moments, with the hosts promising more follow-up episodes to

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19:55

Episode 16- Where’s Hoffa? Beer, Banter & Mafia Theories

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2025/12/31

In this beer-fueled episode the hosts trade jokes and local stories while digging into the life, union power and mysterious 1975 disappearance of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa.They summarize Hoffa’s rise and conviction, his links to organized crime and Richard Nixon, review the FBI investigations and popular theories (from stadium burials to horse farms and secret cremations), and touch on cultural takes like The Irishman and MythBusters.

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19:58

Episode 15- Madman Mike’s Time Machine: The Missouri...

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2025/12/24

The hosts drink, joke, and dive into the strange true story of Mike Markham — a Missouri man who claimed to build a time machine using a Jacob’s Ladder and stolen transformers, called into Coast to Coast AM, disappeared for two years, and reappeared in Ohio holding a mysterious device.The episode mixes skepticism, conspiracy chatter, and humor as the crew recounts Markham’s arrest, the blackout his experiments caused, Art Bell interviews, and theories linking the case to other time-travel

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34:05

Episode 14- The King of Beaver Island: Murder, Metal...

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2025/12/17

Four tipsy hosts and one special guest unpack the strange true story of James Strang: a 19th‑century Mormon convert who claimed to have discovered metal plates, proclaimed himself King of Beaver Island, held a tin‑crowned coronation, and led a theocratic community.The episode covers Strang’s rise, conflicts with local fishermen over land and polygamy, his assassination in 1856, the forced exile of his followers, and the mysterious fate of the plates — all told with rambunctious banter and dark

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20:45

Episode 13- Drunk at Aztalan Part 2: Rock Lake’s...

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2025/12/10

In this rambunctious two‑part episode the hosts dig into Wisconsin’s Aztalan mounds, exploring connections to Cahokia, reports of underwater and underground pyramid‑like structures at Rock Lake, and local sightings of a 20‑foot serpent nicknamed “Rocky.”Between spirited banter and drinks, they touch on ancient trade (copper from Keweenaw), strange lake lore, possible explanations (logs, otters, gators), and why these Midwestern mysteries still capture imaginations.

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22:01

Episode 12- Drunk at Aztalan Part 1: Mounds, Shells,...

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2025/12/03

On this rambunctious episode of Ope, What You Think?, the hosts — drunk and irreverent — visit Aztalan, Wisconsin to explore its mysterious mounds, burial finds, and surprising Gulf Coast shell artifacts.They discuss mound types, a young woman’s wrapped burial with shell belts, connections to the Mississippian culture and Cahokia, and theories about ancient trade and cultural links — all mixed with humor, drinking, and outtakes. This is the first part of a planned multi-episode deep dive into

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20:13

Episode 11- Eagle River UFO: The Day Aliens Served...

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2025/11/26

On this episode the hosts, over beers and banter, examine the 1961 Eagle River, Wisconsin sighting where farmer Joe Simonton said three Italian-looking humanoids emerged from a shiny craft, asked for water, and gave him four strange, tasteless pancakes.The U.S. Air Force investigated the report for Project Blue Book, confiscated the pancakes (now reportedly at Wright-Patterson), found only earthly ingredients but no salt, and left the case officially unexplained. The hosts mix humor and skepticism

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38:11

Interview 4- Tomahawk Man‑Bat: The Night Two...

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2025/11/23

In this special cigar-and-beer episode recorded live from the Pecatonica clubhouse, Tom Quinn recounts a chilling Tomahawk, Wisconsin sighting: two large winged humanoids fought above a riverside concert, sending crowds into a panic and one swooping low enough to brush the hosts before rocketing skyward. Josh, Tyler, and Isaac discuss local cryptid lore, media silence, similar Great Lakes sightings like Mothman and the Hodag, and debate whether these creatures are biological, dimensional, or being

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25:35

Episode 10- Half-Ton from the Sky: The 1977 Council...

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2025/11/19

In December 1977 a glowing red object descended over a park in Council Bluffs, Iowa, igniting a grass fire and leaving behind a heavy, cooling slab of unusual metal that formed blue crystals as it solidified.Firefighters and police recovered the half-ton alloy, which was later analyzed by researchers including Jacques Vallée and Dr. Gary Nolan; mass spectrometry showed a purified mix of metals not easily explained by natural meteors or conventional debris. The episode explores the eyewitness

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39:45

Interview 3- The Boys Talk About UFOs

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2025/11/16

Four friends on a beer-fueled Midwest podcast trade wild UFO and strange-light stories — from a grandma spotting a classic silver flying saucer to mysterious hillsides lit with no source and orange orbs streaking into the sky.The episode mixes humor, family memories, and conspiracy banter as they debate extraterrestrial, extra-dimensional, and metaphysical explanations while sharing local legends and personal encounters.

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16:37

Episode 9- The Van Meter Visitor: Iowa’s...

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2025/11/12

In 1903 the small town of Van Meter, Iowa, was terrorized by reports of a nine-foot, winged creature with leathery wings and a glowing horn that landed on rooftops, broke into buildings, emitted a foul stench, and resisted gunfire. Locals formed a posse, tracked the beast to an abandoned mine, and sealed the entrance after the sightings continued for several nights. The episode examines contemporary newspaper reports and eyewitness accounts, discusses possible explanations—from a surviving pterosaur

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23:19

Episode 8- Haunted Freighter: The Ghosts of the...

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2025/11/05

On this episode the hosts banter over snacks and drinks before diving into Duluth, Minnesota’s moored freighter the SS William A. Irvin. They explore the ship’s history as a flagship of U.S. Steel, a fatal 1964 boiler-room explosion, and local reports of shadowy figures, chains, and a ghostly child.The crew debates natural explanations versus the paranormal, describes haunted-ship tours at Canal Park, and invites listeners to visit and judge the eerie atmosphere for themselves.

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20:27

Interview 2- Will's Ouija Adventure— Let's Take a...

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2025/11/02

In this short episode the Midwest Paranormal Podcast hosts Tyler, Isaac, Jason, and Josh interview Will Jackson from Nebraska. Will shares chilling stories including a Ouija board session that spelled out an unknown brother's name, a ghostly white horse and cowboy seen at the bottom of his driveway, and other eerie encounters. The conversation mixes spooky firsthand tales with band banter and Midwestern humor.

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20:05

Episode 7- Ghosts in my room at The Pfister: Pfister,...

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2025/10/29

On this episode the hosts drink to Milwaukee and dive into the spooky history of the Pfister Hotel, a lavish Victorian landmark said to be haunted by its founder, Charles Pfister. They share reports of apparitions, disembodied voices, moving furniture, and electrical oddities — including anecdotes from professional baseball players who refused to stay there again.The crew reacts with humor and curiosity, debates the legitimacy of the sightings, and considers a return trip to drink in the lobby and

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