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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

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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16:20

Episode 6- Vikings in Minnesota? The Kensington...

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2025/10/22

On this episode of Ope What You Think, the hosts dive into the legend of the Kensington Runestone — a 200-pound slab reportedly unearthed in 1898 that claims a group of Vikings reached Minnesota centuries ago.They discuss the runes, archaeological debates over authenticity, other Midwestern runestones, and share beer-fueled banter while weighing whether it’s a genuine Viking marker or a local hoax.

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17:05

Episode 5- Shakers: Haunted Cigars & Brothel Secrets

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2025/10/15

In this episode the hosts explore Shakers, a former 1894 brothel turned cigar bar in Milwaukee, tracing its Prohibition-era ties to the Capone network, grisly murders, and rumors of teenage prostitutes and trapdoors used for trafficking.They describe eerie reports from upstairs rooms (including a spirit called Molly), a menacing, active basement with sightings of eyes and aggressive activity, and the modern-day experience of ghost tours, rooftop access, and the bar’s historic charm.

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Episode 4- Haunted on State Street: The Orpheum Ghost...

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2025/10/08

Hosts trade jokes and beer before diving into reports of hauntings at Madison’s Orpheum Theater, a 1920s Art Deco venue famous for its historic air-conditioning unit and iconic sign.They discuss named apparitions like Pete the Projectionist, a shadowy head usher, a key-jingling night manager, a tall man by the bathrooms, and a low-lying mist thought to be a child, as well as phantom conversations, strange noises, and staff sightings. While some believe the theater’s age and acoustics explain the

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Episode 3- Beast of Bray Road: Wisconsin’s Werewolf...

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2025/10/01

Join the hosts as they recount the eerie legend of the Beast of Bray Road — a six- to seven-foot, dog-headed, bipedal creature reported around Elkhorn, Wisconsin. From the first sighting in 1936 to a wave of reports in the 1980s–90s, witness accounts describe glowing eyes, carcass-eating behavior, and scratched cars that sparked national attention and even inspired a horror movie.The episode explores local reactions, possible explanations (mangy bears, hoaxes, or a mutated cryptid), and how

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41:02

Interview 1- STUDIO 301: Ghosts, Ghouls, and... Bodies?

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2025/09/28

Join our hosts as they do an onsite interview with Greg and Des at Studio 301 in Portage, WI! This historic downtown building may be hiding some crazy secrets. Is the location haunted? Are there bodies hidden there? Did the hosts have too many drinks? Catch Ope, Whatchya Think?

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20:51

Episode 2- Paulding Light: Ghost Orb of Michigan's UP

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2025/09/24

On this episode the hosts introduce the show with a cold open and dive into Jason’s first-hand account of the Paulding Light in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. They describe the glowing orb seen near a logging road—its changing colors, size, and occasional electrical effects—and explain how it’s been reported since the 1960s.The conversation covers local legends (a brakeman’s ghost, a native spirit), scientific theories (headlight refraction, magnetic/iron effects), past student investigations, and why

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22:29

Episode 1- Belleville's Space Snake: The UFO That...

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2025/09/17

In this episode the hosts revisit the January 1987 Belleville, Wisconsin sightings — police lights seen over a quarry, a radar blip picked up by O'Hare, and a town meeting that turned a local sighting into a regional mystery. Multiple witnesses and later commemorative "UFO Days" kept the story alive.The hosts mix reporting with personal experience: a blurry photo, a local "space snake" sighting, theories from stars and Starlink to military craft, and the usual Midwestern humor and speculation

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Preview: The Midwest's Drunkest Paranormal Podcast!

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2025/09/06

Ope, What You Think? is a bite-sized podcast about paranormal sightings, conspiracies, cryptids, UFOs, and true crime from the Midwest. Join our hosts weekly as they crack open a few cold ones, trade outrageous local stories, and give unfiltered opinions. Expect short tales, on-site interviews, quirky banter, and a little chaos — from hovering lights and stuck fingers to sasquatch stench and amphibian guests. Inebriated and opinionated, this is Ope What You Think.

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