All Things Strange

Black Triangles Over Illinois (UFO)

Illinois 2000. Multiple witnesses report a black triangle UFO. But this case is different, many of the witnesses are police officers. Recordings of radio dispatch as events unfold are available to this day. What did they see? Was it some sort of black project? Did they imagine it all? ALIENS?!?! Join us as we discuss the sighting.

 

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Lakenheath Bentwaters 1956 (UFO)

One of history's most interesting cases! What happened that night, so long ago, in 1956? Was it a bird, a meteor? Or perhaps something out of this world. Other strange things have happened in the area, for example Britain's most famous case in 1980, the Rendlesham forest incident. Is this in any way related? Probably not.

 

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The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill (UFO, Alien Abduction)

September 19, 1961. Betty and Barney drive home from vacation in Niagara Falls. What happens that night becomes history's best known alien abduction.  What really happened? Were they abducted by aliens, or perhaps the stress of the times caused them to hallucinate the whole thing? Lets find out in this week's episode!

 

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The Death of Kurt Cobain (True Crime)

The death of Nirvana's front man, Kurt Cobain, shocked the world. Despite being ruled a suicide, many still believe there was foul play involved. Is there any evidence? Lets find out in this week's episode!

 

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The Phoenix Lights (UFO)

1997, Nevada and Arizona. Perhaps the most well known modern sighting takes place as thousands of people witness a large craft slowly and silently fly over populated areas in the south western states. Was it really a UFO, or are the skeptics right when they claim it was merely airplanes flying in a V formation? Tune in for this week's episode!

 

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9/11 Conspiracies

The most infamous conspiracy of them all... the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This one needs no introduction. We can't possibly cover everything in a single episode, so in stead of a comprehensive look at the events, Agents ETA and Anderson each choose a topic. Agent ETA talks about financial shenanigans and Agent Anderson discusses the recent TDO hacks.

 

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A Few Classics (UFO)

People have witnessed strange things since the beginning of time. In this episode, Agent Anderson recounts some of history's most intriguing sightings. Mysterious airships, Roman armies, and even a US President (sort of). Come along and listen to a few tales of old in episode 4, A Few Classics.

 

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Gobekli Tepe the strangest archeological site ever

Come along as we discuss the oldest known man made megalith, Gobekli Tepe! This site, uncovered by Klaus Schmidt, is one of the strangest archaeological finds ever. The main theory is that cave men built it, but is this plausible? For the first time Agent ETA joins the show.

 

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Gobekli Tepe is an archaeological site located in southeastern Turkey, near the city of Şanlıurfa. It's significant because it's one of the oldest known structures built by humans. The site consists of several large circular and oval-shaped structures made of stone pillars, some of which are adorned with intricate carvings of animals and symbols.

What's particularly remarkable about Gobekli Tepe is its age. It dates back to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period, around 9600 BCE to 7300 BCE, which makes it over 11,000 years old. This means it was constructed by hunter-gatherers before the advent of agriculture or settled societies, challenging previous notions about the capabilities and organization of ancient peoples.

The purpose of Gobekli Tepe is still a subject of debate among archaeologists. Some suggest it may have been a ceremonial or ritual site, possibly used for religious gatherings or community events. Others propose that it served as a place for ancestor worship or as an astronomical observatory due to the alignments of some of the structures with celestial bodies.

The discovery of Gobekli Tepe has led to a reevaluation of our understanding of the development of civilization. It suggests that complex social and religious structures may have emerged earlier than previously thought and that the transition from hunter-gatherer to agricultural societies may have been more gradual and complex than once believed.

The Kelly Goblins (UFO Aliens Cryptid)

1955 Kelly Kentucky. A family is harassed by strange creatures all night long. What were these strange creatures? Aliens? Escaped monkeys dressed in silver suits?  Invincible owls?!?

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On the night of August 21, 1955, several members of two families claimed to have encountered strange, small humanoid creatures that they described as resembling goblins or aliens. The families involved were the Suttons and the Taylors, who were gathered at the Sutton farmhouse for a social gathering.

According to their accounts, the encounter began when the family members saw a strange, glowing object in the sky. Later that night, they reported that several small, silver beings with oversized heads and glowing eyes approached the farmhouse and began to peer into the windows.

Terrified, the families claimed to have shot at the creatures, but the bullets seemed to have no effect. The creatures allegedly retreated into the darkness shortly after.

The incident gained widespread attention and was investigated by local police as well as military personnel from nearby Fort Campbell. No concrete explanation was ever found, and the incident remains a subject of debate among ufologists, skeptics, and curious onlookers. Some believe it was a case of mistaken identity, while others speculate about extraterrestrial visitors or even hoaxes. Regardless, the Kelly Goblins incident remains one of the most famous and bizarre alleged encounters with otherworldly beings in American history.

Michigan Swamp Gas 1966

First episode! Michigan 1966. Many witnesses report strange objects moving about the skies. As public concern mounts, project Blue Book investigator J. Allen Hynek travels to Hillsdale to investigate. Is it a UFO? Aliens? A secret test vehicle? Swamp gas!?! in this, the first episode of the Alien Conspiracy Podcast, I take a look at the sightings in Michigan 1966 and examine the now public blue book file.

 

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Description curtesy of chatgpt. Probably has nothing to do with the episode!

 

The 1966 Michigan Swamp Gas sightings, also known as the "Swamp Gas UFO sightings," refer to a series of reported UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) sightings that occurred in the vicinity of Dexter and Hillsdale, Michigan, during the spring and early summer of 1966. These sightings gained widespread attention and sparked significant debate and investigation at the time.

Here is a description of the key aspects of the 1966 Michigan Swamp Gas sightings:

1. Timing and Location: The sightings primarily occurred in March and April of 1966 in the small towns of Dexter and Hillsdale, located in southeastern Michigan. The region was largely rural, with open fields and swamps, which contributed to the name "Swamp Gas" sightings.

2. Eyewitness Accounts: Multiple witnesses, including police officers, reported seeing strange lights and objects in the sky. Witnesses described these objects as bright, glowing, and changing colors. Some reported seeing unusual maneuvers, such as rapid acceleration and sharp turns, that were inconsistent with conventional aircraft.

3. Law Enforcement Involvement: The involvement of law enforcement officers lent credibility to the sightings. In March 1966, several police officers from different jurisdictions reported observing mysterious lights in the sky. The officers' testimonies added weight to the UFO reports.

4. Dr. J. Allen Hynek: Dr. J. Allen Hynek, an astronomer and consultant to the U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book (a program dedicated to investigating UFO reports), was sent to investigate the Michigan sightings. Initially, he suggested that the sightings could be attributed to natural phenomena, such as atmospheric conditions and swamp gases that could create optical illusions.

5. The Swamp Gas Explanation: Dr. Hynek's reference to "swamp gas" as a possible explanation for the sightings led to widespread media coverage and public ridicule. Many people found this explanation unsatisfactory, and it was seen as an attempt to downplay the significance of the sightings.

6. Ongoing Debate: The Michigan Swamp Gas sightings remained a topic of debate and controversy for years. While some skeptics dismissed the sightings as mere misidentifications of conventional aircraft or natural phenomena, others believed that they represented genuine UFO encounters.

7. Legacy: The 1966 Michigan Swamp Gas sightings contributed to the broader discussion about UFOs and government investigations into such phenomena. They remain one of the more notable cases in the history of UFO sightings and continue to be discussed and studied by ufologists and researchers interested in the subject of unidentified aerial phenomena.