Category: Episodes
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Episode 45: Tiwanaku
It’s still hot out, but not like the hot spot for mystery that is Tiwanaku. Flora and Stecco travel once again to South America to take a look at some of the best and strangest archaeology the world has to offer. Situated in the Bolivian Andes, Tiwanaku (or Tiahuanaco or any of a host of…
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Episode 44: Baba Yaga
The podcast is on chicken legs this week, as Flora and Stecco discuss the legendary Baba Yaga. A Russian witch (or rather THE Russian witch), Baba Yaga has terrified Slavic children and adults for ages, but don’t let her horrid demeanor fool you – she’s more complex than you think. Dave and David talk about…
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Episode 43: Campfire Ghost Stories
Summer is heating up, and that means time to go camping! Pack your sleeping bag and marshmallows, and don’t forget your Campfire Ghost Stories. The silly tickets of Blurry Photos aim to make your night in the woods even darker and spookier. With stories from all over the globe, David and Dave share some good,…
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Episode 42: Shadow People
Ever get the feeling you’re being watched, only you’re the only person in the room, it’s night, and you’re sort of asleep? Well, rest easy knowing that you probably are being watched – by Shadow People. The Davids delve into the dread-inducing world of the enigmatic phenomenon known as Shadow People in this episode of…
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Episode 41: Revolutionary War Myths
Happy July 2nd, the true Independence Day! Why? Find out that Revolutionary War Myth and more in this star-spangled episode of Blurry Photos. Flora and Stecco examine the truth behind such stories as Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the Boston Massacre, and the Liberty Bell. There are tons of misconceptions and misinformation about Revolutionary War stories,…
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Episode 40: Strange Sounds
Bloops, booms, and baritone horns are the strange sounds berating our ears these days, and the boys of Blurry Photos brainstorm a possible basis for each. Sometimes spooky, sometimes startling, many times unexplainable, strange sounds are happening all over the earth, in the ocean, even in space. Science is doing its best to find answers,…
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Episode 39: Dyatlov Pass
Few mysteries of the modern age can compare to that of the Dyatlov Pass Event. Fortunately for the Davids, that’s exactly how they like it. In this episode of Blurry Photos, they examine the spooky, surreal story of a group of Russian skiers and what happened one night in 1959. The events that took place…
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Episode 38: Kenneth Hite, The Nazi Occult
In this jam-packed episode, the boys of Blurry Photos conduct their first interview, announce the winner of the 2013 Miss Cryptid Contest, and announce the winner of the Miss Cryptid Sweepstakes! In an exciting turn of events, David and Dave let someone else do the talking as they welcome Game Designer/Writer Kenneth Hite. An expert…
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Episode 37: Artificial Sweeteners
After a long but lovely month of cryptid competition, David and Dave are ready to taste something new, and that something is artificial sweeteners. The subject of heated debates for years, they have a shadowy past or a bright future, depending on which side you’re on. Used as a “safe, healthy” alternative to sugar, artificial…
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Episode 36: 2013 Miss Cryptid Contest (Week 4)
The final week of the 2013 Miss Cryptid Contest draws to a close with the last 4 selections paraded before you, awaiting your harsh but fair judgement. This episode, the boys of Blurry Photos take a look at the Australian Mimi Spirit, the Aswang of the Philippines, the Hiisi of Finland, and South Carolina’s Lizardman…
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Episode 35: 2013 Miss Cryptid Contest (Week 3)
With Blurry Photos’ 2013 Miss Cryptid Contest in full swing, the competition heats up with 4 more lovely contestants. In the third week of exciting exhibition, David and Dave visit the Tikbalang of the Philippines, the Tatzelwurm of the Alps, the Chilean Chonchon, and the Shunka Warak’in of Montana. The winner of week 2 is…
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Episode 33: 2013 Miss Cryptid Contest (Week 1)
May is here, and that means it’s time for the first annual Miss Cryptid Contest! All month long, the boys of Blurry Photos will be bringing you lesser-known creatures of cryptozoology, pitting them against each other in a strange and spectacular “beauty” pageant for your amusement. Listen to the podcast, then visit the Blurry Photos…
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Episode 32: Time Slips
Step into the past before you even know it with this episode of Blurry Photos. Flora and Stecco examine the phenomenon known as Time Slips and dive into stories of supposed events both famous and not so much. If you’re walking along and suddenly find yourself outside a turn-of-the-century 1900s tailor shop, or maybe come…
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Episode 31: Merlin
A recent trip to Medieval Times set the tone of this episode for the boys of Blurry Photos. Hearken unto their research on Merlin, the grandaddy of all wizards. A figure alive and well in today’s pop culture, Merlin is the epitome of a legend yet the question remains – did he even exist? Flora…
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Episode 30: Yokai
The boys of Blurry Photos keep their passports handy and travel this time to “the land of the rising sun” to check out Yokai. Steeped in folklore and the veneration of nature spirits, Yokai are the Japanese culture’s physical embodiment of nature’s energy, be it good or bad. Flora and Stecco discuss a little bit…
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Episode 29: Nazca Lines
If you had a huge easel that would preserve your art for millennia like the ancient Nazca had, what would you draw? Blurry Photos might draw conclusions, according to this episode of the podcast. The Davids take a look at Peru and the mysterious lines that criss and cross the desert plateau and delve into…
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Episode 28: EVP
Did you hear something? Blurry Photos did. The boys take a moment to listen to the dead via EVP in this episode of the podcast. Electronic Voice Phenomena has been around since people have been recording stuff, and as technology improves, so too do EVPs. David and Dave discuss their history, possible explanations of what…
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Episode 27: Easter
Spring has sprung, and with the equinox squarely in the rearview mirror, Easter is upon us. Millions of people will celebrate this most holy of Christian holidays, but why do they celebrate they way they do? Flora and Stecco will tell you why on this episode of Blurry Photos! Delving into the long history of…
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Episode 26: Djinn
If you wished for a kickass podcast, consider that wish granted. The boys of Blurry Photos are taking on the fascinating world of Djinn in this episode. Genies in bottles are only the tip of a complex culture that has existed for ages, perhaps even before humankind. David and David discuss their history, appearance, powers,…
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Episode 25: Irish Legends
Season 2 of Blurry Photos kicks off with a rollicking Irish jig through the legends and lore of the Emerald Isle! The Davids grab their Guinness and talk about everything from St. Patrick to Banshees. Chock full of amazing tales and frightful creatures, Ireland is a small but mighty bastion of mystery and fun, and…
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Episode 24: Spring-Heeled Jack
Victorian England had more to worry about than just cholera, consumption, or being run over by carriages. With his attacks on women and ability to escape any situation, Spring-Heeled Jack terrorized the countryside as much as any disease or outrageous gossip in the 1800’s. The fact that he was never caught just made him more…
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Episode 23: Out of Place Artifacts
Think our ancestors were just using stone and wood at the height of their technology? Think again. Flora and Stecco shed the blinding light of speculation on some of history’s most intriguing archeological discoveries in this episode of Blurry Photos. Found in material dated thousands-millions of years old, Out of Place Artifacts (or OOPArts) challenge…
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Episode 22: GMOs
Mmm, that’s a tasty ear of corn. Too bad it’s FULL OF DEATH. Well, maybe. It could instead be full of salvation for much of humanity. So which is it? That’s the million dollar question for GMOs. David and David discuss that exact question on this huge episode of Blurry Photos (now with a longer…
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Episode 21: Reptilians
As if the Illuminati weren’t bad enough, you might also have to worry about being controlled and manipulated by huge, advanced, reptilian humanoids. Fun, right? The boys of Blurry Photos think so, and want to share the info they’ve dug up about our reptilian brothers and sisters. From shapeshifters to underground recluses, teachers to conquerors,…
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Episode 20: Bunyip
Oh, the Bunyip’s mighty bad, and the Bunyip’s mighty bold, and they tell me that the Bunyip’s now going to be talked about on Blurry Photos! A cryptid from Australia, the Bunyip has terrified generations of folks, yet has never truly been proved to exist. It has its roots in Aboriginal mythology and has now…
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Episode 19: Ley Lines
Ever taken a globe and traced straight lines from major city to major city? Some people have. And some people have concluded that it means something, and that something is Ley Lines. David and David take a hard line on just what exactly Ley Lines are, where they come from, and where they are. Blurry…
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Episode 18: Rasputin
The boys of Blurry Photos ring in the new year with another controversial yet fascinating historical figure, Rasputin. Born a peasant in Russia’s unforgiving Siberia, Rasputin led a life that has made him a hero to some and a villain to most. David and David sift through the history of this man as well as…
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Episode 17: Illuminati
Ever enjoyed anything from the entertainment/music industry? How about a $1 bill – ever held one? Do you watch/listen to any news source? Does your car use gas? Do you eat food? If yes, then you have been inundated by the symbolism and ideas of the Illuminati. A shadowy, conspiratorial group that is said to…
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Episode 16: Yule
The holidays are upon the boys of Blurry Photos, and for many, that means a celebration of Yule. It’s something we hear every year around this time, but many don’t know what exactly the Yuletide is or where it comes from. Thankfully we have David and David to clear some of that confusion up! From…
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Episode 15b: Apocalypse
The Davids continue to examine the end of days in this episode and attempt to reveal what is hidden in the Book of Revelation and Christian eschatology. Then it’s on to the Yucatan for the current odds-on apocalypse favorite, Mayan “prophecy.” The boys of Blurry Photos hope to make a deep impact on you as…