Tag: Religion
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Episode 70: Satanism
It’s time again to leave those preconceived notions behind, as Blurry Photos take a look at Satanism. Perhaps the most misunderstood religion of our time, Satanism actually has nothing to do with overwhelming evilness and the fight for your soul. It’s sometimes labeled more of a philosophy than a religion, and the concept of the…
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Episode 63b: Flood Myths
The Blurry Photos ark hits rocky ground in part B of Flood Myths! After globe-trotting through different cultural flood stories in part A, the Davids set to work dissecting what a flood of this caliber would actually mean in terms of scope and effect. The stories are fun, but the problems inherent are real, and…
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Episode 63a: Flood Myths
Here it is – the mega 2-part episode on Flood Myths! David and Dave dive headfirst into one of the most widely-known and disparate myths in human history. Told in different versions by cultures in every corner of the globe, flood stories factor heavily in mythology and oddly enough have many very similar aspects. Time…
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Episode 59: The Dybbuk Box
You asked for it – you got it. Blurry Photos take a look at the most frightening piece of furniture out there, The Dybbuk Box. Steeped in Jewish and eBay mysticism, this little wine cabinet looks great in your kitchen and also beats you in your sleep. Coming onto the scene from an eBay post,…
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Episode 58: Guy Fawkes
The 5th of November is remembered, remembered, as Blurry Photos takes a look at Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder treason! An infamous figure in Great Britain, Guy Fawkes earned his nefarious reputation through a failed plot to assassinate the king and parliament. What drove him to try this, and why did he fail? Did he…
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Episode 54: Wicca
Flora and Stecco seek the guidance of the goddess as they learn all about Wicca in this episode of the podcast. A relatively recent religion, Wicca has steadily gained in popularity for almost a hundred years and counting. Stereotyping, misinformation, ignorance, and fear has threatened the religion since its fractured founding, but Wiccans have prevailed…
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Episode 49: Akhenaten
Break out the sunscreen and time machine – the boys of Burry Photos are taking us back to ancient Egypt to examine the fascinating pharaoh Akhenaten. Perhaps not as famous as his son, Tutankhamun, Akhenaten was nevertheless one of the strangest leaders of any Egyptian dynasty, and definitely worthy of discussion. From his looks to…
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Episode 48: Voodoo
Leave your preconceived Voodoo notions at the door as Flora and Stecco delve into one of the most misunderstood religions in the world. Suffering from hundreds of years of persecution and disinformation, Voodoo has evolved into a truly unique religion. Stereotypes have tarnished its image, but the Davids seek to restore it with some good…
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Episode 46: Fallen Angels
Flora and Stecco are knock knock knockin’ on heaven’s door as they discuss Fallen Angels in this episode of the podcast. With a lot of misinformation going on around about what a Fallen Angel is, it’s hard to get to the bottom of the subject. Luckily, the Davids offer up a curiosity-quenching crash course on…
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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 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 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 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 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 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…
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Episode 15a: Apocalypse
Forget Bruce Willis… forget Morgan Freeman… when it comes to the Apocalypse, you’re in good hands with Blurry Photos! Join the boys as they scrutinize modern end of civilization scenarios, examine religious eschatology, and gear up for the upcoming end of the current Mayan b’ak’tun. From contagions to resurrection of the dead, you’ll be more…
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Episode 8: Witches
It wouldn’t be ___tober without an episode about witches. David and David conjure up some interesting history and origins of the witch in this episode of Blurry Photos. How long have witches been around? Have they always been the disfigured old crone that stereotyping tells us they are? Is witchcraft still practiced today? Kick back,…
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Episode 6: Superstitions
Ever wonder why a black cat is unlucky (or lucky), a four leaf clover has magical properties, or why you shouldn’t walk under a ladder? Stecco and Flora delve into the origins of Superstitions in this episode to answer your many questions. With evidence of superstition going back to ancient Rome and before, you may…
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Episode 5: History of Halloween
Blurry Photos welcomes ____tober with a look into the history of Halloween. With roots dating back to the ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain, Halloween has survived centuries of attacks from religion, other holidays, and misinformation, and has grown and evolved into a very unique holiday. Listen as the Davids take you on a journey from…
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Episode 1: Aleister Crowley
The Davids kick off the inaugural episode of Blurry Photos by talking about the life and times of The Beast himself, Aleister Crowley. Perhaps best known for his occultism and black magick practices, Crowley had many interests and was influential to many people and ideas today. At one point called “The Wickedest Man in the…