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Robots. Needles. Blue lights. Strange sounds. One terrifying abduction.

A terrifying experience, what are these antennae-topped creatures from outer space and what do they want?

Part 1 in the Paciência Abductor series.

Thank you to all of my patrons for allowing me to keep making these audio lessons! This is the first I've recorded in a while, so I'm a bit rusty. Hope you enjoy it, nonetheless.

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In Old Saybrook, CT on December 16, 1957, between the hours of 2 and 3 A.M., a local teacher witnessed something incredible: outside her window, Mary M. Starr saw a spaceship with aliens inside.

Her encounter was not the first. Leaving behind a trail of mysteries and murders, the Case of the Saybrook Blockheads is one of fear, greed, and secrecy.

CREDITS
Atomic Snapshots of Shared Memory.mp3 by  Geoff Keston is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.

Zinc by  CXR ATK is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Manoeuvre by  CXR ATK is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. 

Land-escape by  Safir Nou is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. 

 отдушинка by  Kosta T is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License. 

SOURCES
https://www.ufoinsight.com/aliens/encounters/alien-encounters-mary-starr-suzanne-knight

https://bogleech.com/realaliens

https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Old_Saybrook_Blockheads

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A species of (presumably) extinct bird, the Proboscis Bird of West Virginia once roamed the wild swamps of Cranberry Glade. Sightless, their loud, nasal-y vocalizations populated the night, as well as their beyond unpleasant smells.

Follow this recovered field study investigation to learn more about an obscure cryptid vulture. What is the true story of the Proboscis Bird?

Guest narration by Agent Roman.

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The old BCwPA was up to a lot. These recreated tapes are on a creature from West Virginia. Based on 18th century journals and field research, this is just the beginning of something called the "Proboscis Bird." European exploration, birds, smells, and the swamp, grab your pith hat for a new adventure.

Music and sound effects provided by Epidemic Sound.
Additional narration by PHouseGames.
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Our first ancient alien is found in France, created 20,000 years ago in a cave: it is the Wounded Man, a prehistoric engraving that some claim to be an alien and a UFO. What is this strange cave drawing? Is it a depiction of an alien - or something else?

Music and sound effects provided by Epidemic Sound.
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Horizon cases. They may be a mystery you're familiar with. The same qualities that make these stories interesting also make them frustrating, disappointing, or unsatisfying. They are simply unanswerable questions.

 Join us as we discuss Horizon Cases and step into a long-gone world of them.

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Intro by BCwPA Agent Layla Leutwyler, voice and researcher of Ballyraven #47, "Bug."

What is the BCwPA? What does it stand for? Only those permitted to know are able to find out...

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Learn about the origins and current status of the - once - magical Day Hoot.

SOURCES
“OTHER IMPORTANT ECOSYSTEMS: Mature Forest.” islandtrust. Accessed 14 June 2018.

“Barred Owl.” Science Museum of Minnesota. Accessed 14 June 2018.

“Barred Owl Life History.” The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Accessed 15 June 2018.

CREDITS
This public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donovan Scherer, Kimberly Nichols, Layla Leutwyler, Madelynn ODell, Matthew Schang, Shawn Murphey, Pyper Wilson, Lenin Roman, Ronald Miller, PHouseGames, Anthony Ferries, Dandan, Fox & Brambles, Jim Walke, Claire, Hallesy, Heather, HELGA, Kris Mitchell, Kylie Reed, Rick Belcher, Cryptid Clyde, T. Carter Ross, Agus Mercado, Ead Daniels, Elizabeth Lukjanczuk, Shelby Fulton, Veronica Mulvaney, Zodiac Gaming Industry, Mr. Blue Sky  

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A dramatized account of the Arches Fork Skeleton.

SOURCES
Telltale Lilac Bush by Ruth Ann Musick

CREDITS
This public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donovan Scherer, Kimberly Nichols, Layla Leutwyler, Madelynn ODell, Matthew Schang, Pyper Wilson, Lenin Roman, Ronald Miller, PHouseGames, Anthony Ferries, Dandan, Fox & Brambles, Jim Walke, Claire, Hallesy, Heather, HELGA, Kris Mitchell, Kylie Reed, Rick Belcher, Cryptid Clyde, T. Carter Ross, Agus Mercado, Ead Daniels, Elizabeth Lukjanczuk, Shelby Fulton, Veronica Mulvaney, Zodiac Gaming Industry, Mr. Blue Sky  

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Q: Where can Popfrogs be found?

It was very difficult to determine where Popfrogs currently live - they are adept hiders! Using our knowledge of frogs, cryptid clues, and a few good guesses, the BCWPA team was able to locate the four remaining Popfrogs in the world. While they could thrive elsewhere, for some reason they are stuck here, in western Ohio, hidden in some of the state's small swamps.

Next time: The team follows Rosie the Ribbiter - the last female Popfrog in existence, lovingly named by the BCWPA.

CREDITS
The Day We Met by  Beat Mekanik is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.  (changes made: speed slowed)

This public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donovan Scherer, Kimberly Nichols, Layla Leutwyler, Madelynn ODell, Matthew Schang, Pyper Wilson, Lenin Roman, Ronald Miller, PHouseGames, Anthony Ferries, Dandan, Fox & Brambles, Jim Walke, Claire, Hallesy, Heather, HELGA, Kris Mitchell, Kylie Reed, Rick Belcher, Cryptid Clyde, T. Carter Ross, Agus Mercado, Ead Daniels, Elizabeth Lukjanczuk, Shelby Fulton, Veronica Mulvaney, Zodiac Gaming Industry, Mr. Blue Sky

SOURCES
Ballyraven Expedition 2.04.08

NOTE
In the Field and its free, public broadcasting are fictional and for entertainment only. Real life stories and events have been altered for storytelling; real life stories, myths, and legends are well-researched for each episode.  

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