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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and you know what that means. Stockings, snowmen, hot chocolate, nativity scenes, gingerbread men, horned goat half demons that will drag children to hell. That’s right, to go right along with Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick, there’s a more sinister Christmas character lurking beneath the shadows. Krampus – the Christmas Demon! Santa might bring gifts for good little girls and boys – Krampus doesn’t. The hairy beast hits bad kids with sticks and sometimes even throws them in his sack to take back to hell. This week we fire up the Hysteria Sleigh and explore the legend. Plus, are non-Christmas Christmas movies actually Christmas movies (trust us, it’ll make sense)? Conspiracy Bot does his best Clark Griswold. And the fellas exchange Christmas gifts (just be glad they didn’t buy for you). So throw another yule log on the fire, grab a glass of eggnog and cozy up for one hell of a Christmas tradition as we celebrate the holidays the only way we know how on the podcast that doesn’t always do a holiday episode, but when it does…does it right – Hysteria 51.

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This week on Hysteria 51, we're time-traveling back to 1518, and trust us, it's not for the mead or the minstrels! We're diving feet first into one of history's most baffling mysteries – the Dancing Plague of 1518. Imagine this: one day, you're baking bread, and the next, you're busting moves in the streets of Strasbourg without a stop button!

Join us as we shimmy through the theories – from mass hysteria to ergot-fueled rye parties, and even a supernatural dance-off. Was it a curse from St. Vitus? A case of medieval Footloose? Or perhaps, an elaborate 16th-century flash mob gone incredibly wrong? 

We'll explore the eerie, the bizarre, and the (unintentionally) hilarious side of this historical head-scratcher. Did the authorities try to cure it with more dancing? Spoiler alert: Yes, they did, and let's just say, their problem-solving skills were... unique.

Websites

Dancing Plague Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_plague_of_1518

Dancing Mania Wiki - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_maniav

Social Phenomenon Wiki - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_phenomenon

The Public Domain Review - https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/the-dancing-plague-of-1518/

The Lancet - https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(09)60386-X/fulltext

Science Direct - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0160932708000379

History Skills - https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/year-8/dancing-plague/

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"Anxiety" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Welcome to a special transmission of Hysteria 51, where YOUR voices pierce through the veil of the unknown! This week's episode, "Conspiracy Waves: Listener Voicemails Unleashed" is an extraordinary journey into the minds and mysteries of our listeners. So, you, know, you have been warned!

Oh yeah, and Conspiracy Bot runs his mouth a lot so there is that too...

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This week in Weird News it is two groundbreaking stories at the frontiers of science and the unknown. First, join us as we explore a scientific marvel – the recovery of RNA from the extinct Thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian Tiger. What does this groundbreaking achievement mean for our understanding of life and extinction? Then, we journey beyond our planet to examine a tantalizing discovery that could redefine our search for extraterrestrial life. Scientists have detected a molecule, dimethyl sulphide (DMS), on a distant world – a molecule that, on Earth, is only produced by living organisms. Could this be the first real evidence of life beyond Earth? Tune in to "Blurry Hysteria" for a deep dive into these fascinating stories, where the lines between science, mystery, and the potential for life's existence in various forms blur intriguingly.

News Stories Mentioned: Special Thanks- Evil Mike & Kylie

RNA Fun: https://gizmodo.com/rna-recovery-extinct-species-thylacine-tasmanian-tiger-1850853441?fbclid=IwAR1Xh4wG4pDRgaNQsFaDhkcSCqNKtk3KZgz6-GnXH-FbcYAQDcKpGlfYMQw

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It's Weird News Time!

First, we unravel the perplexing world of Luis Elizondo and his myriad of enigmatic claims that have stirred the UFO community. What truths and mysteries lie behind his promises? Next, we shift gears to a story that blurs the line between reality and the paranormal. Join us as we explore the curious case of a singer who 'married' a ghost and the unexpected twists their supernatural honeymoon took. This episode is a rollercoaster of weird news, combining the unexplainable and the unbelievable. Tune in to not just listen, but to experience the world of Blurry Hysteria!

News Stories Mentioned: Special Thanks Andrew from Brighton Canada

SSDD: https://www.facebook.com/uforealahistoricalreview/posts/pfbid0CxJemYMfGEKF1VfuaxV4DpQdtomHgEBBPfYEz6NojpgJE13cC1XyYLdTWuJcQ6pil

Spooky Honeymoon https://nypost.com/2022/12/11/singer-who-married-a-ghost-claims-he-ruined-their-honeymoon/?fbclid=IwAR3acPhLL3ye-qyJjYE01NsGn6eBwogjU1oLCipE-ZLGLJYKahmAvqBcpn8

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We're taking a wild journey back in time to the eerie streets of Hammersmith, England in 1803. In this hair-raising episode of Hysteria 51, we're diving deep into the bizarre and ghostly world of the Hammersmith Ghost and the infamous murder it spawned.

Picture this: A small English suburb, a dark winter's night, and a spectral figure dressed in a bedsheet that could use a good ironing. That's right, the Hammersmith Ghost had the locals trembling in their cravats and corsets. But was it a malevolent spirit or just a mischievous prankster who couldn't resist the allure of a good old-fashioned ghost story?

Join us as we recount the spine-tingling sightings, the hilariously misguided vigilantes, and the shocking twist that turned a spooky legend into a courtroom drama for the ages. We'll also explore the aftermath of the Hammersmith Ghost case, including the bizarre legacy it left behind.

Get ready to laugh, gasp, and question your belief in the supernatural as we uncover the ghostly gaffes and gunshots that made Hammersmith the talk of the town. Tune in for another hilarious and historical episode of Hysteria 51, where the ghosts are funny, but the real frights come from the human follies that haunt the annals of history. Don't miss it!

Special thanks to this week’s sources:

Websites

Ex Classics - https://www.exclassics.com/newgate/ng470.htm

Crime Magazine - https://www.crimemagazine.com/hammersmith-ghost-and-strange-death-thomas-millwood

BBC News - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/3364467.stm

Charles Fort Institute - https://web.archive.org/web/20110903163833/http://blogs.forteana.org/node/71

Real British ghosts - http://www.real-british-ghosts.com/hammersmith-ghost.html

Independent R’s - https://www.indyrs.co.uk/2008/06/the-hammersmith-ghost/

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We are venturing back to the Wild Side this week as author, producer, podcaster, and all around awesome person Laura Krantz makes her triumphant return to the Lower 4th Dimension. And buckle up, because her resume is legit! Laura is an American journalist, podcaster and author. She was an editor at National Public Radio for ten years, has a series of illustrated children's books based on her podcast Wild Thing, and is a founding partner of the media company Foxtopus Ink.

Her work has been covered extensively in the media including the Los Angeles Times, FOX, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and most importantly, now Hysteria 51. 

She joins us to talk her new book Is Anybody Out There? And, Nation, we can't sign it's praises enough so make sure to check it out!

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Cbot has done it again! Brent is out this week from a bot booze-related incident, so Flora is telling some ghost stories for the Halloween season! It's an episode from Blurry Photos featuring a handful of spine-tingling tales narrated by Flora. Enjoy, and Happy Halloween!

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Flora is back with a handful of aptly spookily dookilies in the tenth edition of ghost stories! A cursed tub, an Ex to die for, and zombies fill this year’s edition of ghost stories. David weaves these yarns and more for your listening pleasure.

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Danse Macabre, Midnight in the Greenhouse, One of Them, Ossuary 5 – Rest, Phantasm – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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For our 2nd and last week of vacation the one and only Ryan Sprague takes over our feed to tell us the tale of the Tehran UFO Incident! Make sure to check our Ryan's website for all of his shows, books, and amazing podcast, Somewhere in the Skies!

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In 1976, strange lights were being sighted over the city of Tehran, Iran. After dozens of reports, the Iranian Air Force sent up several fighter jets to investigate. General Parvis Jafari would attempt to identify the lights, soon discovering it was much more than just lights in the sky. He would soon be involved in one of the most tense standoffs with a UFO ever reported, and the subsequent investigation that would include the Iranian Air Force, the United States Air Force, the DIA, CIA, and NSA. What exactly was seen in the skies that day, and why did it seem that the United States wanted control of the entire investigation? This is the extraordinary story of the Tehran UFO Incident. (Voiceover provided by Roman Alec Trevino and Conor J. Nolan)

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It’s vacation time in the Lower 4th! That means that this week and next we are out galivanting across the globe, creating our own conspiracies. But, have no fear, Nation. You will not be without! This week the fine gentlemen from Project Skeptic are taking over the feed to hit us with their thoughts on the Havana Syndrome. Make sure to check the show notes for links to all their social media and everything Project Skeptic related, and we will see you next week with another surprise takeover on Hysteria 51!

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This week we celebrate the return of the Bumbeeno to the show. Dance Moms, Egg Jokes, and maybe some fun facts. Havana syndrome? strange hypersonic weapons or just a case of the Mondays.

Why such a big investigation for only 26 cases. We have so many questions this week.

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