Hysteria 51

Frog Bones and Benjamin Button Mice. It’s not some weird Disney/Pixar film, oh no... it’s what’s in store for you on Blurry Hysteria! We keep our series of weird pit found full on fill in the blank going with frog bones! Plus, can we unlock the key to de-aging ourselves? One mouse messer-wither says so (that’s a term now so deal with it). All that and more on the show that knows a thing or two about finding pits full of bones, we do live with Conspiracy Bot – Hysteria 51

News Story Mentioned: Specials Thanks to Todd Hoover and Evil Mike Benjamin Button Mice - https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/02/health/reverse-aging-life-itself-scn-wellness/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2KJ1AMxu3S9AGRigvs8m-qMoWPuo7sWuHxlkKOpZPYA05SPJxNKt_D9XQFrog Bones - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-61784186?fbclid=IwAR3uQSOA5c_PyS7AqKuLBvCvm9NzrT-kmpwHXs55zzwz1V4lG56Dc5blqUw

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Brent and David are joined this week by Steven Kotler to talk his new book, The Devil’s Dictionary. Steven is a New York Times-bestselling author; we are talking nine bestsellers out of thirteen books total... How awesome is that?!?! And he has a fascinating array of books, such as The Art of Impossible, Tomorrowland, The Rise of Superman, Last Tango in Cyberspace, and many more. Not one to rest, he is also an award-winning journalist (nominated for 2 Pulitzer Prizes), he has done his own Ted Talk, and he is the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective—a peak performance research and training institute that researches the neuroscience of flow states and trains individuals to harness the power of flow so they can achieve more, faster. Plus, near and dear to our hearts here at H51, Steven is a dog lover and cofounder of the Rancho de Chihuahua, a hospice and special needs dog sanctuary. Steven stops by to talk about how he uses fiction not just to entertain, but to generate dialogue and discussions to alert others of climate change and shed light on existing technologies that could combat climate change now.About The Devil’s Dictionary:In The Devil’s Dictionary, when a routine em-tracking job goes sideways and em-trackers themselves start disappearing, Lion finds himself not knowing who to trust in a life and death race to uncover the truth. And when the trail leads to the world’s first mega-linkage, a continent-wide national park advertised as the best way to stave off environmental collapse, and exotic animals unlike any on Earth start showing up―Lion’s quest for truth becomes a fight for the survival of the species.Packed with intrigue and heart-pounding action, marked by unforgettable characters and vivid storytelling, filled with science-based brilliance and cult comic touches, The Devil’s Dictionary is Steven Kotler at his thrilling science fiction best.Special thanks to this week’s research sources: BooksThe Devil’s Dictionary | Steven Kotler 978-1250202093VideosHow to open up the next level of human performance - https://youtu.be/7xnbUT3rOvQWebsitesNAPA Green - https://napagreen.org/the-benefits-of-biochar/Quartz - https://qz.com/2055951/climeworks-is-opening-the-worlds-biggest-carbon-removal-machine/Flow Research Collective - https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/Steven Kotler - https://www.stevenkotler.com/Flow Research Collective Radio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flow-research-collective-radio/id1520229508

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We're all going to die!! Or at least that is what the dozens of you who suggested this story seem to think. Surprisingly though, this time Conspiracy Bot is not involved, so we have that going for us. But, A.I. is involved, and Google of course. Google engineer Blake Lemoine has came forward and said a chatbot, LaMDA, is self aware. Has feelings, and fears being turned off.  Is this the technological singularity where we all now bow to our overlord before we are wiped out? Or maybe just confused ramblings of an overworked engineer who doesn't fully grasp the complexity of Chatbots and algorithms? Either way, ugh... Google... am I right????

News Story Mentioned: Specials Thanks to Darrell MontgomeryThe Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/11/google-ai-lamda-blake-lemoine/ 

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If there is one thing we are sure of here at Hysteria 51, it’s that castles are haunted. Scooby-Doo taught us that from the jump and we are not about to forget it. But what makes a castle stake the claim of Most Haunted Castle in the World??? That’s a tall claim, but it’s just what Leap Castle in Ireland boasts. From its mysterious beginnings to its blood shed through the years to its lingering ghost stories, Leap Castles has all the markings to be just that... but are they true or just ramblings to bring in tourists and a quick buck? We strap on our best Irish accents and go a castle leaping this week on Hysteria 51

Special thanks to this week’s research sources: BooksCastles Of Ireland; Some Fortress Histories And Legends | CL Adams -978-9354759000VideosHaunted Castle | GHOSTS of LEAP CASTLE | Is the Scary Elemental Real? - https://youtu.be/eMPqwGGiVewWebsitesLeap Castle - http://leapcastle.net/Leap Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_CastleAdelaide Haunted Horizons - https://adelaidehauntedhorizons.com.au/haunted-leap-castle-ghost-hunt/IB4UD - https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/leap-castle-history-and-info-about-the-worlds-most-haunted-castle/Daily Scribbling - https://dailyscribbling.com/the-secret-life-of-irish-castles/leap-castle-kinslayers-priest-killers-rapture-and-flames/

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Cogswell makes his triumphant return to the show this week as we talk Cyberpunk woes, life in the space fast lane, and honest to goodness treasure hunters. Should you release your name when you strike it rich? Why are science article titles so deceiving? And, just how powerful is the old SNES? Find out this week on MBH!

News Stories Mentioned:Space Travel Carpool Lanes - https://www.sciencealert.com/solar-system-arches-of-chaos-create-cosmic-fast-travel-superhighways?fbclid=IwAR02tO2dSPumwDYQs6amp3dlTSWxAf4NthnZnzGCYPielICRjzFuTA6xU9gSNES Cyberpunk - https://www.pcgamesn.com/snes-ray-tracing?amp&fbclid=IwAR0XceFfe-maUPmpnNE9EEzeATz_1rMksCNaum0cULCRK8-LCgtmnSUBig0 Gus Chiggins would be proud! - https://www.npr.org/2020/12/08/944255590/finder-of-treasure-chest-hidden-in-rocky-mountains-reveals-his-identity?fbclid=IwAR2F3xddIWz-OW0XWVZLRfT0GGku_WAaB_5dguDq-joIeZ1ygTPq5cgG3jg

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Best Of Time! Or, at least what made us chuckle along the way. You might hate them! As we finish up vacation time, we thought we would hit you with some of our favorite clips of the first 6 years of Hysteria 51. There is some Brent, some Goforth, some Peck, and more than enough CBot. We are back next week with normal episodes so, my apologies!

Clips Mentioned in OrderMad Jack: The Man Who Fought Nazis w/ a Sword | 239Ghost Blimp: The WW2 Airship That Returned Without A Crew | 243The Circleville Letters | 213Göbekli Tepe: Proof of an Advanced, Ancient Civilization? | 103Magic: Hocus Pocus or Bona Fide Sorcery? | 115The Jersey Devil | 219The Swimmers of Lake Baikal | 211Randy Cramer: Mars Marine or Space Case? | 266Satanic Panic: Metal, Black Stuff, & Devil Worship (or just the 80s) | 64Spontaneous Human Combustion: Do People Just Burst Into Flames? | 145Project Montauk - Stranger Things are Afoot in New York | 60Ouija Boards: Satan's Cell Phone or a Gimmick for Goofs? | 68The Solway Spaceman: An Intergalactic Photo Bomb | 192Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected]Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria-51?ref_id=4106 

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Quick question, what do you call a gathering of vampires? David and Brent argue that and the finer points of Guinness Book of World Records attempts by vampires this week. Also, Snippy a horse that died 55 years ago by unusual circumstances gets a new lease on life. And for $2 you can take a peek! All that and more this week on Blurry Hysteria. News Stories Mentioned:Horse Corpse - https://gazette.com/life/ufo-legend-horse-found-dead-and-mutilated-55-years-ago-in-colorado-gets-new-life/article_130b0e6c-ca4a-11ec-af09-ffeb7d7ab0f4.html?fbclid=IwAR13HVNSI1QVMiUHpHi7yO77gtEZh4WutygU4hXJloWcqqgfqX8GdscVB04 Vampire  Party- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-61597097?fbclid=IwAR25ajsw0hfUZYPfO-QQw3BqeVgxiCLHZUgazOkbOtEFEnxVjChPY29p3yM

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It’s vacation week here at Hysteria 51. David is learning how to clean up the bots for Summertime Shenanigans (just a hose and fire) and Brent is trying to convince Producer Lisa his body is beach ready (pray for us all). To tide all you savages over until next week check out this throwback episode of Blurry Photos: Campfire Ghost Stories!

Marshmallows? Check. Hammock? Check. Spine-tingling campfire ghost stories and some extra jorts? Check yeah! Flora brings the campfire ghost stories fright with a couple shivery shorts, a classic of English Lit, and gory little poem! Dark shadows on the stairs might be the least threatening thing at this campsite. If you want safety and security at your camp, just be careful what you wish for. And don’t forget to follow the rules, like no wandering off in the forest alone. Other than that, enjoy some homemade Irish stew and relax by the fire – or between the fires. Or just build fire all around you, fire good, fire safe. At least for this episode of Blurry Photos!

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Mom... I got you something... It’s a thong! Probably not what you want for Mother’s Day! Then again, maybe you do. We don’t kink shame here at H51. But that is just what some Pennsylvania mothers got from their local Catholic school. Plus, the 3 Fingered Alien “body” makes the rounds again from Nazca! News Stories Mentioned:Panty Flowers -  https://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/regional-news/school-accidentally-sells-mothers-day-roses-with-thong-inside-unfortunate-mistake/?fbclid=IwAR0hv9uaBBm7Z2oIVQRjogPggpL2v9wbDngKUYqXcx5Ire5EZgh4WVN2_qs 3 Fingered Alien - https://m.en.24newsjustall.com/three-fingered-alien-mummy-dug-up-in-peru-could-be-new-species-of-human-dna-test-suggests/

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