Jingle Bells isn’t all holiday cheer. From swamp-dwelling cryptids that lure with chimes, to phantom bells tolling from sunken kingdoms, to the ominous Belled Buzzard and a chilling modern encounter in the woods—this episode explores how bells ring not just with joy, but with warning, deception, and dread.

It’s Christmas Eve, and while sleigh bells jingle in frosted streets, Journey to the Fringe invites you to listen closer. Because not every bell signals joy. Some toll from beneath the sea, echoing the downfall of lost kingdoms like Ys and Cantre’r Gwaelod. Some ring from phantom towers, warning of tragedy yet to come. Others chime from the shadows of the forest, held by hands that should not exist.

In “Jingle Bells,” Taylor and Chelsie guide you through folklore’s darker soundscapes:

• 👹 The Bell Bottoms, grotesque swamp cryptids that mimic voices and lure victims to watery graves.
• 🧚 The spectral fairy bells of the British Isles, both invitations to enchantment and wards against the fae.
• 🪶 The ominous Belled Buzzard, a feathered harbinger of death whose tolling bell haunted Southern newspapers in the 19th century.
• 🔔 The phantom church bells of Ys, Lyonesse, and Cantre’r Gwaelod, ringing eternally as laments of divine judgment.
• 🌲 And finally, a chilling modern tale of a bell-wielding figure in the woods, where folklore meets true horror.

This holiday season, pour yourself some cocoa and hang your stockings with care—but keep one ear open. Because when bells ring in the world of fringe folklore, they may not be jingling for joy.

So Chelsie found an article, but it was in dutch and she translated... and now I don't know how to find it. Anyhow it's about wolves and saving aspens but also maybe more??? anyhow listen and learn, that's why we do it after all!

article at least on the same topic: Did wolves save Yellowstone's aspen trees?

The Ballad of Regular Person Andy

Once a prince with pomp and perks,

Now stripped of titles, dodging smirks.

From York’s high halls to scandal’s pit,

Andy proved entitlement’s witless skit.

(No sweat, he swears.)

He sneered at Kate, with jealous bite,

A petty uncle, dim in spite.

William sharpened knives behind the scene,

While Andy puffed with airs obscene.

(No sweat, he swears.)

Twelve million pounds — oh, what a loan?

“From mummy’s purse?” the whispers groan.

A buffoon’s bill, a nation’s sigh,

Privilege paid to make truth die.

(No sweat, he swears.)

Emails with Epstein, “we’re in this together,”

Audacity thicker than royal leather.

Forty escorts in Thailand’s sun,

Diplomats nodding — what a run!

(No sweat, he swears.)

He clung to Lodge with taxpayer grace,

Till Charles said, “Pack up, disgrace.”

Sandringham’s exile, a gilded cage,

Still whining, still dining, still center stage.

(No sweat, he swears.)

Camilla scolds, the King rethinks,

Andy sinks while monarchy shrinks.

Letters Patent seal the fall,

No HRH, no prince at all.

(No sweat, he swears.)

So here’s the tale, absurd and grand,

Of Andy, buffoon across the land.

Entitled, audacious, privilege‑fed,

A clown in ermine, now stripped instead.

(No sweat, he swears.)

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Prince Andrew scandal: Epstein ties, Virginia Giuffre lawsuit, “I don’t sweat” claim, King Charles strips titles, royal downfall

• Prince Andrew scandal

• Jeffrey Epstein connection

• Virginia Giuffre lawsuit

• Royal Family crisis

• King Charles strips titles

• Prince William ruthless approach

• Queen Camilla influence

• “I don’t sweat” interview

• Royal entitlement and privilege

• Sandringham exile

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Remember to like, share, and follow — the way Prince Andrew remembers that one very specific trip to Pizza Express in Woking on his daughter’s birthday, while somehow forgetting literally everything else.

This week, we find some good news in a surprising place: the fashion industry! We discuss the groundbreaking cultivated leather created by a North Carolina startup, featuring their star, a very much alive sanctuary cow named Angel. Biomedical engineer George Engelmeier grows real collagen from Angel's harmlessly-sampled skin cells on plant-based scaffolds, creating luxury leather goods like wallets and jewelry without the need for slaughter, toxic tanning chemicals, or heavy environmental impact. The discussion centers on whether this new, cruelty-free material—which dramatically reduces water use and emissions—can be considered truly "vegan," or if it simply represents the best path forward for the multi-billion dollar leather market.

As always like, share, follow and power to the people

Source: https://www.wral.com/business/technology/lab-cultivated-leather-cow-october-2025/

Explore the eerie world of fringe deathbed confessions in this episode of Journey to the Fringe. From UFOs and alien secrets to Bigfoot encounters, cryptid hoaxes, and family lore shared on Reddit, we examine whether final words reveal hidden truths—or simply fuel the mysteries that define fringe culture.

In this episode of Journey to the Fringe, we dive deep into the unsettling yet fascinating realm of deathbed confessions—those final words whispered at life’s end that often blur the line between truth and myth. Building on our previous exploration of confessions, we examine how these stories are used as evidence in fringe topics, weighing their credibility and emotional impact.

We spotlight some of the most famous UFO and alien deathbed confessions, including claims of secret government projects, hidden spacecraft, and extraterrestrial encounters. From there, we move into the world of Bigfoot and cryptid confessions, where hunters and hoaxers alike reveal shocking secrets at the end of their lives. Finally, we bring it closer to home with Reddit stories of family deathbed confessions, capturing raw, unfiltered accounts of fringe experiences passed down through generations.

Are deathbed confessions the ultimate truth serum—or just powerful myths amplified by finality? Join us as we unravel the mystery and explore how these stories continue to shape fringe lore.

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Well the neo nazis have been busy guys, and man are they not willing to back up their beliefs. Let's learn some depressing facts!

Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/white-supremacist-conference-vancouver-9.6970604

As always like follow and share as this is some hard shit to follow and we deserve the clicks.

You’ve heard of Mothman, but what if your winged cryptid crush has… stone skin, a French etymology, and a penchant for rooftop brooding? In this episode, we crack open the cathedral and peer into the eerie, misunderstood world of gargoyles. From their architectural origins as grotesque water spouts to their modern cryptid cameos—like the Butler Gargoyle of Pennsylvania—we explore whether these stony sentinels are protectors, predators, or just really dramatic lawn ornaments. Bonus: real-life sightings that’ll make you think twice about that statue on your neighbor’s roof.

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Are gargoyles just spooky stone sculptures—or something more? This episode of Journey to the Fringe dives into the myth, history, and modern sightings of gargoyle-like cryptids, including the infamous Butler Gargoyle of Pennsylvania. We explore their Gothic roots, their misunderstood role as protectors, and chilling eyewitness accounts from across North America. If you’ve ever wondered whether Mothman has a rocky cousin, this one’s for you.

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Sources Mentioned:

• Cryptid Wiki

• Phantoms and Monsters (Lon Strickler)

• Mysterious Universe (Rob Morphy)

So here's the deal: I stumbled across this Reuters article about a Chinese freighter that basically said, “Forget the Suez, we're taking the Arctic shortcut.” And boom — delivery times to Europe got sliced ​​in half. Sounds cool, right? Except it's literally too cool, because the only reason this route is even open is global warming melting the ice. Yikes.

In this mini we're talking

• Profit over literally anything — because if there's money to be made, who cares if narwhals get evicted, amiright fellow billionaires?
• Russia's new ocean real estate — spoiler: every ship has to cruise through their backyard now.
• The “blue ocean event” — which sounds like a fun festival but is actually terrifying climate science.
• Cruise ships in the Arctic — because nothing says vacation like gray water and polar bears.
• Me trying to pronounce Felixstowe — turns out the Chinese port was easier. Go figure.

It's part shipping news, part climate doom, part comedy of errors. Basically, if you've ever wanted to hear us laugh nervously while admitting we're all kinda screwed… this is your episode, plus pretty much every other episode.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/chinese-freighter-halves-eu-delivery-time-maiden-arctic-voyage-uk-2025-10-14/

Emanuel Swedenborg was an 18th‑century scientist who claimed to travel between heaven, hell, and even other planets. Was he a mystic genius or a dreamer lost in visions? In this episode, we uncover how his strange ideas shaped spiritualism, occultism, and even modern paranormal culture.

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Emanuel Swedenborg: Mystic, Scientist… and Proto‑Occultist?

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life and afterlife of Emanuel Swedenborg—the Enlightenment thinker who claimed to converse with angels, demons, and spirits from other worlds. His doctrine of “correspondences,” the belief that every physical thing mirrors a deeper spiritual reality, became a cornerstone for mystics who wanted to read the universe as a vast symbolic text.

We explore:

• Swedenborg’s visions of the afterlife and cosmic journeys
• How his writings influenced Helena Blavatsky, Aleister Crowley, the Fox Sisters, and Daniel Dunglas Home
• Why poets like William Blake and thinkers like Ralph Waldo Emerson drew inspiration from him
• The surprising role he played in the Theosophical Society, New Thought movement, and the occult revival

From séance parlors to cosmic philosophy, Swedenborg’s influence ripples through spiritualism, mysticism, UFO lore, and modern occult culture. If you’ve ever wondered how Enlightenment science collided with fringe spirituality, this is the episode for you.

So there's thousands of people missing from US custody and we're not really sure what to think of this... But give a listen still? K thanks!

Engage with this episode like it's your favorite cryptid sighting: rare, thrilling, and slightly unverified.

News article: https://www.boredpanda.com/two-thirds-of-detainees-alligator-alcantaraz-are-missing/