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 In this episode, we delve into the chilling 1999 murder of Girly Chew Hossencofft, a case that shocked Albuquerque, New Mexico. As we unravel the bizarre web of lies, cult beliefs, and sinister plots that surrounded her death, we explore the twisted minds behind the crime. Join us as we uncover the dark secrets that led to this tragic and mysterious case. 

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In this episode we're reading stories sent in by YOU, the listener! From ghostly animal encounters to mysterious happenings, we also give a recap of Midwest BooFEST. 

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In this episode, Noelle breaks our brains with The Silurian Hypothesis, a speculative concept proposing the possibility of advanced civilizations existing on Earth millions of years before humans. We explore the scientific evidence and theories behind this thought-provoking idea, questioning what traces, if any, could remain from such ancient societies. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of Earth's deep past and ponder the limits of our understanding.

Stay tuned after the show for the heartbreaking, gut wrenching story... of Ground Beef Greg. 

Sources

https://ourworldindata.org/mass-extinctions
https://www.discovery.com/exploration/Advanced-Civilization-Silurian-Hypothesis 
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/international-journal-of-astrobiology/article/silurian-hypothesis-would-it-be-possible-to-detect-an-industrial-civilization-in-the-geological-record/77818514AA6907750B8F4339F7C70EC6
https://www.iflscience.com/the-silurian-hypothesis-could-an-advanced-civilization-have-lived-on-earth-millions-of-years-before-humans-64488
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180215-how-does-fossilisation-happen
https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/if-humans-became-extinct-how-long-would-it-take-for-all-traces-of-us-to-vanish
https://askanearthspacescientist.asu.edu/drake-equation#:~:text=The%20Drake%20Equation%20is%20part,easy%20to%20discover%20alien%20life.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324472175_The_Silurian_Hypothesis_Would_it_be_possible_to_detect_an_industrial_civilization_in_the_geological_record 

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Strange Encounters is a monthly interview series hosted by Nic & No of the Quite Unusual Podcast. Each month we invite you to embark on a journey into uncharted realms along side us and our guests. Join us as we unravel the enigma of the unknown one conversation at a time.

This month we are talking to Courtney Block, also known as the Liminal Librarian! Courtney is the Reference, Instruction, & User Engagement Librarian at Indiana University Southeast. She is also the author of Researching the Paranormal: How to Find Reliable Information about Parapsychology, Ghosts, Astrology, Cryptozoology, Near-Death Experiences, and More and the author of The Encyclopedia of Parapsychology. Courtney also has a piece of writing featured in Volume 3 of the Feminine Macabre and has an upcoming book called Inside the World's Haunted Libraries. Courtney has organized and hosted paranormal lectures and haunted walking tours, and has assisted with scientific, paranormal investigations.

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Let us infiltrate your ear holes as we chat more about our NXIVM 3 parter, how much job interviews suck, and uncover the mystery of Rosie the Shark. Plus, don't miss our listener lore segment featuring a haunted voicemail that will send chills down your spine. 

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In this gripping third installment of our NXIVM series, we delve into the dark world of DOS, the secretive subgroup that enslaved women under the guise of female empowerment. Discover the harrowing stories of those who escaped and the relentless pursuit of justice that led to the downfall of Keith Raniere and his accomplices. Join us as we unravel the chilling end of NXIVM and the arrests that brought the cult to its knees.

Sources

Seduced - Starz Documentary

Consumers' Buyline - A Revisionist View by Raniere's Attorneys - 'Keith Was a Victim' of Walmart - Frank Report

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): Does it work? (medicalnewstoday.com)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Raniere

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/nxivm-subgroups-jness-dos-society-of-protectors#:~:text=According%20to%20The%20New%20York,towards%20the%20women%20in%20NXIVM.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM

https://www.nytimes.com/article/nxivm-timeline.html

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/the-vow-star-mark-vicente-on-the-horror-of-nxivm-4066759/

https://nypost.com/article/how-keith-raniere-lured-women-sex-cult-nxivm/

https://www.courthousenews.com/federal-judge-dashes-sex-cult-leader-keith-ranieres-latest-bid-for-new-trial/

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/nyregion/nxivm-cult-keith-raniere-sentenced.html

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2020/10/27/nxivm-founder-keith-raniere-childhood/6047275002/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM

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In Part 2 of our NXIVM series, we delve into various subgroups in NXIVM like JNESS and Society of Protectors, exposing the underlying misogyny embedded in their teachings. We uncover the disturbing experiments conducted on women, revealing the manipulative tactics used to enforce gender roles and control members. Join us as we unravel the dark truths behind NXIVM's façade of self-improvement and empowerment. Stay tuned for Part 3!

Sources

Seduced - Starz Documentary

Consumers' Buyline - A Revisionist View by Raniere's Attorneys - 'Keith Was a Victim' of Walmart - Frank Report
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): Does it work? (medicalnewstoday.com)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Raniere
https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/nxivm-subgroups-jness-dos-society-of-protectors#:~:text=According%20to%20The%20New%20York,towards%20the%20women%20in%20NXIVM.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM
https://www.nytimes.com/article/nxivm-timeline.html
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/the-vow-star-mark-vicente-on-the-horror-of-nxivm-4066759/
https://nypost.com/article/how-keith-raniere-lured-women-sex-cult-nxivm/
https://www.courthousenews.com/federal-judge-dashes-sex-cult-leader-keith-ranieres-latest-bid-for-new-trial/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/nyregion/nxivm-cult-keith-raniere-sentenced.html
https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2020/10/27/nxivm-founder-keith-raniere-childhood/6047275002/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM

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 In this first part, we get into the early days of NXIVM, exploring the formative years of its founder, Keith Raniere. We'll examine the creation of the Executive Success Programs (ESP) and the pivotal role played by Nancy Salzman. Join us as we uncover the foundations of this controversial organization and the figures behind its inception.

Sources

Seduced - Starz Documentary

Consumers' Buyline - A Revisionist View by Raniere's Attorneys - 'Keith Was a Victim' of Walmart - Frank Report

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): Does it work? (medicalnewstoday.com)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Raniere

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/nxivm-subgroups-jness-dos-society-of-protectors#:~:text=According%20to%20The%20New%20York,towards%20the%20women%20in%20NXIVM.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM

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In this episode, Noelle regales us with the fascinating tale of the Cottingley Fairies, a series of photographs taken by two young girls in 1917 that purported to show real fairies. We explore the initial widespread belief in the images, fueled by prominent figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the subsequent controversy and debunking that followed. Join us as we uncover the blend of innocence, imagination, and the human desire to believe in the extraordinary. Elaborate hoax? Or clever cover up? You decide.

Sources

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-55187973
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Fairies-of-Cottingley/
https://hoaxes.org/photo_database/image/the_cottingley_fairies/

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Strange Encounters is a monthly interview series hosted by Nic & No of the Quite Unusual Podcast. Each month we invite you to embark on a journey into uncharted realms along side us and our guests. Join us as we unravel the enigma of the unknown one conversation at a time. 

This month we chat to one of our favorite people of all time. The triple threat of the Midwest. He’s an actor, a writer, a producer, you might know him from Idiot Sitter, Drunk History, as the sweet trolley driver from Don’t Worry Darling and of course from his incredible podcast Hi, Strangeness. This… is Steve Berg. 

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