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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.  

Checkout this month's Strange Encounters with our guest Joshua Dairen! Joshua is a paranormal historian, creepy content creator, Alabama guy and coffee connoisseur at The Coffee Shop in Opelika AL.  

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https://joshuadairen.com/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuadairen 

https://www.instagram.com/joshuadairen/?hl=en

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This week we're talking about Black Friday shopping, Hallmark Christmas movies and many many Cryptids. Did you know there's a Butterball Turkey hotline you can call if you need help cooking your turkey? 

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Nicole unveils the secrets behind the infamous haunted house, McKamey Manor, known for its extreme horror experiences. We explore the psychology and controversy behind both participants and its creator, Russ McKamey. Join us as we dive into the controversial debates surrounding its methods and the blurred lines between fear, entertainment, and ethical boundaries.
 

Sources
https://www.cbs42.com/regional/the-truth-of-mckamey-manor-tennessees-extreme-horror-attraction/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/sd-me-mckamey-manor-20170613-story.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/mckamey-manor
https://www.mckameymanor.com/
https://theforestscout.com/28566/in-culture/mckamey-manor-haunted-house-or-torture-chamber
https://www.aol.com/heres-why-no-one-ever-192200732.html
https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a45460509/russ-mckamey-manor-history-controversy/
https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/entertainment/a45487675/mckamey-manor-americas-most-extreme-haunted-house/
https://www.al.com/news/2017/08/mckamey_manor_extreme_haunt_te.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/dn0sef/mckamey_manor_waivers_leaked/ 

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That's right, we're finally doing it.. Noelle unravels the mystery of the elusive creature in this gripping episode as we dive into the fascinating world of Bigfoot. Join us as we explore eyewitness accounts and talk about the famous Patterson/Gimlin film.  We explore alternative theories from the supernatural to the extraterrestrial, opening up a world of possibilities beyond the realm of a mere flesh-and-blood animal.

Sources:
https://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/2015/10/is_bigfoot_an_extraterrestrial.html
https://www.history.com/news/bigfoot-legend-newspaper
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/48870/11-crazy-bigfoot-conspiracy-theories
https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/07/everything-you-never-wanted-to-know-about-bigfoot-erotica.html 

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Nicole ventures into the disturbing tale of Issei Sagawa: The Kobe Cannibal, a name that sends shivers down the spine of those who have heard his macabre story. Join us as we attempt to unravel the insanity of this deeply disturbed man, infamous for a crime that defies comprehension.

Sources
https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/interview-with-a-cannibal/55e0d95aca0b0b2c784ce579 - 

https://web.archive.org/web/20110714172725/http://www.newcriminologist.com/article.asp?nid=17

https://www.vice.com/en/article/7bwvvx/whos-hungry-502-v16n1

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/issei-sagawa-15501.php 

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

https://allthatsinteresting.com/issei-sagawa

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On this episode, Nicole and Noelle talk about movies they've seen recently, a euthanasia coaster, updates in the JonBenét Ramsey case, a disturbing Japanese game show and they also read some listeners stories!

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In this episode Noelle gives us the details about the intriguing and ethically complex world of the bone and body trade in the United States. We discuss the guidelines and laws that oversee this trade, its crucial contribution to medical studies, and the moral aspects of donating bodies after death. Come along as we explore the intriguing aspects and debates in this field and maybe even learn where you can buy some body parts of your own!

Sources: 

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-bodies-brokers/

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2023/06/16/is-it-legal-to-sell-human-remains-harvard-morgue-scandal-raises-questions/ 

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/nov/29/jonsbones-tiktok-human-bone-seller-jon-ferry

https://www.wired.com/2007/11/ff-bones/ 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37039309/ 

https://www.curbed.com/article/jon-pichaya-ferry-jonsbones-human-bones-profile.html 

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/cadaver-body-parts-supplier-gets-10-years/2101695/ 

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Happy Friday the 13th! This week we are joined by Horror Queen and Co-host of What's Up Weirdo podcast, Jessica Knapik! From our beloved horror flicks of the last two years, to the timeless classics that have forever sent chills down our spines! We're diving deep into the realm of horror and exploring much more in this spine-tingling discussion! Subscribe to our Patreon for the video version!

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Imagine for a moment that everything you perceive as reality, every sensation, every thought, is nothing more than lines of code in a vast computer program. What happens when Simulation Theory is used as a criminal defense strategy, like in the cases of Tonda Lynn Ansley and Joshua Cooke?  Nicole explores this intriguing concept by delving into the philosophical foundations of Simulation Theory and drawing insights from the literary works of Philip K. Dick. 


Sources
https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/the-matrix-defense-was-nearly-used-in-the-joshua-cooke-case
https://winteriscoming.net/2021/02/15/history-the-matrix-defense-court-simulated-reality/
https://www.thecollector.com/nick-bostrom-simulation-theory/
https://u.osu.edu/vanzandt/2018/04/18/ancestor-simulations/#:~:text=Ancestor%20simulations%20is%20a%20belief,it%20is%20a%20real%20person.
https://www.thecollector.com/nick-bostrom-simulation-theory/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_K._Dick
https://blog.oup.com/2016/07/philip-k-dick-spiritual-epiphany/
https://www.artpapers.org/a-concrete-worm/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_defense
https://winteriscoming.net/2021/02/15/history-the-matrix-defense-court-simulated-reality/
https://sites.psu.edu/ashleybrcl/2020/10/28/the-matrix-defense/

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This week Noelle brings us a little clip show type of episode with various stories of bodies being left under mattresses. Listen as Noelle takes us on a journey of some of the most shocking and perplexing cases where unsuspecting hotel guests and investigators have stumbled upon gruesome surprises under the very place they lay their heads to rest.

Sources

https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/24646861/suspect-on-trial-for-murder-of-woman-stuffed-under-motel-bed/

https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/06/asia/tibet-hotel-body-under-bed-intl-hnk/index.html 

https://www.newsweek.com/body-mattress-hotel-room-austin-1449231 

https://fox2now.com/news/true-crime/true-urban-legend-body-hidden-in-missouri-hotel-room/

https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/12/nyregion/metro-news-briefs-new-jersey-corpse-under-motel-bed-identified-as-new-yorker.html

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2017/08/09/joshua-phillips-cries-he-apologizes-horror-maddie-clifton-s-death/15768181007/ 

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