Welcome to the first true crime episode of The Blunt Letters. We looked into a mysterious phone call that turned out to be more than paranormal. Listen as we discuss the case of Henry McCabe and his message from the beyond. Then, we get into the science of electricity and how how post-life entities interact with the energy field to send messages to the living. 

Featuring Original Song “Gone Missing” by Micaela Superstar

The Full Story Behind The Most Mysterious Voicemail Ever

Man Who Vanished Leaves Bizarre Voicemail Behind

Do loved ones bid farewell from beyond the grave?

Reddit stories from beyond

Electronic Voice Phenomenon

How Ghost Hunters Use Electromagnetic Fields

Ghosts and Electrical Fields

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structured-light_3D_scanner

kinect camera ghost footage

Welcome to a new episode of The Blunt Letters Poop Chronicles with Jerbil, where we talk about the role of poop in our lives, society, and culture. This time we’re talking about “Holy Shit” the religious uses of poop spanning human history into the present day. We cover references in the bible, the koran, and beyond. Plus, we get into the modern cults that use feces as part of their religious practice. Finally, we cover new sci-fi movies and shows you should know! Buckle up and listen now!

Featuring original song “Poop Chronicles 2.0” by Micaela Superstar

References

Mt Diablo Blunt Letters episode

Jerbil poop in the Philippines Blunt Letters episode

French “poop in the river hashtag”: #JeChieDansLaSeineLe23Juin

Holy Shit historyDisturbing Details Keep Emerging About This Bizarre Poop-Eating Cult

Christian Poop Dream InterpretationWhat does the bible say about poop?

If you’re someone who chooses to skip the hand washing once in a while, read these mind blowing statistics and you might think again next time!

Did Jesus Poop?

Outer Range

Rant by Chuck Palahniuk

Night Raiders (2021)

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

Sugar (2024)

Garfield Movie (2024)

Hundreds of Beavers (2024)

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

Welcome to the Lost In Space episode! This week we talk about space machines that have gotten misplaced in space. First, we talk about  Voyager 1, the 46-year-old NASA space probe that reached interstellar space before it stopped communicating with the Earth, and the 25-year-old spy satellite that disappeared. Then, we chat about the folks who got stuck on the International Space Station for over a year! And we get into outer space questions like “What does Space Force do?” “What beloved snack has made its way into outer space?” and “What would have happened if the moon landing didn’t go as planned?” We answer all of these questions and more in this episode!

Featuring Original Song “New Wave Tacos” by Micaela Superstar

Tomatoes lost in space

List of spaceflight-related accidents and incidents

NASA’s Voyager Will Do More Science With New Power Strategy

Encounters at the End of the World

Voyager 1 stops communicating with Earth

NASA’s Voyager 1 Resumes Sending Engineering Updates to Earth

This spy satellite, lost in space for 25 years, reappears on radar

Astronaut and cosmonauts return to Earth after getting stuck in space for more than a year

Nixon’s Moon disaster speech (not used) [no mention of command module pilot Michael Collins]

First food ever baked in space gets a home at the Smithsonian

The Walking Dead (Show)

The Walking Dead (Comic)

Walking Dead spin-offs: 
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who LiveThe Walking Dead: Daryl DixonThe Walking Dead: WebisodesThe Walking Dead: Dead CityFear the Walking DeadFear the Walking Dead: Flight 462Fear the Walking Dead: Dead in the WaterFear the Walking Dead: PassageTales of the Walking DeadFear the Walking Dead: The Althea TapesThe Walking Dead: World Beyond

In this episode, Micaela, Elle, and Jerbil talk about the weird side effects of organ transplants. When the bodies we’re born receive new organs, why do some people take on characteristics of the donors? Why is this especially true with heart transplants? Does the heart really hold on to the things and people we love even in a new body? We explore cases where organ recipients suddenly love foods they’ve always detested, like music they never cared about before, and even see visions of their donor’s demise.

Then, The Blunt Letters discusses Phantom Limb Syndrome, a medical condition that has been studied since the 16th century. Why can people who lose limbs still feel them? Even with modern medicine, the cause of this mysterious condition has eluded doctors and scientists like a real ghost. 

Featuring Orignal Song “Simulacrum Serenade” by Micaela Superstar

Personality Changes Associated with Organ Transplants

Cellular Memory in Organ Transplants

This woman says she feels love differently since her heart transplant. She wants to know why

Phantom limb syndrome: a review

Phantom Limb Pain (National Library of Medicine)

Phantom Limb Pain: Mechanisms and Treatment Approaches

From the Cleveland Clinic: Phantom Limb Pain

The Civil War Doctor Who Proved Phantom Limb Pain Was Real

Welcome to the Blunt Letters 2024 420 Episode! We might be a little late, but that’s keeping with the episode’s theme so we hope you’ll forgive us. This year, we will get into the science of weed; specifically, the components that help your body feel better and fight diseases. Buckle up as we explore the brain and the synapses that have enabled your body to enjoy the benefits of this plant for thousands of years. Plus, new research about how scientists are using cannabinoids to fight modern ailments and diseases. Finally, we couldn’t have a 420 episode without a new batch of Stoner Moments!

Featuring original song “I wish it was 420 everyday” by Micaela Superstar

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References:

How racism contributed to marijuana prohibition in the US

National Library of Medicine: The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research

Wiki: Tetrahydrocannabinol

From National Institute on Drug Abuse

From Harvard: Cannabidiol (CBD): What we know and what we don't

Marijuana Makes Some People Feel Euphoria and Others Extreme Paranoia

Cannabinoids in cancer treatment: Therapeutic potential and legislation

Epilepsy could be risk factor for developing Parkinson’s

Study Reveals How Cannabidiol Counters Epileptic Seizures

At long last we present The Blunt Letters Live Show! Last fall we met with Amber Dee apprentice embalmer and artist in Oakland, California to ask her about the science of embalming. Ever wonder what happens to bodies when they’re embalmed? Have you wanted to learn more about afterlife care? Now’s your chance!

Original song “Science Shuffle” by Micaela Superstar

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Signature Cocktail Recipe: The Highballer Embalmer

1 part Mandarin orange vodka

1 part Apricot Liqueur 

Tangerine Selzer

References

Karen Greenlee

Follow Amber Dee on Instagram 

Join us for the chillest episode yet! This week we talk about the permafrost in the Arctic, not your freezer! We start by reviewing True Detective: Night Country, the newest installment of the series that's set in a remote Alaskan town thrust into days of night and paranormal mystery. Then, we get into the real science of the permafrost and examine a few of the discoveries recently extracted from the ice, including so-called “zombie viruses.” And this is a special occasion where we celebrate both Micaela and Jerbil who both have March birthdays! Don’t miss the party!

Featuring Original Song “Math is Facts” by Micaela Superstar

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References:

Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017)

Issa Lopez

Resident Alien

True Detective: Night Country

Synesthesia  Tropical New Brunswick home to Dr. Seuss-like tree from around 350 million years ago 

The mysteries of Permafrost

Could 'zombie viruses' from the permafrost trigger another pandemic?

Permafrost: A ticking time bomb beneath our feet

Thawing Permafrost Could Leach Microbes, Chemicals Into Environment

Uh-oh we’re still sliding into the apocalypse. In this episode we talk about the pre-apocolyptic times we’re currently in and what we’re doing to accelerate the deterioration of our environment, the resurgence of almost eradicated disease, and other human absurdities. Don’t worry, while there may be some doom, it’s not all gloom. Join us as we laugh our way into oblivion!

Featuring Original Song “Henny Penny” by Micaela Superstar

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References:

Rocks that are newly classified with miro plastics

 Nations’ plan to 'transition' from fossil fuels is too slow, experts say

The United States was on course to eliminate syphilis. Now it’s surging

Rise in Measles

Measles Outbreak

 Leprosy, Hansens Disease now endemic to Florida 

90 Seconds to Midnight Apocalypse Clock

Potato virus

Does russia benefit from global warming?

Air pollution linked to more signs of Alzheimer's in brain | ScienceDaily

This episode we bring you an episode from the stars! First, we tell you about meeting star cartoonist Trina Robbins, a living legend and the first woman to draw Wonder Woman. Then, we talk to you about The Year of The Dragon and bring you predictions to ponder this year. How will you be affected? Finally, we talk about jellyfish UAPs spotted floating around the Earth, and new discoveries about plasma! What will learning about plasma tell us about the UAPs we’ve been seeing? Is it a new kind of entity? We follow the science in this episode!

Original song “Science Shuffle” by Micaela Superstar

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References

Trina Robbins

Year of the Dragon

Jeremy Corbell Jelly Fish UFO

Multiple JELLY FISH Biological UFO Videos Has The World On Edge! 2024

UAP & Extraterrestrial Electromagnetic Plasmas 

RNA world

Get ready to dive into the deepest depths to discover the mysterious (multiple) golden orbs of the oceans and find out what scientists are doing to talk to whales! Learn about the joint project of SETI scientists and marine biologists who want to communicate with the hyper intelligent whales off the coast of Alaska. Can these scientists uncover the secret of non-human to human communication? Plus, Micaela and Elle confuse two different mysterious golden orbs that were found in the ocean. What are the odds there was more than one? But first! The Blunt Letters says “Let Me Tell You About This Movie,” the an Oscar-nominated Poor Things! The film we saw twice in theaters!

Featuring Original Song “Smooth Robot (instrumental)” by Micaela Superstar

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References:

SETIWhy the 'Poor Things' Movie Made a Major Change to the Ending of the Book

Video of whale interaction

Whale-SETI: Groundbreaking Encounter with Humpback Whales Reveals Potential for Non-Human Intelligence Communication

Interactive bioacoustic playback as a tool for detecting and exploring nonhuman intelligence: “conversing” with an Alaskan humpback whale

Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo & Director Yorgos Lanthimos Break Down 'Poor Things' Scenes | Vanity Fair

Lolita by Vladamir Nabakov 

Fledgling by Octavia Butler 

Asteroid City (2023)

Poor Things (2023)

New Animal Drop: Golden Orb

Avi Loeb

BL Episode where we talk about Oumuamua

Scientists May Have Stolen Metallic Spherules Found on the Ocean Floor