This episode is so delightfully Blunt Letters! We have our Whorescopes update in case you were concerned about the likelihood of meeting an ET in person, find out in this episode! Then we bring back Let Me Tell You About This Movie with Godzilla Minus One, Elle's first introduction to the Kaiju mythology, and Micaela's long-term obsession. And finally, what really happened in Miami on the first day of 2024? We get into what we think and the science of what we've heard from people who were there.

Featuring original song "Whorescopes" by Micaela Superstar

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References:

Aliens at a Miami mall? Police say ‘lol’

Four arrested after teen fight caused chaos at Bayside Marketplace

Graffitti artist statement

Witness testimony

David Grusch

Reversed Coordinants'It is biological in origin': 1st analysis of weird golden orb from ocean floor leaves scientists stumped

What Is This Mysterious Golden Orb Scientists Found on the Ocean Floor?

New Phase of Matter Opens Portal to Extra Time Dimension

Godzilla Minus One (2023)

Night Swim (2024)

ISS (2023)

Kaiju Big Battel NYC

Cloverfield (2008)

Twin Peaks

Typhonian OTO

Juan Ponce De Leon

Occult Symbolism and Popular Culture Book of Enoch episode

AliveandKicking TikTok

In Brazil in 1966, two seemingly ordinary electrical engineers were found “post-life” wearing lead masks over their eyes leaving the world to puzzle over the strange circumstances of their passing. In this episode, we discuss the infamous Lead Mask Mystery and how the study of electricity may have led to the science of time travel. Of course, no discussion of electricity could exist without the work of Nikola Tesla. We look into his study of radiant energy, its influence on the study of time travel, and the intrepid souls brave enough to try to do it, including the much more recent account from Madman Mike Marcum. 

Featuring Original Song “Quartz Portalz” by Micaela Superstar

References

Ruth Bancroft Garden

The Lead Mask Mystery of 1966

Solving the Lead Masks of Vintem Hill

Time Travel and Project Pegasus: Andrew Basiago Claims Darpa Sent Him Back In Time To GettysburgScientists demonstrate time reflection of electromagnetic waves in a groundbreaking experiment 

Russian Doll 

Missouri ‘time traveler’ missing after 1997 radio show

Update: ‘Madman’ Mike Marcum’s bizarre radio confession

How ‘time machine’ inventor ‘Madman Mike’ mysteriously VANISHED while testing his device and trying go to the future

Mike Marcum: What Happened to Him? Where is He Now?

Radiant Energy - Unraveling Nikola Tesla’s Greatest Secret

Newton and Einsteins Views of Time

We're coming in hot to welcome 2024 and the 4th season of The Blunt Letters podcast! Buckle up because this episode has both Philip K Dick moments and a Conspiracy Corner! Join us as we talk about the wild frontier of artificial intelligence. Is it the key to an accelerated tech utopia or the next step toward our demise? You be the judge! We discuss conversation bots, notable Sci-Fi, and discuss the impact this technology has made on the fictional worlds of our favorite TV shows, movies, and even a 1970s story from Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin.

Featuring Original Song “New Year, New Problems” by Micaela Superstar

References

Meathouse Man by George R.R. Martin

AI—The good, the bad, and the scary

AI Sex Chatbots and the Dudes Who Love Them

A new, uncensored open-source large language model is being used by the AI community to build X-rated chatbots, because of course it is.

Saudi Arabia gives citizenship to AI

Don’t Worry Darling (2022)

Philip K Dick

Her (2013)

Flight of The Conchords “The Humans are Dead”

Murder at the End of the World 

Margaux (2022)

Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix

Ex Machina (2014)

Leave The World Behind (2023) 

Naturally occurring plant poisons and animal toxins are defense mechanisms organisms develop as a way to protect themselves, but there is more to these substances than you might notice at first glance. While you probably don’t want to find yourself on the wrong end of a stinging nettle or scorpion,  poisonous plants and animal toxins have historically contained the key components for life-saving medicines. Listen as we explore what plants have been used across cultures to develop medicines from ancient times to the current day. And learn how animal toxins in stings and bites could help in the fight against chronic illnesses like cancer and autoimmune diseases. 

TW* Fatal plants discussed

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

References:

Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan (book) 

Intoxication: Life in Pursuit of Artificial Paradise by Ronald Siegel

Dr. Delirium & The Edgewood Experiments

Lies Inc. By Philip K Dick

25 Poisonous Plants That Are Deadly and Dangerous Additions to Your Indoor or Outdoor Space

The incredible tale of the foxglove, from curing to disease to inspiring Van Gogh’s most striking paintings

Poisonous Plants - Dieffenbachia Seguine

YELLOW DOCK

Jimson Weed - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Nerium

Mistletoe poisoning

Rhododendron poisoning

Ritual of Oak and Mistletoe

The Curious KISStory of Mistletoe

Dieffenbachia: A Guide to the Dumb Cane Plant

Oddities & Curiosities: The Colonial Case of the Mysterious Jimson Weed

Yellow Dock

Lily of the Valley — a tiny flower with a huge history

Ricin: An Ancient Story for a Timeless Plant Toxin

Rheum palmatum

Giant Hogweed Poisoning

Heracleum persicum (Persian hogweed)

7 Life-Saving Medicines That Come From Deadly Animals

Cantharidin Revisited: A Blistering Defense of an Ancient Medicine

Can Bee Venom Be Used as Anticancer Agent in Modern Medicine?

Tarantula venom could be used as a potent pain reliever

Poisons for Good

From how we know what we’re smelling to what we’re expelling, in this episode we’re talking about the science of eating! We’re joined by Scientist Sarah to discuss Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal, the incredible book by Mary Roach. Of course, we take extra time to explain the science of farting and poop, how the super colon may have impacted celebrities through history, and what can you do to change how your farts smell. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens once the succulent morsels of your meals pass your lips, this episode is for you!

Featuring original song “Science Shuffle” by Micaela Superstar

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References:

Pills that make your farts smell good 

Internal Deoderant 

Slotherhouse (movie)

Animals That Don’t Fart

Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal By Mary Roach

Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers 

Dont Look Up (movie)

S2 Ep34: Asteroids from Outer space and Other Terrors

This episode is all about Animals! In this creature feature we talk about the ways animals have adapted to life with humans at the top of the food chain and how our environmental impact has affected the critters that share our planet from their learned behavior to genetic changes. Then Micaela gives us a crow update on the Corvid crews that populate her neighborhood and how her interactions with these super smart birds has progressed. Finally, it’s time for “Pop Quiz, Buddy!” where Elle gets Micaela and Jerbil to guess what film starring an animal she’s describing! Play along if you can!

Featuring Original Song “Henny Penny” by Micaela Superstar

References

. 

Every Which Way But Loose

Spider silk worms

In noisy environs, pied tamarins are using smell more often to communicate

How humans are forcing other species to evolve

4 Clever (and Kind of Sad) Ways Animals Adapt to Humans

5 Animals That Have Evolved Recently

This week The Blunt Letters crew talks about one of their favorite places in the US, the history of this natural wonder has been studied for centuries and explored by countless people from all over the world  - The Grand Canyon!  Now The BL turns its attention to the mysterious forbidden zone and the conspiracy behind what was found in the caves within, the famous UFO history of the Grand Canyon and get’s personal with Micaela's weird experiences. Plus, we discuss the cryptid that’s been spotted there.

Featuring Original Song “Quartz Portalz” by Micaela Superstar

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References:

Mystery of Grand Canyon's missing rocks may finally be solved

History Channel Episode America Unearthed: Egyptian Treasure Discovered in the Grand Canyon (S2 E5)

Phoenix lights 

Mogollon Monster

Rodinia

Zircon (U-Th)/He thermochronology reveals pre-Great Unconformity paleotopography in the Grand Canyon region, USA

Forbidden Zone of The Grand Canyon: Legends, Landmarks & Lies

Did a UFO crash in Kingman in 1953?

The Kingman UFO Crash – A Discreet Downed UFO That Slipped Under The Radar?

Sink your teeth into this episode of The Blunt Letters Podcast, where your hosts - Micaela, Elle, and Jerbil - are joined by the extraordinary Keely, aka "teeth girl." Together, we explore of the intriguing persistence of teeth in the fossil record. Keely delves into the insights these dental relics offer about the migration patterns of ancient people, shedding light on the dietary habits and lifestyles that formed early civilizations. Plus, we discuss the vital role saliva plays in maintaining optimal dental health. Prepare to be spellbound by this toothy episode as these dental enthusiasts unravel the mysteries concealed within the enigmatic world of teeth.

Featuring Original Song “Woul u eat me up” by Micaela Superstar

References:

What is Mass Spectrometry?

Dr. Vicky Oelze 

New stable isotope map of Angola helps archaeologists trace individual life histories across the African Diaspora

Systematic Comparison of C3 and C4 Plants Based on Metabolic Network Analysis

How sharks could aid human tooth regeneration

Why Do Humans Have Shrinking Jaws?Meet the Dentist to the DeadA Beeswax Dental Filling That Lasted 6,500 Years 

The ancient Mayan practice of dental modification

Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach

Saliva protects teeth against cavities more than we thought

Welcome to another Poop Chronicles episode! We’re once again joined by Jon Bonessi who transforms from Jerbil the Googler to our special guest for this episode all about poop and the impact it has on our communities, daily lives, and science! 

Did you know a few years ago Bill Gates brought a jar of poop to a public event? Find out what he was doing with it and how it could change the landscape we live in during this episode. Then dive into the Conspiracy Corner as we consider why so much effort is being put into the way we use our natural output (poop). Plus, we take it off-world to report on innovations in the works for what the astronauts got brewing up in space (also poop). Finally, we have a sh*tty (but good) reason why you might consider eating less meat.

Featuring the original song “Jon B” by Micaela Superstar

Note: We could not find a report that supported alternative meats containing animal meat

Dehydrated Skittles

Mountain House Dehydrated Ice Cream 

White Rabbit Candy

Bill Gates drinking poop water with Fallon

Jon’s Naked & Afraid XL season in Africa

Microscopic Shrimp in New York City Water

Why Did Bill Gates Give A Talk With A Jar Of Human Poop By His Side?

Bill Gates Drinks Poop Water - IGN News

Janicki Omni Processor

For a better brick, just add poop

Trials show hope for handling manure at Washington dairies

Slaughterhouses and US waterways

Slaughterhouses Are Polluting Our Waterways

Health Ills Abound as Farm Runoff Fouls Wells  

Military Underground Bases 

Nibiru cataclysm

Stem Cells from Foreskins

Grant Makes Male Circumcision a Top-Tier HIV Prevention Strategy - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 

Astronauts could one day eat goo made from their poo

How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?

Meat Made From Human Feces: Hoax or Japan's Best New Invention?

Lab-Grown Chicken is Here, What to Know

It’s legal for your meat to have trace amounts of fecal matter. A group of doctors want to change that

Bugs, rodent hair, and poop: How much is legally allowed in the food you eat every day?

We talk to our favorite conspiracy podcaster Isaac Weishaupt, host of Occult Symbolism and Popular Culture! He is an expert on all things esoteric and is just as obsessed with pop culture as we are. It’s a winning combination that makes his show incredibly entertaining and informative. Isaac comes on to talk to us about the world of conspiracy podcasting, early influences like William Cooper and David Icke, and how he and Micaela met when they started a dialogue about the new conservatism and hatred that has infiltrated conspiracy truther culture. We also discuss Isaac’s new series chronicling his journey into the occult symbolism in the mythology of Twin Peaks, The Gray Lodge. Be warned,THIS episode is full of spoilers for all Twin Peaks episodes (including the return), Fire Walk With Me, and the Twin Peaks books (The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer, The Secret History of Twin Peaks, Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier.  

Featuring original song “Illuminotme” by Micaela Superstar(lyrics below)

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Isaac Weishaupt Links:

Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture

Breaking Social Norms

Check out his website: illuminatiwatcher.com

Follow him on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest

Isaac’s book The Dark Path: Conspiracy Theories of Illuminati and Occult Symbolism in Pop Culture, the New Age Alien Agenda & Satanic Transhumanism

Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture Doja Cat Episode 

Blunt Letters Episodes Discussed in This Episode

S3 Ep6: We’re ONLY going to talk about Judy

S2 Ep 30: What do you know about being cold? With Jon Bonessi

S3 Ep 11: Getting Wild and Spooky with Sarah Bartell of Naked and Afraid

S3 Ep 12: Part 2! Getting Wild and Spooky with Sarah Bartell of Naked and Afraid

Illuminotme Lyrics 

Illuminati 

You can not me

You can keep your fucking money

I don’t want hot pokers in my ass 

for eternity

I don’t need the human approval 

Keeping my soul’s removal

From a wise man I did hear

“Fuck  your boos-

I’ve seen what makes you cheer”

Fuck you Illuminot me

Fuck you

This Episode’s Book List

Secret Diary of Laura Palmer

Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier

The Secret History of Twin Peaks

Secrets of the Black Lodge Revealed! 

Peter Levenda Books

Behold A Pale Horse by William Cooper

David Icke: The Freedom Road

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood 

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

Suspicious Minds - Rob Brotherton

The Coming Global Superstorm by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber

Holy Blood, Holy Grail by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln

Chariots of the Gods by Erich von Däniken

Gods of Eden by William Bramley

Strange Angel: The Otherworldly Life of Rocket Scientist John Whiteside Parsons

Sex and Rockets: The Occult World of Jack Parsons

Wormwood Star The Magickal Life of Marjorie Cameron

Queer by William S. Burroughs

Cities of the Red Night by William S. Burroughs

This Episode’s Watch List:

Find the letterboxd list here. 

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

Twin Peaks: The Return

Evil Dead Rise

The Strangers (movie)

The Strangers: Prey at Night (movie, sequel)

Strangers untitled 3rd movie

The Exorcist: Believer (2023 movie)

The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

Naked and Afraid - season 11 ep 11

Naked and Afraid XL - Season 6 

References:

Bodycam records officer saying a woman run over by Seattle police had ‘limited value"

David Lynch

Mark Frost

Bohemian Grove

Genesis P-Orridge

William S. Burroughs 

Nine Inch Nails

Micaela’s Tattoo from Lost Highway (at the 3:09 mark) 

Aleister Crowley

On This Day, William Tell Shot an Apple Off His Son's Head 

The Devil Rides Out by Dennis Wheatley 

An Incomplete Guide to Literary References in Twin Peaks

A Logic Beyond Causality: Postmodern Narrative Logic in William S. Burroughs’ Naked Lunch, Alfred Chester’s The Exquisite Corpse, and Kathy Acker’s Empire of the Senseless