Annelise and Madison talk about the serious issue of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and the lack of transparency and accountability in handling cases involving CSAM. They mention the Epstein Files, arrests of cruise ship employees, Operation Tidal Wave, and false narratives created by government agencies. The episode wraps up with some tips on how to protect children from abuse. Listen with care.

Sources:

https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2026/05/05/activists-say-immigration-agents-arrested-several-cruise-workers-in-san-diego 

https://cseinstitute.org/disney-cruise-ship-crewmembers-deported-for-alleged-involvement-in-csam-ring/ 

https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2026/05/08/trump-administration-deported-cruise-ship-workers-in-child-sexual-abuse-materials-case-but-did-not-prosecute-them

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/cbp-detained-multiple-cruise-ship-workers-at-san-diego-port 

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/cruise-ship-workers-arrested-boston-child-sex-abuse-material/ 

https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2025/05/articles/sexual-assault-exploitation/carnival-ship-employee-pleads-guilty-to-possession-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-at-least-29-crew-members-have-been-arrested-and-charged-or-deported-for-possession-of-child-pornography-in-last-15-m/ 

https://www.perkinslawoffices.com/cruise-ship-crimes-child-safety-what-parents-need-to-know/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM4wBjy3K3o 

Annelise discusses the mysterious Oakville Blobs incident in Washington State, exploring the theories and implications of the strange phenomenon. The incident involved the unexplained appearance of gelatinous blobs that fell from the sky, causing illness and death among residents and animals. The lack of official explanation and the involvement of state agencies and military operations add to the intrigue of the story.

Sources:

https://www.kuow.org/environment/2025-05-08/return-of-the-blobs-sw-washington-revisited-by-decades-old-gooey-mystery

https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/what-were-the-oakville-blobs-and-what-caused-them/

https://priceonomics.com/how-the-us-government-tested-biological-warfare-on/  

https://unsolved.com/gallery/the-blob/ 

Netflix: Files of the Unexplained, Season 1, Episode 7 "File: Bizarre Blobs of Washington”

For this episode, we podcasted FROM the actual Cary House! In the middle of the night! The Cary House Hotel is a historic, haunted hotel in Placerville, California that dates back to 1849. We talk about the history of the city, history of the hotel, murders, hauntings, and our own experience there. We had so much fun. Disclaimer: YES we are very tired at the beginning of this episode but I PROMISE we gradually get more peppy and silly as the episode goes on!

Sources:

HBO Max “Portals To Hell” Season 2 Episode 9 

https://www.stylemg.com/2016/09/27/121153/in-history-cary-house-hotel-in-placerville 

https://www.cityofplacerville.org/placerville-city-history 

https://www.caryhousehotel.com/our-history.html 

https://www.gotquestions.org/morning-star.html 

We have a family member on the pod today! Annelise and Imelda discuss vortexes, scientific and spiritual perspectives, ley lines, Sedona, and geomagnetic conditions. They also read a couple reddit posts and mention some personal stories. Enjoy!

Sources:

https://manmitkumarr.com/energy-vortex-meaning-significance-locations/ 

https://www.retreatfinder.com/article/top-energy-vortexes-healing-discovery.html 

https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/enlighten/mapping-ley-lines-the-earth-s-energy-grid/ 

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

https://sedonasouladventures.com/articles/the-science-and-spirituality-of-sedonas-energy-vortexes/ 

https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/why-do-trees-grow-in-spirals 

https://onestopforwriters.com/weathers/vortex 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_spot_(spirituality) 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1t88cad/my_husband_and_i_drove_through_mississippi_and_i/ 

https://www.reddit.com/r/spirituality/comments/1ad7ghm/i_live_in_an_energy_vortex_and_love_it_why_did_my/ 

Annelise and Cassidy discuss the terrifying experiences of individuals with sleep paralysis, exploring encounters with dark entities, spiritual dimensions, and the unsettling nature of these episodes. They talk about what scientists theorize, and question whether sleep paralysis is a scientific phenomenon or a frightening spiritual event.

Sources:

Documentary: The Nightmare (2015) by Rodney Ascher

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21974-sleep-paralysis 

https://ubiehealth.com/doctors-note/sleep-paralysis-shadow-man-figure-millions-views-723e1 

For years, some of the most powerful men in the country have gathered at a remote campground in Northern California for an annual summer encampment. Annelise discusses the mysterious and controversial Bohemian Grove, covering its annual encampment, rituals, exclusivity, controversies, and infiltration by individuals seeking to uncover its secrets.

Sources:

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

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

Alex Jones Documentary:

http://archive.org/details/dark.-secrets.-inside.-bohemian.-grove.-2000.-dvdrip.x-264

https://books.google.com/books?id=teYDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA28#v=onepage&q&f=false   

https://www.reddit.com/r/santarosa/comments/18wy211/do_you_have_any_crazy_stories_about_the_bohemian/ 

https://pursuitist.com/the-bohemian-clubs-secret-membership-list-has-finally-leaked/  

https://whorulesamerica.ucsc.edu/power/bohemian_grove_spy.html 

https://whorulesamerica.ucsc.edu/power/bohemian_grove.html 

https://www.reddit.com/r/skeptic/comments/18woj04/do_people_who_are_part_of_the_bohemian_grove/

Annelise is solo today exploring the concept of human energy and auras, diving into the science and spiritual beliefs surrounding them. The episode also includes reddit stories and experiences related to auras and their impact on human interactions.

Sources:

https://www.mamamedicine.com/writing/the-aura-demystified 

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-is-an-aura?srsltid=AfmBOopQjvv6yX883qo3EzMWDNm9Zm2Wci4bCzjU7nT7eLcCo_UdyEnF

https://www.hko.gov.hk/en/education/radiation/ionizing-radiation/00296-radiation-emitted-by-human-body-thermal-radiation.html 

https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/energetic-communication/ 

https://www.auratheory.com/colormeaningguide

https://www.reddit.com/r/Experiencers/comments/170hg2r/have_you_experienced_auras/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aura_(paranormal) 

https://www.energypsych.org/blog/foundations-introduction-to-the-chakras-or-energy-centers?source=google_ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23197142778&gbraid=0AAAAADmIH7ZykbeAwG_YZuDmWWqzNISSJ&gclid=CjwKCAjwvsvTBhBaEiwAmf-3ngVmVIgaUaCb7ORyqkhVOE_vStsL61CsWpmqdzgN_8HXLF_b1dxiaRoCNpgQAvD_BwE

https://www.quora.com/If-you-can-see-peoples-auras-can-you-describe-a-time-when-you-saw-something-dark-that-frightened-you 

https://www.quora.com/Do-people-have-an-aura-that-others-can-feel 

Annelise and Caiti discuss the history and haunting experiences of the Delta King, a historic ship turned hotel in Sacramento. They cover the ship's past, its role in World War II, its restoration, and Annelise and her partner's spooky stay there.

Sources:

https://www.deltaking.com/

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sacramentos-most-haunted-places/

https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-places/the-haunted-delta-king/

http://www.hauntedhoneymoon.com/hauntedplaces/deltaking.html

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

On January 1st, 2024, a swarm of police responded to a critical incident at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida.  In the following days, rumors of what could’ve caused this massive police presence circled the internet. But what really happened that night?  Were the police completely transparent with the public, or did something unexplainable happen?

Sources:

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/no-aliens-ufos-or-ets-police-clear-up-social-media-speculation-after-viral-bayside-brawl/3198658/

https://www.reddit.com/r/HighStrangeness/comments/1quoq77/miami_mall_witness_confessional/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLxP7qMfPRg

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article283726773.html 

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

https://youtu.be/llK2p9aF1cQ?si=5AV5-jmuC3HWMFSa 

This episode discusses near-death experiences, featuring multiple individuals' accounts of their own near-death experiences and the scientific and spiritual implications of such encounters.

Sources:

Netflix Documentary Series "Surviving Death: Near-Death Experiences"