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We're sad to say that this is officially the last episode of the Tangent Podcast. We've had a ton of fun bringing you strange, weird and mysterious content over the years, and are so grateful for all the support! Thank you!

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Did some sweet dance moves win an election for a small-town mayor? Have you ever thought molasses could be deadly? Has man suddenly gained control over the elements? Tune in to discover which of these stories are 100% true or a bold-faced lie on this episode, where we explore true stories that are stranger than fiction.

Does the Goat Man still terrorize the town of Beltsville? Was Raymond Doe actually possessed by a demon that inspired a groundbreaking book and film series? Dive deep with us into some of the craziest urban legends from the state of Maryland!

The Butler rally shooting left one man dead, two more wounded, and a nation asking "how did this happen?" We break down the actual timeline, who Thomas Matthew Crooks was, and the wave of conspiracy theories that followed — from second-shooter claims to full-blown false-flag narratives.

Is Haynesville, Maine actually cursed, or just really unlucky? Did the ghost of Nelly Butler really haunt her grieving husband to try and get him to marry a 15 year old girl? Take a trip to the Pine Tree state with us as we dive into some of the best urban legends from Maine!

Is Haynesville, Maine actually cursed, or just really unlucky? Did the ghost of Nelly Butler really haunt her grieving husband to try and get him to marry a 15 year old girl? Take a trip to the Pine Tree state with us as we dive into some of the best urban legends from Maine!

Is extraordinary genius something you're born with—or is it sitting dormant inside all of our brains, just waiting for the right trigger to turn it on?

In this episode, we explore Acquired Savant Syndrome, a rare condition where physical trauma completely rewires a person’s mind, giving them instant, world-class abilities. From Tony Cicoria’s lightning-strike transformation into a classical composer, to Derek Amato’s musical awakening, and Jason Padgett’s geometric visions following a head injury, we ask the ultimate question: How does this actually happen?

In this episode, we dive into a chilling trio of legends. First, the true account of a Mexican pilot's terrifying UFO encounter high above the clouds. Then, the heartbreaking curse of La Llorona from Mexico. Finally, the infamous and murderous poltergeist, the Bell Witch of Tennessee. Prepare for three totally different, but equally terrifying, tangents into the unknown.

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How far was the U.S. willing to go to win the Cold War? In this gripping episode, we pull back the curtain on the government's darkest secrets with Air America, Operation Mongoose, and Operation Northwoods. Join us for a sobering look at how the lines between defense, espionage, and conspiracy blurred during the height of superpower tensions.

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This is a fun one! Get to know your hosts as we play 2 truths and a lie, rant about our pet peeves, and swap life stories! Stay tuned at the end for a surprise song!

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