Strange Places
Strange Places is a study of odd occurrences, paranormal and supernatural events that have happened in history, as well as the modern day. Hosted by Billie Dean Shoemate III of the No Disclosure Podcast, Strange Places is an exploration into the surreal.
Episodes
S6E238 - Dolores Barrios
In August 1954, thousands of believers gathered at Giant Rock in Southern California for a massive spacecraft convention, completely primed by "contactee" speakers describing what aliens from Venus supposedly looked like. The event took a bizarre turn when a strikingly beautiful woman and her two companions walked into the crowd, sporting the exact unusual facial features and intense eye
S6E237 - Missing 411 - Tom Messick
On a quiet afternoon in the New York wilderness, an experienced 82-year-old hunter vanished from his designated watch post. He was surrounded by his hunting party, yet no one saw or heard a thing. Join us as we look into the unsettling disappearance of Tom Messick in the Adirondack Mountains—a case that left search teams empty-handed and continues to stump investigators to this day.---------------
S6E236 - They Remember Flying
What if your childhood memories weren’t dreams at all?Across Reddit, forums, and social media, thousands of people have started sharing the same bizarre memory: as children, they could float. Some describe hovering above their beds. Others remember “flying” down staircases, gliding through hallways, or drifting effortlessly through the air before suddenly losing the ability as they got older. Were
S6E235 - The Gilgamesh Leak
A FOIA log entry referencing Gilgamesh, a “resurrection chamber,” the beings known as the biblical Nephilim, as well as other unusual phrasing has been circulating online, quickly taking on a life of its own. Shared across forums and social media, the document is being presented as evidence of hidden discoveries tied to ancient Mesopotamia, government secrecy, and unexplained activity connected to
S6E234 - Zone F
A name that doesn’t appear on any map. A place referred to only as “Zone F,” carried through scattered accounts with no fixed origin or location. And supposedly, NASA is at the center of it. Also at the center is a repeated story of a deep descent beneath the ocean’s surface—an encounter with something unidentified, and a return that never tells the same version twice. Presence, structure, movemen
S6E233 - The Butterfly People of Joplin
The “butterfly people” refers to stories that emerged after the devastating 2011 EF5 tornado in Joplin, Missouri. 1,150 people injured. Over 158 killed. Survivors reported mysterious strangers — often dressed in white or appearing suddenly — helping pull people from rubble, giving aid, even flying them to heaven, and then disappearing without anyone being able to identify them afterward.Some inter
S6E232 - The Kentucky Meat Shower
In 1876, near Olympia Springs, Kentucky, witnesses reported chunks of meat falling from a clear sky in what became known as the Kentucky Meat Shower. No storm, no explosion, and no clear source were ever identified. The event was investigated at the time, with early conclusions pointing to animal tissue, though explanations varied. Modern theories often suggest vulture activity, but none fully acc
S6E231 - The Beast of Bray Road
A deep dive into one of America’s most persistent modern rural mysteries, this episode of *Strange Places* explores the long-running reports from Bray Road in Wisconsin, where witnesses across decades describe encounters with a large, upright, hair-covered figure moving along the edge of farmland and forest. From early scattered accounts to the surge of sightings in the late 1980s and 1990s, and c
S6E230 - The Sallie House: Part 2
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S6E229 - The Sallie House
This episode explores one of the most widely discussed locations associated with reported unexplained activity in the United States—the Sallie House. Through documented accounts, historical background, and firsthand reports from those who have spent time inside the home, we examine the claims that have followed the property for decades. From media coverage to modern-day interest, the episode trace
S6E228 - The Baigong Pipes
Deep in western China, strange metal-like pipes jut from the walls of a remote mountain cave. Some are tiny. Others are massive. Many appear to run toward a nearby lake. When the discovery was reported in the early 2000s near Mount Baigong in the Qaidam Basin, it ignited a storm of speculation. Were these the remnants of an ancient civilization? Evidence of alien technology? Or something even stra
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S6E227 - Doctor Jonathan Reed
A man claims he encountered a strange creature deep in the woods and captured the aftermath on camera. Photographs, video footage, and a dramatic story quickly spread across late-night radio and the early internet. In this episode of Strange Places, we examine the infamous Dr. Jonathan Reed alien encounter — the evidence, the claims, and the investigation that followed.-----------------Head to asy
S6E226 - The Omen
In 1976, a film about the Antichrist hit theaters — and the stories started almost immediately. Lightning striking planes carrying key cast and crew. A hotel bombed shortly after production stayed there. A fatal car crash eerily mirroring a death scene from the film, marked by a roadside sign reading 66.6 kilometers. Was it coincidence stacked high enough to look deliberate . . . or something else
S6E225 - Lunar Shadow People
From whispered folklore to modern reports, Lunar Shadow People are shadowy figures connected to the Moon. Seen during full moons, eclipses, or in the periphery of human vision, they inspire fear, fascination, and questions about what lurks just beyond our perception.-----------------Head to asylum817.com - the official website of the host and visual artist, Billie Dean Shoemate III----------------
S6E224 - The Vanishing Village of Lake Anjikuni
In 1930, a fur trapper claimed he stumbled upon something impossible on the frozen shores of Lake Anjikuni in northern Canada — a village that should have been alive… but wasn’t. Fires burned. Supplies remained. Sled dogs were still tied up. And not a single person could be found.What happened at Lake Anjikuni? Was it mass migration, something far stranger, or something else entirely?-------------
S6E223 - Julia
WELCOME TO SEASON 6!!!!!!!!!!!!--------------------------The ocean is louder and stranger than most of us realize. In this episode, we dive into a mysterious underwater sound recorded by NOAA in 1999, a signal that traveled thousands of miles and captured the imagination of believers and skeptics alike. Along the way, we explore the stories, claims, and legends that grew around it, from alleged sa
S5E222 - The ISS Gets a Knock
Aboard the International Space Station, in the quiet hum of orbit, something breaks the rhythm. A knocking echoes through the metal hull—unmistakable, deliberate, and entirely out of place. Experienced astronauts hear it, feel it, but cannot explain it. Nothing on the logs, nothing on the instruments, and nothing outside accounts for the sound. In the emptiness of space, a presence—or at least a m
S5E221 - Mel's Hole
A late-night call to Coast to Coast AM introduces a quiet, unsettling claim: a perfectly round hole in rural Washington with no measurable bottom. Over multiple calls spanning years, the story grows — deeper tests, stranger events, and implications that drift far beyond geology. This episode tracks Mel’s Hole from its first appearance on the air to the legend it became, focusing only on what was s
S5E220 - Olesya Podkorytova Takes a Selfie
In 2015, a Russian businesswoman snapped a routine selfie during a domestic flight that would soon ignite an international firestorm. Hovering in the background, a terrifying, large-headed figure with sunken obsidian eyes appeared to be traveling among unsuspecting passengers. Tonight, we go beyond the viral headlines and internet folklore to perform a clinical dissection of this high-altitude eni
S5E219 - Something is Wrong in Times Square
In the heart of Times Square, witnesses claim time itself sometimes stops — crowds freeze, traffic halts, and the city falls silent. We investigate the stories, the patterns, the believers, and the skeptics, unravel the origin of the Rudolph Fentz legend, and dig into whether there’s any evidence at all. A journey through mystery, folklore, and the irresistible lure of the unexplained.------------
S5E218 - The Honey Island Swamp Monster
In this episode, we explore the depths of Honey Island Swamp, a place where mystery persists and sightings of a towering, bipedal creature have spanned decades. From firsthand accounts to the infamous LeDoux footage, we document the movement, smell, and behavior that continue to defy explanation. No verdict is given—just observation, history, and the enduring presence of the unknown in one of Loui
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S5E217 - Betty Andreasson Part II: The Generators
In South Ashburnham, Massachusetts, something unsettled a household and left a woman forever changed. This episode examines the strange events that took place in a normal home in a quiet town, the people involved, and the ripple effects that followed. We dive into a story that is vivid, confounding, and completely terrifying — a story that exists entirely within the walls of one home and the mind
S5E216 - The Abduction of Betty Andreasson
In South Ashburnham, Massachusetts, something unsettled a household and left a woman forever changed. This episode examines the strange events that took place in a normal home in a quiet town, the people involved, and the ripple effects that followed. We dive into a story that is vivid, confounding, and completely terrifying — a story that exists entirely within the walls of one home and the mind
S5E215 - The Kandahar Giant
In the remote deserts of Kandahar, Afghanistan, whispers tell of a giant—towering well over eight feet tall, with skin so pale it almost glows in the moonlight. Locals speak of an otherworldly strength, of bodies buried in the sand that defy explanation, and of soldiers who vanished without a trace. Known as the Kandahar Giant, this figure exists on the edge of myth and reality, a shadow lurking i
S5E214 - The Sacsayhuaman Stones
The Sacsayhuamán stones sit above Cusco like a quiet dare—massive, irregular blocks weighing tens to over a hundred tons, locked together with unnerving precision and no mortar. Their tight seams, strange angles, and earthquake-proof design make the whole site feel less like a ruin and more like a message from a civilization that knew exactly what it was doing. Even now, no one can fully explain h
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S5E213 - The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Disappearance
In December 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace from the remote Flannan Isles lighthouse in the Outer Hebrides. No struggle, no note, no bodies—just a dark tower, an orderly interior, and a mystery that has baffled generations. This episode of Strange Places explores the lighthouse itself, the men who served there, the eerie circumstances of their disappearance, and the legenda
S5E212 - The Trail Cam Bigfoot
Recently, a photo has found its way back into the limelight. A picture with seemingly no backstory. No origin. No owner. No location. No explanation. This deep dive into a re-emerging internet mystery of a supposed bigfoot captured on a trail camera is our next mission to investigate and possibly solve. Where did it come from? And most importantly, is it real?Here is the link to the highest resolu
S5E211 - The Newby Church Ghost
A still frame. A figure in robes. A photo taken inside a church that would go on to shake the world of the paranormal. For decades, the image has stood as both evidence and illusion—depending on who you ask. Tonight, we’re going back to where it began, to a single photograph and the mystery that refuses to fade.-----------------Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with
S5E209 - The Black Monk of Pontefract
In the late 1960s, a quiet family home at 30 East Drive in Pontefract, England, became the site of one of the most violent hauntings ever recorded. Objects flew, walls bled, and an unseen force attacked a teenage girl. Witnesses claimed to see a hooded figure in black — a ghostly monk said to have been executed centuries earlier on that very ground. Decades later, the house still seethes with acti
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S5E208 - Andrew Carlssin
In 2003, a man named Andrew Carlssin was reportedly arrested by the FBI after turning $800 into $350 million through impossibly accurate stock trades. During interrogation, he supposedly confessed to being a time traveler from the year 2256, claiming he only wanted to make a quick fortune and got too carried away, leading to his arrest. Then, just as suddenly as he appeared, Carlssin vanished with
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S5E205 - Loftus Hall
Perched on the windswept Hook Peninsula in Ireland, Loftus Hall has earned its reputation as the country’s most haunted house. With a dark history of death, despair, and a legendary visit from the Devil himself, the mansion’s crumbling halls are said to echo with restless spirits. It’s a place where myth and reality blur, leaving behind a legacy of fear that still chills visitors to this day, but
S5E204 - The Carl Higdon Encounter
This week, we tackle one of the most bizarre alien abduction stories ever told. This one could be just another drop in the bucket of stories we have tackled, but this particular one has evidence. Real evidence. Evidence that, if I can get to the bottom of, this case can be earth-shattering. -----------------Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange P
Happening Now - Congress Releases New Footage
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S5E203 - The My Way Curse
A song so famous it defined an era… and so feared it’s been banned in bars. From Claude François’ bizarre death to the karaoke killings in the Philippines, and even the strange misfortunes of Sinatra, Elvis, and Sid Vicious—‘My Way’ has earned a reputation as more than just a ballad. Is it coincidence, ego, or something darker? Tonight, we dive into the legend of the ‘My Way’ curse.---------------
S5E202 - Man Proposes, God Disposes
In this episode, we explore the chilling legend of Sir Edwin Landseer’s ‘Man Proposes, God Disposes,’ a painting of polar bears scavenging the doomed Franklin expedition. Housed at Royal Holloway, University of London, students and staff believe it brings bad luck during exams, so it’s traditionally covered with a Union Jack. It has been responsible for multiple exam failures, feelings of intense
S5E201 - The Claims of Billy Meier
In this episode of Strange Places, we dive into the controversial case of Billy Meier — a man who claimed decades of face-to-face contact with extraterrestrials, producing photographs, prophecies, and stories that split believers and skeptics alike. Was he a prophet, a hoaxer, or something in between? Let’s separate the facts from the noise.-----------------Head to the Strange Places home website,
S5E200 - The Kongamato
In the swamps and skies of Africa’s remote river valleys, locals tell of the Kongamato — a massive, red-winged creature said to resemble a prehistoric pterosaur. From colonial explorers to modern-day eyewitnesses, this legend refuses to die, blurring the line between folklore and paleontology. Is it a living fossil, a misidentified bird, or something far stranger??-----------------Head to the Stra
S5E199 - A Deep Conversation
I had a very, very strange conversation recently.....-----------------Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and
S5E198 - North Brother Island
North Brother Island is a small, abandoned island in New York City's East River, between the Bronx and Rikers Island. Once home to Riverside Hospital, it was used to quarantine patients with contagious diseases like smallpox and typhoid—most infamously "Typhoid Mary" Mallon. After the hospital closed, it briefly housed WWII veterans and then drug rehab programs before being completel
S5E197 - The Ghost Blimp
The “Ghost Blimp” refers to the mysterious 1942 incident involving U.S. Navy blimp L-8, which returned to land near San Francisco without its two-man crew. The blimp lifted off on a routine anti-submarine patrol during WWII but was later found drifting aimlessly and damaged—with the engines running, doors open, and all safety gear intact. No trace of the crew was ever found, and despite extensive
S5E196 - The Black Sarcophagi
In the frozen silence of Antarctica, a bizarre story began to circulate. Massive black sarcophagi buried in the ice. Was it evidence of an ancient civilization, a secret excavation, extraterrestrial visitation, or something else entirely? In this episode of Strange Places, we explore the origins of the tale, the theories it sparked, and the chilling possibilities that may still linger beneath the
S5E195 - Fire in the Sky
In 1975, logger Travis Walton vanished in the Arizona woods after allegedly being struck by a beam of light from a UFO. His co-workers witnessed the event and reported it, sparking a massive manhunt. Walton reappeared five days later, claiming he had been abducted and experimented on by extraterrestrials. His story became one of the most famous—and controversial—alien abduction cases in history, i
S5E194 - Photographic Orbs
Orbs: Dust, spirits, or something else entirely? In this episode, we dive into the mysterious phenomenon of floating lights caught on camera—exploring the science, the skepticism, and the strange emotional weight these glowing anomalies carry. Whether you believe or not, orbs tend to show up when something bigger is happening. Let’s find out why.-----------------Head to the Strange Places home web
S5E193 - Antarctica
Antarctica: ice-covered mystery, government secrecy, and ancient ruins buried beneath the snow. In this episode, we dig into the strange theories surrounding the southernmost continent — everything from Nazi bases and alien vaults to ancient pyramids and lost civilizations. Is it just frozen wilderness, or is something being hidden beneath the ice?-----------------Head to the Strange Places home w
S5E192 - The Tromp Family Vanishes
A quiet farm in Australia becomes the center of one of the most bizarre modern mysteries. The Tromp family fled their home in a paranoid panic, leaving everything behind — and no one knows why. Was it a shared psychosis, something more sinister, or a deadly invisible threat hiding in their walls?-----------------Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Stra
Happening Now: The Body Remembers
Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head
S5E191 - The Pilgrim Mary Photo
When a photo of a Virgin Mary statue seemingly blinking during a church event in Ohio went viral, many called it a miracle. In this episode of Strange Places, we dive into the history of the famous Pilgrim Virgin statue, explore past claims of supernatural activity, and examine the controversial photo that stirred believers and skeptics alike. Was it a sign from above—or just a camera glitch? The
Happening Now: Dreams on Display
Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head to a
S5E190 - The Lost Cosmonauts
Before Yuri Gagarin’s triumphant orbit, some say that others were sent into space... and never returned. All of them meeting horrible fates. This episode explores chilling recordings, Cold War secrecy, and the unsettling possibility that the first humans in space were erased from history. Are the voices real? Or just another signal lost in the static?-----------------Head to the Strange Places hom
S5E189 - Roswell Revisited
Friends....We have to go back.....-----------------Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, a
Happening Now - On location?
Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head
S5E188 - Ong's Hat
In this episode, we journey into the strange legend of Ong’s Hat — a ghost town in the New Jersey Pine Barrens tied to one of the earliest internet conspiracy theories. Was it the site of a secret experiment in interdimensional travel, or a brilliant piece of fiction that blurred the lines between myth and reality? We explore the origins, the people involved, and the bizarre claims behind the myst
S5E187 - The Devil's Tramping Ground
The Devil’s Tramping Ground is a mysterious, perfectly round patch of barren earth in the woods near Bear Creek, North Carolina, where nothing will grow. Local legends claim it's where the Devil himself paces in circles at night, plotting his evil deeds. Objects left in the circle are said to be mysteriously thrown out by morning, and those who camp there often report strange noises, eerie sen
Roswell Revisited....
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S5E186 - The Betz Sphere
When the Betz family discovered a strange metallic orb on their property in 1974, they had no idea it would become one of the most baffling unsolved mysteries in modern history. Was it a government device, alien technology, or something else entirely? In this episode of Strange Places, we dive into the bizarre behavior, unexplained phenomena, and enduring questions surrounding the infamous Betz Sp
Happening Now - The Haunted Bus of Chitungwiza
Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head
S5E185 - The Bodie Curse
Bodie, California, is a ghost town frozen in time—but some say it's cursed. According to legend, anyone who takes even the smallest artifact from Bodie is doomed to suffer bad luck until the item is returned. Park rangers still receive packages from regretful visitors begging to break the curse. But is it real?-----------------Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up w
Happening Now - The Loch Ness Report
Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head
S5E184 - The Iron Pillar of Delhi
Rising silently from the grounds of Delhi’s Qutb complex, the Iron Pillar stands as a riddle wrapped in rustless metal. Over 1,600 years old, this ancient monument has defied time, weather, and science—refusing to corrode despite centuries of exposure. Forged during the reign of Chandragupta II and inscribed with praise for a forgotten king, the pillar’s true origins and metallurgical secrets rema
S5E183 - The Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport isn’t just the largest airport in the U.S. by land area — it’s a magnet for mystery. Since its opening in 1995, the DIA has fueled countless conspiracy theories involving secret underground bunkers, connections to the Illuminati, and even a supposed headquarters for a New World Order. Add to that its eerie murals, cryptic symbols, and the towering, red-eyed horse statu
S5E182 - Bobby Mackey's Music World
Bobby Mackey’s Music World in Wilder, Kentucky isn’t just a honky-tonk bar—it’s a place where the veil between the living and the dead feels razor thin. Built over the site of a former slaughterhouse with a blood-soaked history, this unassuming nightclub has earned a reputation as one of the most haunted locations in America. Shadow figures, phantom voices, and violent paranormal encounters are ju
S5E181 - The Ilkley Moor Photograph
The Ilkley Moor alien photo, taken in 1987 by retired police officer Philip Spencer, is one of the UK’s and the world's most debated pieces of alleged extraterrestrial evidence. While walking across Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire, Spencer claimed to have seen a strange, small humanoid figure. He snapped a photo just before the being fled, and shortly after, he reported witnessing a silent, flyi
S5E180 - The Tisul Princess
The Tisul Princess is a controversial and enigmatic figure said to be a 2,000-year-old woman discovered in a perfectly preserved state inside a sarcophagus in Russia's Kemerovo region in 1969. According to the legend, Soviet authorities swiftly covered up the find, suppressing information and silencing witnesses. The princess, allegedly submerged in an unknown liquid, was described as having d
Happening Now - Spirituality at Play
Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head
S5E179 - Coral Castle
Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida, is a baffling stone fortress built by Edward Leedskalnin between 1923 and 1951—entirely by hand. Weighing over 1,100 tons, its massive coral structures defy explanation, sparking theories of lost knowledge or even anti-gravity. Leedskalnin claimed he built it for a lost love, but how he did it remains a complete mystery. Can we shed light on this strange structu
Happening Now - Two Thirds and Rising
Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head
S5E178 - The Flatwoods Monster
The Flatwoods Monster, also known as the Braxton County Monster, is a cryptid linked to an alleged alien encounter in Flatwoods, West Virginia, on September 12, 1952. Witnesses, including a group of local boys and a mother, reported seeing a towering, humanoid figure with glowing eyes, claw-like hands, and a metallic, skirt-like lower half. The creature was described as emitting a noxious mist tha
S5E177 - The Last Words of Sam Kinison
In this episode of Strange Places, we explore the eerie final moments of legendary comedian Sam Kinison. Known for his wild, unfiltered style, Kinison’s tragic death in a car accident took a chilling turn when witnesses reported hearing him speak to an unseen presence in his final moments. What did he see? Who was he talking to? And why did he seem to accept his fate so suddenly? Join us as we del
S5E176 - The Kensington Runestone
The Kensington Runestone is a controversial artifact discovered in 1898 in Minnesota, bearing runic inscriptions that some believe indicate Norse explorers reached the region in 1362. While some see it as evidence of pre-Columbian European contact, others dismiss it as a 19th-century hoax. In this episode of Strange Places, we explore the mystery, the debates, and what the runestone could mean for
S5E175 - The Loretto Chapel Staircase
The Loretto Chapel staircase in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is an architectural marvel shrouded in mystery. Built in the late 19th century, the spiral staircase has no visible central support and was constructed using wooden pegs instead of nails. Legend attributes its creation to a mysterious carpenter, believed by some to be St. Joseph himself, who vanished without payment after completing the seeming
S5E174 - Glitches in the Matrix
In this episode of Strange Places, we dive into the eerie and unexplainable world of Glitches in the Matrix. Coding flaws in reality . . . those moments when the cosmos itself seems to crack. From déjà vu and time slips to vanishing objects and impossible events, we explore firsthand accounts that challenge our understanding of what’s real. Are these just tricks of the mind, or glimpses into paral
S5E173 - Granger Taylor Leaves a Note
Granger Taylor was a Canadian mechanical genius who became obsessed with UFOs and the idea of interstellar travel. In 1980, he left a cryptic note for his family stating he was embarking on a journey aboard an alien spacecraft, then vanished without a trace. Years later, fragments of his truck were found in a remote area, leading to speculation that he either perished in an explosion or truly left
Happening Now: Happenings in Idaho
Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head to a
S4E172 - The Mantis Man
This week we discuss a different kind of cryptid. One so strange, so bizarre, so otherworldly and impossible that it has cast fear into the hearts of all who unknowingly crossed its path. Theories range from extraterrestrial to a being from another dimension, but one thing is constant. Something is frightening people in the Pine Barrens . . . and no one knows where it came from, what it wants, or
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