194 | The Red-Haired Cannibal Giants of Lovelock Cave | Battle of Si Te Cah & The Paiutes of Nevada

Psst.. Hey there, wanderer of weird, lost deep in our catalog of curiosity..Wow, theatrical. Anyway, it's me, just popping in to let you know The Deakyverse is here. If you're a fan of all the tales, tickles and tangents, and want more, click here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://ishortn.ink/tfdeakyverse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Oh, it's also available on Apple Podcast and YouTube Membership platforms. Okay, see ya.)---Welcome back to the show, fellow weirdos! In this week's episode, Christian takes us through the tale of Lovelock Cave, a battle, and the destruction of a tribe of Red-Haired Giants. Lovelock Cave, nestled in Nevada, has long intrigued archaeologists and folklore enthusiasts alike. The cave bears evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years, with artifacts and remains shedding light on ancient Native American cultures.However, it's perhaps best known for the legend of the Si-Te-Cah, or "Tule Duck" people, a tribe of red-haired giants supposedly driven into the cave by neighboring tribes. According to lore, these giants were eventually exterminated by the Paiute people through a coordinated effort that involved trapping them in the cave and setting it ablaze. While the archaeological evidence doesn't support the existence of literal giants, the legend persists as a fascinating piece of Nevada's cultural tapestry, blending history with myth.What do you think, were giants real? Was this story fabricated? Where do you stand? Comment below!-----0:00 - Legends & Myths of The Cannibal Giants of Lovelock Cave0:17 - Intro1:36 - Welcome back, homies2:28 - We Begin With A Ginger2:59 - The Origins of Lovelock6:31 - Honky's Ruin Everything6:55 - GUANO! -Ace Ventura8:40 - Does The Smithsonian Have Giant Bones?11:57 - Enter Llewellyn Lemont Loud20:02 - Can't Convert Cannibals, Turns Out21:58 - Coffee Will Be The Death of this Podcast22:28 - Can Scorch Marks and Black Soot Can Still Be Found in Lovelock Cave?24:58 - Story Over / Bring On The Discussion!26:47 - Giants: Supernatural Hybrid Beings or 6 Foot Tall Humans..?28:36 - Surprise Paracas Skulls Discussion (We spoil you..)31:33 - Let's Talk Gigantopithecus32:10 - Did Humans Walk With Dinosaurs?34:08 - I Guess We'll Talk About "Evolution"37:22 - Scott Accidentally Watched a Brown Bear Eat a Family of Ducks..38:02 - The Importance Of Oral Story Telling Traditions40:22 - What's The Deal With These Giants Having Red Hair?! -Jerry Seinfeld Probably44:42 - Separating Fact From Fiction45:02 - Evolution's Back BABY!47:28 - Can Giants Exist Without a Supernatural Origin Story?49:08 - Why We Don't Talk Giants Too Often52:08 - Why Would the Smithsonian Cover This Up?54:35 - This is Where We Get Some Hate (It's Fine)56:45 - Are Paranormal Podcasts Getting Too Clickbait-y & Annoying Now..?1:00:56 - Beware of Disinformation Folks. Nobody Really Knows Anything----Armed with nothing more than a non-sensical soundboard, a fascination for all things unexplained, and a heaping dose of dry humor; TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences catering to the week's theme.Fresh episodes drop every Thursday across all podcast platforms, and feature perspectives from both believer and skeptic sides of the aisle. So if you're a fan of haunted places, terrifying paranormal activity, and true ghost stories from real people, you're in the right place, friend.Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska. ++SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR OUR LISTENER STORY EPISODES++Email: [email protected]: 801-997-0051++WEBSITE & MERCH++Website: www.thefreakydeaky.comMerch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store++FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS FOR EXCLUSIVES++YouTube: https://bit.ly/3goj7SPInstagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb