Campfire Curmudgeon

Episodes

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   41. Bonus episode SNUFF

   This episode was part of the now defunct podcast A Schilling for your Thoughts. Host Heidi, thought that it was more fitting to be included on Campfire Curmudgeon! This episode is much spookier than usual as it deals with real life criminal activity. Viewer discretion is STRONGLY advised. This...

   Feb 16, 2021

   1h 23m
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   40. Nothing was solved

   Join us as we discuss some episodes of the new Netflix revived Unsolved Mysteries!! It seems we had a bit of trouble getting back into the swing of things, or maybe it was ghosts! Yeah it was equipment ghosts and brain ghosts!! SPOOOOOKY!

   Oct 25, 2020

   1h 22m
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   39. The Last Collaboration

   Messianic cult leaders! The research for this episode was compiled by Christopher R. Smith. We had no idea this would be the last time we had the pleasure of collaborating with you. Thank you Chris, for all the hours of discussion, the passion, and knowledge you shared with us. A member of the...

   Apr 29, 2020

   1h 21m
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   38. Werewolf? Therewolf!

   See below for content warnings. Hiya Campers! It's Heidi, editing this podcast at work... Editing is a term used lightly here... Ok so maybe I didn't exactly edit this one! Give me a a break! I'm a busy lady! Enjoy this week or uh months or uh.... enjoy this episode! It's about werewolf's,...

   Nov 20, 2019

   59m
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   37. Aliens in My Area....51

   This is America, Aliens in my area! Area 51 that is! Gather round the campfire all you Kyles, Naruto Runners, Karens, Rock Throwers, and everyone else too! Join us, as we reflect on the absurdities of the Area 51 Raid. See if our predictions of how it will all go down will come true!

   Sep 16, 2019

   50m
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   36. Blue Book Blues

   And now for something COMPLETELY alien! Join the curmudgeon flight crew as they discuss the most boring government news of 2019: Aliens and "whatchamacallits" aka ufos are real and still UNKNOWN! From naval aviators to air force bureaucrats, it's not like you need perfect vision or top secret...

   Jul 11, 2019

   1h 02m
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   35. When You Feel It Scream It!

   Spectrophilia and a new host! Oh my! That's right Campers! Help us welcome our new host Justin Wade! He's skeptical, he's witty, and he'll always speak his mind! Join the threesome. WAIT NO! I mean... A Nerd, a Goth, and a Bro walk into a bar. It's not joke. That's just your hosts of the Campfire...

   May 31, 2019

   52m
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   34. The Ghost of Gladstone Villa

   Good evening Campers! Are you ready to believe? Gather 'round the campfire for a spooky true tale! This is a special episode where we talk about the true haunting of Gladstone Villa in Bargoed Wales, as told by Andrew Dexter!

   Feb 26, 2019

   38m
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   33. It's the End of the World, Again

   SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON Aaaawwwwooooo!!!! Join the Campfire Crew as they discuss the recent Super Blood Wolf Moon eclipse that took place January 21st 2019.

   Jan 30, 2019

   35m
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    32. Ghosts of Christmas past

    It's the Ghost stories of Christmas past! Fitting since the holidays have already passed... What do you expect from us? You will take what you get and be happy! Suck it up Camper! No you can't call home, just go do crafts with the others.... or um gather 'round the campfire and listen to a...

    Jan 2, 2019

    54m
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    31 Creepy Cryptids

    Hey Campers! In this episode Heidi and Nicholas are once again joined by Christopher R. Smith. Bigfoots, mermaids, and Mongolian Death Worms! Oh My! Note from Heidi: Sorry guys! Things have been a bit busy around here, so this edit it a bit rougher than usual!

    Oct 25, 2018

    1h 26m
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    30 A Big Cluster of Oops

    See content warning. Gather 'round Campers as your hosts tell of technology cults, some rain and how they ventured to Sedona to see if any after effects of Bentinho Massaro could be felt. They managed to lose themselves, and an entire conversation, among the Sedona vortices. Join Heidi and Nick…

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    Aug 31, 2018

    1h 15m
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    29 Ghost of Old Harv

    Gather 'round Campers! In this episode we share a listener-submitted story from Alan, who grew up in North jersey with his friend Ed. Alan was nice enough to compile these true events, with some help from Ed, into this captivating story! Some things are only known to others through the stories…

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    Aug 6, 2018

    35m
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    28 Paranormal Enemy

    In this episode Nicholas and Heidi discuss some creepy events that happened during wartimes. Wars are awful and horrifying enough by themselves; then you add in some spooky paranormal events! Disappearing battalions and crews, mysterious clouds, and UFO's all make a spooky appearance in these...

    Jul 2, 2018

    28m
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    27 Es ist Lügen

    es ist Lügen! It is Lies!! Get ready to jump down the rabbit hole (or crawl through the bunker) with us. In this episode your hosts discuss a historical account of the end of WWII. They discover that the story we know as fact, may actually be a work of fiction!

    Jun 6, 2018

    1h 38m
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    26 She Came to Him

    Hey Campers! This episode is a fun look at Love & Saucers, a documentary directed by Brad Abrahams. The focus of the film is David Huggins, who lost his virginity to an alien woman. Who are these beings and what do they want? Why did she... um...come for David? Have a listen and give us your...

    May 3, 2018

    37m
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    25 BEK To This?

    Hi there Campers! Join Heidi and Nicholas as they revisit the BEK phenomenon. Hear some more spooky stories as well as some corrections from an attentive listener! Is that a knock at your door? Don't let them in! We aren't sure why just don't! Besides... stranger danger and all that!

    Apr 16, 2018

    48m
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    24 BEK not BTK!

    Hey Campers! This is an episode all about BEK! No not BTK the serial killer! BEK! Black Eyed Kids. No! they aren't the ones you hear on the radio... Anyways. Join us for some more creepy fun! We also have Christopher R. Smith, with his potential BEK story! Do you have a BEK story?

    Mar 22, 2018

    38m
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    23 Bloody Bonus

    Surprise! Gather 'round the campfire for a nice little bonus episode! Join us as Nicholas gets real confused and learn about the Japanese version of the Bloody Mary myth! © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK *Content Warning: child loss, miscarriage

    Feb 26, 2018

    18m
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    22 A Bloody Good Time

    Good evening Campers! Now that the Olympics figure skating is over, Heidi was finally able to sit Nicholas down for some recording! In this episode our Producer Christopher R. Smith, joins in to keep the facts straight.... or as straight as this podcast can be! Anyways, sit down and join us…

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    Feb 26, 2018

    32m
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    21 Satanic Undies?

    Hiya Campers! It gets even more heated in this episode, as your hosts Nicholas and Heidi discuss demons, possession and exorcisms!! Join us to hear Bob Larson tell you to denounce all your satanic tendencies, including certain undergarments... Be sure to check below for this episodes content...

    Jan 30, 2018

    1h 10m
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    20 Time to Exorcise

    Hey Campers! Join Nicholas and Heidi as they keep their New Years resolution and get more exorcise!! Wait that's wrong isn't it? Anyways, join us for some devilish fun! © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK

    Jan 23, 2018

    50m
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    19 The Writing On The Wall

    Hey Campers! Welcome to 2018!! We are so excited to be back after the holidays and all the sniffles going around. We are bringing in the new year with a local Phoenix story! Join is for our thought on the Rudy Calderon story! A phoenix man believes something is haunting his home and has gone…

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    Jan 5, 2018

    50m
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    18 Podfest 2017 Special!

    Hey Campers! We have a special treat for you today! Because Heidi has a case of the sniffles, we decided to let you all hear something special! This past October your hosts Heidi and Nick interviewed 3 special guests at LA Podfest 2017. Please enjoy our conversations and stories by Perla X....

    Dec 18, 2017

    41m
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    17 illuminope

    Please see below content warning! Hey Campers..... this time it's all our fault! One of us decided to record right after a company holiday party, one of us thought they needed to pour a few to catch up! Not naming any names!!! Oh yeah, and one of us was our poor guest Christopher R. Smith!a This...

    Dec 5, 2017

    2h 12m
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    16 This is your fault

    You can't blame us for this one! You did it! (Or didn't do it if you haven't sent us any stories!) This weeks episode is all listener content! We even got an interesting little story from Eric lachappa. Although he probably should have called in for our Friday the 13th episode... © 2018 Papago...

    Nov 29, 2017

    49m
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    15 Hunting for Hauntings

    Nick and Heidi hunted down some local ghost hunters (hunted down get it?) for an illuminating interview! The Zaharas discuss their recent adventure on the grounds of the gruesome Tate murders, committed by the Manson Family in 1969. They also discuss their adventures with getting into ghost…

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    Nov 13, 2017

    1h 01m
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    14 We're Not Seeing Stars

    Content Warning after description! This episode has Nicholas and Heidi getting into some intense discussions thanks to Stardust Ranch! A local Arizona ranch owner claims that he and his wife have been attacked by aliens! Heidi and Nick talk about the crazy allegations put forward by the ranch...

    Nov 6, 2017

    1h 02m
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    13 Halloween Special

    Hey Campers! Sadly this one is coming out late due to an upload error! Join us for some spooktacular Halloween fun! In this episode Nick and Heidi discuss the origins of Halloween!

    Nov 1, 2017

    39m
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    12 The King Has Left the Building?

    In this weeks episode Heidi and Nicholas discuss Elvis Presley! Has the king really left the building? Is he relaxing in Buenos Aires? Was there a hit put on The King? Listen and find out while we discuss some conspiracy theories, around the campfire. Thank you, Thank you very much.

    Oct 25, 2017

    55m
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    11 Friggatriskaidekaphobia

    Did you know that Friggatriskaidekaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th? In this episode our special guest Josh, teaches us about superstitions. No not the Stevie Wonder song! Thats Superstition! Let us know if we missed any superstitions you know about, or if you have any good Friday the 13th...

    Oct 13, 2017

    1h 03m
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    10 It's a Whatsis!

    It's a scramjet, it's a flare, it's a whatsis! In this episode Heidi and Nicholas discuss Arizona UFO sightings. Are all these sightings just flares or other known aircraft or could it be extraterrestrials buzzing the Southwestern skies? There's also a spooky UFO tale from an anonymous listener!...

    Oct 2, 2017

    1h 09m
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    9 This Sucks

    Get ready for another round of campfire stories, and this one really sucks! Join us for a discussion about Vampires! (We are starting to feel that Halloween spirit) This episode has a very special guest! Rachel joins us with lots of fun facts about vampires, including a tangent about virgin...

    Sep 25, 2017

    42m
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    8 Creepy Kids

    3 year old kids are the best at being creepy. Or so some of the tales we have for you this week will have you believing. Or maybe you'll be a curmudgeon about them. Who knows? Find out! Listen! I don't know, I just describe things, man.

    Sep 18, 2017

    38m
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    7 Prince Albert In A Can

    Join Nick and Heidi for more garbled facts about the Victorian Spiritualism movement and learn some surprising facts about what the Fox Sisters could could do with their toes. *No not THAT!* Don't forget to stay tuned after the episode for some interesting outtakes. Prince Albert.... in a can.......

    Sep 14, 2017

    35m
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    6 Tasty Ectoplasm

    Join Nicholas and Heidi as they discuss the Spiritualism Movement of the 19th century and discover just how tasty ectoplasm can be! Don't forget to check out Instagram and tag us in your ectoplasmic creations!

    Sep 5, 2017

    38m
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    5 All Alone

    This episode is a little bit different than our usual episodes. Nicholas was not able to join in on this weeks episode, but we didn't want to leave you all without an episode! Join Heidi as she reads some stories about Arizona from the book Weird Arizona by Wesley Treat. Sterling Publishing Co....

    Aug 28, 2017

    23m
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    4 Here We Go Again!

    This week Heidi and Nicholas discuss reincarnation! Sometimes we all wish we could have a second chance at something, but what about a whole other life? Thanks for sticking with us through our break last week! We try to keep this podcast a place where you can step away from things like politics…

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    Aug 21, 2017

    49m
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    3 In Memoriam

    In this episode Heidi and Nicholas discuss signs from and sighting of relatives and loved ones who have passed on. Heidi shares some listener experiences and Nicholas gets "put on the couch". It's been one of those weeks, so we've included some bonus outtakes after the episode!

    Aug 7, 2017

    1h 09m
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    2 Half-asstral

    In this episode your hosts discuss astral projection and out of body experiences. Nicholas and Heidi are joined by a very special guest, Christopher R. Smith. Christopher is the co-host of The John Carpentcast and a local screenwriter. His notable projects include Directing as well as being a...

    Jul 30, 2017

    57m
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    1 Pilot Episode

    Our very first episode! Nicholas and Heidi discuss haunted objects, include a haunted dollhouse Heidi once owned!

    Jul 23, 2017

    26m