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Cults, Cryptids, and Conspiracies
by Three Seas
Two friends decided to make podcast about all the weird crap from history that sometimes can't be explained. Chelsea is here for political conspiracies, Cristina is here for the history and the science behind it all. From mysteries in ancient times to people missing in present day. From doomsday cults throughout history to international politics. From Bigfoot to Dropbears. If it's weird, we want to talk about it.
Episodes
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Episode 412: Atrocity Comes (Part 2)
We are back with a huge life update tied with the recent world events. Tune in as we discuss what happened with our careers and personal lives. On that same timeline the political scene truly did a number on us all. We recap the remaining part of the year for us all and go on to current events....
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Episode 411: Atrocity Comes
We are back with a huge life update tied with the recent world events. Tune in as we discuss what happened with our careers and personal lives. On that same timeline the political scene truly did a number on us all. And still are since as of this episode once recorded the Venezuela Invasion had…
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Hiatus Announcement
The team here at Cults, Cryptids, and Conspiracies is sad to announce that we'll have to go on a temporary hiatus. Several real life issues in our lives (health, jobs, etc.) have taken their toll, and until we know how they resolve we unfortunately won't be able to put out new episodes. We...
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Episode 410: Where Is Holly?
This week we learn about two bodies that have been finally identified. Dean and Tina Clouse went missing in 1980 and after 40 years and genetic testing we solved a cold case mystery. But then a new question arrives. Where is their daughter Holly? Join us as we touch on the Christ Family cult and...
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Episode 409: Call of the Turtle
This week we get into a cryptid famous for its size and elusiveness. The Beast of Busco in Churubusco, Indiana for decades was a mystery until one man tried his best to capture the beast. Tune in to learn the lengths Gale Harris went to capture this famed beast of the lake. Will the creature…
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Episode 408: Fraudrick Douglass
This week Chelsea after some long and deep thought has decided to bring up infamous man Shaun King. He has gone by many names but he is a fraud and a sham clearly from his history. Do not give this man money no matter what is is supposedly for. He has gone by such names like: Alexander Scamilton,...
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Episode 407: The Vine Succumbs
We end our story about Brotherhood of New Life, the esoteric Christian cult run by Thomas Lake Harris. In this part we cover how Nagasawa Kanaye starts to rise in prominence and changes the world of wine. While not a perfect man his legacy can at least be remembered. Also if you've got any of…
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Episode 406: Let Them Grow Grapes (Part 2 of 3)
We continue our story of the Brotherhood of New Life, the esoteric Christian cult run by Thomas Lake Harris. In this part we cover how the group travels out to the Nappy Valley, and how Nagasawa Kanaye starts to rise in prominence. There's feuds, there's lawsuits, and there are some WILD parties!...
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Episode 405: Huffing God's Breath (Part 1 of 3)
This week tune in as we start a three parter about breathing in divine air. This first one is about Thomas Lake Harris who believed so deeply in the idea of becoming more holy by breathing in the breath of god. How he got to believing it and how he wanted to use this godly oxygen we will soon…
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Episode 404: Something's Wrong With Your Teeth
This week we dive deeper into the Uncanny Valley effect. We discuss more of the concepts around it, how it makes humans feel and how it is used in current media. What about this effect really gets our goats? Is it how oddly close robots are to us? Or how distant some animals are? Tune in to find...
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Parlor of the Paranormal: Five Moons Rising
Chelsea and Cristina were once again forced to read a wereworlf lesbian romance from their friend Celeste. Some of the books Celeste has had us read have been very good! This...is not one of them.
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Episode 403: Chthonic Waste
This week we go into the woods for a cryptid sighting. In the Appalachian woods all kinds of monsters call it home and one is not exactly what you would expect. We for sure know that it is Not a Deer. But what could be causing these strange and off putting hooved creatures? And how creepy can…
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Episode 402: My Therapist Says Hello (Part 2 of 2)
This week we get to finish in on some heavy religious topics. Join us as we discuss the family around Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt and their social presence online. This leads into a deeper topic with "ConneXions" so strap in. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email...
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Episode 401: Social Isolation (Part 1 of 2)
This week we get to start in on some heavy religious topics. Join us as we discuss the family around Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt and their social presence online. This leads into a deeper topic with "ConneXions" so strap in. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email…
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Episode 400: A Really Cool Hat (Part 2 of 2)
This week we finish our tale about a frightening threat to 4 men who are just excited for their Christmas Bonus in 1968. What is the true aim of the villian in this tale? How much money was involved? Is this actually a victimless crime? Yes the answer is yes so tune in to the start of this…
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Episode 399: Four Men, One Bomb (Part 1 of 2)
This week we begin by learning about a frightening threat to 4 men who are just excited for their Christmas Bonus in 1968. What is the true aim of the villian in this tale? How much money was involved? Is this actually a victimless crime? Yes the answer is yes so tune in to the start of this...
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Parlor of the Paranormal: Go Luck Yourself
Hello again for another Parlor of the Paranormal! This month we're reading a sequel to a book we really loved called Go Luck Yourself by Sarah Raasch. More gay panic, more holiday kingdoms, more emotions, more...whipped cream vodka? Just listen and it'll make sense.
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Parlor of the Paranormal: A Court of Wings and Ruin Part 3
We have done it! We've finally completed the original trilogy for A Court of Thorns and Roses! And man do we have a LOT to say about it! THIS WAS UPLOADED A MONTH AGO AND NEVER PUBLISHED I'M SO SORRY
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Episode 398: Irrationally Justified (Part 2 of 2)
Have you ever read Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality?? Perhaps spent too much money on a self help workshop seminar? Join us as we talk about Eliezer Yudkowsky and his masterpiece of fiction. Where will this story truly lead us in this tale of rational magic and science. With our last...
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Episode 397: The Philosophers Science (Part 1 of 2)
Have you ever read Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality?? Perhaps spent too much money on a self help workshop seminar? Join us as we talk about Eliezer Yudkowsky and his masterpiece of fiction. Where will this story truly lead us in this tale of rational magic and science. Thanks for...
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Episode 396: Sloppy Style with Christ (Part 3 of 3)
This week we finish our discussion about those naughty nuns who are getting into trouble. This friday in the convent of Sant'Ambrogio, Sister Maria Luisa and Princess Katharina Wilhelmine go head to head. Who is more saintlike? Which is the most adored and loved? Why does one of them smell good?...
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Episode 395: Gaslight, Gospel, Girlboss (Part 2 of 3)
This week we continue discuss some naughty nuns who are getting into trouble. This friday in the convent of Sant'Ambrogio, Sister Maria Luisa and Princess Katharina Wilhelmine go head to head. Who is more saintlike? Which is the most adored and loved? Why does one of them smell good? And now the...
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Episode 394: Pen Pals with the Virgin Mary (Part 1 of 3)
This week we discuss some naughty nuns who are getting into trouble. This friday in the convent of Sant'Ambrogio, Sister Maria Luisa and Princess Katharina Wilhelmine go head to head. Who is more saintlike? Which is the most adored and loved? Why does one of them smell good? Tune in for some wild...
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Episode 393: Ye Olde cults
This week we go into a deeper discourse on the concept of ancient mysteries. We lightly dicsuss a few topics we have already done and get into more of what a modern cult looks like. Tune in as we look back and analyze past cults compared to the present. Thanks for listening and remember to like,...
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Episode 392: Sweet, Sweet Marrow (Part 2 of 2)
This week we finish our topic on the bones found at the Cerutti Mastodon site. Will the foundation of human history be upheaved? How delicious is bone marrow? Tune in and find out this thrilling scientific conclusion. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at:...
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Episode 391: CalTrans' Worst Nightmare (Part 1 of 2)
In this epsiode, we dive into a hotly contested theory on the origins of humanity in the Americas. Listen along to our discussion of the Cerutti Mastodon site in Cristina's very own home town! RIP CalTrans, but science had to happen. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and...
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Episode 390: Witness the Stain
This week we discuss the 13th most haunted place in the entire world. At least supposedly Ohio is that scary and spooky. Tune in as we discuss a few famous ghost tales from Ohio University in Athens. We will discuss the events surrounding Margaret Schilling, and the Koons family. Above all we…
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Parlor of the Paranormal: A Court of Wings and Ruin Part 2
There's a cold going around so we couldn't record an episode this week so we figured now would be a good time to release the (definitely not super late) episode of Parlor! Welcome to Part 2 of A Court of Wings and Ruin and wow is it popping off. Listen to our thoughts and feelings (and if you…
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Episode 389: Uncontrolled Horse Descent (Part 2 of 2)
This week we look into the early history of unidentified flying objects. It wasn't all aliens and ships at first. While we do discuss the Kelso UFO sightings we are more focusing on blimps. In New Zealand to be precise and also now all across europe. Was the mystery of piloted flight solved much...
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Episode 388: That Blimp Ain't Right (Part 1 of 2)
This week we look into the early history of unidentified flying objects. It wasn't all aliens and ships at first. While we do discuss the Kelso UFO sightings we are more focusing on blimps. In New Zealand to be precise. Tune in as we dive deep into the history of flight and something much more...
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Episode 387: We All Burned (Part 2 of 2)
This week we finish discussing what was the largest fire in Southern California history that happened directly to us. We are thankfully safe but did have to take direct action to ensure our own safety as our city burned and is still on fire. Thankfully the fires are now contained but there is a…
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Episode 386: We Didn’t Start The Fire (Part 1 of 2)
This week we start discussing what was the largest fire in Southern California history that happened directly to us. We are thankfully safe but did have to take direct action to ensure our own safety as our city burned and is still on fire. Next week look forward to us discussing the scams and...
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Episode 385: Fajita Butterfly Guardian
This week Chelsea brings up a natural disastor of epic proportion. And no it's not about the fiery apocalypse that just happened in LA. In Joplin Missouri a catastrophic tornado killed 158 people and was truly a natural disaster. But did Butterfly Men save the lives of people who prayed hard...
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Episode 384: The Moose Stands Alone
This week we get into some old hunting tales from the east coast. The Specter Moose of Maine is a well known folk tale around the lakes and towns. Tune in as we explore its supernatural powers and how it possibly sucks the life force out of you. Remember if you see a moose in the wild assume it…
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Parlor of the Paranormal: A Court of Wings and Ruin Part 1
Happy New Year! We're back on our bullshit continuing on with the ACOTAR series on Part One of A Court of Wings And Ruin. Join us as we start on what we are now calling the Fairy Torture Series (because it feels more accurate than Fairy Smut Series)
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Episode 383: Spiritual Sediment (Part 2 of 2)
This week we finish our talk about The Society for Psychical Research. We go over certain key figures such as Thomas Charles Lethbridge, Charles Babbage and William and Elizabeth Denton. Does their research into the concept of what ghosts really are have solid ground? Or does the concept of…
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Episode 382: Is a Ghost a Sandwich (Part 1 of 2)
This week we start to talk about The Society for Psychical Research. We go over certain key figures such as Thomas Charles Lethbridge, Charles Babbage and William and Elizabeth Denton. Does their research into the concept of what ghosts really are have solid ground? Or does the concept of infused...
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Feed Drop! ISTD S2 Ep. 1: New Season, New Holes
This is feed drop of Cristina's other podcast, I Seduce The Dragon! Tohri is covered in blood, not clothing. Gentry has some new followers to protect. And Erastus has a fun sexy new face tentacle. Content warning: violence and plenty of profanity Links: Website Patreon Instagram Email us:...
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Parlor of the Paranormal: The Nightmare Before Kissmas
Happy Holidays! We decided to go a bit festive this month and picked a book on theme. We were expecting dumb Hallmark Channel Original Movie and instead got maybe one of our absolutely favorite books we've ever read on Parlor. We had a lot to talk about and we can absolutely recommend you read…
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Episode 381: Bioluminescent Cats (Part 2/2)
Tune in this week as we discuss how to safely store nuclear material?Should we build frightening structures above it? Or perhaps engage in molecular warning signs? And what is to stop future generations from making everything worse?. Introducing the WHIP and our human instinct to go deeper.…
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Episode 380 Whip It Good (Part 1/2)
Tune in this week as we discuss how to safely store nuclear material? Why don't we just shoot it into space? Where do we store all our dangerous material? And what is to stop future generations from finding it. Introducing the WHIP and our human instinct to go deeper. Thanks for listening and...
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Episode 379: Framerate Issue
This week tune in as we discuss a fun little cryptid to brighten our moods. Have you ever seen the Skyfish? Porbably not since it moves faster then out eyes can see. Or is this mythic beast just an issue realted to motion blur? Listen in as we untangle this cryptid's secret. Thanks for listening...
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Episode 378: Did He Do It? (Part 3/3)
Tune in for the end as we dive into some of the theories about who killed Tupac Shakur. Oh, and whether he's actually dead or not. But this "he's still alive" theory has TWO fake deaths for the price of one! Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at:...
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Parlor of the Paranormal: That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon
Happy November! This month we're joined, once again, by our friend Ryan as we go through the book That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming. This book was so wholesome and smutty that we couldn't help but love it and we hope you will to!
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Episode 377: Oops! All Feds (Part 2/3)
This episode we dive into some of the theories about who killed Tupac Shakur. Oh, and whether he's actually dead or not. But this "he's still alive" theory has TWO fake deaths for the price of one! Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at:...
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Episode 376: Don't Talk To Cops (Part 1/3)
This week we dive deep into the mysterious death of Tupac Shakur. For over 20 years the question of who killed one of the most influential rappers of all time has been the subject of speculation and conspiracy. This episode will go over the events leading up to that night in September, 1996.…
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Episode 375: The Ghosts are Homophobic (Part 3/3)
This week continue talking about the UCLA program and discuss the Hollymount Haunt. A home in the L.A. Area has a plethora of things thrown at our researcher Barry Taff. Will this be a real haunting or perhaps a prank led by a popular ghost recruitment app? Tune in to part three of our UCLA…
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Episode 374: Hollywood Haunting Houseboy (Part 2/3)
This week continue talking about the UCLA program and discuss the Hollymount Haunt. A home in the L.A. Area has a plethora of things thrown at our researcher Barry Taff. Will this be a real haunting or perhaps a prank led by a popular ghost recruitment app? Tune in to part two of our UCLA story....
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Parlor of the Paranormal: A Court of Mist and Fury Part 2
Part two of our deep dive into ACOTAR Book 2: A Court of Mist and Fury, for Parlor of the Paranormal
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Episode 373: The Entity Desires to Decorate (Part 1/3)
This week we’re revising the haunting of Doris Bither but this time we’re ALSO talking about the UCLA program that investigated her supposed dealings with Poltergeists! Tune in for ahauntingly good time. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two friends decided to make podcast about all the weird crap from history that sometimes can't be explained. Chelsea is here for political conspiracies, Cristina is here for the history and the science behind it all. From mysteries in ancient times to people missing in present day. From doomsday cults throughout history to international politics. From Bigfoot to Dropbears. If it's weird, we want to talk about it.
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Three Seas
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