Spirit Static

Annelise and Madison talk about the serious issue of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and the lack of transparency and accountability in handling cases involving CSAM. They mention the Epstein Files, arrests of cruise ship employees, Operation Tidal Wave, and false narratives created by government agencies. The episode wraps up with some tips on how to protect children from abuse. Listen with care. Sources:https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2026/05/05/activists-say-immigration-agents-arrested-several-cruise-workers-in-san-diego https://cseinstitute.org/disney-cruise-ship-crewmembers-deported-for-alleged-involvement-in-csam-ring/ https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2026/05/08/trump-administration-deported-cruise-ship-workers-in-child-sexual-abuse-materials-case-but-did-not-prosecute-themhttps://www.10news.com/news/local-news/cbp-detained-multiple-cruise-ship-workers-at-san-diego-port https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/cruise-ship-workers-arrested-boston-child-sex-abuse-material/ https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2025/05/articles/sexual-assault-exploitation/carnival-ship-employee-pleads-guilty-to-possession-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-at-least-29-crew-members-have-been-arrested-and-charged-or-deported-for-possession-of-child-pornography-in-last-15-m/ https://www.perkinslawoffices.com/cruise-ship-crimes-child-safety-what-parents-need-to-know/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM4wBjy3K3o 

Annelise discusses the mysterious Oakville Blobs incident in Washington State, exploring the theories and implications of the strange phenomenon. The incident involved the unexplained appearance of gelatinous blobs that fell from the sky, causing illness and death among residents and animals. The lack of official explanation and the involvement of state agencies and military operations add to the intrigue of the story.Sources:https://www.kuow.org/environment/2025-05-08/return-of-the-blobs-sw-washington-revisited-by-decades-old-gooey-mysteryhttps://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/what-were-the-oakville-blobs-and-what-caused-them/https://priceonomics.com/how-the-us-government-tested-biological-warfare-on/  https://unsolved.com/gallery/the-blob/ Netflix: Files of the Unexplained, Season 1, Episode 7 "File: Bizarre Blobs of Washington”

For this episode, we podcasted FROM the actual Cary House! In the middle of the night! The Cary House Hotel is a historic, haunted hotel in Placerville, California that dates back to 1849. We talk about the history of the city, history of the hotel, murders, hauntings, and our own experience there. We had so much fun. Disclaimer: YES we are very tired at the beginning of this episode but I PROMISE we gradually get more peppy and silly as the episode goes on!Sources:HBO Max “Portals To Hell” Season 2 Episode 9 https://www.stylemg.com/2016/09/27/121153/in-history-cary-house-hotel-in-placerville https://www.cityofplacerville.org/placerville-city-history https://www.caryhousehotel.com/our-history.html https://www.gotquestions.org/morning-star.html 

We have a family member on the pod today! Annelise and Imelda discuss vortexes, scientific and spiritual perspectives, ley lines, Sedona, and geomagnetic conditions. They also read a couple reddit posts and mention some personal stories. Enjoy!Sources: https://manmitkumarr.com/energy-vortex-meaning-significance-locations/ https://www.retreatfinder.com/article/top-energy-vortexes-healing-discovery.html https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/enlighten/mapping-ley-lines-the-earth-s-energy-grid/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geomancy https://sedonasouladventures.com/articles/the-science-and-spirituality-of-sedonas-energy-vortexes/ https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/why-do-trees-grow-in-spirals https://onestopforwriters.com/weathers/vortex https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_spot_(spirituality) https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1t88cad/my_husband_and_i_drove_through_mississippi_and_i/ https://www.reddit.com/r/spirituality/comments/1ad7ghm/i_live_in_an_energy_vortex_and_love_it_why_did_my/ 

Annelise and Cassidy discuss the terrifying experiences of individuals with sleep paralysis, exploring encounters with dark entities, spiritual dimensions, and the unsettling nature of these episodes. They talk about what scientists theorize, and question whether sleep paralysis is a scientific phenomenon or a frightening spiritual event. Sources:Documentary: The Nightmare (2015) by Rodney Ascherhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21974-sleep-paralysis https://ubiehealth.com/doctors-note/sleep-paralysis-shadow-man-figure-millions-views-723e1 

For years, some of the most powerful men in the country have gathered at a remote campground in Northern California for an annual summer encampment. Annelise discusses the mysterious and controversial Bohemian Grove, covering its annual encampment, rituals, exclusivity, controversies, and infiltration by individuals seeking to uncover its secrets. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_Grove https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cremation_of_CareAlex Jones Documentary:http://archive.org/details/dark.-secrets.-inside.-bohemian.-grove.-2000.-dvdrip.x-264https://books.google.com/books?id=teYDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA28#v=onepage&q&f=false   https://www.reddit.com/r/santarosa/comments/18wy211/do_you_have_any_crazy_stories_about_the_bohemian/ https://pursuitist.com/the-bohemian-clubs-secret-membership-list-has-finally-leaked/  https://whorulesamerica.ucsc.edu/power/bohemian_grove_spy.html https://whorulesamerica.ucsc.edu/power/bohemian_grove.html https://www.reddit.com/r/skeptic/comments/18woj04/do_people_who_are_part_of_the_bohemian_grove/

Annelise is solo today exploring the concept of human energy and auras, diving into the science and spiritual beliefs surrounding them. The episode also includes reddit stories and experiences related to auras and their impact on human interactions.Sources:https://www.mamamedicine.com/writing/the-aura-demystified https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-is-an-aura?srsltid=AfmBOopQjvv6yX883qo3EzMWDNm9Zm2Wci4bCzjU7nT7eLcCo_UdyEnFhttps://www.hko.gov.hk/en/education/radiation/ionizing-radiation/00296-radiation-emitted-by-human-body-thermal-radiation.html https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/energetic-communication/ https://www.auratheory.com/colormeaningguidehttps://www.reddit.com/r/Experiencers/comments/170hg2r/have_you_experienced_auras/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aura_(paranormal) https://www.energypsych.org/blog/foundations-introduction-to-the-chakras-or-energy-centers?source=google_ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23197142778&gbraid=0AAAAADmIH7ZykbeAwG_YZuDmWWqzNISSJ&gclid=CjwKCAjwvsvTBhBaEiwAmf-3ngVmVIgaUaCb7ORyqkhVOE_vStsL61CsWpmqdzgN_8HXLF_b1dxiaRoCNpgQAvD_BwEhttps://www.quora.com/If-you-can-see-peoples-auras-can-you-describe-a-time-when-you-saw-something-dark-that-frightened-you https://www.quora.com/Do-people-have-an-aura-that-others-can-feel 

Annelise and Caiti discuss the history and haunting experiences of the Delta King, a historic ship turned hotel in Sacramento. They cover the ship's past, its role in World War II, its restoration, and Annelise and her partner's spooky stay there. Sources:https://www.deltaking.com/ https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sacramentos-most-haunted-places/ https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-places/the-haunted-delta-king/http://www.hauntedhoneymoon.com/hauntedplaces/deltaking.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_King

On January 1st, 2024, a swarm of police responded to a critical incident at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida.  In the following days, rumors of what could’ve caused this massive police presence circled the internet. But what really happened that night?  Were the police completely transparent with the public, or did something unexplainable happen? Sources:https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/no-aliens-ufos-or-ets-police-clear-up-social-media-speculation-after-viral-bayside-brawl/3198658/ https://www.reddit.com/r/HighStrangeness/comments/1quoq77/miami_mall_witness_confessional/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLxP7qMfPRghttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article283726773.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_UFO_fileshttps://youtu.be/llK2p9aF1cQ?si=5AV5-jmuC3HWMFSa 

This episode discusses near-death experiences, featuring multiple individuals' accounts of their own near-death experiences and the scientific and spiritual implications of such encounters. Sources:Netflix Documentary Series "Surviving Death: Near-Death Experiences"

The podcast episode features a chilling story of a break-in attempt at the host's apartment, highlighting the importance of safety measures and vigilance. The narrative also touches on a similar experience of a break-in at the co-host's family home, emphasizing the significance of securing doors and windows.

This podcast episode discusses the local true crime story of Dorothea Puente, exploring the background, context, and respectful storytelling. After talking about the story, Annelise and Cassidy visit Dorothea's actual house and some other local locations in the story. They have a surprise encounter with one of the current tenants of Dorothea's old house.Sources:Netflix Docuseries "Worst Roomate Ever: Call Me Grandma"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Puentehttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/she-nicknamed-death-house-landlady-112800788.htmlhttps://www.google.com/search?q=how+did+dorothea+bury+all+of+her+victims+all+by+herself&oq=how+did+dorothea+bury+all+of+her+victims+all+by+herself&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRirAjIHCAUQIRiPAtIBCjEzMzMzajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBZHOQwRmryyG8QWRzkMEZq8shg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/house-innocent-inside-property-where-124500978.html

This conversation delves into the terrifying world of Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum in Las Vegas, exploring the museum's history, the man behind it, and the top 5 most haunted items on display. The hosts share their excitement and fears as they prepare to visit the museum, providing a chilling preview of what's to come. After visiting the museum, the hosts hop back on the recording to share their experience there.Sources:https://thehauntedmuseum.com/https://vegasghosts.com/the-haunted-museum-by-zak-bagans/ https://www.clthomas.org/post/flash-light-tour-at-zak-bagan-s-haunted-museum?srsltid=AfmBOoq0zhFhOx2rlvUoTelEscTXL96Yz4sknVlK7jtNxh3cBllIBWaJhttps://www.newsweek.com/zak-bagans-closes-devils-rocking-chair-exhibit-1441871AI Overview on Google used on 2/26/26 for phrases "Peggy the Doll" and "The Devil's Rocking Chair"