We look at the life and legacy of the Count of St. Germain, the most interesting man in history. Did he actually exist? Was he as fascinating as he claimed to be? Or was he nothing more than a charlatan?

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In the 18th century, a strange man swept Europe’s most elite crowds off their feet with an endless toolkit of impressive skills and attributes. His ability to move through high society gave him a huge impact on the events of history, so much so that many thought him to be immortal. However, the more attention he received, the more questions that arose. Who was this man? Where had he come from? And how did he possess a lifetime’s worth of skills, all while refusing to share his age or background? Today, we’re diving into history’s most mysterious man, the Count of St. Germain.

Sensitive topics: Attempted assault

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The haunting story of the infamous ghost ship, Ourang Medan. Did the crew die mysteriously, or is the tale nothing more than legend?
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It was a calm night at sea when a cluster of sailors received disturbing distress signals. After locating the ship, they found a haunting scene: every single crew member was already dead, their faces frozen in horror. Just moments later, the ship erupted in flames, sinking to the ocean floor along with any evidence of what might have occurred. Today, we’re investigating the fact and fiction behind one of the most famous ghost ships, the Ourang Medan.
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On this episode of Movie Club, we go back a few decades to a campier time. Dare we say, crappier time? You be the judge as we talk about the first Resident Evil. Let us know what you think in the comments! Are you fans of the games too? How do you think this will compare to Zach Cregger's version coming out later this year!

Sensitive topics: nudity, death, gore, blood, violence, self-harm, mutilation

"Crypto", "Redletter"
Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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We explore the death of Günther Stoll, a man who suffered from paranoia before leaving a note that only said "YOGTZE" and vanishing into the night, later to be found naked near a wrecked car.
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In 1984, a man had a sudden, terrifying epiphany before disappearing into the night. 2 hours later, he re-appeared in his childhood hometown panicked, claiming that something terrible was about to happen. He once again disappeared only to be discovered miles away, completely naked and near death in a wrecked car, leaving behind a cryptic 6-letter clue and a trail of paranoid predictions. Today, we unravel the mysterious death known as the YOGTZE case.
Sensitive topics: Suicide, death by car crash, mental health episodes
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We dive deep into the history of ForgottenLanguages.org, a nearly 20-year-old blog that covers a wide array of subjects ranging from alien technology to secret societies, prompting theories of ARGs or government psyops.

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In 2009, a mysterious website was launched featuring cryptic, new languages that only the admin could understand. Since then, the contributors to the site have grown to 43 people who have collectively posted almost every day for 17 years. Each post in one of several dozen unknown languages about topics ranging from quantum physics to dreams to alien technology and beyond. What is this website for? Who’s behind it? And what does it all mean? Today, we dive down the rabbit hole of the Forgotten Languages Blog.

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On this episode of Movie Club, we tackle the 2025 sci-fi horror/thriller Companion! We thought this movie was a ton of fun and hope you did too. Is it a good double feature with Obsession? Let us know in the comments, or if there's another movie we should watch!

Sensitive topics: death, blood, assault, domestic violence, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, toxic relationship

"Crypto", "Redletter"
Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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Detailing the history behind Operation Gladio, led by the CIA during the throes of the Cold War and involving America's stay-behind involvement in Europe, specifically Italy.
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From the 1960s through the 1980s, Italy was a political no-man's land. The far right and far left were in a constant state of intense battle, with murders, kidnappings, and bombings happening everywhere. In the throes of the Cold War, no one suspected that the constant upheaval could be an inside job. But was it Italy’s own government, with the help of the CIA, causing this political turmoil, or a coincidental bystander? Today, we’re investigating Operation Gladio.
Sensitive topics: Bombings, suicide, death, terrorist attacks
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Looking at the investigation into the 1995 derailment of the Amtrak Sunset Limited train, the mysterious note left on site by the "Sons of the Gestapo," the resulting FBI investigation, and its possible connection to another train derailment decades prior.

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In the remote Arizona desert, a passenger train barreled through the night carrying over 250 people. The crew had no idea of the danger ahead. Someone had removed 29 railway spikes and shifted the tracks. What followed was a devastating derailment. At the crash site, the discovery of a cryptic manifesto sparked a federal investigation with ties to the Oklahoma City Bombing. So who did this, and why? Today, we investigate the Sunset Limited Sabotage.

Sensitive topics: Death, child death

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Looking at the history and coincidences behind the 27 Club, a tragic collection of famous celebrities who passed at that age, including Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and more.
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When a young person skyrockets to fame, how they deal with the pressure can often make or break the rest of their life. Drugs and partying; the classic rockstar lifestyle is often the downfall of these young, up and coming stars. And as the 60s faded into the 70s, some started to notice an odd pattern; several of the most iconic musicians in the world, all died within a very short timespan. But the strangest part? They were all the exact same age. Today, we’re investigating the history and theories behind the infamous 27 Club.
Sensitive topics: Suicide, suicide attempts, drug overdose, drug addiction

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You heard us talk about it at the end of our last Movie Club, Task Force, and we decided we couldn't resist. We're here this week to talk about the phenomenon that is Obsession! This is some of the most discussion we've had about a movie and we honestly could've kept going for another hour, it's that fascinating to explore.

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Sensitive topics: death, gore, blood, sexual assault, death of a pet, substance abuse, manipulation, suicide, self-harm, disfigurement, toxic relationship

"Crypto", "Redletter"
Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
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Exploring the urban legend of Mel's Hole, a supposed bottomless pit first heard about on Coast to Coast AM. It was said to emit a black beam, restore a pet back to life, and even be a portal to another dimension.

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On a night like any other, Coast to Coast AM was live on the radio in Washington State, USA. The overnight program discussed all things uncanny and entertained the discussion of a local man who claimed his backyard held something otherworldly. He would call periodically over the next 5 years, each time with new information about a magical bottomless pit in his backyard. What started as a piece of local lore eventually required a full government intervention, and the man was never heard from again. Today, we’re discussing the eerie urban legend of Mel’s Hole.

Sensitive topics: Death of a pet

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