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Stuff They Don't Want You to Know's Ben Bowlin joins Flora to discuss the Invention Secrecy Act! A U.S. Congressional Act passed in 1951, the Invention Secrecy Act gives the government authority to take patents if deemed a threat, and Ben Bowlin explains it all with David. Got a car that can run on hydrogen? Radio jamming technology? Teleportation pads? Not anymore. According to the act, the government has the right to set your patent application aside if deemed a national security threat. This has given rise to countless conspiracy theories. Suppressed tech, mysterious deaths, and more come into play. Ben and David talk about the history, process, and more. What would you do if you invented something revolutionary but didn't want nefarious dealings to happen? Find out what Ben and David would do in this awesome episode of Blurry Photos! Join me on Twitch to watch some horror games and other fun content! Find more from Ben at How Stuff Works Stuff They Don't Want You to Know Ridiculous History   Music Myst on the Moor, Dark Fog - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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David welcomes Art and Andy from Mr Bunker's Conspiracy Time Podcast to discuss Project Blue Beam! A wild conglomeration of conspiracies and red flags, Project Blue Beam is a theory on how the NWO will bring the world together via holograms. Art and Andy join to sift through all the absolute wildness. And believe us, there is a lot of wildness. Learn about the sodium layer, the holograms, the camps, the antichrist, and whatever else you can think of for the end of freedom as we know it. Listen to Art and Andy try to suss out the red flags and out there theories then go give them some love on their show. And make sure to donate to the church of Floranarianism by hitting subscribe, donate, Ko-Fi, Patreon, and more to keep episodes of Blurry Photos well-stocked for the coming end of times! Join me on Twitch to watch some horror games and other fun content! Music Myst on the Moor, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Flora lets the boys of Hysteria 51 takeover the feed for a bonus episode about "the most evil car in America!" What's the most evil car in America? Is it a 90's white Bronco? Perhaps one of those semis that spilled 1000s of gallons of booze all of the highway? The PT Cruiser? All good guesses but no, the most evil car in America is...a 1964 Dodge 330 L.E. nicknamed The Golden Eagle. While that might sound anticlimactic, this bad boy is said to have a killed a minimum of 14 people and perhaps a lot more. This week life is a highway and we wanna ride it all night long as we explore the Most Evil Car in America. Plus, the fellas debate the best evil cars in cinematic history, Kyle thinks he's the computer on the Enterprise (1701-D obviously), and John lectures us all on the right way to dispose of evil machinery. All of that and more on the podcast that knows a thing or two about building machines that wind up evil - Hysteria 51. Special thanks to this week’s research sources:  Books
Christine | Stephen King Videos
5 Scariest Car Stories - https://youtu.be/w9v2lKAgczA
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EelKat.com - https://www.eelkat.com/
Christine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_(1983_film)
Jalopnik - https://jalopnik.com/meet-the-golden-eagle-the-car-claimed-to-have-killed-a-1830037928
Auto Evaluation - https://www.autoevolution.com/news/1964-dodge-golden-eagle-killed-at-least-14-people-puts-christine-to-shame-129779.html
Motor Biscuit - https://www.motorbiscuit.com/1964-dodge-330-le-rumored-to-be-deadliest-car-in-america/
Woodside Credit - https://www.woodsidecredit.com/mysteries-surrounding-5-classic-cars/
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Season 10 roars into port with a slurry photos about Irish Pirates! Celebrating the season opener, Flora grabs the Jameson and Guinness and takes you through some fun history with stories of Irish Pirates. Learn about the likes of Anne Bonny, George Cusack, and Grace O'Malley. Hear the tale of the Ouzel Galley, the ship that disappeared for 5 years leading to a rather happy ending. And join David as he toasts history, podcasting, and you the listener! It's a once-a-year tradition to have a slurry photos episode, so keep that in mind as Flora leaves in the 'outtakes' and stutters. Take a good swig of whiskey, polish that shillelagh, and try not to get too seasick - we're heading to the high seas on this episode of Blurry Photos! Don't forget to join the Blurry Photos Discord Server! Watch me stream games on Twitch! Music Myst on the Moor, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Black Sails - Nicolas Jeudy, Dark Fantasy Studios Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Sources

• Pallardy, R.. "Anne Bonny." Encyclopedia Britannica, June 26, 2019. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anne-Bonny.
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• The Grand pyrate, or, The life and death of Capt. George Cusack, the great sea-robber with an accompt of all his notorious robberies both at sea and land : together with his tryal, condemnation, and execution / taken by an impartial hand. Impartial hand. London: Printed for Jonathan Edwin 1676. Web. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/e/eebo/A41761.0001.001/1:3?rgn=div1;view=fulltext
• Falkiner, C Litton. Illustrations of Irish History and Topography. Longmans, Green, and Co. London, 1904. Pgs. 203-208.
• Curzon, Catherine. Grace O'Malley, the Fearless 16th-Century Irish Pirate Queen Who Stood Up to the English. Mental Floss. Jan 30, 2019. Web. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/grace-o-malley-the-fearless-16th-century-irish-pirate-queen-who-stood-up-to-the-english
• Ireland History. Grainne Mhaol - Pirate Queen of Connacht - Behind the Legend. Ireland History. Web. https://www.historyireland.com/early-modern-history-1500-1700/grainne-mhaol-pirate-queen-of-connacht-behind-the-legend/
• O' Dowd, Mary. Grainne O'Malley. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Jan 3, 2008. Web. https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-20753

   

BBC Radio 4's Danny Robins joins Blurry Photos to discuss his new podcast series The Battersea Poltergeist! A haunting in 1950's south London, the Battersea Poltergeist made the front pages then and made life for the Hitchings family unbearable. David welcomes producer, writer, and presenter Danny Robins on the show to talk about the case and his new podcast. The podcast includes a wonderful variety of investigation, interviews, and dramatic reenactments. Flora asks Danny about his experiences and journalism while making the show. It's a fascinating case brought to life by Danny and some great actors, including Burn Gorman, Dafne Keen, Toby Jones, and more! Listen to this interview and then download the series and binge away! Thanks to Danny and BBC Radio 4 for the use of episode clips, art, and the music of Nadine Shah! Don't forget to join the Blurry Photos Discord Server! Watch me stream games on Twitch! Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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• Find out more about the show on BBC Radio 4
• Visit Danny Robins' website
• Check out Danny's other series, Haunted

 

The boys review the 2013 indie film Willow Creek with special guest Bryce Johnson! Lead actor of Willow Creek, Bryce Johnson is kind enough to stop by and discuss the making of the film and his views on Bigfoot. Written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, the film is a good example of found footage done well. Flora and the guys ask Bryce questions about the filming, the environment, and working with Bobcat. Bryce is also a host of the Bigfoot Collectors Club Podcast, and has appeared on numerous paranormal-themed television shows. Make sure to check out the film and Bryce's other works! And check out another roundtable while you're at it. Find Bryce at the Bigfoot Collectors Club Find Derek at Monsters Among Us Find Zenger at Zeng This! Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Flora is joined by Professor Christopher French for an interview all about Anomalistic Psychology! Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London, Prof. French discusses the ins and outs of his field of expertise. David asks what the definition of Anomalistic Psychology is, how people think about the paranormal, and what all goes into being a skeptic while keeping an open mind. To get a better understanding of why folks believe paranormal claims, David seeks answers from a scientific/psychological angle. Prof. French discusses many examples and experiences he's had for mundane and extraordinary paranormal claims. It's a fun and fascinating discussion with one of the leaders in skepticism and open-minded scientific approach on this episode of Blurry Photos! Check out Chris' website Take a look at Greenwich Skeptics in the Pub Co-Author of Anomalistic Psychology Co-author of Anomalistic Psychology: Exploring Paranormal Belief and Experience Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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David is joined once again by Derek and Zenger to talk about the 2010 film Trollhunter! A dark fantasy/comedy film, Trollhunter follows a Norwegian government employee in a found footage mockumentary style. The boys engage in a game of 'what is there not to like.' Truly a good movie, Flora talks about some behind the scenes stories he heard while everyone shares favorite moments and monsters from it. It's a feel-good roundtable this time, quite contrary to the last one! Please vote for me for Best Podcast and Best Podcast Host! Find Derek at Monsters Among Us Find Zenger at Zeng This! Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Rumor Flies Podcast joins Blurry Photos to talk about the ins-and-outs of homeopathy! A method to treat disease by the principle of "like cures like," homeopathy is an often-misunderstood and controversial practice. Ryan, Josh, and Greg from the Rumor Flies Podcast stop by to help David with this interesting topic. The boys go over the history, claims, figures, and science behind it all. When did it start? How does it work? Does it really work? Listen and find out in this giant pill of an episode! Don't forget to join the Blurry Photos Discord Server! Watch me stream games on Twitch! Music Myst on the Moor, Political Ad, Beginning f Conflict, Motions, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Homeopathy Sources

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• Jones, Clay. Belief in Homeopathy Results in the Death of a 7-Year-Old Italian Child. Science Based Medicine. June 14, 2019. Web. https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/belief-in-homeopathy-results-in-the-death-of-a-7-year-old-italian-child/
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The boys are back at the roundtable with Flora's pick for the month, the 2020 film Tesla! Starring Ethan Hawke, Tesla is an artistic take on the inventor's life and struggles, but does it do the man justice? Derek from Monsters Among Us and Justin from Zeng This! join David to discuss this odd selection. If you watch it, buckle up for a wild ride that might leave you wondering what else is coming. Did Hawke's performance impress or depress? How much ice cream is acceptable in a biopic? You be the judge. The lads already passed their judgment on this bonus episode of Blurry Photos! Find Derek at Monsters Among Us Find Zenger at Zeng This! Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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