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Raise your glass of Guinness, shot of Jameson, or Harp/Killian's/Smithwick's/Kilkenny/etc. and toast to Season 9 of Blurry Photos with an episode of Irish ghosts! There's no shortage of hair-raising tales of Irish ghosts from the Emerald Isle, and Flora tells four of 'em while enjoying a nice drink in this episode. Three poltergeists and a wandering phantom are included in the season opener. And you even get a bonus poem to boot! Hear tell of Petticoat Loose, Corney the poltergeist, a haunted abode in Enniscorthy, and a terrifying old house in Cooneen. Shine up your shoe buckles, wipe down those pint glasses, and light an extra candle, this Slurry Photos will shamrock your socks off! Music Myst on the Moor, Celtic Impulse, Long Note 3, Long Note 4, Return of Lazarus, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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• Silent Owl. Petticoat Loose. The Witch of Baylough. A Mayo Druid. Blog. Oct. 16, 2010. Web. http://amayodruid.blogspot.com/2010/10/petticoat-loose-witch-of-baylough.html
• Yeats, W.B. The Celtic Twilight. A.H. Bullen. London. 1902.
• Seymour, St. John D., Neligan, Harry L. True Irish Ghost Stories. Hodges, Figgis, and Co. ltd. Dublin. 1914.
• Petticoat Loose. Emerald Isle. Web. http://emeraldisle.ie/petticoat-loose
• The Ghost Below. Emerald Isle. Web. http://emeraldisle.ie/the-ghost-below
• The Spirit of Enniscorthy. Emerald Isle. Web. http://emeraldisle.ie/the-spirit-of-enniscorthy
• Barry, Aoife. Read the Terrifying Tales of Two of Ireland’s Spookiest Houses. The Journal.IE. Oct. 27th, 2014. Web. https://www.thejournal.ie/tarquin-blake-haunted-ireland-1736828-Oct2014/
• Leslie, Shane. Ghost Book. Tumblar House, USA. 2017.
• McCarra, Darren. The Cooneen Ghost. McCarra.co. Web. http://mccarra.co/cooneen-ghost/
• Quinlivan, Janet. Cooneen Poltergeist Terrorises Fermanagh. The Spooky Isles. Jan. 18th, 2016. Web. https://www.spookyisles.com/cooneen-poltergeist/

Join David, Derek, and Zenger for another night at the roundtable as they discuss the 1973 special In Search Of Ancient Mysteries! Before the series began, there was In Search Of Ancient Mysteries, a television special narrated by Rod Serling. The show covered a wide array of Forteana from history. Such topics included out of place artifacts, Atlantis, Tiawanaku, Nazca Lines, and so much more. Derek from Monsters Among Us Podcast and Zenger from the Zeng This! Podcast join Flora and review this fun romp through nostalgia and weird history. You can literally see where the roots of Ancient Aliens began with this show. Check it out for free on YouTube and listen to the boys review it on this roundtable episode of Blurry Photos! And don't forget to check out the kickstarter for David and Derek's new documentary, Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle! There is a limited time to fund it, so jump on it!

• Watch "In Search Of Ancient Mysteries" for free here!

 

The Kickstarter campaign for "Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle" is live! Visit the Kickstarter campaign page to make a contribution toward funding this amazing project. David and Derek have only just begun the journey to making a fascinating and unique new documentary about the anomalous phenomena in the Anza-Borrego desert. But they need your help to make this vision come to life! If you contribute to their campaign, not only will you help them achieve their goal, you'll also get some cool stuff! T-shirts, patches, adventure bags, art, even your name in the credits! Not to mention an exclusive podcast that will offer behind the scenes discussion and updates. The campaign only lasts 30 days, you don't want to miss out. So check out the Shadows in the Desert campaign page, watch the trailer, and contribute to a great indie project by Blurry Photos and Monsters Among Us! Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Something there or just hot air? Flora is back with a deep dive into the fascinating events of the Falcon Lake incident! An amazing Canadian UFO case, the Falcon Lake incident is often regarded as one of the most investigated and strongest UFO cases in history. Stefan Michalak was out on a prospecting trip near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, when he witnesses 2 UFOs in the sky. When one landed not far from him, his curiosity led him to a close encounter that would forever change his life. David tackles the incident and asks tough questions in the search for the truth. What did Michalak see that day? What caused him to become so ill afterward? And what can be made of the evidence and investigations? Flora also invites Dr. Chris Cogswell from the Mad Scientist Podcast to help suss out some science. Join a fun ride into an incredible account and fascinating investigation on this episode of Blurry Photos! Get a copy of When They Appeared here and support the show with your purchase! Music Myst on the Moor, An Upsetting Theme, Crypto, Dark Rage, Malicious, Ossuary 5 - Rest, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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• Rutkowski, Chris. When They Appeared: Falcon Lake 1967: The Inside Story of a Close Encounter. August Night Press. Guilford, UK. 2017.
• Gross, Patrick. Close Encounter: Falcon Lake, Canada, 1967. Ufologie. Blog. 2005. https://ufologie.patrickgross.org/htm/michalak67cr00.htm
• Craig, Roy. Condon Report: Case 22. Files.NCAS. Web. http://files.ncas.org/condon/text/case22.htm
• The Iron Skeptic. Stefan Michalak's Story: No Aliens Required. Blog. http://www.theironskeptic.com/articles/michalak/michalak.htm
• Science Daily. Understanding Steam Burns. May 14, 2018.Web. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180514122556.htm
• Bernhardt, Darren. Falcon Lake Incident is Canada's 'Best-documented UFO Case,' Even 50 Years Later. CBC News. May 19, 2017. Web. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/falcon-lake-incident-book-anniversary-1.4121639

Can't Hyde from critical thought! David is joined by skeptic, folklorist, and all-around awesome person, Deborah Hyde to discuss skepticism! A philosophy present in every topic covered on the show, skepticism plays an important role in exploring paranormal subjects. Deborah, editor of The Skeptic magazine, shares her insights of being a skeptic. She also answers questions on the nature of skepticism and belief today. It's an interview of thought-provoking questions and interesting perspectives. Make sure to check out Deborah's adventures and follow her social media. And enjoy this provocative episode of Blurry Photos!

• Check out Deborah's website: http://deborahhyde.com/
• Follow Deborah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jourdemayne

Music Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Want to know more? Read the book! Or listen to the podcast. Flora is joined by Ryan from Rumor Flies and Brent from Hysteria 51 to discuss the classic Time Life book series Mysteries of the Unknown. A 33-book set detailing all kinds of Forteana and weird topics, Time Life's Mysteries of the Unknown introduced high strangeness to countless individuals around the world. The boys get together to go over the books in the series, including highlights and influences from each. It's a blast of all kinds of strange topics! You want ley lines? Boom. Madam Blavatsky? Pow. Plant sentience? Skadoosh. It's a tour-de-force of Forteana and all this great book series has to offer. If any of these topics sound extra interesting, let David know for a possible future Blurry Photos episode! Music Myst on the Moor, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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A review of Voodoo for you! Flora is joined by History professor Dr. Jeffrey Anderson for a very informative discussion on Hoodoo and Voodoo! One of the foremost experts on Hoodoo and Voodoo, Dr. Jeffrey Anderson offers a detailed interview on the history and culture of this poorly-understood religion. David asks questions on how it got started, how it spread and evolved, and what the modern practice looks like. The pantheon of deities is discussed, as is the distinction between hoodoo and even a little bit about zombies. Dr. Anderson provides a veritable king cake of knowledge (with a voodoo doll baby to find) in this episode of Blurry Photos!

• Help Sean Hill fund his work The Dark Stared Back on Inkshares! And follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/SeanCRHill
• Grab a copy of Dr. Anderson's book Conjure in African American Society!
• Grab a copy of Dr. Anderson's book Hoodoo, Voodoo, and Conjure: a Handbook!

Music Myst on the Moor, Classic Horror 2 - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Hellectric Boogaloo   The roundtable is back in action as Derek and Zenger join Flora to discuss the newly-released Hellier 2 by Planet Weird. Hellier 2 picks up with more questions and mysteries as the Planet Weird crew chase down answers in an ever-growing, ever-thickening plot. David and the boys talk about expectations, realizations, and aggravations after watching the new series. Were loose ends tied up? Did any questions get answered? Should you play the synchronicity drinking game? Find out in this bonus episode of Blurry Photos! Music Myst on the Moor, Classic Horror 2 - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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A tapestry of terror awaits you to close out this year's Blurry Photober with Ghost Stories 8! Chock full of original works, Ghost Stories 8 has selections of cosmic, supernatural, and psychological horror. Blurrievers Adam B. and Sean Hill have contributed stories of their own, so make sure to check out their stuff. And make sure to pre-order Sean's book, The Dark Stared Back on Inkshares! He needs our help to fund his project. Enjoy this year's selection of spooky tales, it's a bit headier than past year's fare. Wrap a blanket around you, keep the dog out of the back yard, and curl up with a nice, sturdy baseball bat - this episode of Blurry Photos might just get in your head! Music Myst on the Moor, Classic Horror 2, Drums of the Deep, Long Note 2, Ossuary 6 - Air, Quinns Song - The Dance Begins, Spacial Winds, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Bed Time - Haunting, She is in the Woods - Music by Co.Ag Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Mystical House - Music by Nicolas Jeudy Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Sources

• Help Sean Hill fund his work The Dark Stared Back on Inkshares! And follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/SeanCRHill
• Adam B. Europa One. http://entropicarts.net/
• Long, Julius. The Pale Man. from Weird Tales, Vol. 24, Issue 3. 1934. https://en.m.wikisource.org/wiki/Weird_Tales/Volume_24/Issue_3/The_Pale_Man?utm_content=buffer012a0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
• Smith, Clark Ashton. The Land of Evil Stars. Ebony and Crystal, Auburn Journal. 1922. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Land_of_Evil_Stars

I'm lycan the science on this one. Woof. The second part of Werewolves is coming at you! Flora dives into the science, medicine, and social context of werewolves to shed some light on the current lore. How is the moon connected to them? What are the ways to kill or cure one? What medical conditions have been put forward to explain the condition? David explores the psychological side as well as how Hollywood shaped our understanding. Folklorist Deborah Hyde also shares her insights into the socio-economic aspects of the creature through history. Get ready for some deep and fun information to cap off this great topic on this episode of Blurry Photos! Music Myst on the Moor, Hiding Your Reality, Evil Incoming, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Dark Fantasy Studio Music by Nicolas Jeudy Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0   Sources

• Koosmen, Tanika. The Ancient Origins of Werewolves. The Conversation. Oct. 28, 2018. Web. http://theconversation.com/the-ancient-origins-of-werewolves-104775
• Bennett, Adelaide. Global Legends and Lore: Vampires and Werewolves Around the World. Mason Crest Publisher Inc. Broomall, PA. 2011.
• Werewolf Page. http://www.werewolfpage.com/index.html
• Howison, Del. When Werewolves Attack. Ulysses Press. Berkley, CA. 2010.
• Guiley, Rosemary Ellen. Werewolves and Dogmen. Visionary Living, Inc. New Milford, CT. 2017.
• Gholipour, Bahar. Real-Life Werewolves: Psychiatry Re-Examines Rare Delusion. LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 14 Apr. 2014. Web. 10 Sept. 2016.
• de France, Marie. Translated by Judith P. Shoaf. Bisclavret. 1996. Web. http://users.clas.ufl.edu/jshoaf/Marie/bisclavret.pdf
• The Public Domain Review, Collections. The Beast of Gevaudan (1764 - 1767). Web. https://publicdomainreview.org/collections/the-beast-of-gevaudan-1764-1767/
• Steiger, Brad. The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings. Visible Ink Press, 2nd Edition. 2011.
• The Oi Encyclopedia. Selene. Web. https://www.theoi.com/Titan/Selene.html
• Metzger, Nadine. Battling Demons with Medical Authority: Werewolves, Physicians and Rationalization. National Center for Biotechnology Information. 2014. Web. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4090416/
• Lynn, Michael R. Werewolves: Fables or Affliction? The Ultimate History Project. Web. http://ultimatehistoryproject.com/werewolves.html
• Medical Bag, Entry. Werewolf Syndrome (Congenital Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa). 2014. Web. https://www.medicalbag.com/home/features/profile-in-rare-diseases/werewolf-syndrome-congenital-hypertrichosis-lanuginosa/
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• Koosman, Tanika. Why Werewolves Eat People: Cannibalism in the Werewolf Narrative. Folklore Thursday. London. 18 Jan 2018. Web. https://folklorethursday.com/myths/werewolves-eat-people-cannibalism-werewolf-narrative/
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