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The Familiar Strange

Your Familiar Strangers

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The Familiar Strange is a podcast about doing anthropology: that is, about listening, looking, trying out, and being with, in pursuit of uncommon knowledge about humans and culture. Find show notes, plus our blog about anthropology's role in the world, at https://www.thefamiliarstrange.com. Twitter: @tfsTweets. FB: facebook.com/thefamiliarstrange. Instagram: @thefamiliarstrange. Brought to you by your familiar strangers: Ian Pollock, Jodie-Lee Trembath, Julia Brown, Simon Theobald, Kylie Won ...
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Strap in. We're going on a trip! Robert and Topher, cofounders of advertising agency Territorial, explore the weird, compelling, and sometimes forgotten corners of our culture through a surprising lens: the brands we all know and/or love. Every episode uses a familiar brand as a roadmap to stories you would never imagine to help you see the world in a new way. To learn more about Robert Balog & Topher Burns, and their work at Territorial, visit www.weareterritorial.com or find them on LinkedIn.
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Oddnormal

Fiasco Jones & Cold Coffee

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Oddnormal takes you deep into the shadows of our everyday lives, where the familiar becomes strange and the unexplainable leaves us questioning reality. From curious quirks in daily encounters to baffling phenomena that defy all logic, we explore whether the world is truly growing stranger — and if global weirding has reached a tipping point. Join us as we uncover the hidden oddities lurking in plain sight.
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Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sew ...
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Each week a panel of horror fans discuss horror movies past and present. We believe horror is for everyone, regardless of how familiar you are with the genre, or which flavor of fear you fancy most. We dissect new releases, compare originals to reboots, and tell you whether or not the movies are a hack (a waste of time) or a slash (totally killer - pun intended).
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*Go ad-free with hundreds of bonus episodes: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher* Author of THE DARK PATH Isaac Weishaupt hosts this show focused on pop culture and its role in the occult agenda to instill ritualistic symbolism in entertainment! This podcast provides unbiased opinions and discussion on the symbolism, theories, pop culture, music, film, gossip and celebrity tabloids; in a safe and positive light with respect to all opinions and world views. Isaac Weishaupt has been on the leading e ...
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For the first captain to be filmed leading the USS Enterprise, Christopher Pike has gotten precious little screen time over the years. That's about to change. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will bring us the stories of the Enterprise under Pike's command, together with Number One, Spock, and a host of familiar faces. Saddle Up! explores the characters and stories that Strange New Worlds brings us each week as we celebrate Star Trek and try to have a little fun along the way.
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My Strange Bible

Steve Schramm and Alex Giguere

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On My Strange Bible, we're focused on exploring the strange and fascinating aspects of the Bible that often go unnoticed or forgotten. Delve along with us into the oddities, miracles, and unexplained events in the Bible that make it truly unique. In each episode, we'll uncover these hidden gems and invite you to reimagine familiar stories and discover new perspectives. This ain’t your grandma’s Bible.
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It has happened to me and it has probably happened to you. It is sudden and quick, leaving you as unexpectedly as it came. It is a feeling which is more unfamiliar than familiar. This podcast is all about that feeling of familiarity that you can't do away with. Stories that are not just compelling, but rebelling. This is The Unfamiliar Déjà Vu.
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Winner of the Adirondack Center for Writing’s People’s Choice Award 2016 A sister grows inside the body of another and wants to return; a woman accidentally walks through walls where her newfound intimacy offends. By turns surreal, mournful, and droll, this collection of short stories investigates our conflicting urge for intimacy and transcendence. Enter this cabinet of wonders to find your mind and spirit expand. While the concerns and struggles are familiar — loneliness, troubled marriage ...
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AnthroPod

Society for Cultural Anthropology

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AnthroPod is produced by the Society for Cultural Anthropology. In each episode, we explore what anthropology teaches us about the world and people around us.
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A mysterious door-way, an incident of ferocious violence, a respectable and popular scientist, well-known for his enjoyable dinner parties who suddenly changes his will, the brutal killing of an elderly Member of Parliament, a diabolical serum that can transform one person into another – truly the ingredients of a fast good thriller! Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde has captured the imaginations of readers ever since it was first published in 1886. It met wi ...
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Amie shares stories of a blacker-than-black bigfoot sighting from her youth; her son’s complaints of the Hahas – frightening, floating, bodiless heads; a helpful voice; and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/S…
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The Miocene Epoch was a world a lot like our current one... just a little bit stranger. How much stranger? Let's find out! Timestamp to bypass the sadness: 17:25 John Green's video reading the first chapter of his tuberculosis book: https://youtu.be/CCbDdk8Wz-8?si=iSFgfvaywj6FVyyh Donate to Archive.org if you can: https://archive.org/donatePalaeoca…
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Publishing Notes This week we’re recapping the chaos of Round 1 in Monster Madness 2025. We break down the most shocking upsets, analyze the closest matchups, and spotlight the monsters that dominated the competition. Mentioned in the Episode Monster Madness 2025 Voting Join our Discord Server Monster Madness - Discord Discussion Support the Show W…
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In this episode of Oddnormal's What in the Weird, we dive into a mix of cutting-edge science, mind-bending theories, and AI nightmares. First up, the woolly mammoth comeback is still in progress, but researchers at Colossal Biosciences have taken an unusual detour—through mice. By modifying seven specific genes, scientists have created “woolly mice…
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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we’re hitting the BONUS episode for the supporter feeds and we’re going to get into the highly controversial and conspiratorial Epstein Phase 1 files! We’ll catch up with what happened recently when Attorney General Pam Bondi released documents to MAGA influence…
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Show sponsors: CopyMyCrypto.com/Isaac is where you can copy James McMahon’s crypto holdings- listeners get access for just $1 Shirts AND author-signed books: https://gumroad.com/isaacw On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we’ll wrap up our exploration of Catcher in the Rye! We’ll discuss more about…
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This week we’re unpacking the layers of Companion (2025). We explore the dynamic between humans and AI, parse through the film's exploration of abusive relationships, and discuss the impact of its marketing on the viewing experience. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:53. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Companion (2025) Main E…
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Christopher Marlowe was the star writer of the 1580s. The Elizabethans flocked to his plays. But Kitt’s life was shrouded in mystery. Was he a secret agent? A Catholic spy? A double agent for Queen Elizabeth’s government. There is evidence that he was heretical atheist. And he may have been England's first gay poet Hear how this ended with a murder…
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In this episode of Oddnormal, Fiasco Jones and Cold Coffee unravel a tapestry of the strange, weaving together ancient prophecies, cutting-edge technology, and the mysteries of the mind. They begin with the health of Pope Francis and its eerie ties to the Prophecy of the Popes, questioning whether we’re inching toward an apocalyptic turning point. …
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FREE book, social medias & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we start talking about Catcher in the Rye! We’ll walk through the whole book and I’ll point out lots of symbolism and messaging that lends itself to a theory that the main character Holden Caulfield …
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Is disclosure finally happening, or is the government just getting better at misdirection? In this episode, Fiasco Jones and Cold Coffee dive into the latest UFO revelations, from Congress’s new task force investigating UAPs and the JFK assassination to Chris Bledsoe’s eerie encounters with otherworldly beings. But the real mystery? A bizarre drone…
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This week we’re turning the key on The Monkey (2025). We explore its differences from Stephen King's original story, analyze its balance of dark humor and gore, and break down the catharsis of its plot. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:47. Mentioned in the Episode The Monkey (2025) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have …
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First, Jared shares an interview done with his father Gary about bigfoot in Indiana. Next, Chadwick talks to the owners of a property who are experiencing dogman and other strangeness. Finally, Lenni shares stories of encounters with a flame-man, tiny witches, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus cont…
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Today's episode is the FINAL Twin Peaks Grey Lodge analysis! If you haven't followed along since May 2023; there are now 55 full episodes of analysis up on the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture supporter feeds! Join one of the three supporters feeds to unlock all of them with hundreds of other bonus shows- all ad-free! SUPPORTER FEEDS: Go ad-free wi…
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This week our patrons have voted for us to unpack the lore of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995). We discuss its attempts at expanding the Candyman mythos, evaluate Tony Todd’s performance, and critique the effectiveness of its scares. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:47. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Candyman: Farewel…
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Laura shares stories of poltergeist activity, ghosts, and more – including her encounters with little beings with skin like tree bark. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-ti…
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We've all been busy with travel and company coming to visit, so we're taking a short hiatus until 3/5.Also, a few of Gavin's friends are recently unemployed thanks to the federal government, and National Parks are going to be smelly this summer. Donate to Archive.org if you can: https://archive.org/donatePalaeocast Gaming Network video Gavin made a…
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In our new episode on Cuisinart, we learn that Weird Al Yankovic described his brain as a “pop culture Cuisinart.” Interestingly, the episode itself is a sort of pop culture food processor, full of digressions on topics like Macbooks, 30 Rock, American spycraft, and even Con Air (1997). - territorial is an advertising agency that helps brands find …
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In this episode of Oddnormal’s What in the Weird, hosts Fiasco Jones and Cold Coffee uncover the strange intersections of power, technology, and the paranormal. From Sony’s rumored foray into psychic research to the FBI’s covert UAP investigations, they dissect the hidden forces shaping our world. The conversation winds through the resurgence of oc…
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FREE book, social medias & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have February's BONUS episode only for supporters! We'll TMZ style topics: Marianne Faithfull died (Lucifer Rising, Mick Jagger & British Intelligence), Ye loves N@zis, smut & Diddy, Elon Musk als…
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This week we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day at the theater with Heart Eyes (2025). We assess the film’s approach to a holiday slasher, break down the chemistry of its cast, and unpack its blend of romantic comedy and horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 19:32. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Heart Eyes (2025) Main Episode O…
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Nicole shares stories of growing up in a house which seemed to hold a darkness within its walls. Inhuman shadow beings, an imaginary friend with a possible connection to disturbing collections found in the basement, and a weird, oily stain which appeared overnight. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, …
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FREE book, social medias & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we recap the symbolism at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Kendrick Lamar! We'll talk Freemason Hailing Sign of Distress, Solomonic Middle Chambers, Shiva and Shakti triangles and some VERY pol…
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In this compelling episode of Oddnormal's What in the Weird, hosts Fiasco Jones and Cold Coffee delve into two captivating topics that blend science, politics, and the supernatural. Unpacking the Lab Leak Theory and Gain-of-Function Research The discussion begins with an in-depth analysis of the resurging Lab Leak Theory concerning COVID-19's origi…
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This week we’re stuck in a time loop with Happy Death Day 2U (2019). We analyze the film's shift towards sci-fi elements, assess Jessica Roth's performance, and consider the movie’s balance of humor and emotional depth. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:18. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Happy Death Day 2 U (2019) Main Episo…
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FREE book, social medias & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we do our annual Super Bowl Pre-Game show! We'll talk about conspiracies and the history of the Kansas City Chiefs and HL Hunt, politics, Philadelphia Eagles symbolism of Phoenix, NFL rigging games c…
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First, George shares stories of growing up in a haunted house, as well as an intense visit from a nighttime invader – was it related to his father’s experience with a UFO/missing time? Then we share some listener stories about Sabe/Sasquatch encounters and a plane frozen in the sky. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, g…
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Given recent events, namely the inauguration of Donald Trump, let's discuss a court trial from 100 years ago! What does that have to do with paleontology? Let's find out!Timestamp for bypassing the current events discussion: 23:01Donate to Archive.org if you can: https://archive.org/donatePalaeocast Gaming Network video Gavin made about the new Pok…
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HOT NEWS: As you'll hear on the show- I posit the connections of Aleister Crowley's Amalantrah Working with Marina Abramovic's Star House with the Hudson River. After the show I found some pretty intriguing connections that I'll write up on my Substack (*another reason to subscribe there): illuminatiwatcher.substack.com New Substack article (*subsc…
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In this episode of Oddnormal's What in the Weird, hosts Fiasco Jones and Cold Coffee take you on a wild ride through the strange and unexplained. They dive into the ethics of de-extinction—should we really bring back the woolly mammoth?—and the ongoing search for cryptids like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. The conversation then shifts to past …
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HOT DEAL: VIP Section discount code “EGG” gets 50% off 3 months (*monthly Tier 1 or 2 plans, limited to first 33 sign ups): https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have the January 2025 Supporters Only BONUS episode! We'll take a look at the Los Angeles Fires: celebrity hou…
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This week we're exploring the haunted intricacies of Presence (2025). We unpack the film's experimental single-take style, examine the tension in its family dynamics, and critique the effectiveness of its POV narrative. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:01. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Presence (2025) Support the Show We'v…
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HOT LINKS: VIP Section discount code "EGG" gets 50% off 3 months (*monthly Tier 1 or 2 plans, limited to first 33 sign ups): https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL Substack article Egg UFOs (subscribe while you're there): https://illuminatiwatcher.substack.com On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we breakdown th…
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Alison interviews Timothy about his new book, I Have Never Minded the Loneliness: Hermits and Their Stories. We discuss the book, hermits and their pets, John Smith, John Stink, the Hermit Queen of Happy Hollow, the Giant Hermit of the Adirondacks, the Old Leather Man, and more. Timothy reads the stories of hermits Left-Handed Charley, who was caug…
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Summary In the premiere episode of OddNormal’s "What in the Weird", Fiasco Jones and Cold Coffee delve into the extraordinary claims of UFO whistleblower Jake Barber. After years of secrecy, Barber has revealed that he was part of a covert crash retrieval team tasked with recovering unidentified aerial phenomena. During his time on the team, he wit…
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illuminatiwatcher.substack.com is where you can check out some supplemental articles I'm writing for the podcast! Including one on this bizarre egg shaped UFO story that I'll be reporting on the next episode (soon...) On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have a special episode with an appearance…
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