The Mothball Prophecies is a podcast that looks at strange, mysterious, and paranormal events from the past as seen through a modern lens. While we cover a wide range of topics, our focus is on New Orleans and Louisiana. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mothball-prophecies/support
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In this episode, we take a rather academic look at the roots of our fears while we inundate you with amazing stories and songs from some of the best artists you could ever hope to encounter! As always, transcripts are available upon request. Show Notes: Randy “Trog” Michaud: https://www.stonegrooverecords.net/ https://www.stonegrooverecords.net/sto…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 26: The Ummo - Ummogummo
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In this episode, we go over the twisted tale of the Ummo – extraterrestrial visitors who brought disclosure, conspiracies, and long phone calls. Show Notes: Email: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com https://www.mondenouveau.fr/presence-extraterrestre-ummo-une-imposture-ou-pas/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110606092247/http://www.forteantimes.com/featu…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 25: The Ferrous Fae-talities
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In this episode, we take a look at iron and why magical creatures (such as fairies) despise it. Show Notes Email: mothall@crescentcitymedia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Tales from the Tomb: https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthetomb Tomb of Nick Cage: https://thetombofnickcage.com/ Beth Patterson: https://bethpattersonmu…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 24: Stepping into a Larger World
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In this episode, we take a look at a modern conspiracy theory about our planet, why it's bigger than you think, and why you - yes YOU - are being kept in the dark about it. Send your conspiracy theories to: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com (You might just win something if yours makes its way into an episode.) Show Notes: https://www.academia.edu/3332…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 23 - The War on Christmas: Putting the Fun Back in Fungus
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In this episode, we take a look at how Christianity may have evolved from a mushroom-eating fertility cult. Show Notes: https://www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies mothball@crescentcitymedia.com The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross – John M. Allegro The End of the Road – John M. Allegro The Holy Mushroom: Evidence of Mushrooms in Judeo-Christianity – …
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 022 - Strange Things I May Have Seen
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In the second installment of "Strange Things I May Have Seen," I look at an incident involving a strange creature and multiple witnesses in rural NY. Email: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mothball-prophecies/support
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 021 - Mothballoween 2020
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Today is the first Mothballoween Celebration, filled with creepy tales and music to make you question reality and the safety of your own mind. Congratulations to our winners, Gilbert Jagot (“Alfred”), Beth Patterson (“Nackschmerzen”), and Randy Michaud (“The Succubus Cycle”)! Show Notes: Randy “Trog” Michaud: Musician Page: https://www.facebook.com…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 020 - That Time I Met James Randi
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In this short and casual episode, I recount my time at The Amazing Meeting 8 and my conversation with James Randi. (I also share some opinions). Show Notes: https://groupthink.kinja.com/update-james-randi-d-j-grothe-named-in-atheist-sexis-1061925771 https://skepchick.org/2012/06/why-i-wont-be-at-tam-this-year/ https://the-orbit.net/entequilaesverda…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 019 - Donald Shrum and the Tree of Strife
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In this episode, we take a look at a terrifying UFO encounter centered around one Donald Shrum, in 1964. Show Notes: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Email: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com Mothballoween Contest: http://crescentcitymedia.com/mothballoween-giveaway-contest Escape from the Secret Lab --- Support this podcast: https…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 018 Casual Conspiracies: Why Are UFOs?
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UFO sightings are on the rise this year, but why? Is an invasion imminent, or is it something else? Show Notes: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Email: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com Mothballoween Contest: http://crescentcitymedia.com/mothballoween-giveaway-contest --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 017 Dr. Mary Part 2: How Green Was My Monkey
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In this episode, we wrap up the mysterious case of Dr. Mary Sherman and look at how the consequences of a politically-motivated lab experiment in New Orleans may have led to a global pandemic. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Email: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MothballShow Mothballoween Contest: …
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 016 Casual Conspiracies: Of UFOs and Horses
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In this, our first casual episode, we go over some news stories about UFOs and horse mutilations. I also give more details about the Mothballoween Contest. Show Notes: Email: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Escape from the Secret Lab: http://www.escapefromthesecretlab.com/ --- Support this podcas…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 015 Doctor Mary’s Murder Part 1: JFK Adjacent
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In this, our first episode of the series on Dr. Mary Sherman, we explore the events surrounding her murder and how they are linked to the JFK assassination. Also, I'm running a Halloween story contest so our listeners can win some sweet Mothball Prophecies merchandise! Show Notes: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Email: mothbal…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 014 The Ursuline Nuns Part II: Worse Things Than Vampires
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In this episode, we wrap up the story of the Ursuline Nuns of New Orleans and go over some major changes for the podcast. Show Notes: Masterless Mistresses: https://www.amazon.com/Masterless-Mistresses-Ursulines-Development-University/dp/0807858226 Escape from the Secret Lab: http://www.escapefromthesecretlab.com/ Email: mothball@crescentcitymedia.…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 004 The Axeman Part III: Going West!
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In our final installment on the Axeman, we look at his murders after his cooling off period, an alleged German spy, and what ultimately happened to the killer. Show notes: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Twitter: twitter.com/MothballShow The Tomb of Nick Cage: thetombofnickcage.com/ thetombofnickcage.bandcamp.com/ www.facebook.com/pg/…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 003 The Axeman Part II: 30 Hours to Die
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In our second part of our series on The Axeman, we take a look at possible motives for the killings, the state of forensics in 1911, and the Axeman's third set of victims. Facebook: facebook.com/MothballProphecies Twitter: @MothballShow E-mail: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com The Axeman of New Orleans: The True Story: www.amazon.com/Axeman-New-Orlea…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 002 The Axeman Part 1
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In this, the first episode of a multi-part series, we explore the legend of The Axeman of New Orleans, and his earliest attacks. Show Notes: Site: CrescentCityMedia.com Facebook: facebook.com/MothballProphecies Twitter: @MothballShow E-mail: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com The Axeman of New Orleans: The True Story: www.amazon.com/Axeman-New-Orlean…o…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 013 The Ursuline Nuns Part 1: Vampires for Christ
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In this episode, we discuss the legends of Vampires in New Orleans and their mysterious connection with the Ursuline Nuns. Show Notes: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Twitter: twitter.com/MothballShow Vampire Street Theatre & Ghost Tours: www.lordchaz.com/ Masterless Mistresses: www.amazon.com/Masterless-Mistre…ook/dp/B00OJHSM1E Escap…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 012 Shreveport UFO Shenanigans
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In this episode, we look at a curious UFO report from Shreveport Louisiana in the 1940s, the US government’s involvement with UFOs, and the conspiracies that have been spun about the great extraterrestrial cover-up. Show Notes: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Email: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com Twitter: twitter.com/mothballshow www.…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 011 Weird Things I May Have Experienced: 1996 Copake, NY
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 011 Weird Things I May Have Experienced: 1996 Copake, NY In this episode, I take a look back at one of the many weird things I’ve experienced firsthand, and try to play the age-old game of aliens or brain glitches? SHOW NOTES: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Twitter: twitter.com/MothballShow Email: moth…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 010 Carl Higdon: 163,000 Light Miles from Earth!
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In this episode, we dive into Carl Higdon’s strange encounter with a being named Auzzo One. Facebook: www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Twitter: twitter.com/MothballShow www.crescentcitymedia.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mothball-prophecies/supportBy Crescent City Media
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 009 St. Germain: Gump Everlasting
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In this episode, we dive into the life (or lives) of Comte de St. Germain, a mysterious and immortal figure who may have been an Atlantean wizard, a vampire, or just a figment of the imagination. Show Notes: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Twitter: twitter.com/MothballShow The Secret of Kings: www.amazon.com/COMTE-ST-GERMAIN-…ook/dp/B…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 008 - The Honey Island Swamp Monster
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Happy Paranormal Day! I would be remiss if I didn’t record an episode today, so join me as we explore the legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster! Email: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Twitter: twitter.com/mothballshow Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/crescent-city-media --- Support this podcast: ht…
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The Mothball Prophecies Story Time - You Know What Stuart? I Like You!
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SHOW NOTES:Parannoyahttps://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php…Beth Patterson:http://bethpattersonmusic.com/https://bethpatterson.bandcamp.com/How the Anti-Vaccine Community Is Responding to COVID-19:https://arstechnica.com/…/how-the-anti-vaccine-community-i…/NYC Poison Control Sees Uptick in Lysol, Bleach Exposures after Trump’s Comment on Disinfe…
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 007 Grunch Road: A Descendant Testicle
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In this episode, we go back to New Orleans to look at the legendary Grunch Road, and toss around some thoughts about the modern urban monomyth. Show Notes: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Twitter: twitter.com/MothballShow Email: mothball@crescentcitymedia.com The Tomb of Nick Cage: thetombofnickcagecom.bandzoogle.com/home www.facebook…
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The Mothball Prophecies EP006 Pascagoula Part 2: The Voices!
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In this episode, we look at Charles Hickson and his further encounters with aliens, space ships, and strange voices. Facebook: www.facebook.com/MothballProphecies Twitter: twitter.com/MothballShow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mothball-prophecies/supportBy Crescent City Media
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 005 Pascagoula Part 1: The Fisherman's Tale
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In this episode, we're going back to 1973 to explore the mysterious alien abduction case of Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker in Pascagoula, Mississippi.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mothball-prophecies/supportBy Crescent City Media
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The Mothball Prophecies Episode 001 The Rougarou
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In our very first episode, we take a look at the legendary Rougarou of Louisiana, its ties to European werewolves, and how it fits in with Catholic mythology. Notes: Across the Universe: www.amazon.com/Across-Universe-T…les/dp/1515423956 bethpattersonmusic.com/ Rougarou – The Tomb of Nick Cage: youtu.be/8sHpFOwsXZQ Gwyndyn T. Alexander: www.amazon.…
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