Best Stephen McDevitt Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 74 Splitting 1:13:57

5M ago1:13:57

1:13:57

Splitting is a common symptom associated with issues such as personality disorder which forces individuals to view things only in two absolute terms; black and white;this or that. These individuals are unable to accept qualities in things or people preventing any grey areas to exist in thought or mindset. As all of us are navigating through a world…

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Ep. 73 The Bell Witch 49:58

6M ago49:58

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The legend of the Bell Witch dates back over 200 years and is one of Americas most credible supernatural stories. The hauntings which occured on the Bell family farm in Tennessee in early 1800's have been witnesses by dozens of people including a future U.S. President. There have been movies based on the tale and several podcasts and TV shows done …

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Kooky Beer Tales 24:22

9M ago24:22

24:22

Did you know what was made when humanity’s oldest yeast was exhumed (Brendan Frazier and the mummy had nothing to do with it just fyi), How about the culprit for eight people dying in a freak drowning accident in the UK? What about the massage oil used for cuisine’s most popular bovine? Yep, that’s right. It may have something to do with beer. Tune…

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Brewery Field Trip - Outer Place Brewing 52:17

10M ago52:17

52:17

Outer Place is a new Irish Craft brewery in Kildare, Ireland focused on hoppy styles of beer which of course is not typical of Irish beers so this makes their tasty beverages unique. Rebellious. Renegade-esque even. Their vision is to create a destination brewery that is fiercely independent, ethically inclined and sustainable with a goal of creati…

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Ep. 72 Ancient Weaponry - Part II 1:23:05

12M ago1:23:05

1:23:05

We're back to reveal the most savage, most innovative and most effective weapon of human history. If you didn't catch part one where we describe all the competitors please go back and listen. We'll be right here waiting... waiting... waiting... ok ready? You didn't skip any parts did you? Did you? Enjoy.…

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Ep. 72 Ancient Weaponry - Part I 1:09:04

1y ago1:09:04

1:09:04

In the name of misery and death, humankind has created (ok so mankind, men are the only ones sick enough to create such bludgeoning devices) some of the most innovative ways to kill each other. But what has been the most effective? The most catastrophic? The most expeditious? Sure there are more than one ways to skin a cat, but how many different w…

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Beer Sessions Volume XI - Non-Alcoholic Beers 47:57

1y ago47:57

47:57

I don't know if we want to say the craze is taking off but it certainly is wheels up and off the ground. In 2022 non-alcoholic beers hit $22billion in sales world-wide and the number is expected to grow. Between younger drinkers adopting a healthier lifestyle, countries prohibiting alcoholic beers, and a growing number of people taking on dry Janua…

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Ep. 71 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) 1:17:42

1y ago1:17:42

1:17:42

With football's biggest game of the year on the world stage, we're going to take you down the darker side of the sport to really ruin the game for you. That's what we do. Jason Reedy joins us once again for a wild ride into science, sports, history, and intrigue to dive into what exactly is CTE and what all the hype is about. Why are we just hearin…

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Ep. 70b - Climate Change Part II: The Theories 1:21:43

1+ y ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Whether we'd like to admit it or not, there are three theories when it comes to climate change. One, climate change is real we are destroying ourselves by burning fossil fuels and the like. Two, climate change is real but it is naturally occuring. Or three, climate change is not real (climate change deniers). One of the three is more widely accepte…

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Ep. 70a Climate Change - Part I 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

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If you've read any news in the last decade and/or simply walked outside you've noticed things are changing with our climate. However, is the media giving us all the correct information and is the climate actually changing? Many would say yes. Others say no. And others just want to drink beer and listen to awesome podcasts like this one. Which one a…

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Talkin' Brains with Dr. Lindsay Weisner 1:02:17

1+ y ago1:02:17

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On today’s show we sit down with Dr. Lindsay Weisner to talk about all things brain and answer the questions you’ve always wondered. Do we really only use 10% of our brains? When do men's brain neurons actually connect? 10? 20? 30? Ever? What are some wild but true neurological anomalies she’s come across in her career? How many bitchy PTA parents …

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Short Intrigue Snippets - TALKING ANIMALS 14:45

1+ y ago14:45

14:45

You could speak to any animal (and they could speak back). What animal would you choose and what would you ask them? Enjoy the latest Short Intrigue Snippets segment. They're digestible bytes (see what i did there?) of appetizing goodness made to quickly listen and churn up some pondering thought of your own.…

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Exploring Humanity with Kimberley Chapman 46:42

1+ y ago46:42

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We go through life jettisoning from one destination to another bound by constraints of time and commitments but many of us don't often stop to ask why. Or what's the point of it all? Our guest today believes that a healthy diet of discovery, curiosity and mind-opening research is just the prescription for a healthy soul. You can learn more about Ki…

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Ep. 69 The International Space Station and the Future of Space Exploration 1:15:24

2y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

WIth the recent invasion of Ukraine by the Russians, it poses questions about what happens above our blue planet. While us humans (naming no names) are making terrible decisions to inflict misery upon our fellow man (and woman) science, space, and the advancement of humanity is still going on in our sky. Enter stage left, right, center - the Intern…

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America. Drunk History Style. 29:28

2y ago29:28

29:28

Well, there are shows where they are a blast to record but embarrassing to post. This is one of those shows. Come listen to hear Steve's best moments on this planet and learn about a founding father you've never heard of before (one of those is true). He'll also regale you about a story explaining what was the actual cause leading to world war II y…

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The Hidden History of Humanity w/ Tim Kelly 46:44

2y ago46:44

46:44

Did humans evolve naturally? Maybe. Did humans evolve spiritually? Possibly. Did humans evolve a third way? Perhaps. Author Tim Kelly joins us on today’s show to shed some light on what he believes is a hidden history of humanity. We talk about ancient, lost technologies, the pyramids, Lemuria, Atlantis, aliens of course, and what the true building…

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Introducing the Green Mushroom Network 13:03

2y ago13:03

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We have some exciting news. We have teamed up with a Podcast Network called The Green Mushroom Network. This will enable us to do some more cross-collaborations and promote our show on other show platforms. Listen to this episode to hear more about the shows we're sharing a podcast network bed with going forward. Give a listen. You can learn more a…

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Short Intrigue Snippets - A GHOST IS IN YOUR HOUSE - WOULD YOU WANT TO KNOW? 14:29

2y ago14:29

14:29

Welcome back to another short session here with the Grognostics crew. We take 12 minutes to discuss a topic pulled out of a hat - If ghosts populated your living space would you rather be able to see them or would you prefer not to know? Enjoy.

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Short Intrigue Snippets - THE EMOTION OF MUSIC 14:24

2y ago14:24

14:24

LIke an armpit at a deodorant convention (said no one ever), we like to keep things fresh. And with that comes yet another new segment we're trying out called Short Intriguing Snippets. They're digestible bytes (see what i did there?) of appetizing goodness made to quickly listen and churn up some pondering thought of your own. On today's we discus…

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Beer Sessions Vol X - The Red Ale 37:26

2y ago37:26

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St. Patrick's Day may be behind us, but that doesn't mean we can't still drink like the Irish do. On this beer show we break down the red ale and discuss what makes it a red tasty treat as well as the difference between American Reds vs. English vs. the classic Irish Red. Tam joins us with snipets from his 15-pint drinking session and our resident …

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St. Patrick's Day Brewery Field Trip - Ballykilcavan Farm Brewery 45:37

2y ago45:37

45:37

About an hour outside of Dublin in the heart of Ireland sits a farm that has been family-owned for 13 generations. At first look, this farm looks and feels like any other - mixed farm, with woodland, grass for livestock, fields of crops etc. And, it is true that owner David Walsh-Kemmis puts on his farming overalls one pant leg at a time just like …

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Beer Sessions Vol IX - The Hefeweizen 34:12

2y ago34:12

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Recent guest Nate from Rum & Regret Podcast is back for another educational beer session on the popular, yet somewhat forgot Hefeweizen beer style. And boy it sure is a toughie to pronounce. Enjoy some history, the characteristics details and some fun.

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Ep. 68 Havana Syndrome 1:06:39

2+ y ago1:06:39

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Over 200 government officials from multiple countries have experienced strange symptoms such as ringing in ears, dizziness, nausea, insomnia and other ailments while abroad. Despite investigations by multiple U.S. agencies, no one can figure out the cause of these oddities. The U.S. has recently acknowledged this as a known ailment and even promise…

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The Witch of Amesbury with Author Stephen Hawley Martin 47:00

2+ y ago47:00

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The Salem Witch hysteria swept New England in the 17th century but it wasn't really fully about witches. It was about the power of belief. That power was so strong that the fear resulting from it caused normal people - judges, clergymen, shop-owners, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and all alike to believe in the irrational, illogical, and obtu…

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Ep. 67 Future of Sports & Technology 1:26:29

2+ y ago1:26:29

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The crack of the bat. A deep bomb down the field for a winning touchdown catch. The eruption of the crowd after a winning shot in the hoop. The sounds and sights of sports has been something people all over the world have emotionally enjoyed all of their lives. But how we experience sports and how the players on the field play are at a crossroads. …

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Ep. 66 The Age of Man 51:34

2+ y ago51:34

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Humans have been around since the beginning of... well, actually we don't really know do we? Some theorists believe the current version we see in the mirror every day has been around for 12,000 years, others say more, others just do a 48min podcast and conclude nothing on the topic. Click your play button and you'll hear one of the three aforementi…

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Into the Void - A Summer Sideshow 1:13:02

3y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

On today's show we take a detour from our regular show structure to sit and chat about intriguing questions that make you think. Most importantly, what do you think about them? We roll out these questions of intrigue and then take 15 minutes on each to discuss over some cold brews that of course open up the mind. Life is discovered on another plane…

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Beer Sessions Vol VIII - Dad Beers 28:39

3y ago28:39

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Dads have been drinking beer since the beginning of time, most likely cultivating beer in their man caves during the early age of man. Literal caves with a man in them – not the cave with a fridge filled with nitro cream IPAs, darts, and signed, framed jerseys of athletes from the ’80s. The beer they crafted using rock tools, the leaves of a mulber…

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Ep. 65 Life After Death w/ Author Stephen Hawley Martin 58:50

3y ago58:50

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To steal an iconic line from one of our favorite shows - Have you ever questioned the nature of your reality? Today's guest, author Stephen Hawley Martin, not only bathes us in this existential ponderance but floods our curious minds with where he believes humankind is headed. Stephen is a bestselling author who has interviewed dozens of near-death…

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Ep. 64 Near Death Experiences with Kathy McDaniel 55:20

3y ago55:20

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It doesn't matter if you're old, young, from different continents, what you look like, if you're male, female, etc. Anyone can have an NDE. Because then again, death doesn't forget anyone now does it? But what about death that leads to continued life? Enter stage left - Near-Death Experiences. Regardless of how you feel about the stories; hearing t…

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Ep. 63 Sleeping Lucy 1:07:37

3y ago1:07:37

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Lucy Cooke aka "Sleeping Lucy" was a famous clairvoyant physician who would heal people while in trance. She is credited with healing hundreds of patients and also could recover lost items, and provide other mystical services. And on today's show she takes her skills to the best podcast in all the land - Serial Podcast. Kidding, she's on Grognostic…

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Ep. 62 Atlantis 1:44:54

3y ago1:44:54

1:44:54

The lost city of Atlantis has intrigued historians, dreamers, and well... me. Truth is many are obsessed. One Atlantis theorist described his pursuit of the potentially mythical land as a gambling addiction. And, whether you realize it or not, you are obsessed with it too. It's ingrained in our DNA. So what's it all about? Where was Atlantis? Have …

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Face the Music Earth Day 2021 2:31

3y ago2:31

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Face The Music is a collective of creative activists utilizing performances to inspire individual action. With over 70 social justice artists across the US & Canada, many with large national followings, our artists utilize calls to actions developed by partner organizations because the expertise on how to best make a positive impact comes from grou…

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Vol VII - Irish Beer Sessions - St. Paddy's Edition 1:31:25

3y ago1:31:25

1:31:25

Ye there lads. Top of the morning to ya. It’s St. Patrick’s Day. Why aren’t you in an Irish pub throwing back a few of the black stuff? What’s that? There’s a pandemic? Oh. Well. Don’t worry. We’ve got you sorted. We’ve brought the pub to you. On today’s show we sit down with Tam and Oisin, who have just the right accents for today’s holiday to edu…

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Ep. 61 Mother Nature has Super Powers 1:07:59

3y ago1:07:59

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Miraculously bees know which flowers to land on to pollinate. Jellyfish are able to live essentially forever by constantly multiplying. Bears go to bed and know exactly when to wake up after months of slumber. And Jason? Well, Jason can drink a beer while standing on one leg. I mean, not all of mother nature's gifts are spectacular. Bears for examp…

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President's Day, Comedy Cavalcade of Presidential Obscurity 2:03:44

3y ago2:03:44

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President's Day - a day to reflect on the leader's of our nation's past, or a day to stretch a drinking binge weekend into a fourth day of monumental debauchery. Our country has been led by natural-born leaders, by individuals thrust into a leader role without warning or those who have thrusted their way into scandal. And everything in between. On …

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Beer Sessions Vol VI - The New England "Hazy" IPA 44:17

3y ago44:17

44:17

Join us for another beer session show as we navigate down the historical trail of craft beer's latest craze - the Hazy Ipa.

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Sir Matthew and The Quest in the Draa Valley 21:29

3+ y ago21:29

21:29

When it comes to ancient discoveries centered around the core principles of humanity's story, no one is more apt to uncovering lost enigmas than our very own Sir Matthew. From taming savage turkeys in Roanoke to uncovering secret elixirs in vampire lairs to the unveiling of Santa's whereabouts in the North Pole, Sir Matthew's marveled exploits have…

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The Worst Years of Humanity 1:14:46

3+ y ago1:14:46

1:14:46

2020 has seen deadly viruses, rioting, unemployment, general unrest and well the return of McDonald's McRib. So let's be honest with ourselves. Was it really that bad? It got us thinking; we all feel 2020 has been the worst year of our lifetimes but where does it rank in the history of worst years? Famine, war, disease, nuclear fallout, massive nat…

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Jack Frosty Nipping at Your Nose 37:38

3+ y ago37:38

37:38

Happy Holidays from Grognostics. As usual we take a page out of the Grognostic Storybook for an original tale about a winter time character. Give a listen. The story might surprise you. Or scare you. One of the two.

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The Winter Solstice Preview 3:08

3+ y ago3:08

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New shows, new shows and new shows. All coming out soon...

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Ep. 60 Ancient Architecture Part II 1:10:03

3+ y ago1:10:03

1:10:03

On today's show we continue on in our quest to determine whether ancient builders had just mad building skills, help from aliens or if we're missing it entirely. Newsflash: We're missing it entirely. Something at least. Enjoy.

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Ep. 59 Ancient Architecture 59:23

3+ y ago59:23

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The Great Pyramid of Giza stands 481 feet high, and was built thousands of years ago when only primitive building and engineering methods existed...we think. Ancient structures are scattered all over Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and even Australia and Antarctica that are quite unexplainable. Since we're the most advanced humans in our speci…

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The Ghosts of Millhaven 34:13

3+ y ago34:13

34:13

A Grognostics Halloween short. Written and recorded by Grognostics. Bonus Halloween show courtesy of Unearthing Paranormalcy Podcast.

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Ep. 58 Eastern State Penitentiary w/ Expert Paul Kahan 57:59

3+ y ago57:59

57:59

Closed in 1971, Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary is considered by many to be one of the most haunted places in the country. It’s been featured on multiple television shows and is visited by dozens of paranormal researchers each year. There are multiple stories of paranormal-like experiences corroborated by visitors, inmates, guards, and wo…

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Ep. 57 The Winchester Mystery House w/ expert Chris Garcia 47:32

3+ y ago47:32

47:32

Known to many as one of the country's most haunted houses, the Winchester Mystery house holds just as many peculiarities in the physical world as it does in the spirit. What started as a modest farmhouse was turned into the most unorthodox house ever built over three decades of continuous construction. With a staircase that leads to a ceiling, door…

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The Only Supernatural 8:22

3+ y ago8:22

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Science can generally disprove most supernatural to an extent. But there is one that is closer to all of us than one might think. Written by Grognostics.

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Beer Sessions Vol V - The Porter 41:19

3+ y ago41:19

41:19

Many of you have tried a porter, typically sweet and laden with that feisty maiden called alcohol. You've probably even enjoyed one or two. But have you ever tried a porter? A porter. You know a person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a railroad station, airport, or hotel? Well I have, and let me tell you - it hurts when the…

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Ep. 56 Intuition with Sunil Godse 1:02:12

3+ y ago1:02:12

1:02:12

We’ve all had that feeling that we should be or should not be doing something whether we have a gut feeling the result will be good or it will end up bad. So what is that? Is THAT intuition? But the question is, how do we know when to follow what our intuition is telling us and when it’s simply a manifestation cooked up by our fleeting, often fearf…

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Sir Matthew at the Track 10:12

3+ y ago10:12

10:12

Grognostics is a podcast where we encourage you to learn, and expand your mind when it comes to the world, yourself, past, present and future. Most of our shows are based around the premise that by listening it will encourage deep thought, reflection and trigger curiosity for more. But then there are the shows that, well don't. This is one of those…

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