Expanded Perspectives

• A Strange Harvest

  On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off with an update on Kyle’s thriving garden and the new UV filter he’s installed to protect it. After that, they dive into a series of strange sightings and conduct a fascinating interview from an undisclosed location with a fellow hunter and longtime friend. He shares a chilling account involving his neighbor’s eerie encounter with dead cattle, strange black helicopters, and reported UFO's in and around the area.  Cattle mutilations are a chilling and puzzling phenomenon that has been reported across the globe, predominantly in the United States, since at least the 1960s. These incidents typically involve the unexplained and precise removal of organs, blood, or flesh from livestock—often under circumstances that defy logical explanation. Organs such as eyes, tongues, ears, and reproductive organs are removed with cuts so clean they appear to have been made with surgical instruments or lasers. Skeptics argue this could be the work of skilled humans, but no definitive evidence points to human perpetrators. Victims are often entirely drained of blood, a fact that mystifies veterinarians and investigators. Even the immediate area around the body frequently lacks blood or signs of struggle. Typical predators leave behind jagged wounds and drag marks. In mutilation cases, predators rarely touch the carcasses, adding to the mystery. For ranchers, these incidents are not just unsettling but financially devastating. Beyond the economic loss, the unexplained nature of the phenomenon fuels fear and mistrust in affected communities. Investigators, including law enforcement and paranormal researchers, continue to grapple with these cases, which often remain unsolved. Cattle mutilations remain one of the most enduring enigmas of modern times, blending elements of mystery, science fiction, and real-world consequences. Whether the work of natural forces, secretive human groups, or entities beyond our understanding, these cases challenge our perception of what’s possible—and what’s lurking just out of sight. All of this and more on this episode of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors: Green Chef! Make this summer your healthiest yet with Green Chef. Head to greenchef.com/50expanded and use the code 50EXPANDED to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for 2 months with FREE shipping.  Want to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

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• The Lost Boys

  On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by recapping the recent hailstorm that wreaked havoc in their area—destroying all three of Kyle’s vehicles, damaging Cam’s ride, and wiping out nearly half of Kyle’s garden. Ouch. Then, they dive into a bizarre listener submission from Kentucky involving a strange entity—just a head, arms, and torso—caught in the act of devouring all his cabbages. After the break, Kyle shares some chilling new encounters with the infamous Black-Eyed Kids. These eerie stories follow a familiar and unsettling pattern: pale children with pitch-black eyes appear at homes or vehicles, knock politely, and insist on being let inside. Those who encounter them often report an immediate and overwhelming sense of dread. While the children typically appear normal—aside from their unnerving eyes—some accounts mention outdated clothing and even talon-like feet. Theories about their origin range from extraterrestrial visitors and demonic entities to something far stranger. Some believe these beings are emissaries of the devil himself, and that inviting them in allows something truly evil to cross your threshold. Though some say the legend dates back to the 1980s, most trace its roots to 1996, when Texas journalist Brian Bethel published his own terrifying encounter with these sinister children. All this and more on this spine-tingling installment of Expanded Perspectives!

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• Aliens on the Porch

  In this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by chatting about the recent thunderstorms in the area, but a sudden lightning strike disrupts the recording, forcing Kyle to finish the ads from his truck. From there, they dive into a wild mix of strange and mysterious encounters, including a hyena-headed man, pale crawlers, a bungled alien abduction, angelic flying humanoids, and much more! Sponsors: SurfShark: Go to https://surfshark.com/expanded or use code expanded at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Green Chef: Make this spring your most delicious yet with Green Chef. Head to greenchef.com/50expanded to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with FREE shipping.  Want to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

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• Missing Crew of Flight 101

  On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off with a chat about the recent thunderous weather sweeping through town and Kyle’s garden, which looks ready to burst into life at any moment. But the calm ends there. Soon, they dive headfirst into a series of bizarre and unsettling encounters—starting with a terrifying goblin-like figure that manifested in a woman’s living room, followed by a massive, hair-covered humanoid with glowing white eyes that reportedly crossed a lonely highway near Ft. Irwin, California. And that’s just the beginning... After the break, Cam unravels one of the strangest unsolved incidents of World War II—the chilling tale of the Ghost Blimp of 1942. On the morning of August 16th, in the normally uneventful suburb of Daly City, California, something unexplainable pierced the sky. Around 11:30 a.m., a Navy blimp—silent and sagging—drifted low over rooftops, its movements strange and unnatural. Without warning, it descended, brushing against a house on Bellevue Avenue before gliding onward like a lost soul, finally becoming ensnared in a web of power lines. Sparks erupted, electricity danced violently through the air, and the massive airship collapsed in a heap of twisted metal and torn fabric. Engines smashed into the pavement. Propellers bent like soft wire. Gasoline spilled into the streets. Residents ran toward the chaos, drawn by curiosity, fear, or both. Police and fire crews rushed to intervene, pushing back the growing crowd and preparing to rescue the blimp’s crew. But there were no men aboard. Not a soul. The gondola was eerily empty. The doors were sealed. The parachutes were untouched. The Ghost Blimp had returned... without its pilots. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes: The Ghost Blimp of 1942 https://unsolved.com/gallery/ghost-blimp Sponsors: SurfShark: Go to https://surfshark.com/expanded or use code expanded at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctor's appointments. Go to ZocDoc.com/EXPANDED, find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Want to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

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• Owl-Ways Looking For a Good Time

  On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by chatting about the beautiful weather lately in North Central Texas and Cam's recent trip to a local Renaissance fair. Then, they dive straight into a series of bizarre and fascinating encounters. First, they discuss a chilling story of a tiny 8–10 inch tall man seen sitting on a sleeping girl, followed by a sighting of a small cloaked figure that vanished in a flash of light. Then, they explore a terrifying encounter in Spain involving a massive shadow being, standing 3 to 4 meters tall, that pursued a group of men. Next, a large triangular UFO is spotted in southern Indiana, and in Florida, a towering 7-foot-tall cloaked Owlman is seen. The mystery deepens with reports of a possible undiscovered giant owl species living in the forests near Lake Michigan. Finally, a mother and daughter witness a real-life pixie fleeing a heavy rainstorm. All this and more on this edition of Expanded Perspectives. Sponsors: ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctor's appointments. Go to zocdoc.com/expanded and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! IQBAR: To get your twenty percent off, text EXPANDED to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Want to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

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