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In this episode, the Wyrdos welcome back modern-day explorer and Amazon bestselling author Mike Ricksecker for a mind-bending Part Two. We begin with a detour to the Giza Plateau to discuss startling new satellite scans and the potential discovery of the "Halls of Amenti," before deep-diving into the 600,000 square miles of high strangeness known as the Alaska Triangle.

Why have over 16,000 people vanished in the Alaskan wilderness since the 1980s? Mike breaks down the "fantastic cocktail of energies"—from negative magnetic anomalies to volcanic activity—that might be responsible for swallowing hikers, high-profile politicians, and massive aircraft without a trace.

In this episode, we discuss:
The Khafre Project: Decoding the SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology that revealed massive vertical shafts and spiral structures deep beneath the Egyptian sands.
The Alaska Triangle Energy: The 1960s US Department of Interior survey that proved Alaska has unique, scientifically measurable "negative anomalies."
Vanishing Without a Trace: The baffling disappearances of House Majority Leader Hale Boggs and the 1950 Douglas Skymaster incident.
Indigenous Lore: Insights from the 1930s handwritten journals of Michael Kazenuk regarding giants from Siberia and the shape-shifting Kushtaka (Otterman).
The Black Pyramid: Evaluating the claims of a buried pyramidal structure beneath Mount Denali and the "men in suits" who allegedly confiscated the evidence.
Shadows in the Command Centre: Mike recounts seeing shadow figures while working in a high-security military facility and the nonchalant reaction of his supervisor.

About the Guest
Mike Ricksecker is a researcher, author, and explorer featured on Ancient Aliens, The Unexplained, and The Alaska Triangle. He is the author of A Walk in the Shadows and Alaska’s Mysterious Triangle. You can find his work, his Substack Connect to the Universe, and information on his Stargates of Ancient Egypt tours at mikericksecker.com.
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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
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Fairies are often dismissed as Victorian folklore or Disney magic, but for over a century, the Cottingley Fairies have stood as one of the world's most debated supernatural mysteries. While many call it a childhood prank with paper cutouts, thousands of people are still reporting real fairy sightings today through the Fairy Census. Are these encounters just "tricks of the light," or are we glimpsing a hidden layer of reality that our modern senses have forgotten how to see?

This week, Craig and Andy grab the scissors and a Brian Froud book to see if they can replicate the 1917 "hoax" using an iPhone and a bit of Wessex garden shrubbery. We dive into the "ethereal matter" that convinced Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the chilling accounts of modern-day witnesses, and the reason a recent trip to a "fairy city" in a Cornish woodland was too weird to be broadcast.

In This Episode:
The Cottingley Deception: Why two girls with hatpins and Princess Mary’s Gift Book were able to fool the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
The Fairy Census: A look at the startling modern data proving that fairy sightings aren't just a thing of the past.
The Hidden Layer: Is there a finer plane of existence? We discuss the "ectoplasm" theory and the beings that live right beneath our noses.
The Cornwall Incident: Craig and Andy reveal why their encounter with a "thriving city of folk" in a Cornish wood never made it to the main feed.
DIY Paranormal: We attempt to recreate the "motion blur" of wings. Does paper and string stand up to a 21st-century lens?
Art or Evidence? Why the Cottingley girls might have been "translating" a real experience into something the world could finally see.

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In this episode, Craig dives deep into the roots of the apple, from the ancient Nine Herbs Charm to the chaotic kidnapping of Idun by the giant Thjazi. We explore why the Saxon cry of Wassail echoed through history long before the Victorians got their hands on it, and why you should never, ever cross a Robin.

The Show Notes: Roots, Rituals, and Revelry

The Origins of Wassail: Forget what you think you know about caroling. We trace the etymology from the Anglo-Saxon waes hael (be well) to the heroic halls of Beowulf. We also look at the high-stakes history of the 12 Days of Christmas, including how King Alfred’s legal holiday almost lost him the kingdom to the Vikings.

The Nine Herbs Charm: A breakdown of the Nigon Werta Galdor. We explore the Anglo-Saxon medical text Lacnunga and how the crab apple—the only apple native to Britain—was used alongside mugwort and plantain to ward off "venom" and the "nine distempers."

The Mythology of Aging: The gods of Asgard find out the hard way that they aren't naturally immortal. We recount Loki’s betrayal, the abduction of Idun, and the daring falcon-flight rescue that saved the Aesir from grey hair and wrinkles.

Cider’s Ancient Pedigree: From Celtic crab-apple brews in 3000 BCE to the Roman discovery of British orchards in 55 BC. We also explain the difference between a standard mulled cider and the frothy, apple-pulp delight known as Lambswool.

Orchard Magic: Why we fire guns through branches and leave toast for the Robins.

Recipe: Hot Saxon Cider

A warming, herbal alternative to the modern sugary blends.

4 cups Dry cider (or apple juice)

2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary

2 sprigs Fresh Thyme

12 Juniper berries

2 tbsp Honey

Optional: A cheeky shot of brandy.

Method: Simmer all ingredients for 15 minutes. Strain through muslin and serve immediately to ward off the "wane sickness."

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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
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Most people spent their weekends binging Stranger Things, watching grown-up kids on bikes fight monsters from the Upside Down. But what if the Hawkins Lab isn't just a Hollywood set? What if the "Upside Down" was inspired by a series of very real and very bizarre allegations involving psychic children, Nazi gold, and a time-travelling portal to Mars?

This week, Craig and Andy head across the Atlantic to the tip of Long Island: Camp Hero. We’re diving deep into the rabbit hole of the Montauk Project. We explore the claims of Preston Nichols—a man who says he lived two lives: one as a regular engineer, and another as the director of a clandestine government project that literally tore a hole in the fabric of space-time.

From the "Montauk Chair" that could manifest subconscious nightmares to the heartbreaking stories of the "Montauk Boys," we ask: Is this a masterpiece of science fiction or the greatest cover-up in American history?

In This Episode:
The Hawkins Connection: Why the Duffer Brothers originally titled their show Montauk.
The Ghost Ship: How the 1943 Philadelphia Experiment (Project Rainbow) allegedly teleported a Navy destroyer, the USS Eldridge.
The Montauk Boys: Distressing first-hand accounts of abducted children, "acid tests," and the research of Brian Minnick.
Mission 33 AD: The unbelievable story of "Stan," the researcher allegedly ordered to assassinate Jesus with a revolver.
The Beast from the Id: How a subconscious monster finally brought the project to a crashing halt in 1983.
Shadow Governments: The real-world precedents of Operation Paperclip, MKUltra, and the Stargate Project.

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The Ding Dong Merrily Christmas Horror: The Berry Man's Carol

Welcome to the Wyrd Wessex Christmas AfterWyrd Special,

This year, Craig and Andy take a break from all the weird things in the news to present a piece of original festive horror: the terrifying true-ish story of a local investigation that went utterly wrong during the holiday season.

In this fictional, bone-chilling narrative, the Wyrdo's head to St. Mary’s of Temple Bottom to document a charity event—a revival of a supposed folk festival featuring the mysterious Berry Man on Faulkner's Hill. What begins as a search for local folklore soon turns into a terrifying encounter with ancient pagan madness, all set to the relentless, unsettling tune of 'Ding Dong Merrily on High'.

Merry Christmas and Don't blame the owls!

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