Black Cat Report | UFOs, Cryptids, True Crime & Paranormal

Masters of Chaos, "Tricksters," live across cultures and time, dancing along the fine line between ancient mythology and modern-day mysteries. These shape-shifting entities, from Anansi to Veles to Coyote, exist in the liminal space between science and superstition, folklore and fact. Join us for a chaotic collaboration as we dive deep into the world of Tricksters with special guest Kristen from the Paranorm Girl Podcast  ⁨@paranormgirlpod⁩ Together, we'll explore the multifaceted roles these mythical beings play as advocates for nature and harbingers of change and their surprising connections to contemporary phenomena like UFOs, Bigfoot, fairies, tulpas, and egregores. Kristen - Paranorm Girl Podcast Where to Listen: https://linktr.ee/ParanormGirl [https://linktr.ee/ParanormGirl ] Where to Follow: https://linktr.ee/ParanormGirl [https://linktr.ee/ParanormGirl ] Where to Support: https://patreon.com/paranormgirlpod [https://patreon.com/paranormgirlpod] BLACK CAT REPORT PATREON: Follow us on Patreon for exclusive content: https://bcr.link/patreon⁠⁠⁠ [https://bcr.link/patreon⁠⁠⁠ ] CONNECT: Email: contact@blackcat.report Submit Episode Ideas: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas [https://bcr.link/ideas] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3): https://ghost.beer/⁠⁠⁠ [https://ghost.beer/⁠⁠⁠ ] TAGS: #trickstergods #aliens #bigfoot #highstrangeness #ufo #mythsandlegends #fairyfolklore #norsemythology #paranormal #folklore #supernatural #mysteries #cryptids #strangemysteries #witchcraft #tulpas #strangephenomena #unexplainedmysteries #egregores #bigfootencounters #mythicalcreatures CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:43 The Concept of Tricksters 04:48 Trickster Gods and Their Roles 07:47 Exploring Trickster Archetypes 10:40 Coyote: The Gullible Trickster 13:35 Veles: The Duality of a Trickster God 22:38 The Duality of Velys: Trickster and Underworld God 28:45 Cultural Evolution of Velys: From God to Devil 35:10 Anansi: The Trickster Spider of Ghana 40:12 The Origin of Stories: Anansi's Quest for Narratives 46:03 The Universality of Trickster Entities 53:24 Cultural Perspectives on Tricksters 58:49 Tricksters in Religious Contexts 01:06:37 The Connection Between Tricksters and Modern Phenomena 01:10:46 The Nature of Tricksters 01:11:54 Exploring Bigfoot and Cryptids 01:14:16 Interdimensional Beings and Tricksters 01:16:53 Cultural Perspectives on Tricksters 01:18:22 The Symbolism of Tricksters 01:20:23 The Search for Evidence 01:22:49 The Reality of Tricksters 01:25:28 Cultural Significance of Tricksters 01:28:21 The Impact of Belief on Reality SOURCES: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/mohini-the-enchantress-american-institute-of-indian-studies/pQXBuABQJikpIg?hl=en https://www.learnreligions.com/trickster-gods-and-goddesses-2561501 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohini https://fractalenlightenment.com/40732/culture/just-trickster-many-faces-coyote https://www.learnreligions.com/trickster-gods-and-goddesses-2561501 https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1324&context=honors Veles Trickster: https://grammaticus.blog/2023/09/06/veles/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricksterhttps://historycooperative.org/slavic-gods/ https://www.thoughtco.com/veles-slavic-god-4777172 https://solntsaroshcha.wordpress.com/veles/https://kotharianlightning.ca/2022/04/12/the-legend-of-nohoilpi-the-gambling-god/ Anansi Trickster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anansihttps://occult-world.com/anansi/ https://www.britannica.com/art/trickster-tale https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/literature-and-writing/anansi https://www.galileo.org/initiatives/moka-meyo/meyo/meyopimatisiwin/learning-wasak3.html https://www.galileo.org/initiatives/moka-meyo/meyo/meyopimatisiwin/learning-wasak1.html https://www.galileo.org/initiatives/moka-meyo/meyo/meyopimatisiwin/learning-wasak2.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisakedjak MUSIC CREDITS:Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement⁠⁠ [https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement⁠⁠ ]

Join Joey and Gil on an odd journey into the captivating world of circus and carnival sideshows, where oddities and marvels steal the spotlight. Listen in as we delve into the lives of iconic figures like Mike the Headless Chicken and The Lobster Boy, Grady Stiles Jr. as we explore their stories and the fascinating history that surrounds them. Discover tales of beautiful and odd love, bizarre performances, and the strange allure of the circus and carnival. Grab your ticket and your seat and prepare for the show! Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3) :All the B3 Links: ⁠⁠https://ghost.beer/⁠⁠ [https://ghost.beer/⁠⁠] Submit Your Stories: ⁠⁠https://bcr.formaloo.me/submissions⁠⁠ [https://bcr.formaloo.me/submissions⁠⁠] B3 Insta: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/beerboosandboogeymen/⁠⁠ [⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/beerboosandboogeymen/⁠⁠] @BeerBoosandBoogeymen PATREON: Remember to follow us on Patreon for exclusive content and become part of our community! BCR Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/patreon⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/patreon⁠⁠] CONTACT US: Email: contact@blackcat.report Listener Ideas Submission Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠⁠⁠] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠⁠⁠] SOURCES: Sideshow 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyandotte_chicken [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyandotte_chicken] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_the_Headless_Chicken [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_the_Headless_Chicken] https://www.fruita.org/mike [https://www.fruita.org/mike] https://www.britannica.com/story/how-mike-the-chicken-survived-without-a-head [https://www.britannica.com/story/how-mike-the-chicken-survived-without-a-head] https://www.fruita.org/mike/page/history [https://www.fruita.org/mike/page/history] Sideshow 2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grady_Stiles [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grady_Stiles] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ectrodactyly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ectrodactyly] https://allthatsinteresting.com/lobster-boy [https://allthatsinteresting.com/lobster-boy] https://www.kickassfacts.com/grady-stiles-jr-the-murderous-lobster-man/ [https://www.kickassfacts.com/grady-stiles-jr-the-murderous-lobster-man/] https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-11-06-mn-59142-story.html [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-11-06-mn-59142-story.html] https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/qtwlhd/grady_franklin_stiles_jr_was_born_with_a_genetic/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/qtwlhd/grady_franklin_stiles_jr_was_born_with_a_genetic/] Sideshow 3: https://showmensmuseum.org/carnival-sideshows/percilla-the-monkey-girl/ [https://showmensmuseum.org/carnival-sideshows/percilla-the-monkey-girl/] https://www.docsmidwaycookhouse.com/historical-circus-carnival-videos/percilla-bejano-the-monkey-girl/ [https://www.docsmidwaycookhouse.com/historical-circus-carnival-videos/percilla-bejano-the-monkey-girl/] https://www.ranker.com/list/story-of-percilla-lauther-and-emmit-bejano/rachel-souerbry [https://www.ranker.com/list/story-of-percilla-lauther-and-emmit-bejano/rachel-souerbry] https://nevsedoma.com.ua/en/663991-love-between-a-monkey-girl-and-a-crocodile-man-10-photos.html [https://nevsedoma.com.ua/en/663991-love-between-a-monkey-girl-and-a-crocodile-man-10-photos.html] MUSIC CREDITS: Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠] CircusMusic 4004_43_2 by Sound Ideas (SFX Library) https://download.audiohero.com/track/14491874 [https://download.audiohero.com/track/14491874] OrganCircus 1020_29_3 by Sound Ideas (SFX Library)https://download.audiohero.com/track/14482997 [https://download.audiohero.com/track/14482997] Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement⁠ [https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement⁠] CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:00 The Golden Age of Circus and Sideshows 06:53 Mike the Headless Chicken: A Unique Tale 22:10 The Legacy of Mike the Headless Chicken 24:43 The Apple Genocide and Horse Diving 29:35 The Life of Grady Styles Jr. 38:50 The Downfall of Lobster Boy 47:20 The Murder of Grady Styles Jr. 49:55 The Lobster Debate: Seafood Preferences 51:05 A Shift in Tone: From Lobster to Love 51:18 The Life and Legacy of Lobster Boy 52:13 The Monkey Girl: A Unique Circus Story 01:01:02 Love in the Sideshow: Priscilla and Emmett's Romance 01:05:06 A Heartwarming Circus Love Story 01:10:05 Closing Thoughts and Future Stories TAGS: #CircusHistory #Sideshow #Legends #BlackCatReport

This week we dive into the restored audio of eyewitness accounts detailing the sightings of a mysterious triangular object in Lumberton, NC. The witnesses describe the object's shape, color, and movement, as well as their emotional reactions to the experience. Multiple accounts from different individuals highlight the shared nature of the sightings, with some witnesses pursuing the object and others noting its unusual electrical interference, close encounters, a potential crash, and more. Hope you enjoy :) Chapters 00:00 Witnessing the Unexplained: A Stormy Night Encounter 04:45 Details of the Object: Shape, Color, and Movement 07:35 Comparative Sightings: Multiple Witness Accounts 10:19 The Pursuit: Following the Mysterious Craft 13:41 The Lights: Colors, Brightness, and Sound 16:34 The Aftermath: Lights Out and Unexplained Phenomena TAGS: #UFO #sightings #eyewitness #accounts #unexplained #phenomena #triangular #paranormal #witness #testimony #mysterious #craft #aerialphenomena #sightings #Lumberton

This week we go deep into the figure of El Pombero, a creature deeply rooted in the folklore of Central South America, particularly among the Guarani people. The conversation explores the characteristics, cultural significance, and the beliefs surrounding El Pombero, as well as a real-life case involving the mysterious disappearance of a child named Octavio. We discuss the complexities of researching El Pombero, the varying interpretations of his nature, and the community's response to the child's disappearance, highlighting the intersection of folklore and reality. In this conversation, we delve into the folklore of El Pombero, known for his mischievous and protective nature and explore the various legends surrounding El Pombero, including his ability to take children and his complex relationship with those who seek his favor. The discussion also touches on the cultural significance of El Pombero, drawing parallels with other cryptids and the trickster archetype found in various mythologies. The conversation highlights the blend of humor and horror in the tales of El Pombero, as well as the societal beliefs that shape these narratives. Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3) : All the B3 Links: ⁠https://ghost.beer/⁠ [https://ghost.beer/] Submit Your Stories: ⁠https://bcr.formaloo.me/submissions⁠ [https://bcr.formaloo.me/submissions] B3 Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beerboosandboogeymen/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/beerboosandboogeymen/] @BeerBoosandBoogeymen Remember to follow us on Patreon for exclusive content and become part of our community! BCR Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/patreon⁠ [https://bcr.link/patreon] Contact Us: Email: contact@blackcat.report Listener Ideas Submission Form: ⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠] Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SZ0pfW1NEIQuhTsnoNKvuvvbGE-VjAJc6hLwIOsV3fc/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SZ0pfW1NEIQuhTsnoNKvuvvbGE-VjAJc6hLwIOsV3fc/edit?usp=sharing] TAGS: TAGS: #ElPombero , #Pombero , #Guarani , #SouthAmerica , #folklore , #paranormal , #trickster , #mythology , #disappearance , #El Pombero, #cryptids , #legends , #disappearances , #culturalbeliefs, #UFOabductions , #UFO , #supernatural , #Abduction Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:21 The Legend of El Pombero 05:24 Cultural Significance and Characteristics 09:13 Mistranslation - The "Fireman" 10:48 The Nature of El Pombero 13:44 Depictions of El Pombero 18:46 Understanding the Guarani People 20:56 Cultural Significance of the Guarani Language 23:10 El Pombero: Myth or Reality? 23:49 The Disappearance of Octavio 30:45 Community Response and Cultural Context 32:46 Missing Child July 2000 36:04 The Disappearance of a Child in 1996 36:28 Back to Octavio's Story 50:52 The Mystery of Missing Children and Cryptids 54:28 El Pombero: Summoning and Offerings 59:49 The Consequences of Ignoring El Pombero 01:01:07 Building a Relationship with El Pombero 01:07:07 The Sensitivity and Aggression of El Pombero 01:10:12 Cultural Significance and Protection in the Rainforest 01:13:42 Comparative Mythology: El Pombero and Other Cryptids 01:16:20 National Park Missing Persons 01:17:05 Trickster Entities Across Cultures 01:18:26 The Nature of Abduction Experiences 01:19:57 Cultural Beliefs and Family Legacies MUSIC CREDITS: Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠ ] Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement [https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement]

In part 3, we conclude our deep dive into the life and times of John Romulus Brinkley, a notorious medical charlatan known for his goat gland surgeries, and his rivalry with Morris Fishbine, a prominent figure in the American Medical Association. The discussion covers his rise and fall from fame, the legal battles he faced, the courtroom drama during his trial, and the eventual collapse of his empire. Further, we explore the ethical implications of his practices, the public's perception of him, and the lasting impact of his actions on the medical community and society at large, prompting thoughtful consideration of the lessons learned from Brinkley's story. Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3) : All the B3 Links: https://ghost.beer/ [https://ghost.beer/] Submit Your Stories: https://bcr.formaloo.me/submissions [https://bcr.formaloo.me/submissions] B3 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beerboosandboogeymen/ [https://www.instagram.com/beerboosandboogeymen/] @BeerBoosandBoogeymen BCR Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/patreon [https://bcr.link/patreon] Remember to follow us on Patreon for exclusive content and become part of our community! Contact Us: Email: contact@blackcat.report Submit Episode Ideas: ⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠ [⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠] Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠] Main Source Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQ] Additional Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_R._Brinkley [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_R._Brinkley] https://lawrepository.ualr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2050&context=lawreview [https://lawrepository.ualr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2050&context=lawreview] https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/courier-archive/opinion/quack-gets-payback-from-on-the-ball-doc-2967340 [https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/courier-archive/opinion/quack-gets-payback-from-on-the-ball-doc-2967340] Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:30 The Rise of John Romulus Brinkley 06:10 The Arch-Nemesis: Morris Fishbine 12:47 The Meeting of Two Doctors 15:32 Chance Encounters on the Normandy 22:50 Fishbine's Campaign Against Brinkley 29:01 The Fight for Medical Legitimacy 30:21 Brinkley's Defiance Against the Medical Establishment 32:04 Brinkley's Smugness and Tactics 33:42 Political Maneuvering and Personal Vendettas 36:21 The Role of Fishbine in Brinkley's Downfall 37:55 Brinkley's Violent Reputation and Paranoia 40:12 The Quack Doctor Wars 44:33 The Battle for Patients 48:15 Brinkley's Move to Little Rock 49:02 The Scathing Exposé on Brinkley 54:06 The Showdown: Brinkley vs. Fishbine 56:11 The Trial Begins: Public Perception and Strategy 01:01:00 The Courtroom Drama: Brinkley’s Celebrity Status 01:04:40 The Witness Stand: Testimonies and Evidence 01:10:58 The Final Arguments: Brinkley’s Downfall 01:16:46 Lessons from the Courtroom: The Art of Persuasion 01:17:43 The Trial of John Brinkley: A Turning Point 01:24:04 Brinkley's Defense: The Art of Deception 01:31:00 The Fall of a Quack: Brinkley's Downfall 01:42:01 Legacy of a Charlatan: Brinkley's Final Days TAGS: #johnbrinkley #truecrime #comedy #podcast #goats #surgery #quack #charlatan #AMA #JAMA #Morrisfishbein #Drfishbein #Goatsurgery #Benitomussolini #conmen #trials #conmentrials #GoatGlandSaga #RadioPioneer #medicalhistory #truecrimecomedy #podcast #goattesticlesurgery #quackmedicine #historicalcrime #charlatans #goattesticlesurgery #medicalcharlatan MUSIC CREDITS: Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠ ] Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement [https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement]