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David Flora
A podcast that explores the unexplained and explains the unexplored, Blurry Photos seeks the facts behind the fiction of the world’s most fascinating, unbelievable, and chilling mysteries and legends. Focusing on lesser-known topics of Forteana, conspiracy, history, and folklore, Blurry Photos is driven by the desire for a better understanding of fringe subjects through research, storytelling, and rational thinking. Prepare your butts, because it’s time to learn something weird.
A podcast that explores the unexplained and explains the unexplored, Blurry Photos seeks the facts behind the fiction of the world’s most fascinating, unbelievable, and chilling mysteries and legends. Focusing on lesser-known topics of Forteana, conspiracy, history, and folklore, Blurry Photos is driven by the desire for a better understanding of fringe subjects through research, storytelling, and rational thinking. Prepare your butts, because it’s time to learn something weird.
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Ep 280: Is There Anybody Out There with Laura Krantz
David is joined once again by journalist, editor, producer, and author [Laura Krantz] (https://laurakrantz.com/) to talk about her podcast Wild Thingand her newest book Is There Anybody Out There! Host of the serial podcast Wild Thing, Laura Krantz now has a second middle-grade book out. She joins David to discuss her latest book, Is There Anybody Out There, a look at extra-terrestrial life and the science behind finding it. Laura spoke to several experts in the field of physics and astronomy, as well as key politicians, believers, and related scientists in her journey to find what's going on with the search for life among the stars. Listen to David and Laura's conversation and grab a copy of her book after finishing an out of this world episode of [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) !Get a copy [HERE] (https://amzn.to/3J0fyj6) Don't forget to watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) !
29 Mar 2024
44 MINS
44:02
29 Mar 2024
Ep 279: Ghost Stories 12
Flora is back with the 12th installment of Ghost Stories to close out a late Blurry Photober! Killer curiosity, a rainy classic, a creepy poem and more are in store for you in this edition of ghost stories. David lays out four nerve-chilling tales and one poem to keep you shivering with the cold winter nights. There is also an update about the documentary and more in this traditional episode of Blurry Photos!Don't forget to watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) !MusicDanse Macabre, Blue Sizzle, Midnight in the Graveyard, Midnight in the Green House, Morgana Rides - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
29 Jan 2024
30 MINS
30:33
29 Jan 2024
Ep 278: Highgate Cemetery
Blurry Photober is late this year, but David is back with an episode all about Highgate Cemetery! An incredible feat of gothic greatness, Highgate Cemetery has an interesting history and hauntings to boot. David had the fortune to take a tour of the Grade I historic location, and also interviewed the tour guide, John Waite. John and David go over the history of the cemetery, including its inception, how it fell to disrepair, and how it was revived. David then gets into the history of the hauntings which are said to happen. Mysterious top-hatted figures, forlorn spectres, and rumors of vampires have plagued the boneyard for decades. David discusses these stories as well as the infamous occultist feud between David Farrant and Sean Manchester. Take a history-heavy tour of a hauntingly beautiful location in this episode of [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) !Follow me on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) !MusicDanse Macabre, Lightless Dawn, Ossuary 5 - Rest, Phantasm, Zombie Hoodoo – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0SourcesJarvis, Jacob. Highgate Cemetery mourns loss of 200-year-old cedar tree which ‘felt like the death of a relative’. The Standard. London. Aug. 10, 2019. Web. [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/highgate-cemetery-mourns-loss-of-iconic-cedar-of-lebanon-which-felt-like-the-death-of-a-relative-a4207976.html] (https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/highgate-cemetery-mourns-loss-of-iconic-cedar-of-lebanon-which-felt-like-the-death-of-a-relative-a4207976.html) Hussein, Meyrem. Highgate Cemetery ghost or trick of the light? Photographer snaps suspected spectre. Ham & High. London. Dec. 5, 2012. Web. [https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/21383368.highgate-cemetery-ghost-trick-light-photographer-snaps-suspected-spectre/] (https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/21383368.highgate-cemetery-ghost-trick-light-photographer-snaps-suspected-spectre/) Volpe, Sam. Highgate ‘vampire hunter’ dies half a century after supernatural panic gripped community. Ham & High. London. Apr. 24, 2019. Web. [https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/lifestyle/21353447.highgate-vampire-hunter-dies-half-century-supernatural-panic-gripped-community/] (https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/lifestyle/21353447.highgate-vampire-hunter-dies-half-century-supernatural-panic-gripped-community/) My Noiseless Friend. New Zealand Herald. Vol. V, Issue 1531. Page 7. Oct. 21, 1868. Web. [https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18681021.2.36] (https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18681021.2.36) Kemp, Sam. The Strange Tale of the Highgate Vampire. Far Out Magazine. UK. Aug. 4, 2022. Web. [https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/strange-tale-of-highgate-vampire/] (https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/strange-tale-of-highgate-vampire/) Garcia, Francisco. The Decades-Long Rivalry of London's Two Vampire Hunters. Vice. Feb. 5, 2020. Web. [https://www.vice.com/en/article/akwkgj/highgate-vampire-history-sean-manchester] (https://www.vice.com/en/article/akwkgj/highgate-vampire-history-sean-manchester) Farrant, David. The Highgate Vampire. David Farrant Website. UK. Web. [https://davidfarrant.org/the-highgate-vampire/] (https://davidfarrant.org/the-highgate-vampire/) Galton, Bridget. The ghosts of Hampstead and Highgate. Ham & High. London. Oct. 13, 2019. Web. [https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/23846558.ghosts-hampstead-highgate/] (https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/23846558.ghosts-hampstead-highgate/) Staff. The Horror of the Dead. The Unredacted. Dec. 5, 2016. Web. [https://theunredacted.com/the-highgate-vampire-horror-of-the-dead/] (https://theunredacted.com/the-highgate-vampire-horror-of-the-dead/) Quackenbush, Thomm. THE BIZARRE TRUE STORY OF THE HIGHGATE VAMPIRE FEUD. Grunge. Aug. 21, 2023. Web. [https://www.grunge.com/402692/the-bizarre-true-story-of-the-highgate-vampire-feud/] (https://www.grunge.com/402692/the-bizarre-true-story-of-the-highgate-vampire-feud/) Ian. The Highgate Vampire – How It All Began – by David Farrant. Mysterious Britain & Ireland. Mar. 15, 2009. Web. [https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/hauntings/the-highgate-vampire-how-it-all-began-by-david-farrant/] (https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/hauntings/the-highgate-vampire-how-it-all-began-by-david-farrant/)
29 Dec 2023
1 HR 43 MINS
1:43:10
29 Dec 2023
BP Bonus: The Unbinding (2023)
Flora, Derek, and Zenger return to the roundtable to discuss the new Newkirk movie The Unbinding! From the creators of Hellier, The Unbinding follows Greg and Dana Newkirk on their quest to investigate a cursed object and the entity possibly trapped within it. The boys discuss the film and share their thoughts on it. How does it compare to Hellier? What kind of impression did it leave on the guys? Should you ever pick up a carved wooden figure you stumble across in the woods? All this and more is discussed on this bonus Nights at the Roundtable on [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) !Don't forget to check out [another roundtable] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/bp-bonus-trollhunter-roundtable/) while you're at it.Find Derek at [Monsters Among Us] (http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/) Find Zenger at [Zeng This!] (https://zengthis.podbean.com/)
23 Nov 2023
48 MINS
48:56
23 Nov 2023
Ep 277: Campfire Ghost Stories 11
Flora is a little late with this year's campfire ghost stories, but it fits well with Blurry Photober! This year's campfire ghost stories selections have some pretty disturbing tales. Clowns, kids, and cackling crones are all on the menu. Tell 'em around the fire or just play this episode late at night when you're catching the remnants of summer out in the wilds. Just don't blame [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/ep-270-campfire-ghost-stories-10/) if you can't drift off in that sleeping bag...Don't forget to watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) !MusicClassic Horror 2, Come Play With me, Danse Macabre, Midnight in the Green House, Ominous - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
05 Oct 2023
26 MINS
26:58
05 Oct 2023
Ep 276: Wild Thing with Laura Krantz
Flora is joined by journalist, podcaster, and author Laura Krantz to discuss her podcast and book The Search for Sasquatch! Creator and host of Wild Thing podcast, Laura Krantz has parlayed her experience in Bigfoot research into a show and now book. New to the field of Sasquatchery, she dove right in with boots on the ground journalism and interviews with heavy hitters in the realm of Bigfoot science. With a familial tie to legendary researcher Grover Krantz, Laura got to experience a ton of fascinating things in her first foray into this controversial field. David interviews her about her time and journey in learning about something new and foreign to her. Be sure to check out her work, and don't forget to check out other Blurry Photos episodes!Watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) !Get a copy of her book [The Search of Sasquatch] (https://amzn.to/45tQiuU) Check out [Wild Thing] (https://www.foxtopus.ink/wildthing/) podcast
17 Aug 2023
39 MINS
39:27
17 Aug 2023
Ep 275: Irish Mythical Artifacts
David is back and kicking off with some Irish mythical artifacts! The rich mythology of the Emerald Isle has many Irish mythical artifacts supplementing its heroes and legends, and Flora brings you 15 to discuss! Not only from Ireland, but the rest of the British Isles as well. Swords, cauldrons, harps, stones - there's a little bit of everything! David breaks down three types of artifacts and talks about five different objects in each section. There are objects of war, objects of benevolence, and objects of nobility. It's a fun list episode of [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) to kick off season 12!Don't forget to watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) !Morgana Rides, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
01 Aug 2023
43 MINS
43:18
01 Aug 2023
BP Bonus: Big UFO News with Hysteria 51
On Blurry Hysteria this week we grapple with revelation from the seemingly otherworldly. Our focus today is on a groundbreaking article that's swept the globe: INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY U.S. HAS RETRIEVED CRAFT OF NON-HUMAN ORIGIN. We’re untangling the clandestine testimonies and examining startling admissions from a highly-credible whistleblower who stepped into the light of the Congressional stage. They claim not just the U.S., but various global powers have quietly retrieved unidentified downed crafts - UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) and USOs (Unidentified Submerged Objects) alike.Join us as we navigate the murky waters of this astounding “disclosure-lite”. Will we find definitive proof of extraterrestrial visitors, or is it a cleverly orchestrated subterfuge? Whether you're a diehard believer, a hardened skeptic, or just someone curious about the extraordinary, this episode promises to challenge your beliefs and ignite your imagination.News Stories Mentioned: INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY U.S. HAS RETRIEVED CRAFT OF NON-HUMAN ORIGIN- [https://thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craft/?fbclid=IwAR17NMxM3VoMIjh9hysLxGn9JKSAJh-8GOQnbyruVAT8pWTcMsu8rpWiLvQ] (https://thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craft/?fbclid=IwAR17NMxM3VoMIjh9hysLxGn9JKSAJh-8GOQnbyruVAT8pWTcMsu8rpWiLvQ) Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: [weird@hysteria51.com] (https://hysteria51.com) Check out Flora’s new podcast 5-Minute Frights: [https://www.spreaker.com/show/5-minute-frights] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/5-minute-frights)
05 Jun 2023
27 MINS
27:16
05 Jun 2023
News Update and end of Season 11
Season 11 draws to a close, and David updates you with the latest news on Blurry Photos. Check out David's new podcast, 5-Minute Frights! Stories compiled and edited by Tom Lyons, narrated by David, quick little spooky/tense encounters perfect for binging. Search for the title, or by Tom or David's name on your podcatcher to find it and subscribe!
31 May 2023
03 MINS
03:36
31 May 2023
BP Bonus: I Know What I Saw (2009)
Back at the roundtable, the boys discuss the 2009 film I Know What I Saw. Written and directed by James Fox, I Know What I Saw is a documentary about UFO witnesses and investigators around the world and their experiences in ufology. David, Derek, and Zenger talk about how well the film has stood up in the decade since its release. Decent interviews and decent pace keep attentions for this one. The boys are pleasantly surprised on this episode of Nights at the Roundtable on Blurry Photos! Don't forget to check out [another roundtable] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/bp-bonus-trollhunter-roundtable/) while you're at it. Find Derek at [Monsters Among Us] (http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/) Find Zenger at [Zeng This!] (https://zengthis.podbean.com/)
17 Apr 2023
1 HR 03 MINS
1:03:29
17 Apr 2023
Ep 274: The Devil: A History part 2
David is back with the conclusion of the Devil and the history attached to him! Covering other cultures, names, looks, and breakdowns of the info, the Devil gets fleshed out and examined in great detail. We pick back up with various forms of Evil in other cultures through history. Then many of the countless names of this entity are dissected and examined, paying careful attention to the origins of each. The several iterations of looks are discussed after that. And finally the episode concludes with analysis of the research and how it has influenced cultures through the ages. What was the actual purpose of this being? How has it evolved? And what conclusions can you draw from the information? David ends with opinion based on the facts, and encourages you to take a thoughtful examination of them for yourself. It's the finish of one of the biggest episodes in [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) history, one that hopefully teaches you something new and gives you perspective you never knew you were missing! Don't forget to watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) ! Sources Wray, T.J., and Mobley, Gregory. The Birth of Satan: Tracing the Devil's Biblical Roots. St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2014. Kindle edition. Messadie, Gerald. A History of the Devil. Kodansha Globe Publishing. New York, NY. 1996. Russell, Jeffrey Burton. The Devil: Perceptions of Evil from Antiquity to Primitive Christianity. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. 1977. 176-77. Russell, Jeffrey Burton. The Prince of Darkness: Radical Evil and the Power of Good in History. Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, 1988. Pg 19. Staff. Demons and Demonology. Jewish Virtual Library. Web. https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/demons-and-demonology Szpakowska, Kasia. (2009). Demons in Ancient Egypt. Religion Compass. 3. 799 - 805. 10.1111/j.1749-8171.2009.00169.x. Chrissy. Evil Greek Gods and Goddesses. Greece Travel Ideas. Feb. 6, 2021. Web. https://greecetravelideas.com/evil-greek-gods-and-goddesses/ Jastrow, Jr., Morris, Levi, Gerson, Jastrow, Marcus, Kohler, Kaufmann. Belial. Jewish Encyclopedia. 2021. Web. https://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/2805-belial Grafton, Anthony, and Most, Glenn, and Settis, Salvatore. The Classical Tradition. The Belknap Press of Harvard University. Cambridge, MA and London, England. 2010. Dallaire, Glenn. Sister Magdalena of the Cross. Mystics of the Church Website. Dec. 10, 2011. Web. [ https://www.mysticsofthechurch.com/2011/12/sister-magdalena-of-cross-nun-who-made.html] (https://www.mysticsofthechurch.com/2011/12/sister-magdalena-of-cross-nun-who-made.html) Plaisted, David. Estimates of the Number Killed by the Papacy in the Middle Ages and Later. 2006. http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/827989/15116787/1321289366180/50+million+protestants+killed.pdf Hicks, Robert D. In Pursuit of Satan: the police and the occult. Prometheus Books. Buffalo, NY. 1991. Pg. 55. Music Asian Drums, Beach Party, Danse Party, Dark Fog, Desert Fox, Dhaka, Lightless Dawn, Northur, Red Tears, Temple of the Manes, Tikopia, Wizardtorium - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Garden of Gethsemane - Co.Ag Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/@co.agmusic1823/featured Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Libera me, Pascha Nostrum, Amen, Sanctus, Sicut Ilium inter spinas - Messa di Requiem The Tudor Consort Attribution: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/] (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)
25 Mar 2023
2 HR 31 MINS
2:31:41
25 Mar 2023
Ep 274: The Devil: A History part 1
Flora begins an epic deep dive into the history of the Devil with the first of a 2-part episode! Known the world over as the arch-fiend of all that is good, the Devil enjoys a sinister reputation, but is it truly deserved? Join David on a journey through history as he presents his research on this figure of malevolence. In part 1, David begins with the earliest mentions of Satan, including cultural inspirations. Both the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible are referenced as well as Hebrew scriptures and apocrypha not included in the Biblical canon. Ancient mythologies of Sumer, Babylon, and Persian Zoroastrianism are explored for their evil figures. And Jason from the [Dragons in Genesis] (https://www.dragonsingenesis.com/) podcast joins to offer perspective throughout. Part 2 will explore evil in other cultures around the world, the many names of Satan and their origins, his looks, and conclusions which can be drawn from the information. It's a comparative mythology smorgasbord on this episode of [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) ! Don't forget to watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) ! Sources Wray, T.J., and Mobley, Gregory. The Birth of Satan: Tracing the Devil's Biblical Roots. St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2014. Kindle edition. Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia. The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness. Encyclopedia Britannica, July 20, 1998. Web. https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-War-of-the-Sons-of-Light-Against-the-Sons-of-Darkness Messadie, Gerald. A History of the Devil. Kodansha Globe Publishing. New York, NY. 1996. Russell, Jeffrey Burton. The Devil: Perceptions of Evil from Antiquity to Primitive Christianity. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. 1977. 176-77. Kaplan, Arielle. Meet Judaism's Demons, Spirits, Witches, and Ghosts. Hey Alma website. Oct. 28, 2020. Web. https://www.heyalma.com/meet-judaisms-demons-spirits-witches-ghosts/ Dhalla, Dasturji Dr. Manekji Naserwanji. Temptation of Zarathushtra. Parsi Times. Oct. 16, 2016. Web. https://parsi-times.com/2016/10/temptation-of-zarathushtra/ Staff. Demons and Demonology. Jewish Virtual Library. Web. https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/demons-and-demonology Halsall, Paul. Medieval Sourcebook: Twelfth Ecumenical Council: Lateran IV 1215. Internet Medieval Source Book. Fordham University, Mar. 1996. Web. https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/basis/lateran4.asp DeFoe, Daniel. A Political History of the Devil. London. Printed at The Black Boy in Pater-noster. 1726. Retrieved from the Web. https://www.online-literature.com/defoe/history-of-the-devil/19/ Music Halls of the Undead - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Dark Lord, I Will Play my Music, My Sins will Wake the Dead, Satanic, Somehow Satan got Behind Us - Co.Ag Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/@co.agmusic1823/featured Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 The Abyss, Consecrated Ground by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4770-traveler License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
31 Jan 2023
1 HR 30 MINS
1:30:31
31 Jan 2023
Ep 273: Gothic Glasgow
David is back from a vacation in the U.K. and brings some experience of a gothic Glasgow nature. Vincent, creator of the Gothic Glasgow walking tour, joins the show to discuss his tour and stories from the Scottish city. The largest city in Scotland, Glasgow has seen a copious amount of history. Vincent has researched the dark and creepy parts of the city center and presents his knowledge to groups all year round. He joins to talk about how he put his tour together, stories he included and didn't include, and more. If you're in Glasgow anytime soon, be sure to check out his tour after checking out this episode of [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) ! Don't forget to watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) ! Book a tour at [Gothic Glasgow] (https://www.gothicglasgow.com/) !
28 Dec 2022
31 MINS
31:59
28 Dec 2022
Ep 272: Ghost Stories 11
Flora is back with spooky stories in Ghost Stories 11! Featuring some meaty original tales, Ghost Stories 11 brings tense and terrifying storytelling. An annual tradition on [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/ep-261-ghost-stories-10/) , these narrative episodes mark the end of Blurry Photober. A story about a the odd disappearance of personal belongings. A story about a ghost train. A poem by none other than Keats. These tales will keep you on the edge of your seat! Don't forget to watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) ! Sources Valentine Brkch website: find more stories by Val [HERE] (https://valentinebrkich.com/) Keats, John. La Belle Dame sans Merci. 1819. Web. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44475/la-belle-dame-sans-merci-a-ballad Music Right Behind You, Danse Macabre, Long Note Two, Phantasm, Quinn's Song - A New Man, Quinn's Song - The Dance Begins - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 She is in the Woods - Co.Ag Music (YouTube) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
29 Nov 2022
59 MINS
59:38
29 Nov 2022
BP Bonus: Halloween Chat with Monster Fuzz Podcast
EXPLICIT Language warning! Lots of F-bombs in this one. The boys of Monster Fuzz Podcast are back! David, Rob, and Eamonn discuss stories and topics of Halloween, including favorite films, costumes, and near-deadly experiences. Rob and Eamonn bring favorite films and TV shows to talk about, while David tries to pick a favorite. The boys also discuss scary life moments and costumes. Flora shares a couple of harrowing experiences from his childhood as well as his most embarrassing costume choice ever. It's a fun, light-hearted and relaxed conversation between Irishmen (well, one quarter Irish for Flora)! Make sure to give them some love wherever you listen to [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) ! Find Monster Fuzz [here] (http://www.linktr.ee/monsterfuzz) !
26 Oct 2022
1 HR 04 MINS
1:04:29
26 Oct 2022
BP Bonus: The Woman in Black (1989)
The gentlemen return to the roundtable to discuss the 1989 made-for-TV British film The Woman in Black! A Christmas Eve special in 1989, The Woman in Black graced British TV sets and immediately cemented itself in the nightmares of folks from then on. David brings this classic (?) flick to the table and the boys talk about their likes/dislikes. SPOILER alert, as the entire plot of this and the 2012 remake are discussed in detail! Speaking of the remake, David also discusses the differences between the old one and the new one. How did Derek and Zenger like it? Is it worth a watch? How much patience does a person need to sit through this entire thing? All this and more is discussed on this bonus Nights at the Roundtable on Blurry Photos! Don't forget to check out [another roundtable] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/bp-bonus-trollhunter-roundtable/) while you're at it. Find the film [here] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQWwdfKnrOo) Find Derek at [Monsters Among Us] (http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/) Find Zenger at [Zeng This!] (https://zengthis.podbean.com/)
20 Oct 2022
54 MINS
54:26
20 Oct 2022
BP Bonus: Paranormal Trivia
David kicks off Blurry Photober with a unique bonus episode of paranormal trivia! Three podcasters step into the ring to match wits and test their knowledge of paranormal trivia, with Flora as host. Derek Hayes from Monsters Among Us, Brent Hand from Hysteria 51, and Amberrose Hammond from Ghostly Talk battle it out for bragging rights! David wrote 21 questions in the Quiz Quiz Bang Bang format, and you can play along and test yourself against the podcasters to see how you stack up! And don't forget to check out the other shows when you're done with this one. [Monsters Among Us] (http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/) [Hysteria 51] (https://www.hysteria51.com/) [Ghostly Talk] (https://ghostlytalk.com/) [Quiz Quiz Bang Bang] (https://www.quizbangpod.com/) [The Giant Slide] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arYSvb6ogVo)
13 Oct 2022
53 MINS
53:50
13 Oct 2022
Ep 271: Canadian Monsters & Mysteries with WT Watson
Author WT Watson is back once again to talk about his newest book Canadian Monsters & Mysteries! Flora welcomes WT Watson back for some great tales and lore from his book Canadian Monsters & Mysteries, available now! Covering a huge variety of subject matter, Travis' book runs the gamut from cryptids to UFOs and even some surprises in between. Canada is not the first place you'd think of for fae folk, but Travis proves us wrong. It also does not come to mind for mer-folk, yet... Check out the interview and then check out Travis' book. And while you're at it, check out another episode of [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) featuring Travis and his other works! Find [Canadian Monsters & Mysteries] (https://amzn.to/3r0ghI1) on Amazon! Don't forget to check out Travis' book [Mysteries in the Mist] (https://www.amazon.com/Mysteries-Mist-Fog-Clouds-Paranormal/dp/1954528256/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mysteries+in+the+mist&qid=1650666158&sprefix=mysteries+in+t%252Caps%252C189&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=blurryphotos-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d6dbba26b2c7f7be5c05a3f22bf4551d&camp=1789&creative=9325) Biography from Amazon W. T. Watson is a coffee addict and writer of both fiction and non-fiction. He infuses his work with his expertise in cryptozoology, monster lore, magic, Forteana and the paranormal. W.T. brings a unique shamanic and magical perspective to all his work after over 30 years of exploration in these topics. When he is not writing or reading about monsters, he can be found outdoors allowing his dogs to take him for a walk around his neighborhood in Kitchener, Ontario. He lives with his spouse, Stacey, in a townhome that would be jammed with books if it weren’t for e-readers. Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/blackdog60 https://twitter.com/WTWatson2 https://www.instagram.com/curunir60/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16154993.W_T_Watson Kindle Purchase Link: [CM&M Kindle Edition] (https://amzn.to/3BWylcx)
20 Sep 2022
1 HR 02 MINS
1:02:21
20 Sep 2022
Ep 270: Campfire Ghost Stories 10
David is back with some more creepy campfire ghost stories! In the tenth installment of campfire ghost stories, you'll hear a classic Blackwood tale, a couple riddles, and a Baudelaire poem. A creepy tale of not getting too into your homework kicks it off. A couple of short riddles add to the fun. And a spooky, atmospheric story by Algernon Blackwood anchors the episode. Grab a sleeping bag and zip up tight - the woods get dark and cold quickly these days, and [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) might chill some bones as well! Don't forget to watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) ! Sources Blackwood, Algernon.: The Empty House. Retrieved from American Literature website. 1906. https://americanliterature.com/author/algernon-blackwood/short-story/skeleton-lake-an-episode-in-camp Baudelaire, Charles. A Corpse. 1857. Music Hidden Truth, Danse Macabre, Inner Sanctum - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Wolf, Ghost Story - Co.Ag Music (YouTube) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
10 Sep 2022
40 MINS
40:45
10 Sep 2022
Ep 269: Yokai 2 with Dark Mark Soloff
Dark Mark Soloff returns to Blurry Photos to discuss the ever-fascinating yokai! A refresher and some new stories of yokai await, as Dark Mark nerds out with Flora on Japanese lore. Not visited for over 230 episodes, David brings Mark back to the show to revisit this fun and interesting topic. Japanese lore is rich and deep, and the boys talk about the origins, evolutions, and history of the Japanese ghosts. They also tell about some specific and fun types, including their favorites and ones used often in pop culture. Three stories are also read, all from Lafcadio Hearn's Kwaidan. Tune in and enjoy the silliness and spookiness from the land of the rising sun on this episode of [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) ! Don't forget to watch me stream games on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) ! Sources Hearn, Lafcadio. Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. Republished by Xist Publishing. Tustin, CA. 2015. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1210/1210-h/1210-h.htm#chap09 Music Danse Macabre, Midnight in the Green House, Ice Demon - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Music: Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3982-lightless-dawn License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com
20 Aug 2022
1 HR 50 MINS
1:50:22
20 Aug 2022
Ep 268: Angels part 2
David and Jason return for the second part of Angels! Completing the hierarchy and discussing the evolution of Angels visually, the boys continue their fascinating journey through religious lore. The highest choir is discussed, with 3 more beings and their responsibilities described. Then Flora pivots to how such beings came to be viewed through a modern lens. How did they get wings, lyres, and halos? Is there any origin to how most people view them today? Jason answers with some very interesting scholarly explanations. Polish that halo and tune that lyre, this episode of [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) might just be heaven on earth! Join me on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) to watch some horror games and other fun content! The [Dragons in Genesis Podcast] (https://www.dragonsingenesis.com/) Music Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
28 Jul 2022
1 HR 07 MINS
1:07:55
28 Jul 2022
BP Bonus: Hoax
Flora, Derek, and Zenger are back with a special guest to discuss the 2019 film Hoax! The boys speak to writer/director Matt Allen about his indie film Hoax and get some insights to the making of it. Matt relates several stories and experiences in the making of the film. Flora learns about the dangers lurking in his backyard while Zenger learns his love of bacon outweighs movie gore. Check out the film and then listen to the roundtable (or vice versa) for a great behind the scenes experience! Don't forget to check out [another roundtable] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/bp-bonus-trollhunter-roundtable/) while you're at it. Find more from Matt on Twitter @RealSlimMattyA Watch the [trailer] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nKOJJa-b5U) for the film Find Derek at [Monsters Among Us] (http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/) Find Zenger at [Zeng This!] (https://zengthis.podbean.com/)
18 Jul 2022
51 MINS
51:49
18 Jul 2022
Ep 268: Angels part 1
Jason from the Dragons in Genesis podcast returns to discuss Angels in this 2-part episode! Flora and Jason dive into the history and origins of the concept of Angels in this first part of a two part episode. Where did they come from? Did they always look like what most people picture these days? David and Jason tackle some fascinating comparative mythology and also begin breaking down the hierarchy of these wild religious beings. Leave behind what you think you know - these things have morphed and changed more than a Power Ranger on his tenth cup of coffee! Enjoy this slice of religious mythology on [Blurry Photos] (http://www.blurryphotos.org/) , then go check out Jason's show for yourself! Join me on [Twitch] (https://www.twitch.tv/blurryphotos) to watch some horror games and other fun content! The [Dragons in Genesis Podcast] (https://www.dragonsingenesis.com/)
11 Jul 2022
55 MINS
55:50
11 Jul 2022