This week, we’re diving deep into the murky waters of ancient Sumer to unravel the life and legend of Gilgamesh—part god, part man, and full-time hero. Was this towering king of Uruk just another ruler with delusions of grandeur, or was he really a demigod who battled monsters, befriended wild men, and defied the gods themselves? Join us as we explore his epic quests, including his obsession with immortality, his fateful bromance with Enkidu, and the secrets that may still lie buried beneath the Euphrates. Plus, was Gilgamesh the world’s first superhero—or something even weirder? Tune in for all that and more as we decode the ancient tablets, question history’s first literary masterpiece, and ask: why does Conspiracy Bot suck so much???Special thanks to this week’s research sources: VideosThe REAL Reason we Invaded Iraq (Babylon)?? Nephilim DNA - https://youtu.be/ypAZ_9WTukU?si=U0Nr02TiHYdjwX3o2003 Gulf War Started 1 Month After Gilgamesh's Tomb Found - https://youtu.be/Tgr6y_pyFMk?si=PofgK0KfDBnXrQ-I WebsitesGilgamesh Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GilgameshEpic of Gilgamesh Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_of_GilgameshGilgamesh Myth - https://www.britannica.com/topic/GilgameshGilgamesh History - https://www.worldhistory.org/gilgamesh/Gilgamesh Tablet - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57992957Hobby Lobby Issues - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-returns-portion-of-the-epic-of-gilgamesh-to-iraq/Fact Check - https://www.newsweek.com/us-invade-iraq-ancient-stargate-1766705Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Imagine a group of ordinary people coming together with one extraordinary goal: to create a ghost from scratch. That’s exactly what happened in the early 1970s with the Philip Experiment, a fascinating parapsychological study led by Dr. A.R.G. Owen and the Toronto Society for Psychical Research. The team invented a fictional character, Philip Aylesford, a 17th-century English nobleman with a tragic backstory, and then set out to bring him to life through sheer willpower and collective imagination.What started as a curious experiment in human consciousness quickly escalated into something far more mysterious. The group reported witnessing strange phenomena—tables moving on their own, eerie knocks answering their questions, and even glimpses of a ghostly presence. But was this really the work of a spirit, or just the power of the human mind? Join us this week as we dive deep into the eerie world of the Philip Experiment, where belief and reality collide in the most unexpected ways… on Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources: VideosThe Philip Experiment - https://youtu.be/uhT0-n9OH8M?si=kGPGRv6pcmheHSF9The Quiet Ones - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2235779/WebsitesPhilip Experiment Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_experimentRanker - https://www.ranker.com/list/philip-experiment-paranormal-study/jodi-smithDread Central - https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/358897/the-philip-experiment-we-want-ghosts-to-be-real/Live About - https://www.liveabout.com/how-to-create-a-ghost-2594058C. Wesley Clough - https://cwesleyclough.wordpress.com/2024/03/04/the-philip-experiment-a-benchmark-in-paranormal-research/3X Strange - https://strangestrangestrange.com/debunk/the-philip-experiment-the-quiet-ones/The Quiet Ones Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quiet_Ones_(2014_film)History vs Hollywood - https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/quiet-ones/Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Hysteria 51, Brent is missing! But have no fear, David Flora enlists the help of everyone's favorite overthinking Kevin, host of Sad Times Podcast, to bring the weird. Join them as they dive headfirst into the latest batch of weird news that’s making headlines (and raising eyebrows). First up, archaeologists have just thrown us a Stonehenge curveball by tracing its famed altar stone all the way back to the Mediterranean. Is this the ultimate rock-star import or just another piece of the puzzle that proves Stonehenge was the world’s first cross-cultural hangout? Then, we tackle a bizarre loophole in organ donation—where life-saving transplants take a backseat to pancreas procedures. How did this happen, and what does it mean for the future of organ donations? Whether you’re into ancient rocks or modern medical quirks, this episode has something for everyone!News Stories Mentioned: Stonehenge Goodies: https://news.yahoo.com/news/stonehenge-mystery-deepens-altar-traced-155556671.html Pancreas Shenanigans: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/367812/organ-donation-loophole-pancreas-opoEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What happens when Brent hits the road, and the boys from Project Skeptic hijack the Hysteria 51 airwaves? A deep dive into the chilling and mysterious Smiley Face Killers, that’s what! While Brent navigates the treacherous highways of America on his way to the Lower-Lower 4th Dimension (AKA Nashville), the Project Skeptic crew steps in to unravel the enigma of smiley faces, mysterious drownings, and all things creepy. Will they crack the case, or just crack each other up? Tune in to find out!Follow Project SkepticEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/Discord: https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Website: www.projectskeptic.comMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcastVoicemail: 1-814-299-6919Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever wondered how Hysteria 51 went from a wacky idea to your podcast source of paranormal pandemonium? Join us for a wild ride down memory lane as we uncover the behind the scenes moments that shaped our show. From our first ideas to the missteps along the way, get the inside scoop on how we got here today we talk it all on the Up all Night episode of Hysteria 51!Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Weird News Time!First up, we've got sharks off the coast of Brazil getting an unexpected high—turns out these sea creatures tested positive for cocaine! Is it a new species of "party sharks," or are we just witnessing the side effects of ocean pollution? Join us as we unravel the mystery behind these cokehead cartilaginous fish.Next, we jump into the cosmos with news that sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie—a warp drive that might actually work within known physics! Is Star Trek about to become reality, or is this just another case of science fiction creeping into the lab? We'll break down the science (or lack thereof) behind this groundbreaking concept and speculate on when we can expect to zip across the galaxy at warp speed.News Stories Mentioned: Party Sharks: https://news.sky.com/story/sharks-off-brazil-coast-test-positive-for-cocaine-13183543 Warp Drive: https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/rockets/a60746821/warp-drive-within-known-physics/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0sRAXb8uAlwDuoiaH2W8P5ZRhT0GlN3orWk6oSi7QeJRDiBPtr920hITY_aem_IKT45gy-U82COu7tZkxS9Q Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’re taking a spooky stroll down memory lane, revisiting the infamous Amityville Horror case and the dynamic duo who stirred the paranormal pot – Ed and Lorraine Warren. Remember our fifth episode when we first dipped our toes into this haunted house saga? Well, we’re diving back in, armed with fresh laughs, new theories, and the same questionable sanity!Join us as we unravel the chilling tales, dubious book deals, and Hollywood’s best ghost stories. Was the Amityville house truly haunted, or just a real estate scam gone awry? Did the Warrens stumble upon a demonic playground, or were they just really good at selling a ghost story?Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Brent and David on Hysteria 51 this week as they delve back into the fang-tastic world of vampires! From ancient bloodsuckers in Mesopotamia to the seductive Count Dracula, this episode covers it all. Discover the eerie origins, mind-blowing myths, and Hollywood’s hottest vamps.Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To Dallas we go to talk the Assignation of John F. Kennedy and, surprisingly, Flora has NEVER covered this topic. So, I do my best to school him on conspiracies and share information NOT in the original episode. Original Description and Link11.22.63 - We all know Kennedy was killed that day, but who took him out? Was it a lone, crazed gunman? Or an intricate network of mob bosses, foreign nationals, and perhaps even our own government. Unravel the mystery and uncork a drink with us on Ep 3 of Hysteria 51. Joined by special guest Matt Owens! Mowens to the ladies...https://www.hysteria51.com/the-john-f-kennedy-assassination-3/ Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ready your neuralyzers, Hysteria Nation! We’re diving back into the shadowy world of the Men in Black this week on Hysteria 51. It’s been a wild ride since we first tackled this mysterious phenomenon in our second-ever episode 8 years ago! It’s high time we revisit the enigmatic enforcers who’ve been the stuff of UFO legend and pop culture lore.Join us as we delve into the most famous Men in Black encounters, from the chilling visitations that left witnesses questioning reality to the downright bizarre appearances that scream sci-fi thriller. Are these dark-suited figures government agents, extraterrestrial beings, or something even more sinister?Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Weird News Time as dive into the latest weird news stories that are stranger than fiction! In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking AI algorithm that detects Deepfakes with an impressive 98% accuracy, setting a new standard in the fight against digital deception. Next, we unravel the bizarre and tragic tale of a Bigfoot-related murder involving noodling in Oklahoma, where a fishing trip turned deadly. Finally, we travel top Tasmania where you can get "Odd Jobs" from the government like Paranormal Investigator or Wombat Walker.... for 1 day.News Stories Mentioned: AI Fights AI: https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/new-ai-algorithm-flags-deepfakes-with-98-accuracy-better-than-any-other-tool-out-there-right-now Bigfoot Murder Defense: https://www.koco.com/article/noodling-bigfoot-killing-pontotoc-larry-sanders/61179813Tasmanian Job Fair: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv22jzgy01lo?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3IC0hXmqho9ttcB0WZ7jK-4leZzOo-d0LoPkMirx8TexBGVR2DEY-og18_aem_1e9uYeOvS92f8-UlXClrxgEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/hysteria* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Go to badlandsranch.com/HYSTERIA to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aliens are finally return this week as we dive into the out-of-this-world beliefs of Raëlism! Founded in 1974 by Claude Vorilhon, now known as Rael, this UFO religion claims that life on Earth was engineered by advanced extraterrestrials called the Elohim. Mistaken for gods by our ancestors, the Elohim are said to advocate for world peace, science, and even building an embassy for their grand return. But is this a peaceful interstellar mission or just another wacky cult from the UFO movement? Join us as we explore the bizarre, hilarious, the mind-blowing aspects of Raëlism this week on Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s sources: VideosAliens and religious beliefs: What does it mean if they're really here? - https://youtu.be/K3utAIkvhy0?si=l31YVWVMH0ft-wpuWebsitesUFO Religion - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_religionList of UFO Religions - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UFO_religionsRaël - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%ABlVox - https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/6/4/18632778/ufo-aliens-american-cosmic-diana-pasulkaEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/hysteria* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Go to badlandsranch.com/HYSTERIA to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Picture this: a quiet morning in 1961, Eagle River, Wisconsin, when Joe, a humble plumber and chicken farmer on the side, witnesses a shiny saucer land in his yard. Out steps beings from beyond, not with laser guns or cryptic messages, but with a craving for water and an offer of pancakes cooked on a flameless griddle. This story has it all: interstellar diplomacy over breakfast, a government analysis of cosmic cuisine, and the enduring mystery of why aliens might traverse the vastness of space to share their version of our morning favorites. Buckle up as we dive into one of the most appetizing alien encounters in history, serving up a story so strange it just might be true. PLUS- We finally find out what Conspiracy Bot's C.H.U.D. does, and it brings with it some old "friends" of the show. So, get ready to be whisked away on an adventure that's out of this world on Hysteria 51!Special thanks to this week’s sources: Musical Credit"Anxiety" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/VideosAlien Pancakes? - https://youtu.be/XGBfrg788Aw?si=iSPqPSbG0O50wlpDWebsitesHardcore Zen- http://hardcorezen.info/alien-pancakes/78943X Strange- https://strangestrangestrange.com/paranormal/ufo/joe-simonton-and-the-alien-pancakes/The U.S. Sun- https://www.the-sun.com/news/7625220/us-air-forces-secret-probe-alien-pancakes/Obscurban Legend Wiki- https://obscurban-legend.fandom.com/wiki/Pancake_Bakers_from_SpaceCult of Weird- https://www.cultofweird.com/ufo-sightings/wisconsin-alien-pancakes/Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy