Pseudophiles

What causes people to deny one of the most well known and documented atrocities of the modern age? What drives that sort of intense willful ignorance? Join us as we dive into the disgusting waters of holocaust deniers.

Is your refrigerator running? Then why don't you go catch it? Also this is the voice of your dead wife. We all share our stories of strange or unexplained phone calls in this episode of Pseudophiles.

Born from Algonquin folklore, the Wendigo is a terrifying legendary creature with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. But don't let it get to you, because thinking of the Wendigo may give you the same desire. This week on Pseudophiles, we talk about the Wendigo and those who were reportedly affected by it. Also we can't help talking about Supernatural... 

The man that basically started it all. Everything we know about alien abduction comes for the man Mr. Strieber, Join us and our returning special guest about the legend of Whitley Strieber,

From treading where you shouldn't, to stealing that which is not yours, there are many ways to get cursed. One of them is by listening to this episode. So join us? This is Curses, this is Pseudophiles.

This week on Pseudophiles we are joined by the hilarious and brilliant Maria of the Misfit Book Club Podcast who shares with us the crazy and roller coaster of a human being that was (maybe still is?) Ambrose Bierce. We also delve into the story of the vanishing lighthouse keepers, the lost Sodder children, a few people that went missing for decades that eventually find their way home, and a lot of ridiculous conversation in between.

We all wonder how the people of the past built the pyramids, the stone heads on Easter Island, or Stonehenge. What if it were aliens.jpg? Or maybe it were something else entirely. Join us as we talk about ancient astronauts.

Is this your card? What about this one? Well, anyway, Torrance, Ben, Sidney, and recurring guest Alex talk about the history of sleight of hand. Join us as we discuss magic.

Do you like cats? Well we're talking about cats. Everything from their role in history to their roles in our lives. Join us as we discuss our feline friends.

One full year of Pseudophiles! We made it this far guys and we don't plan on stopping. This week we are joined by avid podcast listener Graham to recap a year of Pseudophiles. We share some of our personal favorite episodes and guest, as well as, show a glimpse of what is to come.

Wheeeen the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amoreee. And it's also time to discuss just what exactly is that big celestial body doing up there. Sure, it may seem pretty 3rd grade science, but have you considered that it might also be a hollowed interstellar ship housing a secret cabal of lizard people controlling our world? Or that it's not even real? Join the gang as they talk about the moon.

A flash of popcorn, a brief moment of a cold soda, what images have influenced you to buy more concessions? And have these images ever got you to do something more nefarious? Join the gang as they talk about all things subliminal. Permalink

Ghosts, spirits, phantoms, whatever your preferred term is for the ethereal beings that lurk around after death, these entities seem to be embedded in the lore of every town and person. This week we explore some of these stories and share some of our own. So join us as we talk about local hauntings, creepy videos from the early days of YouTube, get distracted by how creepy Scrappy Doo is, and much more. 

Following the first entry into King Tuts tomb 11 people involved died in freakish ways. This week on Pseudophiles, Torrance, Ben, and Sidney talk about whether these deaths were due to a curse or purely coincidental. They also explore ways to which they would like to curse others if their tomb was busted into by unwanted explorers.

They control the world! They are behind every major conspiracy you've ever heard of. Or at least most of them. Are they Satanic, alien, or mystical? Who knows. Join us as Torrance, Sidney, and Ben talk about the Illuminati.

Be careful where you take your next cruise. The Bermuda Triangle might eat you alive. Join us as we we talk about the mysterious area of the sea.

Beautiful voices, scaly tales, and clam shell bras. The mermaids have been tempting seafarers since the beginning of sea travel. Are they benevolent sea creatures, here to rescue drowning sailors, or are they harbingers of doom? Join us as we talk about mermaids.

Do you remembah the 31st of Decembah? Well we do. Ben, Sidney, and Torrance talk about that night was like and all the conspiracies that surrounded it. Join us as we talk about the beginning of the year 2000.

Break out the 'nog and get rid of that problematic mistletoe, because it is Christmas. Or rather, it's a few days after Christmas. Join the gang as they completely avoid the premise of the podcast and just enjoy talking about the holidays.