Pioneers and Prehistoric Beasts

In this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the journey begins with a chilling tale from the shores of California. A woman and her cousin claim to have witnessed something otherworldly near the Santa Monica Pier—creatures they described as 'mermaids,' though their eerie glow and malevolent presence suggest something far more sinister. The story then shifts to the Appalachian Trail, where a father, his son, and their loyal dog spend the night in a remote shelter. But as darkness falls, they encounter a mysterious entity known only as the "Brown Man." The unsettling realization soon dawns that this being might have attacked their dog without ever touching it. Amidst these strange encounters, Kyle shares a lighter yet equally puzzling experience of his own. Despite no intention of doing so, he's found himself walking miles after running out of gas and, in a stroke of misfortune, locking himself out of his office twice in just two weeks. The episode concludes with a tale from southcentral Ohio, where a lone driver on a deserted country road encounters something bizarre—a sight that defies explanation, floating eerily near the road's edge. After the break, Cam brings up some mysteries surrounding Antarctica. In the heart of the Earth's most desolate and unforgiving expanse, whispers echo through the icy winds, carrying tales of the unknown. Antarctica, a land untouched by time, shrouded in secrecy and bound by an unspoken pact among the world's nations, remains a blank page in the story of our planet—a page that invites both wonder and trepidation. The Antarctic Treaty, a veil of diplomacy, cloaks this frozen wasteland, rendering it off-limits to the eyes of ordinary men and women. But what truths are buried beneath the layers of ice, hidden from all but a select few? In the shadowed years before the world plunged into chaos, a group of Nazi explorers ventured to the White Continent under the guise of "research." Their true purpose? Shrouded in darkness, leaving us to speculate what they sought—and perhaps found—in this remote corner of the Earth. Did they establish a foothold, a secret stronghold far from prying eyes? As the war raged on, the United States, vigilant and wary, kept a watchful gaze on their adversaries. In a move that has fueled speculation for decades, the celebrated Admiral Byrd led Operation Highjump, an expedition that some say uncovered more than ice and snow. What did Byrd witness in the icy abyss, and what secrets did he bring back that might have changed the course of history? The tales do not end there. Rumors swirl like the Antarctic blizzards, telling of Nazi technology far beyond their time, perhaps even of extraterrestrial origin. Did they unlock the secrets of flight and machinery, not of this world? And what of the persistent murmurings of alien presence, of unidentified objects cutting through the endless night of the Antarctic sky? Satellite images, innocuous to the untrained eye, reveal cracks in the ice, jagged peaks, and distant research stations. Yet to some, these are not mere geographical features but signs—clues pointing to hidden cities beneath the ice, to places where the unimaginable might dwell. UFO crash sites, they whisper, alien civilizations encased in ice, waiting. Antarctica holds its secrets close, wrapped in the cold embrace of its icy plains. And as long as it remains unexplored, the mysteries of the White Continent will continue to beckon, daring us to uncover what lies beneath. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors: AG1: If there is one product we had to recommend to elevate your health, it's AG1, and that's why we have partnered with them for so long. So if you want to take ownership of your health, you gotta start with AG1! Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/expanded.  Show Notes: Glowing Yellow-Green Luminescent "Mermaids" Seen at Santa Monica, California Our "Brown Man" Encounter on the Appalachian Trail! Flying "Mummy" What Did the Southcentral Ohio Witness Observe? Want to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783

30 Aug 20241h 17min

In this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by discussing the intense heat in Texas, with Kyle sharing his experience of changing a flat tire in the scorching weather. They also delve into how tire manufacturers intentionally keep run-flat tires away from the public to boost their profits. Kyle then reflects on how some iconic 80's action movies, like Missing in Action and Lone Wolf McQuaid, don't quite hold up today. The conversation shifts to bizarre sightings of flying humanoids reported across North America, Europe, and Asia. Additionally, they explore the strange tale of a Malaysian youth who was reportedly rescued by a mermaid at Tanjung Aru Beach. However, not all mermaids are so kind—especially in the case of a vehicle carrying children that plunged into the waters of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where divers encountered evidence suggesting the presence of underwater humanoids! After the break, the guys dive into the mystery of several unexplained disappearances. Were these victims involved in a sophisticated escape plan? Could it have been an alien or Fae abduction? Or did they unknowingly step through a portal to another dimension? All this and more in this episode of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors: AG1: If there is one product we had to recommend to elevate your health, it's AG1, and that's why we have partnered with them for so long. So if you want to take ownership of your health, you gotta start with AG1! Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/expanded.  Show Notes: Malaysian Youth Rescued by "Mermaid" at Tanjung Aru Beach Evil "Mermaids" Encountered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Waters by Divers Want to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783

23 Aug 20241h 13min

In this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the hosts kick things off by discussing the unusually cool temperatures in Texas this August. Following that, they delve into an extraordinary account from a U.S. Army Infantry Squad Leader who encounters a creature unlike any known to science while on a mission in Afghanistan. Next, the show features a listener's eerie story of spotting an unfamiliar face while hunting in the woods of Tennessee—could it have been a troll? After the break, Cam and Kyle explore a potential new wave of Mothman sightings. Are these truly Mothman encounters, or could they be a collection of different unidentified flying humanoids? They revisit the first reported sighting from 1966, when two gravediggers in Clendenin, West Virginia, saw a black figure fly overhead while working in a cemetery. This sighting, described as a 10-foot tall creature with glowing red eyes, was followed by another in nearby Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where a couple spotted the creature while driving at night. Reports continued to emerge, particularly around the TNT area near town. Some dismissed these sightings as misidentifications of cranes or owls, and there were even reports of Men in Black appearing in town soon after the sightings began. The most infamous encounter occurred on December 15, 1967, when the Mothman was seen on or above the Silver Bridge just before it collapsed, tragically killing 46 people. But this wasn't the only instance where the Mothman appeared before a disaster. In 1986, days before the catastrophic failure of a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, multiple workers reported seeing a creature around the plant. This entity was later dubbed "The Blackbird of Chernobyl." There were other sightings around catastrophies. In April 2009, residents of La Junta in the Mexican state of Chihuahua began noticing a strange creature around their town just before a massive Swine Flu outbreak. In August 1900, multiple sightings of a giant black bird were reported in Galveston, Texas. On September 8th, a devastating hurricane struck Galveston, claiming more than 10,000 lives. In November 2019, a truck driver at O’Hare Airport in Chicago stepped away from his vehicle for a smoke break and saw a tall, birdlike man with glowing eyes. What is the Mothman? Why does it appear, and what does it want? All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors: AG1: If there is one product we had to recommend to elevate your health, it's AG1, and that's why we have partnered with them for so long. So if you want to take ownership of your health, you gotta start with AG1! Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/expanded.  Show Notes: U.S. Army Infantry Squad Leader Describes Monsterous Engagement in Afghanistan Gollum Encounter in the Desert & Lost Time! Expanded Perspectives Elite

7 Aug 20241h 6min

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives Elite the guys start the show off talking about some strange mishaps in Skelekin Studios this week with the crashing of a microphone as well as the hard drive on one of the computers. Then, Kyle tells a strange encounter one christmas, when a person back in 1958 believes the "little people of the mountain" brought them and their family a television set as a gift. Then, Cam brings a possible time slip experienced person where time seemed to have just stopped for a few minutes. After the break, Cam tells a few more stories about people and their encounters with tiny hunters in southwest Texas and Northern Mexico. All of this and more on this weeks installment of Expanded Perspectives Elite! Show Notes: The Christmas Gift http://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2017/12/daily-2-cents-thing-on-my-bed-another.html Transported To Another Reality http://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2017/12/transported-to-another-reality.html Upcoming Remake Movies http://www.imdb.com/list/ls052091214/ Music: All music for Expanded Perspectives Elite is provided by The Black Angels http://theblackangels.com, Pretty Lights http://prettylightsmusic.com Songs Used: Young Men Dead (Black Angels) We Must Go On (Pretty Lights) Empty Station (Pretty Lights)

26 Juli 20241h 3min

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off with Kyle sharing stories from his recent trip to Alabama and Cam recounting his 4th of July celebrations. They then dive into a series of bizarre sightings, including a person with a recurring encounter with The Hat Man, a mysterious gnome-like creature crossing the road, an Aswang sighting, a possible Bigfoot encounter in East Texas, and more! After the break, Cam delves into some extraordinary tales of mermaids, giants, and more. Among the myriad of tall tales that have captivated humanity for millennia, mermaid mythology stands out for its unique and varied depictions across cultures. These mythical sea creatures are seen by some as magical and benevolent, while others consider them omens of disaster. Though often dismissed as fictional, historical accounts of mermaid sightings persist, prompting the age-old question: Are mermaids real? The earliest known mermaid folklore originates from Assyria, an ancient civilization in what is now northern Iraq. Dating back to around 1000 BC, the tale tells of the goddess Atargatis, who fell in love with a human shepherd and accidentally killed him. Overcome with shame, she leapt into a lake, intending to transform into a fish forever. However, her beauty could not be hidden, and she emerged with the tail of a fish and the upper body of a human, becoming the first mermaid. In Asian cultures, mermaids are regarded as wondrous beings. Chinese folklore describes them as shedding tears that turn into pearls and weaving a material as white as frost that never gets wet. These attributes made mermaids highly prized by fishermen, who were nonetheless viewed with disdain for seeking to capture such epitomes of grace and beauty. In more recent centuries, reports of mermaid sightings have surfaced worldwide. During the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, sailors often claimed to encounter mermaids on their long voyages. These sightings were typically attributed to manatees or dugongs, marine mammals that bear some resemblance to the mythical creatures. Despite the lack of conclusive evidence, modern mermaid sightings continue. In one notable instance, a town in Israel offered a million-dollar reward to anyone who could prove the existence of mermaids after numerous people reported seeing one leaping like a dolphin off the coast. Many folklorists believe that most mermaid sightings are actually misidentified seals. While the existence of mermaids remains unproven, it’s worth noting that many sea creatures known and studied today were once the stuff of legend. So who knows? On your next trip to the sea, you might just be the first to capture a live mermaid on video. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors: AG1: If there is one product we had to recommend to elevate your health, it's AG1, and that's why we have partnered with them for so long. So if you want to take ownership of your health, you gotta start with AG1! Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/expanded.  Show Notes: Man Disappears While Trying to Save Shark DO NOT DO THIS! Gnarly, Thick Featured "Gnome" Encountered Near Southgate, Michigan "I Saw an Aswang!" Was it Bigfoot? Angelina National Forest, Texas Camper Asks Want to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783

12 Juli 20241h 15min

In this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the hosts dive into Kyle's upcoming family trip to Alabama, the excitement of the College World Series of baseball, and Cam's plans for building a new pool. The conversation takes a thrilling turn when they discuss a South Dakota photographer who, while capturing shots of a Blood Moon, is suddenly charged and knocked down by what appears to be an upright canine! Next, they explore a chilling account of a witness who encounters a glowing white crawler humanoid and a horned being while driving at night, with hoof prints discovered in the mud the following day. After the break, Kyle discusses mysterious Phantom aircraft sightings. The intrigue continues with a story about a group of Alaska softball team students on a ferry trip near Kodiak Island, where they witness a huge unknown sea creature hunting a pod of Orcas. Finally, the episode wraps up with a tale of three friends staying at a private home on an island in a South Carolina cypress swamp, where they hear eerie cries for help day and night. What could be behind these strange occurrences? All this and more in this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors: Aura: Stop Data Brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to aura.com/expanded to get a 14-day FREE trial and see how much of your data is being sold. Show Notes: Possible Upright Cryptid Canine Charges South Dakota Photographer "Glowing" White Crawler Humanoid & "Horned" Being Reported by Listener Massive, Spiked Cryptid Sea Creature Appears Of Kodiak Island, Alaska Phantom Child Cries For Help in South Carolina Cypress Swamp Want to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783

26 Juni 202457min

In this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the hosts start the show by discussing Kyle's garden, which produces an overwhelming abundance of fresh vegetables. They also chat about their favorite sports and the upcoming Summer Olympics' excitement. The episode turns mysterious when they recount an oil rig worker's eerie encounter with a strangely clothed humanoid with a morbid face in the backwoods of Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Following that, a group of friends and relatives traveling from Southern California to the Navajo reservation in Northern Arizona experience a series of bizarre incidents, which they suspect are related to skinwalkers. Later, a father and son working on a car at night witness several manta ray-shaped creatures flying high in the sky, flapping their wings as if swimming through water. The episode also features a chilling tale of someone who believes they have had multiple encounters with a hellhound. After the break, Cam shares some unsettling stories of encounters with giant insects. While insects like roaches and spiders are generally seen as disgusting, real-life reports suggest much larger and more terrifying versions exist. From giant beetles attaching themselves to commercial airliners to giant deer-killing centipedes, sightings of these enormous bugs have been reported in the deep forests of the Congo, Amazon, and Vietnam. Tune in to hear about these frightening encounters. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors: Aura: Stop Data Brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to aura.com/expanded to get a 14-day FREE trial and see how much of your data is being sold. AG1: If you want to take ownership of your health, start with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 FREE Travel packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/expanded. That's drinkAG1.com/expanded. Check it Out! Show Notes: Bizarre Humanoid Encountered in Louisiana Backwoods Skinwalker Nighttime Antics on Navajo Reservation Flying Manta Ray-Shaped Cryptids Observed Near Knoxville, Tennessee Possible Hellhound Manifesting in Small Tennessee Town Want to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783

14 Juni 20241h 17min

In this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by discussing the Dallas Stars' recent defeat in the Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers. Kyle humorously regrets ever expressing his love for the team, as fans have been relentlessly teasing him about their loss. Following this, they delve into a report from San Antonio, Texas, where a humanoid creature with oily, black, and smooth skin was spotted completely naked. Next, they recount the experience of an Alabama college student who encountered a massive pterosaur flying directly over their car while driving down a deserted dirt road in rural Alabama, an event the student is still grappling with. Lastly, they share a story from South Central Pennsylvania, where a person witnessed a small, red-haired creature walking down the middle of a tree-lined road one evening. After the break, Kyle and Cam bring up some incredible encounters with the Fae. It may come as a surprise to some that fairies are not inherently nature spirits. This modern interpretation—specifically Victorian and New Age—has reduced powerful beings into small, sweet, and innocent creatures, like the stereotypical garden fairy adorned in a flower hat and skirt. However, there is another side to fairies that is far from benign. Just as our homes are sanctuaries for us, landscapes are sacred to fairy folk. Trespassing on their land can have severe and sometimes deadly consequences, depending on the stories you believe. Whether by setting up camp, stepping into a fairy ring, or inadvertently joining one of their gatherings, many unsuspecting mortals have been whisked away or threatened. Folklore and fairy tales, steeped in the supernatural, are easily manipulated for various purposes. Fairies have been at the center of numerous hoaxes, including the famous Cottingley Fairies, where two young girls nearly convinced the world of their existence. Myths, folklore, and fairy tales have always been vital tools for learning and have frequently been adapted for this purpose. Like human societies, both benevolent and malevolent, fairy folk have their customs and etiquette. If you ever encounter the Faerie Host, Andy Paciorek advises shouting "God Bless you!" and throwing your left shoe at them (though if this fails, you'll have to fight with just one shoe). The general rule is to avoid disturbing fairies if possible. Do not break a fairy ring if you come across one. If you wish to attract a fairy, use something shiny, but place yellow flowers outside your home or have iron objects around to keep them away. The prominence of certain fairy types varies by region. Northern Britain has hobgoblins, child- and adult-abducting fairies, and fairy royalty. In Scotland, the Seelie and Unseelie Courts, described by Andy Paciorek as good and evil fairies, are well-known. In County Durham, the Water Witch lurks by the water's edge, preying on small children. At the Museum of Magic and Witchcraft, it is noted that Cornwall has a variety of fairies, the most prominent being the piskie. The piskie is notorious for causing mischief and mayhem. To fend off piskies, you need iron; otherwise, they will steal anything shiny and play tricks. Here's a tip: not all fairies are benevolent! If you find yourself walking alone at night and hearing a horse's whickering or seeing a strange light ahead, do not follow it. You may end up waylaid and "Puck led." Survivors of such encounters often awaken in a muddy ditch, having been deceived by fairy lights into straying from their path and into trouble. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors: AG1: If there is one product we had to recommend to elevate your health, it's AG1, and that's why we have partnered with them for so long. So if you want to take ownership of your health, you gotta start with AG1! Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/expanded.  Show Notes: Oily Black Humanoid Running Along San Antonio, Texas Highway Inside The Varginha UFO Incident, When Multiple People Reported Witnessing Extraterrestrial Phenomena In Brazil Alabama College Student Recalls Huge Pterosaur Flying Over His Vehicle Small Red-Haired Creature Encountered in South Central Pennsylvania Want to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783

7 Juni 20241h 6min