#241 | Nature's Revenge: Is The Planet Out To Get Us?
“...Tonight, we’re diving headfirst into four mysteries that have baffled and tormented curious minds for decades—maybe even centuries. The Taos Hum, the Tunguska Event, strange disappearances in national parks, and the elusive phenomenon of ball lightning. These aren’t just weird stories; they’re reality-warping riddles. A low, maddening hum that refuses to be traced. A blast so massive it leveled a forest without a trace of impact. Hikers who step off the trail and simply cease to exist. And eerie, glowing orbs that flicker through storms like something out of a fever dream....”
Episode Rundown
Welcome back to The Freaky Deaky! Tonight, we’re diving headfirst into four mysteries that have baffled and tormented curious minds for decades—maybe even centuries. The Taos Hum, the Tunguska Event, strange disappearances in national parks, and the elusive phenomenon of ball lightning. These aren’t just weird stories; they’re reality-warping riddles. A low, maddening hum that refuses to be traced. A blast so massive it leveled a forest without a trace of impact. Hikers who step off the trail and simply cease to exist. And eerie, glowing orbs that flicker through storms like something out of a fever dream.
We’ve got a packed episode ahead—scientists, researchers, eyewitnesses, and investigators who’ve dedicated their lives to chasing the unknown. And as we unravel each of these enigmas, I’ll be throwing some questions your way—because I want to hear what you think, too. Maybe you’re a skeptic looking for a rational answer, or maybe you’re the kind of person who thrives on the unexplainable. Either way, you’re in the right place.
We’ll see you on the inside.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Nature's Revenge: Is The Planet Out To Get Us?
0:58 - Intro Music
1:55 - Welcome Back
4:07 - Time Stamps Exist, Folks
4:35 - Mystery #1: The Taos Hum (New Mexico)
14:46 - What Is the Taos Hum?
16:25 - Deep Underground Military Bases (D.U.M.B's)
18:20 - Infrasound Works: Fact
19:13 - Mystery #2: The Tunguska Event
25:22 - The Infamous Haystack Discussion
26:35 - The Lesser Known Iron Discussion
28:50 - Nobody Actually Knows Anything Anymore TBH..
31:29 - What Caused The Tunguska Event?
34:00 - Mystery #3: Disappearances In National Parks (Missing 411 Stuff)
34:30 - David Pilates
45:40 - Hella Miles Away
47:00 - Is David Paulides a Grifter?
47:40 - It's Incredibly Easy to Disappear
48:40 - Reminder: Spelunking Is Dumb AF
50:00 - Episode 200 Was Quite Triggering
53:26 - Mystery #4: Ball Lightning
61:40 - What Is Ball Lightning?
64:00 - Give Us Your Thoughts In The Comments
66:40 - Outro
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The Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences catering to the week’s theme.
Fresh episodes drop every Thursday across all podcast platforms, and feature perspectives from both believer and skeptic sides of the aisle. So if you’re a fan of haunted places, terrifying paranormal activity, and true ghost stories from real people, you’re in the right place, friend.
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