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Strange Things with Chris James

A weekly Society and Culture podcast
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Strange Things with Chris James

Chris James

Strange Things with Chris James

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Strange Things with Chris James

Chris James

Strange Things with Chris James

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There aren't many companies that have their own army and navy. The East India Co. was granted the power to seize land, ships, and enslave people. They shipped tons of opium into China to control the public. They invaded parts of India in the na
Many years ago, I was a paramedic. I had many hours of training in both emergency departments and ambulances before I became a Wilderness Medic. Here are some of the weird. unexpected, things I encountered while trying to save lives without get
In times of war, people see and do unimaginable things. The rules no longer seem to apply. People have reported seeing and doing things the folks back home consider unbelievable. Here are a few stories from Europe during the conflict. 
In the 1500s, European sailors and explorers reported encountering giants, some up to twelve feet tall, in Patagonia, the southern tip of South America. The folks back home thought they were seeing things or outright lying. A giant was captured
Some kids have invisible friends that come and play with them. Sometimes these friends are seen by others. Are these being all in the mind, or is there more to it.
I was asked about the Albatwitch, and the Vegetable Man. I'd never heard of either, so I did what I do, I researched. The Albatwitch is a small, hairy creature that eats apples. The Vegetable Man was an alien that attacked a man in 1975. I also
People have seen some weird things on our planet. Things the scientists say don't exist. Yet, people see them. Here are some things to watch out for, as you go about your day to day existence.
For thousands of years people have seen and wrote about, huge flying creatures that looked and sounded like dragons. Some feared these monsters while others considered them a part of nature. Listen up and see what you think. 
Right around 1915, the folks in Hollywood began working with the government to get the United States Citizens, ready to go to war. This endeavor continued during World War II. The military found recruitment improved when people were shown war m
How does dowsing, or using a pendulum work? Is there any real benefit in lucky charms? Why do people fear Friday the 13? I'll look into whether there is magic involved or is this some natural phenomena. 42 has more significance than Douglas Ada
For thousands of years people have been seeing creatures in or near the water that look like half human, half fish beings. Some have described them as monsters, that had huge mouths filled with sharp teeth. Others say these creatures were beaut
Are there a bunch of soldiers stationed in space ships out watching for alien invaders? Some say this has been going on for decades. There are some who say the Nazis built a Moon Base back in 1942. Is this all just speculation, or is there one,
Eric joins me from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to talk about his book, "High Strangeness." A story about a UFO skeptic, who finds himself in the middle of an actual UFO flap. It's a fun read with a twist. 
Many folks say, Bigfoot is a flesh and blood creature. They ignore all the stories of Sasquatch vanishing from sight or being accompanied by bright lights or UFOs. Here are a few stories that add the paranormal to the mix. 
The ability to do things using Natural Power has been with us since recorded time. Some use the "Right Hand Path" for healing and helping others. Some go to the "Left" to gain power and do harm. Here is a brief rundown on magic and how it has b
From 1950 up until 1991, the NATO nations and the Soviet Bloc nations were at war. No jets attacked each other's armies, no bombers rains death and destruction down on their cities. The "war" was cold. Massive weapons were stockpiles to a point
Do books hold power? Is fiction just a story to entertain? I'll look into some of the books out there that can let you travel through the universe, or control demons. 
What is waking people up at night, scarring them so badly, some...have died. Is the shadow government conducting mind control experiments which has led to deaths. Could there be demons sneaking about interfering with our lives. People have been
 Here is my third show on these mysterious creatures people report seeing all over our planet. Sometimes people see the shape with a hat on its head, other times they look like animals. What they are or why they're here, is hard to say. 
Do aliens, from some distant star system, live here on Earth? Maybe they use the Moon as a rest area, or an underground base? What would an alien being look like, and more important, why are they here. Here is my take on visitors, or more likel
People report seeing a huge, hair covered creature deep in the swamps around the United States. These things leave behind footprints that don't resemble any sasquatch. They have three or four toes, with claws. From the Honey Island, to Fouke Ar
That "Lone Gunman" story just doesn't add up. The reason no one wanted to look into the Kennedy murder was the government began ridiculing anyone trying by calling their efforts, "Conspiracy Theories." Who had a reason to kill the president? Wh
There are some bizarre creatures running around in the country. Those who encounter them, wish they hadn't. Here are some stories from around the US, of folks who saw unbelievable things. 
Why do parents send their kids to bed with stories of monsters, hiding under their beds, and expect them to sleep at night?I just about every part of the world, weird creatures are out to get you if you don't behave. Not all Bogymen are there t
On August 7, 1679, le Griffon was launched into Lake Erie. It managed to sail across Lake Huron, and Lake Michigan before being sunk in a storm. People have been searching for this wreck for hundreds of years, yet it is still a mystery as to wh
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