The What Cast

Are killer dolls real?  Could that My Buddy doll from the back of your closet really harbor the soul of a murderer?  Could that old Cabbage Patch doll house the essence of a demon?  Based on these references, it should be clear that I am a child of the 80's, but that is neither here nor there.   In the bible, it is said that Adam was formed from clay and given life through God's divine power.  In legends of Jewish mysticism, it is claimed that a golem can be created in much the same way.   Is there a difference between Adam and the Golem?  Is Chucky or Annabelle a form of Golem?  What's this nonsense about Voodoo dolls?     Well...   Mateo is a porcelain doll that houses the soul of a 14 century Spanish explorer and Mike is secretly the Golem of Prague.     Just...ya know, keep it between us.  It hard enough trying to go through life as a magical construct.

As humans, we've been deeply involved in thousands or wars throughout history.  Typically, it's one culture/nation against another.  Some conspiracy theorists would have you believe that there is an on-going war against some alien power that we have been struggling against for damn near 100 years.   One thing that we don't often hear about is the war against the Bigfeet...Bigfoots? Bigfooted...Sasquatches.  Yeah, the human/sasquatch war.  That's the ticket.   Maybe it's not a full on war, but there have been some noted skirmishes that resulted in deaths on both sides.  Maybe this was a territorial spat, maybe it was deep seeded hatred, left over from an ancient war between our races.  Listen to the missive from Director Jones for more on this...     Maybe people are just dicks and stole Bigfoot's beef jerky one too many times.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48zpLk0TSNs www.TheWhatCasters.com 

EXPLOSIONS! MASS MURDER! EARTHQUAKES! HURRICANES!  FIRE!   Sounds like the End of Times, doesn't it?       Humans are an odd lot.  There's a great majority that hear of tragic events and see them for what they are.  They feel bad for those impacted by loss or suffering, but go back to living life under the assumption that bad things happen and we are not immortal beings.   Then there's the other lot...   These are the people that will turn a tragedy into convoluted, often political mess.  They are the ones to grasp onto the slightest thread of dubious evidence and use it to support a notion of a grand conspiracy.   This week, inspired by the ridiculous conspiracy theories claiming California is under attack from the Death Star, we decided to get into the ridiculous conspiracies that surround tragic events.   Mikes End Of The Wold By Monsters SCP Read   www.TheWhatCasters.com  

Family. Bastards. We’re only fit to visit, what, once, twice a year. And now here they are. Stinking up the place, messing up the living room and shitting in your ear about their new job. Sorry Karen, I don’t give a crap about Bobby’s honor roll, I have potatoes to mash, you pig.  Feel the same? Well our guest doesn’t. He has an awesome family! In fact, you have already met his better half, Miss Jen Place, Author of Building 51.  This thanksgiving, we sat down with our good friend Aaron who tells us about his new podcast, his up bringing with religion and how it played a roll in paranormal experiences later in life.  What? You think we’d leave you high and dry with all this cooking to do?  Now tell grandma to put her teeth back in and help with these carrots. They ain’t guna chop themselves....   How We Saw It Podcast A Voice In Between  Aaron On Twitter

If you are listening to this show, we are going to assume you are aware of Nessie, the creature that allegedly inhabits the depths of Loch Ness.  Nessie has long been a staple of the cryptid community.   Here, at the What Cast, we are about to rip that staple out.  You see, dear listener, this episode we attempt to debunk the fabled monster of Loch Ness.     This week, we call bullshit on Nessie.  Disagree with us?  Let us know, with examples of STRONG evidence.  Listen to the robot at the end of the show, he'll let you know how to get in touch.   Toodles.   www.TheWhatCasters.com   Sowerwine Monster

Our lives can be strange.  Some of the things that are experienced by the living give us a clue that our existence is not as normal as one might thing.  Things get even weirder when you consider the concept of Death.     As mortals, we still seem to struggle with death, both as an event and a concept.  This is made all the more difficult when faced with the unexpected death of a loved one.  While one is never able to truly prepare to let go, the unexpected nature of some deaths leaves those left behind with a lot of questions.   This week, we decided to take a look at a few cases where death was not only unexpected, but the deceased died surrounded by mystery.     So hunker down, hug your loved ones and tune in.  Things are about to get weird.   www.TheWhatCasters.com Thanks for listening! 

Happy Halloween!!!  As we try to do every year, we have compiled some interesting, somewhat spooky things for you to listen while you and your children knife fight each other for candy.  Sit back, open another snack sized Kit Kat and start to relax....relax....relax.....relax.... 1) Wiccan Protection Spell  2) Halloween Talk 3) Vampire 4) Origin Of Halloween 5) Nemesis by H. P. Lovecraft  Have a great and safe Halloween! Thank you for listening!  www.TheWhatCasters.com

In 2004 the ESA launched a probe that was going where no probe has gone before. Worm hole? Alien planet? No, but the real answer is just as interesting. 10 years later, they actually succeeding in lading a probe on a flying rock in space traveling at 35,000 MPH But what did they land it on? Comet? Alien base? All of the above! www.TheWhatCasters.com

Have you ever heard of a little place in Pennsylvania called Chestnut Ridge?  It's an area along the Western ridge of the Allegheny mountains.  "What's so interesting about that?" you ask.   Well shaddup and I'll tell ya! Geez!  You people are impatient.   Where was I?  Oh yes...   *ahem*   Chestnut Ridge seems to be one of those areas that is a hot spot for all manner of paranormal and cryptoriffic happenings.  Everything from UFOs to Bigfoot and even the freakin' Thunderbird have stopped into this place.  Apparently, it's a pretty happening tourist locale for all things weird.  Maybe your mom should go visit.   www.TheWhatCasters.com  

Ever wonder who would win if Nessie challenged Bigfoot to an arm wrestling contest or whether or not the Dover demon can bench press more than the Hopkinsville Goblins?  If you or someone you love have ever pondered these all important scenarios, this episode is for you.    We took some of our favorite cryptids, monsters and demons and put them in a gladiatorial pit to fight for out amusement.  We give a brief rundown of their stories, outline potential strengths and weaknesses then let the fists fly.   Next week:  Who will win in a rubber band gun shootout to the death, Mike or Mateo?  Be sure to tune in and bring your protective eye goggles.   www.TheWhatCasters.com

Ghost heads, bangings and hangings. OH MY!   We've covered our fair share of hauntings on this show, but it's not every day that we cover a haunting that follows the victim like a damn stalker.     This week, we cover the curious case of the San Pedro Haunting.   www.TheWhatCasters.com

    Do you like zombies?  Do you like stories of demonic possession?  How's about Nazi conspiracy theories?   If you answered in the affirmative of one or all of those questions, boy, do we have a show for you!   This week we decided to touch on the creepy stories surround the Celle Neues Rathaus in Celle, Germany.  As we've all heard, the Nazis were responsible for some horrific experiments done in the name of furthering medical knowledge at the time.  What if some of these experiments were testing reanimation of dead bodies and summoning infernal entities into our reality?     This story has "Horror movie" written all over it.  Get on that, Hollywood!   www.TheWhatCasters.com

We've all heard some mention of a Mummy's curse over the years.  For many, this is just one of those vague myths that they've heard about somewhere in passing.  What many don't realize is that the most famous curse associate with a mummy is that of the most well known pharaoh from ancient Egypt, King Tut!   So, was this curse a real thing, or was it all a matter of coincidence?  This week we take a long hard look at this alleged curse and find out once an for all whether or not the curse is real.  Is it actually the product of protective alien technology?  Maybe the work of an ancient wizard using his mystical magics to ensure the protection of his king?  Maybe it was just a run of bad luck for those involved in excavating the tomb.   We will chatter about it, you can draw your own conclusions.   Thanks for listening!   www.TheWhatCasters.com

    When most people think of weird and creepy things in London, Jack the Ripper and hauntings seem to appear at the top of the list. This week we delve into the lesser known weirdness in London. Apparently London is a hot bed of dimensional rifts and time anomalies. Whodathunkit?!   www.TheWhatCasters.com https://portalsoflondon.com/ 

Imagine this:  After a hard days work, you come home, put on your most comfy bathrobe, pack a pipe and take a load off in your favorite chair.  Sounds nice and relaxing doesn't it?  Now imagine that while you are sitting in your comfortably chair, enjoying the aforementioned pipe, you suddenly, perhaps spontaneously, erupt into flames and burn to death. Pretty jarring change of events, wouldn't you say? This week we look into cases of spontaneous human combustion and give our takes on what might be behind this phenomenon.  Is it magic?  Is it carelessness? Is it ALIENS?! We invite you to draw your own conclusions, but just between you and me...It's probably the manifestation of some strange mutant ability that cannot be controlled, resulting in almost the complete disintegration of the human body. www.TheWhatCasters.com

BANG! POW! ZOOM!  KA-POWIE! No, this is not an episode of the 1960's Batman TV show.  This is The What Cast and this week, we are going to discuss what happens when wizards go to war! Now, we aren't talking Gandalf and Merlin here.  We are talking REAL mages, right outta history.  In this episode, you will hear of battles that took place between practitioners of the Black Arts and just how feuds and disputes are settled between masters of the mystical arts! By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth!  Strap on your Crimson Bands of Cyttorak and hold fast to the Eye of Agamotto!  This one is a doozy!   www.TheWhatCasters.com

You know that one great uncle from your dad's side that is like 300-something year's old?  What if there is more to his longevity than just being fueled by grumpiness and confusion? This week we take a look at some people that had exceptionally long lives.  In fact, in some cases you might say they are immortal. Before you start thinking how cool it would be to be an immortal on this Earth, remember:  In the end, there can only be one!   Thanks for listening!   www.TheWhatCasters.com http://www.sacred-texts.com/sro/csg/csg04.htm

You are all familiar with the Boogeyman.  Whether it be from a shitty horror movie, an episode of The Real Ghostbusters, or childhood tales spread amongst your classmates when you were younger, you all know about the boogeyman. This week we delve into the myths behind this nightmare and discuss similar beings in different cultures. Boogidy boogidy BOO! www.TheWhatCasters.com 1-800-876-5353

KLAATU VARADA NIKTO!!! I hope I pronounced that correctly.  If an army of Deadites storms through your door and slaughters your loved ones, please accept my apologies. So this week, the dreaded Necronomicon is the subject of our attention.  Through the mists of time, the truth shrouded in mythology and disguised as fiction, the infamous Al-Azif has remained part of pop-culture.  How much of the fabled tome was created by the author HP Lovecraft?  Is it possible that his fiction might really be a mirror showing the darker reality that hides in the mists of consciousness? Get those boomsticks ready, kids.  Things could get grim. www.TheWhatCasters.com

Hey everyone! This week we are joined by Michael and Michael from The TX Files Podcast. That's right. You have entered the Mike zone. Michael B and Michael C are The TX Files. A podcast about all things strange and bizarre that come out of Texas! UFO sightings, Monsters and even a dash of good old fashion murder and mayhem. If it's happened in Texas, the Mikes cover it. A truly unique show done by a pair of really awesome Mikes. They kick all the asses at their job of exploring the weirdness found in Texas so be sure to check them out. If it's alien abduction or spree killers yer looking for, these guys can help you out by presenting good, solid info as well as a good time!   The TX Files On Itunes The Tx Files On SoundCloud The TX Files On Patreon  The TX Files on Twitter