The Lost Episode of This Paranormal Life
Summary
Hosts Rory and Kitch discuss a bizarre 1909 Arizona Gazette article claiming the Smithsonian sent researchers to uncover a massive underground labyrinth. They debate the story's credibility, noting the lack of evidence and the Smithsonian's denial, while joking about the researchers being pirates. The episode also features lighthearted banter about Rory’s broken motorcycle, local town politics, and nostalgic memories of shooting spud guns in Ireland.
Topics discussed
Intro: Lost audio, high-tech processing, and Patreon clips
Rory's failed motorbike debut and mom's packed lunch
Setting the scene: April 1909 and the heatwave
The overheating computer monitor and Portstewart's town hall
Criteria for becoming a city and the underground labyrinth
Smithsonian researchers vs. pirates and the Royal Navy
Gigantopithecus, Bigfoot, and the lack of proof
The Arizona Gazette, fake journalists, and Christopher Robin
Pea-shooting guns in the commune and the origin of spud guns
Memories of Irish spud guns, potato smell, and the second famine
Outro: Thanks for listening and see you next week
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