Strange Things with Chris James

It's that time of year again. Little monsters will be coming to collect treats, no more tricks please. Here are a few stories to get you in the mood for the best night of the year.

Who, or what is the Grim Reaper. Does he, or she, cause folks to die, or is the job more of a deliver service. Let's take a closer look at what all the "job" might entail. And yes, I'll be talking about "Dead Like Me" a lot.

As the days get shorter, the vale between our world and the next gets thinner, allowing things to pass from there to here. Some believe this is a bad thing, others say no. Here is what I could find.

How do you go about fighting off any real monsters that shows up during Halloween. Who do you turn to for advice. Does Hollywood know how to defend against these creatures, or are they just making things up. Here are somethings you might keep in mind during the following season.

Halloween is just around the corner. It's time to watch all those good, and not so good movies to get in the mood for the night of Trick or Treats.

People report seeing, what look like ordinary people accept, they have no facial features. In just about any setting, at home in bed, out driving, visiting a park, there have been encounters with these bizarre creatures. What are they and why do they act mad when spotted. Here is what I could find. 

Back in the late 1800s, right after the Civil War, some parts of the United States experienced extreme lawlessness. The people tasked with maintaining law and order where in with the crooks. Some citizens decided to take matters into their own hands. 

Could there be a race of beings, half man, half horse. How about half man, half goat. Reports of encounters with these creatures go back thousands of years. Let's see where this one takes us.

At the Chickamauga Battlefield, people report encountering a strange being with green, glowing eyes. It lurks in the shadows and moves about as if looking for some unknown item. A few people have actually gotten a closer look and wish they hadn't. What is haunting this area in Georgia.

In Scandinavia, there are legends and stories about huge, ugly, monsters that live in the places no one should go. Not all trolls are huge, some are two feet tall. Some look just like normal people with minor differences, such as pointy ears, or tails. 

Are Black cats bad luck or was it just bad PR. What makes a cat black and why are there so many. Here are some legends and stories about what Black cats can and can't do, and whether you should have one or not.

Do we have to pay for sins committed by our ancestors. The Bible tells us we do, but it also says we don't. Other cultures also believe similar things. Here is what I could find to settle this issue.

Over the centuries there has been a lot more war than peace. A lot of what people know about these conflicts is what they saw coming out of Hollywood. Not even close to the truth. Here are a few conflicts from years past, that shaped our world today.

People tell about being abducted, kidnapped, by aliens. Few scientists ever listen or believe them. With all the information being released from the government, will we someday get answers to these questions as well. 

There are some things we used to do all the time, but now days, no one is doing them. Some of these things were a good idea then, and might be a good idea today.

Why do some people survive impossible incidents while others don't make it. What brings a person good luck, or on the other hand, bad luck. Here are stories of people who made it through some bad times.

4000 years ago, the Sumerians wrote about a creature brought to Earth to protect us from unseen beings trying to make our lives unlivable. Cats were brought to Earth to make life better. Edgar Cayce also had a lot to say about these same creatures.

There are some wild creatures seen in and around The Ozarks. Some are said to be spirits while others are just mean-spirited animals. Here are some things to watch out for next time you're out and about.

UFOs are in the news. UFOs are being seen everywhere. Now that the military and government agencies have been told to release their files, what will be seen in the future.

Some people believe we descended from apes. Others believe God created man. Here is a little story on why evolution is taught in school, but not creation.

What happens once we've taken our last breath and it's time to move on. Where will we find ourselves. Is heaven a real place or just an idea we have to make our short lives not so unbearable. Let's take a look at a few ideas of heaven.

There are many creation stories throughout the world. Some sound very similar to each other, while others are as different as can be. Here are just a few to from far and wide.

 In Alaska there are small people that live out in the forests and tundra. Some consider them as being tricksters who will do bad things to people that encounter them. Others say these people helped them survive 

There are some weird creatures on this planet that really bug me. Most aren't really bugs but that doesn't matter, they are buggy. Here are some things that make life unbearable and itchy.

There are cryptids all over the world. Some few have heard about. Here are a few, mostly from Iceland, that never make it to our TVs.

What is a patent and why do we need them. Who are some of the most unexpected holders of patents and their inventions. How about patents for things we really don't need. Here are some things to think about that will put our world into a new light. 

If you discover you have a spirit residing in your home, what do you do. Not to drive it away, but to keep it comfortable. Not all ghosts are scarry. Here are a few things people do to help their unseen guests remain in a happy state.

There are some things out there that once belonged to someone else. The former owner, even though they're no longer with us, refuse to let go. Some of these things simply have an attachment, others are possessed or cursed. Let's take a walk on the strange side of life. 

Some jobs require 24 hour coverage. To stay awake you have to do things that might sound a bit crazy. Here are a few of the things we did back in the Old Days.

When was the last time you signed a document without reading it. Probably last week. People do this all the time. What exactly are you signing away and how might it affect you later on. Here is a little something to keep in mind next time you agree to those Terms and Conditions.

What is a good book? Who gets to decide what we should all be reading? Is there more to books than just pages with ink on them? Let's take a walk through some out of this world ideas.

There is a being that lives in our world that may have been here as long, if not longer, than us. It is said to consume dead people, and when it can't find any, it just might make some of their own. Could there be a creature out there, looking to make a meal out of you and me.

People have had encounters with beings from other worlds. Many wind up taking a ride whether they wanted to or not. Here are a few stories of alien abductions.

People have seen creatures with the heads of one beast and the body of another. These would be chimera, creatures with mixed DNA. Here are a few examples of real-life creatures of unusual parentage, and a few monsters.

Octopi have some otherworldly attributes. They have nine brains. Their blood is blue. They can escape from just about anywhere. There is a lot of evidence they might not be from our planet.

Just what is lurking beneath the waves. Is there a giant creature looking to have us for dinner. Are these monsters big enough to attack ships. Listen in as I talk about some cryptids of the sea.

In the area around Flixton, Greater Manchester, England, there have been sightings of a huge, hair covered creature, with a really bad smell. It has been nicknamed Old Stinker. The surprising thing about this creature is it has been roaming the countryside since 940 AD. Is this one creature or many all looking and... smelling the same way.

So many of our problems today, where the solutions from the past. It almost looks as if our politicians are creating more trouble than they solve. Here is a little something to ponder.

Are those semitranslucent things ghosts or something else? Are there alien ghosts out there...somewhere? Do aliens have souls? I'll look into a few questions I'll bet you've never asked. 

There are some temples around the world with more than just a religious reputation. Here are some places of worship that have a little something extra to add to your visit.

What is it, that makes us alive. Some call it our soul. Others have names for their inner selves that don't quite translate to English but mean pretty much the same thing. Here are a few versions of what we call our inner being.

There are legends and stories of super weapons that would instill their owners with invincibility, or other great powers. Some were used by the gods while others had human welders. Here are a few stories dealing with otherworldly tools of destruction.

In a time-honored tradition, even though I'm a few days late, here are some ghost stories to listen to, into the night. These stories were all told to me by folks I interviewed as I was working on a few books. I have no reason to think they are not true. 

Is Santa Claus real. I met a man who, if he's not the real Santa, he does a pretty good job of impersonating the Big Guy. Nick told me his adventures and misadventures as he went through life, bringing a little joy to some kids, and a few adults. 

There is a mountain with quite a history. The locals say only got here with profound respect for the land. In 1939, the Soviet Army tried using this high ground to their advantage. Things did not go according to plan.

Is the year really 2025. Is there any possibility we are actually living in 1728. Herbert Illig did some research and he found out, someone might have been tinkering with the dates on just about every document in Europe during the 16th century. Jone me as I dive headfirst into this rabbit hole. For unknown reasons, the date of the show was announced as the 7th. I was very careful to say 13th but computers do as they wish.

There are some things out there that just don't behave the way they should. Sometimes they act as if possessed or haunted. There are also things that might lead you to a haunted place or thing. Life just might not be as safe and ordered as we would like. 

People have reported strange encounters and sightings in Zion National Park for years. Long before it was a park the locals considered it sacred ground. Here are some things to look for next time you make a visit.

All the vessels that vanish into the triangle must be somewhere. Here are a few updates on the mystery location and some new theories as to what might be going on.

People have seen and spoken to beings that took on the appearance of other people, family members or close friends. It was only through some minor anomaly the witness realized the mimic wasn't who they were trying to pretend to be. What are these creatures and should we be worried. Here is something to think about next time you see...anyone you know.

Halloween has come and gone, and now for the next calibration, the Day of the Dead. All over the world folks get together to remember those who are no longer breathing. Here are some of the things people do. 

Some more stories to get you ready for Trick or Treat. These stories are all from Fort McIntosh and as far as I know, are true. 

Some scarry, unsettling stories to get you ready for the end of this month. As far as I know, these are all true, told to me by the people involved. 

It's that time of the year again. Let's get ready to Trick or Treat. Here are some stories to get you ready for the best night of the year. 

What makes a good movie. How much should it cost. Who makes movies that the critics hate but audiences love. Here are a few movies made on limited budgets that turned into some of the best movies ever made.

Did the Egyptians build these huge stone structures or are they far older than people are willing to say. I'll look into some out there theories and maybe give you something to think about.

Are aliens coming to attack Earth or is this all just a false flag operation? What happened to the Drone Swarms and what did that all mean? Just a little something to think about next time someone says Aliens are Attacking.

Scientists keep telling us, they have spotted some huge objects passing through our Solar System. They always say it's just a comet or space debris. Are they telling us the truth or lying to protect us from ourselves.

Do certain numbers have meanings other than just for counting? Can a number be cursed and lucky at the same time? What's up with those tree sixes? Here are a few things to think about next time you are working with numbers.

We have some strange beasts here in the Lone Star State. Things like a white bison. To the Indians this is considered a sign of things improving. The Black Dog of Hanging Rock is scary, but no one has died seeing it. We have our very own Tatzelwurm, maybe related to the one in the Alps. There are a lot of weird creatures to be seen or heard here in Texas.

What is Earthing and does it really work? People have said it's a cure-all for everything, or it's just a bunch of Newago nonsense. Let's take a look at what is out there and just maybe find a new way to live which is actually the old way.

What you see might not be what you get. Marketing companies misrepresent, or out right lie to get your hard earned money. Here are just a few of the times people were promised far more than they received.

In 1965, a group of twelve US astronauts set foot on a distant planet in the Zeta Reticule Star System. Four years before Apollo 11 landed on the moon. All the details of Project Serpo were classified Top Secret but detail have leaked out. Here is what I could find. 

During the Cold War governments needed to communicate with their spies without anyone understanding their messages. Number Stations became quite popular in some parts of the world. Here is just one of these strange radio stations

Did the dinosaur die off or are there still giant creatures running around our planet? could man and dinosaur have lived side by side, and maybe a few folks rode them? Here are some things to think about when it comes to our planet.

Seeing in the dark can be a great advantage, as long as you don't see things that might scare the life out of you. Are there beings living around us we can't see because they exist in a different vibration, or wavelength than us. There are some stories out there.

Folks have had some strange encounters while at their local shopping mall. Ghosts and spirts are seen by many. Reports of huge aliens have been reported. A few people have vanished, never to be seen again.

Circuses have been around for thousands of years but they have changed drastically over time. Here is a rundown on what was and what we have today. Everything from performers to oddities.

The Bicycles has been around for over a hundred years in one form or another. Folks have done some really strange things while on them. Folks have had some strange encounters while out riding. Here are a few stories of the adventures some have had on their two wheeled vehicles.

I found some more weird creatures to go along with last week's show. Things like the Blemmyae, who have their faces on their chest. The Adlet, a human with the body of a dog. The Nuckelavee is a demon from Northern Scotland. More creatures to keep an eye out for.

There are some strange creatures out there that we get to live with. Did you know the unicorn is based on a real beast? The wild boar is more dangerous than most folks would think. In ancient times, people had a creature known as Scorpion-Men. There was a giant blood sucking bat known as the Camazotz. People are still reporting seeing it today. The Kludde is one of the most bizarre cryptids I've ever read about. Not even sure it's a cryptid or something else. 

What is it that most folks consider to be crazy? Just how odd does a person need to be to be unacceptable? Is a person who hears voices inside their head really nuts, or could they be communicating with unseen beings? I'll go over some historic folks most thought had lost it, as well as a few more resent. 

Can people actually move from one time to another? There are folks who say it is possible, but we can't do it right now. There are people who say they have travelled through time. I'll try to give as much information as I can without getting confused. 

In the late 1970s on into the 1990s what became known as Satanic Panic was gripping parts of the country. He was everywhere doing nasty things to innocent folks. It got to a point if it was bad the Devil was involved. Here is a brief stumble down memory lane. 

Here are a few creatures not talked about in most circles. Beasts like the Agula'aq, a shape shifter that can go from being a killer whale, to running over the ice as a wolf. How about the Dingonuk, living around Lake Victoria, it likes to eat hippos. The Lambton Worm has been with use for hundreds of years, and they even made a movie about it. Find out what's out there...waiting for you.

People have some beliefs in good or bad things happening due to seeing, hearing, or having things happen around them. From black cats crossing their paths, to accidently spilling your coffee. Here are somethings to consider as you go through life. 

People report seeing and interacting with others who turn out to be from hundreds of years in the past. From seeing Marie Antoinette, too encountering a building that wasn't there a few hours ago.  On occasion, these encounters have happened to several people who tell the same story. No one knows when or where these time slips might happen. 

Why are some people afraid to have the closet door open at night? A few people have said strange things come and go by way of the closet. How about elevators? Do these small, moving spaces do more than go up and down? Here are a few stories to make life a bit more interesting.

What is it about cults that attract people who should know better. Folks join a cult only to discover they wish they hadn't once it's too late to simply walk away. Here are a few groups from recent history of times people should have been more careful in what they joined.

Over the years, certain folks have risen to the level of being a hero. They return home to live out their lives as celebrities. Others are disposed of because they know too much or might embarrass the folks in charge. Here are a few heroes that might have been thrown away.

At one time, a photograph was enough, a film was fantastic. Today what with CGI and AI it's getting near impossible to tell what is evidence of a cryptid, or other paranormal encounter, and what is just some hoaxer. I'll try to make this understandable and entertaining while giving you what you need, to know what is real, and what is Memorex. 

There are those folks who, despite their best effort, can't control their drinking. It's as if the alcohol is controlling them. If this sounds like something you want to know about, listen up. 

There are legends of places on Earth, Utopian societies, where people live in harmony and for a long time. There is Shangri-La in Tibet, Shambala in India, and Ag Lorg Hy Brasil in Ireland. Folks have been looking for these mythical places for hundreds of years. Do they even exist? Let's have a look. 

The house at #50 Berkeley Square has a creature living in it that many who saw it, died from fright. The description is different from sighting to sighting. It has been seen in the basement, as well as the top floor. No one knows what this Thing is, or where it came from. Tune in to hear about a bizarre story, along with a few more, to keep you awake at night. 

There are things that make us sick. Some are tiny, microscopic bugs that sneak in from the outside, others are not even corporeal but do far more damage. Here are some things to watch out for to keep yourself well. 

George Washington was involved in over 200 battles. During all of these bloody events, he never received a scratch. His uniform was filled with bullet holes, yet he never lost any blood. At one point, a pistol was discharged into Washington's back from only inches away, yet the bullet never touched him. Decide for yourself if someone, higher up than you and I, was looking out for him and our country.

In 1993, Gary Sudbrink received a series of phone calls from some unknown source. The caller sounded otherworldly, he told Gary someone was impersonating him, and he should watch the skies. These calls were recorded which gives us the only evidence they ever occurred. Here is a weird story with no answers.

When you hear a bump in the night, or see someone that vanishes, what are you encountering? What is a ghost and why do they hang around. I'll also tell a few ghost stories from my books. All true as far as I know. 

Who was the first person to make it to the top of Mount Everist? Many folks say George Mallory, and Andrew Irvine, might have made it 29 years before Sir Edmond Hillery and Tenzing Norgay made the summit. To add to the mystery, many folks are saying Chinese mountain climbers removed any and all evidence of the 1924 success. Heree is a weird story of obsession by both men and nations. 

There is a neighborhood in Las Angelis where a lot of bizarre behavior has gone on since the 1950s. Here is something to make your home turf seem not so bad. 

Over the centuries folks have been coming up with new and wonderful ways to kill each other. Here are just a few weapons that may or may not have been a good idea.

After World War II was brought to a conclusion, the world began to prepare for World War III. Massive weapons were built by both sides and...some of them were...misplaced. Here is a little something to make you sleep safe and sound knowing, nothing can go wrong. 

There are folks out there that believe cameras steal the sole. Oddly enough, some of the first photographers live a long time. Find out if all those selfies are just images or are they robbing you of your energy. 

In Northern India, a lake was found with somewhere around five-hundred skeletons, some still holding flesh. The scientists studied the lake and decided everyone had died a thousand years ago, from a hailstorm. More research led them to say the people died in three different events, but still from hailstorms. It was discovered some of the bodies came from India, some from South Asia, and the rest were from Greece. The more people look, the weirder things get. 

Rumors abound about any person or group that rises to the top. In 1966, a story began to circulate of the bass guitarist and song writer for the Beatles had been killed in a car crash. Photos looked different from before and after. Weird things were being heard on the songs. Album covered had hidden meanings, on and on. Let's take a look at either a real occurrence, or a legendary public relations campaign. 

A look back to 2019, and a show about people vanishing in groups. What happened to the 9th Roman Legion. They marched north to deal with the Picts, and were never seen again. How about the 5th Battalion Norfolk, who charged into a wooded area near Kavak Tepe, and vanished. 3,000 heavily armed Chinese soldiers disappeared in 1937 while holding the west end of the Marco Polo Bridge. Their equipment was there, but no soldiers to use it. 

People report seeing drone swarms all up and down the east coast, along the southern border, and over military installations. The folks we pay to keep us safe are saying there is nothing to see here, move along. What is going on in our skies and why won't anyone do anything about it. 

We give things and people names so we can identify them. We can refer to someone as being an individual. How much effect does a person's name have on how they turn out? Do people with heroic names act more heroic, or just like everyone else. Dose changing a name, change their future? Let's take a ride and see where this goes. 

Some folks like having a cat or dog around to keep them company. Others see these furry creatures as part of the family. The people with bizarre critters are sometime taking their lives, and the lives of others, to a dangerous place. Here are some pets and the things they might do.