The Wendigo is a demon, but these demons create new Wendigos from humans who are consumed with financial greed or hunger for human flesh. After conversion, these new Wendigos grow proportionately in size to the victims they devour. It is said, the mere sight of a Wendingo is enough to make the human heart freeze in terror. Photo source: HTTPS://MYT…

They've been among us for over 70 years. The Tall Whites are extraterrestial creatures standing 8 feet tall, have a chalky-white complexion, unusually blue eyes, and can live up to 800 Earth years. The star Arcturus in the constellation Bootes is the fourth brightest star in the night sky...it also is a special place to the Tall Whites.…

How does one sum up Mothman with just a few words? Mothman is largely associated with the December 1th, 1967 collapse of the Silver Bridge, which spanned the Ohio River, connecting Gallipolis, Ohio and Point Pleasant, West Virginia. But, there's much more to Mothman.By Christopher L. Warner

Still think vampires are purely fictional? Let me introduce you to the Carter Brothers. It all came to light in the early 1930s when a New Orleans police officer found a little girl meandering down Royal Street in the French Qurater. She was exhausted, dirty, disoriented, but still had enough wits about her to tell a horrific story.…

A fictional character in the 1869 Victor Hugo novel, "The Man Who Laughs," Gwynplaine navigates life after the disfiguring of his face as a small child. But, it's not the tradgedy of his disfigurment; rather, it is the arrogance of the ruling class and the timidity of the ruled.By Christopher L. Warner

The ability of humans to shift to another form, be it animal or plant, dates back beyond 13,000 BC. Modern shape shifting theories swirls around vampires and werewolves, but it's much more than that.By Christopher L. Warner

November 2nd 1966 was a fateful day for a humble sewing machine salesman in Parkersburg, West Virginia. On that day, returning from a business trip in Marietta, Ohio along Interstate 77, Indrid Cold introduced himself.By Christopher L. Warner

Brighton is a seaside resort and one of two main areas of the City of Brighton and Hove in the County of East Essex, England. It is located some 47 miles south of London. Christiana Edmunds was born in 1829 in the City of Margate, a seaside town located at the extreme Southeast of England in County Kent. Christina with her surviving Family moved to…

The town of Frankford, Delaware hosts a bizarre ghost. A former caretaker of Long Cemetery is said to still be protecting his beloved burial ground. The natural hunting instinct in cats allows them to see in very low light for all their nocturnal adventures. So, the Cat Man makes his way to Long Cemetery during moon-lit nights.…

In this episode, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are discussed - the characters, plot, and modern takes on one of the most recognizeable and horrific characters from the Classic Horror Era.By Christopher L. Warner

In this episode, the Colonels talk about how they overcame differences between one another allowing them to enjoy a life-long and Family Friendship. In the first part of this episode, the Colonels talk about their first meeting on that fateful day in June 2006 in Georgia (hint: it didn't go so well), then three months in Wisconsin, followed by a ye…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels delve into a few conspiracy theories surrounding the Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic...the "Wonder Ship," "Ship of Dreams," "Queen of the Ocean," "Unsinkable." The Colonels talk about three competing conspiracy theories regarding Titanic's deliberate sinking (well, there is a fourth, but we just couldn't get int…

CONSPIRACY THEORIES: DIRECTED ENERGY DEVICES. Do they or do they not exist? Have you ever felt like you were just zapped? All of a sudden something just doesn't feel right? In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels discuss Directed Energy Devices. Lasers, microwaves, particle beams, sound beams (SouND BeaMS?)..yup!..there all in here. The Colonels tal…

...are they real...ARE THEY?..in this episode, the Unpopped Colonels discuss the Conspiracy Theory surrounding "Birds Aren't Real." Starting out as innocent urban prank, the "Birds Aren't Real" conspiracy theory most certainly should stop each of us in our tracks (OK, slippers) to just think - for at least a passing moment - to just think what if t…

The Unpopped Colonels kick-off a new feature: "Now You Know." No agenda - just interesting things you may or may not know. This episode focuses on Our American Flag - what it stands for, its development, and perhaps some insight why Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen & women, and Coasties are willing to sacrifice blood, sweat, and tears ensuring it…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels take a look into the 5g Network Conspiracy Theory...well...turns out it's not just one "theory," it's a collection of sub-theories rolled up into one 5G Network conspiracy theory. Is the government really using the 5G Network to control peoples minds? Is 5G to blame for the global COVID-19 pandemic? We won't t…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels talk about a global concept: Clash of Cultures. The Colonels talk about mono- and multi-cultures, geographic influences, and lay the foundation for further discussions taking into account the events of today. True to form, the Colonels leave politics and religion out of it, except for a few context-related exc…

In this podcast, the Unpopped Colonels talk about the various types of hauntings. Much more than just howls or the sound of disembodied footsteps. The Paranormal Community generally recognizes six (6) distinctive types of hauntings: Residual Hauntings Poltergeist Hauntings Demonic Activity Intelligent or Interactive Activity Shadow Figures Portal H…

In this episode, the Colonels step out of their comfort zone, of sorts, and talk about their deployment into Iraq in 2006 - 2007. We go through some of our thoughts about notification, pre-deployment, our time in-country, re-deployment, then back home. Some humorous, some not-so humorous, and some, well... just reflections. We even talk about our t…

Pumpkins and ghoulish faces illuminated by candles are a sure sign the Halloween season is upon us. In this episode, we talk about a Halloween tradition: Jack-O-Lanterns. The name "Jack O'Lantern" comes from an Irish folktale about a man named "Stingy Jack." Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, home of the pumpkin, and it became an in…

The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated November 1st and 2nd, though other days, such as October 31st or November 6th, may be included depending on the locality. Day of the Dead is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed. The holiday is also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage.. Visit t…

Kekri was one of the biggest Pagan holidays celebrated in ancient Finland. Kekri was not a communal holiday - it was a Family holiday. In other words, the window for celebrating Kekri was generally the first two weeks in November. There were no grand gatherings. Finnish Pagans celebrated within the Family sometime within those two weeks. It was cus…

The Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as the Zhongyuan Festival in Taoism or the Yulanpen Festival in Buddhism, is a traditional festival held in certain East and Southeast Asian countries. According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the Hungry Ghost Festival is generally on the 15th night of the seventh month. In 2023, the festival fell on August 30t…

"Dziady" is a term used in Slavic folklore to identify ancestral spirits and a collection of pre-Christian rites, rituals, and customs dedicated to them. The purpose of these rites and rituals was for the living to commune with the dead and to establish relationships with the spiritual ancestors. The aim of the rituals was to win over favor with th…

Introducing an Unpopped Colonels special series: 31 Days of Halloween. Is it a holiday, a celebration, or a festival? Some folks love it, others can't be bothered. But one thing is certain...Halloween is a beloved celebration not only in the United States, but globally. This is Day 1 (Episode 1) of the 31 Days of Halloween. In this episode, Christo…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels talk about the Chemical Trails (CHEMTRAILs) Conspiracy Theory. Condensation Trails (CONTRAILs) are a thing in the airborne transportation industry...those cloud-like, straight-line things up in the sky emminating from in-flight aircraft way up in the troposphere. Of course - those are CONTRAILs!..or are they? …

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels discuss the concept of Patriotism, specifically...what it means today. Sure, the standard colonial definition is fairly well understood, but two-and-a-half centuries later, what does it mean? It's an interesting conversation and Colonel Chris zings Colonel Brook on one particular discussion point. Oh, and folk…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels continue their discussion into America's elements of National power. The Colonels talk about a concept known as "DIME" (Diplomacy, Information, Military, and Economics). These four elements comprise the traditional form of 'Murica's National Power; however, since the attacks of 9/11 in 2001, a new element cont…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels dealve into the Conspiracy Theory of Flat Earthers. Do you think is is a simple backward-thinking idea? You would be wrong to assume that...listen-in on both the political and physical Flat Earthers, what they believe, and what they defend.By Unpopped Colonels (Brook Jones and Christopher Warner)

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels travel to the Andersonville Civil War Prison located in Andersonville, Georgia. It was a solemn visit, to say the least. Hastily constructed in 1864, the 16-acre site saw 45,000 Union Soldiers, now Prisoners of War, enter through the massive Andersonville gates, 13,000 of whom never returned home. Being Soldie…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels discuss elements of America's National Power. This episode is the first in a series about this topic. We discuss how government is supposed to work - not how it actually works (which to be honest, its a mystery to us too). Our conversation starts out with defining the concept of "Desired Endstate," then we mov…

In this episode, Brook gives an update following his surgery to address his Prostate Cancer. The Unpopped Colonels get into the, what seemed to be, long drive to the treatment center, the day of, and the relizations following. As usual, we talk some, banter some, and simply openly discuss a topic not many men or Families want to discuss. We even di…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels take a look at the apparent Egg Shortage of 2022 - 2023. Some folks tell us the shortage and skyrocketting cost to the consumer is because of the Avian Flu outbreak in 2022. Others aren't so sure. But, the one thing we do know - the price of a dozen eggs continues to skyrocket! Let us know your thoughts! Drop …

The Unpopped Colonels talk about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 - 1693. We toss around some background (dare we say history), then offer five theories as to the reason for the trials in the first place, then we reflect a bit and discuss whether or not the foundations for the Salem Witch Trials are still with us today. Its a great talk - hope you en…

In this episode, Brook gives us an update on his recently diagnosed Prostate Cancer. Brook has seen a few more doctors, had some additional tests performed, and traveled to his cancer treatment center. Just a brief update, but certainly enough.By Christopher L. Warner and D. Brook Jones

As part of our "America - What Does It Mean Today" segment, the Unpopped Colonels discuss the concept of 'Choices'...the philosophy behind our human ability to make either a hasty or deliberate decision, and what to do with the consequences resulting from the decisions we make. Keep in mind, a consequence may be either positive or negative...as usu…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels talk about the hierarchy of human need, beginning with physiological needs (food, water, clothing, shelter, etc), moving on the psychological needs (security, employment, morality, etc.), a sense of belonging (Friendships, family, etc.), esteem (confidence, respect, etc), culminating in self-actualization (mor…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels talk about post-Hurricane Ian, the initial clean-up effort, and our reflections on folks coming together. Hurricane Ian was one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the United States...please consider donating to the American Red Cross during the continual relief effort for the folks living or near the affe…

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels initiate their conversations about Conspiracy Theories. We start out deriving a working definition of the term "Conspiracy Theory," talk about a couple of our personal favorite Conspiracy Theories, then we delve into the alleged Apollo Moon Landings "Hoax."By Christopher L. Warner and D. Brooke Jones

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels start-in on their Military Science conversations talking about The 80% Solution, or the Pareto Principle. Not military doctrine, but The 80% Solution allows the military planner to make an initial decision allowing for the development of a path forward. It is equally effective in non-military applications such…

In this episode, Unpopped Colonels discusses whether or not the American Experiment continues today. We start out with a little history, move into a little discussion about a "Republic" vs a "Democracy" (its a fun discussion), then wrap things up reflecting on today.By Christopher L. Warner

In this episode, Unpopped Colonels starts off our discussions about the Generational Bridge. Three theories of this "Bridge" are discussed, followed up by some basic definitions, then we ask a Babby Boomer and a Gen Zer independently the exact same three questions.By Christopher L. Warner

In this episode, Unpopped Colonels talk about rest, camaraderie, as viewed through a muddy Jeep windshield.By Christopher L. Warner