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After 9 years of putrid pageantry, the Miss Cryptid Contest is ready to crown an ultimate champion! The 2022 Miss Cryptid Contest of Champions begins with Batsquatch versus Rusalka versus Pukwudgie in a bloodily-beautiful battle royale! This year's contest pits the beast of the beast against each other, as the winners of every contest will vie for your love and votes. Which conqueror will emerge as the ultimate victor? It's up to you to decide! Cast your vote each week for your favorite on the Blurry Photos Home page. And while there, enter your name and email for a chance to win a Prize Pack with a shirt, book, toys, collectibles, candy, and more! You can vote once per week for 4 weeks. Enjoy the best cryptids and a trip down memory lane with old segments going back to 2013 mixed with new ones for some real nostalgia. Good luck, and enjoy the show!

Make sure to head to the Blurry Photos home page to cast your vote! You can also enter to win a Miss Cryptid prize pack of your very own.

Get your own copy of Ronesa Aveela's book A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe, and A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe

Music

Danse Macabre, Myst on the Moor, Heavy Heart, Midnight Tale - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sources

• Aveela, Ronesa. A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe. Bendideia Publishing. Nov 2019.

• Sullivan, Kerry. Rusalka: The Mythical Slavic Mermaid. Ancient Origins. Sep 30th, 2016. Web. https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/rusalka-mythical-slavic-mermaid-006738

Flora welcomes author WT Watson back to the show to discuss his new work, Mysteries in the Mist: Mist, Fog, and Clouds in the Paranormal. Folklore and Fortean researcher WT Watson brings his expert clarity to foggy topics in Mysteries in the Mist. Just about every Fortean topic is covered in Watson's new book. From aliens and cryptids to Fae folk and physics, there's a little bit of a lot that he found in his research. Fog and mist happens all around the world, as does the odd phenomena that sometimes occurs in/with it. Colorful fogs, sentient mists, teleporting clouds and more have been reported, and Watson has collected many anecdotes to compile them in one work. Bottom line, if you run into some weirdly-colored, foul-smelling, or hot fog, run the other way! And don't let the clouds rain on your parade - check out other episodes on the Blurry Photos website!

Don't forget to check out Travis' book Mysteries in the Mist

Biography from Amazon

W. T. Watson is a coffee addict and writer of both fiction and non-fiction. He infuses his work with his expertise in cryptozoology, monster lore, magic, Forteana and the paranormal. W.T. brings a unique shamanic and magical perspective to all his work after over 30 years of exploration in these topics. When he is not writing or reading about monsters, he can be found outdoors allowing his dogs to take him for a walk around his neighborhood in Kitchener, Ontario. He lives with his spouse, Stacey, in a townhome that would be jammed with books if it weren’t for e-readers. 

Social Media Links

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https://twitter.com/WTWatson2

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https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16154993.W_T_Watson

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Season 11 of Blurry Photos kicks off with the Burke and Hare murders! A wild story of 19th century body-snatching, the Burke and Hare murders may have helped advance anatomical science, but definitely regressed ethics. William Burke and William Hare, Irishmen living in Scotland, have become two of the most famous serial killers of the 19th century. When the demands of medical science became too much to keep up with naturally, the two Irishmen stepped in to lend a helping hand. Not grave robbers, or "resurrection men" as they were called at the time,  the duo skipped the whole burial part to provide anatomists with fresh bodies. It's a macabre tale of science and economics gone awry, with a slightly tipsy storytelling element to boot on this episode of Blurry Photos!

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Sources

Edwards: Owen Dudley Edwards, Burke & Hare, 1983

Roach: Mary Roach, Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, Norton, 2003

Adams: Norman Adams, Scottish Bodysnatchers: True Accounts, Goblinshead, 2002

Young: Alex F. Young, The Encyclopedia of Scottish Executions, 1750 to 1963, Eric Dobby Publishing, 1998

The History of Burke and Hare and of the Resurrectionist Times (1884). The Public Domain Review. Web. https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-history-of-burke-and-hare-and-of-the-resurrectionist-times-1884

Broadsides from The Word on the Street. Web. https://digital.nls.uk/broadsides/

Music

Myst on the Moor, Danse Macabre, Moorland, Celtic Impulse, Errigal, Long Road Ahead B, Morgana Rides, Skye Cuillin - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sí Beag, Sí Mór - Celtic Traditional by MusicLFiles
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Traveler by Alexander Nakarada
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Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
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Nomadic Dawn by Alexander Nakarada
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Gjallar by Alexander Nakarada
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Scottland Music 1 by Frank Schröter
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Season 10 draws to a close with Moosham Castle, a throwback episode from the Extrasode back catalogue. A location rich in gory history, Moosham Castle in Austria is infamous for hauntings, witch trials, and bloody tales among a wild socioeconomic history. David takes you on a tour of castle's history and claims. Tales of werewolves and witches abound, including some of Europe's bloodiest witch trials. He also examines the socioeconomic context in which this gruesome time period was set. Tales of sorcerers and canoodling with the devil is shown against the wishes and actions of society's "elite" and their questionable agendas. Originally released this as an Extrasode to Patreon patrons in December 2017, David brings this to the main feed as an example of what's available on the Blurry Photos Patreon. Check it out and be on the look out for the beginning of season 11 later this month!

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Music

Myst on the Moor, Danse Macabre, Ossuary 5 - Rest, Ossuary 6 - Air - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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David, Derek, and Zenger are back at the roundtable with a review of Stephen Greer's Close Encounters of the 5th Kind! An exploration of disclosure and alien contact by Stephen Greer, Close Encounters of the 5th Kind paints a stirring image of humanity's fight to learn the truth about E.T. contact. The boys discuss what they liked and didn't like about the film. They also briefly explain the Hynek Scale of close encounters. What was Greer's experience and message to people? Do you think the film poses some interesting questions? Or is it all a veiled attempt to sell a product? Your hosts talk about all this and more in this episode! Don't forget to check out another roundtable while you're at it.

Find Derek at Monsters Among Us

Find Zenger at Zeng This!

Music

Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Part two of Other Dyatlovs continues the dive into these Russian mysteries. Similar to Khamar-Daban, the strange deaths at Chivruay Pass leave nothing but questions for these other Dyatlovs. Flora dives deeply into the mystery to tell the story and explanations of what happened in 1973 on the Kola Peninsula. During a popular hike along a relatively easy path, 10 hikers seemingly split up and died overnight. Explanations range from vengeful spirits to KGB hits. How did these young people meet their fate on that snowy mountain pass? Why were they found in different places with missing eyes and blackened skin? David breaks down each explanation and offers some critical thought in the second part of this episode of Blurry Photos!

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Music

Myst on the Moor, Floating Cities, Hiding Your Reality, Leaving Home, Lonely Mountain, Snowdrop, Spider Eyes - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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David is back with the first part of a deep dive into other Dyatlovs, more Russian mountain mysteries! Similar enough to the infamous Dyatlov Pass Incident, the other Dyatlovs of Khamar-Daban and Chivruay Pass pose equally creepy, unsolved mysteries. Happenings like these occurring in the same place would be one thing, but these all happened in different places around Russia. In the first part of this two-part episode, Flora takes a look at the Khamar-Daban Incident. A tragedy that took place in Southern Siberia in 1993, the Khamar-Daban Incident resulted in the loss of 6 lives. Only one of the 7 to go hiking made it back alive, and her tale is harrowing and perplexing. Listen to the details and see what you think might have happened. Then keep an eye on the Blurry Photos feed for part 2, coming soon!

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Music

Myst on the Moor - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Derek blows the horn to assemble the roundtable for a review of the 1981 film The Loch Ness Horror! An indie film with Nessie as its star, The Loch Ness Horror is a campy horror flick with some hilarious moments. Derek, Zenger, and David go over their favorite and least favorite parts. How much Scottish accent is too much for Lake Tahoe? The boys try their best to explain the plot and pick out some positivity. If you like camp and decently-made super low budget works, check this one out - it's free on YouTube! And check out another roundtable while you're at it.

Find the film on YouTube The Loch Ness Horror

Find Derek at Monsters Among Us

Find Zenger at Zeng This!

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Music

Myst on the Moor, Backbay Lounge - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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David welcomes author WT Watson to the show to discuss the phantom black dog phenomenon! Author of Phantom Black Dogs: Walkers of the Liminal Way WT Watson joins the show to talk about his work and research into black dog folklore. Stories and encounters litter his book and he shares some in this episode. Huge black canines, smaller dark dogs, and a range of outcomes abound from Watson's research. Tales from the UK, US, Canada and Mexico are discussed in addition to mythological examples. Bring some bacon and maybe a leash for this episode of Blurry Photos! RIP Esmerelda

Don't forget to check out Travis' book Phantom Black Dogs: Walkers of the Liminal Way

Biography from Amazon

W. T. Watson is a coffee addict and writer of both fiction and non-fiction. He infuses his work with his expertise in cryptozoology, monster lore, magic, Forteana and the paranormal. W.T. brings a unique shamanic and magical perspective to all his work after over 30 years of exploration in these topics. When he is not writing or reading about monsters, he can be found outdoors allowing his dogs to take him for a walk around his neighbourhood in Kitchener, Ontario. He lives with his spouse, Stacey, in a townhome that would be jammed with books if it weren’t for e-readers. 

Social Media Links

https://www.facebook.com/blackdog60

https://twitter.com/WTWatson2

https://www.instagram.com/curunir60/ 

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16154993.W_T_Watson

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Music

Myst on the Moor, Apprehension, Backbay Lounge - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Flora is back with a handful of aptly spookily dookilies in the tenth edition of ghost stories! A cursed tub, an Ex to die for, and zombies fill this year's edition of ghost stories. David weaves these yarns and more for your listening pleasure. Stick around after the stories for an important message about the Blurry Photos Audible trial offer.

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Music

Myst on the Moor, Danse Macabre, Midnight in the Greenhouse, One of Them, Ossuary 5 - Rest, Phantasm - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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