Where did voodoo originate? What is the purpose of voodoo dolls and goats blood? What is the secret of creating zombies and making the living dead possible? What is it REALLY and how did it change course of history? Join Kevin as he walks us though the fascinating and mystical world of "VooDoo". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebizarreaf/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebizarreaf/support

Our news cycle has been overwhelmed with the story of an Oceangate submersible which explored the deep sea off the coast of Nova Scotia.  Stories of a curse surrounding the deep waters of the Titanic have been spoken of since the sinking in 1912, but what happens when you have two wrecks in a single week? We discuss a real curse in the media: inequity. Wiki Article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic Syrian Migrants...

In honor of Pride month, we are going to tell you about Allan Turing. Alan was a lot of things; mathematician , brilliant computer engineer, computer science theorist, son of a civil servant, and a gay man. He saved his nation and ultimately the entire world from a sadistic mad man, but sadly homosexuality is all his nation seemed to ultimately care about and did all they could to destroy him because of it. Join Kevin (dressed in the full spectrum sparkle rainbow) as he tells you about this...

We have all heard or known of people who are "2 faced", but have you known someone with 7 of them? Join Alesha as she walks us through the cultural phenomenon of Japanese Hostess/Host Clubs and a woman who committed a heinous crime. If your driving, get your grande-double-latte ready or if your lounging grab your favorite cocktail and hang out with Alesha and Kevin for another story about bizarre AF people! References and Links: Tokyo Reporter Article:...

What is a Deep Fake: Images, videos, or audio generated using artificial intelligence which mimic artifacts that already exists If you can’t tell the difference, are YOU the creator of works of art? Would you use it to help the disabled with activities they may otherwise never be able to accomplish? Or perhaps sway public opinion or spread lies and falsehoods for personal gain or change the course history?  Join us as Kevin leads us down an AI rabbit hole and attempts to peel back the layers...

Want to win $1,000,000? Listen up! Cryptids are animals that cryptozoologists believe may exist somewhere in the wild, but are not recognized by science. Contrary to popular belief, cryptids don't have to be supernatural, mythical or even all that strange—though many popular creatures acquire these characteristics as their legends grow. You know the ones, Sasquatch, Yeti, Sea Serpent, Loch Ness Monster..the list goes on. Join us as Alesha takes on another Bizarre AF train ride to discuss...

In Galveston county Texas is an area called the Calder Fields. It would be a perfect place to dump a body and get away with it. And that’s exactly what happened…..dozens of times! You've just discovered the Texas Killing Fields. Join in as Kevin takes us through the murderous events that terrorized an entire state.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebizarreaf/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebizarreaf/support

Opera. The voices of angels. But before women were allowed to sing, Spanish and Italian Opera houses needed soprano singers. What were they to do? They came up with a solution that highlights the selfish, no-holds-barred, uncaring, lack-of-humanty race humans were and can still be. Follow Alesha as she takes us on one of our more crazy and absolutely Bizzare AF stories about the life of a Castrato. --- Send in a voice message:...

McDonalds Monopoly; One of the most popular games in fast food history. It generated 100’s of millions of dollars in new business, but no one knew the truth about how the game was really being played. In fact, from 1987 to 2001, there were NO legitimate big prize winners. Not one. Come on a crazy ride as Kevin walks us though a perfect scam that could have continued for years. But greed and power got in the way. --- Send in a voice message:...

The Simpson writers are fortune tellers? That's right. Those lovable cartoon characters have predicted many events, down to the color of an outfit! Join us as Alesha takes us on a bizarre trip to the town of Springfield, USA— where the beer is at Moe’s and the future is predicted!  #Future #predictions #homer #thesimpsons #simpsons #nostradamus #thebizarreaf #bizarre #bizarreaf #podcast #futurology #crystalball #prediction Hollywood Reporter Article The Brag Article Cartoon Fish...

J-Rod: A mechanical device? A human from the future? An alien? An E.T.? Element 115: A new cleaning product? A new undiscovered element? Future tech? We could talk for hours about these two things and the location they are associated with. Groom Lake, Pittman Station, Paradise Ranch, Saint Elsewhere, Dreamland, but you very much know it as..... Join Kevin as he takes us on another ride on the Bizarre AF crazy train to talk about aliens, E.T's and the technology right under our nose. ---...

Welcome to the elusive club in cooler downtown area of The Bizarre AF, "27 Club" where the price of admission is your life. Join us as Alesha guides us down the dark and dreary streets to discuss the infamous members and what may have moved them to join. Show notes: If you or someone you know is having mental health or struggling with substance abuse, you’re not alone: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resource (US)...

The mind is a powerful thing. Can it be too powerful? In this episode, Kevin leads us on a journey of the mind talking telepathy, telekinesis self healing and how the Placebo Effect has proven a lot of it. Strap on your opened mind as we talk about the power of it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebizarreaf/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebizarreaf/support

You can't talk about space aliens without talking about the US Government. They are always connected. Is it because they cover it up to protect it's citizens? Is it because they are secretly working with them? Is it because conspiracy theorist have done it for ages? Alesha takes us down the rabbit hole to discuss politicians and their secret lobbyist friends, space aliens.  Daily Mail Article...

Every country and every culture has their own traditions. Some of them are just outright bizarre AF!! Join Kevin, Alesha and their husbands Roy and Dave as they talk about the crazy and sometimes just cruel Christmas traditions all around the world. https://www.yha.com.au/travel-and-tours/traveller-stories/the-eight-strangest-christmas-traditions-on-earth/ https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/bizarre-christmas/283249-29 --- Send in a voice message:...

Join us as we talk about Computer programmer and Hacktivist Aaron Swartz. Alesha tells the story of a well meaning individual who was up against an education system that had too much money to lose. What happens when the government and a rich publication join forces against a principled hacktavist? As always keep an opened mind while we take you on our newest journey: Bad Karma; Death by Academic Institution Documentary: The Internet’s Own...

The crash of Eastern Airlines flight 401 in 1972 was a catastrophic event that took many souls from this world, but many of them just didn’t want to pass on. In this episode Kevin leads us on a journey from takeoff to cover-up and perhaps the most intriguing part of this tail; what kept some of the sprits earth bound? We will hear stories as told by the flight attendants, some surviving passengers and a hyper-realistic recreation of cockpit flight recorder audio as recorded, just before the...

Kevin & Alesha dress up for this episode so check out our video stream on Spotify, Twitter or YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/@thebizarreaf This topic was one that both of us thought would be fun to chat about during spooky season (Halloween) so we will take turns in discussing 4 different ways people try to communicate with sprits, and all of which we have had some sort of past experiences with. Those types are Mediums; Ouija Board; Automatic Writing; and Tarot Cards. Special Guest:...

Denver International Airport has been riddled with conspiracy from even before it was open in 1997. We talk about the origin of these conspiracies' the multitude of conspiracies' themselves, what is going on with DIA today and our thoughts about all of it. Sources:  Cameron Bailey Bluesifer : https://www.cpr.org/2019/11/04/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-blucifer-the-demon-horse-of-dia/ Westword: https://www.westword.com/news/dia-conspiracies-take-off-5095058 Dave Allen...

Recognized as the most scientifically studied paranormal hotspot on the planet and surrounded by UTE tribal properties (which is an important fact we will discuss) Skinwalker Ranch is a 512 acre secure site that has been monitored for decades with armed security and surveillance 24/7/365. This remote location was involved with a Pentagon funded black budget project studying UFO activity, cattle mutilations and strange phenomena, and is also known as a living laboratory for studying other...

Absinthe is a drink with a very sordid past. Alesha talks about the beverage with all kinds of powers to make you see things you've never seen before, or behave in ways you never thought possible. Even murder! We'll talk about the green fairy, a very sordid tail from it's early beginnings and the power of absinthe wormwood that is still in production today! The Absinthe Murders: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/site-absinthe-murders All About Absinthe:...

Ever heard of ASMR? In this episode we try to explain what it is...why it exists...and have fun doing it! We are not ASMR experts!!! Please search for and find REAL ASMR videos! 0:00 - 4:49 Intro 4:50 - 14:19 - What is ASMR? 14:20 - 23:44 What's in my box? 23:45 - 33:15 What the F is that? 33:16 - 41:40 Sound It out! 41:41 - 46:08 Closing Comments https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASMR LiVE STREAM/VIDEO Version: https://youtu.be/efrkmo3gn8M --- Send in a voice message:...

The CIA Had Secret Program To Send People In Past Or Future By Mind Power!! It is no secret that the human mind is capable of doing so much. It is the human mind that took Man to the moon, or built the atomic bomb, among several other great scientific achievements. But researchers have also been working on expanding its reach from the realms of the physical universe and pushing it beyond, transcending space and time. Recently one of these techniques used by the CIA surfaced online (after a...

Alesha & Kevin connected through their love and passion of theatre. Both local Denver actors, they met when cast for the same show. They quickly realized through that and other ventures and projects, they shared a love for the unknown; the strange; the unexplained; the bizarre. Wanting to feed their creative passion all while exploring a world that intrigues and drives their curiosity, they set on a new adventure to create The Bizarre AF. Here they investigate, inquire,  learn and have...