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On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by recapping their recent trip to Memphis, Tennessee, where they joined Ducks Unlimited for not one, but three shows! Along the way, they made some new friends, including Wade Shoemaker and Lake Pickle. Then, they dive into the strange with tales of a trickster spirit imitating an injured woman to lure someone deeper into the woods, chilling reports of real-life werewolf encounters, and a truck driver’s recurring alien abductions. The mysteries continue with more Glimmer Man sightings, encounters with the Fae, and other unsettling accounts that might make you think twice before heading into the woods alone. All of this and more on this week’s action-packed installment of Expanded Perspectives! If you love Expanded Perspectives but haven’t joined us on Patreon, you’re only hearing half the show! With Expanded Perspectives Elite, you’ll get ad-free versions of our regular episodes, Elite extensions that keep the conversation going, and exclusive Elite-only episodes you won’t hear anywhere else. For just $5 a month, you’ll get all of that, plus access to our Elite episodes from 2022 to today. For $10 a month, you’ll unlock every Elite episode we’ve ever produced—an archive stretching back more than a decade! Sign up today, get more of the strange, and help support your favorite podcast. Join us on Patreon for Expanded Perspectives Elite! Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story?Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives?If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by catching up on life, including Kyle forgetting his Phizzy water in the car, the upcoming hockey season, college football, deer season, and their upcoming trip to Tennessee for their annual Halloween show with Ducks Unlimited. Then, it’s time to get into the strange. Deep in the forests of Oregon, a witness encounters a frightening antlered figure that seems like something pulled straight from an old nightmare. In Illinois, a girl hunting with her grandfather discovers a strange object in the woods and decides to bring it home—a decision that may have brought something else back with her. While serving in Iraq, a Marine witnesses a bizarre hovering craft that appears to be completely invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen through night vision. In upstate New York, an unexpected encounter with a massive, unexplained creature leaves a witness wondering if Sasquatch really does roam those woods. Finally, the guys dive into an incredible account from rural Arkansas involving a young deer hunter who stumbles upon four tiny humanoid figures deep in the forest. What he witnesses is strange enough, but when the beings suddenly realize that he can see them, the encounter takes a terrifying turn. And what happens after he makes it home suggests that whatever he encountered in those woods may have known exactly where to find him. Were they creatures, spirits, the Fae, or something that normally exists just beyond our perception? Perhaps, for just a few moments, the barrier between their world and ours simply failed. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story?Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives?If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by talking about the incredible Texas comeback against Ohio State in college football before diving headfirst into another collection of bizarre and unsettling encounters. First, a witness reports a disturbing encounter with a mysterious horse-headed humanoid. Then, a group of hikers camping inside what appears to be a fairy circle discovers that some of their expensive equipment has mysteriously vanished—and they begin to wonder if the Fae Folk might have had something to do with it. Near Johnson City, Tennessee, another witness comes face-to-face with a bizarre three-horned creature, while deep in the woods of Minnesota, someone experiences a terrifying encounter with what they believe may have been a Wendigo. Later, a logger camping in the Oregon wilderness spots something near camp that looks disturbingly like a Dogman. Finally, we travel to the forests of northeastern Pennsylvania for an encounter that Evan has never been able to explain. At thirteen years old, he and three friends set out through the woods toward an abandoned quarry. Along the way, they discover a mutilated deer, a bloodstained piece of cloth, and an old rusty knife. Then Evan notices something watching them from behind a tree—a massive gray hand with long fingers and what appear to be claws. Things only get worse when the boys hear a strange, mechanical voice coming from the woods. Moments later, they see the creature itself: an enormous humanoid figure with impossibly long arms, huge claws, red eyes, canine-like teeth, and a horrifying metallic roar. The creature gives chase, pursuing the terrified boys through the forest until they finally reach the road. But that's when the encounter takes its most disturbing turn. The creature stops at the edge of the woods, stares directly at Evan, opens its mouth, and speaks a single word in that strange metallic voice: “Evan.” Somehow, the thing knew his name. Horse-headed humanoids, mischievous Fae Folk, three-horned creatures, Wendigos, Dogmen, and something lurking in the Pennsylvania woods that may have known far more about four young boys than it should have. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story?Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off with some catching up about their recent trip to Florida to do a podcast with “Ninjas Are Butterflies”, before diving headfirst into another collection of strange and unsettling encounters. From bizarre experiences in the wilderness to unexplained creatures and encounters that seem to defy any conventional explanation, the stories this week serve as another reminder that sometimes the strangest things happen when we least expect them. Then, the incredible story of a listener named Lewis, whose experience began as a peaceful camping and fishing trip with his girlfriend at Croft State Park in South Carolina. After noticing a mysterious orange light moving through the night sky, the couple watched as the strange object returned the following evening—this time descending over Lake Craig. But later that night, things took a terrifying turn. Lewis awoke around 3:00 a.m. to strange sounds moving around their campsite. Thinking raccoons had gotten into their supplies, he climbed out of the tent to investigate. Instead, he found the glowing orange object hovering nearby—and several small, childlike beings moving through the camp. What happened next remains a mystery. Hours later, Lewis was discovered more than a mile from the campsite, lying facedown in the grass along a trail. He had no memory of how he got there, his shoes were missing, and his clothing was strangely out of place. More than four decades later, Lewis still wonders what really happened during those missing hours—and whether some memories are better left buried. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes: Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by talking about Kyle recently turning 50 before diving headfirst into the strange and unexplained. First, they explore a terrifying encounter with a bizarre NOT DEER, a creature that looked almost right but moved in ways that were anything but natural. Then, they examine several unsettling Dogman sightings that leave witnesses questioning what might be lurking just beyond the tree line. Finally, they travel to southeastern Poland for one of the strangest accounts ever featured on the show. A young boy's innocent trip to a strawberry field turns into a terrifying encounter with a mysterious horse-headed humanoid unlike anything you've ever heard. Was it an undiscovered creature, a dark manifestation of ancient folklore, or something far more sinister? All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives: From the Archives, we revisit a fascinating conversation with author, researcher, and longtime explorer of the unexplained, David Weatherly. David is a true Renaissance man of the strange and supernatural. For decades, he has traveled the world investigating ghosts, cryptids, UFOs, ancient mysteries, magic, psychic phenomena, and the many things that seem to exist just beyond the boundaries of our understanding. From haunted castles and remote islands to ancient sacred sites and modern paranormal hotspots, David has dedicated much of his life to pursuing the unknown. His fascination with the unexplained began at an early age, fueled by ghost stories, strange creature encounters, and UFO reports. Influenced by legendary researchers and writers such as John Keel, Jacques Vallée, and Hans Holzer, David eventually began conducting his own investigations into the mysterious. But his approach to the paranormal extends far beyond traditional investigation. Throughout his travels, David has studied shamanic, mystical, and magical traditions from cultures around the world. He has spent time with Taoist masters in China, Tibetan Lamas, Native American and African tribal elders, and shamans from numerous traditions. He has also explored subjects ranging from alchemy and divination to Qigong, Ninjutsu, energy work, and ceremonial magic. That unusual background gives David a unique perspective on paranormal phenomena and the strange entities people have encountered throughout history. David is the founder of Eerie Lights Publishing and the author of numerous books, including Strange Intruders, Eerie Companions, the Monsters of America series, and the Haunted series. He has appeared on Coast to Coast AM, Ancient Aliens, Mysteries of the Outdoors, Beyond Belief, On the Trail of UFOs, and many other programs.So settle in as we head back into the archives for a conversation with one of the most well-traveled researchers of the strange and unusual, David Weatherly. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives: From the Archives.Find out more about David Weatherly and his work at Eerie Lights Publishing.

Before diving into this week's strange encounters, the guys talk about their upcoming appearance at the Ducks Unlimited DUX Expo in Memphis, Tennessee, where they'll be meeting listeners and taking part in one of the biggest outdoor events of the year. Then it's on to the unexplained. This episode is packed with bizarre eyewitness accounts and mysterious encounters from around the world. They examine a chilling report of the Fluid Man, a bizarre entity that seems to shift and flow like liquid, before discussing a strange translucent flying creature witnessed gliding silently through the night. From there, they explore another unsettling Not Deer encounter, a terrifying run-in with a Dogman, and a series of eerie stories involving the mysterious Little People. The guys also take a look at a controversial military account alleging that a covert operation resulted in the deaths of two Bigfoot-like creatures, raising questions about what governments may know about these elusive beings. Finally, they close the show with one of New Zealand's most compelling UFO cases—The Blenheim Encounter—the remarkable story of a dairy farmer who watched a glowing disc descend into a field at dawn and came face-to-face with a silver-suited occupant. From cryptids and humanoids to military mysteries and classic UFO encounters, this episode is filled with the strange, the mysterious, and the unexplained. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, Kyle and Cam dive into another collection of strange encounters from around the world. They begin with several chilling Bigfoot reports, including eyewitness accounts of creatures that were not only seen—but allegedly shot—with mysterious results. Then they discuss an incredible Thunderbird sighting that leaves witnesses questioning just what still flies above our forests. Next, they venture into one of the most fascinating mysteries to emerge from the Vietnam War: the legendary Rock Apes. Were these creatures simply misidentified primates, or did American soldiers come face to face with something far stranger lurking deep within the jungles? From Powell's Ape to terrifying encounters in the Central Highlands, massive footprints, eerie howls in the night, and creatures caught in the middle of firefights, the eyewitness reports paint a disturbing picture that refuses to fade into military folklore. Finally, the guys share a deeply unsettling encounter involving two fae-like beings that appeared beside a young child's bed, gently urging the child to come outside and play. What began as an innocent invitation quickly transformed into something far darker, leaving behind a haunting question: what were these entities really after? From mysterious creatures and forgotten wartime legends to ancient folklore and unexplained encounters, this episode is packed with the strange, the mysterious, and the unexplained. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives.Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives: From the Archives, we revisit our conversation with author, researcher, and hidden history investigator Rick Osmon. Could Roman explorers have reached North America centuries before Christopher Columbus? Rick joins us to examine the evidence, challenge conventional history, and share the research that has led him to believe there may be far more to America's ancient past than most people realize. Before becoming a full-time researcher and author, Rick built an impressive career in engineering, working with defense contractors and later as a civilian engineering specialist for the U.S. Navy. His work focused on advanced radar, night vision, laser systems, and surveillance technologies supporting Special Operations equipment acquisitions. Driven by a lifelong fascination with archaeology, ancient history, geography, cartography, and the unexplained, Rick left government service in 2005 to dedicate himself to researching hidden history. He went on to host popular internet radio shows, including The Oopa Loopa Cafe and Unraveling the Secrets, which became part of the Paranormal Soup Network before evolving into the Soup Media Network. Rick is also the author of several books exploring ancient mysteries, beginning with The Graves of the Golden Bear: Ancient Monuments and Fortresses of the Ohio Valley, published in 2011. Join us as we explore the possibility of Roman voyages to the Americas, the artifacts and historical clues Rick believes point to a forgotten chapter of history, and what it all could mean if the accepted timeline is incomplete. Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys waste no time before getting into some strange encounters before Cam's segment on the mysterious Houska Castle. Some places are built to keep people out. Houska Castle may have been built to keep something in. Hidden in the forests of the Czech Republic, Houska Castle has puzzled historians for centuries. It has no obvious strategic purpose, no nearby water source, and no fortifications to defend against invaders. Instead, legend says it was built over a bottomless pit... a gateway to Hell itself. According to local folklore, twisted winged creatures once crawled from the darkness below, terrorizing the countryside until the castle was constructed to seal the opening forever. Over the centuries, visitors have reported hearing unexplained screams echoing through empty halls, shadowy figures watching from the corners, strange animal behavior, and an overwhelming feeling that they are not alone. Are these stories nothing more than medieval superstition? Or is there something beneath Houska Castle that was never meant to be disturbed? All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives!Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

This week on Expanded Perspectives, the guys dive deep into a collection of chilling encounters that blur the line between folklore, high strangeness, and the unknown. The episode begins with a terrifying account from a seasoned hunter who encounters something in the woods that looks like a deer... but behaves like nothing found in nature. Standing upright, grinning with human-like eyes, and even mimicking his own words, the creature leaves him questioning everything he thought he knew about the wilderness. Then, another unsettling experience from Alabama reminds us that sometimes the silence of the forest—and the reactions of animals—can warn us of dangers we cannot yet see. From there, the conversation shifts skyward as the guys explore some of the most fascinating UFO encounters ever reported. A young boy in Colorado watches reptilian-looking beings emerge from a landed craft in his front yard. Hundreds of motorists witness a mysterious silver disc hovering over Southern California in broad daylight. A Canadian family finds themselves exchanging flashes of light with an unknown craft before their car mysteriously fails on a lonely Minnesota highway. Police officers across Mississippi and Alabama report being pursued by glowing aerial objects that seem to interfere with their patrol vehicles, while a church bus full of terrified witnesses experiences an encounter none of them would ever forget. The episode also revisits one of the most compelling alleged alien abduction cases from Maine, where two young men lose hours of time after an encounter with an enormous glowing craft, followed by disturbing memories recovered years later through hypnosis. Finally, the guys take a look back at the event that changed history forever—the famous 1947 sighting by Kenneth Arnold. What did he actually see near Mount Rainier, and how did one misunderstood newspaper headline give birth to the phrase "flying saucer" and ignite the modern UFO phenomenon? From impossible creatures lurking in remote forests to unexplained craft that have baffled eyewitnesses for decades, this is another unforgettable journey into the strange, the mysterious, and the unexplained. Sponsors:IQBAR: Right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text EXPANDED to 64,000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this installment of Expanded Perspectives, Cam and Kyle dive into some truly strange encounters. Could terrifying gnome-like creatures really be stalking remote farms in California? What did a runner in Arkansas see darting across the road that vanished without a trace? And are fairies nothing more than folklore, or could they still be hiding deep within the forests of Kentucky? Then we head to England for one of the most unsettling listener accounts we've ever received, a mountain biker's encounter on Cannock Chase that left him questioning time, reality, and what may be waiting just beyond the edge of our world. We'll also share a chilling listener story about a towering shadow figure that appeared in broad daylight... but may not have been there to cause harm. From sinister laughter in the night to mysterious little people, fairy lights, shadow beings, and impossible encounters, this episode explores the strange line between folklore, eyewitness testimony, and the unexplained. All of this and more on this episode of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors:Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at MenGoToMars.com. After you purchase, they’ll ask where you heard about them — please support our show and tell them we sent you.Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys dive headfirst into a collection of strange encounters that blur the lines between folklore, the paranormal, and the truly unexplained. A witness near Big Bear Lake, California reports a terrifying encounter with a pale, four-legged humanoid that sprinted up a tree and leaped effortlessly through the treetops. In Tennessee, a hiker experiences what feels like an invisible shove while passing a historic cemetery, raising questions about whether the dead were offended by a careless joke. Another listener recounts witnessing six glittering, DNA-like spirals hovering above a freshly plowed field, accompanied by an unsettling bout of missing time. The strangeness continues with a report of a twelve-foot-tall "walking tree" crossing a northern Minnesota wetland, an encounter later connected to Ojibwe traditions describing spirit guardians of the forest. A childhood sighting of a shimmering, mirage-like humanoid leaves one listener wondering if they encountered a real-life Glimmer Man. Then, a Texas family shares a multi-generational mystery involving alien visitors, missing time near White Sands, cattle mutilations, and an unusual Air Force intelligence-testing program. Finally, a late-night commuter in rural Southern California comes face-to-face with a towering, stilt-legged "Not Deer" whose unnatural movements and monstrous proportions leave a lasting impression. From spectral encounters and strange entities to lost time, living trees, and impossible creatures, this episode is packed with the kind of listener experiences that keep us questioning what may be lurking just beyond the edge of our understanding. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors:IQBAR: Right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text EXPANDED to 64,000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys don’t waste any time getting into some truly strange encounters. They start off in Oklahoma with the chilling testimony of a retired Special Forces sniper who came face to face with a massive humanoid figure after returning home from a late-night rabbit hunt. Armed, experienced, and battle-tested, he admits the creature showed no fear of him whatsoever. Even his military-trained dog collapsed in terror. Then they head into the wilds of Texas, where a retired police officer recounts multiple encounters spanning decades. From mysterious screams in the night and carefully stacked stones left in hunting stands, to a thunderstorm encounter with a towering, silver-haired giant standing only feet away from him in the darkness, this story is one of the most detailed Bigfoot reports we have ever covered. Next, they explore a disturbing series of sightings from Mississippi and Tennessee involving what the witness calls a “Lycandroid” creature. A former law enforcement officer describes repeated encounters over nearly twenty years with a massive wolf-like being crossing highways, moving through swampy terrain, and appearing in broad daylight. Then, two boys exploring remote woods in western New York encounter something that seems impossible: violently shaking trees, an earth-shaking growl, and later, a terrifying invisible entity that allegedly reached through an open window and physically dragged one of them across the floor. Decades later, both witnesses still stand by what they experienced. Then, into the mountains of eastern Kentucky, where generations of folklore collide with one family’s terrifying firsthand account. A skeptical war veteran opens his front door expecting to find a bear, only to come face to face with what he describes as a massive dog-headed humanoid creature standing on his porch in the middle of the night. These stories come from hunters, police officers, veterans, and lifelong outdoorsmen. People trained to observe. People who insist they know what they saw. Were these encounters with Bigfoot, Dogman, something stranger, or simply fear manifesting in the darkness? You decide. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Join the ConversationHave you experienced something unexplained in the woods, on the road, or near your home? Send us your story. Your encounter could be featured in a future episode. Stay safe out there… and keep watching the tree line. Sponsors:IQBAR: Right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text EXPANDED to 64,000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by talking about Kyle and Luke’s recent trip to the Texas Fright Fest, where Luke finally got the chance to meet horror icon Matthew Lillard along with several other legendary figures from the world of horror and the paranormal. Then, they dive headfirst into the strange and unexplained. First, the guys discuss the disturbing account of Homer, Alaska resident Lisa Merrell, who between 2013 and 2018 claimed to witness small crawler-like humanoids moving silently through the trees near her property. What began as fleeting glimpses through binoculars allegedly escalated into repeated sightings of numerous entities, followed by a horrifying transformation of the surrounding forest itself. Years later, when Lisa returned to the location with a television crew, they reportedly found the trees blackened, rotten, and dying. Then, a chilling encounter out of Red River, New Mexico involving a mysterious deer-like creature seen twice by the same man years apart. The story takes an even darker turn after his girlfriend witnesses the same entity for herself, leaving both of them convinced that whatever they encountered may have followed them home. Next, the guys explore a bizarre and deeply unsettling series of experiences connected to the Bear Canyon and Bear Peak trail areas near Boulder, Colorado. In the early 1980s, one resident experienced an intense nighttime vision warning him to stay away from the area near the Flatirons. Decades later, another individual described an eerily similar encounter involving overwhelming dread, psychological pressure, and an unshakable feeling that something unseen was watching. The mystery becomes even more compelling considering the region’s deep Indigenous history and long-standing reputation for strange activity. After that, they cover a terrifying encounter from a West Texas patrol officer who found himself face-to-face with a tall, dark, foul-smelling figure while working a quiet late-night shift through isolated farmland lined with abandoned orchards and towering cornfields. What started as a routine stop quickly turned into something out of a nightmare. Even more disturbing, another deputy reportedly encountered the same entity a year later in the same area, leaving behind one unforgettable piece of evidence — a massive handprint pressed onto the patrol vehicle. Finally, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran recounts two unforgettable wilderness encounters from his military service. The first involved unexplained voices heard during winter training exercises near Algonquin Provincial Park. The second, far more physical incident occurred near Wainwright, Alberta, where he claims to have witnessed a massive reddish-brown, hair-covered creature violently attacking a white-tailed buck in broad daylight — an image he says stayed with him for the rest of his life. All of this and more on this eerie installment of Expanded Perspectives. Sponsors:LEAN: Right now they’re having a HUGE Memorial Day Sale and LEAN is 25% OFF. Visit takelean.com and enter the code THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF. IQBAR: Right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text EXPANDED to 64,000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift