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OBDM1295 - Monster May: Van Meter Visitor | Citizenship Hunger Games | Strange News

Episode 1295

Sorry for the shorter show, but Mike had family stuff to attend to

• 00:00:00 – Joe's Absence and Discord Activity

  • Discussion about Joe being overwhelmed by freelance and full-time work, leading to his temporary break from the show.

  • Mention of Joe's occasional Discord presence and nostalgic gaming sessions with Mike, including Sunday night video games like PUBG and Sea of Thieves.

• 00:10:00 – Monster May: The Van Meter Visitor

  • Introduction to the Van Meter Visitor, a winged humanoid cryptid reportedly sighted in Van Meter, Iowa, in 1903.

  • Described as 7–9 feet tall, glowing horn, red eyes, bat-like wings, and immune to bullets.

• 00:20:00 – Consistent Sightings and Community Reaction

  • Multiple townspeople fired at the creature with no effect; emitted noxious odors and blinding lights.

  • The creature reportedly returned nightly; townspeople eventually trapped it in a mine which they sealed off.

  • Connections drawn to other winged cryptids like Mothman, Thunderbirds, and Jersey Devil.

• 00:30:00 – Comparisons to Spring-Heeled Jack

  • Parallels made between the Van Meter Visitor and Spring-Heeled Jack, an 1800s UK cryptid with glowing eyes, agility, and steampunk vibes.

  • Similarities in invulnerability, glowing lights, and frightening presence.

  • Suggestion of a cryptid tag-team including Spring-Heeled Jack and Van Meter Visitor.

• 00:40:00 – Drawbridge of Donations and Community Humor

  • Traditional comedic donation thank-you segment including absurd sound effects and hot dog machine references.

  • Transition into paranormal news teased with references to "crazy current events."

• 00:50:00 – MH370 Orbs Video and Gorgon Stare Surveillance Tech

  • Review of MH370 orb video speculation and defense of its authenticity by a media expert.

  • Introduction of "Gorgon Stare," an advanced surveillance system potentially linked to the footage.

  • Discussion on the complexity of proving hoaxes versus real anomalies.

• Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago