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Journey to the Fringe
Thanks for checking out our podcast! We look at fringe topics often neglected, or ill discussed, in a light hearted and open manner. These topics run the gambit from the mundane water pollution, recycling, and tax evasion to the fantastical moth persons, time travellers, and paranormal. For us there’s no cryptid too creepy, topic too trivial, or djinn to dreary. Also we like to do exposes on assholes of the UFO community. To keep things fresh (and also because we aren’t really sure how to start…
Episodes
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: CTRL‑ALT‑Delete 3.8 Million Files
It's mini time! Today we're cracking the so‑called “mysterious” Black Vault wipe—3.8 million UFO and CIA files vanishing right after Trump demanded alien…
Journey to the FringeOpus Dei or Nay
This week we're Journeying through the strange, secretive world of Opus Dei—a Catholic power‑sect known for celibacy, discipline, political influence, and a…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Cue the Dream, Solve the Puzzle
In this dreamy little escapade, we wander into a study where scientists attempt to puppeteer people’s REM cycles using puzzle soundtracks, eye‑wiggles, and the…
Journey to the FringeThe spoons he bent along the way - Uri Gellar part 3 of 3
From crystal balls and cadillacs to psychic warfare and celebrity fallout—Uri Geller’s strangest connections come into focus as we trace his friendships…
Journey to the FringeFriney Mini: Archaeologists gotta check those simple hiding places
Just when you thought we had discovered all the moai statues on Easter Island (admit it, that's what you were thinking just now) they go and check the lake…
Journey to the FringeSkeptics and failure be damned - Uri Geller part 2 of 3
A deep dive into the backlash that followed Uri Geller’s rise, exploring how psychologists, magicians, and skeptics—from David Marks to James Randi—challenged…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Coastal collapse and royal rehoming
In this descent into coastal absurdity, we spotlight a Cold War bunker swallowed by the sea. what happens when rising oceans start evicting not just the rich…
Journey to the FringeBefore the Spoons Bent - Uri Geller part 1 of 3
Uri Geller didn’t just bend spoons—he bent an entire era around himself. In this first episode, we trace his rise from a young Israeli performer with a…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: The air needs to be more profitable
Have you ever worried that we are not pulling enough profit out of everything due to the pesky clean air everyone likes to breathe? Really... you have? that's…
Journey to the FringePale Figures, Dark Encounters
This week we’re diving headfirst into the pale, bony, spine‑like‑a-knife-edge world of crawlers-those emaciated (did I say emaciated), nocturnal humanoids that…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Tiny People, Big Mushroom Energy
This week we're diving into the mushroom that flips the script on undercooked food: instead of food poisoning, you get pint‑sized visitors marching across your…
Journey to the FringeMaking waves: the Ebo Noah story
Ebo Noah is a young Ghanaian prophet whose apocalyptic flood warning sent hundreds of followers—some from as far as Liberia—rushing to wooden arks he claimed…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: So… The U.S. Can Manipulate Time and Space Now?
When a White House science adviser casually claims that U.S. technology can “manipulate time and space,” the internet does what it does best: panic, speculate…
Journey to the FringeOne‑Armed Bandit of the Cosmos: Billy’s Back
Welcome to a delightfully unhinged follow‑up to our Billy Meier & FIGU saga (Season 4, Episodes 59, 61, and 63). Strap yourselves into the beamship, we're…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Aorticulture
A tidy little lawn turns out to be a tiny green menace in this mini, where UC Davis researchers accidentally stumble into a botanical plot twist: trees soothe…
Journey to the FringeZana the bigfoot
A mysterious woman captured in 19th‑century Abkhazia became one of the most debated figures in cryptozoology. Was Zana a feral human, an escaped slave, or…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Skinwalker sale
So Skinwalker ranch changed hands a long time ago and for some reason in the last few years people decided to start talking about it. source…
Journey to the FringeApocalypse Now… and Also Tomorrow
This week we’re diving headfirst into the wild world of Steven Quayle — the red‑haired‑giant‑obsessed, apocalypse‑is‑always‑tomorrow prophet who blends…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Yacht to be kidding me
A new year, a new reminder that the ultra‑rich are speed‑running the planet into meltdown—this time blowing through their entire 2026 carbon budget before most…
Journey to the FringeProject Looking Glass
s time travel real, or just another fringe fantasy? This week, we dive into Project Looking Glass — the alleged government device that lets you peer into…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini - I'm sure they got all the infected monkeys by now
Well this article may be old but I find it troubling that we never get clarity or closure on these monkeys... or do we? Better listen even though I'm sure you…
Journey to the FringeWe're ranking assholes (part 5 of 5)
After 5 seasons of fringey weirdos, cult catastrophes, UFO grifters, spiritualist scammers, and one royal who insists he “can’t sweat,” we've finally made it…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini:
The Indus Valley civilization didn’t go out with a bang — it slow‑motion crumbled under a series of mega‑droughts that each lasted longer than your average…
Journey to the FringeWe're ranking assholes (Part 4 of 5)
In this week’s episode of Journey to the Fringe, we dive into the chaotic mid‑tier of our ongoing Asshole Rankings, revisiting some of the most notorious names…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Thawing out the love
How long would you wait for love? It's one of those weird scifi questions, which weirdly has a real world example! Let's learn! article…
Journey to the FringeWe're ranking assholes (part 3 of 5)
In this week’s episode of Journey to the Fringe, we dive into the chaotic mid‑tier of our ongoing Asshole Rankings, revisiting some of the most notorious names…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: A Real Kick in the Bots
In this mini, we unpack China’s latest humanoid robot demo — a machine built to take kicks, punches, and full-on workplace abuse like it’s training for the…
Journey to the FringeWe're ranking assholes (part 2 of 5)
This week we're wading deeper into the murky fringe pool, ranking UFO weirdos, time‑slip hopefuls, grifters, and accidental legends as we debate vibes, grift…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Sniper Tourism
In this episode, we unpack a chilling investigation out of Milan alleging that wealthy Westerners paid to enter the Bosnian War as “sniper tourists,” shooting…
Journey to the FringeWe're ranking assholes (part 1 of 5)
Part 1 of our five‑episode Asshole Rankings series kicks things off as we introduce the framework, criteria, and early contenders for the list. We break down…
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Fringe Mini: enjoy your Christmas whipping
so Chelsie saved the day with her random feeling like a Chrstmas mini category and we learn about a holiday tradition in France, enjoy! Have an idea for an…
Journey to the FringeJingle Bells
Jingle Bells isn’t all holiday cheer. From swamp-dwelling cryptids that lure with chimes, to phantom bells tolling from sunken kingdoms, to the ominous Belled…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: And here we see the mighty wolf attacking the noble aspen
So Chelsie found an article, but it was in dutch and she translated... and now I don't know how to find it. Anyhow it's about wolves and saving aspens but also…
Journey to the FringeHis royal duke-less-ness; regular sweat-less andy
The Ballad of Regular Person Andy Once a prince with pomp and perks, Now stripped of titles, dodging smirks. From York’s high halls to scandal’s pit, Andy…
Journey to the FringeFringe Mini: Deja-Moo; Same Cow, New Leather
This week, we find some good news in a surprising place: the fashion industry! We discuss the groundbreaking cultivated leather created by a North Carolina…
Journey to the FringeDeathbed Confessions from the Fringe
Explore the eerie world of fringe deathbed confessions in this episode of Journey to the Fringe. From UFOs and alien secrets to Bigfoot encounters, cryptid…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Active Clubs are organizing
Well the neo nazis have been busy guys, and man are they not willing to back up their beliefs. Let's learn some depressing facts! Article…
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The Stone Age of Cryptids
You’ve heard of Mothman, but what if your winged cryptid crush has… stone skin, a French etymology, and a penchant for rooftop brooding? In this episode, we…
Journey to the FringeFringey mini: Ice to Meet EU
So here's the deal: I stumbled across this Reuters article about a Chinese freighter that basically said, “Forget the Suez, we're taking the Arctic shortcut.”…
Journey to the FringeEmanuel Swedenborg: Between Two Worlds
Emanuel Swedenborg was an 18th‑century scientist who claimed to travel between heaven, hell, and even other planets. Was he a mystic genius or a dreamer lost…
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Fringey Mini: Missing 411: the Alligator Alcatraz edition
So there's thousands of people missing from US custody and we're not really sure what to think of this... But give a listen still? K thanks! Engage with this…
Journey to the FringeClose Encounters of the Bob Kind (P2): the Bobening
In part two of our Skinny Bob saga, we dive headfirst back into the pixelated rabbit hole of everyone’s favorite blink-happy alien. This week, we’re wrapping…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: I brain therefore I am
In this mini we’re exploring the eerie frontier of neuroscience: lab-grown brain organoids that may be inching toward consciousness. As scientists warn that…
Journey to the FringeClose Encounters of the Bob Kind (P1)
In this part 1 of 2 episode, we’re talking about Skinny Bob — the smooth-headed, slow-blinking grey alien from the alleged leaked KGB tapes that’s divided the…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Crime, Cult & Cartera
Just when you thought politics couldn't get weirder, this mini-sode dives into a wild South Korean scandal that is not what you're expecting. The 82-year-old…
Journey to the FringePossession is 9/10ths of the law
What happens when someone claims they were possessed during a crime? In this episode of Journey to the Fringe, we explore the strange collision of demonic…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Tic Tac... Tic Tac...
Well it's about time we talked, at least briefly about modern day tic tac sightings... even if it is a mini and briefly. Don't worry this is just a short taste…
Journey to the FringeCampfire Cryptids: A tale of four creatures
This Halloween, gather 'round the fire for a chilling tale of four legendary creatures that haunt the edges of folklore and fear. In this episode, we summon…
Journey to the FringeThe orcas shall rise in October
The orcas are back from their summer vacation. But do we know any more about their planned revolutionary plan??? Article being discussed: 'We completely…
Journey to the FringeA tale of two creatures
Do we ever have the spine tingles for you this week my friends and we have just the two crytpids to do it. Full disclosure: this was supposed to be next weeks…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: 404: Benanti not found
In a striking turn of events, Journey to the Fringe is getting behind the Catholic Church— no, not that way…. Pope Leo has refused to authorize the creation of…
Journey to the Fringe@$&! It - Curse Words
Hey we take a long look at why swears are curse words and really just roll from there. Enjoy! Like share and follow, it’s the only way to lift the curse Have…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini - Cruisin' for an oozin'
So the American ships have been just pooping all over our water :( it's bad... and it was newsworthy bad 3 years ago! Better listen, I made up that it's good…
Journey to the FringeWitches get stitches
This Halloween kickoff dives broom-first into the witch trials you didn’t learn in school. From England’s petty Pendle drama to Germany’s mass-burning madness…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Xi-Files
‘Last night’ over Shandong—not Area 51—locals spotted a blazing light, heard two booming bangs, then watched as kaboom a missile apparently smashed into some…
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How governments handle UFO reports
So Canada released a report that went over the infrastructure for reporting a UFO/UAP in both Canada, and other countries. Give it a listen! If you need to…
Journey to the FringeFringey Minis - whales and dolphins aren't coming back
Well our cherished brethren of the sea won't be coming to visit us upon the land again anytime soon. News Article: It’s Official: Orcas and Dolphins Have…
Journey to the FringeBat Boys Back, Weekly World News P2
Ready to take another wild ride through the gloriously weird world of the Weekly World News? This week, we’re diving into the tabloid’s most outrageous…
Journey to the FringeFringey Mini: Emoceans unsure, possibly cancelled?
In this episode we’re talking about how Louisiana just pulled the plug on a $3 billion coastal restoration project that was supposed to be the crown jewel of…
Journey to the FringeWhen Fake News Was Fun News: Weekly World News P1
This week, we’re diving headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of the Weekly World News—the tabloid that proved reality is just a suggestion. From Bat…