The /x/ Files, Issue Fifty-Six

Paranormal Article of the Week


How to Appease Household Spirits Across the World

If you’re lucky, you can live in a home where a hairy little household imp will help keep your kitchen clean, or a domestic god will grant you everlasting good fortune. So long as you keep them happy. From ancient Greece’s goddess of the hearth, Hestia, to the hobs of Northern England, household spirits have been around for centuries. But most such mythical creatures double as gods of fire and agents of chaos, so failing to tend to their needs can lead to missing items, broken dishes, and calamitous fortune.

As you prepare your home for the holidays this year, here are some tips on how to keep particular household spirits in good standing.

Article: http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-to-appease-household-spirits-across-the-world

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Coast to Coast AM with George Noory


Monday: Harmful Technology/ Finding Bliss

Entrepreneur and environmental scientist Jason Bawden-Smith discussed the harmful effects of living in a technologically connected world. In the second half, life coach Moneeka Sawyer discussed how she got in touch with her own bliss, and how people on a practical level can choose to experience joy and contentment in their lives.


Tuesday: Strange Disappearances

Investigator David Paulides, who has worked in law enforcement in the San Francisco Bay Area, is an expert in the disproportionate number of mysterious disappearances happening in our national parks. In the first three hours of the show, he discussed cases of experienced hunters who vanished under odd and unexplained circumstances. Open Lines followed.


Wednesday: Space Exploration/ Angels & Transhumanism

In the first half, longtime space journalist Leonard David spoke about the history of space exploration and current efforts, including the growth of private companies. In the latter half, investigative mythologist William Henry talked about ETs, angels, ascension technology, and transhumanism.


Thursday: Privacy Threats/ The Afterlife

In the first half, online privacy expert Katherine Albrecht joined George to discuss the rapidly evolving field of tracking technology including wearable tech. In the second half, Mark Mirabello, professor of history at Shawnee State University in Ohio, discussed beliefs from many different cultures on the soul, heaven, hell, and reincarnation and other aspects of the afterlife.


Friday: Occult Vs. Nazis

Media theorist and documentarian Douglas Rushkoff joined Jimmy Church to weave a mind-bending tale of iconography and mysticism, set against the backdrop of a battle-torn Europe, in a story spanning generations and featuring legendary occultist Aleister Crowley who conjured up an unconventional new form of warfare that is fought with symbols and ideas. Open Lines followed.

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Paranormal Podcasts


Last Podcast on the Left: Children of God, Part IV: The Story of Ricky Rodriguez

It’s the end of the Children of God saga as we cover the story of not Davidito, but Ricky Rodriquez, as the former messiah leaves the Children of God and heads down a road of vengeance and murder.

Link: http://cavecomedyradio.com/podcast-episode/children-of-god-part-iv-the-story-of-ricky-rodriquez/


Paranormal Podcast: Ian Punnett Writes on The Bluegrass Belle

Ian Punnett joins us to talk about a true crime case from the annals of his own family. In part two, Tim Beckley along with Michele Lowe and Claudia Cunningham join us talk about all things cryptid!

Link: http://jimharold.com/ian-punnett-writes-on-the-bluegrass-belle-paranormal-podcast-461/


The Paracast: December 18th, 2016

Gene and Chris present a rare appearance by Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, one of the few academics seriously researching such strange creatures as Bigfoot.

Link: http://www.theparacast.com/


Mysterious Universe: 16.23

Not so psychic ‘Psychic-Animal’ stories get us started this week with life saving seagulls and horse detectives. We then investigate the history of The Nine and the ET collective that influenced Star Trek.

Link: http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2016/12/16-23-mu-podcast/

Expanded Perspectives: Oh Gnome You Didn't

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys start the show talking about they’re favorite Holiday drinks and then in Italy, the legend of La Befana is one that is popularly told around the time of the Epiphany. What does a Catholic holiday have to do with modern Paganism? Well, La Befana happens to be a witch. Then, Researchers at Oregon State have patented a new strain of seaweed that tastes like bacon when it’s cooked. Then, Kyle brings up two strange Humanoid sightings where in both cases they were wearing some sort of shinny one piece suits. Then, Cam brings up an interesting account. A hunter and his cousin were out hunting near Johnson City, TN and were sitting on the side of the wall of a rather large hollow. All of the sudden they heard the brush in the hollow below rattling and they could tell that whatever was making the sounds was rather large. What appeared before them was a three horned man beast. After the break Cam brings up some fascinating Gnome sightings from different parts of the world.

Link: http://www.expandedperspectives.com/oh-gnome-you-didnt/


Astonishing Legends: Second Chances

Sometimes we get a second chance and sometimes it seems we had no chance at all. What we can count on getting is a cycle of the heartwarming followed by heartbreak, the mundane punctuated with despair and assuaged by moments of joy. But greater than our earthly concerns, the cycle of life continues. Birth follows death as spring follows winter. And within this cycle, every once in a while just to keep it interesting, the wondrous happens. Whether you view the seemingly impossible as merely a coincidence, as a mistaken observation, or as proof that miracles do happen and that love never dies the choice is up to you. Which one sounds like more fun?

Link: http://www.astonishinglegends.com/portfolio/ep-057-second-chances/

Blurry Photos Podcast: Runes

Untie the pouch of mysticism and new agery with Blurry Photos with an episode all about Runes! An ancient system of divination originating in Germania and Scandinavia, the casting of Runes is the practice of gaining insight through symbols of power. But where did it come from? Where does it derive its power? And how much faith can one put in interpretation of a bastardized alphabet on rocks? Flora and Stecco look at the history of the practice, how it’s supposedly done, and even try their hand at casting and interpreting. What do the stones have in store for them? More importantly, can they stand up to scrutinization?

Link: http://www.blurryphotos.org/ep-171-runes/


Stuff They Don't Want You to Know Podcast: The Search for Noah's Ark

For centuries various groups claimed they'd discovered the remnants of Noah's Ark, the legendary wooden ship of Biblical fame. Despite controversy, skepticism and numerous dead ends, the search continues into the present day. And, what's more, several Ark hunters believe there's a conspiracy afoot -- the secular world knows the Ark is real, they argue, but work to suppress the truth. Why?

Link: http://www.stufftheydontwantyoutoknow.com/podcasts/the-search-for-noahs-ark.htm


Bizarre States: Karen Rontowski Can Read!

Karen Rontowski joins Bowser and Jess to give them a tarot reading, talk about her paranormal experiences, monks mound and listener stories!

Link: http://nerdist.com/bizarre-states-115-karen-rontowski-can-read/


The Dark Myths Collective:

We are a group of podcasters dedicated to producing high quality and emotionally power-packed listening experiences. While our shows span the full spectrum of genres from history to fiction to crime stories, what binds them together is that they explore the darker side. This allows you to cross genres and discover podcasts you might not have found.

Link: http://darkmyths.org

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Seeing as next Sunday is Christmas, and I'm not a fucking heathen (Metaphorically, of course), I'll be taking next week off. You should do the same. Spooks can relax in the dead of winter.


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Until Next Time

Thanks for keeping this up.
You're doing God's work.

Bumping for quality posts.
More people need to pay attention to this.

Always a treat to read the weekly updates. Thanks man.

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>>18443113
Too bad he didn't won this time.
But someday...

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Page...11?

No dice.

>>18445189

We just need to make sure he gets 5% of the vote next time so he gets federal funding in the followomg election.

Cthulhu doesn't have a whole lot of money

>>18437381
You are the best, keep the good work

Love these