Pop 'n' Pizza • 21st November 2023

The Stargate Project

Remote viewing was a technique used frequently by a clandestine government program known as the Stargate Project. Declassified in the 1990s, Stargate was a $20 million research program sponsored by the U.S. Federal Government aimed at exploring the military applications of psychic phenomena...

Pop 'n' Pizza • 30th October 2023

Anton LaVey and the Satanic Panic

The word "Satanism" conjures many dark and enigmatic images, often fueled by fear and misconceptions. At the heart of this intricate web of beliefs and urban legends lies Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan, and the infamous Satanic Panic of the 1980s.

Pop 'n' Pizza • 20th October 2023

Adam's Appalachian Adventure

I grew up in Pearisburg, Virginia. It's a small town in the middle of Appalachia that has some weird things going for it — weird even for Appalachia.

Pop 'n' Pizza • 10th October 2023

The Matamoros Cult Killings

In this edition of POP ‘N’ PIZZA, we examine the chilling saga of the Matamoros Cult Killings — a tale of ritualistic murder, twisted belief systems, and unbelievable cruelty. Read on, if you dare…

Pop 'n' Pizza • 26th September 2023

The Creator

Every now and then, a movie comes along with the power to break through the cynicism and weariness of adulthood and reignite my sense of wonder. THE CREATOR is one of those films — a bold, soul-stirring sci-fi spectacle that examines the ethical, moral, and existential questions that arise when humans and advanced technology come into conflict.

Pop 'n' Pizza • 5th September 2023

The Dyatlov Pass Incident

Sixty-three years ago, nine experienced hikers embarked on an expedition into Russia's remote northern Ural Mountains, only to meet a bizarre, inexplicable fate.

Pop 'n' Pizza • 29th August 2023

Ghost Tape Number 10

February 10, 1970. Just after dusk, the jungles near the United States Army's Fire Support Base Chamberlain in Hau Niga Province, South Vietnam, came to life with Buddhist funeral music, accompanied by a haunting chorus of anguished wails and otherworldly shrieks.

Pop 'n' Pizza • 15th August 2023

A Beginner's Guide to Cryptids

Cryptozoology — a term coined in the 1950s by French zoologist Bernard Heuvelmans — is the study of hidden or unknown animals not recognized in standard zoology.

Pop 'n' Pizza • 2nd August 2023

The Strange and Unfortunate Case of Paul Bennewitz

Born in 1927, Paul Frederic Bennewitz served in World War II as a radio electronics engineer for the Coast Guard.

Pop 'n' Pizza • 25th July 2023

MK Ultra

In the annals of clandestine operations, few projects have invoked intrigue and raised as many ethical questions as the notorious MK Ultra.

Pop 'n' Pizza • 18th July 2023

Operation Paperclip

In the aftermath of World War II, Operation Paperclip emerged as a clandestine initiative that would forever shape the scientific landscape and geopolitical dynamics of the post-war era.

Pop 'n' Pizza • 6th July 2023

Top Secret: The Truth Behind Area 51

Area 51 is a highly secretive and controversial military installation in southern Nevada, United States, approximately 83 miles north-northwest of Las Vegas, near the small town of Rachel.

Pop 'n' Pizza • 29th June 2023

Get Me the Hell Outta Here!

Humanity's fascination with extraterrestrial life and the prospect of encountering alien beings has fueled countless debates and narratives.

Pop & Pizza • 19th June 2023

A Brief History of the Slasher Film

The slasher horror genre has a fascinating and enduring history that has left an indelible mark on the horror film industry.

Pop & Pizza • 30th May 2023

Secret Societies

Secret societies have roots that stretch back to ancient times, often emerging as a response to political and religious oppression. One example is the Eleusinian Mysteries

Pop & Pizza • 11th May 2023

Church of the Cosmic Skull 🌈

My current obsession is CHURCH OF THE COSMIC SKULL, a 7-piece rock band from Nottingham, England, that puts the ABBA in BLACK SABBATH. They may also be a cult, but more on that in a bit.

Pop & Pizza • 24th March 2023

BAD GUYS

1986's BAD GUYS tells the story of cousins Skip Jackson (Adam Baldwin) and Dave Atkins (Mike Jolly), two hotshot LA cops who find themselves caught up in the wacky world of professional wrestling.

Pop & Pizza • 9th March 2023

GRUNT! THE WRESTLING MOVIE

1985's GRUNT! THE WRESTLING MOVIE begins with a hard-fought battle between professional wrestlers "Mad Dog" Joe DeCurso (Greg "Magic" Schwarz) and reigning champion Skull Crusher Johnson (Victor Rivera).

Pop & Pizza • 20th February 2023

The Ballad of Body Slam

1986 was a pretty [Light the fuse! Bring the boom!] dynamite year for rock 'n' roll, movies, and professional wrestling.

/Film • 17th February 2023

Star Wars Bits: Celebration Europe, The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, The Rise Of Skywalker, And More! - /Film

Hello there! Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 has announced even more guests attending the convention, which will be held April 7-10, 2023, at ExCeL London.