What Happened to the Sodder Children?
Their home was engulfed in flames—and when the smoke cleared, five of their children had vanished without a trace.
Adam Frazier
Adam Frazier grew up in the heart of Appalachia, dreaming of an escape from the crushing mundanity of the rural South through the works of visionaries like George Lucas, Stan Lee, Steven Spielberg, and Stephen King. A storyteller at heart, Adam currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina – the pimento cheese capital of the world – where he spends his time watching, writing, and writing about what he's watching.
The Scourge of Christian Nationalism
Christian nationalism has deep historical roots, but its development into the powerful and destructive force it is today is a result of complex social, political, and religious dynamics.
Champagne Crimes & Dictator Dreams
Trump faced multiple allegations of extramarital affairs, including with adult film actress Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal.
The Largest Mass Deportation in American History
Under Operation Wetback, U.S. authorities packed around 1.3 million Mexican immigrants into trucks and hauled them off to locations without food and water, resulting in many unnecessary deaths.
The Enabling Act of 2024
On Monday, July 1, six Supreme Court justices—all appointed by Republican presidents—of nine agreed that if the president takes any action within the powers granted to him through the U.S. Constitution, he cannot be prosecuted.
Master Manipulator: Dr. Louis Jolyon West
Dr. Louis Jolyon West, commonly known as Jolly West, remains one of the most contentious figures in the history of psychiatry and American intelligence.
The Tale of Tsutomu Yamaguchi
Imagine surviving the most destructive weapon ever created—not once, but twice. This is the incredible true story of Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a man whose life journey encapsulates both the horrors of war and the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit.
The American UFO Mythology Timeline
This high-level timeline traces the evolution of America’s UFO mythology, covering key events and influential figures from the 1940s to the present.
The Horrors of 2024
From chilling thrills to heart-pounding scares, 2024 has already proven to be a treasure trove for horror enthusiasts. Join me as we delve into the darkened corridors of fear and excitement, exploring five standout gems and five eagerly anticipated upcoming releases that promise to send shivers down our spines.
The Octopus Murders 🐙
On August 10, 1991, investigative journalist Danny Casolaro was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Martinsburg, West Virginia. His wrists were slashed multiple times in what authorities ruled a suicide.
The Men in Black
The Men in Black (MIB) have become iconic figures in both popular culture and UFO conspiracy theories, representing a mysterious and often sinister force associated with government cover-ups, UFO sightings, and extraterrestrial encounters.
The Films of 1984
It’s 2024 [pause for existential crisis] and the following 25 iconic films are turning 40. I’ll also be turning 40, but let’s not worry about that right now…
Adam's Favorite Films of 2023
In the last 12 months, we've been treated to a slew of captivating films from visionary directors such as Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, Emerald Fennell, David Fincher, Greta Gerwig, Hayao Miyazaki, Sofia Coppola, Ridley Scott, and Wes Anderson.
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...
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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