Old Beer, Mad Beavers, Bad Decisions | 519

Old Beer, Mad Beavers, Bad Decisions | 519

Author: ForthHand Media August 19, 2026 Duration: 19:17
This week on Hysteria 51, we’re cracking open the weirdest six-pack history ever forgot and then running for our lives from nature’s angriest lumberjacks.First, divers recover a 162-year-old bottle of Guinness from an 1864 shipwreck, and scientists hope its remarkably preserved contents could help recreate the stout as it tasted in the 19th century. Because apparently archaeology has finally stopped wasting time on pottery fragments and started focusing on what matters: ancient beer.Then we head to Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland, where two teenagers were attacked in separate incidents by rabid beavers, one severe enough to require an airlift to the hospital. The animals later tested positive for rabies, portions of the park were closed, and humanity was reminded that the adorable little dam engineers have teeth capable of choosing violence.So grab a pint, avoid suspiciously aggressive woodland rodents, and join us for shipwrecked Guinness, historic beer recipes, rabid beaver attacks, weird news, and enough poor decision-making by man and nature to fill a podcast.Links & Resources📌Crack an Old One📌Beaver MunchEmail us your Contest Topics:ForthHandMedia@gmail.comEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.comSupport the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever find yourself staring at the night sky or reading a bizarre news headline and wondering what on earth-or off it-might really be going on? That’s the territory explored every week on Hysteria 51. Created by ForthHand Media, this isn’t a dry lecture; it’s a conversation between hosts Brent Hand and David Flora that feels like hanging out with your most curious and funny friends. They’re joined by their own creation, Conspiracy Bot, a sardonic tin-can sidekick whose ambitions for world domination are only matched by his zeal for poking at the unexplained. Together, they take listeners on a deep dive into the strange corners of our world and beyond, from UFO sightings and alien lore to historical oddities and paranormal reports that defy easy explanation. What makes this podcast stand out is its blend of genuine research, comedic timing, and a healthy dose of skepticism, all while maintaining a sense of wonder. You’ll hear discussions that treat these unconventional topics with both humor and a thoughtful eye, sifting through the evidence and the absurdity with equal measure. It’s for anyone who loves a good mystery but prefers their explorations of the unknown to be engaging and entertaining, never taking itself too seriously. Tune in for a weekly dose of the weird, where history, science, and comedy collide on the cosmic highway.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Pharma Freakouts and the Cokehead Reef | 485 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:08
Kevin Crispin from the Behind Beautiful Things Podcast fills in for Brent this week, and the universe rewards him with two gloriously broken news stories. First up, a bizarre and unsettling case involving prescription me…
Demons in the Pentagon: The Collins Elite & The British Witch | 483 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:47
What if the biggest secret in UFO history isn’t alien… it’s angelic? Or demonic. Or somewhere in that awkward in-between where rockets and ritual candles share shelf space.This week, we plunge headfirst into one of the s…
Easter Island Unearthed & Hypnosis Unhinged | 482 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:46
This week on Hysteria 51, we’re cracking open two stories that prove the world is basically a reality show hosted by archaeology and existential dread.First up: Easter Island (Rapa Nui), where a new moai statue turned up…
Moon Plot: Project Horizon, JFK, and the Shadow Base | 481 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:48
In 1959, the U.S. Army drafted a serious plan to build a nuclear-powered military base on the Moon.Serious... They really did.With reactors. And personnel. On purpose. It was called Project Horizon.Then JFK pivoted to Ap…
Honking From Above: Sky Trumpets and the British Hum | 479 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:30
Nation, it's time we crank the volume on reality and chase the creepy, metallic noises known as Sky Trumpets and British Booms. From the infamous Durham “Hum” to thunderless skyquakes that sound like phantom artillery, w…