Here Come The PERSONS In Black

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Here Come The PERSONS In Black

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Jul 31, 2018

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Karen and Blake discuss the early history of Men in Black lore going back to some primary sources. Stories of mysterious strangers questioning and intimidating (and confounding) UFO investigators have a strange, continuously evolving history. Read the episode notes

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Jul 31, 2018

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MonsterTalk: The Science Show About Monsters is a free audio podcast that critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves.

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Here Come The PERSONS In Black

Here Come The PERSONS In Black

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