The Anecdotalist Podcast Episode Guide
Episode 1: The Wallstreet Bombing 01/17/24
The Wall Street Bombing of 1920, was the largest terror attack on US soil at the time. Today, it’s a mostly forgotten event, but it did change the landscape of how these incidents were handled. It also showed the glaring need for a more structured federal organization, the FBI.
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/event/Wall-Street-bombing-of-1920
https://crimereads.com/blood-fire-the-bombing-of-wall-street-100-years-later/
https://www.history.com/news/the-mysterious-wall-street-bombing-95-years-ago
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/wall-street-bombing-1920
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/bombing-wall-street-history/
Episode 2: The Ghosts of Moonville Tunnel 01/18/24
In this episode we explore the many ghosts of Moonville Tunnel. It's brief history and the mark that is now left in Western Appalachia.
Sources
"The Little Book of Moonville, Its Past Its Ghosts, Its Legends" by Jannette Quackenbush
"A History of Moonville, Ohio and a Collection of its Haunting Tales" by William M. Cullen
https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/moonville-tunnel
Episode 3: The Rendlesham Forest Incident Pt.1 01/18/24
Part 1 of The Rendlesham Forest Incident explores the timeline of events that occurred between the nights of December 26th - December 28th 1980. This episode details the experiences Jim Penniston, John Burroughs and Charles Halt.
Sources:
"Encounter in Rendlesham Forest: The Inside Story of the World's Best-Documented UFO Incident"
Book by Jim Penniston and Nick Pope
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-54649675.amp
https://www.wilcuma.org.uk/east-anglia/a-history-of-suffolk/
Episode 4: The Rendlesham Forest Incident pt.2 01/18/24
In part 2, we explore the impact The Rendlesham Forest Incident has had on our culture, what makes the twin bases RAF Woodbridge and RAF Bentwaters targets for UFO activity and the many theories that accompany ”Englands Roswell”
Sources:
"Encounter in Rendlesham Forest: The Inside Story of the World's Best-Documented UFO Incident"
Book by Jim Penniston and Nick Pope
“The Basement Office” Season 1 Episode 5, “Rendlesham part one” - Steve Greenstreet
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-54649675.amp
https://www.wilcuma.org.uk/east-anglia/a-history-of-suffolk/
https://blogs.loc.gov/maps/2020/06/hy-brasil-the-supernatural-island/
www.ianridpath.com/ufo/rendlesham7.html
Episode 5: The Men Who Escaped Alcatraz 02/02/24
On the morning of June 12th 1962, 3 men did not stand up for the morning roll call at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Frank Morris, and brothers John Anglin and Clarence Anglin had, by the account of Allen West, escaped Alcatraz. In part 1, we detail the history of escape attempts, and the days leading up to, what is described as the greatest prison escape in American history.
Sources:
”Escaping Alcatraz: The Untold Story of the Greatest Prison Break in American History”
by Michael Esslinger & David Widner
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/alcatraz-escape
The Men who escaped Alcatraz pt.2 02/09/24
Three men have escaped Alcatraz, in what was considered the largest prison break in American history. In part 2, we discuss the search and the many theories surrounding the days and years after the escape.
Sources:
Escaping Alcatraz: The Untold Story of the Greatest Prison Break in American History” By Michael Esslinger and David Widner
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/alcatraz-escape
https://www.britannica.com/place/Alcatraz-Island
Episode 7: The Ghosts of the Myrtle Plantation 02/23/24
Ghosts and Paranormal Encounters
Death surrounds the Myrtles Plantation, every family suffered similar pains. From illness to murder, to voodoo the Myrtle Plantation is full of a rich history of death and suffering. Today, the plantation see thousands of guests. Very often, the guests leave with more than they bargained for. They leave with a new sense of terror.
Sources:
"The History and Haunting of the Myrtles Plantation" By Rebecca F. Pittman
"The Myrtles Plantation The True Story of America's Most Haunted House" By Frances Kermeen
https://wgno.com/news/unbelievable-video-of-ghost-during-reporters-story/amp/
https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/myrtles
https://hauntedwalk.com/news/the-haunting-of-the-myrtles-plantation/
Episode 8: The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction Pt.1
Betty and Barney Hill were traveling down Route 3 on their way home to Portsmouth New Hampshire. When an odd phenomenon occurred, a light in the night sky began following their every move. After a game of cat and mouse. The Hills came face to face with that phenomenon. An aircraft piloted by beings of unknown origin. In this episode, we detail that encounter.
Sources:
“Captured! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience” by Stanton T. Friedman and Kathleen Marden
“The Interrupted Journey” by John G. Fuller
https://library.unh.edu/find/archives/collections/betty-barney-hill-papers-1961-2006
https://www.history.com/news/first-alien-abduction-account-barney-betty-hill
Episode 9: The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction Pt.2
Betty and Barney Hill were caught in a cat and mouse chase, culminating in an incredible abduction story. This episode we explore the immediate aftermath and some theories as to what may have happened to Betty and Barney Hill
Sources:
“Captured! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience” by Stanton T. Friedman and Kathleen Marden
“The Interrupted Journey” by John G. Fuller
https://library.unh.edu/find/archives/collections/betty-barney-hill-papers-1961-2006
https://www.history.com/news/first-alien-abduction-account-barney-betty-hill
Episode 10: The Circleville Letters
In 1977 Mary Gillespie and the people of Circleville, Ohio started receiving threatening and ominous letters. Over time, things escalated out of control, resulting in the death of one man and the prison sentence of another. In this episode, we cover the story and the what-ifs that surround the Circleville Letters.
Sources:
Unsolved Mysteries: Season 7, Episode 6
48 Hours: Season 34, Episode 57
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Circleville_Writer
https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/circleville-letters-mystery/6850/
https://circlevilleletters.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/the-full-story.pdf
https://www.the-sun.com/news/5946542/mystery-of-circleville-letter-48-hours/amp/
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/circleville-letters-author-unmask/
https://www.sciotopost.com/updates-about-the-circleville-mystery-writer/
Episode 11: Back to Alcatraz: Ghosts and Spirits
In this episode, we find ourselves back in Alcatraz, this time we talk about the ghosts and spirits of The Rock. Alcatraz notorious for being inescapable to the living, also appears to be inescapable to the dead.
Sources:
https://thehauntghosttours.com/blog/why-is-alcatraz-prison-in-san-francisco-haunted/
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-alcatrazghosts/
Book:
“Ghosts and Legends of Alcatraz” written by Bob Davis and Brian Clune
Episode 12: UFO's Over Washington 1952
In 1952 the public was buzzing with word that flying saucers and aliens had invaded Washington D.C. Newspapers across the nation reported flying objects over our nation’s capitol. The U.S. government quickly gave an explanation, but the public didn’t buy it. In this episode we explore the UFO’s over Washington.
Sources:
"Invasion Washington: UFO's Over the Capitol" by Kevin D Randle, Ph.D., Captain, U.S,A,F,R.
"Rexamining 70 Years Later The Great Washington D.C. UFO Flap of 1952: An Anthology of Newspapers Articles" by Kenneth Arnold
https://youtu.be/azW33jxaHPs?si=HIx9vaebMxsiJuyn
https://www.history.com/videos/did-aliens-invade-washington-d-c-in-1952
https://www.history.com/news/ufos-washington-dc-news-reports
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/1947-year-flying-saucer
https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/fort-knox
https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/tag/thomas-francis-mantell-jr/