Podcast Summary
Encountering the Supernatural at a Mysterious Location: Investigator Tony Merkel shares his personal experience of encountering supernatural entities during an investigation, inspiring listeners to share their own stories.
The speaker, Tony Merkel, had an encounter with the supernatural while investigating a mysterious location, possibly related to the infamous Skinwalker Ranch. Merkel's podcast, The Confessionals, often features guests sharing their unexplained experiences. Merkel himself has written a book, The Meadow Project, about his exploration of a strange location in the southern United States that bears similarities to Skinwalker Ranch. During his investigation, Merkel and his team encountered entities that pulled him off the ground and he was unable to breathe. Despite the challenges, Merkel remains dedicated to sharing these experiences with his audience and invites listeners to share their own stories. Additionally, Merkel Media produces documentaries, including "The Shape of Shadows" and "Expedition Dog, Man," which are available on their website and other platforms.
Transforming experiences into books: Ordinary people can write compelling books by dedicating time and passion to their interests and experiences
Ordinary people can turn their experiences and interests into compelling books. The speaker shared how he compiled his field notes during COVID breaks into a digestible format, which evolved into a published book. He also mentioned friends whose books started in similar ways. The speaker's extensive military career is another example of how one's background can inspire writing. He retired from his job and now pursues his vocation as a researcher and writer. The meadow, a topic of fascination for the speaker, was brought to his attention through his interest in parapsychology and ghost research. These experiences demonstrate that with dedication and passion, anyone can transform their interests into meaningful projects, whether it be a book or another creative endeavor.
Investigating a haunted road leads to UFO sightings in an open field: Unexplained phenomena at a haunted location can be connected to UFO sightings or cryptid reports, and investigating these clusters can lead to new discoveries
While investigating a supposedly haunted road, the team encountered various unexplained phenomena, leading them to shift their focus to a nearby open field with a history of UFO sightings. The team's decision to investigate the field proved fruitful, leading to several unusual experiences and ongoing investigations. The folklore of haunted places often overlaps with reports of cryptids and UFOs, and clusters of such phenomena can be found by overlaying different databases. The team's experience highlights the importance of keeping an open mind and being willing to adapt research plans based on new evidence.
Investigating cryptids with a holistic approach: Combining empirical data with personal experiences, using tools from various fields, and recognizing the interconnectedness of phenomena are key elements of investigating cryptids.
The investigation into cryptids, such as Bigfoot, is not limited to just one approach or discipline. The team behind the investigation embraces a holistic approach, combining empirical data collection with personal experiences. They recognize that these phenomena are interconnected and that human experiences are just as important as empirical evidence. The team also uses various tools from different fields, such as paranormal research and neuroscience, to expand their perception and understanding of the phenomena. The investigation is an ongoing journey, not a destination, and the team is constantly evolving and adapting to new discoveries. The team's approach is not only effective but also reflects the complexity and depth of the phenomena they are investigating.
Sharing experiences and knowledge: Valuing collaboration and multiple perspectives, the speaker encourages researchers to share their experiences and knowledge to expand collective understanding of phenomena, such as UAP sightings.
The speaker values the importance of sharing experiences and knowledge with others, rather than hoarding it for oneself. This was evident in his work on his second book, where he incorporates new experiences since the end of the first book. He also emphasizes the significance of collaboration and multiple perspectives in understanding phenomena, such as UAP sightings. He encourages researchers to have their own experiences and share them, rather than trying to protect ideas or locations as exclusive territories. This approach not only benefits the individual researcher but also contributes to the collective understanding of the world.
Encounter with a team member turning into a ball of light: Perception of reality can differ among individuals, even during the same event, and unusual phenomena may occur in seemingly normal circumstances.
Our perception of reality can be different from others, even during the same event. This was evident in an encounter with a team member who reportedly turned into a ball of light and moved quickly across a meadow before returning to his human form. The team, consisting of reliable and experienced members, observed this transformation through thermal imaging. However, the team member denied the incident, leading to a question of whether this was a quantum event happening on a macro scale. The strange encounter was further complicated when the base camp operator reported seeing the team's lights coming over the ridge, despite the team still being in the meadow. The team was unable to explain this discrepancy, adding to the overall mystery of the situation. This encounter highlights the subjective nature of reality and the potential for unusual phenomena to occur, even in seemingly normal circumstances.
Mysterious meadow with unexplained phenomena and white Bigfoot sightings: Witnesses reported green orbs, white Bigfoot, and unexplained aerial movement in a meadow. A retired law enforcement officer experienced a memory block during a missing time. Theories suggest a connection to military complexes and local legends.
In the mysterious meadow, witnesses reported seeing unexplained phenomena, such as green orbs and white Bigfoot, which align with local folklore. Strange occurrences continued with a base camp operator observing a white creature resembling a hominid. An intriguing discovery was made when a retired law enforcement officer's GPS track lines showed straight movements in terrain where this was impossible, suggesting possible unexplained aerial movement. During a hypnotic regression, the officer experienced a memory block during a missing time, adding to the mystery. While it's unclear whether these events are paranormal or have a human explanation, some theories suggest a connection to military complexes and legends of white Bigfoot roaming the area. The unexplained events in the meadow continue to intrigue and challenge our understanding of reality.
Joel's discovery of Factor Meals led to time savings and health transformations, but unexplained phenomena raised concerns.: Joel's discovery of meal replacement shakes led to increased efficiency and health improvements, but encounters with unexplained phenomena near power zones raised questions about potential correlations and the importance of considering historical and folkloric contexts.
Joel's discovery of Factor Meals allowed him to save time and focus on his explorations, leading to a transformation in his approach to health and convenience. Meanwhile, in their investigations, they encountered unexplained phenomena, such as radiation spikes and strange illnesses, which they hypothesized could be linked to the mysterious power zones they were exploring. These findings highlight the need to consider the history and folklore behind these legends, as well as the potential correlation between physiological changes and experiences with high strangeness. The team's experiences in the meadow, which is near a cluster of missing 411 cases, have included disorientation and extreme reactions, further adding to the mystery.
Investigator's disorientation and radiation spike hint at dimensional shift: An investigator's unexplained disorientation and a radiation spike suggest a possible dimensional shift, which could potentially lead to disappearance if occurring alone, near a cluster of missing persons cases.
During an investigation in a meadow with high strangeness, the investigators discovered a new area on the other side of a river. However, when one investigator, Trey, became disoriented and confused, it was revealed that he had not actually crossed the river but remained in the same location. This disorientation coincided with a spike in radiation levels. The team hypothesized that Trey may have experienced a dimensional shift, and if he had been alone, he could have potentially disappeared. The team also noted that this incident occurred near a cluster of missing persons cases, raising questions about the potential correlation between radiation spikes, high strangeness, and dimensional shifts.
Mysterious phenomena in a specific area: Reports of a portal or cube, peculiar sapling, and unexplained occurrences in the same location indicate a pattern of high strangeness that goes beyond coincidence.
The experiences described in the discussion point towards a mysterious and possibly supernatural phenomenon in a specific area. The speaker's encounters with a portal or cube, along with the discovery of a peculiar sapling with an ankh-shaped top, suggest the existence of gateways or portals to other realities. The recurrence of such events in the same location, as well as other unexplained occurrences reported by locals, indicates a pattern that goes beyond coincidence. The speaker's background in military intelligence further emphasizes the significance of these events. The area, which is an epicenter of high strangeness, has been the site of numerous bizarre experiences, some of which have been reported by the speaker himself. The sheer number and peculiarity of these occurrences suggest that they are not coincidental and may be indicative of some sort of unknown force or presence.
The thrill of the unknown: A passionate pursuit: Exploring the unknown requires dedication, research, and a genuine enjoyment of the process. Passionate adventurers face challenges and rewards in their quest for discovery.
The pursuit of the unknown, whether it's in the form of exploring the outdoors for mysterious creatures or other adventures, requires dedication, research, and a genuine enjoyment of the process. The speaker shares his personal experience of spending countless weekends in the woods searching for Bigfoot, and emphasizes the importance of being passionate about the adventure and the environment. He also mentions the challenges and rewards of actual field research, and the importance of having a supportive partner. The speaker's story culminates in a dramatic night in February 2017, where they encountered mysterious heat signatures in a winter meadow, which did not correspond to any of their teams. This encounter highlights the excitement and uncertainty that comes with the pursuit of the unknown.
Encounter with an Unidentified Cube: During an investigation, a team encountered a mysterious 10x6x6 meter cube that caused temperature drops, temporary invisibility on thermal imaging, and negative consequences for some team members. Similar incidents have been reported before.
During an investigation, the team encountered an unexplained phenomenon where a colder-than-surroundings 10 by 6 by 6 meter cube appeared and disappeared, causing team members who entered it to experience a shift in reality and temporary invisibility on thermal imaging. This event left the team shaken, with some team members reporting a drop in temperature and feeling unencumbered while inside the cube, which was described as very dark, like being inside a black velvet bag. Tragically, two team members who entered the cube have since experienced negative consequences, with one member passing away and the other's cancer returning. The incident bears similarities to the Higdon incident in Oxbow, Wyoming, where a similar cube or box was reported. The team has footage and witness statements documenting the event.
Strange experiences in the woods and their connection to the paranormal: Discussions of unexplained phenomena like seeing a cube and hearing unusual sounds, owls and their mysterious nature, and shifting environments suggest a possible link to otherworldly or paranormal activity.
The experiences shared in the discussion suggest a connection between strange phenomena, such as the sighting of a cube and unusual sounds, and the possibility of otherworldly or paranormal activity. The mention of owls and their sounds being compared to Bigfoot or not being what they seem adds to this intrigue. The idea of environments shifting while remaining the same is also a recurring theme, drawing comparisons to popular culture portrayals of portals and parallel worlds. The ongoing debate about whether pop culture influences paranormal phenomena or vice versa is also touched upon. Overall, the conversation highlights the complex and often inexplicable nature of encounters in the woods and the fascination they evoke.
Clarifying the Mysterious Encounter with Jane Smith: Though initially suspecting Jane Smith to be an agent of unknown intelligence, she clarified that she was a real person, leading the speaker to reconsider their perspective on the strange encounter.
The mysterious woman from a strange encounter in the forest, who went by the name Jane Smith, reached out to the speaker and clarified that she was a real person, not an agent of some other intelligence as previously suspected. The woman explained that she had a bad day and was just looking to talk about monkey bears. Despite the strange encounter, the speaker is no longer pushing the narrative as much as before, as they have now communicated with the woman and understand that it may have just been a coincidence of two unusual events. The encounter still remains a very strange experience, but the speaker's perspective on it has changed. Additionally, the speaker mentions that the woman's behavior was so strange that it was unlike anything their team member, a career paramedic, had ever encountered.
Personal anecdote of a monkey bear encounter and its connection to local folklore: Human experiences, even those involving mythical or unexplained creatures, should be acknowledged and considered as valuable sources of information, shaping our understanding of the world
The human experience plays a significant role in understanding phenomena, including encounters with mythical or unexplained creatures. The speaker discussed a personal anecdote about a friend's encounter with a creature described as a monkey bear, which aligns with local folklore and historical descriptions of similar creatures. The speaker emphasized the importance of acknowledging and considering these experiences, even if they defy conventional explanations. They also noted the prevalence of such stories throughout history and across cultures, suggesting a common thread of human perception and interpretation. The speaker's perspective contrasts with those who dismiss human experiences as unreliable, arguing that everything we know comes from human perception and interpretation. Therefore, it is essential to approach these stories with an open mind and consider the role of human experience in shaping our understanding of the world.
Perspectives and biases can limit our understanding, but we need to consider other possibilities: Stay curious, be open-minded, and consider experience and educated guesses alongside science and empirical evidence to expand our knowledge.
Our perspectives and biases can limit our understanding of the world around us, just like how looking through a toilet paper tube limits our view of the Mona Lisa. Science and empirical evidence are essential, but they don't capture the whole picture. We need to be open-minded and consider other possibilities, even if they exist beyond our current understanding or ability to detect. As an analyst, Trey Hudson emphasizes the importance of experience and educated guesses in gaining knowledge. His book, "The Meadow Project," explores unexplained phenomena, and it's available on Amazon, treyhudsonresearch.com, and as an audiobook. Hudson encourages listeners to share the show with others to help it grow. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of curiosity, open-mindedness, and the interplay between experience and evidence in expanding our knowledge.
