The Common Anomaly Podcast

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By: Stuart James

Welcome to the Anomaly! In this space we will discuss and discover all the mysteries our wild and wonderful universe has to offer and more. Join me and guests for weekly discussions about the paranormal, esoteric, and the just plain weird!

The Philip Experiment
#30
Yesterday at 11:00 PM

No death. No tragedy. Just an idea — a ghost that never lived. Yet when they called to it, something called back. The Philip Experiment began as a test of the mind
 but ended as a whisper in the dark — proof that sometimes, belief is the most dangerous kind of haunting.

Philip experiment - Wikipedia

Global Consciousness Project - Wikipedia

Toronto Society for Psychical Research | WISE Wiki

Library of Babel

https://youtu.be/GDrBIKOR01c?si=dB5jicvflTM5NcXf


Becoming the Wendigo
#29
10/18/2025

In the frozen north, they say hunger can twist a person into something else. A darkness that moves through the trees, wearing the shape of those it consumes..

Tonight, we examine the legend of the Windigo—and what happens when myth becomes history.

The year is 1878 and this is the story of Ka-ki-si-kut-chin

Swift Runner

WARNING: THIS EPISODE INCLUDES GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF VIOLENCE AND HUMAN CANNIBALISM. LISTENER/VIEWER DESCRETION IS ADVISED.

Ka-ki-si-kut-chin (Swift Runner) Archives / Collections and Fonds

EH056-03-01CarlsonFpp.pdf

Ghostkeeper - Wi...


From beyond the sun: the approach of 3I/ATLAS
#28
10/11/2025

A comet drifts through our solar system. Some whisper it’s a vessel. From the hidden mechanics of interstellar ice to asteroids hollowed into worldships, tonight we chase the theories that suggest not all visitors from the stars are natural
 and some may be carrying secrets older than humanity itself.

https://www.centauri-dreams.org/2013/05/16/the-enzmann-solution/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Wow! signal - Wikipedia

Project Orion (nuclear propulsion) - Wikipedia

Clint Howard's 5 Star Trek Characters Explained

https://youtu.be/jcYIXFv7rK8


The Blue Beam Deception
#27
10/04/2025

Imagine looking to the night sky and seeing gods, prophets, or alien fleets descending
 only to realize it’s all an illusion. Project Blue Beam isn’t just a conspiracy theory — it’s the story of a manufactured apocalypse, a stage-managed end of the world. In this episode, we confront the chilling idea that faith, fear, and even reality itself could be weaponized against all of us.

Full text of "Project Blue Beam; Revival Of The Fake Alien Invasion Technology"

Partido del Crédito Social de Canadå - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre

https://ww...


The Yuba County 5
#26
09/27/2025

Five young men drove into the Sierra Nevada one February night in 1978—and never came home. Their car was found abandoned, in working order, on a snow-choked road miles from where they were supposed to be. Months later, their bodies surfaced under bizarre and haunting circumstances, with one man still missing to this day. Was it a tragic accident, a sinister plot, or something stranger? Tonight, we unravel the enduring mystery of the Yuba County Five.

What Happened to the Yuba County Five? - Historic Mysteries

PCMA

Yuba County Five

https://yo...


Shadow of the Templars
#25
09/20/2025

The Knights Templar are shrouded in both legend and secrecy—warrior monks, bankers of kings, and guardians of mysteries that echo through history. In Part II of our Freemasonry series, we trace the rise and fall of the Templars: from their humble beginnings protecting pilgrims in the Holy Land, to becoming one of the most powerful and wealthy orders in medieval Europe. We’ll unravel their sudden downfall, the charges of heresy, and explore how their legacy may have influenced the birth of Freemasonry centuries later. Were the Templars merely victims of politics and greed—or keepers of a hidden...


The Menagerie of Madness
#24
09/13/2025

Maria Sabina (Mazatec healer):

“There is a world beyond ours, a world that is [both] far away, nearby and invisible.”

https://a.co/d/aobkTLd

DMT Sleep: Exploring the Connection Between Dimethyltryptamine and Dreaming

Neurosurgeon compares his near-death experience with a DMT trip - Big Think

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt8101850/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk


Mad World
#23
09/06/2025

From ancient flood myths to Fallout’s irradiated wastelands, humanity has always dreamed of the end. But what if our obsession with the apocalypse isn’t just storytelling? What if these visions—religious, psychological, even digital—are shaping the future itself? Join us as we unravel why we all secretly long for destruction, and whether the end of the world is truly inevitable
 or a self-fulfilling prophecy. Special guest Mike Aiello joins the conversation in his first appearance in the Anomaly.

Fallout (franchise) - Wikipedia

‘Taxi Driver’ vs. ‘Joker’: Divergence of Personal Fate and...


You Died! A History of Cursed Video Games
#22
08/30/2025

Every culture has its legends
 but in gaming, the myths come coded in pixels. Hidden arcades, cartridges that corrupt the mind, titles that no one can prove ever existed, yet players swear they’ve played. Tonight, we follow the trail of whispers and urban legends into the strange world of cursed video games.

Music: Digital Native by Eric Skiff

Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY)

Available at http://ericskiff.com/music/

https://youtu.be/RnEYlC8gKtI?si=8E4gX2PVMPezS15m

Something's Hiding Outside This Game...

ht...


33: Mystery of the Masons
#21
08/23/2025

The Freemasons have shaped politics, architecture, and philosophy for over 300 years. Often surrounded by myth, their real story is stranger—and more influential—than most realize. In this episode, we explore the history, symbols, and legacy of one of the world’s most enduring secret societies.

https://freemasons.ab.ca/about/

https://freemasons.ab.ca/afm-podcast/

Websites - Calgary Shriners


The Secret History of the Space Program
#20
08/16/2025

They say we’ve barely left low Earth orbit
 but what if that’s the cover story? Whistleblowers claim we’ve had bases on Mars for decades, ships the size of cities, and technology that bends the rules of physics. Tonight, we follow the trail of black budgets and vanished scientists into the heart of the Secret Space Program.

The hacker who breached NASA to prove that UFOs exist | Cybernews

Richard Dolan Intelligent Disclosure - YouTube

Top Aerospace Designer Blows Whistle on Secret US Navy Space Battle Fleets – Exopolitics


To the ends of the Earth
#19
08/09/2025

On todays episode we honor the memory of a true explorer. Then we will embark on an expedition of our own.

Tonight, we venture to the frozen edge of the world, Antarctica. What lies buried beneath its endless ice? Forgotten enemies? Or something far more ancient and mysterious? Together, we’ll descend into the dark crevasses of these forgotten lands to uncover secrets humanity was never meant to find. Are you ready to join the expedition?

What is the Gebel el-Silsila Survey Project?

General: Highlights of the Year, 1943 - Highlights of the Year, 1959

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Alien Enigma: The Mystery of 3I/ATLAS
#18
08/02/2025

A mysterious voyager from beyond our star system has arrived! What are it's intentions? How long has it been lurking in the dark, just beyond view? Or is it just a lonely rock, quietly exploring the cosmos? Humanity has long dreamt of visitors from outer space, they have arrived.. now what?

Today we will explore these questions and more, right here in the Anomaly!

https://youtu.be/DDD2FI9Thr0?si=1HlE0xphpBBO0LUs

Avi Loeb - Wikipedia

1I/ʻOumuamua - Wikipedia


Whispers from the wild
#17
07/26/2025

On Today’s episode, we’re venturing beyond the human mind to explore the intelligence of the animal kingdom. For centuries humanity has looked to the heavens for signs of other intelligent life in the cosmos, but what if it was right under our noses all along? Join us as we uncover the hidden brilliance of Earth’s creatures—and question whether the line between human and animal is as clear as we think.

Chimpanzees and monkeys have entered the stone age - Ape Alliance

Octopuses Are Building Underwater 'Cities' | Discover Magazine

Project CETI ‱...


Shadow of the Overlook
#16
07/19/2025

Welcome to a deep dive into the history and hidden meanings of one of the most iconic pieces of horror pop culture, Stephen Kings The Shining! In this episode we will unlock all the secret meanings and uncover new conspiracies that swirl around this unique and compelling story.

Room 237 (2012) - IMDb

picture of jack torrance at end of the shining - Search

Ahwahnee Hotel | National Park Reservations


The Elisa Lam Case
#15
07/12/2025

Join us as we dive deep into one of the most chilling unsolved mysteries of the 21st century: the death of Elisa Lam. Was her tragic end a result of mental illness and unfortunate circumstance—or is there something far more sinister at play? Paranormal forces? A cover-up? Or something we’ve yet to imagine?

Ether Fields

Elisa Lam Elevator Video - YouTube

Dark Water (2005) - IMDb


Escaping the Back Rooms!
#14
07/05/2025

Welcome back to The Anomaly! Today, we descend into the shadowy maze of the Backrooms—a place born on internet creepy-pasta boards, transformed into a viral sensation, and now whispered about as a chilling real-world enigma. From flickering fluorescent lights to the psychological depths they represent, we're wandering the halls of this modern myth. Buckle up—it's time to "no clip" down the rabbit hole.

The Backrooms - Wikipedia

Elisa Lam - Death, Case & Elevator

Liminal space: The brief moments between wake to sleep where your brain exists in the 'twilight zone' - Gene...


The Saturnian Nexus
#13
06/28/2025

Explore the enigmatic world of magical rituals and global conspiracies as our fearless hosts venture deep into the mysteries of the black cube and the lore surrounding Saturn worship!

The Cult of the Black Cube - Maier files Series

Fraternitas Saturni: The Art of Loving and Living - Saturn Gnosis

Are we trapped in the Saturn cube? - Nature Of Reality - David Icke Social Forum

Amazon.com : the fraternitas saturni

Metatrons Cube Svg, Sacred Geometry Svg, Metatron's Cube Svg. Cut File Cricut, Png Pdf, Vector. - Etsy Canada<...


Planet Doom
#12
06/21/2025

The Common Anomaly Podcast ft. Mark Flegel: Special guest Mark Flegel joins The Anomaly to dive deep into corruption, cover-ups, and the looming collapse of our financial system. Is the end truly near, or is there still a glimmer of hope?

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss.

DISCLAIMER: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always consult your personal financial advisor.

Pawsitive Match | Helping Animals Find Forever Homes

The 7 Predictions Of Nostradamus For The Year 2025

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Monsters in the Machine; Pt#2
#11
06/14/2025

Join us for part 2 of our deep dive into AGI and the consequences for humanity.

Lecture XIV - Vol. 204. Materialism and the Task of Anthroposophy (1987) - Rudolf Steiner Archive

Rudolf Steiner - Wikipedia

*Situational Awareness

https://youtu.be/G34onVI-gt8

https://youtu.be/lvX-laptvEs

https://futurism.com/chatgpt-mental-health-crises


Monsters in the Machine; Pt#1
#10
06/07/2025

As our world becomes increasingly chaotic and edges ever closer to war AGI looms like a shadow over our future. Will it be our saviour or lead us into a dystopian nightmare? Join us as we chart the road ahead into this strange new world!

Lecture XIV - Vol. 204. Materialism and the Task of Anthroposophy (1987) - Rudolf Steiner Archive

Rudolf Steiner - Wikipedia

*Situational Awareness

https://youtu.be/G34onVI-gt8

https://youtu.be/lvX-laptvEs

https://futurism.com/chatgpt-mental-health-crises


The Grey Files: Chronicles of the Unexplained
#9
05/31/2025

Brace yourself as our fearless hosts delve into the enigma of the Grey Aliens. Are they lurking in the shadows as humanity's ultimate adversary, or could they be the key to our survival? This week, we expose the secrets, challenge the myths, and let you decide—tune in and uncover the truth!

https://alienigenasdopassado.com.br/en/the-mysteries-of-the-devils-tower/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKlz75leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFDcHZzU0prQUZiVlhWeHQyAR7p9UY6XrtoM5T8u5qU2NOTVZqw9cqdX0mZfmIJHOCSNm-UE1mZmibpeUHQOw_aem_fxbvlIspdJfhG1qI9iGrYw

https://youtu.be/Pk5b1McPi1c?si=PGKRNuoJBkE1D4RK

https://youtu.be/b3cf...


This episode was predicted in 2012
#8
05/24/2025

Our intrepid hosts travel through the looking glass to discover the mysteries of space and time and reveal the secret space program hidden from humanity or decades!

https://unidentifiedphenomena.com/people/william-tompkins/

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a63979764/time-reflections-real/

https://www.newsweek.com/white-house-says-tech-can-manipulate-time-space-2060986

https://www.twz.com/31445/recently-retired-usaf-general-makes-eyebrow-raising-claims-about-advanced-space-technology


Bankhead remembers
#7
05/18/2025

Our intrepid ghost hunters recount their finding during a paranormal investigation in ruins of Bankhead Alberta. Part 2 See Season 2 Episode 3 for part 1.

https://medium.com/@bookofshadowsprint/understanding-the-all-seeing-eye-symbol-in-witchcraft-9237e67fff32

https://wildalbertan.ca/exploring-albertas-ghost-towns-bankhead/

https://abearandbisoninn.com/2022/01/29/bankhead-alberta-a-cursed-history-of-a-ghost-town/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AGd54rIc54&list=PLoyzTiQvRj6SAqRRjx5wq209SQK45SJHj

https://research.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/BGI/190702-Kananaskis%20Forest%20Experimental%20Station_web%20version.pdf

https://powsincanada.ca/2025/05/08/may-8-1945-ve-day-at-camp-130/


The Montauk Convergence
#6
05/10/2025

Our intrepid hosts detangle the web of mystery that surrounds the legend of the Montauk project. If you are seeking an excursion into the strange, all roads lead to Montauk!

https://youtu.be/EQJTkWikS8U

Failed Soviet Venus probe to crash down to Earth this week

https://youtu.be/FQHEjRdNqGs?si=fCHwXikZ8v5MrWkb

https://a.co/d/cz2yAD0

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canadian-government-gag-order-mk-ultra-1.4448933

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pllRW9wETzw


Operation Dead Chinook
#5
05/03/2025

Our intrepid hosts forensically dissect our path to a real world Zombie Apocalypse!

Dead Man Walking - Biology Online Archive Article

6 Benefits of Cordyceps, All Backed by Science

CONOP 8888: The Pentagon's Actual Zombie Defense Plan

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/is-zombie-deer-disease-dangerous-to-humans/ar-AA1Bdy3O?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=618f0a99beec40c280fa5f4b21050250&ei=12

Rabies - Wikipedia


Charging the abyss
#4
04/26/2025

Our intrepid hosts venture into the electric universe theory and tumble through the rough seas of the cosmos to decipher her mysteries!

https://youtu.be/BpC0AjJ9qug?si=ekT7A3KbaM9-BBJF

https://youtu.be/LIAZWb9_si4?si=-aMDG2jootl-H-mj

https://youtu.be/CtYVTGlHGAk?si=eYah5kMSoOQVXT1n


The Ghosts of Wild Rose Country
#3
04/19/2025

Join our intrepid hosts on this special Easter weekend edition of The Common Anomaly Podcast as they gear up for a Ghost hunting expedition somewhere in the wild and forgotten corners of the vast Albertan countryside.

Deane House

(DOCUMENTARY) THE HAUNTED HISTORY OF THE DEANE HOUSE - CALGARY - YouTube

The Vault - Atlas Obscura

Bankhead, Alberta - Wikipedia

This Epic Alberta Saloon Is Hidden In A Ghost Town & The Stories Might Spook You - The Albertan News

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre | Frank Slide Interpretative...


Once bitten, twice haunted
#2
04/12/2025

We welcome musical sensation Shelby Wilson to the show to discuss encounters with a shadowy specter named Honey Pete and our intrepid hosts unlock the secrets behind the resent de-extinction of the legendary Dire Wolf! Welcome back to the Anomaly!

Wilson Avenue Band - Calgary Music

Carnival Sensation - Wikipedia

De-extinction or pre-extinction? Biotech company's resurrected 'dire wolves' raise questions | CBC Radio


Echoes of Khafre
#1
04/06/2025

Season 2 Episode 1 – Echoes of Khafre

Our intrepid host delve into the underworld of the Giza plateau to uncover the mysterious sources of knowledge they have held secret for thousands of years. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel. Or just endless darkness?

https://enterprise.press/stories/2020/10/14/the-giza-pyramids-area-is-getting-a-makeover-here-is-how-23246/

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/going-underground-experts-clash-over-hidden-city-beneath-egypt-pyramids/ar-AA1BG1am?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=80a382f102df452da675d9eec5143e49&ei=109

Scientists who found 'city' under Giza pyramids reveal new data

The Gi...


Strange Aeons
#12
03/16/2025

On our season finale our intrepid hosts decipher the mysteries of the Mandela effect and the infamous Necronomicon.

69 Mandela Effect Examples With Explanations

One Of James Bond's Worst Movies Is Also A Prime Example Of The Mandela Effect

Was a Human Sacrifice Captured at CERN? | Snopes.com

Yesterday (2019) - IMDb

hp lovecraft necronomicon book - Search Shopping


The dark fate of the Dyatlov nine
#11
03/09/2025

Tonight we conclude some unfinished business with a rogue A.I. before delving into an older mystery, still unsolved!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident

https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=dead+mountain+donnie+eichar&adgrpid=1353499368815893&hvadid=84594210231817&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=124578&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-84594058438060%3Aloc-32&hydadcr=23307_13567343&msclkid=85bed7b3741d1f7f069fb07ffeac4416&tag=msncahydra-20&ref=pd_sl_59zli0l5tr_e

https://dyatlovincident.com/

https://www.twz.com/nuclear/this-is-how-the-military-wants-ai-to-help-control-americas-nuclear-arsenal


Prophecy minus one
#10
03/01/2025

This week Stuart accidentally joins a cult, and Clayton attempts to use AI to summon a demon!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Blavatsky

https://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/sd-pdf/SecretDoctrineVol1_eBook.pdf

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-26/loab-age-of-artificial-intelligence-future/101678206


Midnight over Cydonia
#9
02/22/2025

Our intrepid hosts explore mysteries of the Red Planet! Join us as we discuss the possibilities for life and civilization on Mars in the past, present, and future!

https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2014/04/the-face-on-mars-qa-2/

https://www.ufocasebook.com/phobos2.html

https://sciinsider.com/2024/05/30/who-put-huge-mysterious-monoliths-on-mars-phobos/

https://slate.com/technology/2017/03/did-the-cia-really-astrally-project-to-mars-in-1984.html

The Other Side of Midnight – Can you handle the TRUTH?

https://explore-mars.esri.com/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/amandakooser/2025/02/13/weird-square-spotted-on-mars-isnt-as-mysterious-as-it-seems/

https://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fcg2bS...


Voyage of the Psychonauts
#8
02/16/2025

Our intrepid hosts explore the realm of the astral plane covering the works of Graham Nicholls and Philip K. Dick

“persistence reveals the path”

Graham Nicholls - Out-of-Body Experience or Astral Projection Specialist, Author, and researcher

https://a.co/d/36kqlQK


What about Bob?
#7
02/08/2025

Friend of the show Clayton James returns for our first deep dive discussion on iconic UFO/Area 51 whistle blower Bob Lazar!

https://projectgravitaur.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooge8JWh5_G54Km47wq4XZ23jPzUB9ssYLMXRVH_Va2stSRIlz0

https://youtu.be/Ytg23mDd1a4?si=la_fZ4SNpj7VBfsF


Whistling Dixie
#6
01/31/2025

We explore recent revelations from UAP/UFO whistle blower Jacob Barber on UFO crash retrievals.

https://youtu.be/t37-SKj4rtY?si=BSWCI0BD8n9cg92D


First Contact
#5
01/26/2025

Clayton James joins the show to discuss Alien contact and the evidence that is all around us!

https://www.bing.com/search?filters=ufn%3a"Avi+Loeb"+sid%3a"3f79c48a-5723-1b76-2b42-774e631d0eec"&pglt=2339&q=avi+loeb&cvid=bf88e02285bc4ba39e9635a7b4e91106&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIARAuGEAyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQABhAMgYICBAAGEDSAQkxNTM1N2owajGoAgCwAgA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=HCTS

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ʻOumuamua

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabby%27s_Star

https://earthsky.org/space/dyson-sphere-alien-megastructures-infrared-heat-stars/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w...


From the Shadows
#4
01/18/2025

Guest Iam Coulter joins the show to discuss Shadow People encounters and sleep paralysis.

https://www.visionaryliving.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7-TYBeceGM

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3317522/


Demon drone Invasion
#3
01/12/2025

Satan Loves to Take Over Politicians, Says Former Rome Exorcist

Mother says AI chatbot led her son to kill himself in lawsuit against its maker | Artificial intelligence (AI) | The Guardian

https://youtu.be/acWCjAFUpOI?si=DGFEcyBnhP65OwnF