In this episode, Aaron shares the powerful story of Pat Tillman—son, brother, husband, and NFL player turned Army Ranger. We explore Pat’s remarkable journey, from his early success in athletics and academics to the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding his untimely death while serving in Afghanistan. Join us as we honor the life and legacy of Pat Tillman.

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References for this episode:

Pat Tillman Wikipedia

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

Pat Tillman Foundation

https://pattillmanfoundation.org/

After Pat’s Birthday

https://www.truthdig.com/articles/after-pats-birthday/

BrainyQuote Patriotism

https://www.brainyquote.com/search_results?q=Patriotism

Behind The Bastards -The Bastards Who Killed Pat Tillman

https://open.spotify.com/episode/06BnRB5uDVX4qV7HluJa1g?si=JNin61rrTxiHBXiR1Ynqsg

The Rabbit Hole: Conspiracy Theories - Pat Tillman

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q5TL69MepxtvloNsKEF0E?si=9668a98d39334c42

History Uncovered - Episode 86 - Inside Pat Tillman’s Death By ‘Friendly Fire’

https://open.spotify.com/episode/14KgATu2A9ZvG4Qqm6Dowf?si=20c43eb8b48c4f78

The Fallen Military Times Army Cpl. Patrick D Tillman

https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-cpl-patrick-d-tillman/263007

Pat Tillman’s First Mission

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/PatTillman/pat-tillman-jessica-lynch-jon-krakauer-book-details/story?id=8536693

Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman by Jon Krakauer

Boots On The Ground By Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman by Mary Tillman

Hop in your Outback and get ready as we take a trip to the homeland of Crocodile Dundee to check out this episode's very special cryptid the Euroa Beast. We get to check out this late 1800's cryptid that doesn't have a lot of exposure but is just as worthy of it as any other cryptid. Sit back and enjoy as we talk about this amphibian with the body of a snake/lizard and head of a bulldog that was hunted by a scientifically sanctioned dragon slayer.

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References for this episode:

Cryptid Wiki - Euroa Beast

https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Euroa_Beast

Reddit - Cryptozoology

https://www.reddit.com/r/Cryptozoology/comments/14v0edv/euroa_beast/

Malcolm's Musings: Cryptozoology

https://malcolmscryptids.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-trove-of-bunyips.html

Tumblr - shadyufo

https://www.tumblr.com/shadyufo/698868325597495296/cryptids-creatures-of-folklore-day-22-euroa

Honestly? Haunted. Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o9SKMfhSniFTZ3WSU2Fjg?si=nzw-L8CEQi60m6spBDpOuQ

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In this short episode Aaron goes over the history of the pride of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the Hodag. This creature is a part of one of his favorite sects of American folklore, lumberjack folklore. Sit back and enjoy this small piece of Midwestern Americana.

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References for this episode:

Fearsome Critters

http://www.lib.lumberwoods.org/fc/hodag.html

Hodag Country Festival

https://www.hodag.com/country-music/

What’s The Hodag Rhinelander, Wisconsin

https://explorerhinelander.com/whats-the-hodag/

The Hodag Wisconsin Historical Society

https://wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS16353

Hodag Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hodag#:~:text=In%20American%20folklore%2C%20the%20hodag,the%20hands%20of%20their%20masters.

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