September 26th, 2023
The Insidious Agenda Podcast
Stories in the Dark: C.K. Walker's BORRASCA (Part IV)
https://linktr.ee/insidiousagendapodcast

This is the final chapter of C.K. Walker's famous short story Borrasca. What happens to Sam and Kyle in the wake of Kimber's believed death? Who or what is behind Borrasca?

You'll just have to tune in for the Insidious Agenda's Podcasts swan song. Part V will be released on the Facebook page as a link to C.K. Walker's personal site where you can read it and her other amazing stories. The same Facebook page also contains my sad announcement.

Sad announcement here: https://fb.watch/nhS8Wadie-/

Stay Spooky,

Nick

P.S. For those kind souls who e-mailed to ask about my book, just know it's coming; it's a third of the way written now.  Keep an eye on the hashtag #unitethefates for future updates ;) and subscribe to the Facebook page if you want to know when the links are released for my fantasy pages :)

References:
1. Klingel, Rebecca (C.K. Walker). Borrasca, Part IV. https://ck-walker.com/2016/04/12/borrasca-iv/

The Podcast's social media accounts can be found by accessing through the Linktree or via the direct links here: Facebook - Instagram - Tik Tok - Youtube

Ways to support the Podcast that don't cost you anything but are priceless:

- Give a thumbs up if you liked the Episode (if listening on YouTube);

- Subscribe to the Podcast (or follow) to hear more amazing stories;

- Leave a Review (by hitting the review button in your Podcast app or through Podchaser in our Linktree);

- Be a Friend and tell a friend about the Insidious Agenda Podcast if you like the episodes; and

- Reach out to the Podcast e-mail (insidiousagendapodcast@gmail.com) for any suggestions, well wishes or just to say hello!

It doesn't cost anything to support your favourite, independent content creators. The ways mentioned above are genuine, take only moments and let me know you love the content! Thanks for listening. - Nick

September 19th, 2023
The Insidious Agenda Podcast
Stories in the Dark: C.K. Walker's BORRASCA (Part III)
https://linktr.ee/insidiousagendapodcast

Disclaimer: All rights to the story are owned by its original author. This episode is not monetized and is of no Financial benefit to The Insidious Agenda Podcast. The story is being told solely for awareness and educational purposes. For more information about the author, please read on below.

This week, we're continuing on with the story of Borrasca. A reddit/NoSleep Creepy Pasta from the mind of Rebecca Klingel (a.k.a. C.K. Walker).

At the end of Part II, we left our three fearless protagonists at the Drisking Hospital, having learned that Kimber's mother jumped from the roof and is no longer counted among the living. What motivation could she have for possibly doing that?

Enjoy the third of this five part release. If you haven't already listened to Parts I and II, I highly recommend you do so before proceeding with this episode. This is Part III, of C.K. Walker's famous Creepy Pasta - Borrasca.

For more information about the author, Rebecca Klingel, and many more of her amazing stories please visit her website at:
c.k. walker | into the darkness they go, the wise and the lovely (ck-walker.com)

Feel free to also check out more of Rebecca's contributions as part of the writing team for Netflix's hit shows, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor.

References:
1. Klingel, Rebecca (C.K. Walker). Borrasca, Part I. Reddit / NoSleep. 2015. (4) Borrasca - III : nosleep (reddit.com)

The Podcast's social media accounts can be found by accessing through the Linktree or via the direct links here: Facebook - Instagram - Tik Tok - Youtube

Ways to support the Podcast that don't cost you anything but are priceless:

- Give a thumbs up if you liked the Episode (if listening on YouTube);

- Subscribe to the Podcast (or follow) to hear more amazing stories;

- Leave a Review (by hitting the review button in your Podcast app or through Podchaser in our Linktree);

- Be a Friend and tell a friend about the Insidious Agenda Podcast if you like the episodes; and

- Reach out to the Podcast e-mail (insidiousagendapodcast@gmail.com) for any suggestions, well wishes or just to say hello!

It doesn't cost anything to support your favourite, independent content creators. The ways mentioned above are genuine, take only moments and let me know you love the content! Thanks for listening. - Nick

September 19th, 2023
The Insidious Agenda Podcast
Stories in the Dark: C.K. Walker's BORRASCA (Part II)
https://linktr.ee/insidiousagendapodcast

Disclaimer: All rights to the story are owned by its original author. This episode is not monetized and is of no Financial benefit to The Insidious Agenda Podcast. The story is being told solely for awareness and educational purposes. For more information about the author, please read on below.

This week, we're continuing on with the story of Borrasca. A reddit/NoSleep Creepy Pasta from the mind of Rebecca Klingel (a.k.a. C.K. Walker).

We last left our protagonists Sam, Kyle and Kimber at Triple Tree; having just discovered Sam's sister Whitney's name carved into the top - not the bottom, like Kimber had forewarned about. Now, she's missing and the Walker family has no clues to her whereabouts.

Enjoy the second of this five part release. If you haven't already listened to Part I, I highly recommend you do so before proceeding with this episode. This is Part II, of C.K. Walker's famous Creepy Pasta - Borrasca.

For more information about the author, Rebecca Klingel, and many more of her amazing stories please visit her website at:
c.k. walker | into the darkness they go, the wise and the lovely (ck-walker.com)

Feel free to also check out more of Rebecca's contributions as part of the writing team for Netflix's hit shows, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor.

References:
1. Klingel, Rebecca (C.K. Walker). Borrasca, Part I. Reddit / NoSleep. 2015. (4) Borrasca - II : nosleep (reddit.com)

The Podcast's social media accounts can be found by accessing through the Linktree or via the direct links here: Facebook - Instagram - Tik Tok - Youtube

Ways to support the Podcast that don't cost you anything but are priceless:

- Give a thumbs up if you liked the Episode (if listening on YouTube);

- Subscribe to the Podcast (or follow) to hear more amazing stories;

- Leave a Review (by hitting the review button in your Podcast app or through Podchaser in our Linktree);

- Be a Friend and tell a friend about the Insidious Agenda Podcast if you like the episodes; and

- Reach out to the Podcast e-mail (insidiousagendapodcast@gmail.com) for any suggestions, well wishes or just to say hello!

It doesn't cost anything to support your favourite, independent content creators. The ways mentioned above are genuine, take only moments and let me know you love the content! Thanks for listening. - Nick

September 12th, 2023
The Insidious Agenda Podcast
Stories in the Dark: C.K. Walker's BORRASCA (Part I)
https://linktr.ee/insidiousagendapodcast

Disclaimer: All rights to the story are owned by its original author. This episode is not monetized and is of no Financial benefit to The Insidious Agenda Podcast. The story is being told solely for awareness and educational purposes. For more information about the author, please read on below.

For the next few weeks we'll embark upon a journey. Our journey will take us through the story of Borrasca. A reddit/NoSleep Creepy Pasta from the mind of Rebecca Klingel (a.k.a. C.K. Walker).

Borrasca is set in the fictional town of Drisking, Missouri. Sam Walker, a young boy, moves to the area with his family after his father was recently let go from his job under strange circumstances. Sam befriends local children Kyle and Kimber and the trio share many exciting adventures during their first summer together.

While investigating a really cool treehouse just before school starts, the kids' fun is drowned out by a strange metallic grinding - that which Kimber only describes as "Borrasca." Sam is curious and over the next several months, hears the sounds again and again, from some unknown location high up on the mountain; a property owned by the well-off Prescott family. Borrasca comes in to the forefront when Sam's sister Whitney goes missing. But who is Borrasca? Or better yet, what is Borrasca? You'll just have to listen in to find out!

Over the next several weeks, I'll take you with me as I read you the exciting legend from the mind of Rebecca Klingel. A story that, in 2015, was labelled the NoSleep subreddit's scariest story. So come along if you dare! Borrasca is waiting.

For more information about the author, Rebecca Klingel, and many more of her amazing stories please visit her website at:
c.k. walker | into the darkness they go, the wise and the lovely (ck-walker.com)

Feel free to also check out more of Rebecca's contributions as part of the writing team for Netflix's hit shows, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor.

References:
1. Klingel, Rebecca (C.K. Walker). Borrasca, Part I. Reddit / NoSleep. 2015. (4) Borrasca : nosleep (reddit.com)

The Podcast's social media accounts can be found by accessing through the Linktree or via the direct links here: Facebook - Instagram - Tik Tok - Youtube

Ways to support the Podcast that don't cost you anything but are priceless:

- Give a thumbs up if you liked the Episode (if listening on YouTube);

- Subscribe to the Podcast (or follow) to hear more amazing stories;

- Leave a Review (by hitting the review button in your Podcast app or through Podchaser in our Linktree);

- Be a Friend and tell a friend about the Insidious Agenda Podcast if you like the episodes; and

- Reach out to the Podcast e-mail (insidiousagendapodcast@gmail.com) for any suggestions, well wishes or just to say hello!

It doesn't cost anything to support your favourite, independent content creators. The ways mentioned above are genuine, take only moments and let me know you love the content! Thanks for listening. - Nick

August 29th, 2023
The Insidious Agenda Podcast
Chapter 46 - Close Encounters: The Dawn of Project Blue Book

EDIT: This was previously part one of Chapter 46, but due to the possible inclusion of a special guest I'm going to punt part two (will be under a new chapter number) a few months down the road. Apologies for the separation, but I'm hoping it'll all pay off!

Have you ever wondered what's out there? Ever seen a light in the sky that you couldn't explain? Prepare for a journey into the unknown as we delve into the history of UFO phenomena. From the influential work of Allen Hyneck and the events that led to the eventual opening of Project Blue Book. We'll hear the eerie accounts of personal encounters and unfolding a world of mysteries that have been captivating humanity for decades.

Join us as we revisit the spine-tingling incident of 1948, when an unidentified craft was spotted near Madisonville, leading to the tragic demise of Captain Thomas Mantell in his pursuit to approach the enigmatic entity. We'll dive deep into the theories that were spun around this event, and the ripple effect it had on the media and public. Then, we'll hear the story of two airline pilots who watched as something zoomed by their window, the Chiles-Whitted encounter. We also shed light on the baffling experience of Second Lieutenant George Gorman, who chased a mysterious blinking light over Fargo that could out-speed his Mustang Fighter. Was it a mere weather balloon? Or was there more to the story? Either way, it is historically remembered as the Gorman Dogfight.

So fasten your seatbelts, gaze at the stars, and let your imagination take flight as we unearth the universe's greatest mysteries! Don't miss out on this rollercoaster ride towards the realm of the unknown.

- Nick

Extra Material:

- Animated re-creation of the Gorman Dogfight: Video | Facebook
- Vice:  UFO Hunting with Conspiracy Theorists (CE5 Explanation): We Went Alien Hunting With Conspiracy Theorists - YouTube

REFERENCES

 1. Keyhoe, Donald. Flying Saucers are real. 1950. Gold Medal Books. Reprinted December 4th, 2006.
2. Ruppelt, Edward J. The report on Unidentified Flying Objects. 1956. Doubleday.
3.  Clark, Jerome. The UFO Encyclopedia. 2018. Omnigraphics.
4. Hynek, J. Allen. The UFO Experience: A Scientific Inquiry.  1972. Da Capo Press. December 21st, 1998 (re-print).

The Podcast's social media accounts can be found by accessing through the Linktree or via the direct links here: Facebook - Instagram - Tik Tok - Youtube

Ways to support the Podcast that don't cost you anything but are priceless:

- Give a thumbs up if you liked the Episode (if listening on YouTube);

- Subscribe to the Podcast (or follow) to hear more amazing stories;

- Leave a Review (by hitting the review button in your Podcast app or through Podchaser in our Linktree);

- Be a Friend and tell a friend about the Insidious Agenda Podcast if you like the episodes; and

- Reach out to the Podcast e-mail (insidiousagendapodcast@gmail.com) for any suggestions, well wishes or just to say hello!

It doesn't cost anything to support your favourite, independent content creators. The ways mentioned above are genuine, take only moments and let me know you love the content! Thanks for listening. - Nick

Think you know fear? Imagine camping under the starry Nova Scotia sky when an enigmatic howl slices through the tranquility. The episode takes you to the heart of Dagger Woods, home of the chilling legend of Hidey Hinder, fondly known as Dagger Woods Howler. Journey with us as we uncover the haunting tale of a family whose serene camping trip spirals into a nightmarish encounter with the eerie howl of Hidey Hinder, and how a simple family heirloom becomes a beacon of hope in the face of unruly terror.

Can you feel the thrill of picking the juiciest blueberries while a cryptic danger lurks in the woods? Meet Saundra, a fearless woman who does just that! Get acquainted with Hidey Hinder's strange howls, and wonder if this enigma could be a skin-walker, a Wendigo, or an ancient spirit that has transcended time. The episode takes an intriguing turn as we compare the Hidey Hinder's origin story with that of Swift Runner, the man who claimed Wendigo possession. So, brace yourself as we traverse the line where history, legend, and horror intertwine, painting a chilling narrative of Dagger Woods and its enigmatic inhabitant.

Again, a major thank you to one of my favourite band's (and one from down Home in Nova Scotia at that) The Stanfields, for lending me their song Dagger Woods from their 2010 debut album, Vanguard of the Young and Reckless, to tie in with today's episode.
 
If you'd like to visit the Stanfields' Facebook page, check them out here: Facebook

To hear more of their music, please visit their entire catalogue on Bandcamp: Music | The Stanfields (bandcamp.com)

Here's a link to the song 'Dagger Woods' on their YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/4Z_EeCoA3C0

References:
1. Vernon, Steve. Haunted Harbours: Ghost Stories from Old Nova Scotia. Nimbus. August 30th, 2006. (Primary)
2.  Whynacht, Randy. Dark Sentiments Season 7 - Day 18: The Hidey Hinder. Large Fierce Mammal » Dark Sentiments Season 7 – Day 18: The Hidey-Hinder (whynacht.ca). October 18th, 2016.

The Podcast's social media accounts can be found by accessing through the Linktree or via the direct links here: Facebook - Instagram - Tik Tok - Youtube

Ways to support the Podcast that don't cost you anything but are priceless:

- Give a thumbs up if you liked the Episode (if listening on YouTube);

- Subscribe to the Podcast (or follow) to hear more amazing stories;

- Leave a Review (by hitting the review button in your Podcast app or through Podchaser in our Linktree);

- Be a Friend and tell a friend about the Insidious Agenda Podcast if you like the episodes; and

- Reach out to the Podcast e-mail (insidiousagendapodcast@gmail.com) for any suggestions, well wishes or just to say hello!

It doesn't cost anything to support your favourite, independent content creators. The ways mentioned above are genuine, take only moments and let me know you love the content! Thanks for listening. - Nick

August 15th 2023
The Insidious Agenda Podcast
Chapter 45 - Home Sweet Sanatorium, The Haunting of Waverly Hills

Prepare to traverse history and the eerie hallways of the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Once a beacon of hope for tuberculosis patients, the sanatorium now stands as a chilling testament to the countless lives lost within its walls. Today's episode promises to take you on an engrossing journey through the captivating yet grim history of Major Thomas Hercules Hays' property and its transformation into a medical battleground in the fight against one of history’s most devastating diseases.

As we continue our journey, we delve into the unnerving tales that have emerged from the sanatorium's darkened corridors. Haunting accounts of suicide in the infamous Room 502, playful spirits of children, and the ominous presence of an entity known as the Creeper will send shivers down your spine. You’ll learn of the sanatorium’s rise and fall, the courageous healthcare professionals who risked their lives, and the woeful stories of the patients who called this place home.

As we wrap up, we discuss the sanatorium's transformation into a renowned hotspot for paranormal activity. Whether you're a history buff, a paranormal enthusiast, or simply lured by chilling tales, this episode offers a compelling peek into the haunting legacy of the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Brace yourself, it’s going to be a chilling ride. - Nick

P.S. If you're looking to conduct further research into Waverly Hills or if you would like to signup for a tour if you're in the local area, you can visit the dedicated Waverly Hills Sanitorium website at Reference 1 below.

First time I heard of Waverly Hills as a kid, check it out! (the creepy voice still gets me...): The Scariest Places on Earth - Ep 23 - Contagion of Fear - Waverly Hills Sanitarium .avi - YouTube

References:

1. The Waverly Hills Sanitorium, About Us. 2023. Home - Waverly Hills Sanatorium (thewaverlyhillssanatorium.com)
2.  Stewart, J. Frank W. Sunrise, Sunset: An Autobiography.  Vantage PR. January 1st, 1992.
3.  American Hauntings, Waverly Hills Sanitorium. Unknown Publication date. WAVERLY HILLS SANATORIUM — American Hauntings (americanhauntingsink.com)
4.  Waverly Hills Memorial Historical Research Group. WHS Photo Gallery (tripod.com)

The Podcast's social media accounts can be found by accessing through the Linktree or via the direct links here: Facebook - Instagram - Tik Tok - Youtube

Ways to support the Podcast that don't cost you anything but are priceless:

- Give a thumbs up if you liked the Episode (if listening on YouTube);

- Subscribe to the Podcast (or follow) to hear more amazing stories;

- Leave a Review (by hitting the review button in your Podcast app or through Podchaser in our Linktree);

- Be a Friend and tell a friend about the Insidious Agenda Podcast if you like the episodes; and

- Reach out to the Podcast e-mail (insidiousagendapodcast@gmail.com) for any suggestions, well wishes or just to say hello!

It doesn't cost anything to support your favourite, independent content creators. The ways mentioned above are genuine, take only moments and let me know you love the content! Thanks for listening. - Nick

Can we ever truly know the man inside the ring? This week's episode takes you on a harrowing journey through the life and legacy of professional wrestler Chris Benoit. As we uncover the stark realities of his rise to fame and his eventual tragic fall, we explore the intricate details that shaped this enigmatic figure.

From his boyhood fascination with wrestling to his evolution into a world-renowned figure, we unravel the layers of Benoit's persona. We grapple with the troubling reports of toxic behavior and the haunting final messages he left behind. As we delve into the darkness that consumed him, we ponder upon the chilling incidents involving his family, the peculiar voicemails, and the eerie text messages. 

As we navigate through the murky aftermath, we find ourselves confronting the controversial diagnosis of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Could this have been a key factor in the horrific tragedy? We explore the lawsuit against WWE, the debate over steroid use, and the heart-rending loss of Chris, Nancy, and Daniel. Finally, as we reflect on the legacy of Chris Benoit, we are compelled to understand the man behind the wrestler - a man consumed by illness yet failed to seek help. Join me, as I attempt to piece together this compelling narrative.

The Podcast's social media accounts can be found by accessing through the Linktree or via the direct links here: Facebook - Instagram - Tik Tok - Youtube

Ways to support the Podcast that don't cost you anything but are priceless:

- Give a thumbs up if you liked the Episode (if listening on YouTube);

- Subscribe to the Podcast (or follow) to hear more amazing stories;

- Leave a Review (by hitting the review button in your Podcast app or through Podchaser in our Linktree);

- Be a Friend and tell a friend about the Insidious Agenda Podcast if you like the episodes; and

- Reach out to the Podcast e-mail (insidiousagendapodcast@gmail.com) for any suggestions, well wishes or just to say hello!

It doesn't cost anything to support your favourite, independent content creators. The ways mentioned above are genuine, take only moments and let me know you love the content! Thanks for listening. - Nick