The Blindboy Podcast New Jersey UFO's and a Medieval monastery in Offaly
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Dec 18, 2024 Dive into a nostalgic reflection on childhood fears sparked by alien abduction stories and the impact of media. Explore the eerie connections between modern UFO sightings in New Jersey and historical traumas, illustrating how cultural fears shape public panic. Discover how collective anxieties echo through time, linking contemporary UFO phenomena to 7th century Irish folklore. Wrapping it all up, enjoy a light-hearted discussion on holiday gifting and growing businesses, alongside exciting news about upcoming gigs.
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Blindboy's Childhood Christmas Eve Ritual
- As a child, Blindboy would look for Santa in the night sky.
- This fostered a sense of wonder and existential contemplation.
Unsolved Mysteries and Alien Abduction Fear
- Unsolved Mysteries' alien abduction episode terrified Blindboy as a child.
- The show's blend of real and fictional mysteries exacerbated his fear.
Alien Abductions as Trauma Manifestation
- Blindboy connects his childhood alien abduction fear to the trauma of a hernia operation.
- The show's depiction of operating tables and missing time triggered memories of his surgery and feelings of abandonment.