Project Skeptic

EP: 135 Sam the Sandown Clown: UFOs, Cryptids, or Something Stranger?

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we finally make our return Jay and The Bumbeeno tackle a strange case from over the pond.In 1973, two children met the bizarre “Sandown Clown” ...

EP: 134 McFraud: How One Man Stole Millions from McDonald’s

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For over a decade, millions played McDonald’s Monopoly — hoping to win cash, cars, or the elusive $1 million prize. But behind the golden fries an...

EP: 133 Vatican Secrets Unveiled: UFOs, Lost Gospels & Ancient Conspiracies

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For centuries, the Vatican Secret Archives have remained one of the most mysterious and heavily guarded collections in the world. With over 53 miles o...

EP: 132 The Man From Taured

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guess we are back at it again with another episode. The Bumbeeno and Jay are back in the studio this week. This week we are talking The Man from Taure...

EP: 131 Stone Soldiers

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its about time we got back in the studio and recorded something. Jay and The Bumbeeno are back and this week we are talking a UFO incident out of the ...

EP: 130 1845 Franklin Expedition

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look in to a listener request as we dive into the Franklin expedition of 1845. Rob and Matt both show up for once and we cant stay on top...

EP: 129 Smedley Butler

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week The Bumbeeno and Jay talk all things Smedley Butler. Who was he and why is he important enough that we are talking about him? A lot to unpac...

EP: 128 The Marfa Lights

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this unexplained episode of Project Skeptic we try to find some reasoning around the Marfa Lights. Is there something going on in south west Texas ...

MID WEEK: Frackville Hex

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mid Week Ive have had this topic for awhile now and decide to finally talk about it. Is there a town that has a Hex on it in Pa. If so why is it Frack...

EP: 127 Green Children of Woolpit

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back this week with another episode from across the pond. We travel to Woolpit to see what all the fuss is about with these green children. Are...

EP: 126 Who put Bella in the Wych Elm?

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the first episode of the year we figured we would cover a topic that we already covered but the audio file got corrupted. SO here it is years lat...

EP: 125 Robert Johnson

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we get voicemails and talk about selling your soul to the devil. Is it possible? Would you sell your sould to the devil for a christmas tree...

EP: 124 Todd Sees

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Its another strange story this week. Rob, Jay and The Bumbeeno talk about a strange death in Pennsylvania. Was it aliens? Maybe a unfaithful wife? We ...

EP: 123 The Ammons Haunting

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hauntings and visits from old cohosts make this week exciting. This week Jay, The Bumbeeno and Rob talk about the Ammons Haunting. Was there really 20...

EP: 122 Fake Your Own Death

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to fake your own death? Jay and the Bumbeeno struggle to find some common ground on this episode. All we know is that it takes some ...

EP: 121 The Somerton Man

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when someone dies on Somerton beach down under. A lot i guess. This week we talk the Somerton man. A mystery that seems to continue to ge...

EP: 120 Angikuni Disappearance

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where did they come from? Where did they go? Where did they come from Angikuni villagers? This week we discuss the Angikuni villager disappearance. Th...

EP: 119 Grigori Rasputin

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ra Ra Rasputin lover of the Russian Queen. This week we take listener request from Ivory and cover Rasputin. Whats this guys deal? Was he a healer or ...

EP: 118 Codex Gigas

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we read a book, and not just any book, a big book, its thick. We cover the Codex Gigas. When and where did it come from. Did someone really ...

EP: 117 Ridley Creek Witch

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We were big losers this weekend at the casino so i guess we will stick with the podcasting. The Bumbeeno and I are headed to eastern PA this week to t...

EP: 116 Philadelphia Experiment

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Bumbeeno does not beleive a word i say. He is in the skeptic camp this week. Can you make ship dissapear and reappear. Is there governme...

EP 115: The Great Pyramids

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week is train wreck week apparently. Crazy episode with Jay, The Bumbeeno, Andy and Ian Van Ghoul. We talk alot this episode which is good for po...

EP 114: Smiley Face Killers

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

True Crime week here on Project Skeptic. Plus as our lives continue to unfold in pure chaos we find a way to make lemons out of lemonade. or whatever ...

EP 113: Secret Projects

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive down the rabbit hole of secret govenment projects. Well they arent really screts if we are doing a podcast about them. Just go liste...

MID WEEK 83: Doan Gang

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Busy week for us again. So i decided to jump on with a mid week episode for all of you listeners out there.The Doan Gang, an infamous group of outlaws...

EP 112: Giants

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OHHHHH Snap we are finally back after a little break from the heat. Vacations and more vacations have held us up but here we are this week talking abo...

EP 111: Appalachian Legends and Myths

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Bumbeeno is back,back again Bumbeeno's back tell some friends. We look at the weird and strange happenings in the Appalachian region  o...

EP 110: The Grafton Monster

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive into some cryptid/Monsters with the Grafton Monster. What is it? We arent entirely sure but Ian Van Ghoul stops by to help out and g...

EP 109: Operation Mincemeat

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 200. But Really its just episode 109. You understand. This week we dive into Operation Mincemeat. What crafty bastards those Brits are. Plus w...

EP 108: Voynich Manuscript

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are finally putting an episode out. We are super busy. Jay is running an internet cafe and the Bumbeeno finally got his gig in Vegas for show girls...

EP 107: Greenbrier Ghost

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have guests and ghost and blood gore and ghouls. Ian returns and so does the Bumbeeno. Ghosts and murders and other things related to stu...

EP 106: Oak Island

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Much as i hate it, It is that time. Shoeman returns and we talk Oak Island. Treasure hunters and other crazy people dig to the center of the earth ...

EP 105: Grandfather Paradox

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you could travel back in time and stop history would you do it? Thats the question this week. Paradox's are just that questions with no real answer...

EP 104: Time Loops

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time loops. are they a real thing or just nonsense to write books about. This week me and the Bumbeeno talk about the nonsense and try to make heads o...

EP 103: Deja Vu All Over Again

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is this a topic we covered already or is something we just remember covering. Anyhow Andy is back in the studio to help me out this week and we have s...

EP 102: Mandela Effect

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When its your 40th birthday you invite people over. Luckily The Bumbeeno, Andy and Special Guest Pete ( The Bumbeeno's Dad) Stop by to talk with you a...

MID WEEK 82: Evelyn Nesbit

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

IM BACK maybe for just this week maybe forever who knows. I got the itch to record and so i did. Stange life of Evelyn Nesbit. Fame, Murder and stuff....

EP 101: MothZenger Pt 1

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zenger is back. Is it a bird, Is it a plane, No its Zenger with all the Mothman Facts this week. Part one of a Mothman series we plan on make multiple...

EP 100: Tunguska Event

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 100 already feels like we just started. Not really. The Bumbeeno was at the some ladys dance school this weekend, i forget her name Miss Crabb...

EP 99: Shadows in the Desert. W/ David Flora and Derek Hayes.

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This we we have guests. David Flora from Blurry Photos and Derek Hayes from Monsters Amung Us stop by to talk about thier up coming documentary Shadow...

EP 98: Amelia Erhart

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What to we know about plane crashes. Not alot if you have listened to most or our episodes. So The Bumbeeno and Ian Van Ghoul stop by and talk about k...

EP 97: Denver Airport

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Back at it again this week with the conspiracies. The Bumbeeno is healthy and we talk nonsense for no reason. Are we done covering conspiracies? Maybe...

EP 96: Chemtrails

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Bumbeeno and Jay talk Chemtrails. Do you beleive in magic because i hope you do.Are they real? Is Big Mattress really sponsering the sho...

EP 95: The 80 Year Theory

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we get back in to the mind melting topics. What is the 80 year theory. Dont worry the Bumbeeno and Ian Van Ghoul asked the same question. Ho...

MID WEEK 81: Munchausen By Proxy, Bonus Episode

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are throwing it back to when Rob was on the show and we covered a little topic called Munchausan by Proxy. Little topical i know with the...

EP 94: Christmas Miracles

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas Everyone. Hope you all had a great year and are celebrating with loved ones. Here are some Christmas Miracles we found around the inte...

EP 93: Area 51

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jay and the Bumbeeno talk Area 51. We have all heard the stories of Area 51. Which ones are true and which ones are also true. Find out this...

EP 92: Slaws

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finally we are back after a short break. We needed time to refleced on our lives. Not really we are always just stupid busy. But heres a two hour epis...

EP 91: Bermuda Triangle

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a listener suggestion. The Bermuda Triangle. I hate Math so this is a great topic. The Bumbeeno is here with a spot on Christopher Walken...

EP 90: Two Year Review

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two years of this mediocore podcast and people still listen. Thank you all for all the support and time you have wasted listening to us ramble on abo...

EP 89: That Alien Cake Thing. W/ Zenger

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zenger is back to talk aliens again. Dont worry he doesnt debunk this one at all or anything. Aliens in meixican congrass or just an episode of Is it ...

MID WEEK 80: Stoneman Willie

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever what to be mummified well this guys did. This week on the mid week we talk another strange story out of Reading PA. What the hell was going on in...

EP 88: Blood, Gore, and Ghouls Podcast

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I had the chance to be on the Blood, Gore and Ghouls Podcast this past weekend and i figured i would share it with you. If you havent already go over ...

EP 87: Stargates

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heads up its a full studio this week. The Bumbeeno partied all day and brought Ian Van Ghoul with him to the studio. Lucas drops by also and is super ...

EP 86: Enfield Haunting

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jay, Ian and the Bumbeeno talk Enfield. True story, or just a prank. Also we discuss random things that pop into our heads because thats jus...

EP 85: Black Eyed Children

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have black eyed children to talk about. Not the black eyed peas. which would probably be a pretty decent episode too. The Bumbeeno return...

EP 84: Miricale's and Possessions

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we finally get back into the swing of things. The Bumbeeno returns from his vacations and Lucas travels another 15 hours to be on the show. ...

EP 83: Skinwalker Ranch

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No its not a dressing you put on your salads. Its a place where strange things happen. Is this all a hoax? Shoeman and Ian Van Ghoul stop by to help J...

EP 82: Tylenol Murders

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Van Ghoul stops by to help me out this week since everyone is SOOOOOOOOOOo busy and cant find time to cohost with me. So i figured it was true cri...

MID WEEK 79: Robot Grandma

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am finally back from vacation with alot goin on. Enjoy my Banter and a short Missing 411 story from Reddit. Dont give me crap about Reddit...

EP 80: SL-1

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy is in from Pittsburgh and he brought a topic with him. Also Lucas sent me this topic months ago so i allowed him on the show for the night. And a...

MID WEEK 78: Ringing Rocks

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back with the Mid Week again. Life is super busy right now and i wanted to get you guys and episode and whats more exciting than ROCKS!!! Ringing Rock...

Special Report: 2 W/ The Bumbeeno

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 4th Of July everyone!!!!! This week the Bumbeeno had to be remote and we also had to talk about the wild fires in Canada. Is there helpful infor...

EP 79: Into Thier Own Hands

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jay and The Bumbeeno talk about stories where people took justice into thier own hands. Were they justified in what they did? Is there a pat...

MID WEEK 77: The Giwoggle and Loop Hill Ike

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SOOOOOOO much stuff to unpack with this story. Loop Hill Ike seems like he was the real life Witcher. Hunting witches and cryptids he was a man before...

Special Report: 1 W/ Justin Zenger

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bomb shell this week of the government having downed alien space crafts? SO Are UFOs real? Do we have them in Hnager 18? What level is Justin in Diabl...

MID WEEK 76: Lonnie Zamora W/ Kevin Crispin

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Crispin from Sad Times guests this week as we talk Lonnie Zamora Ufo. Was there a UFO? Are Ufos real? Does Kevin LIke baseball? Find out this we...

EP 78: Geoglyphs

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jay and The Bumbeeno are back at again with more stupidity. Geoglyphs and why are they even a thing. Plus loud talkers and judgemental flami...

EP 77: Jay and The Bumbeeno Forever

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People giving us shit about our show so we changed to whole format of the show. Everyone said they wanted more banter so here it is a whole episode of...

MID WEEK 75: Giant Snakes

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jay finally returns with a MID WEEK Episode. Been a while since we had a mid week and what better way than to talk about giant snakes. Penns...

EP 76: Alcatraz

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week The Bumbeeno and Jay talk Alcatraz. Yeah its an Island again this week but a different type of island. Crime and daring escapes what more co...

EP 75: Diego Garcia

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return with a doozy. Jay and The Bumbeeno talk Diego Garcia. Who is this guy anyways Where did he come from? Why is he so Handsome. and w...

PODFEST EP: 7 The Debrief

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

7 Days 7 Episodes is completeThank you Ron CannifJustin ZengerBrent HandAndy Hart David FloraAndy SettlemyerRon McMullenMatt KillingerAnd my Wife and ...

PODFEST EP:6 Exorcism of Anneliese Michel W/ David Flora

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 6 of PODFEST in the home stretch. Exorcisms I always wanted to talk about them but never knew who to talk about them with. So i called in the ...

PODFEST EP:5 Falcon Lake UFO W/ Brent Hand

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Falcon Lake Ufo is Canada's Roswell there i said it again.. So i had to get The Man The Myth The Legend himself Brent Hand to help me out with this st...

PODFEST EP: 4 Pickton Farm W/ Andy Hart

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 4 might go down in history as the best podcast episode of all time. Jay and Andy Hart talk Pickton Farm murders. Hogs, Hells Angels and all so...

PODFEST EP:3 Rendlesham UFO W/ Justin Zenger

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Its a light house, its a A10 Worthog, its swamp gas. No its none of that. It is Just Jay and Zenger talking UFOs again this week. But its special becu...

PODFEST EP: 2 Florida Strangeness W/ Ron from Twisted Ten

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Podfest Episode number two with Ron of the Twisted Ten. Florida is strange in its self with its florida man stories and weather. but what if i told yo...

PODFEST EP: 1 The Illuminati

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off the week of PODFEST Jay,Rob,Andy and Number One Fan Matt talk the Illuminati. Well not really. There may have been a lot of side tacks and...

EP 74: Short Week Bonus

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week has just been crazy for everyone over here at Project Skeptic. All the Hosts except Jay had things to do this weekend. SO Jay dug into the v...

MID WEEK 74: Discordianism W/ Michael Allison

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by a special guest. Michael Allison from the Podcast About Everything. We talk all types of stuff. Conspriacy, MK ULTRA, Covid...

EP 73: The Ourang Medan

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a ship wreck!!! The Bumbeeno is back along side Jay is some strange turn of events. We are talking The Ourang Medan!! Ghost Ship, Pirate ...

MID WEEK 73: Strangeness From Above

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the mid week episode Jay talks about things falling from the sky. Meat Mud Golf Balls Blood Small Child Glass of Water Loaf Of Bread Olde...

PROJECT SKEPTIC PRESENTS: PODFEST 2023!!!!!

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First Anual PODFEST. 7 episodes in 7 days. Brent Hand : Hysteria 51David Flora : Blurry PhotosJustin Zenger : Zeng ThisAndy Hart : Mr Bunkers Conspir...

EP 72: Secrets of Fatima

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jay and Shoeman go on tangents. Also cover a topic. Also This week in Conspiracies. Also Facts. After a schedule change and some quick think...

MID WEEK 72: The Town That Was Forgotten Glen White W/ Kevin Stiver

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk to Kevin Stiver autor of the book Glen White The Town Forgotten in the AllegheniesGlen White was a busy coal and coke town for 80 ye...

EP 71: Havana Syndrome

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we celebrate the return of the Bumbeeno to the show. Dance Moms, Egg Jokes, and maybe some fun facts. Havana syndrome? strange hypersonic we...

MID WEEK 71: The Waterford Goatman

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we travel to a couple places to finally arrive in Pennsylvania. The Waterford Goatman. There always seems to be some sort of strange cryptid...

EP 70: Forrest Fenn

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jay and Number One Fan Matt go on a treasure hunt. Well Sort of. We look into the case of Forrest Fenn and his hidden gold stash. A lot to c...

MID WEEK 70: Walter L Main Circus Train

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we stay around Jays neck of the woods and travel to Tyrone PA. A derailment of a circus train in 1893 that couldve been worse than it was. L...

EP 69: Love Has Won

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jay goes solo on the main episode. Why you might have asked? Well its a busy time of year for everyone here at Project Skeptic. Shoeman and ...

MID WEEK 69: Roswell W/ David and Justin

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive down the rabbit hole that is the Roswell UFO. I needed some help so i called the big guns in. Justin Zenger from Zeng This Podcast a...

EP 68: John Wilkes Booth

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back from a short break!! Jay, Shoeman, and Number One Fan Matt talk John Wilkes Booth.Who would be the funniest president to get assassinated?...

MID WEEK 68: Jesus Walks in Hazelton

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finally Back!!! After being down with the sickness Jay returns to bring us another mystery from the State of Pennsylvania. Did Jesus really come to ea...

EP 67: The Third Man Factor

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are slowly losing our minds. One because this weeks topic is a real mind melter. Two because Jay and Andy are both IN the studio with ano...

MID WEEK 67: The Suscon Screamer

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we travel East. Yes i said east, to a the small area of Pittston Pennsylvania. There is a legend there that peeks my interest. Is it a haunt...

EP 66: Curses

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Number One Fan Matt returns along side Jay and Shoeman to have a disscussion about Curses. Cursed People Cursed items Cursed Dolls Cursed Wo...

MID WEEK 66: The Ogua

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the mid week episode Jay talks The Ogua. River monsters are not a new thing to legend. They seem to pop up anywhere there is a dangerous ...

EP 65: False Flags, Operation Northwoods

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Rob, Andy and Jay put their tinfoil hats on channel their inner Alex Jones and talk False Flags. With everything that goes on today in the w...

MID WEEK 65: Doomsday Clock W/ Dr. Chris Cogswell

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When time is running out on the doomsday clock who is the only person you need to call. Thats right Chris Cogswell from the Mad Scientist Podcast. Jay...