Journey to the Fringe

Thanks for checking out our podcast! We look at fringe topics often neglected, or ill discussed, in a light hearted and open manner. These topics run the gambit from the mundane water pollution, recycling, and tax evasion to the fantastical moth persons, time travellers, and paranormal. For us there’s no cryptid too creepy, topic too trivial, or djinn to dreary. Also we like to do exposes on assholes of the UFO community. To keep things fresh (and also because we aren’t really sure how to start podcasts) we start every week off with a Fringey Mini recent news article and discussion (It’s the podcast equivalent of not knowing what to do with your hands). And as we say in our intro from the unexplained to the mundane, join us on our journey to the fringe.

Journey to the Fringe is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 459 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Journey to the Fringe, a society show with 459 episodes published.

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  Episode #79

  Colonialism’s Other Monster

  Oct 2, 202639 minS6

  We're kicking off spooky season with a bang, by digging up the real origin of the zombie. In this episode we're on a wild ride starting with the Vodu soul‑theft of the Haitian Zombie, colonial nightmares, and the very real fear of becoming an eternally enslaved in the afterlife. From bottled souls to coma poisons to America’s first “wait, that’s not how zombies work” retellings, this episode unearths how a fate worse than death became a horror icon. Grab your pumpkin lights, hold onto your Ti bon ange, and remember: This October, beware: the scariest monster isn’t the zombie — it’s us. As always. Here are some links for you to check out; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrRtjJd9gxk&t=397s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIGmsxBMnjA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sC_5SsMI8A&t=12s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqPvWdX4ICE

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  Episode #78

  Fringey Mini: Whats the street outside of Nicholas Cage's house in Malibu up to?

  Sep 30, 202610 minS6

  A sinkhole opens in front of Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home and somehow the real story is the emotional fallout among the ultra‑wealthy. In this mini‑sode, we unpack the LA Times report on oceanfront mansions shaking like tuning forks, cliff‑top residents feeling smugly untouchable, and the strange social hierarchy of who’s in the ocean versus who merely gazes down upon it. It’s climate chaos, coastal drama, and premium‑grade rich‑people delusion — Malibu edition. Source; https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-11/at-nicolas-cage-sinkhole-in-malibu-el-nino-fears-alter-good-vibes

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  Episode #77

  Too big to move

  Sep 25, 202652 minS6

  A decades‑old UFO rumor gets dragged back into the spotlight as Taylor and Chelsea dive into the strange lore of the “UFO too big to move.” From John Lear’s 1988 claim that a saucer was “so enormous… it was buried at the crash site” to Ross Coulthart’s modern revival of the idea, the hosts unravel how internet sleuths, politicians, and Stephen Greer turned a Korean radio facility into alleged extraterrestrial real estate. Equal parts fringe history, media criticism, and chaotic laughter. A decades‑old UFO rumor gets dragged back into the story of the strange lore of the “UFO too big to move.” From John Lear’s 1988 claim that a saucer was “so enormous… it was buried at the crash site” to Ross Coulthart’s modern revival of the idea, the hosts unravel how internet sleuths, politicians, and Stephen Greer turned a Korean radio facility into alleged extraterrestrial real estate. Equal parts fringe history, media criticism, and chaotic laughter.

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  Episode #76

  Fringey Mini: Mexican Environmental Journalist Murder

  Sep 23, 20267 minS6

  We break down the tragic killing of Mexican environmental journalist Alex Serna, whose body was found in Zihuatanejo after reporting on corruption, illegal resource extraction, and environmental abuses. We explore what his death reveals about Mexico’s escalating danger for reporters and the systemic failures that leave journalists unprotected. In this episode, we examine the disturbing case of Alex Serna , an environmental journalist and content creator whose body was discovered in Zihuatanejo after he went missing on June 20. Serna was known for exposing corruption tied to environmental exploitation — from illegal water extraction to questionable tree removals and pier demolitions — and had recently shared a death threat allegedly connected to the local mayor’s family. His killing marks the third journalist murdered in Mexico in less than a month , underscoring the country’s status as the most dangerous place for reporters in the Western Hemisphere. We discuss the failures of local and federal authorities, the lack of protection programs, and the broader climate of impunity that continues to endanger journalists who challenge powerful interests. Article: https://cpj.org/2026/07/mexican-environmental-journalist-alex-serna-found-dead-in-zihuatanejo/

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  Episode #75

  Anonymous

  Sep 18, 202647 minS6

  Gather round ye’ olde cell phone for this week’s regularly scheduled ye olde podcast, for we shall be regaling you with the winding, glitch‑ridden history of the hacker collective Anonymous — from their chaotic troll‑era origins to their vigilante crusades, digital uprisings, and the strange, contradictory legacy they leave behind. “It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.” - Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher Here are all the links we promised; https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/active-clubs-facts-1.7586641 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/white-supremacist-conference-vancouver-9.6970604 https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2207261/b-c-mma-champion-denounces-gyms-coaches-with-ties-to-white-supremacist-groups https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/features/fascist-fight-club https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/large-white-supremacist-meeting-shakes-residents-of-alberta-town-9.7297070 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/white-nationalist-second-sons-northern-ontario-9.7242451 For "offical" Anonymous social media accounts follow: @YourAnonNews (X/Twitter, Bluesky, Mastodon) @YourAnonCentral (X/Twitter) Also referenced; the most hated man on the internet and this ask reddit thread and for music, you're listening to the beautiful background music stylings of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9y0Xh_cHwM&list=RDS9y0Xh_cHwM&start_radio=1

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