episode 2 of the New Jersey Skylands series.

A peaceful hike through Hardscrabble and Jockey Hollow becomes a journey into America’s past—where glaciers shaped the land and George Washington’s army fought to survive one of the harshest winters of the American Revolutionary War

A surge of Bigfoot sightings in early 2026—stretching from Ohio down through South Carolina and Virginia—has sparked one of the most talked-about “flaps” in recent years. Witnesses describe massive, upright figures moving silently through wooded areas, appearing for only moments before disappearing without a trace.

NASA’s New Moon Mission Ignites Old Questions and Renewed Public Skepticism

And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.”

And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament…

“And God called the firmament Heaven…”

— Genesis 1:6–8 (KJV)

Episode Description

Jack Parsons helped launch humanity toward the stars as a pioneer of early rocketry and a founder of Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

But his life held a darker side.

Influenced by Aleister Crowley and the philosophy of Thelema, Parsons took part in a series of rituals known as the Babalon Working—an attempt to invoke a powerful, otherworldly force.

What followed blurred the line between science and the supernatural… and may have led to his mysterious death.

Was it a tragic accident—

or the final consequence of a ritual that went too far?

The New Jersey Skylands is a scenic, mountainous region in the northwestern part of the state, known for its rolling hills, dense forests, and peaceful countryside. Stretching across counties like Sussex, Warren, and parts of Morris, it offers a striking contrast to New Jersey’s urban image. The area is rich in outdoor recreation, featuring hiking trails, lakes, waterfalls, and parks such as Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. With charming small towns, historic sites, and vibrant fall foliage, the Skylands is a popular escape for nature lovers and those seeking a quieter side of New Jersey.

Deep in the forests of the Great Lakes region, hunters and trappers have long whispered about something watching from the trees.

In this episode, we explore the chilling legend of the Gugwe—an elusive, human-like forest giant said to be more aggressive and more unsettling than the creature most know as Bigfoot. Described as towering, powerful, and disturbingly human in appearance, the Gugwe has been linked to eerie encounters, unexplained footprints, and stories of voices calling from deep within the wilderness.

From 1800s lumber camp sightings to ancient Indigenous traditions, this episode traces the origins of the Gugwe and the darker warnings surrounding it. We also dive into the strange global pattern of “wild man” legends—from the forests of North America to the mountains of Asia—and ask the question:

Are these stories just folklore… or echoes of something much older?

Step into the woods—just don’t answer if something calls your name.

Step into the shadowed world behind modern witchcraft. In this episode, we unravel the hidden origins of Wicca, tracing Gerald Gardner’s secretive journey through Masonic lodges, ceremonial magic, and the occult networks of the early 20th century. From clandestine oaths and initiatory degrees to the influence of Aleister Crowley and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, discover how Gardner wove a new religion from the hidden threads of secret societies. This is the untold story of ritual, power, and forbidden knowledge — the story they didn’t want you to know.

Project 2025 — the sweeping policy blueprint developed by The Heritage Foundation — promises to “reform” government. But when you look closely at what it proposes for food assistance, the picture isn’t reform… it’s removal.

In this episode, we break down how expanded work requirements up to age 64, tighter eligibility rules, and reduced SNAP benefits could hit the poorest Americans the hardest — especially seniors living on fixed incomes and working-class adults with declining health.

Supporters call it fiscal responsibility.

Critics call it stripping food from the vulnerable to cut federal spending.

If you’re 60 years old with arthritis and no savings… if you’re a widow surviving on Social Security… if you’re working but still can’t quite outrun inflation — this plan offers no cushion No grace. There is no upside.

This isn’t about waste or fraud.

It’s about who absorbs the cost of “budget discipline."”

In this episode, we ask the uncomfortable question:

When the government tightens its belt, why does it always seem to tighten around the poor first?