Ope, Whatchya Think?

In this lighthearted episode, the hosts get drunk and dig into the strange Midwest practice of dowsing (water witching). They trade personal anecdotes about using copper rods, discuss scientific explanations like the ideomotor effect and electromagnetic anomalies, and share stories of successful finds from linemen and utility workers.

The conversation mixes skepticism and belief, with plans to test dowsing on camera and more episod...

In this episode the hosts trade banter and drinks before recounting the chilling true-crime saga of the 1930s Cleveland Torso Murders. They describe bodies and dismembered torsos found around Kingsbury Run, the killer's surgical methods, and the panic that followed.

The episode covers key suspects and theories — from a disturbed medical professional like Dr. Francis Sweeney to itinerant attackers or copycats — and recou...

Hosts celebrate a one-year anniversary episode of their paranormal podcast.

They drink, trade stories, and revisit earlier Wisconsin UFO cases.

The episode links the Belleville sighting with the Elmwood encounters near Tuttle Hill.

They recount Officer George Wheeler’s sightings in 1974, 1975, and 1976.

Wheeler described large glowing craft that were silent and maneuvered oddly.

One craft hovered between a limestone quarry an...

Four drunk Midwest hosts riff and drink while recounting the bizarre 1968 tale of the "Minnesota Iceman": a large, hairy humanoid shown in a block of ice by carnival exhibitor Frank D. Hansen. They summarize the creature's disputed origins, the examinations by university students and Smithsonian investigators, the stench and cracks in the ice, the conflicting second specimen, and theories that range from genuine flesh to an elabora...

On this episode the hosts drink, banter, and chase the Joplin Spook Light — a century-old glowing orb in the Ozark borderlands that drifts, splits, and sometimes approaches witnesses.

They cover local history, eyewitness accounts, museum lore, and competing explanations — from atmospheric refraction and piezoelectric quartz to plasmoids and interdimensional hypotheses — all while trading jokes and road-trip storie...

The hosts get drunk and dive into the eerie history of the Palmer Hotel, tracing its origins from a brothel to a rebuilt hotel in 1901 and a long list of ghostly reports: a boy who died of the flu, cold rooms, rearranged furniture, and disappearing items.

They explore the hotels mysterious basement hole where bones vanished, tales of a kleptomaniac spirit stealing silverware, and a bartender who claimed a ghost paid for a drink &md...

On this episode the hosts get drunk and dig into the 1949–1950 Necedah apparitions reported by Mary Ann Van Hoof: glowing crucifixes, a blue mist that formed into a lady, huge rural crowds, claims of a "miracle of the sun," apocalyptic messages, and a bishopal investigation that declared the events false.

Between jokes and skepticism the crew explores how the sightings spawned a break with the Catholic Church, an independent ...

On this episode of "Ope, Whatchya Think?," the hosts dive into the eerie 1970s South Dakota sightings of a large, hairy cryptid called Takuhei or "Tall Sam," blamed for cattle mutilations and reported to lurk near windows with glowing red eyes.

They trace how the legend evolved from physical mutilation reports to modern internet creepypasta about a top-hatted figure who allegedly whispers to teenagers, compare it to Slenderman, and...

The hosts recount and analyze the famous 1955 Kelly Hopkinsville encounter, where residents of a rural Kentucky farmhouse reported glowing, small humanoid figures and a four‑hour siege that drew police and military attention. The episode mixes detailed storytelling with candid reactions from the hosts.

They explore possible explanations—from extraterrestrials to hoaxes and misidentified wildlife—note the cultural impact...

On this episode of Ope, Whatchya Think? the hosts, drinking German beer and snacking on sausages, walk through the strange wave of high‑altitude objects from February 2023: the big balloon over the U.S., a string of smaller, odd craft shot down over Alaska, Canada and Lake Huron, and the local reports of radio static, compass failures, and underwater glows.

With newly declassified documents calling the items "non‑standard aerial co...

On this episode the hosts open with a cold open, drink and banter while two guests share eerie local tales: a 2008 high-school sighting of a skyscraper-like structure moving through the clouds, and spooky reports from the Lakeview Sanatorium grounds, including cold spots, shadowy figures, and lights turning on by themselves.

The chat blends humor, folklore and curiosity as they debate explanations, recall odd experiences, and tease...

Hosts drink, joke, and recount local legends about Lady Ludlow and the Ludlow Mansion in Monroe, Wisconsin — from a midnight cemetery visit and a crow encounter to reports of a perpetually cold room, floating objects, and a mausoleum tale of a grieving mother.

They weave history (Civil War era, possible Underground Railroad ties) with personal anecdotes and invite listeners to share experiences while debating whether the mans...

In this episode the hosts trade loose banter—wisdom teeth, beers, and jokes—while exploring Fargo folklore around the Yunker Farm (now the Children’s Museum). They recount reports of Elizabeth Yunker, a little girl said to have drowned in the old well, whose warm presence reportedly opens doors and comforts visitors.

Amidst the drinking and jokes, they touch on the museum’s reused bricks, mild white appariti...

Four friends record from a basement and dig into the rise and fall of Michigan’s Keweenaw copper boom, mixing drunken banter with local history. They trace how rich, near-surface copper drew immigrant miners and led to harsh company-controlled towns.

The episode covers the 1913 strike, labor tensions, violent clashes and the Italian Hall disaster—when a false alarm at a Christmas party caused a deadly crush that crushed...

This episode dives into the curious life and experiments of Thomas Townsend Brown, the Ohio-born inventor behind the Biefield-Brown effect and lightweight "lifters" that reportedly hovered when powered. Hosts discuss his Navy work, classified projects, and how mainstream science dismissed or explained his results as ion wind while others claim anti‑gravity.

Through casual debate and skeptical takes, the hosts explore vacuum tests, ...

In this episode the hosts trace the surprising saga of Old Abe, a bald eagle captured in Wisconsin who became the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment during the Civil War, surviving battles and earning legendary status. They cover his capture, wartime role, retirement, and lasting legacy in state symbols.

Amid casual banter, local beer tasting and offbeat jokes, the conversation blends history with humor and personal stories about...