{"podcast":{"title":"Expanded Perspectives","slug":"expanded-perspectives-556629","podcast_index_feed_id":556629,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5061807.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5061807","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/38482320.jpg","author":"Expanded Perspectives","episode_count":492,"summary":"Expanded Perspectives Podcast is your source for Ancient History, Alternative History, Cryptozoology, UFO's, Conspiracy Theories and all things Paranormal. Join the hosts and lifelong friends Kyle Philson and Cameron Hale as they dig into mysteries of our ancient past, unusual events, unbelievable creatures and undeniable truths through research and interviews with top researchers, archaeologist, historians and authors. They take a down to earth approach while maintaining and open mind. Its time for you to expand your perspective!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T12:27:37.895904+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expanded-perspectives-556629"},"episode":{"title":"Why the Woods Feel Wrong","slug":"why-the-woods-feel-wrong","published_at":"2026-04-17T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expanded-perspectives-556629/why-the-woods-feel-wrong","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expanded-perspectives-556629","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8892649","audio_url":"https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8892649.mp3?modified=1780290421&sid=5061807&source=rss","summary":"On this episode of Expanded Perspectives , the guys kick things off with some easygoing chatter about an unusually cool, rain-soaked spring—before heading straight into far darker territory. Because once the sun goes down and the trees close in, something changes… and everyone feels it. First, a listener shares two chilling encounters with a creature known only as the Hoof Man, said to stalk the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Reservation in Arizona. What begins as a family cookout quickly spirals into confusion, fear, and missing meat… but the second encounter? That’s when things get up close—and far more terrifying. Then, we head deep into the swamps of Louisiana, where another listener recounts a night of illegal hunting that turned into something he’s never been able to explain. Step for step, something walked alongside them in the darkness—always just out of sight, always just beyond the beam of their lights. Was it the legendary Honey Island Swamp Monster… or something even stranger? After the break, Cam brings a collection of truly unsettling camping and backpacking encounters that all circle back to one question: Why is being in the woods so unnerving? Is it just our imagination playing tricks on us… or is there something primal—something ancient—watching from between the trees? Lighthearted moments, eerie stories, and a deep dive into that universal, creeping fear of the wilderness… all of that and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives . Sponsors: Mars Men : For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at MenGoToMars.com. After you purchase, they’ll ask where you heard about them — please support our show and tell them we sent you. True Crime Couple : Find True Crime Couple wherever you get your podcas…","meta_description":"On this episode of Expanded Perspectives , the guys kick things off with some easygoing chatter about an unusually cool, rain-soaked spring—before heading…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3986,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/expanded-perspectives-556629/episodes/why-the-woods-feel-wrong/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expanded-perspectives-556629/why-the-woods-feel-wrong.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}