Occultae Veritatis: Crimes, Curiosities, History, And Mystery

Case #204: Harvey Milk   Harvey Milk was many things, the first openly gay person in public office, a martyr, a leader, a symbol, and he even had darkness worth scrutinizing. Join OVpod as we talk about this complicated Icon.   

  Classification: History   This episode has it all, war, skiing, Meth, Finnish men, and adventures in the forest. Hear the tale of the man who took enough stimulants to fuel 30 grown men and escaped the Soviets!  

Case #202: The Monster of Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan                                                                                                                                             Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada has a long history of “monster” sightings. Scaring grandmothers and grandchildren alike for over a century. Today we talk to the man who has taken it upon himself to document every story about the Turtle Lake Monster. Robert Grosse is here with OVpod, to pass on stories of what may lurk beneath the depths of Turtle Lake.   Contact Robert Grosse: robgs.world@gmail.com   Join the Turtle Lake Monster Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/637686366722573/  

Classification: [History] In 1950s, the Cold War was heating up, and Canada was desperate to protect its Northern Territories. The solution was to forcibly relocate indigenous people to the far north without proper food or shelter to act as human flagpoles. Join Ovpod today as we tell the Canadian story of sacrificing Inuit lives for geopolitical goals. Lead Researcher:Leon Filger Poison: Leon’s Uncles Dusty old Wine Topics Mentioned: High Arctic relocation, Inuit, Louis St. Laurent, Prime Minister, Cold War, Arctic Archipelago, Soviet Union, Russia, indigenous, Resolute, Grise Fiord, Inukjuak, Ellesmere Island, Cornwallis Island, Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Eskimo problem, Eskimo, Hudson’s Bay Company, beluga whale -Pallet Cleanser- “Katajjaq from Hudson Bay” Soria Eyituk and Lusi Kuni Canada: Inuit Games and Songs  

Classification: [Crime] Matthew Graville was murdered by his half brother Jeffrey Vogelsberg. Compared to people without disabilities, people with disabilities are more likely to be murdered by their family members and caregivers. Today, on OVpod, we tell Matthew’s story and talk about this phenomenon. -Pallet Cleanser- Fiona Robertson - Disability Day of Mourning 2022 -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod  

Classification: [History] We start the list of biggest nukes with a few honorable mentions, suitcase nukes, backpack nukes, and nukes stolen from Bethesda games. The we get into the meat of the episode, the top 10 most powerful nuclear weapons ever detonated by humanity. From Ivy Mike to Tsar Bomba, we cover the most devastating weapons we have ever built. Guests: Isis, Brannigan Presenters: Ood Gallifrey, Misfit @MisfitRader . #Tsarbomba #bikiniatoll #davycrockett #ivymike #castleromeo #castleyankee #castlebravo #thermonuclear #hydrogenbomb #ivan #Hiroshima #russia #unitedstates #china #bigivan #nuclearfission #nuclearfusion #kiloton #megaton #tnt #uranium #coldwar #sovietunion #icbm #nuclearstockpile #nuclear Mentioned: Tsar bomba, big ivan, davy crockett, ivy mike, castle Romeo, castle Yankee, castle bravo, thermos nuclear, hydrogen bomb, ivan, Hiroshima, Russia, united states, china, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, kiloton, megaton, tnt, uranium, cold war, Soviet Union, nuclear stockpile, nuclear -Palle

Case #198: Becoming Death; The Birth of Nukes Classification: [History] Our layman’s introduction to nuclear weapons. How exactly do they “detonate”? What occurred in the $2 Billion-dollar Top Secret “Manhattan Project”? What is the anatomy of a nuclear explosion? And just what would happen if a nuclear weapon detonated near you? All these questions and more answered today, on OVPOD.   Guests: Isis, Brannigan Presenters: Ood Gallifrey, Misfit @MisfitRader Poison: Caffeinated Cottage Cheese   Topics Mentioned: Trinity Test, Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Bombs, Atom Bomb, Atomic Bomb, Nukes, Implosion, Radiation, Thermonuclear, Fission, Fusion, Albert Einstein, Robert Oppenheimer, Leo Szilard, World War II, Mushroom Cloud, Uranium, Plutonium, Demon Core, The Manhattan Project   -Pallet Cleanser- Reaction to Russian Nuclear Test Tsar Bomba Upscaled History, 1961   Subscribe to US! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/occultae-veritatis-podcast-ovpod/id1281366530?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Google: https://podcasts.googl

Case #197: Invisible Illnesses "You Don't Look Sick"   Classification: [Healthcare]   This Episode OVPOD talks about a group of Illnesses that are Invisible. The people who have these Invisible Illnesses may look healthy, but in reality, are sick. From Mental Illness to Multiple sclerosis, from Chronic Pain to Crohn’s disease, from Lupus to Lyme Disease, today we talk about empathy and understanding.   Guests: Catitty, The Darkside Baker, The Void Lead Researcher: Ood Gallifrey Poison: The Darkside Baker’s Pies   Topics Mentioned: Healthcare, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Pain Management, Substance use, Invisible Illness, History of Medicine   -Pallet Cleanser- Song: Stardust Artist: Hoagy Carmichael Year: 1927 Audio Sources: Floating Cities Music: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0 http://goo.gl/BlcHZR   Inspired Music: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0 http://goo.gl/BlcHZR   Lamentation Music: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0 http://goo.gl/BlcHZR   Taking the 'invisible' out of invisible illnesses | Bethany D

Ft Guest Host Miriam Delirium Christmas wasn’t found in a box, a bag, or a stocking. Christmas was found in one dude's sarcastic fan fiction. Today, we uncover the true origins of Christmas. From Roman Saturnalia Festivals, to the Puritans making Christmas illegal, to the birth of the Proto-Santas, to 1800s writer Washington Irving inventing the Modern American Christmas tradition in his satirical writings. https://www.ovpod.ca/

Ft Guest Host @Papa_BrayD   Activision Blizzard, the gaming company behind Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Candy Crush, Diablo and more, became infamous in 2021 when accusations of employee abuse and exploitation went public. Drunk executives raiding employee workstations, the theft of breast milk, systematically underpaying women, and that’s just to start. Hear the entire infuriating story, today, on ovpod!   -Sponsored by-Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case #194: Alleged Abuses at Legacy Christian Academy   The Legacy Christian Academy is a church-run private school in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Formerly known as Christian Center Academy, LCA has close associations with the church it shares a building with, Mile Two Church.   Allegations of systemic abuse have been leveled at the private school throughout its history. It wasn't until 2022 that these allegations were finally taken seriously. Two students, Caitlin Erickson and Coy Nolin, filed a 25-million-dollar class action lawsuit against Legacy Christian Academy.   They represent more than 30 former students, who are collectively seeking justice for the alleged abuses the school inflicted on them. Today, we are joined by Coy and Caitlin, the lead plaintiffs in the ongoing lawsuit, as they tell their story.   Full episode: https://www.ovpod.ca/   Caitlin Erikson: Twitter: @CateSask https://twitter.com/CateSask TikTok: @saskcate https://www.tiktok.com/@saskcate   Coy Nolin: Twitter: @coy_nolin https:/

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OVpod's original four episodes about The Murder of Neil Stonechild released as 4-hour episode. Hear us cover this murder at the hands of our local police department, and the lack of justice that has happened since

Classification: [History] Guest Presenter Rocky takes us on a journey of Myths, Legends, and Game Of Thrones commentary. We learn about ancient Greek and Roman mythology and learn how modern media still reflects ancient myths like a polished mirror -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case #192: The Huronia Institution; 133 Years of Abuse   Classification: [History]   Guest Presenter She-Wolf tells us about a Controversial Canadian institution that had operated for over 133 years. Opening in 1875 as “Orillia Asylum for Idiots and Feeble-Minded”, it has become infamous for the abuse, neglect, exploitation, and genocide of its former residents.   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case #191: Lesser-Known Lake Monsters; Australia to North Korea   Classification: [Cryptozoology]   Every country on earth has at least one legend of a beast lurking in its lakes and rivers. Today on ovpod, we take a world tour exploring lesser-known lake monsters. From Italy’s Lariosauro to Kenya’s Lukwata to Columbia’s Devil Whale and many many more!   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Classification: [History]   The Demon Core was destined to become the third nuclear bomb dropped on Japan, but it was never used. Its destiny for death lived on regardless. Hear guest presenter Misfit tell the story of a 14-pound sphere of plutonium and the disasters it created in two scientific experiments.   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Classification: [History]   Mummies are human corpses that were prevented from decaying. Some mummies are naturally formed, such as the bog mummies of Europe, others were deliberately formed, such as the famous Egyptian Mummies. Today, we talk about all things mummies, including the goddam Europeans eating them.   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 188: Stealth Technology; Making Planes Invisible   Classification: [Tech]   How exactly do you make a 50,000 lb jet plane look like a bumble bee on the radar? Today, on ovpod, hear Leon guide the rest of the hosts through a tour of the historical and modern stealth technology arms race   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case #187: Love Has Won; 5th Dimensional Cult   Classification: [Real Life Lore]   In 2021, the matriarch and leader of the “Love Has Won” cult was discovered dead, missing her eyes, mummified, and wrapped in Christmas lights. Today, on ovpod, listen in to hear the entire story. How did the cult leader end up dead? How do you prepare Earth for entering the 5th dimension? And Where the Fuck are her eyes?   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/