Creepy Companions

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys start the show out talking about how summer is not quite over yet in northern Texas. Kyle has been sick with something Luke brought home from school, and how a little illness from time to time is good for the immune system. Then, a person in upstate New York sees an insectoid-like being in a suit and top hat back in 1980. Next, some people witness a large bat-like creature in rural Louisiana. And, a person might have seen a giant ground sloth. After the break, Kyle is going to explore some strange accounts of Creepy Companions also known as haunted dolls. True tales of creepy dolls have fascinated and terrified people for generations, tapping into our primal fears and the uncanny valley between the inanimate and the lifelike. Dolls, often associated with innocence and companionship, become unsettling when they deviate from our expectations. Their glassy eyes seem to hold secrets, their unmoving faces can hide unknown intentions, and their silence becomes an eerie presence. Dolls' longstanding connection to the supernatural may stem from their historical role in rituals, where they were imbued with spiritual significance or used as vessels for magical intent. Over time, some dolls have been connected to dark forces, as they can carry the weight of negative energy or evil spirits, causing eerie occurrences and unexplained phenomena. The belief that dolls can be haunted might be rooted in their human-like appearance, making them conduits for paranormal activity. These stories serve as cautionary tales, reminding us that even the most innocent-looking objects can harbor an unsettling darkness, exploring the depths of our collective fear of the unknown and the supernatural. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes: Eerie Companions: A History of Haunted Dolls Sponsors: AG1: If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D, and 5 FREE AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/EXPANDED. That's drink AG1.com/EXPANDED. Check it out. FUM: Join FUM in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits by picking up the Journey Pack today. Head to TryFUM.com and use the code EXPANDED to save 10% off when you get your order today. ZBiotics: Pre-Alcohol Probiotic is the world's first genetically engineered probiotic. Go to zbiotics.com/EXPANDED to get 15% off your first order when you use the code EXPANDED at checkout! You can also sign up for a subscription using our code to stay prepared no matter the time or occasion. Zbiotics is backed with 100% money-back guarantee so if you’re unsatisfied for any reason, they’ll refund your money, no questions asked. Want to Share Your Story? Email: [email protected] Hotline: 888-393-2783