Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Founder of Voices for Voices®, Justin Alan Hayes, Founder of Voices for Voices®, and Justin Alan Hayes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Founder of Voices for Voices®, Justin Alan Hayes, Founder of Voices for Voices®, and Justin Alan Hayes or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Beyond the Surface: Mermaids, Myths, and Hidden Dangers (Ep 304)

50:01
 
Share
 

Manage episode 498730133 series 3011734
Content provided by Founder of Voices for Voices®, Justin Alan Hayes, Founder of Voices for Voices®, and Justin Alan Hayes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Founder of Voices for Voices®, Justin Alan Hayes, Founder of Voices for Voices®, and Justin Alan Hayes or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Beyond the Surface: Mermaids, Myths, and Hidden Dangers (Ep 304)

What if the mythical creatures from our folklore aren't just stories? What if some of these sightings serve a more sinister purpose? In this riveting exploration, we connect seemingly unrelated events – a Russian earthquake, viral TikTok videos of alleged mermaid sightings off Chile's coast, and the disguises of Comic-Con – to reveal a disturbing possibility about the nature of folklore.
The episode begins with breaking down viral TikTok posts showing what users claim to be pods of mermaids in Chilean waters. As partners with the "Mythical Creatures Around the World" Facebook community (95,000+ followers strong), we're particularly interested in these alleged sightings. But rather than simply debating whether mermaids exist, we examine a more troubling theory: could some folklore about mysterious creatures be deliberately spread to keep people away from certain areas?
We delve into how secluded beaches and private properties surrounded by legends of disappearances create perfect environments for potential criminal activities. The "no trespassing" signs, coupled with local myths about dangerous creatures or vanishing visitors, effectively keep most people at bay. Meanwhile, someone in disguise – perhaps resembling the very creatures from local legends – could operate without fear of discovery or identification.
This theory gains credibility when we consider how costumes completely transform identities at events like Comic-Con. Just as a convention-goer becomes unrecognizable in full costume, criminals have historically used disguises (like the referenced "clown killer" case) to commit crimes while avoiding identification. San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan's insights about human trafficking operations at Comic-Con further illustrate how public events with costumed attendees can become hunting grounds for predators.
This isn't about discouraging costume events or dismissing folklore – it's about recognizing potential dangers hidden in plain sight. By connecting these dots, we hope to encourage critical thinking and awareness that might help keep communities safer worldwide.
The next time you hear a local legend about mysterious creatures in secluded areas, ask yourself: what might this story be keeping people away from? And who benefits from that isolation?

Chapter Markers

0:00 Welcome to Episode 304

1:39 Mental Health and Writing as Voice

5:11 The Russian Earthquake and Mythical Creatures

9:51 Viral Mermaid Sightings on TikTok

17:41 Folklore, Private Properties, and Hidden Dangers

29:01 Comic-Con, Disguises, and Human Trafficking

43:42 Connecting the Dots and Final Thoughts

#Mermaids #MythicalCreatures #RussiaEarthquake #ChileMermaids #UnderwaterMysteries #FolkloreLegends #OceanMyths #HiddenDangers #FantasyExploration #MarineLegends #AquaticAdventure #CulturalMyths #MermaidLore #SurfacingTruths #DeepSeaTales #LegendaryBeings #MysteriousOceans #CostumeCrime #DisguiseCrime #justiceforsurvivors #justice4survivors #VoicesforVoices #VoicesforVoicesPodcast #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #factoverfictionmatters #transparency #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #VoicesForVoices304

Support the show

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome to Episode 304 (00:00:00)

2. Mental Health and Writing as Voice (00:01:39)

3. The Russian Earthquake and Mythical Creatures (00:05:11)

4. Viral Mermaid Sightings on TikTok (00:09:51)

5. Folklore, Private Properties, and Hidden Dangers (00:17:41)

6. Comic-Con, Disguises, and Human Trafficking (00:29:01)

7. Connecting the Dots and Final Thoughts (00:43:42)

312 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 498730133 series 3011734
Content provided by Founder of Voices for Voices®, Justin Alan Hayes, Founder of Voices for Voices®, and Justin Alan Hayes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Founder of Voices for Voices®, Justin Alan Hayes, Founder of Voices for Voices®, and Justin Alan Hayes or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Beyond the Surface: Mermaids, Myths, and Hidden Dangers (Ep 304)

What if the mythical creatures from our folklore aren't just stories? What if some of these sightings serve a more sinister purpose? In this riveting exploration, we connect seemingly unrelated events – a Russian earthquake, viral TikTok videos of alleged mermaid sightings off Chile's coast, and the disguises of Comic-Con – to reveal a disturbing possibility about the nature of folklore.
The episode begins with breaking down viral TikTok posts showing what users claim to be pods of mermaids in Chilean waters. As partners with the "Mythical Creatures Around the World" Facebook community (95,000+ followers strong), we're particularly interested in these alleged sightings. But rather than simply debating whether mermaids exist, we examine a more troubling theory: could some folklore about mysterious creatures be deliberately spread to keep people away from certain areas?
We delve into how secluded beaches and private properties surrounded by legends of disappearances create perfect environments for potential criminal activities. The "no trespassing" signs, coupled with local myths about dangerous creatures or vanishing visitors, effectively keep most people at bay. Meanwhile, someone in disguise – perhaps resembling the very creatures from local legends – could operate without fear of discovery or identification.
This theory gains credibility when we consider how costumes completely transform identities at events like Comic-Con. Just as a convention-goer becomes unrecognizable in full costume, criminals have historically used disguises (like the referenced "clown killer" case) to commit crimes while avoiding identification. San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan's insights about human trafficking operations at Comic-Con further illustrate how public events with costumed attendees can become hunting grounds for predators.
This isn't about discouraging costume events or dismissing folklore – it's about recognizing potential dangers hidden in plain sight. By connecting these dots, we hope to encourage critical thinking and awareness that might help keep communities safer worldwide.
The next time you hear a local legend about mysterious creatures in secluded areas, ask yourself: what might this story be keeping people away from? And who benefits from that isolation?

Chapter Markers

0:00 Welcome to Episode 304

1:39 Mental Health and Writing as Voice

5:11 The Russian Earthquake and Mythical Creatures

9:51 Viral Mermaid Sightings on TikTok

17:41 Folklore, Private Properties, and Hidden Dangers

29:01 Comic-Con, Disguises, and Human Trafficking

43:42 Connecting the Dots and Final Thoughts

#Mermaids #MythicalCreatures #RussiaEarthquake #ChileMermaids #UnderwaterMysteries #FolkloreLegends #OceanMyths #HiddenDangers #FantasyExploration #MarineLegends #AquaticAdventure #CulturalMyths #MermaidLore #SurfacingTruths #DeepSeaTales #LegendaryBeings #MysteriousOceans #CostumeCrime #DisguiseCrime #justiceforsurvivors #justice4survivors #VoicesforVoices #VoicesforVoicesPodcast #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #factoverfictionmatters #transparency #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #VoicesForVoices304

Support the show

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome to Episode 304 (00:00:00)

2. Mental Health and Writing as Voice (00:01:39)

3. The Russian Earthquake and Mythical Creatures (00:05:11)

4. Viral Mermaid Sightings on TikTok (00:09:51)

5. Folklore, Private Properties, and Hidden Dangers (00:17:41)

6. Comic-Con, Disguises, and Human Trafficking (00:29:01)

7. Connecting the Dots and Final Thoughts (00:43:42)

312 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play