Hysteria 51

Hysteria 51 is your offbeat weekly podcast destination for all things weird and wonderful! We navigate the cosmic highways of UFOs, the alien-infested landscapes, and the enigmatic frontiers of the paranormal. With your hosts, Brent Hand and David Flora, alongside our cantankerous tin man, Conspiracy Bot (with a not-so-subtle desire to rule the world, doubling as our chief inquisitor into the unknown), we delve into unique mysteries, the inexplicable, and the downright unusual.

Each week we explore a fresh topic, making one thing crystal clear... the truth is out there, but you won’t find it here.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 20, 2024

Sad Photos: Walmart Ovens and Kentucky Chaos | BONUS

This week, Blurry Hysteria turns the weird dial to Kentucky via Canada (AKA 11) as we delve into stories you won’t believe (but probably wish you could un-hear). First, we head to Nova Scotia, where a shocking discovery in a…
Oct. 30, 2024

Raking in the Scares: The Creepypasta Standout | 394

The Rake One of the internet's most enduring creepypastas—a story of a terrifying creature that preys on unsuspecting people in their sleep. Born from the online world, it quickly gained popularity, growing from a simple, sc…
Oct. 23, 2024

Lost Cosmonauts | 393

Check your struts and chutes, Flora is blasting off straight into the heart of the lost cosmonaut conspiracy theory! A conspiracy involving Soviet coverup of terrible atrocities, the lost cosmonaut theory deals with purporte…
Oct. 16, 2024

Blurry Hysteria: Haunted Foreskin | BONUS

On this week’s episode of Blurry Hysteria, we dive headfirst into some truly bizarre and mind-boggling headlines. First, we explore the cutting-edge (pun intended) world of science where stem cells from circumcised baby fore…
Oct. 11, 2024

Adventure Week: HYST3RIA 51: RETURN OF THE WRATH OF THE INFINITE END GAME | 392

Third times the charm! Evil Goforth... Lisa.... Rgular CBot (still evil). I;s all here, so buckle up! Original Description Remember that time we stormed Area 51 and Conspiracy Bot somehow got us involved in a Reptilian sche…
Oct. 10, 2024

Adventure Week: HYSTERIA 51: THE PODCAST: THE MOVIE: THE SEQUEL | 391

Can you feel that in the air... the 2nd day of excitement?!?! ok, maybe not so mucn, but it is Adventure Week dsy 2 on Hysteria 51. We are releasing ALL 3 Adventures back to back.... to back. Will there be an adventure 4 in …

Recent Blog Posts

Sal the Siren Head: "I Want You Inside Me, Kevin!"

It was a windy Tuesday evening in Chicago, and Kevin Crispin of Sad Times sat nervously at the Hysteria 51 studio. The vibe was light, the drinks were cold, but Kevin had a confession. "You know, guys, when I was a kid, I had this... irrational fea…

'Hysteria 51': Suburbanites Explore the Unknown in Popular Podcast

We were featured on Fox 32 Chicago! Here is the story:   CHICAGO - A suburban podcast has been successfully diving into the unknown for nearly a decade, and if the truth is out there, they will not help you find it. Topi…

About the Hosts

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David Flora

Host

David Flora, the Kentucky-native turned Colorado-resident, is an actor, director, narrator, podcaster, and (unofficial) life enthusiast. He holds a B.A. in Dramatic Arts and Music from Centre College, where he mastered the art of conveying raw human emotion while also serenading everyone within a five-mile radius. And just when you thought he couldn't get any cooler, he whipped out a super-impressive, totally legit correspondence degree in Astrology/Parapsychology from Stratford Career Institute. Yeah, you read that right.

Not one to simply admire the stars, David dives headlong into the universe's mysteries as the host of the Blurry Photos podcast, which snagged the title of the Chicago Reader’s 2017 Best Podcast of Chicago - a clear signal that his voice resonates with both terrestrial and possibly extraterrestrial listeners.

As if all that doesn't make him sound busy enough, David also co-hosts the Quiz Quiz Bang Bang trivia podcast in his 'spare' time. Why? Because who needs downtime when you can fill the world with the sound of your voice and the power of trivia! So if you're looking for someone who can act, direct, narrate, podcast, study the cosmos, and keep you entertained with random facts, David Flora is your guy.

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John Goforth

Former Host

John has been an audio nerd since birth. It is said he came out of the womb with earbuds on (ok, they were Walkman headphones). His passion for audio storytelling and the business side of the…business manifests in both his career and his hobbies. His day job is in the podcast world where he’s led podcast monetization strategy for major media companies, headed audience growth for some of the largest shows in the ecosystem, and even built and led sales teams. Currently he’s the Chief Revenue Officer at Magellan AI. His night job however, is where his creativity shines. He co-founded, and is the former co-host and co-writer of Hysteria 51 while concurrently working on other projects. His spare time is spent with his wife, Stacy, two kids (who really like the park and Korean food), rooting for the Detroit Lions (it’s a punishing hobby), boxing (less punishing than being a Lions fan), and writing (he’s penned 1 ½ books he swears will never see the light of day).

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Brent Hand

Host

Brent is your friendly neighborhood podcast maestro, a prize-grabbing producer, enthralling host, and occasional speaker who has made it his mission to catapult audiences beyond the boundaries of their conventional wisdom. Known for his infectious fascination with everything delightfully odd and peculiar, Brent's enthusiasm is a unique blend of captivating, educational, and downright entertaining.

Some say he's got the "alien touch," with an uncanny ability to make the most far-fetched tales of extraterrestrials, conspiracy theories, and everything paranormal sound like the kind of story you'd happily share at a dinner party. He's got a talent for transforming out-of-this-world topics into bite-sized learning adventures that keeps listeners hooked and enlightened.

When he's not turning heads at Hysteria 51, you'll find Brent moonlighting as the head honcho of the ForthHand Podcast Studio, nestled in the cozy heart of Hillside, IL. Here, he works his audio magic, helping storytelling giants like iHeartMedia, HowStuffWorks, Podbelly, Dark Myths, Radio Lost Angeles, Patreon, Infirmary Media, Magellan AI, and countless others spin their tales into podcast gold. So, whether you're eager to explore the known, the unknown, or the downright bizarre, tune in with Brent – he's your ticket to an epic auditory adventure.