Step into the haunted halls of medieval France as we unravel the chilling story of King Charles VI — remembered as Charles the Mad. From delusions that he was made of glass to violent psychotic breaks, his reign blurred the line between superstition, curses, and mental illness. And at the infamous Ball of the Burning Men, fire turned celebration into catastrophe when nobles became human torches before the royal court. Was France’s king cursed, bewitched, or simply broken by his bloodline? Join us for this bizarre October tale of madness, fire, and fate.

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Are you willing to give up privacy to feel more secure? Is it real security or just a sense of security? How much do you have to give up? Summary

In this episode of Bizarre AF, Kevin conducts us yet again on the Bizarre AF Train into the world of surveillance technology, focusing on the notorious spyware Pegasus. We discuss its implications for privacy, the power dynamics involved in its use, and the broader consequences of living in a surveillance state; surveillance in absolutely everyones pocket.

In this episode of The Bizarre AF, we break down the September 9, 2025 House Oversight Committee hearing on UAPs — where whistleblowers and military insiders came forward with jaw-dropping testimony. From alleged cover-ups inside the Pentagon’s UAP office (AARO) to firsthand accounts of unidentified craft over U.S. bases, we unpack what was said, why it matters, and what Congress might be hiding next.

Featuring testimony from Jeffrey Nuccetelli, Alexandro Wiggins, Dylan Borland, and journalist George Knapp, this episode dives into government secrecy, whistleblower retaliation, and the growing demand for UFO transparency.

House Oversight Committee Hearing on UAP Transparency & Whistleblower Protection – September 9, 2025

LIVE: House hearing on transparency for unidentified anomalous phenomena

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