{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65821d9096b66a0016bfd665/66482055b68429001369bc2d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#68 Echoes of the Past","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65821d9096b66a0016bfd665/1716301475002-18e5c51805339551fe79e9410d83a4bd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, author and historian John Brassard Jr. joins The Real HPG Podcast to discuss his interest in strange and dreadful things, including true crime and the paranormal. He shares intriguing stories from the Quad City region, such as the butcher's love triangle and the Valeska Axe Murder House. John emphasizes the importance of exploring the darker aspects of history and how it connects us to the past. He also discusses the line between belief and skepticism in investigating the supernatural. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Exploring the darker aspects of history helps us understand the past better and appreciate our own culture and beliefs.</li><li>Belief and skepticism can coexist in investigating the paranormal, allowing for a balanced and open-minded approach.</li><li>True crime stories and paranormal phenomena provide insights into human nature and the motivations behind historical events.</li><li>The unexplained phenomenon, such as the Valeska Axe Murder House, challenges our understanding of the natural world and invites further exploration.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>01:20 Living in Eastern Iowa</p><p>03:17 True Crime Story: The Butcher's Love Triangle</p><p>07:04 True Crime Story: The Tragic Tale of Mary Schultz</p><p>08:12 Interest in True Crime and its Connection to History</p><p>09:11 Exploring the Dark Side of History</p><p>14:24 Supernatural Phenomena and its Connection to History and Culture</p><p>31:08 Unexplained Phenomenon: The Valeska Axe Murder House</p><p>40:30 Where to Find John Brassard Jr.</p><p><br></p><p>Listeners can find John's books on Amazon and his podcast, Strange and Dreadful Things, on various platforms. Connect with John through his website at https://johnbrassardjr.com/.</p><p><br></p><p>To support The Real HPG follow and share this podcast in your Instagram stories. Tag <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/therealhpgpod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@therealhpgpod</a> and send us a DM.</p>","author_name":"HPG"}