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During World War I, angels descended upon a battlefield to aid British soldiers... or did they? Looking at the fact, fiction, and impact of the story of the Angels of Mons.

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During World War I, battle was ruthless, and many fell to the innumerable German forces. Among the fighters was the British Expeditionary Force, who made their first appearance in the Battle of Mons. Largely outnumbered, they were sure to be defeated. Until, as legend has it, a phantom army reigned from the sky, aiding them in the battle and saving many of their men. Was this a case of hallucination, or did these ghostly visitors save a multitude of lives. Today, we’re investigating the Angels of Mons.
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This week, Alfredo brings the team the found footage classic that spawned a genre-spanning franchise: Cloverfield. Where does this rank in the found footage genre for you? Is it deserving of its legacy? Let us know in the comments!

Sensitive topics: death, body horror, gore

"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"

Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

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Exploring the tragic and mysterious final days leading up to the disappearance of a college student from a small California town: the Disappearance of Christine Walters.

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In 2008, a young woman participated in a wellness retreat that would change her life forever. She was set to return home to her parents, but she came back from the retreat paranoid, frightened, and convinced someone was out to get her. When making her arrangements to come home, she walked out the door of a local copy center and was never seen again. Today, we’re discussing the Disappearance of Christine Walters.

Sensitive topics - murder, possible sexual abuse/assault

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Exploring the phenomenon of the early 1990s when thousands of people spotted the same unidentified flying object in the country of Belgium: the Belgian UFO Wave.

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In the early 1990s, an influx of UFO sightings was reported near Brussels, Belgium. Over the course of 5 months, over 1,000 people reported seeing the same, unidentified flying object soaring through the sky. The phenomenon left the public baffled and researchers stumped. Today, we’re discussing the Belgian UFO Wave. 

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Happy New Year, Task Force! We're starting off 2026 with Movie Club, and this was a SOLID one. We watched Guillermo del Toro's Netflix film Frankenstein. What did you think of the movie? If you've read the book, how do you think it compares? Let us know in the comments!

Sensitive topics: death, gore, child abuse, physical abuse, animal death, disfigurement

"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠
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