This week on Slingshot Nation, we pull back the curtain on the modern UFO narrative and ask a harder question: are we witnessing an alien invasion, or a carefully managed illusion designed to steer culture, economics, and belief? From military encounters with objects that defy physics, to infrared footage of UAPs absorbing missile strikes without damage, the conversation explores firsthand testimony, government disclosures, and the strange consistency of “orb” phenomena that seem less like machines and more like something else entirely. The discussion weaves together battlefield encounters, advanced weapons speculation, and the growing global coordination around disclosure, raising concerns about who controls the story and why now.

In this live show, we discuss the Ozark Howler and the disturbing encounters Josh and Nathan experienced deep in the Ozarks, from Josh’s face-to-face sighting of a massive white creature to the haunting howls and stalking presence that kept Nathan awake through the night. Their stories echo the old folklore of the region, and we’ll explore how their encounters tie into the history and legend of this elusive cryptid. We then shift gears into a different topic, diving into the strange world of quantum AI, including why some AI systems behave unpredictably when observed, the idea of AI housing quantum computing to amplify its own power, the possibility of preset calculations that speed up quantum processes, and how quantum error-correction “timeline triggers” might reveal what’s happening inside a quantum system without ever looking directly at it.

As 2025 fades into the rearview mirror, it’s worth taking a moment to look back at the stories that made us stop, reread, and occasionally ask, “Wait… what?” From AI-fueled delusions and haunted buses to brain-powered computers and possible portals ripping open reality, these were some of the most unusual headlines we covered this past year. There’s no ranking here—just a grab bag of high strangeness for you to peruse again as the new year breaks and the world continues doing whatever this is.

This live show dives headfirst into the uncomfortable question no one wants to ask: what happens when artificial intelligence starts consuming more power than the system can handle? As AI data centers explode in size and demand, our already fragile power grid is being pushed to the breaking point, raising serious concerns about rolling blackouts, energy rationing, rising costs, and who ultimately gets prioritized when electricity becomes scarce. We’ll explore how this race for computational dominance could quietly reshape daily life, strain communities, and usher in a very real dystopian future where human needs come second to machines—and whether there’s an off-ramp before the lights go out.

A bizarre statue in Joshua Tree has gone viral, with many claiming it’s opening a real spiritual portal in the desert. In this episode, we dig into where this story came from and why Joshua Tree has repeatedly appeared in portal and gateway encounters shared on The Confessionals over the years. We examine the symbolism surrounding the statue, the idea of spiritual gateways, and the patterns that suggest certain locations act as access points to the unseen realm. The conversation expands into music, Hollywood, and live performances, exploring whether lyrics, imagery, and mass participation events are being used to open spiritual doors—intentionally or not. As the lines between art, ritual, and belief continue to blur, this episode asks a pressing question: are these portals real, and if so, who is opening them?

The viral “6-7” chant has taken over culture—echoing through stadiums, classrooms, TikTok videos, and livestreams—yet almost no one understands where it came from or why it spread so fast. This video traces the trend back to its unlikely source: Philly rapper Skrilla, whose song “Doot Doot” contains the now-famous “6-7” line. What begins as a harmless meme unravels into something far darker as his openly practiced Santería, Palo rituals, animal sacrifices, and spell-casting come to light.

In this live show, Tony dives into the Shroud of Turin’s renewed spotlight in the media, breaking down why this ancient relic—with its rare blood evidence, radiation imprint theory, and matching burial cloth—might be the strongest physical proof of the resurrection. He then turns to Tulsi Gabbard’s cryptic comments about aliens and the government’s slow, strategic rollout of UFO disclosure, and also comments on his own interview with a congressman who opens up about fallen angel technology (soon to be released). Tony also investigates the “phantom buzz” conspiracy, questioning whether tech companies are silently manipulating users by triggering false vibrations to feed digital addiction.

The Appalachian Mountains are full of beauty, mystery… and monsters. In this episode of Unexplained Encounters, host Darkness Prevails powers through allergy chaos and family madness to bring you terrifying tales straight from deep within the hollers. From a blood-freezing encounter with the Appalachian Howler to a shapeshifting entity that lures children into the woods, these real-life stories will leave you questioning every rustle in the trees.

Last week, we were flooded with emails and comments after releasing Episode 764: Dream Hacking Agenda—all zeroing in on one thing: a chilling EVP that slipped into the audio. The interference is strange, unfiltered, and downright eerie. Was it a glitch, a bleed-through from another dimension, or something more intentional—possibly connected to the dream manipulation theories we discussed in the episode? We pulled the exact clip from the show so you can hear it for yourself. Take a listen... Is it a voice from the beyond? AI interference? A subconscious broadcast? Turn up the volume and tune in!

From a possible UFO fight in Australian skies, to UFO sightings in Florida, New York, and Japan, check out this compilation of strange UAP clips around the world from MAVI UFOALARM.

What happens when you get too close to the truth? 3 Disturbing Visits from Men in Black dives into eerie, real-life encounters with mysterious figures who appear out of nowhere—and vanish just as quickly. From Albert K. Bender’s terrifying 1953 experience to a shocking run-in by Dan Aykroyd that led to the abrupt cancellation of his TV show, these stories blur the line between paranoia and reality. If you've ever questioned who, or what, might be watching, this chilling video will make you think twice.

What if the Ark of the Covenant—one of the holiest artifacts in history—wasn’t lost after all, but secretly tracked by the CIA? Newly resurfaced documents from 1988 reveal shocking claims that the U.S. government confirmed the Ark’s existence through remote viewing, describing a gold-covered chest guarded by powerful beings in an underground Middle Eastern chamber. It sounds like something out of Indiana Jones, but according to these reports, it's all real.

Tony Merkel uncovers eerie connections between Dogman, ancient burial sites, and the Nephilim—including a chilling 1936 encounter where the creature spoke the word “Gadara.” From AI’s bizarre hallucinations and cryptid connections to the rising number of Dogman sightings near cemeteries, Tony dives deep into the supernatural.

Tony Merkel joins Larry and Sandy Ragland on Big Picture Live News to discuss what is planned for the world with the coming UFO disclosure!

A mysterious, jelly bean-shaped object with a plasma-like interior appeared in the night sky over Oklahoma City, baffling residents and even interfering with drone electronics. Chris Frederick, an experienced drone pilot, captured images of the glowing anomaly after his controller initially refused to launch, citing electromagnetic interference. Witnesses watched for hours as the strange craft hovered at an estimated 1,500 feet, defying easy explanation.