As the clock strikes 9pm, the airwaves crackle to life with the sinister hum of Strange Talk. Tonight's episode drips with the weird, unraveling a tapestry of the unknown and the unsettling with news from around the world. 
First, we celebrate the new cryptid mural by artist, Liz Pavlovic (@keepon_creepinon), that has graced a West Virginia pizza parlor—a masterpiece depicting creatures said to haunt the darkened woods of the Appalachian Mountains: Mothman, Braxie, the Grafton Monster, and Bigfoot. These creatures are depicted sharing a slice of pizza at Milano's, a local WV restaurant.
Next, we travel to Taiwan, where an arrest has been made in a bizarre case involving two men who dressed up as a vengeful demon to terrorize unsuspecting townsfolk like Scooby Doo villains. Delve into the disturbing details of this ghastly stunt, and explore the cultural significance of Ghost Month in the region. Could this be a prank gone too far, or is something more sinister at play?Finally, we venture to Pennsylvania, where an archaic law concerning fortune telling has sparked a contentious court case. Discover the strange wording of this long-forgotten legislation and the modern-day implications of its enforcement. Is this legal battle a mere relic of the past, or does it hint at deeper, darker forces still influencing our world?Join us if you dare, as Strange Talk guides you through a night of eerie revelations and weird news. Close the curtains, turn up the volume, and remember: sometimes, the scariest stories are the ones that might just be true.
Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, Xenomorph by Karl Casey, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek.