Topic: Gargoyle

Jason Bermas describes a trip to Hearst Castle, noting the prevalence of occult statues, gargoyles, and depictions of the deity Pan. He compares the estate's atmosphere to Epstein Island, mentioning that Lady Gaga filmed a music video at the castle's pool near a bust of Pan. The discussion links the history of yellow journalism and propaganda to the eccentric, high-ground estates favored by the global power elite.

In 1903, the town of Van Meter, Iowa, was reportedly plagued by a winged gargoyle-like creature that emitted an overpowering, putrid stench. Local residents, including the town doctor, engaged the entity with shotguns before it allegedly retreated into an abandoned mineshaft. The case remains a classic example of high strangeness that defies easy categorization as either a biological cryptid or a standard UFO encounter.

JC Johnson describes a creature known as the Night Stalker, a glider-gargoyle entity found in New Mexico that reportedly terrorizes families by banging on windows. The creature is described as having a face similar to the antagonist in the film "Jeepers Creepers" and has been part of local lore for roughly 100 years.

The Philippines, particularly the Laguna region, is noted for a diverse variety of cryptids and folklore. Reports include bipedal humanoids as well as predatory winged creatures with glowing eyes, described as flesh-eating gargoyles rather than traditional cinematic vampires. The region also has a rich tradition of "little people" or goblin-type tricksters that are said to torment locals at night.