In this episode, we dive headfirst into several clips of NASA-released footage from the International Space Station — and things get interesting fast.Kimberly takes the lead, presenting the footage for the group to analyze. Charlie’s all in — convinced what we’re seeing is 100% legit. Frank’s approaching things with an open mind... but let’s just say he’s very willing to entertain some out-there possibilities. Meanwhile, Maria’s quietly observing — listening, watching, and keeping her thoughts to herself (for now 👀).Is the footage real? Edited? Misunderstood? Or something else entirely?We’re not here to tell you what to think. We’re just presenting the clips, asking the questions, and letting the debate unfold. Now it’s your turn:🛰️ Watch the footage.🔍 Look closer.💬 Tell us in the comments — do YOU believe what you’re seeing?Late Night Legends is a paranormal podcast and stream which believes Spooky Season should be all year long. Listen every week to learn what paratopic the Legends are getting into.Join our Discord!https://discord.gg/jcEGgpZHqELate Night Legends is for a mature audience and can discuss topics which may not be suitable for all audiences. Please take care of yourself!

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A mongoose is a mongoose of course, of course. And no one can talk to a mongoose of course, of course. That is, unless, of course you're a thirteen-year-old girl in the Isle of Man. On this episode, Charlie tells the Legends about the strange case of Gef the Talking Mongoose!

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Sources:

Primary Sources:

Price, Harry, and R.S. Lambert. The Haunting of Cashen's Gap: A Modern "Miracle" Investigated. London: Methuen & Co., 1936.

Irving, James. Unpublished letters and notes regarding Gef (1931-1945). Manx National Heritage Library, Douglas, Isle of Man.

Fodor, Nandor. Case files on Gef the Mongoose (1935-1937). Collection of the American Society for Psychical Research, New York.

Secondary Sources:

Books:

Josiffe, Christopher. Gef! The Strange Tale of an Extra-Special Talking Mongoose. London: Strange Attractor Press, 2017.

Price, Harry. Confessions of a Ghost-Hunter. London: Putnam, 1936. (Chapter 12: "The Talking Mongoose")

Wilson, Colin. Poltergeists: A History of Violent Ghostly Phenomena. London: Llewellyn Publications, 1981.

Journal Articles:

"Proceedings of the Talking Mongoose Case." Journal of the Society for Psychical Research 34, no. 642 (December 1937): 121-135.

Bartholomew, Robert E. "Mass Delusions and Hysterias: Highlights from the Past Millennium." Skeptical Inquirer 25, no. 3 (2001): 20-25.

Newspaper Archives:

Isle of Man Times (1931-1945) - Extensive coverage of Gef phenomenon

The Times (London) - Reports on Lambert v. Levita libel case (1936)

Daily Express (1935-1937) - Sensationalized accounts of Gef

Audio/Visual Materials:

The Manx Talking Mongoose. BBC Radio 4 Documentary. First broadcast 15 March 2017.

Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose. Directed by Adam Sigal. 2023. Feature film dramatization.

Unpublished Materials:

Dennis, Captain William. Private investigation notes on Gef case (1935-1936). Held in Harry Price Collection, University of London.

Irving, Voirrey. Unpublished diary references to Gef (ca. 1931-1945). Current whereabouts unknown.

Theses/Dissertations:

McKay, Georgina. "Folklore and Forteana in Interwar Britain: The Case of Gef the Talking Mongoose." PhD diss., University of Edinburgh, 2019.

Archival Collections:

Harry Price Papers. Senate House Library, University of London.

Manx Folklore Archive. Manx National Heritage, Douglas.

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