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Edge of Wonder Live: Media vs. Entertainment: Fooled by Satire Sites, NFL & Super Bowl [Feb 20]

What’s the difference between media and entertainment? If we can be fooled by satire sites, can “entertainment” networks—or even the NFL and Super Bowl—also not be completely real? In today’s world of social media and the information superhighway, news and information get out to the public faster than the Roadrunner or Speedy Gonzales. However, although it’s important to get news out as quickly as possible, there’s an increasing problem with information being incorrect, being deliberate disinformation, spreading misinformation, or being lazily promoted without fact checking of sources.
Fake news pieces have been circulating on social media lately without clearly being labeled as satire, as well. Ironically, Kid Rock and Jason Aldean were accused of canceling their tour, “You Can’t Cancel America,” but the news originated from a satire site, America’s Last Line of Defence. The group’s Facebook page says they’re a troll media and satire news, so everything is made up! But not everyone realizes it when they spread non-facts like: Keanu Reeves not accepting an award from Whoopi Goldberg, Forrest Gump actor Gary Sinise saying bad things about Tom Hanks, and rumors about The View.
In all the confusion, the mainstream media has been given more fuel to report how dangerous “fake news” is. Is it all for entertainment? Speaking of entertainment, some curious internet researchers found that the NFL is listed as an “entertainment organization” rather than a “sports organization.” How does this affect sports betters, or people who are suspicious that games are rigged? Could “the mob” have influenced the outcomes of more than 70 football games, including the Super Bowl, over the years?
Join Ben and Rob on this Edge of Wonder live show as they try to uncover the truth of “media vs. entertainment.” After the discussion, tune in for the live Q&A and a group meditation/prayer.
Q&A: “Has the NFL always been classified as entertainment?” “If you could bring back one extinct animal, which would it be?” “How can you research if some article or media post is faked?” And more!
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Friday Night Live: Chernobyl’s Anticancer Wolves, Death Defying Incidents & Rare Minerals [Feb 16]

From Chernobyl’s anticancer wolves to amazing, death defying incidents and discoveries of rare earth minerals, there’s a lot to cover on this Friday Night Live. The wolves that live in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have developed anticancer abilities. 2.34 billion metric tons of rare Earth minerals were just discovered in Wyoming—and the implications on the world’s economy are major. Katy Perry got a miraculous or angelic sign from “the beyond” after her manager Martin Kirkup (who also managed Counting Crows, Tracy Chapman, the Go-Go’s, Adam Lambert, and more) passed away. The 2024 Super Bowl made history for several reasons, but Rob found another bit of Super Bowl history from the past that nobody expected … least of all those who were targeted in one sting operation. Join Rob Counts for discussions on all these topics, plus a “Dig Deep” Live Q&A segment followed by the Top 10 Weirder News of the Week in this episode of Friday Night Live.
Top 10 Weirder News of the Week:
One man calls police in North Yorkshire, England with an unusual crime report. There’s exposing wrongdoing, there’s being a tattle tale, and there’s being a good Samaritan … but how about when you’re all three? 
Former military men claim an alien craft (UAP) was caught on camera disabling a nuclear missile in 1964. Modern proof from UFO whistleblower David Grusch corroborates it.
Some high schoolers dream of being scientists, some want to be pro football stars, some want to make art … and others just want to be left alone to play some cornhole. Two Colorado teens make history for doing just that.
Is it impossible to make plants taste like meat? Your plant-based meat could soon contain this counterintuitive ingredient.
A beady-eyed suspect is accused of spying for China. Why do Indian authorities think his unusual attributes made him the perfect criminal?
A man spends 8 years making a matchstick model of the Eiffel Tower and, much to his chagrin, is rejected by Guinness World Records.
A traveler in Boston Logan International Airport tries to fool authorities about what’s in his bag. One sharp-nosed officer sniffs him out, revealing a haul nobody anticipated.
Police storm a hotel after reports of a man with a “large knife,” but their day “magically” turns out fine.
Life finds a way: A stingray is pregnant, but nobody knows how … except for one Jurassic Park theory.
A teen driver has possibly the most intense, shocking near-death experience ever recorded—and the scariest part may have saved her life.
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Super Bowl 2024 Best & Worst: UFO Commercials, Controversy & Usher

The 2024 Super Bowl was this past Sunday, and there is a lot to cover in Edge of Wonder’s annual Super Bowl breakdown. First, like every Super Bowl, there were the best and the worst of commercials. Everyone’s talking about CeraVe’s commercial with Michael Cera and Skechers bringing up the Mandela Effect. Was the Skechers name really spelled with the letter T? Then Marvel unveiled the Deadpool Wolverine trailer. There were also some cringe-worthy commercials, such as Drumstick, Starry, and others.
Aside from the commercials, though, everyone was looking for strange symbolism found throughout the game. The biggest question this year was the conspiracy of whether the Super Bowl was rigged. Was it the plan to have the Chiefs win all along? Some former players and even the media are talking about it. Of course, there was also the halftime show with Usher. So join Ben and Rob on this Tuesday's Edge of Wonder live as they go deeper into the Super Bowl. Then don’t miss the live Q&A followed by a meditation/prayer only on Rise.TV.💻 Watch on Rise.TV

Edge of Wonder Live: Grammys 2024: Occult Vampires, Throwbacks & Taylor Swift Diss

The 2024 Grammy Awards were full of occult vampires, throwbacks, and even an apparent Taylor Swift diss. With Grammys viewership dwindling over the years, this year may have turned things around. By focusing on Taylor Swift this time, they brought in an extra 30% more viewers than the last few years combined.
 
Of course, there can’t be an awards show in Hollywood without also seeing what look like occult rituals and references. This year, Olivia Rodrigo began to “bleed” on stage as she sang her song “Vampire.” What was she really trying to say with the song? Apparently, there was so much more happening behind the scenes: Taylor Swift appeared to diss Celine Dion, Taylor Swift pulled Lana Del Rey on stage, and Jay-Z dissed Taylor Swift. An audience member flashed a triangle hand sign. Joni Mitchell performed for the first time in years and the first time ever at the Grammys. Then the world watched Travis Scott go on a fiery rampage, and saw other weird, occult symbolism throughout the show. But the strangest and most overlooked aspect of the Grammys may have been when singer Doja Cat revealed a tattoo on her forehead. It referenced a fashion designer who reportedly performs real witchcraft on her clothes and is proud of it. Join Ben on this Edge of Wonder Live show as he uncovers what really happened at the Grammys, plus a live Q&A and followed by a meditation/prayer only on Rise.TV.
 
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Friday Night Live: China’s Fake Culture: Counterfeit Apple Stores, Plastic Rice, Olive Oil & Honey [Feb 2]

Countries around the world know that counterfeit products are coming out of China. There are copycat brands like knockoff Louis Vuitton, Prada, Coach, and Gucci; fake bags; fake watches; fake electronics; and fake clothes. But did you know that full-blown fake retail stores have been popping up in China, like “Apple Stores” that look completely real (well, aside from spelling “store” as “stoer”)? Imitation technology doesn’t end there: Recently, 100,000 fake AirPods were confiscated. This goes way beyond physical, luxury products into products we consume, as well. Ever heard of fake, plastic rice, “honey” that’s really just high fructose corn syrup with flavoring, fake eggs, and even walnuts made with rocks?
 
Shockingly, one of the worst fake foods that people aren’t talking about is fake olive oil. And these aren’t just some obscure brands of olive oil; it reportedly goes as far as the olive oil being sold at Costco and Whole Foods Market. But how can you tell what the real brands are—which are made in Italy or Greece—compared to forgeries from China?
 
Well, join Ben and Rob from Edge of Wonder on this Friday Night Live as they reveal which brands to generally avoid, which ones are typically good, and how to distinguish real honey from the fake stuff. Then stick around for the Top 10 Weirder News of the Week with hilarious stories: A Tesla car sees ghosts. Elmo asks how everyone is doing on X (Twitter) and the vibes are NOT good. Dead birds are being turned into Drone Zombies? And more! Also, don’t miss the “Dig Deep” live Q&A only on Rise.TV. We’ll see you out on the edge!🛒 Visit the Merch Shop

Edge of Wonder Live: Real Stories of the Jersey Devil, Goat Man, Dover Demon & More [Jan 30]

Many of us are drawn to the strange cryptids reported throughout history. Perhaps it's because they are mysterious and pique our curiosity. How can they be seen, yet, just like UFOs, we don’t have clear photos or a proper understanding of their existence? While most of us have heard of the elusive Jersey Devil, did you know that there are lesser-known cryptids that have terrorized people throughout history, including Native American Indians who have names for some of these strange creatures?
Tonight, we will discuss the Goatman, the Dover Demon, the Belled Buzzard, the Pope Lick Monster (said to haunt a bridge in Louisville, Kentucky), and the Snallygaster – the same creature JK Rowling used for her Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them book. Are all of these real? Could people be witnessing the same, strange cryptid monster, or are they all different? Why do they terrorize people, and where did they come from?🛒 Visit the Merch Shop
Join Ben and Rob on this Edge of Wonder live show as they dive deeper into these mysteries. They will also answer your pressing questions at the end of the show, followed by a meditation/prayer exclusively on Rise.TV.

Friday Night Live: Kurt Cobain Autopsy Leaked for First Time: Suspicious Details Emerge [Jan 26]

Kurt Cobain’s autopsy report has been leaked to the public for the first time ever, which has only added fuel to the conspiracy fire. Did Kurt Cobain actually kill himself? Why did they do the autopsy within 24 hours of his death and then cremate his body before a toxicity report came back? Check out what private investigator Tom Grant—who Kurt Cobain’s wife Courtney Love hired—thinks about it and what retired Seattle Police Commander Neil Low has said.
Low recently came forward with new information, saying that the entire case needed to be reopened and examined again. Why? Because of suspicious details of Kurt Cobain’s reported “suicide note,” along with a second note that Courney Love held in secret until a few weeks after Kurt Cobain’s death. Did Kurt Cobain really kill himself, or was he killed over a failed marriage and a desire to start a new life? And what was Kurt Cobain’s connection to Kristen Pfaff, who played bass in Courtney Love’s band Hole? Kristen Pfaff was found dead just a few months after Kurt Cobain. Why were missing pages missing in her journal after her death? Was this all just a botched investigation by the police, and there’s no conspiracy? Was Kurt Cobain actually murdered, and someone wanted to cover it up? Nearly 30 years after his death, we’re still looking for answers as slowly, details emerge about Kurt Cobain’s strange death.
Also on this Friday Night Live with Ben and Rob from Edge of Wonder, don’t miss how mainstream science is discussing if we’ll ever consider the occult as “science.” Archaeologists find more strange, ancient objects that have a mysterious purpose. New Loch Ness Monster photos emerge. The Jersey Devil may have been photographed in Pennsylvania (or maybe it’s the Mothman). Rumors swirl that the James Webb telescope might have found civilization on another planet. Also, be sure not to miss the Top 10 Weirder News of the Week segment and the Dig Deep Live Q&A only on Rise.TV!

Edge of Wonder Live: The Gateway Process: The Holographic Universe in a Secret CIA Document [Jan 23]

The CIA did secret research on astral projection and questioned if we’re living in a holographic universe. If that weren’t enough, the CIA even recruited people to train them on achieving different states of consciousness. Why? They wanted to attempt to time travel back into the past to see events, or look into the future to see what would happen. And this isn’t a rumor or conspiracy theory: There were pages declassified from the CIA’s archives, and now, one mysterious document is available. One of the pages was originally omitted, but Ben and Rob hunted it down. Some of the conclusions that the CIA came to are literally out of this world. 
 
The governmental agency also studied how transcendental meditation affects the body, and they monitored the flow of energy in people’s bodies. Did they gain any understanding of how we’re all connected to the universe? The report was written by US Army Lieutenant Colonel Wayne M. McDonnell, with  technical assistance from mastermind Israeli-American biomedical engineer Itzhak Bentov. A man by the name of Robert Monroe led the research, and interestingly, he later founded an organization called The Monroe Institute to study consciousness.
 
The CIA’s document explained how they listened to certain rhythms and beats, which we now call binaural beats. They found that brain waves change as a person listens, inducing a meditative state and making it easier for REM sleep. What are the implications of that research? Join Ben and Rob on this Edge of Wonder Live as they discuss this mind blowing document that was only intended for the CIA’s top brass on transcending space-time, interdimensional travel, hypnosis, biofeedback, quantum physics, and universal holograms. Don't miss the Live Q&A followed by a meditation/prayer that you can only find on Rise.TV!
 
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Friday Night Live: Plants Have Feelings?! Water Has Memory & Weirder News [Jan 19]

How would you view the world, your daily life, and even what you eat if you not only knew plants were alive, but also had feelings? What if they could communicate and even read minds? Japanese scientists found that undamaged plants sent defense responses to nearby plants, fundamentally changing the perception of sentience in this world. They found that plants respond to airborne warning messages when another plant nearby is threatened, as well. This goes to show that there is so much more to life, our universe, and even our physical bodies that we still have yet to discover and understand. In fact, the foods we eat play a crucial element to our overall development and physical and mental wellbeing, which then affects the world around us.
Why are people being pushed to cut out meat, eggs, butter, and salt, but we don't hear much about cutting out highly processed or sugary foods? Join Ben and Rob on this Friday Night Live as they explore these topics more deeply, as well as the miracles of water and how our thinking can shape both the way we feel and also the environment around us. Be sure not to miss the weekly Mandela Effect (or “Bendela Effect” as Rob calls them), the live Q&A, and of course the Top 10 Weirder News of the Week. This week’s list features Hulk Hogan becoming a real hero, a man getting stuck in the bathroom on a plane, a man dresses up as his girlfriend to take an exam, and a spooky ghost encounter.👉 Try Rise.TV for 97 Cents!

Edge of Wonder Live: Is Taylor Swift a Psyop? The Background on This Strange Controversy [Jan 16]

Taylor Swift is on her way to being one of the most popular artists of this generation. And of course, fame doesn’t come without a whole lot of controversy: everything from her fans having amnesia after her concerts to being blamed for Lana Del Rey’s stolen laptop to accusations her videos have dark symbolism. How about Taylor Swift dating Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, or the media frenzy that was caused by speaking candidly with her friend Selena Gomez? Weirdest of all, Jesse Watters from FOX News had on Stuart Kaplan, a former FBI special agent, who mentioned on live TV that it was possible Taylor Swift was being used to sway votes. For one, after Taylor Swift posted a link to vote.gov, thousands of new voters signed up. Kaplan mentioned a “perception optics management team” and believed it was possible that they were working with Taylor Swift.
 
Of course, the Pentagon said that they were going to “shake it off” after the accusation emerged, and the mainstream media has been criticizing anyone talking about it. Is there any truth to this news, or is it just a weird, fringe conspiracy theory? Join Ben and Rob from Rise.TV as they dive deeper into the facts and discuss how music has changed over the years. Why don’t we see many songs that changed our world the way they did decades ago? Also don’t miss out on the live Q&A along with a meditation/prayer only on Rise.TV.
 
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