S6E232 - The Kentucky Meat Shower

About this episode

This episode explores the mysterious Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876 and the various theories surrounding it.

In 1876, near Olympia Springs, Kentucky, witnesses reported chunks of meat falling from a clear sky in what became known as the Kentucky Meat Shower. No storm, no explosion, and no clear source were ever identified. The event was investigated at the time, with early conclusions pointing to animal tissue, though explanations varied. Modern theories often suggest vulture activity, but none fully account for every detail. A preserved sample is said to still exist, yet modern testing has not produced a definitive answer. In this episode, we break down what was reported, what was studied, and why this strange case still remains unresolved nearly 150 years later. ----------------- Head to asylum817.com - the official website of the host and visual artist, Billie Dean Shoemate III ----------------- This podcast can also be heard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and wherever you get your Podcast listening experience. -----------------

People in this episode

Host: Billie Dean Shoemate III

Topics covered

• Kentucky Meat Shower
• unexplained phenomena
• historical events
• animal tissue
• vulture activity
• investigation

Keywords

• Kentucky Meat Shower
• 1876
• unexplained events
• animal tissue
• vulture activity
• historical investigation

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Kentucky

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