Podcast Summary: Nephilim Death Squad

Episode: Garden of the Gods: Giants, DUMBs & Hidden Sarcophagi w/ BlaqLabs Rob

Date: September 20, 2025

Episode Overview

In this captivating episode, hosts David Lee Corbo (the Raven) and TopLobsta are joined by returning guest Rob from BlaqLabs to delve into the mysterious world of the Garden of the Gods in Illinois. The conversation explores alleged hidden giant sarcophagi, deep underground military bases (DUMBs), cryptids, and the unsettling intersection of government, spiritual phenomena, and conspiracy theory. Drawing on Rob’s personal experience and wide-ranging research, the episode critically examines lore, suppressed history, and the blurred lines between myth, military secrecy, and unexplained phenomena—all through a Biblical-conspiratorial lens.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Setting: Garden of the Gods, Illinois

• Rob shares a personal account from 1997 when he and his wife explored Garden of the Gods after hearing local legends about enormous, hidden sarcophagi (possibly 12–18 feet tall) in cave systems beneath the region ([09:35]).

  • Quote: "The locals have talked about it for over 100 years...supposedly, there are anywhere from 12 to 18-foot tall [sarcophagi] in this cave out there in Garden of the Gods." — Rob ([10:42])

• Southern Illinois is painted as a hotspot for anomalous reports, including cryptid sightings (Bigfoot, gnomes, Dogman), visions of underground recruitment by unknown entities, and places with historically strange names ([15:09], [16:00]).

• The region sits atop a vast cave network stretching westward from the Appalachian Mountains—fueling speculation about access to otherworldly or hidden military sites.

2. Unusual Geology or Evidence of Giants?

• The hosts and Rob puzzle over the peculiar, apparently non-organic rock formations—massive flat boulders, stacked as if by a giant hand.

  • Quote: "It definitely looks like some giants or gods went over there and just started stacking stuff up." — Rob ([18:07])

• National forests and parks are flagged as recurring locations for both cryptid activity and government secrecy, with the implication that some structures may be artificial or remnants of ancient civilizations linked to giants or Nephilim.

3. Deep Underground Military Bases (DUMBs) and Restricted Access

• Rob describes physically finding a suspicious cave entrance covered by a huge boulder, experiencing strange feelings (headaches, fatigue) with his wife as they approached ([61:49], [63:51]).

• The conversation shifts to the secrecy and militarization of these sites—military or contractor personnel suddenly appear, escorting the couple out in a manner suggesting not only trespassing, but imminent unseen danger ([74:00], [104:25]).

  • Quote: "They are surrounding us with enough people...looking out, as if something or somebody was coming for us." — Rob ([104:53])
  • Rob notes the men wore "all black fatigues, combat boots...helmets and everything" and were uncannily silent, leading to speculation about advanced military technology such as sound cones or cloaking ([109:39]).

• Historical speculation arises: was the widespread closure of cave sites before the Civil War part of a concerted effort to hide evidence of giants, ancient civilizations, or alien artifacts?

  • Quote: "The Smithsonian was going and clearing out artifacts from caves all the way back...right before the Civil War...what if the Civil War was a distraction to keep us from digging any further?" — Rob ([37:58])

4. The Mysterious Role of Contractors

• Modern DUMBs are suggested to be run not by the military, but by private contractors for reasons of plausible deniability, enhanced secrecy, and easy disposal of whistleblowers ([43:41]).

• Rob discusses his experience with NDAs and the sheer number of contracting firms supporting underground base construction, highlighting the extraordinary legal and operational measures in place to suppress information ([82:00]).

5. Syncretic Lore: Mormon, Egyptian, and Deep History

• Anecdotes weave together Mormon legend (Joseph Smith finding tablets/artifacts in the region), Egyptian place names in America, and the idea that much of America’s deep past has been intentionally obscured ([22:11]).

  • Quote: "Anything that's Egyptian you guys seem down with. I don't know if you've ever noticed that those connections...the stories the Mormons tell and...from Egyptian lore are very similar." — Rob ([22:39])

• Discussion extends to esoteric theories (America as ancient Egypt, Mississippi as the Nile, evidence for ancient transatlantic contact), and carbon dating controversies ([29:18]).

6. Paranormal Tech, Frequency Weapons & Radiation

• Rob details anomalies surrounding high-strangeness sites: cold air emanating from underground, the presence of heavy, "Ghostbuster-esque" backpacks (possibly sound/radiation dampening or deterrents), and the use of frequency weapons ([117:10], [113:30]).

  • Notably, visitors to such areas (including the hosts) often experience headaches, fatigue, and sometimes memory fog—consistent with reported effects of directed energy or radiation ([61:49], [117:50]).

  • Quote: “...makes me wonder if the packs that they had on were some kind of like active dampeners, sound dampening devices or something...” — Rob ([117:50])

• The hosts recount reports of "shimmer" effects, military cloaking technology, and predator-style invisibility observed in national forests ([111:54]).

7. Suppression, Censorship, and the Mechanics of Secrecy

• Elaborate measures are described for suppressing knowledge—mental health institutionalization ("kettling"), discrediting, and even strategic "disappearance" of inconvenient personnel ([51:41]).

• Rob and the hosts discuss their awareness of "spellcrafting" and the manipulative psychological effects of language, social media, and possibly AI ([123:52]).

8. Closing the Loop: So What Happened to Rob and His Wife?

• After their close encounter, Rob and his wife were tightly encircled and escorted out by the uniformed men in an oddly "protective" manner. The pair experienced a profound mental fog, exhaustion, and a persistent feeling of confusion for the rest of the day ([43:41], [117:41]).

  • Quote: "After this happened, both my wife and I were kind of in shock, which didn't make sense...things were really foggy for the rest of that day." — Rob ([43:41])

• Despite further attempts to locate the cave entrance years later, Rob remains cautious—aware of the risks (both physical and metaphysical) that come with probing these mysteries ([121:01]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On encountering military/contractor personnel:

  • "The urgency in the guy's voice was not like, you need to leave...it was like, you're in danger, and so are we, so let's get out of here." — Rob ([74:01])

• On missing, suppressed history:

  • "When you start finding the third path, that's usually when the system very much turns against you." — Rob ([97:11])

• On the odd silence and advanced tech:

  • "I have worked on projects like this...sound cone type projects for dampening...a jet engine that can go full afterburn and have almost no sound." — Rob ([109:39])

• On social media and 'spellcraft':

  • "I sometimes think Twitter throws spells...every single word in a tweet...can reach 20 people, you could reach 7 million people. It's definitely spellcrafting, but it goes both ways." — Rob & TopLobsta ([123:52])

Key Timestamps

• 09:35 — Rob introduces his professor’s stories about giant sarcophagi in Garden of the Gods.
• 14:25 — Discussion of bizarre rock formations & images of the site.
• 20:53 — Speculation about the site as proof of flood myths, elevation issues, & ancient giants.
• 21:17 — Mormon/Egyptian connections to southern Illinois myths.
• 29:18 — Theories about ancient Vikings, evidence in Tampa, debunking the standard Native American narrative.
• 43:41 — Rob describes the day of their encounter: worsening physical symptoms, military-style personnel appearing without a sound, feeling "foggy" afterward.
• 61:49 — Physical symptoms revisited; gold/uranium deposits linked to religious or ancient sites.
• 74:01 — The encounter with the armed group near the suspected cave entrance.
• 104:25 — The way the armed group surrounds and escorts Rob and his wife out in a protective, ominous formation.
• 109:32 — Discussion of the soldiers' silence and possible use of advanced sound-dampening tech.
• 117:41 — Reflection on how draining and strange the entire aftermath felt.
• 121:01 — Rob mentions he’s likely found the entrance again, but is wary to investigate further.

Tone and Style

The conversation is playful, irreverent, and frequently veers between skepticism and wild speculation. Hosts often riff on each other, blending humor, pop culture references, and genuine curiosity. Rob’s storytelling is detailed, sometimes technical, and reflective, giving an authentic (if speculative) feel to the recounting of events.

Conclusion

This episode is a dense mosaic of personal anecdote, conspiratorial thinking, biblical references, suppressed history, and high strangeness, anchored by Rob’s mysterious encounter at Garden of the Gods. For listeners, it serves as both a cautionary tale and an open invitation to question the hidden layers of America’s past and present: How much of our landscape—and perhaps our history—has literally been buried?

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