Ninjas Are Butterflies – Episode 171

NASA’s UAP Slip-Up, Weaponized Ticks & the Mysterious Lady in Blue
Aired: December 5, 2025
Hosts: Josh Hooper, Andy DeNoon, Lil, Andrew

Episode Overview

This rollicking episode of Ninjas Are Butterflies packs laughs, wild conspiracies, and unfiltered commentary into a discussion of “NASA’s UAP Slip-Up, Weaponized Ticks & the Mysterious Lady in Blue.” The hosts cover everything from strange live NASA footage to U.S. government bioweapons, cannibalism conspiracy theories, and the truly bizarre historical account of a Spanish nun who claimed to be in two places at once.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NASA’s UAP Slip-Up

Timestamps: 39:12–42:49, 71:04–81:15

• The group reacts to NASA’s International Space Station live feed abruptly cutting out as a mysterious, triangular, translucent object glides across the screen.
  • Josh shares the footage: "For those who are just listening… literally, it’s like this triangle shape glowing. It looks like lava on the perimeter, but also like invisible in the middle." (41:37)
• Discussion segues into UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena), government secret tech, reverse-engineered crafts, and disclosure theories.
  • "We have reverse engineered UAPs that can travel the solar system...all these UAP sightings are these high tech, black budget crafts...that we’re in control of." (40:25, Josh)
  • The group ponders whether public disclosure from NASA or the government would prompt trust or even more skepticism.
• Occult influences in rocket science and the “Babel” parallel to spacefaring as an act of defiance are briefly touched on.

2. Weaponized Ticks, Bioweapons & Government Conspiracies

Timestamps: 85:20–91:30

• Andy shares confirmation from the head of the FDA about genetically engineered ticks and the possible lab origin of Lyme disease.
  • "We just had the head of the FDA say, Operation Paperclip, legit, Montauk—they really did successfully create these hybrids…ticks really are something that we were experimenting with." (88:19, Andy)
• The group is flabbergasted by official confirmation of now-infamous conspiracy theories: hybrid rats and deer released from Plum Island, Project Paperclip, and the possible bioengineering of HIV.
• Reactions express both horror and dark amusement:
  • "Scary to think about because, like, when are they gonna make the next mistake and what’s it going to be?" (91:31, Andrew)

3. Viral Conspiracies: McDonald's Meat, Cannibalism & Food Trust

Timestamps: 35:01–39:08

• The hosts riff on a viral hot-mic moment: a Campbell’s soup executive trashed their own products, claiming, "The chicken is 3D printed."
• This leads to speculation about bioengineered and 3D-printed meats in fast food:
  • "Imagine what else, and what other things are we eating?" (35:45, Lil)
  • "McDonald’s serves 6.5 million burgers a day… possible we don’t have enough cows, but we do have enough humans." (36:05, Josh; 37:04, Lil)
• The conversation spins into cannibalism urban legends (Soylent Green, anyone?), the oddity of placenta-eating, and “what if” scenarios about what’s in processed foods.
  • "If I find out McDonald’s hamburgers are people, I wouldn’t even know what to do." (37:44, Andrew)

4. CIA, DC Shooting, and Google Trends Oddities

Timestamps: 43:35–48:54

• The group unpacks the headline: a National Guardsman in DC is shot by a former CIA asset from Afghanistan, which immediately spins into discussion of deeper rabbit holes:
  • "He was a CIA asset in Afghanistan, brought to the US, and then just went and did this in DC..." (44:25, Josh)
  • They debate whether the event was a false flag or government op, especially after learning the name of one of the victims trended in Israeli Google searches before the shooting.
• Speculation over location-based manipulation of internet search data and possible international intelligence connections:
  • "That means obviously it was a planned hit." (47:35, Lil)

5. The Mysterious Lady in Blue: Biolocation & Medieval Mysticism

Timestamps: 68:55–84:30

• Josh presents the tale of María de Ágreda (Sister Maria/the Lady in Blue), a 17th-century Spanish nun who reportedly bilocated (appeared simultaneously in Spain and the American Southwest) and brought Christianity to Native tribes—decades before missionaries are documented entering those areas.
  • "She was able for biolocation—meaning she could be in another place at the same time as she was at her residence." (70:50, Josh)
  • Testimony from Spanish Inquisition records (of all places) is cited, which found her not lying or crazy, but experiencing “genuine mystical phenomena.”
  • The group marvels at cross-confirmations between her descriptions and tribal oral history: "The missionaries finally went into America…and they said, 'We’ve already heard this, we’ve been baptized by the lady in the blue.'" (71:17, Josh)
• The nun reportedly described the “invisible earthly realm”—the spirit world—hundreds of years before modern interest in concepts like ley lines or spiritual pressure.
• The segment ends wrestling with mystery: "I believe she was really experiencing this stuff. Whether or not it was good and bad or a mixture of both…" (76:03, Josh)

6. Rapid-Fire Absurdities & Notable Segues

Throughout; Notable at 16:01–19:03, 49:28–54:12, 106:11–113:12

• An African politician named Adolf Hitler (not kidding), who fights for unity and against segregation, gets reelected, causing confusion and laughs for the American hosts.
  • "He’s trying to bring unity. He’s trying to bring peace...Poor Adolf Hitler, really poor him. For being named that, truly." (17:14–17:50, Josh/Andrew)
• A man at an Asian zoo is mauled by a lion after climbing into its enclosure—prompting commentary on viral animal attack clips and internet schadenfreude.
• The history of the Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, is discussed. The group reflects on culture erasure and ancient legends of giants and little people on the Japanese islands.
  • "The Ainu people…literally, like, as close to a caveman as you can get with their genealogy." (103:16, Josh)
• Wild but true Hollywood history: In 1928, three people die filming a flood scene in Noah’s Ark where extras are actually deluged by 600,000 gallons of water, prompting real panic and chaos (and modern stunt safety reforms).
  • "This movie is completely free and available on YouTube...you can see people scattering, scared for their life. They released longhorn cattle also within the crowd." (108:13, Lil)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "I can imagine the voice of an older Italian man impersonating a mother." (49:28, Lil, on a scammer dressing up to claim his dead mom’s pension)
• "NASA. We won’t tell anybody. Whisper it into our ear." (42:10, Lil)
• "If I find out that McDonald’s hamburgers are people…I would knock that building down." (37:44, Andrew)
• "The head of the FDA just confirmed a ton of the conspiracies that we've talked about. You're gonna want to hear this." (01:16, Andy)
• "That’s like psychological torture...just the impending doom." (33:55, Andy on norovirus)
• "Speaking of vitamin D…have you decided to listen to this story that I’m about to say? Sorry. The lady in blue." (68:41, Josh, struggling with a segue)

Funny & Surreal Segments

• Joke Song Freestyle (11:11–13:30):
  An improv musical number spins from Christmas puns to animal jokes to Charlotte’s Web and jolly horses.
• Physical/Verbal Embarrassment Hypothetical (59:33–63:50):
  "Would you rather spew racism at Thanksgiving or flip the entire table?"
• Absurd Cannibalism Speculation (38:00–39:00):
  Delivered in deadpan: "What about these ladies that eat their placentas? Do they become cannibalistic?"

Listener/Viewer Engagement

• Fans provided snacks for the hosts; fan art shoutouts.
• The group encourages listeners to share the episode on social with tags for a chance at merch.

Overall Tone & Language

Comedic, off-the-cuff, irreverent, and inquisitive, the show revels in rabbit holes but isn’t afraid to challenge its own conclusions. The language and jokes are fast-paced, honest, and silly—just like the hosts promise.

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 01:00 – Episode opens: NASA's live feed cut, FDA conspiracy confirmations
• 16:01 – Adolf Hitler: Namibian politician confusion
• 35:01 – Campbell's Soup exposé, McDonald's meat speculation
• 39:12 – NASA UAP live feed cut and analysis
• 43:35 – DC shooting, CIA connections, Google Trends oddity
• 68:55 – Lady in Blue biolocation saga
• 85:20 – Weaponized ticks & Montauk project confirmed
• 106:11 – Ainu people and forgotten history of Japan
• 108:11 – Real-life disaster on the set of 1928’s Noah’s Ark

Conclusion

Episode 171 is a dense, hilarious, and curiosity-driven ride through history, government secrecy, urban legend, and the outlands of the internet—anchored by a quartet of irrepressible personalities. There’s as much genuine wonder as there are punchlines, making it the perfect episode for new listeners and experienced NAB fans alike.