Ninjas Are Butterflies – Episode 178

Secret Sonic Weapons in Venezuela, Tomb Raider, & Seeing Eye Chair
Release Date: January 23, 2026
Hosts: Josh Hooper, Andy DeNoon, Corey, Drew
Guest: Corey Romer (Tattoo artist from Nashville, Indiana)

Episode Overview

This outrageous and high-energy episode of Ninjas Are Butterflies dives into bizarre news stories, dark conspiracy theories, wild military tech, curses (famous and obscure), and deep water phobias. The hosts and guest, tattoo artist Corey Romer, interweave their signature comedy with a dose of the supernatural, personal anecdotes, and pop culture references, all while keeping the banter rapid-fire and irreverent.
Main themes include secret US military technology allegedly used in Venezuela, the infamous Jake Paul curse, weird twists on Stranger Things, occult practices intersecting with science, and the psychological manipulation of the masses.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bizarre News and Warm-Up (00:00–06:30)

• The team opens with a story about a Pennsylvania man found with hundreds of human remains in his home.
• Banter on sports—mention of the national championship, strange Papa John’s Pentagon pizza spike, and the Super Bowl lining up with Andy’s birthday.
• Quote:
  "Why aren't we putting neural link chips inside grizzly bears and just putting them on the front lines, dude?" – Andy (06:16)

2. Neuralink Song & Musical Interlude (06:43–09:30)

• A playful segment where the crew invents an improv song about Neuralink and sci-fi enhancement, riffing on the concept of "installing" upgrades, winning Nobel Prizes, and other absurdities.
• Memorable Lines:
  "Chipping my skull / Now I'm feeling elite / I can talk to squirrels and predict Wall Street." – Improv by Andy & Corey (07:31)

3. Equal Rights—A Satirical Take (11:00–13:42)

• A tongue-in-cheek discussion about equal rights, poking fun at the discomfort people have answering loaded questions.
• The hosts playfully force each other into faux-controversial soundbites and mock hot takes.
• Quote:
  "If you don't believe in equal rights, you're basically saying no to women. Now you're saying no to women." – Andy (12:40)

4. The Jake Paul Curse & Famous Fighters' Misfortune (21:00–26:35)

• Corey unveils the "Jake Paul Curse": A rundown of strange and unfortunate events that have happened to opponents after fighting Jake Paul, including bankruptcies, injuries, and life collapses.
• Compares the curse to the "Madden Curse," where athletes allegedly suffer after appearing on video game covers.
• Quote:
  "He built it on a mound… The first battle of the Spanish-Indian War happened on his property." – Corey (21:41)

5. Do You Believe in Curses or Coincidences? (25:36–38:21)

• Lively exploration of spiritual and generational curses, coincidence, and how the supernatural may intertwine with reality.
• Drew shares a powerful testimony of breaking a “curse” by rejecting negative self-talk and seeing a physical ailment (clogged ear) resolve when paired with prayer and dog eardrops.
• Quote:
  "For years I've been saying things don't work for me, and I've come in agreement with this lie… So I repent, and my ear popped open. Dude, Jesus is so sick." – Drew (36:19)

6. Medical Emergencies in Space & Gravity Apocalypse Conspiracy (39:00–48:41)

• First-ever emergency evacuation from the International Space Station, shocking the crew.
• Transition to a wild online conspiracy: NASA allegedly bracing for a "gravity loss" on August 12, 2026, for 7 seconds, theorizing millions could die. Crew debates possible causes—Earth's rotation, pole shifts, and discusses the viral nature of such rumors.
• Quote:
  "They're preparing and they won't tell us why… August 12, 2026, the world will lose gravity for seven seconds." – Corey (45:01)

7. Phobias: Deep Water, Megalophobia, and Manatee Nightmares (50:00–55:12)

• Hosts reveal their intense fear of deep water (thalassophobia), sharing personal stories—tubing accidents, gigantic bluegill sightings, and a viral story of a kid body-slamming a dead manatee.
• Quote:
  "I saw a bluegill this big in Indiana… and I was like, am I scared of this bluegill? Yeah." – Drew (51:39)

8. Pennsylvania Grave Robber & The Fleeting Line Between Weird and Sinister (66:11–74:12)

• Drew recounts the chilling news about Jonathan Gerlach, a grave robber in Pennsylvania found with hundreds of bones, including child skeletons, selling them online via Instagram.
• Group reflects on the disturbing ease with which people can transact in human remains and how the seemingly “normal” can harbor the bizarre.
• Quote:
  "He was selling them on Instagram. His IG account is Dead Blank Daddy… Hundreds of skeletons in his basement." – Drew (69:24)

9. Sonic Weapons in Venezuela: Truth or Fiction (79:26–86:03)

• Corey reads a firsthand “account” from a Venezuelan guard claiming that US forces raided with advanced tech, including “sonic weapons” that caused nosebleeds and chaos.
• Hosts discuss plausibility, link it to “Havana syndrome,” and speculate on remote frequency tech and its effects.
• Quote:
  "Suddenly I felt like my head was exploding from the inside. We all started bleeding from the nose. Some were vomiting blood. We fell to the ground unable to move." – Corey reading from the account (81:25)

10. Stranger Things/Montauk Project & Occult Connections (86:03–95:42)

• Deep dive into conspiracy lore: Philadelphia Experiment, Montauk Project, MKUltra, and the mythos behind Stranger Things’ supernatural government tech.
• Discusses the “Seeing Eye Chair,” using radio frequencies and even occult practices (Santeria and the ritual use of hair) to enhance psychic powers.
• Quote:
  "If someone secretly takes your hair, it's considered a spiritual attack… an attempt to influence your destiny." – Josh (93:49)

11. Mind War, Psychological Operations, and Modern Control (99:50–104:46)

• Corey highlights Col. Michael Aquino's book, Mind War: The Psychology of Victory—the military’s embrace of psychological and information warfare, and how manipulation is akin to witchcraft.
• Reveals that Paul E. Vallely, a high-profile retired general and Mind War proponent, is on the board of TPUSA.
• Quote:
  "Manipulation is witchcraft. If you're getting people to work in your direction without their knowing, it's witchcraft, dude." – Drew (102:38)

Memorable Moments & Quotes (with Timestamps)

• On tech-enhanced animal warfare:
  "Why aren't we putting neural link chips inside grizzly bears and just putting them on the front lines, dude?" – Andy (06:16)

• On curses:
  "Equal rights? I'm gonna go with no, I don't think equal rights are always good…" – Drew, satirically (12:00)

• Gravity apocalypse satire:
  "August 12, 2026, the world will lose gravity for seven seconds… and 40 to 60 million people are dead." – Corey (45:16–48:06)

• On sonic weapons in Venezuela:
  "Suddenly I felt like my head was exploding from the inside. We all started bleeding from the nose. Some were vomiting blood…" – Corey (81:25)

• On Santeria and government science:
  "If someone secretly takes your hair, it's considered a spiritual attack or intrusion…" – Josh (93:49)

• On "Mind War" and manipulation as witchcraft:
  "Manipulation is witchcraft. If you're getting people to work in your direction without knowing, that's witchcraft, dude." – Drew (102:38)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Opening News & Banter: 00:00–06:30
• Neuralink Improv Song: 06:43–09:30
• Satire on Equal Rights & Social Commentary: 11:00–13:42
• The Jake Paul Curse: 21:00–26:35
• Curse & Coincidence Discussion: 25:36–38:21
• Space Emergencies & Conspiracies: 39:00–48:41
• Phobias & Deep Water Fears: 50:00–55:12
• Grave Robber Story: 66:11–74:12
• Sonic Weapons & Venezuela Account: 79:26–86:03
• Stranger Things & Occult Tech: 86:03–95:42
• Mind War, Aquino, and Psychological Warfare: 99:50–104:46

Language & Tone

• Signature Ninjas Are Butterflies: irreverent, rapid-fire, loaded with jokes and playful ribbing.
• Willingness to dive into dark and strange territory balanced by wit and laughter.
• Equal parts genuine curiosity, skepticism, and improvisational comedy.

Guest Spotlight

Corey Romer

• Tattoo artist from Nashville, Indiana (not Tennessee!)
• Can be found at @coreyromertattoo (Instagram)
• Shop: Redbird Tattoo
• Gave shout-outs to fans who found him via the podcast and got unique tattoos tied to the show.

Closing

The episode wraps with callouts for Patreon, new merch (including a hand-drawn corn dog-and-tattoo design), and the promise of extra, juicy content about Venezuelan regime intrigue and stock trades—available only to supporters.

For those who missed the episode:

Expect a wild ride of comedy, conspiracy, spirituality, and the outright bizarre—woven together by a cast who never misses a beat, and who always find humor in the world’s weirdest tales.
Catch Corey for custom ink, and don't trust anyone holding your hair.