#85 Random Strangeness 17

Tony H
Dec 29, 2025
1 min read

Mystery & Disease like Fabry… (Random Strangeness 17)

Exploring High Strangeness: From Medical Mysteries to Gravity Anomalies

In this episode of 'High Strangeness,' host Tony and guest Ron Mason delve into a variety of peculiar topics. They discuss two rare medical conditions, Alkaptonuria (Black Urine Disease) and Fabry Disease, explaining their symptoms and effects. The conversation shifts to a more lighthearted subject as they reminisce about the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, California, a place famed for its mysterious gravitational anomalies. They also explore the folklore surrounding the Squonk, a mythical creature said to dissolve into its own tears. The episode concludes with a discussion on wasteful government spending, highlighting examples such as unused buildings and fraudulent COVID-19 relief fund claims. Throughout, the hosts share personal anecdotes and encourage audience engagement, making for an intriguing and varied episode.

00:00 Introduction to High Strangeness

00:58 Meet the Co-Host: Ron Mason

01:23 Vacation Plans and Phenomenon

02:21 Favorite Film Genres

03:31 Zombie Movies and Al Capria Disease

14:18 Exploring Fabry Disease

20:38 The Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz

25:32 Analyzing the Mystery Spot

26:00 Theories and Experiences at the Mystery Spot

26:55 Exploring the Mystery Spot Further

29:34 Star Wars and the Skunk Cryptid

31:13 The Sad Tale of the Squawk