Episode 1 - 'Darndest Thing I Ever Saw'

Odd Ball Podcast

WJCT Public Media

Society & Culture, Documentary

3.7 • 612 Ratings

🗓️ 7 October 2019

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

In 1974 a metal sphere was discovered on a prominent family’s property in Jacksonville, Florida. What at first was a mere curiosity soon seemed more otherworldly as, witnesses say, it rolled around on its own. A media frenzy erupted as the ball sparked interest from the Navy and nationally renowned scientists. The obsession with the mysterious ball ultimately silenced the family.

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0:00.0	Oddball is made possible by supporters of WJCT Public Media, with additional support from
0:09.3	Bold Bean Coffee Roasters.
0:11.2	While this podcast might be a mystery, Bold Bean's coffee isn't.
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0:36.3	The year is 1974.
0:40.3	Cadillac leads with the greatest choice in the luxury field.
0:44.3	This one is the leader.
0:46.3	It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood.
0:49.3	A beautiful day for a neighbor.
0:51.3	Would you be mine?
0:53.3	Throughout the long and difficult period of Watergate, I have For a neighbor, would you be mine? Could you be mine?
0:54.6	Throughout the long and difficult period of Watergate, I have felt it was my duty to persevere.
1:00.7	And in Jacksonville, Florida, a family finds this weird silver-colored ball near their house.
1:06.9	The Betts family found the ball in a wooded area north of Heckscher Drive two weeks ago and
1:10.8	have been trying to figure out what it is ever since.
1:13.4	Navy ordinance experts picked up the ball this morning, but not before signing a receipt.
1:17.8	In fact, Mrs. Betts is so concerned she's considering ensuring the ball with Lloyds of London.
1:22.5	What? That one doesn't ring a bell.
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