The Lost Boys

Summary

In this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the hosts recount a bizarre listener story involving a strange entity that devours cabbages. They also explore spine-chilling encounters with the infamous Black-Eyed Kids, who present themselves as pale children with unsettlingly black eyes. The origins of these eerie beings are speculated to range from extraterrestrial visitors to demonic entities.

Key takeaways

• 1A listener from Kentucky reports a strange entity that appears to eat his cabbages.
• 2Encounters with Black-Eyed Kids, children with black eyes, often instill overwhelming dread in witnesses.
• 3Some reported characteristics of the Black-Eyed Kids include outdated clothing and talon-like feet.
• 4The legend of the Black-Eyed Kids is often attributed to Texas journalist Brian Bethel's encounter in 1996.

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Transcript excerpt

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Excerpt from Expanded Perspectives, Jun 11, 2025. Rights remain with the original creators. Hear the full episode at the source.