The Montauk Project: Inside the Cold War Experiments That Inspired Stranger Things — Ep. 38

Before it became a pop-culture reference point, it was a restricted military installation on the eastern edge of Long Island. Join host Robert Barber as he explores the real-world claims behind the Montauk Project and the Cold War history of Camp Hero. Drawing from firsthand accounts, disputed records, and decades of rumor, we examine stories of secret experiments, children brought into classified programs, and a base whose silence helped fuel one of America’s most enduring modern legends. Was Montauk an elaborate conspiracy, a misunderstood military site, or something shaped by years of unanswered questions? And how did its story go on to influence one of the most recognizable shows of the streaming era? 🔍 Further Reading & Case Research (For listeners who want to explore how this case has been documented) • The Montauk Project - Experiments in Time: Silver Anniversary Edition (https://amzn.to/45JpjxZ) - Author Preston B Nichols • The Montauk Files: Unearthing the Phoenix Conspiracy (https://amzn.to/4qUc85F) — Author K.B. Wells, Jr Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex...) Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465685/su...) State of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast tracing the haunted highways, forgotten folklore, and unexplained phenomena across America’s 50 states. 👁️‍🗨️ New episodes every Tuesday — with full-length stories every other week, and shorter mini tales in between. 📬 Reach out: [email protected] 📣 Follow the strange: @stateoftheunknownpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Threads 🔍 Want more? Visit stateoftheunknown.com to explore show notes and submit your own story. Join the Conversation Join the conversation! Head to our Facebook group at State of the Unknown Listeners to connect with other listeners, suggest topics, and get behind-the-scenes updates. Share Your Take Have a theory about this episode? Message me anytime on Instagram @stateoftheunknownpodcast - I read every DM. Some stories don’t stay buried. We go looking anyway.