<p>In this episode, Jane dives into the bizarre depths of Operation Fantasia — a little-known World War II plan by the U.S. military to use glowing foxes to frighten Japanese soldiers. From bioluminescence experiments to psychological warfare, this story blurs the line between genius and absurdity.</p><p>Then Deklan turns the spotlight on Vladimir Vinnichevsky, one of Russia’s earliest known serial killers. His chilling crimes, committed at only 16 years old, shocked the Soviet Union and exposed the hidden darkness of postwar life behind the Iron Curtain.</p><p>We also enjoy the Man O’ War cocktail.</p><p>Want to contact us, find us on:</p><p>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/brutal_bizarre_boozy/">https://www.instagram.com/brutal_bizarre_boozy/</a> </p><p>Facebook fan group:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbbfans">https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbbfans</a> </p><p>Patreon:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/brutalbizarreandboozy">https://www.patreon.com/brutalbizarreandboozy</a> </p><p>Podmoth Network:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podmoth.network/">https://podmoth.network/</a> </p><p>Sources<strong>:</strong></p><p>Smithsonian Magazine, Lethbridge news, Wikipedia, Britannica, Folklore Thursday, National Archives, War History Online, Wikipedia, Grokipedia, </p><p>contact us for direct links to our sources</p><p>Promo:</p><p>The Ugly Radio</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ugly-radio/id1515895095">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ugly-radio/id1515895095</a></p><p>Early on Wednesday</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1CbHtrp6LIPFWD4kKW6dzT?si=d6224dc1bd794e62">https://open.spotify.com/show/1CbHtrp6LIPFWD4kKW6dzT?si=d6224dc1bd794e62</a> </p>