Maxim Furek stops by to discuss his book, Sheppton: The Myth, Miracle, and Music. A mining disaster in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania in 1963 left three men trapped. Two men survived, and when they came out of the mine, they told strange stories of incredible visions, weird humanoid creatures, and an apparition of Pope John XXIII. \n\nIf you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars\n\nOur Sponsors:\n* Check out Bandai Namco: unknown9.com/STRANGE\n* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/STRANGEPOD \n\nSupport this podcast at \u2014 https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donations\n\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands\n\nPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy