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Getting to the Bottom of Mel's Hole

🕑 Added 2022-08-30 21:23:27 +0000 UTC

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Daniel Reyes

I would love to see that!

David Parisi

I always loved the Mel’s Hole episode!! It’s definitely one of my favorites, and it was one of the episodes that really got me started watching the Why Files. Love it!!!

Letty

I believe someone sent a drone inside Mel’s hole and it’s quite interesting what you see

JohnZ65

I remember this story when I was in there at Central Washington University. We used to go jeeping up on the Manastash. We would always go there and to the north up on to Table Mountain and have camp at Lions Rock. For those who have never been to Ellensburg, go there in the summer (July & August), rent a jeep with at least two spare tires for the volcanic rocks on the trail, and grab a paper map. Bring extra fuel and gear for couple of days. Trust me on this one... the experience is WELL worth your time. It is not only one of the most beautiful places on the planet, it is also one where if you stop long enough to listen, you will be surprised at what you hear. Oh, and yes, you can see Mt. Rainier from Lion's Rock or the top of Manastash Ridge. You can also see an interesting place call Mt. Adams. Bring a spotting scope and patience. You will be amazed at what you see... especially at night.

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I agree. They wouldn't.

AnonHere

And, you may not know the answer to my question - but with as much time as you noted in your video of other personnel being in that area, it is possible to mask Mel's hole for future exploration. Again, animals would not likely be so readily fooled.

AnonHere

AJ, I recall that in the video. However, when you showed an area that "could have been" Mel's hole except for it had a clear bottom - THAT area - Did THAT area have any animals go near it? From an engineering perspective, a false bottom could have been created and vegetation would have grown over it. Regardless of the false bottom, animals would have not been fooled and still refused to go to that area.

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HA! That fish thinks he is riot!

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HUGE compliment!

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Glad you thought so, Jon! I wasn't sure how this one would do.

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There is no bigger compliment.

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Such a wonderful comment, Alysia! I hope your pops is doing better. Tell him I said hello.

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As far as we know, no animals went near the well willingly. Only if dragged / carried. They freaked out.

AnonHere

AJ, this was an AWESOME show, and many thanks for keeping your perspectives objective! I have an observation on the "well" that was thought to be Mel's Hole. It would be possible to dig away from the hole, however deep I do not know, then burrow horizontally, and slice through the hole to a reasonable distance on the other side. If this were done for the circumference of the hole, then a fake bottom of the hole could be installed. Question: Were any animals brought to the well to see if they would go close to the well?

Alysia Wolf

That was one of the things I really admired about Art Bell. He was always very kind and respectful to all his guests. The man was a class act.

Kevin Via

Sorry for all the typos, I have some injuries and my thumb doesn't always do what I need it to. Should have edited first.

Kevin Via

I got a chance to meet Art a few Times. I've been on a few shows from an incident in 1991. Not only was he amazing,but he cared about the people who came on his show. He heard my story at a Mufon concert(when I was keeping it anonymous)and happened to be at the Table when one of the Mufon people who knew, looked at me and said, "You know you would be great if you would just tell it yourself." Art approached me that night, bought me a few drinks and after a long talk of trying to get me to go on said to me, "Listen, It's important to me to get your story out, but if being low profile is important to you, don't do my show, you will be famous." So I didn't do his show. Eventually after the TicTac incident I allowed my name out there. But I always respected Art for caring more about my personal wants than a sound bite. So not just a radio host, but a real human!

Alysia Wolf

Throughly loved this episode!!!’ I’m a huge Art Bell fan (cried like a baby when I learned he died). I vividly remember listening to Art Bell’s show on this subject. The man had an amazing talent to keep the listener engaged. AJ, you most decidedly have that same talent with The Why Files channel. From your ability to tell the story, give your rebuttal and opinion in the end, and of course your sidekick Hecklefish, you have hooked me as a viewer hook, line and sinker. Haha Keep up the great work. I get so tired of the unoriginal junk that is all over YouTube. Your channel is a breath of fresh air and truly engages my inquisitive and ADHD brain. My dad also got hooked to your channel when he was in the hospital a couple of weeks ago with heart attack/heart failure. We watched episodes together and it gave us both a break from the fear and stress that situation had provided.

TC

Great Episode awesome work. The Why files are the Art Bell of today.

Jon Daniels

Best episode so far in my opinion!

Jon Daniels

Last comment I swear. I’m almost 30 years old and I have four small kids. That’s not something I normally put out on the Internet, except to say that I have almost no time and I still make time to watch this channel because of how freaking amazing it is.

Jon Daniels

Also am I the only one that noticed that this is the third video the last week? Keep it up AJ. I’m sure this is a sign that you are going to be able to do this full-time very soon if you’re not doing it already! Love this channel. Best on YouTube in my opinion.

Don and Liam O'Mara

"Out of his depth!" You are good sir. Growing up with quite an interest in the mysterious and uncanny, I absolutely love hearing undiscovered stories for the first time. This is one of the best. "Out of his depth!" Four words never used to describe that fish in a shallow bowl.

Kevin Via

Thanks aJ

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Ok another question from a clueless computer person here. You gave me the link in youtube for the merch picked out a few things, but do I need a code or something for the 1 time discount or does it come after a month or something. I actually have 2 youtube accounts, 1 for our business, so my patreon is not linked to youtube. I'll mess around with it to see if it's possible. I'll probably just order some stuff anyway to support you, as it's obvious how hard you work at this, but I still love my discount eventually.

Tony Zolina III

Great video! Just joined and got a shirt and some stickers.

Grace Cupcake

Stephen was very quick to point it out! He’s not often traditionally romantic, but it’s things like that, that remind me he’s romantic in his own way. Thank you 🤗

Julie “Here for the WF” McLean

I tried to tell you, us Canadians can’t buy anything 😭doesn’t ship to us. It breaks my heart.

WKC 852

Masterclass indeed, both the story and your storytelling technique. thank you. Nice new out-tro, by the way.

Elak Swindell

It's a decent watch, but a bit heavy on the melodrama, as noted before. But, it is a story concerning an accidental death, the mysterious hole, a strange girl and the family life of Brolin's character after encountering said hole.

Catherine Nunkai

The claim by von Däniken of a metallic library with inscriptions from an unknown language that explorers, including Stan Hall and Neil Armstrong, were never able to find. The problem may have been that there are many caves called "Cave of the Tayos" named after the birds that inhabit them (or used to inhabit them)... maybe they were looking in the wrong one ; )

Kaelin

Also on a similar note - would love to see you tackle the original War of the Worlds broadcast. I think it would be news to your other “youngster” audience ;)

Kaelin

Ahahah I actually hadn’t!!! I knew Art Bell obv, mostly because of my radio days (and the book he cowrote that The Day After Tomorrow was based on, can’t remember the name…) but I was super thrilled to see him featured in this one. Made my lil inner DJ smile 🥲

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This one was b a n a n a s! Did you see your dedication in the credits, young lady?

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Thanks Michael.

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🐠😉

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Glad you like this one, Ed.

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Yeah that was crazy. And it gets weirder and weirder...

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Same. 😊

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I see what you did there.

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What the heck is down there, Mark??

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Ha!

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Great minds think alike, Jamie!

Seth Forrestier

Lol.

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I'm glad I could bring a little something extra, Mike.

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Zing!

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We are of one mind, Bill!

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Wow! Glad you liked that one, Jenny!

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If I inspire you to Google, I have done my job.

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Awww... the treat is your comment, Julie. 🙏❤

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It sure does!

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I don't know this one Elak! Gotta check it out.

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❤🙏

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Glad you like this one, Rv. One of my favorites.

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You're awesome WTF. Did you buy that t-shirt yet?? https://shop.thewhyfiles.com/products/hecklefish-spirit-animal-tee

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There was nobody better.

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Thanks Leaf. I hope this was a new one.

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HAYOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

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Treasure in those caves?

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Sure would be nice to have pictures.

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Have you heard this one before, youngster???

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One of my favorite Art Bell classics.

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Was this a new one for you?

Etaoin Carson

Fantastic research. Thank you so much. Always very interesting.

Eric Kimmel

What did I say? This one hits home, I worked in a part of Alaska where I specifically was able to listen to Cost to Coat every night. I heard a couple parts of the story but it never made an impact on me like it did know. Thank you for bringing this to life.

Kaelin

This one was dope as hell. Well done 👏🏼

Špenát & Markéta

This is pitty how much of it is just "he said" ... and not even a picture. Which makes it crazy and interesting, but - just a story ...

Catherine Nunkai

It would be interesting to hear you discuss the Cave of the Tayos in Ecuador

Brains Ironically

"Mel's Bottomless Hole" reminds me of a girl I dated in high school!

leaf Howell

great story

Patch

Great story… Art Bell was a legend and like you said the master story teller.

Whiskey Tango-Foxtrot

I love this channel. HeckleFish is my spirit animal.

Rvator

Now that was a fun one! Art Bell is the master story teller like all radio people. Thanks AJ and HF.

Miketpi

Heard about this years ago on Art Bell. But never heard the story about the 2nd hole. As always you get more of the facts to complete the story. Well done.

C.D. Strahle

Talk about a hole in one...

Bill Brower

AJ, we're on the same bandwidth on many of your videos - thank you!

Jenny Peters

Literally the best story I've ever heard! Thanks you guys/fish!

Seth Forrestier

That was a fun one. I was compelled to google it.

Julie “Here for the WF” McLean

Love this!! What a treat today!

Matt Curley

"Glitch in the Matrix" this works in Simulation theory.

Elak Swindell

I really believe the recent Josh Brolin show "Outer Range" was based on this story since it also deals with a big hole out on his expansive property that takes anything you throw in it. His character was even pushed in, came out in the future by a week or so, and had to quickly jump back due to the aggressive crowd waiting there. He regained consciousness in the present time, not changed much from the experience over than having his mind opened. I never finished watching the episodes since there was too much melodrama in the scripting.