The Cedar Point UFO Abduction In this final episode of 2025, we explore two chilling listener-submitted stories that blur the line between the paranormal and extraterrestrial. Our first tale comes from Tiffany in Oklahoma, whose family experienced an unsettling encounter with a mimic entity in their crowded household. When Tiffany stepped outside with her dog one February evening, she clearly saw her 17-year-old niece Siddalee through the bedroom window—blonde hair, distinct outfit, sitting on her bed scrolling through her phone. The problem? Siddalee was actually at a game, cheerleading, and wouldn't arrive home for another hour, dressed in her cheer uniform. What makes this encounter particularly disturbing is that both Tiffany and her husband had heard what they believed was Siddalee laughing and talking in the house earlier that day, and this wasn't the first time the family had experienced doppelganger activity in their home—nine years prior, a mimic had even impersonated Tiffany's mother with disturbing precision. Our main story takes us to Cedar Point amusement park in October 2017, where Shannon and her family were enjoying Hallow Weekends. While waiting in line for the Millennium Force roller coaster around midnight, Shannon spotted something extraordinary above the ride—a massive black V-shaped craft the size of a football field, hovering 500-700 feet in the air with five recessed amber lights and complete silence. As the coaster began its ascent toward the 300-foot peak, bringing her closer to the craft, Shannon experienced what she can only describe as missing time—the next thing she remembers is "popping awake" in a dark room, standing upright against a table with long fingers touching her shoulder from behind, surrounded by smaller beings in white robes. Through telepathic communication, she was told she was loved and shown glimpses of something far beyond her understanding before suddenly finding herself back on the roller coaster near the end of the ride, having no memory of the famous 80-degree drop or the 93 mph speeds. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bizarre News - December 2025 | Paranormal Podcast In this December edition of Bizarre News, we kick things off with a terrifying close-to-home story from Canton, Ohio, where an off-duty police officer working security at a Walmart experienced what could have been a fatal encounter. While booking shoplifter Shane Newton and his female accomplice in the back of the store, the officer performed only a partial pat-down before turning to radio the station—that's when Newton pulled out a concealed pistol and raised it to fire. In what can only be described as divine intervention, the gun jammed at the critical moment, giving the officer just enough time to deliver a flying knee strike that broke Newman's rib and allowed him to wrestle the weapon away. We also dive into psychic Uri Geller's bold claims about the interstellar comet 3I Atlas, which he insists is actually an alien spacecraft carrying extraterrestrial beings who have peaceful intentions for humanity. Geller even reveals his own alleged encounter from 50 years ago when he claims he was shown frozen alien bodies by Werner von Braun deep beneath NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, connecting his past experience to current cosmic events. Our bizarre journey continues with the disturbing case of Cedric Lodge, a former Harvard Medical School morgue manager who was sentenced to eight years in prison for running a dark web body parts trafficking operation. Between 2018 and 2020, Lodge sold human brains, skin, hands, and even complete faces as if they were baubles or trinkets, with one horrifying example involving skin being tanned into leather to bind a book. We wrap up with a geological mystery from Bermuda, where scientists have discovered a massive 12.4-mile thick layer of rock sitting between the oceanic crust and Earth's mantle—an anomaly never observed anywhere else on the planet that may finally explain why this archipelago appears to float above the surrounding ocean despite having no volcanic activity for over 30 million years. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Disappearing Man in the Desert Our first story comes from David, who was working border patrol on a narcotics and human trafficking assignment near a river in the American Southwest. During what should have been a quiet night shift, David and his partner experienced something that would shake them both—three deliberate, hard knocks on their Humvee's driver's side window, despite no one being visible on their cameras or in the surrounding area. Our second story takes us to the California desert near the Mexican border, where Nevada and their family were on a routine jeeping trip in 2011. What started as a casual outing to take photos turned surreal when they witnessed a figure in a jumpsuit and motorcycle helmet falling from the sky with a half-inflated parachute, the body appearing limp and lifeless. Nevada's uncle, an EMT, grabbed his first aid kit and rushed to help, but when the family reached the spot where the parachuter should have landed behind a rock formation, they found only an abandoned parachute disconnected from any backpack—no person, no blood, no footprints, and no explanation for how someone could vanish so completely in the open desert. Finally, we explore Grace's harrowing experience in her coastal Rhode Island home, where light paranormal activity escalated dramatically when she turned 16, leading to a two-year ordeal involving severe depression, an eating disorder, and what her father believed was possession or oppression. Grace found herself compelled to sneak downstairs every night at midnight and sit frozen in the darkness until 3 AM, experiencing memory gaps and behaviors she couldn't explain—all while her family struggled with how to help her escape whatever had taken hold in their century-old house. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Herb Shirmer Alien Abduction | Paranormal Podcast In this episode, we explore one of the most detailed and credible alien abduction cases from the 1960s—the extraordinary encounter of Herb Schirmer, a 22-year-old police officer in Ashland, Nebraska. On December 3, 1967, during a routine midnight patrol after wrangling an escaped bull back into its pen, Schirmer spotted flashing red lights at the junction of Highway 6 and 63. What he initially thought was a broken-down truck revealed itself to be something far more extraordinary: a metallic, disc-shaped craft hovering just feet above the road. Within moments of shining his high beams on the object, Schirmer's world changed forever, leading to a documented 20-25 minute time gap that he couldn't account for—and physical evidence in the form of a mysterious red welt on his neck that appeared exactly where he would later recall being touched by an alien device. Through hypnotic regression sessions with Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle years later, Schirmer recovered detailed memories of what happened during those missing minutes, including being taken aboard the craft by gray-suited beings with cat-like eyes and communication antennas. The entities revealed shocking information about their surveillance activities on Earth, their breeding analysis program, and their mission to prevent humanity from destroying the planet—even demonstrating how they extract electrical power from transmission lines. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: Herb Schirmer alien abduction, 1967 UFO encounter Nebraska, Ashland police officer UFO sighting, hypnotic regression alien memories, missing time phenomenon, gray alien encounter, extraterrestrial surveillance of Earth, alien breeding program, UFO electrical power extraction, Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle hypnosis, documented time loss UFO case, credible alien abduction story, winged serpent alien emblem, reversible electromagnetism propulsion, police officer alien contact, 1960s UFO sightings, physical evidence alien encounter, programmed amnesia aliens, Condon Committee UFO investigation, career destroyed by UFO report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Throwback Thursday and welcome to another installment of the Throwback Files, where we go back and revisit old episodes. This month, we are revisiting the popular Flatwoods Monster. About the Flatwoods Monster On September 12, 1952, two brothers and their friend witnessed a bright object cross the sky and land on a local farm in Flatwoods, West Virginia, prompting them to investigate the site with family members and neighbors. The group encountered a tall, man-like figure described as approximately 10 feet tall with a round, blood-red face, a pointed hood-like shape, glowing eye-like features emitting greenish-orange light, and small claw-like hands. When the creature made a hissing sound and moved toward them, the terrified witnesses fled the scene, later reporting a pungent mist that caused nausea in some members of the group. While local law enforcement found no evidence during their investigation, claims of skid marks and an unusual gummy deposit at the site the following day fueled speculation about a UFO landing among enthusiast groups. The incident generated massive national media attention, with the story ranking as the 11th biggest news story of 1952 and drawing investigators from across the country, including prominent UFO researchers Gray Barker and Ivan T. Sanderson. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: Flatwoods Monster, West Virginia cryptid, 1952 UFO sighting, Braxton County encounter, red-faced creature, hooded figure, alien encounter, close encounter, UFO landing, Gray Barker, paranormal investigation, cryptid sighting, glowing eyes, September 12 1952, Kathleen May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this month's Terrified Together, we welcome content creator Wheezy to discuss her journey from bored TikTok skeptic to successful multi-platform creator known for her screaming car videos, Pringles can bits, and authentic personality. We dove into two deeply unsettling listener-submitted stories that both dealt with entities appearing at life's thresholds. The first came from Anna, a healthcare worker in Alabama who witnessed an otherworldly presence while working at a long-term care facility—an inky, shapeless entity with a glowing white center that appeared to be watching over an elderly patient entering the dying process. The second story, submitted by Clara from Alberta, Canada, detailed her late mother's lifelong encounters with what she called her "angel"—a being that transformed from a bright, triangular shape in childhood to a terrifying green-skinned figure with sunken eyes and a gaping jaw by adulthood. This entity appeared before every major move in her mother's life, ultimately manifesting constantly in her final home before she passed away at just 44 years old, raising haunting questions about whether this presence was a guardian, a harbinger, or something far more sinister. Wheezy shared her own paranormal experiences, including an eerie encounter with her clairvoyant friend who somehow knew the name "Henry"—the exact name Wheezy had secretly given to a mysterious entity that had been turning on TVs and flickering lights in her previous home. Beyond the paranormal, we explored Wheezy's upcoming short horror film project "The Boogeyman," her first acting opportunity, and how she's built genuine friendships within the content creation world despite the industry's often transactional nature. You can support the short horror film project here. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Disappearance | Paranormal Podcast In this episode, we dive deep into one of aviation's most perplexing mysteries: the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. On March 8, 2014, the Boeing 777 vanished from radar just 40 minutes after takeoff with 239 people on board, scheduled to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. We walk through the timeline of that fateful night—from the captain's routine "good night" at 1:00 AM to the plane disappearing completely at 1:20 AM—and explore the frantic scramble that followed as Malaysian officials, search teams, and grieving families desperately sought answers. What makes this case so compelling is the mountain of conflicting evidence: military radar detected an unidentified object crossing Malaysian airspace in a bizarre zigzag pattern, satellite systems pinged the aircraft for six hours after it vanished, and family members reported that calls to passengers' phones rang instead of going straight to voicemail. We examine multiple theories that have emerged over the past decade, each with its own compelling evidence and glaring holes. From the discovery of a suspicious flight simulator in the pilot's home that matched the plane's alleged route, to debris found on beaches thousands of miles away, to claims of Russian hijackers and American military involvement—nothing adds up cleanly. We discuss the work of independent investigators, including a group of engineers who theorized how someone could deliberately make a jetliner disappear, and "Cindy" from the Tomnodders who claims to have found wreckage in the South China Sea that was largely ignored. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: MH370 disappearance, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, missing Boeing 777, aviation mystery 2014, pilot suicide theory, Zaharie Ahmad Shah, flight simulator evidence, Inmarsat satellite pings, South China Sea crash, Russian hijacking theory, American military coverup, stolen military technology, Diego Garcia base, Indian Ocean search, flight debris discovery, Tomnodders investigation, Malaysian government conspiracy, plane vanishing radar, international aviation incident, unexplained aircraft disappearance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bizarre News - November 2025 | Paranormal Podcast In this month's Bizarre News, we bring you a collection of cutting-edge scientific discoveries and paranormal mysteries that blur the line between science fiction and reality. We kick things off with the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, which has sparked intense debate in the scientific community after Harvard physicist Dr. Avi Loeb identified twelve significant anomalies suggesting it might not be a comet at all—but potentially a nuclear-powered alien spacecraft. With NASA pointing fifteen different space missions at this object, including the James Webb Space Telescope, we explore the strange characteristics that have scientists puzzled: unexplained frontal glow instead of a traditional tail, industrial alloy-like composition, and a retrograde trajectory with only a 0.2% probability of occurring naturally. We also dive into groundbreaking warp drive research that suggests faster-than-light travel may actually be theoretically possible, and surprising findings that humans possess "remote touch" abilities previously thought to exist only in animals like sandpipers, allowing us to sense buried objects without direct contact. On the paranormal side, we investigate which state claims the title of most haunted in America—and the answer might surprise you. Using data compiled from over 1.8 million ghost encounter records across social media platforms, books, and paranormal databases, researchers determined that New York takes the crown with its perfect storm of old stone buildings, high population density, and centuries of accumulated energy. We also share a compelling Bigfoot sighting from Pennsylvania's I-80, where a witness observed a tall, dark figure with a slender build gliding effortlessly across four lanes of highway and over a guardrail in a matter of seconds, leaving them with an unforgettable encounter story they'll be sharing for years to come. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: 3I Atlas comet, alien spacecraft, interstellar object, NASA investigation, Dr. Avi Loeb, Harvard physicist, nuclear powered UFO, James Webb Space Telescope, warp drive technology, faster than light travel, remote touch ability, human sensory perception, most haunted state in America, New York paranormal activity, Morris-Jumel Mansion, ghost sightings statistics, Bigfoot encounter Pennsylvania, cryptid sighting I-80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Terrified Together collaboration with our friends Dave and Sarge from Cryptid Cocktail Party, we share two intense listener-submitted encounters that blur the line between tragedy and the paranormal. Our first story involves Levi's harrowing story from Wales, where a routine Costco trip turned into a real-life Final Destination moment when scaffolding from an unsecured truck pierced through their windshield on Junction 28. The pole sliced between Levi and their sister, leaving Levi with a gashed arm but somehow sparing both their lives in what felt like an impossible near-miss. Then, we jump into Jeanette's unsettling experience from Connecticut in 2016, when she stayed late after soccer practice and made the mistake of walking back to the practice field alone in the dark to retrieve her forgotten phone and purse. What started as an eerie feeling of being watched escalated when a young boy came running toward her in the empty parking lot, eventually asking "can I come with you?" in a way that left Jeanette deeply uncomfortable. Though she mumbled agreement while considering the "good karma" for an upcoming game, the unremarkable boy vanished the instant she turned toward her car—and that's when things got worse at home. Follow Cryptid Cocktail Party here: https://allmylinks.com/cryptidcocktail 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Woman in White | Paranormal Podcast In this listener-submitted episode, we share three unsettling paranormal encounters sent in by our audience that range from dimensional displacement to possessed dolls. We start with Sophia's story from West Virginia in 2008, when she was just 10 years old and chased her normally calm dog, Chance, across the street—only to find herself completely transported to an unfamiliar place with nothing but grass in every direction and a single brick house she'd never seen before. Despite knowing her neighborhood like the back of her hand, Sophia suddenly couldn't recognize anything around her, and when her dog mysteriously reappeared and led her in a different direction, she eventually found herself returned to her frantic family who had been searching the entire neighborhood for her. Our second story comes from Charis and her grandmother in North Carolina, who dealt with a baby doll that continued crying and laughing despite having no batteries—until Charis hit it in frustration and muttered "stupid doll," causing every light and the TV to shut off instantaneously while the air grew thick and heavy. The final encounter involves Marissa from Texas whose family's 2013 Halloween party decorations included what her father called a "fake" Ouija board in their exorcist-themed guest room, which seemed to summon a faceless Woman in White with long black hair who appeared in dreams, touched guests with freezing hands, and eventually threatened Marissa's father with a baking tray while radiating joy at their fear. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throwback Files: Mothman | Paranormal Podcast Welcome to the Throwback Files on The Mothman! This new series will allow us to explore older episodes that some of you newer listeners may not have had a chance to hear. We will include thoughts on why we chose each particular episode, along with new comments at the end of the episode. We hope you enjoy this new monthly throwback Thursday special. The Mothman: Mothman is a legendary humanoid creature reportedly seen in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, between November 1966 and December 1967, described by witnesses as a seven-foot-tall figure with glowing red eyes and large wings that pursued vehicles while making screeching sounds. The phenomenon began when two couples reported encountering the creature near a former WWII munitions plant, sparking widespread media coverage and numerous additional sightings throughout the region. Following the December 15, 1967, collapse of the Silver Bridge and the death of 46 people,[16] the incident gave rise to the legend and connected the Mothman sightings to the bridge collapse. Wildlife experts believe the Mothman legend likely originated from misidentified sandhill cranes or herons that had wandered outside their normal migration routes, as these birds match the physical descriptions and possess naturally reddish coloring around their eyes. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Keywords: Mothman, Point Pleasant West Virginia, cryptid sightings, humanoid creature, glowing red eyes, sandhill crane, urban legend, American folklore, paranormal encounters, winged creature, TNT area, 1966 sightings, cryptozoology, eyewitness accounts, misidentification, bird migration, West Virginia mysteries, creature sightings, folklore legend, unexplained phenomena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran Horror Stories | Paranormal Podcast In this special Veterans Day episode, we honor those who serve by sharing six chilling paranormal encounters experienced by military personnel during their time in service. We explore stories from soldiers stationed across the globe, from basic training at Fort Jackson to deployments in Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The episode opens with a Fort Jackson trainee who witnessed a mysterious floating orb of light that behaved impossibly—appearing as a bouncing flashlight before suddenly veering off the trail, rising into the air, and vanishing just feet away from three startled soldiers. We then hear from a Marine patrolling a veterans cemetery alone at night who discovered an old weathered headstone with a glowing neon-blue cross and multi-voice humming that seemed to come from hundreds of sources at once, creating such an intense electric field that his hair stood on end. The encounters take darker turns as we share the story of a Marine sniper who describes his first kill in Fallujah and the terrifying sleep paralysis experience that followed, where he felt an entity crawl onto his chest and pin him down in the middle of the night. We also explore a British soldier's encounter with a mysterious voice warning "don't come in" from inside a chained building that turned out to be booby-trapped with mines and filled with bones from a Russian massacre. Additional stories include soldiers hearing phantom children's laughter in the Afghan desert where no children existed for miles, cadence calls echoing through empty training grounds at 2am, and an entire haunted government building in Iraq where Saddam Hussein allegedly executed dissidents. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Montauk Project | Paranormal Podcast In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most controversial conspiracy theories in paranormal history—the Montauk Project. We start by exploring the very real Camp Hero military base located on the easternmost tip of Long Island in Montauk, New York, which operated from World War II through the Cold War era. Originally disguised as a quaint fishing village to fool German U-boats, the base later housed a massive 90-foot radar tower that remains standing today as the only survivor of twelve similar installations. After the base was officially abandoned in 1981 and later transferred to the National Park Service, strange stories began to emerge. We introduce Preston Nichols, an electrical engineer who claims to have discovered his own repressed memories of working on secret experiments at the facility, and Duncan Cameron, a gifted psychic who mysteriously knew intimate details about the base despite claiming he'd never been there before. We then explore the disturbing allegations at the heart of the Montauk Project conspiracy, which include mind control experiments, time travel research, and the abuse of thousands of children in underground tunnels beneath the base. According to Nichols and Cameron's recovered memories, the project involved a device called the "Montauk Chair" that could amplify psychic abilities to manifest physical objects, open portals through time and space, and even conjure creatures from thin air. We discuss the project's alleged connections to the Philadelphia Experiment, MK-Ultra's documented mind control programs, and theories involving alien collaboration. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Keywords: Montauk Project, Camp Hero, conspiracy theory, government experiments, mind control, time travel, Preston Nichols, Duncan Cameron, Long Island New York, military base, Cold War, Philadelphia Experiment, MK Ultra, psychic abilities, secret government facility, underground tunnels, radar tower, repressed memories, Stranger Things inspiration, paranormal conspiracy, classified experiments, Montauk chair, UFO alien connection, government cover up, Cold War paranoia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To ring in 150 EPISODES, Kaydra invites some friends to the show to read some of their favorite spooky stories from the internet. Happy Halloween! This episode was produced and edited by Kaydra Brannan, the host of Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast. https://www.perplexitymysterypodcast.com/ Show Notes: Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast https://www.perplexitymysterypodcast.com/ Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/comments/1dgll4w/my_wife_and_i_saw_our_5_year_old_daughter_but/ Believing the Bizarre https://believingthebizarre.com/ Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/s/pSiiHaLfSw Lets Get Haunted: letsgethaunted.com  Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/esx890/my_first_time_backpacking/  All video assets purchased/licensed from here: https://www.pexels.com  All sound effects purchased/licensed from here: https://artlist.io/sfx   Music: “Scary Forest Ambience” by DL Sounds, purchased here: https://www.editingsounds.com/royalty-free-music/scary-forest-ambience/ Drinking the Koolaid https://www.dtkpod.com/ Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/s/ecZb8zhu6R Live, Laugh, Larceny https://www.livelaughlarceny.com/ Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/lv0ifn/i_heard_a_creepy_voice_whisper_help_while_walking/  Music: Experia / Brain Hurts from the Memories / Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Serial Napper https://serialnapper.com/ Story: https://www.wattpad.com/594413960-short-horror-stories-look-at-me Scare You To Sleep https://www.scareyoutosleep.com/ Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/comments/ke896c/i_died_last_night_but_im_still_here/ Lets Not Meet https://letsnotmeetpodcast.com/ Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/16uxnlg/something_in_my_house_perfectly_mimicked_my_sons/ Truly Twisted, Twisted & Uncorked Podcast  https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pvr5mpNCgvToOehPV8xEE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truly-twisted-where-real-stories-take-a-twisted-turn/id1800597032?i=1000700047299 https://www.twistedanduncorked.com/ Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/8kh2WHUxet Scared All The Time Podcast https://scaredallthetimepodcast.com/ Story: http://web.archive.org/web/19981203004349/http:/www.ghosts.org/stories/tales/evil-kids.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Terrified Together crossover episode, we welcome back our podcast besties Aly and Nat from Let's Get Haunted for what has become an annual October tradition. We dive into two chilling listener-submitted stories that explore the darker side of family dynamics and supernatural encounters. Follow all things Let's Get Haunted here: https://www.letsgethaunted.com/ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sallie House | Paranormal Podcast In this special Halloween live episode, we traveled to Atchison, Kansas to explore one of America's most infamous haunted houses—the Sallie House. We dive into the dark backstory dating back to 1905, when a desperate mother allegedly brought her six-year-old daughter to Dr. Charles Finney's home for emergency surgery. According to local lore, the doctor began operating on the girl's appendix before the anesthesia took effect, and she died on his operating table from blood loss. While we acknowledge there's no concrete historical evidence this event actually occurred, we explore why this story has persisted and discuss other tragic deaths that took place in and around the property, including a disturbing incident involving the woman next door and her young son. The episode takes a personal turn as we share our own experiences from investigating the house for two hours the day before this live recording. We discuss what happened when our group used the Estes Method and spirit box equipment during our investigation, including multiple people hearing the same disturbing growl, our skeptical friend Parker getting mysteriously scratched, and the eerie responses we received when asking questions about what lurks in the attic and basement. We detail the intense haunting experiences of Tony and Debra Pickman, who lived in the house during the 1990s and endured everything from toys rearranging themselves to violent scratches appearing on Tony's body—even during filmed investigations. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Union #salliehouse #hauntedhouse #thesalliehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bear Demon This listener submission episode starts with Katrina from Alaska, who in December 2019 made the questionable decision to attempt summoning Paimon, one of the nine kings of hell. What followed were months of unsettling experiences—shadowy creatures darting between trees, an overwhelming sense of dread, and two disturbing encounters in the woods that left her disoriented and injured. Next, we hear from David in Wisconsin, who woke at 2:30am to the sound of rustling like a plastic bag in the wind, followed by an overwhelming wave of fear and the mental image of a beast snapping its jaws at him while he lay frozen in bed. Our final and longest story comes from longtime listener Hex, whose Massachusetts home has been a hotbed of paranormal activity since sixth grade. We discuss multiple encounters experienced by Hex and their family, including the mysterious "Farmer" ghost in yellow plaid and overalls who appears in the backyard, unexplained boot stomping that echoes through the house during sleepovers, and perhaps most unsettling—a shadowy figure that appeared behind Hex in a FaceTime call but wasn't visible when they turned around. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp In this episode, we dive deep into the swamps of South Carolina to explore the legendary Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp. We kick things off with the most famous encounter from 1988, when 17-year-old Christopher Davis was driving home from his McDonald's shift when his tire blew out near the swamp. What happened next became the stuff of local legend—a towering 7-8 foot tall creature with glowing red eyes, green scaly skin, and three-clawed fingers leaped onto his car as he desperately tried to escape. Davis's harrowing account, validated by a polygraph test and the local sheriff, sparked a media frenzy that drew everyone from Good Morning America to the Washington Post to this small South Carolina town. We explore multiple sightings from that intense summer of 1988, including terrified teenagers, mauled vehicles, mysterious three-toed footprints that baffled biologists, and even police officers who witnessed evidence firsthand. The footprint castings remain the most compelling physical evidence—14 inches long with three clawed toes that experts couldn't match to any known animal. 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠⁠Submit it here.⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Voynich Manuscript This week is all about the strange Voynich Manuscript. We explored how this mysterious 240-page medieval book, written entirely in an unknown language and filled with bizarre illustrations, has baffled scholars for over a century. From its discovery by rare book dealer Dr. Wilford M. Voynich in 1912 at a Jesuit college near Rome to its current home at Yale University, we traced the manuscript's fascinating journey through the hands of alchemists, occultists, and royalty. The book features drawings of unidentifiable plants, unusual star charts that don't quite match Earth's perspective, and peculiar images of naked women bathing in colored liquids—all accompanied by elegant, flowing text that no one has ever been able to decipher. We discussed the leading theories about the manuscript's origins, from the possibility that it was an elaborate hoax created by medieval forger Edward Kelly to sell to Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II, to the idea that it's simply a coded language whose key has been lost to time. We also explored the most intriguing theory: that this could be an alien travel journal, documenting unfamiliar plants, star charts from another vantage point, and perhaps even the abduction process involving those mysterious liquid-filled tubes. 🛸 ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? ⁠Submit it here.⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Haunted Split Rock Quarry This week, we dive into three unsettling listener-submitted stories. Our first tale comes from Jenna, who recounts the terrifying experiences of her three-year-old sister Sophia, who claims to see a menacing shadow man in top hat and suit watching her through windows throughout their family home. What starts as typical childhood imagination quickly escalates when the mysterious figure begins whispering cruel messages about family rejection, leading to months of disturbing sleepwalking episodes that set off house alarms as the toddler attempts to wander outside in the dead of night. We then journey to the beaches of Egypt with another Sophia, who witnesses a bizarre encounter during a late-night snack run with friends along the Mediterranean coast. When a figure in glowing neon-white clothing appears from nowhere, taking impossibly long strides toward the water before vanishing completely, the teenagers find themselves searching desperately for answers. Finally, we explore the haunted Split Rock Quarry in New York with amateur paranormal investigators Matt and Kim, whose first foray into ghost hunting at the site of a tragic 1918 explosion yields immediate and intensely personal results that challenge everything they thought they knew about communicating with the other side. 🛸 ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. 🛸 ⁠⁠Have a paranormal encounter or story you'd like told on the podcast? Submit it here. 🛸 ⁠⁠For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch 🛸 ⁠⁠Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next Terrified Together is with friend of the podcast, Kaydra from Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast! During this collab, we dive into two compelling listener submissions that took us from the Mississippi countryside to New Jersey suburbs. Emma from Mississippi shared her incredible journey from being terrified of everything paranormal to becoming fascinated by it, starting with a dramatic UFO sighting in 2012 that had her mother calling both the police and their preacher. Her story spans nearly a decade of encounters, including mysterious couch-climbing sounds and shadow figures that left us questioning what forces might be following her through different homes. Our second story came from AI, who introduced us to "Hugh" - perhaps the most polite ghost we've ever encountered on the show. This shadow figure with a hat and briefcase seemed content to coexist peacefully with the family until a skeptical friend made some unfortunate comments during a graduation party. Check out Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast here: https://www.perplexitymysterypodcast.com/ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we dive deep into one of the internet's most intriguing conspiracy theories: the Black Eye Club. We explore the curious pattern of celebrities, politicians, and influential figures appearing in public with prominent black eyes - particularly on the left side - and the theories surrounding what this might mean. From George W. Bush and Jay Leno to Adam Sandler and Elon Musk, we examine the extensive list of public figures who've been photographed with these mysterious injuries, along with their often unusual explanations ranging from bicycle accidents to microphone mishaps. We also discuss the potential symbolic roots of this phenomenon through ancient mythology, exploring connections to Odin's sacrifice of his eye for wisdom in Norse tales and the Eye of Horus from Egyptian lore. Finally, we look at various theories about what these black eyes might represent - from initiation rituals into elite secret societies and humiliation punishments to more sinister explanations involving adrenochrome harvesting and even alien parasites entering through the eye. Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: black eye club, conspiracy theory, secret society, illuminati, celebrities black eyes, political figures black eyes, adrenochrome, initiation ritual, humiliation ritual, odin mythology, eye of horus, egyptian mythology, norse mythology, reptilian aliens, elite society, occult symbolism, freemasons, all seeing eye, pattern recognition, confirmation bias, social media conspiracy, celebrity injuries, left eye symbolism, mk ultra, remote viewing, believing the bizarre podcast, conspiracy theories, ancient mythology, sacrifice for wisdom, parasitic aliens, body snatchers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Smurl Family Haunting This week, we dive deep into one of the most documented cases of demonic oppression in modern history - the Smurl haunting. We explore how a working-class Catholic family's dream of stability turned into a 14-year nightmare when they moved into a duplex in West Pittston, Pennsylvania in 1973. What started as subtle oddities like an impossible-to-clean carpet stain and a mysteriously exploding television quickly escalated into violent physical attacks, levitation, and encounters with shadowy figures that would test the family's faith to its breaking point. We discuss the role of the infamous Ed and Lorraine Warren, who documented weeks of paranormal activity, including physical assaults, sexual encounters with demonic entities, and the presence of multiple spirits alongside a powerful demon. Patreon⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: Smurl haunting, demonic possession, Ed and Lorraine Warren, West Pittston Pennsylvania, paranormal activity, haunted house, ghost stories, supernatural phenomena, poltergeist activity, Catholic exorcism, demonic oppression, paranormal investigation, true ghost stories, haunted duplex, demonic entities, spiritual warfare, paranormal podcast, horror stories, unexplained phenomena, paranormal encounters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next Terrified Together is with Kassie, the awesome host of the Tell Me Your Ghost Story Podcast. Our first story comes from Mackie in Lubbock, Texas, who experienced a terrifying encounter that drained her and her boyfriend's energy for an entire week. What started as unexplained fatigue and loss of motivation escalated into a haunting night where they both witnessed a seven-foot shadow figure prowling outside their bedroom window, followed by mysterious tapping sounds that sent them scrambling to check every lock in the house. The second tale takes us to rural Ohio, where 13-year-old Calla and her friend Maddie decided to experiment with the Red Book game - a paranormal ritual involving a red hardcover book (they used a dictionary) and candles. What began as innocent curiosity quickly turned sinister when the spirits they contacted through the book refused to let them leave the game. The aftermath brought sleep paralysis, mysterious scratches, encounters with shadow figures, and the terrifying appearance of the "old hag" - experiences that followed both girls to their separate homes until they performed cleansing rituals to break free from whatever had attached itself to them. Check out Tell Me Your Ghost Story Podcast here: ⁠https://tellmeyourghoststorypodcast.podbean.com/⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first story comes from Baker in West Texas, who shares an incredible tale from 1985 about his newborn son's strange sleeping patterns and unexplained nocturnal visitors. What started as puzzling midnight crying episodes soon revealed something far more extraordinary when family members began witnessing shadowy figures hovering over the baby's crib, and blankets mysteriously appearing to keep the infant warm during cold desert nights. We then explore three unsettling encounters submitted by Dell from California's Sierra Nevada mountains, spanning from childhood to motherhood. Her experiences range from a terrifying figure spotted during a lightsaber battle when she was nine years old, to a disturbing bedroom intrusion involving a four-foot creature with glowing yellow eyes approaching her newborn daughter. The final encounter involves phantom voices of her children calling out in the night from outside their remote home - but when Dell checks, both kids are safely asleep in their beds. ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The North Canol Road Alien Abduction This week, we journey to the remote wilderness of Yukon, Canada, to explore the North Canal Road alien abduction case from 1987. We follow Kevin, a seasoned outdoorsman who set out on what should have been a routine three-day moose hunting expedition on his motorcycle. What started as a simple trip through the desolate terrain quickly transformed into something far more extraordinary when Kevin encountered a mysterious cigar-shaped craft and two insectoid beings he described as "grasshopper people." What makes this case particularly compelling is Kevin's 13-year silence and the physical evidence he discovered afterward - including unexplained scoop-like marks on his palms and memories that slowly resurfaced over time. We explore the psychological impact of his experience, from the initial sighting to the missing hours and fragmented memories of what occurred during his alleged abduction. ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we dive into the dark hallways and shadowy corners of America's most haunted schools just as students head back to class. We explore two particularly eerie Schools: Pocatello High School in Idaho, where urban legends tell of a tragic suicide pact from the 1940s-50s that left one girl hanging from the top lockers (which were subsequently removed), and a ghostly wet child who supposedly drowned in the school's former pool. The campus is also known for phantom piano music echoing through an empty auditorium and unsettling sounds from the theater's changing rooms. Then we discuss the much more historically documented El Paso High School in Texas, built in 1916 over underground tunnels that once served as a morgue during the Spanish flu epidemic. With alleged deaths on campus, sealed-off rooms discovered years later, and even a mysterious figure appearing in a 1985 school photograph, this institution has a deeply troubling past. We also share two compelling anonymous stories from Reddit - one involving a Catholic preschool next to an 1800s cemetery where staff regularly encounter a spirit they call "Mary," and another from an Ohio behavioral school with such intense paranormal activity that it's now being demolished. Patreon⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Haunted Pool Mannequin This week, we dive into two chilling listener submissions that will make you think twice about your next swim or house purchase. Get 60% off the Magic Mind offer with our link https://magicmind.com/bizarremf or code BIZARRE60 upon checkout. #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Our first story comes from Baker in Nebraska, who experienced some truly terrifying encounters while working as a lifeguard at what can only be described as a haunted pool facility. From feeling constantly watched while cleaning locker rooms to hearing mysterious conversations and footsteps when alone, Baker's experiences escalated dramatically after the staff started treating their CPR training mannequin, Fred, like a real person. Our second story takes us on a decades-long journey with Tara and her family, spanning from 2001 to 2024 across multiple homes in Texas. What began as a dream house purchase - complete with two acres and a backyard creek - quickly turned into a nightmare when neighbors warned them that "no one stays together in this house." We explore the escalating paranormal activity that seemed to center around Tara's mother, from shadow figures and putrid smells to physical attacks and one of the most unsettling doppelganger encounters we've ever heard. ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Larson Interview - Last Podcast on the Left *Note - this episode is raw and uncut, with no censorship. Listener discretion advised* We are thrilled to present this interview with Ed Larson, comedian and host of Last Podcast on the Left. Charlie truly could not contain his excitement! Ed Larson discusses his journey from being the biggest baby born in Florida (nearly 15 pounds) to becoming a comedian, starting with sketch comedy group Murder Fist in Tallahassee and eventually joining Last Podcast on the Left. He shares stories from his past including working as a cook for 16 years, dealing marijuana and getting arrested, and the infamous incident where he accidentally pulled an AK-47 on a pest control worker who entered his apartment. He also discusses his love for animals and charity work, including benefits for dog rescues and the Last Prisoner Project which helps people incarcerated for marijuana offenses, as well as his passion for horror films and the killer whale SeaWorld episodes he led on the podcast. Check out the Last Podcast on the Left here. Learn more about the Last Prisoner Project. Visit Ed's personal website here. Patreon⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're thrilled to share our second official "Terrified Together," , where we welcomed Amanda and Cassidy from Drinking the Koolaid for some creepy listener submission stories. Our first tale comes from Reagan, who experienced something truly unsettling during a seventh-grade school trip to the notoriously haunted Savannah, Georgia. What started as an innocent exploration of a small cemetery near their log cabin accommodations took a dark turn. Our second story transported us to rural Texas in 2020, where Sabrina's routine drive home from babysitting her nephew became anything but ordinary. Strange lights pursued her car at impossible speeds, followed by a mysterious loss of time and unexplained physical symptoms. We wrapped up with Ben's lifelong encounters in Montana, beginning with childhood visits from what he called "The Stomp Dance girls" and escalating to shadow figures and mysterious dancing lights in his bedroom. Patreon⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's Blind Ranking is all about mysterious Geoglyphs! The way this game works is we have to rank each geoglyph by how mysterious it sounds - without knowing what comes next! Patreon⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mimic Cryptids and Creatures This week we discuss mimics - creatures that disguise themselves by imitating the voices and appearances of our loved ones. We explore the umbrella term of "mimic" and break down the various cryptids that fall under this category, from the familiar doppelgangers and skinwalkers to the lesser-known but equally disturbing Fleshgait and False Humans. These entities are said to lurk in forests, particularly around the Appalachian Mountains, using their supernatural abilities to lure unsuspecting victims by perfectly replicating the voices of family members and friends calling out from the darkness. We also share five creepy encounters from Reddit users who've experienced these deceptive creatures firsthand, including stories from Tennessee cabins, Minneapolis parks, and remote Montana wilderness. From hearing a sister's voice calling from outside while she sits right next to you, to a boyfriend's doppelganger appearing bedside with unnaturally wide eyes, these accounts are sure to give you some chills! Patreon⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Shop Merch⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: mimic cryptid, fleshgate creature, skinwalker encounters, doppelganger sightings, appalachian monsters, voice mimicking entities, paranormal encounters, cryptid stories, forest creatures, supernatural beings, changeling folklore, false humans, pale crawler, wendigo, believing the bizarre podcast, paranormal podcast, cryptid podcast, horror stories, real ghost stories, scary encounters, supernatural experiences, monster sightings, unexplained phenomena, cryptozoology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Demonic Possession of David Glatzel and Arne Johnson This week we dive into one of the most terrifying possession cases in American history - the haunting of the Glatzel family in 1980s Connecticut. When the family moved into what seemed like an innocent rental home in Brookfield, they had no idea they were stepping into a nightmare that would tear their lives apart. It all began when 11-year-old David was violently pushed by an unseen force while cleaning his new bedroom, coming face-to-face with a grotesque demonic entity with coal-black eyes and melting skin. What followed were months of escalating supernatural terror - mysterious whispers, vanishing medicine bottles, unexplained scratches appearing on David's body, and the boy speaking in foreign tongues while contorting his body in impossible ways. The situation reached a breaking point when renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called in, bringing multiple priests to perform what would become a series of harrowing exorcisms. But during the final ritual, David's sister's boyfriend Arne Johnson made a fateful decision that would change everything - he challenged the demon to take him instead of the boy. Months later, this act of apparent heroism would lead to the first recorded homicide in Brookfield's history and result in the first-ever legal defense of "demonic possession" in an American courtroom - infamously becoming "the devil made me do it." Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Discord Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: demonic possession, exorcism, paranormal investigation, Ed and Lorraine Warren, Connecticut haunting, true crime paranormal, possessed child, supernatural murder case, Brookfield Connecticut, David Gatzell possession, Arne Johnson murder trial, demonic defense legal case, Catholic exorcism, poltergeist activity, supernatural phenomena, paranormal documentary, The Conjuring true story, levitation during exorcism, demonic oppression, transmigration spirits, devil made me do it, 1980s possession case, supernatural violence, paranormal evidence, ghost hunting investigation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first tale comes from Ava in Newfoundland, Canada, who experienced something truly unsettling during a late-night phone call with friends in early 2022. What started as typical teenage conversation quickly turned into a nightmare when mysterious footsteps, slamming doors, and the sound of objects being moved around began echoing through her house. Both Ava and her sister heard these disturbances, but each thought the other was responsible - until they realized neither of them was making the noise, and their parents were fast asleep. Our second story takes us on a decades-spanning journey with Amy, whose encounters with the paranormal have followed her across multiple homes from Virginia to Tennessee. Growing up on Civil War battlefields where cannonballs and bullets still surface in backyards, Amy's family has dealt with whispers in the night, mysterious scratches that draw blood, and furniture that rearranges itself in menacing ways. From her childhood home in rural Virginia through her family's cursed farmland to her current residence in Tennessee, we explore how historical trauma might leave lasting impressions on the land itself. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Discord Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Revenge of Resurrection Mary Our first story comes from a Sophia in Kentucky, who's been dealing with paranormal activity since childhood - from mysterious balls rolling out from under beds to voices echoing through empty rooms. But things take a terrifying turn when she experiences physical attacks, including being grabbed by unseen hands while sleeping, and witnesses her boyfriend's face distorting before her very eyes. We also explore Logan's fascinating encounters from Chicago, starting with an incredible UFO sighting he witnessed with his father and brother while relaxing in their hot tub. Two glowing oval crafts appeared overhead, hovering silently before vanishing with explosive sounds that left the family stunned. But Logan's connection to the paranormal doesn't end there - his family has had multiple mysterious car breakdowns at the exact same spot near Resurrection Cemetery, spanning decades and involving three generations. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Discord Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Blind Rankings, and this month we are talking about mysterious discoveries! In this segment, we have to place these mysterious discoveries from 1 through 10 without knowing which discovery is coming next. ⁠Patreon⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Discord⁠⁠ Shop Merch⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Allagash Alien Abductions This week, we dive deep into one of the most compelling alien abduction cases of the 1970s - the Allagash incident. Four college friends from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design embarked on what should have been a relaxing week-long canoeing expedition through the remote wilderness of northern Maine. What started as a fun outdoor adventure quickly turned into something far more sinister when they encountered mysterious lights in the pitch-black sky above Eagle Lake. The story takes an even stranger turn when years later, the men began experiencing shared nightmares that felt disturbingly real. Through hypnotic regression therapy, they uncovered suppressed memories of being taken aboard an otherworldly craft and subjected to painful examinations by gray-skinned entities with metallic eyes. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive deep into the mysterious world of gnomes - those diminutive creatures that might be hiding in plain sight as innocent lawn ornaments. We explore the fascinating history behind these legendary beings, tracing their origins from ancient Roman garden statues of fertility gods to the Swiss alchemist Paracelsus, who classified them as earth elementals. Along the way, we uncover the surprising connection between modern garden gnomes and actual hermits that wealthy landowners once hired to live in their yards, complete with pointed hats and robes, serving wine and dispensing wisdom to visitors. Get 60% off Magic Mind here with our link and code: https://magicmind.com/bizarreEDU & BIZARRE60#magicmind #mentalperformance We share three compelling modern Reddit encounters, including a mushroom hunter's shocking discovery in a national forest and mysterious kitchen disturbances that reveal more than expected. We also visit a disturbing historical newspaper account from 1895 Cincinnati involving two Massachusetts families and their traumatic encounters with malevolent gnomes during thunderstorms. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode keywords: gnomes, folklore, mythological creatures, fae beings, earth elementals, garden gnomes, Paracelsus, Renaissance magic, alchemy, Roman gods, Priapus, fertility gods, hermits, Scandinavian folklore, household spirits, red caps, blood-soaked hats, cryptids, forest encounters, Reddit stories, paranormal encounters, mining spirits, Bergmännlein, underground creatures, supernatural beings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our inaugural episode of "Terrified Together," we partnered with Chris and Ed from "Scared All the Time Podcast" to dive into spine-chilling listener submissions that had us questioning reality itself. We kicked things off with Taylor's haunting tale from Marietta, Ohio - a 21-year-old who bought what seemed like the perfect starter home, only to discover it came with some very unwelcome residents. From mysterious footsteps in a locked attic to pets behaving in ways that would make any animal lover's blood run cold, Taylor's experience had us all leaning into our mics with genuine concern and fascination. Our second story transported us across the pond to Ireland, where our listener Carrie Anne's life took a dramatic turn after an innocent hike in the mountains of Sligo. What started as a family walk through familiar terrain became something far more sinister when she encountered an ancient stone monument and made the fateful decision to explore a forbidden fairy fort. Make sure to check out Scared All the Time Podcast! Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chilling episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into two haunting tales that'll make you question what lurks in the shadows. First, we explore Kay's family home in Pennsylvania, where for thirteen years they endured relentless paranormal activity. From mysterious voices calling out from empty rooms to unexplained tugging at feet and hands, this suburban house seemed determined to make its presence known. The most unsettling revelation? Those voices Kaye heard calling her name may not have been coming from downstairs at all, but from something much closer to home. Our second story takes a dramatically darker turn with Anthony's submission about his paranormal investigation group, the Midnight Men. What started as a simple case to help an old friend spiraled into something far more sinister than anyone could have imagined. When a seasoned medium abruptly cut all ties after meeting the affected family, it should have been a red flag. Instead, Anthony and his team pressed forward, only to discover that some entities don't wait for you to visit them – they come to you first. This tragic tale serves as a sobering reminder that in the world of paranormal investigation, there are forces that even the most experienced shouldn't dare to challenge. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscord Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into three chilling listener-submitted stories.First, we explore Remy's unsettling experiences in her basement, where she discovered a mysterious hallway with doors that wasn't there before, and later encountered unexplained knocking at 3:12 AM.Next, we discuss Sarah's encounter with a haunted clock in her friend Kaven's apartment that moved its hands despite having no batteries, and the terrifying presence that seemingly followed her home.Finally, we examine Maddie's two distinct paranormal experiences - one involving her mother seeing a weeping woman on a Paris train that no one else could see, and another about a meditation session that may have summoned UFOs.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cursed Games and Rituals: Part 5This week, we explore three eerie cursed games that blur the line between ritual and entertainment.We first discuss the Binoculars Game (also known as Eye Spy), where participants must secure a friend with rope while searching for a mysterious approaching figure through windows.Next, we delve into Cat Scratch, a seemingly innocent party game where one person lies with their head in another's lap while hearing a creepy story, potentially resulting in unexplained scratch marks appearing on their back.We also discuss the Witch's Window ritual, which involves setting up a mirror with candles and salt to communicate with spirits from the beyond. This particular game requires specific safety precautions to ensure you're only creating a "window" rather than a "door" for entities to pass through.As with all our cursed games episodes, we emphasize that while these rituals might seem far-fetched, we don't endorse trying them yourself - the line between skepticism and genuine paranormal experience often blurs when you're sitting alone in the dark, following strange instructions that might invite something unexpected into your world.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Keywords: paranormal games, cursed rituals, binoculars game, I Spy ritual, Cat Scratch game, Witch's Window, spirit communication, ghost summoning, Reddit paranormal stories, supernatural experiences, mirror rituals, creepy candle rituals, paranormal podcast, Believing the Bizarre, cursed games series, paranormal investigation, unexplained scratches, urban legends, occult rituals, spirit contact, haunted mirrors, paranormal protection, salt circles, summoning entities, teenage séance games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Japanese Teke Teke and 8 Foot Tall WomanIn this episode, we explore two fascinating Japanese Yokai legends: the Teke Teke and the Hachishakusama (Eight-Foot-Tall Woman).The Teke Teke is the vengeful spirit of a schoolgirl who was bullied, fell onto train tracks, and was cut in half by a train. Now she drags her torso around with her spine exposed, making a distinctive "teke teke" sound with her claw-like fingers, asking victims where her legs are.Only a specific answer will save you from being torn apart.We also discuss the frightening Hachishakusama, an eight-foot-tall woman in white who haunts children, making a deep "po po po" sound before taking them away forever. Unlike many other Yokai, she's not bound to a specific location, making her particularly dangerous.We share a detailed encounter story that illustrates the elaborate protective measures Japanese families might take to shield children who have been "liked" by this entity, including the use of religious artifacts and specific rituals to confuse and evade her.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Episode Keywords: Yokai, Japanese folklore, ghost stories, urban legends, Teke Teke, Hachishakusama, vengeful spirits, supernatural entities, eight-foot-tall woman, horror, paranormal, Japanese mythology, spirit encounters, haunting, creepypasta inspiration, bullying consequences, train accidents, Japanese superstitions, protective rituals, religious artifacts, childhood fears, vengeful ghosts, supernatural threats, Japanese horror, spiritual beliefs, cultural legends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into some truly unsettling listener submissions.We explore Davy's story of a strange white speck in the sky that mysteriously multiplied before vanishing, followed by a terrifying encounter while waiting alone in a car as something tried to open the door handle.We also share Grace's collection of paranormal experiences across her family's many homes, featuring everything from ominous black snakes to shadow figures in mirrors, moving rocking chairs, and a translucent man staring longingly at their house.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House that Belonged to HimIn this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we explore two chilling listener encounters centered around haunted homes. Get 50% off Magic Mind here with our link and code: https://magicmind.com/bizarreEDU & BIZARRE50#magicmind #mentalperformanceThe first story comes from a listener named Ghost in Canada, who experienced strange knocking on their window while studying late at night, followed by hearing their name called in a distorted, underwater-like voice that mimicked their mother.The second tale from an anonymous submitter (aka "Sofia," iykyk) in West Georgia involves a couple who purchased a charming 1939 farmhouse where they constantly felt watched. Their experiences escalated from feeling a weight on an air mattress during illness to lights turning on and off mysteriously, culminating in an intruder being spotted outside - potentially after the protective spirit alerted them to danger.We discuss potential explanations for both encounters, from the possibility of mimics or doppelgangers in Ghost's case to the likelihood of a benevolent protective spirit in the Georgia farmhouse.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the top 8 most believable conspiracy theories?It's time for another Blind Rankings! This month, we have to rank the top 8 most believable conspiracies without knowing what is next. How do you rank these conspiracy theories?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchIf you'd like to give us feedback on the podcast and have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card and BTB shirt, take our content survey here: https://forms.gle/qxYaxA6BzBSWQpAp9Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our latest episode of Believe in the Bizarre, we dive into the fascinating alien abduction case of Betty Andreasson from 1967.Betty, a devout Christian mother of seven whose husband was hospitalized after an accident, experienced strange phenomena in her South Ashburnham, Massachusetts home when pink pulsating lights appeared outside her kitchen window. What started as flickering lights and strange silhouettes led to a blackout, with Betty's conscious memories ending there.The majority of our discussion explores the extraordinary details revealed a decade later through hypnotic regression sessions conducted in the mid-1970s, where Betty recalled encounters with gray entities led by one named "Quazga" and a journey that took her far beyond her home.Throughout our conversation, we debate whether these entities had benevolent intentions or something more mysterious, comparing elements of Betty's experience to other abduction cases like the Betty and Barney Hill incident.The level of detail in Betty's regression testimony is remarkable - from physical examinations aboard a craft to visits to strange environments with unique creatures. 100% credit goes to the book: The Andreasson Affair: The Documented Investigation of a Woman's Abduction Aboard a Ufo. You can pick up a copy here.We also have a shout out in this episode for Monsters Among Us. Monsters Among Us is a fantastic and creepy podcast, if you haven't checked it out yet, we highly recommend that you do!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Episode Keywords: alien abduction of Betty Andreasson Luca, Quazga alien, South Ashburnham abduction, Betty Andreasson Luca, 1967 alien encounter, hypnotic regression aliens, Andreasson Affair book, Raymond Fowler UFO, Christian alien abduction, pulsating pink light UFO, Believe in the Bizarre podcast, alien medical examination, gray aliens with uniforms, Betty and Barney Hill similarities, alien telepathic communication, frozen family abduction, alien liquid immersion, Massachusetts alien sighting, 1977 hypnosis sessions, alien emblem bird wings, needle in nostril alien, alien cleansing light, otherworldly alien planet, Andreasson family witness, alien gliding transportation, alien crystal structures, alien testing humans, family abduction case, aliens through walls, religious interpretation of aliens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Haunted Lizzie Borden HouseThis week, we dive into the infamous Lizzie Borden case and the alleged hauntings that followed.We explore the brutal 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, examining the tensions within the household—from Lizzie's resentment toward her stepmother to Andrew's frugal lifestyle despite his wealth.We discuss the crime scene details, potential suspects, and the interesting fact that despite the gruesome nature of the ax murders,Lizzie was acquitted without authorities even checking her for blood evidence. We also explore the paranormal activity reported at the Lizzie Borden house, which now serves as a museum and bed & breakfast for brave visitors.Guests have reported seeing an older woman making beds, hearing crying through the walls, witnessing shadow figures on the stairs, and experiencing other unsettling phenomena. We share several firsthand accounts from people who stayed overnight, including "ghost moms" who set up paranormal equipment and experienced unusual activity in the attic room.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Episode Keywords:Axe murder, Fall River Massachusetts, Haunted house, Acquittal, Andrew Borden, Abby Borden, Family tension, Victorian era, Ghost sightings, EVP, Bed and breakfast, True crime, Paranormal investigation, Shadow figures, Murder scene, Historical haunting, Overnight stays, "Lizzie Borden took an axe" rhyme, Ghost tours, 1892 murders, Death imprints, Trauma energy, Food poisoning, Chamber pots, Emma Borden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Deceitful CuranderaThis week, we explore three chilling listener submissions.First, Ashley shares her experience with a shadow figure that appeared in her college basement in Michigan, standing motionlessly before disappearing into a wall.Then Will tells us about multiple encounters at rental cabins in Helen, Georgia, including a terrifying face-off with a yellow-eyed entity and a mysterious force that trapped him in a closet.Finally, Hunter recounts his father Frank's harrowing journey with what began as an attempt to "heal" his troubled teenage behavior but turned into something much darker involving a suspicious bruja and ultimately requiring intervention from a pastor years later. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Bizarre News time again! The segment were we discuss timely news stories that are just downright strange.This month, we discuss:- A woman in New York State discovered large, 21-inch human-like footprints in the snow on her driveway, sparking Bigfoot speculation after her dog was alarmed by something in the nearby woods. While the recorded footage has fueled discussion among enthusiasts in a region known for similar reports, skeptics suggest the tracks may simply be animal prints distorted by melting snow.- Victoria Goodwin, wife of "Ghost Adventures" star Aaron Goodwin, was arrested in Nevada for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband after authorities discovered text messages between her and a Florida inmate discussing hitman plans and $11,515 she reportedly set aside for the killing.- A perplexed mother recorded her toddler playing when she noticed an unexplained movement that appeared as if something was pulling the child's leg into the air behind her, sparking speculation about paranormal activity while others suggested optical illusions or natural causes.- A 33-year-old Canadian massage therapist who lost his sight to Stevens-Johnson syndrome is undergoing an innovative osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis procedure that involves removing one of his teeth, inserting an optical lens, placing it in his cheek to develop tissue, and then implanting it into his eye to potentially restore his vision.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we dive into three chilling listener-submitted ghost stories.First, we explore an anonymous account from a Nigerian boarding school where students experienced mysterious disturbances - from violently shaking beds to objects moving on their own - that multiple witnesses confirmed.Next, we discuss Thomas's experiences in his inherited trailer home, where he encountered everything from ghostly visitors and flying clothes to a menacing shadow figure that created an overwhelming sense of danger. The property's location on the Trail of Tears and above a well creates the perfect conditions for paranormal activity.We also share Sam's lifelong encounters with a terrifying entity known as "the smiling man" - a shadow figure that followed them across multiple states and homes over many years. What makes Sam's story particularly compelling is that both their brother and partner independently witnessed this entity, adding credibility to the account.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the Top 10 Scariest Places in the United States of America?It's time for another Blind Rankings! This month, we have to rank the top 10 scariest places in the USA. How does our list match yours?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchIf you'd like to give us feedback on the podcast and have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card and BTB shirt, take our content survey here: https://forms.gle/qxYaxA6BzBSWQpAp9Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Champ the Lake Champlain MonsterThis week we dive into the legend of Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster, exploring over 300 reported sightings dating back to 1609 when Samuel de Champlain claimed to witness a 20-foot serpent-like creature.We chronicle key evidence including Sandra Mansi's famous 1977 photograph, sonar readings capturing unusual shapes, and alleged echolocation recordings from cryptozoologist Katy Elizabeth.Throughout the episode, we discuss theories about whether Champ could be a prehistoric survivor like a plesiosaur or tanystropheus, citing Lake Champlain's substantial depth of 400 feet as a potential habitat. We also look at alternative explanations for the Lake Champlain cryptid, including large sturgeon (which can reach 27 feet), groups of otters swimming in formation creating a serpentine illusion, or partially submerged logs moved by underwater currents called seiches.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Keywords: Lake Champlain monster sightings, Champ cryptid evidence, Lake Champlain cryptozoology, Champ monster legend, Lake Champlain creature, Champ prehistoric survivor, Lake Champlain Nessie, Champ monster photos, Lake Champlain monster history, Champ lake monster mysteries, serpent-like creature, humps, Button Bay, Dennis Hall, Middlebury register, Plattsburgh, hydrophone, cryptozoological research, Fort Henry, Otter Creek, Vermont history, petrified remains, PT Barnum, Roadtrippers magazine, Sandra Mansi photograph, mass sightings, Ethan Allen boat, underwater commotion, fishing community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month, we interviewed with paranormal enthusiasts and podcasters Mr. E and Jay Clone from the "Cryptids of the Corn" podcast.We discuss their background, with Mister E having worked as a fisheries biologist and Jay Clone being a bartender, explaining how they met when Mister E asked J Clone if he believed in Bigfoot.They share personal paranormal encounters, including Jay Clone's experiences with unexplained events in his bedroom and a mysterious white creature he spotted on a country road, while Mr. E mentions Bigfoot sightings and UFO experiences.The pair discuss their approach to blending science with paranormal investigations, with Mr. E explaining that many paranormal phenomena are simply not yet understood by science, comparing it to how radiation was once considered supernatural before being scientifically explained. They also talk about their Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree event, which drew around 3,000 attendees from multiple countries in its first year, and their plans to expand it.Click here to check out Cryptids of the Corn Podcast:Interested in Mr. E's book, Living UFOs: The Ocean Above Our Head? Pick it up here.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 Plane Crash ConspiraciesIn this episode, we discuss a series of plane crashes that occurred in early 2025, examining potential conspiracy theories surrounding these incidents. We analyze five fatal crashes that happened within weeks of each other, including a military helicopter collision with a commercial plane in Washington DC, a medical evacuation jet crash in Philadelphia, and several other aviation incidents across the United States.Charlie presents a timeline of these events while questioning whether these crashes represent random accidents or something more orchestrated. Throughout our discussion, we explore three main conspiracy theories: that the crashes serve as a distraction from other major events, that they represent targeted silencing of specific individuals, or that they're part of a fear-mongering campaign to discourage travel.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Like this episode? Check out these ones next:New Jersey Drone Sightings The Bermuda Triangle The Alaska Triangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is Extraterrestrial Encounters time!This week, we have four compelling UFO sighting accounts across North America and Egypt, where witnesses encountered unexplained aerial phenomena that defied conventional explanation.In Alberta, Gracie and her family observed a bright red unidentified object moving toward their vehicle during a stargazing trip; in Arizona, Bridget experienced missing time and strange lights surrounding her car; in Cairo, a family witnessed three flying saucers forming a triangle constellation before mysteriously vanishing; and in rural Florida, Taylor spotted an unusually bright star-like UFO that disappeared without explanation, accompanied by the distinct feeling of being watched.Each alien sighting presents compelling UFO evidence through detailed first-hand accounts, from the strange lights in the sky that prompted Gracie's family to flee, to Bridget's missing phone call and lost time, to the Egyptian family's collective silence after their alien spacecraft encounter, and finally to Taylor's bewilderment at the vanishing star-like object.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchIf you'd like to give us feedback on the podcast and have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card and BTB shirt, take our content survey here: https://forms.gle/qxYaxA6BzBSWQpAp9Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Like this episode? Check out these ones next:https://believingthebizarre.com/extraterrestrial-encounters-vol-1/https://believingthebizarre.com/extraterrestrial-encounters-vol-2/Keywords: UFO sighting, Alien encounter, Unexplained aerial phenomena, Missing time experience, Bright lights in sky, Rural UFO encounters, Family UFO witnesses, Triangular spacecraft formation, Nighttime UFO sightings, UFO witness testimony, Extraterrestrial visitation, Flying objects, Red UFO lights, Star-like UFOs, Unidentified flying objects, Close encounter stories, Alien abduction symptoms, Canadian UFO sightings, Egyptian UFO reports, Florida UFO activity, Strange sky phenomena, UFO fear response, Global UFO accounts, Unexplained disappearing objects, UFO watching sensation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring-Heeled Jack and the Gorbals VampireThis week, we explore two British urban legends: the Gorbals Vampire and Spring-heeled Jack.In 1954 Glasgow, hundreds of children armed with knives and homemade weapons descended on the Southern Necropolis cemetery hunting a supernatural entity with iron teeth that allegedly killed two local boys.Meanwhile, in Victorian London, Spring-heeled Jack terrorized citizens from 1837 to 1904, described as a well-dressed gentleman with glowing eyes who could make impossible leaps, breathe blue and white fire, and attack victims with metallic claws.Both cases sparked significant paranormal panic and were documented in the Victorian press.We debate whether these incidents represent historical mass hysteria or genuine supernatural encounters with entities from British folklore. In addition, we examine how Scottish urban myths, Victorian era monsters, and paranormal history might explain the phenomena, while considering how both stories reflect societal fears of their time.Or is it possible that Spring-heeled Jack might have been a demonic figure or one of the mysterious jumping entities from British supernatural folklore? Could the Gorbals incident represent children's folklore and cemetery legends manifesting during a period of societal tension?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Keywords:Spring heeled Jack, Garbols Vampire, Victorian urban legends, Glasgow supernatural encounters, British folklore creatures, Scotland monster sightings, Victorian era monsters, paranormal history UK, 19th century supernatural, The Southern Necropolis, Scottish urban myths, demonic figures in folklore, Victorian panic, London monster sightings, unexplained Victorian phenomena, Scottish vampire incidents, historical mass hysteria, children's folklore Scotland, mysterious jumping man, British supernatural entities, 1950s vampire scares, Victorian press sensationalism, paranormal encounters Britain, historical monster sightings, supernatural panic, Glasgow cemetery legends, Victorian strange phenomena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Skunk ApeDeep in the swamps and forests of the southeastern United States lurks the legendary florida cryptid known as the Skunk Ape, a close cousin to the more famous sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest.Standing between 5 and 8 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds, this florida bigfoot has earned its distinctive name from the powerful sulfuric odor it reportedly emits. Historical sightings of this swamp creature date back to 1818, with Native American Seminole tribes referring to it as the Esti Capcaki, or "Hairy Giant," believing it to be the mystical protector of the woods.From the mysterious Myakka skunk ape photographs of 2000 to the numerous documented encounters in the Everglades, this southern bigfoot continues to captivate researchers and witnesses alike. The everglades monster has been the subject of multiple credible sightings by law enforcement officers, fire chiefs, and everyday citizens, with reports describing a massive, hair-covered humanoid that moves with surprising agility through the dense Florida wilderness.The creature's most distinguishing characteristics, beyond its imposing size and reddish-brown fur, are its distinctive four-toed footprints and that unforgettable stench that often announces its presence before it's even seen.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Keywords: The Skunk Ape, nicknamed for its powerful sulfuric odor, is a mysterious cryptid that has captivated Florida residents and researchers for over two centuries. Standing 7-8 feet tall with reddish-brown fur and weighing over 300 pounds, this bipedal creature is often considered the southeastern United States' answer to the Pacific Northwest's Bigfoot. Historical records date back to 1818, including Native American Seminole tribes who called it "Esti Capcaki" (the Furry Tall Man) and believed it to be a mystical protector of the forests. Notable sightings have been documented by law enforcement officers, fire chiefs, and countless civilians, with significant clusters of activity in the Everglades, Ocala National Forest, and various swamplands throughout Florida. David Shealy, a prominent Skunk Ape researcher, has dedicated his life to studying the creature and operates the Skunk Ape Headquarters, housing photographs, footprint casts, and research materials. The creature is known for its distinctive characteristics, including four-toed footprints, long arms that hang past its knees, and an ability to move swiftly through dense swamp terrain despite its size. While skeptics suggest it might be misidentified black bears with mange or elaborate hoaxes, continued sightings by credible witnesses and consistent physical descriptions across decades have maintained the Skunk Ape's status as one of America's most intriguing cryptozoological mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's listener submission time and we have four strange stories for you this week!Nicole's Story: Greg, who died in a motorcycle accident, appeared to check on his baby son after death, and years later the child inexplicably described the exact way his father had died. Nicole also experienced a vivid vision where she found herself wearing moccasins in a snowy mountain landscape while crossing a summer street, suggesting a possible past life connection.Adrian's Parents' Story: Adrian's parents independently received accurate predictions about their future children from Ouija boards, and later shared an identical dream about meeting at a specific location. His father also survived a seemingly unsurvivable parachuting accident right when his grandmother had a premonition and called his mother to pray.Sofia's Story: Sofia experienced recurring encounters with dark figures in her hallway and other paranormal activity in her childhood home, which her mother attempted to combat by putting olive oil handprints on the walls as protection. The haunting followed her to new locations, including a black figure that waits outside her salon, which her mother (who dabbled in witchcraft while pregnant) can see.Molly's Story: Molly had an intensely vivid dream about a horrific gas chamber scenario in a concentration camp that left her with physical sensations upon waking. She also had a dream about being in a city under aerial attack two weeks before the Ukraine conflict began, and woke up with a bruise where she was struck by debris in the dream.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hat Man Stories: Volume 1It's listener submission time and we have a handful of encounters with the legendary and spooky Hat man.As a reminder, the Hat Man is a tall, looming shadow figure that lurks around and is often seen with a wide brim hat and a cloak. He is often associated with sleep paralysis and many associated feelings of dread with him.We have 4 listener submitted encounters with this infamous shadow figure.Story 1 - Peeps: During two consecutive nights of sleep paralysis, a Peeps encounters a towering shadow figure in a hat who moves like liquid through the crack of their bedroom door. What starts as an unsettling observation turns into a terrifying close encounter, leading to an unexpected revelation from their brother.Story 2 - Sophia: Growing up in a significantly haunted house, a young girl spends nearly a decade being stalked by a dark figure in a fedora and cloak, forcing her to abandon sleeping in her own bedroom. The entity's presence becomes so oppressive that it takes a friend's shocking confirmation and one final, brave confrontation to change everything. Story 3 - Torie: A two-year-old who mysteriously waved at empty corners grows into a child who sees a mysterious figure in a fedora throughout multiple homes, leading to increasingly disturbing encounters. After years of accepting the hat-wearing entity's presence, a sleepover with a skeptical friend results in an incident that forces everyone to acknowledge something unexplainable is happening.Story 4 - Morgan: After getting a new loft bed, a teen begins experiencing nightly visits from a tall figure in a top hat who mysteriously unlocks their bedroom door. The story takes an unsettling turn when a friend who's never been upstairs in their house has a supernatural experience that reveals there might be more to these visitations than simple nighttime encounters.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Keywords: hat man shadow figure, shadow person with hat, bedroom hat man sightings, hat man paranormal entity, sleep paralysis hat man, dark figure in hat, mysterious hat man encounters, hat man apparition, fedora wearing shadow, hat man phenomenon, shadow being with hat, hat man ghost sightings, nighttime hat man visits, tall dark figure hat, hat man supernatural, benadryl hat man, sleep demon hat man, hat man folklore, shadow man wide brim hat, hat man experiences, shadow figure watching, hat man hallucinations, fedora shadow being, hat man witness reports, shadow entity hat, global hat man sightings, hat man documentary, paranormal hat man research, featureless shadow hat, hat man corner watcher, hat man trench coat, shadow observer hat, bedroom shadow figure, hat man investigation, shadow man encounters, hat man mythology, dark entity hat, sleep paralysis demon, shadow being sightings, between sleep consciousness hat man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for Bizarre News for January 2025! We have four exciting and strange news stories for you this month.Story 1 - Bigfoot Sighting (Mansfield, Ohio): A man named Andrew Baum and his stepfather reported seeing a Sasquatch while setting up a tree stand on their farmland near Interstate 71 in December 2024. The BFRO (Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization) investigated and found the witness credible, though they questioned whether it might have been a human walking across the field rather than a Sasquatch.Story 2 - Alien Life Search Advancement: Scientists are increasingly optimistic about discovering extraterrestrial life due to technological advancements like the James Webb Space Telescope and the $100 million Breakthrough Listen project. Previous search efforts have been minimal (equivalent to scooping an 8-ounce glass from Earth's oceans), but new technology is expected to dramatically increase our ability to detect potential signs of life in space.Story 3 - Haunted Hotel for Sale (Ballinger, Texas): The Old Park Hotel, an 1886 two-story building known for paranormal activity including full-body apparitions and cold spots, is being put up for sale by its current owners Connie and Dan Lefebvre. The hotel, which has been featured on the Travel Channel, has attracted paranormal investigators from around the world, and the owners are seeking buyers who will continue operating it as a paranormal venue.Story 4 - Haunted Strathpeffer Pavilion (Scotland): A Victorian-era building in the Scottish Highlands has gained a reputation for being haunted, with reports of shadowy figures and unexplained phenomena. Recent paranormal investigators using specialized equipment like EMF detectors and spirit boxes claimed to have received clear responses through their devices, including being told to leave the balcony area.Want two more bonus news stories? Check us out on Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a Changeling?In this exploration of Celtic changelings and fairy folklore, we dive into the chilling mythology of supernatural infant swapping in Ireland.First, we examine how faerie changelings were believed to infiltrate human families by replacing human babies with fairy offspring, leading to centuries of paranoid parents employing various protective measures like iron implements and father's clothing around cribs. The changeling stories often featured bizarre characteristics that parents were told to watch for, including unusual intelligence, razor-sharp teeth, and an inability to grow - all part of the rich tapestry of fairy kidnapping lore that permeated Irish culture.Then, we discuss both mythological accounts and historical records, including a compelling story about a mother who used boiling eggshells to expose a fairy changeling in her home, demonstrating the deep-rooted nature of these changeling legends in Celtic tradition.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raven MockerWe explore the terrifying Cherokee legend of the Raven Mocker (Kâ'lanû Ahkyeli'skï ), one of the most feared entities in Cherokee mythology.The Raven Mocker is described as an ancient shapeshifting witch that preys upon the dying, consuming their hearts to steal their remaining years of life through supernatural means. According to Cherokee tradition, these malevolent beings appear as withered elderly humans but can transform into fiery, raven-like creatures that soar through the night sky, invisible to all except Cherokee medicine men.It is said that Raven Mockers must feed every seven days to survive and can supernaturally extract their victims' hearts without leaving any physical wounds.We discuss several historical accounts and modern encounters, including a chilling story about an oil field worker's face-to-face encounter with a feathered humanoid creature and a medicine man's lifelong battle against these entities.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top 10 Horror Comedy Movies - Blind RankingsIt's time for another Blind Rankings. This month, we rank our top 10 horror comedy movies (without knowing what film comes next).From Shaun of the Dead and Scary Movie to Lake Placid, we discuss a bunch of great hilarious scary films. What would your list look like?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Goblins in the FieldsIt's listener submission time again and we have 3 chilling tales for you.The first story comes from Davis, who experienced paranormal activity throughout his life before encountering a mysterious shadow woman after hitting puberty.In a story from Brazil, Kelvin shares an unsettling late-night experience involving sleep paralysis, a mysteriously moving fork, and an inexplicably relocated blanket.The final tale from Washington state introduces us to "Duendes" - mischievous goblin-like creatures from Latin American folklore that allegedly caused havoc in a young girl's life.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paranormal investigators and content creators Audrey and Bella, who met in high school through their shared love of K-pop and ghost hunting shows, have grown their YouTube and TikTok following by documenting their investigations at haunted locations.In this interview, Audrey and Bella discuss their investigation process, which includes extensive planning via Google Docs, using equipment like spirit boxes and REM pods, and taking turns handling editing and social media duties for each investigation.They discuss some of their most compelling evidence, including intelligent responses through the Estes Method (where one investigator is blindfolded and wearing headphones while attempting to communicate with spirits), physical touches, and unexplained sounds at locations like Madison Seminary and Hotel Conneaut.Despite their rapid success on YouTube, they maintain a grounded approach to investigating, emphasizing the importance of showing respect at haunted locations, proper research, and careful planning for those interested in pursuing paranormal investigation.Make sure to check out Audrey and Bella's investigations and give them a subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@audreyxbellaPatreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is listener submission time again!The first story follows Emma and her family in Colorado, where unexplained phenomena escalate from mysteriously stacked pots and pans to a child being repeatedly thrown from his bed, leading her coal miner father to make a difficult decision.Strange shadows with skeletal features and long fingers begin appearing in doorways, while scratching sounds and unexplained voices echo through their home.The second story delves into Richard's experience as a foster parent in Los Angeles, where his 13-year-old foster daughter Tina's connection to a mysterious entity named Melable sets off a chain of increasingly disturbing events.What begins as concerning behavior from Tina evolves into a series of terrifying encounters that drive even mental health professionals to take extreme measures.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Manhattan Alien AbductionIn a 1989 case known as the Manhattan Alien Abduction, Linda Napolitano claimed she was lifted through her apartment window in a blue-white beam of light and taken aboard a UFO, with 23 witnesses reportedly observing the incident from various locations including the Brooklyn Bridge.UFO researcher Budd Hopkins, known for his regression therapy work and theories about alien-human hybrids, investigated the case and documented additional claims from Linda about subsequent alien encounters involving her son Johnny, who suffered persistent nosebleeds afterward.The case took an even stranger turn when two mysterious men named Richard and Dan, who initially came forward as witnesses, began stalking Linda for over a year before kidnapping her twice at gunpoint to question her about the abduction.While skeptics including Hopkins' ex-wife Carol questioned the credibility of the investigation and suggested the case was embellished for media attention, the high number of witnesses and physical evidence like Linda's x-ray showing an unexplained object in her nose have made this one of the most compelling and well-documented alien abduction cases.Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for December 2024's Bizarre News! This month, we discuss four strange news stories. Phantom Neuro, an Austin-based startup, is developing a groundbreaking muscle implant that allows amputees to control prosthetic limbs through thought alone, with clinical trials planned for 2025 showing 94% accuracy across different gestures.Multiple oarfish, rare deep-sea creatures typically found 3,000 feet underwater, have mysteriously washed up on California beaches since August, leading scientists to suggest changes in ocean conditions or El Niño might be responsible.Researchers have developed an "Earworm Eraser," a 40-second audio track that switches between different tempos and musical styles to help eliminate unwanted songs stuck in people's heads, while a 106-year-old woman from Loveland, Ohio named Florence "Fireball" Smith celebrated her birthday by going skydiving and attributes her longevity to staying active and having a daily shot of Fireball Whiskey.For our monthly Blind Rankings, we have to rank the top 10 Horror Movie Villains.Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Jersey Drone SightingsSince November 2024, residents across the northeastern United States have reported mysterious large drones, approximately 6 feet in diameter, appearing in coordinated formations at night over populated areas and military installations.These unidentified drones possess unusual characteristics: they're undetectable by radar, demonstrate advanced evasive capabilities when pursued, and have been spotted coming in from the ocean, leading to various theories ranging from foreign surveillance to military testing of new technology.While thousands of sightings have been reported, government agencies including the FBI, DHS, and Pentagon have downplayed the incidents, stating they've found no evidence of threats to national security and suggesting many sightings may be misidentified conventional aircraft.The lack of clear explanations and minimal government response has frustrated local officials and residents, with some state leaders calling for expanded authority to track and neutralize unauthorized drones in their airspace.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lingering Shadow IsaacSasha's story began when she moved into a house with her father and brother, instantly sensing an overwhelming, oppressive energy.Over time, a shadowy figure emerged—a towering presence she called Isaac. Its intentions were a mystery, but it seemed to grow more intrusive, hovering near her and leaving her with scratches and unsettling encounters.Seeking help from family and spiritual practices, Sasha thought she had distanced herself from the entity. Yet, years later, Isaac returned, following her wherever she went. A medium claimed Isaac might not be malevolent but protective, leaving Sasha questioning everything she thought she knew.Was Isaac truly a guardian—or was something darker still waiting to reveal itself?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this month's interview, we talk to Steph and Alex from 13 Degrees of Screams.13 Degrees of Screams is a horror movie review podcast hosted by Alex and Stephanie, where they rate films on a 13-point scale ranging from family-friendly to extremely terrifying, with Alex bringing extensive horror genre knowledge while Stephanie offers fresh perspectives as someone newer to horror.In this interview, we discuss their podcast style, why they pick the particular movies they do, and any films that have stuck with them after turning off the TV.We also go into their personal experiences with the paranormal, including Alex's encounter with a ghost in his college dorm and Stephanie's mysterious occurrences in her home, which add authenticity to their horror discussions. Make sure to check out 13 Degrees of Screams!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, we have four chilling encounters. In Tennessee, two friends encountered a deer-like entity that was twisted and deformed, almost like it was drawn by a child. In Arizona, a camping trip turned terrifying when something mimicked a friend's voice, trying to lure a friend into the darkness.A Vermont teenager was stalked by a grey-skinned creature with empty eye sockets, forcing her family to relocate. In Texas, two construction workers faced off against an aggressive 7-foot humanoid that hurled rocks, damaged property, and left one worker's power drill embedded in concrete.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the terrifying predator Megalodon still lurk in the ocean’s depths, or did it vanish millions of years ago? In this episode, we dive into the evidence surrounding the legendary giant shark. From a 1918 lobster fisherman’s account of a 300-foot shark to modern TikTok conspiracies, the possibility of Megalodon’s survival is greatly debated. While the Megalodon, the largest shark, likely became extinct due to climate cooling and dwindling prey, people keep trying to make the Meg a thing. Join us as we explore the facts, myths, and modern shark encounters to determine if this legend holds water.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Blind Rankings with Producer Ben. This month, we blind rank the scariest movies to watch after Midnight.From The Exorcist and The Conjuring to newer films like Talk To Me, see where we blind rank these horror movies. What would your list be?Note - with the Holidays, we did not have time to add a Bizarre News. Hopefully, our November UAP Congressional Hearing Recap will suffice!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In October 2001, a peaceful evening in Australia turned surreal when 22-year-old Amy vanished from her living room sofa.Her friend Petra claimed to witness Amy being lifted through a window by a beam of light into a hovering disc-shaped craft.Remarkably, Amy reappeared just hours later at a gas station 500 miles away, showing signs of weeks' worth of body hair growth and mysterious triangular marks.She recalled encountering a tall, masked figure in a well-lit room. As UFO investigators began looking into the case, Amy, her husband Keith, and Petra suddenly disappeared after reportedly being pursued by mysterious strangers in a dark truck.Additionally, we provide an overview of the early November 2024 UAP Congressional Hearing. We discuss the 7 key takeaways provided by the four individuals providing testimony, Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, former Department Of Defense official Lou Elizondo, journalist Michael Shellenberger, and former NASA official Michael Gold.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Believing the Bizarre we have 3 creepy listener submitted stories.First, Jared and his sister experienced recurring supernatural events in their Indiana home. Then, Ryan and his girlfriend faced strange scratches and noises in a remote Scottish cottage, fleeing in fear. Finally, sensitive to spirits, Sophia encountered both gentle and malevolent entities, including a demon named Otis, who attempted to manipulate her and later demanded violent actions. After researching, she linked Otis to a powerful demon named Botis and sought ways to escape his influence.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is our interview with the awesome and super talented Kaydra Brannan of the Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast.Kedra created Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast as a creative outlet during pandemic burnout from her healthcare career, drawing inspiration from her childhood love of mysteries and true crime. When covering true crime cases, she emphasizes victim-first storytelling and thorough research, while her most compelling personal paranormal experience involves a mysterious woman who appeared to help her sister during a dangerous rope swing accident, with multiple witnesses describing the woman differently.As her podcast approaches its 100th episode, she discusses her evolution as a host, including improved audio quality, added video content, and increased networking with other podcasters, while maintaining her methodical approach of scripting episodes through Gmail drafts. Beyond her love for dark history and psychological thrillers, Kedra expresses particular fondness for video games with cinematic storytelling like The Last of Us and plays/musicals that evoke strong emotions.Make sure to give Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast a listen, we know you will love it!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is listener submission time again and we can a couple of wild stories for you!Over several years, Yasmin experienced a series of inexplicable encounters that began in 2011 when she and her family witnessed a triangular UFO near their grandmother's house, followed by sensing an invisible presence in her bed, feeling supernatural forces under a mattress, and observing strange lights and streetlamp phenomena. Her most terrifying experience occurred when she and her boyfriend encountered a tall, slender, hair-covered creature emitting a sulfuric smell near their car, an encounter that continues to haunt her to this day.From childhood through adulthood, Devin - a self-described eclectic pagan sensitive to the paranormal - experienced numerous supernatural encounters, including an imaginary friend she called "Cinderella," mysterious music that followed her between homes, and shadow creatures, culminating in her most terrifying experiences with a malevolent entity in her brother's house that physically attacked her and may have influenced her brother's descent into drug addiction. During her teen years and after her father's death, she began actively pursuing communication with spirits and helping others deal with paranormal activity, leading her to encounters with various entities from playful fae in England to a demon-like creature that tormented her mother.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we explore the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd when the gates of heaven are believed to open, allowing children's spirits to return on the first day and adults' spirits on the second day.We discuss how the holiday originated from a combination of Mesoamerican rituals, European religion, and Spanish culture, including an ancient Aztec belief system where the dead had to overcome nine challenging levels to reach the city of the dead. Families create ofrendas (altars) with photos, favorite foods, personal items, and traditional elements like candles, salt, and bread to welcome back their deceased loved ones.Then, we dive into several personal encounters, including stories of a woman hearing mysterious singing near her ofrenda, a man being walked home by his deceased father's friend, and a widow's husband experiencing a powerful connection with his late father through an ofrenda.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is our live Halloween special from Weston, West Virginia where we visited the very haunted Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, North America's largest hand-cut stone masonry building, stands as a Gothic monument to both healing and horror in West Virginia.Built in 1858 following Thomas Kirkbride's revolutionary design principles, which emphasized therapeutic sunlight and fresh air through its 900 windows, the asylum initially provided excellent care, complete with its own farm and dairy to ensure quality food for patients.The early period was so positive that one patient described it as "heaven," not a "nut house." However, the Civil War marked a dramatic turning point, as the asylum was converted into Camp Tyler and its construction funds were seized by Union soldiers.What followed was a descent into overcrowding and controversy, with the facility housing 2,500 patients despite being designed for just 250. The situation worsened with Dr. Walter Freeman's infamous $25 lobotomies, performed as theatrical presentations, along with other controversial treatments like electroshock therapy.By 1994, the asylum closed its doors, but its legacy lives on through reported paranormal activity, including famous spirits like Lily, a young girl who died of pneumonia, Ruth, a man-hating female patient, and various Civil War soldiers who still supposedly roam its halls.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is Bizarre News and Blind Rankings time again! This week, we cover:Story 1 - A mysterious rectangular structure resembling a door was spotted via Google Maps on an Antarctic mountainside, sparking widespread speculation about potential hidden bases, ancient civilizations, or extraterrestrial activity. While skeptics suggest the formation is likely a natural geological feature or satellite imaging artifact, the discovery has reignited broader discussions about Antarctica's unexplored regions and what might lie beneath its icy surface.Story 2 - A 20-year-old psychic medium from West Yorkshire named Hannah Rose maintains a collection of 14 allegedly haunted dolls, which she claims can cause paranormal disturbances including hiding objects and, in one case, scratching her arm. Having experienced paranormal encounters since age seven, Hannah dedicates herself to caring for these dolls through cleaning rituals and communication sessions, viewing her role as providing understanding homes for spirits, a calling she believes she inherited genetically from her similarly gifted mother.Story 3 - While countless people worldwide report ghostly encounters, scientists explain these experiences through natural phenomena such as sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and the brain's tendency to misinterpret ambiguous sensory information. Historical research reveals that ghost stories have evolved from pre-1800s tales of spirits with unfinished business to more personal encounters in modern times, though the most commonly reported paranormal experiences remain unexplained sounds rather than full-bodied apparitions.Story 4 - A 32-year-old Minnesota woman named Phoenix Nightingale suffers from acute intermittent porphyria, a rare metabolic disorder that causes severe attacks of pain and vomiting when triggered by sulfur-containing foods like garlic - the same condition that allegedly inspired vampire legends through its supposed connection to Vlad III (Count Dracula). Having endured over 480 excruciating attacks throughout her life before receiving a diagnosis last year, Nightingale now carefully manages her diet while advocating for better awareness of rare conditions, as she must avoid common ingredients like garlic that could potentially trigger fatal reactions.Story 5 - A group of hikers in Chile inadvertently captured what appears to be a mysterious woman's face in their trail selfie, which subsequently gained viral attention on Facebook's supernatural community with over 1,400 likes. While some social media users were unsettled by the clearly defined facial features visible in the image, others remained skeptical about its authenticity, highlighting the common tension between supernatural interpretations and potential photo manipulation in modern ghost photography.For Blind Rankings, we rank the top 7 WORST Halloween treats.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Listener Submission Collection time again and we are on volume 8! We have 5 creepy stories for you this week:Story 1 - Three young people explore a fenced wooded area at night and see a shadowy figure, causing them to flee in fear.Stort 2 - A woman encounters a terrifying demonic entity in her bedroom, describing its horrifying appearance in vivid detail. Story 3 - Children are chased by a strange black mass that makes a "Wumpf" sound and leaves a handprint on their door. The incident remains unexplained for decades.Story 4 - Campers encounter an eerie woman at a hostel who claims she can smell their arrival and later smells blood nearby. They find animal remains the next day, adding to the unsettling experience.Story 4 - A family moves to a haunted farm in Ohio where they experience various paranormal activities, including encounters with a mysterious "painter" and a dog-like creature that walks on two legs.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the paranormal experiences of Jayd from California and Abby from Missouri.Jayd's story begins in childhood, where she encounters shadow figures and communicates with spirits, including her late great-grandfather. Her experiences intensify after using an Ouija board, leading to terrifying encounters with malevolent entities and sleep paralysis.Abby's tale spans several years and locations, starting with a ghostly encounter possibly linked to her grandfather's spirit. Her experiences escalate during a house-hunting trip, where she captures a disturbing image in a mirror selfie. The episode culminates with Abby's bone-chilling night shift at an assisted living facility, where she faces unexplained phone calls, moving objects, and the lingering presence of those who have passed.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is interview time again and we are thrilled to chat with our podcasting besties, Aly and Nat from Let's Get Haunted!In this interview, Aly and Nat, hosts of the Let's Get Haunted podcast, discuss their journey into paranormal podcasting, including their early experiences and how they've grown over the years.They share insights on creating content, managing listener feedback, and the challenges of balancing authenticity with audience expectations.We also discuss recent changes Aly and Nat have made and aspirations they have going forward.If you haven't yet, please go check out Let's Get Haunted! We know you'll enjoy their show and spend half your time crying from laughter and the other half absolutely creeped out.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're on a highway to..haunted roads! This week, we talk about a handful of allegedly haunted roads. In this likely first installment, we discuss the following four potentially haunted roads: Dice Road in Michigan Route 2A in Vermont, Uristock County Prospector Road in Garden Valley, California Clinton Road in West Milford, New Jersey Make sure to check out the new podcast SIGHTINGS. Tune in each week for new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the quiet of the night, when exhausted parents finally sink into their chairs, baby monitors can sometimes become more than just a tool for childcare—they can transform into portals to the unexplained.This week, we dive into the world of mysterious voices, ghostly apparitions, and inexplicable phenomena captured by baby monitors.From disembodied whispers to spectral hands reaching into cribs, we explore the line between technical glitches and potential paranormal activity that has left countless parents sleepless and questioning reality. We'll examine theories ranging from radio interference to visitations from beyond the grave, and discuss how the unique perspective provided by infrared technology might be amplifying our fears.Make sure to check out the new podcast SIGHTINGS. Tune in each week for new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is Bizarre News and Blind Rankings time again!**Trigger Warning: Child Abuse**This month on Bizarre News, we cover:Story 1 - A photograph taken over 50 years ago in Costa Rica, dubbed "the most convincing UFO photo ever," has resurfaced, showing a metallic disc floating above Lake Cote. The image, captured by aerial photographer Sergio Loaiza during a land survey mission, has puzzled experts for decades and remains unexplained despite close analysis from UFO skeptics.Story 2 - Two women in Newton, North Carolina, face felony child abuse charges after two toddlers in their care suffered severe injuries, including burns, bite marks, broken bones, and tested positive for fentanyl. The accused, Emily Marie Edwards and her mother Sherrie Jean Edwards, bizarrely claimed that evil spirits and nightmares were responsible for the children's injuries, citing their use of an Ouija board.Story 3 - A viral video from Chile appears to show a dog transforming into a human, sparking debates about whether it's a mythical "nagual" or simply a camera trick. Story 4 - Ring, the home security company, has launched a "Great Ghost Search" contest offering a $100,000 prize for the most compelling paranormal activity captured on a Ring device. Open to U.S. residents 18 and older, the competition invites users to submit footage of ghostly phenomena, with entries judged by a panel including "Stranger Things" star Finn Wolfhard and paranormal investigator Katrina Weidman.Story 5 - Researchers from Monash University propose that Earth may have had a rocky ring around 466 million years ago, lasting for tens of millions of years. This theory is based on the unusual concentration of impact craters near the equator during the Ordovician period, and could explain other phenomena like a subsequent ice age and the characteristics of meteorite debris found in these craters.On the Blind Rankings side, Producer Ben has us blind rank our top 12 scariest entities.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's listener submission time again, and we have some wonderful and creepy stories for you this week.One story includes a mother's terrifying encounters with a doppelganger and malevolent spirits in her apartment.Then, we venture into the dark history of the infamous Lickford Bridge, where legends of sacrificial rituals and ghostly apparitions have persisted for generations. From mysterious red orbs signaling a hateful and evil spirit to phantom hands leaving their mark, there are a lot of urban legend qualities to the Lickford Bridge. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Creature Feature time again! This week, we have four listener submission stories that involve strange creatures, whispering voices, and intense battles.In our first story, a young teacher in Utah experiences unnerving sights and sounds coming from the woods surrounding his rural home. Our second story crosses paths with a strangely ferocious canine - perhaps a hellhound?The third story involves an eerie encounter with a potential Not Deer in Pennsylvania.Finally, but certainly not least, our fourth listener submission goes into vivid detail about battling a skinwalker. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is interview time again and we are super excited to talk with the artist George Coghill, also known as Monsterologist.Fun fact: I (Tyler) currently have 3 Monsterologist stickers on my car and we have 5 of his cryptid travel posters up in our podcast studio. We are HUGE fans of his work and have been for a few years now.In this interview, George Coghill, the creative force behind Monsterologist, shares his journey from freelance artist to cryptid art entrepreneur, driven by a desire to create the cool monster artwork his 8-year-old self always wanted.His unique approach combines childhood fascination with paranormal phenomena, a commitment to authenticity, and a business model that prioritizes passion over profit. Coghill's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, as he turned a simple Bigfoot patch design into a thriving business that resonates with fellow enthusiasts at paranormal conventions across the country.Throughout the interview, he offers valuable insights for aspiring creators, emphasizing the importance of pushing through creative blocks and staying true to one's vision, even when success seems unlikely.Check out Monsterologist's work here: https://monsterologist.com/Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we head to Texas to discuss some popular Lone Star State UFO Encounters.From the enigmatic Lubbock Lights of 1951 to the perplexing Stephenville incident of 2008, we examine reports of massive, silent crafts and unexplained aerial phenomena that have baffled witnesses and investigators alike.In the Levelland UFO case, multiple vehicles mysteriously stalled in the presence of an unidentified object. Perhaps most disturbing is the account of Betty Cash and Vicki Landrum, whose close encounter left them with severe, long-lasting health issues attributed to radiation exposure.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Grafton MonsterOn a fateful night in June 1964, Robert Cockrell's drive home through Grafton, West Virginia, took an unexpected turn when he encountered a massive, headless creature with smooth, rubbery skin.This bizarre sighting sparked a town-wide frenzy, with armed locals combing the woods in search of what became known as the Grafton Monster.Multiple witnesses described an 8-10 foot tall entity with broad shoulders and a seemingly non-existent head, lending credence to Cockrell's account and fueling the growing hysteria.As the monster-hunting craze reached fever pitch, UFO researcher Gray Barker linked the creature to extraterrestrial phenomena, adding another layer of mystery to the tale.But just as the investigation seemed to gain traction, both Cockrell and Barker abruptly abandoned their pursuits.The sudden cessation of their inquiries raises unsettling questions: What forces compelled them to drop the subject? Did they uncover truths too disturbing to share, or were they silenced by shadowy figures determined to keep the Grafton Monster's secrets buried?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into more listener submission stories.From shared dreams of pink goo monsters to pendulum divinations revealing shocking truths about human identity, these stories blur the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary.We explore a chilling encounter at an abandoned mansion in Florida, where a father and son stumble upon more than they bargained for. With slamming doors, temperature drops, and a ghostly figure closing curtains, this creepy tale is hard to forget about once the episode is over.Next, we talk about Cry Woman's Bridge in Indiana, where a father's childhood encounter comes back to haunt him decades later. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's Bizarre News covers a wide variety of strange and unusual topics. Including:Story 1 - A resurfaced clip from a 2001 nature documentary showing a shadowy bipedal figure running alongside caribou in remote Quebec has sparked online debates about a potential Bigfoot sighting, with the cinematographer affirming no crew or known individuals were present during filming.Story 2 - Surveillance footage from Colombia showed a man mysteriously thrown to the ground by an unidentified flying orb, sparking debate about its nature and leaving the incident unexplainedStory 3 - A fan's meticulous replicas of The Shining's hedge maze and elevator doors have led to eerie occurrences in her home, raising suspicions of supernatural activity linked to the iconic horror film.Story 4 (First picture is eyes open, second picture is eyes shut) - A woman in Canton, Ohio claims to have witnessed and photographed a statue of the Virgin Mary opening and closing its eyes at a local church, though the pastor remains skeptical of the alleged miracle.Story 5 - Recent CT scans of the "Screaming Woman," an ancient Egyptian mummy, suggest her haunting expression may be due to cadaveric spasm rather than poor embalming, revealing a possible death in extreme pain and challenging previous assumptions about her mummification.Additionally, we play Blind Rankings with Producer Ben and must rank our top 10 Zombie movies of all time.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Tuesday and another Believing the Bizarre episode!We have 3 creepy listener submissions for you this week.The first story follows Adrianna, where she see discovers her little cousin hiding under a bed, only to find out that there was no way she could have been there...Our second story takes place in the Netherlands. Robin stayed at a hotel, supposedly the only guest, but then woke up in the middle of the night to a lot of strange noises.The final story is from Abby. She had countless experiences, from her grandmother seemingly turning sinister, strange noises, shadow figures, and more.Trigger Warning: Animal Death 🐎Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is listener submission time again!Our first story takes us to Rexburg, Idaho, where Sydney experiences a series of unsettling events in her college apartment, including mysterious knocks, moving objects, and a terrifying shadow figure. The haunting escalates until a blessing brings peace, only for Sydney to face another frightening encounter on a mountain trip with friends.Jeremy's tale transports us to the dense woods of Portland, Michigan, where he and a friend stumble upon a hidden clearing with an old stone foundation. Their curiosity leads to an encounter with the ghost of a young girl and the discovery of an eerie penny from 1904. The story takes an even stranger turn when they try to return the penny, only to find the trail and clearing have vanished without a trace.Our third story comes from Kendall in North Texas, who experiences a vivid dream of a shadow figure in a jester costume entering her bedroom. Her forceful rejection in the dream seems to ward off the presence, but her cat's strange behavior continues to hint at unseen entities. This tale blurs the line between dreams and reality, leaving us to wonder about the true nature of Kendall's experience.Finally, we hear from Devin in Mesa, Arizona, whose family moves into a house that becomes the site of numerous paranormal activities. From unexplained break-ins and moving objects to ghostly encounters in the hallway and swimming pool, Devin's story is a rollercoaster of eerie events. The episode concludes with a mysterious incident involving a resin cup in Devin's current home, proving that the bizarre and unexplained can follow us wherever we go.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are honored and super excited to sit down and chat with Lynze (Lindsay) Cummins from Scared to Death Podcast.Lynze shares the origins of Scared to Death, revealing how her husband Dan Cummins envisioned it as part of a trio of shows. She discusses the organic evolution of including listener stories and the challenges of adapting to a public-facing role.She also opens up about dealing with negative comments and the importance of maintaining a positive perspective in the face of criticism. The conversation delves into Lindsay's personal experiences with the paranormal, including her certainty that her childhood home was haunted.She recounts chilling stories from her neighbors and friends, highlighting how subtle, unexplained occurrences can be the most unsettling. Lindsay also shares her thoughts on various paranormal entities, admitting that the "hat man" phenomenon feels particularly plausible and frightening to her due to its connection with sleep paralysis.Stay updated on all things Scared to Death here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scared-to-death/id1477287015Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1906, Clara, a 16-year-old orphan at St. Michael Mission in Natal, South Africa, began exhibiting strange behaviors. Initially kind and devout, she started talking to unseen entities, claiming she had made a deal with Satan.Her behavior escalated to tearing at her clothes, growling, and speaking in languages she had never learned. Clara also demonstrated clairvoyance, revealing private information about the nuns and other students.Most alarmingly, she was observed levitating up to five feet in the air. As Clara's condition worsened, displaying inhuman strength and violent outbursts, the church decided to perform an exorcism. Rev. Mansueti and Father Erasmus Horner conducted the ritual over two grueling days in front of 170 witnesses.During the exorcism, Clara exhibited supernatural abilities, including body contortions and snake-like transformations. The demon possessing her claimed to be Satan himself, summoned by Clara's dark purpose. The exorcism concluded with Clara levitating one final time before the demon departed, leaving behind a foul stench.Although Clara initially recovered and seemed to return to normal, signs of possession resurfaced in 1907. Nuns observed her making strange noises and levitating again. Father Erasmus returned to perform a second exorcism, which lasted 10 days.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle, is a vast 500,000 square mile area in the Atlantic Ocean bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico.This region has been the site of numerous mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft over the years, leading to its infamous reputation. The area is prone to powerful weather patterns and is home to one of the deepest ocean trenches on Earth.At least 1,000 people are estimated to have died in the Triangle over the past century. While many paranormal explanations have been proposed, including alien abductions and wormholes, scientists point to natural causes for the Triangle's phenomena.Strong ocean currents like the Gulf Stream, methane gas bubbles, magnetic anomalies, and severe weather are among the leading scientific explanations. Navigation errors and equipment failures, exacerbated by the area's challenging conditions, likely account for many of the reported incidents.Some of the most famous disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle include the USS Cyclops in 1918, Flight 19 in 1945, and the pleasure craft Witchcraft in 1967. These cases remain unsolved, with extensive searches failing to locate any trace of the missing vessels or aircraft.While the Bermuda Triangle continues to captivate the public imagination, many experts argue that the frequency of disappearances in the area is not statistically anomalous given the high volume of traffic through the region.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month in Bizarre News, we discuss a variety of bizarre topics such as werewolves entering an Englishf forest through portals, smiling robot faces, moon caves, and more!Additionally, this month's Blind Ranking is comprised of creatures we'd like to meet. From Bigfoot and the squonk to Penelope, we discuss which cryptids we'd enjoy hanging out with - and which ones we'd rather leave on read. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is time for another UFO and alien-themed listener submission episode!In this episode, we explore four intriguing UFO encounters from across the United States. James from Akron, Ohio recounts a childhood experience where he and two others witnessed strange red lights in the sky that split, moved, and vanished mysteriously.In Alaska, Julian shares his father's story of encountering an intense green spotlight while snowmobiling in the 1980s, illuminating the forest before abruptly disappearing.Devin from Tennessee describes a vivid dream-like experience where a bright light consumed his vision, leaving him with an unsettling feeling and questions about its reality.Lastly, Julie recounts two separate incidents: one in California involving a loud humming noise and bright green light shining through her curtains, and another in Arizona where she awoke to find her room filled with a peaceful blue aura.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into three chilling listener-submitted stories of paranormal encounters. The first tale recounts eerie events following a tragic death, including possible possession, that leave the hosts questioning if it's truly the spirit of the deceased or something more sinister. Next, we explore a nighttime encounter with a mysterious shadowy figure that has interdimensional alien-like qualities. The final story follows a young person's psychic awakening, triggered by ghost stories and leading to frequent paranormal sightings. Listen today!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for another interview!We sat down with Derek Hayes, the creative mind behind the popular paranormal podcast Monsters Among Us and the documentary "Shadows in the Desert." Derek shares his journey from a childhood encounter with a mysterious black panther to becoming a respected voice in the paranormal community.He discusses his transition from Hollywood filmmaker to podcaster, and how his background in the film industry has shaped his approach to storytelling and production. The conversation delves into some of the most intriguing phenomena covered on Monsters Among Us, including the chilling "Mirrored Men" encounters that Derek has documented over the years.He also provides insight into the making of "Shadows in the Desert," a documentary exploring the paranormal activity in California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.From ghost lights to ancient petroglyphs, Derek offers a tantalizing glimpse into the mysteries that drew him to this unique location. Throughout the interview, Derek's passion for the unexplained shines through, as does his commitment to thorough research and balanced skepticism.He discusses the challenges of podcast production, the importance of respecting witness accounts, and the delicate balance between entertainment and investigation in paranormal content creation.This interview offers fans of the bizarre a fascinating look behind the scenes of one of the genre's most respected voices, while providing newcomers an enticing entry point into the world of paranormal podcasting and documentary filmmaking.Monsters Among Us Podcast website: https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for 3 intriguing and mysterious disappearance stories!Our first story involves Frederick Valentich.Fred was a young Australian pilot who vanished during a routine flight in 1978. Despite his struggles with exams, Fred pursued his dream of flying, only to disappear under bizarre circumstances. Moments before his disappearance, Fred reported a strange aircraft hovering above him, followed by unexplained metallic sounds. Was it a UFO encounter, a tragic accident, or an elaborate disappearance? With no wreckage found and conflicting theories, Fred's story continues to baffle investigators and captivate the public.Our second story revolves around Karl Hunrath.In 1952, Karl claimed a glowing orb transformed into an alien named Bosco in his bedroom, injecting him with "occult techniques" to build weapons against the US military. Despite initially refusing, Karl's suspicious garage activities and sudden relocation to California raised eyebrows. The story culminates in Karl and his associate Wilkinson's enigmatic disappearance during a flight to allegedly meet extraterrestrials.Our final story is about Granger Taylor.Despite being a high school dropout, Taylor's genius for mechanics and engineering was undeniable, from rebuilding complex machinery to constructing his own flying saucer replica. His fascination with extraterrestrial technology culminated in claims of telepathic alien contact and an invitation for an interstellar journey. On a stormy night in 1980, Taylor vanished without a trace, leaving behind only a cryptic note about a 42-month space voyage.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another installment of Cursed Games and we have 3 creepy games for you this episode!Dive into the chilling world of supernatural games with "The Red Book," a Mexican divination ritual.Using a hard-cover red book and candlelight, players seek permission to enter and exit the game, asking questions and receiving cryptic answers from randomly selected passages.The stakes are raised in "Charlotte's Web," where participants summon the spirit of a 15th-century girl whose mother was burned for witchcraft. In a dark room with a mirror and toy as bait, players converse with Charlotte's reflection—but beware of turning around or playing twice, lest you risk eternal haunting.For thrill-seekers willing to take their chances on the road, "The 11 Mile Ritual" offers a harrowing drive through an otherworldly forest.As you progress mile by mile, the journey becomes increasingly surreal and terrifying. Shadowy figures, disembodied voices, and inexplicable phenomena test your resolve. The final mile culminates in a mysterious red light, beyond which lies the promise of your deepest desire—be it material or intangible.These games blur the line between reality and the paranormal, daring players to confront their fears and desires. From the subtle whispers of the Red Book to the heart-pounding tension of the 11 Mile Ritual, each game offers a unique gateway to the unknown.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month in Bizarre News, we discuss a variety of topics such as strange monoliths popping up, weird whale congregations, a psychic claiming we'll discover alien life soon, and more!Additionally, this month's Blind Ranking is Bigfoot-like cryptids. We all know Charlie is a super huge fan of Bigfoot... so ranking these was a lot of fun!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have 3 listener submissions this week!Story 1-In 2010, Stephanie and her boyfriend's family moved into a spacious rental house that seemed perfect at first. Shortly after moving in, Stephanie experienced a frightening incident in the bathroom when an unseen presence tried to open the door while she was showering.Weeks later, she heard unexplained growling in the hallway, and her boyfriend's mother, Deborah, saw a shadowy figure in her bathroom and kitchen. Throughout their stay, the family encountered numerous unexplained occurrences, including constantly unlocked doors, an unusual accumulation of dead flies, and mysterious symbols etched inside cabinets that weren't there when they moved in.Despite the unsettling experiences, the family stayed in the house for a year before moving out. After leaving the property, Stephanie and her boyfriend's family stopped experiencing paranormal activity.Story 2-Throughout his childhood, Josh experienced several paranormal encounters in his family home, including seeing an elderly man in rags and shadowy figures roaming the halls. At age 5, Josh was so terrified by these nightly apparitions that he would sleep on his mother's bedroom floor, unaware that he was sleep-talking about "black robes" to her.Years later, as a teenager, Josh had a vivid sleep paralysis episode involving a burned figure and a woman instructing him to bleed the radiators, which he seemingly did in reality while asleep.After this incident, Josh developed an unexplained scar on his right shoulder that resembled a burn mark, adding a physical dimension to his supernatural experiences.Story 3-Sophia (anonymous) lived with her brother John and a roommate named Melissa, who claimed to have a demon attachment and practiced occult activities in their shared house. One night, while home alone, Sophia experienced an inexplicable incident where furniture was rearranged and kitchen cabinets were opened without any apparent explanation.A subsequent paranormal investigation revealed the presence of multiple entities in the house, including a potentially malevolent spirit.Following this event, Sophia experienced ongoing paranormal activity, including shadow figures, strange noises, and physical sensations, until she moved out of the house in March 2020, after which the haunting phenomena ceased.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's listener submission time and we have two creepy tales for you today! In the first story, Chris and his friend Mike were interested in the paranormal and started using a Ouija board. Initially, nothing unusual happened, but then they connected with a spirit named Adam Greene. They asked for signs of his presence, and the planchette spun rapidly and flew off the board. Another time, they heard slow, pounding footsteps behind a sheet hung in the doorway, followed by a flash of light. Over time, Adam's messages turned darker and insulting, and he seemed to shift to an evil persona named "Fuzzy". Paranormal events intensified. Chris had an out-of-body dream where he flew over Mike and his parents. Mike revealed they had all seen a shadow fly over them in real life. Chris believes the entity may have been the demon Zozo based on the double Z in the name, the evil energy, and the bad luck they experienced, including Mike's uncle passing away. Eventually, they stopped using the board as too many disturbing things were happening.Story #2 involves Robin.When Robin was six, his friend Jason's father took them to a cemetery in the woods at 2-3am after giving them beer. They opened a grave, saw a skeleton, then heard loud footsteps and shrieking. Soon after, Robin began seeing terrifying faces peeking into his room at night that would vanish when he looked directly at them. It caused him great fear, keeping him up at night. One time, he woke to see a face at the foot of his bed staring at him, then his covers flew off by themselves. He ran out of the house in terror. At age 16, Robin returned to the cemetery with friends and was chased off by the angry landowner. That night, they all had the same nightmare of a ghostly female figure screaming at them from the disturbed grave. Now at 21, Robin still sees the scary faces and also hears disembodied sounds. Most frighteningly, he sees a tall, pitch-black figure darker than the surrounding darkness appearing in doorways and on the stairs. It sometimes charges at him on all fours before vanishing. Photos never capture this haunting presence. Robin doesn't believe enough in God to get an exorcism, so he is trying to cope with the ongoing supernatural torment.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch#alienabduction #ufoabduction #kellycahill #aliens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to continue our monthly interviews with Mike Ricksecker.Mike is the author of the best-selling books A Walk In The Shadows, and Alaska's Mysterious Triangle, as well as several historic paranormal books. His latest best-selling book is Travels Through Time: Inside the Fourth Dimension, Time Travel, and Stacked Time Theory, published in 2023. He has appeared on multiple television shows and programs, including History Channel's Ancient Aliens and The UnXplained, Travel Channel’s The Alaska Triangle, Discovery+’s Fright Club, Animal Planet’s The Haunted, multiple series on Gaia TV, and more. Mike is the producer and director of the docu-series, The Shadow Dimension, available on several streaming platforms, and produces additional full-length content on ancient wisdom, lost civilizations, and the supernatural on his extensive YouTube channel.For more than six years he has hosted The Edge of the Rabbit Hole livestream show and also hosts the Connecting the Universe interactive class. He operates his own book publishing and video production company, Haunted Road Media, representing a number of authors, and winning the award for Excellent Media in The Paranormal Field at the 2019 Shockfest Film Festival.Mike’s historic paranormal articles have been published in The Baltimore Sun, Paranormal Underground Magazine, and he previously wrote an Oklahoma City paranormal column for Examiner.com (2010 – 2014). His work has also been featured in The Oklahoman, The Frederick News-Post, Marshall University’s The Parthenon, and Louisiana State University’s Civil War Book Review. He now hosts many of these articles along with informational videos and learning courses on the Connected Universe Portal website.In this interview, Mike Ricksecker discusses his personal experiences with shadow entities and other supernatural phenomena that set him on his current path. He explains his "stacked time" theory, proposing that time is not linear but that past, present and future exist concurrently. Ricksecker suggests some ghostly encounters may actually be "time slips" where two moments resonate at the same frequency. He also shares insights on the unique energy and phenomena of the Alaska Triangle, the possible link between aliens and shadow people, and his view that while some shadow entities may be demonic, interdimensional, or extraterrestrial, we shouldn't overgeneralize them as all being evil. Finally, Ricksecker discusses astral projection and his belief that the key to time travel lies in achieving specific meditative states, something challenging for busy modern lifestyles. His ideas provide an open-ended, thought-provoking perspective on the paranormal.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August 1993, Kelly Cahill, a 27-year-old mother of three from Victoria, Australia, experienced a life-changing UFO encounter. While driving home from a party with her husband, Andrew, they witnessed a mysterious craft with orange lights in a nearby field.Later that night, they encountered the same object hovering above the road, and as they approached it, they saw figures inside before it disappeared.Suddenly, a bright light engulfed their car, and they experienced a mysterious blackout, losing an hour of time. In the following weeks, Kelly and her husband suffered from various inexplicable symptoms, including headaches, nausea, and fatigue. Kelly discovered a strange triangular mark and a scar on her body. As her memories of the encounter began to resurface, she recalled being approached by tall, thin, black figures with luminous red eyes.Despite the entities' telepathic reassurances, Kelly felt an overwhelming sense of evil and terror. Kelly reached out to Bill Chalker, a renowned UFO researcher, who investigated the incident and discovered additional witnesses who had similar experiences that night.The investigation uncovered physical evidence at the site, including chemical and magnetic anomalies, unusual radiation readings, and inexplicable marks in the field. As Kelly's story gained media attention, she became a prominent figure in the UFO research community. She appeared on television shows, participated in conferences, and authored a book titled "Encounter:The True Story." Despite the incredible nature of her account, Kelly Cahill has been consistently regarded as a credible witness, with no history of mental illness or apparent motive for deception. Her experience remains one of the most compelling and well-documented cases in UFO history.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch#alienabduction #ufoabduction #kellycahill #aliens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finland, a land of breathtaking landscapes and rich history, is home to a captivating array of mythical creatures and tales.From the depths of the sea to the heart of the forest, these legends have been woven into the fabric of Finnish culture for centuries. The malevolent Iku-Turso, known as the "ox of death" and "father of diseases," lurks in the ocean's depths, while the mischievous Menninkäinen, reminiscent of hobbits and gnomes, dance in the woods and delight in riddles and shiny treasures. In the vast forests, one may encounter the shape-shifting Peikko, giant trolls feared as bogeymen who kidnap and torture children.The enchanting Keiju, delicate fairy-like beings, grace the skies and woodlands in three distinct forms: Luonnotar, Ilmatar, and Metsänneito. The enigmatic Hiisi, towering humanoid creatures, dwell in the mountains and forests, marking sacred sites and challenging those who dare to enter their domain.These powerful spirits can be both malevolent and beneficial, causing harm or offering aid when summoned by skilled shamans. The Näkki, a seaweed-clad immortal water demon, haunts the depths of ponds and rivers, luring unsuspecting children to their watery graves. Only through the utterance of magical incantations can one hope to escape its grasp.Lastly, the majestic Otso, the king of the forest and bear spirit, is revered as a friend, brother, or even a transformed human, symbolizing the deep connection between the Finnish people and the natural world.These mythical beings, each with their unique characteristics and stories, continue to capture the imagination and inspire awe in those who explore the fascinating realm of Finnish mythology.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch#paranormalpodcast #finlandmyths #finlandfolklore #finlandcreatures #finnishfolklore  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep Paralysis Stories: Volume 1Over the years we have had tons of listeners submit potential sleep paralysis stories, so we decided to combine a handful of them into a new, unique listener submission collection - sleep paralysis stories!Sleep paralysis is a terrifying experience where individuals find themselves conscious but unable to move, often accompanied by hallucinations of shadow figures, entities, and the infamous "old hag."Theories range from supernatural encounters to a dream-like state caused by the brain's inability to control the body during sleep. People from various locations have shared their unsettling experiences, highlighting the fear and helplessness felt during these episodes.Some individuals, like Madison, have had sleep paralysis for years, with recurring visions of a woman in a 1920s dress and the mysterious "Hat Man." Despite the initial terror, Madison eventually found comfort in these encounters, particularly during a difficult period in her life when a shadow figure appeared to offer support. Alex, on the other hand, had a particularly vivid experience involving a menacing dog and a shadowy figure, leaving him questioning the line between reality and dreams.Zacharia, a 15-year-old living in an old San Francisco house, has been sensitive to the paranormal for years. He has seen balls of light, experienced unexplained occurrences, and even encountered an apparition he calls "George."Recently, Zacharia has been experiencing nightly episodes of sleep paralysis, accompanied by strange noises and a feeling of being weighed down, leading him to believe that a poltergeist may be responsible.Kieren, who has had various paranormal encounters, including UFO sightings and experiences with spirits, learned about sleep paralysis through his studies as a biology major.While his first experience was relatively tame, a subsequent episode involved a shadow person appearing in the corner of his eye. By reminding himself that it was a trick of the mind and focusing on relaxing his muscles, Kieren was able to make the shadow disappear and regain control of his body.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for a new monthly segment! On the fourth Friday of every month, you can expect Bizarre News and Blind Rankings.This month in Bizarre News, we discuss a wide variety of topics. From a puzzling earthquake in Turkey followed by a dazzling display of UFOs, to a mysterious neon blue cloud hovering over Quincy, Massachusetts, we explore the strange and the supernatural.But that's not all! We also delve into the fascinating world of paranormal curiosity, as we reveal which U.S. state tops the charts for ghostly searches. West Virginia, with its rich history and eerie landscapes, takes the crown as the epicenter of the otherworldly.Next, we venture into the cosmos, where scientists may have stumbled upon evidence of hyper-intelligent civilizations living in theoretical Dyson spheres. Could these advanced beings be harnessing the power of stars and black holes?We'll explore the tantalizing possibilities. Finally, we'll take you on a journey into the heart of the Angeles National Forest, where a hiker's recent encounter with a set of mysterious tracks has sparked a frenzy among Bigfoot enthusiasts. Also, we finally have Producer Ben on the main feed and are playing Blind Rankings.This month, Ben has chosen 8 Alien Abduction stories that must rank, but the catch is, we don't know the list of abductions when we start ranking them.We hope you enjoy these new segments!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Contorting Entity HugoIt's listener submission time again! The listener has requested to stay anonymous, so as always, we got a Sophia story!From a young age, Sophia possessed an innate sensitivity to the paranormal, able to sense the emotions and energy of those around her, including spirits. Despite her belief in ghosts, she had never directly encountered a shadow person until she was 12 or 13 years old. In her bedroom, she began to feel a presence watching her, which she eventually named "Hugo." Initially, the presence seemed benign, but after a series of unsettling events, including a lotion bottle mysteriously moving and recurring dreams of Hugo clinging to her wall with large, black eyes, Sophia's fear grew, forcing her to seek refuge in her sister's room. Sophia's family home in Georgia, shared by her parents, sister, and grandparents, held its own secrets. She always felt nervous in her grandparents' house, hearing strange noises at night that were dismissed as the settling of an old house.As a young adult, while living in a nearby mother-in-law suite with her fiancé, Sophia experienced intense feelings of panic and unease when alone in the main house, particularly while using the bathroom. These feelings eventually subsided, only to be replaced by scratching sounds and other unexplained occurrences.One morning, while Sophia's grandfather was confined to a hospital bed in the living room, she heard knocking and footsteps while showering. The footsteps ran down the hallway towards the spare rooms, but the door, known for its loud creak, never opened. When Sophia emerged from the bathroom, she found the door still shut and her grandfather claiming to have heard nothing.Shaken, she quickly left the house, marking the end of her personal encounters in the family home. Despite the passing of her grandfather, Sophia's grandmother (Nanny) continues to reside in the house, claiming to have friendly encounters with ghosts.Both Sophia and her Nanny have experienced moments that felt like the presence of her late grandfather, leaving them to wonder about the reality of their experiences. Though the fear was genuine at the time, Sophia now reflects on these events with a sense of curiosity and wonder, forever changed by her journey through the paranormal.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Believing the Bizarre we have three incredibly alien encounters that took place in France.Our first story takes place in the summer of 1944, when 13-year-old Madeleine Arnoux was on a bicycle ride to pick up food from a nearby farm. During a brief rest in a meadow, she stumbled upon a strange, metallic craft and tiny humanoid creatures dressed in brown one-piece suits. Frozen in fear, Madeleine eventually fled the scene, keeping her encounter a secret for nearly 30 years before finally sharing her story with the world.Fast forward to 1954, when railway worker Marius Dewilde experienced a chilling encounter near his home in Nord, France. One night, his dog's incessant barking led him to discover a strange object and two small humanoid figures near the railroad tracks.Paralyzed by a beam of light from the object, Marius helplessly watched as the beings boarded their craft and ascended into the night sky. In the aftermath of the incident, investigators discovered physical evidence supporting Marius's account, solidifying his place in UFO history.Our final story takes us to the picturesque region of Valensole, France, where farmer Maurice Masse had a close encounter of the third kind in July 1965. While taking a cigarette break, Masse noticed an oval-shaped object landing in a nearby lavender field, accompanied by two humanoid figures.When one of the figures raised a cylindrical device, Masse was struck by a beam that left him paralyzed on the ground. As the figures boarded their craft and flew away, they left behind physical evidence that would later support Masse's incredible story.These three extraordinary French alien encounters serve as a testament to the enduring mystery and allure of UFOs in France and beyond.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to interview the paranormal podcaster himself, Jim Harold. Another Northeast Ohio paranormal podcaster, Jim Harold is a podcasting pioneer - starting all the way back in 2005.In this interview, we get into why he got into podcasting, some of his favorite stories, any campfire stories that were less than believable to him, retro causality, and more. Jim Harold hosts the Paranormal Podcast along with Jim Harold's Campfire.Additionally, Jim Harold releases books that include stories told to him on the Jim Harold's Campfire Podcast, and his newest book - Volume 6 - just dropped May 7th, 2024.Pick up your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/True-Ghost-Stories-Harolds-Campfire-ebook/dp/B0CTHQSX85/Make sure to check out both The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold's Campfire. By the way, you can now expect a new interview with someone in the paranormal world every second Friday of the month!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trigger Warning - Animal abuse and suicide The Haunting of Monte Cristo Homestead: Australia's Most Haunted HouseIn the heart of Junee, nestled between Sydney and Melbourne, lies the Monte Cristo Homestead – a place that has earned the reputation of being Australia's most haunted house. The history of this eerie residence dates back to 1885 when Christopher William Crawley, a wealthy farmer and founder of Junee, built the homestead for his family.Despite the initial struggles, Crawley's fortune changed when the Great Southern Railway Line opened in 1878, and he established a successful hotel along the rail line. However, the Crawley family's story took a dark turn following Christopher's death in 1910. His wife, Elizabeth, became a recluse, confining herself to the attic chapel for the next 23 years. After the last Crawley left in 1948, the house fell into disrepair until Reginald and Olivia Ryan purchased it in 1963, transforming it into a doll museum.It was then that the true extent of the homestead's haunting became apparent. The Ryans reported numerous supernatural occurrences, including ghostly lights, the inexplicable deaths of their animals, and the presence of at least ten ghosts.Among these spirits are Christopher and Elizabeth Crawley, a pregnant maid who jumped to her death from the balcony, Harold – a disabled boy chained in the coach room, Morris – a stable boy who died in a fire, Ethel – an infant who died on the stairs, and Jack Simpson – a caretaker shot to death on the porch in 1960.Visitors to the Monte Cristo Homestead have experienced a range of paranormal phenomena, from feeling icy hands on the stairs to hearing the screams of the deceased. The bloodstains of the pregnant maid are said to reappear on the steps, and children become inexplicably agitated when entering certain areas of the house.The haunting of Monte Cristo Homestead has solidified its status as one of the most terrifying and intriguing paranormal locations in Australia, drawing in those brave enough to explore its dark history.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotenburg CannibalTRIGGER WARNINGThis episode contains GRAPHIC VIOLENCE/GORE*Armin Meiwes, known as the Rotenburg Cannibal, claimed that his fascination with cannibalism began during his adolescent years, sparked by the fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel." As a tech-savvy individual, Meiwes discovered online communities where people shared their fantasies about cannibalism and even their desire to be eaten. In March 2001, he posted an ad on the "Cannibal Cafe" forum, seeking a willing volunteer aged 18 to 25 to be slaughtered and consumed. Bernd-Jurgen Armando Brandes, a 43-year-old microelectronics engineer from Berlin, responded to Meiwes' ad, agreeing to be slaughtered and consumed.On March 9th, 2001, Brandes traveled to Meiwes' home, where they videotaped the event to prove consent. The gruesome act began with Brandes taking sleeping pills and cough syrup, followed by Meiwes cutting off Brandes' penis, which they both attempted to eat but found too tough.Meiwes then fried some of Brandes' body fat with seasonings, but overcooked the penis, ultimately feeding it to his dog. As Brandes grew weak from blood loss, Meiwes ran a bath for him and checked on him periodically while reading a Star Trek book. After a few hours, Meiwes stabbed Brandes in the throat, killing him. He then hung the body from a meat hook, beheaded and dismembered it, storing parts in his freezer and burying the head in his garden.Over the next 10 months, Meiwes consumed an estimated 44 pounds of Brandes' flesh. In July 2001, Meiwes attempted to lure another victim through online chat rooms. Although he met with five men, he did not kill them, presumably because they did not consent.A college student who had conversed with Meiwes, disturbed by their discussions, reported him to the authorities. Police discovered human remains in Meiwes' freezer and the incriminating four-hour video recording.When questioned, Meiwes admitted to consuming his victim with a bottle of South African red wine, using his best cutlery, and decorating the dinner table with candles. He described the taste as similar to pork. The case of Armin Meiwes remains one of the most shocking and disturbing instances of consensual cannibalism in modern history.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardian AngelsFrom ancient Judaic texts to modern esoteric beliefs, the concept of guardian angels - divine entities assigned to watch over humans - has captivated cultures across the ages.Explore the origins of this widespread phenomenon tracing back to the Babylonians and Assyrians.We discuss the hierarchies and ranks of angels described in Christianity, from the supreme Seraphim and Cherubim that commune directly with God, to the powerful Virtues and Archangels like Michael, Raphael and Gabriel tasked with specific virtues and roles.Learn about guardian angels themselves, the lowest rank believed to be individual spiritual companions and protectors accompanying each person from birth to death.Understand their perceived purpose of shielding humans from harm when "it is not their time." Join us as we delve into this fascinating belief found across Abrahamic faiths as well as Hinduism and Buddhism. Whether viewed as literal or symbolic, guardian angels have provided comfort and inspiration to billions throughout the centuries. But, are they believable? Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! It is Listener Submission time, which you know what that means: creepy and personal stories sent to us from listeners!In this episode, we follow Travis and Brittney's stories. Travis encounters an abandoned hut, a strange grave, and a weird pentagram with candles in the woods near a concrete junkyard.Brittney discusses some of her family hauntings, including an aggressive and terrifying entity who wears a long black trench coat, boots, and has glowing red eyes.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glitches in the MatrixThis whole "glitch in the matrix" thing has been freaking people out ever since that 1999 movie The Matrix came out.The idea is that our reality isn't real - it's just a simulation. Like, are we actually just minds trapped in bodies, or are we code in some crazy digital world? It really makes you think about whether we even exist or not.Within this supposed simulated reality, weird stuff happens sometimes that just doesn't make sense. Things teleporting across rooms, seeing the same person twice, getting déjà vu - that kind of trippy stuff. It happens fast and then it's over, but it sticks with you, you know? Makes you question what's actually going on.It's not just sci-fi nerds talking about this simulation theory either. Legit scientists like this MIT guy Rizwan Virk have gotten behind it.Virk reckons our universe could basically be a super advanced video game based on physics experiments looking at the building blocks of reality. Crazy, right?But you've got other big brain physicists at places like Harvard saying it's nonsense and there's no proof.Lisa Randall thinks the idea of higher beings making a simulation is just dumb. Still, the whole unknown of it all is pretty mind-bending when you start thinking about dimensions and stuff we can't even comprehend.In the end, whether we reside in a simulated world or not remains an enigma. As we ponder glitches in the matrix and the mysteries of multiple dimensions, we're reminded of the boundless complexities that shroud the nature of our existence, inviting us to explore realms both tangible and beyond.Check out Aly and Nat's podcast, Let's Get Haunted, here: https://www.letsgethaunted.com/welcomePatreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Legend of BigfootYou've heard the whispers, seen the blurry footage, and maybe even felt a chill run down your spine in the deep woods. Yeah, we're talking about Bigfoot – the legendary creature that's captured millions of imaginations worldwide. But what exactly is this beast, and why does it keep evading scientific proof?Let's dive into the lore surrounding this elusive beast. Bigfoot, aka Sasquatch, is a towering, hairy humanoid said to roam the wilderness, leaving behind tales of its existence from the Pacific Northwest to the far corners of the globe. Despite its widespread fame, Bigfoot remains a cryptid, a creature whose existence hasn't been backed up by solid scientific evidence.  It's described as standing anywhere from 7 to 14 feet tall, weighing up to 500 pounds, and covered in shaggy fur. Its face is a blend of ape-like features and human resemblance, adding to the mystique. Known for its bipedal walk and immense strength, encountering Bigfoot is often accompanied by a putrid stench, signaling its presence.  Bigfoot sightings are most commonly reported in wooded areas of the northwestern U.S. and western Canada, although variations of the creature exist in folklore worldwide. Indigenous myths often spoke of hairy, wild men inhabiting the forests long before Bigfoot became a pop culture phenomenon.  Encounters with Bigfoot are characterized by a sense of being watched, accompanied by an eerie stillness in the woods. Witnesses often report hearing howls, grunts, and the sound of rocks being thrown, adding to the spine-chilling nature of the experience. Some claim to have stumbled upon Bigfoot nests or even witnessed the creature vanish into thin air, fueling speculation about its origins.  The history of Bigfoot sightings dates back centuries, with Indigenous cultures and early settlers sharing stories of encounters with giant, hairy beings. In modern times, the term "Bigfoot" gained widespread recognition in 1958, following a series of reported footprints discovered in California's Humboldt County. Since then, numerous sightings, photos, and videos have kept the Bigfoot legend alive.  Despite the lack of concrete proof, interest in Bigfoot persists, fueled by eyewitness accounts, tantalizing clues, and ongoing scientific exploration.Whether Bigfoot is a flesh-and-blood forest creature or a mysterious entity traversing dimensions, one thing's for sure – the allure of this elusive cryptid continues to captivate the human imagination. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listener Submission Collection: Vol 7This collection includes four listener submissions of haunting stories. Dare to venture down the infamous Clinton Road, where reality blurs and the supernatural reigns. This desolate, winding stretch in northern New Jersey has spawned countless chilling tales - from an unsolved 1983 murder to whispers of occult rituals at the ominous "Ghost Boy Bridge."Prepare to be transported into a realm where phantom vehicles materialize and vanish without a trace, leaving witnesses shaken to their core.Immerse yourself in bone-chilling firsthand accounts that defy rationale. A young man's casual drive is disrupted by mysterious headlights that seem to chase him, only to evaporate into thin air upon nearing the road's end.A fabricated tale about a shadowy figure takes an eerie twist when the very entity manifests behind the storyteller. These gripping narratives will leave you questioning the fragile boundaries between our world and something far more sinister lurking just beyond the veil.From a child's innocent gaze into the abyss that unleashes visions of a hellish inferno, to a faceless entity reminiscent of the Slenderman legend materializing at a woman's bedside - this listener submission collection covers it all. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardiff Haunting of Pete the PoltergeistIn the bustling streets of Cardiff, Wales, during the 1980s, an unassuming lawn mower repair shop became the stage for an extraordinary series of events. John Matthews, owner of Mower Services, found himself thrust into a world of the paranormal alongside his brother-in-law Fred and friend Ian.What started as a seemingly innocuous day of repairing mowers soon spiraled into an encounter with the supernatural.One afternoon, amidst the clang of metal tools, John and his companions were startled by loud bangs reverberating through their workshop. Investigating the source, they found no culprits, only an eerie quiet after the chaos.As wrenches began to swing on their own and stones seemingly hurled themselves, they realized they were not alone. Thus began their encounter with Pete, the mischievous poltergeist.The phenomenon extended beyond the workshop, infiltrating John's home and even catching the attention of local law enforcement. Witnesses reported objects materializing out of thin air and inexplicable swings in temperature.Despite the strangeness of it all, John and his companions found themselves engaging with Pete, playing games and even making requests that the poltergeist oddly seemed to fulfill.Pete's antics ranged from playful to perplexing, with objects appearing and disappearing at his whim. Yet, amidst the chaos, there was a strange sense of camaraderie between the living and the spectral.Despite the skepticism of some, the Cardiff haunting of Pete the Poltergeist remains a curious footnote in the annals of the paranormal.While the exact nature of Pete's existence may forever elude us, his playful interactions serve as a reminder that even in the most mundane of places, the extraordinary can manifest.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in 1994, something really weird happened at a little elementary school called Ariel School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe. It was just a normal day at this small rural school with only 62 students.But then, during their morning break time, while the teachers were in a meeting, some of the kids saw something crazy in the sky.They said a flat, disc-shaped thing came down from the sky and landed on a hill nearby. The kids rushed over to the edge of the school to get a closer look. That's when they saw some figures coming out of the craft! But just as quickly as it landed, the disc took off again into the sky.At first, the teachers didn't really believe the kids' story. But the students told their parents, and soon people were investigating this "UFO incident" as they called it. When the kids were asked to draw what they saw, they all drew similar pictures of a silver disc and weird alien-like figures.Even though the students were from different backgrounds, they all described seeing basically the same thing.A professor from Harvard named John Mack looked into it and said the kids' stories seemed really credible. Some of them even said they got telepathic messages from the beings during the encounter!Of course, some people tried to explain it away by saying the kids were just making it up or experiencing mass hysteria. But their individual accounts were so detailed and emotional, it made that theory hard to believe.Not all the kids stuck to the same story though. One student named Dallyn later admitted he made his part up initially. But others like Emma and Salma insisted they vividly remembered the whole experience - it wasn't made up at all.Years later, most of those Ruwa students still haven't changed their story about seeing a real UFO that day. Even though some tried to discredit them, the Ariel School incident is considered one of the best and most mysterious UFO cases ever reported by multiple witnesses.So was it just a child's imagination running wild, or did those Zimbabwe kids actually encounter something from out of this world? That's still up for debate over 25 years later!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Creature Feature! These are Listener Submission Collections that are specifically about cryptids and creatures rather than ghosts or aliens. In this third installment, we have a handful of creepy and unsettling encounters with creatures our listeners have bumped into in the dead of night. But, are they believable? Listen now. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zozo: The Ouija Board DemonZozo, the notorious demon associated with Ouija board encounters, stands out among supernatural entities for its alleged malevolent deeds.From documented cases like Darren Evans' ordeal to historical accounts of terrorized individuals, Zozo's presence looms large in paranormal lore, even inspiring cinematic portrayals such as the possessed character in "The Exorcist."The origins of Zozo trace back roughly two centuries, its name is sometimes spelled as "zoso" or "zozo."Despite variations, the entity's sinister reputation persists, often masquerading under aliases like "mama" to deceive unsuspecting users. Notably, Zozo employs manipulative tactics, luring victims into a false sense of security before unleashing unsettling remarks or moving the planchette away from the goodbye, trapping unwary participants.Warnings abound regarding Ouija board usage, with specific cautions against encountering Zozo or its aliases.The list of precautions includes never insulting spirits, avoiding solo sessions, and refraining from using the board in locations with dark histories. There's a whole list of warnings about never using a Ouija board alone, avoiding places with grim histories, and absolutely not provoking Zozo or any spirit entities. If you do encounter that demon, you're supposed to immediately shut down the session the right way to sever any connection.Of course, some people are skeptics and don't believe Zozo actually exists as a real entity. But the tales about its evil doings are so widespread and detailed, it shows how much this paranormal phenomenon creeps people out and captures our imagination about the unknown.Whether Zozo is a legit malicious force or just an urban legend, the story definitely serves as a cautionary warning about messing with occult stuff you may not fully understand. Steer clear of that demon!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Exeter UFO IncidentIt was around 3am on September 3rd, 1965. This guy named Norman was hitchhiking home to Exeter, New Hampshire, after visiting his girlfriend in Massachusetts. Just a normal night, right? Well, things took a crazy turn when Norman was walking along Route 50 near a local farm owned by a guy named Mr. Dining.Up ahead, Norman noticed these five red flashing lights hovering over the farm. At first, he thought it was just the police. But as he got closer, he realized it was actually a massive, bright object about 80-90 feet wide just floating above the trees! It had all these pulsating red lights but was completely silent as it moved around erratically.Totally freaked out, Norman ran up to a nearby house, hoping to get help from the people living there. But no one answered, even with this eerie red glow from the object lighting up everything around them.A couple driving by ended up rescuing Norman and taking him straight to the police station to report what he saw.You'd think the cops might not believe such a crazy story. But the officer on duty, Reginald Toland, said he'd actually gotten similar reports recently of UFOs being spotted around town - even one chasing after a woman's car!Another officer, Eugene Bertrand Jr., went with Norman back out to the farm, and they both saw this weird object with pulsating red lights rising up silently from behind the trees.Bertrand quickly called for backup, and more officers arrived to see the phenomenon for themselves, including Patrolman David Hunt.With all these credible sightings, the police alerted the nearby Air Force base about the mysterious object.This Exeter UFO experience led to an insane battle between Norman and the police, fighting for their credibility for years to come.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you notice if there was a paranormal force controlling you? Is it possible for a vacant space to invite in evil? It's listener submission time again and we have two creepy and unsettling stories for you. Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another installment of Cursed Games - the paranormal and creepy games that could certainly lead to unsettling outcomes. In this episode, we dive into four spooky games: Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, The Answer Man, Three Kings, and Dry Bones. Would you ever play a potentially paranormal game? We even found a few encounter stories to go along with learning these potentially cursed games. Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unveiling the Filipino Haunting: Exploring the ManananggalOriginating from ancient Filipino folklore long before the Spanish colonization, the Manananggal is a haunting creature deeply embedded in the country's mythology. The name, derived from the Tagalog word meaning "to separate," represents a sub-type of the Aswang, a broader category encompassing various shape-shifting malevolent entities in local legend.Among the Aswang's repertoire are vampires, weredogs, witches, and the notorious Viscera Sucker, commonly known as the Manananggal.The Manananggal presents a chilling facade, appearing as an ordinary woman during the day, often deceiving those around her with her disguise. However, come nightfall, her true form emerges, marked by grotesque transformations.With bat-like wings sprouting from her arms, elongated tongues, and razor-sharp teeth, she embarks on a gruesome hunt.The most unsettling aspect of her metamorphosis is her ability to separate her upper body from her lower half, allowing her to fly off in search of prey, leaving her legs behind.Feeding on more than just blood like traditional vampires, the Manananggal's diet includes bodily fluids such as phlegm, with a preference for human organs, especially those of unborn babies.Pregnant women become prime targets for this fearsome creature, often falling victim to its insatiable hunger.Despite its terrifying nature, Filipino folklore offers methods of protection against the Manananggal, including the use of ash, garlic, herbs, and salt to ward off its malevolent presence.The legend of the Manananggal serves as a cautionary tale, reflecting societal values and fears. Its origins may stem from a desire to reinforce community bonds and warn against the dangers of vanity and envy.Additionally, the creature's attributes, such as its wings and elongated tongue, may offer explanations for natural phenomena, such as miscarriages and sudden deaths in the night, in the absence of scientific understanding.Personal accounts shared by individuals add layers of authenticity to the folklore surrounding the Manananggal. Tales of encounters with this supernatural being evoke both fear and fascination, highlighting the enduring power of folklore to captivate and terrify.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you're living in an old, century home, it's hard not to wonder whether or not spirits are occupying your space with you. In today's episode, we have two listener submissions about paranormal and creepy encounters that they have witnessed in their century homes (fun fact - one of these listeners is my wife!) But how believable are these hauntings? Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dark WatchersFor a long time, the mysterious tall figures known as the Dark Watchers have been part of the stories and legends of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Central California.These huge beings, anywhere from 8 to 15 feet tall, have captured the imagination of locals and historians, with their origins tracing back to the myths of native tribes like the Chumash people. While there's not much about them online, the first recorded sightings of these strange entities date back to the 1700s when Spanish settlers called them "los Vigilantes Oscuros."People who've seen them all describe three main things: their really tall human-like shape, their cloaked appearance, and the walking stick they carry. These shadowy figures with no facial features are often spotted during the golden hour before sunset, ominously overlooking the landscape.The legends say the Dark Watchers are picky about who they appear to - they seem to favor encounters with people hiking the old-fashioned way, without modern gear or guns.While their presence is spooky, witnesses say they're not threatening, just observing without interacting.  Famous writers like Robert Jefferson and John Steinbeck featured the Dark Watchers in their works, making them part of California's cultural heritage.Jefferson's poetic descriptions give an eerie, familiar feel, while Steinbeck's mentions show the reverence and caution people feel toward them.Some people try to explain the Dark Watchers with scientific phenomena like pareidolia or the Brocken Spectre effect. But these rational ideas don't really capture the mystique around these ancient beings and why they've stuck in Central California's collective memory.Interestingly, local customs like Olivia Steinbeck leaving gifts for the Dark Watchers hint at a spiritual connection with these elusive mountain guardians. Whether supernatural or natural, the mystery of the Dark Watchers fascinates people and reminds us of the enduring secrets in California's rugged landscapes.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 1st, 2024, law enforcement was notified that teenagers were causing a riot inside a downtown Miami mall with sticks and fireworks. However, what residents outside the mall witnessed was an intensive police response that many watchers claimed they'd never seen in their lives. It seemed that whatever was happening at the mall, which completely shut down the street with rows and rows of police cars, was bigger than just rioting teens. Then, word came out about 8 to 10-foot-tall creatures being seen around the mall. But, is this believable?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do stars truly play a role in our fate? Is it possible for constellations to actually predict the future? In this episode, we dive into astrology and whether or not we believe celestial objects can affect events in our day-to-day lives.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mojave UFO IncidentSteve and Dawn Hess wanted to get away from their busy lives for a bit. They were a married couple looking for some peaceful alone time together. So they decided to go camping in the Mojave Desert. Their plan was to just chill out under the big desert sky without any noise or distractions. But little did they know, their little camping trip was about to get really weird and scary.They found a nice secluded spot between two mountains to set up camp.As they were laying out looking at the stars that night, they saw a tiny glowing ball drifting over one of the mountains. Steve felt uneasy about it but tried not to think too much of it at first.But then things started getting even weirder. That one light became nine lights, all moving in formation across the sky. Steve and Dawn figured maybe it was just military aircraft from a nearby base or something.But the lights started coming closer and closer until everything got really quiet and eerie.That's when the couple started to panic for real. Strange red-eyed creatures surrounded their camper. Steve had his rifle ready to defend them if needed. But Dawn had a gut feeling they shouldn't provoke whatever these things were.Next, they saw these tall see-through beings appear. The beings seemed to be putting pictures and visions directly into Steve and Dawn's minds.A blinding light flashed, and the next thing they knew, they woke up the next morning with no idea what happened after the light.The only evidence anything weird went down was some red marks on Dawn's neck. Completely freaked out, they decided to get the hell out of the desert right away. They were left with so many unanswered questions about their bizarre close encounter in the Mojave.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Legend of KrampusThe creepy legend of Krampus has been around for centuries, originating way back in southern Germany, the Swiss Alps, and Western Austria.He's like the chilling opposite of the jolly Santa Claus. Krampus is described as this devilish, horned figure with cloven hooves, symbolizing the harsh winters and struggles for survival in the Alps.Standing a towering 8 to 9 feet tall, with goat horns, fangs, and wild eyes, Krampus strikes fear into kids' hearts to scare them into being good during the holidays.  While Santa rewards well-behaved children with gifts, Krampus plays the disciplinary bad cop, punishing those who've been naughty. It's the good versus evil idea, with Krampus representing the punitive side deeply rooted in Christian beliefs about divine judgment - the good get rewarded, the bad get punished.Over time, Krampus has evolved from a folklore character into a full-blown cultural phenomenon, fueled by movies, media, and annual parades where people dress up as the demonic figure and roam the streets.This surge of interest has some folks theorizing Krampus might even be a "Tulpa" - a thought-form kept alive by collective belief and fear. As thousands focus on Krampus each year, his presence just grows stronger, feeding off that potent emotion of fear.On December 5th during the Krampuslauf or Krampus Run, people get drunk and dress as Krampus, running wild through the streets. It's believed that's when the real Krampus emerges to dish out his punishments, from playful spankings with birch branches to the terrifying threat of being kidnapped to eternal damnation.Armed with a black leather bucket for imprisoning his captives, Krampus embodies the darkest childhood - and adult - fears of being punished for misbehaving around the holidays.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Haunted Hoia Baicu ForestTucked away west of Cluj-Napoca in Romania's Transylvania region is the infamous Hoia-Baciu Forest, a creepy spot full of eerie happenings and supernatural vibes.It may just be a square mile big, but this forest gets a ton of attention for its otherworldly feel, earning it the nickname "Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania."Tourists and researchers alike are drawn in by the twisted trees and a bizarre dead zone where paranormal stuff rules. The forest's twisted-up vegetation looks like it's straight out of a fantasy, adding to the menacing atmosphere. The trees have these contorted shapes and burn marks that give you the chills, plus there are reports of faces appearing on the bark to freak you out even more.Weirdly, all the trees curve in a clockwise direction, making the landscape super surreal. Right in the heart is the creepy "dead zone" - an area empty of any life, where even the soil keeps its mysteries.Walking through Hoia-Baciu gives you an unsettling feeling, like you're being watched or aren't welcome.Shadows flicker at the corners of your vision, triggering primal fear. Visitors talk about feeling nauseous, getting headaches, inexplicable scratches - they blame it on a powerful curse blanketing the forest. Magnetic weirdness and electronics going haywire add to the mystique, making you think unearthly forces are at play.But the legends go beyond just superstition, with tales of ghosts, demonic beings, even alien encounters woven through the Hoia Forest's history. From that oppressive, watched feeling to compasses gone rogue, every visit unravels new layers of intrigue and dread. Whether rooted in myth or hiding real mysteries, the forest keeps beckoning brave souls willing to venture into its shadowy depths, forever tied to Transylvania's enigmatic, legend-filled landscapes.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible that shadow figures can be harbingers of bad news? In this listener submission, we discuss a young boy who witnessed a creepy, small shadow figure in his room. Not only did he see this eerie entity, but it appeared night after night. All of this activity led to a terrifying and dangerous event. Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spontaneous Human CombustionThe idea of spontaneous human combustion (SHC) has been puzzling and fascinating people since the 1600s. It got really popular after Charles Dickens wrote about a character dying from SHC in his novel "Bleak House."The theory claims that people can just burst into flames from the inside, without any outside spark or fire source. But scientists are pretty skeptical - they point out that the human body is mostly water, with only small amounts of flammable stuff like fat and methane gas.Plus, the crazy high heat needed to reduce a body to ashes doesn't match up with how little fire damage is usually seen around SHC cases.Scientific analyses keep poking holes in the likelihood of SHC. Our bodies are soaking wet on the inside, not exactly tinderboxes ready to combust.Even if someone did randomly catch fire, all that water would probably douse the flames pretty quickly. Comparing it to cremation, which takes temperatures over 1600°F for a long time, makes spontaneous combustion seem highly improbable based on things like tiny cigarette tips as the ignition source.While SHC tales are gripping in novels and urban legends, the scientific consensus leans hard against it actually being a real phenomenon - more like an unsolvable mystery than something that happens.So as fascinating as the whole spontaneous combustion concept is, most serious scientists think it's simply implausible based on human biology and the laws of combustion.Mysterious ashes and burn patterns alone don't override our physical reality. Still, that lingering "what if?" makes spontaneous human combustion an irresistibly spooky idea that will probably keep getting retold for centuries to come. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Somerton ManIt was this fateful December morning back in 1948 when the calm Somerton Beach near Adelaide, Australia became the site of one bizarre and baffling discovery.A middle-aged man, looking dapper in a clean suit and shiny shoes, was found slumped against the sea wall - and it would ignite a mystery that had investigators stumped for decades to come. At first, folks assumed it was just natural causes, but a closer look revealed some sinister clues pointing to foul play instead.The man's strange circumstances coupled with some real head-scratchers from the autopsy painted it as one meticulously planned crime scene.Eyewitness accounts only added more complexity, with people reporting seeing the man on the beach the night before - making it seem premeditated. But it was the sharp eye of pathology professor John Burton Cleland that really cracked the case wide open.Cleland's scrutiny of the scene found inconsistencies suggesting this was an orchestrated murder, not a sudden death.From the pristine condition of the man's shoes to the lack of vomit that'd indicate poisoning, Cleland's analysis challenged earlier conclusions and steered the investigation in a new direction.Then there was the suitcase found nearby, seemingly belonging to the victim, that hinted at potential ties to maritime travel between Australia and America.Yet no matter how doggedly they traced leads by checking hotels and train stations, the man's true identity stayed a total enigma. With no wallet, no ID, no recognizable traits whatsoever, he became known simply as the "Somerton Man" - cloaked in anonymity and intrigue.Decades later, the mystery lives on, captivating amateur sleuths and forensics experts alike as they keep trying to unravel the secrets buried in those sands at Somerton Beach.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Enfield MonsterIn the quiet town of Enfield, Southern Illinois, the tranquility of a typical evening was shattered on April 25th, 1973, by chilling encounters with a creature that defied explanation. The ordeal began with 10-year-old Greg Garrett's harrowing experience in his backyard, where he encountered a grotesque being with three legs, taloned hands, and large red eyes.His frantic account, corroborated by a neighbor, Henry McDaniel, described a nightmarish entity prowling the vicinity, leaving a trail of fear and confusion in its wake.McDaniel's encounter, occurring just half an hour later, mirrored Garrett's description in chilling detail as he found himself face-to face with the same unearthly creature. Desperate to protect his family, McDaniel resorted to firing at the creature, only to witness its unnerving resilience and agility as it bounded away into the darkness. Both Garrett and McDaniel's reports prompted police investigation, revealing anomalous footprints and scratch marks that defied conventional explanation.Despite the compelling evidence, authorities remained skeptical of the witnesses' accounts, grappling with the implausible nature of the encounters. The enigmatic creature, dubbed the "Enfield Monster," left a lasting impression on the small town, sparking debates and speculation about its origins and intentions.Decades later, the mystery endures, serving as a haunting reminder of the inexplicable phenomena that lurk beyond the realm of human understanding.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love normal, everyday folks' personal stories about UFO sightings and potential alien encounters, this is the BTB episode for you! We have five listener submissions about UFO sightings, red lights in the sky, invisible entities, feeling chased, and a potential abduction. Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From July 1st to July 3rd in 1863, Gettysburg was the location of a brutal battle between the Union and Confederate forces during the United States Civil War. Due to this extreme tragedy and bloodshed, it is no surprise that Gettysburg is known to be extremely haunted. In this live Halloween special, we discuss popular ghost sightings and locations and some ghost encounters found across the web.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 1st, 1966, a young airman named Robert Matthews was set to be picked up for his first tour with the US Air Force. However, strange lights in the sky derailed his plans, in addition to inexplicably losing an entire hour. After meeting with Ufologist and author, Budd Hopkins, Matthews quickly realized his past has more paranormal experiences than he originally thought.We are joined on this episode by Aly and Nat from Let's Get Haunted, a wonderfully creepy and hilarious paranormal podcast that you NEED to check out.Listen to and follow Let’s Get Haunted today at the following links:https://linktr.ee/letsgethauntedhttp://bit.ly/GetHauntedPatreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Listener Submission Collection, we discuss 5 stories submitted to us that range from ghosts in military bases to creepy creatures lurking in the woods. Could a guardian angel protect you during a sleep paralysis episode? Could there be a negative, evil energy targeting a business building? Listen now!Mark your calendars - Believing the Bizarre's Live Halloween Special will be Saturday, October 28th, at 9pm EST.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Svetlana Telets felt as if outside forces guided her hands while painting The Woman of the Rain. The result is a painting that has been returned to Svetlana multiple times due to the owners claiming to experience paranormal phenomena with the painting in their homes. Experiences such as nightmares, anxiety, and seeing shadow figures in their homes. But, is it possible for this painting to be haunted? Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a phenomenon where hundreds of people have awakened to find a man in a blood-red flannel shirt standing near their bed. While he may not give off negative energy, what could this entity possibly be or want? Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could an imaginary friend become something more than just purely imagination? Is it possible for an imaginary friend to turn into a paranormal entity? Or perhaps a spirit is taking on the form of something else? We discuss a very unique case of a protective imaginary friend and a haunted library in this week's episode of Believing the Bizarre.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could a mysterious death in West Yorkshire be the result of alien activity? An officer who investigated the death, Alan Godfrey, ended up having a UFO experience himself. Beyond that, we discuss multiple UFO sightings and alien encounters in the area. But, is it believable?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine a creature stalking you in the woods, giving you the feeling that something is lurking behind you, only to constantly evade your eyes by quickly hiding behind a nearby tree. That, in essence, is the Hidebehind. Since the 19th century, the Hidebehind has terrorized Native Americans, loggers, and now hikers in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. But, how believable is the Hidebehind cryptid? Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What could possibly go wrong during a paranormal investigation? When a group goes on a ghost hunt tour, they get much more than they bargained for when a strange smell appears, one investigator's mood and personality strangely shift, and a face completely morphs at the Ouija board. But is it believable? Listen now.Listen to Let Me Tell You a Scary Story on Apple Podcast or Spotify:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-me-tell-you-a-scary-story/id1547033101Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3YMAwdaimHdzeHgjkuJCsYPatreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if a sore throat turned into the feeling that something was crawling around inside of you? Then, leading to terrible mood swings, insomnia, and strange voices? In August of 2016, this was Kennedy Ife's life. As Kennedy's symptoms and behavior intensified, his family took matters into their own hands - which led to a tragic, botched exorcism. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if you saw a strange ship pass you by and a tall man with an eerie grin on the side of the road flag you down? While Mothman was terrorizing Point Pleasant, WV, there was another entity roaming the area - Indrid Cold, also known as the Grinning Man. Countless witnesses claimed to see this strange, grinning man; in fact, one man - Woodrow Derenberger - claimed to enter his spaceship and visit his home planet of Lanulos. But, is it believable? Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A seemingly normal man showed up at Haneda Airport in Tokyo with documentation claiming he was from the country Taured. Confused, they asked him to point on a map where his country was at. The next morning, he completely vanished. We discuss this bizarre case and more interdimensional stories. But, are they believable?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine if that familiar voice you heard call your name out wasn't actually your mother. Could that shuffling figure that passed by your bedroom door and peered into your room be something else? It's listener submission time! We have two horrifyingly creepy stories - one about sleep paralysis (and trying to self-induce it) and another about an unsettling entity pretending to be our author's mother. But, is it believable?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Denver Airport be a front for underground meetings for secret societies? Why does the Denver Airport display such strange and creepy artwork? Could a horse statue be the entrance to Illuminati gatherings? Listen to our episode all about the Denver Airport Conspiracies.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Kitami Japan in 1974, a 28 year old vegetable farmer, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, was awakened by a pounding knock at his door at 3 am. He was shocked to discover a starfish/octopus-like alien creature at his door. And this was just the beginning. But, are the Kitami aliens believable? Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can ghosts have a calming effect? What if you could give your recently deceased puppy one last big hug and a pet? This listener submission episode covers many encounters - some creepy, some surprisingly peaceful. But, are they believable? Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is lurking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains? Penelope is a local Sierra Nevada cryptid known as being super tall, elongated, pale and skinny with long black hair and sharp claws. She is ferocious, aggressive, and known for disemboweling her prey - which includes hikers, visitors, and campers of Sierra Nevada. Could the Sierra Nevada Monster, Penelope, be real? Could she be a pale crawler? Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is all about Pennsylvania cryptids - that includes the noble squonk, a hideous and tragically ugly creature, the Giwoogle, a specific witch's familiar, and the Waterford Sheepman, a tall and terrifying creature with the face of a sheep. Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a group of teenage friends sneak into a local retention pond in their neighborhood, they run into more scares than the thrill of trespassing after dark. In our second listener submission, we detail a man's various apartments and homes over the years that is incredibly sensitive to the paranormal. From shadow figures and screams to fingers lurking between grates, there are plenty of horrifying tales. But, are these stories believable?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a tsunami suddenly struck Japan in 2011, it stole the lives of over 20,000 people. During the few months after this tragedy, hundreds of people in Japan claimed to see the spirits of those that perished during the tsunami. From ghostly passengers in cabs and spirit-filled beaches to forlorn possessions, we discuss countless ghost sightings. But, are they believable? Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine if two disembodied, hairy hands appeared before your eyes while driving, grabbing the wheel, and causing you to violently swerve your vehicle. This may sound insane, but multiple people have claimed this exact scenario happened to them between Postbridge and Two Bridges in the United Kingdom. But, is it believable?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you saw a disturbing, contorting entity creep out of your toy box? Or, what if your entire family was oppressed by a dark, malevolent entity? It is listener submission time again and we have two fantastic and unsettling stories for you. But, are they believable?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant your personal, paranormal encounter told on the podcast? Submit your experience today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine a tall, hairy creature staring at you from the shadows around Fouke, Arkansas. This week, we discuss the bigfoot-like entity, the Boggy Creek Monster. For over a century, the Boggy Creek Beast has terrified residents, stalked folks, killed cattle and dogs, and more. It is known to be 7 or 8 feet tall with thick, reddish brown hair, red eyes, and an awful odor. We dive into multiple encounters from various decades. But, is this Arkansas sasquatch believable? Listen now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever seen a strange craft or weird lights underneath the water in the Ocean? This episode is all about strange encounters with unusual lights and spaceships appearing under the water or shooting out of the water. We all love UFOs in the air, so why not give some love to the USOs? But, are they believable? Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever witnessed an unexplainable light in your local cemetery? What about feeling stalked by an unknown enemy while hiking at night? It's listener submissions time again! We have two stories, both of which involve a group of 3 friends going on an adventure. One leads us to a spooky graveyard with mysterious lights and another involves hiking the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina after the sun has set - leading to paranoia and unnerving experiences.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine a demonic possession so terrifying you wake up with blisters, vomit nails and frogs, and twist and turn your body into excruciating shapes. That was the reality for Gottliebin Dittus in the 1840s. For multiple years, Johann Blumhardt performed exorcisms on Gottliebin. At one point, it was reported that over 1,000 demons were inside Gottliebin's body. Did she survive? How did it end? Find out by listening now.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are only about 20 dangerous and powerful Supervolcanos in the world, and one of them is in the heart of the United States - Yellowstone National Park. It has erupted three times in the past, but if it erupted tomorrow, we would experience a volcanic winter, and nearby states would face terrifying consequences. In addition, we discuss mysterious noises over Yellowstone Lake and UFO encounters in the area. Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if your college house was haunted? Five friends in Athens, Ohio, who enrolled at Ohio University, lived in a local house with a locked, strange door in their basement. The discovery of this strange door was followed by terrifying nightmares, unusual sleepwalking, whispered voices, shadows, and objects moving around the house. But, is this college haunting believable? Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In December of 1980, Charles Halt and a handful of other United States Air Force servicemen investigated a strange light descending into the Rendlesham Forest in the United Kingdom near their base. They experienced strange lights, animals in hysterics, and discovered a clearing with broken branches and trees with burn marks. And the story only gets stranger from there. We have aliens, Men in Black, conspiracy, and much more in what is known as the United Kingdom's Roswell. But is the Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident believable? Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rougarou is a common legend among French Louisiana. This terrifying cryptid is known as Louisiana's werewolf - it has sharp teeth, a furry body, and transforms from being a human. But, is this beast believable? Listen now to find out.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are doppelgangers real? What if a family member thought they saw you but felt like something was off, only to discover it wasn't you they really saw? If you had a friend tell you that your house was haunted, how would you feel? It's listener submission time again and we have an exciting episode for you. Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could you imagine an Air Base that was so haunted they had to shut down a barrack? Kadena Air Base in Japan is notoriously haunted, with countless generations of Air Force men and women, along with civilians, claiming to see, hear, and experience ghostly phenomena. But is it believable? Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine if everywhere you went, you saw an unimaginably tall, ghostly man in a brown suit. From your bedside to out in the city, this brown suit tall man stalks you at every turn. That is the reality of this week's listener submission. But, how believable is this entity? Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lurancy Vennum claimed to hear voices calling out her name, experienced terrible abdomen pain, and went into trances where she witnessed spirits and angels. For 5 months, Lurancy Vennum was possessed by the spirit of a deceased woman, Mary Roff, who seamlessly slipped back into her previous life while claiming to heal Lurancy's soul. Is this possible? Could it be demonic? Listen now to find out.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you witnessed a seal turn into a human? In this episode, we discuss the Norse and Celtic mythology of the Selkie, a creature that is known to exist as a seal in the water, shed its skin, and become a human on land. But, how believable is the selkie? Listen now!Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if a haunting drove you into a deep depression? If you were stuck somewhere riddled with shadow figures and horrifying nightmares, would you give in to sleep deprivation even if it meant ruining your goals and education? In today's episode, we dive into a terrifying Michigan haunting and how it impacts the psyche of 3 college students in various ways. What would you do if you witnessed a celebrity that is no longer among the living? We look at paranormal and ghostly encounters of celebrities like Heath Ledger, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, and more. Listen now. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if you witnessed a celebrity that is no longer among the living? We look at paranormal and ghostly encounters of celebrities like Heath Ledger, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, and more. Listen now. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ Fan of paranormal podcasts? Of course you are! Go check out Belief Hole Podcast here: https://beliefhole.com/ Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you ever summon a spirit into a doll and play hide and seek with it? Or what about riding an elevator to an unknown, hellish dimension? This week, we discuss four creepy and unsettling cursed games. Would you play these games, even if it meant risking your life? Listen now. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre. For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could you live in a haunted house where you captured both visual and audio proof of paranormal activity? From catching orbs in cameras and hearing voices calling out to being kicked on the bed, we discuss this terrifying listener submission from Texas. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre. For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever get an odd feeling that a situation, location, or conversation you're having is eerily familiar without any recollection as to why? What about being able to predict an event because you swore that you witnessed it before? Today, we discuss déjà vu. Is déjà vu an odd occurrence easily explained by science or is it paranormal and a glitch in the matrix? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine walking outside your home, looking up at the sky, and witnessing an aerial attack of ships and flying objects that are foreign and you don't recognize. You aren't even sure if they are from this planet. Or the terrifying feeling of your country's military shooting continually into the night sky for over an hour. Let's dive in to two different, yet similar, potential alien encounters - the Celestial Phenomenon over Nuremberg and the Battle of Los Angeles. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre. For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy personal encounters with cryptids, creatures, and blood-curling screams echoing throughout the night, this is the episode for you! This episode has 5 creepy encounters with creatures that are not easily defined (and often take place in Arizona). We loved doing Creature Feature Volume 1 and after the response that episode received, this one was a no-brainer as we leave 2022 and head into 2023. Enjoy! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wendigo is a cryptid shrouded in mystery and fear. It has been described as a creature of pure evil, an ancient spirit with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. It has been talked about for centuries as a fearsome entity that lurks in the forests of North America, particularly in the Great Lakes region. For many Native American tribes, the Wendigo was a creature of immense power, a spirit of winter and famine whose appetite could never be satisfied. Legends tell of a powerful, man-eating creature with glowing eyes, sharp claws, and a taste for human flesh. The Wendigo was believed to be a manifestation of evil, with a hunger that drove it to devour anything in its path. It's your favorite paranormal podcast, Believing the Bizarre. Stay up to date on everything and anything spooky and paranormal here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre  For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you knew the year the world would end? After being picked up and dropped off by a tornado, Baba Vanga lost her vision and became one of the most popular mystics in the last 100 years. We discuss her correct predictions, incorrect predictions, and everything in between. It's your favorite paranormal podcast, Believing the Bizarre. Stay up to date on everything and anything spooky and paranormal here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There have been numerous reports of ghost ships being discovered at sea with no sign of the crew or passengers. Without any sign of weather being a factor or passengers sent overboard, why are these ships abandoned? Could there be paranormal elements at play for these adrift boats? Listen now to our phantom ghosts episode to find out. It's your favorite paranormal podcast, Believing the Bizarre. Stay up to date on everything and anything spooky and paranormal here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waking up and feeling immense pressure on your chest by an invisible entity pushing you down while hearing running water in the distance can be terrifying. You muster up the strength and courage to reach for the flashlight under your pillow, and you shine it, and you can't believe what you see. Listen to The Drenched Floating Woman today. It's your favorite paranormal podcast, Believing the Bizarre. Stay up to date on everything and anything spooky and paranormal here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*TRIGGER WARNING* Due to the nature of the incubus and the succubus sex demons, we have a trigger warning for sexual content, sexual assault, and rape.  The incubi and succubi sex demons are known for causing sleep paralysis, draining human energy, and forcing sexual acts. Some may think what they are experiencing is a dream, but when they awake, they realize it was a real-life nightmare.  It's your favorite paranormal podcast, Believing the Bizarre. Stay up to date on everything and anything spooky and paranormal here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Countless airplanes have reported seeing UFOs and UAPs. What could these mysterious aircraft being witnessed by airline pilots, crew, and passengers be? Could they be spaceships from outer space or just military jets? Listen now to find out. It's your favorite paranormal podcast, Believing the Bizarre. Stay up to date on everything and anything spooky and paranormal here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre! For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had a dream that terrified you and seemed all to real? What if you and your friend witnessed an unusual, burning light in the sky and lost 4 hours of time? Who is the main in the curtains? We discuss all of this, and more, in Listener Submission Collection Volume 5. It's your favorite paranormal podcast, Believing the Bizarre. Stay up to date on everything and anything spooky and paranormal here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre. For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legend says the Melon Heads wander the woods of Kirtland, have abnormally large heads, and are known to prey on small animals and cannibalize humans. Some say they were test subjects from the government and given to an old couple in the middle of the woods to take care of. Others say a mad scientist collected orphans and performed heinous experiments on them until they murdered him and burned down the facility. What do you believe? Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre Interested in researching The Hat Man more? Check out this fantastic source - The Hat Man Project here: https://thehatmanproject.com/  For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃 To celebrate this awesome day, we decided to release a bonus episode full of samplings from our Patreon. We included 3 segments: 1. Do You Believe the Bizarre? - Where Producer Ben tells us 3 stories per round, 2 are real and 1 is fake, and it is up to Charlie and Tyler to figure out which story is unbelievable! 2. Bizarre News - Tyler and Charlie discuss recent news stories and articles that are weird, bizarre, paranormal, and down right strange. 3. Social Media Response - Every Monday, on social media, Producer Ben posts a question. In this Patreon segment, we read your responses, discuss them, and give our own opinions on the questions.  Plus - we will be dropping an exciting promo tomorrow for an Amazon Music exclusive podcast, I Hear Fear, so stay tuned for that! If you want ALL bonus content every single month, make sure to support Believing the Bizarre and subscribe to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sinister Hat Man Phenomena is experienced all around the world. The popular shadow figure lurks in people’s homes, watching them sleep and peering around corners. Why is this particular shadow figure wearing a hat and trench coat? Is it different than other shadow men? Could The Hat Man be tied to sleep paralysis? We discuss all of this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tragic family murder spree mixed with ghosts and terrifying hauntings. No wonder the Amityville Horror is such a popular topic! We discuss the DeFeo family murders, the Lutz family hauntings, and of course, the Warren's appearance. While the Amityville Horror house is a huge topic in the paranormal and true crime community, is it believable? Listen now. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre Want to try Magic Mind and start your own 14daysofmagic? Become your best self in 14 days by going to. For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Body imprints in a dark basement can leave a horrifying image. But, is the true terror what follows once you leave? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s easy to understand why a large prison may be haunted. Now, throw in decades of abuse, violence, and suicide. That terrifying combination gives you the Mansfield Reformatory. This Ohio State Reformatory is known as being incredibly haunted, with guests often seeing shapes and shadows and being touched by unseen entities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wampus Cat is a large, cat-like entity that is connected to Native American folklore. Also known as the Cherokee Death Cat, this beast is known for its six legs and terrifying cry. But, is it real? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is lurking in rural Wisconsin? Could there be a real werewolf that stalks around Bray Road? The beast of Bray Rd is known as a dog man that stands between 6 and 7 feet tall with grey and brown hair, a muscular build, and a dog face with other canine features. We discuss the folklore of the dogman known as The Beast of Bray Road and discuss some more recent encounters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love stories about creepy creatures that lurk in the woods and peer through your window late at night, this is a Believing the Bizarre episode you’re going to want to dive into. We have four listener submission stories that all revolve around bumping into cryptids and creatures that pull you out of reality and into terror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard a forlorn wailing or earth-shattering shriek in the distance? Or perhaps caught a glimpse of a ghostly woman crying? If so, you may have experienced a banshee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the UK’s scariest Poltergeist experiences involves a young girl, Shirley, that was tormented for 12 years. Beyond experiencing terrifying notes and levitating from her bed, her family’s house consistently rattled, objects flew across rooms, and fires randomly started throughout the home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio has its very own Bigfoot and it is known as the Ohio Grassman. Also known as the Kenmore Grassman and Orange eyes, this type of big foot is known to live in grass dwellings and is significantly more violent than other species of Big Foot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive UFO crash landed and hovered in the Berwyn Mountains in northern Wales. The UFO encounter involved a major earthquake, military involvement, and a potential major cover-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the rich Japanese history of a few of japans most famous Yōkai. We discuss multiple Yōkai and learn how amazing, powerful, silly, and terrifying these supernatural entities can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! This week, we have two hauntingly good listener submissions, from Nora and Cyndi. One story involves a Civil War General-like shadow figure and the other is a collection of creepy and unsettling moments, including intense nightmares, lurking shadow figures, and terrifying entities peering around corners. But, how believable are these listener stories? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday at 8pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What started as a fun and spontaneous trip to Niagra Falls in 1961 turned into a night of absolute terror in one of the most infamous alien abduction cases. The Hill Abduction started with an eerie light following the couple as they were driving late and night and ended with needles, injuries, radiation, bruising, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we head to Rougham in Bury Saint Edmunds, UK and discuss the Rougham Mirage. This Georgian-brick house is beautiful and catches you off guard... and then completely disappears. Right before your eyes. We discuss multiple historical and contemporary encounters with the Rougham Mirage. But how believable is this vanishing house? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarreFor updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/ You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, it is listener submission time again and we have a few hauntings for you from two separate listeners. In one case, we have a seemingly very haunted home with a skeptical narrator that isn't quite sure if all of the home's spooks are what they seem. At the other end of the episode, we head to the Appalachian area with multiple entities that have made themselves known. But, are these accounts believable? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiple people have claimed to see and experience Bloody Mary while performing the urban legend in the dark in their bathroom. Some even have scars and bruises to prove it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into extraordinary tales and stories of adults and children remembering people and places that only could happen if past lives truly existed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, we discuss a terrifying and tribal ghost story from Veronica. Then, our main story, involves a protective and occasionally hostile shadow figure told to us by Sara. This shadow figure seems to have an uncanny ability to know who is a good fit for Sara, but at what cost? Listen now! Love the paranormal? Of course, you do! You're here! Check out The Aloreing Podcast: https://aloreing.com/ Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First seen in Puerto Rico in 1995, the Chupacabra has haunted and tormented farmers and folks alike for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

German for ”double-walker,” these paranormal entities are exact unknown replicas of people that are said to be bad omens and harbingers of bad news, misfortune, and death. Essentially, bad juju. But, what exactly could they be? Simply evil twins with mischievous intent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! This week, we have two submitted stories that we will be discussing. The first is sent to us by Megan, co-host of Hidden in the Shadows Podcast. She is very sensitive and has had plenty of paranormal encounters, but she submitted one of her very first encounters which potentially includes a popular shadow figure - the Hat Man. We also touch on Liam's encounters which range from shadow figures to potentially aliens and skinwalkers. But, are all of these stories believable? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women in Black are creepy, unsettling women that appear after witnesses experience paranormal events, commonly UFO sightings. In addition, they also seem to appear when folks start investigating a little too deeply into massive conspiracies.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known as an eerie and unnatural place that people noclip into, The Backrooms is full of mystery, horror, and unnamed entities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. It is Listener Submission time again! We start off with a creepy, devilish story from Leylah before diving into the main listener submission from G. This story has it all - ghosts, terrifying experiences, and seeing strange entities running. But, could it all be believable? Listen now to find out!  Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. This week, we go back into the wonderful world of hauntings. In a small district of Greater London, England is Thornton Heath. This district is known for two terrifying poltergeist experiences. We discuss the poltergeist encounters, what separates a poltergeist from a ghost, and much more. But, were these encounters believable? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month we discuss a major, popular topic that Tyler particularly loves very much: zombies. Of course, the pop culture, Walking Dead style of zombies and the George Romero zombies are not how they originated. Actually, Haitian voodoo is where you can trace the idea and folklore of a zombie back to. But are they real? A lot of existing parasites and illnesses tell us potentially. But, you’ll have to listen to find out! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's compilation time again! For the fourth time in our existence, we have gathered a few shorter listener submissions and turned them into a listener submission collection. We cover a wide variety in this episode! From tall, black cryptids to potentially dangerous aliens to literally toys moving on their own - this listener submission collection has it all. But, are these encounters believable? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally a hospital for folks suffering from tuberculosis, a wide range of treatments were conducted on patients and thousands of patients died during the Waverly Hills Sanatorium’s medical tenure. They even turned a supplies tunnel into a body chute to transport dead patients late at night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss a very popular spirit (thanks to Disney, of course) that is very different than media portrays them. We are talking about Jinn. Instead of the silly and funny genie that pops out of a lamp or Christina Aguilera's hit song, Jinn are known to be very mischievous and potentially dangerous to humans. But, are they real? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This story has a common premise - a deceased family member visiting - with an unusual and terrifying spin. Chyanne’s Grandfather was a vile, angry man that despised her. In addition to this horrifying submission, we also have a quick listener submission from one of our listeners that believes they truly encounters the Slenderman. What!? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we finally venture back into the wonderful world of aliens. But first, let’s take a trip to the 90s! Back in 1997, thousands of folks in Arizona saw what they claimed as a huge object in the night sky - 6000 feet long - with countless lights. It blocked out the stars and was completely silent as it moved across the sky. Could this be proof of aliens? Or perhaps an unknown military ship? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Visit our website here: https://believingthebizarre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate our 100th episode, Tyler discusses his own personal Skinwalker experience in great detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we tackle another Listener Submission story, coming to us from Sarah in Dover. As you can tell by the title - things are about to get pretty spooky in this hospital. Hospitals are already full of intense energy, but if you add in a few entities that like sneaking up behind you and ripping a vacuum out of your hand, things escalate pretty quickly. But, is this hospital truly haunted? Listen now to find out! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ SPONSORS: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/ohio-hauntings-legends/id1585842345 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alaska has its own bizarre triangle (from Anchorage to Juneau to formerly Barrow, now Utqiaġvik) where planes and people often go missing. Could it simply be the rough and brutal terrain? Or could strange energy, black pyramids, and aliens be the cause? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we discuss why we shouldn’t trust pretty ladies in green dresses that appear out of nowhere offering food we have always craved. Maybe a fairy can help us find something that “went missing” but at what cost. And what is a fairy’s favorite food? Probably some natural honey or something like that? Or maybe fairies are scarier than we think… but are they believable? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

La Lechuza is a half-woman, half-owl entity is said to have been a woman that practiced witchcraft and was murdered by her town. Therefore, she has come back for revenge to wreak havoc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's go back a few decades to arguably the most infamous and haunted doll of all time - Annabelle. Unlike the Annabelle and Conjuring movie counterpart, she is not a porcelain terrifying toy. Instead, she is a generic raggedy Ann doll. But, that is all that is generic about her. It is claimed that she can move on her own, write creepy notes, and cause physical harm especially when you’re behind the wheel. But, is it all real? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louisiana potentially has its own version of Big Foot in Honey Island Swamp. It’s known to be 7 to 8 feet tall with yellow eyes and coarse hair. Could it be true? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s listener submission collection time again. Wow, it's already the third volume! Time flies, right? And this volume has some great and horrifying encounters. That includes objecting moving on their own, a famous Mexican folktale, and a haunted schoolhouse. But, are they believable? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you sign up for a fake haunted house where you could be touched? What about beaten, tortured, and abused? Learn about the most dangerous and brutal haunted house in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. This week, we are back in conspiracy story. We dive into conspiracy theories surrounding Juice WRLD’s death and the tragedy that occurred at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival. We discuss hidden lyrics, drug use, and potential satanic symbolism. Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People claim to see lanky, stick figure-like entities with no face, eyes, nose, or facial features. Could they be interdimensional beings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we tackle something we all love…games! But, these games aren’t your regular Clue or Monopoly. No, these are CURSED games! Specifically, we are discussing Daruma-san (The Bath Game), The Man in the Field, and The Midnight Man Game. All games are horrifying in their own right and offer very little reward. But, would you play them? Listen now! The New Reality Paranormal Investigation Team: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thenewrealityparanormal Ohio Hauntings & Legends Podcast: https://ohiohl.com/ Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Bizarros! We decided during this time of goodwill and gift-giving that it would be fun to give a sampling of what our exclusive Patreon content is like. So, on this sampling, we included 3 of our Patreon segments: 1. Social Media Response - where we post questions every Monday on our Instagram and directly respond to your comments and our own thoughts on these questions. 2. Do You Believe the Bizarre - where Producer Ben finds two real bizarre and paranormal stories and then writes one story himself, and Charlie and Tyler have to guess which stories are Believable and which story is Unbelievable 3. Listener Submission Interview - where we interview the folks that send us personal encounters that we turn into episodes. We hope you enjoy and thank you everyone for the continued support! If you want to join our Patreon and get exclusive content, click here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are heading to the Carnegie Library of Homestead. However, as told to us by listener Beck, this very old library is much more than a place to check out books. It also has a pool, basketball court, music hall, and batting cages. Oh, and apparently it is haunted. Tales of books flying around, shadow figures, and disembodied voices surround this iconic library. But, are they true? Listen now to find out.  Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! As we get closer to Christmas, we thought it would be fun to tackle Icelandic Christmas folklore - the 13 Yule Lads. Essentially, these are Icelandic pranksters that come to town one by one during the last 13 nights before Yule, and perform a particular task. Some weird and some even weirder. We also discuss the terrifying troll, Gryla, and the big black Yule Cat. But how believable is all of this Christmas fun? Listen now. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could a painting lead to fear and terror? Many claim to experience misfortunate and hauntings just by peering at the Hands Resist Him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. It’s listener submission time, brought to us by Katie, and this week we head to London, specifically the London Dungeon. The London Dungeon was opened in the 1970s on Tooley Street as a museum of various medieval torture instruments and has grown over the years into a massive actor-led tourist attraction with rides. The rides aren’t the only thing entertaining guests, however. Countless employees and guests have claimed to see spirits, shadows, children, and more. But, is it believable? Listen now to find out. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in 1975 and 1976, Manitoba experienced a consistent and playful red orb that became known as Charlie Red Star. Apparently, thousands of residents, from law enforcement to pilots, witnessed this UFO phenomenon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! Bark Bark! Nope, we aren’t talking about aliens - we are talking about the Dogman! Specifically, the Michigan Dogman (although, whether or not this cryptic is specific to Michigan is up for debate). We have multiple famous encounters, along with a few fantastic Reddit experiences, that detail witnessing this tall, half man half dog-like creature with either blue, green, or yellow eyes. But, how believable is the Michigan Dogman? Does he truly reside in Michigan? Listen now to find out! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. Today we present the second edition in our Listener Submission Collection. That’s right, this week is Listener Submission Collection: Volume 2. Similar to Volume 1, we have a handful of paranormal, supernatural, and straight-up bizarre stories. From shadow figures and hauntings to terrifying entities peeping in windows, this episode covers a lot. But, how much of it is believable? Listen now to find out!  Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a LIVE HALLOWEEN special! This week, we literally travelled to Loveland, Ohio and recorded our episode on the Loveland Frogman live on Instagram and Facebook. So, what is the Loveland Frogman? It is a four-foot, half humanoid half frog-like creature with leathery skin that was spotted by business men back in the 1950s and a few police officers in the 1970s. He is known to wear rags of clothes, stand on his hind legs, and wave a magical wand that shoots fireballs. Crazy? Perhaps. A ton of fun? Absolutely. We even find a way to tie Pokemon Go into this. Enjoy this live Halloween special and listen now!  Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legend says if you travel to Bunny Man Bridge, walk under the bridge at midnight, close your eyes, and chant, “Bunny Man” three times, a man in an off-white, ragged rabbit costume will approach you and quickly slash your throat with an ax or hatchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leap Castle is in Offaly county and has been around for centuries. It was even burnt down in 1922 due to tension of loyalties between Britain and Ireland. However, there are many that say ghosts, and other spirits, have deep roots in Leap Castle, like The Priest in the bloody chapel,or Emily and Charlotte who play in the main entrance, or the slaughtered Red Lady who died a tragic death. Others say there is a far more sinister entity that stalks the castle, known as an elemental. But, do we find it believable? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Hamilton, Montana there are strange orbs she sees in the sky that fly from the Sapphire Mountains, over Hamilton, to Blodgett Canyon. In addition, these orbs are followed by black, unmarked helicopters and even create strange beams of light that flash over people’s homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a bonus Friday episode of Believing the Bizarre. This bonus episode is all about combining a fun Patreon game with the fantastic, hilarious, and talented Josh from Haunting Season. We play Do You Believe the Bizarre - where each round we present one real story and one fake story to Josh and he must decide which is believable and which is unbelievable. We also pick Josh’s brain on Tiktok, YouTube, and get a fantastic personal ghost story. Make sure to follow and subscribe to Haunting Season on all of his platforms here: https://drum.io/hauntingseason He really does put out amazing - and creepy - content that we highly recommend and know you’ll like! If you enjoyed the game we played with Josh, check out our Patreon, where Charlie and I play Do You Believe the Bizarre every single month: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Not DeerIn this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into the mysterious world of the "not deer" - a cryptid that's been haunting the forests of Appalachia and gaining traction on social media.These creatures appear to be ordinary deer at first glance, but upon closer inspection, something is terrifyingly off.We explore witness accounts describing deer with predatory forward-facing eyes, mismatched proportions, too many eyes, or legs that bend the wrong way. Some even report these creatures standing on two legs and maintaining unnerving eye contact with humans. The not deer has become a modern folk cryptid, with many comparing it to skinwalkers due to its uncanny valley effect and seemingly intelligent behavior.Throughout the episode, we examine possible rational explanations, including chronic wasting disease - a condition that causes deer to literally waste away while still alive - as well as rabies and mange.We share chilling firsthand encounters from Reddit users and explore the lore surrounding these creatures, including one particularly unsettling story about a massive buck that maintained eye contact while standing over an unusually large dead raccoon.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Episode Keywords: not deer, cryptid, Appalachian folklore, skinwalker, paranormal encounters, forest creatures, cryptozoology, uncanny valley, deer sightings, supernatural animals, Appalachian mountains, cryptid sightings, paranormal podcast, mysterious creatures, forest folklore, cryptid encounters, supernatural sightings, American folklore, paranormal investigation, cryptid research, mysterious animals, supernatural folklore, paranormal experiences, cryptid stories, Appalachian cryptids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. Today, we are discussing the MANY abductions of Hilary Porter. From the 1950s until now, Hilary Porter - a UK resident of Wales - claims she has been abducted countless times, experiencing many mental and physical side effects - including welts, sores, scars, and black eyes. She believes that aliens are intending to breed with humans and create powerful half-human, half-alien hybrids known as reptilians. And that is just the start! Listen now. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming all the way from Puerto Rico, listener A (for privacy reasons) tells us the story of her family and their connection to the dark arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What started out as a seemingly bottomless hole takes a paranormal turn very quickly. The Devil’s Hole has government conspiracy, coverups, blackouts, physiological anomalies, sacrificial rituals, a tumor seal, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What lives in the vastness of the ocean? Are there spirits that crave human flesh, or gentile creatures that want to help us? We may never know for sure but Sirens and Mermaids will always be in the back of our minds when traveling the seas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the Ouija Board Demon? Can an entity named ZOZO harm and haunt people? Can a self-created ouija board conjure spirits? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Various origin stories are tied to this urban legend of Goatman’s Bridge, including a successful black goat farmer that was lynched along with multiple demonic rituals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 14-year-old boy, with the pseudonym Roland Doe, tried to contact his late aunt with a Ouija board, and all hell breaks loose. Multiple Pastors take on the fight for Roland Doe’s life as his surroundings and well-being begin crumbling around him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another week of Believing the Bizarre. It’s listener submission time, and we are heading to San Francisco, California. This paranormal encounter is brought to us by John, who had a creepy experience - along with his sister, Mary - at the Marine Memorial Hotel. From unexplainable apparitions to shadow figures in the dark, there is a ton to tackle in this listener submission. But, is it true? Listen now! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan Lake Triangle, stretching from Ludington and Benton Harbor Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has an eerie history of strange occurrences. From missing people and ships to UFO experiences and even weird rock formations, the Michigan Lake Triangle is quite the paranormal hot spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Catacombs of Paris are home to over 6 million bodies. Some folks claim to hear disembodied voices, see shadow figures, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. This week, we are mixing it up! As you know, every couple of weeks we put out an episode that is a Listener Submission - essentially an episode dedicated to a listener's personal paranormal encounter. However, occasionally we receive a submission that is shorter and cannot fill an entire episode. We feel these episodes deserve their time in the limelight, too. So, welcome to the beginning of our Listener Submission Collections! This week, we have three episodes that range from cave-dwelling creatures and UFOs to a ghost investigation gone wrong. But, how #believable are they? Listen now! *Also - you may or may not be finally getting some of Tyler and Charlie’s personal paranormal encounters in this episode… Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From being a simple Lumberjack to being face-to-face with three aliens, Travis’ story is a crazy and fun ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Environmentalists claim those smokey streaks we see behind planes in the sky are simply water vapor that turns into ice droplets - mixed with carbon dioxide and minimal sulfur from the plane’s engine. However, many believe that these streaks are the cause of illness, population control, weather manipulation, and even mind control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus episode time! We put a poll up on our Instagram and ya'll made your voices heard! A couple of years ago - on a different podcast - we covered missing people in national forests and specifically around Mount Shasta. We figured it would be a perfect complement to this week's episode so sit back and enjoy more stories about missing folks in National Forests. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre Check out the Tiktok we reference here: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdfJj6ds/ For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is peculiar and alarming how many people seem to vanish in National Forests. Are they going missing because it is easy to get lost? Or, could there be paranormal forces at play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known as one of the most Haunted Dolls in the entire world, Robert the Doll has a rich history of causing misfortunate and is still giving bad luck even to this day. Or is he? Listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. It’s Listener Submission time again! This episode is brought to us by Ben and details a handful of creepy and paranormal encounters he has had. From witnessing a ghost in the shower to an exact look-a-like of his mother, we cover quite a few terrifying encounters. But, are these experiences believable? Listen to find out! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legend of the Char Man tells of a man, burned beyond recognition, that stalks and terrorizes Char Man Bridge and Camp Comfort. We also break down the four origin stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Loch Ness Monster a prehistoric dinosaur? Or could Nessie be a spirit of the Loch? Maybe a genetic mutation? We dive in to this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known as one of the most famous alien abduction stories, this encounter follows Charlie and Calvin as a simple fishing trip turns into a crazy and life-changing night. And while you may think the story is over after the initial UFO abduction, it is truly just the beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Edgar Allan Poe’s life has been significantly documented, his death is up for debate. Was alcohol the main culprit? Did he have dormant rabies? Or was he killed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is that time again...Listener Submission Time! This story from Collin takes us to, ironically, Fort Collins, Colorado. Collin is moving into a new home with some friends, but that’s not that all has changed. While working out one morning, he witnesses a shadowy entity floating and staring directly at him. He seems to have bonded with a Wraith - a negative entity that has been known to suck the energy and happiness from those it attaches to. Sort of like a spiritual leech. What can Collin do about this? Listen to find out! Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We travel far East to Japan and discuss a couple of Charlie’s favorite Japanese urban legends - The Aka Manto and Kuchisake-onna, also known as the Slit-Mouthed Woman. One of these entities invades your personal space in public restrooms and the other wears a face mask to cover a terrifying facial wound and asks you a very dangerous question. But, what do Tyler and Charlie make of these urban legends? Listen now to find out. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ This week’s graphic is based around the following photography account: https://www.instagram.com/_naoyuki_/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this Bonus Episode of Believing the Bizarre! If you'd like to join our Patreon for additional monthly content click here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre  For those that aren’t familiar, Patreon is a support-driven platform for creators to post extra content (episodes, segments, merchandise, videos, behind the scenes, etc) for a monthly subscription fee. Link in our bio to subscribe today! We will be offering 3 tiers that are as follows: $2 Tier - The Abducted -Shout out on the podcast -Phone wallpapers -Intro/Outro theme music downloadable ringtones (for iPhone and Android) -Polling/Engagement opportunities $5 Tier - Bizarros -EVERYTHING from The Abducted Tier -Free sticker -Episode related quiz (first week of every month) -Do You Believe the Bizarre? Segments (second week of every month) -Listener Submission Interviews (third week of every month) -Monthly Social Media Discussion Episodes - pulled directly from our Monday social media posts and YOUR comments (fourth week of every month) $10 Tier - The Dead-icated -EVERYTHING from The Abducted and Bizarros Tiers -Exclusive Patreon-only T-shirt -Bi-annual merchandise unique to Patreon (every January and July) -Horror/Paranormal Fiction Short Story Theatrical Readings (third week of every month) -Previous Episode Directors Cut - Video and Audio (first week of every month) -Monthly Google Q+A with Tyler and Charlie (second week of every month) Our Patreon Goals include: 50 - The first 50* patrons will receive a handwritten postcard from Tyler and Charlie 75 - We will get an Audio Library subscription for better sound effects and music in episodes 200 - Charlie will get a Believing the Bizarre tattoo!   Slaughterhouse Canyon is an Urban Legend native to Arizona. It's a short tale, but it tells of tragedy during the gold rush and a poor mother slowly losing her sanity. For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.myteespring.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you wake up, frozen in bed and unable to move and you feel a dark presence nearby slowly choking you and constricting your body, is it the Old Hag or simply an experience of Sleep Paralysis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s listener submission time again! This week we head to Oklahoma and discuss a potential attachment. It starts Stephen King-style with a group of friends heading into a sewer drain and finding a hanging, disturbing doll head. And it only gets creepier from there! Listen now.   To pick up the Conspiracy Trivia Game by Neddy Games click here: https://shopneddy.com/products/conspiracy-theory-trivia-board-game?ref=cqotryh4l4   Remember to use the code: BTB10 for 10% OFF your order.   Remember, if you want YOUR personal paranormal experience told on the podcast, submit your encounter here: https://believingthebizarre.com/submit-your-paranormal-experience/ For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.myteespring.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks report hearing a knock at their door late and night and open it to find two small, eerie children. They always ask for a favor, or sometimes to come inside. It’s easy to slip into a trance until you notice their eyes are pitch black. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Quiz! We had plans to release a whole bunch of additional content this month (ahem...Patreon), but due to a few circumstances, we have to hold off until next month. However, we already recorded this quiz and didn't want it to go to waste. So, check out our Black Knight Satellite Quiz! For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.myteespring.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a small, undiscovered black object that is orbiting Earth and no one seems to know what it is or why it is there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s head to Los Angeles for another listener submission. This week, we go back in time to 2006 and follow our author, Georgie, her father, aunt, and grandmother in an East LA apartment. What starts off as a few odd signs, markings, and symbols turns into chaos, nightmares, and physical attacks. Can shadow people navigate different dimensions? Can they enter your dreams? Listen to the newest episode of Believing the Bizarre now. Remember, if you want YOUR personal paranormal experience told on the podcast, submit your encounter here: https://believingthebizarre.com/submit-your-paranormal-experience/ For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.myteespring.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People have claimed to see mysterious and unnatural staircases randomly in National Forests. Could these steps be a portal to a different dimension? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the Dyatlov Pass Incident?A group of hikers in Russia died in mysterious ways, including broken bones, missing eyes and tongues, and severe damage. It appears the campers were rushing to get out of their tent and there was even some radiation present. What could have happened?Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cleveland Browns quarter Baker Mayfield claimed to see a UFO with his wife near Lake Travis, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Southwestern Listener Submission episode, and we are HERE FOR IT! In this episode, we discuss an incredibly new house, a new homeowner, and a pre-existing guest. Two sisters and their mother consistently see the spirit of a little girl in their home. Sometimes in their room, sometimes on the stairs. Is the little girl a trapped soul that is trying to make a connection with her house’s new inhabitants? Or is it something more sinister that is looking to harm those who are trespassing? Listen now! For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.myteespring.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Navajo tribes, Skinwalkers are evil witch doctors that are pure evil and take on the form of animals, such as coyotes, owls, and wolves. These entities cause immense dread and terrorize any and all humans nearby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelpies are Scottish mythical creatures that lure human prey into water so they can drown and eat them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is listener submission time again and this week we are traveling to the woods of Georgia. In this personal experience, we follow two best friends, Ian and Sam, as they encounter a dark, malicious entity in the woods behind Sam’s grandmother’s home. After losing the entity initially, the boys completely map out the woods in hopes of finding, and catching, this creature. Will their quest be successful or are they biting off more than they can chew? Listen now! Remember, if you want YOUR personal paranormal experience told on the podcast, submit your encounter here: https://believingthebizarre.com/submit-your-paranormal-experience/ For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.myteespring.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tragic royal traffic accident led to a ton of scrutiny, nitpicking, and conspiracy talk. Was the driver drunk or was it a master plan? Was there a scandalous pregnancy that sealed Princess Diana’s demise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With an estimated 500 suicides since the 1950s, Aokigahara aka Suicide Forest is one of the most popular destinations for people to tragically take their own lives. Combining that with the eerie, thick trees and hardened lava floor that promotes intense silence and the feeling of isolation, it can be spooky and is said to be haunted by Yurei. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Considered the most haunted night club in America, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has a dark past involving a slaughterhouse, Mafia transactions, death, exorcisms, and a bloody well that is considered a portal to Hell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Listener Submission time again! This episode takes place in Maryland and involves Priya and her two prophetic friends, Mick and Kelly. We talk about dreams, shadow figures looming over beds, ghost hunting, and terrifying demonic creatures in attics. You don’t want to miss this one! If you’d like your story told on Believing the Bizarre, submit your episode here: https://believingthebizarre.com/submit-your-paranormal-experience/   For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://teespring.com/stores/believing-the-bizarre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Planet X aka Nibiru?Some believe there is a mysterious and rogue planet lurking in our atmosphere, nicknamed Planet X and Nibiru.Could this planet cause magnetic disruption or complete annihilation on Earth?Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the world’s happiest place have a dark and tragic past? There are countless ghost stories surrounding Disney World and Disney Land that we dive into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Southern Alaska, Tlingit lore says the Kushtaka are half man, half otter beasts that terrorize people. We dive into both historical and contemporary encounters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two families in a small cabin were allegedly visited by a group of small, goblin like entities from a different planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hailing from Dover, Massachusetts, this creepy little cryptid has a tiny body with a huge, bulbous head, long spindly arms and legs, big eyes, and is an orange-is color. We break down four sightings, four potential theories, and discuss whether or not The Dover Demon could be a cryptid, grey alien, or a baby moose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes ghost hunting in a cemetery can lead to much more than you bargained for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you attend a University if it was haunted? At Ohio University, folks claim there is a ghost cuddler, a spirit that lurks in the attic, and a deadly imprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if humans are not naturally from Earth? There are multiple clues that lead some theorists to believe that humans are not from this planet and not as suited for or as in tune with Earth and pretty much every other animal. So, where else would we be from? Listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did we really land on the moon? Or did a space race against China and countless inconsistencies on the video confirm this space travel was just a conspiracy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hailing from Pine Barren, NJ, The Jersey Devil is said to have the head of a goat/horse, leathery wings, clawed hands, and hooved feet. We discuss this cryptid’s origin stories, along with some of the more popular sightings, from Joseph Boneparte to the famous 1909 frenzy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While you have likely heard about the Lost Colony of Roanoke, you may not be updated on all of the theories surrounding this mysterious event. As a refresher, a group of 100+ people vanished without a trace on Roanoke Island in 1590. All that was left was the word ”Croatoan” etched into a tree trunk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever picked up a hitchhiker? What if the hitchhiker was a seemingly harmless young girl? It may not seem that creepy until you look over and she has disappeared! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helltown, Ohio is known for a Satanic church, ritualistic activities, a huge python snake, and an axe murderer. Not to mention a road closure leads to what is considered the End of the World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could there be parallel universes running alongside our own? Or what about multiple dimensions? We discuss these theories and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mercy Brown is considered to be one of the earliest vampire stories in the United States of America. While the events of the Brown family are tragic, do you believe there were supernatural events at play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ultimate scary movie time as Halloween is quickly approaching, so why not take a deeper look at a few horror film classics? However, these movies aren't just classic scary flicks, they are known for having cursed sets! From accidents, injuries, and even a significant amount of deaths, both The Exorcist and Poltergeist have terrified people on and off the set for many years. But, is it really horrific and paranormal curses or just mere coincidences?  For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://teespring.com/stores/believing-the-bizarre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if mysterious, creepy, and unsettling notes started showing up at your house? Notes that were very detailed and specific about your family? That is what happened to the family at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of kids playing football in 1952 witnessed a strange object crash land on a nearby hill. Upon investigation, the entity they discovered horrified them beyond imagination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to present another listener submission bonus episode! This story comes to us from Jessica, who recounts 3 main experiences with a shadow man. From her childhood to her own son's experience, it appears she has a ghost presence that has been keeping close tabs on her. She describes the shadow man as having a hat, a completely shadow covered face, a trench coat, and a cane. Find out what we make of her personal encounters! Thank you to Jessica for submitting the personal story!  For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://teespring.com/stores/believing-the-bizarre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode covers the terrifying possession of Anneliese Michel. Fun fact, this is the possession case that the 2005 film The Exorcism of Emily Rose was loosely based on. Diving into this potential possession turns into a debate regarding whether Anneliese suffered from demonic activity or rather neglect and abundant medication side effects. But which option is more likely? Find out as we test the believability! For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://teespring.com/stores/believing-the-bizarre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresno, CA resident, Jose, witnessed something unexplainable cross his yard on his security footage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a touchy and relevant subject, but it is also highly discussed when it comes to conspiracy theories. This episode, we tactfully discuss 3 common conspiracy theories that surround the 9/11 tragedy and tell you which ones we buy and which ones are ridiculous. Of course, it needn’t be said, but still, we want to reiterate that 9/11 is absolutely a national tragedy, and in no way to our opinions or discussion take away from the grief many individuals and facilities still feel today. For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  Sources: https://youtu.be/oswEHFUI1Ok https://youtu.be/EEogeIIOJzU https://youtu.be/pk7He-tQ4iI https://youtu.be/zT9lhSuWFfk For Believing the Bizarre merch, check out: https://teespring.com/stores/believing-the-bizarre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, a new listener submission episode comes to us all the way from Houston, Texas. This episode follows Nathaniel and some of the creepy experiences he has witnessed in his own home, from people appearing in Skype chats behind him to cries heard from his woods. But are the things haunting him real or in his mind?   For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/    You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://teespring.com/stores/believing-the-bizarre   Children crying sound from: http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antonio Villas Boas was abducted and seduced in space by alien beings. All was going well until he tried to take an artifact home back to Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mothman’s appearances ultimately foreshadowed the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in the Ohio River in 1967. In this episode, we discuss some of the encounter stories and theorize what Mothman could possible be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible for a Ouija board experience to curse a house? A cabin in Chile is said to be cursed due to speaking to an unforgiving entity through a spirit board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever seen a mannequin that looks a little too life like? In this episode, we talk about La Pascualita who some suspect might actually have been a living, breathing human at one point. Plus, we read the creepypasta The Expressionless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever tried the Randonautica app? If you’ve gone randonauting, chances are you ended up visiting somewhere you otherwise would not have. Do you attribute this to your own free will, or is there something bigger at play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss a wide range of theories surrounding Antarctica and Operation Highjump, such as ancient civilizations, hollow Earth, Nazi bases, and UFOs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first tale comes from Pennsylvania and involves abandoned buildings, satanic markings, and possible spirit attachments. Our second story takes place in Florida and involves an eerie young girl who penetrates someone’s life and dreams, which Charlie strongly believes could have demonic characteristics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What creature has haunted and terrorized 50 Berkeley Square for decades? Could it be something paranormal and devious or perhaps just stories and rumors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is The Witching Hour? Why do so many people seem to wake up around 3 AM? We dive into theories surrounding The Witching Hour aka The Devil’s Hour, along with a few urban legends and prominent stories.Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first listener submission story, submitted by William, brings us to Suffolk, Virginia, and the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. From creepy noises to creatures lurking in the shadows, we detail 3 experiences that William had and tell you whether or not we find them believable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look at a few theories regarding The 27 Club, ranging from selling souls to lizard people, and discuss what could cause so many talented stars to abruptly leave this world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are Skyquakes? Have you ever heard a loud boom in the sky with seemingly no cause, no thunderstorm, no plane? What about metallic clashing, trumpet sounds, or a deep hum? If so, you have likely experienced a Skyquake. From meteorites to methane gas, and even UFOs, there are many theories that try to explain the cause of these mysterious noises in the sky.Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since we can pinpoint the exact origin of The Slender Man lore that took the internet by storm about 5-10 years ago, we can simply put a pin in it an call this urban legend unbelievable, right? Maybe not. We investigate the idea that with so many people putting thoughts and energy into The Slenderman is it possible that, like a Tulpa, The Slenderman could have become a conscious being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we tackle the theory of the Mandela Effect and look a few examples such as The Berenstain Bears, Skechers, Rich Uncle Pennybags, C3PO, and more. Finally, we discuss if The Mandela Effect is more likely to be Earth living in a simulation, a human-caused new dimension, or psychological theories such as groupthink and priming.Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/ Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the inaugural episode of Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths, we look at a UFO story from our home state, Ohio, in the 1960s. Four policemen chased an unidentified flying object over 80 miles to the border of Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you interested in learning more about the unknown and unusual? If so, check out Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths. We tackle topics ranging from creepy paranormal stories, alien encounters, cryptids, creatures, urban legends, and more. Once we describe and detail the topic, we break down whether or not we find the story/theory believable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices