Believing the Bizarre is a paranormal podcast that dives into the unknown and the unusual every Tuesday. From UFOs and hauntings to conspiracies and cryptids, we discuss a variety of paranormal topics and decide where they land on our Believability Scale - Believable, Viable, Skeptical, or Unbelievable. We also accept and discuss listener-submitted paranormal encounters. If you love creepy stories and horror content mixed with humor and a keen eye, we are the paranormal podcast for you. Chec ...
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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…
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Lynze Cummins | Scared to Death Podcast - Interview
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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-fac…
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The Possession of Clara Germana Cele
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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 de…
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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 an…
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Bizarre News and Creatures We'd Like to Meet Blind Rankings
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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 …
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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 shar…
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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…
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Derek Hayes | Monsters Among Us Podcast - Interview
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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 fr…
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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 repor…
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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 r…
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Bizarre News and Bigfoot-like Cryptids Blind Rankings
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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: …
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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 unexpla…
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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…
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Mike Ricksecker | Paranormal Researcher and Author - Interview
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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…
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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 app…
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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 th…
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Sleep Paralysis Stories: Volume 1 Over 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, of…
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Bizarre News and Alien Abduction Blind Ranking
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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 st…
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The Contorting Entity Hugo It'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 direc…
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Madeleine Arnoux, Marius DeWilde, and Maurice Masse Alien Encounters
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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 creature…
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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 c…
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Trigger Warning - Animal abuse and suicide The Haunting of Monte Cristo Homestead: Australia's Most Haunted House In 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 C…
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The Rotenburg Cannibal TRIGGER WARNING This 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 …
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Guardian Angels From 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 C…
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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 jun…
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Glitches in the Matrix with Let's Get Haunted
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Glitches in the Matrix This 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 …
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The Legend of Bigfoot You'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…
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Listener Submission Collection: Vol 7 This 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…
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The Cardiff Haunting of Pete the Poltergeist In 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 star…
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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 …
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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. …
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Zozo: The Ouija Board Demon Zozo, 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 s…
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The Exeter UFO Incident It 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 n…
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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 conten…
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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 stor…
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Unveiling the Filipino Haunting: Exploring the Manananggal Originating 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 encompas…
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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 hauntin…
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The Dark Watchers For 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 tri…
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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 comple…
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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, a…
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The Legend of Krampus The 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 i…
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The Haunted Hoia Baicu Forest Tucked 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 Transylvani…
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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. Sponsor: Click here to take…
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Spontaneous Human Combustion and the Mysterious Death of Madge Knight
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Spontaneous Human Combustion The 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 fi…
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The Somerton Man It 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 d…
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The Enfield Monster In 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, ta…
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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 extr…
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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…
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Countless people have been visited by strange men with human-like features dressed in black suits after having an encounter with aliens. More often than not, the men in black are hostile and emphasize that the witnesses must not tell anyone about their extraterrestrial experience. Could these men be aliens themselves? Or perhaps they are working wi…
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