Mysterious Universe

Despite the fierce efforts of skeptics to dismiss the supernatural, a persistent truth emerges: countless ordinary people continue to report chilling encounters with the unknown. In this episode, we explore unsettling tales of crisis apparitions, haunted landscapes, and bizarre energies that seem to seep through the fabric of our everyday world. From phantom hands that grope in the darkness to strange portals opening in suburban homes, the phenomena refuse to be ignored. We also delve into the enduring work of psychical researchers and examine the patterns behind these mysterious intrusions into normal life. Then, for our Plus+ Members, we uncover the strange histories of lightning strike survivors, individuals who not only lived through multiple bolts from the blue but were forever changed. Some report heightened sensitivities and psychic perceptions, while others bear physical anomalies, including one man who developed an inexplicable religious image etched into his back, a mark science has yet to explain. Strange: Paranormal Realities in the Everyday World Strange Portals Spontaneously Appearing in the Home Personal Experiences of Apparitions and Related Phenomena Crisis Apparitions, What Are They? About the Society for Psychical Research The Hairy Hands – Haunted Devon Ghosts: Haunted houses, caveman ghosts and confusing rules Ghostly Travel: New Walls And Otherworldly Passages Mysterious Disappearing Phantom Houses Strange Electromagnetic Dimensions: Science, Paranormal, and the Unexplainable Transformed by Lightning: Real‑Life Stories Isle of Weired The Shocking Tale of Abbott Parker Hubert’s Last Dime Museum in the Old Times Square Zapped by the Spirit – Betty Biggers & Galvano Commitment, Jail & ChatGPT Psychosis LinksPlus+ ExtensionThe extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. 00:00 - Intro to Mysterious Universe Season 34, Episode 5 00:13 - Episode Preview and Hosts Introduction 00:24 - The Lightning Rod: Cleveland Sullivan's Seven Strikes 01:10 - Lightning's Lasting Impact: Life-Destroying Effects 02:42 - Debunking Myths: Lightning Survivors' Struggles 04:08 - Supernormal Abilities: Rare Lightning Miracles 05:25 - Predatory Phenomena: Clouds and Intelligent Orbs 07:28 - Strange Paranormal Realities: Book Overview 09:09 - Cynicism vs. Paranormal: The Skeptic's Dilemma 11:22 - Personal Stories: Everyday Paranormal Encounters 13:15 - Skeptics at Lectures: Confronting Paranormal Evidence 15:30 - X-Files Reboot Discussion 16:29 - Crop Circles: Transformative Paranormal Experiences 18:42 - Paranormal Top 10: Ghosts, UFOs, and Creatures 20:23 - Ghostly Children in Trailer Parks 23:12 - Sentient Ghosts: The Queen Mary Encounter 25:00 - Poltergeist Activity at Arthur Conan Doyle Centre 26:59 - Crisis Apparitions: Visits at the Moment of Death 28:31 - Awkward Relatives: Ghosts of Ex-Husbands 30:01 - Spectral Faces and Hands: Recurring Phenomena 46:24 - Haunted Beams: Victorian Ghosts in Modern Homes 47:36 - Ghostly Smoke: Addicted Spirits Lingering 48:40 - Astral Travel Dangers: Dark Souls and Attachments 49:10 - Haunted Chimneys: Ghostly Smoke Manifestations 51:37 - Sentient Wall Walkers: Ghosts Acknowledging Witnesses 55:50 - Roman Soldiers and Time Slips: Historical Hauntings 57:13 - Interactive Ghosts: Library Spirits Helping Patrons 01:02:11 - Hospital Hauntings: Ghostly Figures Comforting Patients 01:03:29 - Book Review: Five Smoking Chimneys for Strange Realities 01:04:15 - Malevolent Hands: Terrifying Hotel Encounters 01:10:02 - Portals in Homes: Hands from Other Dimensions 01:11:49 - UFO Obsession: Alien Arms Through Rifts 01:13:22 - Outro and Plus Extension Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster is far from settled. This episode dives deep into the legends and firsthand accounts of strange beings not only in Loch Ness but in surrounding bodies of water—creatures described as black-skinned beasts, spectral water horses, and other mythic entities that seem deeply tied to the land itself. Are these guardians of the landscape? Spirits of place? We revisit the curious investigations of Ted Holiday, whose search for the monster led him into a tangled web of high strangeness and encounters with dark, paranormal forces. Then, for our Plus+ members, we follow the remarkable journey of T.C. Lethbridge and his evolving research into the hidden energies of the Earth. After a powerful induction experience, Lethbridge claimed to glimpse what lies behind the veil—an invisible world that shapes ghost sightings, psychic phenomena, and even physical boundaries. His exploration of a haunted landscape led him to an invisible force field that defied logic and deepened the mystery of what truly haunts our world. Loch Ness Monster: Nessie spotters not swayed by postcard depictions, says Scots university Loch Ness: Well known misinformation, little known truths Significance of the Loch Ness “monsters” (Nessies) --- Some morals of the story The case for the Loch Ness ''Monster'': The scientific evidence Tim Dinsdale. Loch Ness. The Enigma of Loch Ness: Making Sense of a Mystery Serpents of the Sky, Dragons of the Earth The Goblin Universe The dragon and the disc: An investigation into the totally fantastic Glen County Galway Ballynahinch Castle Dragons West of Loch Ness: Tales of dragons roaming the hills and forests near Scotland's infamous loch Nessie! : Exploring the Supernatural Origins of the Loch Ness Monster The essential T. C. Lethbridge T C Lethbridge: The Man Who Saw the Future The Haunted Universe by D. Scott Rogo Straight Track, Crooked Road: Ley's, Spirit Paths and Shamanism Ghost and Ghoul - An Archaeologist's Account of His Personal Experiences with the Supernatural Extrasensory Perception: Beyond Time and Distance Ghosts and the Weird World of the Stone Tape Theory LinksPlus+ ExtensionThe extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the radical theories of parapsychologist D. Scott Rogo, who suggested that many hauntings, abductions, and even poltergeist phenomena might not come from outside forces, but from within ourselves. Could we be unknowingly manifesting our own paranormal experiences? And what if some forms of mental illness or multiple personality disorder are actually cases of spirit obsession or full-blown possession? We also journey through the hidden chambers and forbidden tunnels of a world-famous institution, where ancient relics and human remains seem to stir with unrest. Staff and psychics alike report ghostly voices, locked doors opening on their own, and encounters with entities that cling to artifacts like shadows. Are these echoes of colonial violence, or the spirits of the dead refusing to be forgotten? The Haunted Universe Minds and Motion: The Riddle of Psychokinesis Phone Calls from the Dead The Infinite Boundary: Spirit Possession, Madness and Multiple Personality Exploring Psychic Phenomena Our Haunted Planet Life After Death: Problems of the Future Life and Its Nature James H. Hyslop Ghosts of the British Museum: A True Story of Colonial Loot and Restless Objects The British Museum The 20th anniversary of the Great Court Kunstkammer Wien: der Schiffsautomat The Royal Burial Ground at Sutton Hoo The Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo British Museum Kozo, the double-headed dog British Museum finds 268 more missing artefacts The Queen of the Night LinksPlus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Nanstiel lived an ordinary life as a graphic designer and single father. But buried beneath that normalcy were decades of terrifying experiences: glowing orbs emerging from closets, unexplained blackouts, and chilling encounters with beings that defy explanation. When his memories resurfaced they revealed a disturbing truth: a life entangled with non-human entities conducting invasive experiments, extracting genetic material, and showing him children he never knew he fathered. Who are they? Why do they hide underground? And what is their endgame for humanity? For our Plus+ members, we descend into the eerie folklore of Latin America, where tales of phantom black dogs and flying humanoid canines erupt from the shadows. Are they mythical guardians or manifestations linked to deeper, hidden forces? We explore their strange overlap with UFO encounters and uncover new threads in the global tapestry of high strangeness. Angst in the Shadows: A True Story of Alien Abductions About Erik Nanstiel Dog With A Human Face 32.08 - MU Podcast - Spirit Impostors Beware of the Sinister, Phantom Black Dog More on the Mystery of Phantom Black Dogs Phantom black dogs in Latin America Dogs, devils, and demons: Lore and legend of the dog LinksPlus+ ExtensionThe extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Photography and the paranormal have always shared a strange chemistry—an eerie interplay of light, shadow, and the unknown. In our Season 34 opener, we venture deep into chilling accounts of cursed cameras that seem to bring death with every click, psychic photo séances where the dead imprint themselves onto film, and long-forgotten experiments suggesting photography may capture echoes of the past… or even the soul. From haunted Polaroids to Russian scientists claiming to photograph time itself, we unravel the unsettling history of spirit photography—and how it continues to haunt the present. Then in our Plus+ extension, we follow the trail into the neuroscience of DMT, exploring a controversial theory: have alien intelligences hijacked the molecule? With insights from Andrew Gallimore’s new book 'Death by Astonishment', we confront disturbing accounts of malevolent entities intercepting psychonauts, twisting ancient rituals into interdimensional traps. Could the veil be weaponized? All that and more in this new season’s unnerving opener. Russian Scientist Invents Camera To Take Ghost Photos Collection of unique photographs includes pictures of dinosaurs, WWII soldiers Photographing the past - a surprising discovery in the scientific world Forgotten Experiments Bizarre Cases of the Men in Black Caught on Film The Problems of Taking Pictures of Monsters The Mothman Prophecies Fate October 1956 Fate Magazine January 1954 The Strange Saga of the “Phantom Photographers” Modernity fears new fascist analogue film camera – ‘Pentax 17’ Ted Serios The Story Of The Chronovisor Human Photonic Death by Astonishment: Confronting the Mystery of the World's Strangest Drug Building Alien Worlds Reality Switch Technologies Alien Information Theory Andrew R. Gallimore Substack Shamans in the Amazon This camera turns your photos into frames from a movie Pentax 17 LinksPlus+ ExtensionThe extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if a pop culture icon wasn't just fiction but a living entity? Explore the mind-bending tale of a writer who encounters a seven-foot-tall monk claiming to be a tulpa, urging him to keep his essence alive. Dive into the intersections of creativity, personal experiences, and the paranormal, featuring stunning stories about Superman, Jackson Pollock, and Hawaiian mysticism. Plus, uncover chilling Soviet naval encounters with invisible crafts and mysterious beings lurking beneath the surface.

Dive into the eerie encounters with invisible entities that leave witnesses feeling profoundly unsettled. Explore chilling tales of shimmering humanoids stalking hunters and phantom intruders haunting homes. The podcast also delves into fascinating cases of energy healing, including extraordinary reports of bi-location and phantom limb sensations. Unravel the connections between these experiences and the mystical aspects of human consciousness as stories intertwine folklore and uncanny realities.

Few psychiatrists have ventured beyond the confines of Western clinical thinking. Dr. Ralph Allison was one of the rare exceptions. While treating patients diagnosed with multiple personality disorder, he began to encounter alters that were far more than psychological fragments. These were fully formed, autonomous entities with their own histories, intentions, and, in some cases, violent desires. Some existed to protect. Others sought total control. A few wanted their host dead. In our Plus+ extension, we explore the surreal world of bizarre hauntings, where shadowy dwarfs creep through bedroom doors, water-dwelling trolls stir beneath the surface, and mischievous gnomes blur the line between folklore and intrusion. Minds In Many Pieces Ralph B. Allison A Dictionary of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures The Things in the Fog Zoom Creature FSR The Middle Kingdom: The Faerie World of Ireland Goblins, Shadows, and Unholy Things A Plague of Goblins in Argentina Encounters with the Unknown LinksPlus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if ancient trees are home to vengeful spirits? This intriguing discussion uncovers eerie tales of tree spirits and the dire consequences of disrespecting their sacred domains. Dive into a captivating story about fairies and their influence over human misfortune, intertwined with the notion of reincarnation and karma. A man's transformative ayahuasca journey reveals hidden truths about life and spirituality while emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect for nature's ancient lore. Prepare for a blend of whimsy and cautionary tales!

Delve into the intriguing world of lucid dreaming, where a dreamer encounters a mysterious figure known as 'The Agent' in an otherworldly Tokyo. The unsettling Wu family incident from Taiwan reveals haunting truths about spiritual possession and familial chaos. The bizarre tale of the 'Poo Jogger' from Brisbane adds a humorous twist, exploring local folklore and quirky community reactions. For Plus+ members, a look back at the 1973 wave of humanoid sightings raises questions about what might have visited us, blending the bizarre with the surreal.