Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths

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