Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths

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