Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths

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