Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast

The Exorcism of Kennedy Ife

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if a sore throat turned into the feeling that something was crawling around inside of you? Then, leading to terrible mood swings, insomnia, and s...

The Crescent Hotel Hauntings

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could immense loss and unnecessary tragedy be the cause of one of the most haunted locations in Arkansas? The Crescent Hotel is known for housing many...

Indrid Cold - The Grinning Man

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you saw a strange ship pass you by and a tall man with an eerie grin on the side of the road flag you down? While Mothman was ter...

The Man From Taured

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A seemingly normal man showed up at Haneda Airport in Tokyo with documentation claiming he was from the country Taured. Confused, they asked him to po...

The Maternal Imposter

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if that familiar voice you heard call your name out wasn't actually your mother. Could that shuffling figure that passed by your bedroom door ...

Denver Airport Conspiracies

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could the Denver Airport be a front for underground meetings for secret societies? Why does the Denver Airport display such strange and creepy artwork...

The UFO Abduction of Yoshihiro Fujiwara

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Kitami Japan in 1974, a 28 year old vegetable farmer, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, was awakened by a pounding knock at his door at 3 am. He was shocked to d...

The Psychic Child

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can ghosts have a calming effect? What if you could give your recently deceased puppy one last big hug and a pet? This listener submission episode cov...

Penelope - the Sierra Nevada Monster

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is lurking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains? Penelope is a local Sierra Nevada cryptid known as being super tall, elongated, pale and skinny with l...

Pennsylvania Cryptids

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about Pennsylvania cryptids - that includes the noble squonk, a hideous and tragically ugly creature, the Giwoogle, a specific wit...

The Glowing Pond and Shrieking Room

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When a group of teenage friends sneak into a local retention pond in their neighborhood, they run into more scares than the thrill of trespassing afte...

Ghosts of the Japanese Tsunami

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When a tsunami suddenly struck Japan in 2011, it stole the lives of over 20,000 people. During the few months after this tragedy, hundreds of people i...

The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if two disembodied, hairy hands appeared before your eyes while driving, grabbing the wheel, and causing you to violently swerve your vehicle....

The Hampton Oppression

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if you saw a disturbing, contorting entity creep out of your toy box? Or, what if your entire family was oppressed by a dark, malevolent entity? ...

Boggy Creek Monster

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a tall, hairy creature staring at you from the shadows around Fouke, Arkansas. This week, we discuss the bigfoot-like entity, the Boggy Creek ...

USOs: Unidentified Submerged Objects

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever seen a strange craft or weird lights underneath the water in the Ocean? This episode is all about strange encounters with unusual lights...

The Phantom Blue Light & Faceless Grey Shadow Man

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever witnessed an unexplainable light in your local cemetery? What about feeling stalked by an unknown enemy while hiking at night? It's list...

The Demonic Possession of Gottliebin Dittus

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a demonic possession so terrifying you wake up with blisters, vomit nails and frogs, and twist and turn your body into excruciating shapes. Th...

What if Yellowstone's Supervolcano Erupted?

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are only about 20 dangerous and powerful Supervolcanos in the world, and one of them is in the heart of the United States - Yellowstone National...

The Basement Whispers

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if your college house was haunted? Five friends in Athens, Ohio, who enrolled at Ohio University, lived in a local house with a lock...

Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In December of 1980, Charles Halt and a handful of other United States Air Force servicemen investigated a strange light descending into the Rendlesha...

The Rougarou

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Rougarou is a common legend among French Louisiana. This terrifying cryptid is known as Louisiana's werewolf - it has sharp teeth, a furry body, a...

The Clown Mask and the Doppelgangers

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are doppelgangers real? What if a family member thought they saw you but felt like something was off, only to discover it wasn't you they really saw? ...

Ghosts of Kadena Air Base

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could you imagine an Air Base that was so haunted they had to shut down a barrack? Kadena Air Base in Japan is notoriously haunted, with countless gen...

Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Cullen lived an ordinary life until April, 1978. He experienced multiple premonitions, followed by a strange and shocking UFO encounter. Only late...

The Brown Suit Tall Man

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if everywhere you went, you saw an unimaginably tall, ghostly man in a brown suit. From your bedside to out in the city, this brown suit tall ...

Watseka Wonder - The Possession of Lurancy Vennum

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lurancy Vennum claimed to hear voices calling out her name, experienced terrible abdomen pain, and went into trances where she witnessed spirits and a...

The Celtic Selkie

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you witnessed a seal turn into a human? In this episode, we discuss the Norse and Celtic mythology of the Selkie, a creature that is known to exi...

The Sault Ste. Marie Spirit

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if a haunting drove you into a deep depression? If you were stuck somewhere riddled with shadow figures and horrifying nightmares, would you give...

Celebrity Ghosts

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you witnessed a celebrity that is no longer among the living? We look at paranormal and ghostly encounters of celebrities like He...

Cursed Games: Part 2

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would you ever summon a spirit into a doll and play hide and seek with it? Or what about riding an elevator to an unknown, hellish dimension? This wee...

The Calamity of Voices

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could you live in a haunted house where you captured both visual and audio proof of paranormal activity? From catching orbs in cameras and hearing voi...

Is Déjà Vu Paranormal?

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever get an odd feeling that a situation, location, or conversation you're having is eerily familiar without any recollection as to why? What a...

Battle of Los Angeles and the Nuremberg Celestial Phenomenon

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine walking outside your home, looking up at the sky, and witnessing an aerial attack of ships and flying objects that are foreign and you don't r...

Creature Feature: Vol 2

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you enjoy personal encounters with cryptids, creatures, and blood-curling screams echoing throughout the night, this is the episode for you! This e...

The Wendigo

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Wendigo is a cryptid shrouded in mystery and fear. It has been described as a creature of pure evil, an ancient spirit with an insatiable hunger f...

Mystic Baba Vanga’s Predictions

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if you knew the year the world would end? After being picked up and dropped off by a tornado, Baba Vanga lost her vision and became one of the mo...

Ghost Ships and Mysteries

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There have been numerous reports of ghost ships being discovered at sea with no sign of the crew or passengers. Without any sign of weather being a fa...

The Drenched Floating Woman

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Waking up and feeling immense pressure on your chest by an invisible entity pushing you down while hearing running water in the distance can be terrif...

The Incubi and Succubi Sex Demons

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

*TRIGGER WARNING* Due to the nature of the incubus and the succubus sex demons, we have a trigger warning for sexual content, sexual assault, and rape...

Airline UFO Encounters

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Countless airplanes have reported seeing UFOs and UAPs. What could these mysterious aircraft being witnessed by airline pilots, crew, and passengers b...

Listener Submission Collection Vol 5

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a dream that terrified you and seemed all to real? What if you and your friend witnessed an unusual, burning light in the sky and lo...

Melon Heads of Kirtland

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Legend says the Melon Heads wander the woods of Kirtland, have abnormally large heads, and are known to prey on small animals and cannibalize humans. ...

Halloween Patreon Sampler - 2022

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃 To celebrate this awesome day, we decided to release a bonus episode full of samplings from our Patreon. We included 3...

The Hat Man

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Sinister Hat Man Phenomena is experienced all around the world. The popular shadow figure lurks in people’s homes, watching them sleep and peeri...

The Amityville Horror

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A tragic family murder spree mixed with ghosts and terrifying hauntings. No wonder the Amityville Horror is such a popular topic! We discuss the DeFeo...

Spirit Attachments from the Murder Basement

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Body imprints in a dark basement can leave a horrifying image. But, is the true terror what follows once you leave? Learn more about your ad choices. ...

The Haunted Mansfield Reformatory

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to understand why a large prison may be haunted. Now, throw in decades of abuse, violence, and suicide. That terrifying combination gives ...

The Wampus Cat

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Wampus Cat is a large, cat-like entity that is connected to Native American folklore. Also known as the Cherokee Death Cat, this beast is known fo...

The Beast of Bray Road

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is lurking in rural Wisconsin? Could there be a real werewolf that stalks around Bray Road? The beast of Bray Rd is known as a dog man that stand...

Creature Feature: Vol 1

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you love stories about creepy creatures that lurk in the woods and peer through your window late at night, this is a Believing the Bizarre episode ...

The Celtic Banshee

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard a forlorn wailing or earth-shattering shriek in the distance? Or perhaps caught a glimpse of a ghostly woman crying? If so, you ma...

The Battersea Poltergeist

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the UK’s scariest Poltergeist experiences involves a young girl, Shirley, that was tormented for 12 years. Beyond experiencing terrifying not...

The Ohio Grassman

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio has its very own Bigfoot and it is known as the Ohio Grassman. Also known as the Kenmore Grassman and Orange eyes, this type of big foot is known...

The Berwyn Mountain UFO Incident

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A massive UFO crash landed and hovered in the Berwyn Mountains in northern Wales. The UFO encounter involved a major earthquake, military involvement,...

The Japanese Yōkai Folklore

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the rich Japanese history of a few of japans most famous Yōkai. We discuss multiple Yōkai and learn how amazing, powerful, silly, and terri...

The Haunted Den

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! This week, we have two hauntingly good listener submissions, from Nora and Cyndi. One story invol...

The Barney and Betty Hill UFO Abduction

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What started as a fun and spontaneous trip to Niagra Falls in 1961 turned into a night of absolute terror in one of the most infamous alien abduction ...

Rougham Mirage the Vanishing House

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we head to Rougham in Bury Saint Edmunds, UK and discuss the Rougham Mirage. This Georgian-brick house is beautiful and catches you off gua...

The Familial Spirits

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, it is listener submission time again and we have a few hauntings for you from two separate listeners. In one case, we have a seemingly very...

Bloody Mary the Urban Legend

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple people have claimed to see and experience Bloody Mary while performing the urban legend in the dark in their bathroom. Some even have scars a...

Past Lives - Real or Fake?

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into extraordinary tales and stories of adults and children remembering people and places that only could happen if past lives truly existed. Lea...

The Suffocating Shadow Man

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, we discuss a terrifying and tribal ghost story from Veronica. Then, our main story, involves a protective and occasionally hostile shadow figur...

El Chupacabra Cryptid

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First seen in Puerto Rico in 1995, the Chupacabra has haunted and tormented farmers and folks alike for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Are Doppelgängers Real

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

German for ”double-walker,” these paranormal entities are exact unknown replicas of people that are said to be bad omens and harbingers of bad new...

The Malevolent Shadows

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! This week, we have two submitted stories that we will be discussing. The first is sent to us by M...

Mysterious Women in Black

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Women in Black are creepy, unsettling women that appear after witnesses experience paranormal events, commonly UFO sightings. In addition, they al...

The Backrooms Urban Legend

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Known as an eerie and unnatural place that people noclip into, The Backrooms is full of mystery, horror, and unnamed entities Learn more about your ad...

The Yellow Runner

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. It is Listener Submission time again! We start off with a creepy, devilish story from Leylah befo...

The Poltergeists of Thornton Heath

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. This week, we go back into the wonderful world of hauntings. In a small district of Greater Londo...

Could Zombies Be Real?

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This month we discuss a major, popular topic that Tyler particularly loves very much: zombies. Of course, the pop culture, Walking Dead style of zombi...

Listener Submission Collection Vol 4

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's compilation time again! For the fourth time in our existence, we have gathered a few shorter listener submissions and turned them into a listener...

Haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Originally a hospital for folks suffering from tuberculosis, a wide range of treatments were conducted on patients and thousands of patients died duri...

Arabic Jinn Myth and Folklore

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss a very popular spirit (thanks to Disney, of course) that is very different than media portrays them. We are talking about Jinn. Instead of ...

The Grandfather Spirit

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This story has a common premise - a deceased family member visiting - with an unusual and terrifying spin. Chyanne’s Grandfather was a vile, angry m...

The Phoenix Lights

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we finally venture back into the wonderful world of aliens. But first, let’s take a trip to the 90s! Back in 1997, thousands of folks in ...

Tyler’s Skinwalker Experience

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate our 100th episode, Tyler discusses his own personal Skinwalker experience in great detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

The Haunted Hospital

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we tackle another Listener Submission story, coming to us from Sarah in Dover. As you can tell by the title - things are about to get pretty...

The Mysterious Alaska Triangle

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alaska has its own bizarre triangle (from Anchorage to Juneau to formerly Barrow, now Utqiaġvik) where planes and people often go missing. Could it s...

Could Fairies Be Real?

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss why we shouldn’t trust pretty ladies in green dresses that appear out of nowhere offering food we have always craved....

La Lechuza

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

La Lechuza is a half-woman, half-owl entity is said to have been a woman that practiced witchcraft and was murdered by her town. Therefore, she has co...

Annabelle The Possessed Doll

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's go back a few decades to arguably the most infamous and haunted doll of all time - Annabelle. Unlike the Annabelle and Conjuring movie counterpa...

The Honey Island Swamp Monster

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Louisiana potentially has its own version of Big Foot in Honey Island Swamp. It’s known to be 7 to 8 feet tall with yellow eyes and coarse hair. Cou...

Listener Submission Collection Vol 3

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 It’s listener submission collection time again. Wow, it's already the third volume! Time flies, right? And this volume has some great and horrifyi...

The McKamey Manor

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you sign up for a fake haunted house where you could be touched? What about beaten, tortured, and abused? Learn about the most dangerous and bru...

Juice WRLD & Travis Scott Conspiracies

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. This week, we are back in conspiracy story. We dive into conspiracy theories surrounding Juice WR...

The Black Stick Men Phenomena

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

People claim to see lanky, stick figure-like entities with no face, eyes, nose, or facial features. Could they be interdimensional beings? Learn more ...

Cursed Games: The Midnight Man, Man in the Field, and Daruma-san

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we tackle something we all love…games! But, these games aren’t your regular Clue or Monopoly. No, these are CURSED games! Specifically,...

Patreon Sample: Vol. 1 | Bonus Episode

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Bizarros! We decided during this time of goodwill and gift-giving that it would be fun to give a sampling of what ...

The Haunted Carnegie Library of Homestead

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are heading to the Carnegie Library of Homestead. However, as told to us by listener Beck, this very old library is much more than a place to check...

The 13 Yule Lads, Gryla, and the Yule Cat

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! As we get closer to Christmas, we thought it would be fun to tackle Icelandic Christmas folklore ...

”The Hands Resist Him” Haunted Painting

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Could a painting lead to fear and terror? Many claim to experience misfortunate and hauntings just by peering at the Hands Resist Him. Learn more abou...

The London Dungeon

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. It’s listener submission time, brought to us by Katie, and this week we head to London, specifi...

Charlie Red Star The Canadian UFO

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 1975 and 1976, Manitoba experienced a consistent and playful red orb that became known as Charlie Red Star. Apparently, thousands of residents...

The Michigan Dogman

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! Bark Bark! Nope, we aren’t talking about aliens - we are talking about the Dogman! Specifically...

Listener Submission Collection Vol 2

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. Today we present the second edition in our Listener Submission Collection. That’s right, this w...

The Loveland Frogman

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a LIVE HALLOWEEN special! This week, we literally travelled to Loveland, Ohio and recorded our episode on the Loveland Frogman live on Inst...

The Bunny Man Urban Legend

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Legend says if you travel to Bunny Man Bridge, walk under the bridge at midnight, close your eyes, and chant, “Bunny Man” three times, a man in an...

Haunted Leap Castle

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leap Castle is in Offaly county and has been around for centuries. It was even burnt down in 1922 due to tension of loyalties between Britain and Irel...

The Hamilton Lights UFO Encounter

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Hamilton, Montana there are strange orbs she sees in the sky that fly from the Sapphire Mountains, over Hamilton, to Blodgett Canyon. In addition, ...