Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast

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, ...

Do You Believe the Bizarre with: Haunting Season

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a bonus Friday episode of Believing the Bizarre. This bonus episode is all about combining a fun Patreon game with the fantastic, hilarious...

The Not Deer Cryptid

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Hilary Porter UFO Abductions

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. Today, we are discussing the MANY abductions of Hilary Porter. From the 1950s until now, Hilary P...

The Winged Demon

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

The Devil‘s Hole

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What started out as a seemingly bottomless hole takes a paranormal turn very quickly. The Devil’s Hole has government conspiracy, coverups, blackout...

Sirens and Mermaids

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 su...

The Ouija Board Demon

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Goatman’s Bridge

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Various origin stories are tied to this urban legend of Goatman’s Bridge, including a successful black goat farmer that was lynched along with multi...

The Exorcism of Roland Doe

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Vanishing Woman

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another week of Believing the Bizarre. It’s listener submission time, and we are heading to San Francisco, California. This paranormal en...

The Lake Michigan Triangle

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Michigan Lake Triangle, stretching from Ludington and Benton Harbor Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has an eerie history of strange occurrences....

The Haunted Catacombs of Paris

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Catacombs of Paris are home to over 6 million bodies. Some folks claim to hear disembodied voices, see shadow figures, and more. Learn more about ...

Listener Submission Collection Vol. 1

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. This week, we are mixing it up! As you know, every couple of weeks we put out an episode that is ...

The Travis Walton UFO Abduction

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From being a simple Lumberjack to being face-to-face with three aliens, Travis’ story is a crazy and fun ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

The Chemtrails Conspiracy

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Environmentalists claim those smokey streaks we see behind planes in the sky are simply water vapor that turns into ice droplets - mixed with carbon d...

Mount Shasta and More Missing People in National Forests

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus episode time! We put a poll up on our Instagram and ya'll made your voices heard! A couple of years ago - on a different podcast - we covered mi...

Missing 411 & National Forest Disappearances

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is peculiar and alarming how many people seem to vanish in National Forests. Are they going missing because it is easy to get lost? Or, could there...

Robert the Doll

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Known as one of the most Haunted Dolls in the entire world, Robert the Doll has a rich history of causing misfortunate and is still giving bad luck ev...

The Spirits and the Doppelgänger

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre. It’s Listener Submission time again! This episode is brought to us by Ben and details a handful...

The Char Man Urban Legend

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The legend of the Char Man tells of a man, burned beyond recognition, that stalks and terrorizes Char Man Bridge and Camp Comfort. We also break down ...

The Loch Ness Monster

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is The Loch Ness Monster a prehistoric dinosaur? Or could Nessie be a spirit of the Loch? Maybe a genetic mutation? We dive in to this and more. Learn...

The Pascagoula UFO Abduction

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Known as one of the most famous alien abduction stories, this encounter follows Charlie and Calvin as a simple fishing trip turns into a crazy and lif...

The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While Edgar Allan Poe’s life has been significantly documented, his death is up for debate. Was alcohol the main culprit? Did he have dormant rabies...

The Fort Collins Wraith

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is that time again...Listener Submission Time! This story from Collin takes us to, ironically, Fort Collins, Colorado. Collin is moving into a new ...

The Japanese Urban Legends Aka Manto and Kuchisake-onna

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We travel far East to Japan and discuss a couple of Charlie’s favorite Japanese urban legends - The Aka Manto and Kuchisake-onna, also known as the ...

Patreon Release Announcement and Slaughterhouse Canyon | Bonus Episode

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this Bonus Episode of Believing the Bizarre! If you'd like to join our Patreon for additional monthly content click here: https://www.patre...

Old Hag Syndrome and Sleep Paralysis

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you wake up, frozen in bed and unable to move and you feel a dark presence nearby slowly choking you and constricting your body, is it the Old Ha...

The Haunted Doll Head

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s listener submission time again! This week we head to Oklahoma and discuss a potential attachment. It starts Stephen King-style with a group of ...

Black Eyed Kids

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Folks report hearing a knock at their door late and night and open it to find two small, eerie children. They always ask for a favor, or sometimes to ...

Black Knight Satellite Quiz | Bonus Episode

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Quiz! We had plans to release a whole bunch of additional content this month (ahem...Patreon), but due to a few circumstances, we have to hold o...

The Black Knight Satellite

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a small, undiscovered black object that is orbiting Earth and no one seems to know what it is or why it is there. Learn more about your ad ch...

The Los Angeles Shadow Figure

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s head to Los Angeles for another listener submission. This week, we go back in time to 2006 and follow our author, Georgie, her father, aunt, a...

Mysterious Staircases in the Woods

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People have claimed to see mysterious and unnatural staircases randomly in National Forests. Could these steps be a portal to a different dimension? L...

The Dyatlov Pass Incident

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the Dyatlov Pass Incident?A group of hikers in Russia died in mysterious ways, including broken bones, missing eyes and tongues, and severe da...

Baker Mayfield’s UFO Experience

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cleveland Browns quarter Baker Mayfield claimed to see a UFO with his wife near Lake Travis, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

The Ghost in the Desert

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another Southwestern Listener Submission episode, and we are HERE FOR IT! In this episode, we discuss an incredibly new house, a new homeowner, and a ...

Skinwalkers

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

According to Navajo tribes, Skinwalkers are evil witch doctors that are pure evil and take on the form of animals, such as coyotes, owls, and wolves. ...

Kelpies of the Highland

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kelpies are Scottish mythical creatures that lure human prey into water so they can drown and eat them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

The Phoenix in the Forest

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is listener submission time again and this week we are traveling to the woods of Georgia. In this personal experience, we follow two best friends, ...

The Conspiracy of Princess Diana’s Death

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A tragic royal traffic accident led to a ton of scrutiny, nitpicking, and conspiracy talk. Was the driver drunk or was it a master plan? Was there a s...

Suicide Forest

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With an estimated 500 suicides since the 1950s, Aokigahara aka Suicide Forest is one of the most popular destinations for people to tragically take th...

The Hauntings of Bobby Mackey’s Music World

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Considered the most haunted night club in America, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has a dark past involving a slaughterhouse, Mafia transactions, death,...

The Children with the Caul

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Listener Submission time again! This episode takes place in Maryland and involves Priya and her two prophetic friends, Mick and Kelly. We talk ...

Nibiru aka Planet X

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is Planet X aka Nibiru?Some believe there is a mysterious and rogue planet lurking in our atmosphere, nicknamed Planet X and Nibiru.Could this pl...

Haunted Tales From Disney

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Could the world’s happiest place have a dark and tragic past? There are countless ghost stories surrounding Disney World and Disney Land that we div...

The Legend of the Kushtaka

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Southern Alaska, Tlingit lore says the Kushtaka are half man, half otter beasts that terrorize people. We dive into both historical and contemporar...