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Believing the Bizarre is a paranormal podcast that dives into the unknown and the unusual every Tuesday. From UFOs and hauntings to conspiracies and cryptids, we discuss a variety of paranormal topics and decide where they land on our Believability Scale - Believable, Viable, Skeptical, or Unbelievable. We also accept and discuss listener-submitted paranormal encounters. If you love creepy stories and horror content mixed with humor and a keen eye, we are the paranormal podcast for you. Chec ...
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Listener Submission Collection: Vol 7 This collection includes four listener submissions of haunting stories. Dare to venture down the infamous Clinton Road, where reality blurs and the supernatural reigns. This desolate, winding stretch in northern New Jersey has spawned countless chilling tales - from an unsolved 1983 murder to whispers of occult…
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The Cardiff Haunting of Pete the Poltergeist In the bustling streets of Cardiff, Wales, during the 1980s, an unassuming lawn mower repair shop became the stage for an extraordinary series of events. John Matthews, owner of Mower Services, found himself thrust into a world of the paranormal alongside his brother-in-law Fred and friend Ian. What star…
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Back in 1994, something really weird happened at a little elementary school called Ariel School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe. It was just a normal day at this small rural school with only 62 students. But then, during their morning break time, while the teachers were in a meeting, some of the kids saw something crazy in the sky. They said a flat, disc-shaped …
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It's time for another Creature Feature! These are Listener Submission Collections that are specifically about cryptids and creatures rather than ghosts or aliens. In this third installment, we have a handful of creepy and unsettling encounters with creatures our listeners have bumped into in the dead of night. But, are they believable? Listen now. …
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Zozo: The Ouija Board Demon Zozo, the notorious demon associated with Ouija board encounters, stands out among supernatural entities for its alleged malevolent deeds. From documented cases like Darren Evans' ordeal to historical accounts of terrorized individuals, Zozo's presence looms large in paranormal lore, even inspiring cinematic portrayals s…
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The Exeter UFO Incident It was around 3am on September 3rd, 1965. This guy named Norman was hitchhiking home to Exeter, New Hampshire, after visiting his girlfriend in Massachusetts. Just a normal night, right? Well, things took a crazy turn when Norman was walking along Route 50 near a local farm owned by a guy named Mr. Dining. Up ahead, Norman n…
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Would you notice if there was a paranormal force controlling you? Is it possible for a vacant space to invite in evil? It's listener submission time again and we have two creepy and unsettling stories for you. Listen now. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra conten…
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It's time for another installment of Cursed Games - the paranormal and creepy games that could certainly lead to unsettling outcomes. In this episode, we dive into four spooky games: Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, The Answer Man, Three Kings, and Dry Bones. Would you ever play a potentially paranormal game? We even found a few encounter stor…
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Unveiling the Filipino Haunting: Exploring the Manananggal Originating from ancient Filipino folklore long before the Spanish colonization, the Manananggal is a haunting creature deeply embedded in the country's mythology. The name, derived from the Tagalog word meaning "to separate," represents a sub-type of the Aswang, a broader category encompas…
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When you're living in an old, century home, it's hard not to wonder whether or not spirits are occupying your space with you. In today's episode, we have two listener submissions about paranormal and creepy encounters that they have witnessed in their century homes (fun fact - one of these listeners is my wife!) But how believable are these hauntin…
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The Dark Watchers For a long time, the mysterious tall figures known as the Dark Watchers have been part of the stories and legends of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Central California. These huge beings, anywhere from 8 to 15 feet tall, have captured the imagination of locals and historians, with their origins tracing back to the myths of native tri…
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On January 1st, 2024, law enforcement was notified that teenagers were causing a riot inside a downtown Miami mall with sticks and fireworks. However, what residents outside the mall witnessed was an intensive police response that many watchers claimed they'd never seen in their lives. It seemed that whatever was happening at the mall, which comple…
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Do stars truly play a role in our fate? Is it possible for constellations to actually predict the future? In this episode, we dive into astrology and whether or not we believe celestial objects can affect events in our day-to-day lives. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, a…
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The Legend of Krampus The creepy legend of Krampus has been around for centuries, originating way back in southern Germany, the Swiss Alps, and Western Austria. He's like the chilling opposite of the jolly Santa Claus. Krampus is described as this devilish, horned figure with cloven hooves, symbolizing the harsh winters and struggles for survival i…
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The Haunted Hoia Baicu Forest Tucked away west of Cluj-Napoca in Romania's Transylvania region is the infamous Hoia-Baciu Forest, a creepy spot full of eerie happenings and supernatural vibes. It may just be a square mile big, but this forest gets a ton of attention for its otherworldly feel, earning it the nickname "Bermuda Triangle of Transylvani…
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Is it possible that shadow figures can be harbingers of bad news? In this listener submission, we discuss a young boy who witnessed a creepy, small shadow figure in his room. Not only did he see this eerie entity, but it appeared night after night. All of this activity led to a terrifying and dangerous event. Listen now. Sponsor: Click here to take…
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Spontaneous Human Combustion The idea of spontaneous human combustion (SHC) has been puzzling and fascinating people since the 1600s. It got really popular after Charles Dickens wrote about a character dying from SHC in his novel "Bleak House." The theory claims that people can just burst into flames from the inside, without any outside spark or fi…
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The Somerton Man It was this fateful December morning back in 1948 when the calm Somerton Beach near Adelaide, Australia became the site of one bizarre and baffling discovery. A middle-aged man, looking dapper in a clean suit and shiny shoes, was found slumped against the sea wall - and it would ignite a mystery that had investigators stumped for d…
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The Enfield Monster In the quiet town of Enfield, Southern Illinois, the tranquility of a typical evening was shattered on April 25th, 1973, by chilling encounters with a creature that defied explanation. The ordeal began with 10-year-old Greg Garrett's harrowing experience in his backyard, where he encountered a grotesque being with three legs, ta…
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If you love normal, everyday folks' personal stories about UFO sightings and potential alien encounters, this is the BTB episode for you! We have five listener submissions about UFO sightings, red lights in the sky, invisible entities, feeling chased, and a potential abduction. Listen now. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extr…
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From July 1st to July 3rd in 1863, Gettysburg was the location of a brutal battle between the Union and Confederate forces during the United States Civil War. Due to this extreme tragedy and bloodshed, it is no surprise that Gettysburg is known to be extremely haunted. In this live Halloween special, we discuss popular ghost sightings and locations…
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Countless people have been visited by strange men with human-like features dressed in black suits after having an encounter with aliens. More often than not, the men in black are hostile and emphasize that the witnesses must not tell anyone about their extraterrestrial experience. Could these men be aliens themselves? Or perhaps they are working wi…
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On October 1st, 1966, a young airman named Robert Matthews was set to be picked up for his first tour with the US Air Force. However, strange lights in the sky derailed his plans, in addition to inexplicably losing an entire hour. After meeting with Ufologist and author, Budd Hopkins, Matthews quickly realized his past has more paranormal experienc…
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In this Listener Submission Collection, we discuss 5 stories submitted to us that range from ghosts in military bases to creepy creatures lurking in the woods. Could a guardian angel protect you during a sleep paralysis episode? Could there be a negative, evil energy targeting a business building? Listen now! Mark your calendars - Believing the Biz…
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Svetlana Telets felt as if outside forces guided her hands while painting The Woman of the Rain. The result is a painting that has been returned to Svetlana multiple times due to the owners claiming to experience paranormal phenomena with the painting in their homes. Experiences such as nightmares, anxiety, and seeing shadow figures in their homes.…
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There is a phenomenon where hundreds of people have awakened to find a man in a blood-red flannel shirt standing near their bed. While he may not give off negative energy, what could this entity possibly be or want? Listen now! Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra …
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The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies. Follow The Generation Why Podcast on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You…
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Could an imaginary friend become something more than just purely imagination? Is it possible for an imaginary friend to turn into a paranormal entity? Or perhaps a spirit is taking on the form of something else? We discuss a very unique case of a protective imaginary friend and a haunted library in this week's episode of Believing the Bizarre. Patr…
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Could a mysterious death in West Yorkshire be the result of alien activity? An officer who investigated the death, Alan Godfrey, ended up having a UFO experience himself. Beyond that, we discuss multiple UFO sightings and alien encounters in the area. But, is it believable? Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joi…
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Imagine a creature stalking you in the woods, giving you the feeling that something is lurking behind you, only to constantly evade your eyes by quickly hiding behind a nearby tree. That, in essence, is the Hidebehind. Since the 19th century, the Hidebehind has terrorized Native Americans, loggers, and now hikers in the Pacific Northwest of the Uni…
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What could possibly go wrong during a paranormal investigation? When a group goes on a ghost hunt tour, they get much more than they bargained for when a strange smell appears, one investigator's mood and personality strangely shift, and a face completely morphs at the Ouija board. But is it believable? Listen now. Listen to Let Me Tell You a Scary…
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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 strange voices? In August of 2016, this was Kennedy Ife's life. As Kennedy's symptoms and behavior intensified, his family took matters into their own hands - which led to a tragic, botched exorcism. P…
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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 ghosts. From guests to staff members, it is not uncommon for folks to witness an unexplainable entity appear in windows and around corners. When you look at the history and the fact that a man purcha…
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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 terrorizing Point Pleasant, WV, there was another entity roaming the area - Indrid Cold, also known as the Grinning Man. Countless witnesses claimed to see this strange, grinning man; in fact, one man - …
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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 point on a map where his country was at. The next morning, he completely vanished. We discuss this bizarre case and more interdimensional stories. But, are they believable? Patreon: Support Believing th…
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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 and peered into your room be something else? It's listener submission time! We have two horrifyingly creepy stories - one about sleep paralysis (and trying to self-induce it) and another about an unse…
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Could the Denver Airport be a front for underground meetings for secret societies? Why does the Denver Airport display such strange and creepy artwork? Could a horse statue be the entrance to Illuminati gatherings? Listen to our episode all about the Denver Airport Conspiracies. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content b…
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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 discover a starfish/octopus-like alien creature at his door. And this was just the beginning. But, are the Kitami aliens believable? Listen now. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of e…
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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 covers many encounters - some creepy, some surprisingly peaceful. But, are they believable? Listen now. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For up…
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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 long black hair and sharp claws. She is ferocious, aggressive, and known for disemboweling her prey - which includes hikers, visitors, and campers of Sierra Nevada. Could the Sierra Nevada Monster, Pen…
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This episode is all about Pennsylvania cryptids - that includes the noble squonk, a hideous and tragically ugly creature, the Giwoogle, a specific witch's familiar, and the Waterford Sheepman, a tall and terrifying creature with the face of a sheep. Listen now. Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patr…
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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 after dark. In our second listener submission, we detail a man's various apartments and homes over the years that is incredibly sensitive to the paranormal. From shadow figures and screams to fingers lurk…
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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 in Japan claimed to see the spirits of those that perished during the tsunami. From ghostly passengers in cabs and spirit-filled beaches to forlorn possessions, we discuss countless ghost sightings. Bu…
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Imagine if two disembodied, hairy hands appeared before your eyes while driving, grabbing the wheel, and causing you to violently swerve your vehicle. This may sound insane, but multiple people have claimed this exact scenario happened to them between Postbridge and Two Bridges in the United Kingdom. But, is it believable? Patreon: Support Believin…
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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? It is listener submission time again and we have two fantastic and unsettling stories for you. But, are they believable? Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining…
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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 Monster. For over a century, the Boggy Creek Beast has terrified residents, stalked folks, killed cattle and dogs, and more. It is known to be 7 or 8 feet tall with thick, reddish brown hair, red eyes…
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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 and spaceships appearing under the water or shooting out of the water. We all love UFOs in the air, so why not give some love to the USOs? But, are they believable? Listen now! Patreon: Support Belie…
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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 listener submissions time again! We have two stories, both of which involve a group of 3 friends going on an adventure. One leads us to a spooky graveyard with mysterious lights and another involves hikin…
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Imagine a demonic possession so terrifying you wake up with blisters, vomit nails and frogs, and twist and turn your body into excruciating shapes. That was the reality for Gottliebin Dittus in the 1840s. For multiple years, Johann Blumhardt performed exorcisms on Gottliebin. At one point, it was reported that over 1,000 demons were inside Gottlieb…
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