Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths
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. Check out Believing the Bizarre - a podcast as bizarre as you are.
Episodes
April 23, 2024 • 58 mins
Guardian Angels
From ancient Judaic texts to modern esoteric beliefs, the concept of guardian angels - divine entities assigned to watch over humans - has captivated cultures across the ages.
Explore the origins of this widespread phenomenon tracing back to the Babylonians and Assyrians.
We discuss the hierarchies and ranks of angels described in Christianity, from the supreme Seraphim and Cherubim that commune directly with God, to t...
From ancient Judaic texts to modern esoteric beliefs, the concept of guardian angels - divine entities assigned to watch over humans - has captivated cultures across the ages.
Explore the origins of this widespread phenomenon tracing back to the Babylonians and Assyrians.
We discuss the hierarchies and ranks of angels described in Christianity, from the supreme Seraphim and Cherubim that commune directly with God, to t...
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April 16, 2024 • 60 mins
Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! It is Listener Submission time, which you know what that means: creepy and personal stories sent to us from listeners!
In this episode, we follow Travis and Brittney's stories. Travis encounters an abandoned hut, a strange grave, and a weird pentagram with candles in the woods near a concrete junkyard.
Brittney discusses some of her family hauntings, including an aggressive and ter...
In this episode, we follow Travis and Brittney's stories. Travis encounters an abandoned hut, a strange grave, and a weird pentagram with candles in the woods near a concrete junkyard.
Brittney discusses some of her family hauntings, including an aggressive and ter...
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April 9, 2024 • 99 mins
Glitches in the Matrix
This whole "glitch in the matrix" thing has been freaking people out ever since that 1999 movie The Matrix came out.
The idea is that our reality isn't real - it's just a simulation. Like, are we actually just minds trapped in bodies, or are we code in some crazy digital world? It really makes you think about whether we even exist or not.
Within this supposed simulated reality, weird stuff happens sometimes that...
This whole "glitch in the matrix" thing has been freaking people out ever since that 1999 movie The Matrix came out.
The idea is that our reality isn't real - it's just a simulation. Like, are we actually just minds trapped in bodies, or are we code in some crazy digital world? It really makes you think about whether we even exist or not.
Within this supposed simulated reality, weird stuff happens sometimes that...
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April 2, 2024 • 81 mins
The Legend of Bigfoot
You've heard the whispers, seen the blurry footage, and maybe even felt a chill run down your spine in the deep woods. Yeah, we're talking about Bigfoot – the legendary creature that's captured millions of imaginations worldwide. But what exactly is this beast, and why does it keep evading scientific proof?
Let's dive into the lore surrounding this elusive beast.
Bigfoot, aka Sasquatch, is a towering, hairy huma...
You've heard the whispers, seen the blurry footage, and maybe even felt a chill run down your spine in the deep woods. Yeah, we're talking about Bigfoot – the legendary creature that's captured millions of imaginations worldwide. But what exactly is this beast, and why does it keep evading scientific proof?
Let's dive into the lore surrounding this elusive beast.
Bigfoot, aka Sasquatch, is a towering, hairy huma...
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March 26, 2024 • 58 mins
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 rituals at the ominous "Ghost Boy Bridge."
Prepare to be transported into a realm wher...
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 rituals at the ominous "Ghost Boy Bridge."
Prepare to be transported into a realm wher...
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March 19, 2024 • 63 mins
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 started as a seemingly innocuous day of repairing mowers soon spiraled into an encounter wi...
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 started as a seemingly innocuous day of repairing mowers soon spiraled into an encounter wi...
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March 12, 2024 • 48 mins
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 thing came down from the sky and landed on a hill nearby. The kids rushed over to the e...
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 thing came down from the sky and landed on a hill nearby. The kids rushed over to the e...
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March 5, 2024 • 61 mins
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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February 27, 2024 • 60 mins
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 such as the possessed character in "The Exorcist."
The origins of Zozo trace back roughly...
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 such as the possessed character in "The Exorcist."
The origins of Zozo trace back roughly...
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February 20, 2024 • 57 mins
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 noticed these five red flashing lights hovering over the farm.
At first, he thought it w...
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 noticed these five red flashing lights hovering over the farm.
At first, he thought it w...
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February 13, 2024 • 43 mins
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.
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February 6, 2024 • 72 mins
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 stories to go along with learning these potentially cursed games. Listen now!
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January 30, 2024 • 44 mins
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 encompassing various shape-shifting malevolent entities in local legend.
Among the Aswang's rep...
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 encompassing various shape-shifting malevolent entities in local legend.
Among the Aswang's rep...
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January 23, 2024 • 57 mins
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 hauntings? Listen now.
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January 16, 2024 • 41 mins
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 tribes like the Chumash people.
While there's not much about them online, the first record...
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 tribes like the Chumash people.
While there's not much about them online, the first record...
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January 9, 2024 • 57 mins
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 completely shut down the street with rows and rows of police cars, was bigger than just rio...
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January 2, 2024 • 51 mins
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.
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December 26, 2023 • 62 mins
The Mojave UFO Incident
Steve and Dawn Hess wanted to get away from their busy lives for a bit. They were a married couple looking for some peaceful alone time together.
So they decided to go camping in the Mojave Desert. Their plan was to just chill out under the big desert sky without any noise or distractions. But little did they know, their little camping trip was about to get really weird and scary.
They found a nice secluded sp...
Steve and Dawn Hess wanted to get away from their busy lives for a bit. They were a married couple looking for some peaceful alone time together.
So they decided to go camping in the Mojave Desert. Their plan was to just chill out under the big desert sky without any noise or distractions. But little did they know, their little camping trip was about to get really weird and scary.
They found a nice secluded sp...
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December 19, 2023 • 47 mins
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 in the Alps.
Standing a towering 8 to 9 feet tall, with goat horns, fangs, and wild eyes,...
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 in the Alps.
Standing a towering 8 to 9 feet tall, with goat horns, fangs, and wild eyes,...
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December 12, 2023 • 82 mins
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 Transylvania."
Tourists and researchers alike are drawn in by the twisted trees and a bizarre dead ...
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 Transylvania."
Tourists and researchers alike are drawn in by the twisted trees and a bizarre dead ...
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