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During my many years as a Fortean researcher & investigator, I have focused on creatures that most people would say belong on the pages of Grimm's Fairy Tales, Aesop's Fables, or maybe in animated films & cartoons. There are also tales of ancient dog-headed men who are unique to myth and legend.But, in more recent times, there are also accounts of human-like canines that are said to live and prosper among us. They are seen in many forms, both biped or quadruped. But the overwhelming question is, "What are they, and why do they exist?"Try to visualize what I'm about to describe to you. I will present the reports and incidents in detail and answer all questions from the chat room.Hi. My name is Lon Strickler. I hope that you enjoy listening to Phantoms & Monsters Personal Reports. I have a question for you. Have you ever had an unexplained sighting or encounter? Do you have photographic and/or video evidence of your experience? Would you like to share your unique story with our readers and listeners? Please feel free to forward your account to me, either through my email lonstrickler@phantomsandmonsters.com or call me at 410-241-5974. You can also visit my website at https://www.phantomsan...​ and use the contact link on the homepage. Your personal information will be kept confidential if requested.I have been a paranormal and anomalies researcher & investigator for over 45 years. My reports & findings have been featured in hundreds of online media sources. Several of these published reports have been presented on various television segments, including The History Channel's 'Ancient Aliens,' Syfy's 'Paranormal Witness', 'Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files,' Destination America's 'Monsters and Mysteries in America,' and, more recently, 'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix. I have been interviewed on hundreds of radio & online broadcasts, including multiple guest appearances on 'Coast to Coast AM.'One of my encounters was featured on Destination America's 'Monsters and Mysteries in America' television show for 'The Sykesville Monster' episode. I am a published author of 9 books on various cryptid & supernatural subjects.In addition, I am an intuitive who has worked with hundreds of clients who sought help with their personal hauntings and unexplained activities. I never charge for my services.If you feel that I can help answer your questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks for your consideration.Do you have a report or encounter that you would like to be read on 'Personal Reports' & featured on the Phantoms & Monsters blog? Contact me at lonstrickler@phantomsandmonsters.comWould you like to help us out? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lonstrickl0Phantoms & Monsters Homepage & Blog - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.comBooks by Lon Strickler - https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B009JURSD4You can also support us by using PayPal at https://bit.ly/4bXQgP8You can also support us by using PayPal at https://bit.ly/4bXQgP8​Credits: All content licensed and/or used with permission.#dogman #cryptids #paranormal #werewolf #horror

On this episode of Mothboys, Mothboy Mike introduces Matt and Jake to Devil Monkeys and the Deridder Roadkill, which is quite possibly some of the most compelling evidence of a cryptid ever recorded!!!! We also talk road trips, the alpha lifestyle, and the most underrated baseball movie of all time.Mothboys is sponsored by:Visit Braxton, WV-Braxton County, West Virginia is Home of the Flatwoods Monster, as well as sightings of Bigfoot, UFO's  and ghosts… Visit the link above for more information on all the wonderful things that Braxton County offers.Follow along on our moth-journey on Instagram at @mothboyspodcast and on Facebook at Mothboys.

Retired Crop Circle Maker, Fortean, and Author of "IT CAN'T BE PEOPLE" - Voices from the Inner Circle. Work in progress book on human-made crop circles and the makers' astounding accounts Say hello at itcantbepeople@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-tin-foil-hat--5335638/support.

Welcome to Paranormal Spectrum, where we illuminate the enigmatic corners of the supernatural world. I'm your host, Barnaby Jones, and today we have a very special guest joining us:Tobias Wayland is a passionate Fortean who has been actively investigating the unusual for over a decade. The first several years of his investigative career were spent as a MUFON field investigator and following that he investigated independently prior to becoming the head writer and editor for The Singular Fortean Society. Tobias is a frequent guest on various podcasts and radio shows, has written several books and contributed articles to periodicals on the paranormal, has appeared on television and in documentaries, and is often invited to speak at paranormal conferences and events.He was featured in season four of Unsolved Mysteries, the series premiere of Expedition X, and the Small Town Monsters documentaries Terror in the Skies and On the Trail of the Lake Michigan Mothman for his work investigating Mothman sightings in the Midwest. He and his wife Emily have been involved with the Lake Michigan Mothman investigation since its advent in the spring of 2017, and published a book chronicling the experience, The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest. His second and third books about unusual phenomena, Strange Tales of the Impossible and The Singular Fortean Society's Yuletide Guide to High Strangeness, continue their work in investigating a variety of seemingly impossible events.A Singular Forteanhttps://www.singularfortean.com/Amazon Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Tobias-Wayland/author/B081TVTNS9?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=102407aa-2bc8-4634-ac67-aeb968b90e1eClick that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones on the Paranormal Spectrum every Thursday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have twelve different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORK.To find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

In this episode, I explore the shifting landscape of conspiracy culture and what I've been noticing about an emerging "conspiracy canon." Recording from my new apartment in Paraguay, I dive into observations from my recent event with Greg Carlwood in Florida, examining how conspiracy thinking has evolved from political analysis to metaphysical questioning. Using Charles Fort's framework of "dominants," I discuss how we're witnessing a paradigm shift toward a more meaning-centered worldview as a response to scientific materialism. Whether you consider yourself a conspiracy person or not, this episode offers insights into epistemology, metaphysics, and our relationship to meaning in the cosmos. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and setting the scene from Paraguay 02:15 - Recent event with Greg Carlwood in Florida 04:30 - The concept of a "Conspiracy Canon" 07:10 - Observing alignment among respected thinkers 09:05 - When brilliant people question fundamental assumptions 12:30 - Robert Anton Wilson on conspiracy culture shifting from left to right 15:45 - The "Alex Jones era" and libertarian influence 18:20 - The 80s-90s "Lone Gunman Era" conspiracy canon 21:40 - Today's conspiracy canon: no virus, flat Earth, aliens as demons, Tartaria 24:15 - The internet's "hold my beer" effect on conspiracy thinking 27:50 - Shift from "how things are" to "who we are in the cosmos" 31:10 - Natural drift toward meaning-seeking 34:30 - Pushback against scientific materialism 37:50 - Charles Fort and reality paradigm shifts 40:15 - Fort's "dominants" and "damned data" 43:40 - Accumulated "damned facts" challenging mainstream narratives 46:20 - The "religious dominant" as initial framework 49:30 - The "scientific dominant" and its exclusionist tendency 52:45 - Fort recognizing scientism's limitations ahead of his time 56:10 - The emergent "dominant of wider inclusions" 59:25 - Visit to Cassadega and Greg's psychic reading experience 01:02:40 - Kelly Brogan and Mark Gober's alternative cosmology 01:05:15 - Being "80% flat earther" on meaningful universe principles 01:09:30 - Flat Earth as Biblical literalism seeking meaning 01:12:45 - Critique of Tartaria theories 01:15:20 - Meme culture and uncritical sharing of conspiracy content 01:18:40 - "Realm theory" as a container for anomalous data 01:21:25 - Being "Gandalf among the hobbits" during paradigm shifts 01:24:50 - Fortean flow model for approaching change 01:27:30 - Closing thoughts on being a container for transformation

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Steve Berg is an actor and improviser who just finished work on Tim Kasher's film Who's Watching, and is currently working on the film The Dink, produced by Ben Stiller. Recently, Steve can also be seen in Olivia Wilde's new film Don't Worry Darling, and the feature film Snack Shack.He's also been obsessed with UFOs, the paranormal, the occult and all things weird his entire life. He hosts a podcast called Hi, Strangeness, that covers these topics he's so passionate about.You can find Steve's fantastic HI, STRANGENESS show on most podcast platforms, and the video version is available on Youtube, here:https://www.youtube.com/@histrangeness77Whenever he has the opportunity Steve lectures about Weird Nebraska at conferences and events. He can also be seen in New Line's comedy feature Tag starring Jon Hamm and Rashida Jones.His credits also include recurring roles on NBC's The Good Place, ABC's The Goldbergs, Comedy Central's Idiotsitter, and BET's The Comedy Get Down. He has appeared in two features for director Joe Swanberg -- the Netflix Original Win It All and the indie Digging For Fire which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Other credits include Mike White's directorial debut Year of the Dog, Jared Hess' Gentlemen Broncos, and Joss Whedon's digital series Dr. Horrible's Sing Along-Along Blog.Berg has been a drunk narrator multiple times on Comedy Central's Drunk History and was a series regular in the Fox Television pilot WTF America produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. He is originally from Omaha, Nebraska.Steve visits with Talking Weird to chat about UFOs and high strangeness, regale us with tales about Weird Nebraska, as well as to fill us in on a 1970s flying saucer case that he has been investigating.Anyine familiar with Steve knows this is going to be fun, fast-moving, blast of a show.

James is joined by Iain from Two Guys Whats Up podcast to discuss James' appearance on the Channel 4 TV Show First Dates with Brocarde, Paranormal investigations and all the Fortean news from UFOs to ghosts of satanic goats and plates of peeled bananas   Check out Two Guys, What's Up wherever you get your podcasts   to help cover costs, please consider buying James a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/forteannewspodcast    

Join The Untold Radio Network tonight at 8 PM EST as we welcome John Lamb!John's lifelong fascination with the unknown began in childhood, sparked by his father's influence. In 1994, he became a field investigator for MUFON, gaining extensive experience in UFO phenomena. In 2019, John experienced a Bigfoot encounter, adding another layer to his cryptid expertise, and even more recently another interaction at a known hotspot. Tune in to hear his compelling stories and insights.

Vincent Richardson is a paranormal investigator, paranormal sketch artist, and content creator with extensive experience in the world of the unexplained. As the former producer for YouTube channel Beyond Explanation and Phantoms and Monsters Radio, Vincent has created and overseen shows covering topics such as Bigfoot, UFOs, and conspiracy theories.Vincent hosted the show V diving into some of the most mysterious and controversial subjects in the paranormal realm. With a unique blend of investigative skills and artistic talent , Vincent brings the unknown to life through detailed sketches and indepth research, offering a fresh perspective on the strange, the eerie, and the supernatural.You can contact Vincent at: paranormalvincent@gmail.comVincent visits with Talking Weird to take a deep dive into the connection between the UFO phenomenon and human consciousness. This is a fascinating episode, that you do not want to miss!

On this episode of Mothboys, The boys celebrate six years of being a podcast by discussing the Barney and Betty Hill incident, quite possibly one of the most popular alien abduction tales of all time. We also make excessive amounts of callbacks and try to keep it clean.  Mothboys is sponsored by:Visit Braxton, WV-Braxton County, West Virginia is Home of the Flatwoods Monster, as well as sightings of Bigfoot, UFO's  and ghosts… Visit the link above for more information on all the wonderful things that Braxton County offers.Follow along on our moth-journey on Instagram at @mothboyspodcast and on Facebook at Mothboys.

Weird Alaska, Nick Shimmin is an Australian experimental music historian, world traveller, curator, writer and renowned editor/subtitler. He operates a venue in Sydney for fringe musicians/performers (national & international) that is truly a philanthropic venture. Recently he went Aurora Borealis chasing in Alaska and so we decided to interview him there. Alaska appears to be one of the most predominant Fortean windows of high strangeness in the world. It has 11,000 islands and over 90,000 thousand square miles of wilderness. Constant U.F.O & cyrtid sightings blend harmoniously into this terrain with its long rich indigenous culture that often supports these claims. Aspasia & Jay candidly scratch the surface with Nick on just how weird Alaska is and its odd history as an American state.

In a move straight out of ‘80's horror flick, a group of Texas teens broke into a decrepit old house owned by a pair of elderly eccentrics; spinster sisters who rarely showed their faces in public. But what began as a night of juvenile hijinks quickly devolved into a horrific Fortean flood that would haunt the unfortunate souls involved for the rest of their tragically short lives. The Cryptonaut Podcast Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cryptonautpodcast The Cryptonaut Podcast Merch Stores:Hellorspace.com - Cryptonautmerch.com  Stay Connected with the Cryptonaut Podcast: Website - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NORDVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/hellorspace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Before the X-Files, before Bigfoot reality shows, before your uncle went down a YouTube rabbit hole and now won't shut up about lizard people—there was Charles Hoy Fort. A man who spent his life collecting the weirdest, wildest, and most WTF-worthy stories that science tried (and failed) to explain. From raining frogs to UFOs before they were even called UFOs, Fort cataloged it all and basically invented the field of Forteana—aka the study of all things bizarre,spooky, and questionably sane. AKA our bread and butter! But who was Fort? A misunderstood genius? A professional weirdo? The first-ever Reddit or 4 Chan mod? Join us as we dive into the life, work, and general badassery of the man who made the strange, well… stranger. Spoiler alert: he burned a lot of his own work: was it because even he couldn't believe what he was writing? Or it was all true and the powers that be made him do it? That's for you to decide...Buckle up, because this week we're getting Fortean as hell on Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week's research sources: EssaysStrange Gods: Charles Fort's Book of the Damned (1919) - https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/charles-fort-and-the-book-of-the-damned/?utm_source=chatgpt.com BooksThe Book of the Damned | Charles Fort (1919)WebsitesSkeptic's Dictionary - https://skepdic.com/fortean.html University of Florida - https://people.clas.ufl.edu/tharpold/ Washington University in St. Louis - https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=wushta_spr2018&utm_source=chatgpt.com University of Chicago - https://divinity.uchicago.edu/sightings/articles/showers-blood-cosmology-charles-fort-p-genesius-durica?utm_source=chatgpt.com Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.com Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experienceat https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before the X-Files, before Bigfoot reality shows, before your uncle went down a YouTube rabbit hole and now won't shut up about lizard people—there was Charles Hoy Fort. A man who spent his life collecting the weirdest, wildest, and most WTF-worthy stories that science tried (and failed) to explain. From raining frogs to UFOs before they were even called UFOs, Fort cataloged it all and basically invented the field of Forteana—aka the study of all things bizarre, spooky, and questionably sane. AKA our bread and butter! But who was Fort? A misunderstood genius? A professional weirdo? The first-ever Reddit or 4 Chan mod? Join us as we dive into the life, work, and general badassery of the man who made the strange, well… stranger. Spoiler alert: he burned a lot of his own work: was it because even he couldn't believe what he was writing? Or it was all true and the powers that be made him do it? That's for you to decide... Buckle up, because this week we're getting Fortean as hell on Hysteria 51. Special thanks to this week's research sources: Essays Strange Gods: Charles Fort's Book of the Damned (1919) - https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/charles-fort-and-the-book-of-the-damned/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Books The Book of the Damned | Charles Fort (1919) Websites Skeptic's Dictionary - https://skepdic.com/fortean.html University of Florida - https://people.clas.ufl.edu/tharpold/ Washington University in St. Louis - https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=wushta_spr2018&utm_source=chatgpt.com University of Chicago - https://divinity.uchicago.edu/sightings/articles/showers-blood-cosmology-charles-fort-p-genesius-durica?utm_source=chatgpt.com Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com   Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1   Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by Dr. Justin Mullis to get a better understanding of the incredibly lore-dense anime series Dan Da Dan.Justin's academia profileLegend of MomotaroSome links recommended by Justin:This is a really good video about the history of the Flatwoods Monster in Japanese video games. Highly recommended.This is the Religious Dispatches article about koro.Here's the Japan Today interview with the current editor of MU magazine.And here's the MU magazine article I mentioned about Turbo Granny (in Japanese).The book on Japanese mountain witches I mentioned.And here's an article by Japanese folklorist and manga translator Zack Davisson on Dandadan. Additional: Dan Da Dan (Netflix)Karen's book Missed Conceptions is mentioned in the episode - get it here.And her latest book too:  Bitch: The Journey of a WordBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Artist, tarot deck creator, and author, Davezilla, joined me to discuss putting together a tarot deck of all things supernatural, cryptozoological, mythical, and Fortean. We also talk about how his work connects with his practice and his opinion on AI and what it means for artists. Our discussion happened before the recent AI news about the DeepSeek model and ensuing scramble in the tech world. I find I'm still on the side of the analog.You can purchase the Tarot of the Unexplained direct from Red Wheel/Weiser.  And preorder his upcoming book that goes deeper on the AI subject there as well. Find more about about Dave's work and read his blog on his website.Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com. You can follow us on BlueSky @witchlitpod.bsky.social.Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi. Please follow us on BlueSky for episode updates.Death in the Dry River, a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad, by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press.The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books.My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press.

Complete isolation may seem terrifying at first, but for those who work alone, it slowly shifts from a chilling void to an inescapable routine—until something, or someone, breaks the silence.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Complete isolation sounds horrifying, but for people who work alone, it just becomes part of the process. *** Fog and mist are a staple of creating a perfect horror atmosphere. In some cases, such as movies like “The Fog” or “The Mist”, it is the creeping haze that is the danger itself. But then there is the true story from the Florida woods of a supernatural fog bank that appeared to eat people alive. *** How did The Devil's footprint get in a rock in North Carolina? *** One of our Weirdo family members didn't used to believe in the supernatural – but that changed when he insisted that the ghost prove it exists. *** Mysterious fires and moving objects have terrified the residents of a house in central Morocco.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:20.908 = Show Open00:03:07.926 = Creepy Working Alone Stories00:27:56.587 = A Strange Carnivorous Mist00:36:43.410 = Devil's Rock00:41:39.808 = Demanding Proof00:43:46.129 = Poltergeist in Morocco00:50:47.795 = Show Close00:51:37.829 = A Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/WorkingAlone“Creepy Working Alone Stories” by Stefanie Hammond fore Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/tuxe6zd“A Strange Carnivorous Mist” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/vyveg7a“Devil's Rock” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/trcpobe“Demanding Proof” by Weirdo family member Christopher Gray, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness“Poltergeist in Morocco” originally posted in Hespress of Morocco, translated by The Fortean:https://tinyurl.com/y8s7glte=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 17, 2021

We'll look at several cases of reported poltergeist activity and try to determine if it's supernatural, human in nature, or possibly a little of both.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: We'll look at several cases of reported poltergeist activity and try to determine if it's supernatural, human in nature, or possibly a little of both. (Poltergeists) *** Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, the Abominable Snowman… unexplained and unproven two-legged hairy beasts are seen all over the world. But there is another strange hairy ape like creature in North America that doesn't get the same amount of press – but is just as mysterious and frightening as the others. (The Mysterious Devil Monkeys of North America) *** Weirdo family member Danny Rendon tells the true story of… (The Horror on Harbor Lights Drive) *** For over a century, mysterious lights were seen bobbing up and down along the railroad tracks near Maco Station, a few miles west of Wilmington, North Carolina. To this day no one knows what they were. (The Maco Light) *** The tragic Tina Resch case started with the claims of a poltergeist haunting… and ended with the death of a child. (The Tina Resch Poltergeist Case) *** 
Weirdo family member Alana describes her childhood home where she heard strange footsteps and banging on doors when no one was home, and a crucifix which refused to stay upright. (The Fallen Crucifix) *** An Australian man tells of a fishing trip where he and a couple of friends come across what appears to be a Yowie or Bigfoot… but more humanlike. (The Hairy Man of Kowmung River) *** Haunting the historic Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia are eerie tales of anguished soldiers, an eternal watch dog, and one hideous vampire with jagged teeth and hanging skin. (The Ghosts of Richmond's Hollywood Cemetery) *** Were Jack the Ripper's victims killed to cover up a Royal scandal? (The Royal Ripper Conspiracy)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:21.805 = Show Open00:03:13.682 = The Tina Resch Poltergeist Case00:06:30.650 = The Hairy Man of the Kowmung River00:19:50.045 = Horror on Harbor Lights Drive00:34:11.335 = The Maco Light00:39:13.935 = Poltergeists: Supernatural Manifestations, Human Agents, or Both?01:12:57.226 = The Royal Ripper Conspiracy01:18:34.283 = The Ghosts of Hollywood Cemetery01:27:44.817 = The Hairy Man of the Kowmung River01:38:11.076 = The Fallen Crucifix01:44:06.499 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/SupernaturalPoltergeists“The Mysterious Devil Monkeys of North America” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/qrh7onz“The Horror on Harbor Lights Drive” by Danny Rendon, submitted directly to Weird Darkness“The Maco Light” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: (link no longer available)“The Tina Resch Poltergeist Case” posted at http://RealParanormalExperiences.com: (story link no longer available)“Poltergeists: Supernatural Manifestations, Human Agents, or Both?” by Troy Taylor: (link no longer available)“The Royal Ripper Conspiracy” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/rhmgksc“The Fallen Crucifix” submitted to Weird Darkness by Alana Pugliese“The Hairy Man of the Kowmung River” by The Cropster, posted at The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/y7yjf5mm“The Ghosts of Hollywood Cemetery” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/mmVG30msVMN=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: November 01, 2018

Send us a textJoshua Cutchin is an acclaimed author and researcher of the paranormal. He is the author of seven critically-acclaimed books: 2015's A Trojan Feast: The Food and Drink Offerings of Aliens, Faeries, and Sasquatch (translated into Spanish as Banquete Troyano); 2016's The Brimstone Deceit: An In-Depth Examination of Supernatural Scents, Otherworldly Odors, & Monstrous Miasmas; 2018's Thieves in the Night: A Brief History of Supernatural Child Abductions; and 2020's Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon, Volumes I & II, with Timothy Renner. In 2022, he released his two-part masterwork: Ecology of Souls: A New Mythology of Death & the Paranormal. The day before our interview, Joshua's new film The Lady of The Lake was released on Prime, so I took the opportunity to ask him about it. (frustratingly, it's not available yet in the UK).    • The Lady of the Lake (2024) Trailer -...  The documentary film is a Fortean perspective on the case of the murder of Haille Illingworth whose remains were found in Lake Crescent in 1940, after she had gone missing in 1937. See Joshua's blog for more info.We get into all things watery, sea monsters, thresholds and Otherworldly inversions!ShownotesJoshua's book Ecology of Souls is highly recommended (both volumes) (2022):  / ecology-of-souls  Check out his other excellent books here: https://www.joshuacutchin.com/publica...Rev Robert Kirk' s The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns, and Fairies (written in 1692, published in 1815)Support the showBecome a Patron! We have a community called The Curious Crew. https://www.patreon.com/themodernfairysightingspodcastShownotes:www.scarlettofthefae.comIf you are looking for exclusive bonus material, monthly zoom chats with like minded folks, access to the Discord channels and joining events with other members, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/themodernfairysightingspodcastS U P P O R TIf you'd prefer to support the Modern Fairy Sightings with a one off donation, you can ‘buy me a coffee' and I'd be very grateful

Joseph Granda has a multifaceted career in the entertainment and art worlds. Trained in NYC under the esteemed William Alderson in the Meisner technique, Joseph's journey spans stage, film, and visual arts.Joseph visits with Talking Weird to talk about his brand new feature film about Bigfoot and the people who are obsessed with the mystery - in which he starred, and which he also directed - THE SASQUALOGIST.Visit Joseph's official page here: https://www.josephgranda.com/Visit the official page for THE SASQUALOGIST here: https://www.thesasqualogist.com/THE SASQUALOGIST screens at the 9th annual MidWest WeirdFest, March 6-9, at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. More details here: https://www.midwestweirdfest.com/Joseph has this to say about his approach to the Bigfoot subject:"During my research for the film, I delved into the world of Sasquatch enthusiasts, discovering a diverse community united by their love, reverence, and unwavering belief in this enigmatic creature. Within this community, there are two distinct factions: the "Aper's," who view Sasquatch as a yet-to-be-discovered hominid, and the "Woo's," who perceive it as an otherworldly being. With this film, I sought to navigate the complex terrain of Sasquatch lore with respect, infusing it with subtle humor and presenting compelling evidence for both camps.Regardless of your stance on Sasquatch, THE SASQUALOGIST promises to leave you with a profound understanding of the legend and a newfound appreciation for the significance of paternal guidance in our lives, whether we've experienced it firsthand or yearn for its presence. With the heartfelt dedication poured into every aspect of this film, I am confident that you will embrace it with the same fervor and affection that fueled its creation."This is a fascinating conversation about the creation of what is already being hailed by critics as "the best Sasquatch movie ever".

Happy New Year, friends! To kick things off for the year, I welcome my guests,  Brian and Virginia Giordano, to discuss their phenomenally beautiful, hilarious, and educational zine, UFOLOJOY! I can't even begin to tell you how amazing this zine is - it's everything I could ever want a zine about UFOs and Fortean topics to be. This is a must-have! The three of us enjoyed a rollicking conversation about their zine, personal experiences, art, and other glorious Fortean topics. This is a fun one, folks. Enjoy!!Love, SteveFor more Brian and Virginia Giordano:https://www.ufolojoy.com/https://www.instagram.com/brianjgiordano/https://www.instagram.com/vir.giordano/Steve Berg LInks:https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangenesslinktr.ee/stevebergPretty please subscribe and leave a review!

Author, illustrator, and Biblical paranormal researcher, Jason McLean lives in Waxahachie, Texas with his children and beautiful, long-suffering wife. Beyond his lifelong love of art and comics, Jason's life has been consumed with the study of archaeology, cryptozoology, ufology, and astronomy in order to better understand the Bible, its teachings, and the One behind its creation.That's right Dean's partner on the old Mysterious Library show returns to the Untold Radio Network for this special New Year's Eve episode of Talking Weird!They start the show by chatting about some New Year's Eve superstitions and traditions, and then move into the drone/UFO/UAP sightings that haunted our skies and media headlines in 2024!This is the kind of fun, fascinating, and fast-moving conversation which long time viewers/listeners have come to expect from Dean and Jason.

HOUR ONE: In 1882 the Ma'amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We'll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn't just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI's claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)==========HOUR TWO: In 1761, a young Frenchman died violently. This tragedy would lead to what is still one of that country's most famous cases of judicial injustice. Assuming, of course, that it truly was an injustice at all. (The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas) *** Most know them as “The Hidden Folk.” The elusive and magical residents of Iceland, who live inside rocks and sometimes play games with unsuspecting passers-by. Are they real? That's a complicated question, if you ask Icelanders. (The Elves of Iceland) *** As two boys were walking back to the house on their farm, a small stone rolled past them. Then a second one. They immediately thought some other boys were hiding in the scrub and throwing stones for a joke.  They couldn't have been more wrong. (Stone Throwing Spirits) *** Belle Gunness lured numerous suitors to her Indiana farm. Not to entertain them or to be courted by them. She simply wanted to kill them in cold blood and dump their bodies in her hog pen. (Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest) *** "They're going to steal your organs!" screamed Sabina Eriksson, before running toward oncoming traffic on the M6 highway, having already been hit head-on by a Volkswagen. Her twin sister, Ursula, legs crushed by the truck that had just run her over, was spitting and screaming at paramedics on the side of the road. Now, many years after these events, we're still no closer to understanding the chaos that occurred over two days in 2008 involving psychotic twin sisters on a UK highway. (The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Were people ever really tortured in Iron Maidens? (The Iron Maiden)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins” by Harrison Tenpas for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/r6cbnxf“The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/rrs89rx“The Elves of Iceland” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://tinyurl.com/u4bcw6v“Stone Throwing Spirits” from The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/qnuf7sd“Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/tqyceby“The Iron Maiden” by Karl Smallwood for Today I Found Out: https://tinyurl.com/t2y6vj6“The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm“The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb“The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv“Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2024==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

It's hard for him to enjoy the Christmas party, when he's getting alerts from home. There's a strange man at the door, and he's creating strange patterns in the snow...The New Ghost Stories Podcast is back to dial up the fear this festive season. But it's a different type of festival chiller this year. A real-time story about how a life fell apart in just a matter of hours. So settle down, treat yourself to a nice warm drink, sit down by the fire and listen. And hope that only friends come to your door this Christmas.Patrons help to keep this UK horror podcast going. If you'd like to become one, just visit https://www.patreon.com/newghoststories Find more ghost story content on my Substack - https://newghoststories.substack.com/

Yoooooooo friends! This week, I have on the brilliant, Amanda Paulson! Amanda is a paranormal investigator/content creator who is 10000% the real deal. Amanda is out there experimenting, investigating, researching, and poking the paranormal bear. She's likely the most courageous person I've ever talked to in these Fortean fields. I mean it. So...we obviously get into her experimentations, investigations, and all that good stuff, but we also cover her wildly unique theory entitled the Paranormal Emotive Touchpoint (PET). I found this to be a wonderfully refreshing take on approaching high strangeness, and she was kind enough to share with me her point of view on how to commune with the other. I loved it! Please, do yourself a favor, read up on her theory, and watch her Tiktok for some great videos on her work. I became an instant fan. We also delve into her upcoming documentary - I was lucky enough to peep a screener, and it is fantastic! Enjoy, friends. Love, Steve For more Amanda Paulson:https://linktr.ee/amandadianepaulsonhttps://www.prettyfnspooky.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyfnspookyhttps://www.instagram.com/prettyfnspookySteve Berg LInks:https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangenesslinktr.ee/stevebergPretty please subscribe and leave a review!

Is consciousness a hologram? Is existence a series of images of itself? Is the flying saucer boom of the mid-20th century just the afterlife of Theosophy in technoccult garments? What do mild mannered English aristocrats do in a crypt at night? Can there be an effective Qliphothic parody of Mr Brightside a la 2007 Youtube? These are questions posed and answered on this episode of Consensus Unreality.  Plus: Bonus exclusive Patreon discussions on the 23 enigma and more, including the inaugural installment of our new regular segment "Frog Rain," where we discuss synchronicities, Fortean weirdness, and other wacky mystifications.  Join Patreon for the full episode, archive and more https://www.patreon.com/c/consensusunreality Merch: https://consensus-unreality.printify.me Intro music by Treatment

We are living in a Fortean reality with apocalyptic sights and sounds on an increase and that permeate the senses of those receptive to such synchromystic phenomenon; especially, within the aviation and UFO realm. It is like superposition or Deja vu where we see two or more unexplained events happen at the same time –or repeat themselves which triggers other anomalous events. Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks about UFO - AIRPLANE MODE.Originally Broadcast On 2/22/21

WEATHER BALLOONS OF THE GODS – RETURN OF THE PHANTOM AIRSHIPS We are living in a Fortean reality with apocalyptic sights and sounds on an increase and that permeate the senses of those receptive to such synchromystic phenomenon. The world has no longer become consistent and what we are experiencing cannot be explained in simple terms. Everything is so complex and we are now realizing the fragility of life. Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks about WEATHER BALLOONS OF THE GODS – RETURN OF THE PHANTOM AIRSHIPS.Originally Broadcast On 3/27/20:

You may have heard of the word ‘Fortean‘ but do you really know what it means? Tonight on Ground Zero we listen closely to the sounds of anomalous phenomena and Clyde Lewis is joined again by ‘Ghost Mine‘ owner and star Larry Overman on the night of that show's season finale as we all learn to speak the language of ‘Fortean Phonics‘!Originally Broadcast On 2/20/13

When dead fish from the deep sea appear in the new Godzilla: Minus One movie it indicates that Godzilla is nearby. Recently an oarfish washed up on shore in Southern California, then another, then another. Three in a decade, let alone a year, or a few weeks is not only rare, but a very bad omen. In Japan this fish is a messenger of Ryūjin, as they are called “ryugu no tsukai”, which translates to “the messenger from the sea dragon god's palace.” Just as Godzilla's radiation or pressure changes form his swimming may cause the deep fish to die, since he is a personification of the folly of man and therefore acts as a Titan of disaster, the oarfish coming to the surface are theorized as being a real life version of this: their presence indicates tectonic shifts and a potential coming earthquake. A recent, and first, mega-quake warning in Japan from August has even slowed economic growth in a country probably prepared more than any other for such a disaster. Now emergency plans are being discussed for a mega-quake in the Pacific Northwest, alongside of the decades long warning of the same striking California. In the old world these omens were seen as messengers from the gods, while today we see them as messengers of science, the latter which has been deified itself so that anyone in disagreement or refusing to make an offering, is seen as the cause of natural phenomenon and thus attacked. The same can be said of Fortean mass die off events, increasingly being studied and blamed on humans. -FULL ARCHIVE & RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-secret-teachings Twitter: https://twitter.com/TST___Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretteachings WEBSITE (BOOKS, RESUBSCRIBE for early & ad-free show access): http://thesecretteachings.info Paypal: rdgable@yahoo.com CashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tst-radio--5328407/support.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: DEC 4, 2013Nick Redfern is an author, lecturer, and journalist specializing in a wide range of unsolved mysteries, including Bigfoot, UFOs, the Loch Ness Monster, alien encounters, and government conspiracies. His previous books include The World's Weirdest Places, The Pyramids and the Pentagon, Monster Files, and The Real Men in Black. He writes for many publications, including UFO Magazine, Fate, and Fortean Times, and has appeared on numerous television shows, including Fox News; History Channel's Ancient Aliens, Monster Quest, and UFO Hunters; VH1's Legend Hunters; National Geographic Channel's The Truth about UFOs and Paranatural; BBC's Out of this World; MSNBC's Countdown; and SyFy Channel's Proof Positive.He can be contacted at: nickredfernfortean.blogspot.com.

Hi buds -on this week's episode, I have on documentary filmmaker, Matthew Tannam-Elgie! Matthew popped up on my radar when I heard about his upcoming documentary, MOTHMAN: THE FILM THAT NEVER WAS, about Hollywood film production's attempt to make a feature film (not the Richard Gere version!) out of the Fortean classic, The Mothman Prophecies. The crew shot on-location, in Point Pleasant, WV in the 1990's, and what happened next is bonkers! Without spoiling too much of the upcoming film, Matthew gives us a rundown of what happened, and what we can expect in this exciting new documentary. We also chat about modern para-politics, and other related topics. I'm so excited to see this film! Enjoy!Love, Steve For more Matthew:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKWKEzLCsSx-2Lh9AdnPRigHis podcast, Commendable Commotion is available on Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts and Anchor.Steve Berg LInks:https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangenesslinktr.ee/stevebergPretty please subscribe and leave a review!

Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisGo to ionlayer.com and use code FPT to get $100 off your first kit. Buy the book - https://www.newchristendompress.com/cosmosSummaryIn this conversation, Chase Davis speaks with Ben and Brian, the creators of the podcast Haunted Cosmos, about their journey in exploring supernatural themes and the rise of interest in the occult and mysticism in contemporary culture. They discuss the origins of their podcast, the Fortean perspective on strange phenomena, and the implications of Halloween from a Christian viewpoint. The conversation also delves into the nature of humanity, emphasizing the importance of both body and soul, and how Christians can engage with spiritual warfare and societal issues. In this conversation, Chase Davis and Ben explore various themes surrounding modern ideologies, the historical context of the Crusades, and the implications of demonic influences in contemporary society. They discuss the boldness of certain church leaders in labeling political ideologies as demonic, the fascination with conspiracy theories like lizard people, and the need for a Protestant approach to exorcism. The conversation emphasizes the importance of discernment in engaging with the supernatural while maintaining a balance between curiosity and obsession.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Haunted Cosmos and Its Origins06:11 Understanding the Fortean Perspective11:53 The Nature of Humanity: Body and Soul39:08 Understanding the Crusades and Modern Ideologies44:58 The Concept of Lizard People and Conspiracy Theories49:53 Engaging with the Demonic: Exorcism and Spiritual Warfare55:58 Balancing Curiosity and Obsession in Speculative TopicsSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Author, illustrator, and Biblical paranormal researcher, Jason McLean lives in Waxahachie, Texas with his children and beautiful, long-suffering wife. Beyond his lifelong love of art and comics, Jason's life has been consumed with the study of archaeology, cryptozoology, Ufology, and astronomy in order to better understand the Bible, its teachings, and the One behind its creation.That's right Dean's partner on the old Mysterious Library show returns to the Untold Radio Network for this special episode of Talking Weird!They explore how people see and interpret unexpected creatures and cryptids: From Bigfoot to Dogman and beyond.This is the kind of fun, fascinating, and fast-moving conversation which long time viewers/listeners have come to expect from Dean and Jason.

Reach out to us!In episode 85 Chris & Dean welcome Elizabeth, who runs the Fortean Historian YouTube Channel & Web page!Elizabeth joins the show to share her paranormal experiences that endured during her childhood and teen years growing up on what was a former plantation property in South Carolina.  She also shares a harrowing experience that her mother went through as a child with what they described to be the grim reaper, a potential omen of doom!Elizabeth also shares her experiences that she has had while out paranormal investigating multiple locations that were Civil War hotspots!Tune in and hear Elizabeth share her creepy and interesting experiences!The F You clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Z6v5U4hjkFortean Historian Linktree: https://linktr.ee/forteanhistorianChesapeake Paranormalwww.chesapeakeparanormal.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/chesapeakeparanormalhttps://www.youtube.com/@chesapeake_paranormal Support the showSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @TWRoadpodcastIG: twroadpodcastWant to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us!twroadpodcast@gmail.com

Send us a textIn this riveting episode of Generation X Paranormal, Logan and Nicole sit down with Elizabeth Welch, The Fortean Historian and seasoned paranormal investigator. Elizabeth brings her wealth of knowledge on the supernatural, sharing captivating stories from her paranormal investigations and her insights into Fortean mysteries. From ghostly encounters to unexplained phenomena, this conversation explores the fascinating intersections of history and the paranormal. Whether you're intrigued by cryptids, hauntings, or the unknown forces that shape our world, this episode is packed with revelations.Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion with one of the leading figures in the paranormal field!Podcast Links************************************************************************************

Tim R. Swartz is an Indiana native and Emmy-Award winning television producer/videographer, and is the author of a number of popular books including The Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla, Gef the Talking Mongoose, and is a contributing writer for such books as, Brad Steiger's Real Monsters, Gruesome Critters, and Beasts from the Darkside, and Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits and Haunted Places. His most recent books, along with author Sean Casteel are Weird Time-Exploring the Mysteries of Time and Space, Mimics - The Others Among Us, and Alien Artifacts.As a photojournalist, Tim Swartz has traveled extensively and investigated paranormal phenomena and other unusual mysteries from such diverse locations as the Great Pyramid in Egypt to the Great Wall in China. He has worked with major television networks both national and international. He has also appeared on the History Channels programs "Ancient Aliens"; "Evidence"; "Ancient Aliens: Declassified"; "The UnXplained", and the History Channel Latin America series "Contacto Extraterrestre".His articles have been published in magazines such as Mysteries, FATE, Strange, Atlantis Rising, UFO Universe, Flying Saucer Review, Renaissance, and Unsolved UFO Reports.Tim is also the co-host of The Paracast with Gene Steinberg http://www.theparacast.comTim visits with Dean for a fascinating conversation about time travel, time slips, and time glitches, along with other cosmic weirdness as covered in his recent book WEIRD TIME: EXPLORING THE MYSTERIES OF TIME AND SPACE.The Weird Time website is: www.weirdtimebook.comThe book is available to purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/Weird-Time-Exploring-Mysteries-Space/dp/B0D35YRZZH/This show is loaded with tales and insights about weird time bending, and the paranormal phenomena often associated with it.Tim is a highly respected and knowledgable veteran of the field, and you do not want to miss this episode!

“ICELAND'S HIDDEN FOLK” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2024==========HOUR ONE: In 1761, a young Frenchman died violently. This tragedy would lead to what is still one of that country's most famous cases of judicial injustice. Assuming, of course, that it truly was an injustice at all. (The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas) *** Most know them as “The Hidden Folk.” The elusive and magical residents of Iceland, who live inside rocks and sometimes play games with unsuspecting passers-by. Are they real? That's a complicated question, if you ask Icelanders. (The Elves of Iceland) *** As two boys were walking back to the house on their farm, a small stone rolled past them. Then a second one. They immediately thought some other boys were hiding in the scrub and throwing stones for a joke.  They couldn't have been more wrong. (Stone Throwing Spirits) *** Belle Gunness lured numerous suitors to her Indiana farm. Not to entertain them or to be courted by them. She simply wanted to kill them in cold blood and dump their bodies in her hog pen. (Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest) *** "They're going to steal your organs!" screamed Sabina Eriksson, before running toward oncoming traffic on the M6 highway, having already been hit head-on by a Volkswagen. Her twin sister, Ursula, legs crushed by the truck that had just run her over, was spitting and screaming at paramedics on the side of the road. Now, many years after these events, we're still no closer to understanding the chaos that occurred over two days in 2008 involving psychotic twin sisters on a UK highway. (The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins)==========HOUR TWO: In 1882 the Ma'amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We'll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn't just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI's claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Were people ever really tortured in Iron Maidens? (The Iron Maiden)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins” by Harrison Tenpas for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/r6cbnxf“The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/rrs89rx“The Elves of Iceland” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://tinyurl.com/u4bcw6v“Stone Throwing Spirits” from The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/qnuf7sd“Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/tqyceby“The Iron Maiden” by Karl Smallwood for Today I Found Out: https://tinyurl.com/t2y6vj6“The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm“The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb“The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv“Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2024==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).https://weirddarkness.com/WDR20240929

Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version with all artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/muxbw275IN THIS EPISODE: You might have heard someone say during a severe storm, “it's raining cats and dogs out there!” Of course, it wasn't really raining felines and Fidos. But there have been instances of it raining frogs and fish. But did you hear about the time when for two-weeks straight it rained rocks and stones? (Raining Rocks, Storming Stones) *** In the film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” the ending… sorry, spoiler here, but it has been since 1977 so you have had plenty of time to see it… at the end of the film, the aliens drop off dozens of humans that they've abducted over the years, and then welcome a volunteer human to leave with them – like an extraterrestrial foreign exchange student program. It's a fascinating concept, an extremely well-written premise for the film… but could that actually happen? Better question… has it already happened? (The Zeta Reticuli and Project Serpo) *** It could be argued that while William H. Bonney, better known as Billy the Kid, was a real person in history – that his story is more legend than fact. But then, being a notorious outlaw, pretending to die, and convincing everyone you are dead – then living out the rest of your life until you were an old man… that does probably deserve the label of “legend'. Is that story the fact… or is it fiction? (The Billy The Kid Conspiracy) *** Stories of giant, winged predators in the sky streaking down and attacking children and even full-grown men have been around since… well… ever. Some don't believe it possible, but if you do a Google search for “man-eating bird” you'll quickly find out they were not only real – but alive not that long ago. Or, perhaps… still soaring the skies, looking for their next meal… especially in and around New England. (Man-Eating Thunderbirds of New England) *** We've all heard of guardian angels – the idea that each one of us has a personal, supernatural protector following us at all times, battling for our souls to keep us from spiritual harm, if not physical. But if that's true – could we also each have a personal demon as well? A being also battling for our souls to send us to hell? One famous witch hunter believed exactly that. (The Witch Hunter List of Seven Princes In Hell)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Cold Open and Show Intro00:05:29.916 = The Witch Hunter List of Seven Princes In Hell00:17:58.532 = Raining Rocks, Storming Stones00:36:52.298 = Man-Eating Thunderbirds of New England01:03:05.212 = The Billy The Kid Conspiracy01:14:39.998 = The Zeta Reticuli and Project Serpo01:24:24.544 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Witch Hunter List of Seven Princes In Hell” by Melissa Brinks for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5jt3bmde“Raining Rocks, Storming Stones” originally published in the Atlanta Journal, reposted at The Fortean:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4dc8m864“The Billy The Kid Conspiracy” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdddrvn5“The Zeta Reticuli and Project Serpo” posted at Gaia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3r6xtm“Man-Eating Thunderbirds of New England” by Kevin J. Guhl for ThunderbirdPhoto.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/38vdk35dWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: August 02, 2023CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/PersonalDemon

If eyewitness accounts are to be believed, then this wild and often wonky world we call home is chock full of enigmatic entities that both defy description and beggar belief. But—as eccentric as these evolutionary oddities may be—if there's one thing that fellows of Fortean lore have learned to count on, it's the fact that these bedeviling beings will always appear where and when one least expects it. The Cryptonaut Podcast Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cryptonautpodcast  The Cryptonaut Podcast Merch Stores:Cryptonautmerch.com - Hellorspace.com  Stay Connected with the Cryptonaut Podcast: Website - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube  

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Charles Fort, a maverick writer, fascinated by bizarre occurrences like flying saucers, Bigfoot, and frogs raining from the sky, scanned newspapers and magazines for reports of anomalies, advancing a philosophy that saw science as a small part of a larger system where truth and falsehood constantly transformed. His work found a following of skeptics who questioned not only science but also the press, medicine, and politics, led by the adman and writer Tiffany Thayer, who founded the Fortean Society. Joshua Blu Buhs argues in Think to New Worlds that the Fortean movement provided tools to expand the imagination, explore the social order, and demonstrate power dynamics, inspiring science fiction writers, avant-garde modernists, and post-World War II flying saucer enthusiasts to uncover the hidden structures of reality in an ever-expanding universe filled with unexplained occurrences and visionary possibilities. Joshua Blu Buhs is a scholar of the overlap of politics, biology, and ecology in twentieth-century America and has written articles that have appeared in Isis, Environmental History, The World of Genetics, and Journal of the History of Biology. His PhD is in the history of science from Penn State. He is the author of Bigfoot: The Life and Times of a Legend and The Fire Ant Wars: Nature, Science, and Public Policy in Twentieth-Century America, both published by the University of Chicago Press. His new book is Think to New Worlds: The Cultural History of Charles Fort and His Followers. Shermer and Buhs discuss his research and writing on weird phenomena like Bigfoot, Charles Fort, Fortean followers, anomaly hunting, science fiction, UFOs, skeptics, and the cultural impact of Fortean ideas that blurred the boundaries between truth and falsehood, undermining expert authority and fueling conspiracies.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2xzybd3xIN THIS EPISODE: Ufology might seem like a fringe science — but it's a fringe science our government knows all too well. (Project Blue Book) *** Life in Victorian times was considerably more dangerous than now, if the newspaper reports of the time are anything to go by. (The Art of Dying in Victorian Times) *** It's easy to a consider single witnesses of a big hairy creature as mistaken or confused, or even fraudulent, as if a practical joke. But add a second witness to the same sighting, and suddenly the encounter becomes a lot more believable. (The Creature of Coffs Harbour) *** Did Mother Damnable—aka Mary Ann Boyer, Seattle's original taskmistress —really turn to stone after her death in 1873? (The Madam Who Turned To Stone)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Creature of Coffs Harbour” by Tony Healey and The Cropster for The Fortean: http://bit.ly/35BHO6W“The Art of Dying in Victorian Times” by Maria Pinheiro from The Occult Museum: http://bit.ly/35BIoSa“Project Blue Book” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2VLjomI“The Madam Who Turned to Stone” by Bess Lovejoy for The Stranger: http://bit.ly/2Mg6ES5Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 16, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/projectbluebook/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/52pv3xx7IN THIS EPISODE: Weirdo family member John Parish discovers something strange going on in his home's wood shop. (Woodworking Ghost) *** One of the problems with cryptids such as Bigfoot or Sasquatch is that they leave very little evidence behind of their existence. Their cousin the Yowie leaves even less evidence behind – on the verge of none. But that doesn't mean there isn't any evidence. (Tracks of the Kempsey Creature) *** Creativity is usually admired by those who experience it, reveling in the joy and artistry a creator puts into his work. But when a serial killer decides to get creative, the only one who feels joy is the killer himself. And thus was the case with H. H. Holmes. (America's Most Creative Serial Killer) *** Did an American serial killer's reign of terror reach England? One man believes so. In fact, he believes his great-great grandfather was the one and only Jack the Ripper. And that man was H. H. Holmes. (American Ripper)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Woodworking Ghost” by Weirdo family member John Parish“Tracks of the Kempsey Creature” by Cropster for The Fortean: http://bit.ly/32ZgptI“America's Most Creative Serial Killer” by John Freund for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2PABl6N“American Ripper” by C.W.S. for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2PvOJsCWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 29, 2021CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/hhholmes/

What do you get when you combine stories from New Zealand and remote Western Australia, with a recorded appearance of a hat man in 1989? You get just a portion of the listener stories on this episode, along with some surprising findings from Brennan's research, and Paul's love of summer Links: Daniel W. VanArsdale's Paranormal Journal [carryiton.net] Paul Cropper's blog, The Fortean [thefortean.com] Full shownotes at www.ghoststoryguys.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IN THIS EPISODE: In Japanese folklore there lurks a vengeful spirit known as Teke Teke, her upper body dragging along at impossible speeds with a chilling "teke teke" sound. If you hear her approach, run fast and be kind to others, for her wrath falls upon the cruel - and those who are unlucky enough to cross her path may find themselves torn in two, joining her in death. (The Terrifying Tale of Teke Teke) *** Strange occurrences took place in 1955 on a property near Mayanup, West Australia. Bill and Ethel Hack witnessed a series of inexplicable phenomena which Ethel meticulously recorded. From eerie whistling sounds and stones falling from the sky to strange lights and violent disturbances, Ethel's detailed written account reveals the chaos and fear that gripped their property, affecting both the Hacks and their aboriginal workers. Despite numerous investigations, the mystery of the Mayanup poltergeist remains unresolved, captivating paranormal enthusiasts and researchers to this day. (The Mayanup Australia Entity) *** In June 1977, Portuguese Air Force pilot Jose Francisco Rodrigues encountered a mysterious UFO over the Castelo de Bode Dam, leading to a near-fatal dive and unexplained aircraft malfunctions. Despite numerous witnesses and a thorough investigation, the incident remains an unsolved incident. (The 1977 Near Miss With a UFO In Portugal) *** Just three days after Christmas in 1978, Bob Young and his girlfriend Elizabeth Andes were preparing to move out of their shared apartment in Oxford, Ohio. When Bob returned to help with the final cleanup, he found their apartment dark and silent. Inside, he discovered Elizabeth's lifeless body, brutally murdered in their bedroom, sparking a horrific mystery that would haunt the small college town for decades – and put Bob Young in the crosshairs of local law enforcement. (The Shocking Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Andes) *** Everybody has heard of teleportation, alien abductions and poltergeists, but without the pioneering work of Charles Fort, it's unlikely any of these phenomena would have entered public consciousness. (The Godfather of the Bizarre)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Tease00:03:26.147 = Show Open00:06:24.943 = The Terrifying Tale of Teke Teke00:16:07.961 = The 1977 Near Miss With a UFO In Portugal00:33:38.642 = The Shocking Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Andes00:40:37.874 = The Godfather Of The Bizarre (Charles Fort)00:50:14.619 = The Mayanup Australia Entity01:11:23.156 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Godfather of the Bizarre” by Harry Pearson at The-Line-Up.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mv9sw3y (used with permission)BOOK: “The Book of the Damned” by Charles Fort: https://amzn.to/4cKnT7KBOOK: “Lo!” by Charles Fort: https://amzn.to/4bzhNpGBOOK: “Wild Talents” by Charles Fort: https://amzn.to/4bCPRBlBOOK: “New Lands” by Charles Fort: https://amzn.to/3zA5a07BOOK (All Titles Above Combined): “The Fortean Collection” by Charles Fort: https://amzn.to/4cAm6Ck“The 1977 Near Miss With a UFO In Portugal” source: Marcus Lowth at UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p89z6hd“The Shocking Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Andes” by Orrin Grey at The-Line-Up.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mm2cbm3 (used with permission)“The Terrifying Tale of Teke Teke” source: Kylie Talamentez at ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8adts8“The Mayanup Australia Entity” source: The Fortean: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4aam6p99Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: July 09, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/terrifying-japanese-legend-of-teke-teke/

IN THIS EPISODE: Stories of “wild men”–people who live ferally in nature as any wild animal would do–have been a part of our myths and legends since the dawn of civilization. But they don't live just in ancient lore… according to the reports, they are being seen even today, despite the modern and technological world surrounding them. (Wild Men In The Hills) *** In 1974 the Smurl family began a 15-year period of terror by an unknown entity. (The Smurl Family Tormentors) *** Weirdo family member John Parish discovers something strange going on in his home's wood shop. (Woodworking Ghost) *** One of the problems with cryptids such as Bigfoot or Sasquatch is that they leave very little evidence behind of their existence. Their cousin the Yowie leaves even less evidence behind – on the verge of none. But that doesn't mean there isn't any evidence. (Tracks of the Kempsey Creature)YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:04:04.557 = Weird Darkness, “Wild Men In The Hills, Part 1”00:10:30.927 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Demon Spirit” (October 31, 1974)00:56:57.032 = Weird Darkness, “Wild Men In The Hills, Part 2”01:06:04.648 = Beyond Midnight, “Paxtons House” (November 08, 1968)01:32:22.926 = Weird Darkness, “Wild Men In The Hills, Part 3”01:42:37.584 = The Black Mass, “An Evening's Entertainment” (October 31, 1964)02:14:51.776 = Weird Darkness, “The Smurl Family Tormentors”02:25:52.387 = Box 13, “Blackmail Is Murder” (September 05, 1948)02:54:59.745 = Weird Darkness, “Tracks Of The Kempsey Creature”03:05:59.713 = Weird Darkness, “Woodworking Ghost”03:09:42.244 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Wild Men In The Hills” by Sarah P. Young for Ancient Origins http://bit.ly/2BIiSwC and Micah Hanks for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2WmoIgY“The Smurl Family Tormentors” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker: http://bit.ly/32PYAhl“Woodworking Ghost” by Weirdo family member John Parish“Tracks of the Kempsey Creature” by Paul Cropper for The Fortean: http://bit.ly/32ZgptIWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 29, 2024RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wild-men-in-the-hills/

IN THIS EPISODE: Conjoined twins might be identical genetically, but their personalities can be drastically different – with different interests, different opinions, different mental conditions… even different gender preferences when it comes to romance. The odd story of real-life conjoined twins, Masha and Dasha. (Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body) *** Weirdo family member Alexis Bishop hears a creepy voice in the dark. (Cover Your Feet) *** As parents, you want to empower your children. You want to teach them independence, and a good way to start is letting them walk to school, without a parent or chaperone. But what happens when it all backfires, and your child never makes it to school? (Austin Sigg and the Murder of Jessica Ridgeway) *** One of the common themes in Yowie reports – and many Bigfoot reports – is that they like to throw stones. A lot. (Did A Yowie Throw That Stone)YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:03:10.782 = Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body00:12:02.521 = Cover Your Feet00:15:47.707 = Austin Sigg And The Murder of Jessica Ridgeway00:31:02.485 = Did A Yowie Throw That Stone?00:40:55.115 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body” by Jodi Smith for Ranker: http://bit.ly/2N0y4KV“Austin Sigg and the Murder of Jessica Ridgeway” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2JaeWsC“Cover Your Feet” by Weirdo family member Alexis Bishop“Did A Yowie Throw That Stone?” by Paul Cropper for The Fortean: http://bit.ly/33Ra8jXWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: July, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/empath-and-psychopath-share-the-same-body/