The Bald and Beyond Podcast

Cats. We've lived alongside them for thousands of years. We've worshipped them, feared them, blamed them for bad luck, associated them with witches and death… and yet somehow they still manage to stare at an empty corner of the room at three in the morning like they know something we don't. In this episode of Bald & Beyond, Dave and Arthur explore the strange relationship between cats and the...

BONUS EPISODE! Sometimes you need a carefully researched paranormal mystery. Sometimes you need hours of historical evidence and competing theories. And sometimes… Arthur finds a weird story on Reddit. In this brief bonus episode of Bald & Beyond, Arthur brings Dave one of his latest internet discoveries — a strange little story that caught his attention and was apparently too good, weird or u...

Imagine watching one person suddenly begin dancing in the street… and then watching dozens more join them. No music. No celebration. No obvious reason to stop. Now imagine the authorities actually encouraging them to keep dancing — convinced that the only way to cure the madness was to dance it out. In 1518, in the streets of Strasbourg, something extraordinary and terrifying happened. People bega...

What if that deer you spotted in the headlights wasn’t actually a deer? In this episode of Bald & Beyond, Dave and Arthur venture into the strange world of the Not Deer — an unsettling cryptid said to look almost exactly like an ordinary deer… except when it really, really doesn’t. From unnatural movements and bizarre behaviour to stories of creatures that seem to stare back with an intelligen...

A dark figure stands at the edge of your vision. Silent. Motionless. Watching. When you turn to look directly at it, it's gone. For centuries, stories of Wraiths have emerged from folklore, legend, and personal encounters. Often described as shadowy apparitions, spectral doubles, or harbingers of death, wraiths occupy a unique place in the world of the supernatural. They are neither traditional gh...

A vessel adrift on a calm sea. Its sails are set. Its cargo remains untouched. Yet its crew has vanished without a trace. Throughout history, tales of ghost ships have haunted the world's oceans. From mysterious vessels discovered abandoned in the middle of nowhere to legendary ships said to sail eternally through storm and fog, these maritime mysteries continue to capture the imagination of sailo...

What if every decision you've ever made created an entirely new universe? Every missed opportunity. Every road not taken. Every choice, no matter how small, branching reality into countless alternate worlds where a different version of you lives a different life. In this episode of Bald and Beyond, we venture into one of the most fascinating and mind-bending ideas in modern physics: The Many World...

In this episode we decided we would cheat a little and discuss a ghostly nursing tale from Reddit. Haunted hospital or night shift nerves. We discuss it and let you decide. Thanks for listening. baldandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com  

What if the reflection staring back at you isn't just a reflection? Mirrors have fascinated and unsettled humanity for thousands of years. They reveal our image, yet countless legends warn that they may also reveal something more—a doorway, a portal, or perhaps a glimpse into another world existing just beyond our own. In this episode of Bald and Beyond, we step through the looking glass and explo...

A lonely road. A moonlit cemetery. A figure standing silently at the edge of the darkness. Across centuries and cultures, one ghostly legend has appeared again and again: the Woman in White. Known by many names—including the White Lady and the Weeping Woman—this mysterious apparition is one of the world's most enduring paranormal figures. Stories of a pale woman dressed in white have been reported...

In this episode we descend to the darkest depths of the ocean to investigate one of history's most terrifying predators - the mighty Megalodon. Was this colossal prehistoric shark truly wiped out millions of years ago, or could something enormous still be lurking beneath the unexplored depths of our oceans? From fossil evidence and deep-sea mysteries to modern sightings and conspiracy theories, we...

In this episode of Bald and Beyond, we dive into the strange world of famous UFO photographs - from blurry lights in the sky to images that sparked worldwide debate. Are they evidence of extraterrestrial visitors, clever hoaxes, secret military tech, or simply misidentified moments frozen in time? Join us as we explore the stories behind some of the most controversial and compelling UFO photos eve...

In this episode of Bald and Beyond, we explore the chilling phenomenon of doppelgangers - shadows of ourselves that mirror our every move. Are they omens of misfortune, psychological projections, or something far more sinister walking just out of sight? If you saw yourself... would you follow?   Thanks for listening... baldandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of Bald and Beyond, we step into the unsettling world of the Black Eyed Children - mysterious visitors with hollow gazes and sinister intent. Are they urban legend, psychological trick, or something far darker knocking at the door?  Listen... but maybe don't answer.   Thanks for listening. baldandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com  

This episode we dive into the eerie world of creepypasta - modern folklore born online and built to haunt. From Slender Man to Jeff the Killer, we explore viral nightmares, their origins, and why they linger. Blurring fiction and fear, these stories prove the internet's darkest corners may never truly sleep.   Thanks for listening.   baldandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com  

Welcome to Bald and Beyond, the podcast where the strange, the spooky, and the unexplained take centre stage. Join us, Dave and Arthur, as we dive into urban legends, paranormal encounters, and bizarre mysteries - with equal parts curiosity, scepticism, and dark humour.   Thanks for listening...   baldandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com