Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast

This is the ultimate scary movie time as Halloween is quickly approaching, so why not take a deeper look at a few horror film classics? However, these movies aren't just classic scary flicks, they are known for having cursed sets! From accidents, injuries, and even a significant amount of deaths, both The Exorcist and Poltergeist have terrified people on and off the set for many years. But, is it...

What would you do if mysterious, creepy, and unsettling notes started showing up at your house? Notes that were very detailed and specific about your family? That is what happened to the family at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of kids playing football in 1952 witnessed a strange object crash land on a nearby hill. Upon investigation, the entity they discovered horrified them beyond imagination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to present another listener submission bonus episode! This story comes to us from Jessica, who recounts 3 main experiences with a shadow man. From her childhood to her own son's experience, it appears she has a ghost presence that has been keeping close tabs on her. She describes the shadow man as having a hat, a completely shadow covered face, a trench coat, and a cane. Find out wh...

This episode covers the terrifying possession of Anneliese Michel. Fun fact, this is the possession case that the 2005 film The Exorcism of Emily Rose was loosely based on. Diving into this potential possession turns into a debate regarding whether Anneliese suffered from demonic activity or rather neglect and abundant medication side effects. But which option is more likely? Find out as we test t...

Fresno, CA resident, Jose, witnessed something unexplainable cross his yard on his security footage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a touchy and relevant subject, but it is also highly discussed when it comes to conspiracy theories. This episode, we tactfully discuss 3 common conspiracy theories that surround the 9/11 tragedy and tell you which ones we buy and which ones are ridiculous. Of course, it needn’t be said, but still, we want to reiterate that 9/11 is absolutely a national tragedy, and in no way to our opinio...

This week, a new listener submission episode comes to us all the way from Houston, Texas. This episode follows Nathaniel and some of the creepy experiences he has witnessed in his own home, from people appearing in Skype chats behind him to cries heard from his woods. But are the things haunting him real or in his mind?   For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:...

Antonio Villas Boas was abducted and seduced in space by alien beings. All was going well until he tried to take an artifact home back to Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mothman’s appearances ultimately foreshadowed the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in the Ohio River in 1967. In this episode, we discuss some of the encounter stories and theorize what Mothman could possible be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible for a Ouija board experience to curse a house? A cabin in Chile is said to be cursed due to speaking to an unforgiving entity through a spirit board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever seen a mannequin that looks a little too life like? In this episode, we talk about La Pascualita who some suspect might actually have been a living, breathing human at one point. Plus, we read the creepypasta The Expressionless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever tried the Randonautica app? If you’ve gone randonauting, chances are you ended up visiting somewhere you otherwise would not have. Do you attribute this to your own free will, or is there something bigger at play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss a wide range of theories surrounding Antarctica and Operation Highjump, such as ancient civilizations, hollow Earth, Nazi bases, and UFOs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first tale comes from Pennsylvania and involves abandoned buildings, satanic markings, and possible spirit attachments. Our second story takes place in Florida and involves an eerie young girl who penetrates someone’s life and dreams, which Charlie strongly believes could have demonic characteristics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What creature has haunted and terrorized 50 Berkeley Square for decades? Could it be something paranormal and devious or perhaps just stories and rumors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is The Witching Hour? Why do so many people seem to wake up around 3 AM? We dive into theories surrounding The Witching Hour aka The Devil’s Hour, along with a few urban legends and prominent stories. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre o...

Our first listener submission story, submitted by William, brings us to Suffolk, Virginia, and the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. From creepy noises to creatures lurking in the shadows, we detail 3 experiences that William had and tell you whether or not we find them believable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look at a few theories regarding The 27 Club, ranging from selling souls to lizard people, and discuss what could cause so many talented stars to abruptly leave this world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are Skyquakes? Have you ever heard a loud boom in the sky with seemingly no cause, no thunderstorm, no plane? What about metallic clashing, trumpet sounds, or a deep hum? If so, you have likely experienced a Skyquake. From meteorites to methane gas, and even UFOs, there are many theories that try to explain the cause of these mysterious noises in the sky. Support Believing the Bizarre and get...

Since we can pinpoint the exact origin of The Slender Man lore that took the internet by storm about 5-10 years ago, we can simply put a pin in it an call this urban legend unbelievable, right? Maybe not. We investigate the idea that with so many people putting thoughts and energy into The Slenderman is it possible that, like a Tulpa, The Slenderman could have become a conscious being. Learn more...

Today we tackle the theory of the Mandela Effect and look a few examples such as The Berenstain Bears, Skechers, Rich Uncle Pennybags, C3PO, and more. Finally, we discuss if The Mandela Effect is more likely to be Earth living in a simulation, a human-caused new dimension, or psychological theories such as groupthink and priming. Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joini...

On the inaugural episode of Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths, we look at a UFO story from our home state, Ohio, in the 1960s. Four policemen chased an unidentified flying object over 80 miles to the border of Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you interested in learning more about the unknown and unusual? If so, check out Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths. We tackle topics ranging from creepy paranormal stories, alien encounters, cryptids, creatures, urban legends, and more. Once we describe and detail the topic, we break down whether or not we find the story/theory believable. Learn more about your ad choices....