Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast

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....