Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast

In our inaugural episode of "Terrified Together," we partnered with Chris and Ed from "Scared All the Time Podcast" to dive into spine-chilling listener submissions that had us questioning reality itself. We kicked things off with Taylor's haunting tale from Marietta, Ohio - a 21-year-old who bought what seemed like the perfect starter home, only to discover it came with some very unwelcome reside...

The Tragic Demonic Investigation | Paranormal Podcast In this chilling episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into two haunting tales that'll make you question what lurks in the shadows. First, we explore Kay's family home in Pennsylvania, where for thirteen years they endured relentless paranormal activity. From mysterious voices calling out from empty rooms to unexplained tugging at feet and...

In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into three chilling listener-submitted stories. First, we explore Remy's unsettling experiences in her basement, where she discovered a mysterious hallway with doors that wasn't there before, and later encountered unexplained knocking at 3:12 AM.Next, we discuss Sarah's encounter with a haunted clock in her friend Kaven's apartment that moved its h...

Cursed Games and Rituals: Part 5 | Paranormal Podcast This week, we explore three eerie cursed games that blur the line between ritual and entertainment. We first discuss the Binoculars Game (also known as Eye Spy), where participants must secure a friend with rope while searching for a mysterious approaching figure through windows. Next, we delve into Cat Scratch, a seemingly innocent party game...

The Japanese Teke Teke and 8 Foot Tall Woman | Paranormal Podcast In this episode, we explore two fascinating Japanese Yokai legends: the Teke Teke and the Hachishakusama (Eight-Foot-Tall Woman). The Teke Teke is the vengeful spirit of a schoolgirl who was bullied, fell onto train tracks, and was cut in half by a train. Now she drags her torso around with her spine exposed, making a distinctive "t...

On this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into some truly unsettling listener submissions. We explore Davy's story of a strange white speck in the sky that mysteriously multiplied before vanishing, followed by a terrifying encounter while waiting alone in a car as something tried to open the door handle. We also share Grace's collection of paranormal experiences across her family's many ho...

The House that Belonged to HimIn this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we explore two chilling listener encounters centered around haunted homes. Get 50% off Magic Mind here with our link and code: https://magicmind.com/bizarreEDU & BIZARRE50#magicmind #mentalperformanceThe first story comes from a listener named Ghost in Canada, who experienced strange knocking on their window while studying lat...

What are the top 8 most believable conspiracy theories? It's time for another Blind Rankings! This month, we have to rank the top 8 most believable conspiracies without knowing what is next. How do you rank these conspiracy theories? Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on soc...

Betty Andreasson UFO Abduction | Paranormal Podcast In our latest episode of Believe in the Bizarre, we dive into the fascinating alien abduction case of Betty Andreasson from 1967. Betty, a devout Christian mother of seven whose husband was hospitalized after an accident, experienced strange phenomena in her South Ashburnham, Massachusetts home when pink pulsating lights appeared outside her kitc...

The Haunted Lizzie Borden HouseThis week, we dive into the infamous Lizzie Borden case and the alleged hauntings that followed. We explore the brutal 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, examining the tensions within the household—from Lizzie's resentment toward her stepmother to Andrew's frugal lifestyle despite his wealth. We discuss the crime scene details, poten...

The Deceitful CuranderaThis week, we explore three chilling listener submissions. First, Ashley shares her experience with a shadow figure that appeared in her college basement in Michigan, standing motionlessly before disappearing into a wall. Then Will tells us about multiple encounters at rental cabins in Helen, Georgia, including a terrifying face-off with a yellow-eyed entity and a mysterious...

It's Bizarre News time again! The segment were we discuss timely news stories that are just downright strange. This month, we discuss:- A woman in New York State discovered large, 21-inch human-like footprints in the snow on her driveway, sparking Bigfoot speculation after her dog was alarmed by something in the nearby woods. While the recorded footage has fueled discussion among enthusiasts in a...

This week, we dive into three chilling listener-submitted ghost stories. First, we explore an anonymous account from a Nigerian boarding school where students experienced mysterious disturbances - from violently shaking beds to objects moving on their own - that multiple witnesses confirmed. Next, we discuss Thomas's experiences in his inherited trailer home, where he encountered everything from g...

What are the Top 10 Scariest Places in the United States of America? It's time for another Blind Rankings! This month, we have to rank the top 10 scariest places in the USA. How does our list match yours? Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTw...

Champ the Lake Champlain MonsterThis week we dive into the legend of Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster, exploring over 300 reported sightings dating back to 1609 when Samuel de Champlain claimed to witness a 20-foot serpent-like creature. We chronicle key evidence including Sandra Mansi's famous 1977 photograph, sonar readings capturing unusual shapes, and alleged echolocation recordings from cryp...

This month, we interviewed with paranormal enthusiasts and podcasters Mr. E and Jay Clone from the "Cryptids of the Corn" podcast. We discuss their background, with Mister E having worked as a fisheries biologist and Jay Clone being a bartender, explaining how they met when Mister E asked J Clone if he believed in Bigfoot. They share personal paranormal encounters, including Jay Clone's experience...

2025 Plane Crash ConspiraciesIn this episode, we discuss a series of plane crashes that occurred in early 2025, examining potential conspiracy theories surrounding these incidents. We analyze five fatal crashes that happened within weeks of each other, including a military helicopter collision with a commercial plane in Washington DC, a medical evacuation jet crash in Philadelphia, and several oth...

It is Extraterrestrial Encounters time! This week, we have four compelling UFO sighting accounts across North America and Egypt, where witnesses encountered unexplained aerial phenomena that defied conventional explanation. In Alberta, Gracie and her family observed a bright red unidentified object moving toward their vehicle during a stargazing trip; in Arizona, Bridget experienced missing time a...

Spring-Heeled Jack and the Gorbals VampireThis week, we explore two British urban legends: the Gorbals Vampire and Spring-heeled Jack. In 1954 Glasgow, hundreds of children armed with knives and homemade weapons descended on the Southern Necropolis cemetery hunting a supernatural entity with iron teeth that allegedly killed two local boys. Meanwhile, in Victorian London, Spring-heeled Jack terrori...

The Skunk ApeDeep in the swamps and forests of the southeastern United States lurks the legendary florida cryptid known as the Skunk Ape, a close cousin to the more famous sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest. Standing between 5 and 8 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds, this florida bigfoot has earned its distinctive name from the powerful sulfuric odor it reportedly emits. Historical sightings...

It's listener submission time and we have four strange stories for you this week! Nicole's Story: Greg, who died in a motorcycle accident, appeared to check on his baby son after death, and years later the child inexplicably described the exact way his father had died. Nicole also experienced a vivid vision where she found herself wearing moccasins in a snowy mountain landscape while crossing a su...

Hat Man Stories: Volume 1It's listener submission time and we have a handful of encounters with the legendary and spooky Hat man. As a reminder, the Hat Man is a tall, looming shadow figure that lurks around and is often seen with a wide brim hat and a cloak. He is often associated with sleep paralysis and many associated feelings of dread with him. We have 4 listener submitted encounters with thi...

It's time for Bizarre News for January 2025! We have four exciting and strange news stories for you this month. Story 1 - Bigfoot Sighting (Mansfield, Ohio): A man named Andrew Baum and his stepfather reported seeing a Sasquatch while setting up a tree stand on their farmland near Interstate 71 in December 2024. The BFRO (Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization) investigated and found the witness c...

What is a Changeling? In this exploration of Celtic changelings and fairy folklore, we dive into the chilling mythology of supernatural infant swapping in Ireland. First, we examine how faerie changelings were believed to infiltrate human families by replacing human babies with fairy offspring, leading to centuries of paranoid parents employing various protective measures like iron implements and...

The Raven MockerWe explore the terrifying Cherokee legend of the Raven Mocker (Kâ'lanû Ahkyeli'skï ), one of the most feared entities in Cherokee mythology. The Raven Mocker is described as an ancient shapeshifting witch that preys upon the dying, consuming their hearts to steal their remaining years of life through supernatural means. According to Cherokee tradition, these malevolent beings appea...