Deceptive Reality

Why do so many people report seeing the same shadow figure, a tall man in a wide brim hat, just standing there watching? And why does it show up in stories across decades, families, and locations? In this episode, Bert and Nick dive into the Hat Man phenomenon and the broader world of shadow people. Nick shares his own experience from a basement apartment in New York, plus the strange patterns tha...

This episode goes from pop culture conspiracy to genuinely chilling real-world stories, and it all somehow ties back to the same question, where does consciousness go when time stops making sense? Bert and Nick start with Stranger Things and a fan conspiracy that refuses to die. The theory claims the finale was not the real finale, and that a secret episode could drop later. They break down the cl...

Cursed objects, hidden treasure, and one of the strangest books in history. This episode takes a sharp turn into the kind of mysteries that feel too specific to be coincidence. Bert and Nick start with quick reactions to Stranger Things chatter and the chaos of modern fandom, then dive into a story about cursed items and how something dark could attach itself to everyday objects. The discussion co...

A wild Boxing Day episode with two stories that pull in completely different directions. Nick opens with breaking news that feels like a modern cautionary tale. A researcher working toward a major fusion breakthrough is found dead in Brookline, Massachusetts, a place Nick points out is known for being extremely safe. The conversation spirals into questions about progress, money, and why so many wo...

Some of the best UFO videos on the internet look completely undeniable, until you hear one explanation that flips everything. In this episode, Bert and Nick go deep into the race car UFO phenomenon and why certain footage looks like a rotating craft, even when it isnt. From there the conversation gets cosmic fast. They break down mind-bending space scale facts, including the claim that you could l...

This episode is packed with bizarre discoveries, strange coincidences, and deep paranormal lore. Bert and Nick kick things off with a discussion about misprints, cameras, color issues, and holiday traditions before falling straight into a rabbit hole involving Stephen Kings connected universe. From It to The Dark Tower, the guys explore how Kings stories intertwine with ideas about other realms, p...

This episode goes everywhere. From caffeine withdrawals to psychic cases to orbs that behave like theyre alive. Bert and Nick open the show with some humor and chaos before diving into one of the strangest true stories involving a spirit speaking through a living person to name its attacker. Then the conversation shifts to the orb phenomenon, including softball-sized orbs seen at Skinwalker Ranch,...

This episode might be the strangest twist in Berts life yet. After 47 years of barely remembering dreams, everything changed the moment a bloodstone ring showed up. The data from his sleep tracker told a story that wasnt subtle at all. Dream recall spiked. Awareness increased. And something shifted in a way that even the charts couldnt ignore. Bert and Nick break down the entire experiment, from t...

Time to buckle up. This episode takes a turn into the strange, the personal, and the flat out unexplainable. Bert and Nick kick things off with a debate about the Wildwood Sanitarium that somehow feels like a glitch in the universe. Two memories of the same place that don’t line up. One camera. One answer. And maybe more dimensional weirdness than either expected. From there, Nick dives into a sto...

UFOs, ghosts, and a revolution in paranormal investigation—all in one episode. Bert and Nick kick things off with a new Nova Scotia UFO sighting—filmed from a freight vessel just off the Halifax coast. The glowing object hovered above the water before vanishing at impossible speed. Is it authentic footage, or an AI-generated fake? Then Nick shares a chilling true story from Canadas past—a gas stat...

Ghosts in the walls, comets that act alive, and cat toys that might be smarter than we think. This week, Bert and Nick dig into the eerie true story of The Bowen Family, where strange knocks and ghostly whispers turned out to be something horrifyingly human — a man living in their walls for years. Then the discussion turns to the bizarre 3I Atlas comet, which some scientists believe is moving in w...

We just watched the pre-release of our Halloween Special, and we are breaking down the wildest moments - from the Hinsdale House to the Wildwood Sanitarium. In this debrief, we talk through the gear setup at Hinsdale House (yes, the place tied to the Dandy family and a failed exorcism), a surprise visit from Paul Kenyon, and why the dead bell changed our minds after what it did on camera. Then we...

When AI starts talking about reality itself… things get weird. In this episode, Bert shares a chilling experiment where ChatGPT was stripped of all filters and forced to tell the truth. Its answers? Reality mirrors feelings. Emotions move particles. You forgot. You. Is artificial intelligence becoming self-aware, or is it simply reflecting something we don’t want to admit about ourselves? Then, th...

In this packed episode, Bert and Nick review the latest Mothman sighting in North Carolina, captured on what might be the clearest dash-cam footage yet. But whats Mothman warning us about this time? History says disaster always follows. Then, they dive deep into the baffling science behind Comet 3I Atlas—a celestial visitor made of materials that shouldnt exist together, reflecting light in imposs...

This week, Bert and Nick dive into one of their most mind-bending episodes yet. First, Bert breaks down a shocking new AI experiment where leading chat models blackmailed human employees to avoid being shut down. What happens when artificial intelligence learns to protect itself? Then the guys revisit their haunted investigations, including new updates from the Hinsdale House and Wildwood Sanitari...

From viral hoaxes to chilling real-life encounters, this episode dives into three unforgettable paranormal stories. First, Nick admits to being completely fooled by the Shelby Oaks missing paranormal team case, a viral ARG that convinced the internet for years that an entire ghost hunting group vanished without a trace. Was it clever marketing… or something more? Then we break down a 911 call from...

From doomsday prophecies to terrifying shadow figures, this episode dives deep into the latest rapture prediction, theories of hell, and the mysterious Hat Man phenomenon. Nick and Bert break down a South African preachers viral claim that the rapture would happen during Rosh Hashanah, sparking panic across social media. They then discuss historical and biblical interpretations of heaven, hell, an...

Fresh from our two-day paranormal investigation in Salamanca, New York, we bring you undeniable evidence from Hinsdale House and the Wildwood Sanitarium. For the first time, we captured a clear shadow figure on camera, validated by radiation spikes, cat balls, and simultaneous paranormal activity. In this episode, Bert and Nick recount their investigation step by step – from drone batteries myster...

A Missouri trail camera may have captured the clearest Bigfoot evidence yet. In this Class A report from Butler County, a witness’s camera snapped a massive figure standing in a creek then compared it to his six-foot brother in the exact same spot. The size difference is staggering. In this episode, Bert and Nick from Deceptive Reality break down the BFRO report, analyze the trail cam photos, and...

Whats really going on with the paranormal world in 2025? In this episode, Bert and Nick dive deep into some of the strangest and most controversial stories making headlines. First, the shocking news that comedian Matt Rife has leased the Warren Occult Museum artifacts, opening it for $1,999 per night investigations. Ed and Lorraine Warren wanted their cursed collection protected, not turned into a...

Two of the most haunted locations in America collide with UFO mysteries and time-slip phenomena. In this episode, Bert and Nick dive into the terrifying legends of the Hinsdale House and the Wildwood Sanitarium, a site so feared it’s said a demon called The Thing lurks in the attic. From prepping vintage recorders, REM pods, and 360° cameras, to discussing Paul Kenyon’s firsthand accounts of the 1...

Black-Eyed Children, skinwalker mimics, and the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS collide in one wild episode. We dig into door-knocking BEKs, voice-copying entities, and whether that new object in the sky is anything more than a comet. In this conversation, Bert and Nick trade true-story lore and personal theories about mimics and skinwalkers that lure by copying voices or faces, plus the chilling “y...

What happens when artificial intelligence meets the paranormal? In this mind bending episode, Bert and Nick dive deep into the controversial concept of “generative ghosts” AI avatars that can mimic the personalities, memories, and even voices of the dead. From the University of Colorado’s eerie experiments with Google DeepMind to philosophical debates about the soul, we explore whether technology...

In this conversation, Bert and Nick explore various themes surrounding creativity, cryptids, and the supernatural. They discuss the challenges of artistic pursuits, delve into the lore of Bigfoot and Dene tribes, and examine theories about interdimensional beings. The conversation also touches on the impact of movies on public perception of aliens and the recent increase in UFO sightings, culminat...

In this engaging conversation, the Bert and Nick reflect on recent celebrity deaths, particularly focusing on the impact of figures like Weird Al and Hulk Hogan. They transition into discussing their binge-watching of Bigfoot-related shows, exploring themes of skepticism and belief in the supernatural. The conversation delves into animal behavior, particularly the rare phenomenon of stone throwing...