Highly Strange

Join us this week as we continue our exploration into the world of lesser known cults!  Founded by Terri Lee Hoffman, The Conscious Development of Body, Mind and Soul started as a religious movement that seemed to innocently help lost souls and sell jewellery, however it would eventually end in tragedy.  In part one of our two part series, we look into the origins of The Conscious Development move...

Join us this week as we begin our series on cults with a selection of what Sarah describes as 'funny' cults!  We discuss The Aetherius Society, led by a former taxi driver who encountered Cosmic Master Jesus. We also travel to Brazil to learn about Sunrise Valley, a community based around a UFO-themed amusement park; and finally go to a tropical island to learn about a german man who rea...

In March of 1978, a technical engineer encountered something truly bizarre on his late night journey home from work. What Ken Edwards stumbled into is still unknown to this day, but what we do know is, it was tall, silver, had no knees and shot lasers out of its eyes.  Join us this week as we return to the world of UFOlogy and discuss one of the weirdest stories in Great British paranormal history...

Join us this week as we delve into the world of mass hysteria and hallucinations! From ghosts terrorising the streets of Hammersmith to ghost rockets, Pokemon causing children seizures to monkey men wearing leather jackets, this week's episode has it all!  Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewi...

The 1990s was a wild time for television in Japan. It was an era that brought us shows like Takeshi's Castle, and exposed the western world to the wacky side of Japanese culture.  It also exposed the darker side of Japanese reality television, when one show sadistically tortured a man who simply wanted to become famous.  Join us this week as we discuss the horrifying story of Nasubi, a man wh...

In Liverpool, there exists a single street in which time seems to be a bit more fluid than any other. Bold Street has a habit of somehow transporting unsuspecting pedestrians into the past. Slip into the last episode of the year as we grapple with the concept of time, displaying our ignorance of quantum mechanics!  Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at h...

In February 1997, listeners to Art Bell's Coast To Coast AM late night radio show were unaware that they were about to be subjected to one of the weirdest stories of all time.  What started as a simple request for information regarding a seemingly bottomless hole ended with many, many more questions than answers.  Was Mel's hole bottomless? Why did it make no sound? What did the governme...

Join us this week as we explore the history of witch trials in Great Britain. We learn about some of the most notorious witches, and how they were eventually punished for their alleged 'crimes'.  Sarah shares some more lyrical predictions and Lewis learns about the breast ripper. Bring a notepad, there's a lot of names to learn!  Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us...

Join us this week as we return from spooky season and conclude our dive into the predictions of Nostradamus, as we go towards the current day and beyond!  Does Nostradamus just love the gossip? And did The Simpsons predict the equation that led to the discovery of the God particle? And finally, have we predicted the next plague that will ravage Earth? Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-...

Join us this week as take a short break from Nostradamus and celebrate both Halloween and our first birthday, by reading some spooky stories! From sleep deprivation experiments to licking grannies, we hope you enjoy our first delve into the world of creepypasta!  Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Le...

The 16th Century was a turbulent time in Europe and across the globe. With Many changes in society, the economy and religion, who could have predicted what was to happen next? Well, one man claimed to be able to... Join us this week as we discuss the life, death and early predictions of Michel de Nostradame, more commonly known as Nostradamus!  Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us...

Join Lewis and Sarah as we go up north to Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, and it's incredibly historic castle.  With a long rich history, full of many exciting tales of battles and royal politics, Edinburgh Castle is one of the most famous locations  in Great Britain. This week we learn about some of the most notorious ghosts that haunt these ancient walls, struggle with the Scottish acce...

Over the history of humankind, we have always looked up at the stars in awe. In more recent history, we've also looked up in terror... Join Lewis and Kate this week as we discuss The Great Comet Panic of 1910. (Apologies for the slight sound issues, someone forgot to close the windows)  Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.co...

In 1876 a farmer's wife living in rural Kentucky was innocently making soap when she was struck by a sudden storm of mysterious meat falling from the sky. Over 100 years later, the small town of Oakville, Washington, was covered in a mysterious gelatinous goo that made the townspeople sick.  Join us this week as we discuss  some weird weather - The Kentucky Meat Shower and The Oakville Blobs!...

We all know The Hellfire Club as the Dungeons and Dragons playing gang of misfits from Stranger Things. They have become a cult sensation, with people wearing t-shirts and hats emblazoned with their logo and imagery.  Perhaps, however, people may feel differently if they knew the historic origins of The Hellfire Club -  a secretive group of aristocrats that indulged in drinking, debauchery and sat...

Hollywood acts as a window into society's greatest fears and superstitions. Horror films surround themselves in an air of the mysterious and menace, breeding to some, the ideas of evil. What happens when a series of unfortunate and tragic mishaps occurs during the production of our favourite films? Join us this week as Sarah suffers from "the worst hangover" she's ever had as w...

On the afternoon of June 6th, 1980, Zigmund Adamski left his house to buy some potatoes from his nearby corner shop. Five days later his body would be discovered atop a 12 foot coal heap, a few miles away from his home.   Six months later, police constable Alan Godfrey was on a call to investigate reports that a herd of cows were released upon a local council estate.   What was happening in Yorksh...

It's a cold November night, 1966. Paul McCartney has just stormed out of yet another frustrating recording session with The Beatles. Getting in his car, he races down the M1 motorway. It was at some point in this journey where he would meet his untimely death.  Join us this week as we jump down one of the most famous musical rabbit holes of all time, and try to truly answer the question: Is P...

Mysterious phantom shadows have haunted humanity since the dawn of time. From red eyed spectators to shadow animals,  ethereal mists and the infamous Hat Man, join us this week as we discuss the origins of the shadow people, hear spooky tales of people that have been plagued by them, and finally how to (hopefully) get rid of them! Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories...

In 2013 a story about a new sport went viral, sending a journalist down a rabbit hole involving blackmail, false identities and Adidas.  Join us this week as we delve into the story of Competitive Endurance Tickling! Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis Beech @liamlynottmusic  Artwork by Holly Os...

Join us this week as we conclude the epic tale of the Moffitt Family Haunting, where friends of the podcast Ed and Lorraine Warren make an unexpected appearance, oh and a man named Gary. Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis Beech @liamlynottmusic  Artwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosbo...

Dear Lewis and Sarah, My name is Jessica Moffitt. I’m a member of the Moffitt family, who experienced one of the most incredible hauntings ever documented. I am contacting you to see if you would be interested in  featuring our case on a future episode of Highly Strange. Join us this week as we take on our very first listener submission, and it is epic!  Note: apologies for Lewis' microphone,...

For many UFO experiencers, a UFO sighting usually ends with grainy pictures, and a story to tell your disbelieving family and friends. But for some people, their experience doesn't end there. What if your sighting changes your life, and results in life altering injuries or illness?  In today's episode we discuss the Falcon Lake Incident and the Cash-Landrum Incident, where people didn&ap...

In 2003, a simple wine cabinet was listed for sale on eBay. However, this piece of old furniture had a terrifying history, one that would haunt whoever came into contact with it, and would become not only the inspiration for a film but also a prized possession in a certain someone's museum... Join us this week as we discuss The Dybbuk Box! Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us...

Video games are supposed to be a way for us to unwind and distract ourselves from the world around us. But what if some games actually threaten us?  In 1981, the children of Portland were under threat from a mysterious new game and a legion of mysterious men in black.  Join us this week as we discuss Polybius, the psychedelic and quite possibly evil video game that may or may not have existed! Fol...