The Quantum Mechanics - Paranormal Podcast

During the Cold War, the battle between East and West wasn’t just fought with politics, weapons, and technology — it was also fought in the shadows, through the pursuit of paranormal knowledge and unexplained abilities. In this episode, we explore the world of the “Supernatural Soviets”: the scientists, psychics, and mysterious figures who claimed extraordinary powers, and the secret research prog...

When a child tells their parents that they died in a tragic accident in a village 30 miles away, and this explains the scars they now carry in their new life, the claim is considered extraordinary but not unusual. In rural China, these are not ghost stories - they are documented as memories of lives lived before, and they are accepted to be as real as any other memory. In this episode we look into...

We look into 'Chasing the Dark' Ben Machell's incredible biography of one of the Society for Psychical Research lesser known, but incredibly influential paranormal investigators Tony Cornell. Who spent a lifetime investigating poltergeists, psychic mediums, and telepathy. He was also involved in one of the most controversial cases of all time the 'Enfield Poltergeist'. To liste...

We begin this episode with what might be the most extraordinary ghost story of all time - and it happens to a TV star. We then move on to more tales where the dead appear to supply support to the living. All too often we hear about the fear that encounters with the paranormal can bring, so in these stories we focus on those where help is offered. Convincing yet perplexing, these accounts make us q...

After months of visitations from apparitions, three children predicted a miracle would occur on October 13th 1917 at Fátima in Portugal. Between 70,000 to 90,000 people gathered and what they experienced shocked the world. The Sun span, zigzagged across the sky and appeared to fall to the ground. Was this a religious miracle, an extra terrestrial encounter, or a case of mass hysteria? Support us a...

It’s July 11th, 1972, in the quiet, wooded hills of Louisiana, Missouri. A 15 year-old near their home at the edge of Marzolf Hill spots something straight out of a nightmare—a hulking, faceless beast covered entirely in hair, walking on two legs, and casually carrying the bloody carcass of an animal. That single, terrifying encounter was the spark that ignited absolute chaos. Within days, panic s...

We delve into some incredible abduction cases that seem to back up the theory put forward by Dr. Michael P. Masters in his book 'The Extratempestrial Model', that these encounters are not alien in nature, but time traveling humans. If you have the time, support us at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod and get exclusive episodes and content.

Imagine you’re a 19-year-old farmer in 1985 rural China. Your life plan is basically "don’t starve" and "fix bicycles." Then, one night, your bedroom wall turns to glowing red jelly, you walk through it, and three sassy, three-foot-tall aliens politely inform you that they need your "data" for their planet's booming VR adult entertainment network. Welcome to the wildest, most strangely specific al...

Given we invest so much time and money in timepieces, it is no surprise they can become a vessel for paranormal energy. We have stories of cursed and haunted watches and clocks, and timepieces that have saved their owners lives. If you have the time join us as a Patreon. Not only do you help support the podcast, you get early access to the main episode, plu loads of other exclusive content. https:...

Using the work of Robert Damon Schneck, TQM looks at some unsettling cases from the USA, including;   The Wee-Jee Fiends (1920):  Four women in Oakland consult a Ouija board and meet an entity that methodically, and disastrously, dismantles their lives from the inside out. •  Ape Canyon (1924):  Five gold prospectors in the remote Cascade Mountains survive a terrifying night besieged by entities t...

Several leading figures in UFOlogy have pushed back against the idea that UAPs and alien visitors arrive in conventional, nuts-and-bolts spacecraft from distant stars. Thinkers like Jacques Vallée, J. Allen Hynek, and John Keel have instead proposed far more unconventional—and provocative—theories. To support us in our mission to explore the high strangeness of our universe (and get exclusive cont...

Imagine struggling with lifelong exhaustion, sudden bursts of rage, or a stubborn addiction. Now imagine discovering that those feelings don’t belong to you at all—they belong to a parasite feeding on your energy. Welcome to the weird, incredibly detailed, and methodically clinical world of entity possession. This week,  The Quantum Mechanics  dives deep into the work of Dr. Samuel Sagan, a creden...

Once upon a time, people believed their homes were being quietly cared for by unseen helpers. Brownies—tiny, mysterious creatures from Scottish folklore—were said to clean, fix, and tidy everything while you slept. But over time, the stories faded… and so did the Brownie. What happened to them? We trace the folklore, tell some incredible tales, explore their links with the Harry Potter universe, a...

🚨 CONTENT WARNING 🚨 This episode contains graphic descriptions of human and animal mutilation drawn from documented police, military, and forensic reports. Listener discretion is strongly advised. We all know the standard UFO story: lights in the sky, little grey men, missing time. Over the years, we’ve domesticated the alien phenomenon to make it feel safe. But there is a dark, terrifying threa...

Ted Owens, AKA the PK Man, is one of the most controversial figures in psi research. In this episode we dive into his claim‑driven career of precognition and psychokinesis, exploring how he said he could foretell and even trigger natural disasters, weather events, and UFO sightings—all under the guidance of extraterrestrial intelligences. To help support the podcast and get exclusive content follo...

This week, we’re unpacking a case that firmly refuses to sit in any of the usual paranormal boxes. It’s not a standard haunting, it doesn't quite fit the extraterrestrial abduction mould, and it's certainly not your garden-variety cryptid. We are looking at the deeply unsettling testimony of Dan Mitchell, a man who has spent the last forty years being quietly pursued by an impossible entit...

In this episode, we dive into Dean Radin’s book on Real Magic and a bold claim — that some magic isn’t fantasy, it’s a testable piece of reality. We break down Radin’s threefold view of real magic (force of will, divination, theurgy), explore why scientists shy away from psi, and tease the social and historical forces that suppressed these ideas. If we cast enough of a spell on you, come and suppo...

Move over, little green men and sleek grey aliens. What if the strangest visitors to our planet looked much more...like a tyre mascot? In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most bizarre and overlooked sub-genres of UFO history: the "Bibendum" encounters. Spanning from the early 1950s to the late 1970s, across four continents, dozens of unconnected witnesses reported encounters wi...

Sudden temperature drops known as 'cold spots' have been reported at many haunted locations, including Borley Rectory and The Stanley Hotel (aka The Shining hotel). We look at paranormal investigations that have tried to approach the phenomena with a more scientific eye. To warm our hearts, and get exclusive content, consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod For merch go to...

In this episode the Ark of the Covenant is revisited through a science-and-speculation lens. Drawing on the work of David Medina and other alternative researchers, the show explores the idea that the Ark’s famously detailed construction notes may describe more than a ceremonial chest—raising questions about electricity, radiation, and why ancient rituals often resemble modern safety procedures. Th...

We dive into one of the earliest Society for Psychical Research investigations—the Morton Ghost (aka The Cheltenham Ghost). Based on Miss R. C. Morton’s firsthand accounts, this episode traces a haunting that unfolds through a web of deaths, jealousies, and hidden jewellery. We unpack what the witnesses saw, how Frederic Myers and the SPR evaluated the evidence, and what this case reveals about ea...

In this episode, we peel back the ivy on one of the most persistent mysteries in folklore: The Green Man. He stares down from the rafters of our greatest cathedrals and hides in the scrap-land behind railway stations, but who—or what—is he? Is he a benign symbol of rebirth, or the "Woodwose"—a ferocious, rock-throwing savage that has haunted the Midlands since the 13th century? We trace...

We delve into the high strangest around the creation of The Weeping Angels on Doctor Who. Explore recent revelations that cast mystery about the oldest statue ever discovered (The Shigir Idol), and an ancient iron Indian monument that never rusts. As well as spooky tales about the Statue of Liberty. For exclusive content and to support us, go to https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod For T shirts and merc...

You might want to mix a drink for this one.... For decades,  Bradshaw Ranch  was the backdrop for John Wayne westerns and Marlboro commercials, but in 1992 the "movie magic" broke, and the actors were replaced by biological impossibilities, time anomalies, and then a government shutdown. Using  Sir Roger Penrose’s Orch-OR (Orchestrated Objective Reduction) theory , we ask the question: I...

The Bell Witch is one of the most popular and compelling "true" ghost stories of all time. We review the case and explore why it has captured our imagination for more than a century. To. help us produce this podcast consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod