The Sonar Network
The Unexplainers
The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable. Skeptic Mike and believer John travel the world in search of unexplainable stories. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind. The cult BBC hit lives on, Mike shows up sometimes but John and Producer Rhys are still investigating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
Longdondale Lights & Shag Harbour 08.06.2026 48:26
In this episode of The Unexplainers, John and Rhys dive into two classic cases of weird lights and weirder implications. First, they explore the eerie Longdondale Lights of Derbyshire: dancing orbs inside a car, pulsing globes over Shining Clough, and decades of sightings that baffle locals, mountain rescue teams, and skeptics alike. From Bronze Age mounds to “Devil’s Bonfires,” the valley’s folkl...
SpongeBob, Sasquatch, and Ogopogo 25.05.2026 30:17
In this delightfully bizarre episode, the Unexplainers return from a short hiatus to tackle two cryptozoological case studies with their trademark mix of skepticism and silliness. First, they dive into a wild Bigfoot tale from Angelo Ramsey’s Bigfoot Did What? , featuring a Kentucky man, a broken-down car, a “hairy toddler” in a tree, and an elderly woman who casually babysits a family of Sasquatc...
World Cup Wormholes & Witchy Pizza Boxes (Premium) 13.04.2026 6:53
Grab your metaphorical tea towel and whip it off, because this episode’s package contains: A psychic World Cup prediction where aliens might crash the 2026 final like it’s the galaxy’s biggest half‑time show A real-life UFO incident over a 1950s football match complete with falling “angel hair” that sounds suspiciously like vitamins from a health shop The story of Nella...
Bloodied Hitchhikers, Haunted Pebbles, and Invisibility Juice 23.03.2026 34:58
Late-night drives are creepy enough without a blood-soaked stranger staring you down from the roadside… or something clawing around in the bed of your truck. In this episode, John and Rhys dive into a chilling 911 call from rural North Carolina, where a terrified driver reports a bloody man on the highway—then realizes something unknown has jumped into his pickup. From there, they slam...
Dechmont Woods UFO & The Godfather of Weird: Charles Fort (Premium) 09.03.2026 6:22
In this episode of The Unexplainers , John and Rhys dive into one of Scotland’s strangest UFO encounters: the 1979 Dechmont Woods incident involving forestry worker Robert Taylor . They recount Taylor’s terrifying experience with a silent, hat-shaped craft, spiked rolling spheres that grabbed his trousers, and the baffling physical evidence that left police and doctors stumped—complete with ground...
Sitting Down Will Kill You 23.02.2026 32:05
Sit down, get comfy… and maybe reconsider that chair. In this episode of “The Unexplainers,” John Rutledge (aka Eggsy from GLC) and Rhys Waters dive bum‑first into two delightfully ridiculous horrors: the infamous cursed Busby Stoop chair that “kills” anyone who sits in it, and Hanako-san, Japan’s legendary toilet ghost who might drag you to hell,...
The 2026 Unexplainers Trailer 18.02.2026 0:44
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Dolls, Coffins & Tulpas 09.02.2026 31:05
In this episode of The Unexplainers, John and Rhys kick off a new chapter as they announce the show is joining The Sonar Network in 2026. From there, things get wonderfully strange. First, John unveils the chilling mystery of the Arthur’s Seat coffins: 17 tiny wooden coffins discovered on a hillside above Edinburgh in 1836, each containing a carved figurine in minia...
Werewolves and Airships (Premium) 15.12.2025 7:54
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Haunted Highways: Resurrection Mary & The Ghosts of Stocksbridge Bypass 02.12.2025 31:30
In this episode, we journey down two of the world’s most haunted roads, Chicago’s infamous Archer Avenue, home to the ghostly hitchhiker Resurrection Mary, and Britain’s eerie Stocksbridge Bypass, where phantom monks and spectral children haunt the night. Between tales of chilling encounters, playful banter, and a few skeptical laughs, our hosts explore why roads, rather than old houses, so often...
Echoes Of Woodchester and The Satanic VHS 17.11.2025 35:18
Dive into the mysteries of Woodchester Mansion, one of Britain’s most haunted locations, as we explore chilling ghost stories, paranormal investigations, and urban legends. Discover tales of poltergeists, phantom soldiers, spectral sightings, and supernatural myths, plus the infamous chapel hauntings and Victorian oddities. Then, relive the hysteria of the 1980s and 1990s Satanic Panic, as we diss...
Clapham Woods & Rubik's Cube Time Travel (Premium) 03.11.2025 9:19
In this episode of "The Unexplainers," the hosts dive into both humorous and eerie tales, beginning with small talk about animals and paranormal encounters. The main focus is the chilling history of Clapham Woods in Sussex, renowned for its UFO sightings, disappearing animals, mysterious footprints, and cult rumors. The hosts review historic cases and local legends, including the bizarre disappear...
The Midlands Nordics and Cape Sable Monster 20.10.2025 26:43
In this episode, podcast hosts Rhys Waters and John Rutledge dive into the mysteries of Nova Scotia’s Cape Sable, bringing tales of the legendary serpent and bizarre sea monster encounters in the Atlantic waters. Eyewitnesses like Eisner Penny, Keith Ross, Rodney Ross, and Edgar Nickerson recount terrifying fog-shrouded experiences with massive creatures featuring tusks, barnacles, and snake-like...
The Italian Football Mass Sighting & Canadian Goblin 06.10.2025 28:45
Dive into this episode of our unexplained mysteries podcast as hosts uncover the bizarre 1954 mass UFO sighting in Tuscany during an Italian football match at Stadio Artemi Franchi, home of Fiorentina. Discover eyewitness testimonies about mysterious silver "angel hair" falling from the sky, debates between alien visitation and migrating spider theories, and insights from scientists and UFO resear...
King James IV & The Essex Tooth Fairy (Premium) 08.09.2025 6:24
The team discusses the fascinating story of AJ Stewart, a British playwright who claimed to be the reincarnation of King James IV of Scotland and Rhys shares a recent viral story about a family who believes they captured the tooth fairy on a Ring doorbell camera. Get the good stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/unexrebirth Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Y...
The Rhondda Street Poltergeist and Bigfoot’s D&%k 25.08.2025 26:41
From South Wales to the deep woods, we’re covering the paranormal stories you definitely won’t hear on the BBC. First up: the infamous Rhondda Street poltergeist, a restless spirit that turned a quiet terrace into chaos with furniture that moved on its own, unexplained noises, and terrified tenants running for the hills. Then we switch gears to tackle one of cryptozoology’s most awkward questions:...
The Ilkley Moor Alien & Haunted Vegas Hotel Reviews 11.08.2025 30:51
Buckle up for a another paranormal double bill! First, we trek to the windswept hills of West Yorkshire to revisit the baffling case of the Ilkley Moor alien—part UFO encounter, part unexplained disappearance, and all eerie mystery. Then, we swap foggy moorland for the neon glow of Sin City, checking in to a Vegas hotel with some tragic history. Get the good stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/une...
Exploding humans and lost cosmonauts 31.05.2025 35:54
In this episode, John and Rhys explore two new cases: spontaneous human combustion in Wales and the weird space recordings of the tragic fates of cold war cosmonauts. Get the good stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/unexrebirth Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Mower Repairs and The Fresno Crawler 14.04.2025 46:03
In this episode, John and Rhys explore two intriguing cases: the Cardiff Poltergeist at Mower Services and the bizarre Fresno Night Crawler - a cryptid that looks like walking pants with no arms. Get the good stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/unexrebirth Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See...
Alien Implants & Lobsters 29.03.2025 47:28
The story of a man with mysterious alien implants and a lobster the size of a Renault Megan. John and Rhys are back, Mike is still MIA. Support Us On Patreon Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I was a Giant Mantis in my previous life! 05.03.2025 35:17
All new The Unexplainers Rebirth will release monthly! Learn more about Rich Predeaux For longer, unedited video episodes, plus hours of Premium content: patreon.com/unexrebirth Produced by Podstarter.io Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Was John right about Big Cats? 20.01.2025 38:48
Was John right about Big Cats? John Rutledge and Mike Bubbins as they reignite their quest to investigate unexplained mysteries, this time focusing on the phenomenon of big cat sightings in the UK. Since their last investigation, evidence such as DNA tests and eyewitness accounts suggest the presence of big cats like panthers or pumas, although conclusions remain elusive. Outdoor expert Rich Prede...
Is Time Travel Possible? 24.05.2024 27:15
After hearing rumours that a ripple in space-time is swallowing residents of a UK city, Mike Bubbins and John Rutledge investigate whether time travel is possible. Original Broadcast Monday 28th October 2019 BBC Radio Wales Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over The World? 17.05.2024 27:15
John turns technophobe after he discovers an arcade game in America is trying to destroy humanity. After smashing up Mike's tech John's new quest is to uncover the truth about our electronic overlords. A final attempt to escape the impending Armageddon sees the boys contemplate a life in without wires in a west Wales Eco Village, but will The Unexplainers really be able to live up to the good life...
Is The Zombie Apocalypse On Its Way? 10.05.2024 27:15
John mistakes Mike for a zombie during a late night snack binge and decides its time to educate his reluctant friend in all matters undead. What starts as a lesson in Welsh Zombie history slowly crumbles into anarchy, especially when a scientist exposes Mr Creamy the local tabby as a potential catalyst for the new dawn in global terror. Can a trip to an underground training facility fully prepare...
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