Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast
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About
Believing the Bizarre is a paranormal podcast covering cryptids, UFOs, hauntings, ghost stories, demons, poltergeists, and true supernatural encounters — new episodes every Tuesday. From Mothman and the Lizard Man to alien abductions, haunted locations, and unexplained phenomena, we research the strange and decide where each story lands on our Believability Scale: Believable, Viable, Skeptical, or Unbelievable. We also feature listener-submitted paranormal encounters told in full detail. If you love creepy stories and horror content mixed with humor and genuine curiosity, Believing the Bizarre is the paranormal podcast for you — as bizarre as you are.
Episodes
- The Sandown Clown
The Sandown Clown | Paranormal Podcast This episode we dove into one of the strangest and most uniquely bizarre encounters in UK paranormal history, the Sandown Clown, where in May of 1973, two children on the Isle of Wight followed an uns…
- Bizarre News: Aliens, Demonic Sightings, and Argentina Duendes
Bizarre News | Paranormal Podcast This month's Bizarre News has us covering four stories that somehow all ended up connecting — starting with renowned physicist Michio Kaku going on Diary of a CEO and laying out his case that alien life al…
- The Haunted Porcelain Doll
The Haunted Porcelain Doll | Paranormal Podcast In this episode, we've got two listener submissions that both somehow involve grandmothers handing their family members something terrifying and then acting totally unbothered about it. The f…
- Terrified Together with Scaroline
Terrified Together with Scaroline | Paranormal Podcast We teamed up with Scaroline for this Terrified Together — she streams from the Underworld, keeps a collection of genuinely haunted dolls including one named Coco that she communicates…
- The Pale Yellow Man
The Pale Yellow Man | Paranormal Podcast We've got three listener submissions this episode, starting with a 13-year-old cleaning a warehouse where Bay 4 carried a heavy, wrong feeling from day one — complete with disembodied clicking sound…
- Throwback Files: Missing 411
Throwback Files: Missing 411 | Paranormal Podcast This month, we revisit the very popular Missing 411! About Missing 411 Missing-411 is the first comprehensive research about people who have disappeared in the wilds of North America. From…
- The Rules of Appalachia
The Rules of Appalachia | Paranormal Podcast In this episode, we went deep into the unwritten survival guide of one of the most ancient and genuinely unsettling stretches of wilderness in North America — the Rules of Appalachia — breaking…
- Haunted Chillingham Castle
Chillingham Castle | Paranormal Podcast We packed our bags and headed back to England for this one — Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, which might just be the most blood-soaked, ghost-saturated piece of real estate in the entire UK, an…
- Did My Toddler See a Mimic | Am I the Haunted?
Am I the Haunted? | Paranormal Podcast We're back with another round of Am I the Haunted, where we dig up three more Reddit confessions and hand out our completely unqualified verdicts — haunted, probs haunted, or not haunted. This episode…
- The Creature in the Vanity
The Creature in the Vanity | Paranormal Podcast We've got three listener submissions this week that each hit differently — starting with a birthday trip to the Stanley Hotel where flickering lights, a disembodied little girl's giggle, and…
- Bizarre News: Chernobyl Wildlife, Missing Scientists, and Ridiculous Tattoos
The April 2026 episode of Believing the Bizarre discusses Chernobyl wildlife, the mysterious cases of 11 deceased or missing scientists since 2022, a man with extensive Marvel tattoos, and Kacey Musgraves' alleged UFO sighting.
- Terrified Together with Sinisterhood
In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, hosts welcome Christie and Heather from Sinisterhood to discuss haunted locations, crystals, and fae pacts. They delve into two listener stories: one from a night shift worker encountering a reflec…
- Is My Imaginary Friend a Demon | Am I the Haunted?
This episode of the Believing the Bizarre paranormal podcast reviews user-submitted stories from Reddit, such as a sister witnessing a nun, a teenager followed by an entity, and someone waking up in different locations. The hosts offer the…
- Owlman of Mawnan
Believing the Bizarre covers the Owlman of Mawnan, a cryptid sighted in Cornwall since the 1970s. The episode details sightings, associated paranormal phenomena in Cornwall, and explores various theories about the creature's identity.
- Throwback Files: Suicide Forest
This episode of Believing the Bizarre revisits a previous discussion on Aokigahara Forest, Japan. The podcast explores the forest's history and reported hauntings, while reconsidering its believability. A content warning for themes of suic…
- Mysterious Feral People
Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast delves into the concept of feral humans, examining their history, scientific and psychological underpinnings, and sharing accounts that suggest they are more than folklore.
- Did I See a Griffin | Am I the Haunted?
The Am I the Haunted segment reviews internet paranormal stories. This episode features three stories: a voice heard by a new mom's brother-in-law, a teenager's unexplained sighting in the California sky, and a front door that repeatedly o…
- Terrified Together with BonusPac
Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast welcomes BonusPac for an episode that balances humor with unsettling paranormal accounts. They cover a Colorado family haunting and a security worker's experiences in a mysterious building, alongsi…
- Bizarre News: Ohio Bigfoot Flap, UFO Hotspots, and Robot Gladiator Battles
This episode of Believing the Bizarre covers the March 2026 Bizarre News, including a Bigfoot sighting in Ohio, mysterious sheep disappearances in Norway, a study connecting UFO hotspots to underwater canyons, and a church hosting robot gl…
- Skinwalker in the Woods
This episode of Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast features three listener submissions. Stories include an experience in an abandoned school, a persistent shadowy presence, and an unsettling encounter in the woods.
- Did a Ghost Girl Follow Me Home | Am I the Haunted?
In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, the hosts review unsettling paranormal confessions from Reddit. They analyze stories involving faith and dark phenomena, a house with a recurring visitor, and an individual experiencing persistent…
- The Haunted St. Augustine Lighthouse
The 300th episode of Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast investigates the St. Augustine Lighthouse, discussing its history, paranormal encounters, and a drowning tragedy from 1873. The episode also touches on local Bigfoot news.
- Throwback Files: The Not Deer
This episode of Throwback Files revisits a 2021 discussion of the Appalachian cryptid, the Not Deer. New encounters are introduced, and the hosts reassess the creature's believability on their scale.
- Cursed Games: Vol 6
Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast covers four unsettling games in its sixth installment of Cursed Games: Red Door Yellow Door, the 100 Candles Game, Baby Blue, and the Closet Game.
- My Ex's House is Out to Get Me | Am I the Haunted?
The podcast Believing the Bizarre reviews three submitted paranormal encounters: a family's photograph, unsettling experiences in an ex-partner's former house, and a strange late-night drive. Each story is evaluated on a scale to determine…
- Extraterrestrial Encounters: Vol 4
In Extraterrestrial Encounters Vol 4, the Believing the Bizarre podcast shares three UFO stories submitted by listeners, including accounts from Ohio and Southern California.
- Bizarre News: Victorian Ghost, AI Whale Communication, and a Slenderman Sighting
This episode of Believing the Bizarre covers paranormal news from February 2026, including a ghostly photograph in a historic theater, a haunted hospice, a reported Slenderman sighting, and the use of AI to communicate with humpback whales…
- Terrified Together with Ghosteas
This episode of Believing the Bizarre features listener-submitted paranormal stories, including a near-death experience during a stroke and an account of a haunted house in suburban Houston with shadow figures and unsettling nighttime even…
- This Book Might Be Cursed | Am I the Haunted?
This episode of Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast features an "Am I the Haunted?" segment using Reddit submissions. Three stories are discussed: persistent anxiety in a new home’s office, a frightening nocturnal encounter with an u…
- La Llorona - The Weeping Woman
This episode examines the legend of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman, exploring her origins in 1500s Mexico City, potential links to Aztec deities, and the common story of Maria, a jilted wife who drowned her children. The narrative also disc…
- Throwback Files: Fresno Nightcrawler
This episode revisits the Fresno Nightcrawler, a cryptid documented in 2007 videos showing leg-like figures without heads or arms. The sightings have led to theories involving aliens or interdimensional origins.
- Greek Gods
This episode of Believing the Bizarre explores Greek mythology, focusing on the origin stories of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, and the 12 Olympian gods. It also recounts myths such as Hades abducting Persephone, Prometheus stealing fire, and…
- Creature Feature: Vol 6
This episode of Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast, titled Creature Feature: Vol 6, presents four listener-submitted accounts of unsettling encounters. Stories include a canine-shaped entity, a terrifying encounter in a remote starg…
- Bizarre News: Stolen Bones, Australian UFOs, and Human Robots
This episode discusses Jonathan Gerlach
- Terrified Together with Red Treehouse Podcast
This episode of Believing the Bizarre features a collaboration with the Red Treehouse Podcast, exploring two listener submissions. Zach recounts two UFO encounters in Colorado, including a large, camouflaged flying wing and a silent, pod-s…
- The Hotel Room Portal
This episode of Believing the Bizarre features listener-submitted paranormal accounts. It includes a story about a fuzzy black figure, an encounter with unexplained whistling at a zoo, and a disturbing experience in a Las Vegas hotel room…
- Throwback Files: Dyatlov Pass Incident
This episode revisits the Dyatlov Pass Incident of February 1959, where nine Soviet hikers died under mysterious circumstances in the Ural Mountains. While initial investigations cited a "compelling natural force," a 2020 reopening of the…
- The Dark Web
This episode of Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast explores the Dark Web, detailing its structure, technical aspects like Tor and VPNs, and its role in both legitimate communication and illegal activities. It includes disturbing acc…
- The A70 UFO Incident
The A70 UFO Incident episode details a 1992 event where Gary Wood and Colin Wright encountered a disc-shaped craft near Edinburgh, Scotland. They reported lost time and underwent medical and hypnotic regression, describing an examination a…
- The Cedar Point UFO Abduction
The Believing the Bizarre podcast discusses two listener-submitted paranormal accounts: a mimic entity impersonating a niece, and a UFO abduction experienced at Cedar Point amusement park involving missing time and telepathic communication.
- Bizarre News: Strange Dark Web Sales, Bermuda Mystery, and 3I Atlas
This episode of Believing the Bizarre covers a police officer's close call with a shoplifter, Uri Geller's claims about comet 3I Atlas, a former Harvard morgue manager's dark web body parts trafficking, and a geological anomaly near Bermud…
- The Disappearing Man in the Desert
This episode covers three stories: a border patrol agent’s experience with mysterious knocks on his vehicle, the vanishing of a parachuter in the desert, and a woman’s intense paranormal activity from age 16 to 18.
- Herb Schirmer Alien Abduction
This episode examines the 1967 alien abduction of Herb Schirmer, a Nebraska police officer. The discussion covers his reported UFO sighting, a 20-25 minute unexplained time gap, and details recovered through hypnotic regression regarding e…
- Throwback Files: The Flatwoods Monster
This episode revisits the Flatwoods Monster case, detailing the September 12, 1952 incident where witnesses reported a UFO landing and encountered a tall, hooded figure. The event garnered national attention and was investigated by UFO res…
- Terrified Together with Wheezy (Noteasybeinwheezy)
This episode features content creator Wheezy discussing her transition from skeptic to creator and exploring listener-submitted paranormal stories. Stories include an entity at a healthcare facility and a lifelong encounter with a mysterio…
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Disappearance
This episode examines the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on March 8, 2014, with 239 passengers. It reviews the events of that night, conflicting evidence like radar data and satellite pings, and explores theories including…
- Bizarre News: Alien Spacecraft or Comet? And Scientists Crack Warp Speed
Believing the Bizarre discusses the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, with some anomalies suggesting it could be an alien spacecraft. The episode also covers warp drive research, human remote touch abilities, New York being the most haunted sta…
- Terrified Together with Cryptid Cocktail Party
In a collaboration with Cryptid Cocktail Party, Believing the Bizarre shares two listener-submitted paranormal encounters. The first details Levi's near-fatal experience with scaffolding in Wales. The second describes Jeanette's unsettling…
- The Woman in White
This episode of Believing the Bizarre features three listener-submitted paranormal accounts. The stories include an experience of dimensional displacement in West Virginia, an encounter with a seemingly possessed baby doll in North Carolin…
- Throwback Files: The Mothman
The "Throwback Files" series revisits older episodes, starting with the Mothman legend from Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The legend describes a winged humanoid with red eyes, with sightings occurring between 1966 and 1967. Experts sugges…