Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths
Believing the Bizarre is a paranormal podcast that dives into the unknown and the unusual every Tuesday. From UFOs and hauntings to conspiracies and cryptids, we discuss a variety of paranormal topics and decide where they land on our Believability Scale - Believable, Viable, Skeptical, or Unbelievable. We also accept and discuss listener-submitted paranormal encounters. If you love creepy stories and horror content mixed with humor and a keen eye, we are the paranormal podcast for you. Check out Believing the Bizarre - a podcast as bizarre as you are.
Episodes
April 29, 2025 • 58 mins
On this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into some truly unsettling listener submissions.
We explore Davy's story of a strange white speck in the sky that mysteriously multiplied before vanishing, followed by a terrifying encounter while waiting alone in a car as something tried to open the door handle.
We also share Grace's collection of paranormal experiences across her family's many homes, featuring everything from ominou...
We explore Davy's story of a strange white speck in the sky that mysteriously multiplied before vanishing, followed by a terrifying encounter while waiting alone in a car as something tried to open the door handle.
We also share Grace's collection of paranormal experiences across her family's many homes, featuring everything from ominou...
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April 22, 2025 • 55 mins
The House that Belonged to Him
In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we explore two chilling listener encounters centered around haunted homes.
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The first story comes from a listener named Ghost in Canada, who experienced strange knocking on their window while studying late at night, followed by hearing...
In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we explore two chilling listener encounters centered around haunted homes.
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The first story comes from a listener named Ghost in Canada, who experienced strange knocking on their window while studying late at night, followed by hearing...
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April 18, 2025 • 24 mins
What are the top 8 most believable conspiracy theories?
It's time for another Blind Rankings! This month, we have to rank the top 8 most believable conspiracies without knowing what is next. How do you rank these conspiracy theories?
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It's time for another Blind Rankings! This month, we have to rank the top 8 most believable conspiracies without knowing what is next. How do you rank these conspiracy theories?
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April 14, 2025 • 85 mins
In our latest episode of Believe in the Bizarre, we dive into the fascinating alien abduction case of Betty Andreasson from 1967.
Betty, a devout Christian mother of seven whose husband was hospitalized after an accident, experienced strange phenomena in her South Ashburnham, Massachusetts home when pink pulsating lights appeared outside her kitchen window. What started as flickering lights and strange silhouettes led to a blackout,...
Betty, a devout Christian mother of seven whose husband was hospitalized after an accident, experienced strange phenomena in her South Ashburnham, Massachusetts home when pink pulsating lights appeared outside her kitchen window. What started as flickering lights and strange silhouettes led to a blackout,...
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April 8, 2025 • 55 mins
The Haunted Lizzie Borden House
This week, we dive into the infamous Lizzie Borden case and the alleged hauntings that followed.
We explore the brutal 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, examining the tensions within the household—from Lizzie's resentment toward her stepmother to Andrew's frugal lifestyle despite his wealth.
We discuss the crime scene details, potential suspects, and the interesting fa...
This week, we dive into the infamous Lizzie Borden case and the alleged hauntings that followed.
We explore the brutal 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, examining the tensions within the household—from Lizzie's resentment toward her stepmother to Andrew's frugal lifestyle despite his wealth.
We discuss the crime scene details, potential suspects, and the interesting fa...
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April 1, 2025 • 59 mins
The Deceitful Curandera
This week, we explore three chilling listener submissions.
First, Ashley shares her experience with a shadow figure that appeared in her college basement in Michigan, standing motionlessly before disappearing into a wall.
Then Will tells us about multiple encounters at rental cabins in Helen, Georgia, including a terrifying face-off with a yellow-eyed entity and a mysterious force that trapped him in a closet.
F...
This week, we explore three chilling listener submissions.
First, Ashley shares her experience with a shadow figure that appeared in her college basement in Michigan, standing motionlessly before disappearing into a wall.
Then Will tells us about multiple encounters at rental cabins in Helen, Georgia, including a terrifying face-off with a yellow-eyed entity and a mysterious force that trapped him in a closet.
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March 28, 2025 • 29 mins
It's Bizarre News time again! The segment were we discuss timely news stories that are just downright strange.
This month, we discuss:
- A woman in New York State discovered large, 21-inch human-like footprints in the snow on her driveway, sparking Bigfoot speculation after her dog was alarmed by something in the nearby woods. While the recorded footage has fueled discussion among enthusiasts in a region known for similar reports, sk...
This month, we discuss:
- A woman in New York State discovered large, 21-inch human-like footprints in the snow on her driveway, sparking Bigfoot speculation after her dog was alarmed by something in the nearby woods. While the recorded footage has fueled discussion among enthusiasts in a region known for similar reports, sk...
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March 25, 2025 • 41 mins
This week, we dive into three chilling listener-submitted ghost stories.
First, we explore an anonymous account from a Nigerian boarding school where students experienced mysterious disturbances - from violently shaking beds to objects moving on their own - that multiple witnesses confirmed.
Next, we discuss Thomas's experiences in his inherited trailer home, where he encountered everything from ghostly visitors and flying clothes to...
First, we explore an anonymous account from a Nigerian boarding school where students experienced mysterious disturbances - from violently shaking beds to objects moving on their own - that multiple witnesses confirmed.
Next, we discuss Thomas's experiences in his inherited trailer home, where he encountered everything from ghostly visitors and flying clothes to...
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March 21, 2025 • 20 mins
What are the Top 10 Scariest Places in the United States of America?
It's time for another Blind Rankings! This month, we have to rank the top 10 scariest places in the USA. How does our list match yours?
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It's time for another Blind Rankings! This month, we have to rank the top 10 scariest places in the USA. How does our list match yours?
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March 18, 2025 • 68 mins
Champ the Lake Champlain Monster
This week we dive into the legend of Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster, exploring over 300 reported sightings dating back to 1609 when Samuel de Champlain claimed to witness a 20-foot serpent-like creature.
We chronicle key evidence including Sandra Mansi's famous 1977 photograph, sonar readings capturing unusual shapes, and alleged echolocation recordings from cryptozoologist Katy Elizabeth.
Throughou...
This week we dive into the legend of Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster, exploring over 300 reported sightings dating back to 1609 when Samuel de Champlain claimed to witness a 20-foot serpent-like creature.
We chronicle key evidence including Sandra Mansi's famous 1977 photograph, sonar readings capturing unusual shapes, and alleged echolocation recordings from cryptozoologist Katy Elizabeth.
Throughou...
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March 14, 2025 • 75 mins
This month, we interviewed with paranormal enthusiasts and podcasters Mr. E and Jay Clone from the "Cryptids of the Corn" podcast.
We discuss their background, with Mister E having worked as a fisheries biologist and Jay Clone being a bartender, explaining how they met when Mister E asked J Clone if he believed in Bigfoot.
They share personal paranormal encounters, including Jay Clone's experiences with unexplained events in his bedr...
We discuss their background, with Mister E having worked as a fisheries biologist and Jay Clone being a bartender, explaining how they met when Mister E asked J Clone if he believed in Bigfoot.
They share personal paranormal encounters, including Jay Clone's experiences with unexplained events in his bedr...
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March 11, 2025 • 63 mins
2025 Plane Crash Conspiracies
In this episode, we discuss a series of plane crashes that occurred in early 2025, examining potential conspiracy theories surrounding these incidents. We analyze five fatal crashes that happened within weeks of each other, including a military helicopter collision with a commercial plane in Washington DC, a medical evacuation jet crash in Philadelphia, and several other aviation incidents across the Un...
In this episode, we discuss a series of plane crashes that occurred in early 2025, examining potential conspiracy theories surrounding these incidents. We analyze five fatal crashes that happened within weeks of each other, including a military helicopter collision with a commercial plane in Washington DC, a medical evacuation jet crash in Philadelphia, and several other aviation incidents across the Un...
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March 4, 2025 • 53 mins
It is Extraterrestrial Encounters time!
This week, we have four compelling UFO sighting accounts across North America and Egypt, where witnesses encountered unexplained aerial phenomena that defied conventional explanation.
In Alberta, Gracie and her family observed a bright red unidentified object moving toward their vehicle during a stargazing trip; in Arizona, Bridget experienced missing time and strange lights surrounding her car...
This week, we have four compelling UFO sighting accounts across North America and Egypt, where witnesses encountered unexplained aerial phenomena that defied conventional explanation.
In Alberta, Gracie and her family observed a bright red unidentified object moving toward their vehicle during a stargazing trip; in Arizona, Bridget experienced missing time and strange lights surrounding her car...
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February 25, 2025 • 64 mins
Spring-Heeled Jack and the Gorbals Vampire
This week, we explore two British urban legends: the Gorbals Vampire and Spring-heeled Jack.
In 1954 Glasgow, hundreds of children armed with knives and homemade weapons descended on the Southern Necropolis cemetery hunting a supernatural entity with iron teeth that allegedly killed two local boys.
Meanwhile, in Victorian London, Spring-heeled Jack terrorized citizens from 1837 to 1904, descr...
This week, we explore two British urban legends: the Gorbals Vampire and Spring-heeled Jack.
In 1954 Glasgow, hundreds of children armed with knives and homemade weapons descended on the Southern Necropolis cemetery hunting a supernatural entity with iron teeth that allegedly killed two local boys.
Meanwhile, in Victorian London, Spring-heeled Jack terrorized citizens from 1837 to 1904, descr...
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February 18, 2025 • 65 mins
The Skunk Ape
Deep in the swamps and forests of the southeastern United States lurks the legendary florida cryptid known as the Skunk Ape, a close cousin to the more famous sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest.
Standing between 5 and 8 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds, this florida bigfoot has earned its distinctive name from the powerful sulfuric odor it reportedly emits. Historical sightings of this swamp creature date back to ...
Deep in the swamps and forests of the southeastern United States lurks the legendary florida cryptid known as the Skunk Ape, a close cousin to the more famous sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest.
Standing between 5 and 8 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds, this florida bigfoot has earned its distinctive name from the powerful sulfuric odor it reportedly emits. Historical sightings of this swamp creature date back to ...
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February 11, 2025 • 52 mins
It's listener submission time and we have four strange stories for you this week!
Nicole's Story: Greg, who died in a motorcycle accident, appeared to check on his baby son after death, and years later the child inexplicably described the exact way his father had died. Nicole also experienced a vivid vision where she found herself wearing moccasins in a snowy mountain landscape while crossing a summer street, suggesting a possible p...
Nicole's Story: Greg, who died in a motorcycle accident, appeared to check on his baby son after death, and years later the child inexplicably described the exact way his father had died. Nicole also experienced a vivid vision where she found herself wearing moccasins in a snowy mountain landscape while crossing a summer street, suggesting a possible p...
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February 4, 2025 • 52 mins
Hat Man Stories: Volume 1
It's listener submission time and we have a handful of encounters with the legendary and spooky Hat man.
As a reminder, the Hat Man is a tall, looming shadow figure that lurks around and is often seen with a wide brim hat and a cloak. He is often associated with sleep paralysis and many associated feelings of dread with him.
We have 4 listener submitted encounters with this infamous shadow figure.
Story 1 - Pe...
It's listener submission time and we have a handful of encounters with the legendary and spooky Hat man.
As a reminder, the Hat Man is a tall, looming shadow figure that lurks around and is often seen with a wide brim hat and a cloak. He is often associated with sleep paralysis and many associated feelings of dread with him.
We have 4 listener submitted encounters with this infamous shadow figure.
Story 1 - Pe...
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January 31, 2025 • 17 mins
It's time for Bizarre News for January 2025! We have four exciting and strange news stories for you this month.
Story 1 - Bigfoot Sighting (Mansfield, Ohio): A man named Andrew Baum and his stepfather reported seeing a Sasquatch while setting up a tree stand on their farmland near Interstate 71 in December 2024. The BFRO (Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization) investigated and found the witness credible, though they questioned whet...
Story 1 - Bigfoot Sighting (Mansfield, Ohio): A man named Andrew Baum and his stepfather reported seeing a Sasquatch while setting up a tree stand on their farmland near Interstate 71 in December 2024. The BFRO (Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization) investigated and found the witness credible, though they questioned whet...
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January 28, 2025 • 44 mins
What is a Changeling?
In this exploration of Celtic changelings and fairy folklore, we dive into the chilling mythology of supernatural infant swapping in Ireland.
First, we examine how faerie changelings were believed to infiltrate human families by replacing human babies with fairy offspring, leading to centuries of paranoid parents employing various protective measures like iron implements and father's clothing around cribs. The c...
In this exploration of Celtic changelings and fairy folklore, we dive into the chilling mythology of supernatural infant swapping in Ireland.
First, we examine how faerie changelings were believed to infiltrate human families by replacing human babies with fairy offspring, leading to centuries of paranoid parents employing various protective measures like iron implements and father's clothing around cribs. The c...
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January 21, 2025 • 60 mins
The Raven Mocker
We explore the terrifying Cherokee legend of the Raven Mocker (Kâ'lanû Ahkyeli'skï ), one of the most feared entities in Cherokee mythology.
The Raven Mocker is described as an ancient shapeshifting witch that preys upon the dying, consuming their hearts to steal their remaining years of life through supernatural means. According to Cherokee tradition, these malevolent beings appear as withered elderly humans but can...
We explore the terrifying Cherokee legend of the Raven Mocker (Kâ'lanû Ahkyeli'skï ), one of the most feared entities in Cherokee mythology.
The Raven Mocker is described as an ancient shapeshifting witch that preys upon the dying, consuming their hearts to steal their remaining years of life through supernatural means. According to Cherokee tradition, these malevolent beings appear as withered elderly humans but can...
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