Bizarre Yarns
A podcast yarning on about the strange and mysterious happenings within the Australian continent. From cryptids, unexplainable phenomena, hauntings, to urban legends—you name it, we’ve got it!
Episodes
Join Elle as she further yarns on about the hairy creatures known as yowies. This episode involves three separate Queenslanders that went through horrifying ordeals with these mysterious cryptids.
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In the heart of Australia, Uluru stands tall and proud. Many have to boast that they've seen the landmark in its full glory, and they cherish those memories. However, one mistake can cost them their happiness. While some of us innocently take memorabilia back with us after a holiday, it's probably a terrible idea to when you go to Uluru.
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While driving in the Dandenong Ranges one quiet night, a woman sees something out of the ordinary... and her life is subsequently changed forever.
What happened on this otherwise uneventful night in August 1993? Come along and listen to Kelly Cahill's extraordinary story.
(Since I had to cut a lot out of this episode due to time constraints, I'll be doing a revisit episode in the future.)
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For this yarn, Elle takes us to Humpty Doo, a small, humble town in the Northern Territory. Back in 1998, a chilling encounter with an unknown force scared the living daylights out of five housemates and a baby. Although they documented what they experienced and the news spread all throughout Australia, the nation all saw them as mere liars, thanks to the manipulative media. But only the residents of the horror house, as well as...
*My apologies, I’m sort of sick, so I sound different in this episode… but I didn’t want to delay the episode even further! And I’ll 100% re-record this in the future because my editing was sloppy and I don’t really like how I sound here*
When we think of ghost ships, we think of famous cases such as the Mary Celeste, sailing the seas with nobody on deck. For this yarn, Elle talks about 4 modern cases of ghost ships that ...
This time, Elle yarns about enigmatic creature that apparently lurks beneath the surface of the Hawkesbury River, watching the tourists and locals alike...
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Welcome back to the Bazaar of Bizarre! In this second bonus episode, allow Elle to explore the grey alien phenomenon that has been reported all over the world.
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In this yarn, Elle talks about a frightening experience she had when she was a child. Even to this day, she’s not too sure how to explain the encounter, and if her mind was even sound at the time, or if something paranormal really happened. Not to mention, multiple people have described experiencing a very similar, creepy thing…
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Kangaroos are common sight here, and are world renowned for being a unique Australian animal. However, it appears that these marsupials are also apparently quite the globetrotters too...
Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com.
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In this episode, Elle takes you to East Point Reserve in Darwin. While a seemingly pleasant green space, there is a dark legend that surrounds the place, involving a mysterious, otherworldly woman who only ever appears on a moonless night.
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In Melbourne's Princess Theatre, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera had been on the stage in the 90s. As we know, the plot revolves around an opera theatre that is supposedly haunted by a phantom. However, the Princess Theatre itself is home to a literal phantom, and one that just so happened to sing opera prior to his death.
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On a quiet, uneventful evening, a lone man drives on a country road only to have the most baffling encounter happen to him. This case involves light behaving strangely to the point of defying physics and a near miss that could have taken his life, but unfortunately took someone else’s. Who, or rather what, was responsible for it?
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A special episode in which Elle shares a few eerie pieces of Australian literature. It is headlined by a poem called The Ghost at the Second Bridge by Henry Lawson. Next up is an unsettling story set in the Australian desert by Ernest Favenc called A Haunt of Jinkarras. Lastly, a short but sentimental poem called The Curlew Cried by Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kathy Walker).
Late, I know, but enjoy before the Christmas panic ...
For this yarn, Elle takes you on a (virtual) road trip to several highways and streets that are reputed to be haunted. From wanderers wandering on past their deaths, to unwanted passengers, just how creepy can some of these roads be?
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This time, Elle yarns on about one of Australia's most well-known cryptids. Hiding out amongst the trees is a rather elusive, large and smelly ape known by different names, depending on who you talk to.
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This time, Elle ponders about the bush stone curlew, its eerie cries in the night, and why they are associated with death.
WARNING: this episode contains mentions of suicide. If this is an uncomfortable topic for you to listen to, please look after yourself and feel free to skip this episode. Below are some resources that are useful if you need further help.
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or 0477131114 if you want to text. https://www.lifeline.o...
A lot of things happen out bush. A lot of things that are just so hard to explain. Here, Elle shares somewhat personal stories of her dad's experiences he had out in the sticks regarding a certain phenomenon.
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It’s widely believed that we have a detailed catalogue of what animals currently live in Australia. However, there are also numerous sightings of animals that technically shouldn’t be here.
Do big cats really live in the bush lands?
Also, check out Missing Panther here: https://missingpanther.com.au/episodes
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This marks the first of many bonus episodes that’ll appear every ten episodes. Welcome to the Bazaar of Bizarre, a collection of strange and unsettling items that your shopkeeper, Elle, has acquired over the years. The first item she wants to showcase is Bloody Mary, a vengeful ghost trapped in the shadows of your reflection.
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