Wanna Hear Something Weird?
Love unsolved mysteries and unexplained events? Join Laura Anderson and Tom Reynolds each week as they dive into the weird and wonderful universe of bizarre true tales, odd histories, ghosts, aliens, cryptids and all things peculiar on Wanna Hear Something Weird? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Did you know that Stranger Things was ripped off from some weirdo on Long Island who wrote a book claiming all of it was true? This week we're talking about the original "inspiration" for Stranger Things, the supposed story of a secret underground military base where scientists used physic children to open portals through time.
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In 1917, two young cousins in England captured photographs allegedly showing fairies, which caught the attention of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and sparked a debate that lasted decades. We explore the aftermath of that incident, including the eventual admission of a partial hoax, while considering the enduring mystery surrounding the fifth and final photograph that one cousin insisted was genuine until her death.
This week we're recounting the eerie tale of the Flatwoods Monster, an Appalachian cryptid with a mysterious and terrifying past. We discuss the 1952 sightings in West Virginia, examining this weird-looking, strange-smelling creature and the panic it sparked in the community.
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Could the vast unexplored regions of the Congo still contain living dinosaurs? In this episode, we're exploring the intriguing possibility of living dinosaurs in Africa. We also discuss various cryptids, including the famous Mokele-mbembe, as well as other alleged prehistoric creatures like the Emela-ntouka, Kasai Rex, and Kongamato.
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This week we're going over the fascinating near-death experience of Pam Reynolds, a singer-songwriter who underwent a groundbreaking surgery, during which she died. But don't worry, she came back! Pam's vivid and well-documented out-of-body experience during the operation challenges skeptics and provides a crazy perspective on life after death.
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In this episode, we delve into the bizarre tale of John Titor, a self-proclaimed time traveler who captivated early internet forums in the 2000s. We explore Titor's claims about coming from 2036, his mission to retrieve an IBM 5100 computer, and his vague predictions about future events. Was this really a guy from the future, or just an early example of being bored on the internet?
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Dive into the eerie legend of the Mothman as Tom and Laura explore the 1966 sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and the subsequent panic that gripped the region. They discuss various theories about the Mothman's nature, from interdimensional being to misidentified wildlife, and its alleged connection to the tragic Silver Bridge collapse.
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We dive into the wild life of Ted Owens, aka the "PK Man," who claimed he had some psychic powers and could chat with beings from other dimensions. Like a real-life Professor X, Owens reportedly demonstrated uncanny predictive powers and the ability to influence events, from weather patterns to sports outcomes. We go through his most notable predictions and alleged feats, discussing the fine line between coincidence and unexplained...
Journey back with us to 12th century England, where two children with green-tinted skin and speaking an unknown language emerged from a pit in the village of Woolpit. Were these children aliens, visitors from another dimension, or simply lost kids from a neighboring village?
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In our never-before-released pilot, we dive into the bizarre tale of Jeff the talking mongoose—a 1930s spectral creature that wreaked havoc on the Irving family’s farmhouse on the Isle of Man. Is Jeff an ultra-clever mongoose or the ghost of one? Join us for this wild blend of folklore, mystery, and the supernatural that’s as peculiar as it is fascinating.
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This week we’re delving into the enigmatic world of crop circles. From historical accounts like the 1678 "Mowing Devil" pamphlet to modern controversies and the famous Arecibo answer formation, we explore scientific theories and debate whether these intricate patterns are hoaxes or alien messages. Get ready for a deep dive into one of the weirdest phenomena in the fields of England.
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Plunge into the mysteries of Lake Baikal as Tom and Laura unravel the chilling tales of Soviet scuba divers encountering strange humanoids, ancient legends of dragon-like beings, and baffling UFO sightings. Join us as we explore the world's deepest lake's uncharted territories.
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Do you believe it's possible to build a mirror that lets you peer into the past and future? This week, we dive into the bizarre story of the Kozyrev Mirror - a Russian scientist's theoretical time machine made from aluminum sheets. Volunteers who experimented with these mirrors in the 1990s reported seeing ancient symbols, UFOs, and even developing psychic abilities afterwards. Was this a revolutionary dimensional portal or an elab...
Join us as we recount the chilling tale of the notorious Bell Witch which haunted the Bell family of Tennessee for years with supernatural occurrences, violence, and possible poisonings in the early 1800s; the story behind the entity remains a spine-tingling mystery. The horrifying haunting was witnessed by scores of locals and future president Andrew Jackson and continues to both thrill and confuse seekers of the paranormal to thi...
Sometimes things go wrong and evil spirits inhabit dolls. It happens. From the infamous Robert the Doll to the unsettling Peggy, this week we’re exploring eerie histories, supernatural claims, and personal encounters with these cursed toys. Also, we discuss our visit to the La Isla de las Muñecas aka The Island of the Dolls.
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What would you do if you fell into a coma and woke up 2,000 years in the future? If you're Paul Amadeus Dienach, you spend a lot of time learning what happened during those in-between years on a futuristic iPad and then you write a book about it!
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We discuss the wild claims of Andrew Basiago, who asserts that as a child in the late 1960s he was recruited by the CIA for Project Pegasus, a secret program that utilized technologies found in Nikola Tesla’s papers to achieve time travel and teleportation. Basiago insists he traveled multiple times to Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address as well as his assassination, and that he was photographed at Gettysburg as a boy. Even more a...
This week we’re exploring the legend of Houska Castle, a 13th century Gothic fortress in the Czech Republic said to contain a gateway to hell in its basement. We cover everything from the castle's origins, to its occupation by a supposed warlock named Oronto and later by the Nazis during WWII, as well as debates over the validity of urban legends about deep holes serving as portals to demonic realms. Also our own fears of narrow, b...
We dive into the fascinating and bizarre theory that Charles Harrelson, the father of actor Woody Harrelson, was involved in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. We explore Charles's shady past as a contract killer and hitman, and examine the evidence that suggests he may have played a role in one of the most infamous crimes in American history.
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In the 1930s, a 4-year-old girl named Shanti Devi claimed to have already lived a life 90 miles away with her husband and family. She even remembered her address! Soon, all of India was enthralled with her story. It even reached Mahatma Gandhi, who set up a 15-person commission to investigate. What followed was one of the most convincing cases of reincarnation in modern history.
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