Mysterious Universe
Always interesting and often hilarious, join hosts Aaron Wright and Benjamin Grundy as they investigate the latest in futurology, weird science, consciousness research, alternative history, cryptozoology, UFOs, and new-age absurdity.
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April 26, 2024 • 84 mins
Crop circles is a subject of heated debate among both paranormal enthusiasts and scientists. However, there might be deeper, more profound explanations lurking within our collective human experiences that could shed light on this mystery.
Some individuals who admit to creating these hoaxes report experiencing strange occurrences, suggesting that a mysterious force influences them to make these designs. We dive into these accounts t...
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April 20, 2024 • 90 mins
Strange things are said to lurk in the seaside mist of England's Cornwall—strange creatures, occult groups, and otherworldly entities are said to have covered the land for centuries. We discuss an obscured report of an odd video tape, mentioned in an old forum post, purported to show an occult group performing a strange ritual. Those who view the tape are reportedly supernaturally affected by it. Is this just a legend influenced by...
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April 12, 2024 • 82 mins
Psychic phenomena permeates many aspects of our lives; however, for some reason, it is especially apparent in crime. Whether it's heightened emotions or human energy fueling tense events coupled with violence and revenge, the strange and unexplained is never far from these occurrences. We discuss some of these unusual happenings in the context of crimes being solved from beyond the grave, dowsing for missing persons, using psychome...
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April 5, 2024 • 76 mins
Throughout the world, across numerous cultures, elongated skulls have been revered. Whether it's a small isolated island in the middle of the Pacific or an ancient culture, the practice of elongating skulls is as mystifying as it is unexplained. The practice has led some to speculate that it was done to enhance consciousness and psychic abilities. For the very same reason, trepanning has been conducted from Neolithic times to the m...
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March 29, 2024 • 78 mins
It seems that every few years, a new announcement is made in the UFO genre, and disclosure is suddenly within reach. However, those who have been in the field for a long time realize that this is just another peak in the phenomenon cycle. We explore the history of UFO flaps and consider how similar elements recur throughout the ages. We also discuss the concept of "negative factors" and how the phenomenon itself seemingly leaves be...
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March 22, 2024 • 95 mins
An unassuming and hardworking woman arrived in Brasília in 1957 to contribute to the construction of the new capital city. Yet, within two decades, she had established a spiritual metropolis that serves as the headquarters of a global spiritual movement. We explore the life of this mysterious woman and learn about the practices of the "Valley of the Dawn" faith. Often dismissed as a cult, they could be considered the Brazilian equi...
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March 15, 2024 • 85 mins
Why do we possess the traits we do? Why do we look and act the way we do? Is genetics the answer? The entire concept of genes explaining who and why we are didn't hold as well as it once had. There has to be something else, and that something else might be akin to the theories of morphic fields proposed by the groundbreaking scientist Rupert Sheldrake. We discuss concepts such as presentiment, extraordinary knowledge, telepathy, an...
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March 8, 2024 • 95 mins
This show opens by discussing a seemingly beautiful coffee table book that turns out to be anything but. The seemingly innocuous cover offers no insight into the dark sexual side of Tibetan Buddhism that we encounter. We venture into a world not often discussed and almost never seen, full of magic, secret powers, and levitations during sexual practices. We also hear strange stories of sea monster karma and enlightenment tricks.
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March 1, 2024 • 84 mins
It is only natural to want to put a strange experience into a category. See a human form materialize in your home? Well, it must be a ghost, right? What about running into a strange glowing cloud and experiencing missing time? It has to be a UFO encounter. Perhaps, however, what if it's something natural, something often experienced but not remotely understood? Could these and other seemingly paranormal experiences be the result of...
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February 23, 2024 • 2 mins
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What lurks in the deep? The world's oceans, lakes, and waterways have always held a strange allure, teasing us with their shadowy aquatic mysteries. If an extraterrestrial civilization were to establish itself on Earth, the ocean would be somewhere they might want to hide. It's out of the way of human interference and observations, yet provides access to the energy and materials they would need. In this e...
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February 16, 2024 • 86 mins
They say fate is written in the stars, but could your attraction to others and appearance be influenced by them as well? We discuss the controversial and intriguing concept of astrophysiognomy, and consider whether your "nakshatras" truly influence your physical characteristics. We delve into far-out concepts such as cosmic DNA and astrological influence, following an exploration of the significance of classical architecture on our...
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February 9, 2024 • 81 mins
Delving into the archives of an old magazine reveals a plethora of strange paranormal phenomena. On this episode, we unearth reports detailing Kirlian aura drainers, vampiric possessions, paranormal photography, and encounters with plastic bag humanoids. Additionally, we explore tales of bargain properties haunted by recurring events of the past, prompting reflection on the importance of caution when encountering high strangeness.
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February 3, 2024 • 88 mins
The UFO topic, already inflamed with controversy, has some suggesting a greater cover-up in progress. We venture into the unusual and contentious beliefs of an obscure cult-like group. They claim that the UFO Phenomenon's Extraterrestrial Hypothesis is a deliberate fabrication by the U.S. Government and that Reptilians, Greys, and Nordics are all misinformation tools used to hide the true operators of advanced craft.
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January 26, 2024 • 78 mins
With its breathtaking landscapes, you'd be forgiven for thinking that nothing in the realms of strange phenomena could lurk below the wilds of Chile. However, according to one researcher, UFOs, dimensional gateways, electric humanoids, and much more inhabit this land. We explore some of these strange stories and consider extraordinary reports of teleporting fogs, adventures to hidden islands, and military encounters with the unknow...
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January 19, 2024 • 89 mins
In a very real sense, the science industry has become less about discovery and more about compliance with the statutory. Of course, not all quack theories should be entertained, but are we in danger of dismissing revolutionary concepts? On this episode, we discuss the controversial theory of "Wave genetics," which is a theoretical approach to understanding genetic information transfer. It suggests that genetic material can be influ...
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January 13, 2024 • 77 mins
Welcome back to an all-new season of Mysterious Universe!
Join us as we kick off 2024 exploring the strange events currently engulfing our world. We discuss the supernatural side of Vietnam and hear stories of the ghostly figures said to haunt the guerrilla battlefields and tunnels of Cu Chi. Stories of tree ghosts, glowing beings, and bullet-imperious phantom apes are all covered before we chat about the recent reports of jellyfi...
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December 22, 2023 • 91 mins
Join us for a very special Christmas edition of Mysterious Universe. As 2023 comes to a close, we celebrate the festive season with a review of the unusual, strange, and downright insane from the year. We also explore the new Fairy census and chat about reports out of the US and some of their uncanny resemblances to alien abduction phenomena. From strange light beings manifesting in people's bathrooms to covertly evading potato men...
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December 15, 2023 • 74 mins
With the recent explosive whistleblower testimony regarding the government's knowledge of UFOs, crashed craft, and ET interactions, you could be forgiven for thinking that the decades-long agenda of cover-up and secrecy is finally coming to an end. However, it's possible that nothing could be further from the truth, especially if extraterrestrial intelligence itself is responsible for the cover-up.
On this episode, we consider repo...
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December 8, 2023 • 80 mins
Come on an adventure to macabre archaeological sites on this episode as we explore mysterious locations and modern mysteries. We travel to India and investigate an unusual collection of bones said to be connected to a wrathful goddess and Greek theosophists. Then, we hear controversial stories of cannibalism and consider the influence of dark beings on different groups. Speaking of dark beings, for our Plus+ members, we listen to s...
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December 1, 2023 • 74 mins
The use of hallucinogens is inherently fraught with danger, both physically and mentally. Yet, there are those who wish to explore the psychedelic realms for both research and enlightenment. Some choose more mainstream substances, but there are more obscure alternatives. We discuss the experiences of a man who took high doses of DXM to reach what regular users call "The 4th Plateau." Diving deep into the corners of his mind, he enc...
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