Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths

The Legend of Mothman

In 1966, the West Virginia town of Point Pleasant had multiple witnesses and encounters with this creature that had wings and red eyes. This was the beginning of Mothman, which became a local urban legend. Its appearances ultimately foreshadowed the collapse of the Silver Bridge in the Ohio River in 1967. In this episode, we discuss some of the encounter stories and theorize what Mothman could possible be.
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The Cursed Cabin

It's Friday and you're listening to another Believing the Bizarre episode. This can only mean one thing... another listener submission episode! Coming to us all the way from Chile, this story, by listener Pask, involves playing with a ouija board and cursing a family cabin. Creepy stuff!
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The La Pascualita Mannequin and The Expressionless Creepypasta

A little unique opening to this Believing the Bizarre episode! Tyler wanted to make the creepypasta, The Expressionless, into an episode but wasn't able to find an angle to make it work. Because, you know, it's fake.
So we read that story in full before diving into the unsettling story surrounding La Pascualita. This legend involves a bridal shop mannequin that may have actually been a real human. Some say the extremely life-like mannequin's eyes will follow you around the shop and she even moves places.
Find out our theories on whether or not this could be true as we look at other similar circumstances and discuss how the uncanny valley explains the creepiness of mannequins and dolls.
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Randonautica and the Mind

Have you ever tried the Randonautica app? If you've gone randonauting, chances are you ended up visiting somewhere you otherwise would not have. Do you attribute this to your own free will, or is there something bigger at play? Charlie walks us through the gnosis element of Chaos Magic and its ritualistic similarities to randonauting. 
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The Secrets of Antarctica

This week on Believing the Bizarre, we tackle the major topic that is Antarctica. Not major just because Antarctica is big itself, but there are so many theories around this place! Hollow Earth, Nazi bases, UFOs, and more! Dive with us into the unknown and the unusual as we discuss which theories around Operation Highjump hold weight and which are straight-up rubbish.
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Paper Magic and the Girl

Surprise! It’s another bonus episode thanks to fantastic listeners submitting their creepy stories!
Today, we have a double-header. Our first story comes from Pennsylvania and involves abandoned buildings, satanic markings, and possible attachments.
Our second tale takes place in Florida and involves an eerie young girl who penetrates someone’s life and dreams, which Charlie strongly believes could have demonic characteristics. The stories are intriguing, but do we find them believable? Dive with us into the unknown and the unusual.
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The Nameless Horror of 50 Berkeley Square

*Disclaimer: due to a COVID-19 scare, this episode was recorded social distantly. The audio is a little subpar compared to what you’re used to, but the good news is, we are both fine.* But, you probably care more about the audio than our health. That’s hurtful. But anyway, what is this episode about?
Oh yes, so…what makes 50 Berkeley Square such a historically haunted and terrifying home? Well, if you can get through the London jokes and terrible British accents, you’ll find out!
This London home's second floor houses an unnamed tentacle monster that seems to be right from HP Lovecraft himself. We dive into the many folks that lived in this home over the years, discussing their tales and tragedies and let you know whether or not the hauntings of 50 Berkeley Square are believable.
 
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The Witching Hour

What is The Witching Hour? Why do so many people seem to wake up around 3 AM? We dive into theories surrounding The Witching Hour aka The Devil's Hour, along with a few urban legends and prominent stories.
We asked a question on Twitter if anyone had questions regarding The Witching Hour, and one response was wondering why so many people wake up at 3 am. We look at paranormal, historical, and scientific reasons for the disrupted slumber. Finally, we discuss and rate whether or not we find The Witching Hour believable.
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Great Dismal Swamp Mystery

We are excited to present our first listener submission story! Consider these stories little bonus episodes that exist outside of our normal Tuesday catalog.
 
Our first story, submitted by William, brings us to Suffolk, Virginia, and the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. From creepy noises to creatures lurking in the shadows, we detail 3 experiences that William had and tell you whether or not we find them believable.
 
Grey catbird source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96quubU_Ywo
Bobcat cry source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5xw7K_Z7W0
 
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The 27 Club Conspiracy

Are you familiar with the 27 Club? This is a club you definitely don't want to join
It is an exclusive, yet tragic, group of ultra-talented artists that met their demise a little too soon. The obvious culprit appears to be suicide and drugs, however, is there a darker conspiracy at play?
This week, we look at a few theories, ranging from selling souls to lizard people, and discuss what could cause so many talented and famous stars to abruptly leave this world.
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