Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths

• Mr. E & Jay Clone | Cryptids of the Corn - Interview

  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 bedroom and a mysterious white creature he spotted on a country road, while Mr. E mentions Bigfoot sightings and UFO experiences.The pair discuss their approach to blending science with paranormal investigations, with Mr. E explaining that many paranormal phenomena are simply not yet understood by science, comparing it to how radiation was once considered supernatural before being scientifically explained. They also talk about their Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree event, which drew around 3,000 attendees from multiple countries in its first year, and their plans to expand it.Click here to check out Cryptids of the Corn Podcast:Interested in Mr. E's book, Living UFOs: The Ocean Above Our Head? Pick it up here.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685

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• 2025 Plane Crash Conspiracies

  2025 Plane Crash ConspiraciesIn 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 United States.Charlie presents a timeline of these events while questioning whether these crashes represent random accidents or something more orchestrated. Throughout our discussion, we explore three main conspiracy theories: that the crashes serve as a distraction from other major events, that they represent targeted silencing of specific individuals, or that they're part of a fear-mongering campaign to discourage travel.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Like this episode? Check out these ones next:New Jersey Drone SightingsThe Bermuda TriangleThe Alaska Triangle

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• Extraterrestrial Encounters: Vol 3

  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; in Cairo, a family witnessed three flying saucers forming a triangle constellation before mysteriously vanishing; and in rural Florida, Taylor spotted an unusually bright star-like UFO that disappeared without explanation, accompanied by the distinct feeling of being watched.Each alien sighting presents compelling UFO evidence through detailed first-hand accounts, from the strange lights in the sky that prompted Gracie's family to flee, to Bridget's missing phone call and lost time, to the Egyptian family's collective silence after their alien spacecraft encounter, and finally to Taylor's bewilderment at the vanishing star-like object.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchIf you'd like to give us feedback on the podcast and have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card and BTB shirt, take our content survey here: https://forms.gle/qxYaxA6BzBSWQpAp9Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Like this episode? Check out these ones next:https://believingthebizarre.com/extraterrestrial-encounters-vol-1/https://believingthebizarre.com/extraterrestrial-encounters-vol-2/Keywords: UFO sighting, Alien encounter, Unexplained aerial phenomena, Missing time experience, Bright lights in sky, Rural UFO encounters, Family UFO witnesses, Triangular spacecraft formation, Nighttime UFO sightings, UFO witness testimony, Extraterrestrial visitation, Flying objects, Red UFO lights, Star-like UFOs, Unidentified flying objects, Close encounter stories, Alien abduction symptoms, Canadian UFO sightings, Egyptian UFO reports, Florida UFO activity, Strange sky phenomena, UFO fear response, Global UFO accounts, Unexplained disappearing objects, UFO watching sensation

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• Spring-Heeled Jack and the Gorbals Vampire

  Spring-Heeled Jack and the Gorbals VampireThis 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, described as a well-dressed gentleman with glowing eyes who could make impossible leaps, breathe blue and white fire, and attack victims with metallic claws.Both cases sparked significant paranormal panic and were documented in the Victorian press.We debate whether these incidents represent historical mass hysteria or genuine supernatural encounters with entities from British folklore. In addition, we examine how Scottish urban myths, Victorian era monsters, and paranormal history might explain the phenomena, while considering how both stories reflect societal fears of their time.Or is it possible that Spring-heeled Jack might have been a demonic figure or one of the mysterious jumping entities from British supernatural folklore? Could the Gorbals incident represent children's folklore and cemetery legends manifesting during a period of societal tension?Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Keywords:Spring heeled Jack, Garbols Vampire, Victorian urban legends, Glasgow supernatural encounters, British folklore creatures, Scotland monster sightings, Victorian era monsters, paranormal history UK, 19th century supernatural, The Southern Necropolis, Scottish urban myths, demonic figures in folklore, Victorian panic, London monster sightings, unexplained Victorian phenomena, Scottish vampire incidents, historical mass hysteria, children's folklore Scotland, mysterious jumping man, British supernatural entities, 1950s vampire scares, Victorian press sensationalism, paranormal encounters Britain, historical monster sightings, supernatural panic, Glasgow cemetery legends, Victorian strange phenomena

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• The Skunk Ape

  The Skunk ApeDeep 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 1818, with Native American Seminole tribes referring to it as the Esti Capcaki, or "Hairy Giant," believing it to be the mystical protector of the woods.From the mysterious Myakka skunk ape photographs of 2000 to the numerous documented encounters in the Everglades, this southern bigfoot continues to captivate researchers and witnesses alike. The everglades monster has been the subject of multiple credible sightings by law enforcement officers, fire chiefs, and everyday citizens, with reports describing a massive, hair-covered humanoid that moves with surprising agility through the dense Florida wilderness.The creature's most distinguishing characteristics, beyond its imposing size and reddish-brown fur, are its distinctive four-toed footprints and that unforgettable stench that often announces its presence before it's even seen.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Keywords: The Skunk Ape, nicknamed for its powerful sulfuric odor, is a mysterious cryptid that has captivated Florida residents and researchers for over two centuries. Standing 7-8 feet tall with reddish-brown fur and weighing over 300 pounds, this bipedal creature is often considered the southeastern United States' answer to the Pacific Northwest's Bigfoot. Historical records date back to 1818, including Native American Seminole tribes who called it "Esti Capcaki" (the Furry Tall Man) and believed it to be a mystical protector of the forests. Notable sightings have been documented by law enforcement officers, fire chiefs, and countless civilians, with significant clusters of activity in the Everglades, Ocala National Forest, and various swamplands throughout Florida. David Shealy, a prominent Skunk Ape researcher, has dedicated his life to studying the creature and operates the Skunk Ape Headquarters, housing photographs, footprint casts, and research materials. The creature is known for its distinctive characteristics, including four-toed footprints, long arms that hang past its knees, and an ability to move swiftly through dense swamp terrain despite its size. While skeptics suggest it might be misidentified black bears with mange or elaborate hoaxes, continued sightings by credible witnesses and consistent physical descriptions across decades have maintained the Skunk Ape's status as one of America's most intriguing cryptozoological mysteries.

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