Mimic Cryptids and Creatures This week we discuss mimics - creatures that disguise themselves by imitating the voices and appearances of our loved ones. We explore the umbrella term of "mimic" and break down the various cryptids that fall under this category, from the familiar doppelgangers and skinwalkers to the lesser-known but equally disturbing Fleshgait and False Humans. These entities are said to lurk in forests, particularly around the Appalachian Mountains, using their supernatural abilities to lure unsuspecting victims by perfectly replicating the voices of family members and friends calling out from the darkness. We also share five creepy encounters from Reddit users who've experienced these deceptive creatures firsthand, including stories from Tennessee cabins, Minneapolis parks, and remote Montana wilderness. From hearing a sister's voice calling from outside while she sits right next to you, to a boyfriend's doppelganger appearing bedside with unnaturally wide eyes, these accounts are sure to give you some chills! 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: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Shop Merch⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: mimic cryptid, fleshgate creature, skinwalker encounters, doppelganger sightings, appalachian monsters, voice mimicking entities, paranormal encounters, cryptid stories, forest creatures, supernatural beings, changeling folklore, false humans, pale crawler, wendigo, believing the bizarre podcast, paranormal podcast, cryptid podcast, horror stories, real ghost stories, scary encounters, supernatural experiences, monster sightings, unexplained phenomena, cryptozoology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Demonic Possession of David Glatzel and Arne Johnson This week we dive into one of the most terrifying possession cases in American history - the haunting of the Glatzel family in 1980s Connecticut. When the family moved into what seemed like an innocent rental home in Brookfield, they had no idea they were stepping into a nightmare that would tear their lives apart. It all began when 11-year-old David was violently pushed by an unseen force while cleaning his new bedroom, coming face-to-face with a grotesque demonic entity with coal-black eyes and melting skin. What followed were months of escalating supernatural terror - mysterious whispers, vanishing medicine bottles, unexplained scratches appearing on David's body, and the boy speaking in foreign tongues while contorting his body in impossible ways. The situation reached a breaking point when renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called in, bringing multiple priests to perform what would become a series of harrowing exorcisms. But during the final ritual, David's sister's boyfriend Arne Johnson made a fateful decision that would change everything - he challenged the demon to take him instead of the boy. Months later, this act of apparent heroism would lead to the first recorded homicide in Brookfield's history and result in the first-ever legal defense of "demonic possession" in an American courtroom - infamously becoming "the devil made me do it." 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: Instagram Facebook Twitter Discord Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: demonic possession, exorcism, paranormal investigation, Ed and Lorraine Warren, Connecticut haunting, true crime paranormal, possessed child, supernatural murder case, Brookfield Connecticut, David Gatzell possession, Arne Johnson murder trial, demonic defense legal case, Catholic exorcism, poltergeist activity, supernatural phenomena, paranormal documentary, The Conjuring true story, levitation during exorcism, demonic oppression, transmigration spirits, devil made me do it, 1980s possession case, supernatural violence, paranormal evidence, ghost hunting investigation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first tale comes from Ava in Newfoundland, Canada, who experienced something truly unsettling during a late-night phone call with friends in early 2022. What started as typical teenage conversation quickly turned into a nightmare when mysterious footsteps, slamming doors, and the sound of objects being moved around began echoing through her house. Both Ava and her sister heard these disturbances, but each thought the other was responsible - until they realized neither of them was making the noise, and their parents were fast asleep. Our second story takes us on a decades-spanning journey with Amy, whose encounters with the paranormal have followed her across multiple homes from Virginia to Tennessee. Growing up on Civil War battlefields where cannonballs and bullets still surface in backyards, Amy's family has dealt with whispers in the night, mysterious scratches that draw blood, and furniture that rearranges itself in menacing ways. From her childhood home in rural Virginia through her family's cursed farmland to her current residence in Tennessee, we explore how historical trauma might leave lasting impressions on the land itself. 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: Instagram Facebook Twitter Discord Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Revenge of Resurrection Mary Our first story comes from a Sophia in Kentucky, who's been dealing with paranormal activity since childhood - from mysterious balls rolling out from under beds to voices echoing through empty rooms. But things take a terrifying turn when she experiences physical attacks, including being grabbed by unseen hands while sleeping, and witnesses her boyfriend's face distorting before her very eyes. We also explore Logan's fascinating encounters from Chicago, starting with an incredible UFO sighting he witnessed with his father and brother while relaxing in their hot tub. Two glowing oval crafts appeared overhead, hovering silently before vanishing with explosive sounds that left the family stunned. But Logan's connection to the paranormal doesn't end there - his family has had multiple mysterious car breakdowns at the exact same spot near Resurrection Cemetery, spanning decades and involving three generations. 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: Instagram Facebook Twitter Discord Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Blind Rankings, and this month we are talking about mysterious discoveries! In this segment, we have to place these mysterious discoveries from 1 through 10 without knowing which discovery is coming next. ⁠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: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Discord⁠⁠ Shop Merch⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Allagash Alien Abductions This week, we dive deep into one of the most compelling alien abduction cases of the 1970s - the Allagash incident. Four college friends from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design embarked on what should have been a relaxing week-long canoeing expedition through the remote wilderness of northern Maine. What started as a fun outdoor adventure quickly turned into something far more sinister when they encountered mysterious lights in the pitch-black sky above Eagle Lake. The story takes an even stranger turn when years later, the men began experiencing shared nightmares that felt disturbingly real. Through hypnotic regression therapy, they uncovered suppressed memories of being taken aboard an otherworldly craft and subjected to painful examinations by gray-skinned entities with metallic eyes. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive deep into the mysterious world of gnomes - those diminutive creatures that might be hiding in plain sight as innocent lawn ornaments. We explore the fascinating history behind these legendary beings, tracing their origins from ancient Roman garden statues of fertility gods to the Swiss alchemist Paracelsus, who classified them as earth elementals. Along the way, we uncover the surprising connection between modern garden gnomes and actual hermits that wealthy landowners once hired to live in their yards, complete with pointed hats and robes, serving wine and dispensing wisdom to visitors. Get 60% off Magic Mind here with our link and code: https://magicmind.com/bizarreEDU & BIZARRE60#magicmind #mentalperformance We share three compelling modern Reddit encounters, including a mushroom hunter's shocking discovery in a national forest and mysterious kitchen disturbances that reveal more than expected. We also visit a disturbing historical newspaper account from 1895 Cincinnati involving two Massachusetts families and their traumatic encounters with malevolent gnomes during thunderstorms. 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 Episode keywords: gnomes, folklore, mythological creatures, fae beings, earth elementals, garden gnomes, Paracelsus, Renaissance magic, alchemy, Roman gods, Priapus, fertility gods, hermits, Scandinavian folklore, household spirits, red caps, blood-soaked hats, cryptids, forest encounters, Reddit stories, paranormal encounters, mining spirits, Bergmännlein, underground creatures, supernatural beings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our inaugural episode of "Terrified Together," we partnered with Chris and Ed from "Scared All the Time Podcast" to dive into spine-chilling listener submissions that had us questioning reality itself. We kicked things off with Taylor's haunting tale from Marietta, Ohio - a 21-year-old who bought what seemed like the perfect starter home, only to discover it came with some very unwelcome residents. From mysterious footsteps in a locked attic to pets behaving in ways that would make any animal lover's blood run cold, Taylor's experience had us all leaning into our mics with genuine concern and fascination. Our second story transported us across the pond to Ireland, where our listener Carrie Anne's life took a dramatic turn after an innocent hike in the mountains of Sligo. What started as a family walk through familiar terrain became something far more sinister when she encountered an ancient stone monument and made the fateful decision to explore a forbidden fairy fort. Make sure to check out Scared All the Time Podcast! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chilling episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into two haunting tales that'll make you question what lurks in the shadows. First, we explore Kay's family home in Pennsylvania, where for thirteen years they endured relentless paranormal activity. From mysterious voices calling out from empty rooms to unexplained tugging at feet and hands, this suburban house seemed determined to make its presence known. The most unsettling revelation? Those voices Kaye heard calling her name may not have been coming from downstairs at all, but from something much closer to home. Our second story takes a dramatically darker turn with Anthony's submission about his paranormal investigation group, the Midnight Men. What started as a simple case to help an old friend spiraled into something far more sinister than anyone could have imagined. When a seasoned medium abruptly cut all ties after meeting the affected family, it should have been a red flag. Instead, Anthony and his team pressed forward, only to discover that some entities don't wait for you to visit them – they come to you first. This tragic tale serves as a sobering reminder that in the world of paranormal investigation, there are forces that even the most experienced shouldn't dare to challenge. 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:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscord Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into three chilling listener-submitted stories.First, we explore Remy's unsettling experiences in her basement, where she discovered a mysterious hallway with doors that wasn't there before, and later encountered unexplained knocking at 3:12 AM.Next, we discuss Sarah's encounter with a haunted clock in her friend Kaven's apartment that moved its hands despite having no batteries, and the terrifying presence that seemingly followed her home.Finally, we examine Maddie's two distinct paranormal experiences - one involving her mother seeing a weeping woman on a Paris train that no one else could see, and another about a meditation session that may have summoned UFOs.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cursed Games and Rituals: Part 5This week, we explore three eerie cursed games that blur the line between ritual and entertainment.We first discuss the Binoculars Game (also known as Eye Spy), where participants must secure a friend with rope while searching for a mysterious approaching figure through windows.Next, we delve into Cat Scratch, a seemingly innocent party game where one person lies with their head in another's lap while hearing a creepy story, potentially resulting in unexplained scratch marks appearing on their back.We also discuss the Witch's Window ritual, which involves setting up a mirror with candles and salt to communicate with spirits from the beyond. This particular game requires specific safety precautions to ensure you're only creating a "window" rather than a "door" for entities to pass through.As with all our cursed games episodes, we emphasize that while these rituals might seem far-fetched, we don't endorse trying them yourself - the line between skepticism and genuine paranormal experience often blurs when you're sitting alone in the dark, following strange instructions that might invite something unexpected into your world.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: paranormal games, cursed rituals, binoculars game, I Spy ritual, Cat Scratch game, Witch's Window, spirit communication, ghost summoning, Reddit paranormal stories, supernatural experiences, mirror rituals, creepy candle rituals, paranormal podcast, Believing the Bizarre, cursed games series, paranormal investigation, unexplained scratches, urban legends, occult rituals, spirit contact, haunted mirrors, paranormal protection, salt circles, summoning entities, teenage séance games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Japanese Teke Teke and 8 Foot Tall WomanIn this episode, we explore two fascinating Japanese Yokai legends: the Teke Teke and the Hachishakusama (Eight-Foot-Tall Woman).The Teke Teke is the vengeful spirit of a schoolgirl who was bullied, fell onto train tracks, and was cut in half by a train. Now she drags her torso around with her spine exposed, making a distinctive "teke teke" sound with her claw-like fingers, asking victims where her legs are.Only a specific answer will save you from being torn apart.We also discuss the frightening Hachishakusama, an eight-foot-tall woman in white who haunts children, making a deep "po po po" sound before taking them away forever. Unlike many other Yokai, she's not bound to a specific location, making her particularly dangerous.We share a detailed encounter story that illustrates the elaborate protective measures Japanese families might take to shield children who have been "liked" by this entity, including the use of religious artifacts and specific rituals to confuse and evade her.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 44685Episode Keywords: Yokai, Japanese folklore, ghost stories, urban legends, Teke Teke, Hachishakusama, vengeful spirits, supernatural entities, eight-foot-tall woman, horror, paranormal, Japanese mythology, spirit encounters, haunting, creepypasta inspiration, bullying consequences, train accidents, Japanese superstitions, protective rituals, religious artifacts, childhood fears, vengeful ghosts, supernatural threats, Japanese horror, spiritual beliefs, cultural legends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into some truly unsettling listener submissions.We explore Davy's story of a strange white speck in the sky that mysteriously multiplied before vanishing, followed by a terrifying encounter while waiting alone in a car as something tried to open the door handle.We also share Grace's collection of paranormal experiences across her family's many homes, featuring everything from ominous black snakes to shadow figures in mirrors, moving rocking chairs, and a translucent man staring longingly at their house.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House that Belonged to HimIn this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we explore two chilling listener encounters centered around haunted homes. Get 50% off Magic Mind here with our link and code: https://magicmind.com/bizarreEDU & BIZARRE50#magicmind #mentalperformanceThe first story comes from a listener named Ghost in Canada, who experienced strange knocking on their window while studying late at night, followed by hearing their name called in a distorted, underwater-like voice that mimicked their mother.The second tale from an anonymous submitter (aka "Sofia," iykyk) in West Georgia involves a couple who purchased a charming 1939 farmhouse where they constantly felt watched. Their experiences escalated from feeling a weight on an air mattress during illness to lights turning on and off mysteriously, culminating in an intruder being spotted outside - potentially after the protective spirit alerted them to danger.We discuss potential explanations for both encounters, from the possibility of mimics or doppelgangers in Ghost's case to the likelihood of a benevolent protective spirit in the Georgia farmhouse.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the top 8 most believable conspiracy theories?It's time for another Blind Rankings! This month, we have to rank the top 8 most believable conspiracies without knowing what is next. How do you rank these conspiracy theories?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 44685 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our latest episode of Believe in the Bizarre, we dive into the fascinating alien abduction case of Betty Andreasson from 1967.Betty, a devout Christian mother of seven whose husband was hospitalized after an accident, experienced strange phenomena in her South Ashburnham, Massachusetts home when pink pulsating lights appeared outside her kitchen window. What started as flickering lights and strange silhouettes led to a blackout, with Betty's conscious memories ending there.The majority of our discussion explores the extraordinary details revealed a decade later through hypnotic regression sessions conducted in the mid-1970s, where Betty recalled encounters with gray entities led by one named "Quazga" and a journey that took her far beyond her home.Throughout our conversation, we debate whether these entities had benevolent intentions or something more mysterious, comparing elements of Betty's experience to other abduction cases like the Betty and Barney Hill incident.The level of detail in Betty's regression testimony is remarkable - from physical examinations aboard a craft to visits to strange environments with unique creatures. 100% credit goes to the book: The Andreasson Affair: The Documented Investigation of a Woman's Abduction Aboard a Ufo. You can pick up a copy here.We also have a shout out in this episode for Monsters Among Us. Monsters Among Us is a fantastic and creepy podcast, if you haven't checked it out yet, we highly recommend that you do!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 44685Episode Keywords: alien abduction of Betty Andreasson Luca, Quazga alien, South Ashburnham abduction, Betty Andreasson Luca, 1967 alien encounter, hypnotic regression aliens, Andreasson Affair book, Raymond Fowler UFO, Christian alien abduction, pulsating pink light UFO, Believe in the Bizarre podcast, alien medical examination, gray aliens with uniforms, Betty and Barney Hill similarities, alien telepathic communication, frozen family abduction, alien liquid immersion, Massachusetts alien sighting, 1977 hypnosis sessions, alien emblem bird wings, needle in nostril alien, alien cleansing light, otherworldly alien planet, Andreasson family witness, alien gliding transportation, alien crystal structures, alien testing humans, family abduction case, aliens through walls, religious interpretation of aliens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Haunted Lizzie Borden HouseThis week, we dive into the infamous Lizzie Borden case and the alleged hauntings that followed.We explore the brutal 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, examining the tensions within the household—from Lizzie's resentment toward her stepmother to Andrew's frugal lifestyle despite his wealth.We discuss the crime scene details, potential suspects, and the interesting fact that despite the gruesome nature of the ax murders,Lizzie was acquitted without authorities even checking her for blood evidence. We also explore the paranormal activity reported at the Lizzie Borden house, which now serves as a museum and bed & breakfast for brave visitors.Guests have reported seeing an older woman making beds, hearing crying through the walls, witnessing shadow figures on the stairs, and experiencing other unsettling phenomena. We share several firsthand accounts from people who stayed overnight, including "ghost moms" who set up paranormal equipment and experienced unusual activity in the attic room.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 44685Episode Keywords:Axe murder, Fall River Massachusetts, Haunted house, Acquittal, Andrew Borden, Abby Borden, Family tension, Victorian era, Ghost sightings, EVP, Bed and breakfast, True crime, Paranormal investigation, Shadow figures, Murder scene, Historical haunting, Overnight stays, "Lizzie Borden took an axe" rhyme, Ghost tours, 1892 murders, Death imprints, Trauma energy, Food poisoning, Chamber pots, Emma Borden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Deceitful CuranderaThis week, we explore three chilling listener submissions.First, Ashley shares her experience with a shadow figure that appeared in her college basement in Michigan, standing motionlessly before disappearing into a wall.Then Will tells us about multiple encounters at rental cabins in Helen, Georgia, including a terrifying face-off with a yellow-eyed entity and a mysterious force that trapped him in a closet.Finally, Hunter recounts his father Frank's harrowing journey with what began as an attempt to "heal" his troubled teenage behavior but turned into something much darker involving a suspicious bruja and ultimately requiring intervention from a pastor years later. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Bizarre News time again! The segment were we discuss timely news stories that are just downright strange.This month, we discuss:- A woman in New York State discovered large, 21-inch human-like footprints in the snow on her driveway, sparking Bigfoot speculation after her dog was alarmed by something in the nearby woods. While the recorded footage has fueled discussion among enthusiasts in a region known for similar reports, skeptics suggest the tracks may simply be animal prints distorted by melting snow.- Victoria Goodwin, wife of "Ghost Adventures" star Aaron Goodwin, was arrested in Nevada for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband after authorities discovered text messages between her and a Florida inmate discussing hitman plans and $11,515 she reportedly set aside for the killing.- A perplexed mother recorded her toddler playing when she noticed an unexplained movement that appeared as if something was pulling the child's leg into the air behind her, sparking speculation about paranormal activity while others suggested optical illusions or natural causes.- A 33-year-old Canadian massage therapist who lost his sight to Stevens-Johnson syndrome is undergoing an innovative osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis procedure that involves removing one of his teeth, inserting an optical lens, placing it in his cheek to develop tissue, and then implanting it into his eye to potentially restore his vision.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we dive into three chilling listener-submitted ghost stories.First, we explore an anonymous account from a Nigerian boarding school where students experienced mysterious disturbances - from violently shaking beds to objects moving on their own - that multiple witnesses confirmed.Next, we discuss Thomas's experiences in his inherited trailer home, where he encountered everything from ghostly visitors and flying clothes to a menacing shadow figure that created an overwhelming sense of danger. The property's location on the Trail of Tears and above a well creates the perfect conditions for paranormal activity.We also share Sam's lifelong encounters with a terrifying entity known as "the smiling man" - a shadow figure that followed them across multiple states and homes over many years. What makes Sam's story particularly compelling is that both their brother and partner independently witnessed this entity, adding credibility to the account.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices