Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters is a bold Australian podcast exploring terrifying true stories, mysterious creatures, and eerie encounters that blur the line between myth and reality. Hosted by Ben, a Koori lad with an eye for the unexplained and a voice you won’t forget, this show pulls you into the dark corners of the world — from haunted bushland to remote valleys and hidden tracks where few dare to tread.
Whether it’s the guttural howls of a Yowie shaking the gumtrees, glowing eyes in the paddock at midnight, strange lights hovering over back-country skies, or the spirit of a long-dead farmer standing at the foot of your bed — these stories aren’t folklore… they’re firsthand.
Each episode features raw storytelling, cultural insight, and often chilling interviews with everyday Aussies and Indigenous Elders who’ve come face-to-face with things most only whisper about. Some tales are ancient, passed down through generations. Others happened just last week. All of them will leave you questioning what’s really out there.
You’ll hear:
This isn’t polished true crime or overproduced horror. This is the real shit — raw, uncut, and straight from the source. We don’t shy away from swearing or fear. We lean into it.
So grab your torch, charge your recorder, and settle in. We’re here to document the unknown, share the unspeakable, and give a voice to the people who’ve experienced the unexplainable — and were never the same again.
Stay sharp, trust your instincts… and remember — if the bush goes quiet, you’re not alone.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters is a bold Australian podcast exploring terrifying true stories, mysterious creatures, and eerie encounters that blur the line between myth and reality. Hosted by Ben, a Koori lad with an eye for the unexplained and a voice you won’t forget, this show pulls you into the dark corners of the world — from haunted bushland to remote valleys and hidden tracks where few dare to tread.
Whether it’s the guttural howls of a Yowie shaking the gumtrees, glowing eyes in the paddock at midnight, strange lights hovering over back-country skies, or the spirit of a long-dead farmer standing at the foot of your bed — these stories aren’t folklore… they’re firsthand.
Each episode features raw storytelling, cultural insight, and often chilling interviews with everyday Aussies and Indigenous Elders who’ve come face-to-face with things most only whisper about. Some tales are ancient, passed down through generations. Others happened just last week. All of them will leave you questioning what’s really out there.
You’ll hear:
This isn’t polished true crime or overproduced horror. This is the real shit — raw, uncut, and straight from the source. We don’t shy away from swearing or fear. We lean into it.
So grab your torch, charge your recorder, and settle in. We’re here to document the unknown, share the unspeakable, and give a voice to the people who’ve experienced the unexplainable — and were never the same again.
Stay sharp, trust your instincts… and remember — if the bush goes quiet, you’re not alone.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preyed on by the Paranormal: When Darkness Strikes at Our Most Vulnerable.
on Part One, Sidney shared a lifetime of encounters with cursed objects, shadow figures, strange orbs and UFO contact stretching across generations. But his story doesn’t end there — Part Two takes us even deeper into the chaos.
This episode covers Sid’s unsettling visions out bush that felt driven by something malevolent, terrifying bouts of sleep paralysis, and an unforgettable Yowie encounter to close it out. But beyond the paranormal, Sid shows incredible courage by opening up about his struggles with depression and addiction, and how those darkest moments left him vulnerable to forces that seemed to feed on his pain.
This is one of the rawest and most powerful conversations yet on Cliffhanger. It’s a mix of chilling encounters, supernatural interference and the resilience of someone brave enough to step forward and share their truth.
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