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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Last Episode : August 15, 2025 2:47pm
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They’re often dismissed as harmless lights in the sky, but the glowing orbs that haunt the edges of our reality may be far more than they appear. In the quiet fields near crop circles and the forgotten corners of the world, witnesses report beings emerging from these luminous spheres. Others speak of noxious vapors, choking fog, and the sense of something watching, something intelligent. Are these orbs alive? Are they scouts, probes, or entities themselves, cloaked in shimmering disguise?
For our Plus+ members, we trace the unsettling journey of a woman whose natural psychic abilities cracked open the veil. Drawn from a quiet life as a cat Reiki practitioner into a realm of spirit attachments and unseen intrusions, her world transforms into one of hidden battles and shadowy forces. Guided by intuition and haunted by the unknown, she steps deeper into the strange.
We're Hiring! - The Future of Mysterious Universe & Our New Podcast in 2026
From Another World Or Beyond The Veil? The Pennsylvania Sphere Beings Encounters
Biomechanical Alien Drones or Spirits from the Other Side?
Lightquest: Your Guide to Seeing and Interacting With UFOs, Mystery Lights and Plasma Intelligences
Quest for Contact: Crop Circles, Psychics and UFOs
The UFO Kidnappers
The Goddess and the Shaman: The Art & Science of Magical Healing
J.A. Kent Goodreads
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Published Friday

New Age communities often promote "love and light", but many hide darker influences. This episode explores clairvoyant Maya Zahira’s claims of false-light entities manipulating spiritual groups through energy healing and channeling. She describes encounters with shapeshifting beings, demonic attachments, and energy-draining cords, revealing unseen dangers in these practices. From a plasma entity posing as a divine force in a church to predatory healers exploiting trust, her experiences highlight the serious pitfalls facing spiritual seekers. We also discuss broader patterns tying these entities to concepts like the djinn.
For Plus+ Members, we cover how Maya escapes these forces, her ongoing struggles after relocating, and her exposés of deceptive spiritual leaders.
We're Hiring! - The Future of Mysterious Universe & Our New Podcast in 2026
Revealing the False Light Agenda: Firsthand Experiences with Imposter Entities in New Age, Religion, and Beyond
Darkness Disguised As Light: The Hidden Truth About Psychic Protection and the Illusion Matrix
Psychic Protection Sanctuary with Maya Zahira
Work with Maya Zahira
Energy Strands: The Ultimate Guide to Clearing the Cords That Are Constricting Your Life
Egregores: The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny
Has anyone ever worked with a Double Action Reversal Candles?
Reversing Double Action 7 Day Candle
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Published 08/09

The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster is far from settled. This episode dives deep into the legends and firsthand accounts of strange beings not only in Loch Ness but in surrounding bodies of water—creatures described as black-skinned beasts, spectral water horses, and other mythic entities that seem deeply tied to the land itself. Are these guardians of the landscape? Spirits of place? We revisit the curious investigations of Ted Holiday, whose search for the monster led him into a tangled web of high strangeness and encounters with dark, paranormal forces.
Then, for our Plus+ members, we follow the remarkable journey of T.C. Lethbridge and his evolving research into the hidden energies of the Earth. After a powerful induction experience, Lethbridge claimed to glimpse what lies behind the veil—an invisible world that shapes ghost sightings, psychic phenomena, and even physical boundaries. His exploration of a haunted landscape led him to an invisible force field that defied logic and deepened the mystery of what truly haunts our world.
Loch Ness Monster: Nessie spotters not swayed by postcard depictions, says Scots university
Loch Ness: Well known misinformation, little known truths
Significance of the Loch Ness “monsters” (Nessies) --- Some morals of the story
The case for the Loch Ness ''Monster'': The scientific evidence
Tim Dinsdale. Loch Ness.
The Enigma of Loch Ness: Making Sense of a Mystery
Serpents of the Sky, Dragons of the Earth
The Goblin Universe
The dragon and the disc: An investigation into the totally fantastic
Glen County Galway
Ballynahinch Castle
Dragons West of Loch Ness: Tales of dragons roaming the hills and forests near Scotland's infamous loch
Nessie! : Exploring the Supernatural Origins of the Loch Ness Monster
The essential T. C. Lethbridge
T C Lethbridge: The Man Who Saw the Future
The Haunted Universe by D. Scott Rogo
Straight Track, Crooked Road: Ley's, Spirit Paths and Shamanism
Ghost and Ghoul - An Archaeologist's Account of His Personal Experiences with the Supernatural
Extrasensory Perception: Beyond Time and Distance
Ghosts and the Weird World of the Stone Tape Theory
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Published 07/25

Eric Nanstiel lived an ordinary life as a graphic designer and single father. But buried beneath that normalcy were decades of terrifying experiences: glowing orbs emerging from closets, unexplained blackouts, and chilling encounters with beings that defy explanation. When his memories resurfaced they revealed a disturbing truth: a life entangled with non-human entities conducting invasive experiments, extracting genetic material, and showing him children he never knew he fathered. Who are they? Why do they hide underground? And what is their endgame for humanity?
For our Plus+ members, we descend into the eerie folklore of Latin America, where tales of phantom black dogs and flying humanoid canines erupt from the shadows. Are they mythical guardians or manifestations linked to deeper, hidden forces? We explore their strange overlap with UFO encounters and uncover new threads in the global tapestry of high strangeness.
Angst in the Shadows: A True Story of Alien Abductions
About Erik Nanstiel
Dog With A Human Face
32.08 - MU Podcast - Spirit Impostors
Beware of the Sinister, Phantom Black Dog
More on the Mystery of Phantom Black Dogs
Phantom black dogs in Latin America
Dogs, devils, and demons: Lore and legend of the dog
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Published 07/11

Photography and the paranormal have always shared a strange chemistry—an eerie interplay of light, shadow, and the unknown. In our Season 34 opener, we venture deep into chilling accounts of cursed cameras that seem to bring death with every click, psychic photo séances where the dead imprint themselves onto film, and long-forgotten experiments suggesting photography may capture echoes of the past… or even the soul. From haunted Polaroids to Russian scientists claiming to photograph time itself, we unravel the unsettling history of spirit photography—and how it continues to haunt the present.
Then in our Plus+ extension, we follow the trail into the neuroscience of DMT, exploring a controversial theory: have alien intelligences hijacked the molecule? With insights from Andrew Gallimore’s new book 'Death by Astonishment', we confront disturbing accounts of malevolent entities intercepting psychonauts, twisting ancient rituals into interdimensional traps. Could the veil be weaponized?
All that and more in this new season’s unnerving opener.
Russian Scientist Invents Camera To Take Ghost Photos
Collection of unique photographs includes pictures of dinosaurs, WWII soldiers
Photographing the past - a surprising discovery in the scientific world
Forgotten Experiments
Bizarre Cases of the Men in Black Caught on Film
The Problems of Taking Pictures of Monsters
The Mothman Prophecies
Fate October 1956
Fate Magazine January 1954
The Strange Saga of the “Phantom Photographers”
Modernity fears new fascist analogue film camera – ‘Pentax 17’
Ted Serios
The Story Of The Chronovisor
Human Photonic
Death by Astonishment: Confronting the Mystery of the World's Strangest Drug
Building Alien Worlds
Reality Switch Technologies
Alien Information Theory
Andrew R. Gallimore Substack
Shamans in the Amazon
This camera turns your photos into frames from a movie
Pentax 17
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Published 07/04

While public interest in the unexplained continues to grow and topics like cryptozoology and UFOs become more mainstream, some phenomena still remain too unsettling to discuss openly. Among these are the chilling encounters with cloaked or invisible entities, shadowy beings whose presence is felt more often than openly reported. Countless eyewitnesses have described terrifying experiences of unseen figures seemingly watching, stalking, or hunting them. But what are these hidden predators, and why do their victims feel such profound dread?
In this episode, we examine some of the most bizarre and unsettling encounters with these “Glimmer Intruders.” From hunters stalked by shimmering humanoids in the woods to homeowners confronting phantom intruders, we explore cases that challenge our understanding of reality itself. We discuss strange sightings that resemble the cloaking technology portrayed in the iconic film “Predator,” yet predate its release by decades, including unnerving personal accounts from across the globe.
Then, for our Plus+ members, we step into the realm of energy healing and bodily mysteries. We investigate wild reports from energy medicine pioneer Donna Eden, including cases of bi-location during severe PMS episodes, phantom limbs possessing ESP-like awareness, and bizarre energy disruptions during deep meditative states. These accounts reveal the extraordinary abilities of the human body and mind, abilities science has yet to fully understand.
Translucent Humanoid Beings
Unexplained invisible or cloaked being/humanoid
'Invisible' Creature Encountered in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania
Invisible Creature in the Woods
Missing 411 - Lima Predator
Hunt for the Skinwalker
Missing 411 Documentaries
The Mystery of Life Energy: Biofield Healing, Phantom Limbs, Group Energetics, and Gaia Consciousness
The Phantom Limb | TRICK OF THE MIND | Derren Brown
Energy Medicine: Balancing Your Body's Energies for Optimal Health, Joy, and Vitality Updated and Expanded
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Published 06/06

Few psychiatrists have ventured beyond the confines of Western clinical thinking. Dr. Ralph Allison was one of the rare exceptions. While treating patients diagnosed with multiple personality disorder, he began to encounter alters that were far more than psychological fragments. These were fully formed, autonomous entities with their own histories, intentions, and, in some cases, violent desires. Some existed to protect. Others sought total control. A few wanted their host dead.
In our Plus+ extension, we explore the surreal world of bizarre hauntings, where shadowy dwarfs creep through bedroom doors, water-dwelling trolls stir beneath the surface, and mischievous gnomes blur the line between folklore and intrusion.
Minds In Many Pieces
Ralph B. Allison
A Dictionary of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures
The Things in the Fog
Zoom Creature FSR
The Middle Kingdom: The Faerie World of Ireland
Goblins, Shadows, and Unholy Things
A Plague of Goblins in Argentina
Encounters with the Unknown
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Published 05/30

The idea that invisible entities share our world is unsettling enough, but what if some of them dwell in ancient trees, ready to unleash devastating consequences on those who violate their sacred domain? Around the world, countless cultures don’t just believe this, they act on it. In this episode, we uncover eerie tales of tree spirits and vengeful fae, revealing that belief might not even matter. Disrespect their woodland homes, and the punishment can be swift and deadly.
Then, for our Plus+ members, we follow the transformative ayahuasca journey of a man who uncovered a disturbing karmic loop and otherworldly truths, shedding light on reincarnation, spiritual upheaval, and the hidden forces quietly directing our lives.
Falling Foul Of The Fintona Fairies
Sacred Trees of Ireland
The Middle Kingdom: The Faerie World of Ireland
Fairy bush survives the motorway planners
Crossing the Threshold
Where Have My Other Mummy And Daddy Gone?
‘I sold my house, came out as gay and stood as a Green councillor’: life after headteaching
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Published 05/23

Can unseen forces truly take hold of a human life? In this episode, we explore disturbing phenomenon of spirit possession — not just as religious dogma or psychiatric diagnosis, but as a real-world enigma that challenges both science and faith. While some cases can be dismissed, others present undeniable signs: levitation, supernatural strength, bizarre skin markings, and personalities that emerge with impossible knowledge.
We examine the terrifying case of Maurice Theriault, whose possession was caught on video, and revisit the diary that inspired The Exorcist, revealing a world where invisible entities — the so-called “Mutated Ghosts” — may be infiltrating the vulnerable. Are these truly demons, or something far more deceptive?
Then, in our Plus+ extension, we follow a chilling encounter involving a well-known paranormal researcher and a shape-shifting Native American spirit. What begins as a dreamlike connection escalates into an abduction story laced with ancient trickster lore, fractured reality, and dark intent.
The Exorcist True Story: The Terrifying Real-Life Events
The true story behind St. Louis’ most famous exorcism
Satan's Harvest
The Haunting Case of Maurice Theriault
The Possession of Maurice Theriault
Occult author wounds wife, kills self
A Moment Called Man
Field Guide to the Spirit World
Oahspe
Eros and Evil
A History of Demonology
Northen Mysteries
The Others Within Us
Magnus the Micro-Mutt and the Pharaoh's Curse
A Passage Through Eternity (Revised)
Philip Kinsella
A Strange Alien Encounter in Finland
Aarno Heinonen's 1972 contacts with extraterrestrial being
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Published 05/09

When is a dream just a dream? Could recurring visions of a futuristic Tokyo—one with neon-lit skyways, android garrisons, and flooded shopping malls—be something more? This week, we look at the extraordinary story of a woman who’s been visiting the same future city since early childhood. Through years of out-of-body experiences and strange astral journeys, her vision of this place became increasingly vivid, consistent, and shockingly detailed. But everything changed when a friend revealed she’d been dreaming of the same exact world. Is this a shared hallucination, a soul memory, or a glimpse into a parallel incarnation? And what does it mean when a shaman tells you… your soul is missing?
Then for our Plus+ Members, we unravel a bizarre tale of astrology parties gone wrong, tarot reader curses, and a chilling explanation rooted in the ancient concept of ether. We explore how curses might propagate through a spiritual substance, and how paranormal phenomena could be supercharged by emotional trauma, magnetic fields… or bad wine and a few too many crystal balls.
Out-of-Body Experiences: Explorations and encounters with the astral plane
Samantha Lee Treasure
Journeys Out of the Body: The Classic Work on Out-of-Body Experience
Voyage Beyond Doubt
The Out of Body Experience
The Intruders
Pat Montandon
Pat's Prize Movie
Aether: Searching for the Fifth Element of the Ancients
The Role of Aether in Ancient Philosophies Explained
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Published 05/02

The mystery of cattle mutilations continues to baffle even the most seasoned researchers, with no clear answers despite decades of investigation. While some high-profile cases grab the headlines, it’s often the lesser-known incidents that reveal the strangest and most telling patterns. In this episode, we head to a remote farm in North Dakota to examine a chilling series of events that may be one of the most compelling links between UFO activity and humanoid mutilators. Reports include strange aerial lights, triangle-shaped craft emitting bendable beams, scorched livestock, and a teenage eyewitness who claims to have confronted—and shot—an entity in a gleaming metallic suit. We also revisit the eerie recurrence of silver-suited beings in both modern UFO lore and folkloric accounts, and uncover one of the wildest mutilation stories we’ve ever heard.
Then for our Plus+ members, we dive into the surreal world of fictional incursions. What happens when characters imagined by authors begin to appear in real life? Drawing on Joshua Cutchin’s latest work, we explore thoughtform manifestations, haunted writers, and creative entities that may have minds of their own.
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Tappen, North Dakota: Encounters with Non-Humans
An Alien Harvest
The Curse of the Silver Man
Strange Tales of the “Little People”
The alien cosmonaut from Japan
The Humanoids
A Weird Case of an Attempted Escape from an Alien Abduction
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Fourth Wall Phantoms: Reflections on the Paranormal, Narrative, and Fictions Becoming Fact
A Trojan Feast
The Brimstone Deceit
Embodied Imaginations: Fictional Characters Making Experiential Crossings into Real Life: An Unusual Phenomenon
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Published 04/11

This week, we uncover a series of chilling encounters that blur the boundaries between alien abduction and ghostly haunting. From the UK’s strangest archives, reports emerge of shadowy beings invading bedrooms, missing time linked to fog-shrouded roads, and apparitions mingling with classic extraterrestrial phenomena. Are these entities disguising their true nature? Or are hauntings and abductions just different masks of the same force? We also dive into cursed waters, haunted shipwrecks, and bizarre underwater apparitions before exploring prophetic trolls, disinformation hoaxes, and ancient apocalyptic predictions in our Plus+ extension.
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The British UFO Research Association
BUFORA Bulletin
Paranormal Case Files of Great Britain (Volume Four)
The spooky Somerset road that is 'a hotbed for supernatural sightings'
The Life and Loss of the Alkimos, Diving Western Australia's Haunted Ghost Ship
The Alkmios curse
Haunted
Ghost Diver
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A Brief History of the End of the F*cking World
Truth: A Brief History of Total Bullsh*t
Humans: A Brief History of How We F*cked It All Up
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Published 03/28