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Mysteries and Monsters

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Podcast featuring guest interviews from the around the world covering the Paranormal, Cryptozoology, Legends and Fortean themes, published weekly.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 24 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 29 minNew

Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 426 Real Ghost Encounters with Dr Rob Gandy

It's a warm welcome back to Dr Rob Gandy, whose first book "Real Ghost Encounters: True Tales of the Supernatural" has just been released. Since hearing a first hand report of a phantom hitchhiker, Rob's fascination as a statistician saw him drawn to the weird and the wonderful. Collecting first hand accounts, Rob has built up a data base of over 200 first hand accounts which the book shares over 100 of them with us. From the most famous time-slip case in England with cases never heard before, to haunted roads and encounters with vehicles that couldn't be real, Rob's book has some incredible…

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5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 425 Poltergeists and the Paranormal with Caroline McKendrick-Gibson
This episode I am delighted to welcome paranormal investigator, researcher and soon to be author Caroline McKendick-Gibson to the show as we delve in to the strange world of the poltergeist. We discuss how the usual cliches simply don't apply to most cases, the theories on what these infestations may actually be and Caroline also shares some of the strange experiences she and her husband have had in their current home as well as some unusual events in haunted locations. The team's website is here: A big thank you to Caroline for joining me this week. Our Patreon is live, if you want to…
28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 424 Spooky Britain with Peter Naldrett
In Peter's new book, Spooky Britain, he takes readers on a thrilling tour of the UK's most haunted houses, sinister dungeons and mysterious crypts. From eerie pubs and creepy museums to legendary sites steeped in witchcraft and vampiric lore, this book is packed with practical tips for those who want to experience the supernatural for themselves. Discover what makes each location unique, how to immerse yourself in its atmosphere and why these places continue to captivate ghost-hunters and thrill-seekers. The book can be found here: Peter's website is here: A big thank you to Peter for…
21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 423 Supernatural Lake Michigan with Chad Lewis
Beyond the alluring shores of Lake Michigan sits a bizarre world of deadly hellhounds, deformed Melonheads, haunted hotels, UFOs, sea serpents, cursed lighthouses, werewolves, ghost ships and much much more. These legends will certainly change the way you view the great lake. Joining us to take us a tour of the many strange locations and encounters in the Lake Michigan region is our good friend Chad Lewis! Chad's new book and website can be found here: A big thank you as always to Chad for joining me this week! Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes,…
14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 422 The Metaphysics of UFOs with Jonathan Kendall
Sharing numerous evidential case studies, Jonathan Kendall explores the seemingly irreconcilable physical and spiritual aspects of UFOs/UAPs. The evidence he presents has implications that could lead to revolutionary breakthroughs in the areas of communications, energy use, medicine, interstellar travel, religion, and the nature of reality. This eye-opening book investigates the connection between UFOs and kindred phenomena like monsters, Men in Black, and poltergeists. It also explores the harrowing world of UFO abductions and why the aftereffects are so similar to those of both near-death…
7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 421 Supernatural South with Sherry Malaver Parada
Beneath live oaks laden with Spanish moss, on humid nights thick with the scent of honeysuckle, creatures and spirits stalk the woods and towns of the American South. From Confederate ghosts to places haunted by history, from mysterious objects with suspected interstellar origins to the putrid stench of a humanoid monster, Sherry Malaver Parada takes you on a tour of the peculiar happenings below the Mason-Dixon Line! The book can be found here: A big thank you to Sherry for joining me this week. Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content,…
31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 420 Stranger Alaska with John Olsen
Alaska is vast, remote, and indifferent to human comfort. It's a place where the wilderness stretches unbroken for hundreds of miles, where the nights last for months, and where the line between the known and the unexplainable grows thin. In Stranger Alaska, the tenth book in the acclaimed Stranger series, paranormal investigator and 40-year field researcher John Olsen collects the most chilling, baffling, and unforgettable true encounters ever reported from the Last Frontier. John's website is here: A big thank you as always to John for joining me. Our Patreon is live, if you want to…
24 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 419 Chasing the World's Monsters with Jason Offutt
It's a warm welcome back to our good friend Jason Offutt as we head on the hunt for some of the worlds more overlooked cryptids from around the world. From Asia to South America, Antarctica to Australia, the rest of the world is not left behind some of the more well known areas of cryptid hotspots and it seems they've some of the weirdest members of Team Cryptid we've ever heard about. Jason's books can be found here: His website is here: Thank you to Jason for joining me this week. Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of…
17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 418 UFO Reflections with Philip Mantle
In Philip Mantle's new book, he looks back at 5 decades of involvement in the field of Ufology from his first tentative steps joining the Yorkshire UFO Society in 1980, to lecturing across the world in the 1990s, some of his favourite overlooked cases and much more. Philip takes us on a journey that saw him visit several notable locations both here and abroad and how he sees his career investigating the strangest of cases. Philip's books and site can be found here: A big thank you as always to Philip for his time. Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes,…
15 Aug 2026 · 1 hr
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 417 Live at Crossed Wires Festival with Dr David Clarke
As a special bonus, the lovely team at Crossed Wires recorded the live show in July at their Festival and I was delighted to be joined by my good friend, Dr David Clarke. We covered some of our local cases of high strangeness that David found himself involved in during his time working at the Sheffield Star. Thanks to everyone who came to see us and the team at Crossed Wires for inviting me. Crossed Wires can be found here: The Centre For Contemporary Legend can be found here: David's website can be found here: A big thank you to Dr Clarke for joining me. Our Patreon is live, if you want to…
10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 416 The Heart of Pixieland with Clare Casely
Clare's debut two part book is a landmark exploration of modern pixie and piskie encounters in Devon and Cornwall, blending folklore research, contemporary testimonies, mythic ecology, and West Country fairy traditions. Ideal for readers seeking authentic British fairy lore, real‑world faerie experiences, and the living traditions of Pixieland, Clare explains her genesis on this journey in to the folklore of these enigmatic creatures. Clare's podcast can be found here: Both volumes can be located here: A big thank you to Clare for joining me once again. Our Patreon is live, if you want to…
3 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 415 Sea Monsters, Werewolves and Wildmen with Luke Phillips
Author and lover of all things cryptid Luke Phillips returns on this show to discuss his double release of two fantastic new books, his marine monster thriller "Dark Tides" and his collection of terrifying horror short stories "Werewolves and Wildmen" which have both been released in the last month. We discuss the real life encounters that inspired both books and how the history of sea monsters and hairy creatures can be traced back to the earliest written word from cultures all across the world. You can all his books here: His author page is here: His You Tube channel is here: A big thank…
27 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 414 Adventures in the Fortean Realm with Filmakers Tim Whittard and Paul Cowmeadow
Filmmakers Tim Whittard and Paul Cowmeadow join me on this episode as we head out in to the South West of England on the trail of all kinds of Fortean mysteries. From out of place big cats, to King Arthur, Haunted locations, the Holy Grail and two of Britain's most notorious serial killers, there is something for everyone in this overlooked area of the UK.. The Fortean Film Festival can be found here: Thank you to Paul and Tim for joining me this week. Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of the regular show and monthly…
20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 413 The Bloody Road to Castle Dracula with Steven J Rolfes
This episode we look back at centuries of dark folklore, lost legends, and the wild inspirations behind Bram Stoker's immortal classic. Volcanic cataclysms, secret aristocratic scandals, mysterious societies, and ominous landscapes all converge to cast their spell. Historian Steven J. Rolfes guides us through a web of real events, eccentric creators, and uncanny myths that shaped and informed Stoker's Dracula. The book can be found here: Steven's site is here: Thank you to Steven for joining me! Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content,…
13 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 412 Portraits of Alien Encounters Revisited with Nigel Watson
Flying Saucers, Unidentified Flying Objects, Unidentified Anomalous Objects, Foo Fighters, Ghost Rockets, Phantom Airships, Chariots of the Gods whatever you call them strange things have haunted our skies since the dawn of time. Are they invaders from outer space as imagined in Hollywood movies? Are they the product of psychological, sociological, and cultural factors? Are they nonterrestrial intelligences who are intimately linked to humanity? Instead of wrestling with theories and speculation, Nigel Watson speaks directly with ‘ordinary’ people in the United Kingdom who have reported…
6 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 411 The Horn of Mercia with Hugh Williams
The Wild Hunt has stalked the folklore of Britain and the wider world for centuries, while a ghostly gallery of lone huntsmen continue to haunt the fields and hedgerows. From prehistory to the modern age, Hugh Williams joins me as he follows the ride of the Wild Hunt to the Midlands of England where amid its history, traditions and landscape a host of spectral hunters emerge. Hugh's website and books can be found here: His Facebook Page is here: Thank you to Hugh for joining me! Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of the…
29 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 410 The Fairy Courts with Morgan Daimler
In the world of the Fae, one term strikes fear in to humans that find themselves tangled up in the mysterious ways of the Fae, The Fairy Court, held by both the Unseelie and Seelie Fairy's and both with no guarantee you'll get your freedom back! The Seelie and Unseelie courts have become a staple in fiction and a common idea in pop culture, yet their origins and how they were and are understood in Scottish folklore have become obscure. The Fairy Courts discusses the history of belief as it is traced from the 1500s to today, concluding with a chapter about the ways that folk belief and…
22 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 409 Paranormality with Kieran Stanislaw Mace
As above, so below. Soon, the unseen will put on a show. We measure the world with finite concepts such as up and down, left and right, dark and light, north and south, and so on. In this reality of many realities, our world is a quantum leap beyond our perceptions, so vast that it is understandable that we should feel safer mapping our perceptual plot of land in the universe. It is when we spend our lives nurturing the existence of that perceived plot of land that we lose sight of the vast valleys beyond, as we are convinced that plot is all there is. What if the parameters were all false?…
15 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 408 Terrifying Encounters with Lyle Blackburn
From upright-walking apes to goatmen and beasts that resemble werewolves, our world seems rife with a host of frightening forms that occasionally cross paths with everyday people. Known as cryptids , these mysterious creatures may defy scientific explanation, yet they have been reported by countless credible witnesses who stand behind their experience. Joining me to share some of the first hand encounters included in his latest book is Lyle Blackburn and we discuss some of the terrifying stories shared with him in this collection of cryptid chaos. You can find Lyle's site here: His…
8 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 407 Testimonies of the Supernatural with Malcolm Robinson
In his latest book, Paranormal and UFO researcher Malcolm Robinson has compiled a diverse collection of strange and paranormal testimonies from across the globe. These accounts cover everything from children's 'imaginary friends' and 'time slips' to near-death experiences, as well as UFO sightings and abductions from around the world. Malcolm shares some of the encounters in book as well discussing imaginary friends, strange incidents and odd lights in skies. You can find the book here: Malcolm's YouTube is here: Thank you as always to Malcolm for joining me this episode. Our Patreon is…
1 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 406 The Return of Paul Sinclair
It's been far too long since we journeyed to the East Yorkshire coast to catch up with our good friend, Paul Sinclair but on this episode we make up for lost time. Paul updates on some new encounters and cases, strange eye witness testimonies, unusual lights in the skies and on the ground, mysterious figures seen at night and some unnerving sightings of strange creatures. As always, you can find Paul's books here: The Truth Proof YouTube channel and videos can be found here: A big thank you as always to Paul for his time. Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free…
25 May 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 405 The Royal Oak Investigations with Ashley Knibb
What if a quiet seaside pub held secrets that defied time, logic, and belief? In Paranormal Perspectives: The Royal Oak Investigations, paranormal researcher Ashley Knibb takes readers on a chilling, deeply personal journey through more than a decade of ghostly encounters, unexplained phenomena, and life-altering revelations at a historic English pub. Ashley joins me to discuss his investigations, his work as a council member for the legendary SPR and his work as part of the Society's Spontaneous Cases team, visiting haunted homes in the UK. Ashley's book can be found here: Ashley's website…
18 May 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 404 Mythology Of The Sámi with Nina Mielipäivä
For centuries, the Sámi people have preserved their spiritual traditions across the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia's Kola Peninsula. Mythology of the Sámi (Minorities within Minorities) brings together the rich tapestry of Sámi spiritual traditions, revealing the profound differences between the various Sámi cultures that outsiders often fail to recognize. From the western coastal communities to the eastern reindeer herders, from the Forest Sámi to the lake-dwelling Inari Sámi, each group developed their own unique pantheon of gods, goddesses, and mythical beings. Nina…
11 May 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 403 Supernatural Japan with Kevin O'Shea
This week, we venture to a place of mystery, myth, legend and spirituality, Japan. With a rich tapestry of the supernatural, animism, Yokei, urban myth and true fortean cases and creatures, the acceptance of the unusual in Japanese culture is a refreshing change to hum drum attitudes that hold the conversation back. Joining me to look in to some of the myriad aspects of strangeness is Kevin O'Shea, host of the brilliant Supernatural Japan podcast. You can find the show here: If you fancy owning a "stigmatised" house, you can find the websites here!! A massive thank you to Kevin for his time…
4 May 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 402 Grace in the Cabin with Tiyi Schippers
It's a very warm welcome back to author and spiritual medium, Antoinette "Tiyi" Schippers to dive into her latest book, "Grace in the Cabin" in which she shares the unsettling experiences they came across at a family fishing cabin located in rural Wisconsin. What started as a dream location very quickly revealed itself to be far darker than anyone in the family presumed as all manner of unsettling events began to enable Tiyi and her family to uncover the truth of the property's sad history. Tiyi's website is here: Her YouTube Channel is here: The books can be found here: Thank you for Tiyi…
27 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 47 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 401 Atlantis Through Time with Sian Ingham
Atlantis Through Time is the first book to chart the fascinating cultural history of Atlantis from its origin in Plato's dialogues to its strange and compelling rebirths in pop culture, occultism, and fantasy. Rather than treating Atlantis as either hoax or truth, Sian Ingham takes the myth on its own imaginative terms, showing how different generations have used the legend to reflect their hopes, fears, and obsessions. Sian joins me to look in to some of the most notorious characters to be drawn to the Atlantean myth, its problematic origin story and why this legend still draws people to it…
20 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 400 Lothian Region Terror Tales with John Tantalon
Where better to celebrate 400 episodes than a trip to one of the most haunted locations in the world and its suburbs, Edinburgh! Joining me to discuss some of the stories included in his latest book "Lothan Region Terror Tales" is author, musician, investigator and ghost walk guide, John Tantalon. With a lifetime love of the supernatural, John is a natural storyteller and shares some of his favourites from the book and beyond! You can find Johns books and book on the ghost tours here: A big thank you to John for joining me! Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free…
13 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 399 Fortean TV Catch up with Stu Neville and Ruth Morris
It's a warm welcome back to the Fortean Times dynamic television reviewing duo, Stu Neville and Ruth Morris as we dive in to the strange and often frustrating world of Fortean Television. What's been on their must watch, which shows seem to be repackaged boring old cases and which show seems to contradict itself reporting on a case they've already solved several years ago and where has this mysterious Bigfoot documentary disappeared to? A big thank you to Stu and Ruth as always Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of the…
6 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 398 Wicked Strange with Jeff Belanger
Noted expert of the strange Jeff Belanger is your guide to all that’s local and strange as he joins me to discuss his new book, "Wicked Strange", a journey and a celebration of all the things that make New England like no other place on earth. In a time when so much of the world is becoming homogenized—as big-box stores and chain restaurants move in and so many communities lose their identity—we still have these legends. They belong to specific towns and streets. These are stories locals will share with you . . . if they trust you. You can find Jeff's books here: His website is here: A big…
30 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 397 Cowboys and Saurians Revisited with John LeMay
After ten books, it's finally the end of the saurian trail. Newspapers of the Old West frequently chronicled encounters with large, reptilian creatures that sound suspiciously like remnant dinosaurs and which align with some modern-day cryptid encounters. This volume gets down to the nitty-gritty to explore which of those stories were true, revisiting classic cases like the Tombstone Thunderbird and its missing photograph with new information. Joining me to pick the bones of these tantalising old cases is our good friend John LeMay and we dive in to several of these strange encounters and…

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Podcast featuring guest interviews from the around the world covering the Paranormal, Cryptozoology, Legends and Fortean themes, published weekly.

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Typical length: 1 hr 24 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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