We enter the world of divination and tarot this week with author and reader Alaric Albertsson who guides us into the world of reading through a standard set of playing cards. For many, a normal pack of cards was more than sufficient to enable seers and those attuned to receiving messages to find guidance in the past until Tarot took hold in the late 19th centrury. With a history shrouded in mystery we look through the magic and mystery to uncover the power of cards. His books can be...

We set our eyes on the skies this episode as I welcome back author Insha Fitzpatrick to the show. The latest installment in the "Totally Factual Field Guide" series sees Insha sighseeing with aliens. From alien encounters in cinema to the disturbing cases of alien abdution, the mystery of exoplanets and Quatermass, we ponder our place in the universe. Insha's books can be found here: Insha's website is here: Thank you as always to Insha for joining me once again. Our Patreon is now...

Author and paranormal researcher Dr Paul Lee joins me on this week's show to discuss his work in cataloguing the numerous haunted pubs, bars and hotels in the United Kingdom. We discuss the essence of hauntings, history, the over-reliance on gadgets over more practical methods and more. Dr Lee's site is here: His books are here: Thank you to Dr Lee for joining me this week. Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release...

A journey around some of Scotland's lesser known ghosts is on the menu today as author and host of the Eerie Edinburgh YouTube channel joins me. We delve in to the dark story of Major Thomas Weir, Deacon Brodie, a forgotten haunted house and a distinctive haunted car and much more this episode You find his books here: Eerie Ediburgh is here: Thank you to WJ Gilbert for joining me this week. Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus...

This week, I am delighted to welcome back Lyle Blackburn to the show to cover one the Lone Star state's most infamous cryptid cases. The Lake Worth Monster cases erupted in that hot summer of 1969 which left dozens of witnesses baffled, locals forming monster hunting posse's and a slew of strange characters claiming they were responsible. Lyle also discuss the curious case of the Cowman of Copalis Beach, an often overlooked Bigfoot encounter first uploaded on line way back in 1995!...

In the second part of our converstation, Ruth tells us more about some the unusual events in here life, including some rather hair raising Ouija encounters, strange natural phenomena and sneak preview in to her new book, These Haunted Times Volume 5! Ruths books can be found here: Thank you as always to Ruth! Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of the regular show and monthly prizes for everyone who signs up!...

On this episode, I'm delighted to welcome back our good friend, Ruth Roper Wylde in the the first installment of a two part conversation. Known as the premier chronicler of Paranormal Encounters in the UK due to her fantastic series of books, Ruth talks about some of the strange and unusual events that have peppered her life rather than the ones shared with her. From visitations from ghostly cats, to an encounter with a strange green being. a ghost in a toilet and potentially an...

On this episode, I'm joined by has been a practicing witch for nearly 20 years. She is trained in both modern Wiccan styled witchcraft and more traditional styled witchcraft. In her latest book, Divine Dirt, Charity will help you understand and connect with the magical places all around you. In addition to numerous spells and exercises, this book teaches you how to create and charge potent magical powders that can be used in the moment or stored for later use. The book can be found...

In their new book, Unquiet Voices: The magical Art of Laying Ghosts", authors Rob and Nonie Douglas draw on 30 years of experience in dealing with hauntings and assisting with the laying of ghosts. Combining classic necromancy with modern investigation methods they offer a fresh approach to making contact with the voices all around us. The book can be found here: Their website is here: Thank you to Rob and Nonie for joining me. Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show...

We dive in to some of the weirdest cases ever recorded in the world of the fortean and paranormal as I welcome back Richard Freeman to the show. His latest book, "The Highest Strangeness" has dozens of odd cases that have been reported from around the world from talking animals, to killer muppets, A tree monster that scared Dr Who, comic characters who came to life and much much more!  You can find the book here: A big thank you as always to Richard for joining me Our Patreon is now...

Fear Daily takes you into the shadows of the past, unearthing the 1990's most terrifying tales of monsters, madness, and life after death. Join us as we explore the ghost stories and supernatural encounters left on an old online bulletin board that continues to operate somewhere in an unknown part of the Pennsylvania Rust Belt - a time capsule of society's greatest fears. Written by Brennan Storr, creator of The Ghost Story Guys, and hosted by Brandon Schexnayder, creator of Southern...

My guests this week have come together under the banner of Back Roads Lore to collate, collect and preserve American folklore in a regular periodical covering all kinds of strange phenomena. David, Chad and Kevin need no introduction to most lovers of the fortean and we discuss some strange tales from Scarecrow Lore, to Tainted Candy, Lost vampires and the Van Meter Monster and the importance of preserving your local folklore Back Roads Lore can be found here: Chad and Kevin's website is...

Over the last few years, a series of sightings of a strange flying creature began to be reported in and around the city of Chicago, leaving witnesses baffled, bewildered and shocked. What on earth were people seeing both in the skies and in close encounters on terra firma? My guest this week has been investigating these strange encounters since 2017 and released his first book, "The Lake Michigan Mothman" focusing on the cases. Now, with Unsolved Mysteries covering the encounters and a...

This week, we head on the mother of all road trips in the company of author and artist Mike Bass. Mike's brilliant new book, Frightful Folklore of North America is an incredible collection over 100 legends, myths and creatures from all points of the continent. We discuss some of our favourite characters with an emphasis on some you may never have heard of. The book can be found here: Zip Dang can be found here: A big thank you to Mike for joining me this week! Our Patreon is now...

In November 1971, a standard internal flight from Portland to Seattle became infamous the world over due to the actions of one of the passengers. An audacious skyjacking catapulted the name D B Cooper around the world and almost over night, the legend was born. Throughout the years, the FBI and police attempted to solve the case to no avail and a slew of intrigued members of the public then took up the baton. 53 years later, will we ever know who the real Dan Cooper was? Joining me to...

This week I welcome author T J Green to the show to discuss her phenomenal career so far thanks to her love of urban fantasy. With a devoted fan base and a series of intricately weaved stories to her name, TJ has delved in the world of magic, myth and mystery to cast a spell on her readers. The books can be found here: Her site is here: Thank you to T J for joining me. Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of...

What are the Greys? Why are they here, and furthermore, what are their intentions? Why is it that after decades of alien abduction and UFO research we are no nearer in truly establishing what we may be up against regarding this omnipresent force? Joining me to ponder these and other questions is our good friend Philip Kinsella as we dive in to his latest book, Terrestrial Trespassers! The book can be found here: Thank you Philip! Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show...

This week, we delve in to the mysterious history of the Druids and their growth in the modern era with author, Ellen Evert Hopman. Ellen has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990 and has released numerous books, including her latest one, Celtic Druidry: Rituals, Techniques, and Magical Practices. As one of the worlds leading Druids over the last 40 years, Ellen joins me to discuss their history, some of the misconceptions about the Druid belief systems and...

Since the late 1920's, sporadic archaeological discoveries in North America have begun to shed some light on the mysterious Clovis period and the ramifications it has on the search for the true history of the northern portions of the continent. Joining me to take us on a journey in to past is Jason Pentrail researcher, writer and one of the members of the Seven Ages Research team along with Micah Hanks and James Waldo. Just how did the peopling occur and how much more is there to...

This week, I am delighted to welcome legendary Scottish Fortean researcher Brian Allan to the show for the first time. Brian has had a lifetime touched by the strange and unusual. Brian tells us some of the experiences and investigations he's been on that have challenged his understanding as well as the strange occurrences he's witnessed at Rosslyn Chapel, a site that attracts visitors from all around the world.  Brian's latest book can be found here: A big thank you to Brian for joining...

Richard Freeman returns to share some terrifying encounters from his new book, "Creatures That Eat People", the first volume of a two part series that focuses on fatal encounters with predators around the world.  From Africa to India, Indonesia to Australia, the USA to Europe, some creatures have always had us on the menu but sometimes even the expected behaviours of animals can surprise and terrify us. RIchard looks in to some tragic cases from the around the world. The CFZ can be found...

I welcome back the marvellous Amy Bue to the show as we catch up with everything she's been up to since her last appearance on the show. From appearing at more events, taking the Wall Street Journal out Bigfooting, being invited to the Blackfoot homelands and even a terrifying event whilst camping in the Allegheny national park, Amy tells all! You can find the Sasquatch Aunties YouTube Channel here: Project Zoobok can be found here:  A big thank you to Amy for joining me this week. Our...

Rick Deyampert, joins me to discuss the magical history of two of the most well known members of the corvid family, whose influence on popular culture remains as strong as ever today. The crow and his cousin, the raven, are featured players in many cultures throughout the world, including Norse, Celtic, Jewish, and Indigenous traditions, Exploring history, folklore, mythology, and science, the book gives you a unique look at two of the most popular magical creatures of all time. Rick's art...

We head to the beautiful country of Sweden as we go on the search of high strangeness covering all kinds of phenomena. Our guide Fred Andersson takes us on a journey to hear tales of some amamzing UFO sightings and strange occupants bothering the population, to strange creatures lurking in the woods and tales of the old ones preparing to lure us to the dark side. A big thank you to Fred for joining me this week. His book can be found here: His blog is here: Our Patreon is now live, if...