Mysterious Universe

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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. read less

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There is one undeniable fact about the podcast Mysterious Universe. This fact is that the two hosts of the show are receptive to different opinions and ideas. There is never a theory, hypothesis, or unpopular opinion that the pair come across and immediately rule out. They always like to learn as much as possible about a subject before deciding whether to believe it. They ask questions without judgment. They probe from a place of curiosity, not negativity. But that is the one accurate, objective truth that the podcast has. The rest of the show, whether it's stories about Bigfoot or human mutilation, is pure speculation. There is no scientific research backing that up. But that's part of the fun of this podcast.

Aussies Benjamin Grundy and Aaron Wright have been exploring the unknown since 2006. Even after hundreds of podcast episodes, the pair still finds bizarre phenomena. Some episodes revolve around unconventional medical practices, like Reiki and energy healing. Others, like "The Enchanted Zone," are about past lives and reincarnations. There is so much in this world that is impossible to explain. The hosts of Mysterious Universe make it their mission to discover more about it.

In each podcast episode, Grundy and Wright try to talk to as many experts on a topic as possible. They interview authors and research their works. They also search for people who can share personal experiences on Mysterious Universe. Those range from UFO sightings to sleep paralysis or past-life memories. They both believe that humans will forever have an inadequate understanding of themselves. They think they will always fall short in their understanding of the truth in some way.

Mysterious Universe is here to help listeners expand their beliefs. The podcast shows them there's more to their lives than what they may see and may even bring a little magic back.

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Episodes

32.18 - MU Podcast - The Liminality Zone
08-11-2024
32.18 - MU Podcast - The Liminality Zone
At the edges of reality, paranormal beings exist; this concept is especially emphasised in the spaces of liminal zones—areas both figurative and literal that exist in the in-between. Throughout history, people have described all kinds of paranormal encounters with strange beings that not only haunt these areas but also thrive within them. We discuss reports of encounters with the entities of these regions, including gnomes, ghostly apparitions, and even strange mechanically powered flying creatures. Then, for our Plus+ members, we explore the unusual story of a man who had a childhood encounter with a pair of elf-like creatures that propel him into a world of high strangeness and unexplained mysteries. Who are these beings and what do they want? Join us on this episode to find out. Links Ghosts and Liminality Monsters: The “Crossing the Road” Issue UFO Activity - Soil Samples, Foliage Gathering Some Bizarre Encounters With Gnomes and Gnome-Like Aliens Mysterious Paranormal Highways Surreal Encounters With Angels on the Road Winged Wonder Highway Vision Unsolved Mysteries HUMANOID ENCOUNTERS The Others Amongst Us The Brimstone Deceit Journal of the Fortean Research Center Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. The Philosophy and Practice of Polarity Magic: A Secret Wisdom of Sex Max Freedom Long Occurrence: Dancing with Tricksters—The Very Strange Story of William F. Blume William F Blume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.17 - MU Podcast - Seduced by Strangeness
01-11-2024
32.17 - MU Podcast - Seduced by Strangeness
In 1996, veteran UFO researcher Budd Hopkins published a report that would change the UFO scene in ways no one could have imagined. He described the saga of a woman seemingly abducted from her New York City apartment in the middle of the night and thrust into a world of stalkers, MIB-like men, and diplomatic mystery. No longer was the UFO phenomenon limited to rural locations or lonely roads; if someone could be taken from a bustling city, then no one was safe. But was it true? We discuss stunning new revelations suggesting that the story may not have been investigated as thoroughly as it should have and consider whether Hopkins may have been drawn in by the lure of crafting a more sensational narrative. Then, for our Plus+ members, we explore a series of strange mass hysteria events that may have a paranormal cause after all. Links The Manhattan Alien Abduction The Unbelievable Story Of Linda Napolitano Witnessed; The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions The Day Manhattan Stood Still The Singer's Hybrid Daughter A Critique of Budd Hopkins' Case of the UFO Abduction of Linda Napolitano A Key Witness in the Linda Cortile UFO Abduction Case 1996 Budd Hopkins Hears of New Danger from Linda Cortile Priests of High Strangeness Sight Unseen: Science, UFO Invisibility, and Transgenic Beings A Manhattan housewife claimed she got abducted by aliens in 1989 — and now she’s suing Netflix Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Mad Gasser or Mad M.I.B.? Was The ‘Mad Gasser Of Mattoon’ A Poison-Wielding Maniac The Enema Bandit In Search of the Mad Gasser Mad Gasser... Botetourt County, Virginia Mad Gassers of America A Famous Cryptozoologist, A Mysterious Visitor, and the “Enema Bandit” The Most Bizarre Cases of Mysterious Phantom Attackers A Mind-Altering Mysterious Woman I Was Mauled By A Demon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.16 - MU Podcast - Phantom Phosphorescence
25-10-2024
32.16 - MU Podcast - Phantom Phosphorescence
We dive deep into the archives of the strange, exploring reports and encounters with phosphorescent entities, glowing doorways to other realms, and time tunnels. After discussing encounters with supernatural whirlwinds, we follow the legend of the glowing wolf and the experiences of a reluctant astral traveler. SLIder phenomena is also considered as we ponder the possibility of "electric people" and their unique ability to control these skills. Then, for our Plus+ Members, we journey into the underground realms of modern cities to uncover subterranean secrets known only to a few. Does a secret subway exist beneath Tokyo? Why are nuclear canisters hidden under Moscow? Join us as we attempt to find out. Links Fate 1956. 9 The Phantom Wolf Fate 1955. 12 I visit the Astral Fate 1955. 12 The Invisible Dog SLIders: The Enigma of Streetlight Interference 'Electricity Woman with amazing powers' causes lights to flicker when she gets stressed Supernatural Phenomenon or Confirmation Bias? I’ll let you decide. People Who Affect Electronics Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Coal Region Hoodoo Topic A Sheppton Mine Diaster 50 Years Later The Under-People: The Startling Discover of a Lost World 21.22 – MU Podcast The Smoky God And Other Inner Earth Mysteries Divers sent to rescue Britons trapped in flooded Mexican cave system Teito tokyo kakusareta chikamo no himitsu Secrets of the Tokyo underground Seven riddles suggest a secret city beneath Tokyo The National Diet Building 18.07 – MU Podcast The Diggers Under Moscow Diggers Plumb Moscow's Cavernous Depths Vadim "Digger" Mikhailov Moscow crew of urban spelunkers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.15 - MU Podcast - Torsion Vortex Real Estate
18-10-2024
32.15 - MU Podcast - Torsion Vortex Real Estate
The ancient fields of England are filled with such history that they could be considered a haunted landscape. Of course, this is just a figurative term, but could they actually be haunted by architectural forms? In this episode, we explore the phenomenon of vanishing houses and discuss reports of stately homes that seemingly reappear out of the mist of time. What is happening there? Is it possible for a house to haunt a landscape, or are time slips responsible? Could some unknown energy be propelling witnesses into other dimensions, and if so, are beings and entities behind it? Then, speaking of strange energies, in our Plus+ extension, we discuss the Great Storm of 1987 and hear how it may have been associated with black magic, landscape zodiacs, and the legend of a crystal cave under the pyramids of Egypt. Links THE ROUGHAM MYSTERY An Investigation into the Time Slip Phenomenon Vanishing houses and time slips Map Image Street View Modern Satellite Image Buildings That Vanished Into Thin Air: Historical Hallucinations Haunted Liverpool Timeslips The Sun and the Serpent Were the Nazis building a flying saucer? D-Force: A Remarkable Phenomenon Plus+ extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. An Eerie Anniversary: October 1987 Great storm of 1987 Psychic Bernard The Black Alchemist The Origins of the Zodiac Beneath the Pyramids: Egypt's Greatest Secret Uncovered The Glastonbury Zodiac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.14 - MU Podcast - The Mutilation Psy-Op
11-10-2024
32.14 - MU Podcast - The Mutilation Psy-Op
Since the 1970s, thousands of cattle mutilations have been reported around the world, each incident marked by bizarre and unexplained circumstances. Ranchers and researchers have been left wondering: who—or what—is responsible for these unsettling events? While many attribute the phenomenon to UFOs and alien entities, supported by accounts of strange crafts, glowing lights, and advanced technologies observed near the mutilation sites, there may be another explanation. Silent helicopters, laser precision, and the presence of military bases near these hotspots suggest a more human origin. Could these mutilations be tied to something unleashed in the aftermath of World War II? The possibility that these incidents are part of a larger cover-up—a secret more disturbing than extraterrestrial involvement—raises profound questions. For our Plus+ members, we explore the personal accounts of famed remote viewer Ingo Swann’s niece, who reveals the strange entities encountered during his otherworldly journeys and her own brushes with high strangeness.  Links Unsolved Mysteries - Mysterious Mutilations A Strange Harvest Cattle Mutilations In Australia The Cattle Files Glimpses of Other Realities Stalking the Herd: Unraveling the Cattle Mutilation Mystery Brain Trust: The Hidden Connection Between Mad Cow and Misdiagnosed Alzheimer's Disease Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Conjunction.World: A Journey Through the Mirror Penetration: Special Edition Updated Ingo Fate Magazine Symbol Rock The Judaculla Rock cultural and archaeological site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.13 - MU Podast - Navajo Rangers X-Ops
04-10-2024
32.13 - MU Podast - Navajo Rangers X-Ops
In this episode, we explore the two decade career of Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford, a Native American with Navajo and Cherokee roots, who recounts his extraordinary experiences investigating bizarre and unexplainable phenomena in Navajoland. From skinwalker sightings to UFO encounters, Milford’s job as a Ranger placed him at the heart of some of the most haunting cases on the 27,000-square-mile reservation. We’ll discuss his experiences that illuminate the intriguing interplay between belief and reality in the realm of the supernatural. Then, for our Plus+ members, we’ll continue with the theme of strange experiences, focusing on first responders and health professionals who have encountered extraordinary spiritual and ghostly events. Though often reluctant to discuss these incidents, they occur more commonly than understood. Links The Paranormal Ranger: A chilling memoir of investigations into the paranormal in Navajoland Stanley Milford Jr: Where is the Navajo Ranger Now? Is Satan’s Butte a Real Place? Where is it Located? MUFON: UFO Over Navajo Reservation - Satan's Butte, Arizona Navajo Ranger Jonathan Dover (04-16-19) Skinwalkers, UFOs, Bigfoot & Paranormal Exploits JC Johnson Crypto Four Corners Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. The Book of Psychic Self-Defense: A Practical Guide to Protecting Yourself from Energetic and Supernatural Attacks Haunted Healthcare: Medical Professionals and Patients Share their Encounters with the Paranormal Haunted Healthcare 2: Medical Professionals and Patients Share Their Encounters with the Paranormal 21 Grams: The Doctor Who Tried to Weigh the Soul Eerie Paranormal Encounters with Doppelgängers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.10 - MU Podcast - Sedona's Spock
13-09-2024
32.10 - MU Podcast - Sedona's Spock
The immense beauty of Sedona is matched only by its strangeness. For decades, people have reported encountering unexplained phenomena and supernatural creatures in the area. Much of this activity appears to be concentrated around the now-infamous Bradshaw Ranch and one of its former residents, Linda Bradshaw. Although many years have passed, the work of researcher Tom Dongo has continued to inspire others to explore the region's mysteries. We discuss the efforts of a new researcher who is investigating the ongoing enigma of a possible dimensional gateway said to exist in Sedona. In our Plus+ extension, we also explore reports of modern Buddhist encounters featuring superhuman abilities and extraordinary, deeply mysterious feats. Links Window into the Unknown: Encounters and Explorations of Anomalous Phenomena in the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness The Paranormal Borderline Tom Dongo UFO Paranormal Activity Investigator Merging Dimensions The Alien Tide Alien Contact: Former Arizona Tour Guide Tells All Todd Michael - Alien Contact Strategies - California Mufon Radio The Devil in Dreamland: Catholic Faith, UFOs, the Occult and the End of the Supernatural The Sasquatch People and their Interdimensional Connection Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Paranormal States: Psychic Abilities in Buddhist Convert Communities Altered States: Buddhism and Psychedelic Spirituality in America Buddhism, Meditation, and Free Will (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.09 - MU Podcast - The Lost Tribe of the Cherokee
06-09-2024
32.09 - MU Podcast - The Lost Tribe of the Cherokee
The recently published Luis Elizondo book 'Imminent' highlights the seemingly higher occurrence of individuals with Cherokee DNA being involved with UFO phenomena. Why is this? Is there a genetic reason for this? Could this group of people be sought out by the intelligence? Are they more sensitive to these phenomena? We explore such questions in this episode as we follow the strange tale of an ancient journey that could completely change everything we know about the modern world and the movement of ancient peoples. For our Plus+ members, we investigate the haunted Himalayas, uncover strange encounters with phasing non-physical beings, and discuss the best ways to rid oneself of nocturnal entities. Links Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs Cherokee DNA Melungeons Melungeon Heritage Association The Melungeons: The Resurrection of a Proud People Old World Roots of the Cherokee Shahat Donald N. Yates Barry Fell and His Big Idea: Wherein a Harvard Zoology Professor Tells the Tale Of All the Folks Who Got Here Before Columbus Sky People: Untold Stories of Alien Encounters in Mesoamerica Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. The Mysterious Ghosts of the Himalayas India: Living with ghosts in the Himalayas The Highest Strangeness I've Seen a Ghost! Shadows: A Northern Investigation of the Unknown Shropshire Folklore: A Sheaf Of Gleanings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.06 - MU Podcast - Alien Psychic Corridor
09-08-2024
32.06 - MU Podcast - Alien Psychic Corridor
The nature of the UFO phenomenon, even after all these decades, remains elusive to humanity. Uncovering the truth about these beings requires a fresh perspective on multidimensional consciousness. In this episode, we explore the work of a researcher whose own terrifying experiences challenge conventional theories and offer new insights into the enigmatic world of UFOs and aliens. We hear about black-clad, physics-bending invaders, bizarre cryptids, and elusive implants displaying their own intelligence. For our Plus+ members, we dive into the story of the world’s most prolific art thief and learn how his low-tech yet almost supernatural, unconventional methods led to the acquisition of over $2 billion worth of art. Links UFO breakthrough as two of UK's most famous cases finally 'solved' The Rendlesham Forest “UFO” Event Nick Pope UFO The Mysterious Case of the Vanishing Calvine UFO Photographs Philip Kinsella Website Terrestrial Trespassers : The Greys, Abductions & Areas of High Strangeness SKY CRASH - THROUGHOUT TIME: UFOs, The Reptilian Man & Strange Mysteries Surrounding Rendlesham Plus+ Extension The extension is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession Inside a Heist with the World's Greatest Art Thief Stendhal syndrome: The travel syndrome that causes panic Rubenshuis Isabella Stewart Gardner heist Château de Gruyères Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.04 - MU Podcast - Supernatural Deep Fake
26-07-2024
32.04 - MU Podcast - Supernatural Deep Fake
Encounters with entities from the "other side" have occurred for as long as humanity has existed. However, as technology has advanced over the years, so have the methods these entities use to communicate with us. We discuss the unusual topic of telephone calls from the dead and explore how such encounters have evolved, from strange Morse code and telegraph messages to peculiar TV transmissions. Are these really the spirits of deceased loved ones, or could unscrupulous entities be masquerading for their own purposes? For our Plus+ members, we explore the presence of occult groups in assassination attempts, question the feasibility of creating a Manchurian candidate, and ponder some wild theories about ritual mind control. Links Can the dead communicate with cell phones? A $44,500 BIAL Foundation research study aims to investigate the claims Phone Calls from the Dead: The results of a two-year investigation into an incredible phenomenon Calling Earth (Afterlife communication via modern electronics) ITCJournal UFOs and Extreme Weirdness: The Crazy Phone Call Phenomenon Terror on the Telephone Friedrich Jürgenson Glimpses of Another World: Impressions and Reflections of an EVP Operator Konstantin Raudive - The Voices of the Dead Miracles in the Storm Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Pope Head Post The Failed Assassin, The Dictator, and The Magus The Magistrate and the Behemoth Covert Operations of the NSA The Occult Theosophy of the United Nations The Bosco in Brazil 20.19 – MU Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.03 - MU Podcast - Drones of the Mountain King
19-07-2024
32.03 - MU Podcast - Drones of the Mountain King
In 2004, a group of Indian scientists encountered something extraordinarily strange in the remote Himalayan mountains. Seen from a distance, the drone-like, floating "things" caused quite a commotion, though discussion of the incident has since been suppressed on the internet. However, in 2015, a YouTuber unaware of the earlier event journeyed to the area and encountered a spectacularly described strange flying humanoid. We explore his encounter and examine the history of such reports, questioning the possibility of an ancient race of gnome-like humanoids inhabiting the Earth.  For our Plus+ members, we investigate the unusual encounters that truckers have reported involving the paranormal. Our journey takes us to the Isle of Skye and the haunted airbase of Montrose, where we uncover historical wartime encounters with unknown entities and explore mysterious crafts and the dangerous beams of light they emit. Links The Mysterious Humanoid Encounter in the Himalayas: Can We Get to the Bottom of This? Yuga Shift: The End of the Kali Yuga & The Impending Planetary Transformation UFO photo puts Indian scientists in fix UFO sighting in Himachal Lahaul-Spiti district remains a mystery Was it a spy drone from across the border? Was it a weather balloon? Was it a UFO? Ronnie & Barty My balloon like UFO encounter at Chandra Taal, Indian Himalayas 2015 TED PHILLIPS - The Physical Evidence for Unidentified Flying Objects Did Paracelsus, famed doctor and alchemist of 16th century Europe, describe subterranean-dwelling NHIs Brazil 1969: The Abduction Case of Jose Antonio Da Silva Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Truckers' Strange Encounters with the Unexplained The Haunted Hebrides - the Ghost Car of Skye Isle of Skye The Montrose Ghost Ghosts of RAF Montrose Military Encounters with Extraterrestrials: The Real War of the Worlds A Need to Know: UFOs, the Military and Intelligence The time dozens of Korean service members claimed a UFO made them sick Fantastic Flying Folk! Tech chaos could go on for DAYS after IT crash grounds flights and shuts supermarkets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32.02 - MU Podcast - Phantoms of the Basin
12-07-2024
32.02 - MU Podcast - Phantoms of the Basin
When mentioning the "Hitchhiker Effect," most would probably associate it with Skinwalker Ranch. However, this strange phenomenon is associated with a much wider variety of paranormal phenomena and goes back much further than you might expect. On this episode, we explore the lesser-known elements of the Hitchhiker Effect and consider how it may play a role in the energetic induction of high strangeness in the minds of unwitting experiencers. We also examine the scientific data supporting the electromagnetic aspects of encounters with the unknown and hear stories of orb attacks, crystal interlopers, disembodied reptilians, and much more. Buckle up, because this episode is one wild ride! For our Plus+ Members, we continue the madness as we hear the story of a renowned Hollywood Publicist who claims a Gargoyle creature saved his life as a child and then went on to experience extraordinary facets of the unexplained. Links Animals From the Shadow Realm Ghost Cats Night of the Living Dead Human-Animals Strange Encounters with Bizarre Black Humanoid Entities Monsters, Mysterious Beasts and the “Lovers Lane” Link Haunted by an Amorphous Blob Weird Encounters with Mysterious Black Blob Entities Dr Jim Segala, Scientist and Physicist talks with Paul Sinclair Paul Sinclair Truth Proof Mupas Anomalous Phenomenon Study Phase 1 Results MUPAS Anomalous Phenomenon Study Sorry Rocks Pele’s Curse George Knapp and Colm Kelleher The Pentagon’s Secret UFO Program, the Hitchhiker Effect, and Models of Contagion Paranormal Hitchhikers and the Skinwalker Ranch with Robert Bigelow Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. My Paranormal Life: Supernatural Stories from A Hollywood Insider After They Came Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31.24 - MU Podcast - Superintelligence and the Coming AI Wars
21-06-2024
31.24 - MU Podcast - Superintelligence and the Coming AI Wars
AI is currently a hot topic; everyone wants in, and with its promises of revolutionizing the world, its integration into our society cannot come soon enough. However, is it all as promising as it seems? While the dangers of AI have been highlighted by numerous leading figures worldwide, the potential for it to overshadow humanity is greater than anyone expects. We explore the work of an OpenAI insider who predicts that "superintelligent" AI will arrive sooner than anticipated, and we may not be able to control it. Suggestions have been made to create other AIs to control the super AI, but could this be futile? We examine these startling revelations and consider their connection to occult warnings foretold decades ago. For our Plus+ members, we investigate encounters with "tree beings" and reports of faceless shadow entities appearing in people's backyards, camping grounds, and even in music videos shot in the Australian bushland. Links AI super intelligence by 2027 Situational Awareness: The Decade Ahead Leopold Aschenbrenner Superalignment AI frenzy makes Nvidia the world's most valuable company Mark Zuckerberg indicates Meta is spending billions of dollars on Nvidia AI chips AWS acquires Talen’s nuclear data center campus in Pennsylvania Elon Musk unveils a groundbreaking development in the realm of AI Microsoft, OpenAI plan $100 billion data-center Chinese National Residing in California Arrested for Theft of Artificial Intelligence-Related Trade Secrets from Google Anduril OpenAI adds Trump-appointed former NSA director to its board Sora The Rudolf Steiner Archive Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Creepy Accounts of Mysterious Phantoms in the Forest Brisbane Tree Entity Face in the Tree Bigfoot Photo Wildland Shadow Being Mount Misery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices