This week, we are delighted to be joined by Australian Cryptozoologist, Gary Opit. Gary has been involved in Australian Cryptozoology for decades, ever since a strange incident in 1971 as a park ranger. Gary's knowledge of the Australian flora and fauna is incredible and we discuss numerous witnesses who have contacted him, Gary's own experiences and the ongoing searches for both the Thylacine and Yowies. We cover a lot of ground in our longest episode yet, so put your feet up and dive in! Gary'...
Sep 11, 2019•2 hr 37 min
This week, we're joined by British investigator and author Malcolm Robinson Malcolm has been investigating a wide range of phenomena over the year including Nessie, ghosts and poltergeists, UFOs and more. His dedication and tenacity have seen him travel the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. He set up the S.P.I. (Strange Phenomena Investigations) back in 1979 and recently received an award for his 40 years of investigation at the Outer Limits UFO conference. We discuss his career, his exp...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 17 min
For many of us, the most compelling witness accounts of strange events and the paranormal are those reported by members of the emergency services. Police officers are trained to examine evidence, collate reports and write up incidents using facts but sometimes they come face to face with incidents that cannot be explained. Author Andy Gilbert returns to join me today to discuss the sequel to his fantastic first book, Credible Witness II: More Paranormal Police Stories. Once again, Andy has colle...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 20 min
This week, I am joined by author and researcher Jason Gleaves to discuss his new book "The Ufology Umbrella". Ufologist and Ex-Royal Air Force Jason Gleaves reveals these fascinating categories from initial UFO Sightings to actual Extraterrestrial Contact and we discuss some of the cases in his book, using Hynek's 1972 proclamation that there were three distinct types of UFO contact in his groundbreaking book, The UFO Experience: A Scientific Inquiry. We look at the types, cases and the ramifica...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 9 min
This week, we're delighted to welcome back Yowie Dan to discuss all things Yowie in Australia. We discuss his recent expeditions, his work on the forthcoming documentary Track and the recent explosion of interest in the Yowie with some very well reported cases making the mainstream news! You can sign up for The Yowie Times here by emailing Dan at australianyowie@gmail.com You can join us on Facebook , Twitter, Youtube and Instagram as well as signing up for Patreon too . Email us at mysteriesand...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 47 min
Since 1936, the official stance of the Australian Government is that the Thylacine is extinct. Ever since the last survivor passed away (Ben in 1936), hundreds of people have claimed to have seen these gentle giants. There are over 3,500 sightings of these supposed extinct Marsupials since its official extinction. My guest today, Chela Tyni, has an incredible story to tell, as she has been living amongst Tasmanian Tigers for over 30 years. The Thylacine is alive and well and she is in no doubt a...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 24 min
This week, Robert Robinson, author of Legend Tripping joins us to discuss his love of the weird, the wonderful and the cryptid. After 21 years in the armed forces, Robert decided to embrace his love of Cryptozoology, the paranormal and the mysterious. In the years since he utilised his knowledge and expertise to enrich his search for some of the most elusive creatures in the world. We dive into the stories of the Skunk Ape and Robert's experiences and thoughts on some encounters, as well as Bigf...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 21 min
On this episode we are delighted to welcome Ken Gerhard to Mysteries and Monsters. Ken is one of the most well known investigators, authors and researchers in the modern era of Cryptozoology. We dive headlong into the world of Cryptids, covering Bigfoot, Sasquatch, ABC's, Mothman, Flying Humanoids, Thunderbirds, Giant Snakes, Dogmen, Lake and Sea Monsters and more! You can keep up to date with Ken's busy schedule through his website: You can also find Ken's books here too! You can join us on Fac...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 4 min
My guest this week is one of the most well-known researchers in the field of Cryptozoology, Ron Morehead. Ron's infamous recordings, over several years, are collectively known as "The Sierra Sounds" and we discuss several of his recordings, his thoughts on Bigfoot and Cryptozoology and also some of his other expeditions around the world. Ron has spent over 40 years investigating the Bigfoot phenomena as well as several other hominids including the Yeren, the Almasty and the Orang Pendek. We also...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 26 min
If you'd asked me a year ago which piece of footage I never thought would be put forward as proof of alien life, then the Alien autopsy footage, first seen in 1995, would have probably been my first answer. Yet, incredibly, this well established fake is under going some kind of renaissance, as alleged Ufologists once again claim that this footage is 100% genuine. Absurdly, despite being debunked by skeptics and ufologists in the 90s, it now is being shown as proof. No doubt in this confusing tim...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 43 min
This week, I am delighted to be joined by Nash Hoover from the Chasing Legends team. Nash formed the Chasing Legends team back in 2013 and they are building a reputation for no nonsense, well researched videos. We discuss how Nash got into filmaking, the inspiration for the films, Lake Pepin's Lake Monster, Bigfoot, Ghosts, Tasmanian Tigers, Hominids, Josh Gates, Cryptids and their upcoming film investigating the Beast of Bray Road. You can subscibe to their youTube channel here: Their facebook ...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 28 min
This week, we take a trip back to August 1977 and the beginning of an 18-month nightmare for the Hodgson family, from Enfield in North London. The Hodgsons found themselves under siege from a malevolent poltergeist who targetted the children and the Enfield Poltergeist case became an overnight sensation. Within days of it starting, SPR member Maurice Grosse arrived and began to record the events. He would later be joined by renowned poltergeist investigator, Guy Lyon Playfair and together, they ...
Jun 30, 2019•1 hr 14 min
This week, I speak with Denver Michaels about his book "Water Monsters South of the Border". We take a crytid themed journey of discovery around South America as we discuss the various cryptid sightings of various undiscovered beasts. We cover giant snakes, anaconda's, lake monsters, water tigers and more and cover some amazing cases from across the continent. You can purchase Denver's book here. Denver also has his own webpage, which you can view here. Thanks for joining me Denver! You can join...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 25 min
I am delighted to welcome one of my favourite authors and researchers, David Weatherly to Mysteries and Monsters this week. David has built a solid reputation as a dedicated and driven investigator, with a sense of humour and a humility that belies his intelligence and wit. We discuss his two latest books, Copper State Monsters and Silver State Monsters, two excellent collections of stories from Arizona and Nevada covering a whole realm of paranormal and cryptid enocunters and legends. From Lake...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 38 min
This week, I am delighted to be joined by the host of Secret Door Podcast, Melissa Martell. Melissa recently struck out on her own after co-hosting "Drawing Out The Spirits" for a couple of years and dove into the paranormal with some excellent early episodes so far. We discuss the paranormal, ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists and portents as well as what the future holds for Melissa and the Secret Door. You can find her website here: You can join us on Facebook , Twitter, Youtube and Instagram as...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 6 min
It's a welcome return to Seth Breedlove from Small Town Monsters as we discuss the upcoming release "Terror In The Skies", some of the cases mentioned in the new film and what SMT have in the pipeline prior to the release on June 7th. We dive into the new film, looking at the cases and how Seth viewed the new subject matter in regards to the rest of the SMT canon. You can check out the latest trailer here : You can also pre-order the film here as well: The Small Town Monsters website can be foun...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 21 min
On this weeks episode, Dan D Farcas joins us from Romania to discuss his new book, Hyper Civilizations. It is a deeply challenging book that looks in to the possiblilities of life evolving in our universe, but maybe by a civilisation far more evolved than here on earth. Could this possible explain why so many people see and experience things that are beyond our realms of understanding? Dan looks into the religious, spiritual and mythological reasons for such beliefs as well as investigating the ...
Jun 01, 2019•1 hr 17 min
On this weeks episode, I am delighted to be joined by Dr Irena Scott to discuss her new book, Sacred Corridors. I can't praise the book highly enough, it is chock full of information, photo's, correspondence and interviews and shows a level of research often unseen in such publications. Dr Scott looks at her time working for the Defense Department, visits to Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Project Blue Book, J Allen Hynek, Memory Metal and we even mention the R word - ROSWELL!! You can purchase...
May 27, 2019•1 hr 26 min
On this weeks episode, I am joined by the celebrated author, filmmaker and investigator, Dr Lynne Kitei to discuss the Phoenix Lights incidents. This is probably the most witnessed unexplained sighting of a UFO in modern history, with thousands of witnesses, not only in Phoenix, Arizona but across the United States all witnessing a whole range of phenomena from lights, mysterious craft and a variety of objects. We discuss her own film, the work she has continued to do since going public in 2004 ...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 23 min
This episode, we speak to British Cryptozoologists and author, Richard Freeman. Richard has been involved with Cryptozoology since the 1990s, most notable as the Zoological Director for the Centre of Fortean Zoology in the UK. Richard has travelled the globe searching for a variety of Cryptids, from the Yeti, Orang Pendek and the Tasmanian Wolf to other legendary creatures, such as the Mongolian Death Worm and the Giant Anaconda. Join us as we go monster hunting around the world! You can pre-ord...
May 13, 2019•1 hr 24 min
This week, I am joined by Adele Casales-Roche to discuss her debut book; Portal: A Lifetime Of Paranormal Experience. Adele has been involved in the investigation of unexplained phenomena most of her life, notably as a case worker and investigator for MUFON. Her book explores extraterrestrial encounters and paranormal experiences, sharing stories from witnesses from all walks of life which include the little-explored area of the Philippines. You can find Adele's book here: You can join us on Fac...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 28 min
This week, I am joined by Katy Elizabeth from Champ Search as we dive into the world of Lake Monsters and specifically Katy's quest to find Champ, the legendary creature of Lake Champlain. Stories of a creature in Lake Champlain date back to the Indigenous tribes of the area going back hundreds of years and modern sightings number over 300. We discuss sightings, that photo, video footage and Katy's own experiences. Since the infamous Mansi photo of 1977, Champ has steadily become a cryptozoologi...
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 35 min
On this weeks episode, I am joined by filmmaker Aleksander Petakov. Alek has a long interested in cryptids and we discuss his body of work so far, including his Nessie obsession, his work as director on the Small Town Monsters film "On the Trail of Champ" which was released last year, his Sasquatch: Out Of The Shadows web series and his upcoming film "Lions of the East" which focusses on the alleged sightings and attacks of Mountain Lions in the New England area. Big cats apparently died out nea...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 19 min
On Episode Six, I'm joined by Australia's Yowie Dan, editor of the Yowie Times and Yowie Hunter and experiencer. Dan's life was changed back in 2005, whilst at a Greyhound meet when both he and his dog came in close contact with a Yowie. We discuss his experiences and Yowie hunts, Australian fauna, the Yowie, the differing types thought to exist and the Yowie Times. You can sign up for The Yowie Times here by emailing Dan at australianyowie@gmail.com You can join us on Facebook , Twitter, Youtub...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 59 min
In Episode Five, I'm joined by author Stefanos Panagiotakis, to discuss his new book "The Road To Pascagoula" about his investigation of the infamous abduction case of Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker, back in 1973. A radio operator in the Greek Merchant Navy, Stefanos found himself by chance in the same Mississippi town 8 years later, and as a ufologist, jumped at the chance to investigate the case. We cover the incident, how Stefanos ended up in Pascagoula, The Beatles, Ufology and his upcomi...
Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 11 min
In Episode Four, I'm joined by Andy Gilbert, a former policeman and author of the fantastic book, Credible Witness. Andy served with the West Midlands police for almost 30 years and decided to collect the stories he had started to hear through conversations at work. We discuss hauntings, crisis apparitions, ghosts, strange lights in the sky,poltergeists and even ghostly animals!! All proceeds of the book go to charity too! You can find his site here and purchase the book here: You can join us on...
Apr 02, 2019•58 min
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode Two Lyle Blackburn March 18, 2019 In Episode Two, I'm joined by Lyle Blackburn, author, writer, narrator, musician and cryptozoologist. Lyle has come to prominence with his work on the cases of the Lizard Man, the Beast of Boggy Creek and now his latest book, MoMo: The Strange Case of the Missouri Monster. Throughout this period he has also worked alongside Small Town Monsters as a writer, producer and narrator on several productions. We discuss Boggy Creek, Dogme...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Joining me on the debut episode of the Mysteries and Monsters podcast are Seth Breedlove and Adam Duggan from the outstanding Small Town Monsters. We discuss their upcoming new series, On The Trail Of Bigfoot and both of this years exciting film releases, Terror In The Skies and MoMo: The Missouri Monster as well as the previous releases and what they've got planned for 2020! You can find more about Small Town Monsters here Terror In The Skies trailer On The Trail Of Bigfoot trailer You can join...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 27 min
On Episode Three of the Podcast, I'm joined by Brennan Storr and Ian Gibbs from the Ghost Story Guys. Over the last two years, Ian and Brennan have hosted their anarchy take on the world of the paranormal in a consistently serious and humorous format. We talk about how they came to be, ghost investigations, road trips, other shows and our personal experiences of the paranormal. Both Ian and Brennan are published authors, available where all good books are sold and sometimes some really bad ones ...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr
