This week on ITP we discuss some bizarre encounters with craft often seen hovering above and diving deep beneath the waves of earth's oceans and peripheral seas. Strange unidentified submersible objects otherwise known as USO’s. Join us on ITP as we dive deep beneath the waves in hot pursuit of these strange craft.. or perhaps entities!? And discuss what they are? Where they come from? And indeed the idea of possible Alien bases hiding in the depths! Need someone to talk to? Check out our sponso...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Throughout various military campaigns and humanitarian missions in Iraq, US troops have encountered some strange things... things thought by many to be beyond the realm of possibility. Yet whispers and rumours of unexplainable encounters seep through the ranks of soldiers stationed overseas, prompting some to wonder if there might be things unknown to us existing in the shadows of the middle east. Tonight on Into The Portal for our first exclusive story recounted by the very US serviceman who wi...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Beware the stare that will paralyze the will of the world! Welcome back to another edition of ITP's Film Friday. This time taking a look at 1960 horror/sci-fi classic - Village of The Damned. A film that is not only full of paranormal discussion, but also contains interesting parallels to one of the most bone chilling phenomena in recent decades, stories of the BEC's or Black Eyed Children... So join us! As we visit the fictitious town of Midwich, UK and chat everything from military experiments...
Mar 26, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1915. In the frigid dark waters off the coast of Ireland the Great War was beginning to take new forms beneath the waves. U-Boat attacks were ramping up, but so was something else...that was indeed much more bizarre. Reports of Monsters! Surfacing from the depths. Welcome to Part III of our Military Encounters series, going back in time to the high seas of WWI for an exclusive look at a complete translation of an epic German U-Boat Captain account, translated by Nikolaus Cox! & More... Make ...
Mar 15, 2021•2 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are stories that have surfaced since the years of the Second World War heralding from the Pacific arena that are indeed both strange and terrifying... Tales of Japanese forces that indicate they perhaps had more to deal with in the jungle besides the terrain and allied attacks. Reports of monster-sized entities lurking in the dense virgin rainforest of Guadalcanal, entities we can only describe as Giants! What exactly these creatures are is unknown, but the belief in their existence is str...
Mar 01, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast For centuries, horrific stories of creatures known as Werewolves stalking humans and livestock alike have been shared across central Europe, these bizarre legends growing and changing as the centuries passed. The thought of werewolves as real creatures has faded away for many, but never for those who believed to live amongst them, or, at least close where they are said to appear... Join us for Season TWO of ITP as we kick things off with a brand new series covering military encounters with the m...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the summer of 1836, a most bizarre discovery was made in Scotland. Amongst the rocky crags of Arthur’s Seat, several young boys stumbled upon oddly placed slabs of stone on the hillside… Curious, they moved the stones, revealing a small cave. Inside, lain neatly in rows were 17 miniature Coffins. Their contents have led to wild speculations, but their true purpose, and creator, remain unknown to this day. Join ITP for the last episode of the strange year of 2020, and the final episode of Seas...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In Alaska, strange things are happening: mysterious disappearances that number twice the national average, sightings and violent encounters with creatures indescribable in their horror. The ghost town of Portlock was allegedly abandoned in the 1940's due to the sinister forces lurking deep in the surrounding wilds, forcing its residents to pick up and flee in haste after what can only be described as a decades long siege of high strangeness that defies explanation to this day. Join ITP as we dis...
Dec 08, 2020•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Venturing back to rural 1950's Romania - ITP is back with an all new Film Friday! This time we're taking a look at the latest in the Conjuring franchise universe, a 2018 horror film - The Nun. A unique take on a reoccurring monstrous entity known as Valak... The Defiler! The Profane... The Marques of Snakes. ITP chats portals to hell, the power of such entities, and, of course, our weird and wacky thoughts on this latest instalment to The Conjuring Universe film franchise. Turn off the lights an...
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rasputin’s life has remained shrouded in mysteries since his legendary assassination in 1916... His rise to power one of the most strange accounts in modern history. But was he really 'the Devil' as some have said? Was he possessed by some kind of strange otherworldly force, one that helped him ascend to places no other Siberian-born peasant ever dared venture, building up a mythical reputation that continues to thrive to this day... SPECIAL THANK YOU to our Brand New Producer, Stanley of South ...
Nov 19, 2020•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Keeping the spooky vibes rolling, ITP takes on the directorial debut for Clive Barker with the original Hellraiser (1987).Described as a British Supernatural Horror flick, this classic film deals with inter-dimensional worlds, sadomasochistic demons, and inter-familial drama and infidelity to top it off! We discuss it all from the monsters and the cast to fun facts about the film and, of course, spoilers abound so BE WARNED! Need someone to talk to? Check out our sponsor Better Help and use prom...
Nov 08, 2020•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast This year ITP's Halloween Special looks at four different stories of haunted happenings and unexplained phenomena all from our strange and beautiful province of British Columbia, Canada. There's certainly a reason they call it Supernatural B.C, after all... Need someone to talk to? Check out our sponsor Better Help and use promo code PORTAL to receive 10% off your first month :) Want some exclusive bonus episodes of High Strangeness? A little goes a long way. Come and join ITP’s Patreon Communit...
Nov 01, 2020•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brand New Film Friday takes on The Woman In Black (2012) a dark suspenseful supernatural thriller perfect for the Halloween season! ITP discusses the underworld, vengeful spirits, and, of course, Harry Potter in this fun filled discussion on the film. Spoilers abound as usual so be sure to watch before you listen! Need someone to talk to? Check out our sponsor Better Help and use promo code PORTAL to receive 10% off your first month :) Want some exclusive bonus episodes of High Strangeness? A li...
Oct 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Throughout time there have been stories of those who have vanished, individuals who seemingly disappear - without a trace. For those who remain in their wake, the clues and facts left to unravel hopefully resolve their fate, painting a picture of their last moments, or, as in this case, creates a mystery that remains unexplained to this day... Join us for the mystery of Flight 101: the Ghost Blimp. Need someone to talk to? Check out our sponsor Better Help and use promo code PORTAL to receive 10...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Hawaiian islands are know for their lush beauty, tropical fruits and of course the immense power of volcanoes. But most tourists are blissfully unaware of the otherworldly powers governing the landscape around them. From sentient fireballs emerging from Volcanoes and chasing people to encounters with the Goddess Pele and even an ancient curse. The jungles of Hawaii hold more secrets than one might expect.. So join us! For a discussion of ancient gods, black magic and so much more. Need someo...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast King Arthur is arguably the most well known legendary figures in the history of the British Isles… however some would argue that he was just that - a legend, and no more. But many would offer a different perspective, giving credence to the many myths and stories passed down for hundreds of years. On this special Patreon Vault Release from May 2018 ITP dives into the controversies and swirling evidence to seek the truth behind the legend of King Arthur. Need someone to talk to? Check out our spon...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever visited a place imbued with a disturbing legacy, a site that gives off a dark feeling that saturates the very walls and permeates through to frighten you to your very core? This week ITP takes a deep dive into one such place, designated by many as one of the most haunted places in the world: Houska Castle. Need someone to talk to? Check out our sponsor Better Help and use promo code PORTAL to receive 10% off your first month :) Check out Travis Dow's Website & YouTube Channel f...
Sep 14, 2020•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Throughout the continent of Africa, there exist stories of creatures that are simply not from this time. Witness reports of massive unidentified flying entities that resemble the likes of a giant Pterosaur. Known to locals as the dreaded Kongamato, the legends tell of a fierce winged beast with leathery reddish black skin lurking in the remote swamps and riverways that few dare to venture into, with even fewer returning to tell their tales. Known to most western researchers as nothing more than ...
Sep 06, 2020•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Hey ITP Friends, we're here with a special Archive release from the Patreon Vault :) In the ancient past, the concept of a subterranean land inside the Earth appeared in the mythology, folklore and legends of many cultures around the world. A place by many names including Agartha, Mu, Hsi Tien, and Shambala. These tales always tell of an advanced collection of peoples living in a vast underworld network of cities, forests and oceans that exist unbeknownst to modern human civilization... but coul...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week ITP delves into the bizarre world of sleep experiments and sleep deprivation, discussing both pop culture fact and fable, the capabilities of the human mind, and ultimately… What happens when we don't go to sleep? Listener Discretion Advised!!!! Strap in for some horrifying urban legends, CreepyPasta fictions, and unbelievable true stories of real world sleep experiments! We’d like to thank our regular sponsors of the show: Audible.com , BetterHelp.com , and all of our Patreon Supporte...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight on Into The Portal, we take you back to the blood soaked battlefields of the first world war. A conflict the likes of which the world had yet to witness, filled with new horrors and technologies employed to carry out destruction and suffering that produced a veritable cannon of lore including that of the legendary vanishing of 250 men amidst the struggles at Gallipoli August 12, 1915... We’d like to thank our regular sponsors of the show: Audible.com , BetterHelp.com , and all of our Pat...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Explore the horrors of the Taiga with ITP this week for a new Film Friday covering Black Mountain Side, a Canadian Horror/Suspense Indie film directed and written by Nick Szostakiwkyj. Incredibly worth the watch, this movie is a monstrous blend of The Shining, The Thing, and The Ruins that speaks to ancient terrors that lurk in the most remote places on earth, and instills a sense of dread that not many filmmakers are able to nail so beautifully. Need someone to talk to? Check out our sponsor Be...
Jul 25, 2020•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast The clandestine world of nuclear technology has long been a fascination amongst those interested in the often morbid world of atomic power and the historical wake left from events brought about by the likes of the Manhattan project. However, in research and testing the limits of atomic energy... sometimes things go awry. Join us as we delve into the first ever nuclear meltdown on US soil. A true tale of dark and historic curiosity. The Disaster at Idaho Falls. Need someone to talk to? Check out ...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast FILM FRIDAY IS BACK! And with noting but a true classic in horror. This week we delve into the strange world of the 1935 sequel The Bride of Frankenstein! We discuss the boundaries of the human and monstrous, the creation of life! The Homunculus, dark energies and more in the long awaited Film Friday return. Need someone to talk to? Check out our sponsor Better Help and use promo code PORTAL to receive 10% off your first month :) Free Audio-Book! Sign up for a 30 day Audible trial with no obliga...
Jul 10, 2020•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we peer through the veil to glimpse something that few can say they have been able to experience in their lifetime, awareness of a realm which many have closed their minds too, the realm of the afterlife and those caught in between, entities interacting with us in unpredictable and indecipherable ways. But is it possible for us to peel back the layers? the rigid trappings of fear and ignorance? Our Guest tonight believes so... Join us for a discussion with ghost investigator and spiri...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast On Vancouver Island in 1972 a report would surface that defied the boundaries of biological science when two youths were attacked on the shores of Thetis Lake outside of Victoria B.C. What did the boys encounter? Man? Myth? Fish? Or something in between... Join ITP for a classic paranormal Canadian mystery as we investigate the Monster of Thetis Lake! Shoutout to the talented Rob Morphy & Cryptonaut Podcast! Vote for ITP for Best Local Podcast! - Best of Kelowna Voting Round Need someone to ...
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Across the British Isles… strange reports, sightings and encounters with creatures that can only be described as something existing between worlds have been recorded for centuries. Beasts identified as massive jet black hounds that believed to have ventured through a gateway from Hell itself. From the Black Shuck of East Anglia to the Whilst Hounds of Dartmoor join us as we discuss tales of horror and blood in search of answers to the phenomena of Hellhounds & The Black Shuck! Need someone t...
Jun 08, 2020•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast In 1845 Sir John Franklin led two ships, The Erebus & The Terror, in search of the Northwest Passage. They were never seen again. As the years passed, fears grew and search expeditions mounted to find Sir John and his men, still lost somewhere in the Arctic. What rescuers found instead was a trail of darkness scattered across the barren landscape. How it all truly unfolded for Franklin and the crewmen remains unknown to this day... We’d like to thank our regular sponsors of the show: Audible...
May 25, 2020•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast ITP Top 10 Trivia continues with Round TWO recapping our first and only foray into unsolved true crime with The Mysterious Case of Elisa Lam & one of our favourite cryptid creature cases, Orang Pendek: The Little Man of the Forest! Grab a pen and paper and be sure to keep score as each episode continues to climb to the TOP Episode of the Year! We’d like to thank our regular sponsors of the show: Audible.com , BetterHelp.com , all of our Patreon Supporters as well as our Producer Tim Godbey N...
May 23, 2020•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week ITP has something different up our sleeves... We are digging into the Top 10 Episodes of the Year to bring you all the best highlights from our most popular episodes! Each Trivia Episode will cover two past topics, where we quiz each other (AND YOU) on all the high strangeness we have covered thus far on the show! First up, we have #10, Abducted: The Story of Charlotte Brown, where Amber quizzes Andrew on all his UFO-knowledge - Then, Amber's to bat for #9, El Chupacabra: The Blood-Suc...
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