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Strange Familiars
Join us as we explore the stranger aspects of our world. From bigfoot creatures and other cryptids to hauntings, hexes, magick, and more. A combination of historical research, witness interviews, discussion, and on-site recordings (where possible) is used to tell stories of the weird-but-true. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the numinous. We’re a…
Episodes
Strange FamiliarsHigh Strangeness at Pine Ridge – part 1
Lucinda tells of becoming involved in the UFO contact/experiencer movement, which eventually lead to a weekend of high strangeness at the Pine Ridge…
Strange FamiliarsWho, Who, Who Are You?
Andrew stops by to share his sighting of a possible juvenile bigfoot. Did it hang around his neighborhood as he grew up? Then he relates some intense dream…
Strange FamiliarsCorrelations or Coincidences (Sasquatch Chronicles swapcast)
A bonus episode for everyone! Wes Germer hosted a conversation on Sasquatch Chronicles with Timothy and Rick about high strangeness as expressed across the…
Strange FamiliarsHermit Blacksmith Murdered with Dynamite
We share the story of J. J. McGuire, an aged hermit blacksmith from California, who was killed in 1923 by a charge of dynamite placed under his bed. After some…
Strange FamiliarsShe Saw Bigfoot...He Saw a Bear
First, Shannon shares stories of hotel poltergeists, a shadow person, a possible bigfoot creature pacing a car at high speed, and more. Next, Vincent shares…
Strange FamiliarsThe Curse
Prathima relates the story of a curse placed upon her family in India. She tells how her family discovered the curse and what they did to be rid of the black…
Strange FamiliarsLet Us Into the Room
Kate shares stories of encounters throughout her life, including an antlered man, greys, shadow people, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make…
Strange FamiliarsWolf Memories
Cheyenne shares her reincarnation stories and past-life memories of being a wolf – along with encounters with UFOs, orbs, and more. If you would like to help…
Strange FamiliarsIn the Wake of the Witch Cloud
Alison interviews Chad and Timothy about The Witch Cloud project. We talk Gettysburg, liminal places, ghost boxes, ghost theory and much more. Caution: this…
Strange FamiliarsLast Man on the Gallows
Henry Heist was a thief, ruffian, and troubled soul from the mountains, just west of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Did he murder his friend, Emanuel Monn, with a…
Strange FamiliarsThe Hermit of Wolf Hill
Timothy and Alison present the story of GFGE Thomas, a hermit who lived on a remote section of the battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Was he a practicing…
Strange FamiliarsThe Ghoul of Gettysburg
In the first of a series of shows related to Gettysburg, PA leading up to episode 300, Alison and Timothy talk about a man called Godfor, the so-called “Ghoul…
Strange FamiliarsA Weird Old Man in Plaid
Dave tells his stories about encounters with a diminutive Flannel Man, a disappearing black dog, a ghost, and more. Octavion returns to Gazoo’s Wood to find…
Strange FamiliarsThe Boo-Hag
Alex tells about seeing a cloud-like UFO, a strange orb in the woods, and his encounter with the Boo-Hag. Zoe stops by to talk about a new publishing venture…
Strange FamiliarsEvocation of Gazoo
First, Timothy returns to Gazoo’s Wood to meet Octavion, and talk about his previous experiences at the location. A day of high strangeness ensues: knocking…
Strange FamiliarsLost Brothers of the Alleghenies
We present the story of the Cox children - two brothers who went missing in the mountains of Pennsylvania in 1856. Thousands of people searched for the young…
Strange FamiliarsBigfoot and Spirits
First, CJ shares stories of bigfoot encounters followed by spirit encounters from throughout her life. Next, Jesse shares her account of watching disembodied…
Strange FamiliarsThe Coconut Man and Other Stories
Amie joins us to talk about an odd childhood NDE, an entity from her youth known as the Coconut Man, haunted house stories, a UFO sighting, and more. If you…
Strange FamiliarsRiddle Me This
To close out 2021, Alison and Timothy field a range of questions from listeners. We discuss favorite bands and albums; items from our collections; playing…
Strange FamiliarsChristmas Apparitions, Grave Lights, and More
Brother Richard joins us once again for a Christmas program. We discuss Saint Nicholas, Christmas as an eternal event, Christmas apparitions, grave lights, the…
Strange FamiliarsThe Christmas Scarecrow
It’s a bonus Christmas episode for everyone! We hear the story of the frightening Christmas wild man, Hans Trapp - an evil cannibal who disguised himself as a…
Strange FamiliarsRed Eyes Staring
Bill shares his stories of something with red glowing eyes which showed up in his childhood bedroom, a disembodied goat head which chased his father, a UFO…
Strange FamiliarsWe Are Not Real, Remember
Chad and Timothy visit Codorus State Park at night. After exploring the bone field and the faerie village, Codorus Mushroom World, they heard weird sounds…
Strange FamiliarsFrozen Charlotte
We explore the story Frozen Charlotte – a young woman who dies from exposure on a winter night – which inspired a popular ballad, and gave name to a type of…
Strange FamiliarsPhantom Black Dogs
We welcome W.T. Watson to the show as we discuss his book, Phantom Black Dogs, black dog folklore, witness accounts, and more. If you would like to help us…
Strange FamiliarsHaunted - part 2
We continue our discussion with Everett and hear about his experiences with ghosts, a UFO on the highway, a possible dogman sighting, and some kind of cryptid…
Strange FamiliarsHaunted
First we talk to Charlie, the host of the podcast What Happened at Braley Pond which covers both paranormal and true crime events which happened at a…
Strange FamiliarsHalloween Special with Monster Fuzz
Monster Fuzz and Strange Familiars join forces for a Halloween jam. After we discuss some favorite horror films and books, Halloween memories, and more, we…
Strange FamiliarsThe Orb Walker
LeeAnn shares a story of a bigfoot creature witnessed by her son, Gabe, and some synchronicities surrounding the event. While fishing at 1:00 AM, Gabe and his…
Strange FamiliarsThe Ghost of Peggy Larue - part 2
We continue our story of Peggy Larue, murdered by the boxer Sailor Kid Mack. At a lover’s lane, just outside of York, PA a drunken Kid Mack shoots his three…
Strange FamiliarsThe Ghost of Peggy Larue - part 1
Peggy Larue came to Pennsylvania in 1924 and took up residence at a house of ill repute in the river town of Columbia. On August 9 of that year, she and a…
Strange FamiliarsGhosts, Bigfoot, Poltergeists, and More
In the last installment of this edition of High Strangeness in Hellam, Dillon tells some stories from his past and then brings us back to Hellam for another…
Strange FamiliarsMonster Fuzz vs. Strange Familiars
For High Strangeness in Hellam, Dillon tells of a shadowy creature that flew by him and eventually hovered in the air above him - transforming into something…
Strange FamiliarsThe Curse of the Wolf-Thing
For our continuing High Strangeness in Hellam segment Dillon tells of a shadow being that transformed into an orb. Next, Seth shares his story of a…
Strange FamiliarsThe Howl
We continue our series, High Strangeness in Hellam with Dillon, who tells of waking up to find his front door open as well as an encounter with a MIB. Next…
Strange FamiliarsThe Demon's Head
We continue our series, High Strangeness in Hellam with Dillon, who tells of some threats and visits from sinister characters after he published a UFO…
Strange FamiliarsEntities of Smoke and Cloud
First, we present the first installment of our new series, High Strangeness in Hellam with Dillon, a witness who has encountered multiple oddities in the area…
Strange FamiliarsThe Nephilim
Brother Richard returns to discuss the Nephilim. These “giants” of the Bible are said by some to be connected to bigfoot. What were the Nephilim and what do we…
Strange FamiliarsGoblins in the Closet
Dale shares stories of Flannel Man, goblins, and a very odd shadow figure which may be tied to a ritual. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange…
Strange FamiliarsFrom the Faerie Tree to the Haunted Skies
Jim shares stories starting in his youth in Ireland - beginning with faerie folklore told to him by elders which seemed to weave into his own experiences. A…
Strange FamiliarsGhosts of Audio Past, part 2
Alison and Timothy continue to present audio clips collected from our various on-site episodes. Hear sounds from Toad Road, Hairy Springs, Big Pond Furnace…
Strange FamiliarsGhosts of Audio Past - part 1
Now that we have passed 250 episodes, Timothy and Alison take a look back at some of the audio we have collected on various on-site expeditions. Revisit Seven…
Strange FamiliarsReturn of the White Thing
First, RJ tells stories of his experiences including a dragon-eyed kid, a shadow entity, a healing orb, and a family tale of a dwarf. Next, Nick stops by to…
Strange FamiliarsShadows, Orbs, and High Strangeness
Jon tells stories of his experiences with orbs, a demon photograph, lights in the woods, and more. He also shares a story of bigfoot and a Woman in White. If…
Strange FamiliarsHollerin' About Cougar Hollow
Clint from OK Talk podcast stops by to talk about some strange happenings at a property he has been visiting, known as Cougar Hollow. Weird lights, glimmering…
Strange FamiliarsThe Shadow Man and the Whirlwind
First, Emma describes some of her paranormal encounters: a firefighter spirit which was followed by a fire; a burning apparition; a shadow man accompanied by a…
Strange FamiliarsRelics
Timothy welcomes Brother Richard back to the show for a discussion about relics. We discuss the types of relics; relics in different religious traditions; the…
Strange FamiliarsGazoo's Woods - part 2
Chad and Timothy continue their night at Gazoo’s Woods. After spending more time at the cemetery, they drive to the other side and approach Gazoo’s Woods from…
Strange FamiliarsGazoo's Woods - part 1
Chad and Timothy introduce Gazoo’s Woods and tell about some of the unusual things they found (and photographed) on previous visits. They return to the area…
Strange FamiliarsBe a Doll, Be a Baby Doll
Alison and Timothy discuss the lives of two reclusive women and their dolls. Hugette Clark, born into an incredibly wealthy family, collected dolls and…
Strange FamiliarsRiver Town Cemeteries
Diane meets Chad and Timothy at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Columbia, Pennsylvania to tell her stories of weird encounters at the place where the cemetery meets…
Strange FamiliarsWe Saw the Switch Turn On
Lauren Devora, author of My Friend Mothman, stops by to discuss her book and relates some stories of her own paranormal experiences. If you would like to help…
Strange FamiliarsGet Out!
Jen stops by to share a story from her youth. It is an intense encounter with elements of grinning entities, foretelling the future, Flannel Man, and more…
Strange FamiliarsArizona Encounters (Bigfoot Experiences with Mike - part 2)
We continue our discussion with Mike as he discusses more bigfoot encounters around Arizona–including hearing “samurai chatter” (presumed bigfoot…
Strange FamiliarsWeird Eyeshine (Bigfoot Experiences with Mike - part 1)
Mike shares various strange experiences he has had in the wilds of North America, including: hearing unexplained howls; finding tree structures; seeing some…
Strange FamiliarsThe Ripper, the Wendigo, and the End of the World
Guest hosts Jon and Sam from Riverbend Comics step in for a discussion about some graphic novels with paranormal themes: Alan Moore’s “From Hell”, “The…
Strange FamiliarsChased by a Werewolf
Joshua shares a story from his youth about a frightening day along the local creek with his brother and a friend. After coming upon a display of deer skulls…
Strange FamiliarsWhere Are We?
Alison and Timothy sit down for a relaxed episode discussing some current happenings in their lives. While there isn’t a lot of paranormal content in this…
Strange FamiliarsParanormal Scotland
Chris from the Scottish Paranormal podcast stops by to share some stories of encounters with The Other. UFO sightings, sleep paralysis, strange lights, and…
Strange FamiliarsIn and Out of Dreamland, part two
Heather and Natalie continue their story of the strange entities that appear to them both in their dreams and waking life. More synchronicities, odd dreams…