Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths

It is interview time again and we are super excited to talk with the artist George Coghill, also known as Monsterologist. Fun fact: I (Tyler) currently have 3 Monsterologist stickers on my car and we have 5 of his cryptid travel posters up in our podcast studio. We are HUGE fans of his work and have been for a few years now. In this interview, George Coghill, the creative force behind Monsterologist, shares his journey from freelance artist to cryptid art entrepreneur, driven by a desire to create the cool monster artwork his 8-year-old self always wanted. His unique approach combines childhood fascination with paranormal phenomena, a commitment to authenticity, and a business model that prioritizes passion over profit. Coghill's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, as he turned a simple Bigfoot patch design into a thriving business that resonates with fellow enthusiasts at paranormal conventions across the country. Throughout the interview, he offers valuable insights for aspiring creators, emphasizing the importance of pushing through creative blocks and staying true to one's vision, even when success seems unlikely. Check out Monsterologist's work here: https://monsterologist.com/ Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre]: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/believingbizarr] Discord [https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM] Shop Merch [https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/]: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch

This week we head to Texas to discuss some popular Lone Star State UFO Encounters. From the enigmatic Lubbock Lights of 1951 to the perplexing Stephenville incident of 2008, we examine reports of massive, silent crafts and unexplained aerial phenomena that have baffled witnesses and investigators alike. In the Levelland UFO case, multiple vehicles mysteriously stalled in the presence of an unidentified object.  Perhaps most disturbing is the account of Betty Cash and Vicki Landrum, whose close encounter left them with severe, long-lasting health issues attributed to radiation exposure. Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre]: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/believingbizarr] Discord [https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM] Shop Merch [https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/]: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch

The Grafton Monster On a fateful night in June 1964, Robert Cockrell's drive home through Grafton, West Virginia, took an unexpected turn when he encountered a massive, headless creature with smooth, rubbery skin. This bizarre sighting sparked a town-wide frenzy, with armed locals combing the woods in search of what became known as the Grafton Monster. Multiple witnesses described an 8-10 foot tall entity with broad shoulders and a seemingly non-existent head, lending credence to Cockrell's account and fueling the growing hysteria. As the monster-hunting craze reached fever pitch, UFO researcher Gray Barker linked the creature to extraterrestrial phenomena, adding another layer of mystery to the tale. But just as the investigation seemed to gain traction, both Cockrell and Barker abruptly abandoned their pursuits. The sudden cessation of their inquiries raises unsettling questions: What forces compelled them to drop the subject? Did they uncover truths too disturbing to share, or were they silenced by shadowy figures determined to keep the Grafton Monster's secrets buried? Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre]: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/believingbizarr] Discord [https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM] Shop Merch [https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/]: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch

In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into more listener submission stories. From shared dreams of pink goo monsters to pendulum divinations revealing shocking truths about human identity, these stories blur the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary. We explore a chilling encounter at an abandoned mansion in Florida, where a father and son stumble upon more than they bargained for. With slamming doors, temperature drops, and a ghostly figure closing curtains, this creepy tale is hard to forget about once the episode is over. Next, we talk about Cry Woman's Bridge in Indiana, where a father's childhood encounter comes back to haunt him decades later.  Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre]: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/believingbizarr] Discord [https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM] Shop Merch [https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/]: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch

This month's Bizarre News covers a wide variety of strange and unusual topics. Including: Story 1 - A resurfaced clip from a 2001 nature documentary showing a shadowy bipedal figure running alongside caribou in remote Quebec has sparked online debates about a potential Bigfoot sighting, with the cinematographer affirming no crew or known individuals were present during filming. Story 2 - Surveillance footage from Colombia showed a man mysteriously thrown to the ground by an unidentified flying orb, sparking debate about its nature and leaving the incident unexplained Story 3 - A fan's meticulous replicas of The Shining's hedge maze and elevator doors have led to eerie occurrences in her home, raising suspicions of supernatural activity linked to the iconic horror film. Story 4 (First picture is eyes open, second picture is eyes shut) - A woman in Canton, Ohio claims to have witnessed and photographed a statue of the Virgin Mary opening and closing its eyes at a local church, though the pastor remains skeptical of the alleged miracle. Story 5 - Recent CT scans of the "Screaming Woman," an ancient Egyptian mummy, suggest her haunting expression may be due to cadaveric spasm rather than poor embalming, revealing a possible death in extreme pain and challenging previous assumptions about her mummification. Additionally, we play Blind Rankings with Producer Ben and must rank our top 10 Zombie movies of all time. Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre]: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/believingbizarr] Discord [https://discord.gg/RFqzeQ8dVM] Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/believingthebizarre] and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday. Shop Merch [https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/]: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch