In this festive end-of-year special, Den and Luke settle in for a relaxed Christmas catch-up — looking back at their favourite episodes of Season 2, revisiting the moments that stood out, surprised them, or sent them down unexpected rabbit holes.

They also bring back Beast or Bogus for one final showdown of the year as they crown the 2025 champion, complete with chaos, laughter, and one last attempt to outsmart each other.

To round things off, the duo reveal their plans for next year, including early hints at what’s coming for Paranormal Portal UK in 2026 and the direction they’re taking The Portal.

A cosy wrap-up, a bit of festive mischief, and plenty of paranormal chat — the perfect way to close out the year with Den and Luke.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

00:55 – Festive Catch

00:36:00 – Season 2 Highlights

01:04:40 – Beast or Bogus: Crowning the Champion

01:18:24 – Plans for 2026 & Season 3

01:22:45 – Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Episode Links

Linktree: Connect with us on all platforms – https://linktr.ee/ParanormalPortalUK

Paranormal PortFebruary 1959: Nine experienced hikers flee their tent in the frozen Ural Mountains, cutting their way out and vanishing into the night without coats or shoes. When their bodies are finally found, the scene defies explanation — crushed skulls, missing eyes, and traces of radiation. In this chilling Tales from the Shadows episode, we present “The Dyatlov Pass Diaries,” a fictional retelling that plunges you into their final terrifying hours on the slopes of Kholat Syakhl (“Dead Mountain”).

In our Tales from the Shadows series, we present fictional stories inspired by real-world paranormal events, serving as a platform for guest writers to showcase their work alongside the hosts’ own chilling tales. From ghostly hauntings to otherworldly encounters, these narratives weave fact and fiction, drawing listeners into a captivating exploration of the supernatural’s haunting possibilities.

Blending documented evidence with atmospheric storytelling, this episode explores one of the 20th century’s most baffling unsolved mysteries — where avalanche theories, secret Soviet tests, and far stranger possibilities collide in the endless Russian winter.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

00:42 – Dyatlov Pass: Real Events

03:03 – The Dyatlov Pass Diaries (Fictional Retelling)

14:20 – Wrap-Up

Episode Links

🔗 Connect with us on all platforms – https://linktr.ee/ParanormalPortalUK

If this one gave you chills, subscribe for more Tales from the Shadows and let us know your own Dyatlov theory — avalanche, infrasound, or something that doesn’t belong on this planet? ❄️⛰️

Paranormal PPendle Hill: England’s most haunted witching ground. This Halloween special dives into the infamous 1612 Pendle Witch Trials, the executions that followed, and centuries of modern paranormal activity — ghostly figures, strange lights, and unexplained encounters on the shadowed slopes.

In our Portal Files series, Den and Luke delve into the vast spectrum of the unexplained — from chilling UFO encounters and elusive cryptids to perplexing mysteries and haunting paranormal cases. Through their own investigations and meticulous research, they unravel eerie evidence, dark histories, and enduring questions that fuel global fascination, offering a gripping exploration of the supernatural and beyond.

From the chilling trials of the Pendle witches to present-day witness reports, we separate centuries of superstition from possible supernatural truth in one of Britain’s darkest paranormal locations.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – Catch Up with Den and Luke

12:40 – Case Files: The Pendle Witches (Narration)

21:13 – Analysing the Evidence

01:51:04 – Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Episode Links

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If you enjoyed this Halloween special, subscribe for more Portal Files cases and let us know your own Pendle Hill stories in the comments! 🧙‍♀️🌕

Hampshire hides some of Britain’s most atmospheric hauntings. In Narration Series episode, we guide you through ten of the county’s most haunted locations — from the ancient walls of Wymering Manor and the silent monks of Netley Abbey ruins to the cursed portrait at Breamore House and the restless spirits of old taverns and forgotten hospitals.

In our Narration Series, Paranormal Portal UK takes a look through the portal — exploring stories from the darker corners of Britain and beyond. Each episode blends history, folklore, and the unexplained.

Wymering Manor, The Eclipse Inn, Tudor House Museum, Netley Abbey, Breamore House, Rufus Stone, and more — some spirits are said to warn the living, while others simply linger in the mist, waiting to be heard once more. From Paranormal Portal UK, this is a look through the portal… where folklore, fear, and fact intertwine.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Intro

01:22 – Hampshire

01:52 – Wymering Manor

02:53 – The Eclipse Inn

03:54 – The Medieval Merchant’s House

04:47 – Tudor House Museum

05:40 – Netley Abbey

06:35 – Breamore House

07:36 – Rufus Stone

08:33 – The White Hart Hotel

09:28 – Manor Farmhouse

10:18 – Gosport Old Hospital

11:41 – Outro

Episode Links

🔗 Find us everywhere – https://linktr.ee/ParanormalPortalUK

If Haunted Hampshire gave you chills (or you’ve experienced one of these locations yourself), subscribe for more Narration Series episodes and let us know your favourite Hampshire ghost story! 👻🏰

ParanoDecember 1980: Strange lights descend into Rendlesham Forest beside a U.S. air base in Suffolk. Over three nights, military personnel encounter a glowing craft, physical traces on the ground, and radiation readings that defy explanation. Often called “Britain’s Roswell,” the Rendlesham Forest UFO incident remains one of the best-documented military encounters with the unknown.

In our Portal Files series, Den and Luke delve into the vast spectrum of the unexplained — from chilling UFO encounters and elusive cryptids to perplexing mysteries and haunting paranormal cases. Through their own investigations and meticulous research, they unravel eerie evidence, dark histories, and enduring questions that fuel global fascination, offering a gripping exploration of the supernatural and beyond.

Den and Luke examine firsthand witness testimonies from U.S. Air Force staff, the famous Halt memo, declassified documents, and the lingering questions that have fuelled debate for over 40 years. Was it a lighthouse, a secret experiment—or something truly extraterrestrial?

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – Catching Up with Den and Luke

24:00 – Case File: The Rendlesham UFO (Narration)

32:05 – Analysing the Evidence

01:44:35 – Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Episode Links

🔗 Connect with us on all platforms – https://linktr.ee/ParanormalPortalUK

If Rendlesham left you questioning the skies, subscribe for more Portal Files cases and let us know—what do you think really happened in those Suffolk woods? 👽🌲

Paranormal PortDecember 1900: A relief ship approaches the remote Flannan Isles lighthouse and finds it eerily deserted. The lamp is cold, clocks have stopped, a meal sits half-eaten—and the three keepers have vanished without a trace. No storm was recorded, yet the log speaks of strange lights and an unearthly presence watching from the waves.

In our Tales from the Shadows series, Luke presents evocative fictional stories inspired by real-world paranormal events, serving as a platform for guest writers to showcase their work alongside the hosts’ own chilling tales. From ghostly hauntings to otherworldly encounters, these narratives weave fact and fiction, drawing listeners into a captivating exploration of the supernatural’s haunting possibilities.

“Flannan’s Night Watchers” reimagines the keepers’ final days through the eyes of private investigator Angus Reid and the cryptic journal of Thomas Marshall—blending documented evidence with a haunting tale of lights in the sky, whispers in the wind, and something ancient that waits in the void.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

03:17 – Flannan’s Night Watchers

21:45 – Wrap-Up

Episode Links

🔗 Connect with us on all platforms – https://linktr.ee/ParanormalPortalUK

If the mystery of the Flannan Isles keepers left you staring at the horizon, subscribe for more Tales from the Shadows and tell us your theory—what took the men that night? 🌊🏯

Paranor30 East Drive, Pontefract: an ordinary-looking house that became the scene of one of Britain’s most violent poltergeist hauntings. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Pritchard family endured slammed doors, objects flying across rooms, physical attacks—and sightings of a tall, dark-robed monk figure said to be the restless spirit of a 16th-century murderer executed on the site.

In our Portal Files series, Den and Luke delve into the vast spectrum of the unexplained — from chilling UFO encounters and elusive cryptids to perplexing mysteries and haunting paranormal cases. Through their own investigations and meticulous research, they unravel eerie evidence, dark histories, and enduring questions that fuel global fascination, offering a gripping exploration of the supernatural and beyond.

Often called “Europe’s most haunted house,” 30 East Drive has produced shadow figures on the stairs, orbs with glowing eyes, self-filling water jugs, and chilling photos of the infamous Black Monk himself. Den and Luke examine the family’s terrifying experiences, the historical roots of the entity, and the extraordinary evidence captured by investigators over the decades—including the visitor images that still shock the paranormal community today.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – Catching Up with Den and Luke

17:42 – 30 East Drive Unveiled

31:50 – Analyzing the Haunting

01:53:20 – Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Episode Links

🔗 View all the chilling photos discussed in this episode – http://www.30eastdrive.com/visitors-images/

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If the Black Monk of Pontefract left you checking the shadows, subscribe for more Portal Files cases and tell us—do you dare spend a night at 30 East Drive? 👻🏠

PJuly 1947, New Mexico desert: Rancher Mac Brazel discovers strange, indestructible debris scattered across his land—lightweight foil that unfolds perfectly, beams with hieroglyphic-like symbols, and material that defies fire and hammer. Days later, the U.S. military announces the capture of a “flying disc”… only to retract it hours later, claiming it was just a weather balloon. What really crashed near Roswell—and why has the cover-up story changed so many times?

In our Portal Files series, Den and Luke delve into the vast spectrum of the unexplained — from chilling UFO encounters and elusive cryptids to perplexing mysteries and haunting paranormal cases. Through their own investigations and meticulous research, they unravel eerie evidence, dark histories, and enduring questions that fuel global fascination, offering a gripping exploration of the supernatural and beyond.

From Major Jesse Marcel’s firsthand testimony and alleged witness intimidation to Project Mogul revelations, theories of recovered bodies, and modern whistleblower claims (including David Grusch and Luis Elizondo), Den and Luke examine why Roswell remains the most famous—and controversial—UFO incident in history, 78 years later.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – Catching Up with Den and Luke

14:19 – The Roswell Incident Deep Dive

01:48:50 – Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Episode Links

🔗 Read our full Roswell article – https://www.paranormalportaluk.com/post/revisited-series-roswell

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If Roswell still has you scanning the skies, subscribe for more Portal Files cases and let us know—weather balloon, secret project, or something not from this world? 🛸🏜️

ParaSince the age of five, American listener Stephanie has been haunted by the paranormal. It began with a pair of glowing yellow eyes staring from a lamp in her room—whispering her name in the darkness. What started that night has followed her throughout her life: shadowy figures, unexplained voices, and encounters that defy rational explanation.

In our Beyond the Veil series, Luke shares gripping true paranormal encounters submitted by listeners who’ve faced the unknown. From ghostly apparitions to unsettling otherworldly experiences, he delves into these firsthand accounts, exploring their chilling details and lingering mysteries to reveal the haunting realities beyond our world.

Stephanie bravely opens up about her lifelong experiences with the unseen, from childhood terrors to adult encounters that still leave her questioning reality. If you’ve ever felt watched in the dark or heard your name called by no one there, this raw, personal story will resonate deeply.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – Luke’s Opening Thoughts

02:00 – Stephanie’s Paranormal Story

14:23 – Final Reflections and Wrap-Up

Episode Links

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If Stephanie’s story sent chills down your spine (or you’ve had something similar happen), subscribe for more Beyond the Veil listener stories and share your own experience—we read the best ones on the show! 👁️🌙

PaViral “leaked military” FLIR footage claiming to show a massive Bigfoot-like figure, the infamous Annabelle doll on rare public display, whispers of a modern remake for the 1982 horror classic The Entity, and Luis Elizondo’s controversial “1,000-foot UFO” photo that turned out to be desert irrigation circles—four wild paranormal headlines unpacked

by Den and Luke.

In our Haunted Headlines series, Den and Luke dive into paranormal articles that capture their attention, from credible hauntings and unexplained phenomena to amusing viral clips. They unveil these stories to each other on the spot, sparking lively discussions that blend rigorous analysis with a touch of humour, offering a fresh and engaging take on the strange and supernatural.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – Catching Up with Den and Luke

06:32 – Viral Bigfoot Sighting Debate

16:40 – Annabelle Doll’s Public Display

25:32 – Rumours of The Entity Remake

29:50 – Luis Elizondo’s Debunked UFO Claim

46:45 – Final Reflections and Wrap-Up

Episode Links

🔗 Viral Bigfoot Footage (military-style FLIR clip) – https://x.com/bgatesisapyscho/status/1906128970073972878?s=46

🔗 Annabelle Doll Display Article – https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/general/real-annabelle-doll-to-appear-at-san-antonio-s-most-famous-haunted-inn/ar-AA1E0E7h

🔗 Luis Elizondo UFO Debunk Article – https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/us-news/1000-foot-ufo-near-four-corners-landmark-allegedly-seen-in-newly-released-photo-taken-by-commercial-pilot/

🔗 The Entity Case Article – https://www.paranormalportaluk.com/post/revisited-series-the-entity

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If these headlines had you pausing the episode to zoom in on the footage, subscribe for more Haunted Headlines and let us know—which story do you think holds up best: the FLIR Bigfoot, Annabelle’s outing, The Entity remake, or the giant “UFO” that wasn’t? 🦍👻🛸