They said there was a city of gold. Then a kingdom. Then a whole map full of lies. But what if El Dorado was never a place at all? What if it was a massive colonial misunderstanding fueled by greed, bad assumptions, and truly unhinged expedition choices? Today we’re digging into El Dorado, not to strike it rich, but to sift through the myth, the violence, and the very real damage left behind.PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Follow @screamdescentmovie if you like the Scream universe, blood, gore, and fun! The movie is currently in production and you can follow along as we bring this movie to life!

Which way is up when stairs end at ceilings and doors open to walls? Did Sarah Winchester succeed in confusing the supposed spirits that haunted her house? Was that even her goal? So much mystery surrounds the Winchester house, it's hard to know what it was all for. One thing I know for sure though, and that's that I want to visit this place ASAP to see if there's any ghosts still haunting this place. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out Air Fit Bungee in LA! @airfitbungee_inc on Instagram and @AirFitBungee-Inc  on YouTube. If you haven't tried a bungee class yet I can't recommend it enough! It's such a great cardio workout and so much fun.

They say what goes up must come down. But when? You may not always get to choose when your #adventure is over. Perhaps Astral Projection works much in the same way, where once you achieve your desired effect, how does one go about getting back inside their body when they feel they’ve had enough? Today we dive into Astral Projection, the hottest travel ticket since the Titanic (less the iceburg). If nothing else, we urge #caution and wish you luck on your journey into the #astral plane. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out  @saint-hoax  on YouTube (they do have a YouTube!), instagram and Patreon. The owners of this page work incredibly hard to ensure its followers are well informed, while keeping things light when possible and providing much needed hope for the future. I can't recommend this page enough!

Ya eva heard of the Joisey Devil? I had, but to be honest, I wasn't sure what it looked like. And it seems like most people have differing opinions on what it looks like so maybe it's just an elusive little rascal who galavants around the Pine Barrens. Hey, as long as it ain't doin nothing wrong who am I to kick him out? What are your thoughts on the Jersey Devil? Had you heard of it before this episode?PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Follow  @WorldFamousOriginal  on Instagram and YouTube! Or if you're in the Portland, Oregano area, definitely check out their brick and mortar store! They've got tons of cool lil indie stuff, I really want their Worriers patch. Lmk what your fav item of theirs is.

I’m sure you’ve heard of black holes, but have you kept up with what science knows and doesn’t know about them? I personally have not and learning about it gave me anxiety lol so this ep is NOT for the weak-minded. Warning, may experience EXISTENTIAL DREAD as a result of learning about the enigma that is the black hole. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out @jaypokepaints on Instagram and Tiktok for some awesome pokemon card paintings! She does lives where she paints and is also at several expos where you can purchase her work. If nothing else, her art is really fun to look at!

We're back with a Phenomena Seance episode! Woohoo! First Phenomena Séance ep of 2026, very exciting. This episode's host was Marax (Phenomena's very own co-producer and video editor). They are a very interesting individual, a jack of all trades if you will, so I am pleased to share this lovely discussion with you! I hope you take from it as much as I did (which is a lot!) I always learn something new on these episodes, which is why I love doing them. Thanks so much for tuning in!

Imagine #lights that mysteriously appear above a valley that move at different speeds and appear in different ways. So inconsistent, researchers can't even capture enough of a pattern to begin explaining what's causing them. That is, if whatever is causing them is even explainable. The #Hessdalen Lights have confounded observers for decades, and yet they remain a #mystery. Are we meant to know what they are? What do you think?PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out @blossom_brew_coffee on Instagram! A coffee stand run by two girls, this is a fun way to bring a little morning or mid-day coffee pick-me-up to any occasion! Plus their branding is super cute. Go give them some love!

Have you ever seen a shadow person? Where do they lurk? And do they need light to be present? These are questions that have plagued humans for as long as we’ve seen (or rather, felt the presence of) #shadowpeople. Let’s dive into the #lore behind shadow people, potential theories, and what makes a shadow person's aura so ominous that it makes even the most seasoned #horror enthusiast's skin crawl.PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out  @beautyxjailyn  on Instagram and YouTube! She's amazing at bringing any hair vision to life and I love her transformation videos :) If you're in Atlanta, you gotta check her out!

Krampus, the harbinger of spooky Christmas, the disciplinarian of children, and the bad cop to #santa's “good cop” bit. He even has his own #holiday called Krampusnacht where everyone dresses up like Krampus. I think he’d be honored if he saw it, ngl. How do you feel about #krampus? Do you fear him or revere him? PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Follow @bleachedbyaxxel on Instagram ESPECIALLY if you're a blondie like me. But tbh they're amazing at working with any and all hair colors and they specialize in extensions so definitely check them out and pay my girl Katelyn a visit!

The seemingly bottomless Oak Island Money Pit. Sounds like a sunken investment imo ngl. Discovered in the late 1700/early 1800s, the Oak Island #moneypit has countless promises of gold, fortune, and rare relics to be #discovered. But was anything really discovered in the #oakislandtreasure pit? Watch this week’s Phenomena episode to find out! PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Follow @Ilustratorium.Sara if you like witchy cat magic. Her art is incredible! Even if you just admire it and don't purchase anything from her etsy, her art is a really beautiful representation of having a muse (oh, to be a muse cat).