Have you ever seen #shadowpeople or experienced seeing a #shapeshifter or #darkentity? Check out Donna, William and Angel's FANomena stories about those very topics! Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any personal stories you’d like us to share :)

How do you know you're awake right now? Is it because you're bound to the laws of science and physics? Is that why people like #luciddreaming, because the rules of everyday life no longer apply? Some religions and cultures believe it is a #spiritual doorway to a higher #consciousness, others a way to receive messages from beyond the veil. Whatever you believe, you've probably heard of lucid dreaming. So let's dive into the astral plane that is the liminal space between asleep and awake. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: The absolute legend that is @CripplingHotSauceDrew , I'm proud to announce Phenomena's official partnership with Crippling Hot Sauce! We even got our own code (PHENOMENAPODCAST) for 5% off your order so you can try it for yourself. Jon and I are gonna try the three that come in the TripleCripple (what a name lol) pack on some tacos and post it on Patreon and then YouTube so be on the lookout! I can't wait to try them (I might regret it later lol).

Amelia Bedelia I Heart Radio Earhart. An aviary icon! A women in STEM and an engineering queen (she fixed her own engines, which is WILD). Unfortunately, her record-breaking journey was cut short by unforeseen and strange circumstances. What do you think happened? My money’s on time loop, personally. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out @madison.briggs on Instagram and Tiktok! A true woman in STEM, she's out here putting simple things in layman's terms so we can all understand what biomedical engineers do (yay!)

How much do you trust your #memory? Is there something you swear was once one way that you've recently found out is another? You may be experiencing the Mandela Effect. From big historical moments (like the death of a public figure) to small seemingly insignificant changes (like the lack of the cornucopia in the Fruit of the Loom logo), the #mandelaeffect can highjack any memory and make you believe you woke up in an alternate timeline. Let's dive into the common theories behind this #mindblowing phenomenon. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out @glammedbygary on Instagram as well as her direct website at glammedbygary.squarespace.com for some of the BEST nail art you've ever seen! Gary is incredibly talented at what she does and she's so young! Show her some love and support :)

¿Has oído hablar del Chupacabra? The #chupacabra is one of the creepiest cryptids to date imo. The way it's described is having reptilian skin, spikes on its back, sharp teeth, glowing red eyes and even sometimes wings. It truly does look like a #cryptid moodboard. But is it real? Either way, the chupacabra seems to have made a nice warm bed in the minds of ranchers and farmers whose #animals undergo tragic circumstances.PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out @hanosmithproductions on Instagram for all your photography and production needs! Started by Phenomena's very own Ruben Hanohano and their husband Christopher, they've built an awesome creative agency that's accessible to anyone looking to improve or legitimize their branding.

Did you ever think ear-piercing sounds could be zapped into your brain by an intelligence operative from another country in order to stop peace negotiations? Me neither! But apparently that's one of the theories surrounding the insane auditory phenomenon known as Havana Syndrome. #havanasyndrome is known to cause vertigo, nausea and sometimes even neurological issues and it's only really been known to target #government officials. And the craziest part? It's as recent as 2015. Let me know if you knew about this wild phenomenon cus I sure didn't.PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out Jordyn,  @jrc_theslp  on YouTube and Instagram!! She's a school-based, virtual speech-language pathologist, small-business owner, and advocate for all things language and culture. We need more people like her in this world so definitely go subscribe, follow and support her :)

Happy Spooky Season and most importantly, HAPPY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY (which was this week, what are the odds we're releasing this episode in the same week as Indigenous People's Day? Cool!) Have you heard of #skinwalkers and #wendigos? What about the newer cryptid, the #notdeer? Boy, do we have an education-packed episode for you! Written by our lovely writer Angel, who herself is half Diné/Navajo and Lakota Teton Sioux, this episode dives into these three indigenous nightmare creatures who share so many similarities, you might start to wonder if they're one in the same...PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Shoutout to Unwomanly! Hosted by one of Angel’s friends, Jen, it's a show where she dives into breakups, life’s ups and downs, and even gets a little spooky sometimes. You can find UNWOMANLY streaming on all major platforms :)

Get ready for the second episode of our brand new Phenomena #spinoff show called "Phenomena Séance", in which I discuss #Phenomena and other fun topics with some #creator friends of mine.Our second guest is Mandi Bossard! Check out her awesome Youtube channel @mandibossard (also @mandibossard on TikTok if you like her shorts content!). She started streaming her playing the nostalgic Nancy Drew games and it's been such a joy to watch her crack these seemingly impossible codes (seriously, how is this game for kids some of the puzzles are nearly impossible!). She's truly one of the funniest and most genuine people I've met and it was so great to cover off on so many fun topics, mainly improv seeing as we both share an improv background and our love for theater. Thanks for coming on the show Mandi!!

Imagine being forever known as (place your body was found) person. Such was the fate of one #Somerton Man, after he was found on Somerton Beach on December 1, 1948. No ID, no real #clues as to who he was or what he was doing there. Nothing but a #cryptic note found in his pocket. Who left him there to die? And what was his purpose? Let's dive into this strange and mysterious phenomenon that has continued to rattle people's brains for decades. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out Lovestruck In Seattle! Seattle's 1st Romance Book & Gift shop. Located at 12315 Lake City Way NE Seattle, WA, it's one of Seattle first brick and mortar romance bookstore. Rumor has it, it's queer and woman-owned and the vibes are immaculate!

Ah, the #Kraken. The deep sea tentacled beast supposedly responsible for many a #shipwreck, according to #Nordic folklore. With limbs 10 feet tall and a grip so strong it can break even the strongest ships in half like a biscuit, the Kraken is no stranger to a crew meal. And if not the Kraken, what left these nautical explorers so traumatized, the only way they could process it is by telling tales of such a creature? Let's dive into what we know about the Kraken. Also, I've said it once I'll say it again, DEEP SEA GIGANTISM IS A THING, and it's awful. I can't stress this enough lol.

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