Imagine knowing, with your entire being, that something is in the room watching you but you realize you can't move to look at it or dispell it from your room? When you finally manage to move your fingers after agonizing minutes that feel like hours of paralysis, you can't catch a wink of sleep until dawn. The phenomenon of sleep paralysis has been haunting our bedsides since as early as the 10th century, and it doesn't appear to be going away any time soon. Some experience it once or twice, while others are plagued by it, unable to get good rest. And without good rest, the hallucinations can get worse and worse, perpetuating a never-ending cycle of madness. Join us as we discuss the theories that cause sleep paralysis and share some helpful tips to help get you back to sleeping through the night. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Follow @shadowcraft.store (Instagram) for fun metaphysical artifacts that bring you joy and happiness! Thank you Brooke for sharing your craft with us :)

Long before the creation of Olaf, the most famous snowman known to the world was the #abominable. But what exactly is this legend of the #himalayas? Another Bigfoot? A human-like survivor of the Ice Age? A hoax? We're going to climb to the top of this mystery and uncover the chilling tale of the #Yeti.PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Follow @forgottenrarities (on Instagram) for witchy crystals and calming candles that would make a great addition to any alter or even just serve as a reminder that we give meaning to whatever we want in this world :)

Although Lightning Sprites may sound whimsical, they are a TERRIFYINGLY redoubtable reminder that the sky has more in store for us than we ever imagined. Taking place several spheres above the clouds and shooting upward, #lightningsprites and other Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) are raw power beyond your wildest imagination. Take a science lesson with us as we cosplay being #womeninstem and learn more about these amazing natural #phenomena!PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Follow @bi_insivibility (on Instagram), they're a lovely resource for bisexuals in straight-presenting relationships (like me!) Also, check out @AlexKislov on YouTube, Instagram, Spotify and all other listening platforms and check out their newest release Touch Your Soul: https://hypeddit.com/alexkislov/touchyoursoul. If you like jungle house beach Tulum vibes, his music is definitely worth a listen!We have a Patreon! Join for free or, for as little as $2 a month you can help support Phenomena and ensure new episodes continue to come out every week: https://www.patreon.com/c/phenomenacases/membership You can also join for FREE and get access to our Discord! Where we talk more about the episodes and share our favorite gifs 😊0:00 Welcome back!01:20 Phenomannouncements: Bi_Insivibility and Alex Kislov's new release- Touch Your Soul!03:40 Topic: Lightning Sprites06:30 The Lore17:51 The Science behind Lightning Sprites26:03 Book a Trip to potentially witness Lightning Sprites27:35 This week's Pokepic is...29:10 Outro🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more spine-tingling stories and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/@Phenomena-cases?sub_confirmation=1Follow Us on all platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JradwdJNzIqb3HR0pRpFo?si=5a373f1108c9424aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phenomena/id1794691496Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomena.cases/Interested in potentially seeing Lightning Sprites IRL? Use our affiliate code when planning your visit with Expedia: www.expedia.com/affiliates/phenomena/season3Drop your theories in the comments or join our Discord (available on our Patreon)!

The Aurora Borealis (AKA The Northern Lights) are truly a sight to behold. Equal parts grand and mysterious, the lore behind what causes them has been born of whimsical folkloric tales passed down through generations all over the world. Even after we were able to reverse engineer them in labs using #science to figure out exactly how they're created, the complex concoction of events that need to occur for them to appear is nothing short of magic. #Auroraborealis, sometimes better known as the #northernlights , continue to fascinate all who are lucky enough to witness them in person. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: If you're ever in WeHo check out @hotelziggy (on Instagram), it's like Pride but ALL THE TIME ahh I love it so much. They play great music and it's very colorful and fun.

Have you ever experienced anything super #strange, something you can't quite explain, but you know it was real because it actually happened to you? We're wrapping #season2 up with these 5 FANomena #fan stories that are sure to send chills down your spine, or at least make you think twice next time you have to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out  @OFDARAC  on YouTube and Instagram for dope streetwear. Maybe we'll do a collab! I think they could do some really fun stuff with the Phenomena lore iconography.

Trust us, you'll want your *Sound On* for this one.Shh, do you hear that? That ever-present hum that seems to be coming from everywhere and nowhere at the same time? Maybe it's all in your head. But soon, some other people hear it too. Not all, but some. Would you move just to get away from the Tao's Hum? In this #phenomena episode, THE FINALE OF SEASON 2 MIGHT I ADD, we unpack the #lore behind the #taoshum along with some of the leading theories (aliens gotta have something to do with this, right?)PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out  @goldenhourhemp2077  on YouTube and Instagram for premium weed delivery service. I know we could all use a little help unwinding (especially with the current state of the world), so check out their products!

Nessie the #lochnessmonster has taken Scotland, nay, the WORLD by storm. Since her big debut in the 1930s, the girl has been attracting droves of spectators to the Loch Ness, hoping to catch a glimpse of her. She might be shy, but don't be fooled. Sources say she's mighty (it's me, I'm sources). Many buy radar gear just to prove her existence. She is a queen, an icon, and a #legend that may very well top the #phenomena charts. PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out PixieLabs on TikTok shop (Mobile-Only Link): https://vt.tiktok.com/ZTju2hgJe/?page=TikTokShop. They have super fun card stickers that look like pokemon cards and I love paying with my Mimikyu pokemon card because people are always like "uh.. what?" and I'm like "watch this" and then tap to pay and blow their minds.

Where did it come from? How was it assembled? These are some of the basic questions surrounding the #stonehengemystery but we dive even deeper in this Phenomena episode. Do you know abut the Olde English Lore behind how Merlin the Wizard might have been involved? Or how the #stonehenge could have been used as a way to tell time and seasons? In this video, we'll talk through some of the wildest theories around how Stonehenge was assembled and why. Was it aliens? Was it farmers? Was it prehistoric herders? What do you think?PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out @lundeensgifts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lundeensgifts/. They have THE BEST random gifts or if you just wanna peruse around and check out fun stuff, I've wasted hours there lol.

Ever see eyes glowing in the darkness, looking back at you? It just might've been #mothman. Not to be confused with other creature-inspired superheroes & villains, Mothman's legend is one of mysterious sightings, #monstrous descriptions, #catastrophe and perhaps even, #warnings?In this video, we'll attempt to get to the bottom of one of the craziest urban legends and understand if we should be filled with terror or in awe.PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Go follow our friend Sean at @hypocrite.ink on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hypocrite.ink/ and check out all their links at beacons.page/hypocrite.ink! They got super cool and fun and dope merch :)

The #AppalachianMountains are ancient—older than the Rockies, carved by time, and steeped in stories. Among those stories, the oldest and eeriest legend is one that still echoes through the trees… the #whistling.In this episode, we're exploring the origins and folklore surrounding these #eerie natural acoustics in the hopes to answer the question, 'what happens when the forest answers back?'PHENOMANNOUNCEMENTS: Go follow @cielofco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cielofco/ and check them out if you need a great late night italian restaurant near the airport in Rome! Also, their instagram is just very *aesthetic* so it's great if you're a foodie.