Ray Doherty comes on the show to share the incredible encounter that set him on the path to becoming a UFO hunter. This then leads onto an aggressive yowie attack he experienced while sheltering in a vehicle. This then led onto a fascination with the creature and led to him creating the Australian Yowie Project.
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S9E2: Searching for UFOs & Yowies with Ray Doherty

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In this live broadcast, Kade Moir invites listeners to share their strange and unexplainable encounters, reflecting on the paranormal-focused Season 20 of his podcast. He encourages live comments and phone-ins to discuss Yowie sightings, potential UFO hoaxes, and personal experiences with the paranormal.
Additionally, Kade teases an upcoming documentary exploring the mysterious location of Hill End. The show navigates through various topics like the skeptical view on newly resurfaced Nazca mummies and listener experiences with Yowies, providing a platform for community interaction and sharing of paranormal stories. Kade also addresses the future content direction post-Season 20 and hints at exploring notable Australian mysteries in his documentary work.
00:00 Welcome to the Live Broadcast! 00:43 Season 20 Wrap-Up and What's Next 01:46 Engaging with the Community: Live Chat and Viewer Interactions 03:11 Supporting the Show and Upcoming Documentary Tease 04:48 Listener Call-Ins: Sharing Paranormal Encounters 06:32 Deep Dive into UFOs and the Nazca Mummies Controversy 09:11 Exploring Yowie Encounters and Theories 15:46 Listener Stories and Theories on Paranormal Phenomena 27:15 Adventures and Close Encounters 28:16 The Impact of AI on Storytelling 29:11 Community Dynamics and the Quest for Authenticity 33:59 Exploring the UFO Phenomenon and Public Perception 44:52 Viewer Engagement and Closing Thoughts


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Night Shift #66: Paranormal Encounters and Beyond

In our last episode of season 20, we chat with Scott who shares his spine-chilling encounter with a Yowie in Moorpark Beach, near Bundaberg, Queensland, in September 2022. Initially moving to escape city life, Scott's routine fishing trip turned into a night of terror when he encountered what he initially mistook for a bear, an absurd thought in Australia, at dawn. This creature, walking on all fours before standing upright at over three meters tall, exhibited both bear and orangutan-like features but with a human-like gaze.
This silent, menacing figure, after making direct eye contact with Scott and emitting a blood-curdling screech, darted away with incredible speed and grace. Scott details his subsequent obsession with understanding what he saw, touching on the regional folklore around Yowies or Bunyips, as well as his isolation and determination to find others with similar experiences. His encounter brings forward discussions about the existence of such creatures, the impact of witnessing something so paradigm-shifting, and a shared moment of validation and camaraderie among those who have experienced the unexplainable.
00:45 The Unforgettable Morning of the Encounter 03:37 The Terrifying Moment of Realization 08:26 The Aftermath: Searching for Answers 09:09 Finding Validation in Local Folklore 17:43 Reflecting on the Encounter and Its Impact 22:03 The Possibility of Other Encounters


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S20E10: Facing a Yowie's Rage

In this episode, we chat with Dave, who begins as a skeptic of the paranormal, only to have his beliefs challenged through encounters with a white witch named Chrissie. It all starts in country Victoria in the late 80s, when Dave and his partner, Tanya, befriend Chrissie, reported to be a white witch with the ability to communicate with the dead and foresee the future. Skeptical at first, Dave's curiosity leads him to participate in a seance organized to communicate with his recently deceased father. The session delivers inexplicable messages personally significant to Dave, deeply affecting him. 
Following this, Dave experiences an entity's presence during another visit with Chrissie, further affirming the reality of the paranormal in his life. This episode sets him on a path of spiritual and existential exploration, leading to insights about past lives and the nature of human existence. Dave's initial skepticism transforms into a nuanced understanding of reality, marked by personal growth and a newfound acceptance of the paranormal and the mysteries of life.
01:22 Skepticism Meets the Supernatural 04:55 A Seance with the White Witch 11:09 Aftermath and Reflections on the Paranormal 17:22 Exploring the Depths of the Paranormal 31:10 A Journey into Past Lives and Premonitions 37:30 Concluding Thoughts on a Life Altered by the Paranormal




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S20E9: Skepticism meets the Supernatural

In this episode, we chat with Adam, who shares his unique experiences with hauntings that have seemingly followed him across three different homes. Unlike typical hauntings localized to one area, Adam's situation challenges the norm, suggesting that some entities might attach to individuals. Starting from his first eerie encounters in a new unit at 24, involving unexplainable shadows and a terrifying experience with a black swirling cloud, Adam recounts how these paranormal activities escalated over time.
Despite moving and hoping for a fresh start, similar occurrences, including objects moving on their own and unsettling encounters, continued in subsequent residences, affecting not only him but also his partner. Adam also delves into the impact of these experiences on his life, emphasizing his attempts to maintain a normalcy by focusing on work and family, and how he mentally managed the fear and anxiety provoked by these incidents.

 13:36 Analyzing the Paranormal: A Rational Approach 18:43 The Influence of Paranormal in Popular Culture 22:01 A Mysterious Night: The Door That Opened Itself 22:22 Unexplained Phenomena: The Door That Wouldn't Budge 23:08 A Haunting Presence: Is It Following Me? 23:24 Seeking Solace: A Prayer for Protection 24:29 A New Home and Unsettling Discoveries 24:47 The Mystery Deepens: Objects Moving on Their Own 26:31 Facing the Unknown with Positivity 32:21 A Friend's Final Message? Mysterious Bottle Arrangement 34:58 Terrifying Dreams: A New Form of Haunting? 39:23 Exploring the Unexplained: Dreams and Beyond 41:51 Journaling the Unexplainable: A Glimpse into the Paranormal 44:27 Moving Forward: Life Amidst the Paranormal



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S20E8: A Journey Through Persistent Hauntings

In this episode, Ray shares her family's terrifying experiences after moving into a haunted house in Townsville in 2017. Despite being a relatively new property, various paranormal activities progressively escalate, affecting Ray, her two teenage sons, and even their pet dog.
These incidents range from mysteriously opened cupboard doors and whispering voices to physical manifestations, including a pet’s tongue unnaturally manipulated and a demonic sighting. The intensity of these encounters leads to a palpable sense of fear and anxiety, pervading even through daylight hours. Despite the house being new, the sheer frequency and nature of these incidents suggest a powerful, possibly sinister presence tied more to the land itself than the physical house. 
00:00 A Haunting Introduction: Ray's Story Begins 00:46 Moving Into the Haunted House: The First Signs 03:32 Unsettling Discoveries: Paranormal Activities Escalate 09:08 A Terrifying Encounter: The Demon in the Hallway 11:06 The Selfie Stick Incident: Paranormal Pranks or Threats? 18:20 The Final Straws: Deciding to Leave 34:48 Reflecting on the Haunting: Insights and Theories 39:55 Conclusion: Sharing the Haunting Tale


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S9E2: Searching for UFOs & Yowies with Ray Doherty

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