Sam Baltrusis, author of Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow, joins Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson in a captivating exploration of Sleepy Hollow’s eerie legends and Salem’s haunted history.

Uncover the truth behind the Headless Horseman, a figure sparked by Washington Irving’s 1820 story, and how decades of tales may have created thought forms—egregores or tulpas—manifesting as ghosts.

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Sam shares a chilling personal encounter with the cursed Bronze Lady statue in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, revealing paranormal consequences like ghostly visions and a devastating fire. The discussion delves into the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, with genealogical connections to the Putnam and Borden families, and examines how Salem evolved from a site of tragedy to a hub for paranormal tourism. From residual hauntings to the Philip Experiment’s tulpa creation, this conversation is a must for history and paranormal enthusiasts!

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In December 1984, high-school teacher Ken Webster, his friend Nic, and girlfriend Debbie uncovered a mysterious message on a borrowed BBC Microcomputer in their Dodleston village home. Thinking it was a prank, they replied, sparking a 16-month exchange of nearly 400 messages. As the dialogue unfolded, they grew convinced the messages were real—sent by someone living in their very house, but in the 1540s! This paranormal tale deepens with a second communicator, claiming to be from the year 2109 creating a historical mystery.

Experience Dr. Paul Rogers’ enthralling Special Feature live presentation for ASSAP members, recorded on July 17, 2025, followed by a lively conversation and Q&A session, Debbie one of the individuals at the centre of the events, was present for this live event.

Dive into a captivating audio journey with this mystery podcast episode of Seriously Strange.

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The chilling mystery of the Cornish Owlman, a winged humanoid haunting Mawnan, Cornwall.

Explore vivid witness sketches, from the Melling sisters’ 1976 encounter to later sightings, revealing a creature with glowing eyes, standing 6ft tall with clawed feet. Join our conversation with Fortean enthusiast Sarah Pilkington as we unravel the social dynamics of a small village gripped by fear, the psychological underpinnings of these eerie accounts, and the psychedelic 1960s–70s era that shaped them.

Plus, uncover a bizarre historical surreal twist: a turn-of-the-century events in Cornwall invoking an avian bird-god, Lop Lop, in the very same area of the Owlman’s emergence. Is this cryptid a misidentified owl, a supernatural entity, or something far stranger? Tune in for a spine-tingling blend of folklore, psychology, and occult history!

Why are bird- headed gods and beings, so replete throughout the world with similar characteristics, is there something tangible at the centre of this mystery?

Hosted and presented by Caroline McKendrick - Gibson and Kristian Lander.

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Recorded Live - 10th July 2025 - Join ASSAP as a member to experience the Seriously Strange Live.

We have also included more of the conversation and a vertical slice of the following Q&A for this special video presentation.

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Venture into the eerie heart of Ceredigion with Dr. Mike Benbough-Jackson, senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University, as he unveils Wales’ Weird Wonders: Ceredigion

Wales, where ancient folklore, ghostly encounters, and unexplained phenomena weave a tapestry of high strangeness. From eerie landscapes to chilling tales, uncover the mysteries that linger in this Welsh region. Perfect for fans of paranormal stories, Welsh history, or captivating audio adventures. Tune in to discover what makes Ceredigion so wonderfully weird.

Follow for more tales of the unknown, and let us know your favourite strange story!Join us for a captivating journey that will leave you questioning what’s real. Subscribe for more weird and wondrous content, and hit the bell to stay in the loop! Share your thoughts in the comments—what’s the strangest tale you’ve heard from Wales?Hosted by Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick - Gibson

Dr Benbough-Jackson cites a recent publication of Sea Monsters reported during the World Wars this can be found here online https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/26445/ "They do like to be beside the seaside: Sea monsters and the liminal coast of Great Britain and Ireland between the wars"

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In this episode of the Seriously Strange. Hosted by Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick-Gibson Dr. Mark Fox takes us on a fascinating journey into the UFO phenomenon, viewed through the lens of theosophy and theology.

Could UFOs be more than extraterrestrial crafts? Dr. Fox explores the ultra-terrestrial hypothesis, suggesting these are shapeshifting spiritual entities, possibly demonic, drawing parallels with Orthodox Christian theology and Islamic jinn.

From sulphur smells in close encounters to vehicle interference cases, this lecture uncovers a trickster phenomenon that may be "messing with us" and that challenges our understanding of reality.

Perfect for listeners curious about the intersection of spirituality, paranormal phenomena, and UFO research. Tune in for a mind-expanding discussion that sets the stage for Dr. Fox’s ASSAP-funded study on olfactory elements in UFO encounters.

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Released: June 2025

Part of an ongoing series of content

Dr. Eric Dullin, a mechanical and electrical engineer with a PhD in Software and Automation, takes you into the eerie realm of academic poltergeist research.

Hosted by Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson, Eric shares his expertise as LAPDC’s Research Director, 26 papers published on Researchgate.com and a unique database of 1,200+ poltergeist cases, accessible at www.macropk.org.

Listen as he presents details of a haunting case, recounts his lifelong fascination with the paranormal, and guides you through an innovative case repository available to everyone.

Ideal for curious minds and paranormal enthusiasts, this episode unpacks the science and mystery of Recurrent Spontaneous Psychokinesis (RSPK).

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Knocks, bangs and persistence to get your attention. The 'Noisy Ghost' is one of the better-documented paranormal phenomena. Caroline McKendrick Gibson presents an introduction to the Signs of a Poltergeist. Poltergeist v Hauntings. Hosted by Kristian Lander and questions by William Eyre

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Join award-winning writer and folklorist Paula Dempsey for a chilling exploration of curses in this live-recorded episode. With her academic lens and passion for the strange, Paula dissects the origins, cultural significance, and eerie allure of curses in folklore and beyond.

Hosted by Caroline McKendrick-Gibson and Kristian Lander

Perfect for paranormal enthusiasts seeking thought-provoking discussions with a scholarly twist. Tune in for a haunting journey into the unknown!

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BONUS: Kristian was going through the filing cabinet in the studio, came across the fabled questionnaire that set him on the journey to speak at the Seriously Strange Conference in 2011 and then join ASSAP, the terribly named Project WIRGOOT (Where Is Really Going On Out There?) Let's have a read through!

Maybe you would like to read and fill it in, might be 14 years late and it could fill a fun few minutes of your day!

The link to the Paranormal Research Questionnaire is below, download it, fill it out is available, email it over to [email protected]

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_EutCwYDEnjr_pSKKn1y6YSwlZ1WuteQqt_Uw7SZl7s/edit?usp=sharing

Sam Perrin is welcomed as our guest, a former guide of Highgate Cemetery, and an academic, author, and television personality. Brings us intimate knowledge through knowledge and research to make some startling observations.

We explore Victorian-era themes, Stoker’s connections with other authors, and the social commentary embedded in this gothic masterpiece. With an MA in Victorian Studies from Birkbeck, University of London, and nearly two decades of experience in cemetery tours and research, Sam offers unique insights into funerary studies and literary history. A member of the British Association of Victorian Studies (BAVS) and the National Federation of Cemetery Friends (NFCF), she bridges history and the macabre. Tune in for a thought-provoking journey! Follow for more episodes on history, literature, and the eerie.

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