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Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters is a bold Australian podcast exploring terrifying true stories, mysterious creatures, and eerie encounters that blur the line between myth and reality. Hosted by Ben, a Koori lad with an eye for the unexplained and a voice you won’t forget, this show pulls you into the dark corners of the world — from haunted bushland to remote valleys and hidden tracks where few dare to tread.Whether it’s the guttural howls of a Yowie shaking the gumtrees, glowing eyes in the paddock at midnight, strange lights hovering over back-country skies, or the spirit of a long-dead farmer standing at the foot of your bed — these stories aren’t folklore… they’re firsthand.Each episode features raw storytelling, cultural insight, and often chilling interviews with everyday Aussies and Indigenous Elders who’ve come face-to-face with things most only whisper about. Some tales are ancient, passed down through generations. Other
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- Today1h 42m
Gliding Yowies, Dark Entities & Family Curses
In this episode, I’m joined by Matty, who grew up not far from the infamous Pilliga Forest and has experienced strange and disturbing phenomena since childhood.Matty shares his experiences with dark and potentially demonic entities, along with encounters involving both angelic and demonic beings around his childhood property. We also get into what he believes could be a family curse stretching back to the bushranger Captain Thunderbolt, who Matty is distantly related to.Then we head into Yowie territory, including Matty’s sightings of potential Yowies that appeared to almost glide across the ground, a strange detail that continues to pop up in Yowie and Bigfoot encounters.This one genuinely has a bit of everything. Yowies, dark entities, angelic beings, family curses and a lifetime of experiences that have left Matty with plenty of questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago57 min
I Left My Body: Shadow People & Messages From Beyond The Grave
Trent joins me from Queensland to share a lifetime of experiences that blur the line between life, death and whatever might exist in between.After being trapped beneath the surf and reaching the point where he believed he was going to die, Trent experienced something profound. An overwhelming sense of peace, followed by what he describes as leaving his body and witnessing events unfolding from above, before suddenly finding himself back underwater fighting his way to the surface.But that’s only one chapter of his story.We dive into eerie encounters with shadow people, including figures witnessed by multiple members of his family and some unsettling experiences that seem to have followed the family across generations.Trent also shares the incredible connection he believes he still has with his late grandfather. From being inexplicably drawn directly to his grave, to receiving what seemed like a warning moments before a problem aboard a flight.Near death, out of body experiences, shadow people and a bond with a loved one that may have continued long after his passing.This one goes deep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 52m
Malevolent Entities, Mimics & Yowie Yarns
In this episode of Cliffhanger, I’m joined by local bloke Dazza, who shares a lifetime of terrifying paranormal experiences dating back to childhood.Dazza describes being tormented by malevolent entities and some particularly disturbing encounters with beings seemingly capable of mimicking people from their physical appearance, to sounds they make right down to familiar smells.As usual, we head down a few rabbit holes along the way, getting into Yowies, strange activity around the Shoalhaven and some possible future expeditions into areas we’re keen to investigate.Towards the end, the conversation takes a more serious turn as we discuss mental health, vulnerability and the idea of raising your vibration to help protect yourself when negative entities seem to take advantage of us at our lowest.Malevolent entities, mimics, Yowie yarns and plenty more in this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 9, 20262h 13m
There’s Something in the Pilliga… Yowie Sightings from Australia’s Most Infamous Forest
Australia’s most infamous Yowie hotspot takes centre stage in Part Two.Rod shares years of remarkable Yowie encounters from the legendary Pilliga, along with experiences from Sundown National Park and a private property near the Queensland–NSW border. From a face to face sighting of a juvenile Yowie he describes as strikingly chimpanzee like, to catching a glimpse of a massive pair of powerful orange legs disappearing through the bush, Rod recounts the moments that convinced him these elusive creatures are very real.We also explore reports of an unsettling encounter involving a Yowie grabbing Rod's mate in his swag during the night, along with the behaviours, habitats and patterns Rod has documented over years of investigating these mysterious beings.If you’re fascinated by Australia’s Bigfoot phenomenon, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 1, 202652 min
Flying Saucer Encounter | RAAF Base Amberley Security Guard's strange UFO sightings
In Part One, Rod shares years of extraordinary UFO sightings around the Queensland–NSW border, including an unforgettable flying saucer encounter while camping that left him in absolute disbelief. As a security guard at RAAF Base Amberley, he’s witnessed unexplained craft on numerous occasions and was even kind enough to share thermal footage of one of these UFOs, which you can watch now on the Cliffhanger Facebook page.And this is only half the story. Next week, Rod returns to share his incredible Yowie encounters, including multiple face to face sightings from some of Australia’s most notorious hotspots. Trust me, you won’t want to miss Part Two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 5, 20261h 10m
Spirit Communication, Paranormal Portals, UFOs & Angelic Intervention | Central Coast NSW
In this episode, I’m joined by Chloe from the Central Coast and Hunter Valley region of New South Wales.We dive into a lifetime of paranormal experiences, including spirit communication, encounters with both benevolent and malevolent entities, UFO sightings, and powerful moments of angelic intervention during times of need.Chloe also shares her experiences with what she believes were paranormal portals, describing occasions where spirits appeared to come and go through them. On two separate occasions, these encounters left her so drained and depleted that she spent the entire following day unconscious and recovering from the experience.From unexplained phenomena and spiritual encounters to questions about what may exist beyond our normal understanding of reality, this is a fascinating conversation that explores the stranger side of life and the lasting impact these experiences can have on those who live through them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 27, 20261h 21m
A Reiki Master’s Journey: Yowies, UFO Encounters & Spirit Communication | Gold Coast Hinterland
Tonight I’m joined by Karl from the Gold Coast Hinterland for a fascinating conversation covering Yowie encounters, UFO and orb sightings, spirit communication, psychic intuition and his journey as a Reiki master.Karl shares a lifetime of strange experiences, including deeply personal messages from those who’ve passed, encounters with unexplained phenomena in the bush, and moments of knowing events before they happen.A wild and thought provoking chat that crosses the line between the paranormal, the spiritual and the unexplained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 20, 202653 min
Yowie Mind Speak & UFO Encounters in rural Victoria part 2
In Part 2 of my interview with Marty from rural Victoria, we go even deeper down the rabbit hole. This episode focuses heavily on the bizarre connection between Yowies, UFO activity, orb lights, and the unsettling telepathic communication Marty experienced over a number of years.We discuss the apparent distrust and tension between different entities operating around the property, including what Marty describes as more malevolent and insect-like intelligences compared to the protective “forest people” he’d previously encountered. Marty also shares details surrounding rotating lights over paddocks, strange humming sounds, and the eerie feeling that something far beyond our understanding was unfolding around him.This episode gets seriously weird and explores the possibility that the Yowie phenomenon may be connected to something much bigger than just an undiscovered primate.Buckle up legends… this one goes deep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters
Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters is a bold Australian podcast exploring terrifying true stories, mysterious creatures, and eerie encounters that blur the line between myth and reality. Hosted by Ben, a Koori lad with an eye for the unexplained and a voice you won’t forget, this show pulls you into the dark corners of the world — from haunted bushland to remote valleys and hidden tracks where few dare to tread.Whether it’s the guttural howls of a Yowie shaking the gumtrees, glowing eyes in the paddock at midnight, strange lights hovering over back-country skies, or the spirit of a long-dead farmer standing at the foot of your bed — these stories aren’t folklore… they’re firsthand.Each episode features raw storytelling, cultural insight, and often chilling interviews with everyday Aussies and Indigenous Elders who’ve come face-to-face with things most only whisper about. Some tales are ancient, passed down through generations. Other
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