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by William Collinson & Lee Strydom
Strange & Mysterious World is a weekly podcast exploring the biggest mysteries of our reality. Join hosts William Collinson and Lee Strydom as they investigate UFOs, ancient civilizations, consciousness, remote viewing, near-death experiences, spirituality, paranormal phenomena, hidden history, secret societies, and the science behind the unexplained. Through conversations with leading researchers, scientists, experiencers, and authors from around the world, each episode challenges conventional thinking and explores the questions that could change everything.
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- 2 days ago1h 8m
Carl Jung & the Fractal Mystery of Consciousness | Harry Shirley | S6E18
Why does the Buddhabrot resemble a seated Buddha? Dr. Harry Shirley joins Strange & Mysterious World to explore fractals, Carl Jung and a provocative question: could mind and matter share an underlying pattern?From the Mandelbrot set to Egyptian jewellery, sacred art and psychedelic imagery, Harry explains his interpretation of the Buddhabrot through Jung’s idea of the unus mundus — “one world”. The conversation moves into synchronicity, meditation, the Gateway Experience, lucid dreams and the hosts’ personal experiences of altered states, before asking what inner change really means beyond wishful manifestation.Harry’s proposed connections between fractals, consciousness and ancient symbolism are explored as interpretations, not established scientific conclusions. His doctorate is in chemistry.Explore documentaries on consciousness, ancient wisdom and the human spirit with Eleusis TV: https://eleusistv.com/FIND DR. HARRY SHIRLEYWebsite: https://www.thebuddhabrot.com/Email: thebuddhabrot@gmail.comSupport his work: https://www.patreon.com/DrHarryShirleyCHAPTERS00:00 The accidental Buddha: opening hook00:23 Welcome to Strange & Mysterious World00:57 Harry’s journey into Jungian psychology03:21 Seeing the Buddhabrot05:36 Sacred art and symbolic parallels10:44 Explore Eleusis TV11:03 How the Buddhabrot was discovered14:24 The equation behind the image18:18 A mathematical reality? Jung, mind and matter25:04 Frequency, chakras and the higher self27:27 Harry’s alternative view of reality31:43 Ancient artists and unconscious patterns33:41 Psychedelics and perception38:22 Meditation and the Gateway Experience45:23 Lucid dreams and out-of-body experiences48:25 Tom Campbell and virtual reality51:52 Trees, consciousness and awareness55:08 DMT, ego and the feeling of returning home1:02:12 Inner change versus manifestation1:06:35 Where to find Harry1:07:28 Final reflections#CarlJung #Buddhabrot #Consciousness #Fractals #StrangeAndMysteriousWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 48m
Bible Mysteries: The Hidden Meaning of Adam and Eve | George Begg | S6E17
George Begg explores Bible mysteries and what he believes is a hidden spiritual meaning behind Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden and the afterlife. What if the trees, fruit, light and darkness in Genesis are part of a deeper story?A former RAF pilot and sceptic, George describes the encounter with a white light that changed his beliefs and the eleven years of work behind Mysteries of the Other Side: Book One – The Hidden Story. He explains his approach to biblical symbolism, the Holy Spirit, salvation and an anticipated “age of light”.William and Lee also explore the parallels with UFO encounters and sleep paralysis, personal psychedelic experiences, and the cycles of darkness and renewal described in other traditions. This is a conversation about George’s experiences and interpretations, rather than established proof of a biblical code or a prediction of future events.Explore documentaries on consciousness, ancient wisdom and the human spirit with Eleusis TV: https://eleusistv.com/FIND GEORGE BEGGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeggauthor/Mysteries of the Other Side: Book One – The Hidden Story:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZD3YT5TPublisher’s book information: https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/741473DOCUMENTARY MENTIONEDWilliam’s film, Kali Yuga — Are We Living at the End of an Age?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaHcaj_vrVECHAPTERS00:00 George’s white-light account — opening hook00:28 Welcome and the hidden Bible story01:10 From scepticism to a life-changing encounter08:59 The second calling: business, guidance and the books11:12 The mission to reveal a hidden Bible story19:03 UFO encounters, spiritual communication and sleep paralysis28:07 William’s iboga experience and compassion33:50 The Garden of Eden question35:32 Light, darkness and biblical symbolism44:59 Creation, the sun and the moon52:42 Adam and Eve and the two trees1:07:07 The divine spark and conflicting spirits1:15:45 Receiving the Holy Spirit1:18:49 The age of light and Yuga cycles1:25:56 Why George? Testing spiritual understanding1:38:08 Redemption and the afterlife1:44:55 Books and finding George#BibleMysteries #GeorgeBegg #AdamAndEve #StrangeAndMysteriousWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 23m
AI & UFOs: Could Demons Be Behind Them? | Derek & Sharon Gilbert | S6E16
Derek and Sharon Gilbert explore the Nephilim, fallen angels and the origins of demons through their interpretation of Genesis 6, the Book of Enoch and ancient mythology.What if the giants died in the Flood—but their spirits remained? The authors of Veneration explain why they connect the Rephaim with Greek heroes, the Titans and ancient ancestor rituals. The conversation also explores the Tower of Babel, pyramids as possible gateways, UFO encounters, DMT, artificial intelligence and their argument that Satan and Lucifer are distinct figures.A journey through the Gilberts’ Christian reading of the unseen realm, with questions about how ancient beliefs might shape the modern world. Their supernatural explanations and proposed historical connections are presented as their interpretations and theories.Explore documentaries on consciousness, ancient wisdom and the human spirit with Eleusis TV: https://eleusistv.com/FIND DEREK & SHARON GILBERTOfficial hub, books and programmes: https://gilberthouse.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GilbertHouseDerek’s podcast, A View from the Bunker: https://vftb.net/Books discussed include Veneration, The Gates of Hell and The Second Coming of Saturn. Find their books through the official hub.Strange & Mysterious World | Season 6, Episode 16CHAPTERS00:00 Could AI be influenced by unseen entities?00:20 Meet Derek & Sharon Gilbert00:45 Genesis 6 and the unseen realm01:54 Mount Hermon, the Watchers and the Nephilim04:34 Leviathan and the first rebellion07:40 Was Babel a portal to the gods?10:15 Could the pyramids be gateways?16:55 Reptilians, dragons and Godzilla20:09 Stargate and the ancient aliens idea25:21 UFOs, other dimensions and alleged abductions30:35 Demons, jinn and the spirits of the giants36:24 Ancestor rituals and feeding the dead43:27 Madagascar and accounts of exorcism48:13 DMT, mantis entities and spiritual portals52:35 Derek’s faith and the resurrection56:14 Forbidden knowledge in the modern world57:39 AI, black boxes and the unseen realm1:02:21 Solomon and the gates of hell1:06:57 Could Eden exist in another dimension?1:09:24 Who created the demons?1:11:14 Are Satan and Lucifer different beings?1:17:39 Werewolves and the Bible1:20:14 Where to find the Gilberts#Nephilim #FallenAngels #DerekGilbert #SharonGilbert #StrangeAndMysteriousWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago50 min
Gaslighting or Delusion? Run, Hide, Repeat | Pauline Dakin | S6E15
Pauline Dakin, author of Run, Hide, Repeat: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood, grew up amid sudden moves, secrecy and unexplained fear. Later, she was told her family had been fleeing the mafia under the protection of a covert organisation. Her investigation revealed a very different story.In S6E15 of Strange & Mysterious World, Pauline recounts the trusted minister at the centre of her family's secret world, letters presented as coming from relatives, and the test that finally broke the story apart. We explore trust, manipulation, the expert explanations she sought about delusional disorder, and the lasting cost of believing those closest to us.The hosts also explore possible paranormal interpretations; Pauline offers her own grounded explanation. This is a personal account of family experience, not a clinical diagnosis or medical advice.Explore documentaries on consciousness, ancient wisdom and the human spirit with Eleusis TV: https://eleusistv.com/FIND PAULINE DAKINOfficial website: https://pauline-dakin.squarespace.com/Run, Hide, Repeat — book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/547427/run-hide-repeat-by-pauline-dakin/Podcast and listening links: https://linktr.ee/paulinedakinUniversity of King's College profile: https://ukings.ca/people/pauline-dakin/Public professional contact: pauline.dakin@ukings.ca00:00 The secret note and introduction00:59 A childhood of secrecy and sudden moves04:48 Who was Stan Sears?06:33 The phone call and motel meeting07:55 The supposed mafia threat12:12 Explore Eleusis TV12:30 Basement fights, coded messages and rescue stories17:08 Making the threat feel real18:26 Living with fear and misplaced trust23:22 The test that exposed the story27:38 Family doubles and mysterious letters31:24 Was anything supernatural involved?33:43 Understanding delusional disorder38:03 Confronting Stan39:37 Her mother's work with dreams40:51 Journalism and a new novel42:49 A discussion of addiction treatments45:02 Why do we trust people?48:03 What Pauline wants families to understand49:51 Closing reflections#PaulineDakin #RunHideRepeat #DelusionalDisorder #StrangeAndMysteriousWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 6, 202650 min
Mount Kailash Mystery: Why Has No One Climbed It? | Alex McKay | S6E14
Could the Mount Kailash described in ancient Indian texts be a different mountain? Indo-Tibetan historian Alex McKay joins Strange & Mysterious World to explore Mount Kailash, Shiva and his argument that Shri Kailash near the source of the Ganges may hold an overlooked place in this sacred history.Alex recounts his gruelling 1986 pilgrimage through Tibet and the journey that led him into decades of Himalayan research. We explore why Kailash draws pilgrims from different faiths, the legend of Milarepa, the relationship between landscape and spiritual experience, and how stories about sacred places change over time.We also discuss extraordinary claims surrounding Kailash—including rapid ageing and time distortion—and Alex explains why he distinguishes those stories from evidence. His identification of Shri Kailash is presented as a historical argument, not an established conclusion.An interview about faith, endurance and the search for meaning in the sacred Himalayas.Strange & Mysterious World | Season 6, Episode 14ELEUSIS TVhttps://eleusistv.com/FIND ALEX McKAYIn Search of Mount Kailash: Travels in the Sacred HimalayaPublisher and book information — Sun Rider Press:https://www.sunriderpress.com/Indian edition — Rachna Books:https://rachnabooks.com/shop/Academic profile and research background — IIAS:https://www.iias.asia/profile/alex-mckayCHAPTERS00:00 The pilgrimage that nearly killed him00:14 Introducing Alex McKay00:53 Why Mount Kailash is sacred01:49 The journey into Tibet05:16 Exhaustion, help and a life transformed12:30 Was the original Kailash elsewhere?15:53 Weather, mystery and the mountain19:07 Swami Sundarananda and Himalayan practice21:26 Spiritual learning: Himalayas or city life?24:49 Sacred traditions, climbing and ancient legends29:53 Why the summit remains unclimbed35:37 Milarepa and the mountain legends39:11 Time-machine stories and the evidence43:23 A personal experience and its cautions47:18 Pilgrimage, humility and hope48:33 In Search of Mount Kailash#MountKailash #AlexMcKay #Shiva #Himalayas #StrangeAndMysteriousWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 29, 202635 min
Feng Shui, I Ching & Chinese Astrology | Estie Mattheus | S6E13
Can Chinese metaphysics help you recognise the right time to act? Estie Mattheus joins Strange & Mysterious World to explore BaZi, Feng Shui and the traditional systems she uses to interpret timing, personal patterns and decision-making.We unpack the five arts of Chinese metaphysics, the five elements, Qi Men Dun Jia and the I Ching. William shares what happened when he tried to time a business proposal—and why a previous Feng Shui consultation left him questioning his home.The conversation also explores Estie’s account of sensing her brother’s presence after his death, the relationship between manifestation and action, and her interpretation of Period 9 and September 2026.Can these traditions offer useful perspective without making us feel that every decision is already determined?This interview explores personal experiences and traditional metaphysical beliefs. Predictions and claims reflect the speakers’ interpretations and are not established scientific findings or medical, financial or property advice.Subscribe to Strange & Mysterious World for more conversations exploring consciousness, ancient wisdom and the unexplained. Have you ever felt that the timing of an event changed everything? Share your experience in the comments.WATCH DOCUMENTARIES ON ELEUSIS TVExplore documentaries on consciousness, ancient wisdom and the human spirit with Eleusis TV:https://eleusistv.com/FIND ESTIE MATTHEUSTelegram — EstieDailyMetaTalk:https://t.me/EstieDailyMetatalkMetaTalk posts and membership:https://buymeacoffee.com/estiemetatalkCHAPTERS00:00 “It was so bad I moved out” — opening hook00:33 Introducing Estie Mattheus02:20 Sensing her brother’s presence03:24 Explore Eleusis TV03:41 Discovering Chinese metaphysics05:39 The five arts of Chinese metaphysics07:20 Qi Men Dun Jia, chess and the I Ching11:15 Understanding the five elements15:26 Birth charts and personal patterns17:23 Life cycles, timing and taking action20:27 Period 9 and the fire cycle21:17 A scratched car and a missed business meeting24:20 The I Ching reading: lake or water?26:55 The Feng Shui consultation that led to a move29:36 How person, property and environment connect31:39 Where to find Estie32:48 Monthly insights and guest farewell34:01 Can Feng Shui feel restrictive?#ChineseMetaphysics #FengShui #BaZi #IChing #StrangeAndMysteriousWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 22, 20261h 24m
Freemasonry Explained: Hidden Symbols & Rituals | Jaime Paul Lamb | S6E12
Has Freemasonry lost its deeper teachings—or are they still hidden in plain sight? Author and Freemason Jaime Paul Lamb joins Strange & Mysterious World to explore Masonic symbolism, initiation and the Western esoteric tradition.We discuss Jaime’s understanding of Freemasonry as inner temple building, its connections with Rosicrucianism and Hermetic philosophy, and the alchemical and astrological interpretations of its rituals. Can a tradition preserve knowledge even when those passing it on no longer understand its meaning?The conversation also explores Gnosticism, competing theories about the Knights Templar, and Jaime’s personal journey from philosophical uncertainty to finding purpose through the Craft. Finally, he explains how he translates a natal chart into music performed on a harmonium.Historical theories and metaphysical claims are discussed as the speakers’ interpretations and beliefs, rather than established scientific findings.What do you think: can ritual preserve a teaching after its meaning has been forgotten? Share your thoughts below, and subscribe for more Strange & Mysterious World conversations.Season 6, Episode 12.Explore documentaries on consciousness, ancient wisdom and the human spirit:https://eleusistv.com/FIND JAIME PAUL LAMBOfficial website and information about his books:https://www.jaimepaullamb.com/Books include Myth, Magick & Masonry, Approaching the Middle Chamber, and The Archetypal Temple and Other Writings on Masonic Esotericism.Astrology consultations, tutoring and astromusicology:https://www.jaimepaullamb.com/astrologyGenethlialogy: natal astrology course:https://www.jaimepaullamb.com/genethlialogy/introductionPublic contact:jaimepaullamb@hotmail.comCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome & introducing Jaime Paul Lamb00:59 Has Freemasonry lost its hidden teachings?05:12 Why Freemasonry is changing07:32 Eleusis TV07:54 Masonic lodges & declining membership09:43 From stonemasons to spiritual temple building17:31 Freemasonry & Hermetic philosophy19:00 Alchemy in Freemasonry23:32 Acacia, DMT & interpretations of Masonic ritual26:57 Spiritual alchemy & a disenchanted world33:32 A return to spiritual seeking?38:39 Searching for deeper meaning in the lodge42:41 Astrology, symbolism & a new generation of Masons47:28 How rituals preserve hidden teachings52:25 Sacred architecture & the temple in man56:19 Gnosticism & the Great Architect1:02:29 Knights Templar: history, belief & Masonic connections1:08:21 Baphomet & its symbolism1:10:15 Scotland, Mithraism & theories of Masonic origins1:15:33 How Freemasonry changed Jaime’s life1:17:56 Jaime’s work & turning birth charts into music1:23:44 Closing thoughts#Freemasonry #JaimePaulLamb #Hermeticism #Rosicrucianism #StrangeAndMysteriousWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 15, 20261h 13m
Are Dragons Real? Richard Freeman on Modern Sightings | S6E11
Are dragons real? Cryptozoologist Richard Freeman joins Strange & Mysterious World to explore modern dragon sightings, ancient dragon mythology and what witnesses say they encountered.Richard recounts a reported encounter at Waverley Abbey in Surrey and discusses his interviews with five witnesses. From African flying serpents to Asian water dragons, we explore why dragon stories appear across cultures—and whether familiar animals, folklore or something stranger could explain them.The conversation ventures into Richard’s “Global Monster Template” theory, consciousness, tulpas and thought forms, his account of a fairy encounter on Dartmoor, parallels with UFO experiences, and the mysteries surrounding Loch Ness.These are reported experiences, folklore and speculative interpretations, explored through an open-minded conversation.Strange & Mysterious World | Season 6, Episode 11Subscribe for more conversations about paranormal experiences, consciousness, ancient mysteries and the unexplained. What do you think lies behind dragon sightings? Share your thoughts in the comments.FIND RICHARD FREEMANCentre for Fortean Zoology:https://cfz.org.uk/The Highest Strangeness — official book information:https://cfz.org.uk/2024/08/new-book-available-now-the-highest-strangeness-by-richard-freeman/EXPLORE ELEUSIS TVGo deeper with Eleusis TV—documentaries exploring spiritual growth, well-being, esoteric knowledge and philosophy:https://eleusistv.com/CHAPTERS00:00 A reported dragon with a ten-metre wingspan00:22 Discover Eleusis TV00:48 Introducing Richard Freeman01:44 The dragon skull, cryptids and water serpents06:20 St George, dragons and wyverns09:57 The Waverley Abbey dragon reports13:06 Strange lights and further dragon accounts18:41 Other dimensions, jinn and disappearing creatures20:54 The Global Monster Template27:01 Tulpas and Richard’s thought-form experiment31:02 A fairy encounter on Dartmoor36:32 Fairy folklore and UFO abductions41:27 Chinese dragons, fossils and real animals47:02 Nick Redfern and stories of ritual magic50:45 The alleged dragon cult of Marsden Bay54:46 Loch Ness, Crowley and paranormal theories1:02:36 The spider experiment: the full story1:11:52 Final thoughts#Dragons #Cryptozoology #RichardFreeman #Paranormal #StrangeAndMysteriousWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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