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In this episode of Paratalk, I’m joined by Roy Teague, author of Close Encounters of the Police Kind.

Roy has spent years collecting accounts from serving and former UK police officers who have experienced strange and unexplained encounters. We talk about some of the cases featured in his book, why police officers may be reluctant to speak about unusual experiences, and whether their training and professional background makes them particularly interesting witnesses.

A fascinating conversation with plenty to think about.

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Have you ever stood on the edge of a cliff, a bridge, or a train platform and, for a split second, wondered... what if I jumped? If so, you're far from alone.

In this episode of ParaTalk, we explore the strange phenomenon known as The Call of the Void (l'appel du vide). Is it simply a quirk of the human brain, an instinct for survival that's easily misunderstood? Or could there be something far more mysterious at work?

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The Bristol Hum is a modern acoustic mystery reported by residents across parts of the city of Bristol UK, where a low, persistent droning sound is occasionally heard with no obvious source.

Described as a distant engine or industrial vibration, the Hum is most noticeable at night and has sparked debate for years, with suggested causes ranging from distant traffic and industrial activity to infrasound, atmospheric conditions, or even psychological perception effects.

Despite investigations, no single explanation has fully accounted for all reports, leaving it as one of the UK’s more intriguing contemporary sound ph...

In this episode I share with you a small collection of apparent cinemas located around the UK that are said to be haunted. Is it all imagination? Or the paranormal at play?

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In this classic episode of Paratalk from 2012.

Gareth and I explore the mysterious phenomenon known as Earth Lights — strange glowing orbs and unexplained illuminations reported across the world for centuries. We delve into the theories behind these eerie sightings, examine a couple of unsettling real-life cases, and discuss whether these lights could be linked to geological activity, atmospheric anomalies… or something far stranger. Gareth also recounts a deeply unusual personal encounter that left a lasting impression and raises even more questions about this baffling phenomenon.

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Rob one half of the Monster Fuzz Podcast joins me this episode. We just about touch on a little bit of everything. A fun conversation which includes , Bigfoot, Ghosts and a splash of Aliens.

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Rob Davies from the paranormal YouTube channel Dead Air returns to ParaTalk for another fascinating conversation.

In this episode, Rob shares stories from his recent investigations, reflects on the rise of internet paranormal investigators, and discusses how the online world has changed ghost hunting—for better and worse.

We also explore the unusual phenomenon of “Champing”—spending the night inside historic churches—and why these ancient spaces can sometimes feel like the most atmospheric places to investigate the unknown.

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This episode we step back into the vaults of Paratalk, Gareth and I talk about the strange case of the Bilborough Apparition.

On a quiet Nottingham council estate, a family report footsteps on the landing, sudden cracking sounds, and a silent figure standing at the foot of the bed. When the Ghost Club investigates, the case reveals one of Britain’s most unsettling and overlooked urban hauntings — the Bilborough Estate.

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Hello everyone, and let me take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy New Year. My apologies for the lack of episodes throughout December — work kept me extremely busy. The good news is that brand-new episodes are on their way this January.

In this episode, Phil — one of my Instagram contacts and a fellow photographer — joins me to talk about his visit to the eerie and atmospheric Hermitage Castle.

Hermitage Castle is a semi-ruined fortress set deep within Scotland’s borderlands, rising from the remote valley of the Hermitage Water in Liddesdale, Roxburghshire. Now care...

Join Tom and myself as we ramble our way through this episode. From weird gaming experiences to some very odd stories of the peculiar..

Happy Halloween one and all

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In the mid-1990s, a young family — a husband, wife, and their two daughters — left the city bustle of Birmingham behind, seeking peace and a fresh start in an old 18th-century cottage nestled in the countryside. But tranquillity soon gave way to unease. Strange sounds echoed through empty rooms, shadows moved of their own accord, and the family began to suspect they were not alone within those ancient walls.

What began as a dream move to the country would soon turn into a chilling ordeal that drove them to the brink. In this classic ParaTalk episode, join myse...

My guest is Fiona Dodwell — author, and lifelong explorer of the strange and supernatural. Fiona joins me to discuss her latest book, A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls — a chilling deep dive into real-life tales of dolls said to move, whisper, and bring misfortune to their owners.

If you’ve ever felt uneasy around a porcelain face staring back from the shelf… this is the episode for you. 🎧 Tune in for a fascinating conversation that blurs the line between folklore, psychology, and the paranormal.

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This episode, we dive into the eerie phenomenon known as the Prisoner’s Cinema—strange visions and shifting lights reported by those kept in darkness or isolation. Is it simply the mind reacting to sensory deprivation, or could it open a doorway to something more mysterious? Join us as we explore the history, science, and paranormal interpretations of this unsettling experience.

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Luke from Shadow Paranormal returns to ParaTalk! After first joining me a few years ago, he’s back to share updates on his latest ghost hunting adventures. From chilling investigations to the strange and unexplained, Luke takes us inside his most recent encounters with the paranormal.

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This episode, returning guest Rob Davies, paranormal investigator and creator of the YouTube channel Dead Air, steps back into the shadows with us. Rob shares details from his most recent investigations—strange encounters, haunted locations, and the chilling moments that can’t easily be explained. From unexplained knocks to eerie presences that linger long after the cameras stop rolling, Rob takes us inside the world of real-life ghost hunting.

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This episode I’m joined by Steph Lay, the creator of City of Secrets – a fascinating project mapping the hidden history, folklore, and strange phenomena woven into the landscape of Milton Keynes. We explore her research, the stories behind the places, and how the city itself may hold more mysteries than most people realise.

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In today’s fast-moving world of convenience and technology, something ancient is slipping through our fingers. This episode, we take a quiet step back into the old ways — to the mystics, the wise folk, and the earth-tied traditions that once shaped daily life in Britain. From herbal cures and weather lore to rituals of the land and spirit.

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Not one tale… but three. Three strange stories, three glimpses into the unexplainable.

Each one unsettling in its own way. Each one a glimpse into the uncanny.

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This episode, we dive into one of the UK’s most mysterious UFO hotspots — The Falkirk Triangle. From strange lights in the sky to eerie encounters on quiet country roads, this area in central Scotland has baffled investigators for decades. Join me as we explore the sightings, the theories, and the chilling stories that put this region at the heart of Britain’s UFO lore.

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What if there are beings—playful, intelligent, and utterly alien—waiting just beyond the veil of reality? In this episode of ParaTalk, we dive into the strange and mystifying world of machine elves, the entities reported by thousands of people who have taken the powerful psychedelic DMT.

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Paranormal researcher and author Gina Black returns to ParaTalk to discuss her new book, Etched in Stone: Decoding Hidden Meanings in Cemeteries. In this episode. Gian also tells about her recent travels to the UK and the her paranormal experiences.

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Thorpe Hall in Lincolnshire looks like just another grand country house—but its walls whisper a different story. From phantom footsteps in the gallery to a ghostly coach that never arrives, this episode we explore the chilling legends and early hauntings that still linger in the shadows.

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In this classic episode of Paratalk from 2012 Gareth and I discuss the baffling account of the Cardiff Poltergeist - In the heart of Cardiff, inside an unassuming lawnmower repair shop, something deeply unsettling once stirred. It wasn’t faulty wiring or creaky floorboards—but something far stranger. Locals came to know it by a name that sounds almost harmless: Pete. But Pete was no ordinary prankster. He was a poltergeist.

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In the heart of 18th-century France, an invisible terror stalked the countryside. Children disappeared on their way to school. Shepherds were found torn apart in the fields. Fear gripped the villages of Gévaudan as rumors spread of a monstrous creature—one not bound by the laws of nature.

Was it a massive wolf? A rogue predator? Or something far more sinister?

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What happens when the dead don't stay silent?

We explore chilling real-life accounts of people who received phone calls from deceased loved ones — voices on landlines, voicemails from disconnected numbers, and messages that defy explanation. Are these cases simply grief-fueled hallucinations… or is something trying to reach across the veil?

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In his latest book, Maxim Furek, a former psychologist and rock journalist, delves into the intriguing world of Bigfoot synchronicity, embracing interdimensional theories, mass hallucinations, and Jung's collective unconscious.

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This episode Tom and I discuss the topic of human perception and how we might not really being experiencing what we think we might be experiencing. Join us as we share our thoughts and ideas on the subject.

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In this classic episode of ParaTalk which was originally recorded in 2011, yup 13 years ago!.., Gareth and I dive into one of the most baffling paranormal mysteries in modern history—the Bélmez Faces.

In the 1970s, strange, ghostly faces began appearing on the floor of a small home in Bélmez, Spain, changing shape and reappearing even after being removed. Were these eerie images a hoax, a psychic imprint from the past, or something even more inexplicable?

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This episode, I’m joined by Neil Armstrong, the man behind Enigmazine. Neil was also a key figure in the legendary Encounters magazine back in the ‘90s, a publication that brought some of the most fascinating paranormal cases to light. We’ll explore his thoughts on the unexplained, and how Enigmazine came to be.

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In this classic Paratalk episode Gareth and I discuss a most bizarre case of high strangeness that apparently happened to a married couple in a hotel located in the city of Bristol, England in the late eighteenth century. 

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In this episode of ParaTalk, I speak with The Explorer Returns from YouTube, known for his creepy night time urban explorations.

Conner shares his experiences of wandering through eerie locations in the dead of night, where the silence is broken only by mysterious sounds and unsettling sensations. Join us as we delve into the uncanny moments he's encountered and explore the fine line between reality and the unexpected and sometimes the unexplained.

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When it comes to the world of paranormal investigation, few names carry the same weight as the late Peter Underwood. A distinguished author, researcher, and ghost hunter, Underwood spent decades exploring the supernatural, documenting hauntings, and uncovering the histories behind some of the world’s most famous ghost stories.

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In moments of extreme danger, isolation, and near death, some survivors report experiencing a mysterious presence—an unseen force that offers guidance, protection, and even physical assistance. Known as Third Man Syndrome, this phenomenon has been documented by mountaineers, pilots, explorers, and disaster survivors, yet no one can fully explain it.

Is it a psychological coping mechanism? A trick of the brain under extreme stress? Or could it be something more—something paranormal? In this episode of ParaTalk, we explore real-life accounts, including cases that defy logic and leave behind physical evidence. Could an invisible guardian truly be w...

In November 1979, a quiet forestry worker named Robert Taylor walked into the woods near Livingston, Scotland, and came face-to-face with something extraordinary,

In this classic Paratalk episode Gareth and I delve into the Robert Taylor's story, the strange marks left behind, and the official investigations that left more questions than answers. Was this a genuine extraterrestrial encounter, an unexplained natural phenomenon, or something else entirely? Tune in as we explore one of Scotland’s most enduring mysteries

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Happy New Year to everyone!

In this episode returning guest Rob from the YouTube channel 'Dead Air' joins me to share creepy stories from his recent trip and investigation to the Isle of Man.

Rob recounts his experiences investigating some of the island's most intriguing locations, uncovering tales of hauntings, mysteries, and the supernatural.

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Happy Christmas - Join myself and Tom as we discuses some Christmas ramblings and also the mystery drones and the very peculiar tale of the Bubsby stoops haunted chair.

Thanks to everyone who tunes in and here is looking forward to 2025 and lots more Paratalk ponderings...

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The story of the Sandown Clown, or as many often call it, the tale of Sam the Sandown Clown, takes place near Lake Common, Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK on a typical afternoon in May 1973.

Two children, known only as Fay and an unnamed boy, were playing near the river when a peculiar wailing sound, said to resemble an ambulance siren, piqued their curiosity. This sound led them to a surreal encounter with a seven-foot-tall humanoid figure wearing distinctive, clown-like attire.

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Another classic Paratalk episode from the archives. Gareth and I discuss the fascination case of the Devils footprints.

The Devil's Footprints was a phenomenon that occurred during February 1855 around the Exe Estuary in east and south Devon, England. After a heavy snowfall, trails of hoof-like marks appeared overnight in the snow covering a total distance of some 40 to 100 miles.

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"Happy Halloween to all our Paratalk listeners! If you enjoy a good ramble, grab your favourite beverage, sit back, and join Tom and I as we recount childhood Halloween memories with a sprinkle of the spooky.

Thank you again to everyone who has supported the podcast through shares, likes, comments and, of course, downloads.”

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This episode my guests are ParanormalityUK . We talk about their podcast and share some thoughts and personal experiences involving the unexplained.

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