- Close Encounters of the Police Kind
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 phenomena.
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The Dark Glow of the Mountains by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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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.
You can find the Monster Fuzz podcast on all your usual podcast directories.
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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.
Join us for an honest and thoughtful discussion about modern paranormal investigation, strange experiences in historic places, and the evolving world of ghost hunting.
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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 cared for by Historic Scotland, the castle is renowned for its dark history and stark, brooding presence, earning it a reputation as one of the most sinister and atmospheric castles in the country.
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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 myself and Gareth as we revisit the haunting that forced the Penney family to confront the unknown.
Some houses don’t want new owners.
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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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