The Kinnula Entity

Despite being a nation steeped in folklore and legend, Finland possesses surprisingly few modern accounts of the mysterious or paranormal. Yet during the early 1970s, the Nordic country became the setting for a series of bizarre UFO encounters that would leave a lasting impression upon those involved. The most disturbing of these incidents centred upon a strange humanoid figure reportedly seen in the forests of central Finland; a being that would later become known as the Kinnula Entity.   Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head the https://chime.com/bedtime   MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, Bedtime Stories narrator Richard While sits down with T.G. Campbell of The Bow Street Society for an in-depth conversation covering a wide range of topics related to the paranormal, unexplained phenomena, and the creation of the channel itself. During the interview, Rich discusses several of his own personal experiences, the cases that have fascinated him most over the years, and the mysteries that continue to defy explanation. The conversation also explores the origins of Bedtime Stories, the research and production process behind the episodes, the challenges involved in bringing each story to life, and how the channel has evolved since its creation. Along the way, Rich shares his thoughts on some of the most compelling paranormal cases ever reported, the nature of unexplained phenomena, and why such stories continue to capture the imagination of people around the world. Whether you're a long-time listener or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this candid and wide-ranging discussion offers a rare glimpse into the person behind the voice. Interview conducted by T.G. Campbell of The Bow Street Society. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/bedtime Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code BEDTIME at checkout to get 30% off sitewide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stories of monsters lurking within the world's oceans are nothing new, having persisted in folklore and maritime tradition for centuries. In previous episodes, including our sister series Wartime Stories, we have examined some of the most notorious examples. Yet despite centuries of exploration, the deep remains one of the least understood environments on Earth. Vast stretches of the ocean floor have never been seen by human eyes. Perhaps it should come as no surprise, then, that some still believe unimaginable things may be hiding down there, within a cold and unforgiving realm known simply as the Lair of the Leviathan.   Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://ollie.com/bedtime and use code bedtime to get 70% off your first box!   Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/bedtime   MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In previous episodes, we have explored cases in which alleged serial killers were never identified, nor convicted of the horrific crimes they were believed to have committed. The same would prove true in the case of a modern-day murderer thought to have been responsible for the deaths of at least seven female victims in rural Japan. A killer whose disturbing and highly distinctive methods would ultimately earn him the chilling nickname, ‘The Wednesday Strangler’.   Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code BEDTIME at checkout to get 30% off sitewide.   MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The North American continent is vast and often unforgiving, containing countless remote regions where visitors can all too easily come to harm. One such place lies deep within the American state of New Mexico, in a sprawling belt of wilderness situated between two immense national forests. It is a lonely and isolated landscape, harsh in both climate and terrain, where numerous people have disappeared under mysterious circumstances over the years. Many were never seen again, their souls long gone by now, but far from forgotten. MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to https://chime.com/bedtime Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/bedtime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the morning of 1st December 1987, a man walking alone across Ilkley Moor in Yorkshire claimed to encounter something he could not explain. Through the mist and silence of the moor, he reported seeing a strange, humanoid figure watching him from a distance. Acting on instinct, he raised his camera and captured a single photograph of the being before it vanished from sight. The image he produced would go on to spark decades of debate, drawing both curiosity and scepticism in equal measure. Was this fleeting encounter genuine evidence of something otherworldly, or simply a carefully constructed hoax that has endured far longer than expected? Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/bedtime Head to https://Ollie.com/BEDTIME, tell them all about your dog, and use code BEDTIME to get 70% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the very essence of our reality shifting in ways we cannot comprehend? Are there subtle forces at work, altering events, memories, and the world around us without our awareness? Have you ever noticed details that seem familiar but different, moments you are certain happened one way, yet records say otherwise? Could something be quietly influencing the past, or is it a collective trick of perception? Perhaps these strange occurrences are not random at all, but part of a pattern that hints at a deeper mystery; something now known as The Mandela Effect. Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code BEDTIME at checkout to get 30% off sitewide! MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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America’s turbulent past has left behind countless locations said to be haunted by those who lost their lives there. From the victims of catastrophic disasters and fatal accidents, to soldiers and civilians killed in times of war, and those who fell prey to notorious murderers, the country’s history is steeped in tragedy. Yet it is often the places where such killers were ultimately confined that have given rise to some of the most disturbing accounts of all. Amongst them is the story we will be examining in this episode; The Alcatraz Horror. MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Head to Chime.com/bedtime where Bedtime Stories listeners can earn up to an extra $350. Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/bedtime and use code bedtime to get 60% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the Cold War, soldiers stationed on an army base in the German city of Celle began to report strange, unexplainable experiences. As time wore on, many of the men came to believe they were being terrorised by a sinister paranormal presence. These encounters proved so horrifying that some took their own lives rather than face another night on patrol. Whilst the incidents were largely dismissed, experts have uncovered long-hidden secrets that prove these men might have been telling the truth. Indeed, few places in the world have a darker, more sinister history than the Celle Neues Rathaus. MUSIC  Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices