34.01 - MU Podcast - Cursed Exposure

Photography and the paranormal have always shared a strange chemistry—an eerie interplay of light, shadow, and the unknown. In our Season 34 opener, we venture deep into chilling accounts of cursed cameras that seem to bring death with every click, psychic photo séances where the dead imprint themselves onto film, and long-forgotten experiments suggesting photography may capture echoes of the past… or even the soul. From haunted Polaroids to Russian scientists claiming to photograph time itself, we unravel the unsettling history of spirit photography—and how it continues to haunt the present. Then in our Plus+ extension, we follow the trail into the neuroscience of DMT, exploring a controversial theory: have alien intelligences hijacked the molecule? With insights from Andrew Gallimore’s new book 'Death by Astonishment', we confront disturbing accounts of malevolent entities intercepting psychonauts, twisting ancient rituals into interdimensional traps. Could the veil be weaponized? All that and more in this new season’s unnerving opener. Russian Scientist Invents Camera To Take Ghost Photos Collection of unique photographs includes pictures of dinosaurs, WWII soldiers Photographing the past - a surprising discovery in the scientific world Forgotten Experiments Bizarre Cases of the Men in Black Caught on Film The Problems of Taking Pictures of Monsters The Mothman Prophecies Fate October 1956 Fate Magazine January 1954 The Strange Saga of the “Phantom Photographers” Modernity fears new fascist analogue film camera – ‘Pentax 17’ Ted Serios The Story Of The Chronovisor Human Photonic Death by Astonishment: Confronting the Mystery of the World's Strangest Drug Building Alien Worlds Reality Switch Technologies Alien Information Theory Andrew R. Gallimore Substack Shamans in the Amazon This camera turns your photos into frames from a movie Pentax 17 LinksPlus+ ExtensionThe extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if one of the most iconic characters in pop culture wasn’t just a fictional hero, but a living archetype, an entity with its own will, forged in the minds of millions and fed by the imagination of its creators? Legendary comic book writer Alvin Schwartz thought his time with Superman was long over. But when a mysterious seven-foot-tall monk appeared at his doorstep claiming to be a tulpa, Schwartz was thrown into a mind-bending journey through the strange borderlands of reality and fiction. The monk, calling himself Thongden, insisted he was real… and fading. And he needed Schwartz to keep him alive. In this season finale, we explore the metaphysical memoir An Unlikely Prophet, uncovering Schwartz’s hidden memories of psychic events, spontaneous channeling, and paranormal influences that began the moment he took on the mantle of Superman’s writer. We hear bizarre tales of supernatural inspiration involving Jackson Pollock, mystic paintings of Hindu deities, and even a Hawaiian shaman who claims Tulpa Superman once saved the islands from volcanic doom. Then for our Plus+ members, we dive into the chilling Soviet archives of anomalous underwater encounters—where submariners report collisions with invisible crafts, stone spheres ramming hulls, and USOs that defy radar and reason. We follow the trail of Russian researcher Mikhail Gerstein into lakes and oceans where strange entities dwell beneath the surface, including terrifying run-ins from elite “hydronauts” who may have seen things no one was meant to survive. An Unlikely Prophet: A Metaphysical Memoir by the Legendary Writer of Superman and Batman Alvin Schwartz (comics) Fourth Wall Phantoms: Reflections on the Paranormal, Narrative, and Fictions Becoming Fact Walter Evans-Wentz Everett J. Nelson Paranormal Research Channel The Soviet Ufo Files: Paranormal Encounters Behind the Iron Curtain UFO Research in the Former Soviet Union Kikhpinych Volcano Industrial Facility Bay of Finland Encounter LinksPlus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While public interest in the unexplained continues to grow and topics like cryptozoology and UFOs become more mainstream, some phenomena still remain too unsettling to discuss openly. Among these are the chilling encounters with cloaked or invisible entities, shadowy beings whose presence is felt more often than openly reported. Countless eyewitnesses have described terrifying experiences of unseen figures seemingly watching, stalking, or hunting them. But what are these hidden predators, and why do their victims feel such profound dread? In this episode, we examine some of the most bizarre and unsettling encounters with these “Glimmer Intruders.” From hunters stalked by shimmering humanoids in the woods to homeowners confronting phantom intruders, we explore cases that challenge our understanding of reality itself. We discuss strange sightings that resemble the cloaking technology portrayed in the iconic film “Predator,” yet predate its release by decades, including unnerving personal accounts from across the globe. Then, for our Plus+ members, we step into the realm of energy healing and bodily mysteries. We investigate wild reports from energy medicine pioneer Donna Eden, including cases of bi-location during severe PMS episodes, phantom limbs possessing ESP-like awareness, and bizarre energy disruptions during deep meditative states. These accounts reveal the extraordinary abilities of the human body and mind, abilities science has yet to fully understand. Translucent Humanoid Beings Unexplained invisible or cloaked being/humanoid 'Invisible' Creature Encountered in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania Invisible Creature in the Woods Missing 411 - Lima Predator Hunt for the Skinwalker Missing 411 Documentaries The Mystery of Life Energy: Biofield Healing, Phantom Limbs, Group Energetics, and Gaia Consciousness The Phantom Limb | TRICK OF THE MIND | Derren Brown Energy Medicine: Balancing Your Body's Energies for Optimal Health, Joy, and Vitality Updated and Expanded LinksPlus+ ExtensionThe extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few psychiatrists have ventured beyond the confines of Western clinical thinking. Dr. Ralph Allison was one of the rare exceptions. While treating patients diagnosed with multiple personality disorder, he began to encounter alters that were far more than psychological fragments. These were fully formed, autonomous entities with their own histories, intentions, and, in some cases, violent desires. Some existed to protect. Others sought total control. A few wanted their host dead. In our Plus+ extension, we explore the surreal world of bizarre hauntings, where shadowy dwarfs creep through bedroom doors, water-dwelling trolls stir beneath the surface, and mischievous gnomes blur the line between folklore and intrusion. Minds In Many Pieces Ralph B. Allison A Dictionary of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures The Things in the Fog Zoom Creature FSR The Middle Kingdom: The Faerie World of Ireland Goblins, Shadows, and Unholy Things A Plague of Goblins in Argentina Encounters with the Unknown LinksPlus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea that invisible entities share our world is unsettling enough, but what if some of them dwell in ancient trees, ready to unleash devastating consequences on those who violate their sacred domain? Around the world, countless cultures don’t just believe this, they act on it. In this episode, we uncover eerie tales of tree spirits and vengeful fae, revealing that belief might not even matter. Disrespect their woodland homes, and the punishment can be swift and deadly. Then, for our Plus+ members, we follow the transformative ayahuasca journey of a man who uncovered a disturbing karmic loop and otherworldly truths, shedding light on reincarnation, spiritual upheaval, and the hidden forces quietly directing our lives. Falling Foul Of The Fintona Fairies Sacred Trees of Ireland The Middle Kingdom: The Faerie World of Ireland Fairy bush survives the motorway planners Crossing the Threshold Where Have My Other Mummy And Daddy Gone? ‘I sold my house, came out as gay and stood as a Green councillor’: life after headteaching LinksPlus+ ExtensionThe extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin with Ben’s first-ever lucid dream, set in a glowing, otherworldly version of Tokyo. The moment he becomes aware inside the dream, a grey-suited figure appears and violently tackles him mid-flight. Known only as “The Agent,” this strange man triggers a wave of recognition and fear. Was he a projection of Ben’s subconscious, or something far more real patrolling the boundaries of the dream world? The experience sparks a disturbing recollection of the Wu family case in Taiwan. What started with one daughter’s claim of spiritual possession spiraled into an entire household descending into ritual abuse, starvation, and madness. With links to Taoist deities, feces rituals, and apocalyptic visions, the incident remains one of Taiwan’s most chilling examples of mass psychosis — or possession. For Plus+ members, we turn to the humanoid wave of 1973. Dozens of reports emerged across the United States describing bizarre beings, glowing craft, and entities that seemed mechanical yet sentient. Drawing from David Webb’s forgotten analysis, we uncover a pattern in the chaos and explore what might have been visiting during that strange and unsettling year. 33.16 - MU Podcast - Memories of 2545 Out-of-Body Experiences: Explorations and encounters with the astral plane Did Bigfoot Really Exist? How Gigantopithecus Became Extinct 100 Weirdest Tales from Across Australia Man dubbed Australia's 'poo jogger' resigns from corporate role A family of six suddenly became ill with a mass and shared mental illness and grew convinced they were possessed. Incantation For two years, two brothers would constantly sabotage the railways until they finally derailed a train 1973, Year of the Humanoids TAXI drivers are the chief suspects in a public poo pandemic The Buga Sphere Sphere UFO lands, recovered in Columbia! But is the Buga Sphere a fraud? The 1973 UFO Chronology  A UFO Wave Why aren't UFOs drawn to renewable energy sites LinksPlus+ ExtensionThe extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can unseen forces truly take hold of a human life? In this episode, we explore disturbing phenomenon of spirit possession — not just as religious dogma or psychiatric diagnosis, but as a real-world enigma that challenges both science and faith. While some cases can be dismissed, others present undeniable signs: levitation, supernatural strength, bizarre skin markings, and personalities that emerge with impossible knowledge. We examine the terrifying case of Maurice Theriault, whose possession was caught on video, and revisit the diary that inspired The Exorcist, revealing a world where invisible entities — the so-called “Mutated Ghosts” — may be infiltrating the vulnerable. Are these truly demons, or something far more deceptive? Then, in our Plus+ extension, we follow a chilling encounter involving a well-known paranormal researcher and a shape-shifting Native American spirit. What begins as a dreamlike connection escalates into an abduction story laced with ancient trickster lore, fractured reality, and dark intent. The Exorcist True Story: The Terrifying Real-Life Events The true story behind St. Louis’ most famous exorcism Satan's Harvest The Haunting Case of Maurice Theriault The Possession of Maurice Theriault Occult author wounds wife, kills self A Moment Called Man Field Guide to the Spirit World Oahspe Eros and Evil A History of Demonology Northen Mysteries The Others Within Us Magnus the Micro-Mutt and the Pharaoh's Curse A Passage Through Eternity (Revised) Philip Kinsella A Strange Alien Encounter in Finland Aarno Heinonen's 1972 contacts with extraterrestrial being LinksPlus+ ExtensionThe extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When is a dream just a dream? Could recurring visions of a futuristic Tokyo—one with neon-lit skyways, android garrisons, and flooded shopping malls—be something more? This week, we look at the extraordinary story of a woman who’s been visiting the same future city since early childhood. Through years of out-of-body experiences and strange astral journeys, her vision of this place became increasingly vivid, consistent, and shockingly detailed. But everything changed when a friend revealed she’d been dreaming of the same exact world. Is this a shared hallucination, a soul memory, or a glimpse into a parallel incarnation? And what does it mean when a shaman tells you… your soul is missing? Then for our Plus+ Members, we unravel a bizarre tale of astrology parties gone wrong, tarot reader curses, and a chilling explanation rooted in the ancient concept of ether. We explore how curses might propagate through a spiritual substance, and how paranormal phenomena could be supercharged by emotional trauma, magnetic fields… or bad wine and a few too many crystal balls. Out-of-Body Experiences: Explorations and encounters with the astral plane Samantha Lee Treasure Journeys Out of the Body: The Classic Work on Out-of-Body Experience Voyage Beyond Doubt The Out of Body Experience The Intruders Pat Montandon Pat's Prize Movie Aether: Searching for the Fifth Element of the Ancients The Role of Aether in Ancient Philosophies Explained LinksPlus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout history, rare individuals have surfaced with uncanny mental abilities—figures who briefly captured the spotlight, altered events in extraordinary ways, and then faded into mystery. But what truly empowers them? Are they awakening a lost human skill, channeling spirits, or manipulated by darker, hidden forces? In this episode, we revisit the life of Ted Owens, the “PK Man,” who claimed his psychic abilities—from weather control to mind-reading—were enhanced by beings he called the “Space Intelligences.” His startling predictions, apparent influence over natural disasters, and disturbing warnings to government officials earned the attention of top researchers. But was Owens a gifted pioneer tapping into human potential—or merely a pawn of manipulative, otherworldly forces? Then, for our Plus+ Members, we continue exploring the theme of extraordinary abilities, following the strange case of a man whose vivid dreams appeared to predict future catastrophes—visions that, much like Owens’ experiences, hint at an unseen intelligence shaping human destiny. Links The PK Man: A True Story of Mind Over Matter Flying Saucer Intelligences Speak How To Contact The Space People Christine van Acker Incident The Return of the PK Man | Jeffrey Mishlove CLASSIC REBOOT: Reflections On The PK Man with Debra Lynne Katz Plus+ Extension  The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. The Premonition Man: UFOs, Aliens, and Spirits in the Afterlife help a Psychic to Dream the Future Dream Detective dreamdetective51 YouTube The Premonition Man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a string of terrifying sleep paralysis encounters and bizarre lucid dreams, Tyler found himself thrust into a reality-bending journey that defies all logic. In this episode, we dive into his shocking claims from the book 'Bleed Through: Tales from Another Timeline', where he’s recruited by a covert black ops team to fight a levitating alien spider entity inside a classified containment chamber. As his dream-world experiences begin to bleed into waking life, Tyler unlocks strange psychic abilities, confronts entity possession, and even finds himself levitating in a battle of wills against a creature from beyond. We also explore his disturbing friendship with “Larry,” a man who vanished after claiming he was recruited to Mars by shadowy government forces—only to reemerge years later with stranger revelations. From cloned doppelgängers and black helicopters to mysterious text messages from the Inner Earth, this tale twists its way through every corner of conspiracy, paranormal warfare, and psychological unraveling. Links Bleedthrough: Tales from Another Timeline Conference Info Waking to the Infinite Universe Journey to Truth Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLSUIVE to Plus+ Members. To join click HERE. Bizarre Accounts of UFO Crashes A Visit from Strange Strangers Little People I Still Don't Believe in Fairies, BUT Fairy Census Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices