In the heart of Australia, Uluru stands tall and proud. Many have to boast that they've seen the landmark in its full glory, and they cherish those memories. However, one mistake can cost them their happiness. While some of us innocently take memorabilia back with us after a holiday, it's probably a terrible idea to when you go to Uluru. Intro and …

While driving in the Dandenong Ranges one quiet night, a woman sees something out of the ordinary... and her life is subsequently changed forever. What happened on this otherwise uneventful night in August 1993? Come along and listen to Kelly Cahill's extraordinary story. (Since I had to cut a lot out of this episode due to time constraints, I'll b…

In this episode, Elle yarns about two mysteries involving the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park. The first involves a massive geoglyph that seemingly appeared out of nowhere, and is reminiscent of the Nazca Lines in Peru. The second mystery involves a strange occurrence in the water that is too bizarre to be explained with logic. Intro and closin…

For this yarn, Elle takes us to Humpty Doo, a small, humble town in the Northern Territory. Back in 1998, a chilling encounter with an unknown force scared the living daylights out of five housemates and a baby. Although they documented what they experienced and the news spread all throughout Australia, the nation all saw them as mere liars, thanks…

*My apologies, I’m sort of sick, so I sound different in this episode… but I didn’t want to delay the episode even further! And I’ll 100% re-record this in the future because my editing was sloppy and I don’t really like how I sound here* When we think of ghost ships, we think of famous cases such as the Mary Celeste, sailing the seas with nobody o…

This time, Elle yarns about enigmatic creature that apparently lurks beneath the surface of the Hawkesbury River, watching the tourists and locals alike... Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecomm…

Welcome back to the Bazaar of Bizarre! In this second bonus episode, allow Elle to explore the grey alien phenomenon that has been reported all over the world. Intro and closing music: Ibn Al-Noor by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Background music: Spa…

In this yarn, Elle talks about a frightening experience she had when she was a child. Even to this day, she’s not too sure how to explain the encounter, and if her mind was even sound at the time, or if something paranormal really happened. Not to mention, multiple people have described experiencing a very similar, creepy thing… Intro and closing m…

Kangaroos are common sight here, and are world renowned for being a unique Australian animal. However, it appears that these marsupials are also apparently quite the globetrotters too... Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Att…

In this episode, Elle takes you to East Point Reserve in Darwin. While a seemingly pleasant green space, there is a dark legend that surrounds the place, involving a mysterious, otherworldly woman who only ever appears on a moonless night. Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ inc…

In Melbourne's Princess Theatre, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera had been on the stage in the 90s. As we know, the plot revolves around an opera theatre that is supposedly haunted by a phantom. However, the Princess Theatre itself is home to a literal phantom, and one that just so happened to sing opera prior to his death. Intro and …

On a quiet, uneventful evening, a lone man drives on a country road only to have the most baffling encounter happen to him. This case involves light behaving strangely to the point of defying physics and a near miss that could have taken his life, but unfortunately took someone else’s. Who, or rather what, was responsible for it? Intro and closing …

A special episode in which Elle shares a few eerie pieces of Australian literature. It is headlined by a poem called The Ghost at the Second Bridge by Henry Lawson. Next up is an unsettling story set in the Australian desert by Ernest Favenc called A Haunt of Jinkarras. Lastly, a short but sentimental poem called The Curlew Cried by Oodgeroo Noonuc…

For this yarn, Elle takes you on a (virtual) road trip to several highways and streets that are reputed to be haunted. From wanderers wandering on past their deaths, to unwanted passengers, just how creepy can some of these roads be? Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompete…

This time, Elle yarns on about one of Australia's most well-known cryptids. Hiding out amongst the trees is a rather elusive, large and smelly ape known by different names, depending on who you talk to. Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com Licensed under Creative …

This time, Elle ponders about the bush stone curlew, its eerie cries in the night, and why they are associated with death. WARNING: this episode contains mentions of suicide. If this is an uncomfortable topic for you to listen to, please look after yourself and feel free to skip this episode. Below are some resources that are useful if you need fur…

A lot of things happen out bush. A lot of things that are just so hard to explain. Here, Elle shares somewhat personal stories of her dad's experiences he had out in the sticks regarding a certain phenomenon. Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com. Licensed under Cr…

It’s widely believed that we have a detailed catalogue of what animals currently live in Australia. However, there are also numerous sightings of animals that technically shouldn’t be here. Do big cats really live in the bush lands? Also, check out Missing Panther here: https://missingpanther.com.au/episodes Intro and closing music: There is Someth…

This marks the first of many bonus episodes that’ll appear every ten episodes. Welcome to the Bazaar of Bizarre, a collection of strange and unsettling items that your shopkeeper, Elle, has acquired over the years. The first item she wants to showcase is Bloody Mary, a vengeful ghost trapped in the shadows of your reflection. Theme song: Ibn Al-Noo…

During the gold rushes of the 19th century, another kind of rush was going on too. Ghosts appeared frequently out of seemingly nowhere. But just like in an old episode of Scooby-Doo, they were mere phonies. Why was there an influx of fake ghosts during this point in history? Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music…

Learning to fly is a dream to some, especially for one ambitious young pilot. On a familiar flight route, he unexpectedly goes missing after claiming to encounter an anomaly in the sky. Almost 45 years later to the date of his disappearance, one question remains unanswered. Where is Frederick Valentich? Intro and closing music: There is Something y…

This week’s yarn talks about the tragic ghost train fire that happened in Luna Park. Several people had lost their lives on that fateful evening, but even to this day, the mystery of why the fire happened had never been truly solved. Additionally, what’s the big idea about a "demon"? Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO…

Weird and unexplained stories are what this podcast lives for! This week, Elle brings you a story that seems too bizarre to be true. What did a traffic officer encounter in the outback on his own? Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Common…

Another two-in-one, this time about two completely unrelated objects have one thing in common: unexplainable weirdness that borders on the impossible. The first segment covers an antique doll that may be haunted. The second one is all about a tombstone that glowed in the dark, but had no natural luminescent properties. Intro and closing music: Ther…

Here, Elle recounts a classic Australian ghost story that involves lies, deceit, and eventual justice. It’s a ghost story with such a legendary status, that various places in the town and a whole festival was dedicated to it. This yarn is about Fisher’s Ghost. Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 b…

In 1959, a mission in Papua New Guinea experienced a strange aerial phenomenon. One night, a bright light appeared from the sky, and four strangers made contact with them. It was something that not even one’s faith could fathom. Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.co…

In the tropics of Far North Queensland, you’ll find an idyllic swimming hole nestled amongst the rainforest, where you can go and have a dip. Though, further up, there is a part of this creek named the Devil’s Pool, and by the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly why. Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, L…

The first episode in the series starts with a peculiar 2 in 1. In this yarn, we’ll talk about an alleged miracle that happened in Coogee, where the apparition of the Virgin Mary appeared by the beach in 2003, drawing in curious crowds and devoted pilgrims. The second miracle is located in the western suburb of Guildford, where in 2006, parents mour…

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