Get Weird with Brittany Barbieri

In this episode of Get Weird, Brittany Barbieri uses the viral story of Jimothy the raccoon—whose unusual appearance sparked widespread debate about whether he was a cryptid—to explain the true meaning of cryptozoology. She clarifies that cryptozoology is a scientific extension of zoology focused on investigating reports of unknown or unusual animals rather than simply hunting monsters. Brittany highlights the ongoing discovery of new species, the role of curiosity in scientific exploration, and the genetic condition behind Jimothy's unique appearance. Throughout the episode, she encourages listeners to stay curious, show compassion toward animals, and appreciate the wonders of the natural world.

Brittany Barbieri explores the mystery of Glastonbury Abbey, where medieval monks claimed to have discovered the graves of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere in 1191. She examines the historical skepticism surrounding the claim, noting its suspicious timing following the devastating fire that nearly destroyed the abbey just a few years earlier. Brittany also reflects on how Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries may have led to the loss of the alleged remains, leaving historians with more questions than answers. While acknowledging the lack of definitive evidence, she embraces the enduring legend and encourages listeners to explore the fascinating intersection of history, myth, and mystery for themselves.

In this special on-the-road episode of Get Weird, Brittany Barbieri shares her passion for cryptozoology, defending it as a legitimate scientific discipline rooted in zoology. Fresh from a cryptid and paranormal conference, she addresses online misinformation that dismisses the field as unscientific. Brittany highlights the pioneering work of biologist Ivan T. Sanderson, who coined the term cryptozoology and emphasized the importance of Indigenous knowledge in animal research. She advocates for restoring the field's academic credibility, emphasizing its potential contributions to conservation, biodiversity, and scientific discovery. Throughout the episode, Brittany encourages listeners to remain open-minded and question mainstream narratives about the natural world.

In this episode of Get Weird, Brittany Barbieri explores the famous 1848 HMS Daedalus sea monster sighting, in which trained British naval officers officially documented an enormous serpent-like creature. Brittany argues that dismissing such credible accounts may reflect scientific arrogance, pointing to the rediscovery of the coelacanth in 1938 as evidence that the ocean still holds many mysteries. She emphasizes that more than 70% of the ocean remains unexplored, leaving open the possibility that unknown creatures may exist. Brittany encourages listeners to stay curious, challenge assumptions, and respect both the natural world and the people who know it best.

Brittany Barbieri explores the possibility that mermaids and aquatic humanoids may have roots in reality rather than existing purely in mythology. She references Cold War–era military diver encounters, cross-cultural legends, and evolutionary biology—including the controversial aquatic ape theory—to argue that the topic deserves serious consideration. Brittany also critiques how the word “mermaid” can shut down scientific discussion and reminds listeners that history has repeatedly proven skeptics wrong. Encouraging open-mindedness over rigid thinking, she invites listeners to question established narratives about the ocean’s unexplored depths and humanity’s evolutionary past.

In this episode of Get Weird, Brittany Barbieri explores the eerie legend of Saint Denis, a Christian martyr in third-century Roman Gaul who, after being beheaded at Montmartre, allegedly picked up his severed head and walked six miles while preaching. She discusses the historical dangers faced by early Christians, the phenomenon of “cephalophores” (head-carrying saints), and similar legends surrounding other saints. Balancing skepticism with open-mindedness, Brittany reflects on these stories as powerful symbols of faith, resilience, and humanity’s enduring fascination with overcoming death.

Brittany Barbieri explores The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, a mysterious 1944 case in Mattoon, Illinois. Residents reported a strange, pleasant-smelling gas that caused paralysis, burning throats, and blurred vision, along with sightings of a shadowy figure outside their homes. Despite police investigations, no evidence was ever found. Brittany examines theories ranging from mass hysteria and industrial pollution to possible secret government chemical experiments linked to World War II. The case remains unsolved, leaving its true cause unknown. She encourages listeners to research primary sources and continue questioning the unexplained.

Brittany Barbieri draws on her 23 years of paranormal research experience to explore the bizarre 1930s case of Jeff the Talking Mongoose. The Irving family, living in a remote farmhouse on the Isle of Man, reported hearing a voice within their walls that claimed to be a mongoose named Jeff. The entity engaged in full conversations, displayed a distinct personality, and unsettled the family for years. Brittany examines theories ranging from hoax to supernatural phenomenon, while also reflecting on divisions within paranormal communities and advocating for serious, research-based investigation.

Brittany Barbieri explores a chilling 1928 true crime case from Hex Hollow, Pennsylvania. Nelson Rehmeyer, believed to practice “powwow” folk magic, was murdered by John Blymire and two accomplices, who were convinced he had cursed them. After beating and strangling Rehmeyer, they burned his body in an attempt to break the supposed curse. The men later confessed without remorse, believing their actions were justified. Brittany examines the blurred line between superstition and the supernatural, encouraging listeners to question historical narratives and think critically about belief-driven violence.

Brittany Barbieri explores The Handprint of the Holy Soul, a supernatural case from 1859 Italy. After the nun Sister Teresa Justa died suddenly, she reportedly appeared to a fellow sister, leaving a scorched handprint on a convent door as proof of her existence in purgatory. Brittany connects this story to similar historical accounts, including those associated with Rome’s Museum of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Drawing from her Catholic upbringing and passion for the supernatural, she encourages listeners to remain open-minded about the afterlife and the possibility that the dead may communicate through physical signs.

In this episode of Get Weird, host Brittany Barbieri explores the Cherokee legend of the Moon-Eyed People—pale, nocturnal beings with light-sensitive eyes who allegedly inhabited the Appalachian Mountains before the Cherokee arrived. She examines historical accounts and theories about their origins, including albinism, ancient tribes, or even non-human entities, while drawing connections to similar legends around the world. Brittany emphasizes the importance of respecting Indigenous oral histories rather than dismissing them as mere folklore, encourages scientific open-mindedness, and suggests these beings may still exist, having evolved to remain hidden from humanity.

In this episode of Get Weird, host Brittany Barbieri explores the fascinating true story of the Blue People of Kentucky—a family lineage known for blue-tinted skin caused by a rare genetic condition called methemoglobinemia. She traces the origins back to French orphan Martin Fugate, who settled in isolated Appalachian Kentucky in the 1800s, where the condition persisted for generations due to the community’s isolation. Brittany breaks down the science behind the condition, debunks common myths, and encourages listeners to seek reliable sources. Emphasizing curiosity and open-mindedness, she reminds us that many mysterious phenomena have logical scientific explanations waiting to be discovered.

Brittany Barbieri returns to explore the mysterious legend of the Green Children of Woolpit. She recounts the 12th-century tale of two green-skinned children who appeared in an English village, spoke an unknown language, and claimed to come from a twilight world called Saint Martin’s Land. Brittany discusses possible explanations, shares her own research, and reflects on the enduring mystery, encouraging listeners to stay curious and embrace the unknown.

Brittany Barbieri explores the mystery of Bigfoot through the lens of quantum physics and time slips. Drawing on her experience with animal behavior and the paranormal, she suggests that Bigfoot sightings may be glimpses into overlapping layers of time rather than encounters with a hidden creature. Brittany connects predator stealth, cross-cultural ghost stories, and scientific anomalies to propose that reality is far more layered and complex than we realize.

Brittany Barbieri shares her journey growing up surrounded by nature and the paranormal in Colorado. She discusses her self-taught investigations into cryptozoology, ufology, and hauntings, emphasizing individuality and open-mindedness in her research. Brittany explores theories suggesting that time overlaps may cause hauntings, warns about deceptive entities, and stresses the importance of kindness, authenticity, and self-belief. The episode blends personal stories with philosophical insights, encouraging listeners to embrace their uniqueness and curiosity about the unknown.

Brittany Barbieri explores the Bell Witch haunting of early 1800s Tennessee, detailing the Bell family’s terrifying encounters with an aggressive, interactive spirit. She shares her personal connection to the legend, examines its historical and cultural context, and considers both supernatural and psychological explanations. Brittany encourages open-mindedness, kindness, and humility—not only in paranormal investigations, but in life as well—emphasizing the importance of curiosity and community.

Brittany Barbieri explores the history and mysteries of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. She recounts the story of Sarah Winchester, who, driven by grief and spiritual beliefs, spent 38 years building the mansion’s bizarre and ever-changing design. Brittany discusses the house’s odd architecture, paranormal reports, and theories surrounding Sarah’s motivations. She reflects on the emotional impact of the house and encourages listeners—believers and skeptics alike—to visit and experience its strange atmosphere for themselves.

In this episode, Brittany Barbieri explores the legendary Patterson–Gimlin film, the 1967 footage that allegedly captured Bigfoot in Northern California. She unpacks the film’s history, the controversies surrounding it, and the decades-long debate over its authenticity, drawing on expert analyses and the anatomical details visible in the footage. Brittany examines the difficulties of definitively proving or disproving Bigfoot’s existence and places the discussion within the broader world of cryptozoology.

Brittany Barbieri explores the haunted history of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, focusing on the legend of the Phantom Regiment. The episode delves into the tragic events of the Battle of Gettysburg, theories surrounding ghostly soldiers endlessly marching in a time loop, and how the area’s limestone- and quartz-rich ground may amplify paranormal activity. Through chilling eyewitness accounts and scientific speculation, Brittany examines why the battlefield’s energy appears to replay the trauma of war, leaving visitors to encounter eerie drumbeats and apparitions that never acknowledge the living.

Brittany Barbieri shares the mysterious tale, “Rescued by the Woods People: The Bigfoot River Rescue Story.” She recounts an anonymous woman’s claim of being saved and cared for by Bigfoot-like creatures after a canoe accident. Brittany also discusses her research, the lack of official evidence, and the challenges of verifying supernatural stories.

Brittany Barbieri explores the historic Wesley Poltergeist case of 1716, underscoring its importance through the detailed firsthand accounts left by the Wesley family. She contrasts this well-documented case with the unsubstantiated “Yellow Echo” urban legend from 1960s Wyoming, highlighting the crucial role credible documentation plays in paranormal research. Brittany closes by thanking her supporters as she looks ahead to 2026.

Brittany Barbieri explores the enduring mystery of giants, diving into legends from the United States and around the world. She examines Indigenous stories, reports of alleged giant remains, and the infamous account of a U.S. military encounter with a giant in Afghanistan. Brittany also looks at why these stories are so often dismissed, ignored, or covered up, encouraging listeners to keep an open mind and share their own theories about the possibility of hidden truths and conspiracies.

Brittany Barbieri delves into a chilling Bigfoot encounter reported in December 2002 in Benzie County, Michigan. She brings the witness’s experience to life—describing a massive, eerily calm creature striding across a snowy road—while exploring what this behavior might reveal about Bigfoot lore. Brittany also underscores the value of approaching cryptid sightings with both curiosity and critical thinking.

Brittany Barbieri dives into the chilling history and lingering paranormal mysteries of Donner Pass, the infamous site where the Donner Party became trapped during the brutal winter of 1846–47. Brittany uncovers the recurring December hauntings long reported in the area—phantom footsteps crunching in the snow, strange and sudden odors, disembodied voices drifting through the trees, and eerie sightings of a ragged, wandering woman.

Brittany Barbieri kicks things off with some Thanksgiving leftovers, gratitude, gravy, and the annual chaos known as Black Friday, before diving headfirst into the bizarre realm of “phantom shoppers.” Brittany dishes out spine-tingling tales from retail workers who swear their stores come alive after closing time: carts rolling on their own, shadowy customers who vanish on aisle three, and night-shift noises that definitely aren’t HVAC.

In this episode of "Get Weird," host Brittany Barbieri explores the mysterious case of the Deer Man of Swede Hollow, a strange, deer-like humanoid reportedly seen in a forest ravine in Saint Paul, Minnesota during the late 1990s. Brittany discusses eyewitness accounts, the area's unusual electromagnetic activity, and theories ranging from cryptids to interdimensional beings. She emphasizes thorough research, respect for folklore, and encourages listeners to embrace curiosity and authenticity. The episode blends mystery, science, and personal reflection, inviting listeners to question the unknown and celebrate their own uniqueness.

In this episode of Get Weird, host Brittany Barbieri dives into one of the creepiest Bigfoot encounters buried in the BFRO archives. She unpacks a chilling report from two hikers in Washington’s rugged Cascade Mountains who stumbled onto a centuries-old cabin scarred with massive claw marks and filled with unsettling journal entries. But when they returned with a park ranger—every trace of the cabin had vanished. No foundation. No debris. No explanation. Brittany breaks down the case with her signature mix of science and storytelling, exploring everything from bear behavior and environmental anomalies to time slips, cryptid activity, and the paranormal theories that keep investigators up at night. If you’re obsessed with Bigfoot sightings, missing cabins, and the strange edges of our world, this episode is your sign to get curious…and Get Weird.

In this episode of “Get Weird with Britney Barbieri,” things get delightfully weird. Britney kicks things off with some feel-good advice for a brighter day, spills on her Halloween hangover and early Christmas decorating habits, and dives into a ridiculous paranormal story from her youth — the time she mistook a rhesus monkey for a demon in a cemetery said to be haunted by a vampire. (Yep. You read that right.) Along the way, she talks about ghost-hunting gone wrong, the importance of respecting different investigation styles, and why the paranormal world is way more fun when you can laugh at the weird stuff.

In the Halloween debut of GET WEIRD with Brittney Barbieri, Brittney dives into the terrifying true story of La Pascualita, the lifelike mannequin in a Mexican bridal shop rumored to be the embalmed corpse of the owner’s daughter. With her signature mix of humor, curiosity, and paranormal storytelling, Brittney explores what makes this urban legend so haunting and invites listeners to share their own ghost stories, creepy encounters, and weird mysteries. If you love true ghost stories, haunted history, and strange folklore, this spooky first episode sets the tone for a podcast that dares you to GET WEIRD.

Coming from Media Squatch… it’s the debut of Get Weird! Meet your host, Brittany Barbieri—cryptozoologist, ufologist, and paranormal investigator—ready to dive headfirst into the strange, the spooky, and the downright unexplainable. From cryptids and UFOs to aliens and ghosts, Brittany’s bringing curiosity, field experience, and a big dose of humor to the weirdest mysteries out there. It’s smart, it’s fun, and it’s a little spooky. Hit play, subscribe, and join Brittany on the adventure—because it’s time to Get Weird!