Spooky UK

Crypid fight night! This week, Martin and Helen dive into the strange and fascinating world of cryptids as they champion their favourite monsters: Sasquatch and Mothman.From Native American legends and early eyewitness reports to the famous Patterson–Gimlin footage and the terrifying events surrounding Point Pleasant, we explore the history, evidence, and enduring mystery behind two of the world's most famous cryptids.Expect theories, laughs, questionable science, and a completely unnecessary debate about what happens when Sasquatch and Mothman fall in love.Join us for another weird and wonderful journey into the unexplained.Sources & Further ReadingSasquatch / BigfootPatterson–Gimlin Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWZeWFBU0Zk Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO): https://www.bfro.net/Washington State Sasquatch Reports: https://www.wta.org/go-outside/seasonal-hikes/fall-destinations/bigfoot-and-batsquatch-find-washingtons-mysterious-creatures-on-these-trailsMothmanPoint Pleasant Museum: https://www.mothmanmuseum.com/The Mothman Prophecies: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mothman-Prophecies-John-Keel/dp/0340824468Listener Question: If Sasquatch and Mothman met in the woods tonight, who walks away the winner?Or would we all end up meeting their child... the legendary Mothsquatch? Let us know at [email protected]

This week we’re discussing one of England’s most famous paranormal cases, the Enfield haunting.This case attracted journalists, police officers and even Ed and Lorraine Warren! Nearly 50 years later it remains one of the most debated haunting cases ever reported.Sources and further viewing:‘This House Is Haunted’ by Guy Lyon PlayfairInterviews with Janet Hodgson recorded during and after the caseFilms and Dramatations: The Conjuring 2 (2016)Get in touch at [email protected]

This week we are heading to Pendle Hill in Lancashire to explore one of the most famous and tragic witch trials in British history.We also examine the wider context of witchcraft fears in England at the time and discuss modern day paranormal reports.Get in touch at [email protected]:https://www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/the-lancashire-witches/on-the-trail-of-the-pendle-witches https://www.lancastercastle.com/history-heritage/further-articles/the-pendle-witches/

009 Shoot The S*#T - Ghosts, Cryptids & Questionable OpinionsGrab a drink, pull up a chair and join us for our first supernatural shoot the s*#t episode! Not our usual format, just us chatting all things paranormal.Other creators mentioned in the episode:Morbid PodcastGhost BunnyTheories of the Third KindTwo Girls One GhostMr Ballen

Bonus episode! It’s bloody boiling in Britain so here’s a bonus episode because it’s too hot to leave the house! This one was a listener request so we’re stepping into the towering walls of Shrewsbury Prison, also known as The Dana, one of Britain’s most infamous and allegedly haunted prisons.From Victorian punishment and executions to shadow figures, whispered voices and yet another Grey Lady, we explore the prison’s paranormal reputation, but are the hauntings supernatural or psychological?  Follow and support - get in touch at [email protected] with your own spooky tales, we’d love to hear them!Sources & further reading:https://www.shrewsburyprison.comhttps://www.shrewsburyprison.com/blogs/ https://www.youtube.com/c/KalaniGhostHunter The Ghost Bunny Podcast

We received some questions following episode 005 about the Hat man so we decided to explore one of the most terrifying and mysterious experiences reported around the world, sleep paralysis.After Martin shared his chilling encounter with the Hat Man back in episode 005 we decided to dive deeper into the phenomenon itself. Sources & further reading:Dr Michael Breus Sleep Doctor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JVWjLheaJg Brain Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TWijdJddrc&t=41s The Cleveland Clinic: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-you-should-know-about-sleep-paralysis-and-sleep-demons https://www.tiktok.com/@paulinejchoii/video/7480709508294135086 Get in touch at [email protected]

In this episode of Spooky UK we dive into two chilling tales rooted in British folklore and paranormal mystery. Helen explores the legend of Mother Shipton’s Cave, one of England’s oldest and most fascinating folklore sites steeped in prophecy, superstition and strange happenings that have captivated visitors for centuries. Meanwhile, Martin investigates the terrifying cryptid know as The Owl Man, a winged humanoid said to stalk the sies of Cornwall. So dim the lights, settle in and join us for another journey into the strange and supernatural. Have your own story or paranormal experience? Send it to us at [email protected] visiting Mother Shipton's Cae? Check out mothershipton.co.uk

In this deeply personal episode, Martin shares an unsettling experience with the mysterious figure known as the Hat Man, a shadowy presence reported by people all over the world. We talk about what happened and why encounters like these stay with people for years afterwards. We also dive into the wider legend surrounding the Hat Man phenomenon, the chilling similarities in reported sightings and the theories about who or what this entity could be.Join us if you dare…

We’re heading back to one of our all-time favourite cities in this episode – the beautiful and historic city of York. From it’s winding medieval streets and cozy pubs to ghost stories, city walls and unforgettable food York, is somewhere we can’t stay away from. In this episode we’re chatting about York’s most famous ghost stories as well as some lesser known ones plus we discuss what keeps pulling us back, the places we always make time for and a few of the moments that make York feel like a second home to us. Come along as we relive our experience and celebrate everything that makes York so special.Don't forget to check out our Instagram spookyuk666 to see all the photos we mention!

In this episode, we explore the eerie history and cultural fascination surrounding Ouija boards, from their origins as a Victorain parlour game to the pop culture status they have earned today.But theory is one thing…actually using one is another. Join us as we attempt our own Ouija session, not entirely sure what to expect. Was anything reaching out to us or did a fair amount of chaos and canines just creep in? Don't forget to check out the pictures on our Insta @spookyuk666

In this episode we dive into a chilling personal experience from Martin’s time working at The Woodman Inn in Saffron Walden. What started as an ordinary job soon took a strange and unsettling turn. From eerie atmospheres to moments that left a lasting impassion, Martin shares his firsthand encounter with the unexplained.

Step into the haunting history of Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, where the tragic story of lady Jane Grey still lingers. In this episode we explore the life of The Nine Day Queen but history isn't the only thing that remains here. Visitors and locals have reported eerie encounters, unexplained sensations and a lingering presence that some believe is Jane, returning home...Join us as we uncover the history, the mystery and the ghostly whispers of one of our favourite places.