Topic: Poltergeists
A poltergeist (German for "loud ghost" or "noisy spirit") is a type of ghost or spirit that is responsible for physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or destroyed. Most claims about or fictional descriptions of poltergeists show them as capable of pinching, biting, hitting, and tripping people. They are also depicted as capable of the movement or levitation of objects such as furniture and cutlery, or noises such as knocking on doors. They have traditionally been described as troublesome spirits who haunt a particular person instead of a specific location. Some variation of poltergeist folklore is found in many different cultures. Early claims of spirits that supposedly harass and torment their victims date back to the 1st century, but references to poltergeists became more common in the early 17th century.
Australian author and Cryptonaturalist Tim the Yowie Man joins us this week to share his adventures across the country from the new book ‘Haunted & Mysterious Australia’.
From poltergeists in tunnels beneath Sydney to ghost ships (and head-butting camels), Tim spins us plenty of yarns before we dive into occult conspiracy in our Plus+ extension with the saboteurs of the ‘Deep State’.
From poltergeists in tunnels beneath Sydney to ghost ships (and head-butting camels), Tim spins us plenty of yarns before we dive into occult conspiracy in our Plus+ extension with the saboteurs of the ‘Deep State’.
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Psychometry is an often underrated facet of the paranormal, but could it play a role in hauntings and other elements of the unexplained? On this episode we discuss the psychometry experiments of the 1900s and their fascinating implications for the nature of paranormal events. We also contemplate the filthier aspects of poltergeist hauntings.
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The Black Monk of Pontefract is one of the most infamous poltergeist cases the world has ever seen. For this Halloween episode we take a look at the original story of terrifying monk and the strange experiences of subsequent owners in the years following the strange tale.Then in our Plus+ extension we take a look at strange Australian case of human combustion and unravel the mysteries of the underground “time tunnels”.
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