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Phantoms & Monsters Radio

Lon Strickler
Cryptids
Bigfoot
Doppelgangers
El Chupacabra
Wendigo
Winged Humanoids
Humanoid Encounters
Folklore
Paranormal Phenomena
Cryptozoology
Mothman
Chicago
Wolfman
Algonquin Folklore
Crawler Humanoids
Shenandoah Valley
David Eckhart
UFO Sightings
Mermaids
Wendigo Psychosis

Welcome to Phantoms & Monsters Radio — Your Gateway to Real Cryptid Encounters, Paranormal Investigations, and Unexplained Phenomena Hosted by Lon Strickler, renowned Fortean researcher and publisher of the Phantoms & Monsters blog, this channel explores true cryptid sightings, alien encounters, supernatural phenomena, hauntings, and other strange anomalies reported by real witnesses. As the offic... more

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Something dangerous is moving through remote forests, deserts, quarries, lakeshores, and mountain roads, and witnesses say it was no ordinary animal. In this episode of Phantoms & Monsters Radio, I present a chilling series of firsthand encounters in... more

What happens when the unknown stops being a distant mystery and becomes a direct personal encounter? In this presentation, I examine a chilling series of experiencer reports involving aliens, reptilian entities, mantis beings, transparent humanoids, ... more

Something moved through parking lots, forests, open water, and even hospital wards. Ten witnesses describe encounters that refuse easy explanation.

From quadrupedal sprinting figures to translucent humanoids, from Bigfoot in a public park to a vanish... more

For over 15 years, I have investigated reports of enormous manta-ray-shaped entities flying across American skies. Witnesses across the country describe massive, translucent rays silently swimming through the air.

Are these biological UFO craft, ult... more

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Daniel Perez
Bigfoot researcher and author
Episode: DANIEL PEREZ - BIGFOOT RESEARCHER & AUTHOR | LIVE Q&A | Join Us! | (BIGFOOT AT BLUFF CREEK)
Timothy Renner
Illustrator, author, musician, and co-host of Strange Familiars, which explores the paranormal and folklore.
Episode: TIMOTHY RENNER - AUTHOR & PARANORMAL RESEARCHER | Live Chat | Join Us! | (HERMITS & THEIR STORIES)
Rissa Miller
Editor, author, herbalist, seer, and storyteller with a focus on esoteric history
Episode: RISSA MILLER - LEGEND OF 'HELL HOUSE' - LON STRICKLER - Live Chat - Q&A - (CREEPY MARYLAND HISTORY)

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Lon Strickler
Host of Phantoms & Monsters Radio; Fortean researcher and publisher with deep roots in cryptid and paranormal investigations.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • Favorite podcast

    Lon is the new Albert Rosales with all of the strange encounters people have had and he has cataloged over the years definitely in my top 5 of paranormal podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimDog0130
    United States10 months ago
  • Amateur Hour

    Terrible reader, inconsistent posts, often puts up previous week’s show as new content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NativeTexican
    United Statesa year ago
  • awesome job lon...thank you bud

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jamiemcgaughey1981
    a year ago
  • One of the best podcasts if you're into the paranormal! All the mysteries out there, served up with a knowledgeable host.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    xoxlolwtf
    2 years ago
  • One of the Greats in Forteana

    Great podcast. Always a pleasure listening and learning from Lon. A true professional researcher and valued asset to the Cryptid community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lost in the Fifties
    United States2 years ago

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Some feedback notes inconsistent posting or repeating older episodes occasionally.
Lon is a top-tier Fortean researcher with a strong catalog of encounters.
Listeners appreciate the data-driven storytelling and archival depth.

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ARE ALL WINGED HUMANOIDS THE SAME? Chicagoland vs Everywhere Else
Q: How many different races by description of Flying Humanoids have been reported?
There are different races of winged humanoids, akin to the diversity seen in humans, suggesting variations in sizes and shapes.
ARE ALL WINGED HUMANOIDS THE SAME? Chicagoland vs Everywhere Else
Q: Have you heard about the Gargoyles in Notre Dame?
Yes, there are stories about gargoyles transforming and changing shape, with some claiming they have seen them move.
ARE ALL WINGED HUMANOIDS THE SAME? Chicagoland vs Everywhere Else
Q: So, do these Ultraterrestrials defy or physics with their behavior?
Yes, it seems so. There is an obvious supernatural aspect to these creatures, including flying without flapping wings.
SKINWALKER RANCH: The True Stories That Few People Know!
Q: What are your thoughts on the Robert Bigelow era before he sold the ranch to Fugit?
I don't know what Bigelow was really trying to determine about what was going on there. There was a lot of reputed activity, but I don't necessarily buy into everything he has been involved with.
SKINWALKER RANCH: The True Stories That Few People Know!
Q: Is it known if low crawlers ever hunt their food, or are they more scavenger feeding on roadkill scraps?
I don't know what they are, but for the most part, I don't really know what they do, what they feed on, and what their real meanings and intentions are.

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What is Phantoms & Monsters Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running, investigation-led show exploring real-world encounters with cryptids, UFOs, and unexplained phenomena, often featuring eyewitness accounts, field reports, and expert interviews. Across episodes, the host emphasizes data-driven storytelling, geographic patterns, and the interplay between folklore and physical phenomena, with recurring themes around winged and canine cryptids, Skinwalker lore, interdimensional concepts, and ultra-terrestrial ideas. Notable strengths include a serial-narrative approach, a strong archival voice, and an active invitation for audience reports, which helps build a dedicated, evidence-seeking community. The format tends to entertain both die-hard cryptid fans and general paranormal enthusiasts, with... more

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