
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 263 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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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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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
Terrible reader, inconsistent posts, often puts up previous week’s show as new content.
awesome job lon...thank you bud
One of the best podcasts if you're into the paranormal! All the mysteries out there, served up with a knowledgeable host.
Great podcast. Always a pleasure listening and learning from Lon. A true professional researcher and valued asset to the Cryptid community.
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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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