Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters

Bretto's back, you legends! And you know what that means. Plenty of laughs, questionable banter and a whole lot of waffling about Yowies! This time, we're having a yarn about a recent expedition into some of Bretto's research areas around Jervis Bay, where he's been observing what he believes to be a family unit of Yowies for the better part of a decade. And fair dinkum, it turned out to be a pretty eventful day! From some seriously intriguing footprints and strange vocalisations that sounded remarkably like people talking, to a few other oddities we stumbled across along the way, there was certainly no shortage of things to discuss. So grab a cuppa, crack a cold one or whatever tickles your fancy, and join us as we waffle our way through another adventure in the Aussie bush. And don't forget to jump into the Cliffhanger Facebook group to check out the footprints for yourself. We'd love to hear what you reckon! Cheers, you mad dogs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An enormous pair of glowing yellow eyes lurking in the darkness, mysterious little hairy beings stalking teenagers through the bush, and not one, but TWO haunted childhood homes. In this episode of Cliffhanger, I'm joined by my younger brother Ayden, who finally shares his firsthand account of a bizarre series of encounters in Narrawallee Creek Reserve on the NSW South Coast. From a terrifying encounter with a massive, unidentified creature to strange gifts, flying rocks, mimicked bird calls and possible Junjudee activity, there's plenty to unpack. Ayden also shares some more recent experiences in a different stretch of bush, involving mysterious wood knocks and potential gift giving, before we reminisce about growing up in two incredibly haunted houses. Just what was lurking in the bush that night, and what was following these teenagers through the forest? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I’m joined by Matty, who grew up not far from the infamous Pilliga Forest and has experienced strange and disturbing phenomena since childhood. Matty shares his experiences with dark and potentially demonic entities, along with encounters involving both angelic and demonic beings around his childhood property. We also get into what he believes could be a family curse stretching back to the bushranger Captain Thunderbolt, who Matty is distantly related to. Then we head into Yowie territory, including Matty’s sightings of potential Yowies that appeared to almost glide across the ground, a strange detail that continues to pop up in Yowie and Bigfoot encounters. This one genuinely has a bit of everything. Yowies, dark entities, angelic beings, family curses and a lifetime of experiences that have left Matty with plenty of questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trent joins me from Queensland to share a lifetime of experiences that blur the line between life, death and whatever might exist in between. After being trapped beneath the surf and reaching the point where he believed he was going to die, Trent experienced something profound. An overwhelming sense of peace, followed by what he describes as leaving his body and witnessing events unfolding from above, before suddenly finding himself back underwater fighting his way to the surface. But that’s only one chapter of his story. We dive into eerie encounters with shadow people, including figures witnessed by multiple members of his family and some unsettling experiences that seem to have followed the family across generations. Trent also shares the incredible connection he believes he still has with his late grandfather. From being inexplicably drawn directly to his grave, to receiving what seemed like a warning moments before a problem aboard a flight. Near death, out of body experiences, shadow people and a bond with a loved one that may have continued long after his passing. This one goes deep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Cliffhanger, I’m joined by local bloke Dazza, who shares a lifetime of terrifying paranormal experiences dating back to childhood. Dazza describes being tormented by malevolent entities and some particularly disturbing encounters with beings seemingly capable of mimicking people from their physical appearance, to sounds they make right down to familiar smells. As usual, we head down a few rabbit holes along the way, getting into Yowies, strange activity around the Shoalhaven and some possible future expeditions into areas we’re keen to investigate. Towards the end, the conversation takes a more serious turn as we discuss mental health, vulnerability and the idea of raising your vibration to help protect yourself when negative entities seem to take advantage of us at our lowest. Malevolent entities, mimics, Yowie yarns and plenty more in this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia’s most infamous Yowie hotspot takes centre stage in Part Two. Rod shares years of remarkable Yowie encounters from the legendary Pilliga, along with experiences from Sundown National Park and a private property near the Queensland–NSW border. From a face to face sighting of a juvenile Yowie he describes as strikingly chimpanzee like, to catching a glimpse of a massive pair of powerful orange legs disappearing through the bush, Rod recounts the moments that convinced him these elusive creatures are very real. We also explore reports of an unsettling encounter involving a Yowie grabbing Rod's mate in his swag during the night, along with the behaviours, habitats and patterns Rod has documented over years of investigating these mysterious beings. If you’re fascinated by Australia’s Bigfoot phenomenon, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part One, Rod shares years of extraordinary UFO sightings around the Queensland–NSW border, including an unforgettable flying saucer encounter while camping that left him in absolute disbelief. As a security guard at RAAF Base Amberley, he’s witnessed unexplained craft on numerous occasions and was even kind enough to share thermal footage of one of these UFOs, which you can watch now on the Cliffhanger Facebook page. And this is only half the story. Next week, Rod returns to share his incredible Yowie encounters, including multiple face to face sightings from some of Australia’s most notorious hotspots. Trust me, you won’t want to miss Part Two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I’m joined by Chloe from the Central Coast and Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. We dive into a lifetime of paranormal experiences, including spirit communication, encounters with both benevolent and malevolent entities, UFO sightings, and powerful moments of angelic intervention during times of need. Chloe also shares her experiences with what she believes were paranormal portals, describing occasions where spirits appeared to come and go through them. On two separate occasions, these encounters left her so drained and depleted that she spent the entire following day unconscious and recovering from the experience. From unexplained phenomena and spiritual encounters to questions about what may exist beyond our normal understanding of reality, this is a fascinating conversation that explores the stranger side of life and the lasting impact these experiences can have on those who live through them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight I’m joined by Karl from the Gold Coast Hinterland for a fascinating conversation covering Yowie encounters, UFO and orb sightings, spirit communication, psychic intuition and his journey as a Reiki master. Karl shares a lifetime of strange experiences, including deeply personal messages from those who’ve passed, encounters with unexplained phenomena in the bush, and moments of knowing events before they happen. A wild and thought provoking chat that crosses the line between the paranormal, the spiritual and the unexplained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of my interview with Marty from rural Victoria, we go even deeper down the rabbit hole. This episode focuses heavily on the bizarre connection between Yowies, UFO activity, orb lights, and the unsettling telepathic communication Marty experienced over a number of years. We discuss the apparent distrust and tension between different entities operating around the property, including what Marty describes as more malevolent and insect-like intelligences compared to the protective “forest people” he’d previously encountered. Marty also shares details surrounding rotating lights over paddocks, strange humming sounds, and the eerie feeling that something far beyond our understanding was unfolding around him. This episode gets seriously weird and explores the possibility that the Yowie phenomenon may be connected to something much bigger than just an undiscovered primate. Buckle up legends… this one goes deep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight I’m joined by Marty from rural Victoria for one of the most fascinating Yowie encounters I’ve heard yet. We dive deep into his experiences with mind speak communication, repeated encounters with a family group of Yowies and possible smaller junjudees, strange behaviour that suggested cloaking or portal-like movement, and the eerie intelligence behind these beings. We also look at some wild UFO encounters on the same property. Marty also shares his insane Junjudee encounters, bizarre vocalisations, and the subtle telepathic communication he believes he developed over time with the forest people. This is Part 1 of a massive two-part interview, so buckle up legends… this one gets seriously strange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calling all budding Yowie researchers… if you’ve ever wanted to get boots on the ground and be part of something real, this one’s for you. We’re building a community of like minded people right here on the South Coast of NSW through SCYRA: the South Coast Yowie Research Association. It’s all about sharing knowledge, comparing experiences and getting out there together to document what’s really going on in our bush with our hairy hominid cousins. Today’s episode features a fan favourite and all round top bloke, Bretto. He’s recently had a daytime Yowie sighting right here on the South Coast, crossing a road in full view. I also discuss an experience I also had here on the South Coast where I got responses back in the form of claps, knocks and clacks. We also get into a dark and unsettling encounter involving grey aliens, including a potential abduction out bush that he’s been reluctant to speak about until now. If you’ve ever felt the pull to get involved in Yowie investigations, this is your sign. So grab a bevy, settle in and if you’re keen to be part of SCYRA, reach out 🤙 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I’m joined by Tim from Canberra, who has experienced some truly bizarre things in the sky throughout his life. Most striking of all was a close encounter in suburban Melbourne with a roiling, bubbling plasmatic red orb that appeared to be observing him and his family from above. The object burned with incredible brightness before suddenly blinking out and seemingly disguising itself as a normal star in the night sky. Tim has also witnessed more traditional cigar-shaped UFO craft and several other strange aerial phenomena over the years. We also dive into a story passed down, where his aunty was attacked in her car by a vicious pterodactyl-like cryptid in Canberra, an encounter that left her shaken and questioning what exactly is flying through our skies. From UFOs and strange aerial lights to flying cryptids, big cats and other unexplained encounters, Tim and I go down plenty of rabbit holes and share our thoughts on the possible origins of these mysterious phenomena. If you enjoy stories of UFO encounters, cryptids, and high strangeness in Australia, you’re going to enjoy this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, I’m joined by Sean from the Central Coast of NSW. Sean shares his experience of being bluff charged by what he believes was a Yowie in the dead of night. Something large closed the distance on him fast before pulling up at the last second. A moment that left no doubt he wasn’t alone out there. That encounter wasn’t the end of it. On numerous trips into the bush he’s had rocks and sticks thrown in his direction, felt himself being stalked by something heavy and unseen, and even experienced strange activity at his own property, including sticks deliberately jammed into the ground as potential markers. Sean also recounts seeing a large black panther through his rifle scope while deer hunting in a NSW state forest. Clear. Solid. Unmistakable. He shares his thoughts on what these mysterious big cats might actually be and where they may have originated, including discussion around the Wallace Line and the possibility of exotic species in Australia. Sean is an experienced bushman and hunter who knows the landscape well, making his encounters all the more compelling. What do you think is behind Australia’s phantom big cat sightings? And what would you do if something charged you in the dark? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two years ago at Swan View Tunnel in Western Australia, Em came face to face with something she still struggles to talk about. What started as a casual night exploring one of WA’s most haunted locations turned into something far darker. Standing in the tunnel with a torch in hand, she saw a tall, unnatural figure caught directly in the beam of light. Thin. Lurking. Rake like in appearance. Not a shadow. Not a trick of the eye. Something physical. The dread that followed was overwhelming. Her body went heavy. Her knees buckled. She could barely breathe. Even now, recalling it makes her hair stand up. In this episode, Em shares the full encounter in detail, along with the strange paranormal experiences that led up to that night. From childhood spiritual sensitivity to shadow figures and moving objects, this story builds toward something that doesn’t feel human at all. This one is intense. Listener discretion advised. Em was kind enough to draw what she saw that night. If you want to see her sketch of the rake like entity, head over to the Cliffhanger Facebook group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, we’re joined by Shane from Canberra, who shares a series of disturbing experiences that go well beyond a standard UFO sighting. Shane describes witnessing square-shaped UFO craft in the Canberra region, sightings that challenge the usual expectations of how these objects look or move. But the encounters do not stop in the sky. He also opens up about being harassed by unknown entities while asleep, including physical interactions that left him shaken and questioning what was actually happening to him. These experiences carry classic elements of high strangeness, blurring the line between the physical and the unseen. The episode takes an even darker turn when Shane recounts a telepathic encounter with another person in Canberra, an interaction so accurate and unsettling that it deeply affected him and changed how he views consciousness and communication. This is a raw and honest conversation exploring UFOs, entity encounters, and the frightening reality of experiences that cannot be easily explained. If you’re from Canberra or the ACT and have seen similar craft or experienced anything like this, reach out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, I speak with Callan, a lifelong bushman and roo shooter from central Queensland, about a terrifying face-to-face encounter with a Yowie, often referred to as the Australian Bigfoot. While shooting in remote gidgee country near Winton, Callan came eye to eye with a large hairy figure through his rifle scope. What followed was a moment frozen in time before the creature moved with incredible speed into thick scrub and disappeared. Beyond this encounter, Callan also shares experiences involving huge big cat tracks, abnormal animal behaviour, and repeated sightings of Min Min lights, a phenomenon deeply tied to outback folklore and unexplained activity. Years later, his father, once a skeptic, had his own shocking encounter in the same area, cementing the idea that something is going on out there. This is a raw, honest account from someone who knows the bush and knows when something does not belong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, I’m joined by Connor from coastal New South Wales to discuss a series of genuinely unsettling experiences involving Hat Man–type shadow entities, shadow people, and repeated UFO sightings across the Jamberoo–Kiama region. Connor shares multiple night-time encounters with tall shadow figures, including Hat Man–style entities seen moving through familiar locations. These weren’t fleeting glimpses. Some involved sustained visual contact, strange sounds in the bush that were far too heavy to be human, and an overwhelming sense that something was aware of their presence. Alongside the shadow encounters, Connor has experienced numerous UFO sightings in the same coastal areas, including close-range sightings with other witnesses present. Bright lights, objects vanishing instantly, and movements that don’t match aircraft or conventional explanations feature heavily throughout his story. What makes this episode especially interesting is the overlap. The same locations. The same time periods. Different phenomena, but a consistent pattern of high strangeness. We also discuss a moment where Connor later checked the exact location of one of his encounters on Google Earth Street View and noticed something unusual captured there in broad daylight. Important note for listeners: The image discussed in this episode is not shown publicly. If you want to see it and decide for yourself what you’re looking at, you’ll need to join the Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters Facebook group, where it’s shared and discussed exclusively. As always, this podcast exists to give everyday people a platform to share their encounters in their own words. Everything we know about the paranormal, UFOs, and cryptids comes from firsthand experiences like these. If you’ve had an encounter of your own and want to come on the show, get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since launching Cliffhanger , I’ve noticed something shift around me and my family. Not in belief — that’s always been there — but in frequency, intensity, and tone. In this year-wrap episode, I step out from behind the mic and share some of the more personal, behind-the-scenes experiences that have unfolded since the podcast began. From unexplained technology failures and strange voices captured during editing, to activity inside my home, missing objects, late-night footsteps, sleep paralysis, and shadow figures seen not just by me, but by my kids as well. I also open up about an encounter that crossed a line — an incident involving a mimic that appeared in my own house, wearing my likeness, and the impact that had on my family. But not everything that followed has felt dark or intrusive. Several guests and listeners have reached out to say activity increased around them after appearing on the show, and in a powerful moment of synchronicity, two independent mediums contacted me days apart with the same message — that an ancestral elder is trying to reach me, offering guidance, protection, and something to be learned. This episode isn’t about conclusions or labels. I’m not here to tell you what to believe. I’m simply sharing what’s been happening, as honestly as I can, and inviting you to listen, reflect, and decide for yourself. If you’ve ever noticed things change after paying attention to the unseen, this one might hit close to home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would you do if the bush itself came alive to save your life? In this gripping episode of Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters , Alana from the NSW north coast shares the night she was saved by massive elemental beings — ancient guardians of the Australian bush. These towering, human-shaped entities of bark, moss, sticks and earth stepped out of the treeline and guided her to safety when her life was genuinely at risk. But her connection to the spiritual world goes even deeper. Alana has lived her whole life with mediumship abilities, often visited by the spirit of country in the form of snake visions that comfort her, warn her, and guide her. She’s had unsettling experiences inside haunted establishments, witnessed eerie signs about people’s health before they happened, and navigated a lifetime of spirit activity most people never see. We also touch on my own recent experiences — including mimic phenomena, where something has tried imitating my appearance....... kind of. Whatever it is, it’s strange, unsettling, and very recent. This episode dives into the ancient side of Australian high-strangeness — guardians of the land, spiritual protectors, visions, warnings, and the unexplained things that move through the bush when no one else is watching. If you’re into elemental beings, spirit guardians, mediumship, haunted places, or mimic encounters… this one’s right up your alley. Strap in, legends. The bush came alive… and the spirits stepped forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.