Summoning Ancient Spirits Witchcraft, Hauntings & Paranormal Chaos
In this two-part interview, I sit down with Bretto — a bloke whose life has been anything but normal. Raised in witchcraft, initiated into esoteric arts, and tangled up with ancient spirits, ghosts, yowie, and cryptid encounters, his story is a wild ride through Australia’s paranormal underbelly.We talk summoning rituals in the bush, haunted houses, Yowie encounters in Wee Jasper and the North coast of NSW, and the terrifying moment he made contact with a horned entity straight out of the old world. There’s even past life memories, spirit clearings, and strange bush energies that defy explanation.If you’re into witchcraft, cryptids, ghosts, or ancient forces that lurk just beyond the veil — you’re in the right place.Catch part 2 to this interview next week.Welcome to Cliffhanger: Paranormal & Cryptid Encounters.Stay sharp. Trust your instincts. And remember — if the bush goes quiet, you’re not alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Terrifying encounters with Dogman creatures are being reported across Australia. Towering, wolf-like man-beasts are stalking unsuspecting locals in the bush under cover of darkness. But these beings aren’t new. From ancient cynocephali in India and Africa to European werewolves and North America’s infamous Dogman hotspots, this episode dives deep into global legends, Aboriginal Dreaming, and spine-chilling eyewitness accounts that suggest these creatures have been walking among us for far longer than we think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Yowie - Australia's Hairy Giants and my terrifying encounters
Cliffhanger paranormal and cryptid encounters episode 3: I was grabbed by something deep in the Australian bush—and I don’t say that lightly. In this massive deep dive, we explore everything Yowie (or Dooligah): from ancient Aboriginal lore passed through generations to modern-day sightings that chill you to the bone. This episode unpacks the legend, the evidence, and the eerie overlap between folklore and lived experience.You’ll hear three terrifying stories from my own encounters, each more unsettling than the last—footsteps in the dark, whispering voices, and finally… physical contact. Whether you’re a sceptic or a believer, this one’s for anyone who’s ever felt watched in the wild. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Second sight runs in my family
Episode 2: The Gift (or Curse)This episode dives deep into the roots of my connection to the strange and unexplained — tracing the bloodline back to where it all began. I sit down with my mum to explore the gift she unknowingly passed on to me… and that I now see taking shape in my own son.You’ll hear personal stories of ghostly encounters both gentle and sinister, including visitations from the unknown, psychic warnings, and a Yowie tale that might make you second-guess the bush track behind your house. And in true paranormal fashion, a few tech gremlins show up right on cue.If you’ve ever felt like the veil was thinner for certain people… this one’s for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cliffhanger paranormal and cryptid encounters Pilot
Welcome to Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters.A podcast where real stories meet real terror. From Yowies in the bush to ghostly apparitions in military bases, ancient Aboriginal legends to unexplained lights in the sky—Cliffhanger is your portal to the strange, eerie, and downright unexplainable.Hosted by Ben Clifford, a Koori lad from the South Coast with a lifetime of eerie encounters, this show dives deep into the paranormal from both lived experience and cultural perspective. Expect interviews with Elders, eyewitnesses, researchers, and everyday Aussies who’ve seen and felt things they can’t explain.In this pilot episode, Ben kicks things off by sharing his own personal origin story: strange happenings from childhood, bizarre run-ins while serving in the Royal Australian Navy, and a deep spiritual connection to the unseen that’s shaped the way he sees the world. This is where it all began.If you’re into Yowie lore, haunted places, cryptid creatures, and paranormal happenings with a uniquely Australian flavour—subscribe now and settle in. Because when the bush goes quiet… you’re not alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters
Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters is a bold Australian podcast exploring terrifying true stories, mysterious creatures, and eerie encounters that blur the line between myth and reality. Hosted by Ben, a Koori lad with an eye for the unexplained and a voice you won’t forget, this show pulls you into the dark corners of the world — from haunted bushland to remote valleys and hidden tracks where few dare to tread.Whether it’s the guttural howls of a Yowie shaking the gumtrees, glowing eyes in the paddock at midnight, strange lights hovering over back-country skies, or the spirit of a long-dead farmer standing at the foot of your bed — these stories aren’t folklore… they’re firsthand.Each episode features raw storytelling, cultural insight, and often chilling interviews with everyday Aussies and Indigenous Elders who’ve come face-to-face with things most only whisper about. Some tales are ancient, passed down through generations. Others happened just last week. All of them will leave you questioning what’s really out there.You’ll hear:Yowie sightings from the bush that’ll make your blood run coldUFO encounters from the outback to the suburbsHauntings in old homesteads, abandoned hospitals, and forgotten roadsPanther stalkings deep in rural AustraliaAncient legends and spiritual warnings from Aboriginal loreAnd strange phenomena that defy logic, science, and everything you thought you knewThis isn’t polished true crime or overproduced horror. This is the real shit — raw, uncut, and straight from the source. We don’t shy away from swearing or fear. We lean into it.So grab your torch, charge your recorder, and settle in. We’re here to document the unknown, share the unspeakable, and give a voice to the people who’ve experienced the unexplainable — and were never the same again.Stay sharp, trust your instincts… and remember — if the bush goes quiet, you’re not alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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