In 1975, Anna Elisabeth Michel underwent her first exorcism. She was hearing voices, became violently intolerant of religious iconography and was contorting herself into unnatural, painful positions. Supposedly possessed by the spirits of six demons, she would undertake a further 66 exorcisms.  Ten months later, at the age of 23, she was dead. Join us this week as Sarah delves into the story of Anneliese Michel, whose death went on to inspire the hit film The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail ..read more

Join us as we return from our slightly extended break with a round-up of some of the news that's occurred over the last couple of months! In this episode - An apology. Lewis gives a UAP update about a jellyfish and a chandelier, an exploding toilet, a roaming gang of horny peacocks and a new kind of vending machine that has arrived in Germany. Plus much, much more! Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis Beech Artwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosborn.art on Instagram ..read more

Late in the evening of December 29th, 1972, Eastern Airlines Flight 401 took off from New York's JFK airport to Miami. What followed was a disaster that cost the lives of 101 souls. When Eastern Airlines salvaged the remains of the doomed flight, some strange things began to happen... Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis Beech Artwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosborn.art on Instagram ..read more

Join us on this week's Highly Strange Headlines as we discuss some of October's strangest news! In this episode - Bigfoot is back, and is baggier than normal! A Florida man illegally provides some fun for its older residents, and an emotional support alligator named Wally. Plus much, much more! Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis Beech Artwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosborn.art on Instagram ..read more

Join us for our second Halloween spooktacular with a fine collection of some of the creepiest pasta! We discuss haunted asylums, a girl obsessed with Minions and the inevitable downfall of humanity to our AI overlords! And much more! Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis Beech Artwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosborn.art on Instagram ..read more

In 1518, a strange affliction struck the city of Strasborg. One day, a woman stepped out of her house and started to silently dance. Soon, more joined. Eventually, 400 people were dancing for seemingly no reason. Join us this week as we try to solve one of history's greatest medical mysteries - The Dancing Plague of 1518! Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis Beech Artwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosborn.art on Instagram ..read more

In September 1931, a small family living on the Isle of Man thought they heard the tell-tale signs of a rodent infestation within their walls. Suddenly and unexpectedly, they soon gained a new housemate. This housemate,  was known simply as Gef.  Join us this week as we examine one of the UK's most bizarre paranormal tales - Gef The Talking Mongoose. Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis Beech Artwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosborn.art on Instagram ..read more

Join us as we finally return from our summer break with a fine selection of some of the weirdest, grossest, and funniest stories of the summer! In this episode - A Mexican mayor marries a crocodile, a woman divorces a ghost, and a woman making piggy banks out of piglets.  And much, much more. Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis Beech Artwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosborn.art on Instagram ..read more

During the decade long conflict in Vietnam, both American and Vietnamese forces came across unexplainable phenomena that can only be described as highly strange. From Bigfoot to flying women, and UFOs to reptilians, the decade long conflict in Vietnam produced countless terrifying tales - and not just of the horrific combat seen by both sides.  Join us this week as Lewis channels his deepest Dan Carlin to delve into cryptids and the war in Vietnam! Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis ..read more

In 12th Century Suffolk, England, the villagers of Woolpit were going about their daily routine.  That's until one event involving two green coloured children cemented Woolpit's place in English folklore forever... Join us this week as we discuss The Green Children of Woolpit! And beans. Follow us on @highlystrangepod on Instagram E-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.com Music by Liam Lynott and Lewis Beech Artwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosborn.art on Instagram ..read more