UFO Phenomenon
Military Encounters with UFOs
From WWII foo fighters to the Nimitz Tic Tac, a closer look at military UFO encounters, the records behind them, and the explanations still debated.
Creepy
Manananggal: The Filipino Vampire That Detaches Itself
A vampire-like monster from Philippine folklore that detaches its upper body, grows bat wings, and hunts at night. The manananggal legend, and how folklore says to stop it.
Esoteric
The Voice Beneath: Who’s Really Writing Your Thoughts?
Thoughts arrive before you choose them. From Libet's lab and intrusive thoughts to Jung, Kekulé's snake, automatic writing, and the daemon of Socrates — if you aren't writing your thoughts, who is?
Ancient Mysteries
The Oath on Mount Hermon: Samyaza, Leader of the Watchers
The Night the Watchers Came Down Picture a mountain at night. Snow on the summit, the wind cold, and the stars sitting low enough that it feels like you could reach up and grab one. Read more
Esoteric
Walking Toward the Demon: Goetia Pathworking
Seventy-two spirits, a 17th-century grimoire, and a modern technique that swaps the magic circle for the inner landscape of the mind. This is the story of Goetic pathworking, from the tradition’s roots to the claims Read more
Entities
Angelology Explained: The Nine Choirs of Angels, the Watchers, and the 72 Angels
Forget the chubby cherubs on a greeting card. The angels of the oldest texts have six wings, burn like fire, and in at least one story they come down to Earth and wreck everything.
Conspiracy
AI, Prophecy & Ancient Mysteries with Guy Morris | Ep 169
A former tech executive says a government AI program escaped, and he thinks the Book of Revelation saw it coming. Tim Hacker sits down with author Guy Morris to dig into rogue AI, artificial consciousness, Read more
UFO Phenomenon
The Miami Mall “Alien” Incident: What Really Happened at Bayside on January 1, 2024
Ten-foot shadow beings. A portal. A wall of police cars stretching down Biscayne Boulevard. On New Year’s Day 2024, a Miami shopping center became the birthplace of one of the strangest viral legends of the Read more
Podcast Episodes
Halloween: The Night the Veil Thins | Ep 168
Happy Halloween! This year’s special episode of Cryptic Chronicles is a deep dive into the strange, eerie, and sometimes terrifying lore that has shaped Halloween through the centuries. From ancient Celtic rituals to medieval superstitions, Read more
Esoteric
Psychicology: Spirit Guides, Astral Realms & Psychic Entities with Rev. Dr. Leila Lemieux | Ep 167
What if psychology only explains part of what happens inside the human mind? In this episode of Cryptic Chronicles, Tim sits down with Rev. Dr. Leila Lemieux, creator of Psychicology, to explore the strange territory Read more
Podcast Episodes
The Secret Space Program with David Brandon | Ep 166
What if everything we’ve been told about humanity’s exploration of space is only a fraction of the truth? In this episode of Cryptic Chronicles, I’m joined by special guest David Brandon to explore one of Read more
Cryptozoology
Whispers Beyond the Firelight | Ep 165
Robert O. Bowers — Strange Encounters in the Oklahoma Wilderness In this episode of Cryptic Chronicles, Tim Hacker sits down with author and lifelong outdoorsman Robert O. Bowers, also known as Uncle Rob. Robert shares Read more
Monster Legend
Monsters, Magic, and Meaning | Ep 164
What makes a monster truly monstrous—is it what they are, or the choices they make? In this episode of Cryptic Chronicles, I sit down with dark fantasy and paranormal author Richard Spegal to talk monsters, Read more
Esoteric
Serial Killer Tarot with Christian Kenny | Ep 163
In this episode of Cryptic Chronicles, I sit down with Christian Kenny, creator of Killer Kards Tarot, to explore the strange intersection of tarot, true crime, numerology, astrology, and archetypes. We dive into how the Read more
Ghosts and Hauntings
Horrible Hauntings Vol. 5 | Ep 162
The latest Horrible Hauntings is live—a globe-spanning collection of supernatural tales drawn from folklore, first-hand accounts, and strange case files. From old-world legends to modern encounters, we follow the footprints of the uncanny across coastlines, Read more