The strange and mysterious world Podcast
We delve into all things strange and mysterious from secret societies, ancient civilizations, mysticism, the paranormal, UFOs, unsolved mysteries, forbidden knowledge, ancient myths and legends, alternative healing, forbidden archaeology, Magick, mystery schools, religion, alchemy, hermetic spiritual, conspiracies, miracles, pixies, fairies, werewolves and vampires.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
What happens when a die-hard skeptic sees a UFO with his own eyes? In this gripping episode of Strange and Mysterious World, William and Lee are joined by their friend Graeme Hillier, whoshares his astonishing firsthand experience of a UFO sighting that took place right above his home in South Africa.What began as an ordinary night with his dog Peanut turned into a life-altering moment. A massive, silent, glowing pink object hovered above his property—blocking out the stars—and left Graemeand his Fiance in shock.

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
The Magic of Mycelium. Mushrooms and the healing powers (S03E14)
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tonight in this episode we chat to Anthony Townsend around the Magical properties of Mushrooms and how it helps in therapies ranging from certain Cancers to mental health issues. This fascinating little fungus can do wonders for the human condition.
for healing Anthony can be reached at:www.anthonytownsend.co.za
Music by white bat audio.

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
In this thought provoking episode of Strange and Mysterious World, William Collinson and Lee Strydom chat to Father Damon Urbani of the Liberal Catholic Church to explore the deeperesoteric and historical meanings behind Easter. From Gnostic teachings to the pagan origins of the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs, to the connection between Jesus and John the Baptist, this conversationunveils forgotten truths and hidden wisdom. Father Damon also dives into fascinating topics such asthe Yugas, the Age of Aquarius, the Great Year, and the symbolic power of Easter.👉 Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:32 - What Is Easter Really About?05:40 - The Pagan Origins of Easter: The Goddess Eostre08:15 - Easter and the Yugas: A Cyclical View of Time12:45 - Gnostic Teachings and the Gospel of Thomas17:22 - The Influence of Constantine and the Council of Nicaea21:30 - Jesus and John the Baptist: Hidden Connections25:50 - The True Meaning of the Cross: Symbolism and Esoteric Interpretation30:45 - The Rosicrucian Perspective on Easter35:10 - Lent: Preparation for Easter Through Sacrifice38:25 - The Symbolism of the Rocket Ship and Spiritual Ascension42:00 - The Great Year, the Age of Aquarius, and Future Shifts46:20 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
The Ghost of Uniondale: South Africa's Most Famous Haunting (S03E11)
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
In this episode of Strange and Mysterious World, we explore the chilling legend of the UniondaleGhost—South Africa’s most infamous road phantom. Is it just folklore, or is something trulyhaunting the Karoo roads?Then, things take a turn as Lee shares the wild, vivid details of his very first LSD trip—what startedas a bad trip in nature turned into a deep, earthy connection with profound insights... and some wildvisual effects. You’ll hear about both the light and dark sides of psychedelic experiences.A bit spooky, a bit trippy, and a whole lot of weird.🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow seekers of the strange andmysterious!
00:00 - Intro01:40 - The Uniondale Ghost Story Begins05:32 - The Tragic Car Accident of Maria Charlotte Roux08:45 - First Sighting: The Craddock Couple (1973)10:58 - Second Sighting: Anton Le Grange’s Haunted Ride (1976)15:34 - Confirmation by Police Sergeant Potgieter18:22 - Third Sighting: The Biker and the Vanishing Passenger (1978)22:11 - The Media Explosion and Public Hysteria25:00 - Are Some Sightings Just Suggestion?27:40 - Ghost’s Identifying Outfit Details29:20 - Lee’s First LSD Trip: Nature Walk Gone Wrong?35:10 - From Nausea to Peace: The Shift in the Experience41:00 - Vivid Visuals, Auras & HD Vision44:33 - Spiritual Reflections from the Trip47:18 - Driving While Tripping (Don’t Try This!)49:52 - Bad Trips and Crazy Nightclub Escape Story57:45 - LSD & The Dangers of Set and Setting01:03:00 - Final Thoughts & Warnings01:04:48 - Outro

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
🔥 In this mind-expanding episode of Strange and Mysterious World, we welcome back theincredible David Verdesi to dive deep into the real power of prayer. Forget what you thought youknew—prayer isn’t just about asking for things. What if prayer is actually a psychological tool fortransformation? What if ancient traditions understood something modern society has forgotten?🙏 Topics Discussed:• The true meaning of prayer and why it’s misunderstood• How different cultures and religions approach prayer• The connection between fasting, meditation, and prayer• The lost esoteric knowledge of self-empowerment• Can prayer really influence reality?🌀 Whether you’re religious, spiritual, or just curious about the hidden knowledge behind prayer,this episode will leave you with a new perspective on life, consciousness, and personaltransformation.🌍 David Verdesi's Upcoming Event in Bali!Want to experience first-hand training in energy, power, and transformation? Learn more andsign up here: [https://superhumanexperience.co/bali]

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
IFS Internal family systems with Robert Falconer (S03E09)
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Join William in this very in depth discussion around the IFS and how it causes the many issues that humanity faces everyday within themselves.
Music by:Whitebataudio.com

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
**Uncover the Shocking Antarctic Mysteries: From NaziBases to Underground Civilizations**Journey into one of history's most captivatingconspiracy theories as we explore Admiral E. Byrd'sextraordinary Antarctic expeditions and the mysterious"Tool Society's" claims of an underground paradise.This episode delves into the fascinating allegations of asecret Nazi base established in Antarctica in 1938,where advanced technology was supposedly developedin collaboration with extraterrestrial beings.We investigate Operation High Jump, a massive 1946US military expedition to Antarctica that raises morequestions than answers. What was the real purposebehind deploying such a large military force? AdmiralByrd's astonishing account of encountering German-speaking beings, flying discs, and even woollymammoths during a reconnaissance flight adds anotherlayer to this intriguing mystery.The discussion extends to the controversial theory of ahollow Earth, unexplained polar phenomena, and thesuspicious death of James Forrestal, a former USSecretary of Defense who allegedly possessedclassified information about UFOs and alien technology.Ready to question everything you thought you knewabout Antarctica? Tune in to this mind-bending episodethat challenges conventional history and explores thepossibility of advanced civilizations beneath the ice.
Music by Whitebataudio.com

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
# Mysterious Himalayan Encounters: UFOs and AncientCivilizationsJourney into the enigmatic world of UFO sightings in the Himalayas as renowned guru Bibushares a compelling account from 2004. In this fascinating episode, we explore the mysteriousencounter of Indian scientists with a 3-4 foot tall humanoid entity, sporting a cylindrical head andcolor-changing suit, that appeared to defy gravity as it glided across a glacier.The discussion weaves together ancient legends of Shambhala, modern UFO sightings, andintriguing parallels with worldwide reports of similar beings. We delve into the possibility ofadvanced underground civilizations, connecting dots between traditional folklore of "yakshas" andcontemporary unexplained phenomena around sacred mountains.From Mount Kailash to Mount Shasta, we investigate recurring patterns of mysterious encountersand hidden cities, raising profound questions about what lies beneath the surface of our world.Could these sightings be evidence of an ancient, technologically advanced civilization livingamong us?Tune in to this mind-bending episode that challenges our understanding of reality and exploresthe thin line between ancient mythology and modern mysteries.🎧 Listen now to unravel the secrets of the Himalayas!

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Beware of the Kundalini awakening (S03E06)
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
## Kundalini Awakening: A Double-Edged SpiritualJourneyDive into remarkable personal accounts of spontaneousKundalini awakenings that transformed lives inunexpected ways. From encountering inner snakes toexperiencing profound psychotic episodes, these rawstories reveal both the perils and possibilities of suddenspiritual emergence.Peter Nielsen shares his challenging journey through aKundalini awakening that led to a psychological crisis,while finding healing through Internal Family Systemstherapy.
Music by Whitebataudio.com

Books and other media referenced
Journeys out of body by Robert Monroe
The Kaybalion by the three initiates
The gateway experience by the Monroe Institute
American cosmic & Encounters by DW Pasulka
3rd eye awakening by Alfred Byer
3rd eye awakening by Samuel Sagan

Strange and mysterious world
In a world filled with wonder, mystery and high strangeness, my co-host William Collinson and I (Lee Strydom) delve into these topics. We interview guests from time to time, and on occasion share our own experiences on these topics, but most of all, we just want to get knowledge and understanding to you the people, for you to make up your own minds.

Guest list
Father Chris (Exorcism season 1 episode 2)
Julia Tiffin (Alchemy and Mystery schools Season 1 Episode 4)
Uga Carlini (Beyond the light barrier season 1 Episode 5)
Heather-Anne Bender (Psychic season 1 Episode 14)
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb (The Astrophysicist season 1 episode 15).
Seth Shostak (The Astronomer season 1 Episode 17.)
Stephan Malherbe (Reptilians amongst us season 1 Episode 18).
Carole Candiotis (Buddhism, meditation and metaphysics season 1 Episode 20).
Hazel Dalton (the Theosophist season 1 Episode 24).
Debbie Fox (Fengshui master and Negative energies season 1 Episodes 27/28).
Timothy Woodruff (CE5 experiencer season 1 episode 30).
Anthea Torr (Iamfree & St Germain season 2 episode 2/3).
Burt James (Freemasonry season 2 episode 4).
William Collinson (the Film director season 2 episode 6).
Hinako Sato (Synesthesia season 2 episode 7).
Bart Sibrel (Aliens from planet X season 2 episode 8).
Sharon Duff (Interview with an alien season 2 episode 9).
Bibhu Dev Misra (The end of the world as we know it season 2 episode 10).
Dick Allgire (Dick Allgire on remote viewing season 2 episode 11).
Ericka Allison (Holotrophic breathwork season 2 episode 12).
Paul Wallis (truth of Extra Terrestrials in the bible season 2 episode 15).
Sean McNamara (Mind possible season 2 episode 16).
Kiara Windrider (Astral projection and Jesus in India season 2 episode 17/18).