In this episode of The Unexplainers, John and Rhys kick off a new chapter as they announce the show is joining The Sonar Network in 2026. From there, things get wonderfully strange.

First, John unveils the chilling mystery of the Arthur’s Seat coffins: 17 tiny wooden coffins discovered on a hillside above Edinburgh in 1836, each containing a carved figurine in miniature burial clothes. Were they witchcraft? Memorials to lost sailors? Or a secret tribute to the 17 known victims of Burke and Hare, Edinburgh’s most infamous body-snatching serial killers?

Then Rhys segues into the world of Tulpas—mentally created entities that, with enough focus and belief, start to feel autonomous. We meet Tibetan explorers, Reddit Tulpamancers, and a blue, 18th‑century, cider-fuelled road-digging Tulpa named Ian.

Along the way, John and Rhys riff on:

• Theories behind the Arthur’s Seat coffins and why some of them vanished
• How toy soldiers may have been repurposed into the coffin figures
• The strange overlap between imaginary friends, dissociation, and creativity
• Online Tulpa communities and claims of Tulpas helping with things like math tests
• Cursed dolls, estate sales, voodoo-ish finds in Newport, and the perils of cheap cider
• Ridiculous (and slightly disturbing) Tulpa ideas: wooden Burt Reynolds, shit-octopuses, and more

If you’ve ever wondered where imagination ends and reality begins—or if your inner voice is maybe a bit too independent—this one’s for you.

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In this episode, we journey down two of the world’s most haunted roads, Chicago’s infamous Archer Avenue, home to the ghostly hitchhiker Resurrection Mary, and Britain’s eerie Stocksbridge Bypass, where phantom monks and spectral children haunt the night. Between tales of chilling encounters, playful banter, and a few skeptical laughs, our hosts explore why roads, rather than old houses, so often capture the imagination of ghost hunters and folklore fans. Tune in for supernatural stories, personal confessions, and a few surprises lurking by the roadside.

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Dive into the mysteries of Woodchester Mansion, one of Britain’s most haunted locations, as we explore chilling ghost stories, paranormal investigations, and urban legends. Discover tales of poltergeists, phantom soldiers, spectral sightings, and supernatural myths, plus the infamous chapel hauntings and Victorian oddities. Then, relive the hysteria of the 1980s and 1990s Satanic Panic, as we dissect the notorious "Law Enforcement Guide to Satanic Cults" VHS. This episode covers media madness, cult conspiracies, Satanic rituals, pop culture paranoia, and the bizarre intersection of police training tapes, heavy metal music, and society’s obsession with the occult. For fans of ghost stories, cult lore, supernatural facts, and skeptical humor, this is your ultimate paranormal podcast destination.

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In this episode of "The Unexplainers," the hosts dive into both humorous and eerie tales, beginning with small talk about animals and paranormal encounters. The main focus is the chilling history of Clapham Woods in Sussex, renowned for its UFO sightings, disappearing animals, mysterious footprints, and cult rumors. The hosts review historic cases and local legends, including the bizarre disappearance of Reverend Snelling and the strange effects on both humans and dogs in the woods. The conversation shifts to internet conspiracy theories, including the satirical Rubik’s Cube time travel hypothesis, and other popular time travel legends such as John Titor and the Montauk Project. The team reflect on how fringe theories become mainstream, mixing skepticism with fun and skepticism.

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In this episode, podcast hosts Rhys Waters and John Rutledge dive into the mysteries of Nova Scotia’s Cape Sable, bringing tales of the legendary serpent and bizarre sea monster encounters in the Atlantic waters. Eyewitnesses like Eisner Penny, Keith Ross, Rodney Ross, and Edgar Nickerson recount terrifying fog-shrouded experiences with massive creatures featuring tusks, barnacles, and snake-like skin near fishing boats in 1976 and 1997. The episode explores the tough life of fishermen in lobster-rich regions, touches on drug trafficking, and delves into the skepticism and credibility around paranormal stories. Shifting to the West Midlands, England, the podcast recounts Jessie Rustenberg’s 1954 UFO sighting with blonde, Nordic aliens in blue suits—tying in Pleiadians, the concept of greys and Roswell abductions, and sci-fi influences like Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster.

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Dive into this episode of our unexplained mysteries podcast as hosts uncover the bizarre 1954 mass UFO sighting in Tuscany during an Italian football match at Stadio Artemi Franchi, home of Fiorentina. Discover eyewitness testimonies about mysterious silver "angel hair" falling from the sky, debates between alien visitation and migrating spider theories, and insights from scientists and UFO researchers. The episode also features a chilling goblin sighting in the forests of Nova Scotia, reminiscent of the Dover Demon, told through a childhood adventure full of suspense and nostalgia. Enjoy engaging podcast banter, humor, and a clash between science and the paranormal. Perfect for fans of UFO stories, Italian football history, goblin sightings, unexplained phenomena, and lively podcast discussions.

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The team discusses the fascinating story of AJ Stewart, a British playwright who claimed to be the reincarnation of King James IV of Scotland and Rhys shares a recent viral story about a family who believes they captured the tooth fairy on a Ring doorbell camera.

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