Join Andy and Craig as they delve into the bizarre events of the Warminster UFO flap, an ongoing phenomena that began in the small Wiltshire town back in the 1960s. Dubbed "the thing" by locals, this series of unexplained occurrences includes everything from strange lights in the sky to terrifying noises and close encounters.
This Episode's Highlights
- The Warminster Mystery: The wyrdo's use a rare book by local journalist Arthur Shuttlewood as their primary source, comparing his deep dive into the sightings to the classic Mothman Prophecies investigation.
- The Unseen Force: The episode kicks off with the earliest reports of "the thing," which first manifested as a powerful, unexplained sound. Listen to chilling accounts from Christmas Day 1964 of a thunderous force that rattled homes and tormented residents. The hosts also discuss strange animal deaths, with dead mice found riddle with small holes and a budgie dying of shock.
- A Growing Menace: While the phenomena started with sound, it quickly escalated to bizarre sightings. Accounts include silent, cigar-shaped crafts, a "flying train," and two bright, human-like eyes in the sky. The hosts explore the potential connection between these sightings, local ley lines, and nearby bodies of water.
- Close Encounters: The episode details a series of terrifying and unexplained encounters, from a force that pinned down a teenage boy to a delivery driver whose engine stalled as a crimson orb flew directly at his truck.
- Mysterious Figures: The hosts discuss sightings of strange figures, often described as wearing "balaclavas" or "wet" black suits. These beings are often reported to vanish after being nearly hit by cars, leaving no trace behind.
- The Search for Answers: A public meeting is held to try to get to the bottom of the phenomena, attended by hundreds of terrified locals. But with government officials absent and witnesses unwilling to speak, the meeting ultimately proves fruitless.
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Written and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)
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