Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters – Details, episodes & analysis

A Yowie… in the outer suburbs of Melbourne?

Most people picture Yowie encounters happening deep in the ranges or hidden valleys but sometimes, they’re a lot closer to home than we’d like to think.

In this episode of Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, we hear from John a current police officer with over three decades on the force as he recalls the single most terrifying night of his life.

More than forty years ago, John was just twelve years old, camping with his younger brother and cousins on a quiet property near Ringwood, Victoria. What started as a night of laughs and shenanigans quickly turned into raw, paralysing fear when something massive began circling their campsite in the dark. They never saw it but they could hear it. Heavy, deliberate footsteps… and the unmistakable sound of deep, powerful breathing from something with lungs far too big to belong to any ordinary animal.

When the fear finally became too much, the kids tore off to the house terrified, shaking, and certain they’d just come face to face with something impossible.

Later, it became clear this wasn’t an isolated incident. The neighbours had been losing poultry some time and looking back now, John believes this hairy lad had been making easy meals of the local animals for a while.

Even all these years later, the memory still sends shivers down his spine and knowing what he knows now, John suspects he may have even felt the effects of infrasound that night.

So settle in, legends this is one you won’t forget. A chilling Yowie encounter from Melbourne’s outskirts that proves… they’re not always as far away as we think.

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What would you do if you were attacked in your sleep by an unseen evil entity?

In this chilling episode of Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, we sit down with Bon, a tarot reader from the Newcastle area whose life has been overshadowed by the paranormal since childhood. Her story isn’t just eerie… it’s downright terrifying.

Bon has been physically attacked by a spirit not once, but twice, waking to find herself with real, unexplained injuries. These encounters left her shaken to the core, forcing her to confront something far darker than most could imagine.

But that’s not all. Bon’s lifelong connection to the supernatural runs deep, from witchcraft and spiritual awakenings to encounters with UFOs and a glowing orb of light that once chased her along a beach in the dead of night.

If you thought the world of tarot was mysterious, wait until you hear what happens when the spirits lash out.

Bon offers tarot readings both in person and virtually through her Facebook page, MourningStar Tarot 

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mourningstar%20tarot

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Part 2 of a two-part interview, where I sit down with Bretto — a bloke whose life has been anything but normal. Raised in witchcraft, initiated into esoteric arts, and tangled up with ancient spirits, ghosts, yowie, and cryptid encounters, his story is a wild ride through Australia’s paranormal underbelly.

We talk summoning rituals in the bush, haunted houses, Yowie encounters in Wee Jasper and the North coast of NSW, and the terrifying moment he made contact with a horned entity straight out of the old world. There’s even past life memories, spirit clearings, and strange bush energies that defy explanation.

This is part 2 so make sure you listen to part 1 first.

If you’re into witchcraft, cryptids, ghosts, or ancient forces that lurk just beyond the veil — you’re in the right place.

Welcome to Cliffhanger: Paranormal & Cryptid Encounters.

Stay sharp. Trust your instincts. And remember — if the bush goes quiet, you’re not alone.

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In this two-part interview, I sit down with Bretto — a bloke whose life has been anything but normal. Raised in witchcraft, initiated into esoteric arts, and tangled up with ancient spirits, ghosts, yowie, and cryptid encounters, his story is a wild ride through Australia’s paranormal underbelly.

We talk summoning rituals in the bush, haunted houses, Yowie encounters in Wee Jasper and the North coast of NSW, and the terrifying moment he made contact with a horned entity straight out of the old world. There’s even past life memories, spirit clearings, and strange bush energies that defy explanation.

If you’re into witchcraft, cryptids, ghosts, or ancient forces that lurk just beyond the veil — you’re in the right place.

Catch part 2 to this interview next week.

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Cliffhanger paranormal and cryptid encounters episode 3: I was grabbed by something deep in the Australian bush—and I don’t say that lightly. In this massive deep dive, we explore everything Yowie (or Dooligah): from ancient Aboriginal lore passed through generations to modern-day sightings that chill you to the bone. This episode unpacks the legend, the evidence, and the eerie overlap between folklore and lived experience.

You’ll hear three terrifying stories from my own encounters, each more unsettling than the last—footsteps in the dark, whispering voices, and finally… physical contact. Whether you’re a sceptic or a believer, this one’s for anyone who’s ever felt watched in the wild.

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Episode 2: The Gift (or Curse)

This episode dives deep into the roots of my connection to the strange and unexplained — tracing the bloodline back to where it all began. I sit down with my mum to explore the gift she unknowingly passed on to me… and that I now see taking shape in my own son.

You’ll hear personal stories of ghostly encounters both gentle and sinister, including visitations from the unknown, psychic warnings, and a Yowie tale that might make you second-guess the bush track behind your house. And in true paranormal fashion, a few tech gremlins show up right on cue.

If you’ve ever felt like the veil was thinner for certain people… this one’s for you.

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Welcome to Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters.

A podcast where real stories meet real terror. From Yowies in the bush to ghostly apparitions in military bases, ancient Aboriginal legends to unexplained lights in the sky—Cliffhanger is your portal to the strange, eerie, and downright unexplainable.

Hosted by Ben Clifford, a Koori lad from the South Coast with a lifetime of eerie encounters, this show dives deep into the paranormal from both lived experience and cultural perspective. Expect interviews with Elders, eyewitnesses, researchers, and everyday Aussies who’ve seen and felt things they can’t explain.

In this pilot episode, Ben kicks things off by sharing his own personal origin story: strange happenings from childhood, bizarre run-ins while serving in the Royal Australian Navy, and a deep spiritual connection to the unseen that’s shaped the way he sees the world. This is where it all began.

If you’re into Yowie lore, haunted places, cryptid creatures, and paranormal happenings with a uniquely Australian flavour—subscribe now and settle in. Because when the bush goes quiet… you’re not alone.

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In this episode of Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, we’re joined by Blake from Bundaberg, who’s had a series of unsettling experiences he can’t quite explain.

While out camping, Blake witnessed what he’s convinced was a UFO, followed not long after by odd phone calls from unknown officials trying to convince him that what he saw was nothing more than swamp gas. The whole thing left him questioning who was really behind those calls — and why they were so eager to dismiss what he’d seen.

Not long after, Blake began dealing with something even closer to home — disturbing paranormal activity inside his own house that suggested he wasn’t living alone.

It’s a strange mix of UFOs, strange interference, and a possible haunting — all wrapped up in one unnerving story straight out of Bundaberg.

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In this episode, I sit down with Crispin from the Tweed River area to unpack a lifetime of strange encounters that have followed him and his family from the Blue Mountains to the coast. From eerie glowing eyes in the bush that could be Junjudee related, to unsettling Ouija board experiences, orbs over the ocean, and a few moments that just don’t fit the normal run of things, it’s a fascinating look at how these pieces all seem to connect over time.

We go down a few rabbit holes and wander off on a couple of tangents, but it’s a solid chat with plenty to think about.

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