Paul Vs the Paranormal - The Podcast

About Paul Vs the Paranormal - The Podcast

I talk about all things paranormal, from my own experience to that of people I know. Featuring stories of paranormal encounters, lists of haunted houses and places, to interviews with guest. Help me out by becoming a Patreon patreon.com/PaulVstheParanormal

Publisher

Paul Storey

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jul 2023

Latest episode

31 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Aug 2026

   The Ghosts of Pluckley

   Pluckley, a quiet village in the heart of Kent, has long been known as one of Britain's most haunted locations. From the tragic Lady of Rose Court and the phantom highwayman to mysterious screaming figures and shadowy apparitions, the village is steeped in chilling legends and ghostly encounters. In this episode, we explore the history behind Pluckley's infamous hauntings, separating fact from folklore as we uncover the stories that have earned it its supernatural reputation. Are the tales rooted in real events, or has decades of storytelling transformed an ordinary village into a paranormal hotspot? Join us as we wander Pluckley's eerie lanes and investigate the ghosts that refuse to be forgotten. 🎙️ Listen if you enjoy: British folklore, haunted locations, paranormal mysteries, and unexplained history.

2. 

   26 Jul 2026

   Japanese Urban Legends: The Forbidden Ones

   This week on Paul Vs the Paranormal, we continue our journey into the darkest corners of Japanese folklore with five more urban legends that have haunted schools, cities, forests, and the internet for decades. Our first stop is the chilling tale of Mary-san, the abandoned doll that refuses to be forgotten. Legend says that once you receive her phone call, each ring brings her closer... until she whispers the terrifying words, "I'm behind you." Next, we encounter the mysterious Red Cape Girl, a ghostly child said to appear on lonely streets after dark. Those who cross her path are left wondering whether they've witnessed a lost soul—or something far more sinister. From there, we venture into the infamous Inunaki Village, a place hidden deep within Japan's mountains where, according to legend, the laws of society no longer exist. Visitors speak of abandoned homes, strange inhabitants, and a warning sign declaring that the Constitution doesn't apply beyond this point. Is it merely an eerie myth, or could a forgotten settlement still be waiting to be found? We'll also step inside The Elevator Game, one of Japan's most unsettling paranormal rituals. Followers claim that by pressing a precise sequence of elevator buttons, it's possible to cross into another world—a silent, empty reflection of our own. But many believe that not everyone who makes the journey finds their way back. Finally, we investigate the legend of The Tall Man of Tokyo, a towering supernatural figure often described as the male counterpart to the infamous Hachishakusama. Lurking among the neon-lit streets and shadowed alleyways of Japan's capital, sightings describe an impossibly tall silhouette that appears without warning before silently vanishing into the darkness. From haunted dolls and cursed rituals to abandoned villages and towering spirits, these stories continue to blur the line between folklore and reality. Are they simply modern campfire tales, or could they be warnings passed down through generations? Join us as we explore the history, the eyewitness accounts, and the chilling mysteries behind another collection of Japan's most terrifying urban legends. Turn down the lights... because some stories are better left untold.

3. 

   28 Jun 2026

   5 Japanese Urban Legends You Shouldn't Talk About

   This week on Paul Vs the Paranormal, we return to Japan to uncover five more of the country's most disturbing urban legends—stories that have terrified generations and continue to spread through whispers, message boards, and late-night conversations. We'll come face to face with Hachishakusama, the mysterious Eight-Foot-Tall Woman whose haunting "Po... Po... Po..." has been linked to the disappearance of children. We'll peer into impossible spaces with The Woman in the Gap, a sinister entity said to watch from the cracks between walls and furniture, waiting for an invitation. Then we explore the infamous Tomino's Hell, a poem so cursed that many believe reading it aloud invites tragedy. Is it simply superstition, or is there something more sinister hidden within its verses? Next, we investigate the unsettling legend of The Kune Kune—a distant white figure twisting endlessly in the summer heat. Those who look too closely are said to lose their sanity... if they survive at all. Finally, we venture into one of Japan's strangest modern mysteries: No-Face Village. Hidden somewhere beyond forgotten mountain roads, it's a place that supposedly doesn't exist on any map—a village from which some travellers never return. Are these nothing more than stories designed to frighten children? Or do they hint at something lurking just beyond our understanding? Join us as we separate folklore from fact, explore the origins behind these chilling tales, and ask the question we always do... What if they're true?

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