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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.
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What happens when tragedy cracks your world open and forces you onto a spiritual path? In this electrifying episode of Strange and Mysterious World, we sit down with Cindy Holmes, entrepreneur, healer, and founder of the International School of Intuition and Healing. From the devastating loss of a friend and a night in jail, to out-of-body experiences, angelic encounters, and building a worldwide healing community, Cindy’s story is nothing short of extraordinary.
We explore:
• Her “dark night of the soul” that changed everything
• How angels literally brought her spirit back into her body
• The secrets of psychic healing and protecting your energy
• Why children today are being born with higher vibrations
• The shift into the 5th dimension and what it means for humanity
🔥 Whether you’re curious about healing, intuition, spiritual awakening, or the coming
transformation of our world, this conversation will leave you inspired and questioning reality itself.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe—your support helps us bring more strange and
mysterious conversations to life.
Cindy can be reached at: https://www.cindyholmes.co.za
and: https://schoolofintuitionandhealing.com
Music by: Ashes of Truth.
1What if the food on your plate was silently shaping your health, your spirit, and even the fate of our planet? In this episode of Strange and Mysterious World, playwright, author, and plant-based advocate Glenn Merzer(co-author of Mad Cowboy and Food Is Climate) pulls back the curtain on the hidden costs of meat. From the shocking realities of industrial farming and mad cow disease to the mysterious spiritual effects of diet, Glenn’s journey from stand-up comedy to vegan activism will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about food.
We dive into:
• Why meat might be humanity’s “original sin”
• Strange synchronicities and dreams that changed lives
• The terrifying link between meat, dementia, and climate collapse
• How shifting to a plant-based lifestyle could reconnect us with higher vibrations and even mystical realms
⚡ This is not just a conversation about food. It’s about survival, awakening, and the strange, mysterious forces shaping our future.
👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe — and let us know in the comments if you’ve ever had
a life-changing food or spiritual experience.
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Step into the mystical realm of tarot, magic, and hidden wisdom with Joe Monteleone, the founder of the Tarot Mysticism Academy and one of today’s most dynamic voices in esotericism. In this episode of Strange and Mysterious World (Season 4, Episode 8), William Collinson and Lee Strydom explore Joe’s extraordinary journey through Tarot, Kabbalah, Wicca, Golden Dawn traditions, Thelma, OTO, Zen, Advaita Vedanta, and beyond. From childhood tarot readings to becoming a teacher, healer, and occult performer, Joe shares how tarot can be a path to healing,awakening, and direct mystical experience.
👉 Expect insights on:
• Tarot as both intuition and structured system
• The healing power of symbolism and archetypes
• Mysticism beyond logic and language
• AI vs human intuition in divination
• Path working, Kabbalah, and meditation with tarot
• How tarot reveals the timeless truth of “I Am”
✨ Whether you’re a skeptic, seeker, or seasoned mystic, this conversation will transform how you
see the tarot.
🔮 Guest Links:
• YouTube: Joe Monteleone Tarot
• Website: Tarot Mysticism Academy
• Instagram & TikTok: @tarotwithjoe
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🌀 In this electrifying episode of Strange and Mysterious World, we journey far beyond the physical realm with Samantha Lee Treasure — author of Out of Body Experiences: The Exploration and Encounters with the Astral Plane.
🔮 From vivid OBEs and precognition to shamanic encounters and simulation theory, Samantha shares years of first-hand experience, academic research, and one of the strangest stories we've ever heard: a recurring vision of a futuristic Tokyo... that just might be real.
✨ If you've ever wondered whether your nightly dreams are doorways, why people get stuck during sleep paralysis, or what DMT and haunted technology have to do with spiritual evolution —this is your episode.
🧠 Samantha holds an MA in Medical Anthropology and has interviewed shamans, scientists, and experiencers around the world. Her balanced, non-dogmatic take on altered states is rare, refreshing, and packed with mind-bending insights. 🔗 Find Samantha's work at zombiesinPJs.com
📷 Instagram: @astral_anthropology
▶ YouTube: The Empty Lobby
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In this episode of Strange and Mysterious World, we sit down with Mo Patel—a
former Islamic scholar-in-training—for a raw, unfiltered conversation on the Islamic view of Jesus (Isa), the Quran, the Antichrist, and the mysterious overlaps and clashes between Christianity and Islam.
Mo takes us into his personal story of leaving Islamic seminary training, his struggle with religious hypocrisy, and how his connection to God only grew stronger outside of the institution.
00:00 - Introduction: A Muslim guest joins the show
02:18 - Mo's story: Leaving Islamic training and embracing
honesty
06:33 - Jesus is the most mentioned prophet in the Quran
10:45 - The problem with religious images and idol worship
13:10 - Why Jesus wasn’t white – and why the image was
changed
17:00 - Did Jesus really die on the cross?
20:15 - The Gospel of Judas & alternate Christian origins
25:03 - Jesus' return, Imam Mahdi, and the Antichrist
(Dajjal)
30:25 - Why Isa (Jesus) follows Muhammad when he returns
34:22 - The true meaning of Jihad vs media propaganda
38:47 - Are Muslims really promised 72 virgins?
42:15 - Islam’s deep reverence for gratitude and kindness
47:10 - Water, blessing, and vibration: Science meets
spirituality
50:32 - The devil as jinn, not fallen angel
55:40 - Final judgment, forgiveness, and soul journeys
59:04 - Jesus as a reincarnated Buddha? Lost Himalayan texts
1:03:00 - The Babylonian roots of Genesis and Abraham’s exile
1:06:36 - Final thoughts and sign-off
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What if your thoughts, emotions, and even the people you meet are shaped by your internal
vibration?
In this mind-expanding episode, we’re joined by mystic, synesthete, and founder of Into the
Mythica, Peter Fae. He shares his 20-year documented quest to map consciousness, reality, and the
vibrational laws that shape our world.
Peter’s story is nothing short of real-life myth: from channeling the muses and summoning a wolf
familiar, to traversing timelines and mystical lands with modern-day Jedi, priestesses, and shamans.
He unpacks the Law of Correspondence, explains how our inner world creates our outer world,
and shows how spatial synesthesia can unlock the "coordinates" of your soul’s journey.
Peter can be found at https://intothemythica.com/
In this mind-expanding episode of Strange and Mysterious World, we sit down with South Africa’s most sought-after astrologer, Rod Suskin — so in demand, he’s booked out a year in advance.
Rod shares his incredible journey from childhood out-of-body experiences to becoming a renowned astrologer, Tarot reader, and even a traditional Sangoma (African shaman). We explore the Babylonian roots of astrology, the science of celestial cycles, and how your chart may be more accurate than you think — even if you're skeptical. He also reveals a powerful astral projection technique, his experience seeing angels, and what it
really means when your “stars align.”
🔮 Visit Rod’s site: https://rodsuskin.com
📅 Want a session? You’ll need to book way in advance… if the stars are with you!
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Why does this world feel… off?
In this mind-expanding Season 4 opener, we’re joined by liberal Catholic priest and Theosophical Society member Father Damon Urbani to explore the suppressed truths of Gnosticism — the ancient belief that we are spiritual beings trapped in a flawed, deceptive world. From the Nag Hammadi texts and The Gospel of Thomas to Zoroastrian roots, Mithraism, and
even the real meaning of Jesus' resurrection, Father Damon exposes the hidden layers behind the veil. We dive into reincarnation, the soul’s imprisonment in the lower realms, astral parasites, sky burials, the Vatican’s historical coverups, The Matrix as documentary, and the awakening of true
spiritual knowledge – Gnosis.
00:00 – Intro: Why Gnosticism Now?
02:11 – Meet Father Damon Urbani: Priest & Theosophist
07:30 – What is Gnosticism Really?
10:05 – Dualism: Why This World Is Broken
14:30 – Gnosis vs Faith: Why The Church Feared It
18:42 – Suppression of the Gnostics & Cathars
24:01 – Jesus & The Secret Teachings of John the Baptist
28:44 – Zoroastrianism, Mithraism, and Hidden Origins
33:50 – Cremation, Sky Burials & Ghosts: What Happens After
Death?
40:22 – The Soul’s Journey & The Three-Day Mystery
47:18 – Science, The Shroud of Turin & The Limits of
Scepticism
53:15 – Energy Vampires, Astral Entities & Real Undead Lore
01:02:00 – Semen Retention, Kundalini & Secret Mystery
Teachings
01:06:33 – Why Religion Became a System of Control
01:12:45 – Spiritual People vs Religious People
01:17:22 – Giant Skeletons, Suppressed History & Ancient
Truths
01:21:10 – Final Thoughts: Seek and You Shall Find
In our season finale, we speak to Father Eugene Joshua — a white-robed priest of Saint Benedict, with a history that spans Pentecostalism, Wicca, Buddhism, and ultimately Catholic mysticism.
He shares jaw-dropping stories:
🌟 A vision of a four-armed Hindu goddess that made him weep
🌟 An apparition of Mother Mary during a near-death fever
🌟 A life-saving encounter guided by Guan Yin
🌟 Synchronicities, esoteric meanings of the sacraments, and the secrets of Mary Magdalene’s Gospel.
We dive deep into universal spirituality, the hidden mystical roots of the Church, and why all sacred paths might lead to the same divine source.
Whether you're Christian, spiritual, curious, or just love a wild story — this one will stir your soul.
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What does it truly mean to be a man in today’s world? In this powerful episode of Strange and Mysterious world, William and Lee are joined by Gideon to explore the forgotten essence of divine masculinity — and how men can reclaim it. From the dangers of toxic masculinity to the healing power of semen retention, rites of passage,vulnerability, and emotional mastery, this raw and revealing discussion goes deep into the heart of
modern manhood. We also explore ancient teachings, the importance of fatherhood, and how masculinity can evolve to protect, nurture, and lead with wisdom in an unbalanced world.
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Was it a malevolent spirit—or just a teenage girl with a hammer toe? In this chilling yet bizarre episode of Strange and Mysterious World, William and Lee delve into the infamous Battersea Poltergeist case of 1956. What started with a mysterious silver key led to years of terrifying paranormal activity: knocks, scratches, spontaneous fires, levitating objects—and an eerie voice named Donald. But as the mystery unravels, so do the skeptics. Was it Shirley, the 15-year-old girl at the center of it all, orchestrating a hoax with her toes? Or was something far darker at play—possibly the restless
spirit of Louis XVII, son of Marie Antoinette?
You’ll laugh, you’ll shiver, and you’ll question everything. Tune in and decide: real haunting or attention-hungry teenage trickery?
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Welcome to the “Strange and Mysterious World” with William and Lee! In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a raw and unfiltered exploration of spiritual practices, astrology, acupuncture, homeopathy, and the power of belief itself.
🔥 From dark nights of the soul to acupuncture miracles, we talk about the intense highs and lows of seeking healing through spiritual and alternative paths. William shares his personal roller coaster of seeing astrologers, uncovering triple 5 synchronicities, battling insomnia and allergies, and even wrestling with negative thoughts.
💫 Is it all placebo or real magic? Why do angel numbers seem to show up at the perfect moment? And does belief itself unlock the power of healing? Let’s unpack these questions together!
Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if this episode resonates. Let’s keep the journey going!
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In this gripping episode of Strange and Mysterious World, we dive headfirst into the chilling realities of exorcisms and demonic deliverance with Father Mark. From horrifying real-life encounters with dark forces to the spiritual warfare that shapes our lives, Father Mark shares jaw-dropping stories and his personal experiences of casting out demons.
🚨 What’s inside:
• Real-life exorcism stories and spine-tingling manifestations.
• How demons influence people’s lives — and how to break free.
• The connection between trauma, addiction, and spiritual doorways.
• Why ancient texts and modern experiences still reveal the truth about evil.
• Eye-opening stories of transformation and healing through deliverance.
👉 Whether you’re a skeptic, a seeker, or just love thrilling true accounts, this episode will blow your mind!
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Chapters & Timestamps
0:00 - Intro & Lee’s Boat in Croatia
1:45 - Technical Glitches & Remote Recording
3:00 - Meet Father Mark: Deliverance, Not Just Exorcism
5:20 - What is Deliverance? Spiritual Clashes Explained
8:40 - Shadow People & Demonic Beings: Theories
13:15 - Harrowing Real-Life Exorcism Stories
19:00 - Manifestations: Black Eyes, Animalistic Behavior, and Vomiting
24:00 - Why Evil Loves Secrecy & Confessions
28:50 - The Power of Forgiveness in Breaking Demonic Hold
32:10 - Cultural Roots of Demonic Influence
35:00 - Spiritual Warfare: Lies, Attacks & Mental Health
39:15 - Miracles, Small Signs & Strengthened Faith
43:00 - Spiritual Doorways: Drugs, Trauma & Unforgiveness
47:00 - The Role of Prayer & Spiritual Authority
50:00 - Funny Moment: Lee Sees a “Penis” in the Background
51:30 - Final Thoughts & Divine Intervention
53:00 - Outro & Thanks
What if the most profound teachings of Jesus were never meant to be in the Bible?
In this eye-opening episode of Strange and Mysterious World, William and Lee are joined once
again by the deeply knowledgeable Father Damon Urbani to explore The Gospel of Thomas — a
mysterious and banned text filled with esoteric sayings of Jesus.
Why was this gospel left out of the Bible? What truths does it hold about the Kingdom of Heaven,
the power within us, and the real teachings of Christ that challenge the mainstream church?
Together, we unpack the Gospel’s origin, its links to Eastern mysticism, reincarnation, and the
possibility that Jesus was part of ancient initiation traditions. We also touch on modern
manifestations, Gnostic wisdom, and why this gospel might be the key to waking up from the
illusion we’re trapped in.
Prepare for a spiritual deep-dive into one of history’s most enigmatic texts.
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Join William Collinson and Lee Strydom in this eye-opening episode of Strange and Mysterious
World as they speak with Professor Tim Murithi, South Africa’s representative to the International
Coalition for Extraterrestrial Research (ICER). With over 30 years of experience in conflict
resolution and peacebuilding across Africa, Tim brings a unique perspective to the world of UFOs
and UAPs. Dive into his research on extraterrestrial encounters in Africa, from mysterious sightings
to ancient alien connections with the Dogon people of Mali and the Egyptians. Is humanity on the
brink of a global disclosure? Tim shares his insights on the state of UFO research, the challenges in
Africa, and his hopes for a transformative shift in human consciousness.
Tim can be contacted contacted on face book and the below.
Tim Murithi (@tmurithi12) / X
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In this episode of Strange and Mysterious World, we chat with acupuncturist and face reading expert Gideon Le Roux. What starts as an exploration into the ancient Chinese art of face reading evolves into a powerful conversation about energy, trauma, healing, and the vibrations that shape our lives.
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In this explosive episode of Strange and Mysterious World, William and Lee dive deep into the
chilling truth behind MK Ultra — the CIA’s secret mind control program. We unravel its dark
origins, horrifying experiments with LSD and electroshock therapy, its deep connections to
Operation Paperclip, the JFK assassination, and the possible ongoing legacy of covert manipulation
today. Buckle up for an eye-opening conversation that connects the dots between past conspiracies
and today’s world events.
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, who
shares 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 Graeme
and his Fiance in shock.
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
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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 deeper
esoteric 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 conversation
unveils forgotten truths and hidden wisdom. Father Damon also dives into fascinating topics such as
the Yugas, the Age of Aquarius, the Great Year, and the symbolic power of Easter.
👉 Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:32 - What Is Easter Really About?
05:40 - The Pagan Origins of Easter: The Goddess Eostre
08:15 - Easter and the Yugas: A Cyclical View of Time
12:45 - Gnostic Teachings and the Gospel of Thomas
17:22 - The Influence of Constantine and the Council of Nicaea
21:30 - Jesus and John the Baptist: Hidden Connections
25:50 - The True Meaning of the Cross: Symbolism and Esoteric Interpretation
30:45 - The Rosicrucian Perspective on Easter
35:10 - Lent: Preparation for Easter Through Sacrifice
38:25 - The Symbolism of the Rocket Ship and Spiritual Ascension
42:00 - The Great Year, the Age of Aquarius, and Future Shifts
46:20 - Final Thoughts and Reflections
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Cheers for the shout out guys! Was very cool to hear on my drive today! Keep up the great work. Good to see some new episodes out 😁 much love and talk again soon!
Great first episodes guys. Glad I found your podcast in the early days of it, looking forward to what you release in the future. Especially liked the OBE episode. Accents are top notch. Love from your Zim born Kiwi listener here in NZ.