
Otherworld
Otherworld·Hosted by Jack Wagner·239 episodes
Otherworld tells real stories of people who have experienced something paranormal or unexplainable. Host Jack Wagner takes an open minded and journalistic approach to the subject matter and aims to uncover some of the biggest mysteries of the world and how people react to it.
Why listen
Otherworld turns paranormal stories into grounded, human interviews where the strange event matters as much as the person trying to make sense of it. Jack Wagner keeps the tone open-minded and journalistic, so listeners get eerie firsthand accounts without the show becoming pure hype or debunking. It is a strong fit for people who like ghost stories, UFO encounters, spiritual oddities, and unresolved mysteries told with patience and emotional detail.
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When Casey's place of work is celebrating its' ten year anniversary, the company decides to have a fun getaway retreat for all their employees. Except, for some unidentifiable reason, Casey is dreading the trip and has a feeling that something bad is going to happen. She pushes the feeling aside and tries to make the most out of the trip until she no longer can. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Beth had a career working in the paranormal entertainment industry and was typically called in to be the "resident skeptic", someone who can call a person's bluff and inspect the surroundings to ensure no tricks were being played.When she was invited to work on a television project about a mysterious device that allows one to contact the dead, she assumed her usual discerning stance. That is, until a familiar voice rang out from the box. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
When Ryan and his mom Lorri moved into an inexpensive rental home out in the San Tan Valley Arizona, they thought they just scored a great deal. They weren't told anything about the house's history before signing the lease, but it didn't take long for the property to speak for itself. It started a few weeks in, when Ryan woke up in the middle of the night to a strange green fog billowing out of his air vent which slowly formed into the distinct face of a young girl. Things became more real a few weeks later during a casual dinner out, when a local server realized where they lived and told them some information about the building's past. To hear the full episode, sign up for the Otherworld Patreon
After months of interviewing Clara and still feeling that many questions about Michael remained unanswered, Jack finally decides to speak with Marc, the “esoteric detective.” Their conversation leads Jack to discover that Michael’s mysterious past, and resulting life after pursuing Clara, may be much darker and entangled with the occult than he could have expected. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
After months of being relentlessly stalked to the point of deteriorating mental and physical health, Clara receives a mysterious email from an "esoteric detective" named Marc who claims to have been working diligently on putting an end to Michael's pursuits. Anxious to find relief in her situation, she carefully obliges to his help along with the assistance of eccentric energy healers. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
After a series of increasingly unsettling encounters with Michael, Clara decides to cut off all contact and move on. That is, until she comes home to her roommates alarmed by a strange man who let himself into their apartment claiming to know her. Soon, Michael’s presence begins to seep into every corner of Clara’s life, revealing a far more ominous obsession than she ever imagined. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Clara, a Canadian filmmaker, has a brief encounter with a timid man at a small French film festival and soon moves on with her life. Months later, he unexpectedly reaches out, eventually asking for feedback on his script. Happy to support and connect with a fellow artist, she agrees to a call and then to a meet-up, only to find herself drawn into an increasingly prolonged and threatening situation. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
A woman named Mia shares a story about a whirlwind romance she had with a mysterious guy named James, who claimed to be able to view the dreams of people he sleeps next to. Eventually, this happens with Mia, along with many other unexplainable things that take place during their surreal and short lived romance. To hear the full episode, sign up for The Otherworld Patreon
Caro and their girlfriend, Charlotte, live in rural northern Arizona, just south of the Navajo Nation. One night, while driving to Charlotte’s house, Caro spotted her standing in the road calling out for her missing cat, Benny. As the search unfolded, they both realized something felt seriously off. It was then that they saw an unnatural and inhuman figure sprinting across the road. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
On a normal school night while having dinner with family, Kristina's 13 year-old brother, Jay, casually recounts how he saw his death in a dream and that he knew it was coming for him soon. Everyone brushed this off, but as time went on and Jay continued to insist on his premonition, the family grew concerned. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
I am once again joined by Wolf to dive into the life of an Otherworldly figure from history, this time we are discussing John Dee. I knew almost nothing about John Dee previously, and in this two part episode Wolf will be doing his best to catch me up on the John Dee's fascinating and mysterious life. To listen to this episode, and the 2nd part next week, sign up at www.patreon.com/otherworld
In 2006, Michael was in his early 30s living in New York City as a Tibetan Buddhist Novice Monk. It was an average afternoon in his apartment when he retreated to the bedroom to do his regular meditation practice only that, at some point, he woke up from his meditation in his 15 year old body, in Bainbridge, Washington, back in 1990. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
In 1980, a mysterious granite monument was erected in Elbert County, Georgia. Commissioned by an anonymous person under the pseudonym R.C. Christian, and inscribed with guidelines for rebuilding society after an apocalyptic event, it quickly became the focus of many widespread conspiracy theories. Over the years, its critics ranged from locals frustrated by the site’s notoriety to those who claimed its origins were satanic, and in 2022, the monument was destroyed in a, still, unsolved bombing. In this episode, Jack speaks with Tyler McBrien, host of the podcast Who Blew Up the Guidestones?, to examine both the enduring mystery of the monument’s origins and the circumstances surrounding its destruction. Listen to Who Blew Up the Guidestones? Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Tired of being made the subject of abuse and trouble after moving to Utah, Antonio decided to runaway from home. Despite this being a habitual occurrence for him, this night was completely different. As Antonio was hiding from family and the police, he looked up to the sky and saw a large, dark, silent craft taking up the entirety of the sky. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Jack is joined by the Otherworld team for a behind the curtain look into our experience making this show. Special thanks to A24 and the new movie Undertone, which follows a paranormal podcaster who becomes haunted by mysterious audio files. You can catch it in theaters now.
This episode follows two different working musicians as they go on tour and find themselves spending their nights in less than ideal circumstances. Colm, in Barcelona, is shocked to find objects moving on their own and a mysterious old woman barging into the apartment. Meanwhile, Shelby in New Orleans, must endure the night in a windowless, pitch-black room that harbors a dark and threatening presence. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Wendy and Harmony join for another installment of Otherworldly Advice, a patreon series where we take calls from listeners who are facing a wide range of predicaments and do our best to give advice. The full episode is out now on The Otherworld Patreon
When Connor and his wife Lacy left Mormonism, the religion they were both raised in, it pushed Connor to adopt a strict, hard-lined atheism as his worldview. This was until Connor found himself having dark and threatening dreams about a curly, red-haired woman in their closet. When he shared these dreams with Lacey, a mysterious heirloom doll that she was gifted many years earlier and kept stored away in their closet came into question. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
While taking his dog to the park, Vincent takes a moment to look up at the sky and longingly asks to who or whatever might be up there to make themselves known to him. Weeks later, his call is answered. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Following her college graduation, Liz spent two years traveling the U.S., working on farms and communal living spaces as part of the WWOOF program. During a stay in Boulder, CO, she attended a school focused on psychic techniques, where she was trained in visualization exercises and energy work. Surprisingly, this is not where Liz had her otherworldly encounter. The main story centers on a period when Liz was living in a rural house in Upstate New York. After her roommate, Adam, invited her to participate in a "healing meditation", Liz agrees without many expectations. However the meditation had very surprisingly results, and set off a chain of even more bizarre experiences after. This episode has a few similarities to the episode coming out this monday on the main feed. When I realized this, I thought it might be fun to put them out around the same time. The full bonus episode is available on The Otherworld Patreon
Phoebe in Utah and Pat in Ohio both share their experiences of witnessing deer-like creatures while driving about their town. Strangest to them, was how uncannily they resembled actual human beings and what their origins or existence might mean for the towns they live in. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Soleil from our recent two Folly Beach series joins me to discuss another wild experience she had while growing up that starts when her mom takes a small Civil War relic that she found in the ruins of an old fort on Folly Beach. Listen to the full thing, and Folly Beach Pt 1 & 2 on The Otherworld Patreon
After the separation of her parents, Nina's father, Mike, bought and moved into an old 1950s house in Austin, Texas. From the start, Nina immediately felt something very off in the house as if another presence already lived there. Mike's attempts to quell her fears so that she wouldn't be too afraid to visit him were thwarted when Nina finally saw what was too great and too real to ignore. After, we hear a story from a guy named Grayson who's father left on a boat when he was just a child. In adulthood, he reconnects with his father and hears the strange story of what happened to him during that journey. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
In August 2023, Soleil went to Folly Beach in South Carolina with her husband and two friends to catch the end of the Perseid meteor shower. While stargazing, Soleil noticed a light in the sky that transitioned from a blue triangle to a vivid, flashing "rainbow" strobe that appeared to respond to her thoughts. This moment began a profound shared experience between the group of friends on the beach, and continued into the following day. To hear this two part episode, sign up for the Otherworld Patreon at www.patreon.com/otherworld
After Jake's spiritually healing and transcendent journey through another realm with the medicinal use of Ibogaine, he is now prepared to undergo another journey with 5meo DMT where he discovers more about the reality of this existence, and afterwards, comes to terms with the pain he has been dealt. Find more information about the retreat at: The Mission Within Find free therapy tailored to Veterans at: The Headstrong Project Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Jake is a Navy veteran who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while operating a .50-caliber machine gun during his 10 years as a SWCC. The symptoms of the TBI were debilitating and impacted all areas of his life. As Jake’s condition continued to worsen over time, he began to believe the only way out of his pain might be ending it all, until his doctor introduced him to the ancient healing medicines of ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT. In a last-ditch effort, he traveled to Mexico to undergo the treatment. Find more information about the retreat at: The Mission Within Find free therapy tailored to Veterans at: The Headstrong Project Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
This is a short preview of a patreon bonus episode, to hear the full thing and last week's patreon episode "Grand Canyon Orbs" you can sign up for the Otherworld Patreon In this episode our producer Haley Pehrson interviews two people with short stories that both take place in antique stores. The first one may not necessarily be paranormal... but it's an extreme case of coincidence with several layers of synchronicities that puts it into a category of its own. The second story comes from a man who was overcome by a horrible sense of dread after encountering a specific object while browsing and antique store.
In the first part of this episode, Beau, an audio engineer and music producer, agrees to record a few singles with their roommate’s band at an old converted barn turned recording studio, and what begins as an unexplained whispering soon escalates into the manifestation of a tall, cloaked figure appearing directly before them. In the second part, Xavier and Connor are crashing at a noise house filled with fellow musicians when a friend’s ritual, meant to summon a Servitor or Tulpa to help write music, makes itself known in the middle of the night. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
After craving a night away from the kids and the city, Jerry and his wife, Chelsea, drove out to the backroads near Heyburn Lake in northeastern Oklahoma. The rural landscape was deeply familiar to Jerry, who had grown up in the area. As they slowly drove down the dark roads, something completely unidentifiable emerged in front of them, a large, iridescent, four-legged creature crossing their path. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Chris Nasrallah, a Palestinian-American raised in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was troubled by a recurring nightmare throughout his childhood taking place near the overpass of where he grew up. 20 years later, he came to experience the truth of this dream. The Kullective Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
During the holidays at the height of the pandemic, Andrea traveled to Yuba County, California to visit her family. Desperate for a proper bed instead of sleeping on her parent's couch, she booked a cheap nearby hotel for the night. From the moment she entered the room, something felt off, but she chalked it up to the hotel's dinky conditions and went on with her night, until she found herself ambushed by an unexpected visitor. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
I am joined by Wendy and Harmony for a brand new type of Patreon episode, one where we take calls from listeners about the great dilemmas they are facing and do our best to give advice. In this episode, we cover a mysterious moldy house, an anonymous warning letter, grandparents freebasing cocaine, and a mom hoping to help her 21 year old son. To listen to and watch the full two hour long episode, sign up for the Otherworld Patreon.
When Julia and John rented an unsuspecting Airbnb for a work trip to St. George, Utah, they expected a completely ordinary week. Almost immediately, Julia began to feel as though she was being watched inside the house. Unsure whether she was imagining these experiences, she kept it to herself. But when John found himself alone in the rental, he experienced something he absolutely couldn't explain away. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Athena had just moved into her first rental with four roommates from college and was excited to start off her sophomore year in what she believed to be was the perfect house in the neighborhood she always dreamed of. It was only a few weeks into living there when Athena and her roommates began noticing strange occurrences, from unexplainable noises to electronics going off. When they all decide to use an ouija board in an attempt to inquire more , things only takes a turn for the worse Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
In this two-part patreon only series about a 24 year old plant scientist named Michael whose life is turned upside down by a strange series of paranormal events and a chance encounter with a mysterious Italian-American man named Rafael. I am putting out an extra-long preview for all of you in hopes of luring you behind the paywall. If you like what you hear, both episodes are out this week! Listen at www.patreon.com/otherworld
After graduating college, Evelyn and Cassandra moved into an old house owned by Cassandra’s sister, sharing the space with a handful of friends. As they settled into the place, they soon all experienced strange occurrences of catching glimpses or hearing sounds they were certain came from one of their roommates, only to discover that person was out of the house, in a different room altogether, or dead asleep. At first, they tried to dismiss these incidents, until the occurrences grew too frequent, and too great, to ignore. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
A fisherman named Chris, deep in the Canadian wilderness, discovered a strange ring of footprints in the winter mud, including several impossibly small ones, far from anywhere a person could realistically be. When he posted about it online, a friend replied with an explanation that tied the encounter to both the supernatural and First Nations beliefs. To hear the full episode, sign up for the Otherworld Patreon
Jessica Hundley is a writer, filmmaker, and creative director whose journalistic work spans music, film, and the arts. She is the creator, author, and series editor of Taschen’s ongoing multivolume project, The Library of Esoterica, an expansive anthology that traces esoteric philosophies, mystical practices, and occult traditions through the visual history of art and media. Each volume delves into a distinct theme, from Tarot to Plant Magick and more, revealing how artists across time have interpreted the unseen. Jack speaks with Jessica about the making of this series, the artists throughout history who have used spiritual channeling in their creative process, and the newest volume in the collection, Spirit Worlds. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
When Alli’s father, a New York pilot, is furloughed in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, her family turns to a new Evangelical church in search of comfort and meaning. For pre-teen Alli, the sudden shift in faith and the strict new customs are disorienting as she is just trying to keep the peace and please her parents. But when a guest preacher comes into town to perform a "Slain in the Spirit" ceremony, Alli is forced to confront what she truly believes. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
When Tim is accepted into an arts residency in rural New York, he’s thrilled to finally have time to focus solely on his paintings. But that opportunity is taken from him when, during one of his first nights, what he initially believes is an intruder appears in his room. This sets off a dark depression in Tim's life and numerous other unexplainable encounters until he is finally offered help by way of a healer. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
In 1998, after Di and her friend play with a Ouija board, she starts noticing a male presence following her that she calls Max. She begins to feel like Max is stalking her. As the days pass, it becomes harder to ignore, until one terrifying night when his presence becomes undeniable after this entity crosses the line in a very serious way. Full Episode available at Patreon.com/Otherworld
When Mitch first notices the small, mysterious handprints of a child on the glass door to his basement bedroom he is immediately suspicious. He attempts to dismiss the strangeness of this phenomenon until one night, what starts off as a frightening dream, turns into a horrifying reality as he meets the source of his suspicions. What follows is an ongoing series of events in the house that seem to be centered around a boy with bright yellow eyes. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
After Kacey’s departure, David and Steven find themselves in an escalating battle against this evil entity that refuses to let them go. As the entity’s power grows, it casts an ever-darkening cloud over their lives, manifesting in their relationships and tormenting their family. The brothers must find a way to exorcize this demon out of their lives for good. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
David is excited to hang out with his older brother, Steven, and Steven’s new girlfriend, Kacey, in their granny flat. But when he suddenly hears the anguished, disembodied scream of a young woman, Kacey notices his fearful confusion and reveals she can hear the lost spirit too. Soon, the brothers are forced to confront the dark, malevolent forces invading their lives. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
When she was 25, Melissa began working at a home health pharmacy in her hometown of Loma Linda, California, a city known for its large population of Seventh-day Adventists. Having grown up in that church, which rejects the existence of ghosts, Melissa was a firm skeptic who laughed off any talk of spirit hauntings. But soon after starting her new job, strange and unsettling events began to unfold in the pharmacy, forcing her to question what she thought was possible. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
During her mother’s long battle with cancer, Sierra moved back to Victoria, BC to be closer to family. Living in the shadow of her mother’s passing, she couldn’t shake the feeling that the veil between worlds had grown thin. That eerie sense deepened one night when Sierra and her friend Marnie took a walk through their local cemetery and experienced something that should not have been possible. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Mike, an army medic, was feeling tired one afternoon and decided to get some rest. As he scrolled on his phone in bed, he noticed a dark, shadowy figure enter his room and begin to crawl into his bed. When the figure vanished into thin air, Mike was thrust into the most violent and terrifying nightmare of his life. The visions seemed to be guided by a dark entity that began to take control of him. Once awoken, things only got worse as what felt like a full-blown battle for his soul had begun. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
In 1996, Kendra and her high school friends used a Ouija board in an attempt to contact the spirit of John Lennon. At first, it seemed to be working—but as the messages grew darker and more threatening, it became clear that whoever, or whatever, they were speaking to did not have good intentions. Despite the fear and confusion, the girls found themselves drawn back to the board again and again. They became almost addicted to it, as it began to predict the future, deliver disturbing messages, and even cause strange events in the real world to unfold. All well constantly spelling out the name "ZAZA" Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
Returning guest Rosie Grant — who you may remember from the “Goop Demon” episode — is back, this time as a published (and hopefully soon-to-be best-selling) author. I have wanted to have Rosie back on for a long time because I know she has several more scary stories to tell. One of which I am sort of a side character in and involves a cursed family ring. To hear the full version of this episode, sign up for the Otherworld Patreon.
In 2001, a high school student named Danny skips class with two friends and meets a mysterious man on the train. Dressed in an expensive tailored suit and carrying a wallet stuffed with cash, the man claims that nobody else on the train can see him...and it seems to be true. Things take an even stranger turn when he makes the boys a very unusual offer. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected]
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