Get Weird with Brittany Barbieri

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Get Weird with host Brittany Barbieri—cryptozoologist, ufologist, and paranormal investigator—as she dives into eerie encounters, cryptid sightings, UFOs, and the unexplained. Science, storytelling, and 20+ years of field experience collide to separate fact from folklore.

  1. 6D AGO

    The Bell Witch Legend

    Brittany Barbieri explores the Bell Witch haunting of early 1800s Tennessee, detailing the Bell family’s terrifying encounters with an aggressive, interactive spirit. She shares her personal connection to the legend, examines its historical and cultural context, and considers both supernatural and psychological explanations. Brittany encourages open-mindedness, kindness, and humility—not only in paranormal investigations, but in life as well—emphasizing the importance of curiosity and community.

    28 min

  2. FEB 6

    The Winchester Mystery House: When Grief Builds a Labyrinth

    Brittany Barbieri explores the history and mysteries of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. She recounts the story of Sarah Winchester, who, driven by grief and spiritual beliefs, spent 38 years building the mansion’s bizarre and ever-changing design. Brittany discusses the house’s odd architecture, paranormal reports, and theories surrounding Sarah’s motivations. She reflects on the emotional impact of the house and encourages listeners—believers and skeptics alike—to visit and experience its strange atmosphere for themselves.

    21 min

  3. JAN 30

    Patterson-Gimlim Fact or Fake

    In this episode, Brittany Barbieri explores the legendary Patterson–Gimlin film, the 1967 footage that allegedly captured Bigfoot in Northern California. She unpacks the film’s history, the controversies surrounding it, and the decades-long debate over its authenticity, drawing on expert analyses and the anatomical details visible in the footage. Brittany examines the difficulties of definitively proving or disproving Bigfoot’s existence and places the discussion within the broader world of cryptozoology.

    32 min

  4. JAN 16

    The Ghostly Regiment of Gettysburg

    Brittany Barbieri explores the haunted history of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, focusing on the legend of the Phantom Regiment. The episode delves into the tragic events of the Battle of Gettysburg, theories surrounding ghostly soldiers endlessly marching in a time loop, and how the area’s limestone- and quartz-rich ground may amplify paranormal activity. Through chilling eyewitness accounts and scientific speculation, Brittany examines why the battlefield’s energy appears to replay the trauma of war, leaving visitors to encounter eerie drumbeats and apparitions that never acknowledge the living.

    14 min

  5. JAN 9

    Bigfoot Rescue: Truth or Tale

    Brittany Barbieri shares the mysterious tale, “Rescued by the Woods People: The Bigfoot River Rescue Story.” She recounts an anonymous woman’s claim of being saved and cared for by Bigfoot-like creatures after a canoe accident. Brittany also discusses her research, the lack of official evidence, and the challenges of verifying supernatural stories.

    23 min

  6. 12/26/2025

    The Wesley Poltergeist of 1716

    Brittany Barbieri explores the historic Wesley Poltergeist case of 1716, underscoring its importance through the detailed firsthand accounts left by the Wesley family. She contrasts this well-documented case with the unsubstantiated “Yellow Echo” urban legend from 1960s Wyoming, highlighting the crucial role credible documentation plays in paranormal research. Brittany closes by thanking her supporters as she looks ahead to 2026.

    28 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    Giants Across The World

    Brittany Barbieri explores the enduring mystery of giants, diving into legends from the United States and around the world. She examines Indigenous stories, reports of alleged giant remains, and the infamous account of a U.S. military encounter with a giant in Afghanistan. Brittany also looks at why these stories are so often dismissed, ignored, or covered up, encouraging listeners to keep an open mind and share their own theories about the possibility of hidden truths and conspiracies.

    30 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    The Winter Roadwalker (BIGFOOT CASE)

    Brittany Barbieri delves into a chilling Bigfoot encounter reported in December 2002 in Benzie County, Michigan. She brings the witness’s experience to life—describing a massive, eerily calm creature striding across a snowy road—while exploring what this behavior might reveal about Bigfoot lore. Brittany also underscores the value of approaching cryptid sightings with both curiosity and critical thinking.

    31 min
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Get Weird with host Brittany Barbieri—cryptozoologist, ufologist, and paranormal investigator—as she dives into eerie encounters, cryptid sightings, UFOs, and the unexplained. Science, storytelling, and 20+ years of field experience collide to separate fact from folklore.

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