Tinfoil Tales

Brandon Wright

Tinfoil Tales is a paranormal podcast featuring true eyewitness accounts of the strange, unexplained, and unknown. Each episode dives into real stories of cryptid encounters like Bigfoot and Dogman, UFO sightings, alien abductions, shadow beings, government conspiracies, and other forms of high strangeness. Hosted by Brandon Wright, the show focuses on firsthand experiences from everyday people who have witnessed something they can’t explain—as well as researchers who have spent years investigating paranormal phenomena, cryptozoology, and unexplained events across the United States. If you’re into true paranormal stories, cryptid sightings, UFO encounters, conspiracy theories, and the darker edges of reality that rarely make the news, Tinfoil Tales delivers grounded conversations without hype, ridicule, or forced conclusions. Truth comes at a cost… are you willing to pay the price?

  1. 1d ago

    Ep. 270: Courage Over Comfort

    What if the symbols, numbers, and patterns we've dismissed as superstition are actually part of a much older system of understanding the world? In this episode, Brandon sits down with Christian, founder of Courage Over Comfort Corp., for a conversation that spans astrology, tarot, numerology, artificial intelligence, true crime, and the psychology behind humanity's search for meaning. Christian explains how his fascination with occult philosophy led him to create unconventional projects that blend symbolism with modern technology, including a true crime tarot deck and software designed to assist criminal investigations using astrological calculations. The discussion explores whether ancient systems still have practical applications today, why governments and financial institutions have long been rumored to study astrology, and how curiosity continues to drive both scientific discovery and spiritual exploration. The conversation also dives into AI-generated art, the future of creativity, conspiracy theories, disclosure, the ethics of emerging technology, and even takes an unexpected detour into zombie survival strategies, casino probability, and the ever-growing role of artificial intelligence in everyday life. Whether you view these ideas as philosophy, psychology, coincidence, or something much stranger, this episode asks one central question: How much of reality are we actually seeing? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 270: Courage Over Comfort
  2. 4d ago

    Ep. 269: Spiritual Firewall

    What if the greatest battles aren't fought in the physical world... but in consciousness itself? In this episode, Brandon sits down with Vijak, author of Spiritual Firewall, to explore the controversial intersection of metaphysics, consciousness, psychic influence, and the unseen forces that may shape our everyday lives. The discussion dives into ancient spiritual traditions, the concept of a hidden "control grid," psychic defense, and whether modern society has lost knowledge that civilizations once considered essential. Vijak explains why he believes consciousness extends far beyond the brain, how intuition and synchronicity may reveal unseen realities, and why developing discernment is more important than blind belief. They also discuss spiritual warfare, intrusive thoughts, psychic influence, egregores, meditation, ancient wisdom traditions, modern skepticism, and whether today's information landscape is affecting us on both psychological and metaphysical levels. Whether you view these ideas as philosophy, psychology, or genuine spiritual phenomena, this conversation challenges listeners to question how much of reality exists beyond what we can see. Want to be a Guest? If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website. http://www.tinfoiltales.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 269: Spiritual Firewall
  3. Sep 8

    Ep. 268: Cryptid Culture

    In this episode of Tinfoil Tales, Brandon is joined by author, illustrator, and Cryptid Empire creator David Hardie to discuss the folklore, culture, and enduring appeal of legendary creatures like Bigfoot, Mothman, the Jersey Devil, Frogman, and more. Rather than debating whether these creatures exist, David explores why these stories continue to resonate across generations. The conversation covers the surprising rise of cryptid culture, how comic books, horror films, and heavy metal helped shape modern monster mythology, and the incredible success of the Mothman phenomenon in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Visit David Hardie and Cryptid Empire: https://cryptidempire.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support. Want to be a Guest? If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website. http://www.tinfoiltales.com  Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together! Got Weird Stuff? Have some strange physical evidence you want to share? Mail it to: Tinfoil Tales P.O. Box 302 Peru, IN 46970 Follow Us on Social Media: Stay engaged on Facebook to join the conversation. http://www.facebook.com/tinfoiltales and look for Brandon Tinfoil Tales Explore mysterious visuals on Instagram and share your own experiences. https://www.instagram.com/tinfoiltalespodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 268: Cryptid Culture
  4. Sep 1

    Ep. 267: Awakening the Spirit

    What if consciousness extends far beyond the physical body? In this thought-provoking episode, Brandon sits down with Michael Monk, a teacher of spirituality, metaphysics, and energy mastery, to discuss the life-changing experience that began with what he describes as hearing the voice of God. That moment set him on a decades-long journey exploring consciousness, out-of-body experiences, clairvoyance, meditation, and humanity's connection to a greater spiritual reality. Michael shares his perspective on the relationship between religion and spirituality, explaining why he believes the two are not opposites but complementary paths toward understanding our true nature. He also discusses the concept of collective consciousness, energy fields, the Holy Spirit, astral travel, and why he believes every person has the ability to awaken dormant spiritual senses through practice. Whether you approach these topics from a religious perspective, a metaphysical one, or with healthy skepticism, this conversation explores some of the biggest questions surrounding consciousness, reality, and what it truly means to be human. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support. Want to be a Guest? If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website. http://www.tinfoiltales.com  Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together! Got Weird Stuff? Have some strange physical evidence you want to share? Mail it to: Tinfoil Tales P.O. Box 302 Peru, IN 46970 Follow Us on Social Media: Stay engaged on Facebook to join the conversation. http://www.facebook.com/tinfoiltales and look for Brandon Tinfoil Tales Explore mysterious visuals on Instagram and share your own experiences. https://www.instagram.com/tinfoiltalespodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 267: Awakening the Spirit
  5. Aug 25

    Ep. 266: Paranormal Among Us

    Brandon sits down with Paranormal Paul, creator and host of Paranormal Among Us, to explore the experiences that transformed him from a casual fan of the unexplained into an active paranormal investigator. From chilling EVPs and unexplained scratches during ghost hunts to emotional encounters that challenged everything he thought he knew about life after death, Paul shares the moments that convinced him there's far more to reality than meets the eye. The conversation dives into some of the biggest mysteries surrounding the paranormal, including haunted locations, remote viewing, the God Helmet, UFOs, Bigfoot, and the growing belief that many forms of high strangeness may be connected in ways we still don't understand. Rather than claiming to have all the answers, Brandon and Paul discuss why keeping an open but skeptical mind is essential when investigating the unknown. It's an honest conversation about curiosity, personal experiences, and giving people a place to tell the stories they're often afraid to share. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support.  Want to be a Guest?  If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website.  http://www.tinfoiltales.com  Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together!  Got Weird Stuff? Have some strange physical evidence you want to share?   Mail it to: Tinfoil Tales P.O. Box 302 Peru, IN 46970 📱 Follow Us on Social Media:  Stay engaged on Facebook to join the conversation.  http://www.facebook.com/tinfoiltales and look for Brandon Tinfoil Tales Explore mysterious visuals on Instagram and share your own experiences.  https://www.instagram.com/tinfoiltalespodcast 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 266: Paranormal Among Us
  6. Aug 18

    Ep. 265: Deja Vu - Has Everything Already Been?

    What if human history stretches back much further than we've been taught? In this episode, Brandon sits down with Polish researcher and author Alexander Czeskiewicz to discuss ancient civilizations, Atlantis, cyclical time, and the possibility that humanity has risen and fallen more than once throughout history. Alexander explains why he believes mainstream history only scratches the surface of our true past, exploring evidence from ancient Egypt, Sumer, Göbekli Tepe, flood myths, and megalithic structures around the world. The conversation also dives into the Great Pyramid, Atlantis, the Younger Dryas, the origins of civilization, simulation theory, and whether humanity has been guided by higher intelligences throughout history. Could the myths passed down through thousands of years actually preserve memories of a forgotten civilization? Are recurring symbols, sacred numbers, and ancient stories pointing toward a hidden pattern woven into reality itself? Whether you view these ideas as history, philosophy, or speculation, this discussion challenges conventional thinking and invites listeners to question what they know about the origins of humanity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support.  Want to be a Guest?  If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website.  http://www.tinfoiltales.com  Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together!  Got Weird Stuff? Have some strange physical evidence you want to share?   Mail it to: Tinfoil Tales P.O. Box 302 Peru, IN 46970 📱 Follow Us on Social Media:  Stay engaged on Facebook to join the conversation.  http://www.facebook.com/tinfoiltales and look for Brandon Tinfoil Tales Explore mysterious visuals on Instagram and share your own experiences.  https://www.instagram.com/tinfoiltalespodcast 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 265: Deja Vu - Has Everything Already Been?
  7. Aug 11

    Ep. 264: Hybrid Children

    When Angie was just fifteen years old, she experienced something she has never been able to explain. Unable to move in her bed, she watched as small beings surrounded her while a taller figure stood silently at the foot of the bed.  For years she believed the terrifying encounter was nothing more than an isolated event. That changed after undergoing hypnosis decades later. During the session, Angie says she recovered memories of being aboard an unknown craft where she believes medical procedures were performed, eggs were taken, and she was eventually shown what she describes as hybrid children created using her DNA. Her experiences don't end there. She also discusses childhood UFO sightings, strange family connections, a frightening encounter with a reptilian-like being while pregnant, recurring questions about why certain families seem to experience these phenomena across generations, and why her perspective on the experience ultimately shifted from fear to something far more unexpected. Whether viewed as recovered memories, psychological phenomena, or genuine encounters with non-human intelligences, Angie's story raises difficult questions about consciousness, memory, and one of the most controversial aspects of UFO lore. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support.  Want to be a Guest?  If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website.  http://www.tinfoiltales.com  Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together!  Got Weird Stuff? Have some strange physical evidence you want to share?   Mail it to: Tinfoil Tales P.O. Box 302 Peru, IN 46970 📱 Follow Us on Social Media:  Stay engaged on Facebook to join the conversation.  http://www.facebook.com/tinfoiltales and look for Brandon Tinfoil Tales Explore mysterious visuals on Instagram and share your own experiences.  https://www.instagram.com/tinfoiltalespodcast 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 264: Hybrid Children
  8. Aug 4

    Ep. 263: The Energy That Surrounds Us

    What if the paranormal isn't rare at all? What if it's happening around us every day, but most people simply don't recognize it? In this episode, Brandon sits down with paranormal investigator and podcast host Michael to discuss a lifetime of unexplained experiences that began in early childhood. From shadow beings and spirit encounters to energetic attachments and the unseen forces that may influence our lives, Michael shares how growing up immersed in metaphysical beliefs shaped his understanding of the paranormal. Together they explore the differences between metaphysical and paranormal experiences, the importance of intention during investigations, whether spirits are drawn to certain people, and why not every frightening encounter should automatically be labeled as demonic. They also discuss haunted locations, paranormal television, energetic protection, and the responsibility investigators have when exploring the unknown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support.  Want to be a Guest?  If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website.  http://www.tinfoiltales.com  Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together!  Got Weird Stuff? Have some strange physical evidence you want to share?   Mail it to: Tinfoil Tales P.O. Box 302 Peru, IN 46970 📱 Follow Us on Social Media:  Stay engaged on Facebook to join the conversation.  http://www.facebook.com/tinfoiltales and look for Brandon Tinfoil Tales Explore mysterious visuals on Instagram and share your own experiences.  https://www.instagram.com/tinfoiltalespodcast 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ep. 263: The Energy That Surrounds Us

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Tinfoil Tales is a paranormal podcast featuring true eyewitness accounts of the strange, unexplained, and unknown. Each episode dives into real stories of cryptid encounters like Bigfoot and Dogman, UFO sightings, alien abductions, shadow beings, government conspiracies, and other forms of high strangeness. Hosted by Brandon Wright, the show focuses on firsthand experiences from everyday people who have witnessed something they can’t explain—as well as researchers who have spent years investigating paranormal phenomena, cryptozoology, and unexplained events across the United States. If you’re into true paranormal stories, cryptid sightings, UFO encounters, conspiracy theories, and the darker edges of reality that rarely make the news, Tinfoil Tales delivers grounded conversations without hype, ridicule, or forced conclusions. Truth comes at a cost… are you willing to pay the price?

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