{"podcast":{"title":"Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters","slug":"cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters-7396535","podcast_index_feed_id":7396535,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/682c4b1955cb2b926ead64a2","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/682c4b1955cb2b926ead64a2/1755413449498-f50c5197-59b2-4ce5-b81e-c941e122eb76.jpeg","author":"Ben Clifford","episode_count":32,"summary":"Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters is a bold Australian podcast exploring terrifying true stories, mysterious creatures, and eerie encounters that blur the line between myth and reality. Hosted by Ben, a Koori lad with an eye for the unexplained and a voice you won’t forget, this show pulls you into the dark corners of the world — from haunted bushland to remote valleys and hidden tracks where few dare to tread. Whether it’s the guttural howls of a Yowie shaking the gumtrees, glowing eyes in the paddock at midnight, strange lights hovering over back-country skies, or the spirit of a long-dead farmer standing at the foot of your bed — these stories aren’t folklore… they’re firsthand. Each episode features raw storytelling, cultural insight, and often chilling interviews with everyday Aussies and Indigenous Elders who’ve come face-to-face with things most only whisper about. Some tales are ancient, passed down through generations. Others happened just last week. All of them will leave you questioning what’s really out there. You’ll hear: Yowie sightings from the bush that’ll make your blood run cold UFO encounters from the outback to the suburbs Hauntings in old homestea…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T12:19:55.909785+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters-7396535"},"episode":{"title":"Face to Face with a Yowie in Central QLD","slug":"face-to-face-with-a-yowie-in-central-qld","published_at":"2026-01-28T04:27:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters-7396535/face-to-face-with-a-yowie-in-central-qld","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters-7396535","url":"https://shows.acast.com/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters/episodes/face-to-face-with-a-yowie-in-central-qld","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/682c4b1955cb2b926ead64a2/e/6979904615dde02bc6a25d76/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, I speak with Callan, a lifelong bushman and roo shooter from central Queensland, about a terrifying face-to-face encounter with a Yowie, often referred to as the Australian Bigfoot. While shooting in remote gidgee country near Winton, Callan came eye to eye with a large hairy figure through his rifle scope. What followed was a moment frozen in time before the creature moved with incredible speed into thick scrub and disappeared. Beyond this encounter, Callan also shares experiences involving huge big cat tracks, abnormal animal behaviour, and repeated sightings of Min Min lights, a phenomenon deeply tied to outback folklore and unexplained activity. Years later, his father, once a skeptic, had his own shocking encounter in the same area, cementing the idea that something is going on out there. This is a raw, honest account from someone who knows the bush and knows when something does not belong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of Cliffhanger Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, I speak with Callan, a lifelong bushman and roo shooter from central Queensland, ab…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3972,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters-7396535/episodes/face-to-face-with-a-yowie-in-central-qld/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters-7396535/face-to-face-with-a-yowie-in-central-qld.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}