{"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":"Yowie Bluff Charge & Black Panther Encounter | Hunter Valley NSW","slug":"yowie-bluff-charge-black-panther-encounter-hunter-valley-nsw","published_at":"2026-02-18T05:29:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters-7396535/yowie-bluff-charge-black-panther-encounter-hunter-valley-nsw","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters-7396535","url":"https://shows.acast.com/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters/episodes/yowie-bluff-charge-black-panther-encounter-hunter-valley-nsw","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/682c4b1955cb2b926ead64a2/e/69954e3f6415006ed2577f83/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, I’m joined by Sean from the Central Coast of NSW. Sean shares his experience of being bluff charged by what he believes was a Yowie in the dead of night. Something large closed the distance on him fast before pulling up at the last second. A moment that left no doubt he wasn’t alone out there. That encounter wasn’t the end of it. On numerous trips into the bush he’s had rocks and sticks thrown in his direction, felt himself being stalked by something heavy and unseen, and even experienced strange activity at his own property, including sticks deliberately jammed into the ground as potential markers. Sean also recounts seeing a large black panther through his rifle scope while deer hunting in a NSW state forest. Clear. Solid. Unmistakable. He shares his thoughts on what these mysterious big cats might actually be and where they may have originated, including discussion around the Wallace Line and the possibility of exotic species in Australia. Sean is an experienced bushman and hunter who knows the landscape well, making his encounters all the more compelling. What do you think is behind Australia’s phantom big cat sightings? And what would you do if something charged you in the dark? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of Cliffhanger: Paranormal and Cryptid Encounters, I’m joined by Sean from the Central Coast of NSW. Sean shares his experience of being b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2916,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cliffhanger-paranormal-and-cryptid-encounters-7396535/episodes/yowie-bluff-charge-black-panther-encounter-hunter-valley-nsw/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/yowie-bluff-charge-black-panther-encounter-hunter-valley-nsw.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}