Did I See a Griffin | Am I the Haunted?

Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast19mApril 3, 2026

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This episode of 'Am I the Haunted?' explores three unsettling personal stories involving unexplained phenomena. The first recounts a woman's experience with her brother-in-law hearing a female voice claiming to have fed the dogs—despite her being asleep—amid a backdrop of marital strife, dog deaths, and strained neighbor relations. The hosts dismiss the possibility of a haunting, attributing the atmosphere to emotional turmoil and stress, and strongly advise the family to leave the rental immediately. The second story involves a teenager in Modesto, California, who claims to have seen a mysterious creature resembling a griffin during a late-night family bike ride—described with feathered wings, cat-like paws, and a bulbous, artichoke-like tail. The hosts remain skeptical, suggesting it could have been a large bird carrying prey, influenced by fatigue and emotional distress, and conclude it was not paranormal. The third story details a group of roommates experiencing repeated unexplained door openings and cabinet disturbances in an old house, culminating in a bird crashing into the window and kitchen items being arranged on the ground. The hosts find this the most compelling, leaning toward 'haunted' due to the escalating, specific nature of the events, despite the lack of overt supernatural elements. The episode closes with promotional segments for 'How To' and 'You Might Be Right,' and an invitation for listeners to submit their own stories with a title.

Key Takeaways
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Emotional and psychological stress can manifest as perceived paranormal activity—especially in high-tension environments.

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Unusual sightings during physical or mental exhaustion may be misinterpretations of natural phenomena, not cryptids or spirits.

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Repetitive, specific disturbances (like doors opening or objects moving) are more indicative of potential paranormal activity than isolated incidents.

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The hosts emphasize that while they don’t offer advice, their ratings reflect a strong instinctive judgment based on narrative coherence and emotional weight.

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Audience participation is encouraged through titled submissions, turning listeners into co-creators of the show’s content.

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Chapters
0:00
6 min

The Haunted Rental: Brother-in-Law's Voice and Emotional Turmoil

They need to go. It's a rental. Break that lease. Haunted, haunted.

Highlight
5:54
8 min

Did I See a Griffin? A Teen's Cryptid Encounter in Modesto

I think her life was haunted. Now it's not. I'm going to say that it was an animal, a bird carrying.

Highlight
14:14
12 min

The Possessed Door: Escalating Anomalies in an Old House

This thing has a door fetish. For a surprisingly silly title, this is actually a creepy story.

Highlight
25:47
3 min

Closing Notes and Listener Engagement

The hosts wrap up the episode with promotional segments for 'How To' and 'You Might Be Right,' and invite listeners to submit their own stories—emphasizing the need to title them. The episode ends with a playful call to action, turning audience participation into a core part of the show.

High-Impact Quotes
They need to go. It's a rental. Break that lease. Haunted, haunted.
Host3:54
Viral: 85.0
I think her life was haunted. Now it's not. I'm going to say that it was an animal, a bird carrying.
Host10:57
Viral: 78.0
This thing has a door fetish. For a surprisingly silly title, this is actually a creepy story.
Host15:19
Viral: 72.0
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Topics Discussed
Paranormal Experience90%Emotional Trauma88%Psychological Stress and Perception85%Skepticism and Rational Explanation82%Household Anomalies80%Cryptid Sightings75%Listener Engagement70%Urban Legends and Folklore65%
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Mike Peska

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Shopify

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