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About the Show
Welcome to The Sinister District — exploring the paranormal every other Sunday at 11 PM EST.
Hosts Michael Paul and Mr. Curbs dive into eerie stories, bizarre encounters, and the downright unexplainable. Each episode features a guest who's had a real-life brush with the ghost, cryptid, or mysterious phenomenon we spotlight—bringing firsthand fear straight to your ears.
From urban legends and Bigfoot to UFO sightings and conspiracy lore, nothing is off-limits in the District.
New episodes every other Sunday at 11 PM EST, November through May · 45–60 minutes
Featured Cryptid · Unexplained Mysteries · Episode 2
The Jingle Man is associated with unexplained jingling sounds, often described as bells. The guest reported hearing the sounds with no visible source, paired with an escalating sense of being watched. A poem linked to the entity intensified the encounter.
Read the full entryHeadlines as of October 21, 2026
Featured News
A new documentary, Capturing Bigfoot, has reignited the debate over the famous 1967 Patterson–Gimlin film. According to the documentary and reporting on it, previously unseen footage and statements from Roger Patterson's family suggest the iconic Bigfoot encounter may have been staged.
Image: the 1967 Patterson–Gimlin film
Read the reporting ↗GHOSTS
A witness identified as M recalls moving into a house near Anderson, Indiana, at age 13 and experiencing unexplained footsteps, shadowy movement, and an overpowering perfume odor. Built…
PARANORMAL
In August 2006, two park rangers at Little Buffalo State Park in central Pennsylvania responded to a camper’s concern that someone had entered his RV. The visit found…
GHOSTS
A Wisconsin man who reported UFO encounters and an alleged childhood abduction between 1970 and 1975 contacted Phantoms & Monsters for a second time with questions about photographs…
UFOS
Water behaves very strangely under extreme conditions beyond Earth, according to researchers at the University of Nevada.
News desk sources:Unexplained MysteriesUFO Sightings DailyThe Daily GrailThe DebriefLiberation TimesPhantoms & MonstersMysterious UniverseCryptomundoFortean TimesThe Anomalist (daily link review; no feed)Headlines and excerpts link to the original reporting.
Main HostCreator & Main Host
Michael Paul is the creator and main host of The Sinister District. His fascination with the unexplained and the paranormal began at a young age, eventually leading him to podcasting as a long-term passion. Over the years, Michael has hosted multiple shows across various platforms, reaching thousands of listeners and interviewing over 100+ guests.
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Mr. Curbs is a longtime friend of Michael Paul and serves as the co-host of The Sinister District podcast. He has joined Michael Paul on multiple podcasting projects, including The Treeo Podcast, prior to the creation of The Sinister District.
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Season 1 · Episode 11
May 4, 2026
Guest Sam recounts unsettling encounters around Maryland's Governor's Goatman Bridge.
Season 1 · Episode 10
April 20, 2026
Guest Derreck recounts encounters involving a fairy, a ghost girl, and reported activity connected with Loveland Castle.
Season 1 · Episode 9
April 6, 2026
In Fairfax, Virginia, one of America's most infamous urban legends began with a disturbing encounter involving a mysterious man dressed in a bunny costume. During a late-night incident, the Bennett family reportedly came face-to-face with the strange figure, who shouted at them before hurling an axe through their car window.
Season 1 · Episode 8
March 23, 2026
Witchcraft is often associated with dark rituals, curses, and mysterious forces, but Olivia practices something entirely different. Through prayer, spiritual preparation, crystals, and carefully set intentions, she describes an approach to witchcraft rooted in faith, positivity, and helping others.
New episodes every other Sunday at 11 PM EST, November through May.
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Cryptids & EntitiesThe Codex of creatures, entities and phenomena reported by guests.EpisodesEvery episode, with summaries, phenomena and notable details.HostsMichael Paul and Mr. Curbs — the voices behind the show.
LoreThe fictional city and horror drama the show began as.
LocationsHaunted bridges, castles and hotspots discussed on the show.
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