The Outer Realm - Mothman _ Sightings and Investigation with Tobias Wayland

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The Outer Realm welcomes Tobias Wayland Date: September 18th, 2025 EP: 617 TOPIC: We will be discussing his new book co authorized alongside Richard Estep- Mothman- SIGHTINGS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF THE ICONIC FLYING CRYPTID! - Unearth the mysteries of one of the most compelling cryptids in American folklore—the Mothman. For decades, the legend of a towering, winged creature with glowing red eyes has captivated imaginations and sparked countless investigations. From its initial terrifying appearances in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to a new wave of modern-day sightings, the Mothman legend has evolved from a local curiosity into a global phenomenon. This enigmatic figure, often seen as a harbinger of doom, continues to defy simple explanation, blending elements of cryptozoology, paranormal activity, and unexplained phenomena into a narrative that is as chilling as it is captivating. Contact for the show - [email protected] Michelle Desrochers and The Outer Realm :https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Tobias: Tobias Wayland Head Editor & Writer, Lead Investigator, Co-Founder Tobias Wayland is a passionate Fortean who has been actively investigating the unusual for over a decade. The first several years of his investigative career were spent as a MUFON field investigator and following that he investigated independently prior to becoming the head writer and editor for The Singular Fortean Society. Tobias is a frequent guest on various podcasts and radio shows, has written several books and contributed articles to periodicals on the paranormal, has appeared on television and in documentaries, and is often invited to speak at paranormal conferences and events. He was featured in season four of Unsolved Mysteries, the series premiere of Expedition X, and the Small Town Monstersdocumentaries Terror in the Skies and On the Trail of the Lake Michigan Mothman for his work investigating Mothman sightings in the Midwest. He and his wife Emily have been involved with the Lake Michigan Mothman investigation since its advent in the spring of 2017, and published a book chronicling the experience, The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest. His second and third books about unusual phenomena, Strange Tales of the Impossible and The Singular Fortean Society’s Yuletide Guide to High Strangeness, continue their work in investigating a variety of seemingly impossible events. His years as an investigator have served him best by illustrating that when it comes to the anomalous, the preternatural, and the paranormal, any answers he's found are still hopelessly outnumbered by questions. Get The Book Here: Mothman: Sightings and Investigations of the Iconic Flying Cryptid - https://amzn.to/4mqusRB FOLLOW TOBIAS • Twitter • Instagram • Facebook WEBSITE: • https://www.singularfortean.com/ About The Book IN 1966, DARKNESS TOOK FLIGHT Mothman Has Captivated the World Ever Since When a large, winged humanoid with glowing red eyes was spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the Mothman legend was born. Since that fateful November night, the flying cryptid has become one of the most famous monsters of all time. Richard Estep and renowned Mothman researcher Tobias Wayland document firsthand witness accounts and conduct detailed investigations with the hope of seeing the iconic cryptid themselves. This book chronicles their discoveries, which include large concentrations of sightings in the Chicago and Lake Michigan area. They delve into the science of Mothman, where he may reside and travel, and much more. From the encounter at Dufield Pond to the Van Meter Visitor, Mothman presents terrifying experiences with the black, red-eyed creature that no one―including you―will ever forget. If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All