Monsters Among Us – Season 19, Episode 40

Title: Twisted triangle UFOs, Colorado Bigfoot and alien abduction evidence
Host: Derek Hayes
Date: August 28, 2025

Episode Overview

In this autumn-tinged installment of "Monsters Among Us," Derek Hayes curates another chilling lineup of first-hand paranormal encounters. Callers recount tales ranging from curses and comforting ghostly visits to bizarre UFO sightings, doppelgängers, Bigfoot face-offs, and alien abduction evidence. The episode blends nostalgia-rich spookiness with heartwarming supernatural moments, all told in the experiencers' own voices.

Key Discussion Points & Notable Stories

1. Strings of Bad Luck and the Power of Curses

• Caller (Anonymous, 02:10):
  A woman describes a harrowing 24 hours after a conflict with a customer who practiced pagan witchcraft. Subsequently, her family experiences a string of car-related misfortunes, prompting her to question whether they've been cursed or hexed.
• Derek’s Take (05:37):
  • Explains the difference between hexes (quick, forceful) and curses (persistent, ruinous).
  • Questions supernatural causality but sympathizes with the sense of being overwhelmed:

    "Now, when events stack up to the tune of a dozen instances in one 24 hour span, that’s when it’s time to take notice." (06:21)

2. A Final Farewell – Ghostly Contact

• Caller: Cheryl from Kansas (08:24):
  Shares a touching "goodbye" from her late fiancé, who, after dying in a crash just before their wedding in 1988, pinched her toes just as he did when leaving for work.
• Derek’s Reflection (09:37):
  Highlights "ghostly pinching" as a motif in several historic hauntings and folklore, describing Cheryl’s experience as "beautiful" and comforting:

  "There's something beautiful in that story." (09:51)

  • Adds folklore:

    "It’s said that if you wake up to find mystery bruises on your body that you likely received the dead man's pinch." (10:24)

3. The Twisted Triangle UFO – A New Shape in the Skies

• Caller: Brad, Missouri (13:08):
  Recalls seeing a hollow, twisted metal triangle-shaped craft, red on one side, white on the other, standing upright on Springfield’s West Bypass. Claims lost time and altered perception during the encounter.
• Derek’s Response (15:25):
  • Points out the uniqueness of the encounter—unlike traditional black triangle UFOs.
  • Invites anyone with similar sightings or evidence to submit their stories:

    "If any of you have seen anything like this...give our 24/7/365 hotline a call." (16:10)

4. The Orb That Blew a Bulb – Grandmother's Energy?

• Caller: Patrick (17:39):
  As a teen, saw a peach-sized orb float from deceased grandmother’s room into the bathroom and short out the bathroom light. Family also noticed her cologne appearing in the house after her passing.
• Derek’s Commentary (20:40):
  • Considers multiple explanations: deceased loved one, residual energy, or ball lightning.

    "Whatever it is, whatever it was, it was certainly real because it shorted out the electricity in the bathroom." (20:59)

5. A Shadowy Visitor at the Airbnb

• Caller: Jackie, Paramount, CA (22:29):
  After a concert, sees a silhouette of a man standing outside her Airbnb's French doors at 3am. The next day, discovers the front house is vacant, amplifying the strangeness.
• Derek’s Advice (25:21):
  Urges listeners not to dismiss intruders as ghosts:

  “Don't mistake an intruder for a ghost and then just go back to sleep like so many of our past callers have seemed to do.” (25:35)

6. A Whistle from Beyond

• Caller: Leanne, CA (26:57):
  During her father's viewing, she wishes aloud for him to whistle (a signature greeting to his sister). Instantly, his exact whistle echoes through the hall. No living person claims responsibility.
• Derek’s Take (30:42):
  Finds the story to be strong evidence of loving contact from beyond.

  "...not all paranormal interactions need be scary. Sometimes they can be touching as well." (31:25)

7. The Glittering Butterfly

• Caller: Caroline, Jacksonville, FL (32:12):
  As a child, picked up a dead butterfly—suddenly it vanished, replaced by sparkling "glitter" all over her hands and the grass, witnessed by her grandmother.
• Derek’s Speculation (35:15):
  Considers scientific explanations (disintegrating scales) but leaves room for real magic.

  "Or perhaps there was some sort of magic going on." (35:07)

8. Alien Abduction Evidence – The ET Brand

• Caller: Robin, Phoenix, AZ (36:33):
  Experiences lost time, unexplained exhaustion, and wakes to a triangular mark (three dots) on her back after living in a haunted house as a teen. Recognizes the mark during a documentary as the so-called "alien abduction triangle."
• Derek’s Deep Dive (39:10):
  Connects with Dr. Carla Turner’s "ET brand" research, noting wide reports of similar marks and linking to evidence in show notes.

  “Three single solitary dots that form a triangle formation. The exact same formation that it seems Robin received after her potential abduction.” (40:25)

9. Static Doppelgänger – The 'Static Man' Phenomenon

• Caller: Aaliyah, Longmont, CO (42:55):
  Sees a silhouette made of "TV snow"—her own shape—in the doorway, then next to her bed, and finally senses it behind her. Each time it disappears after she blinks.
• Derek’s Context (43:46):
  Explains the "Static man" as a recurring entity, often linked to sleep paralysis, but notes the rising reports:

  "A character that somehow found a way to invade everyone's minds, or at the very least, the zeitgeist." (44:16)

10. Colorado Bigfoot: The Pear-Throwing Encounter

• Caller: Nightwolf, Pueblo, CO (45:28):
  In 1999, Nightwolf and his brother mistake a “bear” for a Bigfoot family near Berthoud Pass. They interact (throwing pears), noting details: height (8+ feet), long arms, instant odor when threatened, and distinct “dog-like” nose. The creatures resemble his own father oddly, and local store owners acknowledge similar reports.

  “And after that, we had jumped back in the car and we were all scared...It was funny because Bigfoot's face looked just like my dad’s.” (51:13)

• Derek’s Bigfoot Context (52:14): Emphasizes Colorado's overlooked Bigfoot history, citing old newspaper reports and BFRO logs.

  “Bigfoot may not be an overwhelming presence in the area, but it does have a presence there.” (55:17)

11. Bonus: The Bioluminescent Bird-Like Entity

• Caller: Tony, Seattle, WA (60:25): Shares a Tampa sighting of a glowing, bird-like shape moving like a bird, but more "sparkler-like"—evocative of Tinkerbell. Wonders if bioluminescent birds exist.
• Derek’s Parallel (61:36): Draws a link with global reports of glowing, dinosaur-like creatures and recent scientific discoveries of glowing sharks, leaving the mystery open and promising a deeper future dive on glowing creatures.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "But around here, spooky season is always afoot. We practice that religion 24/7/365." – Derek Hayes (01:08)
• "A hex is a powerful one and done curse...But a curse has the same power as a hex, but it will impact every facet of your life." – Derek Hayes (05:58)
• "I'm just waiting for him to get up and whistle again. And as soon as those words left my mouth...that whistle rang through the entire hall. It was so loud. It was so clear." – Leanne (28:50)
• "It just disappeared within a second. And that's not what was super weird. What was weird was that in its place, there was glitter...sparkly." – Caroline (33:13)
• "Three single solitary dots that form a triangle formation. The exact same formation that it seems Robin received after her potential abduction." – Derek Hayes (40:25)
• "It grabbed the pear and my brother started freaking out...Then it fully erected and stood straight up. Look like a man. And I was like, dude, ain't no bear, dude." – Nightwolf (47:35)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Opening, setting the mood: 01:08
• Hexed or cursed family string of misfortunes: 02:10–05:37
• Cheryl's toe-pinch visitation: 08:24–09:37
• Hollow, twisted triangle UFO sighting: 13:08–15:25
• Patrick’s orb/grandma lightbulb event: 17:39–20:40
• Jackie's Airbnb shadow figure: 22:29–25:21
• Leanne’s whistling dad at the viewing: 26:57–30:42
• Caroline's glitter butterfly experience: 32:12–35:15
• Robin’s alien abduction & triangle marks: 36:33–39:10
• Aaliyah’s static doppelgänger/Static man: 42:55–43:46
• Nightwolf’s Bigfoot family face-off: 45:28–52:14
• Mystery bioluminescent flying entity (bonus): 60:25–63:33

Conclusion

Episode S19 Ep40 showcases the full range of supernatural phenomena, from the comforting to the uncanny, all held together by Derek Hayes’s blend of empathy, skepticism, and dry humor. Classic motifs (curses, lost time, ghostly farewells, Bigfoot) mingle seamlessly with unique twists like a UFO shaped as a twisted metal triangle and a butterfly that vanishes into glitter, making this an essential listen for fans of true, first-person paranormal storytelling.

For links to evidence, references, and further reading, visit the show notes at MonstersAmongUsPodcast.com.