The Strange Sessions

Since the mid 1990’s, hundreds of young men, mostly college students, have disappeared after leaving a bar or a party, only to strangely turn up dead later in a local lake or river. Are these all just drunken accidents, or is there someone (or something) systematically killing these people? In this episode…the first of two parts…Krista and Kurt look at some of these strange cases where Missing 411...

Krista is recuperating from her operation this week (she’s doing well!!!), so this week’s episode is a short Side Sessions preview that was released for Ko-Fi subscribers last November.  In 1971, George Cockcroft (under the pseudonym Luke Reinhart) released a novel called The Dice Man. This novel set the stage for “dice living” or making all of your decisions based on a roll of the dice.  In this...

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 10:16. On April 15th, 1982, the body of 22-year-old Lora Snedegar was discovered in a farmer’s field, dead from gunshot wounds to the head. What followed the discovery of the body was a bizarre tale of mysterious phone calls, strange maps, letters buried in coffins, and ultimately, the deaths or strange disappearances of at least 5 people. In this Skype epis...

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 20:08: In this episode, Krist and Kurt follow-up on three stories from previous seasons! They revisit time-traveler John Titor, the strange sounds and other weirdness coming from underneath the Tait house in Wales, and they look at The Mothman and its recent visits to Chicago’s O’Hare airport!  And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 17:44. It’s another Strange States episode!!!! This time, we are looking at cryptids and haunted locations in The Grand Canyon State, Arizona! From drunken cat creatures to goat-suckers to ghostly miners, Krista and Kurt take a strange look at The Copper State! Due to an error, the taste-test wasn't recorded correctly for this one. Sorry!

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 19:45.  In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista talks about Summerwind, the Wisconsin mansion that has a history of being haunted, and Kurt talks about the mysterious Belmez Faces, ghostly faces that appeared on a concrete floor in a small Spanish village in the 1970s.   And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions! 

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 21:35 In previous episodes, including the Missing 411 episodes, Kurt and Krista have discussed stories of people who have been in the woods or inside their homes and have seen a being that appears to be somehow cloaked and partially invisible, like the creature from the movie "Predator". This creature or being has been witnessed more and more and has come to...

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 20:27. On August 10, 1991, freelance investigative journalist Danny Casolaro was found dead in a bathtub in a West Virginia hotel bathroom from an apparent suicide. Casolaro had been investigating something he called “The Octopus”, a conspiracy theory that spans decades and touches on dozens of other conspiracy theories. Was it suicide, though, or something...

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 20:26. It's another My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode! For the first story, back in an episode in season 4, we talked about people who were receiving cryptic letters from someone named Matthew Thornton. Well, we received three letters (and two voicemails) from him!  And in the second story, we discuss the bizarre event that happened in 1987 to William and Min...

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 28:02. Throughout history, there have been stories about people seeing their exact doubles, or seeing perfect replicas of people they know. Turning up often in literature, these twins are often seen as being symbolic of our dual nature. Are these doubles just a work of fiction, or do they really exist? In the Season 6 premiere, Krista and Kurt look at doppel...

In this final bonus episode of season 5, Kurt and Krista talk about the fascinating topic of hobo or van life.  This is another sneak peek at the Side Sessions available to monthly subscribers on their ko-fi page.  Enjoy!

*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 9:50. In August of 1979, Kit Williams published the book “Masquerade”, where readers could follow the clues in the book to a location where they could dig up a jeweled golden hare. This book launched what would become known as armchair treasure hunts. …

*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 16:42. It’s the Season 5 finale!!! In this episode, Krista and Kurt read some awesome (and spooky) listener stories, look back on Season 5, and look ahead to Season 6! And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions! Thank you all SO much …

*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 23:07. In July of 1981, 14-year old Stacy Arras was on a horseback riding trip with a group in Yosemite National Park. She left to go take some photographs, and was never seen again. Her case got the ball rolling for the Missing …

*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 24:14 In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista and Kurt are joined once again by popular guest co-host Kory!! It’s all about The Vatican, where Kory discusses objects that they are rumored to be hiding, and Kurt talks about the prophecies of Fatima …

*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 17:02. In 1917, three children in Fatima, Portugal, were said to have been visited by an apparition of the Virgin Mary in a field. In October of that year, tens of thousands of people showed up with the children to witness a sign …

*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 17:38. In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista looks into the Sheboygan Asylum (as featured on the show Destination Fear) and talks about going on the ghost tour there, and Kurt looks into the story of the Chase Family Vault and the mysterious …

*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 15:23. Krista and Kurt once again dive into the strange world of Electronic Voice Phenomena, or EVP. We will discuss methods of communication through other means, such as televisions and Frank’s Box, and we will play some more EVPs that we’ve captured during …

It’s the *100th* episode of The Strange Sessions!!! In this episode, Krista and Kurt read and listen to the amazingly sweet emails, messages, and voicemails from listeners, and look back at the last 5 years of doing the show. And, as always, a taste-test (a special anniversary cake!), and we …

In this sneak preview episode of “The Side Sessions” (non-paranormal episodes available for monthly subscribers on Ko-Fi), Krista and Kurt discuss the 1945 Empire State Building B-25 airplane crash, and how it’s tied to a Guinness world record that you really don’t want to try breaking.

*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 18:53 Stretching as far back as the voyage of Christopher Columbus, the area of the ocean known as The Bermuda Triangle is reported to be a hub of missing boats, planes, and paranormal activity. Is there anything to this, or is it all …

**NOTE – The topic discussion starts at 21:03. In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista looks into the strange death of Todd Geib, and Kurt looks into the miraculous claims of the Our Lady Of Guadalupe image. And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!

*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 18:18. It’s another Strange States episode, and this time, it’s the Centennial State, Colorado! Haunted hotels, vampires, spooky cemeteries, ghosts of dead miners, and probably a John Denver song or two stuck in your head, Krista and Kurt will be looking at the …

*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 14:53. For years, people who are under the influence of the drug DPH report going to a place known as Eiriel and encountering many of the same nightmarish beings, including The Hat Man. And users of the drug DMT report similar bizarre encounters …

Welcome to the July 2021 “The Bad Things Of Summer” virtual podfest!!! In this special episode, seven different podcasts come together to each record a small segment to give you a little sample of some other awesome podcasts that are out there! A huge thank you to Brad from the …