One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries

For two hundred years, a very famous poem has heralded the holiday season, and for some, the arrival of Santa Claus—but perhaps less known is the mystery it brings along with it. Whether you know it as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" or "A Visit from St. Nicholas," there's more to this one than mice and stockings and ho ho ho. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives o...

One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines. Our friend Lanie hosts a show that we think you'll love, Strangers. We'll let her take it from here — but if you like what you hear, find It's Haunted... What Now?...

A Washington man named Jason Padgett loved partying, muscle cars, and getting buff at the local gym, and would have been content to live his life singing karaoke and chasing girls--until a fateful attack changed his worldview. . . quite literally. When he woke up the next day after receiving serious blows to the head, Jason realized that he could see things that others couldn't. And he didn't know...

In 1903, the residents of tiny Van Meter, Iowa, were faced with a terrible and fascinating sight: a strange and glowing creature—a visitor, perhaps—that seemingly manifested from the abandoned mines. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baff...

We love bringing you tales from the archives every other week, but if you can't get enough One Strange Thing, you should know: we drop two extra episodes a month for our premium supporters. We're giving you a little taste of our most recent bonus episode here — but if you want to hear the rest, and we hope you do, come hang out with our premium supporters. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Myster...

A cemetery in Iowa City is famous — not really for anyone laid to rest there, but for a statue. The Black Angel is mysterious and otherworldly — and her metamorphosis, both physical and in legend, leaves us with a lot of questions. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate tr...

The Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey gave birth to one of America's most famous cryptids—a beast known as the Leeds Devil. Of course, you might be more familiar with the moniker "The Jersey Devil"—whether or not you know much of the history of how the creature has come to haunt the northeastern imagination. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, b...

The Bell family was prominent and well-liked by their neighbors in Robertson County, Tennessee. So when an apparent spirit manifested in the Bell home, people believed them. And when that so-called witch pivoted from conjuring snacks to causing young lovers to break up, and a patriarch to pass away suddenly… people had questions. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives o...

Since 1981, the story of The Mineral Point Vampire has been an established point of spooky pride in Wisconsin monster lore; in this episode, we sink our fangs in to explore the odder points of the alleged creature sightings. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supe...

Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join our friend Brandon as he journeys into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to...

A few hours outside Las Vegas, there's a truly unique — and kind of alarming — motel. If you've driven through the vast, empty desert for too long, and need a place to shack up for a night or two, we know a spot… that is, if you're cool with clowns. But that's not all the Clown Motel has in store. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigor...

Lake Champlain is the alleged home to North America's most famous aquatic cryptid—one whose story stretches over centuries. By popular request, we dive into the history of the beloved "Champ," and the 300-odd recording sightings reported since the 19th century. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, s...

A release of our 2022 episode featuring the Lizardman: A rural South Carolina town is struck by cryptid fever in the form of a seven-foot-tall lizard with a taste for cars. . . specifically, for chewing on them. Once a local teenager is chased down by the Lizardman, locals all over Bishopville and the greater Lee County area spot lizard tracks and possible Lizardman attacks. But is it all just a h...

In rural North Carolina, there's a circle of earth known as the Devil's Tramping Ground where nothing grows. It's been there a long time — and why it exists is down to either the unexplainable… or the satanic. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural storie...

For many years, residents of Montana have known: there are rumors of a monster lurking in Flathead Lake. Is it a giant eel? An errant sturgeon? A myth? Or something altogether unique? One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries t...

In a dark period of American history, an unexpected hero lifted spirits and predicted the results of horse races. Lady Wonder, a chestnut-brown horse, could do it all: spell, read minds, and see into the future. And people went all in — even when she picked up some unusual extracurriculars. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous his...

A special sample of one of our favorite recent premium episodes, which concerns a cursed painting blamed for a spate of house fires. Could a Crying Boy have sought some kind of revenge on innocent homeowners? One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories...

Mercy Brown, Rhode Island vampire—allegedly so—is considered to be the last of the state's unfortunate focal points in its 19th century vampire panics; but like so many other supernatural superstitions we dig into, there's much more beneath the surface. The Exeter Vampire panic is more complex, and perhaps distorted, than we've been led to believe. . .all through haze of the horror of the plague o...

We're on vacation this week! But we're bringing you a remastered version of one of our very favorite episodes--The Blob. Texas is invaded by a very unwelcome, and extremely gelatinous, visitor. Could this blob be a particularly virulent fungi--or, as residents suspect, something a little more extraterrestrial? If you can't wait for the next release, head over to Patreon, Apple Premium or Supercast...

In the woods of Maine, rumors of an uncatchable, immortal beast, the Specter Moose, have circulated for well over a century. Is this creature a hoax, a cryptid, a natural phenomenon, a spirit of the forest, or something altogether singular? One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to inves...

This week, we're bringing you a full-length bonus crossover episode with our friends Corrine and Sabrina, hosts of Two Girls One Ghost -- AKA, the most haunted podcast in America. Corrine and Sabrina spun a hilarious and bizarre tale for us--one of a very unusual resident of a family home. It's got ghosts who might be forest spirits or reincarnated time travelers, or maybe aliens. It's got mongoos...

Public parks are the people's playground — but they're also, quite possibly, home to some unusual residents. Mill Race parkgoers in Columbus, Indiana were probably not expecting to come face-to-face with a Bigfoot. But then again, who ever is? One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to in...

We can all agree that moving is no fun. But these Nevada families interacting with the infamous Kelsay House had to deal with some very opinionated spirits in the process, so just remember: it could always be worse. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural...

Leap Castle in Ireland is considered by many paranormal investigators to be the most haunted castle in the world, and it's easy to see why. In this clip, Nate tells you all about Leap Castle's bloody history, and about the terrifying discovery that was made in its walls. Join The Conspirators on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, as well as an ever-growing library of Patron-exclusive...

Whether presented as urban legend, murderous maniac, or ghostly avenger, the Bunnyman of Virginia has haunted a certain overpass near Fairfax--Colchester Bridge--and its residents for more than fifty years. This week, we delve into the origins of the twisty rabbit's tale. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research wi...