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Talking Bigfoot with a Six Year Old Kid

Albert Ostman's shocking encounter and kidnapping by a family of Sasquatch in 1924 is still a hotly debated topic. Was he telling the truth? Did he really spend almost a week living with Bigfoot? Are Bigfoot real? Maybe a six year old kid, and budding cryptozoologist, will have an answer.  Is this an appropriate story to share with my son? Probably not but the nightmares haven't been that bad.... Visit our sponsor:  https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass  https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------------- Links: https://www.nytimes.com/1974/01/20/archives/stalking-the-sasquatch-its-hard-to-prove-that-something-even-a.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Voq2tQJx8 https://www.science.org/content/article/bigfoot-samples-analyzed-lab

The Forgotten Connecticut Witch Trials

Before the infamous Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts,  the majority of witch accusations and executions in North America took place in Connecticut. But, the Connecticut Witch Trials were once forgotten by history, and some details, records, and accounts are still largely unknown. Can the terrifyingly absurd witch trials teach us anything about humanity? On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by brother and sister, Sean and Sinead Persaud of Shipwrecked Comedy, who grew up near Salem, absorbing a lot of the witchy history of New England.  Shipwrecked Comedy:  https://www.shipwreckedcomedy.com/ Visit our sponsor: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC -------------- Links: https://www.abebooks.com/Witc

Are Zombies Real? Part 1 - With Mali Elfman

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  Are zombies real, and where did the concept of a mindless, walking dead person originate? On this two part series we look into the history of the zombie, its ties to Haitian history, and explore the handful of stories of zombification that have been studied. Stories include the dramatic experience of Clairvious Narcisse and the strange zombie tale of Felicia Felix-Mentor.  Writer/Director, Mali Elfman, of the new film NEXT EXIT, and producer of the film BIRTH/REBIRTH joins the podcast.  Visit our sponsor here:  https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Listen to the episode unedited and commercial free on Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass  https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com!  ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Books: https://www.google.com/books/edition/THE_AMERICAN_MEDITERRANEAN/pUiToxfB3Y4C?hl=en&gbpv=1

The Redpath Mansion Murder Mystery

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In 1901, one of Canada’s most wealthy and powerful families found themselves players in a real murder mystery. Ada Redpath and her son, Jocelyn Clifford Redpath, were found shot to death in their home. The murder weapon (or weapons) were found near the bodies, and it was concluded to be a murder-suicde. Why then is this a mystery? Police never investigated, the bodies were hastily buried, and the Redpath family never spoke of that night. It’s a story filled with secrets and, maybe, lies.  With special guest, filmmaker Jesse Ikeman. He really wants you to check out his tiktok where he shares awesome filmmaking tips: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesseikeman Listen to the episode unedited and commercial free on Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass  https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com!  ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ---

Internet Mysteries

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A Study of Strange is joined by guest Sean Anthony Davis, a writer and an employee at Naughty Dog, as we discuss some of the internet’s most baffling mysteries while attempting to plan our own online enigma. Topics include the video 11B-X-1371 (aka the plague doctor video), the most mysterious song on the internet, the Heaven’s Gate website, the Markovian Parallax Denigrate, and the site Oct282011.com. Listen to the episode unedited and commercial free on Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass  https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com!  ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markovian_Parallax_Denigrate https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMysteriousSong/comments/d2btl2/the_mysterious_song_known_information_facts_and/ https://theghostinmymachine.com/2016/08/01/unresolved-the-markovian-paralla

Devil’s Fire of Canneto Di Caronia - with Director Laura Moss ("Birth/Rebirth")

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Devil's Fire of Canneto Di Caronia Beginning in December of 2003, strange and unexplained fires began occurring in the seaside town of Canneto Di Caronia, Sicily, Italy. The fires caused damage to many homes and businesses and the residents had to evacuate by the next summer. What's strange is that the cause of the fires has never been determined even after scientists and government organizations studied the quiet town. Filmmaker Laura Moss joins the podcast to discuss the strange mystery of Canneto. Theories include UFOs, secret weapons testing, and, of course, the Devil.  Catch Laura's feature film BIRTH/REBIRTH after its premier at Sundance 2023 at a theater near you followed by its streaming on Shudder. Follow Laura's work  https://www.instagram.com/retr ospecterfilms/ Listen to the episode unedited on Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass  https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com

Sir Victor Goddard's Time Slip Incident

 In the mid-1930s, RAF officer Sir Victor Goddard experienced what might be the most famous case of a "time slip." By the end of his life, Goddard was a decorated and respected military veteran (of two world wars), writer, speaker, and firm believer in the paranormal. Though Goddard is full of mysterious stories and theories, his time slip experience remains the most perplexing. On this episode of A Study of Strange we explore Goddard's bizarre flight that lead to a momentary look into the future.    Listen to the episode unedited on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass  https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com!  ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC ----- Links:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRkoGacytAU https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Towards-Reality-Victor-Goddard/dp/0855000457 https://www.youtu