The Secret Society of Strangers Podcast

Some places are strange. This one is something else entirely.

Nestled in the Utah desert lies a stretch of land so soaked in high strangeness, it’s become ground zero for the paranormal. Lights in the sky. Shapeshifters in the dark. Cattle mutilations so precise they defy logic—and predators that seem to come from another dimension.

In Part One of our ongoing investigation, we explore the ancient Indigenous lore that gave this plac...

In the winter of 1980, something unexplainable lit up the night sky over Rendlesham Forest — and it wasn’t just seen by civilians. U.S. Air Force personnel stationed at RAF Bentwaters witnessed bizarre lights, strange metallic objects, and a chilling series of events that would be called "Britain’s Roswell."

Tonight, Lee, Jen, Josh, and special guest Evan dive deep into the Rendlesham Forest Incident — breaking down the timeline, e...

👽 In 1994, on a dusty playground in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, sixty schoolchildren witnessed something that would change their lives forever.

They said it wasn’t just a light in the sky. It wasn’t just a flying craft. It was beings—with large eyes and a message for humanity.

Thirty years later, their stories haven’t changed… but the world still isn’t sure what to believe.

Join us as we dig into one of the most compelling mass UFO sightings ...

In 1996, the small Brazilian town of Varginha was rocked by what some call Brazil’s Roswell. Eyewitnesses claimed to have seen a strange cigar-shaped craft fall from the sky, followed by encounters with terrifying, red-eyed creatures. Military vehicles swarmed the area. Bodies were taken. Stories were buried.

But what if this incident wasn’t just an isolated crash? What if it was the second shot in a hidden war that started five ye...

In 1961, a New Hampshire couple took a detour that would make history—and launch the modern UFO abduction phenomenon. When Betty and Barney Hill returned from a road trip, they brought with them hours of missing time, strange physical evidence, and a story that would shake the foundations of what we think we know about extraterrestrial encounters.

In this episode, we peel back the layers of memory, hypnosis, and high strangeness to...

We’re kicking off our All Aliens April series with a crash course in all things extraterrestrial! This week’s episode, "Operation Flap-Out". Is a sort of "Ufology Onboarding," we break down the basics of alien lore—perfect for newcomers and seasoned starfolk alike. From the classic Greys and Reptilians to government code names, galactic gossip, and UFO/UAP lingo, we’ve got your back as we prep for a month-long journey into the weir...

This week, Jen takes us deep into 17th-century England for a disturbing journey through paranoia, power, and persecution. Meet Matthew Hopkins, the self-appointed Witchfinder General, who turned the chaos of the English Civil War into a personal witch-hunting enterprise. Sanctioned by Cromwell’s Puritans, Hopkins traveled the countryside with his henchmen, extracting confessions through torture and raking in a tidy profit for every...

It all comes down to this. In the gripping conclusion of our first-ever three-parter, we’re diving headfirst into the grim reality of this real-life monster’s crimes. No more speculation—just the brutal truth of what he did, how he got away with it for so long, and the relentless pursuit that finally brought him down. From the horrifying details of his atrocities to the moment justice came knocking, this episode doesn’t hold back. ...

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the sinister world of H.H. Holmes, we peel back the veneer of charm and sophistication to reveal the calculated cunning of America’s first serial killer. Journey with us into the dark heart of his infamous "Murder Castle," a structure designed not just for living but for the macabre business of death. This episode explores how Holmes exploited the excitement of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition t...

We’re kicking off a massive three-part deep dive into one of the most infamous figures in true crime history—H.H. Holmes. But before we get lost in the halls of his so-called “Murder Castle,” we’re easing into things with a look at the world he was born into. What was America like in the late 1800s? How did young Herman Webster Mudgett become the man we now know as H.H. Holmes? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of hist...

Welcome back, strangers, to another mind-bending journey on "The Secret Society of Strangers." This week, we're slipping through the seams of time itself with tales that defy explanation and challenge our understanding of reality. Join us as we explore three astonishing cases of time slips, where ordinary individuals step into the past—or is it the future?—without ever leaving the present.

First, soar through the skies with Sir Vic...

In this chilling episode we journey to the quaint town of West Pittston, Pennsylvania, where the Smurl family's duplex became the nightmarish ground zero for one of the most disturbing hauntings in American history. Between 1974 and 1989, the Smurl household was plagued by a series of increasingly violent supernatural events, from foul odors and disturbing noises to physical attacks and ghostly apparitions. The family reported enco...

Before flying saucers, before Tic-Tac UFOs, before government task forces scrambling to explain strange things in the sky—there were the mysterious airships of 1896 and 1897. Reports flooded newspapers across the U.S.: massive, otherworldly crafts, some equipped with bright searchlights, others manned by bizarre humanoids. Were they experimental aircraft, mass hysteria, or something else entirely?

In this episode, we dive into one ...

In this gripping episode of "The Secret Society of Strangers," we dive deep into one of history's darkest chapters: the Black Death. We explore the catastrophic impact of the plague that ravaged Europe, wiping out nearly a third of its population in the 14th century. With vivid descriptions and chilling accounts, we paint a picture of a world turned upside down by fear and death.

But our journey doesn't end there. Fast forward ...

Join us on a thrilling new episode of The Secret Society of Strangers as we dive deep into one of the most enigmatic mysteries of the 20th century with Darren, the seasoned host of the Cooper Vortex podcast. For over a decade, Darren has been at the forefront of the D.B. Cooper case, interviewing the leading minds and unearthing startling revelations that continue to captivate the imagination of true crime enthusiasts worldwide. In...

Welcome back, Strangers!

Step right up for another episode of The Secret Society of Strangers, where this time Lee takes center stage as your Ringmaster, joined by Josh and Jen as the curious audience. This time, we’re pulling back the velvet curtain to reveal the captivating and tragic world of the sideshow.

From its roots in European courts to the rise of American circus giants like P.T. Barnum, the sideshow became a dazzling sp...

💀 In this bone-chilling episode of the SSOS Podcast, host Josh delves into the eerie side of war, sharing haunting tales from soldiers and veterans that will leave you questioning reality. From ghostly apparitions on abandoned battlefields to unexplainable encounters in the heat of combat, these stories are a testament to the lingering spirits of war. Handpicked by Josh himself, these spine-tingling accounts are just the tip of th...

What if I told you a man claims to channel an extraterrestrial being named Bashar from a parallel dimension—and that his teachings just might hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe? Sounds crazy, right? But what if it’s not?

In this episode of The Secret Society of Strangers, we dive into the mind-bending story of Darryl Anka, a Hollywood special effects artist turned interdimensional ambassador. Through his decade...

Step into the flickering candlelight, strangers, as we travel back to 1695 Scotland—a time of superstition, whispered secrets, and restless spirits. In this chilling episode, we unravel the story of the Ringcroft Haunting, one of the earliest and most mysterious poltergeist cases ever documented.

When the humble farmhouse of farmer Alexander Telfair became the stage for a series of inexplicable and violent phenomena, fear swept thr...