The Confessionals
The truth is stranger than fiction. The Confessionals Podcast explores the true stories of witnesses to the world of unexplained phenomena. As an interview-based podcast, host Tony Merkel holds conversations with everyday individuals who share their unique experiences crossing paths with the unexplainable and with dedicated researchers delving into realms of high strangeness.
Episodes
May 16, 2024 • 19 mins
In episode 652: Ancient Dogmen, Seth Vandebrooke joins for a mind blowing show, in which he unravels the untold history of the Cynocephali, or dog-headed men, in a captivating exploration that spans over 3,300 years. He dives into the depiction of these creatures on the 16th-century Piri Reis map and scrutinizes ancient texts that debate their human or animal nature. Seth discusses how these beings are one of the most thorough...
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May 14, 2024 • 123 mins
In episode 651: Expedition Bigfoot With Russell Acord, Russell and Tony dive into the transformative encounters he's had with fans at various conferences, sharing how these encounters have a profound effect on their lives. On "Expedition Bigfoot," he explores the adrenaline-filled adventures of filming in untamed wildernesses, capturing the essence of mystery and danger that comes with the terrain. Russell passionately advocat...
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May 13, 2024 • 68 mins
On Episode 260: Ghosts, Aliens, Bigfoot, and Enoch, we talk to two different people about their experiences. First,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss on the show, Karl shares with us about a Victorian-era entity he used to see, as well as what seems to be an extraterrestrial encounter. This leads to a conversation about abductions and even bigfoot. Following Karl’s interview, we speak to Emma who was visited by a shad...
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May 10, 2024 • 87 mins
In this episode, Blurry Creatures, Ninjas Are Butterflies, Expanded Perspectives and The Confessionals join forces to discuss the inception of Squatchella, a unique festival celebrating the world of paranormal podcasts. They get into the quirky beginnings of this concept, how it came to life, and the spirit of collaboration among different podcasters. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humorous anecdotes, showca...
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May 9, 2024 • 20 mins
In episode 650: Cryptid Kin Connection, Steven recounts a spine-chilling encounter with a cryptid during a hunting trip, including harrowing tales from the woods, a lethal encounter involving a dog, and a mysterious Bigfoot-like entity stalking him. He then explains the experiences of Janice Carter, who asserts ongoing interactions with Bigfoot on her family’s land and describes the familial relationship that Janice and the Bi...
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May 7, 2024 • 79 mins
In episode 649: Lilith and The Fallen, Bo, from The Bump Podcast, dives into the mystifying legend of Lilith, a figure steeped in demonic lore and occult mysteries. Historically referenced in arcane sources like the Zohar and the Babylonian Talmud, Lilith's narrative intertwines with the saga of the Fallen, or Watchers—celestial beings who defied the heavens by mating with mortal women, imparting to them esoteric wisdom and ad...
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May 6, 2024 • 110 mins
In this reloaded episode of The Confessionals, we revisit a monumental moment with special guest Wes Germer from Sasquatch Chronicles. Coming right off the world premiere of the new documentary "Sasquatch and the Missing Man," starring Wes Germer himself, this episode takes on an extra layer of excitement and significance. Wes shares his intense Bigfoot encounter, shedding light on the mysterious world of Sasquatch. His appear...
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May 5, 2024 • 1 min
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
Watch the Live Premiere on REPLAY here: https://www.moment.co/sasquatch
Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
Description: Tony Merkel and his film crew venture to the scene of the terrifying Bigfoot encounter that launched Wes Germer's massive podcast Sasquatch Chronicles, uncovering a mystery far more shocking than anything they could have imagined.
Watch the Live Premiere on REPLAY here: https://www.moment.co/sasquatch
Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
Description: Tony Merkel and his film crew venture to the scene of the terrifying Bigfoot encounter that launched Wes Germer's massive podcast Sasquatch Chronicles, uncovering a mystery far more shocking than anything they could have imagined.
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May 4, 2024 • 114 mins
This was an episode of @Myfamilythinksimcrazy where I joined Mark to talk about many things from projects I've worked on, to the crazy journey of my life, and much much more! It was a great conversation and I'm happy to share it with you all!
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
Watch the Live Premiere on REPLAY here: https://www.moment.co/sasquatch
Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
Watch the Live Premiere on REPLAY here: https://www.moment.co/sasquatch
Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
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May 2, 2024 • 20 mins
In episode 648: Red Portal Book, Hunter shares an incredible story that will have you on the edge of your seat. While exploring an abandoned house, Hunter and his friends stumble upon a hidden room teeming with ancient books. Their discovery of a mysterious red book marked by a four-leaf clover, hidden within the pages, unleashes a sinister sequence: images of a young girl stalked by a shadowy figure in a meadow fill its pages...
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April 30, 2024 • 72 mins
In episode 647: Territory Of The Beast, Wes Germer from Sasquatch Chronicles, and Tony begin the show with a discussion on 'Sasquatch and the Missing Man', the new Merkel Media documentary, which centers around Wes' bone chilling story. They explore hair-raising encounters with creatures like Bigfoot and Dogman, particularly a thrilling story from Provo, Utah. They speculate on the interdimensional origins of these beings, con...
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April 29, 2024 • 45 mins
We will be bringing on Adriel who has had demons and angels visiting him! This is not something new but rather something that started in his childhood and continues through his life!
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
Watch the Live Premiere on REPLAY here: https://www.moment.co/sasquatch
Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
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Sasquatch and the Missing Man
Watch the Live Premiere on REPLAY here: https://www.moment.co/sasquatch
Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
The Confessionals Members App:
Apple Store: https://app...
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April 25, 2024 • 19 mins
In episode 646: Taken To Other Realms, Colin shares his experiences of being taken to other realms and undergoing operations and upgrades for an upcoming war. These experiences began after taking mushrooms and hearing a voice telling him to quit his job and give himself to God. Colin then describes encounters with a blue entity and bald men in white coats during his mushroom trips. He also mentions feeling the presence of a de...
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April 23, 2024 • 84 mins
In episode 645: Salish Sasquatch, John and Sara Brown discuss their experiences with Sasquatch on their property, which has been in John's family for generations. They share stories passed down from John's grandfather and other neighbors who have also encountered Sasquatch. Sara describes her first encounter with a foul smell and whistling sounds on the property, followed by sightings of a Sasquatch. They discuss their experie...
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April 22, 2024 • 71 mins
In Episode 319: The Monster Outside My Window, we are joined by Derrick and Tayler. Derrick begins the show by describing his experience with a creature that approached his window one night while he was sleeping. After researching what he witnessed outside, Derrick concluded that he had seen a Rake. When he told his stepbrother about the encounter, his stepbrother revealed he had seen the same creature, but called it “the monk...
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April 18, 2024 • 20 mins
In episode 644: Trauma To Triumph, Carly shares her story of growing up in a tumultuous family environment and experiencing paranormal and demonic influences. She discusses the importance of acknowledging the impact of parental figures on children's lives and the need to address children's imaginations and fears. Carly dives into her early paranormal experiences, including seeing energetic fields and levitating. She also recou...
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April 16, 2024 • 117 mins
In episode 643: Quest For The Ancient Sundial, Brian Jeffrey, from Black Mass Paranormal, joins us in studio to dive into the mysterious and often eerie realm of the paranormal across East Tennessee. He explores unsettling missing person cases like that of Summer Wells and discusses bizarre phenomena such as potential portals and supernatural activities. Brian takes us through personal encounters with inexplicable sounds and s...
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April 15, 2024 • 100 mins
On Episode 486: The Dark Holler we are joined by Ward Hiney who is the producer, writer, and director of the hit docu-series called, "Dark Holler." Ward reached out to me last year to see if I would be interested in reviewing the first episode of Dark Holler, and we struck up a friendship. He became the main videographer for Merkel Media films as he has an extensive background in videography, which includes filming for Glenn B...
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April 11, 2024 • 21 mins
In episode 642: The White Beast, Nathan recounts his encounters with a creature dubbed the 'white beast' in the Ozarks, detailing two sightings of a large, faceless entity during his teens, similar to an experience his mother had. He differentiates this creature from Bigfoot, adding to a tapestry of paranormal activity in the area, including tales of interdimensional experiences, a lost girl in a cave, and the mystique of owls...
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April 9, 2024 • 86 mins
In episode 641: The Cern Connection, Larry Ragland joins us to discuss CERN. He dives into the location and significance of CERN in Switzerland, including the presence of underground bunkers and Hitler's artifacts. He explains the demonic nature of CERN, its connection to Davos, along with the invention of the World Wide Web at CERN. Larry then explores the CERN whistleblowers and ponders the purpose of multiple colliders from...
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