One Strange Thing: Paranormal & True-Weird Mysteries

It's a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end. It's become a holiday tradition for us to tell you this one, strangers. . . though locals tell us that things have changed with the tree (see link below). Still, we enjoy the story: Episode 34—The Elves.

Arizona might not seem like the typical settin...

It's a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end.  This week, it's Episode 79--The Angel. 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 que...

On May 5, 1993, three 8-year-old boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. The tiny local police department launches an investigation but finds little physical evidence to lead them to a suspect. Eventually, outside pressure pushes them to charge someone with the killings, whether or not the evidence supports their conclusions.

American Scandal takes you deep into the heart of America's dark s...

In 2012, a corner of the internet was lit ablaze by a series of puzzles and codes… posted by a mysterious entity with an unclear agenda. What was Cicada 3301, and what were they recruiting for? And why, so many years later, do we seem to have less information than we started with? This  episode was originally released as Premium Episode 62. 

Hosted by Laurah Norton

Research by Anna Luria and...

Midwest Bigfoot is back, strangers—this time in Central Illinois, with the nickname of CoHoMo (we don't pick these),  a cryptid romp through the wilderness, and a suspicious number of teenagers allowed to investigate and provide tour-guide services to reporters and visitors alike. The 1970s seemed like a good time. 

Written and Hosted by Laurah Norton

Researched  by Anna Luria and Laurah Nor...

In 2011, a beloved friend, father, and son passed away unexpectedly—and just a few months later, two of his closest friends began receiving emails from him that they couldn't explain.  This episode was originally released as premium episode 55 in 2024.

Hosted and Written  by Laurah Norton

Research by Bryan Worters and Laurah Norton 

Produced and Engineered by Maura Currie

Listeners, we KNOW the feed has been going absolutely haywire on you, and we're so sorry! They're working on fixing it. Trust us, we want it fixed too. Hang tight. 

We take a spooky trek through history to explore the legend of Moll Dyer, Maryland's most famous witch—and the inspiration for a certain horor movie that took the late 1990s by storm. 

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Strange lights captivated the people of Lubbock, Texas who happened to gaze skyward on a summer night in 1951. But what those lights actually were remains an object of contention… particularly because nobody involved, including the Air Force, seems interested in talking about it. This is a presentation of Premium Episode 60 on the main feed.

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We're checking into the Hotel Galvez in Galveston this week to tell the tale of Audra, the lovelorn ghost bride.

Written Hosted, and Researched by Laurah Norton 

Additional Research by Anna Luria 

Engineered by Southern Gothic Media 

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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.  Since September is a three-episode month, this is a rebroadcast of our classic episode, 7...

In 2017, a creepy ghost story took over twitter, line by line, as an artist began to recount his experience with a spirit--a child--named "Dear David." 

Hosted and Written  by Laurah Norton

Researched by Laurah Norton and Anna Luria

Engineered by Southern Gothic Media

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From Jonestown to Heaven's Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is
full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and
Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world's most
shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don'...

Louisiana is home to many things: some of the United States' finest cooking, seemingly endless stretches of marshy land, and one particularly smelly, web-toed creature known as the Honey Island Swamp Monster. This is a full mainfeed release of Premium Episode 45: The Swamp. 

Hosted and Written  by Laurah Norton

Researched by Laurah Norton and Anna Luria

Written, Produced and Eng...

Known as the "British Mothman," of the most mysterious—and obscure—cryptids in our critter collection is the Owlman of Cornwall, a monster that first appeared in the tiny village in Mawnan Smith. 

Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton

Research by Laurah Norton and Melissa Gold 

Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder 

Produced by Maura Currie

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We've discussed a number of curses on the podcast before—but this episode, we dive into the murky waters of  allegedly evil  phone numbers and YouTube videos. Can receiving a call, owning a number, or watching a video really cause someone's death? 

Hosted, Written, and Researched  by Laurah Norton

Engineered and Produced by Maura Currie

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Laurah is out sick this week; please enjoy the full release of Premium Episode 64, The Hands. In Southwestern England, a legend grew along the road now known along the B3212—one that involved an invisible entity that forced drivers off the roads  and into dangerous, and even fatal, accidents. 

Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton

Research by Laurah Norton and Melissa Gold 

Engine...

We've told you over and over: if Virginia Is for Lovers, then West Virginia Is for Cryptids. And today, we're introducing you to a new one: the Grafton Monster. 

Hosted, Written and Researched by Laurah Norton 

Produced by Maura Currie 

Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder 

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Bloody Mary is one of the most well-known urban legends in the United States, and perhaps the world—but where did her reflection in the mirror first appear, and why? 

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