Strange Talk
True Crime & Paranormal
About
For anyone into weird stuff, you have found 'your people.' We tackle topics of the bizarre, supernatural and otherworldly in an easy, conversational format. If you need to wander down some research rabbit-holes, Strange Talk will provide all the fodder you need.
Episodes
- Strange Talk S5E15 Ep. 140 The Duality of the Frog
Strange Talk S5E15 covers the Frogman Festival, featuring listener-submitted stories, encounters recorded live, and a chilling tale from a mausoleum. Hosts Alyx and Ginelle discuss the duality of the Loveland Frogman legend and the unique…
- Strange Talk S5E14 Ep. 139 Ghost in the Shelf (feat. Courtney Block)
On Strange Talk S5E14, host Alyx and Ginelle interview paranormal researcher Courtney Block about her book "Inside the World’s Haunted Libraries." They explore the unique paranormal qualities of libraries and share personal ghostly encount…
- Strange Talk S5E13 Ep. 138 Tarot on Trial (feat. Beck Ravenswood from Serpent's Key Shoppe)
In Strange Talk S5E13, host Alyx and guest Beck Ravenswood delve into a Pennsylvania legal case concerning tarot reading, free expression, and an antiquated law from the 1800s. The discussion covers spirituality, modern legal challenges to…
- Typhoid Mary: A Contextualization of a Modern Monster (feat. Alex of Winners_Tense Kids)
On Strange Talk, Alyx, Alex, and Cedric Sparkman discuss the true story of Mary Mallon, a cook who unknowingly spread typhoid in the early 1900s. The episode covers the manhunt, quarantines, and the ensuing debate on personal freedom versu…
- Strange Talk S5E11 Ep. 136 Silver Fox Sasquatch Sightings & Supernatural Scams
This episode of Strange Talk covers a range of unusual news stories, including a Sasquatch sighting, mysterious fires, a supernatural scam, a novelty lollipop, and a startup focused on lunar tourism.
- Strange Talk S5E10 Ep. 135 Writing with the Dead (Feat. Brian Bateman)
On Strange Talk S5E10, Brian Bateman recounts his experience with a calm, persistent haunting in his Texas home, which inspired his friend Jennifer Brasington-Crowley's book 'Ghost Writer.' The episode explores living with the unexplained…
- Strange Talk S5E09 Ep. 134 Friends, Folklore, and Frogman (Feat. Jeff Craig)
Strange Talk episode S5E09 features Jeff Craig, founder of the Frogman Festival, discussing the event's evolution, its focus on the Loveland Frogman legend, and community activities. The conversation covers past festival highlights, future…
- Strange Talk S5E08 Ep. 133 The Internal Mechanisms of Hauntings (feat. Parapsychologist Kelly Curtis)
This episode of Strange Talk features parapsychologist Kelly Curtis discussing how exposure to death influences beliefs about the paranormal and hauntings. Kelly Curtis shares insights from her PhD research and experiences with the Paranor…
- Strange Talk S5E07 Ep. 132 Coffins, Cryptids, and Spy Pigeons; Oh My!
This episode of Strange Talk covers bizarre news including a woman found alive in a coffin, UFO sightings, a high-altitude football match, unclaimed world records, an airplane converted into an apartment, a flat-Earther challenge, Russian…
- Strange Talk S5E06 Ep. 131 Things That Go Bump in the Nightmare Gallery (feat. Zach Bales, the Paranormal Roadtripper)
On Strange Talk S5E06, hosts Alyx and Ginelle interview Zach Bales, creator of The Paranormal Roadtripper
- Strange Talk S5E05 Ep. 130 Lanterns in the Dark_ Local Legends & Folklore
This episode of Strange Talk covers local legends and folklore from Loveland, Ohio, including ghost stories, mysterious sculptures, and the Loveland Frog. Mrs. Creep from Creepy Confidential joins to discuss why small towns foster big lege…
- Strange Talk S5E04 Ep. 130 Between Worlds_ ET Contact, Healing Work & Remote Viewing with Chris Harmon
Chris Harmon details his lifelong experiences with non-human intelligences and his work as a healer and hypnotist. Rachel joins to share her remote viewing experiences, corroborating Harmon's accounts and adding insights into non-ordinary…
- Strange Talk S5E03 Ep. 129 Octlantis & Other Wonders
Strange Talk S5E03 covers a range of unusual topics including the risks of space travel, environmental issues with artificial reefs, a unique octopus habitat, Halloween safety, and discussions about witchcraft and holiday costumes.
- Strange Talk S5E02 Ep. 137 Space Tornadoes & Mambo No. 5
Strange Talk S5E02 features hosts Alyx, Vayne, and Ginelle discussing bizarre topics including Stephen King, Mambo No. 5, space tornadoes, and Jupiter moons. They are joined by Michael Midnight and engage in open lines and weird news.
- Strange Talk S5E01 Ep. 136 Dead Air_ Halloween 2025 Special
Strange Talk's S5E01 Halloween Special, "Dead Air," features hosts Alyx, Vayne, and Ginelle reading Edgar Allan Poe, Gertrude Atherton, and Ambrose Bierce. During the broadcast, a mysterious voice intrudes and eventually takes control of t…
- Strange Talk S4E25 Ep. 125 Paranormal Powerpuff Girls (feat. Creepy Confidential and Coven of Screams)
On Strange Talk S4E25, Alyx, Mrs. Creep, and Joanna discuss survival in horror movies, the GhoulieCon event, and their roles as the "Paranormal Powerpuff Girls," sharing insights on paranormal research and future GhoulieCon plans.
- Strange Talk S4E24 Ep. 124 Sketches, Sasquatch, and Serendipity (feat. Ballyraven)
In Strange Talk S4E24, host Alyx chats with cryptid artist Ballyraven about Appalachian creatures, festivals, and art. They recount a serendipitous reconnection years after first meeting at a Mothman Festival, where Alyx unknowingly won a…
- Strange Talk S4E23 Ep. 123 Midnight on the Airwaves (feat. Michael Midnight of the Witching Hour)
This episode of Strange Talk features guest Mike Midnight from The Witching Hour, discussing Cincinnati's radio history and the unique nature of paranormal radio broadcasting. The conversation covers local lore, behind-the-scenes stories,…
- Strange Talk S4E22 Ep. 122 Haunted Harmonies_ Rebecca Rego on the Road
On Strange Talk S4E22, singer-songwriter Rebecca Rego recounts eerie tour experiences and discusses the Tahlsound Music Festival. The episode features music by Star Silk, Rebecca Rego and the Trainmen, and Panda Beats.
- Strange Talk S4E21 Ep. 121 Paranormal Rescue And The Mystery of Vanishing Spirits
This episode features Brian Sterling-Vete and Helen Renée Wuorio of Paranormal Rescue, who discuss their work helping those experiencing hauntings and their research, Project Half-Life, which suggests spirits may fade approximately 100 yea…
- Strange Talk S4E20 Ep. 120 Perfumery as Alchemy_ the Essence of Time (feat. Sara Josephine Clarke)
This episode of Strange Talk features Sara Josephine Clarke discussing perfumery as an alchemical process, exploring scent
- Ep. 119 Songs of Love and Blight_ Tarot, Sound, and the Subconscious (feat. Jeremy Harrison)
In Ep. 119 of Strange Talk, host(s) Alyx and Creature are joined by musician Jeremy Harrison to discuss tarot basics, intuition, creativity, and Harrison's album 'Songs of Love and Blight.' The episode explores themes of arcane wisdom and…
- Strange Talk S4E18 Ep. 118 Echoes of the Asylum_ Spirits of Trans-Allegheny with Copperhead
Strange Talk interviews paranormal investigator Copperhead about his experiences at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Copperhead shares stories of ghostly encounters, including shadow figures and unexplained voices, and discusses the asy…
- Strange Talk S4E17 Ep. 117 The Alaskan Triangle & SETI's Alien Mind Games
In Strange Talk S4E17, hosts Alyx and Creature discuss bizarre news including the Alaska Triangle's mysterious disappearances, the Paradox Museum, a stag bellowing competition in Germany, and a new Nahuelito sighting. They also cover SETI…
- Strange Talkk S4E16 Ep. 116 Harbingers, Omens, & the Edge of Midnight
On Strange Talk S4E16, hosts Alyx and Creature discuss omens such as oarfish sightings and lost hikers, alongside rising UFO/UAP reports and the Doomsday Clock nearing midnight. The episode concludes with advice on preparedness and safety.
- Strange Talk S4E15 Ep. 115 Resonance & Ritual (feat. Nicole Gadbois)
Strange Talk S4E15 features sound healer and magic practitioner Nicole Gadbois discussing sound healing through vibrations and her rituals guided by Artemis and Hekate. The episode delves into using chants, tones, and frequencies for physi…
- Strange Talk S4E14 Ep. 114 The Lost Aftermath of Halloween
Strange Talk S4E14 revisits a previously unaired episode where hosts Alyx and Creature discuss the potential resurgence of CDs, the theory that ghosts may vanish after 100 years, and the discovery of Martian meltwater. The episode also inc…
- Strange Talk S4E13 Ep. 113 Open Lines_ Ghost Hunting Red Flags and Tails of Utah Werewolves
In Strange Talk S4E13, hosts Alyx and Creature take listener calls about paranormal experiences. Topics include a ghost hunt with concerning red flags and the legend of Utah werewolves, alongside cryptid discussions.
- Strange Talk S4E12 Ep. 112 Hexmas 2025
Strange Talk S4E12 features a Hexmas celebration with Alyx, Creature, and Calla Marie Rowan. The episode includes personal ghost stories and a reading of the classic 1927 ghost story 'Smee' by A.M. Burrage.
- Strange Talk S4E11 Ep. 111 Haunted Holidays_ A Frosty Return to the Strange
Strange Talk S4E11 features hosts Alyx and Creature discussing a potentially haunted doll haus and a Krampus event. The episode also covers holiday traditions, mental health during the season, and spooky tales.
- Strange Talk S4E10 Ep. 110 Strange Talk Halloween Special_ Open Lines to Chill and Thrill
Strange Talk's Halloween Special (S4E10) features hosts Alyx and Creature. Guests include Guin, sharing a haunted tour experience, and Mrs. Creep, recounting a terrifying paranormal tale.
- Strange Talk S4E9 Ep. 109 Strange Talk LIVE at Scarefest with the Bourbon and Bloodlust Podcast
Strange Talk's live episode from ScareFest 16 features guests Steven and Troy from Bloodlust and Bourbon. They discuss horror movie lore, childhood legends, and memorable encounters with horror figures like Clive Barker and Dick Warlock.
- Strange Talk S4E8 Ep. 108 Open Lines_ Echoes of the Future
Strange Talk S4E8 features listeners sharing personal experiences with déjà vu and premonitions, exploring themes of glimpses into the future and the non-linear nature of time. Local tarot reader Readings by Sunshine joins for a dream inte…
- Strange Talk S4E7 Ep. 107 Haint Country the Haints and Boogers of Eastern Ketucky
On Strange Talk S4E7, hosts Alyx and Creature discuss Eastern Kentucky's supernatural folklore and ghost stories with authors Olivia Sizemore and Dr. Matthew Sparks, who share tales from their book "Haint Country." The episode delves into…
- Strange Talk S4E6 Ep. 106 Solar Schemes & Cyber Screams (feat. Alex from Winners and Tense Kids)
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- Strange Talk S4E5 Ep. 105 The Real Evil is the Friends We Made Along the Way or Tarot
Strange Talk S4E5 delves into Kentucky's weird urban legends like the Flying Manta Ray and black panthers, explores Tyromancy (fortune-telling with cheese), and discusses digital specters and computer repair folklore.
- Strange Talk S4E4 Ep. 104 That's a Lot of Flippers
This episode of Strange Talk features a cryptid mural in West Virginia, a case in Taiwan where two men dressed as a demon, and a legal dispute over an old fortune-telling law in Pennsylvania.
- Strange Talk S4E3 Ep. 103 All Roads Lead to Frankenstein
Strange Talk S4E3 explores potential Champy footage from Lake Champlain, a man's conspiracy theory about the Challenger astronauts, and disturbing advancements in AI technology, including its use in predicting screen content and children's…
- Strange Talk S4E2 Ep. 102 A Myth, A Tale, A Legend_ Baba Yaga and the Rusalka (feat. Dr. Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby
On Strange Talk S4E2, Dr. Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby discusses Eastern European folklore, focusing on the myths and legends of Baba Yaga and the rusalka. The episode explores their origins, symbolism, and cultural relevance.
- Strange Talk S4E1 Ep. 101 Bloodlines of the Undead_ a Conversation with Dacre Stoker
On Strange Talk S4E1, Dacre Stoker, Bram Stoker's great-grandnephew, joins the hosts to discuss the inspiration behind Dracula, the Stoker family's history, and his own literary contributions.
- Strange Talk S3E31 Ep. 100 We Are ALL the Disclosure (feat. Nancy Thames from Time for Disclosure)
In episode 100 of Strange Talk, hosts Alyx and Robin are joined by Nancy Thames of Time for Disclosure. They discuss Thames' experiences as a lifelong inter-dimensional being contactee and her time with the Department of Defense, exploring…
- Strange Talk S3 E30 Ep.99.5 mfnyvih hgzgrlmh
On Strange Talk S3 E30, hosts Alyx and Robin discuss numbers stations, including the Lincolnshire Poacher and Жужжалка, alongside cryptography and jump scare malware. The episode features music by Star Silk, Karl Casey, and LoFiGeek.
- Strange Talk S3E29 Ep.99 Moon Ritual Lunacy
This episode of Strange Talk covers haunted cities, moon rituals, and strange news stories, including a mass hysteria event in Malaysia and a potential specter captured in a Mexican museum.
- Strange Talk S3E28 Ep.98 Cryptid Renaissance (feat. Anthony Cousins director of Frogman)
In episode 98 of Strange Talk, hosts Alyx and Robin speak with Anthony Cousins, director of the movie Frogman. They discuss the film's creation, Loveland Frogman lore, potential sequels, and other cryptids.
- Strange Talk S3 E27 Ep.97 Welcome to the Fungal
This episode of Strange Talk features hosts Alyx and Robin discussing unusual news stories, including a grim reaper sighting, clairvoyant corruption, UFOs over New York, haunted flowers, and mushroom synthesizers.
- Strange Talk S3E26 Ep.96 FlopRock
In this episode of Strange Talk, hosts Alyx and Robin cover a range of topics including experiences at the Stanley Hotel, a UAP sighting near Vegas, analyzing Nessie photos, unconventional ways to run DOOM, and the resurgence of floppy dis…
- Strange Talk S3E25 Ep.95 Live Stories from the Frogman Festival
Strange Talk S3E25 features live stories from the Frogman Festival II, including encounters with shadow figures, paranormal investigations, UFO sightings, a sleep paralysis experience, and a daylight disappearance.
- Strange Talk S3E24 Ep.94 How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Laser (feat. Dr. Brenna Byrd and Dr. Andrew Byrd)
Alyx discusses the Visit Lex interstellar tourism campaign and linguistics projects with experts Dr. Brenna Byrd and Dr. Andrew Byrd on Strange Talk S3E24.
- Strange Talk S3E23 Ep.93 Frogman Festival (feat. Jeff Craig)
Jeff Craig, also known as Map in Black, joins hosts Alyx and Robin on Strange Talk to discuss the Official Frogman Festival, which he organizes. They also cover cryptid maps, strange road trip destinations, and the Loveland Castle. The epi…
- Strange Talk S3E22 Ep.92 GhoulieCon (feat. Coven of Screams)
In episode S3E22 of Strange Talk, hosts Alyx and Robin are joined by Joanna, Garrett, and Justin of Coven of Screams. They discuss the GhoulieCon horror convention, favorite horror movies, and the practice of socializing yard skeletons. Th…