A Study of Strange

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A Study of Strange is for lovers of true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness. Each week, host Michael May investigates the unknown, from bizarre crimes and unsolved murders to hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena.

The mission is simple: debunk common misconceptions, uncover hidden details, and explore the most unusual unsolved stories from history. Along the way, listeners hear from occasional guests like writers, entertainment industry insiders, and the occasional random oddball who all add fresh perspectives to these strange and dark histories.

Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like Ghosts of the Ozarks and Fun Size Horror, and for hosting the true-crime automotive series Auto/Biography and Auto/Biography: Cold Cases on Motortrend TV.

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Murder in Mandan with Brian James O’Connell

Feature film director Brian James O'Connell came across the case of a North Dakota man arrested for the brutal killing of four people in 2019, and became so intrigued that he traveled to North Dakota to attend part of the trial. On this episode of A Study Of Strange, Brian shares details of the bizarre case that shocked the city of Mandan, ND. The alleged killer, Chad Isaak, professed during his trial that he was not the murderer, but all of the evidence pointed directly to Isaak. Evidence that ...

Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 11

Espionage and The Murder Of William Dean PART TWO - w/ Tara Perry and Jordan Wayne Long

What do spies have to do with a murder in a small New Hampshire town in 1918? Maybe nothing. Maybe everything. Today we conclude the story of the epically strange murder of Dr. William Dean with guests, actor Tara Perry ("The Fresh Beat Band", "12 Hour Shift", "Ghosts of the Ozarks"), and her husband, filmmaker Jordan Wayne Long ("Ghosts of the Ozarks"). During World War I, there were reports of strange lights in the mountains of Southern New Hampshire. Paranoia was at an all time high and peopl...

Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 10

”News Of Strangeness” September, 2022

News Of Strangeness is normally an exclusive perk for members of A Study Of Strange's patrons. To gain access to more News Of Strangeness episodes, or other additional content, visit www.astudyofstrange.com or https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Join Patreon in the next few months and receive a free giveaway! Thank you for listening! Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbrain.com/ Join our Patreon for exclusive content! Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May ©2022 Convergent ...

Sep 13, 2022•13 min•Ep. 9

Espionage and The Murder of William Dean - w/ Tara Perry and Jordan Wayne Long

What do spies have to do with a murder in a small New Hampshire town in 1918? Maybe nothing. Maybe everything. Today we explore the strange murder of Dr. William Dean with guests, actor Tara Perry ("The Fresh Beat Band", "12 Hour Shift", "Ghosts of the Ozarks"), and her husband, filmmaker Jordan Wayne Long ("Ghosts of the Ozarks"). During World War I, there were reports of strange lights in the mountains of Southern New Hampshire. Paranoia was at an all time high and people believed the strange ...

Sep 12, 2022•58 min•Ep. 8

”The Light Grid” Interview excerpt w/ Tony Swansey

Tony Swansey shares a personal strange, supernatural experience that happened during a camping trip to Joshua Tree. This interview is an excerpt from a longer interview released exclusively to A Study Of Strange's Patreon members. To learn more or listen to the entire, unedited interview visit www.astudyofstrange.com and click on the Patreon tab. Thank you for listening! Visit www.astrudyofstrange.com for more show notes, resources, and strange info! Theme Music by Matt Glass http://www.glassbra...

Sep 05, 2022•23 min•Ep. 7

The Bennington Triangle - With filmmaker Yuri Baranovsky (”The Summoned”)

Special guest Yuri Baranovsky , the writer/producer behind the horror film "The Summoned", joins the podcast to learn about the mysteries and folklore surrounding The Bennington Triangle. This Vermont location is the setting for at least five strange disappearances starting in 1945. No known connections exist between the victims except their location and strange details. The Bennington Triangle was a name given to the area in 1992 by Vermont author Joseph A Citro. Most accounts briefly mention a...

Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 6

The Murder of Biggie Smalls - With expert guest, filmmaker Michael Dorsey

The co-executive producer and showrunner of Ghost Adventures: House Calls , Michael Dorsey , has made a career out of documenting compelling stories for TV and film. Over the years he's become known for his expertise on the "unsolved" murder of Biggie Smalls having produced multiple projects about the case. On this episode of A Study of Strange, Dorsey shares his insight and opinion about who killed Biggie and why there have been no arrests. On March 9th, 1997, in Los Angeles CA, superstar music...

Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 5

Who Killed Julia Wallace? Part 2

We continue to dive into the real life locked room murder mystery of Julia Wallace. Tonight we discuss William Herbert Wallace's trial, additional suspects, and theories with our special guest, writer of mystery & thrillers, Norm Thoeming aka August Norman. Read Norm’s work here ! Julia’s body was found by her husband, William Herbert Wallace, after returning home from a bizarre outing. Initially the doors to their home were locked before William gained entry to find the brutal scene. Willia...

Aug 30, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Who Killed Julia Wallace? With special guest, author Norm Thoeming.

We dive into a real life locked-room murder mystery in the first ever episode of A STUDY OF STRANGE. Who killed Julia Wallace on September 20th, 1931? It is a case that has stumped investigators for nearly a century. Our special guest, writer of mystery & thrillers, Norm Thoeming aka August Norman, joins to help figure it out. Read Norm’s work here ! Julia’s body was found by her husband, William Herbert Wallace, after returning home from a bizarre outing. Initially the doors to their home w...

Aug 30, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Spirit Photographer William H. Mumler Part 2 - With Special Guest Tim Donahue

Part 2 of the mystery of William H. Mumler. Guest Timothy Donahue, filmmaker and tall former co-host of the deep cable show "Auto/Biography", strangely stuck around for the conclusion. Tim wears his skeptic hat as Michael introduces him to the story of William H. Mumler, the father of spirit photography and a likely conman. It was in New York City in 1869 when William Mumler was accused of fraud. Mumler was a medium who would take portraits of people, and on their photographs would magically app...

Aug 30, 2022•39 min•Ep. 4

The Spirit Photographer William H. Mumler Part 1 - With Guest Tim Donahue

Our special guest for this two parter mystery is Timothy Donahue, a filmmaker and former co-host of the tv series “Auto/Biography” along with A Study Strange’s host Michael May. Tim wears his skeptic hat as Michael introduces him to the story of William H. Mumler, the father of spirit photography and a likely conman. It was in New York City in 1869 when William Mumler was accused of fraud. Mumler was a medium who would take portraits of people, and on their photographs would magically appear gho...

Aug 30, 2022•53 min•Ep. 3

A Study Of Strange - Trailer

Coming Soon! For lovers of true crime, mysteries, and even outlandish tales of high strangeness. Join host Michael May as he and a guest investigate tales of the unknown each week from bizarre crimes to unsolved murders and unexplained phenomena. A Study of Strange attempts to debunk common misconceptions and encourages each guest to “play a role” in the storytelling process. Guests include entertainment industry insiders, friends, weirdos, randos, and more! Michael May is a filmmaker and perfor...

Aug 23, 2022•1 min

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