Holy moly, how is everyone? Great to hear! This week, my guest is my good buddy and brilliant author, Joshua Cutchin! I'm a massive fan of every book he's written, and he has really outdone himself with his newest offering, Fourth Wall Phantoms. Josh and I have a deep discussion about his latest book, without spoiling anything (I promise!). We get into the concept of fictional incursions, the non-physicality of the UFO phenomenon, and why we might just need better stories. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this ...
Jun 25, 2025•2 hr
HI friends! This week, I'm joined by the brilliant, Alex Matsuo! I've wanted to chat with Alex for a long time now, so this was a real thrill for me. Alex is an author, and investigator who delves deep into the paranormal. She walks the walk, and contributes to the field of the strange and unusual in a multitude of wonderful ways. We chat about some of the investigations she's been on, why theaters are a magnet for the paranormal, Shakespheare conspiracies, and much more. Enjoy! Love, Steve For ...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 30 min
Hey buds! This week my guest is Bradley Plaisier! Bradley is a true head, and an extremely knowledgeable cat on UFO history, and a lover of gnomes. We get into some of his UFO experiences, the preservation of rare documents, weird Michigan and much more. Bradley was kind of enough to provide some show notes, and links to some of the subjects we cover. What a nice guy! I loved chatting with him so much - he's a kindred spirit. Enjoy, friends! Love, Steve Here’s all of the Marcello Truzzi material...
Jun 12, 2025•2 hr 12 min
Hey Friends - This week, my guest is comedian/actor, Morgan Nalley! Morgan is a hilarious, and awesome human being. She's had an interest in the strange and unusual since she was a kid, and that interest doesn't seem to have wanned one iota (did I just type the word iota? I did!) We get into her childhood interest, comedy, her recent trip to Rome, and some compelling paranormal experiences she's had in her adult years. Morgan is such a gem - I hope you all enjoy! Love, Steve For more Morgan Nall...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Hey buds! This week we have on Frank L. Anderson and Jeff Finup to discuss all things strange and unusual in the Badger state of Wisconsin. Frank is a true raconteur - he's an accomplished musician, folklorist, true crime historian and that's just the tip of the iceberg. We get into all sort of weird folkloric tales, serial killers, touring as a musician and much more! Thank you to Jeff, who introduced me to the legend that is Frank Anderson. I really think you all will dig this one! Enjoy! Love...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Hey buddies - this week on HI, Strangeness, my guest is Doug Hajicek, and my special co-host Morgan Copeland! Doug has done it all - he's the creator and of the legendary show Monster Quest, and has had his hands in many other television productions that you would definitely recognize. Doug has led one of the most interesting, and adventurous lives that I've ever heard of. We get into his experiences with bigfoot, cryptids, and even the giant squid, for which he played a major role in documentin...
May 22, 2025•2 hr 6 min
Hi friends - John Wenz is back for another installment of Nebraska-centric weirdness. John is originally from Nebraska, and like myself, is obsessed with the state's long history or weird tales. We get into super strange UFO encounters, a famous serial killer who saw a bigfoot in the 1950's, healing machines, and a ton more. John is a great dude, and I highly recommend his beautiful zine Strange Highways. Enjoy! Love, Steve For more John Wenz: https://www.instagram.com/dumbartfinsta/ https://joh...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Hi friends - This week, I have on my great friend, comedian and host of The Dollop and We're Here To Help Podcast, Gareth Reynolds! We get into liminal lifestyles, ego death, non human intelligences, and oh so much more. Gareth is one of my best buds, and one of the funniest human beings I have ever met in my life. I hope you enjoy it! Love, Steve For More Gareth Reynolds: https://www.garethreynolds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsgar... Steve Berg LInks: / histrangeness linktr.ee/stevebe...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Hi ho - this week, my guests are Rob Freeman and Mark McNabb. These two fine gents are on a mission, and that mission is to document, and learn more about the wonderful world UFOs, in all its many forms. These two have literally traveled the world, visiting hot spots, and getting some very interesting results. Not only are they coming across UFOs, but they keep bumping into high strangeness. They share some highlights from their travels, share personal experiences, and discuss the cultural diffe...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Hey friends - this week, my guest is Heather Moser! You've seen Heather on many fantastic Small Town Monster productions, and her podcast The Lore You Know. Heather and I get into all sorts of fun stuff: Ohio/Pennsylvania bigfoot, folk magic, folklore, and many other elements of high strangeness. I really admire Heather's work, and she just happens to be a super cool human being too. I hope you all enjoy it! Love, Steve For more Heather Moser: https://www.instagram.com/paganhistorian/ linktr.ee/...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Howdy partners! This week, my guests are the wonderful, Christina Rappel and Franky Everleigh! They are putting on, what sounds to me like, a festival to NOT be missed this summer in gorgeous Chicago. We discuss the features, the speakers, the events, and all this incredible festival has to offer. Who wants to go to a stuffy con..not me! I'm a festival guy all the way. They also share some amazing stories from their local areas, which I always love. Oh...this was such a fun and joyful episode to...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Hi buddies - this week on Hi, Strangeness, we have on actor, writer, director, and most importantly, my friend, Jake Johnson! Jake and I reminisce about our early days in LA, acting, and doing comedy. However, we quickly delve deep into "what the hell does this all mean!?" territory, and bounce around from life philosophies, giving eulogies, creativity, life after death, and some bits in-between. Jake is one of my best buddies in the world, so I hope you enjoy this little peak into our long frie...
Apr 10, 2025•2 hr 8 min
Hey there, friends! This week on Hi, Strangeness, I have on filmmaker and all around great guy, Dean Alioto. We discuss his new film, The Alien Perspective, which flips the often seen point of view from the human side. Dean takes a different approach here, and delves into some different ideas of what could be going on with the UFO phenomenon. We also discuss and pay homage to his genre breaking found footage film, The McPherson Tapes. A classic, in my opinion. It was a blast chatting with Dean! ...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min
This wonderful week on Hi, Strangeness, we welcome curator of all things strange and unusual in Wisconsin, Jeff Finup. Jeff is the most knowledgeable person I've ever met on weird Wisconsin, and if you've listened to this show before, you know I love me some weird Wisconsin. We cover UFOs, portal forests, earthworks, the occult and so much more. Folks, you're going to want to book yourself a strange adventure in Badgerland after this! Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Jeff Finup: https://www.instagram...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 49 min
Well, I hope everyone is having a groovy day. This week on Hi, Strangeness, I have on Michael Huntington and Joe Tury to discuss their film, Grand Tower: UFOs and Other High Strangeness! Friends, I really loved this doc. Joe directed a detailed historical account of many of the strange and unusual phenomenon reported in Grand Tower and the surrounding area. We're talking UFOs (of course), bigfoot, crytpids and other assorted weirdness. Also, they touch upon some of the history of the area, which...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Hey there, friendship buddies! This week, my guest is the fantastic, Bex Atwood. Bex is a wildly talented photographer, and a true kindred spirit. Bex has a long history of experiences, and interests in all things strange and unusual. We get into wonders of celebrating your local folklore, bigfoot, ABCs (alien black cats), mole enchiladas and a ton more, of course. Bex's photography is gothic, rural and high strange as all get out. She's really one of my favorite photographers out there these da...
Mar 13, 2025•2 hr
Hey buddies! This week I have on Michael Jasorka! Michael is a comic artist and expert on the 1967 Herbert Schirmer UFO encounter in Ashland, Nebraska. Michael created an amazing comic depicting (in Herbert's own words) his encounter, in great detail, I might add. As far as I know, Michael knows more about this case than anyone alive. He's one of the rare few who had meaningful correspondence with Herb before he died. This was a special one for me, as I'm obsessed with high strangeness in Nebras...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Howdy partners! This week I am joined by author/researcher, Jason Offutt! Using Jason's wonderful book WHAT LURKS BEYOND as a jumping off point, we get into a wide variety of strange and unusual stories around the midwest. We're talking UFOs, cryptids, time travelers and Jim the Wonder Dog! It was such a joy to talk good old fashioned midwestern Forteanna with a fellow traveler. I hope you all enjoy! Love, Steve For more Jason Offutt: https://www.jasonoffutt.com/books/ https://x.com/TheJasonOffu...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Oooooohhh this is a fun one! This week I have on Michael David Strayer, and we get into all kinds of strange encounters that take place in wonderful West Virginia. Michael is a writer, podcaster, researcher, and investigator home-based in WV. He's written some amazing books (links below) on some of this favorite creature encounters from the area. I've read them, and I love them! He also created a beautiful zine dedicated to Gray Barker (another beaut!). Michael's podcast Mothboys, features many ...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Greetings, great buddies! Our boy, Rob Kristoffersen is back on this week's episode! Rob joins me again, this time, he's got a pocketful of the weirdest of the weird UFO/humanoid stories. Oooooooweeeee this is my kind of weirdness. I'd tell you about which stories they are here, but I would not want to ruin the surprise. All of these cases were new to me, and I bet a few will be new to you too. So sit back, grab a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, and enjoy these tales of the strange and unusual....
Feb 13, 2025•2 hr
Hi friends! This week I am joined by my great buddy (and fellow Bookhouse Boy) Wren Collier. Wren and I delve deep into our topic for this episode: the occult influence on the UFO question. We pick apart different cases, personalities, and cultural influences, all under the lens of Western occultism. This was such a blast for me. Wren is a practicing magician and is extremely well-read on UFOs, so having his point of view was such a treat. I hope you all enjoy! Love, Steve For more Wren Collier:...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Hello, how is everyone doing? Great to hear! This week, I am joined by researcher, writer and filmmaker, Dean Bertram. Dean is currently in production on an incredible documentary (I've seen some segments and they are fantastic!) about the life of Richard Shaver. Shaver, while sometimes forgotten in the sea of UFO experiencers of the Twentieth Century, had one of the most unique narratives going. While folks were looking up, Shaver was looking down. Dean was kind enough to share his knowledge ab...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Greetings, friends! This week, I have John Wenz joining me for an in-depth discussion about high strangeness in illustrious Nebraska. Beyond the flat lands, the corn fields, the ground beef-filled sandwiches, lies a state filled with extreme weirdness: UFOs, humanoid creatures, bigfoot, hoaxes, true crime and oh so much more. We barely scratched the surface of the strange and unusual in The Good Life state, so we will have to have John back for more. So, friends, I present to you, the first inst...
Jan 23, 2025•2 hr 4 min
Howdy friends - This week I have on Mark Anthony Wyatt! Mark is from the Cornwall region of the U.K., and is no stranger to the strange and unusual history that this land is famous for. Mark and I get into his historical knowledge of Cornwall, his own paranormal experiences, art, a chapter he wrote about Twin Peaks and a ton more! I loved learning more about this enchanted part of the world, and I hope you enjoy it too! For more Mark Anthony Wyatt: https://www.instagram.com/cuckootownpodcast/ ht...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Happy New Year, friends! To kick things off for the year, I welcome my guests, Brian and Virginia Giordano, to discuss their phenomenally beautiful, hilarious, and educational zine, UFOLOJOY! I can't even begin to tell you how amazing this zine is - it's everything I could ever want a zine about UFOs and Fortean topics to be. This is a must-have! The three of us enjoyed a rollicking conversation about their zine, personal experiences, art, and other glorious Fortean topics. This is a fun one, fo...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Oooooohh buddies, I have a fascinating episode for you! John Carlson is my guest this week, and it is a doozy. I don't want to say too much in this description, I'll just say this: If you dig portals and otherworldly creatures coming out of said portals, then this episode is for you! Below, I've linked John's six-part (so good!) blog on the events, and I've also attached the original Binnall of America episode (with Tim's permission, of course) with Adam Davies and John. I think you're really go...
Dec 19, 2024•2 hr 25 min
Yoooooooo friends! This week, I have on the brilliant, Amanda Paulson! Amanda is a paranormal investigator/content creator who is 10000% the real deal. Amanda is out there experimenting, investigating, researching, and poking the paranormal bear. She's likely the most courageous person I've ever talked to in these Fortean fields. I mean it. So...we obviously get into her experimentations, investigations, and all that good stuff, but we also cover her wildly unique theory entitled the Paranormal ...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Well, howdy there, friends! I'm psyched to share this episode with the great guest, Courtney Block! Courtney is a wildly interesting mind, and has some really interesting perspectives on the paranormal, and the strange and unusual. We chat about haunted libraries, paranormal motifs, and Courtney's journey to where she is now. Since I'm a lover of research, it was amazing to get advice from a true professional. Ah, Courtney is great! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Hi buds -on this week's episode, I have on documentary filmmaker, Matthew Tannam-Elgie! Matthew popped up on my radar when I heard about his upcoming documentary, MOTHMAN: THE FILM THAT NEVER WAS, about Hollywood film production's attempt to make a feature film (not the Richard Gere version!) out of the Fortean classic, The Mothman Prophecies. The crew shot on-location, in Point Pleasant, WV in the 1990's, and what happened next is bonkers! Without spoiling too much of the upcoming film, Matthew...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Hey there, friends! This week on Hi, Strangeness, I have my new buddy, Christie Ayers, on the show for a wide-ranging paranormal jazz session. Over the pandemic, Christie sold most of her belongings, and is now living the paranormal adventure life. We discuss her passion for restoring paranormal dwellings, investigating, deep diving weird history and a whole more. Christie really is doing to the good work, folks. I had such a great time chatting with her! Enjoy! For more Christie Ayers: https://...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 19 min
