Chad and Timothy visit Codorus State Park at night. After exploring the bone field and the faerie village, Codorus Mushroom World, they heard weird sounds approaching an old graveyard where something circled them in the woods. Finally they stopped on the shore of Lake Marburg and observed multiple ghost lights and a UFO. That night Chad had a strange dream about Greys in red plaid confronting him and Timothy in Codorus State Park. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars ,...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 280
We explore the story Frozen Charlotte – a young woman who dies from exposure on a winter night – which inspired a popular ballad, and gave name to a type of doll sold from the 1800s through the mid 1900s. Along the way, we weave in the Cure, desserts, and the royal family. Jon and Sam from Riverbend stop by once again to discuss some paranormal comics. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patro...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 279
We welcome W.T. Watson to the show as we discuss his book, Phantom Black Dogs, black dog folklore, witness accounts, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25 Strange F...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 277
We continue our discussion with Everett and hear about his experiences with ghosts, a UFO on the highway, a possible dogman sighting, and some kind of cryptid encounter. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 275
First we talk to Charlie, the host of the podcast What Happened at Braley Pond which covers both paranormal and true crime events which happened at a campground in Virginia. Next, we hear the first part of our interview with Everett, who has had experiences with UFOs, grey, ghosts, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 274
Monster Fuzz and Strange Familiars join forces for a Halloween jam. After we discuss some favorite horror films and books, Halloween memories, and more, we present a story of an Irish wild man and stories of witches from both Ireland and Pennsylvania. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here ...
Oct 31, 2021•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 273
LeeAnn shares a story of a bigfoot creature witnessed by her son, Gabe, and some synchronicities surrounding the event. While fishing at 1:00 AM, Gabe and his friend saw a large creature with red glowing eyes, carrying an orb. Next, Chad meets Drayden in Michaux Forest at the site of his frightening daytime experience. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeF...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 272
We continue our story of Peggy Larue, murdered by the boxer Sailor Kid Mack. At a lover’s lane, just outside of York, PA a drunken Kid Mack shoots his three companions before turning the revolver on himself. Though all present were shot, only Peggy Larue died. Within a year’s time, people passing by the place of Larue’s murder started hearing disembodied screams and moans. Others saw an apparition of a woman in white. Next, Sam and Jon from Riverbend stop by to discuss some ghostly comics. If yo...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 269
Peggy Larue came to Pennsylvania in 1924 and took up residence at a house of ill repute in the river town of Columbia. On August 9 of that year, she and a boyfriend met boxer, Sailor Kid Mack, and his girlfriend, Lenora, in a restaurant in York, PA. A wild night of moonshine revelry ends at lover’s lane with a drunken Sailor Kid Mack brandishing his revolver. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become ...
Oct 14, 2021•57 min•Ep. 268
In the last installment of this edition of High Strangeness in Hellam, Dillon tells some stories from his past and then brings us back to Hellam for another entity sighting. Alison and Timothy present a ghost story from 1875 near Columbia, PA. Aspen relates a bigfoot sighting and a story of a smokey sleep time invader. Jon tells of a shoe-stealing poltergeist. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 267
For High Strangeness in Hellam, Dillon tells of a shadowy creature that flew by him and eventually hovered in the air above him - transforming into something that may sound familiar to our listeners. Next, Rob and Eamon from Monster Fuzz podcast stop by and tell stories of shadow people and a rather pleasant black dog. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeF...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 266
For our continuing High Strangeness in Hellam segment Dillon tells of a shadow being that transformed into an orb. Next, Seth shares his story of a glowing-eyed entity staring in his window, and another from a friend about a wolf creature which followed him home then appeared in his dreams. Finally, we welcome Joshua Cutchin as well as Adam and Serfiel from Conspirinormal podcast to talk about this year’s Strange Realities conference. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familia...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 264
We continue our series, High Strangeness in Hellam with Dillon, who tells of waking up to find his front door open as well as an encounter with a MIB. Next Kori shares a story about a frightening howl she heard on her property, and presents audio of another she recorded. Finally, Sam relates her sighting of a large bat-like creature. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patre...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 262
We continue our series, High Strangeness in Hellam with Dillon, who tells of some threats and visits from sinister characters after he published a UFO documentary. Next Kris tells stories of Flannel Man, a black panther sighting, and an encounter with a demon on a hunting trip. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time pa...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 261
First, we present the first installment of our new series, High Strangeness in Hellam with Dillon, a witness who has encountered multiple oddities in the area. Next we talk with Kaene who saw shadow figures which seemed to be composed of black clouds and Frank who saw simian-like entities which seemed to be composed of smoke. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/S...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 260
Brother Richard returns to discuss the Nephilim. These “giants” of the Bible are said by some to be connected to bigfoot. What were the Nephilim and what do we actually know about them? We also discuss some other hairy figures from the Bible, the antichrist, fallen angels, and much more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a o...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 258
Dale shares stories of Flannel Man, goblins, and a very odd shadow figure which may be tied to a ritual. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25 Our Strange Familiars / Lost Gr...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 257
Jim shares stories starting in his youth in Ireland - beginning with faerie folklore told to him by elders which seemed to weave into his own experiences. A faerie tree, a terrifying woman who haunted Jim for years, a black dog, poltergeist activity, orbs, missing time, and much more… including a story of “the big man,” who knocked on windows, climbed on roofs, and generally behaved like bigfoot. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stick...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 255
Alison and Timothy continue to present audio clips collected from our various on-site episodes. Hear sounds from Toad Road, Hairy Springs, Big Pond Furnace, Gazoo’s Woods - and a short preview of sounds captured for The Witch Cloud (our 300th episode). Next, Kelly stops by to tell us about a blue light she observed in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey and Jonathan relates his story of hearing weird, buzzing vocals while searching for bigfoot. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Fa...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 254
Now that we have passed 250 episodes, Timothy and Alison take a look back at some of the audio we have collected on various on-site expeditions. Revisit Seven Valleys, Site 7, Pond Bank, and Pandemonium with us as we replay some of the strange sounds we’ve recorded - unknown voices, low droning groans, EVPs, wood knocks, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon....
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 253
First, RJ tells stories of his experiences including a dragon-eyed kid, a shadow entity, a healing orb, and a family tale of a dwarf. Next, Nick stops by to share his encounter with a weird, undulating, white thing in the woods. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - y...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 252
Jon tells stories of his experiences with orbs, a demon photograph, lights in the woods, and more. He also shares a story of bigfoot and a Woman in White. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.m...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 249
Clint from OK Talk podcast stops by to talk about some strange happenings at a property he has been visiting, known as Cougar Hollow. Weird lights, glimmering Predator-like beings, unexplained sounds, stalking entities in the woods, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayP...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 284
First, Emma describes some of her paranormal encounters: a firefighter spirit which was followed by a fire; a burning apparition; a shadow man accompanied by a whirlwind; a UFO sighting; the ghost of a cat; and more. Next, we hear the story of Irving Erving, a hermit snake charmer. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-tim...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 247
Timothy welcomes Brother Richard back to the show for a discussion about relics. We discuss the types of relics; relics in different religious traditions; the provenance of relics; relics which disappear and reappear like apports; relic copies; the revelation of relics; and much more. Brother Richard also shares some wonderful personal stories of his own experiences with relics. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewa...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 245
Chad and Timothy continue their night at Gazoo’s Woods. After spending more time at the cemetery, they drive to the other side and approach Gazoo’s Woods from the opposite side. Red eyeshine is seen. Requests are made, and responses are given. Weird cries are heard. Something is thrown. A few days later, Timothy returns to Gazoo’s Woods alone and finds a possible tree structure and a stuffed animal…with the eyes torn out. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonu...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 243
Chad and Timothy introduce Gazoo’s Woods and tell about some of the unusual things they found (and photographed) on previous visits. They return to the area for a nighttime visit. From the moment they arrived weirdness greeted them. Starting in a nearby cemetery, something (or things) surround them in the woods. After following some eyeshine into the trees, they get paced out. Strange sounds are heard. Something unseen throws objects their way If you would like to help us continue to make Strang...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 242
Alison and Timothy discuss the lives of two reclusive women and their dolls. Hugette Clark, born into an incredibly wealthy family, collected dolls and dollhouses, and left some of her own homes empty as if they were life-sized doll houses. She spent the last decades of her life in a hospital room, by her own choice. Dare Wright was a model and photographer who photographed her “lonely doll” and turned the scenes into children’s books. Timothy describes a very intense night in “Gazoo’s Woods.” I...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 241
Diane meets Chad and Timothy at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Columbia, Pennsylvania to tell her stories of weird encounters at the place where the cemetery meets the woods. Diane heard disembodied laughter, a log rolled down the hill towards her, and a huge rock was thrown in her direction as she sat in the darkness. Next we check out Zion Hill Cemetery and, eventually, make our way to Hans Graf Cemetery - sometimes known locally as “the werewolf cemetery”. If you would like to help us continue to ma...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 239
Lauren Devora, author of My Friend Mothman , stops by to discuss her book and relates some stories of her own paranormal experiences. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25 Ou...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 238
