Tyler Strand, Jon Darby, and Timothy sit down for a roundtable discussion about Site 7 – at Site 7. They discuss their visit from the previous night which was full of strangeness – including a symphony of wood knocks and a possible vanishing house. The night ends with the sky strangely divided above them. 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 yo...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 486
TJ shares stories of growing up around Wooly-Boogers – another name for bigfoot in the American south. She also tells of escaping from a serial killer, 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 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...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 485
Alison shares stories of circus performers who were known as “Big Foot” long before wild men were called bigfoot. Neveah stops by to discuss her YouTube show, Neveah’s Nightmare, as well as some of her own strange experiences growing up in Tennessee. 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 i...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 484
First, Patti shares a story of a terrifying encounter with a Pale Crawler which invaded her room as a child – then she tells of other high strangeness experiences throughout her life. 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...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 483
First, Jeremy shares stories of strange happenings around French Lick, Indiana – bigfoot, ghosts, and other weirdness. Following Jeremy, we travel back in time to hear stories of Fluorescent Freddie, a green-haired, bigfoot-like entity seen in French Lick from 1965, and another green monster from Indiana just 10 years later. 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/St...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 481
Alison interviews author Margo Mifflin about tattooed women. Starting with Olive Oatman, who we covered in episode 474, Margo brings new insight and corrects some misconceptions and mistakes regarding Olive’s story, as told in her book, “The Blue Tattoo.” Next, tattooed women from other ages are discussed – from the circus sideshow era on up to modern times. 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...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 480
Johannes Kelpius was a religious hermit who lived in Pennsylvania at the turn of the eighteenth century. Kelpius was witness to various paranormal events, something he called “strange things of the invisible worlds.” Was Kelpius a doomsday cult leader? Did he possess the Philosopher’s Stone? Timothy Grieve-Carlson discusses Kelpius and the world that influenced–and was influenced by him–as detailed in his book, “American Aurora”. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , ...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 457
Adam from Weekly Creep podcast stops by to talk about some of his experiences with hauntings, synchronicities, and more – including some strange nights at the ruined Hellfire Club building outside of Dublin. 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 num...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 463
David Park Barnitz was a decadent poet who published one obscure volume before his untimely death at the age of 23. H.P. Lovecraft hailed Barnitz as “a vivid decadent.” “The Book of Jade” is a fantastic work of weird poetry, focused on death, madness, and other dark themes. Hear about Barnitz’ short life, the critical response to his poetry, and his connection to York, PA. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars , get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, y...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 477
Rob tells a story of hat-men (or was it Men in Black?) who visited him after his girlfriend saw black triangle UFOs. The encounter brought a feeling of dread and some disturbing dreams – which caused Rob to look back at some other unsettling encounters from his youth. 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 h...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 476
First, Alison relates the story of a hermit who attacked a young girl in New Jersey in 1926. A note was found in his cabin stating “the Devil is making me do all the things I’m doing.” Next, we hear the story of Olive Oatman, who was kidnapped by Native Americans in the 1800s and tattooed on her chin as a member of their tribe. 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...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 474
Lucinda, Jon, and Timothy talk about their trip to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. While driving through the back country, they saw a strange hiker who, seemingly, disappeared. Was he an unhuman? A shapeshifter? A shape-shifting bigfoot? … or just a normal dude? 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...
Jul 05, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 473
Alden details high strangeness from his life – including encounters with a goblin, out-of-body experiences, a ghost cat, a weird pig, and some unpeople in the Nevada desert. 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: h...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 472
Patricia tells about encounters with an elemental spirit, ghosts, flannel man, 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 Familiars merch: https://www.strangefam...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 429
First, Brother Richard speaks about exorcism and the Vatican’s recent document on the Discernment of Supernatural Phenomena. Then Gabrielle and Jody describe an unsettling encounter with an antlered entity. 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 numb...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 469
Randy tells about a Pale Crawler that was haunting his parents’ house. After he had an intense dream about the creature, Randy’s mother confessed she had been seeing it as well. The activity got more aggressive until the creature ended up physically attacking Randy’s mother. In the second part of the show Brother Richard offers commentary on Randy’s story. 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 p...
Jun 06, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 468
Caleb continues his conversation with Timothy. First we hear of some more of Caleb’s encounters with The Other – including mystery lights, knocks, and unknown growls in the Ozarks. Next, we hear about some experiments Caleb has done capturing paranormal audio while he was in a creative state. 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 prefe...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 467
Caleb tells of experiences at a haunted house and the strangeness that followed him home. 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 466
First, Timothy presents the story of the Antique and Horrible Artillery - a mumming / parade tradition from New England. Then Alison attempts to tell the story of Linda Belle Titus Knox, a Chicago widow who “died in her crumbling treasure house,” while Timothy interrupts and rambles. 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-t...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 464
First, Billy Krouse stops by to talk about his new project, Cryptizen Cardz. Then Jenna shares stories of orbs, UFOs, ghosts, astral-projection, and an urban legend of the Raccoon-Woman. 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 ...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 463
Leslie and Stephen Shaw discuss their theories on UFOs, aliens, and abductions as covered in their book, Who They are and What They’re Up To . Stephen also relates some of his strange encounters from throughout his life. 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 c...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 462
Rod, from Lodge Tales podcast, stops by to tell us some more stories from Blackfoot culture, his friends, family, and guests that have appeared on his show. We talk about bigfoot, good and bad spirits, and the goatman. 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 cha...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 461
Octavian and Ian from Strange Dominions podcast join Timothy for a night hike. An X-shaped stick glyph is found and, afterward, several low grunts and other weird sounds are heard across the creek. Unknown things move through the night. A fox–or something–follows the trio back to their vehicle. An Albatwitch locks eyes with Timothy. 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.patreo...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 459
Allie shares stories about paranormal encounters around her home: mystery lights, a ghost in plaid, voices mimicking her family members, white crawler creatures, 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: htt...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 458
Paul describes an encounter from his childhood with something truly strange. After hearing something unseen approach in the woods, Paul and a friend fled. Looking behind, Paul witnessed a pair of disembodied eyes. His friend, apparently, saw something different. 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...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 457
Jacob returns to tell of encounters with The Other throughout his life. UFOs, ghosts, a giant grasshopper, a creepy cemetery from which he might have brought something back, 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...
Mar 19, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 455
Jacob shares several encounters with bigfoot. Stone throwing, branch breaking, knocks, roars, and a sighting of an orange-eyed bigfoot which seemed to scare away some fishermen. 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 amoun...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 454
Clint from OK Talk checks in after a long, long absence. We talk about what kept him away, odd stuffed animal finds, Devil’s Creek, Gazoo’s Wood, and other strangeness that has been happening in our lives. Clint shares some audio of a very loud tree break. 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, ...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 453
Shawn tells about his encounters with bigfoot as he was trying to hunt the creatures. He also shares a strange story about something that stalked a campground in which he was staying for several weeks. Was it bigfoot? Flannel Man? Something else? 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 ...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 452
First, Duncan shares stories of ghosts and hauntings, missing time, sleep paralysis, and an oily black form seen on two occasions. Next, Alison reads some newspaper stories regarding black ghosts. 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 451
