The truth is stranger than fiction. The Confessionals Podcast explores the true stories of witnesses to the world of unexplained phenomena. As an interview-based podcast, host Tony Merkel holds conversations with everyday individuals who share their unique experiences crossing paths with the unexplainable and with dedicated researchers diving into realms of high strangeness.
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Shattered Skies | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
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Where were you on September 11th, 2001? Let's explore personal experiences, gut reactions, and unshakable feelings from that fateful day. What does your gut tell you about 9/11? Sponsors: Merkel Media Apparel: https://merkmerch.com/ Merkel Media Films: https://merkelfilms.com/Merkel Media által
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Members Preview | 687: Face Off With Fallen Angels
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In episode 687: Face Off With Fallen Angels, Matt joins to share his journey through dark spiritual realms and personal transformation, that was marked by his exposure to hidden, malevolent forces. Raised in a household with both Christian and Jewish traditions, he became disillusioned and drifted into the occult. Matt's fascination with Kabbalah a…
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686: Bigfoot's Secret Lair
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In Episode 686: Bigfoot's Secret Lair, Tony and Kelley discuss an investigation at a private property in North Carolina known for frequent Bigfoot activity. The property, owned by a family for over 200 years, has multiple trails, some of which are graveled for easy access. Described as "Bigfoot Disney World" by the owner, it has been a hotspot for …
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RELOADED | 146: A Touch of Mystery
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On Episode 146: A Touch of Mystery, we have Kevin joining The Confessionals to share the miraculous things that have happened to both himself and the people in his family. He also discusses his run-ins with shadow people and what seems to be an entity that is frequently encountered by many other guests on our show! Sasquatch and The Missing Man: me…
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Members Preview | 685: Surviving Satanic Sacrifice
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In episode 685: Surviving Satanic Sacrifice, Nora shares her harrowing experiences growing up in a Satanic cult, where she witnessed and endured unspeakable abuse, including rituals, sacrifices, and occult practices. She recounts how these dark forces followed her into adulthood, from surviving multiple rituals to experiencing spiritual attacks. No…
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684: The Bunny Man
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In episode 684: The Bunny Man, Jeremy and Derek join to share chilling experiences rooted in East Tennessee's mysterious folklore. As Jeremy unravels the eerie legends surrounding his own home, the story takes a dark turn when they discuss the infamous Bunny Man, that he had encountered as a child, and other supernatural encounters that have haunte…
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RELOADED | 412: Reservation Alien Abduction
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In Episode 412: Reservation Alien Abduction, we are joined by Jamaal for a third time to tell his stories from the reservation. He previously joined us on Episode 315: Skinwalkers On The Reservation and on Episode 339: Goatman Found Us. Now on Episode 412, he tells us stories about little people on the reservation, more skinwalker accounts, and see…
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Members Preview | 683: The Curse of Zany
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In episode 683: The Curse of Zany, Daniel Swarthout, author of "The Wringler" shares his chilling encounters with a malevolent entity named Zany, which has haunted him since childhood. Daniel recounts his early experiences of seeing Zany, a terrifying figure with a white face, sharp teeth, and eyeless sockets, who has loomed over him for decades. A…
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682: Re-Enchanting The Unseen
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In episode 682: Re-Enchanting The Unseen, Josh Robinson shares his extraordinary experiences as a pastor in West Virginia, detailing an encounter with the supernatural that changed his worldview forever. Josh explains how a young woman, involved in deep witchcraft and invoking ancient deities, came to his church seeking redemption. Her eventual bap…
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RELOADED | 79: The White Mouthless Creature
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Josh comes on the show to share about an ongoing situation he and his family are having on their 20 acres in Oklahoma. It started with his brother seeing a white two-legged animal that he had no reference point to define. As time went on Josh has been having his own experiences which includes a white mouthless creature! MEET TONY AT: 9/4 - 9/7 - Ph…
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Cosmic Collision | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
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In this episode, we explore the mysterious UFO crash of 1945 in New Mexico, where strange beings and advanced technology were discovered. We also dive into the latest California UFO sightings captured by multiple witnesses, raising questions about what’s really happening in our skies. As cosmic objects like asteroids threaten to collide with Earth,…
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Members Preview | 681: Face-Off With Bigfoot
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In episode 681: Face-Off With Bigfoot, Musket returns to the show to share his gripping tales of encounters with the unexplained. He begins by recounting a chilling Bigfoot sighting in the Olympic National Park, where he came face to face with a massive, humanoid creature that left him questioning reality. Adding to the tension, this sighting happe…
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680: Nalusa Forest Demon
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In episode 680: Nalusa Forest Demon, Musket, a lifelong outdoorsman and paranormal skeptic, recounts a chilling encounter in Washington state. What begins as a simple camping trip spirals into an eerie experience as Musket and his friends encounter an unsettling presence in the wilderness—something that defies explanation and challenges their under…
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In Episode 506: Spiritual Attacks and Healing Prayers we are joined by Stephanie. Years ago on Episode 227: Casting Out Demons & Healing The Sick I did an interview with a man named Hector who had a prayer ministry called The Centurion 813 Prayer Ministry. Before that interview, Hector wanted to pray for any bodily ailments Jack and I were dealing …
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Members Preview | 679: Kansas City Winged Demon
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In episode 679: Kansas City Winged Demon, Devin recounts his terrifying encounters with sleep paralysis and a nightmarish winged creature in the woods of Missouri. Devin's journey takes us from the chilling paralysis he experienced as a child, where he encountered a shadowy, demonic figure resembling a Pokemon character Kabuto, to a harrowing escap…
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678: The Dark Recruitment
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In episode 678: The Dark Recruitment, Ross sits down in studio for a gripping conversation that will take you deep into the unsettling and mysterious realms beyond our everyday reality. Ross joined us in studio a month prior to this recording to share a battle he's had since he was merely 2 years old. His story was dark and full of very dramatic tw…
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In Episode 305: Elizabeth Followed Me Home, we talk with Preston, who is the host of a podcast called 'Mettle Mentality,' a self-building show that focuses on consistency, fortitude, and grit. Preston joins us to share his paranormal experiences, including a scary encounter when an entity named "Elizabeth" followed him home from work! Preston's des…
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Members Preview | 677: Real-Life Upside Down
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In episode 677: Real-Life Upside Down, Patti shares her remarkable journey from being deeply involved in New Age occult practices, including tarot card reading, astrology, and shamanism, to experiencing intense and terrifying paranormal phenomena such as sleep paralysis and demonic attacks. Raised in a family that embraced these practices, Patti re…
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Nightmare Stalker: The Not-Deer | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
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What is the "Not-Deer"? People have been spotting a terrifying creature that looks like a deer at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that it's something else entirely. These supernatural encounters leave witnesses terrified, often fleeing for their lives or hiding in a fetal position, hoping the not-deer doesn't find them. L…
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676: Clownish Nephilim
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In episode 676: Clownish Nephilim, Paul Stobbs, an expert on the intriguing connection between clowns and ancient Nephilim, joins the show. Paul shares how his extensive eight-year research led to his book "The Nephilim Look Like Clowns," where he uncovers the dark, occult history behind the seemingly innocent clown figure. He explains that clowns,…
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Episode 111 is a special one! It took a direction that was a little unexpected as you will hear in Tony's tone as the interview moves along. Austin shares with us his partial memories of being abducted off-planet, and shares all the details he can remember. But that is only where this episode begins. Austin shares what has happened to him when he b…
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Members Preview | 675: Secret UFO Astral Training Program
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In episode 675: Secret UFO Astral Training Program, Chris dives into an extraordinary tale, regarding his childhood encounters that defy the boundaries of reality. Chris recounts a harrowing experience at age five, where he and his mother encountered a pixelated being from a UFO, leading to a series of life-altering events. As he grew, Chris found …
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Gods Gone Wild | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
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Blue Dionysus. Celine Dion. Lady Gaga. Jesus Christ. Which one doesn't belong? Let's talk about it. The Olympic opening ceremony was riddled with backlash, and for good reason. There’s so much to dissect. Join Tony on Weird Wednesday Wake Up as we break down what happened this past weekend. MEET TONY AT: 8/1/24 - Armed Media Conference: https://lin…
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674: Heaven Stormed
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In episode 674: Heaven Stormed, Randy Kay, an author and former biotech CEO, joins to share his profound near-death experience and the life-altering journey that followed. Randy recounts how a medical crisis led him to an encounter with the God, where he experienced the wonders of heaven and received a revelation about the end times. For 14 years, …
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On Episode 323: Something's Coming In the Future, we talk with Lindsey about her vast experiences with another realm. Lindsey begins by sharing how she has had very similar experiences to Melissa from Episode 175: It Dragged Me Down The Hall. Both Lindsey and Melissa experienced hearing a sound like a windmill spinning before the activity around th…
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Members Preview | 673: Greece's Portal Island
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In episode 673: Greece's Portal Island, Christos joins from Greece to share about his strange encounters on the island of Kos and beyond. Christos recounts his experiences with mysterious creatures, unexplained time loops, and unusual lights in the sky. He describes a bizarre creature with arachnoid legs and hair, appearing in the middle of nowhere…
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Realm Invaders | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
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This morning Tony will explore the bizarre AI spoof phenomenon, discuss the shocking UFO sightings linked to the assassination attempt of Donald Trump, and analyze the eerie footage of the Hatman caught on camera at an accident scene. Are the realms spilling over with entities from other realms into ours? MEET TONY AT: 7/27/24 - Smokey Mountain Big…
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672: The Farm Of Terror
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In episode 672: The Farm Of Terror, Eric Mintel, from Eric Mintel Investigates, shares his extraordinary journey from performing at the White House to exploring the mysteries of the supernatural. He explains the chilling encounters and eerie phenomena that he has documented, from ghostly apparitions and UFO sightings to cryptid investigations. In p…
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In Episode 430: Chipped In My Chest we are joined by Nick. He reached out to the show to talk about the paranormal experiences he had in life leading up to his incarceration. He has dealt with demonic entities, UFOs, and pulling a chip out of his chest. Then in the Overtime Nick shares about the amazingly supernatural experiences he had during his …
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Iron Don | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
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Join us on this past Weird Wednesday Wake-Up replay! We had an incredible time discussing some extraordinary topics. First, we talked about Donald Trump receiving an Iron Man suit from Elon Musk, who claims to be an alien and uses his tech prowess to build it. We also delved into the mystery of a moon tunnel and questioned whether we ever truly wen…
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Members Preview | 671: The Moon Eyed People
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In episode 671: The Moon Eyed People, Shannon and Michael join Tony to recount their spine-chilling encounters and unexpected past. Mike begins by sharing his encounter with the legendary Moon Eyed People in the Smoky Mountains. What began as a night of drinking and storytelling turned into a surreal experience when he and his friend Daniel stumble…
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670: Weaponized Portals
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In episode 670: Weaponized Portals, Jessica Jones, a seasoned researcher and investigator, joins the show to share her spine-chilling experiences from over a decade of fieldwork, including a recent investigation of a Skinwalker cave in Tennessee and encounters with mysterious orbs and ETs. She dives into the mysterious cube portal in the Meadow, th…
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On Episode 158: The Green Light Alien, we have John joining The Confessionals to share his strange and various experiences with us. He specifically shares an encounter with an alien he had as a kid that was later confirmed by someone else who had the same experience! MEET TONY AT: 7/27/24 - Smokey Mountain Bigfoot Conference: http://smokymountainbi…
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AFTER DARK will be a live show hosted by Wes Germer from Sasquatch Chronicles and Tony Merkel of The Confessionals. This exclusive, members-only show will feature live video call-in lines, providing a unique platform for deep dives into intriguing topics that each host finds fascinating but may not typically explore on their respective shows. From …
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Members Preview | 669: The Church Of Unhallowed Ground
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In episode 669: The Church Of Unhallowed Ground, Peter John begins this conversation by recounting a bizarre childhood encounter with a large moon that seemed to approach his window, a memory confirmed by his brother but confounding their mother due to an unexplained time lapse. This sets the stage for Peter's adult encounters after purchasing a de…
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Transportation Revolution | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
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Let's talk about the mind-blowing advancements transforming our world! From AI-driven cars to mysterious UFO crashes and groundbreaking fuel-free flight technology, discover how the future of transportation is unfolding before our eyes. They're revolutionizing the way we move! MEET TONY AT: 7/27/24 - Smokey Mountain Bigfoot Conference: http://smoky…
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668: Mushroom Man Cabin
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In episode 668: Mushroom Man Cabin, Tony sits down with Joe Stauffer, a seasoned filmmaker with over 20 years of experience, to discuss their latest project, "The Sasquologist." They share behind-the-scenes stories from their time filming in the Smoky Mountains, revealing the challenges and triumphs of shooting on location. Joe's candid recounting …
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RELOADED | 63: The Bigfoot and Dogman of Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania is more mysterious than many realize. Out-of-staters think of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and then conclude that Pennsylvania is an industrialized state without much wilderness to explore. However, the reality is that between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh there are 300+ miles of deep, dense wild forests. Tonight, Kirk joins The Confessio…
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Members Preview | 667: Walking Into Dream Realms
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In episode 667: Walking Into Dream Realms, Brandon talks about his lucid dreaming and astral projection experiences. He shares his journey from mastering lucid dreaming, to exploring the astral realm through guided meditation. He recounts chilling encounters with a sinister entity, finding solace and protection through his faith in Jesus Christ. To…
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Weird Colorado | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
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Kickstart your hump day with a delightful dose of the unexpected on "Weird Wednesday Wakeup." Join us and let the good vibes flow! MEET TONY AT: 7/27/24 - Smokey Mountain Bigfoot Conference: http://smokymountainbigfootconference.com/ 8/1/24 - Armed Media Conference: Click Here Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com Merkel Media Apparel: mer…
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665: Bloodlines of Monsters
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In Episode 665: Nathan Reynolds, shares his harrowing journey from being born into a secretive family with a dark legacy to his experiences as an elite operative. In this gripping interview, Nathan reveals the chilling realities of his upbringing, which involved encounters with otherworldly monsters and participation in covert military operations. …
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In Episode 266: Hell, Heaven, and Back, we speak with Jason and Amy, a married couple who endured a traumatic experience that most people can't even imagine. Jason has congenital adrenal hyperplasia and nearly died from the condition multiple times as a child. On December 9, 2016, after eating some take-out food, Jason's medical issues were trigger…
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Members Preview | 664: Church Channeler
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In episode 664: Church Channeler, David recounts his eerie childhood encounters with Clifford, a faceless, long-fingered entity, and a mysterious man in old-fashioned clothing seen under and around his house. Together, Tony and David dive into theories about portals, reality shifts, and the area's cave systems, linking them to Kentucky's history an…
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663: Stranger Things Of The Unseen Realm
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In episode 663: Stranger Things Of The Unseen Realm, Chad Riley joins to discuss his documentary Skinwalkers & Stranger Things Of The Unseen Realm. This gripping conversation uncovers the mysteries of hitchhiking spirits, remote viewing, and the occult connections between Jack Parsons, Aleister Crowley, and military endeavors. Chad explores the tho…
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In Episode 502: Lost Treasure and Secret Petroglyphs of Virginia we are joined by Justin, Lance, and Ryan from the Appalachian Intelligence podcast, who reached out months ago regarding some unusual pictures they had taken in Virginia. Buried in the hills of Virginia, there is a huge rock that Justin, Lance, and Ryan stumbled across, with petroglyp…
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How deep down the rabbit hole have you gone? Do you currently reside there? If so, it's time to touch grass and get your tail out of the hole! “Free The Rabbits” is a new podcast by Joel Thomas that explores the conspiratorial world without getting lost in the proverbial rabbit hole. It's easy to attribute negative causes and effects to events that…
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Members Preview | 662: Field Of Fear
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In episode 662: Field Of Fear, Eugene shares his many experiences with the paranormal that have spanned many years. He begins his story with eerie backyard phenomena, including strange vocalizations and a glowing orbs, that he and his wife had seen together. Eugene then shares his harrowing experience of coon hunting, where he and others encountere…
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In this bonus episode, Joel Thomas joins Tony Merkel on this special edition of The Confessionals for an in-depth preview of the newest Merkel Media podcast, Free The Rabbits. Joel shares his introspective journey, navigating the complex conspiratorial world and his mission to find his place amidst the turmoil. He offers a positive perspective, ill…
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661: Clash of the Celestial Powers
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In episode 661: Clash of Celestial Powers, Julie Lopez, a former witch, unveils her generational ties to witchcraft and her escape from its clutches. Julie gets into her family's dark past, her early initiation into rituals like the ring of fire ceremony and demons speaking in tongues, and her chilling encounters with demons and angels. She explore…
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In Episode 381: Knock Knock Knock, we are joined by Travis, who did not experience anything paranormal in his life until he was around 20 years old, when he had a terrifying hatman encounter. The hatman Travis witnessed was different than many of the descriptions we’ve heard before, because the hatman wasn't alone. When Travis saw him, he was accom…
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