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The Strange SessionsSeason 9 Episode 8: Side Sessions Preview - Summer Road Trip EditionKrista and Kurt are on vacation this week, so this weekend’s episode will be a “Summer Road Trip” double Side Sessions preview!!
In the first half of the episode, Krista and Kurt look at 25 fun and unique travel destinations around the country!
And in the second half of the episode, they look at things that are uniquely Wisconsin!
So head down to the supper club by the stop-and-go lights, grab a brat and a brandy old fashioned, and enjoy this Side Sessions preview!!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 9 Episode 6: Strange Countries - ArgentinaWith the help of some great research by awesome Stranger Alejandro, Krista and Kurt tango into the first-ever Strange Countries episode, looking at the beautiful country of Argentina!!!
From rum-loving Cryptids to ghostly castles and strange security camera footage, Krista and Kurt look at all strange things Argentinian!
And, as always, a taste-test and more questions for the trivia contest!!!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 25: Updates & James Dean’s Cursed CarSurprise, Strangers! ☺️
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 26:14.
In this Skype-recorded update episode, Krista and Kurt discuss how their holidays went, talk about some life changes going on, and address a few changes to the podcast in the new season (nothing scary!) And a short topic...was James Dean's car cursed? We will see you soon! Happy 2025!!!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 23: Season Finale - Musical MysteriesWell, we made it through another season!!!
In this episode, the Season 8 finale, Krista and Kurt are once again joined by popular guest co-host Kory Konecny to look into three musical mysteries! Kory looks at the story of Paul McCartney being dead, Krista looks at the story of Elvis Presley being alive, and Kurt looks at the musical story of the unsolved Dorabella Cipher.
And, as always, a taste-test!!!
Thank you SO much for listening and for supporting us! We will see everyone in February for Season 9!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 22: CavesDue to some issues (aka my stupid car), this episode is recorded on Skype, rather than together in person.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into some strange stories about caves, from haunted caves to stories about missing spelunkers!
No taste-test OR listener questions this week, but in this episode, we will give you the email address to send questions to for our Christmas episode!!!2024-11-171h 33
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 21: Missing 411 Spotlight - Patric McCarthy & Todd SeesIt’s another Missing 411 Spotlight episode!
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at the tragic stories of Patric McCarthy and Todd Sees, two cases where there might be way more going on than meets the eye.
And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!2024-11-031h 57
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 20: MimicsWith Halloween right around the corner and Spooky Season in full-swing, Krista and Kurt look at one of the phenomena that spooks them the most…Mimics!
Whether it’s voices across the dark house from family members who aren’t there, or friend’s voices luring you into the woods, just what are these things? Are they ghosts? Are they Jinn? Are they just our imagination?
And, as always, a taste-test!2024-10-201h 53
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 19: More Listener Stories*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 15:17.
It's time for another Listener Stories episode!
In this episode, Krista and Kurt read and listen to some spooky stories sent in by you guys, our awesome Strangers! Lots of "Nopes" in these stories, too! And a few Reddit stories at the end.
And, as always, a taste-test!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 18: Gifted & Talented Education Weirdness - Part 2*NOTE 1* - THIS IS THE 2ND PART OF A 2-PART EPISODE, SO PLEASE LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRST!!!
*NOTE 2* - The topic discussion starts at 11:20.
After the launch of Sputnik in 1957, the United States realized that it needed to step up education so the U.S. didn’t fall behind the rest of the world. This eventually led to programs like GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), where students were tested, and those that were deemed advanced were pulled from class for separate programs.
In the years since, stories began to circulate online about GATE students who...2024-09-221h 40
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 17: Gifted & Talented Education Weirdness - Part 1*NOTE 1* - THIS IS THE 1ST PART OF A 2-PART EPISODE!
*NOTE 2* - The topic discussion starts at 16:30.
After the launch of Sputnik in 1957, the United States realized that it needed to step up education so the U.S. didn’t fall behind the rest of the world. This eventually led to programs like GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), where students were tested, and those that were deemed advanced were pulled from class for separate programs.
In the years since, stories began to circulate online about GATE students who said that the program wasn’t enti...2024-09-221h 31
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 15: Listener Suggestions - The Nodolf Incident, The Wackers, and Haunted Toys R UsIn this Listener Suggestions episode, Krista and Kurt look at three stories suggested by Strangers!
The stories include a bizarre situation that happened in Platteville, Wisconsin in the late 1800s, the creepy decade-long harassment of an elderly couple in Ohio, and the story of a haunted Toys R Us store in Sunnyvale, California!
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 14: Whitewater & The Flannel Man*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 12:00.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt discuss the town of Whitewater, Wisconsin (and their recent road-trip there!) Known as “Second Salem”, this small college town has a fascinating history of witchcraft, occultism, and plenty of hauntings.
Then in the second half of the episode, Krista and Kurt look into stories of people who wake up to find a mysterious, shadowy, figure in their room, always wearing a flannel shirt. Stories of “The Flannel Man” and sightings of this strange figure have persisted for years.
And, as always, a taste-test and liste...2024-08-112h 13
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 13: The FaeThe Fae Folk, also known as Faries, have enchanted human imagination for centuries. Stories of these mischievous creatures have come down through the ages from almost every country, and to this day, stories about strange creatures, periods of missing time in the woods, and disappearing objects are tied in with these beings.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at the strange world of The Fae.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 12: Strange Creatures - Whistlers & The FacelessIt’s another Strange Creatures episode! In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at stories of two creepy creatures.
Sometimes outdoors, sometimes indoors, people have reported hearing strange whistling coming from places it shouldn’t be, seemingly trying to get the person’s attention.
And other people have reported running across strange creatures and humans only to discover that these things have no faces and sometimes appear to be living mannequins.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt dive into creepy tales of Whistlers and The Faceless. And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!2024-07-141h 56
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 11: Side Sessions Preview - Mitch Weiser & Bonnie BickwitKrista and Kurt are on vacation, probably hunting Bigfoot or something, so this episode will be a preview of a Side Sessions episode that our Ko-Fi subscribers heard last year.
In July of 1973, high school couple Mitch Weiser and Bonnie Bickwit left a campground to hitchhike to The Summer Jam Festival held outside Watkins Glen, New York.
In the days after the festival, as both families waited anxiously, Bonnie and Mitch did not return home.
To date, no trace of Bonnie or Mitch has ever been found, and they are the oldest unsolved missing teenager case on record.
In this...2024-07-0757 min
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 10: Even More Nature Of Reality*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 11:15.
It’s another episode about the strange nature of reality! In this episode Krista and Kurt once again dive into the weird world of parallel universes, time travel, The Mandela Effect, and a few reality-glitch stories from Reddit!
And, as usual, a taste-test and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 9: Strange States - Pennsylvania*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 12:15.
It’s another Strange States episode!! This time, Krista and Kurt will be looking into the creatures, urban legends, and haunted places of the Keystone State, Pennsylvania!!
And, as usual, a taste-test (not a Philly cheesesteak, sadly), but no listener question. We need questions!2024-06-092h 28
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 8: MFMM - The Third Man Factor & Ghost Writer*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 15:00.
In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista looks at the Third Man Factor, where people in life-or-death situations feel another presence with them, helping them survive. And Kurt looks at the case of Ghost Writer, a haunting where the ghost was said to communicate by writing messages on Polaroid pictures.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!2024-05-262h 08
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 6: Chatting With Blaine RezachIn this episode, Krista and Kurt are joined by friend and fellow paranormal investigator Blaine Rezach to talk about ghost hunting, the paranormal, and all things strange!!! You can check out Blaine’s podcast “Ghosts & Us” on YouTube, Spotify, and all the usual podcasty places!
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!2024-04-282h 11
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 5: Project MKUltraOn November 28, 1953, a government employee named Frank Olson plummeted to his death from a window in New York City’s Statler Hotel.
Decades later, a new investigation into his death revealed one of the government’s most secretive and disturbing projects, involving LSD, brainwashed assassins, and mind control.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into the truly frightening history of Project MKUltra.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!2024-04-142h 02
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 4: Strange States - More Wisconsin Weirdness*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 21:55.
It’s another Strange States episode!
In this episode, Krista and Kurt are once again staying close to home and looking at 6 more weird stories from their home state of Wisconsin, including aliens, weird troll things, ghostly snowmobilers, and more!!
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 3: Listener Suggestions - Don Decker, Houska Castle, Mystery Vending Machine, and Sunblinks*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 20:45.
It’s another Listener Suggestions episode!!!
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at four different stories that were suggested by the amazing, lovely listeners...the bizarre story of Don Decker, the creepy Houska Castle, the fun mystery of the Capitol Hill Vending Machine, and strange stories of Sunblinks.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 2: Glenbeulah School Investigation & The Estes Method*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 18:25.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt discuss their December paranormal investigation at The Old Glenbeulah School, play some possible EVPs they caught, and talk about The Estes Method. They also play the Estes Method sessions that Kurt, Krista, and Coleman did on the investigation.
And, as usual, a taste-test and listener questions!!2024-03-032h 01
The Strange SessionsSeason 8 Episode 1: TunnelsIt’s FINALLY the Season 8 premiere!!!
This episode features the topic that won the poll on The Strangers Facebook page…tunnels!!
There is FAR more going on below our feet than anyone realizes. What’s all down there? What are they used for? What are some of the conspiracy theories around them? And are they haunted?
In this episode, Krista and Kurt gear up and head down the topic of tunnels!
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!!2024-02-182h 16
The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 24: EOS Wrap-Up - The Simpsons & GlitterWe know it's been a while since you folks heard from us, so here is a special Skype end-of-season wrap-up episode for you!
We are looking back at the past season and looking ahead to things we would like to do in the next season. Also, Kurt looks into whether or not The Simpsons are predicting the future, and Krista looks into the story of who the mysterious biggest purchaser of glitter is.
See you in a few weeks for Season 8!!!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 23: Christmas Episode - Pagan Origins, The Oakville Blobs, and Raynham HallIn this Christmas episode, Krista and Kurt are once again joined by special guest co-host Kory Konecny!
In this episode, Krista looks at the pagan origins of Christmas, Kory looks into the fascinating story of The Oakville Blobs, and Kurt looks into the story of the haunted Raynham Hall and its famous ghost photograph.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
After the end music, stick around to hear a 20-minute podcast that Kurt and fellow ghost hunter Barry recorded way back in 2007!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 22: Season Finale - Lake City Quiet Pills & The Khamar Daban Incident*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 26:10.
In the Season 7 finale, Krista and Kurt are once again joined by special guest co-host Kory Konecny!
Kory and Kurt tackle the bizarre internet mystery of Lake City Quiet Pills and its rabbit hole of sketchy websites, mercenaries, hidden messages, and possible assassinations. And Krista looks at the Khamar Daban Incident, the mysterious deaths of a group of Russian hikers.
And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!
Thank you SO much for listening and being a part of this!! We will se...2023-12-032h 13
The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 21: Missing 411 Spotlight - Aaron Hedges*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 24:15.
In September of 2014, 38-year-old Aaron Hedges went hunting with two friends in the Crazy Mountains of Montana. Aaron became separated from his friends, and despite having a cell phone and a radio for communication, no word was heard from Aaron.
Two years later, his remains were found in a location close to a ranch.
In this “Missing 411 Spotlight” episode, Krista and Kurt look into the bizarre case of Aaron Hedges.
And, as usual, a taste test and listener questions!2023-11-192h 15
The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 19: Haunted Dolls*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 24:50.
Throughout their long history, dolls have been perpetually linked with the paranormal and magic.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at dolls and their attachment to the paranormal, and dive into the stories of some of the most famous haunted dolls from around the world.
And, as always, a taste test and listener questions!2023-10-222h 36
The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 18: St. Nazianz & JFK Prep - Part 2: Investigation & EvidenceNOTE - The topic discussion starts at 16:45.
In the conclusion of last week's episode, Krista, Kurt, and guest co-hosts Mark and Rhonda Zahn discuss their 2005 investigation at JFK Prep and talk about their evidence, including over 20 possible EVPs that were captured.
There *may* have also been an EVP captured while we were recording this episode! See if you can hear it.
Also, a taste-test and we answer an intriguing listener question.
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The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 17: St. Nazianz & JFK Prep - Part 1: History*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 14:53.
Nestled inland a few miles from the western coast of Lake Michigan lies the small, quaint village of St. Nazianz, Wisconsin.
Passing through the small community, a person might not even know that they are in what is said to be one of the most haunted towns in the Midwest!
Stories abound of the town being founded by a mystical cult, of the curse that supposedly follows the town, and of the hauntings that plague JFK Prep, an abandoned former high school/seminary.
And our group was one of...2023-10-081h 41
The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 16: Side Sessions Preview - The Cannonball Run*NOTE* - This is a Side Sessions preview! It was recorded last year and was previously only available for our Ko-Fi subscribers. Krista and Kurt will be back in two weeks with a new episode!
One of the biggest movie hits of 1981 was a star-studded action/adventure/comedy called "The Cannonball Run", about an illegal road race from New York to California for a million dollar prize.
What some people don't know is that the movie was based on a real-life series of crazy cross-country races that were held in the 1970's. And people today are still a...2023-09-2446 min
The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 15: Strange Stories*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 15:15.
It’s another Strange Stories episode!
In this episode, Krista and Kurt read tons of spooky/weird true stories from Reddit and other sites! Are they 100% true? Who knows. But they’re awesome. And there are a lot of “Nopes”.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 14: The Tunguska Event & The Lost Colony Of Roanoke*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 18:30
On June 30, 1908, something exploded over the forests near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in Siberia, flattening an estimated 80 million trees over an area of 830 square miles.
And in August of 1590, John White sailed back from England to the family and friends he had left behind at Roanoke, only to find no trace of the colony or its inhabitants.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at The Tunguska Event and The Lost Colony of Roanoke!
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 11: MFMM - Holy HillIt’s another My Favorite Mini-Mystery!
In this episode, Krista and Kurt are joined by first-time guest co-host Aaron. Kurt and Aaron discuss and play on-site audio from their visit to Holy Hill, Wisconsin! Ghosts, Goatman, Bear-Wolves, haunted cemeteries, and a haunted pub…it’s all here!
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!2023-07-162h 13
The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 9: Time Slips and Phantom Diners*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 20:52
Throughout history, there have been reports of people who see their surroundings change for a brief moment into that of the past or the future, and there have been reports of people who stop at a diner or gas station, only to go back to the location and discover that it never existed.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at the fascinating topic of time slips and phantom diners!
And, as always, taste-tests and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 8: Artificial Intelligence*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 16:27.
It’s grown in leaps and bounds over the last few years, it’s all over the news right now, and people can’t decide whether it’s going to save the world or destroy it.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at artificial intelligence, it’s history, it’s problems, and A.I.’s place in the paranormal world.
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The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 7: MFMM - Pfister Hotel & Haunted Fond du Lac*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 19:23
It’s another My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode!! In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at some cool local hauntings. Krista looks at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel, and Kurt looks at a few locations around Fond du Lac.
Also, a fun Strange Sessions first!!!!
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!!!
2023-05-211h 55
The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 6: Strange States -TexasIt’s another Strange States episode!
This time, Krista and Kurt are looking at creatures and hauntings from The Lone Star State, Texas! It’s all here, from weird donkey-ladies to ghostly pep rallies to eyeball-forking caramel killers.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 5: MirrorsSince the days when humans first polished obsidian to be able to see their reflection in it, mirrors and the paranormal have been tied together. From scrying to stories of haunted mirrors to childhood games like Bloody Mary, there’s always been something unsettling and spooky about mirrors.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt reflect on mirrors and the paranormal!
And, as always, a taste-test (no listener questions this time)!2023-04-232h 27
The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 4: Strange Creatures*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 21:30
Deer that aren’t deer, the creepy forest-dwelling creature that Kurt's hometown of Manitowoc has a festival for, and a bizarre clown/robot/alien thing...
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into some weird cryptids and creatures!
And as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 3: The Dodleston Messages*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 5:25.
In 1985, Ken Webster and his girlfriend Debbie moved into a cottage in Dodleston, England, to do some renovations.
Shortly after, they started to notice bizarre activity, like ghostly footsteps, 6-toed footprints showing up on the wall, and cans of cat food being stacked up.
But when Ken brought home a computer from the school he worked at, things got REALLY crazy! Like, really crazy.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at the strange, century-spanning tale of The Dodleston Messages!
It’s a Skype episode, so no taste...2023-03-262h 06
The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 2: MFMM - The Stanley Hotel & Flight 401In this Skype episode, it’s another My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode! This season, all the MFMM episodes will be about ghosts and haunted places! This time, Krista discusses Colorado's famous Stanley Hotel, and Kurt talks about the ghosts of Flight 401!
No taste-tests this time, but there are listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 7 Episode 1: Atlantis*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 23:05.
Welcome to Season 7 of The Strange Sessions!
Around 360 BC, the Greek philosopher Plato wrote about the island of Atlantis. In the last few centuries, people have speculated about whether or not it actually existed.
In this episode, the Season 7 opener, Krista and Kurt dive into Atlantis!
And, as always, we do a taste-test, answer listener questions, and open some packages from our lovely listeners!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 26: Season 7 PrologueIn this prologue to Season 7, Krista and Kurt talk over Skype about how their hiatus went, how life is going, discuss some housekeeping, and take a look at the upcoming season!
2023-02-1250 min
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 25: Side Sessions Preview - Nostalgic FoodsIn this bonus Side Sessions preview recorded in July 2022, Krista, Kurt, and guest co-host Kory talk about their favorite nostalgic foods that aren't available anymore. The Side Sessions episodes feature non-paranormal topics that we just feel like talking about, and they are only available for our monthly Ko-Fi subscribers.
Season 7 is just around the corner! See you soon! :)
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The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 24: Christmas Bonus - The Warminster Thing, Avril & Taylor Clones, & Valiant Thor*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 15:25.
Happy holidays, Strangers! In this bonus Christmas episode, Kurt and Krista are once again joined by Kory for some holiday cheer and mini-mysteries! Krista looks into the strange story of The Warminster Thing, Kurt discuses the theories about Avril Lavigne and Taylor Swift being clones, and Kory discusses the story of the mysterious and otherworldly Valiant Thor!
And, as always, a taste-test!
Thank you so much for listening and for being a part of our strange family. We hope your holidays are amazing and we will see you soon f...2022-12-241h 22
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 21: Strange States - Haunted WisconsinNOTE - The topic discussion starts at 20:44.
In this Strange States episode, Krista and Kurt look at haunted areas around Wisconsin! Spooky cemeteries, haunted concert halls, urban legend-ish roads, bars with weird shots, fiery portals to hell, it’s all here!
And, as always, a taste-test and we forgot to do a listener question. Whoops.
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The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 18: MFMM - Brandon Swanson & Tina Resch*NOTE* The topic discussion starts at 20:41.
It's another My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode! In this episode, Krista looks at the puzzling disappearance of 19-year-old Brandon Swanson, and Kurt looks at the sad case of Tina Resch and the Columbus Poltergeist. And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 16: Poltergeists*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 23:00.
Coined in 1838, the word “poltergeist” has come to mean a noisy or destructive ghost. Are they ghosts, though, or could they be something else?
In this episode, Krista and Kurt dive into the world of poltergeists, and look at a few famous poltergeist cases.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
2022-08-282h 17
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 14: John Keel & Jacques ValleeIn this episode, Krista and Kurt look at the fascinating lives and theories of paranormal researchers John Keel (made famous by “The Mothman Prophecies”) and Jacques Vallee.
And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!2022-07-311h 58
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 13: MFMM- The Circleville Letters & The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 18:46.
For this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista and Kurt are once again joined by popular guest co-host Kory Konecny! Kory discusses The Circleville Letters, where a mysterious writer waged a terrifying mail campaign in an Ohio town, and Kurt discusses the Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter, where a Kentucky family is terrorized for hours by alien creatures.
And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 12: The Current State Of UFO Research*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 20:08.
Within the last 5 years, there has been an explosion of sightings, information, and disclosure of unidentified alien craft. From officially released videos to congressional hearings, this has been an unprecedented era of UFO information.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at the recent state of unidentified flying object research.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!2022-07-031h 59
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 11: The Smiley Face Killers - Part 2It’s Part 2 of our Smiley Face Killers episode! In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at theories (hoo boy, a LOT of theories…) about whether or not a person or a group is possibly going around and killing/drowning college-age males.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!2022-06-192h 09
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 10: The Smiley Face Killers - Part 1Since the mid 1990’s, hundreds of young men, mostly college students, have disappeared after leaving a bar or a party, only to strangely turn up dead later in a local lake or river. Are these all just drunken accidents, or is there someone (or something) systematically killing these people?
In this episode…the first of two parts…Krista and Kurt look at some of these strange cases where Missing 411 meets true crime.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!2022-06-051h 49
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 9: Side Sessions Preview - The Dice ManKrista is recuperating from her operation this week (she’s doing well!!!), so this week’s episode is a short Side Sessions preview that was released for Ko-Fi subscribers last November.
In 1971, George Cockcroft (under the pseudonym Luke Reinhart) released a novel called The Dice Man. This novel set the stage for “dice living” or making all of your decisions based on a roll of the dice.
In this episode, Kurt and Krista look at Rhinehart’s novel and the idea of living your life on the path of chance.
No taste-test or listener questions this week, bu...2022-05-2237 min
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 8: Lora Snedegar*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 10:16. On April 15th, 1982, the body of 22-year-old Lora Snedegar was discovered in a farmer’s field, dead from gunshot wounds to the head. What followed the discovery of the body was a bizarre tale of mysterious phone calls, strange maps, letters buried in coffins, and ultimately, the deaths or strange disappearances of at least 5 people.
In this Skype episode, Krista and Kurt look into the death of Lora, and the bizarre circumstances that followed. Due to us not being together in person, there’s no taste-test. But there are listener ques...2022-05-081h 18
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 6: Strange States - Arizona*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 17:44.
It’s another Strange States episode!!!!
This time, we are looking at cryptids and haunted locations in The Grand Canyon State, Arizona! From drunken cat creatures to goat-suckers to ghostly miners, Krista and Kurt take a strange look at The Copper State!
Due to an error, the taste-test wasn't recorded correctly for this one. Sorry!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 5: MFMM - Summerwind & The Belmez Faces*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 19:45.
In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista talks about Summerwind, the Wisconsin mansion that has a history of being haunted, and Kurt talks about the mysterious Belmez Faces, ghostly faces that appeared on a concrete floor in a small Spanish village in the 1970s.
And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 4: The Glimmer Man*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 21:35
In previous episodes, including the Missing 411 episodes, Kurt and Krista have discussed stories of people who have been in the woods or inside their homes and have seen a being that appears to be somehow cloaked and partially invisible, like the creature from the movie "Predator". This creature or being has been witnessed more and more and has come to be known as "The Glimmer Man".
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at stories about the Glimmer Man, and discuss who or what it could be.
And, as a...2022-03-131h 49
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 3: Danny Casolaro & The Octopus*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 20:27.
On August 10, 1991, freelance investigative journalist Danny Casolaro was found dead in a bathtub in a West Virginia hotel bathroom from an apparent suicide. Casolaro had been investigating something he called “The Octopus”, a conspiracy theory that spans decades and touches on dozens of other conspiracy theories. Was it suicide, though, or something else? In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into the strange death of Danny Casolaro.
And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!
2022-02-271h 38
The Strange SessionsSeason 6 Episode 1: Doppelgangers*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 28:02.
Throughout history, there have been stories about people seeing their exact doubles, or seeing perfect replicas of people they know. Turning up often in literature, these twins are often seen as being symbolic of our dual nature. Are these doubles just a work of fiction, or do they really exist?
In the Season 6 premiere, Krista and Kurt look at doppelgängers. And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Bonus Episode: Hobo LifeIn this final bonus episode of season 5, Kurt and Krista talk about the fascinating topic of hobo or van life. This is another sneak peek at the Side Sessions available to monthly subscribers on their ko-fi page. Enjoy!
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The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 23: Season Finale & Listener Stories*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 16:42. It’s the Season 5 finale!!! In this episode, Krista and Kurt read some awesome (and spooky) listener stories, look back on Season 5, and look ahead to Season 6! And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions! Thank you all SO much …2021-12-051h 46
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 21: MFMM – Vatican Secrets & Fatima Prophecies*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 24:14 In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista and Kurt are joined once again by popular guest co-host Kory!! It’s all about The Vatican, where Kory discusses objects that they are rumored to be hiding, and Kurt talks about the prophecies of Fatima …2021-11-081h 57
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 19: MFMM – Sheboygan Asylum & Chase Family Vault*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 17:38. In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista looks into the Sheboygan Asylum (as featured on the show Destination Fear) and talks about going on the ghost tour there, and Kurt looks into the story of the Chase Family Vault and the mysterious …2021-10-101h 31
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 18: EVP Revisited*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 15:23. Krista and Kurt once again dive into the strange world of Electronic Voice Phenomena, or EVP. We will discuss methods of communication through other means, such as televisions and Frank’s Box, and we will play some more EVPs that we’ve captured during …2021-09-261h 58
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 17: 100th Episode!It’s the *100th* episode of The Strange Sessions!!! In this episode, Krista and Kurt read and listen to the amazingly sweet emails, messages, and voicemails from listeners, and look back at the last 5 years of doing the show. And, as always, a taste-test (a special anniversary cake!), and we …2021-09-121h 37
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 16: Side Sessions Preview – Empire State Building Airplane CrashIn this sneak preview episode of “The Side Sessions” (non-paranormal episodes available for monthly subscribers on Ko-Fi), Krista and Kurt discuss the 1945 Empire State Building B-25 airplane crash, and how it’s tied to a Guinness world record that you really don’t want to try breaking.2021-08-2941 min
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 14: MFMM – Todd Geib & The Guadalupe Image**NOTE – The topic discussion starts at 21:03. In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista looks into the strange death of Todd Geib, and Kurt looks into the miraculous claims of the Our Lady Of Guadalupe image. And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!2021-08-011h 29
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 13: Strange States – Colorado*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 18:18. It’s another Strange States episode, and this time, it’s the Centennial State, Colorado! Haunted hotels, vampires, spooky cemeteries, ghosts of dead miners, and probably a John Denver song or two stuck in your head, Krista and Kurt will be looking at the …2021-07-181h 51
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 9: The Hat Man Revisited*NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 17:12 In this episode, Krista and Kurt are joined by first-time guest co-host Devin Zahn to revisit and do a deep-dive on The Hat Man. Devin talks about his encounters with this being, and theories are discussed. What is this thing??? And, as …2021-05-231h 46
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 7: MFMM – Lindbergh Kidnapping & Revisiting Elisa LamIn this episode, Kurt and Krista are joined once again by the always awesome Kory Konecny! Kory discusses the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, and Krista revisits the Elisa Lam story and talks about the recent documentary about her death. And, as always, a taste-test! *NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at …2021-04-251h 53
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 6: Deep Underground Military BasesIs it possible that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of strange, secret bases located under our feet? And what goes on in these bases? In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into DUMBs (Deep Underground Military Bases), the rumored alien/human base under Dulce, New Mexico, and the mysterious life …2021-04-111h 46
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 5: Strange States – Wisconsin CreaturesIn this episode, Krista and Kurt stay close to home and look at Wisconsin’s legendary creatures and cryptids! Aliens, vampires, werewolves, ghost chickens…we’ve got it all here in our state! And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions! *NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 24:232021-03-281h 53
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 4: Mandela Effect, CERN, and Simulation Theory RevisitedIn this episode, Krista and Kurt revisit the topics of The Mandela Effect, CERN, and Simulation Theory. Also, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!2021-03-141h 44
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 3: MFMM – Dudleytown and Coral CastleIn this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista discusses the bizarre story of Dudleytown, an abandoned town in Connecticut that is said to be haunted and cursed, and Kurt discusses Florida’s mysterious Coral Castle, 2 million pounds of limestone that is believed to have been quarried, moved, and carved by one …2021-02-281h 36
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 2: Near-Death ExperiencesStudies suggest that 1 out of every 10 people have had a near-death experience. Many of these people share similar stories about leaving their bodies, entering a tunnel of light, and seeing loved ones who have passed away. In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into the phenomena of near-death …2021-02-141h 38
The Strange SessionsSeason 5 Episode 1: Welcome To Season 5We are back!!! In this conversational pre-season warm-up episode, Krista and Kurt just chat about their break, open some gifts from listeners, read some listener emails, play some voicemails, and read some near-death experience stories to get ready for the next episode about NDE’s. Join us for Season 5 of …2021-01-311h 47
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 25: Christmas ChatIn this special holiday episode, Krista and Kurt just take it easy and chat about Christmas, look back at Season 4 of the podcast, talk about two more Missing 411 stories, discuss some of their ghost investigations, and all sorts of other stuff! And, as always, a taste-test and listener …2020-12-241h 25
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 24: Even More Missing 411In this episode, the Season 4 finale, Krista and Kurt once again look into the strangeness of people mysteriously vanishing from national parks or dying mysteriously in the parks. Recent Missing 411 stories are discussed, as is the controversy surrounding the phenomena. And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions! …2020-12-061h 54
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 23: MFMM – Deja Vu and The Toynbee TilesIn this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista discusses the strange phenomenon of deja vu, and Kurt discusses the mystery of The Toynbee Tiles! And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions! *NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 26:28.2020-11-221h 36
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 21: HalloweenIn this episode, Kurt and Krista talk all about Halloween! From it’s origins to it’s traditions to our favorite things about it, we look at all things Halloween! And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions! *NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 23:11.2020-10-251h 39
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 20: Electronic SurveillanceFor decades now, conspiracy-minded people have always felt that they were being tracked, their phone calls were being monitored, and their emails were being read. Is it really happening, or are they just crazy? (Spoiler…they’re not crazy). In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into electronic surveillance. Just how much …2020-10-111h 43
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 19: Sky SoundsThroughout history, there have been reports of unexplained sounds seemingly coming from the sky, from loud booms to trumpets to persistent humming sounds. In this episode, Kurt, Krista, and special guest co-host Jim (Krista’s husband) discuss strange sounds from the sky. And, as always, a taste test and we answer …2020-09-271h 45
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 18: MFMM: The Tallman’s Haunting and Mel’s HoleIn this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista and Kurt are joined once again in the studio by popular guest co-host, Kory Konecny! Krista discusses the haunting of the Tallman house in Horicon, Wisconsin, and Kory discusses the bizarre tale of Mel’s Hole. And, as always, a taste-test and we answer …2020-09-141h 50
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 16: The Loch Ness MonsterFor the last 1,500 years, the cold and dark depths of Loch Ness have been said to be inhabited by a giant creature. After decades of sightings, photos, and videos, the question still remains…is there a Loch Ness Monster? In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into the story of …2020-08-181h 38
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 14: The 1980’s Satanic PanicAs the occult/paranormal fascination of the 1970’s passed into a new decade, the 1980’s were hit with a devastating moral panic. Games, music, businesses, and lives were affected by it. In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into the Satanic Panic of the 1980’s, from The Smurfs to Judas Priest …2020-07-211h 44
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 4: Strange States – AlabamaIn this Strange States episode, Kurt and Krista look into the legendary creatures and haunted locations of Alabama, from bizarre metal men to haunted children’s parks! And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions! NOTE – The topic discussion starts at 24:092020-03-031h 43
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 2: My Favorite Mini-Mystery: Krnak Family Murders & Numbers StationsIn this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista and Kurt each bring a topic to the table. Krista discusses the Krnak family murders, a local case that she has a small personal connection with, and Kurt discusses the strange shortwave radio broadcasts known as Numbers Stations. There’s also a taste-test, we …2020-02-041h 29
The Strange SessionsSeason 4 Episode 1: Strange Phone CallsIn the Season 4 premiere, The Strangers voted on the topic, and in this episode, Krista and Kurt will be looking into stories about strange phone calls! From stories about phone calls by loved ones who have passed away, creepy threatening calls, and bizarre voicemail messages, Kurt and Krista look …2020-01-211h 39
The Strange SessionsSeason 3 Christmas Episode – The Rendlesham Forest IncidentDuring Christmas, 1980, American soldiers based near Rendlesham Forest in England witnessed strange lights in the sky and an unknown craft was discovered in the woods. The incident went on to become England’s most well-known UFO encounter. In this episode, Kurt and Krista look into the mysterious events of the …2019-12-241h 24
The Strange SessionsSeason 3 Episode 22: Story UpdatesIn this episode, the Season 3 finale, Kurt and Krista give updates on some of the stories that they’ve covered since the beginning of the show, and as always, there’s a taste-test and listener questions! Thank you SO much for all of your support and for being a part of …2019-11-281h 41
The Strange SessionsSeason 3 Episode 20: Horror Movie CursesWith Halloween right around the corner, Kurt and Krista discuss horror films that are rumored to have curses attached to them, and they discuss their favorite, and least favorite, horror movies. And as always, a taste-test and a listener story! *NOTE* – The topic discussion starts at 19:06.2019-10-221h 46
The Strange SessionsSeason 3 Episode 17: Gangstalking, Electronic Harassment, and Robert Guffey’s book “Chameleo”In this episode, Kurt and Krista look into the strange world of gangstalking, electronic harassment, and Robert Guffey’s book “Chameleo: A Strange but True Story of Invisible Spies, Heroin Addiction, and Homeland Security”. We also finally get to try Vegemite (thank you, Carly!) and as always, we answer listener questions! …2019-09-101h 35
The Strange SessionsSeason 3 Episode 10: ReincarnationIn this episode, Kurt and Krista look into reincarnation and claims of children remembering past lives. Is it really reincarnation, or just active imaginations? And as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions! NOTE – The topic discussion starts at 21:07.2019-06-041h 32
The Strange SessionsSeason 3 Episode 6: Captain Kutchie’s Key Lime Pie & Karin Catherine WaldegraveIn this episode, Kurt and Krista look into two internet mysteries that have puzzled people for years…Captain Kutchie’s Key Lime Pies and Karin Catherine Waldegrave. What is the story behind these mysterious web personalities? Are they automated web bots? Are they coded messages from spies? Are they victims of mind …2019-04-021h 46
The Strange SessionsSeason 3 Episode 5: Possession and ExorcismIn this episode, Kurt and Krista discuss possession and exorcism, delving into it’s history and discussing some notable cases. Also, taste tests and listener questions! Give it a listen! If you are new to the podcast, the episode topic usually starts around the 20 minute mark.2019-03-191h 22
The Strange SessionsSeason 3 Episode 2: The Georgia GuidestonesIn this episode, Kurt and Krista discuss the mysterious Georgia Guidestones. Who designed and financed them? Was it a secret society, a famous billionaire, controversial scientists, or someone else? And are they guidelines to humanity’s salvation, or it’s destruction? Give it a listen! *NOTE* – We were not able to …2019-02-0548 min
The Strange SessionsSeason 3 Episode 1: The Denver International AirportIn the Season 3 premiere, Kurt and Krista discuss Denver International Airport. Strange paintings, tales of spooky underground tunnels, the New World Order, reptilian aliens, and Blucifer. What the heck is going on at this place?! All this, plus listener questions and a taste test! Give it a listen!2019-01-221h 33