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The Confessionals909: 3 Strangers Describe the SAME Supernatural Realm
What if the supernatural encounters happening around us are glimpses of a war raging just beyond our reality? Tony Merkel brings Hunter, Jade, and Caleb together to explore the Second Heaven, a hidden realm they believe exists alongside our physical world. Although these three men have never met, their experiences reveal chilling similarities about the dark forces operating beyond the veil. Their accounts suggest a spiritual battlefield where entities serve a hidden hierarchy and the boundary between worlds may be weakening. Could the strange phenomena we're witnessing be signs of a much greater war beginning to spill into our...
2026-10-272h 31
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 831: Spiritual Warfare Backfires Without Authority
In this episode, Tony sits down with Dr. Laura Sanger and Vicki Joy Anderson for a grounded and challenging conversation on spiritual warfare, authority, and preparation. They break down where a believer’s authority actually comes from, why Scripture never treats spiritual warfare as optional, and how misunderstanding time, identity, and lineage can leave people exposed. The discussion addresses generational iniquity, deliverance versus exorcism, and the danger of engaging spiritual conflict without proper preparation. Drawing from biblical examples, personal testimony, and practical theology, the conversation reframes warfare as participation in Christ’s already-won victory. If you’ve ever wondered whethe...
2026-10-262h 18
The ConfessionalsWhat’s Hiding in Appalachia? Giants, Dogman & Mountain Mysteries | Slingshot Nation
Giant skeleton reports. Dogman sightings. Strange creatures seen along remote mountain roads. Appalachia has generations of stories that leave one question: what’s happening in these mountains?Today on Slingshot Nation Live, we explore the legends and unexplained encounters of East Tennessee and the greater Appalachian region. From accounts of unearthed giants to modern creature sightings, we’ll discuss what people claim to have witnessed, where the stories come from, and the questions still unanswered.If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890...
2026-10-231h 08
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 908: She Reveals The Hidden Spiritual Realm Where Demons Recruit and Train Children
How do you escape a nightmare that keeps bringing you back to the same world? In this episode, Tony welcomes Amelie, whose recurring childhood dreams led her through a locked gate into a sprawling realm she eventually mapped from memory. Two seemingly friendly snake guides promised to teach her its secrets, but curiosity soon gave way to terrifying assignments. Night after night, she returned to familiar paths—and places where she knew something would be waiting.As Amelie walks Tony through her map, she describes a hidden landscape that felt less like a dream and more like a se...
2026-10-2221 min
The Confessionals907: The Hidden Hierarchy of Darkness That Most Christians Never Learn About
What if the most terrifying forces in this world operate through a kingdom we've barely begun to understand? Tony Merkel sits down with Alexander Pagani and Pastor Fred Price Jr. to uncover what they believe is a hidden hierarchy within the kingdom of darkness. Their startling interpretation of Jesus' confrontation with Legion raises unsettling questions about what was really happening that day. As firsthand accounts of deliverance reveal a disturbing side of the supernatural, the possibility of spiritual forces holding authority over entire regions becomes impossible to ignore. This powerful discussion challenges everything we think we know about spiritual...
2026-10-202h 10
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 472: Peru's Megalithic Cave of Mystery
In Episode: 472: Peru's Megalithic Cave of Mystery, we bring on Derek Olson, the owner of Megalithic Marvels. Derek joins The Confessionals to talk about two of his biggest passions in life - searching for evidence for lost ancient technology and evidence of ancient giants/hybrid beings. He also shares some of his research on DNA and genetic anomalies of the Paracas skulls. But first, he starts us off with a journey he went on in Peru, where he was led into a largely unknown megalithic cave that the locals believe has mystical powers. When a shaman came into this...
2026-10-191h 13
The ConfessionalsAmerica’s Next Manhattan Project? What’s Being Planned in Montana? | Slingshot Nation
Is America preparing for the next Manhattan Project, and why is Montana at the center of it?Today on Slingshot Nation LIVE, we're diving into the Department of War's Project Meridian, exploring its potential connections to advanced weapons technology, the U.S. Space Force, and the future of American military power. Could this mysterious initiative represent a technological leap comparable to the original Manhattan Project? We're separating what's known from speculation and asking what may really be taking shape behind the scenes.If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to...
2026-10-161h 09
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 906: Are Giants and Fallen Angels Hiding in the Solomon Islands?
What if an entire island nation is hiding a supernatural reality the rest of the world knows nothing about? Missionary Joanna Lee joins Tony to reveal disturbing accounts emerging from the Solomon Islands, where locals claim giants still inhabit the mountains and mysterious crafts travel beneath the ocean. As Joanna and her family minister to the people, they encounter violent demonic manifestations that challenge everything they thought they understood about spiritual warfare. Testimonies from a former witch doctor expose an alleged hidden world where ancient bloodlines and forbidden rituals are deeply connected to the island's supernatural mysteries. Could the...
2026-10-1525 min
The Confessionals905: Four Types of Aliens May Expose a Biblical Mystery Hidden in Plain Sight | Larry Ragland
What if the four alien species repeatedly mentioned by UFO insiders have a connection to something written in the Bible thousands of years ago? Tony Merkel sits down with Pastor Larry Ragland to explore a startling theory linking the Nordics, Greys, Mantids, and Reptilians to the four levels of spiritual authority described in Ephesians 6. With prominent voices in the UFO disclosure community reporting the same four types of beings, Larry believes the similarities deserve a closer look. Could these entities be manifestations of an ancient spiritual hierarchy operating behind the scenes of human history? Tony and Larry examine what...
2026-10-131h 50
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 904: Testing a Lying Spirit | Larry Ragland
How do you know the spirit speaking to you is telling the truth? In this episode, Tony sits down with Larry Ragland to examine spiritual discernment and the danger of entities that mix truth with deception. They discuss false voices, NHI, testing supernatural claims through Scripture, and why discernment requires more than simply trusting an experience because it feels good or sounds convincing. The conversation ultimately turns to salvation, evangelism, and the responsibility Christians have to recognize deception and point people toward the truth of Jesus Christ.If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with me...
2026-10-0817 min
The Confessionals903: Warring Kingdoms
What does it look like when God calls you to something before you fully understand what you’re being called into? Tony looks back at the path that led him to start The Confessionals. At first, he thought he was simply following a call to podcast. Over time, the stories he heard began to collide with experiences of his own. The deeper he went, the harder it became to dismiss what was happening. Strange encounters became personal. Spiritual warfare became real. What once felt like curiosity began to look like preparation. That journey ultimately forced Tony to confront a mu...
2026-10-061h 29
The Confessionals901: Dogman Warfare and the Second Heaven
What happens when spiritual warfare becomes something you can actually see and fight on the other side? Tony Merkel sits down with Jade to explore his extraordinary experiences in the Second Heaven, where he describes dark strongholds and terrifying encounters with Dogman entities during battles that feel every bit as physical as our own reality. Jade reveals what he believes is happening beyond the veil and why these encounters may have implications for the spiritual warfare taking place here. But when he ventures deeper into this hidden realm, he encounters something far more massive and disturbing than the Dogmen.
2026-09-292h 13
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 90: From The Ouija Board, The Spirits ComeOn Episode 90, our guest Molly shares a number of paranormal events in her life, including stories of the haunted house she grew up in, some interesting occurrences with a ouija board, and her experiences in the famously haunted city of New Orleans, Louisiana.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our...
2025-12-291h 05
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 47: The Back RoomOn Episode 47: The Back Room, Jason joins The Confessionals to share his family's experiences with their home and the back room.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe Confessionals Social Network App:Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrhGoog...
2025-12-011h 09
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 132: Hollow Earth and What Lives Within | Think TankIn Episode 132: Hollow Earth and What Lives Within, we “dive in” to hollow Earth with another edition of the Think Tank! Is a hollow Earth really possible? If so, why is it there? Who lives inside of it? What is it being used for? These thought-provoking questions and many more will be covered as Justen Faull, Wes Faull, Chad Riley, and Jim Wilhelmsen join The Confessionals to discuss the mysterious hollow Earth.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family...
2025-11-172h 36
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 286: It Grabbed My SoulIn Episode 286: It Grabbed My Soul, we speak with Seth, whose experiences with lucid dreaming seem to take him into a different, interactive realm. Over time Seth has been able to take some control over his lucid dreams and change their outcomes. He tells us of his strange dream encounters, including an eerie instance when a dark humanoid figure grabbed him as he lay on his bed. Even though the figure seemed to only grab his try toes, Seth describes how he felt as though it was pulling out his soul - all while he could hear and feel a...
2025-11-101h 06
The ConfessionalsMachines, Monsters, and The Future | Slingshot NationA futuristic showdown between man-made intelligence and ancient beasts — this live episode dives into the blurred line between technology and the supernatural. From AI robots and self-driving trucks to cryptids breaching realms, the moon landing hoax, and what’s coming next — we’re pulling back The Thin Veil of Reality.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Become a member for ad-free listening, e...
2025-11-071h 03
The Confessionals804: Crossing Realms on Soul Retrieval MissionsPatrick and Patti’s story is one of deep entanglement with the supernatural—and an even deeper redemption. Years of shamanic practice, soul retrievals, and spiritual power left them facing darkness masquerading as light. But when every false god failed, they found what they had been searching for all along: the real authority of Jesus Christ. What followed was a radical breaking of covenants, a cleansing of their past, and a surrender that brought true peace for the first time. This conversation isn’t about religion; it’s about the moment deception shatters, and truth finally takes its place.If yo...
2025-10-283h 29
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 803: The Digital AbyssIn this off-the-cuff studio sit-down, Tony, Derek, and Jack step away from structure and let the conversation go where it wants, faith, fear, mystery, and the unseen forces moving beneath it all. What starts as laughter turns into reflection, and what feels ordinary becomes anything but. It’s a rare glimpse behind the curtain, where stories, experiences, and convictions collide in ways that can’t be scripted or explained. Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expens...
2025-10-2319 min
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 321: The Elemental CatIn Episode 321: The Elemental Cat, we talk with "Evan Kail the Pawn Man" about what it's like growing up in an extremely active home. Evan is a TikTok influencer with over 200,000 followers, and when he decided to share his haunting experiences from his childhood, he went viral. As people listened to his stories, several of our listeners told him to contact The Confessionals and share with us! Evan has experienced things disappearing in the home, entities showing themselves, objects moving and breaking, and ouija board experiences that amped up the activity to a whole new level! He also shares an...
2025-10-2059 min
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 528: Virginia Mountain DraculaIn Episode 528: Virginia Mountain Dracula we are joined by Glen. He emailed the show to tell of a wild encounter he had as a child that involved the seemingly dead body of Dracula in the mountains of Virginia. On the surface with the limited information we had in the email, we thought the story was a little far-fetched. But, there were some things in the email that left us thinking there might be something to the story. As he and I started talking he filled in the gaps of information that he left out of the email which made this...
2025-10-131h 37
The Confessionals798: The Dark Forces Behind Human TraffickingWhat happens when rescuing women from human trafficking becomes a direct confrontation with the powers of darkness? Tony and Kenny Sacht take you to the frontlines, where spiritual warfare erupts in brothels, prayers break through demonic resistance, and the unseen realm pushes back against every act of freedom. From lightning-split nights to moments when entire rescue missions were supernaturally threatened, this episode reveals the cost of fighting evil face to face, and the power that comes when heaven joins the battle.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!
2025-10-071h 22
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 7: A Lifelong HauntingTonight's episode features a three-part show. In Part I, Tony and his wife Lindsay mark the start of a new segment about trending, newsworthy topics in the paranormal world. In Part II, Tony holds an exclusive interview with Jessica and Haley after a ghost photo captured by Haley goes viral online. In Part III, Tony speaks with "Matt" about a demonic presence that has haunted him for his entire life.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with me...
2025-10-061h 21
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 797: Gang-Stalked by a SatanistWhat if the people following you weren’t just people at all? Andrea recounts a year of escalating gang-stalking so intense she feared leaving her home, cars trying to run her off the road, strangers attempting to open her door, and a man who posed as a fellow “targeted individual” only to vanish in the woods and then astral project into her bedroom a week later with demons laughing all around. This wasn’t paranoia; she describes magic tricks, coded hand signals, and an attack so violent she became physically ill for days. Against this backdrop of spiritual warfare and deceptio...
2025-10-0217 min
The Confessionals796: The Cube Portal | The Meadow ProjectWhat if a hidden meadow in the wilderness held more than just trees and grass? In this episode, Tony, Joel, and Ward recount their expedition into a place where cubes of light appeared on thermal cameras, radios crackled with unexplainable interference, and perceptions bent in ways that felt supernatural. From bizarre spiritual attacks to face-melting visions, the crew wrestles with forces that seem intent on deceiving and dividing. Their story reveals a battle between the counterfeit and the true, where even a cube might point to the cross.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast...
2025-09-301h 28
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 795: When Dreams Cross RealmsWhat if your dreams weren’t dreams at all, but battlegrounds where heaven and hell fought for your soul? Former MMA fighter Aaron shares a 15-year journey of visions, temptations, and terrifying encounters with darkness that blur the line between spiritual and physical reality. From being dragged before Satan’s throne and offered soul-binding contracts to standing in the radiant presence of Jesus Himself, his story is as unsettling as it is eye-opening. This isn’t just a testimony, it’s a warning about the unseen war raging behind the veil.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she batt...
2025-09-2519 min
The Confessionals794: The Weapon Against HellWorship isn’t just music, it’s a weapon in the war for your soul. In this episode, Tony sits down with world-renowned worship leader Kim Walker-Smith to uncover how worship tears down strongholds, confronts darkness, and shifts spiritual atmospheres. From face-to-face encounters with witchcraft to testimonies of healing and breakthrough, Kim reveals the untold power of praise as warfare. This is a raw, eye-opening conversation that will forever change how you view lifting your voice to God.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re abl...
2025-09-232h 23
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 570: The Realm Of The FallenIn Episode 570, "The Realm Of The Fallen," we are joined by Ryan Burns of the HERO Paranormal podcast. He had a dramatic encounter with a skinwalker in the vicinity of Skinwalker Ranch, an experience that fueled his curiosity to explore further. Ryan managed to purchase a property adjacent to Skinwalker Ranch, naming it "Space Wolf Research," as he embarked on plans to utilize this property for his own research endeavors, delving into the myriad of strange occurrences that inhabit the Uinta Basin.Ryan had previously appeared on Episode 202: Skinwalker Ranch, where our conversation continued even after recording about...
2025-09-221h 18
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 793: Dogman at the DoorstepIn this episode, Jay recounts a chilling childhood encounter in rural Virginia, where a massive, dog-like creature emerged from the woods, rose onto two legs, and vanished into his family’s property. What followed was a terrifying night of unnatural growls and screams that left his family scrambling for safety and questioning reality. Now, decades later, Jay revisits the memory he once buried, tying it to other strange phenomena and the charged history of the land, convinced that what he saw was no ordinary animal. His story blurs the line between trauma, folklore, and the possibility of something far older st...
2025-09-1820 min
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 272: The Spirit ObserverIn Episode 272: The Spirit Observer, guest Wes shares with us about different entities he has seen throughout his life. These entities do not seem specific to one particular place or event - Wes is a frequent traveler and has seen things appear in many different places. In this episode, we discuss whether he is being followed by supernatural entities or if he can see things that most other people cannot. Some people seem to have the preternatural ability to perceive the spirit world around them, and Wes may just be one of those people!Please pray for Tony's...
2025-09-1558 min
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 791: When Demons Invade A FamilyWhat if the voices in your head weren’t your own, but something darker? Andrew shares the chilling story of his father’s descent into spiritual oppression after joining a secretive religious group, where chanting rituals and “soul travel” opened doors to unseen entities. From terrifying commands to kill his family to an exorcism where demons revealed themselves by name, the battle between light and darkness became undeniable. Alongside his father’s story, we uncover declassified CIA documents hinting at UFOs hiding in the clouds and the possibility of interdimensional beings manipulating reality itself.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lind...
2025-09-1120 min
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 16: A Native American's Paranormal ExperiencesEpisode 16 explores the life of Ashlee. A Native American who was born and raised on a reservation, she shares paranormal experiences that have occurred throughout her entire life.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe Confessionals Social Network App:Appl...
2025-09-081h 06
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 789: Mormon Missionary Encounters CrawlerIn this episode a former Mormon missionary recounts chilling encounters with the supernatural during his time in Los Angeles, from eerie shadow figures haunting families to unexplainable disturbances in his own apartment. Years later, back home in North Carolina, his experiences take a terrifying turn when he comes face-to-face with a towering, pale, crawler-like creature lurking near an abandoned property by the river. This intense firsthand account blends faith, fear, and the unexplainable, offering a raw look at the spiritual battles that manifest in the physical world.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer...
2025-09-0416 min
The Confessionals788: Unmasking the Queen of HeavenWhat if the Queen of Heaven, Lilith, and Jezebel weren’t just myths, but ancient powers preparing for their final battle? In this gripping interview, Becca Greenwood exposes shocking revelations about demonic principalities, spiritual warfare, and the dark forces hidden throughout history. From Lilith’s night terrors and Jezebel’s bloodline to the resurgence of goddess worship and supernatural encounters, this conversation tears the veil off unseen realms. Prepare for a journey into the deepest confrontations between light and darkness.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you...
2025-09-021h 39
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 202: Skinwalker RanchOn episode 202 we bring on Ryan who has done something that most couldn't imagine doing let alone dare. Ryan had an encounter with a Skinwalker near Skinwalker Ranch and once he learned what this phenomenon was he couldn't get it out of his mind. So, he talked it over with his wife and together they decided to purchase the property next to Skinwalker Ranch to research the activity in the area. Ryan hired a caretaker for the property in which he told the caretaker to never shoot at anything he sees on the property because he wants this property to...
2025-09-011h 22
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 787: The Dark Initiation RitualOn this episode, I sit down with Dakota to unravel a chilling, drug-induced experience that went far beyond hallucination and into the realm of the supernatural. What began as an experimental night spiraled into a dark initiation ritual, complete with chanting, an unexplainable shift into another realm, and an encounter with a sinister goat-headed figure. As we dig into the events of that night, we uncover layers of spiritual manipulation, the lasting impact on Dakota and his brother, and how faith in Jesus Christ became the lifeline that pulled Dakota out of the darkness. This conversation is raw, gripping, and...
2025-08-2816 min
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 248: Gang Stalking in the MultiverseIn Episode 248: Gang Stalking in the Multiverse, we speak with Kari who has a unique story to share. Kari is a world traveler, and part of her lifestyle involves spending overnights in airports while she waits for her flights. On one such night, she was in Shanghai Airport and seems to have been gang stalked by a group of people nearby. What made the experience even weirder was that Kari felt she was not only experiencing gang stalking in her own dimension, but also in other dimensional realms simultaneously!Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles...
2025-08-2554 min
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 785: Doppelgangers, GATE Secrets, and the Gorilla DreamIn this episode of The Confessionals, I sit down with Michelle to dive into a whirlwind of supernatural and conspiratorial experiences that range from haunted houses to government programs. Michelle shares chilling nights at Spring Villa where ghostly voices, strange energies, and even a doppelganger encounter blurred the lines between paranormal and cryptid activity. Things take a wild turn when she opens up about her time in the controversial GATE program—learning Egyptian hieroglyphs, swishing down a strange pink drink, and even creating aliens on 1980s computers. From recurring gorilla dreams and monkey apparitions to military hybrid rumors, Lilith’s shad...
2025-08-2115 min
The Confessionals784: The Fallen Angels Dark Gift | Rep. Eric BurlisonWhat if the government has been lying to you, not just about politics, but about the very nature of reality? In this gripping conversation, Congressman Eric Burlison joins to peel back the layers of government secrecy, UFO whistleblowers, and the chilling possibility of non-human intelligence. From CIA cover-ups and the JFK files to spiritual warfare disguised as disclosure, nothing is off the table. Could the truth behind these mysteries be darker and closer than anyone dares to admit?Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re...
2025-08-191h 10
The ConfessionalsSlingshot Nation LIVE: The Movement to Slay Giants Has BegunIn this first-ever Slingshot Nation Live, I share the vision behind launching a movement of giant-slayers while diving into the deeper battles we face — from biblical accounts of an angel striking down 185,000 Assyrians overnight, to fresh stories of disclosure and fallen angels, to demonic encounters stopped in the name of Jesus. Along the way, I open up about my personal journey, the creation of Slingshot Nation as the counter to The Confessionals, and why we’re stepping into a new season of spiritual warfare, truth, and preparation for the days ahead.If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel...
2025-08-161h 33
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 783: The Night a Demon Glowed BlueOn a frozen winter night in remote Northern Canada, two friends ventured to a deserted golf course for a quiet escape—only to witness something that defied explanation. Out of the pitch-black woods emerged a humanoid figure radiating an intense electric-blue glow, its light flickering between the trees as it moved with unnerving speed. What began as a strange sighting quickly took on a darker meaning, leading to a series of chilling encounters that blurred the line between the physical and spiritual. This is the story of the night a demon glowed blue—and the unseen battle it unleashed.P...
2025-08-1415 min
The ConfessionalsUFOs, Tulsi Gabbard, and the Shroud of Turin: Ancient Proof vs Modern LiesIn this live show, Tony dives into the Shroud of Turin’s renewed spotlight in the media, breaking down why this ancient relic—with its rare blood evidence, radiation imprint theory, and matching burial cloth—might be the strongest physical proof of the resurrection. He then turns to Tulsi Gabbard’s cryptic comments about aliens and the government’s slow, strategic rollout of UFO disclosure, and also comments on his own interview with a congressman who opens up about fallen angel technology (soon to be released). Tony also investigates the “phantom buzz” conspiracy, questioning whether tech companies are silently manipulating users by trigg...
2025-08-081h 05
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 781: Hexes Over Holy GroundWhat happens when a pastor inherits a cursed church? After years of mission work in China, Jeremy stepped into a sleepy New Mexico town, only to find himself in a war zone of spiritual darkness. Voices echoed through the sanctuary, demonic figures made threats, and something unseen left claw marks on his throat. From haunted pews to shadowy red-eyed intruders, Jeremy’s story is a chilling collision of ministry and the unrelenting supernatural.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merk...
2025-08-0718 min
The Confessionals780: Stalked in the SwampHow do you defend against something you can’t even see? Twenty-five years after a night that changed their lives, David and Derek reunite to finally share the terrifying truth. What began as a late-night coyote hunt in the Mississippi swamps spiraled into a desperate escape from a massive, unseen predator, one that crashed through trees, scaled embankments in seconds, and stalked them for miles... without ever being seen. This isn’t just a story. It’s a warning.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re...
2025-08-052h 21
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 84: Occult To MissionaryTonight, Scott comes on to share about his life growing up with a mother dabbling in the occult and how that affected him and his family. He discusses playing with ouija boards and what happened in those moments. Then he transitions to more modern times where he is a Christian and doing overseas missions trips. He talks about seeing demonically possessed people and walks thought those situations! Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by do...
2025-08-041h 23
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 779: Santeria Summoning Through SacrificeWhat would drive a man to abandon everything in pursuit of unseen power? In this gripping episode, Max recounts his descent into Santeria, a world cloaked in ritual, sacrifice, and spiritual seduction. What began as curiosity quickly spiraled into ceremonies soaked in blood, whispered warnings, and encounters with ancient entities that promised blessings, at a cost. As the veil lifts, so do the illusions, leaving Max to wrestle with the darkness he once welcomed.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping th...
2025-07-3119 min
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 154: Abductions Stopped By JesusOn Episode 154: Abductions Stopped by Jesus, we sit down with MUFON Investigator Joe Jordan. Joe started out as a typical investigator, looking into people's reports of unidentified flying objects. But then, Joe began to come across cases of people being abducted by an unknown force. What is even more unusual is that he has collected well over 100 cases of these abductions that were stopped abruptly when the abductee claimed the name of Jesus Christ in the process of being abducted.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!...
2025-07-281h 32
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 560: Smoky Mountain Monster HunterIn Episode 560: Smoky Mountain Monster Hunter, we are joined by Brian Jeffery from Black Mass Paranormal. He is a local legend hunter as he was born and raised in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. He has heard all the stories growing up and has also had his share of close encounters with the beasts that roam these hills. He comes to the studio to talk about his paranormal investigations and cryptid-hunting adventures such as hunting for the dogman and catching a bigfoot on thermal. We talk about it all on this episode of The Confessionals.Please pray...
2025-07-141h 30
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 773: Azrael Became Her Spirit GuideShe thought she was being guided by light, until the Angel of Death answered. Teagan, from episodes 357 & 358, returns with a chilling confession about the entity she believed was protecting her. What began as curiosity spiraled into rituals, visitations, and a growing sense that something far darker was in control. Her story is a raw and terrifying look at deception, redemption, and the war for one soul.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to...
2025-07-1029 min
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 126: Say It With A SmileEpisode 126 is a two-part show with guests Ricky and Mark. First, Ricky shares with us some of his extreme paranormal experiences. During his interview, there is a surprising disturbance on the recording that may be an EVP! Following Ricky, Mark joins The Confessionals to tell us about a time that he saw a bigfoot in Pennsylvania, and also shares a dogman story and shadow people experiences!Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to...
2025-07-071h 08
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 771: India Trip Turns DemonicWhat would you do if a chilling, shadowy presence in your hotel room began to swallow the very light around you? Larry Whitaker, whose career took him from Space Jam to VeggieTales, never expected a supernatural showdown that would test his faith and leave him frozen in terror. But when he managed to speak three powerful words, the creature vanished in an instant, proving that something far greater stood with him. Could this have been a rare glimpse into the unseen realm that lies just beyond our understanding?Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast...
2025-07-0318 min
The Confessionals770: The Devil Runs The Finders ClubIs a hidden network of ancient beings actively recruiting humans to serve a supernatural agenda? Joined for his third time in studio, Nathan Reynolds explains that The Finders Club is real, and it's not just demons in suits. It's a multi-layered system of occult recruiters, dream hijackers, and spiritual spies operating through bloodlines, ritual trauma, and generational covenants. Children are scouted through school programs. Recruits are chosen by entities that speak through technology. Targets are named by the dead. From the Jason Program to throne rooms under the London Bridge, what looks like myth is a global operation, and the...
2025-07-013h 04
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 769: Shattering The Chains of Spiritual OppressionWhat happens when a witch renounces her past and all hell breaks loose, literally? In this jaw-dropping interview, returning guest Shannon, recounts how her family's descent into chaos began after receiving an innocent-looking book...that unleashed a demonic nightmare. From bizarre sleep paralysis and terrifying visions to her five-year-old becoming tormented by an unseen force, Shannon shares how occult remnants gave dark entities a foothold in their home. But what came next, deliverance, healing, and spiritual warfare, is just the beginning of her story.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make...
2025-06-2620 min
The Confessionals768: The Aliens Screwed Up the AbductionWhat if your family barbecue was interrupted by a UFO returning your brother from an abduction? A surreal sighting triggers decades of suppressed memories, shared encounters, and chilling threats from mantis-like entities. The brothers recall walking through walls, mind control, and their mother’s abduction in 1959, revealing a dark, interdimensional agenda. This isn’t just another alien story…it’s the one they never wanted told.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay...
2025-06-242h 44
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 220: We're Here For Your SoulIn episode 220 we talk with Wendy who has had some of the most dramatic experiences we've ever had shared on The Confessionals! She has been tormented by pure evil throughout her life and she shares all with us today including a time that entities came into her room, told her that they were taking her soul as they shoved their arms into her chest. If the paranormal isn't enough, Wendy shares a story of when she first got married and her new husband went off the deep end and almost killed her and those around them.Please pray...
2025-06-231h 25
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 767: Terror on the OilfieldParalyzed by fear, he knew something monstrous was just beyond the light. In this bone-chilling episode, Charlie relives a terrifying encounter with a massive, shadowy figure while working alone on an oil rig in East Texas. But that’s only the beginning. He describes chilling encounters with a ghostly Native figure, a seductive fire spirit, and the overwhelming sense that something ancient was hiding just out of sight. As he and Tony connect the dots through scripture, Nephilim lore, and spiritual warfare, this story becomes more than a cryptid encounter—it’s a warning.Please pray for Tony's wife...
2025-06-1917 min
The Confessionals766: Born In A Supernatural WarzoneIn this gripping episode, Bo Kennedy returns to share the spiritual warfare that’s not just theory—but personal. From his daughter’s chilling attempts to summon Lilith, to his own battles with depression, addiction, and generational darkness, Bo opens up about the supernatural forces that tore through his family and nearly took him out. What started as podcasting strange stories soon became a frontline ministry of deliverance, exorcism, and uncovering the real enemy behind mental illness and trauma. With raw honesty and no sugarcoating, Bo reveals how spiritual warfare, self-deliverance, and the authority of Christ became his only weapons in a f...
2025-06-171h 57
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 375: Bigfoot In England | Deborah HatswellPlease pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Description:In episode 375: Bigfoot In England we are joined by Deborah Hatswell from BBR Investigations. Deborah had a bigfoot encounter in the 80s in England and that set her life path on a new course of trying to understand the unknown and find people that have seen the strange and unusual like her. Today she talks abou...
2025-06-091h 12
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 32: Fifty Feet From A UFOPlease pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Description:In Episode 32: 50 Feet From a UFO, we welcome Steven to the show to share his extremely close encounter with a UFO back in 1981. In addition to his very detailed description of his UFO experience, Steven also reveals his encounters with poltergeist activity and ghostly images! Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and...
2025-06-021h 12
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 176: Red Eyed Demon DogsPlease pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Description:On Episode 176: Red Eyed Demons Dogs, we have Maria, a military veteran, on the show to talk about her lifelong trials with the paranormal side of life. Her experiences seemed almost inevitable since birth, when she was born into a lineage of witches that set the course of her life. She has many experiences to shar...
2025-05-261h 04
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 440: High Strangeness In New MexicoPlease pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Description:In Episode 440: High Strangeness in New Mexico, we are joined by Raul, who shares a multitude of stories, ranging from giants, bigfoot, and UFOs, to demons and witches getting possessed on purpose as part of their process of getting rid of evil spirits.Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive acce...
2025-05-191h 55
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 341: Crop Circle Realities | Gary King and Darcy WeirPlease pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Description:In Episode 341: Crop Circle Realities, we are joined by Gary King and Darcy Weir to talk all things crop circles! This episode marks the first crop circle discussion on The Confessionals, and there could be no two better people to tackle this topic. Darcy is a filmmaker who has done exceptional work diving into the unkn...
2025-05-121h 21
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 80: Finding More Than Just BigfootPlease pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Description:Tonight we bring on Eric who has been investigating sightings of not only bigfoot but also, dogman, UFO's and anything strange. Join us as Eric shares his personal experiences that got him head over heels for investigating. Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: thec...
2025-05-051h 39
The Confessionals752: Born For War In The Unseen RealmPlease pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Description:In episode 752: Born For War In The Unseen Realm, Tony is joined by Mike, who shares a lifetime of chilling encounters that trace back to one fateful Halloween night. As a young boy, Mike had a shocking run-in with a man in a red devil costume; a sinister encounter that seemed harmless at first, until stra...
2025-04-291h 23
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 258: My Friend The HatmanOn Episode 258: My Friend The Hatman, we speak with Jackie who has had a relationship with a Hatman-like entity for her entire life. Jackie details her experiences with the entity, and how she feels it is actually her protector from other harmful, evil things. She also shares other unusual and paranormal experiences, including her interaction with a Native American spirit named Eu who protects children in a church nursery, a trip to the underground fire town of abandoned Centralia, Pennsylvania, and much more!Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media...
2025-04-281h 09
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 751: Soul Under SiegeIn episode 751: Soul Under Siege, Tony is joined by Will, an Air Force veteran whose journey from homeschooled innocence to spiritual warfare in Guam is nothing short of chilling. What begins as a standard deployment turns into a battle with unseen forces—entities that invade dreams, drain energy, and whisper lies in the dead of night. From haunted dorm rooms to poltergeist-infested barracks, Will recounts moments where anxiety turned to terror, and normality gave way to the paranormal.But it gets darker. Will details a horrifying night where something—possibly demonic, possibly technological—attempted to rip his very soul f...
2025-04-2417 min
The Confessionals750: Killing Nephilim For JesusIn episode 750: Killing Nephilim For Jesus, Tony is joined in-studio by Derek and Jack for a freewheeling conversation that crashes through end-times prophecy, remote viewing, ancient relics, and spiritual warfare. From the death of the pope and the mysterious prophecy of St. Malachy to CIA documents on the Ark of the Covenant, they connect the dots between esoteric threads and biblical foundations—asking what it all means for the times we're living in.But it doesn’t stop there. They dive into a full-on battle plan for fighting Nephilim in the apocalypse—complete with Marvel-style powers, biblical superhuman feats...
2025-04-221h 36
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 426: Police Officer's Paranormal LifeIn Episode 426: Police Officer's Paranormal Life, we are joined by Dave. Dave doesn't listen to The Confessionals and didn't know he was scheduled for an interview until a few weeks beforehand when his wife Brandy sprung it on him! Even though he wasn't prepared to tell his experiences, Dave didn't disappoint. He begins his story by revealing that his ancestor, Bridget Bishop, was the first person executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials in 1692. Considering that this family history could be a reason for the paranormal experiences in his life, Dave goes on to tell us about Hatman, his...
2025-04-211h 23
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 749: The Night The Sky Split OpenIn episode 749: The Night The Sky Split Open, Tony is joined by Shlomo, whose life has been a relentless collision between light and darkness. It began when, at just five years old, he prayed, and the sky split open. A glowing vertical slit, like a scroll unraveling above him, lit up the town until sunrise. That moment marked the start of a life encountered by the supernatural. Raised Catholic but surrounded by generational witchcraft, Shlomo fell deep into occultism: Ouija boards, summoning rituals, and shadow entities followed him from the Philippines to Australia. He faced poltergeists, witch doctors, and demonic...
2025-04-1718 min
The Confessionals748: Alien Pregnancy RitualsIn episode 748: Alien Pregnancy Rituals, Tony is joined by researcher Nathaniel Gillis, who peels back the layers on a phenomenon darker and more complex than traditional demonology. Rooted in his own childhood encounter with a ghostly little girl, Nathaniel’s journey has taken him deep into the realms of incubi case studies, ritual magick, and the disturbing mechanics of hybridization. He presents a chilling theory: certain entities are not just spiritual forces—they are part of a hidden, embodied species that self-replicates by inseminating human women, implanting their consciousness into fetuses, and harvesting them through a ritualistic cycle that mirrors anci...
2025-04-151h 42
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 89: The Black MistIn Episode 89, guest Hannah describes her experiences of “something” following her - for her entire life. Beginning with voices and footsteps in the attic of her California house to a black mist manifesting in a room in Nevada, Hannah has encountered something in her own home, her mother’s home, and many places in between. Is it paranormal? Supernatural? Whatever it may be, it has been following Hannah for a long time, and it isn’t done yet.Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe C...
2025-04-1459 min
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 747: Hatman the Soul HunterIn episode 747: Hatman the Soul Hunter, Chad Phillippi shares his chilling journey from childhood occultism to a full-blown spiritual battle in the Alaskan wilderness. Groomed into astral projection and candle magick by a potentially nefarious librarian, Chad opened doors he couldn’t close—doors that followed him into adulthood. After fleeing toxic mold in Washington, his family moved to what they believed would be a healing refuge in Alaska. Instead, they found a house stalked by shadow figures, a red-eyed Hat Man, and a little ghost girl who called out in the night.As the spiritual attacks escalated—golem...
2025-04-1020 min
The Confessionals746: The Rise of Nephilim MagickIn episode 746: The Rise of Nephilim Magick; Tony is joined by Pastor Troy Brewer, a globally traveled pastor, author, and rescuer of human trafficking victims, whose life straddles the line between mission work and spiritual warfare. What began with rescuing trafficked children from cartel-controlled zones quickly unraveled into something darker—something supernatural. Pastor Troy’s bold efforts drew retaliation from the unseen: dreams of warfare, demonic visitations through Zoom, and portals tearing open in places they shouldn’t exist.The warfare was relentless. Hybrid entities stepping into our world. A demon calling itself "Impenetrable" stalking his family. Even a Colo...
2025-04-082h 29
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 236: The SeanceIn Episode 236: The Seance, guest Chris joins us to share an experience he had as a thirteen-year-old engaging in a seance! Chris, his brother, and a friend were convinced by another older friend to participate in the seance, the purpose of which was to communicate with a man who had supposedly hanged himself. What happened next was life-changing for Chris. Join us as we talk with him about his wild seance experience, including a powerful force that entered the whole property, caused faces and voices to change, and filled everyone present with extreme fear and shock!Become a m...
2025-04-071h 11
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 745: Dogman, Crawlers, and the Not-DeerIn episode 745: Dogman, Crawlers, and the Not-Deer; Chris from West Virginia shares a series of chilling encounters that began with a timber-colored creature walking on two legs outside his home—and escalated into a five-hour standoff of growls, scraping claws, and paralyzing fear. After that night, the activity didn’t stop. While camping in the woods, Chris witnessed a massive, shadowy figure crawling like a spider toward his tent and heard unplaceable howls and gunshots echo through the forest. Then came something worse: a deer that wasn’t a deer, its gaze too knowing, its movements too wrong—and when it turne...
2025-04-0316 min
The Confessionals744: Inside the UAP Intel LoopIn episode 744: Inside the UAP Intel Loop, former military intelligence analyst Michaela Fachar shares the story of how her deep dive into consciousness, social constructs, and national security turned into a harrowing descent into something far stranger. What began with logical research and classified videos of UAPs in the Middle East spiraled into weeks of bizarre visions, flickering lights, and impossible glitches. Then came the translucent object that moved like it was cloaked, the metal spheres floating on surveillance footage—and the moment a government vehicle seemed to lead her directly into a hospital… where no one would acknowledge why she...
2025-04-012h 04
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 110: Time Travelers, Dogman, and Demonic AttacksEpisode 110 is a jam-packed show! We first start off talking about some recent time travel conspiracy theories and revisit some well known stories with Wes Germer from Sasquatch Chronicles. Then we speak with Snuffy who witnessed a dogman sighting in rural Pennsylvania. Lastly, we speak with Karl from Australia as he describes a time in his life when he went through a spiritual awakening, and in the process became demonically attacked on several occasions. He tells us what happened and how he put an end to it!Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access...
2025-03-311h 34
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 743: Supernatural Surveillance and The Grey DeceptionIn episode 743: Supernatural Surveillance and The Grey Deception, Victor reveals a harrowing life shaped by generational witchcraft, spiritual infiltration, and the war for his soul. Born into a lineage of shamans, his earliest memories were filled with incense, drumming, and spirits that moved through his childhood home. Objects levitated. Radios screamed without power. By seven, he was leading seances. By thirteen, he was practicing astral projection. And then came the red-skinned gnomes, shadow figures, and a wolf that vanished into water.After a near-fatal stabbing at sixteen, Victor didn’t cry out to spirits—he called on Jesus. But...
2025-03-2720 min
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 353: Paranormal Laredo, TexasIn Episode 353: Paranormal Laredo, Texas, we are joined by Chris James, author of the book “Paranormal Laredo.” Chris is a retired border patrol agent and paramedic who upon retirement found himself authoring many books on a variety of subjects. When he was approached by The Laredo Paranormal Research Society to write a book about paranormal happenings and history in Laredo, he was hooked! He started gathering reports of hauntings, cryptids, UFOs, and more, and he shares these stories with us on the show.Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app...
2025-03-241h 21
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 741: The Hidden War Beyond SightIn episode 741: The Hidden War Beyond Sight, Brandon joins to share his extraordinary lifelong journey—one marked by eerie encounters, unseen forces, and a battle between darkness and light. From childhood encounters with shadowy figures that moved with eerie intelligence to sleep paralysis attacks that felt more like interdimensional assaults, his experiences defy simple explanation. The terror escalated with scratches, whispers, and the inescapable sense that something was always watching. Then came the stadium lights, impossibly massive, stretching across a nightmarish horizon. Were they beacons?However, Brandon’s journey didn’t end in darkness. He stumbled into astral projec...
2025-03-2017 min
The Confessionals740: Squatch WatchersIn episode 740: Squatch Watchers, the Squatch Watchers dive deep into the mysteries surrounding their North Carolina investigation site. What began as a pursuit of Bigfoot has evolved into something far more unsettling. Rocks materialize from nowhere. Silent forests hum with unseen energy. Something lurks beneath the fallen trees—watching, waiting.From the discovery of the Bigfoot Underground—a labyrinth of fallen timber concealing something unnatural—to an inexplicable rock that vanished midair, their encounters defy conventional explanation. Then came Fear Rock. Since its discovery, nightmares, physical attacks, and an oppressive force have followed them—even a simple object seemed t...
2025-03-182h 31
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 60: A Real Life X-ManAre X-men fantasy or reality? Are there people walking among us that have supernatural powers and abilities? We hear of stories and legends from the past of people being able to use their minds to achieve unbelievable things. Tonight, Jason shares with us how he discovered his ability to summon UFO's and alter the weather such as moving clouds through using his mind. We dive into it with Jason to uncover what some say we've had the ability to do all along.Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app...
2025-03-171h 32
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 739: Gateway To NarniaIn episode 739: Gateway To Narnia, Matthew joins to share his chilling experiences with a mysterious stretch of land that defied time and reality. What began as a childhood hideout—a secluded patch of woods marked by an old fallen tree—soon revealed itself to be something much more. Strange silences would descend without warning. Disembodied voices whispered from the trees. And then, the impossible happened—chopped-down trees and cleared brush inexplicably restored overnight, as if his presence had never disturbed the land at all.But the deeper he and his friends ventured, the stranger it became. A glowing man in...
2025-03-1321 min
The Confessionals738: Warfare In The Second HeavenIn episode 738: Warfare In The Second Heaven, Caleb steps forward to share his story—a life spent straddling two realities. From childhood encounters with shadow figures to direct confrontations with dark entities, he has been thrust into spiritual warfare that most never see. After nearly ending his own life, he made a desperate plea to God: If you're real, you have to show me. What followed was a transformation that led him into the depths of the supernatural. He describes being pulled into the second heaven, where time moves erratically, the ground breathes, and unseen forces wage war. He has fa...
2025-03-112h 25
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 377: The Secrets Of Area 2In Episode 377: The Secrets Of Area 2, we are joined by Chris to share his experiences at Area 2, also known as Nellis Air Force Base. He describes many of the bizarre things he has heard and seen for himself, both at the base and at other locations, such as shadow men, UFOs, hybrid creatures like catman, and so much more. We later take our conversation into an Overtime segment, where Chris shares more details about his strange stories, and tells us a few new ones too.Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our...
2025-03-101h 18
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 737: Trapped In Secret Underground LabsIn episode 737: Trapped In Secret Underground Labs, Jenn on X, from episode 658: Surviving Epstein Island, returns with revelations that defy belief. A survivor of elite trafficking networks, she recounts a harrowing childhood spent on Long Island’s hidden islands, subjected to experiments within underground and underwater facilities. However, the abuse was only the beginning.Jenn describes encounters with non-human entities, off-world travel so routine she made a game of holding Earth's air in her lungs, and a desperate attempt to stow away on a craft bound for the unknown. She speaks of deep-sea installations, diplomatic meetings held in su...
2025-03-0620 min
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 522: Uncovering CIA Satanic Ritual AbuseIn episode 522: Uncovering CIA Satanic Ritual Abuse we are joined by Daniel Duval. I stumbled across Daniel years ago when I was still driving semi trucks in Philadelphia. He operates Bride Ministries International and would talk about SRA victims and how they tie into CIA activities. He would have people on his program that were victims themselves and I truly learned a lot from his show. Sometimes it takes me too long to reach out to people to have them on our show and Daniel was one of them. He is years overdue for an appearance on The Confessionals. So...
2025-03-031h 19
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 735: Crawlers Haunt Carolina WoodsIn episode 735: Crawlers Haunt Carolina Woods, Chloe and her uncle Jamie recount a series of chilling encounters in the Appalachian wilderness. It starts with Chloe’s late-night sighting of a gaunt, pale humanoid, what many call a "crawler." But she isn’t alone. Jamie, living just a hundred feet away, has seen the same thing watching from the treeline. Their experiences don’t stop there. Jamie discovers muddy handprints on his truck, shadowy figures invading homes, and eerie activity that began after ancient hieroglyphs were disturbed on his property. From Bigfoot-like creatures to unseen forces breaking into houses, the strange events...
2025-02-2714 min
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 121: Sasquatch, Spirits and PsychosFor episode 121 we have Josh coming on to share when he came across a bigfoot as a teenager and at first glance he thought it was a gorilla. He then shares how he experienced some paranormal activity including a time when he experienced a ghostly entity go right through his body!Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe Confessionals Social Network App:Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrhGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZMy New YouTube Channel
2025-02-241h 18
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 733: Ex-Shaman Exposes Dark SecretsIn episode 733: Ex-Shaman Exposes Dark Secrets, Patrick shares his journey which is unlike any other. Once deeply entrenched in shamanic practices, Reiki, and spiritual realms, he shares his incredible transformation, from wielding supernatural power to witnessing firsthand the darkness that lurks beneath. Patrick opens up about his family’s ancient bloodline, his encounters with otherworldly entities, and the shocking events that led him to abandon it all.He dives into the hidden influences shaping our destinies, the reality of soul retrieval, and the deception behind the pursuit of enlightenment. With haunting experiences of shadow figures, ancestral spirits, and a...
2025-02-2021 min
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 731: Unseen War Across BloodlinesIn episode 731: Unseen War Across Bloodlines, Derek joins for a mind-bending journey into his past, the supernatural forces that have stalked his family, and the bloodline curses that refuse to let go. Raised in a broken home, Derek wrestled with lucid dreams from childhood, nightmarish encounters that seemed more real than dreams should be. But the deeper he dug, the more disturbing the truth became—generational iniquity, Masonic ties, and an unseen presence that never stopped watching.He then shares the story of a woman he knows who has had multiple encounters with Dogman, one that attacked her an...
2025-02-1320 min
The Confessionals730: Hollywood, Deception, and the End-Times AgendaIn episode 730: Hollywood, Deception, and the End-Times Agenda, Tony sits down with Pastor Todd Coconato for a raw and powerful conversation about faith, survival, and the unseen battles shaping our world. Todd shares his shocking testimony of leaving behind a dark Hollywood lifestyle, only to be stabbed nine times in a brutal attack, an event that led to a life-altering encounter with God.They also dive deep into Hollywood’s underbelly, the spiritual warfare lurking behind the entertainment industry, and the growing hunger for truth in a world filled with deception. The discussion takes a wild turn into UF...
2025-02-111h 43
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 711: The HugagIn episode 711: The Hugag, Aaron and Shauna recount their harrowing night near Franklin, Pennsylvania, where they encountered a triangular UFO with eerie shifting lights hovering above their car. Moments later, a bizarre creature emerged—a woolly, knee-less cryptid moving unnaturally fast. Was this a coincidence or a connection between the otherworldly craft and the mysterious Hugag? Their story uncovers the chilling mysteries of Western Pennsylvania.Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts List: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/helene-reliefSasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.comMerkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.comThe Confessionals Members App:Apple St...
2024-12-0515 min
The Confessionals710: Trapped With Portal PredatorsIn episode 710: Trapped With Portal Predators, renowned world explorer Adam Davies shares his harrowing encounter with malevolent creatures emerging from a glowing red portal in the depths of an eerie forest. From battling these otherworldly beings to glimpsing a desolate wasteland through the portal, Adam reveals details of a chilling experience that changed his understanding of reality forever. But that’s not all, Adam also gets into his adventures across the globe, exploring cryptids like Bigfoot and Dogman, discussing interdimensional theories, and recounting brushes with danger in the wild. Adam's life experience is packed with shocking revelations, action-packed stories, and th...
2024-12-032h 50
teamfrequenzRemote Culture from Scratch Pt. 2 mit Urs Merkel auf Teamfrequenz #22In dieser spannenden Episode von Teamfrequenz dreht sich alles um den Aufbau und die Pflege einer Remote-Kultur von Grund auf. Urs Merkel gibt die Moderation zum ersten Mal in die Hände seiner Co-Hostin Anna Weber, die ihn zu den Herausforderungen und Erfolgsfaktoren beim Aufbau eines Remote-Teams befragt.
Highlights der Episode:
• Einführung in Remote-Kultur: Urs teilt seine Erfahrungen und die Vision, die hinter der Gründung von SoftFact GmbH steht, einer Organisation, die sich mit psychologischen Teamdynamiken auf individueller, Team- und Organisationsebene beschäftigt.
• Definition und Praxis von Remote-Arbeit: Einblicke, wie SoftFact die Remo...
2024-08-2143 min
The ConfessionalsFree The RabbitsIn 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, illuminating the potential for a brighter future in what may seem like a world on the edge. He takes us on a transformative journey, unveiling the path he's trodden to reach this point and the exciting possibilities for future growth.Free The Rabbits...
2024-06-1958 min
The ConfessionalsThe Shape Of Shadows with Wes Germer and Tony MerkelMerkel Media is heading to Washington state in a couple weeks to shoot our next fill investigating bigfoot encounter locations! While we are out there we are going to do an advanced screening of our next film "The Shape of Shadows" at Battle Ground Cinema on April 6th at 6:30pm PST! After the advanced screening, we will be doing a town hall where bigfoot experiencers can share with everyone in attendance. Lastly, after the town hall, we will wrap up the night with a Q&A section hosted by Wes Germer and Tony Merkel. If you are interested in this...
2023-03-2603 min
The ConfessionalsMerkel Media Presents: Crypto-Color | A Cryptozoology Coloring BookWe are excited to present Merkel Media's first book project: Crypto-Color! Crypto-Color was created for the next generation of curious cryptid investigators! Featuring 20 fun coloring sheets of some of the oddest creatures to ever (possibly) exist, Crypto-Color is a safe, imaginative way to introduce kids to the wild world of cryptids. From sea monsters to nightcrawlers to the legendary Bigfoot, children will enjoy bringing all kinds of cryptids to life as they color and create!
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2022-12-0901 min
The Confessionals496: The Mothman CurseIn Episode 496: The Mothman Curse, we are joined by Cody Alford. He is a relatively new listener, as he found the show through Episode 468: The Oak Ridge Dogman Portals and realized that he lived very close to Merkel Media HQ. He reached out to see if I needed any help in the audio production department because that is what he does for a living, having worked worked on popular TV shows and movies as a sound design engineer. Through talking with him I learned that he is into paranormal investigating and has a bit of a haunted family past. His...
2022-11-221h 09
The Confessionals494: Paranormal 911In Episode 494: Paranormal 911 we are joined by Christian B. Roper who is the director of Merkel Media’s new film! He’s been working in Tennessee with Tony for a few weeks on the editing process of the film and they decided to sit down and talk about some of the strange things that have been happening since he arrived. One night while working late in the studio alone, something happened to Christian that almost resulted in the police being called to the studio in an emergency call to 911. And to top it off, Christian wasn’t the only one with a...
2022-11-152h 25