On 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 in…

*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!…

*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 Sunb…

*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-tes…

It’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 gea…

We 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 …

In 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 …

*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 Kha…

*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…

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 19:00. It’s another Listener Suggestions episode! In this one, we look at the strange tales of the Nahanni Valley of Canada (better known as The Valley of Headless Men), weirdness around Huntland, Tennessee, and the series of bizarre phone calls placed to Gary Sudbrink in the 90’s. And, as always, a taste-tes…

*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…

NOTE - 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! …

*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 bei…

*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 Calif…

*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!…

*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 fi…

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 22:55.It’s another Listener Suggestions episode, looking at three stories that listeners have asked about.This time we are looking at the strange tale of Doveland, Wisconsin, a town that supposedly vanished, the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Joanna Lopez in Chicago in the 1980s, an…

It’s this season’s Listener Stories episode!Holy cow, you guys really came through! We have 13 stories and 6 voicemails full of ghosts, creatures, synchronicities, premonitions, and all sorts of strangeness.And as always, there’s a taste-test and we answer listener questions.על ידי Kurt and Krista

It’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!…

It’s another Missing 411 spotlight episode!On November 15, 2015, 82-year old Tom Messick went out hunting with some friends and family. When the time came for the group to meet up and head home, Tom never showed up. Despite numerous searches, and Tom having an extensive background in survival and hunter safety, not a single trace of Tom or his equi…

*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, K…

*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.…

*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!…

It’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!על ידי Kurt and Krista

Since 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…

*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!…

*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 …

In 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!…

*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 alway…

In 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!על ידי Kurt and Krista

In 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…

*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 discus…

It’s the Season 6 finale, and we are joined by popular guest co-host Kory Konecny to take a look back at our past 130 episodes!! We do a few updates on stories, talk about memories of doing the episodes, and discuss our favorites.And, as always, a taste-test!Thank you SO much, all of you, for listening to us, for caring about us, and for being a pa…

NOTE - The topic discussion starts at 21:46. Plus, some of the true crime stuff might be a little much for Strangelings, so parental guidance is suggested! It’s the second-last episode of the season, and this is an end-of-the-season leftovers episode! We had some stuff that didn’t make its way into the episodes for whatever reason, so in this episo…

NOTE - 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.…

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 21:42.It’s time again for one of our most popular episodes…Listener Stories!Once again, you folks really came through. There’s a little bit of everything here, from ghosts to UFOs to creepy things in the woods.And, as always, a taste-test and listener stories!Thank you SO much for all the stories you sent in.…

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 21:11. On June 14, 1969, 6-year-old Dennis Martin was hiking with his family in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Helping the other children play a prank, Dennis stepped into the brush, intending to jump out and help scare the adults. That was the last moment when anyone saw Dennis. In this “Missing 41…

*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!…

*NOTE* The topic discussion starts at 21:36. With the new school year starting, Kurt is kind of swamped, so this episode will be a collection of spooky stories about woods! Strange creatures, strange noises, strange voices, and just a whole lot of strangeness! And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!!…

*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 que…

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 28:56. It’s another Strange States episode! This time, we are looking at The Empire State…New York! Spooky floating blobs, haunted train stations, lake monsters, and creepy abandoned asylums…it’s a little bit of everything. And, as always, a taste-test and listener questions!…

In 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!על ידי Kurt and Krista

*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 Kentuc…

*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 uniden…

It’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!על ידי Kurt and Krista

Since 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…

Krista 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…

*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 disap…

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 20:08: In this episode, Krist and Kurt follow-up on three stories from previous seasons! They revisit time-traveler John Titor, the strange sounds and other weirdness coming from underneath the Tait house in Wales, and they look at The Mothman and its recent visits to Chicago’s O’Hare airport! And, as always,…

*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 …