

One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries
The Fall Line Podcast LLC/One Strange Thing
One Strange Thing searches the nation's news archives for true paranormal stories and supernatural mysteries rooted in real history. Each episode explores true ghost stories, UFO sightings, aliens, Bigfoot sightings, cryptids, monsters, witchcraft, folklore, urban legends, haunted houses, curses, and bizarre unsolved unexplained events that made headlines — spooky, creepy, and always surprising. We tell these bizarre tales with wit, humor, and healthy skepticism through atmospheric narrative storytelling. Clean, family-friendly content for fans of paranormal investigation, true crime, haunted history, and the occult who believe the truth is always stranger than fiction.
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Feb 7, 2023 • 28min
The Boy
In 1973, CB radio enthusiasts all over the U.S. — and apparently, the world — heard the panicked transmissions of a little boy calling himself "Larry," who claimed to be in danger. So why couldn't an army of New Mexico volunteers and law enforcement find "Little Lost Larry?"One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archiveLaurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Hosted and Script-edited by Laurah NortonProduced and Written by Maura CurrieResearched by Maura Currie & Jessica AnnEngineered by Brandon SchexnayderSources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 24, 2023 • 25min
The Grassman
In the late 1970s, a rural Ohio family came face-to-face--or maybe it's fur-to-fur--with the Midwest's most infamous version of Bigfoot, the Grassman. Whether you call it Orange Eyes or The Minerva Monster, the creature who allegedly lurked in Paris Township in 1978 created much unwanted attention for the unhappy objects of its attention.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archiveThanks to special guest voice actors: Sarah Turney of Voices for Justice, A Concerned Citizen of Swindled, Alvin Williams of Affirmative Murder, and Leroy Luna of Excuse Me, That's IllegalLaurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/OST.Hosted, Written, and Researched by Laurah NortonProduced by Maura CurrieEngineered by Brandon SchexnayderSources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 10, 2023 • 25min
The Artifacts
Throughout the history of conventional archeology, artifacts have been found that seem to defy what we know about what we know. Did the Maine Penny, the Shroud of Turin, and the Antikythera Mechanism simply evade our previous understandings of what ancient societies were doing, and where, and when — or is there a case to be made for otherworldly intervention?One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archiveLaurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Hosted by Laurah NortonResearched by Michaela Morrill and Maura CurrieWritten and Produced by Maura CurrieSources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 27, 2022 • 24min
The Freeze (Classic)
On one frigid December night in 1980, a stranded Minnesotan named Jean Hilliard earned a title no one would ever want: the Frozen Girl.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archiveLaurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Written, Researched, and Hosted by Laurah NortonEngineered, Edited, Scored, and Produced by Maura CurrieSources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022-----------------------------John Enger, "Frozen. Thawed. Not Dead. . ." MPR News, 2018.Ryan Bakken, "She Froze at 22. . ." Wichita Morning Eage, 1980N/A, AP, "Dakota Teenager Recovers. . . " New York Times, 1980.N/A, AP, "Physicians Say Frozen. . " Herald-Journal, 1980.N/A, AP, "Follow Up," Akron Beacon Journal, 1981.N/A, AP, "Human Ice Cube," St. Cloud Times, 1995.Phyllis Battelle, "Cold Facts About. . . " Tyler Morning Telegraph, 1982Joyce Walker Jones, "She Was Frozen. . ." Detroit Free Press, 1980.The American LegionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 13, 2022 • 28min
The Moth
West Virginia isn't the only region to boast its very own Mothman; since the mid-20 century, Chicago and the Lake Michigan area has had reports of flying humanoids, and those sightings have only picked up since 2011. Why have sightings of the Chicago or Lake Michigan Mothman increased, and what's behind the mysterious wings in the sky?One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archiveLaurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Hosted and Written by Laurah NortonResearched by Bryan Worters and Laurah NortonProduced and Script-Edited by Maura CurrieEngineered by Brandon SchexnayderInterested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 29, 2022 • 21min
The Denver Horse
Denver International Airport has its fair share of the bizarre, the unsettling, the mysterious, and the downright inexplicable — but, if you ask us, the giant, neon blue, potentially cursed horse nicknamed "Bluecifer" really takes the cake. Gird your loins and giddy up.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archiveLaurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Head to NetSuite.com/STRANGE right now!To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/OST.You can receive 65% off your first month of medication management andcare counseling at cerebral.com/STRANGE.Hosted and Script-edited by Laurah NortonResearched by Michaela Morrill and Maura CurrieProduced and Written by Maura CurrieEngineered by Brandon SchexnayderSources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2022 • 27min
The Cash-Landrum Incident
In a frightening rural Texas encounter that would come to be known as the Cash-Landrum incident, two middle-aged women and a young boy claimed they were confronted by a strange, shining diamond in the sky: a UFO that left them with long-lasting and serious physical effects.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archiveLaurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Hosted and Written by Laurah NortonResearched by Michaela Morrill and Laurah NortonProduced and Script-edited by Maura CurrieEngineered by Brandon SchexnayderSources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 2022 • 23min
The Dybbuk Box
Post Malone, a curse that follows the owners of a mysterious cabinet, and an uneasy spirit known as a Dybbuk (or Dibbuk)—yes, we've got the full deck for you this Halloween week. We delve into the most infamous piece in Zack Bagans' museum collection, and how it has—possibly—wreaked havoc on the lives of its owners.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archiveOrder Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Hosted and Script-Edited by Laurah NortonWritten by Liv FallonResearched by Michaela Morrill and Liv FallonProduced and Script-edited by Maura CurrieEngineered by Bill Bertschinger and Maura CurrieSources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 18, 2022 • 28min
The Smurl House Visitation
During the swell of the Satanic Panic, New England's premiere paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, headed to the Pennsylvania home of Jack and Janet Smurl, who believed they were beset by unwelcome visitors: demonic ones. The Smurls' strange experiences were chalked up to a cash grab by some, but could they have truly been in need of an exorcism--or was the problem actually a different supernatural phenomena?One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archivePre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Sign up today at butcherbox.com/OST and use code OST to get one 10- 14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box.Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Hosted and Written by Laurah NortonResearched by Bryan Worters and Laurah NortonEngineered by Bill BertschingerProduced and Script-edited by Maura CurrieSources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 4, 2022 • 22min
The Vortex
A roadside tourist attraction on the outskirts of Montana's wilderness claims to showcase the laws of physics gone berserk — but is there potentially more happening there, and more that's much harder to explain?One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archiveLaurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Hosted and Script-edited by Laurah NortonWritten and Produced by Maura CurrieEngineered by Bill BertschingerResearched by Bryan Worters and Maura CurrieSources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


