

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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Dec 7, 2021 • 27min
The Abduction
In 1976, a quartet of campers in the Maine wilderness would have an experience that would transform them into the Allagash Four--known in UFO circles as some of the most famous "alien abductees' of all time. But when one of the men's stories ran counter to the others, well--then things got a little more complicated.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 Edited by Laurah NortonResearched by Maura Currie with additional research by Bryan WortersWritten, Engineered, 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-114307627035607Want to advertise/sponsor our show?We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/OneStrangeThingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 23, 2021 • 23min
The Mineral Point Vampire
Since 1981, the story of The Mineral Point Vampire has been an established point of spooky pride in Wisconsin monster lore; on this episode, we sink our fangs in to explore the odder points of the alleged creature sightings.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 and Hosted by Laurah NortonResearched by Bryan Worters and 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-114307627035607Want to advertise/sponsor our show?We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/OneStrangeThingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 22, 2021 • 9min
Introducing This Is Actually Happening
What would you do if a singular moment changed your life forever? This is Actually Happening is a weekly podcast from Wondery that brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. You'll hear from an Indian-American woman who was kidnapped at gunpoint by a masked man, and then assaulted by her kidnapper and an accomplice. Then, almost a year into her healing process, she finds out that her kidnappers were people that she knew, which sets her on a new life path and vocation. Her harrowing ordeal has an inspiring ending that you won't want to miss. This is just a preview of This is Actually Happening, but you can listen to the full episode at http://wondery.fm/TIAH_OneStrangeThingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 9, 2021 • 24min
The Thunderbirds
Small-town Illinois is hit by an airborne scourge, and a young boy claims to have taken flight; are the creatures high in the sky birdzillas, thunderbirds, common turkey vultures, or something else altogether?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 and Hosted by Laurah NortonResearched by Bryan Worters, with additional research 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-114307627035607Want to advertise/sponsor our show?We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/OneStrangeThingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 26, 2021 • 27min
The Clowns
This Halloween episode, we follow the phantom clown phenomenon to its beginning: the 1980s, where sightings cropped up in cities across the United States, and the fears of children caused quite the stir--and a serious problem for local van 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-archive Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Written and Hosted by Laurah NortonResearched by Bryan Worters, with additional research 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-114307627035607Want to advertise/sponsor our show?We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/OneStrangeThingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 12, 2021 • 28min
The Dover Demon
In this super-sized October treat, we explore the legend of one of the United State's more elusive cryptids: the Dover Demon, who made a one-night-only appearance in 1977.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-114307627035607Want to advertise/sponsor our show?We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/OneStrangeThingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 28, 2021 • 25min
The Freeze
On one frigid December night in 1980, a stranded Minnesotan named Jean Hilliard earned a title no one would ever want: the Frozen Girl.If this is your first episode with us, please take note that our intrepid narrator was dealing with a case of hoarseness, but powered through for recording. Try out a few episodes before you leave a weird review that spoils everyone's day. We love you, in our hearts.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-archive Laurah'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-114307627035607Want to advertise/sponsor our show?We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/OneStrangeThingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 14, 2021 • 25min
The Fouke Monster
In Texarkana, it's said a mysterious creature roams the states' borderlands; whether you call it The Fouke Monster, It, or The Boggy Creek Monster, this reportedly reticent cryptid decided to stir up some trouble—and excitement—in 1971.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/Written and Hosted by Laurah NortonResearched by Bryan Worters with additional research 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-114307627035607Want to advertise/sponsor our show?We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/OneStrangeThingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 31, 2021 • 26min
The Seattle Pits
In 1954, Washington state was hit by a mysterious plague—not of locusts, but of something far more concerning to insurance adjusters. Was the so-called "Seattle Windshield Panic" really a mass hysteria, or something altogether stranger. . . and more widespread?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 and Hosted by Laurah NortonResearched by Laurah Norton and Bryan WortersEngineered, 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-114307627035607Want to advertise/sponsor our show?We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/OneStrangeThingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 17, 2021 • 25min
The Coral Castle
Boyce Gulley was a man with a deadly illness, and a vision: he would build a sandcastle in the desert, one that would never wash away.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 Alvin Williams of Affirmative Murder for once again sharing his incredible vocal stylings. Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/Written and Hosted by Laurah NortonResearched by Bryan Worters with additional research 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-114307627035607Want to advertise/sponsor our show?We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/OneStrangeThingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


