

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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Nov 3, 2020 • 16min
The Mystery Soda Machine
In Seattle, Washington, the Mystery Soda Machine stood for decades, doling obscure and rare soft drinks at the press of two special buttons. But as with so many things, the digital age brought on. . . complications.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/Sources on our website: onestrangethingpodcast.comJoin us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on twitter.com/OSTPod instagram.com/onestrangethingpod facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Written and hosted by Laurah NortonProduced, scored, and edited by Maura CurrieResearched by Jessica Ann with additional research by Laurah NortonAdministrative assistance: Bryan WortersWant 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 20, 2020 • 17min
The Whistler
In "The Whistler," we cover the 1950s engagement of Jacqueline Cadow, an 18-year-old from the tiny Cajun town of Paradis, Louisiana--and the persistent, eerie stalker who was determined to put a stop to her nupitals.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/Sources on our website: onestrangethingpodcast.comJoin us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on twitter.com/OSTPod instagram.com/onestrangethingpod facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Written and hosted by Laurah NortonProduced, scored, and edited by Maura CurrieResearched by Liv Fallon with additional research by Laurah NortonAdministrative assistance: Bryan WortersWant 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 6, 2020 • 18min
The Skier
In "The Skier," we look into the case of Hope College senior Steven Kubacki, who, in February of 1978, decided to go skiing along Lake Michigan. Somewhere among the ice and snow, he disappeared. But that's just the start of this story.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 NortonProduced, scored, and edited by Maura CurrieResearched by Jessica Ann with additional research by Laurah NortonAdministrative assistance: Bryan WortersSources on our website: onestrangethingpodcast.comJoin us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on twitter.com/OSTPod instagram.com/onestrangethingpod 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 22, 2020 • 15min
The Owl
In "The Owl," we explore the backstory of Woodsy the Owl, the lovable federal mascot who joined Smokey the Bear in 1970 to help deliver important public service announcements. There's just one problem: some believe Woodsy's past is more complicated than it seems.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/Special thanks to voice actors Phillip Hargrove, Maura Currie, Bradley George and Celeste Headlee.Written and hosted by Laurah NortonProduced, scored, and edited by Maura CurrieResearched by Liv Fallon with additional research by Laurah NortonSources on our website: onestrangethingpodcast.comJoin us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on twitter.com/OSTPod instagram.com/onestrangethingpod facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607Want to advertise on or 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 8, 2020 • 14min
The Ring
On the first episode of One Strange Thing, we tell the story of Shawn and Debra, high-school sweethearts from Maine whose love story involves a class ring, a Finnish forest, a metal detector, and, perhaps, a little nudge from the afterlife.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 NortonProduced, scored, and edited by Maura CurrieResearched by Liv Fallon with additional research by Laurah NortonSources on our website: onestrangethingpodcast.comJoin us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThingFind us on twitter.com/OSTPod instagram.com/onestrangethingpod 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 4, 2020 • 2min
Trailer: Introducing One Strange Thing
One Strange Thing digs deep into the forgotten experiences of everyday Americans... with a single unexplainable element: a house that bleeds, or a lost ring that turns up on another continent, or a mysterious hum.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-archiveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


