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The truth is stranger than fiction. The Confessionals Podcast explores the true stories of witnesses to the world of unexplained phenomena. As an interview-based podcast, host Tony Merkel holds conversations with everyday individuals who share their unique experiences crossing paths with the unexplainable and with dedicated researchers delving into realms of high strangeness.
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In episode 644: Trauma To Triumph, Carly shares her story of growing up in a tumultuous family environment and experiencing paranormal and demonic influences. She discusses the importance of acknowledging the impact of parental figures on children's lives and the need to address children's imaginations and fears. Carly dives into her early paranorm…
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In episode 643: Quest For The Ancient Sundial, Brian Jeffrey, from Black Mass Paranormal, joins us in studio to dive into the mysterious and often eerie realm of the paranormal across East Tennessee. He explores unsettling missing person cases like that of Summer Wells and discusses bizarre phenomena such as potential portals and supernatural activ…
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On Episode 486: The Dark Holler we are joined by Ward Hiney who is the producer, writer, and director of the hit docu-series called, "Dark Holler." Ward reached out to me last year to see if I would be interested in reviewing the first episode of Dark Holler, and we struck up a friendship. He became the main videographer for Merkel Media films as h…
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In episode 642: The White Beast, Nathan recounts his encounters with a creature dubbed the 'white beast' in the Ozarks, detailing two sightings of a large, faceless entity during his teens, similar to an experience his mother had. He differentiates this creature from Bigfoot, adding to a tapestry of paranormal activity in the area, including tales …
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In episode 641: The Cern Connection, Larry Ragland joins us to discuss CERN. He dives into the location and significance of CERN in Switzerland, including the presence of underground bunkers and Hitler's artifacts. He explains the demonic nature of CERN, its connection to Davos, along with the invention of the World Wide Web at CERN. Larry then exp…
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In Episode 240 we speak to Sam who lived in a house full of paranormal activity that progressed in degree the longer she lived there. When Sam was 17, she and her mother moved into an old and creepy house. Over time, weird things started happening. First, it was the creepy feeling of someone watching her. Then Sam's friend told Sam she was getting …
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In episode 640: Among Hidden Realms, Cameron unveils his extraordinary abduction experience alongside other baffling occurrences during that period. He ventures into the realms of alternate dimensions and the pivotal role of telepathy in interacting with extraterrestrial entities. Cameron then explains how this profound experience has reshaped his …
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In episode 639: Dreamscape Warfare, Vicki Joy Anderson explores sleep paralysis and astral projection, clarifying misconceptions and emphasizing the astral realm's significance. She addresses misinformation and controversy, sharing personal experiences that highlight astral projection's visual aspect and its connections to spiritual encounters and …
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On Episode 13, Abe shares how his encounters with a witch doctor at two years old altered his life forever, and may have set off paranormal experiences for years to come. The Confessionals Members App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows: theconfessionalspod…
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In episode 638: Averted Abduction, James shares his harrowing and mystical experiences, beginning with a night that nearly changed his life forever when a blinding light attempted to abduct him, only to be thwarted by his father's quick actions and prayers. This encounter marked the beginning of a series of paranormal encounters, including the terr…
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In Episode 637: Soul Trappers, Fringe shares her experiences with alien abductions, MK Ultra, and encounters with demonic entities, discussing their interconnections. She recounts her journey from childhood in foster care, marked by her family's involvement in occultism and human trafficking, to her realization of a cosmic struggle involving her so…
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On 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 …
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In Episode 636: Demon at Forest Heights, Colin shares several paranormal experiences he had throughout his life. He recounts an encounter with an angel that saved his brother from a car accident, a terrifying experience with a demonic presence in an abandoned building, a strange entity he saw in his neighborhood, a bizarre encounter with an unident…
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In Episode 635: Summoning The Demon, we are joined by Alan and Evan DiDio, discussing their experiences at the Armed Conference 2023 and the impact of the information that was shared there. Tony then introduces Alan DiDio's new book, "Summoning the Demon: AI, Aliens, and the Antichrist," exploring the convergence of artificial intelligence, transhu…
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On today's show, we are joined by Joe to talk about many paranormal experiences he's had throughout his life. It all starts off with him and his friends finding an abandoned house that was haunted and what happens when they decide to explore it. The Confessionals Members App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ…
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In this emotionally charged episode, Tony hosts Taylor and Tami, a son and mother duo with a story that unfolds layers of family secrets, supernatural experiences, and a harrowing journey through darkness. Beginning with light-hearted exchanges about personal quirks and shared memories, the conversation quickly veers into the depths of their family…
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In Episode 633: Seers Of Realms, Mike Clelland discusses the connection between owls and UFO encounters. He shares stories of people encountering owls that appear to be screen memories for UFO experiences. Clelland explores the archetypal meaning of owls and how they are embedded in human consciousness. He also shares personal experiences with owls…
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In Episode 393: Pro Wrestler Sees Sasquatch, we are joined by Robby Vegas, who is a professional wrestler. One night while making an eight-hour drive home to Vermont, Robby and two other wrestlers saw what may only be described as a sasquatch. He details what they all saw, and what they thought, as the encounter occurred. Robby also shares some of …
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In Episode 632: Echoes Of Nephilim Bloodlines, we explore Hunter's chilling encounters with dogmen and his unexpected remote viewing of Tony's house. On a treasure hunt, Hunter captures images of dogman creatures, eerily resembling Ghostbusters' demon dogs, revealing fascinating aspects of their appearance. The narrative takes a supernatural twist …
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In Episode 631: Goliath's Blade, Tony, Joel, and Juan dive into the iconic biblical narrative of David and Goliath, casting a unique lens on the story's connection to ancient technologies and supernatural phenomena. They kick off their exploration by discussing how Goliath was a Nephilim, thereby introducing a blend of mystical theories into the bi…
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The Confessionals Members App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join Watch The Shape of Shadows: https://www.merkel.media/stream-now Watch Expedition Dogman: https://bit.ly/3CE6Kg0 AFFILIATES Prepare with Valley Food Storage: …
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In Episode 630: Interdimensional (Gang) Stalkers, Abigail shares her extraordinary experiences with the paranormal. The first she shares her encounter with a Bigfoot-like creature during a family vacation. Abigail vividly describes how, as a child, she found herself lost in the woods, followed by an unseen entity. This culminated in a startling fac…
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In Episode 629: Killing LaVey, Pastor Dave Bryan shares a compelling account of his transition from a conventional Christian pastor to a frontline warrior in spiritual warfare, emphasizing the intense and often overlooked battles against demonic forces. His journey, enriched by disillusionment with the lack of spiritual power in mainstream Christia…
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Tonight we bring on Ben to share his experiences with a haunted church he worked at and then later we have Zach share his out of body experiences, night hag experience and the ouija board that started it all. The Confessionals Members App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ Become a member for AD FREE listenin…
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In Episode 628: Loki’s Bride, we talk about the extraordinary and mystical experiences of Stephenie, whose life has been intertwined with Loki, the Norse god. Stephenie shares her unique experiences, from witnessing the Marfa Mystery Lights to a comforting spiritual moment with Jesus. The journey intensifies with eerie events at a haunted Seattle c…
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In Episode 627: Decoding Bigfoot, we talk with researcher Matt Pruitt, focusing on his book "The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon." Pruitt offers a fascinating blend of scientific investigation and cultural understanding in his work, analyzing the intersection of fact and folklore surrounding Sasquatch. He then r…
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On Episode 206: Attacks from the Afterlife, our guest Jeff, who is a blind musician, joins The Confessionals to share some of the truly terrifying things he has experienced – some of which he can even attribute to the onset of his blindness. Jeff has had a life filled with bizarre and frightening experiences, including being abducted, living commun…
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In Episode 626: Cryptid Wars and Cosmic Revelations we are joined again by Kevin from episode 624. Kevin shares about his extraordinary encounters with otherworldly entities and his involvement in the lesser-known cryptid wars between dogman and catman beings. The core of the discussion centers around these cryptid wars, highlighting the profound c…
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In Episode 625: High Strangeness On The 33rd Parallel, Brad shares his experiences and observations related to the 33rd parallel, a line of latitude that spans the entire globe. He recounts stories of peculiar phenomena, such as ghost lights, UFO sightings, and encounters with Bigfoot. Brad explains the significance of the 33rd parallel and its inv…
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In episode 303: The Bigfoot Lights, we talk to Dustin who is a Native American with some amazing experiences. It all started out when he and his ex-girlfriend were driving back home from college to show off their new baby girl to their families. On their drive that night they saw a strange streaking light that was soon accompanied by more. As this …
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In Episode 624: Four Nights of Unearthly Visitations, we dive into the world of alien abductions and otherworldly encounters, as experienced by our guest, Kevin. From a young age, Kevin's life was marked by an inexplicable draw towards the supernatural and extraterrestrial. However, nothing could prepare him for the turning point in his life - the …
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In Episode 623: Sacrificing To Kandahar Giants, we are joined by Ray who discusses his grandmother's involvement in witchcraft in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and her interactions with the giants and Jinn. He recounts his father's experiences and stories about his grandmother, who practiced witchcraft and was known to make offerings to giants in caves wi…
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Tonight, Ryan shares his missing time experiences and how as they happened to him and his friends he realized that he was being abducted. From missing time to ET-like entities running through his house, don't miss this jaw-dropping abduction episode! The Confessionals Members App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43…
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In Episode 622: UFO Invasion Of Belize, Niss describes her experiences after relocating from Toronto to Belize, In 2016. She embarks on a mystifying journey marked by a series of UFO sightings and unexplained phenomena. These experiences begin with the observation of an almond-shaped light in the sky, leading to numerous encounters with various lig…
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In Episode 621: The Coming Nephilim Wars, Gary Wayne discusses his books on giants and their role in history and end-time prophecy. He explains the different types of giants, their divine right to rule, and their presence before and after the flood. He also talks about their fertility issues and interbreeding among giants, as well as the return of …
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In Episode 97, we bring on guests David and Kim to their individual stories. First, David recounts how one night, while practicing his music up in the mountains, he looked into the rearview mirror of his SUV and saw a face he will never forget - the face of a bigfoot! David also shares a few paranormal experiences that left a deep impression on him…
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In Episode 620: Cryptid Crawler's Mysterious Manifestation, Levi recounts a harrowing camping trip with his girlfriend's family that turns into a chilling adventure. While four-wheeling in the wilderness, Levi and his friend encounter mysterious phenomena: indistinct voices on their walkie-talkie and a child's scream leading them to a figure in a r…
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In Episode 619: Future Hybrid Warriors, we discuss the harrowing experiences of Karin Wilkinson, author of "Stolen Seed, Evil Harvest". Karin shares her lifelong encounters with alien abductions and the creation of a hybrid human army. From her earliest memories of being taken by non-human entities to her struggles with PTSD and her spiritual journ…
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Episode 22 features the story of Jack, who began experiencing hauntings after he left his hometown to pursue a music career. The Confessionals Members App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join Watch The Shape of Shadows: http…
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In Episode 618: Glimpses Through Gateways, we are joined by Mike discussing his experiences with portals and alternate realities. Mike shares insights from his 27 years of exploring these phenomena, detailing his journey from childhood out-of-body experiences to controlled astral projections and eventually encountering portals. He describes the pro…
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In Episode 617: The Meadow Project, Tony interviews Trey Hudson, author of "The Meadow Project: Explorations into the South Skinwalker Ranch". Hudson shares his intriguing experiences and research into a mysterious location in the American South, known for an array of unexplained phenomena, akin to Utah's Skinwalker Ranch. The discussion gets into …
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Tonight, we bring on to the show Wes Germer, Timothy Renner, and Dark Waters. We sat down to discuss oddities in the topics of bigfoot, dogman, demons, UFOs, aliens and more! The Confessionals Members App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows: theconfessional…
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In Episode 616: Owls and Omens, Jose shares a series of chilling encounters that span his lifetime, painting a vivid picture of his unique ability to perceive otherworldly phenomena that remain invisible to most. From the ghostly apparition of his great-grandma Ramona, to unsettling experiences with shadow people and interdimensional beings, his st…
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In Episode 615: Miami Mall Monsters, we talk about the mysterious happenings at a Miami mall, where reports of otherworldly creatures have sparked a whirlwind of theories and speculation. Amidst the chaos and confusion, witnesses have emerged, seeming to affirm the presence of these entities. Our discussion navigates through the ideas of Nephilim, …
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In Episode 614:The Skinwalker Ranch of Joshua Tree, Dominic and Lionel share their childhood experiences on a California ranch near Joshua Tree, recounting a series of unsettling encounters with paranormal phenomena. The father-son duo details sightings of peculiar creatures, including a headless man and leprechaun-like beings, accompanied by chill…
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In Episode 613: Disneyland’s Portal Device, Walter Bosley discusses his book 'Latitude 33: Key to the Kingdom' and his investigation into arcane science and engineering at Disneyland. He explores the possibility of an interdimensional portal at the theme park and the influence it may have on visitors' psychic perception. Bosley shares his encounter…
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In Episode 18, titled "UFOs & Nephilim Giants," we are privileged to welcome esteemed author and speaker L.A. Marzulli as our guest on The Confessionals. He will delve into his personal experiences with UFOs, explore his extensive research on the Nephilim giants, and unveil intriguing hidden secrets from our collective past! Become a member for AD …
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In Episode 612: Biblical Dogmen, guest host, Joel Thomas, is joined by Juan Ayala from the Juan on Juan Podcast and Justin England from Cryptids of the Corn Podcast in a mind bending journey of Dogmen tribes and lycanthropy (werewolves) from Biblical, alchemical and biological viewpoints. They look at the connection between dogs, humans, kings and …
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In Episode 611: Good Nephilim, guest host, Joel Thomas, invites us on a journey of Biblical redemption as he navigates Scripture, Apocryphal and Historical texts, tackling the possibility of Nephilim giants who may have turned from their evil ways and aligned themselves with Jehovah, rebelling against their Watcher parents. Did King David recruit R…
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Continuing the timeless tradition of sharing spine-chilling tales on Christmas Eve, we present our 2019 Christmas Eve Music Special. Join us for an unforgettable blend of festive songs intertwined with eerie narratives. This year, we bring you some unsettling stories from the Bible, given our unique "twist" to add an extra thrill. Tony, accompanied…
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