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One Strange Thing: Paranormal & True-Weird Mysteries

One Strange Thing

Paranormal, unexplainable, and uncanny stories aren't just in the fiction section. They happen every day, to people just like you. One Strange Thing brings you family-friendly stories from America's newspaper archives. And they all have something in common: an element that can't be explained by logic alone. Join us on our trek through small town U.S.A.'s oddities - and prepare to wonder what oddities are hiding in your hometown, too.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Premium Episode 85: The Snowman

    Does every single state have a Bigfoot? We’re beginning to think the answer is. . .yes.  Hosted, Written, and Researched by Laurah Norton  Additional research by Bryan Worters Engineered by Southern Gothic Media  Works Cited  Warren Smith, “America’s Terrifying Woodland . . .” SAGA Magazine, 1969. Joseph Shelton, “Montana Monsters: Is Bigfoot . . .” Distinctly Montana Magazine, 2022.  N/A, “If You Believe. . . “ The Daily Interlake, 1961. Kristen Inbody, “Where's Bigfoot? Missoula. . .” The Great Falls Tribune, 2019. Josh Burnham and Nick Mott, “A History of Grizzly Bear. . .”  Montana Public Radio, 2021.  Mary Purington, “Tale of Large. . .” The Missoulian, 1986.  Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, Montana Index  2025  All Rights Reserved One Strange Thing Podcast  & The Fall Line Podcast LLC

    14 min

  2. 2 SEPT

    The Witch

    The Bell family was prominent and well-liked by their neighbors in Robertson County, Tennessee. So when an apparent spirit manifested in the Bell home, people believed them. And when that so-called witch pivoted from conjuring snacks to causing young lovers to break up, and a patriarch to pass away suddenly… people had questions.  Since September is a three-episode month, this is a rebroadcast of our classic episode, 77: The Witch.    Hosted by Laurah Norton Research by Bryan Worters and Maura Currie Written and Produced by Maura Currie Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder    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/OneStrangeThing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607 Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@onestrangething   We have partnered with Libsyn to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email ad-sales@libsyn.com or click the link below to get started. https://advertising.libsyn.com/OneStrangeThing 2025  All Rights Reserved One Strange Thing Podcast  & The Fall Line Podcast LLC

    26 min

  3. 25 AUG · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Premium Episode 84: The Time Spammer

    We’re back with another early digital-age time traveler, strangers—one who was determined to spam his way back to the future.  Hosted, Written, and Researched by Laurah Norton  Engineered by Southern Gothic Media  Works Cited  Brian McWilliams, “Turn Back the Spam of Time” (Archived) WIRED, 2003. Brian McWilliams, “The Time Traveler Spammer Strikes Back.” WIRED, 2003. “Time Travel Spam.” Hoaxes.org Brian McWilliams, Personal Blog, Spam Kings Grapefruitopia, archived The Internet Society, A History of Spam Groovelily Lyrics, “Rewind,” Bandcamp Spam, Gnu.org James, Time Travel Spam, Hamster Republic.org

    21 min

  4. 19 AUG

    The Tweets

    In 2017, a creepy ghost story took over twitter, line by line, as an artist began to recount his experience with a spirit--a child--named “Dear David.”    Hosted and Written  by Laurah Norton Researched by Laurah Norton and Anna Luria Engineered by Southern Gothic Media   Check out Adam Ellis’ books: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Adam-Ellis/146778774   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/OneStrangeThing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607 Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@onestrangething   We have partnered with Libsyn to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email ad-sales@libsyn.com or click the link below to get started. https://advertising.libsyn.com/OneStrangeThing 2025  All Rights Reserved One Strange Thing Podcast  & The Fall Line Podcast LLC

    28 min

  5. 18 AUG

    Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES

    From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don’t miss a single story. Listen and follow here: https://link.podtrac.com/9iuxhol7

    8 min

  6. 5 AUG

    The Swamp

    Louisiana is home to many things: some of the United States’ finest cooking, seemingly endless stretches of marshy land, and one particularly smelly, web-toed creature known as the Honey Island Swamp Monster. This is a full mainfeed release of Premium Episode 45: The Swamp.    Hosted and Written  by Laurah Norton Researched by Laurah Norton and Anna Luria Written, Produced and Engineered by Maura Currie   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/OneStrangeThing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607 Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@onestrangething   We have partnered with Libsyn to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email ad-sales@libsyn.com or click the link below to get started. https://advertising.libsyn.com/OneStrangeThing 2025  All Rights Reserved One Strange Thing Podcast  & The Fall Line Podcast LLC   Works Cited Meghan Holmes, “The Honey Island Swamp Monster.” Country Roads Magazine, 2021. Richard Boyd, “Honey Island Tale Recounted.”  The Times-Picayune, 2000. Richard Boyd, “Author Thinks Sighting. . .”  The Times-Picayune, 2000. Richard Boyd, “Close Encounters of. . .”  The Times-Picayune, 2000. Jane Triola, “Swamp Monster Is. . .” The Times-Picayune, 2006. Joni Hess, “What is the. . .” The Times-Picayune, 2022. Hal Ledet, “Swamp Creature Sighted.“ The Morning Advocate, 1981. N/A, UPI, “Man Claims Creature. . .”  The State Times Advocate, 1973. Richard Adams, “ Louisiana Man Has. . . “ The Sun, 1981. Joni Hess, “Is There Really. . .” The New Orleans Advocate, 2022. Experience New Orleans Tourist Site  Official Gulf Coast Heritage: Mississippi Cajun Encounters Tourist Site  Pearl River Tours  PBS: Primates  Harlan Ford Footage

    18 min

  7. 31 JUL · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Premium Episode 83: Sam the Sandown Clown

    We’ve covered murderous clowns, motel clowns, and . . . honestly, we forget how many iterations have popped up, like jack-in-the-boxes, over the years. But this time, strangers, we’ve got what may be the most unique experience of all: a vintage story that combines UFOs, clownery, a possible robot, children with surprisingly good social skills, and the most unsettling berry-eating experience we’ve ever been exposed to in our five-year tenure. Enjoy. Hosted By Laurah Norton Written and Researched by Laurah Norton and Maura Currie Engineered and Produced by Maura Currie Works Cited: Norman Oliver, “Ghost or Spaceman ’73?” The BUFORA Journal, February 1978. N/A, History Disclosure, “Two Children Have a Close Encounter With a Strange Humanoid.” 2018. N/A, “The Sandown Clown: Exploring…” On the Wight, 2023. Tom Oldham, “The Mystery of The…” VICE, 2025. Test Card F (via Test Card Fandom Wiki)

    15 min

  8. 25 JUL • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Premium Episode 82: The Whaley House

    We’re back in San Diego for a story about an early community leader and his very impressive house… and the many beleaguered souls that might well be wandering around the Whaley house, causing mischief and mystery alike. Hosted by Laurah Norton Written by Maura Currie Research by Maura Currie & Bryan Worters Engineered and Produced by Maura Currie Works Cited: NA, “Through the dark portals,” The San Diego Union, 1885. NA, “Whaley House Now…” Redlands Daily Facts, 1960. NA, “Old Home Recaptures…” Independent Press Telegram, 1961. Ann Terrell, “Historic Building Ghostly…” Santa Ana Register, 1965. NA, “A stroll in…” Redlands Daily Facts, 1967. Norm Clarke, “Historic mansion is…” Associated Press, 1980. Mary Forgione, “Haunted sites beckon…” Los Angeles Daily News, 1993. NA, “A haunting San Diego…” Santa Ana Orange County Register, 1996. Matthew Fordahl, “Settlers’ souls haunt…” Associated Press, 1996. National Parks Service The Whaley House

    14 min
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Paranormal, unexplainable, and uncanny stories aren't just in the fiction section. They happen every day, to people just like you. One Strange Thing brings you family-friendly stories from America's newspaper archives. And they all have something in common: an element that can't be explained by logic alone. Join us on our trek through small town U.S.A.'s oddities - and prepare to wonder what oddities are hiding in your hometown, too.

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