High Strangeness

Tony H.
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High Strangeness seeks to be a platform where some of the world’s strangest events or experiences can be discussed with a lay persons perspective. Looking at & considering a wide spectrum of things that may help to illuminate a tapestry in reality that suggests possible commonalities for the origins of strangeness. This podcast will seek to review events through history, current events & even bring in opportunities for co- host, round table discussions & interviews.

  1. 9h ago

    Only 1% Know the Real Halloween / Samhain Lore. (#149)

    Samhain and the Roots of Halloween with Luke Eastwood The host of High Strangeness interviews Irish author Luke Eastwood from County Kerry about his book Samhain: The Roots of Halloween, discussing Samhain as an ancient Irish festival meaning “end of summer,” with archaeological evidence at the Hill of Ward (associated with the goddess Clíodhna/Clucta) dating celebrations to at least 1500 BCE. Eastwood explains debates over Celtic fire festivals versus eight seasonal festivals, beliefs about a thinning veil between worlds, ancestor veneration, and how the Catholic Church attempted to suppress or reframe Samhain through All Saints/All Souls, yet many customs persisted and evolved into modern Halloween (lanterns from turnips to pumpkins, costumes, trick-or-treating, and party games rooted in divination). He warns against careless spirit-contact practices like Ouija boards, citing experiences with ghosts, demonic entities, curses, and poltergeists, and notes ethical distinctions in magical practice. Eastwood also previews his upcoming novel The Hereafter and shares where to follow his work. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:34 Life in County Kerry 02:09 Weather and Climate Shifts 05:37 Setting Up Samhain Talk 06:23 What Samhain Really Means 10:07 Ancient Festivals Calendar 14:05 Thin Veil and Otherworld 20:04 Ghost Stories and Rituals 24:44 Ouija Boards and Warnings 36:07 Helping with Hauntings 38:50 Black Magic and Ethics 41:15 Ethical Magic Defense 42:00 Training and Intentions 45:09 Clucta and Samhain Origins 48:23 Christianization into Halloween 50:37 Costumes Lanterns and Trick or Treat 54:59 If Ancestors Saw Halloween 57:13 Reconnecting with Samhain 59:22 Rapid Fire Folklore 01:04:13 Book Takeaways and Myth Movies 01:08:15 New Novel The Hereafter 01:10:52 Where to Follow and Closing

  2. 6d ago

    HIGH STRANGENESS NEWS DESK- 9/29/26

    HIGH STRANGENESS NEWS DESK WEEK 7 — September 21–28, 2026 Website: https://highstrangeness202.wixsite.com/mysite Youtube: https://youtu.be/iVexCPWgAJ8

  3. Sep 28

    Is This Stadium Haunted? The Evidence? (#148)

    Haunted Sports Venues and Legendary Locations Explore the mysterious histories and paranormal stories associated with beloved sports venues, historic landmarks, and iconic sites. Learn how tragic events and emotional memories might leave spiritual impressions behind, making these places haunted. Perfect for fans, history buffs, and ghost enthusiasts alike.Key Topics - 5-10 bullets: The haunted history of Camp Randall Stadium on Civil War groundsThe story of Pelly Lindbergh, a legendary Flyers goalie, and his spirit’s connection to Somerdale RoadThe legend of Notre Dame’s haunting French horn player and the ghost of George Grip, the "Win One for the Gipper"The haunted tales of the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma and its tragic ghostly presenceParanormal activity at the Milwaukee Pister Hotel, including unexplained noises and ghostly encountersThe history and hauntings of old Yankee Stadium and Montreal’s Olympic StadiumThe influence of emotional and traumatic events on residual hauntings in sports and historical sitesThe connection of spirits to building energies, like stadiums and old construction sitesThe lore of the Old Giants Stadium and the rumored burial of Jimmy Hoffa beneath itSuperstitions, curses, and legendary claims surrounding stadiums like Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium, Denver International Airport, and the Philadelphia curse on city landmarks Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to sports-themed haunted locations 02:15 - Personal stories and recent events of Bill’s anniversary trip 04:28 - Haunted locations with little-known paranormal histories 09:41 - The Civil War history of Camp Randall Stadium and its spiritual residue 19:36 - The infamous Notre Dame stadium haunted by George Grip 27:45 - The ghostly tales of Rochester’s Frontier Field with bones and bones race stories 48:48 - Milwaukee’s historic Pister Hotel and paranormal encounters 53:29 - The haunted Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma and its ghostly legends 58:45 - Haunted NFL stadiums and their stories of spirits and curses 62:22 - Philadelphia’s curse and legendary sports superstitions 64:10 - The mysterious stories of the Denver International Airport 65:23 - Final thoughts on how legends and stories create haunted reputations in sports venues

  4. Sep 22

    HIGH STRANGENESS NEWS DESK 9/22/26

    HIGH STRANGENESS NEWS DESK WEEK 6 — September 15–20, 2026 Website: https://highstrangeness202.wixsite.com/mysite

  5. Sep 21

    She Saw Them All: Leslie on UFOs, Bigfoot, and Ghosts (#147)

    UFO Sightings, Lighthouse Ghosts, and a Vanishing Presence: Leslie’s High Strangeness Experiences Host Tony interviews Leslie Regier, a Northern California engineer, about experiences that convinced her reality differs from mainstream narratives. Leslie recounts early-1970s UFO sightings near Novato, California: a silent dull-gray chevron “just wings,” then a cigar-shaped craft with a vertical appendage followed by a structured hockey-puck object, all without markings or sound. In 1996 in El Sobrante, she saw three low-altitude, airliner-like objects fly a canyon route with landing lights but no engine noise, suggesting to her possible projection or disguise. She also describes late-1970s months living at an East Coast lighthouse, hearing reports of a neighbor’s poltergeist activity, sensing an angry presence in an unused floor, and playing a “rattling” game with a playful tower ghost; she later recognized a different lighthouse as matching a prior dream in detailed accuracy. Finally, she recalls a 1986–87 Lake Shasta turkey hunt where heavy footsteps approached and abruptly ceased with nothing visible, leading her to suspect Bigfoot or stealth/interdimensional disappearance. Leslie advises open-minded observation and notes skeptics often deny what they haven’t experienced. 00:00 Welcome to High Strangeness 01:24 Meet Leslie the Experiencer 03:41 Reality Beyond the Narrative 05:22 UFO Sightings Begin 09:29 Silent Airliners in 1996 12:37 Breaking Down the UFO Details 24:22 Synchronicities and More 27:25 Lighthouse Story Setup 29:12 Neighbor Ghost Rumors 29:40 Angry Presence Upstairs 30:46 Playful Tower Ghost 32:36 Fear and Skepticism Talk 34:23 Dream Lighthouse Revealed 36:34 Scientific Mindset Approach 38:20 Turkey Hunt Footsteps Mystery 43:01 Bigfoot Theories and Cloaking 48:57 Open Mind Advice 53:35 Observation Skills Tips 55:57 UFO Questions and Coexistence 58:50 Final Thoughts and Signoff

  6. Sep 15

    HIGH STRANGENESS NEWS DESK 9/15/26

    HIGH STRANGENESS NEWS DESK WEEK 5 — September 8–14, 2026 Website: https://highstrangeness202.wixsite.com/mysite

  7. Sep 14

    #146 Places not to go ! (w/ JW Ocker)

    J.W. Ocker returns to discuss Don’t Go There, his guide to some of the world’s most mysterious, dangerous, and lore-filled locations. From the Bermuda Triangle and the Pine Barrens to the Salton Sea, Centralia, and Skinwalker Ranch, J.W. explores why certain places collect stories of disappearances, disasters, strange phenomena, and uneasy fascination. In this conversation, he shares how he chose the locations for the book, why real history can be more unsettling than paranormal claims, and what makes a place feel dangerous even when it’s close to home. He also talks about the travel experiences that stayed with him—including getting stuck in the toxic muck of the Salton Sea—and the expedition he’d choose if given unlimited access. In this episode: Why Don’t Go There focuses on places where mystery, history, and unsettling lore overlapThe difference between a haunted location and a place with a larger, accumulating reputationThe Pine Barrens, the Jersey Devil, and the eerie landscape hidden within one of America’s most populated regionsWhy the Salton Sea became one of the book’s most surprising and disturbing storiesCentralia’s underground coal fire and how its abandoned-town reputation has changed over timeSkinwalker Ranch, the wider Uinta Basin, and the fascination around heavily investigated paranormal sitesJ.W.’s dream expedition to search for Ciudad Blanca, the legendary White CityWhy the places themselves don’t always scare him—but being home alone sometimes doesThe real-world danger, strange history, and lingering reputation of Maine’s Haynesville WoodsWhat readers can expect from the book’s “Risky Ruins” section About the guest J.W. Ocker is an author and traveler who writes about unusual places, paranormal lore, strange history, and the darker corners of the map. His latest book, Don’t Go There, explores locations around the world that have become magnets for mystery, tragedy, and unsettling stories. Find J.W. Ocker online at Odd Things I’ve Seen, and follow him on Instagram and TikTok.

  8. Sep 9

    Alaska, Skinwalkers n Wormholes w/Mike James (#145-2)

    The Unseen Connections: Exploring Sightings, Skinwalkers, and Secrets in Alaska Discover how pop culture, ancient folklore, and cutting-edge research converge in this deep dive into the mysteries surrounding Alaska. From UFOs to underground bases, and the strange phenomena of Skinwalkers and wormholes, this episode unpacks the unknown that lurks in the world's most remote regions. Key Topics : The influence of sci-fi shows like Star Trek and Close Encounters on modern technology and perceptions.Alaska's geological and paranormal activity, including historic earthquakes and their possible link to supernatural phenomena.Theories about underground bases, secret military installations, and hidden structures in the Alaskan wilderness.The role of indigenous folklore and tribal stories in understanding strange happenings in Alaska.UFO and USO sightings, and why remote wilderness might be a hotspot for extraterrestrial activity.The significance of electromagnetic fields and seismic anomalies in anomalous activity.The mysterious “Black Pyramid” of Alaska and its possible implications.Examining the potential interdimensional gateways or wormholes associated with Alaska.The controversy and intrigue surrounding Skinwalker Ranch and the possibility of portals and hidden bases underneath geological formations.The importance of scientific research, evidence, and open-minded exploration in understanding these phenomena.

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High Strangeness seeks to be a platform where some of the world’s strangest events or experiences can be discussed with a lay persons perspective. Looking at & considering a wide spectrum of things that may help to illuminate a tapestry in reality that suggests possible commonalities for the origins of strangeness. This podcast will seek to review events through history, current events & even bring in opportunities for co- host, round table discussions & interviews.

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  • Creator
    Tony H.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    208
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2024 High Strangeness
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    High Strangeness

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