The AP Strange Show

AP Strange

A show about Weird Stuff, hosted by AP Strange. AP interviews cool weirdos about their work, and invites friends on to discuss second sequels in franchises in a series called "Third Time's the Charm". Other fun surprises await...

  1. 5d ago

    Getting Pulled Back in with Blackwolf John Oates and Peter C. Hine (3xtC)

    This week, it's another edition of Third Time's the Charm (3xtc) covering the regrettable conclusion to the epic film saga of The Godfather. Blackwolf John Oates and Vayse co-host Peter C. Hine return to the show, getting "pulled back in" as it were, to pick apart the 1990 return to the world of organized crime centered around the Corleone family with AP. As tends to happen with these episodes, the prior movies are discussed as well which, in this case especially, does no favors to the sequel in question.  The conversation around Godfather Part 3 (or is it Godfather: Coda?) quickly becomes a raucous good time, with plenty of opportunities for joking around tempered by a genuine affection for the cinematic world Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola brought to the screen. Blackwolf, Hine, and AP dig into some of the baffling choices that were made for this later sequel, as well as ones that could have been with proposed actors and directors that didn't pan out. The discussion covers Al Pacino's transformation into a caricature, kissing cousins, donkey noises, and more... covering The Godfather as a series of films could be an entire podcast on its own, and in this show every effort was made to at least save listeners the trouble of actually watching the third one.  This episode also gets into organized crime more broadly, Vatican banking scandals which partly inspired the story of the film, and the importance of paying Robert Duvall. It was a very funny conversation, and contains more laughs and f-bombs than any other episode to date. Sit back, tune in, and enjoy- it's an offer you can't refuse!

    Getting Pulled Back in with Blackwolf John Oates and Peter C. Hine (3xtC)

  2. Jul 12

    Sonic Journeying with Nick Paraggio / Captain Vampire

    This week, Boston-based songwriter Nick Paraggio joins AP for a discussion about their journey as a performing musician, the unique subjects that inspire their songs, and even some personal mystical experiences for good measure! Nick has performed as Captain Vampire for the last several years, and released albums full of songs covering feuding occultists, pigeons, and odd historical events. In conversation, Nick discusses the process of crafting songs from the stories of figures such as Hildegard von Bingen or Alexander the Great, navigating music scenes and finding one's own way in the world of performance, and even the ins and outs of being a gigging lute player in 2026! Nick has also composed a folk-punk epic about Dracula's voyage to England called "A Sailor's Grave", which will be recorded live at the Boston Center for the Arts August 7th and 8th, and available for purchase as an album later in the fall. If you are near Boston, you can be a part of infusing the magic of live music into the album but if not, you can secure a copy here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/243560666/a-sailors-grave-captain-vampires-folk-punk-epic-poem  The music of Captain Vampire is moving, filled with fascinating sources of inspiration, and often very fun and humorous as well. Be sure to check it all out here: https://captvampire.com/

    Sonic Journeying with Nick Paraggio / Captain Vampire

  3. Jul 5

    Disclosing Non-Human Intelligence with Steph Quick and Rachel Nelson

    This week, returning guests Stephanie Quick and Rachel Nelson join AP for an examination of UAP disclosure narratives, in particular that of contact with "non-human intelligences", or NHI. In the process, they look at the broad spectrum of lifeforms which meet that description, and the many and varied ways communication and intelligence manifest here on earth. In comparing the known science and history of human and animal cooperation with reports of extraterrestrial or ultraterrestrial contacts, they consider a broad range of what constitutes such nebulous categories as sentience, consciousness, or intelligence- opening up an avenue of conjecture which they hope will inspire listeners to imagine greater possibilities in these subjects. Drawing from biology, mystical traditions, UFO contactee accounts, and pop culture representation this often lighthearted conversation explores everything from learned pigs to balloons, from astral vehicles to mantoids and the sentience of weather phenomenon, and even what great apes might know about other intelligences. Stephanie and Rachel each bring a unique wealth of knowledge and their particular brands of nuanced, original thought to the topic- and have plenty of laughs along the way.  Follow more of Rachel's work on YouTube by looking up Ufo Sunset, and give Stephanie's channel a follow there as well for her frequent insightful live videos!

    Disclosing Non-Human Intelligence with Steph Quick and Rachel Nelson

  4. Jun 28

    Pan-Galactic Hitchhiking with Steve Mills and Kevin Wood

    This week's show is an affectionate look at the works of Douglas Adams, and what his humorous writings have to teach us about life, the universe, and everything. Joining AP are returning guest and time traveler extraordinaire Steve Mills and Adams super-fan and UFO buff Kevin Wood. In conversation they first discuss their respective discoveries of Adams' work in different times and places and through various forms of media, from the original radio production of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to related books, movies, TV series, and even stage plays. The characters in the story are analyzed as well as the general philosophies inherent in Adams' uniquely funny prose. From depressed robots to exploding kiosks, the timeless spirit of absurdity that permeates HHGTTG is perhaps more relevant than ever, even as it becomes increasingly difficult to avoid panicking.  Also discussed are accounts of UFOs and their occupants, and how high strangeness seems to follow a similar logic to that which operates in Adams' books, leading to conjecture about his life and inspirations for his stories. Of course his work outside of HHGTTG comes up as well, such as his association with Monty Python, his stories for Doctor Who, and stories revolving around his holistic detective character Dirk Gently. The episode is a treat for any fans of Douglas Adams, and hopefully an encouragement to those unfamiliar with his books to give them a read- or a listen, or a watch, since his works were such a multimedia phenomenon! Grab a towel, stick out your thumb, and enjoy!

    Pan-Galactic Hitchhiking with Steve Mills and Kevin Wood

  5. Jun 21

    Finding Weird Fun with Jessica Knapik

    On this week's episode of The AP Strange Show, the one-and-only Jessica Knapik joins AP for a wide-ranging conversation about a broad variety of fun topics, including her travels, favorite movies, and ghostly experiences. Jessica is co-hosts the popular podcast What's Up Weirdo with John E. L. Tenney, is a member of the Michigan Movie Critics Guild, and has done her share of traveling and paranormal investigations- so she has a wealth of stories and knowledge to share! The episode begins with some discussion about the current hellscape in which we live, and also the pitfalls of parasocial relationships and content creation, but quickly moves to more fun topics of conversation under the broad umbrella of weirdness. Jessica talks about her experiences as a movie critic, as well as some of her favorite movies and the evolving critical appreciation of horror as a genre. From there she and AP discuss places she's traveled to, ghosts she's met, and much much more! From the finer points of foul language to roving packs of chihuahua dogs, this episode has a little bit of everything weird. Follow along with Jessica and the various things she does at https://www.linktree.com/jessicaknapik

    Finding Weird Fun with Jessica Knapik

  6. Jun 14

    Exposing New Age Grifts with Joseph L. Flatley

    This week, journalist Joseph L. Flatley joins AP to discuss his book New Age Grifter- an in-depth investigation of a little-known cult and its now deceased leader Gabriel of Urantia. Flatley's freelance journalistic efforts in speaking to and working with former members of the cult, operating as Global Community Communications Alliance, brought to light insights about the man and his UFO-centered religious movement that range from humorous to downright disturbing. His book, the culmination of these efforts, even becomes part of the story as the group and its leader attempted to prevent its release. The book is out in an updated edition now, following somewhat successful attempts to disrupt distribution for the original printing through Feral House Press. In conversation, Flatley talks about Gabriel's journey from being a struggling Pittsburgh musician to his discovery of The Urantia Book, and the channeling abilities he claimed to attain during his several personal reinventions. This leads to broader discussions about cults, the nature of belief, and the various forms of exploitation that occurred within GCCA and elsewhere. Perspectives from former members are considered, including those of Gabriel's daughter, revealing the extent of the grift and the human cost; the utopian cult was responsible for traumatic instances of child abuse and forced labor from all members, among other things. In his book and in the interview, Flatley treats the material fairly and soberly paints a portrait of a narcissistic failed musician who built his own private fiefdom- a cult which exists in plain sight but is still largely invisible.Follow Joseph L. Flatley on substack here: https://substack.com/@lennyflatley...and be sure to pick up a copy of New Age Grifter: The True Story of Gabriel of Urantia and his Cosmic Family wherever you buy books!

    Exposing New Age Grifts with Joseph L. Flatley

  7. Jun 7

    Analyzing Cinematic Ritual with Ulysses Black

    On this week's show, ritualist and artist Ulysses Black joins AP to discuss ritual magic as it is portrayed in movies, ranging from horror movies to documentaries to arthouse cinema. He has written a full book's worth of work on the subject, and in this episode he and AP discuss some of the movies he covered and how he went about dissecting them. Ulysses' background in both art and ritual magick give him a unique critical eye for details in narrative construction and particulars about ritual in its portrayal, leading to fascinating insights into how we assign meaning as either a viewer or participant in the cinematic experience. Drawing from a diverse range of films, he and AP cover a wide range of topics as conversation gets into broader concepts such as apophenia, ritual derangement, and pitfalls in the human meaning-making experience. Through selected films, Ulysses discusses how they illustrate our popular understanding of the esoteric and how ritual actually works. Among the films discussed are The Craft, A Dark Song, Eyes Wide Shut, The Devil and Father Amorth, and The Wicker Man- and along the way, a lot of other pop culture and magickal concepts are explored. There's plenty of humor as well, as they discuss Crowleyan metaphors and the celebration of cult cinema as ritualistic in itself. Ulysses is careful to define what constitutes ritual as distinct from routine, and the highly personalized nature of assigned meaning and value that goes into such distinctions. This conversation illustrates the hidden layers of our day-to-day lives as much as it does the symbolism of media, and gives the listener a lot to think about. Be sure to check out Ulysses' work at https://www.ulyssesblack.com/ and follow him over on substack here: https://theritualist.substack.com/

    Analyzing Cinematic Ritual with Ulysses Black

  8. May 31

    Getting Aggressively Scandinavian with Rowdy Geirsson

    This week's show is a fun one, as author and viking historian Rowdy Geirsson joins AP for a discussion about his humorous work in writing about Scandinavian history and Norse Mythology. His recent book, The Impudent Edda, is a unique version of familiar Norse tales translated by Rowdy "from the original Bostonian"- showcasing gods like Odin, Loki, and Freya within the distinctly modern realm of New England. Such writings (in the original Bostonian) have been featured as a regular column on McSweeney's Internet Tendency and elsewhere, and despite their obvious playfulness and humor offer insights into the cosmology of Yggdrasil and the social dynamics of otherworldly beings. In conversation, he and AP have a wicked fun time discussing these as told by the mysterious, and likely drunk, South Boston poet who brought them to light. Rowdy also discusses his history with the subject of vikings and Norse mythology, his fascination with 19th century claims about Leif Ericksson, and some of the New England locales from Boston to Maine which inspired his writings. This leads to further chat about the ways myths endure and can be adopted through works of fiction, but also as emblems for often problematic ideological groups. They also discuss the long-running social media collaboration that is Wyrd Wednesday, a weekly online event in which anyone can share folkloric tidbits on the theme presented by Rowdy and his co-organizers. All of that plus the origin of the Chahlie Cahd, Wattersonian physics, and more are included in this interview. Check out Rowdy's work at https://scandinavianaggression.com/

    Getting Aggressively Scandinavian with Rowdy Geirsson
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A show about Weird Stuff, hosted by AP Strange. AP interviews cool weirdos about their work, and invites friends on to discuss second sequels in franchises in a series called "Third Time's the Charm". Other fun surprises await...

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  • Creator
    AP Strange
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 AP Strange

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