A Study of Strange

Convergent Content, LLC
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  • TRUE CRIME
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A Study of Strange is for lovers of true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness. Each week, host Michael May investigates the unknown, from bizarre crimes and unsolved murders to hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena. The mission is simple: debunk common misconceptions, uncover hidden details, and explore the most unusual unsolved stories from history. Along the way, listeners hear from occasional guests like writers, entertainment industry insiders, and the occasional random oddball who all add fresh perspectives to these strange and dark histories. Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like Ghosts of the Ozarks and Fun Size Horror, and for hosting the true-crime automotive series Auto/Biography and Auto/Biography: Cold Cases on Motortrend TV.

  1. 4D AGO

    Carl Großmann: The Butcherin' Berlin Beggar

    A re-release of a classic episode. In 1921 police caught Carl Großmann in a frightening, murderous act that caused the papers to label him the "Berlin Butcher".  Großmann is a notorious serial killer but his claim to fame today (selling sausages made of human meat) may be entirely made up. This episode is released in memory of our special guest, Sarah Lovett, co-host of "True Crime ABCs" who recently passed away. Her show is still available to enjoy at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-abcs/id1698385786   Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Rate and Review to help us reach more listeners! Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2026 Convergent Content, LLC   LINKS: https://www.thetruecrimedatabase.com/case_file/the-berlin-butcher/ https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_Gro%C3%9Fmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtDxdt5L2aQ https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/grossmann-georg.htm https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Extreme-Violence-Clare-Allely/dp/036748093X/ref=asc_df_036748093X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=533463736693&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=730500286153011470&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031201&hvtargid=pla-912353148443&psc=1&mcid=7b1b02f229193eb48ace7e3fc08875f5&gclid=CjwKCAiAlcyuBhBnEiwAOGZ2S8EGOvGTdlBw5bDqY06TbDBPwPOInPNrs-T7gbtVYlgs1Kn42CjYmRoCD_4QAvD_BwE Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    39 min

  2. JAN 27

    Grave Robbing for Morons | with Geek Garage's Bill Whirity

    An internet video mystery that began as a VHS mystery. "Grave Robbing for Morons" is video that was released as part of an anthology of amateur, shock videos. It shows a young man presenting a how-to about grave robbing. While the video is of low quality, what jumps out is that the skull the man holds throughout the video appears very real. However, no one has been able to confirm if the video is a hoax, the identify the young man, or where it originated. With Special Guest Bill Whirity of Geek Garage: https://shopthegeekgarage.com/en-usd https://www.youtube.com/@thegeekgarage Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/  Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com  Hosted by Michael May  Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC  LINKS: Grave Robbing for Morons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWFosb98Kec&list=PL5hCh13_NPeqPP5MH2fR2zaLAgtapJT87&index=1 https://www.reddit.com/r/nonmurdermysteries/comments/1hpumet/grave_robbing_for_morons_vhs_tape_the_search/ https://cnycentral.com/news/local/fulton-man-used-crowbar-to-break-into-casket-steal-human-skulls Magazine seen in video: https://www.45cat.com/magazine/issue/fangoria-presents-cinemagic-horror-fx-1#google_vignette https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-07-19-mn-2308-story.html Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 4m

  3. JAN 20

    The Stoneman Murders

    In the early 1980s, a killer targeted the homeless in India's largest cities. Dozens of victims were found in Mumbai and Kolkata, their skulls crushed with large stones while they slept. The press called him "The Stoneman". In this episode of A Study of Strange, we trace India’s most unsettling unsolved crime spree and discuss the possibility that this was one serial killer or several. And, why did the killings stop? The case is still cold, and the story lingers in the shadows between urban legend and horrific true crime. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/  Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com  Hosted by Michael May  Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC  Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    15 min
  4. 5 Strange Deaths

    JAN 13

    5 Strange Deaths

    Death comes for us all, and sometimes it sneaks up through a series of bizarre coincidences or accidents. In this episode of "A Study of Strange", we cover five of the strangest deaths including a parachute test from the Eiffel Tower, a baseball accident, a movie star catching on fire, a killer toothpick, and a horrendous blood transfusion. We unpack how hubris, curiosity, and sheer misfortune turned ordinary moments into extraordinary exits. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/  Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com  Hosted by Michael May  Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC  Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    15 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    The Mysterious Death Of Cora Stallman | With Graveyardsnoop’s Tori Brovet

    In 1925, Cora Stallman's body was discovered in a cistern on her sister's farm. Despite the coroner's findings, that she had not drowned and showed minimal signs of physical injury, her death was swiftly ruled a suicide. This case, the strangest ever featured on A Study of Strange, remains a provocative unsolved mystery. It involves many cryptic details like threatening letters, a coded diary, suspicious behavior, and an unexplained gunshot. Much of the information available in this true-crime adjacent case was meticulously researched by Tori Brovet of graveyardsnoop.com, who shares her expertise on the story. Visit https://graveyardsnoop.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/  Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com  Hosted by Michael May  Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC  Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 2m

  6. 12/10/2025

    The Philadelphia Experiment

    On October 28, 1943, the USS Eldridge allegedly vanished from the Philadelphia Naval Yard, creating a legend of teleportation, time travel, and government cover-ups that refuses to die. This popular legend dominates historical mystery TV shows, podcasts, and forums, but how did the story really begin? This episode dives into the strange letters sent to UFO author Morris Jessup, the mysterious figure who called himself Carlos Allende, and the convoluted history of “Project Rainbow". Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/  Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com  Hosted by Michael May  Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC  Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    21 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    The Haunted St. Augustine Lighthouse

    The St. Augustine Lighthouse is considered one of the most haunted sites in the U.S. due to a history marked by death and tragedy, including a fatal accident involving children. For over a century, visitors have reported unexplained phenomena, often linking these occurrences to the true, tragic stories of those who died at the Lighthouse. From apparitions, shadow people, and poltergeist activity, this place allegedly has it all.  Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/  Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com  Hosted by Michael May  Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC  Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    13 min

  8. 11/18/2025

    America's First Serial Killers

    Re-release of a classic episode. Considered to be the first American serial killers, Micajah and Wiley Harpe were born in North Carolina in the mid to late 1700s and became notorious for their violent crimes in Kentucky and Tennessee. They are known for committing a series of brutal murders. We dive into the fascinating and dark history of the Harpe Brothers, their crimes, and the rumors and legends that have grown up around them.  The Harpes proved to be an immensely hard subject to research and pinpoint exact details. Both because of the time the Harpes lived and because of rumors and folklore surrounding them. But they were real and they were terrifying. Visit guest Amy Schloerb's site! www.thealignedactor.com Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/  Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com  Hosted by Michael May  Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC  Links: https://www.amazon.com/Killer-Brothers-Biography-Americas-Killers/dp/1482771810 https://www.amazon.com/Harpes-Rampage-Americas-Serial-Killers-ebook/dp/B004DCB5YQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2N77YSMEWKN7N&keywords=harpe+brothers&qid=1681747634&s=books&sprefix=harpe+brothers%2Cstripbooks%2C133&sr=1-3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpe_brothers https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-harpes/ https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/harpe-brothers.htm https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/harpe-brothers-scots-who-became-usas-first-serial-killers-1433832 https://www.theministryofhistory.co.uk/historical-biographies/the-harpe-brothe https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-harpe-brothers-americas-first-serial-killers-8741fbc7fad2 Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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A Study of Strange is for lovers of true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness. Each week, host Michael May investigates the unknown, from bizarre crimes and unsolved murders to hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena. The mission is simple: debunk common misconceptions, uncover hidden details, and explore the most unusual unsolved stories from history. Along the way, listeners hear from occasional guests like writers, entertainment industry insiders, and the occasional random oddball who all add fresh perspectives to these strange and dark histories. Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like Ghosts of the Ozarks and Fun Size Horror, and for hosting the true-crime automotive series Auto/Biography and Auto/Biography: Cold Cases on Motortrend TV.

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  • Creator
    Convergent Content, LLC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Clean
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