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For lovers of true crime, mysteries, and tales of strangeness, join host Michael May as he and a guest study stories of the unknown each week from unsolved true crime to unexplained phenomena. A Study of Strange attempts to debunk common misconceptions and encourages each guest to “play a role” in the storytelling process. Guests include entertainment industry insiders, friends, weirdos, randos, and more!

Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like GHOSTS OF THE OZARKS, 12 HOUR SHIFT, and hosting the true-crime automotive TV shows AUTO/BIOGRAPHY and AUTOBIOGRAPHY: COLD CASES. He obsesses over historical mysteries and loves to bring fascinating stories to life.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 32 Ratings

For lovers of true crime, mysteries, and tales of strangeness, join host Michael May as he and a guest study stories of the unknown each week from unsolved true crime to unexplained phenomena. A Study of Strange attempts to debunk common misconceptions and encourages each guest to “play a role” in the storytelling process. Guests include entertainment industry insiders, friends, weirdos, randos, and more!

Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like GHOSTS OF THE OZARKS, 12 HOUR SHIFT, and hosting the true-crime automotive TV shows AUTO/BIOGRAPHY and AUTOBIOGRAPHY: COLD CASES. He obsesses over historical mysteries and loves to bring fascinating stories to life.

    Espionage and the Murder of William Dean REDUX

    Espionage and the Murder of William Dean REDUX

    A re-release of an early episode of A Study of Strange, one of the most fascinating and mysterious murder mysteries comes from New Hampshire in the aftermath of World War One. The murder of William Dean may be an obscure case in true crime but it's one that lovers of the strange and mysterious should not miss. Were there really spies in the small towns of New Hampshire during the war, and did a respected local man get killed because he got caught up in espionage? Listen to the formally two-part story of the murder of William Dean. 
    With guests Tara Perry and Jordan Wayne Long.

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    Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.comSupport our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/
     
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    • 2 hr 13 min
    Real UFO Encounters

    Real UFO Encounters

    On a special episode of "A Study of Strange" we read listener submitted witness accounts of unidentified flying objects. Real stories from real people. 
    Performers include Matt Glass (@glassbrain), Tara Perry (@taratarafotara), Amy Schloerb (@amyschloerb), Kara Schaaf, and Michael May. 
     

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    Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.comSupport our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/
     
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    • 19 min
    6 Strange Mysteries from New York City

    6 Strange Mysteries from New York City

    A recent visit to New York inspired a look into some of the strangest mysterious from the city. We've got something for everyone from unsolved murders and haunted locations to a large serpentine cryptid swimming in the Hudson River. 
    Guest Sanjay Raja is a specialist in health and wellness and is in production for his new show "Recipe for Wellness". Find out more on instagram @recipeforwellness2024, fb https://www.facebook.com/sanjay.raja.12/, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjay-s-r-925682b2/

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    Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.comSupport our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/
     
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    • 41 min
    True Crime Author Joe Strupp "Death on St. Charles St."

    True Crime Author Joe Strupp "Death on St. Charles St."

    For about 60 years, a chilling story about a murder suicide was a tight lipped family secret until author and journalist Joe Strupp came across the tale of his great uncle, John Bowman. Strupp spent years investigating the case and his findings are in his new book Death on St. Charles Street. Though we know what happened, there are still mysterious aspects of this tragedy. 
    Strupp also addresses the unsolved murder that is the basis of his other true crime book, A Long Walk Home. 
     
    Find the book here: http://joestrupp.com/, https://shorturl.at/cptQY
     

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    Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.comSupport our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/
     
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    • 38 min
    The Mythical Lost City of Zerzura - MINISODE

    The Mythical Lost City of Zerzura - MINISODE

    Zerzura is a legendary lost oasis city deep in the Sahara desert said to be guarded by black giants wielding golden swords and filled to the brim with treasure. The legend goes back millennia and showed up in books and maps published by European explorers in the 18th and 19th centuries. Despite numerous daring expeditions, Zerzura remains a mystery, possibly still waiting to be unearthed. Tune into this exciting minisode as we cover the lore of this mythical city — could the sands of time be ready to reveal their secrets?
     
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    Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.comSupport our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/©2022 Convergent Content, LLC

    • 18 min
    Hunting the Beast of Bladenboro

    Hunting the Beast of Bladenboro

    In the winter of 1953, the sleepy town of Bladenboro, North Carolina was thrown into chaos by a series of gruesome animal attacks. The perpetrator? A mysterious creature that locals dubbed the "Beast of Bladenboro" and "the vampire cat." Join us as we discuss the legend of this cryptid, examining the evidence, and exploring the theories surrounding its existence. What was the beast, and did it ever truly exist? 
     
    With special guest Kara Schaaf!
     
    Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform!
    Visit our substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/
    Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.comSupport our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/
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    Links:
    https://northcarolinaghosts.com/piedmont/beast-bladenboro/
    https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/2006/10/29/the-beast-of-bladenboro/30296348007/
    https://www.wsoctv.com/video/archive/cherryville-woman-claims-mountain-lion-attacked-horse/BLALBZJ5F7TOFVDFLEIV5VEKYA/

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

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A Study of Strange

I love the interesting unique stories and Michael does a great job!

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What a witty host. Love how he walks the line but still gives us all the facts. Thank you crimes of the centuries for recommending. And everyone needs to listen to crimes of the centuries!

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