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One Strange Thing: Paranormal & True-Weird Mysteries

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One Strange Thing - Paranormal Stories & Unexplained Mysteries | True Crime History One Strange Thing uncovers authentic paranormal mysteries and unexplained phenomena buried in newspaper archives. We craft witty tales of ghost sightings, strange disappearances, and supernatural events from small town America and beyond through immersive storytelling and historical research. Each episode weaves surprising twists into real paranormal cases. We balance wonder with skepticism and investigate these mysteries with curiosity rather than blind belief. We search historical records for unexplainable events that shaped communities worldwide, from haunted locations to bizarre disappearances. These aren't fictional ghost stories but real mysteries that made headlines. Perfect for fans of true crime, paranormal investigation, and American history. Family-friendly content that will make you wonder what strange mysteries hide in your hometown's past.

  1. 1D AGO

    The Yule Cat

    Your holiday fun is here: for the first time on the main feed, we present The Yule Cat (premium episode 68).  The holiday season has its fair share of critters, cryptids, and lore. Some of it is meant to frighten children into good behavior. In Iceland, the Yule Cat falls into the latter camp — but is a giant, child-eating cat monster actually as old, or as frightening, as it sounds?   Hosted by Laurah Norton Research by Melissa Gold and Maura Currie Written, Engineered & Produced by Maura Currie   Works Cited: Christopher Mother, "Forget Santa and..." The Boston Globe, 2022. NA, "Its Satan's..." Daily Star, 2021. NA, "We wish you a..." Daily Star, 2019. Danny Lewis, "Each Christmas, Iceland's..." Smithsonian Magazine, 2016. Sue Weaver, "The Yule Goat," Hachette Book Group, ND. Lauren Oster, "Meet the Yule..." Travel Channel, 2019. Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir, "Grýla and Leppalúði..." Guide To Iceland, ND.  NA, "All welcome when..." Reykjavik.is, 2024 (TRANSLATED) Haukur S. Magnússon, "The Christmas Cat," The Reykjavik Grapevine, 2008. Dustin Jones, "You've heard of Santa..." NPR, 2023. Áki Guðni Karlsson, "The Yule Cat," University of Iceland/Icelandic Folklore, 2020.

    16 min

  2. 2D AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Early/Ad-Free: The Yule Cat

    More holiday fun is here: for the first time on the main feed, we present The Yule Cat (premium episode 68).  The holiday season has its fair share of critters, cryptids, and lore. Some of it is meant to frighten children into good behavior. In Iceland, the Yule Cat falls into the latter camp — but is a giant, child-eating cat monster actually as old, or as frightening, as it sounds? For Patreon and Premium Folks: your holiday episode (it's a UFO!) is arriving very soon. Hosted by Laurah Norton Research by Melissa Gold and Maura Currie Written, Engineered & Produced by Maura Currie Works Cited: Christopher Mother, "Forget Santa and..." The Boston Globe, 2022. NA, "Its Satan's..." Daily Star, 2021. NA, "We wish you a..." Daily Star, 2019. Danny Lewis, "Each Christmas, Iceland's..." Smithsonian Magazine, 2016. Sue Weaver, "The Yule Goat," Hachette Book Group, ND. Lauren Oster, "Meet the Yule..." Travel Channel, 2019. Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir, "Grýla and Leppalúði..." Guide To Iceland, ND.  NA, "All welcome when..." Reykjavik.is, 2024 (TRANSLATED) Haukur S. Magnússon, "The Christmas Cat," The Reykjavik Grapevine, 2008. Dustin Jones, "You've heard of Santa..." NPR, 2023. Áki Guðni Karlsson, "The Yule Cat," University of Iceland/Icelandic Folklore, 2020.

    16 min

  3. DEC 16

    The Night Before

    It's a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end.  For two hundred years, a very famous poem has heralded the holiday season, and for some, the arrival of Santa Claus—but perhaps less known is the mystery it brings along with it.  Whether you know it as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" or "A Visit from St. Nicholas," there's more to this one than mice and stockings and ho ho ho. This originally ran as Episode 81.   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

  4. DEC 15 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Early/Ad-Free: The Night Before

    The Night Before It’s a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end. For two hundred years, a very famous poem has heralded the holiday season, and for some, the arrival of Santa Claus—but perhaps less known is the mystery it brings along with it. Whether you know it as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” or “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” there’s more to this one than mice and stockings and ho ho ho. This originally ran as Episode 81. 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. DEC 9

    The Elves

    It's a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end. It's become a holiday tradition for us to tell you this one, strangers. . . though locals tell us that things have changed with the tree (see link below). Still, we enjoy the story: Episode 34—The Elves. Arizona might not seem like the typical setting for holiday magic, but for decades, some mysterious local "elves" have turned a  spherical, scrubby-looking desert juniper out on I-17 into what has to have been one of America's more unlikely Christmas spectacles; but who are they, and why are they so determined to light up the lonely landscape?    Hosted and Written  by Laurah Norton Researched by Bryan Worters and Laurah Norton Engineered and  Produced by Maura Currie    Christmas Tree update: https://www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/2024-12-05/arizonas-i-17-mystery-tree-is-gone-the-state-balladeer-hopes-the-christmas-tradition-will-return   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

    25 min

  6. DEC 8 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Early/Ad-Free: The Elves

    It’s a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end. It’s become a holiday tradition for us to tell you this one, strangers. . . though locals tell us that things have changed with the tree (see link below). Still, we enjoy the story: Episode 34—The Elves. Arizona might not seem like the typical setting for holiday magic, but for decades, some mysterious local “elves” have turned a spherical, scrubby-looking desert juniper out on I-17 into what has to have been one of America’s more unlikely Christmas spectacles; but who are they, and why are they so determined to light up the lonely landscape? Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton Researched by Bryan Worters and Laurah Norton Engineered and Produced by Maura Currie Christmas Tree update: https://www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/2024-12-05/arizonas-i-17-mystery-tree-is-gone-the-state-balladeer-hopes-the-christmas-tradition-will-return 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

    25 min

  7. DEC 2

    The Angel

    It's a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end.  This week, it's Episode 79--The Angel. A cemetery in Iowa City is famous, not really for anyone laid to rest there, but for a statue. The Black Angel is mysterious and otherworldly — and her metamorphosis, both physical and in legend, leaves us with a lot of questions.  Hosted by Laurah Norton Research by Maura Currie and Anna Luria  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

    23 min

  8. DEC 1 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Early/Ad-Free: The Angel

    It’s a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end. This week, it’s Episode 79--The Angel. A cemetery in Iowa City is famous, not really for anyone laid to rest there, but for a statue. The Black Angel is mysterious and otherworldly — and her metamorphosis, both physical and in legend, leaves us with a lot of questions. Hosted by Laurah Norton Research by Maura Currie and Anna Luria 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

    23 min
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One Strange Thing - Paranormal Stories & Unexplained Mysteries | True Crime History One Strange Thing uncovers authentic paranormal mysteries and unexplained phenomena buried in newspaper archives. We craft witty tales of ghost sightings, strange disappearances, and supernatural events from small town America and beyond through immersive storytelling and historical research. Each episode weaves surprising twists into real paranormal cases. We balance wonder with skepticism and investigate these mysteries with curiosity rather than blind belief. We search historical records for unexplainable events that shaped communities worldwide, from haunted locations to bizarre disappearances. These aren't fictional ghost stories but real mysteries that made headlines. Perfect for fans of true crime, paranormal investigation, and American history. Family-friendly content that will make you wonder what strange mysteries hide in your hometown's past.

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