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One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries

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One Strange Thing searches the nation's news archives for true paranormal stories and supernatural mysteries rooted in real history. Each episode explores true ghost stories, UFO sightings, aliens, Bigfoot sightings, cryptids, monsters, witchcraft, folklore, urban legends, haunted houses, curses, and bizarre unsolved unexplained events that made headlines — spooky, creepy, and always surprising. We tell these bizarre tales with wit, humor, and healthy skepticism through atmospheric narrative storytelling. Clean, family-friendly content for fans of paranormal investigation, true crime, haunted history, and the occult who believe the truth is always stranger than fiction.

  1. 1D AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Premium Episode 91: The Demon Cat

    Of all the ghosts, ghouls, and goblins that make Washington D.C. their home, our favorite might just be the infamous Demon Cat. Said to slink through the hallways of the nation’s Capitol building, this ghost (or monster?) is rumored to grow to an enormous size and spring at unsuspecting night watchmen. . . and appear, as an omen, just before national disasters. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines. Hosted, Written, and Researched by Laurah Norton  Additional Research by Anna Luria Engineered by Southern Gothic Media/Rachel Boyd Works Cited  Rene Bache. "Uncle Sam's Cats." Evening Star, 1892. Rene Bache. "Phantoms of the. . ." Detroit Free Press, 1898. Erin Blakemore. "The legend of the. . ." National Geographic, 2022. Fasika Zelealem. "'Elephant-sized demon cat' appears. . ." Daily Star, 2022. Autumn Sword. "The Devil in the. . ." Skeptical Inquirer, 2022.. Larry Craig. "Halloween Haunting: The Demon. . ." Bonner County Daily Bee, 1999. Hunter Spears. "'DC' Really Stands for. . ." WETA Boundary Stones, 2023.  Colleen Shogan. "Demon Cat." White House Historical Association, 2021. N/A. "Scream of the. . ." Rock Island Argus, 1989. N/A. "Student Cop at Capitol. . ." Republican, 1935. Peter Roper. "More than history haunts. . ." Dickinson Press, 1989. Terry Sue Shank. "D.C.: Skeletons in the. . ." Atlanta Journal Constitution, 1992. N/A. "Some of the nation's. . ." Gannett News Service, 2008.

    21 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Introducing: Blood Will Tell

    This week we're sharing a special episode from Blood Will Tell, a gripping new podcast you won't want to miss. When a birthday party in suburban San Jose turns deadly, 18-year-old identical twins Trung and Anh  are arrested for suspected murder. But when an eyewitness misidentifies the brothers in a lineup, one twin spends nearly two years in jail — and the wrong one. How could one brother let his twin take the fall? And why would the other sacrifice his freedom for a crime he didn't commit? Listen to more episodes of Blood Will Tell at https://wondery.com/shows/blood-will-tell/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min

  3. MAR 10

    The Ozark Monster

    In 1897, a Little Rock businessman claimed he tracked down and killed a 20-foot dragon-like creature with tusks, webbed feet, and a taste for human flesh in the caves of Searcy County, Arkansas. He even had a photograph. The tale of the Ozark Gowrow didn't end in 1897 — this cryptid legend took on a life of its own in mountain folklore and monster sightings across Arkansas. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines. Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archive Hosted and Written  by Laurah Norton Researched by Anna Luria  and Laurah Norton Engineered and  Produced by Southern Gothic Media/Rachel Boyd 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 work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; sales@amplitudemediapartners.com.  All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast LLC/One Strange Thing 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    22 min

  4. MAR 9 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Early/Ad Free: The Ozark Monster

    Episode 122: The Ozark Monster In 1897, a Little Rock businessman claimed he tracked down and killed a 20-foot dragon-like creature with tusks, webbed feet, and a taste for human flesh in the caves of Searcy County, Arkansas. He even had a photograph. The tale of the Ozark Gowrow didn't end in 1897 — this cryptid legend took on a life of its own in mountain folklore and monster sightings across Arkansas. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines. Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archive Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton Researched by Anna Luria and Laurah Norton Engineered and Produced by Southern Gothic Media/Rachel Boyd 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 work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; sales@amplitudemediapartners.com. All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast LLC/One Strange Thing 2026

    22 min

  5. FEB 24

    The Oakville Alien Blobs

    We’ve told a blob story before – but the story that unfolded in Oakville, Washington in the mid-90s deserves its own telling. These blobs rained down from the sky and caused pretty severe impacts on the ground… and you guessed it: the jury’s still out on what, exactly, splatted down on Oakville. Was it aliens? Monsters straight out of a horror movie? Or just weird, weird rain? One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines. Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archive Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/STRANGE and use promo code STRANGE at checkout!  This episode was originally released as OST Premium Episode 56. Hosted by Laurah Norton Research by Anna Luria and Maura Currie Written & 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 work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; sales@amplitudemediapartners.com.  All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast LLC/One Strange Thing 2026 Works Cited:  NA, “Blobs fall from the sky…” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 1994. NA, “Mystery blobs were…” New York Times, 1994. Ron Hoss, “Television crew investigates…” Centralia Chronicle, 1997. Sunny Barclift, “Doctor would have to be…” Centralia Chronicle, 1999. NA, “30 Years Later: The…” KXRO, 2014. Dameon Pesanti, “The Day Blobs…” The Chronicle, 2014. Unsolved Mysteries Alex Onken and Fred Gamble, “A FISHY DAY: Fish…” KSLA, 2021. City of Texarkana Seattle Aquarium See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    21 min

  6. FEB 23 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Early/Ad-Free: The Oakville Alien Blobs

    We’ve told a blob story before – but the story that unfolded in Oakville, Washington in the mid-90s deserves its own telling. These blobs rained down from the sky and caused pretty severe impacts on the ground… and you guessed it: the jury’s still out on what, exactly, splatted down on Oakville. Was it aliens? Monsters straight out of a horror movie? Or just weird, weird rain? One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines. This episode was originally released as OST Premium Episode 56. Hosted by Laurah Norton Research by Anna Luria and Maura Currie Written & 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 work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; sales@amplitudemediapartners.com. All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast LLC/One Strange Thing 2026 Works Cited: NA, “Blobs fall from the sky…” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 1994. NA, “Mystery blobs were…” New York Times, 1994. Ron Hoss, “Television crew investigates…” Centralia Chronicle, 1997. Sunny Barclift, “Doctor would have to be…” Centralia Chronicle, 1999. NA, “30 Years Later: The…” KXRO, 2014. Dameon Pesanti, “The Day Blobs…” The Chronicle, 2014. Unsolved Mysteries Alex Onken and Fred Gamble, “A FISHY DAY: Fish…” KSLA, 2021. City of Texarkana Seattle Aquarium

    21 min

  7. FEB 16 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Premium Episode 90: The Harbor Serpent

    New England’s most famous sea serpent (now christened “Cassie”) was once said to swim the Gloucester/Cape Ann, Massachusetts waters, and led early 19th century sailors and scientists on what we’d describe as a very merry chase. If you like Nessie and Loch Ness, you’re going to enjoy this one. Hosted, Written, and Researched by Laurah Norton Additional Research by Anna Luria Engineered by Southern Gothic Media/Rachel Boyd Works Cited N/A, "Sea Serpents Seen Frequently." Winnipeg Tribune, 1934. Joel Brown, "Fresh Look at Vintage Mystery. . ." Boston Globe, 2010. N/A, N/A. Plain Dealer, 1875. N/A, "The Sea Serpent." The Reflector, 1818. Gail McCarthy, "Chronicling Gloucester's Sensational Sea Serpent." Gloucester Daily Times, 2010. Katja Jylkka, "Is There a Monster in Gloucester Harbor?" The Other Cape. 2026 N/A, N/A. New York Evening Post, 1818. N/A, N/A. Columbian Register, 1875. N/A, "Mysterious Monsters: What Sea-Serpents. . ." The Evening Dispatch, 1888. N/A, "The Sea Serpent Seen Off Gloucester." New York Times, 1886. N/A, N/A. Rhode Island Republican, 1817. N/A, N/A. Farmer's Repository, 1817. N/A, "America's Oldest Seaport." Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 2026. N/A, "Cape Ann Museum." Cape Ann Museum, 2026. N/A, "The Linnean Society of London." The Linnean Society, 2026.

    26 min

  8. FEB 10

    The Kansas UFO

    Back in 1971, the small town of Delphos, Kansas became a vital point on the map of the United States’ most important UFO encounters; it’s a mystery that brings together some of ufology’s most famous researchers, fascinating physical proof, and a farm family left with concerning evidence of alien visitation on their property. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines. Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archive Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/STRANGE and use promo code STRANGE at checkout!  Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton Researched by Anna Luria and Laurah Norton Engineered and Produced by Southern Gothic Media/Rachel Boyd 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 work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; sales@amplitudemediapartners.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min
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One Strange Thing searches the nation's news archives for true paranormal stories and supernatural mysteries rooted in real history. Each episode explores true ghost stories, UFO sightings, aliens, Bigfoot sightings, cryptids, monsters, witchcraft, folklore, urban legends, haunted houses, curses, and bizarre unsolved unexplained events that made headlines — spooky, creepy, and always surprising. We tell these bizarre tales with wit, humor, and healthy skepticism through atmospheric narrative storytelling. Clean, family-friendly content for fans of paranormal investigation, true crime, haunted history, and the occult who believe the truth is always stranger than fiction.

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