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. 2d ago

    Entertaining the Ghostly with Kjersti Beth

    This week, paranormal tour guide, researcher, and investigator Kjersti Beth joins AP for a very fun and wide-ranging discussion about hauntings and associated weirdness. Kjersti presented ideas about the Stone Tape Theory at the 2023 Paranormal Research Symposium, the paper for which appears in their published journal- and in conversation she gets into various ideas about ghosts and ghostly phenomena, based on both research and her personal experiences. She and AP get into ideas about residual hauntings, the role of animals in paranormal experiences, and much more! In her hometown of Madison, WI, Kjersti leads tours for Mad City Ghost Walks, and talks about some of her tour locations and what it's like to show people around and hear their stories. She gets into some of her inspirations and varied other interests, culminating in her current adventures- including camping out on Bray Road, home of the Beast! Kjersti brings an open mind and a lot of fun energy to these topics, making this conversation well worth a listen! Follow Kjersti on Instagram at @kjee83 , and check out Mad City Ghost Walks here: https://www.madcityghostwalks.com/ The Journal of Presentations from the Paranormal Research Symposium can be found on Amazon, where you can read Kjersti's paper- and AP's as well!

    Entertaining the Ghostly with Kjersti Beth

  2. Aug 16

    Looking Skyward with Andrew B. Watt

    This week, AP is joined by astrologer, poet, and teacher Andrew B. Watt for a fascinating conversation about magic, time, and the hidden mechanisms behind it all. Andrew offers services as an astrologer and consultant, building upon years of study and practice, but he and AP came to know each other through a mutual love of poetry years ago; and Andrew's forecasts and astrological writings online are a wonderful fusion of both his zodiacal and poetic talents. Getting into the nitty-gritty of what the planets tell us, Andrew has built a corpus of writings including odes, hymns, sonnets, and other poems dedicated to specific aspects of astrology- providing readers with insights that otherwise might be obscure. In conversation, Andrew talks about where his interest in magic and astrology began; he explains a bit of modern history of astrology in western occult and popular culture, his own experiences as a consultant, how myths and legends inform our understanding of reality, and how patterns of movement in the night's sky have guided humanity for ages. If that's not enough, he talks a bit about mundane astrology and what conjunctions on larger timescales tell us about the state of the world- and where we might be headed in the near future.  Check out Andrew's work here: https://andrewbwatt.com/

    Looking Skyward with Andrew B. Watt

  3. Aug 9

    Historical Venting with April Brucker (and Friends)

    This week's show is a unique and fun one, as ventriloquist, comedienne, actor, and author April Brucker joins AP for a fascinating discussion about America's relationship with ventriloquism and her own personal experiences as a performer. April's new book, 250 Years of American Ventriloquism: How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture explores the many and varied ways the particular form of performing art has informed not just popular entertainment, but our society more broadly! It's an entertaining read, with poignant observations about the ways puppets have given voice to underrepresented groups and have largely been able to get away with saying things mere human performers might have difficulty with. As an added treat, April's "children" join the conversation at different points. Her longtime partner Mae Wilson regales AP with road stories and shares pivotal moments in her and April's career- from a breakout appearance on the popular TV show My Strange Addiction to gigs in Vegas, to altercations as a result of appearing on What Would You Do? - and even a televised lawsuit on Judge Jerry. If all of that isn't enough, there's even appearances by presidential puppets Tramp and Bidentime, conversations about classic vents such as Paul Winchell, and some of the supernatural origins of voice-throwing. April's knowledge of ventriloquism technique and history is well presented in this high energy chat- and if you're questioning the logic of venting in an audio medium, keep in mind it worked for Edgar Bergen! 250 Years of American Ventriloquism can be found wherever fine books are sold. Check out April's website for more about her work here: http://www.aprilbrucker.tv/

    Historical Venting with April Brucker (and Friends)

  4. Aug 2

    Getting Monstrous with Mister Sam Shearon

    This week, Fortean artist, writer, actor, and sometimes squatcher Mister Sam Shearon joins AP for a chat that goes all over the paranormal map. They discuss all manner of weirdness, ranging from Bigfoot to phantom pantaloons to UFOs- and so much more! Sam talks about his early inspirations in the realm of monsters, and the development of his skills illustrating all kinds of things that go bump in the night. His talents have been featured on over 100 paranormal book covers, as well as leading to illustration work in the comic book industry and for heavy metal bands. In conversation he talks a bit about his process, the various media through which otherwordly entities are depicted, and the often troublesome nature of conveying the fantastical in a way that honors witness accounts. Along the way, discussion comes back to the evolving ideas around high strangeness in a world of more varied forms of media. If that's not enough, they also talk about hoaxes and the enduring appeal of classic evidence, regardless of any debunking; they talk about horror media and Sam's experiences working with Clive Barker's team, and his brief stint playing Dracula on stage; they discuss Christmas creepiness and Sam's written works about yuletide monsters; fairies, encounters that defy categorization, and poltergeists... it's a wonderful chat chock full of paranormal goodies for the discerning Fortean. Follow along with Mister Sam Shearon on instagram @mistersamshearon , find him on twitch or on Patreon, or at https://mistersamshearon.com/

    Getting Monstrous with Mister Sam Shearon

  5. Jul 26 ·  Bonus

    BONUS EPISODE: From Brooklyn to Neptune: The Bugs Bunny / UFO Connection

    This week, we at Strange HQ are taking time out for the main show but still delivering a bonus episode in celebration of Bugs Bunny's 86th birthday! This bonus episode is composed of a piece written several years ago by AP, and is a personal favorite for him of his Weird Writings. How is Bugs related to UFOs? You'll have to listen to find out! Also included are a few announcements about the rapidly approaching 100th episode of The AP Strange Show. Tune in to find out how you can be involved, should you so choose! Apologies in advance for some audio difficulties in this bonus episode- some combination of Mercury Gatorade and interdimensional jiggery-pokery were at play in the recording and editing process... Enjoy!

    BONUS EPISODE: From Brooklyn to Neptune: The Bugs Bunny / UFO Connection

  6. Jul 19

    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)

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 AP Strange

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