MEET THE TEAM
Tony is a trailblazing creator in the worlds of podcasting and filmmaking. As the host of "The Confessionals Podcast," Tony draws a dedicated audience of tens of thousands of listeners every week. The Confessionals explores the mysteries of high strangeness, from eyewitness cryptid encounters, UFO sightings, abductions, to entities, hauntings, and even the reality of portals and alternate dimensions, making the show a must-listen for those seeking the extraordinary.
Tony's passion doesn't end with podcasting. In 2021 he founded Merkel Media, a film and podcast company that has quickly gained acclaim. Under Merkel Media's banner, Tony collaborates with a team of industry veterans to bring captivating stories to life on both the screen and the airwaves. Through each episode of his podcast and every new documentary, Tony is a modern-day explorer of the unexplained, and he's just getting started.
Lindsay is the operations manager, creative writer, and immortal gatekeeper for The Confessionals Podcast. With over a decade of administrative and social media management experience, she is very tired. Lindsay is an avid reader, watcher of ‘The Office,’ and believer in unicorns.
Jack is the jack-of-all-trades for The Confessionals Podcast, operating as audio editor, producer, cameraman, and more. When he is not working tirelessly to produce episodes and videos, Jack enjoys hiking and camping - barring any unexpected Dogman attacks.
WHAT WE DO
The truth is stranger than fiction. The Confessionals Podcast explores the true stories of witnesses to the world of unexplained phenomena. As an interview-based podcast, host Tony Merkel holds conversations with everyday individuals who share their unique experiences crossing paths with the unexplainable and with dedicated researchers delving into realms of the high strangeness.
Some of our previous guests include L.A. Marzulli, Timothy Alberino, Clyde Lewis, James “Bobo” Fay, Dr. Laura Sanger, Gary Wayne, and many more. With a catalog of 600-plus episodes and over 32 million downloads, The Confessionals is a top paranormal podcast played around the world.