Tony Merkel uncovers eerie connections between Dogman, ancient burial sites, and the Nephilim—including a chilling 1936 encounter where the creature spoke the word “Gadara.” From AI’s bizarre hallucinations and cryptid connections to the rising number of Dogman sightings near cemeteries, Tony dives deep into the supernatural.

In this interview with Charisma Media, Tony Merkel, host of The Confessionals podcast, explores the mysteries of the supernatural and ancient accounts of the Nephilim. From examining modern DNA anomalies and physical traits that could suggest supernatural ancestry to discussing the book of Enoch’s references to fallen angels and their hybrid offspring, Tony brings forward intriguing ideas about the hidden forces shaping our world.

In an intriguing plot twist on the origins of mysterious creatures such as Bigfoot, the Reverend Bill Bean — a seasoned exorcist and deliverance minister — proposes a theory linking these enigmatic beings to extraterrestrial activity. The Irish Star sheds light on Bean's compelling insights, drawn from his extensive encounters with the supernatural realm…

The end is nigh: another year is coming to a close, so it’s time to begin the countdown with our TOP 10 episodes of 2022! This year we’ve shared strange skinwalker stories, interviewed notable personalities, chased down Dogman, considered Nephilim theories, and much more. Now, re-visit some of these hot topics featured in the top 10 list - did your favorite episode make the cut?!

On December 12, 2019 Tony had the awesome opportunity to join an episode of the Tin Foil Hat Podcast, hosted by Sam Tripoli! If you haven’t listened yet, check out Episode #258: The Nephilim, Bigfoot, UFOs and Satanists with Tony Merkel for an entertaining conversation on some strange topics! Many thanks to Sam Tripoli and Tin Foil Hat crew for having Tony on the show!

We get quite a stack of emails in The Confessionals’ inbox, and one of the questions we’re asked most frequently is, “What episodes are featured in your show’s intro?!” From the episode with the giant in the cave, to the guy who slithered over the floor, to the long bony fingers curling under the door, listeners are intrigued by the episode excerpts featured in the show’s opening montage! So after many inquiries, it finally occurred to us to bring those intriguing episodes to you all in one place!

Throughout historical lore and legend, there is one fearsome figure who looms large, in a very literal sense, in stories told by numerous cultures and peoples around the world: the Giant.