Videos and images of orbs can be a tough call when it comes to figuring out what exactly they are. Many cases can probably be attributed to backscatter, or an insect scrambling in front of a lens, or even a reflection created by the camera itself. Then there are other orb images that defy the regular explanations and make you take a closer look at the footage to figure out what’s going on! We’ve got one of those videos here - sent to us by our neighbor - so help us come up with an explanation! What could these orbs be?

Possibly one of the most infamous landmarks for paranormal activity in North America is the Skinwalker Ranch in Utah! So called for the skinwalkers of Navajo legend - malevolent entities with the ability to shapeshift into animals and humans - the ranch has been the site of unexplained phenomena for decades. Check out these 14 bizarre photos reportedly taken near Skinwalker Ranch from SkinwalkerRanch.org for to see why Skinwalker Ranch is known as such a hotbed of paranormal activity!

The theme of the “evil twin” has long been a surprise plot twist in many movies and books. But what if the evil twin paradox was in fact a true event? In the paranormal world, the idea of the evil twin presents itself in several kinds of similar phenomena. Each of these aspects of the “evil twin” falls under the wide, mysterious umbrella of supernatural doubles. While plausible explanations about the physical causes or reasons for the phenomena are limited in number, scary stories of each one are in no short supply. Read just a few of these chilling accounts in these 11 strange stories of supernatural doubles!

It’s that time of year when people count stuff down, so we’ve got The Confessionals top 10 episodes with the most listens in 2019 for you to enjoy! The past year was loaded with memorable, noteworthy, and talked-about episodes, and we’re so excited to see what 2020 will bring. Until then, binge your way into the New Year with these 10 awesome shows from 2019! Did your favorite episode make the list of most listens?

The following written confession was submitted via email following the release of Episode 175: It Dragged Me Down the Hall: The reason im messaging you is because of a podcast i listened to with melissa “it dragged me down the hall” I was listening to this episode on my way home from shopping. I listened to a few min. I then went to work the next day and on my way home and listened to more of it. Melissa then described a black figure with sharp teeth from ear to mouth. When she said that i had chills all over my body…

The following written confession was submitted via email: I lived in Colorado for a time and was a member of the Liberal Catholic Church, which separated from the Catholic Church in the early part of the 20th century because they disagreed with the doctrine that the pope was infallible.  They believed that part of more advanced spiritual development were paranormal gifts and miracles.  The priest was a history professor at the local university.  He told me the story of a young man in Africa who had won a scholarship to the university, beating out the son of the local witch doctor…

With this week’s early release of The Confessionals Episode 185: Google Whistleblower Zach Vorhies, you may need another pod to carry you through to next Tuesday! In that case, check out The Snealing and Dealing Podcast, a talk show meets character comedy show with the latest episode featuring none other than Tony Merkel! In S&D Season 2 Episode 9: Tony’s Confessions, Tony has a diverse conversation with host Phill and co-host Alex, with topics ranging from skunk apes to National Prayer Breakfast to Tony taking some paranormal phone calls during the episode!

The following written confession and book excerpt were shared via email, regarding the story of the “pink door” from Episode 175: It Dragged Me Down the Hall. By some synchronistic happenstance, I had just listened to episode 175, and had shut it down shortly after your guest’s stories regarding her son Jack(son) and a pink door or window that would appear. I think I’ve heard of similar things…

Happy Halloween! Last week we asked our listeners on social media to tell us their very best 4-word scary stories, and we’ve carefully curated a few of our favorite responses to share on this spooky day. Some scared us, some mystified us, and some just made us laugh (maybe to keep from crying at the sheer horror). For a quick scare from these micro ghost tales, check out the top 15 scary 4-word stories below!

Lists of “The World’s Most Haunted Places” would not be complete without the looming, castle-like specter of Eastern State Penitentiary. The imposing prison is remembered for its unique methods of criminal reformation, famous for its compelling paranormal activity, and also happens to be located in Philadelphia in our home state of Pennsylvania! Eastern State Penitentiary is an unmissable destination with a storied background - check out 10 horrible history facts about Eastern State Penitentiary, followed by our own quick impressions about our tour of the infamous prison!

The following written confession was shared via Reddit: When I was in high school, my younger brother and I shared a bedroom. His bed was on one side of the room and mine was on the other. My brother was an avid sleepwalker and would also talk in his sleep all of the time. Sharing a bedroom with him, it was unsettling at first, but I eventually got used to it. One night, it’s about 3am and I suddenly wake up from a deep sleep, instantly alert...

Plug in those headphones, International Podcast Day is here again! Observed every September 30 since 2014, International Podcast Day is a global celebration of the power of the podcast medium. Earlier this month we polled our listeners across all of our social media platforms to come up with a list of their very favorite podcasts. (Besides The Confessionals, of course.) In honor of International Podcast Day, check out these top 10 favorite podcasts listened to by The Confessionals Podcast fans - along with a few other honorable mentions as a bonus - and start building yourself the ultimate listening queue!

Dust off your EMF meters and break out your EVP recorders - September 28 is National Ghost Hunting Day! Established in 2016, National Ghost Hunting Day recognizes the growing popularity of paranormal investigating across the globe. Since ghost hunting is best done after dark, we’ve put together a short list of some haunted places in America where investigators can search for spirits all night long. If you ain’t afraid of no ghost, test your paranormal investigator mettle at these 10 haunted places in the U.S. where ghost hunters can spend the night!

The following written confession, photo, and video were submitted via email: “…They stopped the listening and she went right away towards the noises they heard and checks the area with her flashlight, while panning the light right and left you can see a black shadow form of a person walking up a staircase and go into a door…”

When you hear the word haunted, you probably immediately think of a creepy haunted house. But it will probably shock no one to learn that places are not the only things that can be haunted. Ghost investigation shows, personal encounters, and internet photo galleries have revealed the prevalence of many haunted objects that bring unwanted dread and paranormal activity to anyone who possesses them. What kinds of objects are we talking about here? From decorations to furniture to undergarments, check out these 13 strange and surprising objects that people claim are haunted!