The following written confession was shared via Reddit by throwawayfarmers: ‘Long post, but please read. I seriously need help and am terrified out of my mind. So I’ll start off by saying I’ve never believed in anything paranormal. I’m a pretty science-based dude. I always look for a logical explanation, and I still am for this encounter. So if anyone has any ideas let me know….’

Recurrent sightings of some mysterious (and scary) paranormal entities have been reported all over the world. Many people have seen the infamous figure of Hatman, the paralyzing Night Hag, the Rake, shadow people, Mothman… the list of supernatural terrors goes on! One other frightening paranormal visage that has appeared to countless people is the specter of La Llorona. Known also as ‘The Weeping Woman,’ La Llorona is a figure of Hispanic American folklore with a tragic story.

The following written confession was shared via Reddit by WolfChrist469: When we first moved into the house I grew up in, I used to hear things calling my name from the opposite end of the house. Like...I would be in my room playing with Legos or something, and I would hear my dad call my name from his room. So I'd go to my parents' bedroom and ask them what they wanted, and they'd always tell me that they never called my name….

On April 6, 2020, Tony joined Forbidden Knowledge News as a guest for a lengthy paranormal discussion - take a listen below to the episode, Bigfoot, Cryptids, Paranormal Phenomenon, UFOs, Aliens, and More with Tony Merkel!

The following written confession was submitted via Instagram message: My husband found this photo on his phone. It wasn’t airdropped we looked at the details it was taken around 1pm and we have never seen a woman who looks like this. This was after slight paranormal activities that happened around the house…

On April 2, 2020, Tony joined a live episode of The Kev Baker Show on YouTube. Watch his interview for a two-hour conversation about bigfoot, fallen angels, creepy feelings in the woods, and many more supernatural-paranormal topics! Many thanks to Kev Baker for having Tony as a guest!

Perhaps one of the most inexplicable ghost photographs that has not yet been debunked, the Tulip Stair Ghost is the focus of our Creature Feature Friday! While vacationing in 1966, the Reverend Ralph Hardy took the now-famous photo of the Tulip Staircase Ghost in the Queen's House in Greenwich, England. Hardy developed his pictures back at home and realized that, in taking a photo of the Tulip Staircase, he had captured a ghostly apparition as well!

The following written confession was shared via Reddit by D_Aeon: When I was a child, I lived in an old Victorian house, and I would always hear laughing while I was trying to sleep. I was an only child with a single mother, and when I was about 5-6, I would wake up hearing laughter in the hallway in the middle of the night…

On February 29, 2020 Tony had the opportunity to join host Daniel Ott, the Cosmic Cowboy, on a live episode of The Edge Broadcast! Tony and Daniel dive into a lengthy conversation about fallen angels, TC episodes, doppelgangers, Biblical theories, personal stories, and so much more! Check out the episode here, or visit The Edge Broadcast website for an audio-only version.

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!

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…