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The Weekly Strange
by Jon F Merz
Paranormal, The Unexplained, Weird News & More...Hosted by Jon F. Merz, Author - Actor - Adventurer. New episodes weekly. Be sure to subscribe! Email: [email protected]
Episodes
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Why 12,000-Year-Old T-Pillars Just Appeared in the Euphrates River THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 72
The map of the Neolithic revolution just changed forever. In January 2026, receding waters of the Atatürk Dam in the Adıyaman province of Turkey revealed something archaeologists thought was confined to a small cluster: monumental T-pillars identical to those found at Göbekli Tepe. This discovery...
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Sasquatch In My Back Yard? Jon's Possible May 2025 Bigfoot Incident THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 71
You don’t expect to find a legend just miles from a bustling city, but something changed in Jon's suburban Boston back yard last May. We often think of Sasquatch as a creature of the deep Pacific Northwest, but what Jon experienced made him question all of his assumptions about Bigfoot. In this...
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The Mapinguari: Brazilian Bigfoot That Guards Amazon’s Lost Cities THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 70
Deep within the "Terra Firme" of the Amazon Rainforest, where human footprints are rare and ancient ruins are swallowed by the canopy, lives a creature that shouldn't exist. It is known as the Mapinguari - the Brazilian Bigfoot. Witnesses describe a 7-to-9-foot-tall monster with matted red fur, a...
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Bigfoot in the Backyard: The Shocking Proximity of Sasquatch to Boston THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 69
We often think of Bigfoot as a creature of the deep, untouched wilderness of the Pacific Northwest or the vast North Woods of Maine. But what if the world's most elusive apex predator is living right on the edge of the Boston skyline? In this episode, Jon explores the "Urban Fringe" theory. He...
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The First Abduction? The Story of Betty & Barney Hill THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 68
September 19, 1961, changed the landscape of the paranormal forever. While driving through the dark mountain passes of Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, Betty and Barney Hill encountered a craft that would result in the world's most famous "missing time" event. But was it just a story? Or is there...
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New England Dogman: Terrifying 8-Foot Apex Predators in Every State? THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 67
Deep in the forests of the Northeast, something ancient and aggressive is being seen. It isn't a bear, and it definitely isn't a werewolf. In this video, Jon investigates the terrifying reality of the New England Dogman. From the high-stakes 2021 encounter in Methuen, Massachusetts, to chilling...
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The Impossible Mystery of Bigfoot on Cape Cod THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 66
Is it possible for a 8-foot-tall apex predator to cross one of the most guarded waterways in America? Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is famous for its beaches, but for cryptid researchers, the real story lies in the dense pine barrens and the restricted acreage of Joint Base Cape Cod. In this video…
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Hidden Highways: Tracking Sasquatch Migration Routes in Massachusetts THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 65
Is Sasquatch hiding in the Bay State? While many associate Bigfoot with the Pacific Northwest, Massachusetts has a dense history of sightings that suggest a sophisticated, seasonal migration pattern. In this deep-dive documentary, Jon explores the three primary "Hidden Highways" used by these...
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The Vanishing Passenger: The Mystery of Phantom Hitchhikers THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 64
It is perhaps the most persistent urban legend in history. You’re driving down a lonely highway at night, you pick up a quiet passenger in distress, and minutes later, they simply vanish from your moving vehicle. From Resurrection Mary on Chicago’s Archer Avenue to the tragic "Bride-to-be" of…
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The Jellyfish UAP: Sightings on The Rise & 2018 Iraq Base Footage THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 63
Is it a machine, a biological entity, or a glitch in our sensors? The Jellyfish UAP has become one of the most baffling categories of unidentified phenomena ever recorded by the US military. From the leaked 2018 footage over a joint operations base in Iraq to the brand-new sightings, Jon takes a...
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7-Foot Texas Sasquatch Spotted in BROAD DAYLIGHT by Trucker THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 62
On a clear, sunny day in November 2025, seasoned semi-truck driver Wayne Yarian saw a 7-foot, dark brown, muscular bipedal creature walking across a field near Garden Valley, Texas. This was not a fleeting glimpse—the witness observed the creature for 5-10 seconds in full daylight at a distance…
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The Dybbuk Box: The Truth About the World's Most Haunted Object THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 61
The Dybbuk Box is famous as the source of strokes, nightmares, and financial ruin—a small, antique wine cabinet containing a malevolent Jewish possessing spirit. Its story has inspired a major horror film and now resides in a highly protected exhibit at a haunted museum. This video dives deep…
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The Mysterious Sea People Who Destroyed the Bronze Age THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 60
Around 1200 BCE, an unprecedented catastrophe struck the ancient world, bringing down nearly every major civilization from Greece to Mesopotamia. This event, known as the Bronze Age Collapse, was fueled by an enigmatic and terrifying maritime force: The Sea People. Using primary sources from...
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The Barmanou: Pakistan's Elusive Bigfoot-like Cryptid THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 59
The Barmanou is perhaps the most compelling and terrifying human-like cryptid you’ve never heard of. Forget the giant Yeti; meet the Wild Man of the Hindu Kush—a stocky, muscular creature that some researchers believe is a surviving relic hominid, perhaps a form of Neanderthal. Jon goes deep into...
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The Iran Incident Where F-4 Fighter Jets Were Crippled by a UAP THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 58
Dive into the details of the highly corroborated Tehran UFO Incident of September 19, 1976, one of the most compelling military-UAP confrontations in history, verified by a declassified U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) report. Jon analyzes the events of that night, starting with the initial...
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Göbekli Tepe: The 12,000-Year-Old Temple That Rewrote History THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 57
Journey to southeastern Turkey and explore Göbekli Tepe, the world’s oldest known temple, a monumental site dating back to 9600 BCE—predating Stonehenge by six millennia and the Egyptian pyramids by seven. Built by hunter-gatherers during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period, Göbekli Tepe…
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USAF Vet Witnesses Sasquatch "Gliding" Across I-80 in 3 Seconds THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 56
Dive into the details of one of the most compelling and high-credibility Bigfoot reports of this season: the daylight sighting on I-80 in Centre County, Pennsylvania, in early October 2025. Jon breaks down the testimony of the eyewitness, a retired civil engineer, Air Force veteran, and lifelong...
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Brazil's Roswell: the 1996 Varginha Incident & Alien Recovery THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 55
Step back to January 1996, when the quiet city of Varginha, Brazil, became the site of one of the most explosive and chilling UAP incidents in modern history. Often called the "Brazilian Roswell," this case involves multiple consistent witnesses—including teenage girls, military firemen, and...
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Dark Secrets of the Bridgewater Triangle (Bigfoot, UFOs, & More) THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 54
Dive into the terrifying truth of the Bridgewater Triangle, a 200 square-mile vortex of paranormal activity in southeastern Massachusetts that has baffled researchers for centuries. This episode covers the geographic boundaries and the bloody history of King Philip's War and the Wampanoag people,...
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Peñico: 3,800-Year-Old 'Peace City' Shatters Civilizations Myth THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 53
After its discovery in 2017, the long lost city of Peñico, a 3,800-year-old city belonging to the ancient Caral civilization—the oldest urban society in the Americas, is finally unveiled This major archaeological announcement from 2025 is rewriting the history of human development. Jon explores…
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Anneliese Michel's Horrifying & Tragic 67 Exorcisms THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 52
Dive into the terrifying true story of Anneliese Michel, the young German woman whose 1970s ordeal became the chilling, documented basis for the film The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Over ten grueling months, Anneliese endured a shocking 67 exorcism rites performed by two priests, Fathers Alt and…
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Faceless Ghost at Chester Castle: Security Cam Caught Medieval Phantom THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 51
In October 2025 English Heritage, the organization preserving England's most historic sites, released a collection of paranormal reports, including a chilling incident documented at the nearly 1,000-year-old Chester Castle. Jon delves into the report of a mysterious, indistinct figure—described…
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Giza Underworld: Rediscovering Secret Labyrinth Under the Pyramids THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 50
Dive deep beneath the sands of Egypt's Giza Plateau to uncover a profound mystery that could rewrite the history of ancient civilization. Jon explores the fascinating claims surrounding the rediscovery of three highly engineered vertical shafts positioned in alignment with the Great Pyramids and...
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The Pukwudgie: Vengeful Beasts of the Bridgewater Triangle THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 49
Step into the ancient, whispering woods of New England as we unmask one of the most unique and malevolent creatures in Native American folklore: the Pukwudgie. Rooted in the oral traditions of the Wampanoag Nation, these 2-to-4-foot tall "little wild men" are far from harmless sprites—they are...
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Virginia Devil Monkey: The Appalachian Beast That Attacked Cars THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 48
Tonight, Jon looks at the terrifying mystery of the Virginia Devil Monkey, a cryptid that has haunted the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia since the 1960s and even earlier than that. This isn't just a misidentified bear; it's a terrifying fusion of an ape-like/canid predator that is...
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Skin-Shedding Vampire of the South: the Terrifying Boo Hag THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 47
Do you wake up utterly exhausted, feeling a crushing weight on your chest? 💀 In the silent Lowcountry nights of South Carolina and Georgia, locals whisper of the Boo Hag—a horrific, skinless entity that preys on the sleeping. This is more than just a spooky story; it's a deep dive into the...
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Filipino Bigfoot with CLAWS Attacks Villagers | The Amomongo THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 46
Tonight, we dive into the chilling story of the Amomongo, the terrifying cryptid known as the "Philippines Bigfoot" or "Philippine Gorilla." This creature isn't a shy, gentle giant; it's a documented threat with a gruesome preference for livestock entrails and a record of attacking people.…
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Mercy Brown: America’s Last ‘Vampire’ Dug Up & Her Heart Burned THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 45
In 1892, in the quiet, rural town of Exeter, Rhode Island, the Brown family was systematically decimated by tuberculosis. But the community didn't blame a germ; they blamed the undead. This episode dives into the true story of Mercy Lena Brown, the 19-year-old woman who became the unwilling…
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Unearthing the Darkest Werewolf Legends of the UK THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 44
Dive into the chilling history and folklore of lycanthropy across the United Kingdom! From the shadowy woods of England to the rugged landscapes of Wales, the UK is steeped in terrifying tales of humans who transform into savage beasts. We explore the most compelling and eerie stories, including...
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The Pope’s Army: Why 300 Exorcists Just Gathered in Rome in 2025 THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 43
In September 2025, a startling event took place just outside Rome: the 15th International Gathering of the International Association of Exorcists (IAE). This is the factual, institutional reality behind the horror movie trope. I'll break down why 300 Catholic priests from around the world…
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The Mansion of Screams: Inside America's Most Haunted Victorian Home THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 42
Step inside a house where history and the supernatural collide. The S.K. Pierce Victorian Mansion in Gardner, Massachusetts, isn't just a stunning historical landmark; it's a terrifying haunt with a dark past. Built in the 1870s by a wealthy chair manufacturer, this grand home became a hotbed for...
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The Utah Cattle Mutilation: Unsolved and Baffling (July 2025) THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 41
In July of 2025, a remote corner of East Carbon, Utah, became the latest site of one of the world's most enduring and bizarre mysteries. A rancher discovered his prize bull mutilated in a way that defies conventional explanation. The bull's reproductive organs were removed with surgical…
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The Wizard Doctor's Tomb: Ancient Egypt Secrets of Medicine and Magic THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 40
In a remarkable discovery at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, archaeologists have unearthed the 4,100-year-old tomb of a man who was both a royal physician and a "Magician of the Goddess Serket." This is the story of Tetinebefou, a high-ranking official who served under King Pepi II and whose...
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Lost Civilization Discovered: 150 Ancient Burial Mounds in Kazakhstan THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 39
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have located a sprawling complex of 150 ancient burial mounds- kurgans. Dating back to the Early Iron Age, these monuments are unlike any found before, showcasing unique shapes and a massive, moat-encircled "king's mound" that hints at a powerful, unknown…
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1.8 Million-Year-Old Human Jawbone Is Rewriting Human History THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 38
A team of archaeologists in the country of Georgia has unearthed a 1.8-million-year-old human jawbone at the Orozmani excavation site. This monumental discovery is believed to be the earliest evidence yet of our ancestor Homo erectus in Eurasia, a finding that could fundamentally change our...
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Bigfoot Photo Evidence? Unpacking the Trail Cam Sighting in Missouri THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 36
Is this the evidence we've been waiting for? A trail camera set up on a secluded family farm in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, captured an image just 9 days ago that is baffling even to skeptics. The camera wasn't there to try to catch Sasquatch, but it happened to click at just the right moment and…
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The Chupacabra Returns? Livestock Killed in Argentina! THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 35
For decades, the Chupacabra has been a legend - a strange cryptid preying on livestock. But now, recent reports from a ranch in Tintina, Argentina, have brought the terrifying phenomenon back into the spotlight. Is the "goat-sucker" truly responsible for a recent string of mysterious livestock...
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Secrets of the Celts: Unveiling Ancient Ghosts and Lost Magic 👻 THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 34
Beyond the myths of warriors and druids, the ancient Celts had a far spookier side. Join me as we uncover the true history of this enigmatic civilization, exploring their sophisticated culture and their deeply ingrained paranormal beliefs. In this video, I dive into the chilling archaeological...
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The Haunting History of Medfield State Hospital: Abandoned Asylum - THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 33
In the quiet town of Medfield, Massachusetts, a sprawling, abandoned campus tells a forgotten story. Join me as we explore the Medfield State Hospital, a place built on a revolutionary vision of "moral treatment" that ultimately became a tragic monument to a changing world. In this video, I dive...
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New Bigfoot Corpse Hoax August 2025 Revealed! THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 32
Did a man really find the body of a Bigfoot? The world was on the edge of its seat in August 2025 when a supposed cryptozoologist named Charles "Snake" Stewart claimed he would display a complete Bigfoot corpse at the New York State Fair. This is the full story of the Dack hoax, a bizarre and...
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Born of Ice & Evil: New England's Chenoo Monster - THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 31
In the frozen woods of North America, an ancient evil from the folklore of the Wabanaki people haunts the landscape. It is the Chenoo, a monster born of a heart of ice and an insatiable hunger. This is the full story of the Chenoo, a creature often compared to the Wendigo but with a crucial...
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Lady Alice Lisle's Tragic Ghost: 300 Years of Horror on English Road - THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 30
For over 300 years, a driverless coach pulled by headless horses has haunted Ellingham Drove in Hampshire, England. This chilling ghost story is rooted in a real and tragic historical injustice. Lady Alice Lisle, a compassionate woman unjustly executed during the Bloody Assizes in 1685 in England...
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SHOCKING Bigfoot Sighting on NC Highway (Daylight) on 30 July 2025 - THE WEEKLY STRANGE Episode 29
On July 30, 2025, a daylight Bigfoot sighting in Macon County, North Carolina, stopped traffic on a busy highway. This terrifying, eyewitness report is the latest in a long history of encounters in the Appalachian Mountains.In this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE, Jon recounts what two witnesses…
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The Sunken City of Cuba (Is this ATLANTIS?) - The Weekly Strange Episode 28
Is a sunken city off the coast of Cuba, actually the site of the legendary Atlantis? Did a team of marine engineers stumble upon the most significant archaeological find of the 21st century? In 2001, a discovery off the coast of Cuba sent shockwaves through the scientific community: a massive...
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Is A Hostile Alien Probe Heading To Earth? Scientist Says Yes! The Weekly Strange Episode 27
The Harvard Scientist Warning: Is a Hostile Alien Probe Heading for Earth? Is humanity on the brink of first contact? A groundbreaking paper by acclaimed Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb claims a mysterious interstellar object, the comet 3I/ATLAS, is not a natural phenomenon but a "reconnaissance...
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Dogman Revisited: Manistee National Forest - The Weekly Strange: Episode 26
Jon heads to the Manistee National Forest in Michigan to revisit the Dogman phenomenon and how "Dogman Tourism" is leading to an economic surge in the area, stemming from a chilling 2017 Dogman encounter on this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE... Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit That...
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Ancient Grimoires & Magical Books - The Weekly Strange: Episode 25
Did you grow up wondering about the existence of magical books and grimoires with spells, rituals, incantations, and more? Jon looks at a bunch of them on this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE... Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit That Notification Bell! Become a member of the channel with...
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Who Were The Mystery People of Lake Huron's Drop 45? The Weekly Strange: Episode 24
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a sophisticated mystery people who hunted caribou on the land that would become Lake Huron roughly 9,000 years ago. Who were they? And what is their connection to early trading networks and people from thousands of miles away? Jon delves into the...
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UK Werewolf Sighting & Photo from June 2025 - The Weekly Strange: Episode 23
Twin brothers claim to have taken a picture of a werewolf during a hike in June of 2025 in the Danes Dyke region of the United Kingdom. Is this part of a disturbing trend of lycanthrope sightings? Jon dives into all of the details on this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE! Don't forget to Like,...
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Don't Let Them In! Black Eyed Kids - The Weekly Strange Episode 22
Black Eyed Kids...urban legend or rooted in history? They show up, desperate to be invited into your car or your home or anyone else you happen to be. But to what end? And where did they come from. Host Jon F. Merz has all the details on this strange phenomenon...on this episode of THE WEEKLY...
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