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!

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.

Episode 58: The Unwelcomed Roommate is one of a few episodes of The Confessionals that seems to have captured an EVP or unexplained noise during the interview recording. Take a listen to the clip of Episode 58’s EVP, which strangely was heard after the guest Dale described his sighting of a demon and then the phone line cut out. After reconnecting with Dale, Tony hears an odd sound that causes him to pause, thinking he had interrupted the guest… but the sound/voice is coming from something else. What do you hear in this EVP clip?

The following written confession was shared via Reddit: One of the strangest things that ever happened to me was one time when I was first married, probably around 1987 I took my wife's brother and three nephews camping in a cave. It was located on Highway 17 near Waynesville Missouri, near the Gascanade River, that's not to far from Ft. Lenard Wood. This is a huge cave and can be seen from the highway…

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!