
A Study of Strange is for lovers of true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness. Each week, host Michael May investigates the unknown, from bizarre crimes and unsolved murders to hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena.
The mission is simple: debunk common misconceptions, uncover hidden details, and explore the most unusual unsolved stories from history. Along the way, ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

In 1897, the ghost of a young woman named Zona Shue appeared to her mother with a chilling accusation that her husband had murdered her. Zona had recently been buried, her death initially attributed to natural causes. But her mother was convinced tha... more
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? The creator of Bitcoin is strategically anonymous and Satoshi's identity has never been uncovered. Special guest, actor Dylan Playfair, joins to the podcast to discuss Bitcoin, the suspects, and the altruistic motives behind ... more
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Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexp... more
Charlie Smith claimed to be 137 years old, a former enslaved man from Liberia, a Civil War vet, and the oldest man in America. For a time, people believed him. But after his death in Bartow, Florida, the records told a different story.
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This podcast is fantastic and the host is great! You can tell he really puts effort into each episode and has done his research. Worth a listen if you enjoy true crime, mysteries, and other strange stories!
What a fascinating story!!! Loved the special guest who is clearly very knowledgeable about this subject matter - full confession, I should know this because I am one of her sisters. đ But it was a great listen indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have subscribed to the podcast. Thank you for telling this strange tale!
I love âHigh Spiritsâ too!!!!! Just wanted to throw that in haha
I love the interesting unique stories and Michael does a great job!
Awesomeâlooking forward to moreâ
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Weekly, host-led investigations bring together true crime, historical mysteries, folklore and unexplained phenomena. Michael May builds each story from archival accounts, investigative details and competing explanations, separating documented facts from later embellishment while leaving room for questions that remain unresolved. Episodes range from unsolved murders and unusual deaths to UFO reports, ghost lights, longevity claims and the origins of familiar horror stories.
Most installments are narrative deep dives, with occasional conversations featuring filmmakers, media figures and other guests who offer firsthand experience or specialist perspectives. The blend of skeptical scrutiny and atmospheric storytelling is a strong fit for list... more
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Recent guests on A Study of Strange include:
1. Dylan Playfair
2. Adam Stilwell
3. Jesse Ikeman
4. Timothy Donahue
5. Rebecca Stevens
6. Darren Coyle
7. Tori Brovet
8. Drew Hannush
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