
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 | 135 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

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.
In this Stran... more
Before flying saucers became part of modern thought, people were already reporting strange lights, impossible machines, and unexplained objects in the sky. From the 1561 Nuremberg phenomenon to the 1896 mystery airship wave and the Aurora UFO crash, ... more
Filmmaker Adam Stilwell shares his experience seeing the Marfa Lights, and his attempt to find their source while accidentally driving to Mexico. His experience raises the same question that has kept this mystery alive for generations: what are peopl... more
Re-Release of a classic episode.
In 1901, one of Canadaâs most wealthy and powerful families found themselves players in a real murder mystery. Ada Redpath and her son, Jocelyn Clifford Redpath, were found shot to death in their home. The murder we... more
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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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A study of strange events and unsolved mysteries through rigorous, skeptical storytelling. The show centers on true crime, paranormal lore, and unexplained phenomena, with a steady cadence of deep-dive investigations that seek to debunk myths, unpack overlooked details, and present nuanced analyses of historical cases. A recurring thread is the host's careful balance of facts, context, and engaging storytelling, often inviting guests who bring specialized expertise or unique perspectives to the discussion. This approach plus its broad topic rangeâranging from murders and conspiracies to hauntings and urban legendsâtends to attract listeners who crave thorough research and a healthy dose of curiosity about the strange and unknown. Notably, t... more
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