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This season goes deeper into real encounters, credible witnesses, and the explanations that never seem to stick. More firsthand accounts. Bigger moments. And more times where the official story starts to wobble.

This isn’t about believing everything. It’s about following the story until it actually makes sense… or until it gets too strange to ignore.

New season. Same curiosity. Same skepticism. ... more

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After everything we have seen and heard, it is time to stop circling the question. What do we actually mean when we say aliens, and why is it still so hard to talk about plainly.

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Area 51. Missing records. Conflicting timelines. We step into one of the most guarded stories on Earth and confront what holds up, what does not, and why it will not disappear.

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From cattle mutilations in rural Oregon to strange patterns appearing overnight in open fields, this episode follows the objects and stories people carry with them, sometimes literally.

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In a small school in Wales, children were separated, given paper, and asked to draw what they saw. Decades later, the results still refuse to make sense.

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Recent Guests

Jacques Vallee
Jacques Vallee, referenced as a legendary figure in UFO research
UFO researcher
Episode: Episode 05: Restricted Area
Avi Loeb
Dr. Avi Loeb, Harvard professor, noted as a scholar who engages with fringe science
Harvard University
Episode: Episode 05: Restricted Area
Colby Marshall
Rancher who experienced cattle mutilations in Eastern Oregon
Independent rancher
Episode: Episode 04: Lucky Space Rock
Jeremiah Holmes
Sheriff, provided on-site context and official response to mutilation cases
County Sheriff
Episode: Episode 04: Lucky Space Rock
Whitley Strieber
Renowned author known for his claims regarding alien abductions
Episode: Episode 01: Friendly Universe
Leslie Keene
Journalist who helped break the New York Times UFO story in 2017
Episode: Episode 01: Friendly Universe
David Grush
Former intelligence officer and whistleblower on UAPs
Episode: Episode 01: Friendly Universe
Gary Nolan
Scientist and expert in data analysis related to UFOs
Stanford University
Episode: Episode 01: Friendly Universe
Ed Hedges
Comedian from a rural background who shares his traumatic experience of a crime that happened to a family close to him.
Tenderfoot TV
Episode: Do Not Turn on the Lights

Host

Payne Lindsey
Host of the show, creator and editor

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.5k ratings
  • Very good but needs less dramatic sound effects

    I love Payne’s podcasts. They’re always rooted in fact and very well done. High Strange is important. It covers a critical subject and shares incredible information but its impact is undermined by the over use of melodramatic music and creepy sound effects. Rather than sounding like a factual podcast it seems more like a fictional series. I only say this because I have so much respect for Payne and want this information to be viewed as what it is credible informative, and something we all should... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MollieMea
    United States10 days ago
  • Great

    Great stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Broken Calcaneus
    United States11 days ago
  • Must listen!

    This is so interesting!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tvfvgegsbrtndgefsf
    United States15 days ago
  • He’s the best

    Another incredible pod by Payne Lindsey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pastor's daughter
    United States19 days ago
  • Currently being beamed up…

    So happy tenderfoot started this pod. Love how Payne and the team arrange each episode. Super excited for season 3. Keep up all the great work! - A fan of the genre.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baylor Oakley
    United States20 days ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate on-site reporting and archival context that add credibility to narratives.
Many value the rigorous guest lineup and thoughtful skepticism about extraordinary claims.
Critiques often focus on hosting style rather than content, with some calling for more balance between sensationalism and evidence.
A few listeners wish for less ad load and tighter pacing, but still rate the show highly for research and depth.
Listeners praise storytelling and production quality, noting the host's engaging delivery.

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#85
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#119
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#133
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#162
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#73
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#87
Denmark/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 04: Lucky Space Rock
Q: So what were you trying to do exactly?
I was attempting to summon a crop circle, to manifest a crop into existence using intuition and ritual, which led to a mixed emotional arc but culminated in a real crop circle appearing.
Roundtable Discussion #2
Q: Can we go into why would he lie about this?
It’s a complex situation; people may do weird things for unexpected reasons, but Grusch has more to lose than gain.

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Frequently Asked Questions About High Strange

What is High Strange about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series explores real encounters with unknown phenomena through credible witnesses, archival material, and expert perspectives. Across episodes, topics range from UAPs and alien encounters to cattle mutilations, crop circles, Area 51 lore, and debates about what counts as proof. The approach blends investigative reporting, testimony from scientists and investigators, and thoughtful discussions about how belief, evidence, and media shape public understanding. A standout feature is high production quality and a deliberate tension between skepticism and curiosity, encouraging listeners to follow the story as it unfolds rather than accepting easy explanations.

Noteworthy aspects include a strong emphasis on methodological rigor from guests ... more

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1. Jacques Vallee
2. Avi Loeb
3. Colby Marshall
4. Jeremiah Holmes
5. Whitley Strieber
6. Leslie Keene
7. David Grush
8. Gary Nolan

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