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The Weekly Strange

Jon F Merz
Bigfoot
The Jinx
Robert Durst
True Crime
UAP
Jho Low
UFO Abduction
1MDB
Lifelock
Vassilis Paleokostas
Dog Man
Medfield State Hospital
Sasquatch
Kidnapping
Omid Tahvili
New England
Exorcism
Ufos
Hollywood
Paranormal Activity

Paranormal, The Unexplained, Weird News & More...Hosted by Jon F. Merz, Author - Actor - Adventurer. New episodes weekly. Be sure to subscribe! Email: theweeklystrange@gmail.com

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Science FictionFictionTrue Crime

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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... more

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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 ... more

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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 ... more

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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... more

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Jon F. Merz
Jon F. Merz, author, actor, adventurer and host of The Weekly Strange.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Fantastic!

    I absolutely LOVE the mix of true crime with the weird & supernatural. Jon has a fantastic voice and I never get tired of listening to him.

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    United Statesa year ago

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The Wally Report: The Jinx Special, Part 1
Q: Why the hell he does this?
He thinks the newspapers probably never told his story straight and maybe he felt Hollywood would portray his story better.
The Other Side of Midnight: Episode 9 - Skinwalkers in Utah & Karen Marchioni Unsolved Murder
Q: Do you have any experience with the topic tonight, Skinwalkers?
Oh, yeah. You could say that. I'm from the Navajo Nation, so it's been part of my culture for a long time.
The Other Side of Midnight: Episode 8 - A Real Werewolf? And the Unsolved Murders of Fernando Martinez & Martina Serpa
Q: So how long did this transformation take?
Maybe ten minutes that first time, maybe a little more.
Ghosts & Portals in The Bennington Triangle - The Other Side of Midnight: Episode 11
Q: Do you have some experiences dealing with the Bennington Triangle?
I was a little bit hesitant about calling in, however, you know how it is, I suppose. You aren't sure what people are going to think about your story.
Ghosts & Portals in The Bennington Triangle - The Other Side of Midnight: Episode 11
Q: How did it acquire its mysterious reputation that continues to this day?
The phrase Bennington Triangle was first coined by author Joseph Citro, who wrote two books detailing the mysterious disappearances of people between 1945 and 1950.

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

Listeners can expect a steady mix of paranormal phenomena, cryptids, hauntings, and strange historical mysteries, often paired with discussions that bridge faith, folklore, and science. Episodes frequently explore how belief, evidence, and skepticism intersect in modern society, with a knack for unpacking bizarre news and ancient legends in an accessible way. A notable edge is the host's storytelling cadence and willingness to entertain fringe theories while inviting critical thinking—there's a recognizable flavor that blends true-crime vibes with the unexplained.

Overall, this show stands out for its consistent focus on weird, unexplained events and paranormal history, appealing to curious minds who crave both entertaining narratives and ... more

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