The Confessionals is the platform where individuals who have encountered the unexplained come forward to share their stories and experiences with the world. Through in-depth, extensive conversations, we strive to extract every intricate detail of their remarkable encounters. Join us as we venture into the mysterious aspects of existence, exploring phenomena ranging from Bigfoot and Dogman to UFO sightings, paranormal occurrences, and even the world of conspiracies.
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Brian Merkel and Brian Shipper host conversations with people that drive for a living as they share their wild and crazy experiences from the road. Becoming stranded, bad storms, weird hitchhikers, saving someone from an accident, seeing UFOs, and so much more! If you've experienced it, Brian and Shipper want to talk about it!
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EURO PUDDING is a podcast in English (with weird accents) by European screenwriters, for the professionals of the television business. And it's delicious.
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Using case studies that often go untouched in news media, we examine how global trends are impacting real lives and international politics. Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville. Music: Audissey https://open.spotify.com/artist/27PasEOltfafDKVv1TPTQR
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586: The Untold Story of Malaysian Flight MH370
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In 2014, Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 captured the world's attention as it seemingly vanished without a trace. For weeks, it dominated conversations, but with time, it gradually faded from collective memory. Occasionally, on slow news days, there were reports of potential plane debris findings, but these never led to any concrete conclusions. Un…
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RELOADED | 282: Insane Paranormal Tales From the U.K.
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In Episode 282: Insane Paranormal Tales From the U.K., we have the pleasure of being joined by Marcus, hailing from the United Kingdom. Marcus takes us on a captivating journey through the numerous paranormal encounters he has experienced in his local area. Among these remarkable tales is an eerie incident that includes an unsettling audio recordin…
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On Episode 52: Call-In Show, we have... you guessed it... a call-in show! The past few weeks of bad weather in Pennsylvania have prevented Tony and Brian from getting together in-studio to record new interviews, so this week as a special episode we are releasing a truckload of fun voicemails left for us by fellow drivers and listeners on our voicem…
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In this episode we're joined by Dewey, a logging truck driver. He shares some incredible stories, as well as his thoughts on the industry. This one was full of great conversation, and a lot of laughs. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEM…
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Member Preview | 585: Mississippi Swamp Stalker
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In Episode 585: Mississippi Swamp Stalker, our guest David recalls a terrifying experience from 1995 when he and his friend ventured into a Mississippi swamp for a nighttime coyote hunt. What began as a routine hunting trip took a chilling turn as they found themselves stalked by an unknown entity for hours. As they navigated the swamp's eerie wate…
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In Episode 584: The Post-Human Apocalypse we sit down with Timothy Alberino to explore the intricate web of transhumanism, alien encounters, and the future of humanity. Timothy's latest book, "Birthright," serves as the focal point of the discussion. Timothy paints a vivid picture of the Faustian bargain, striving for a post-human existence through…
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Episode 100 is finally here and we have a great one planned for you! On Episode 100, we speak with Jami and Jenny, who experienced bigfoot encounters in a very specific part of Pennsylvania. Ever since their encounters occurred, they've attempted to understand what transpired and what they experienced. From bigfoot sightings to bigfoot howls, we co…
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Member Preview | 583: Tormented Time Warp
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In Episode 583: Tormented Time Warp, Mike, a former Army soldier turned civil engineer, has had a series of intriguing and often unsettling experiences that straddle the line between the paranormal and the unexplained. While stationed in various locations like Korea and Iraq, he encountered strange phenomena ranging from shadowy figures and unexpla…
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177: If There's A Will, There's A Way
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In this week's episode we are joined by returning guest Will, to talk all things trucking, and much more! This show was chalk full of great conversation, from start to finish. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) …
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Ukraine War Review Part 1: Perspective, History, Territory
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In this episode, we look more closely at the War in Ukraine, focusing on the Russian public's perspective, historical factors driving the war, and the role of territory.Host: AJ LaurientiResearcher: Reece KaplanConsulted Expert: Kyrill Kunakhovich (UVA history professor)By Global Inquirer
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In Episode 582: Wendigo Woods we jump into a night of terror in the Wisconsin wilderness. Jon, our guest, recounts a harrowing night spent camping with his brother and friends near their parents' home. As darkness cloaked the forest, they found themselves ensnared in an otherworldly encounter, face to face with glowing white eyes believed to be the…
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S02E07 - Katrin Merkel & Timo Gößler - The German Room
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Euro Pudding is a podcast by SEAN. Created and hosted by Pierre Puget and Philipp Scherzer. Visit our website www.europudding.com! Please write to us at info@europudding.com with questions, feedback, topics you want us to cover, etc. Find us on Instagram or Facebook. To learn more about the Serial Eyes programme. Musics by Rafaël Leloup. Visual by …
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RELOADED | 168: What Is The Paranormal? with Brad C. Hodson
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On Episode 168 of The Confessionals, we have the opportunity to sit down and speak with horror author Brad C. Hodson! Brad joins us to share some of the paranormal experiences that have occurred throughout his life. During the course of the episode, Brad and Tony engage in an entertaining conversation about what “the paranormal” really is, and how …
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In Episode 92: Leaving Your Mark, Tony and Brian talk with Mark, a veteran of the USMC. Mark has done many things in his life, from driving in public transit, to dispatching, and even mortgage brokering. In his conversation with the guys, they dive into lots of topics, including the coming automation of the industry, what it's like being a dispatch…
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Member Preview | 581: Edge of Darkness in Cuiaba, Brazil
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In Episode 581: Cuiaba's Edge of Darkness, we are joined by Rick as he recounts his unforgettable four-month journey that unfolded in Cuiaba, Brazil, back in 2007. Residing near an abandoned Umbanda spiritist center, Rick's tale begins with the eerie sound of a phantom drum playing in the dead of night. However, that was merely the start of his har…
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This week is a slightly different approach to our show. In the past few weeks, Shipper has had a few people who he was close with, tragically pass away. Due to this, it's caused some interruptions to his life and mindset. When you lose loved ones in your life, it tends to cause introspective thought, as well as remember those we've lost. That's wha…
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In Episode 580: Disturbing The Upside Down we are joined by David who unravels an experience he went through that seems to have echoes of the popular show "Stranger Things." David had reached out to the show to tell of a disturbing incident from his high school years in Trinidad, Colorado. He shares that he and a group of friends had dared to enter…
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RELOADED | 15: The Confessions of a U.S. Border Patrol Agent | Rocky Elmore
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In Episode 15: The Confessions of a U.S. Border Patrol Agent we have Rocky Elmore, a former Border Patrol agent and accomplished author. Rocky takes us on a thrilling journey as he shares spine-tingling tales of the paranormal encounters he and his fellow agents experienced during their late-night border patrols. Become a member for AD FREE listeni…
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In this week's show we bring back on Jamie and Johnson from episode 121: Cruising Through a Sandstorm to share more of their experiences from the road. As time, and the job, wears us down, Jamie and Johnson talk about the medical and mental side to driving and how they've been handling different issues of their own. However, that wasn't the only th…
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BACK IT UP | 65: Double Belly Dumps
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In Episode 65: Double Belly Dumps, Tony and Brian chat with Kelly, a driver with 5 years in the industry. He and his dad are "Double Belly Drivers," hauling concrete and other very heavy materials. When he's driving, Kelly measures around 115 feet long from nose to tail. Kelly shares many stories about what it's like driving something with so much …
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Member Preview | 579: Demonic Dominion of Youngstown
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In Episode 579: Demonic Dominion of Youngstown, we are joined by Louis, a former professional MMA fighter who has transitioned into a firefighter in Youngstown, Ohio. During our conversation, Louis shares his intriguing observations about the seemingly unique prevalence of demonic activity in Youngstown. As one of the first responders to emergency …
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578: Ascendant Alchemical Creations
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In Episode 578: Ascendant Alchemical Creations, Juan takes us into the fascinating world of homunculi, exploring their origins in alchemy, history, and their potential relevance in modern times. He unpacks the concept of homunculi, little magical beings created through alchemical processes, as first introduced by Paracelsus in the 16th century. Jua…
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In Episode 409: Black Budget Space Programs, we are joined again by a fan favorite, Tony Rodrigues! Tony and I originally connected years ago on Episode 91: The Alien Abducted Time Traveler where he became the first guest on The Confessionals to share his experiences of being abducted as a child, put in a secret space program, and forced into slave…
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Join us for an engaging and sometimes hilarious journey into the world of trucking with Mark. In this episode, Mark shares his recent experiences from the road, navigating through challenges, unexpected situations, and the quirks of the trucking industry. From hilarious mishaps to frustrating encounters with deliveries and paperwork, Mark gives us …
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Member Preview | 577: Hollywood’s Glamorous Underbelly
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In Episode 557: Hollywood’s Glamorous Underbelly, we get into the concealed facets of Hollywood, exposing its mysterious and often dangerous underbelly. This marks our third recording with Glenn, and he doesn't hold back, entertaining us with riveting tales of the Italian Mafia's influence and the eccentric world of Motown personalities, all within…
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576: Unearthing Giant Skeletons and Hidden Treasures
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In Episode 576: Unearthing Giant Skeletons and Hidden Treasures, we embark on a captivating journey with Glenn, a man whose life has been marked by a series of mysterious and occasionally eerie encounters. Glenn's narrative unfolds from his early experiences with extraterrestrial beings referred to as "grays" during childhood abductions in Lexingto…
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