The Confessionals

Episode 36 kicks off with a discussion with Peter Wiemer, the host of the Chautauqua Lake Bigfoot Expo, as he shares some expo backstory and local Bigfoot history surrounding the Chautauqua Lake area in New York. In tonight’s featured interview, Mike joins the show with his eyewitness encounters of several UFOs— including an evening when he attracted their attention and they came in for a closer look! In addition to his UFO accounts, Mike also shares a creepy Hatman encounter that occurred at work...and ended in his car. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Chautauqua Lake Bigfoot Expo : http://www.chautauqualakebigfootexpo.com/

On Episode 35, guest Tim shares a childhood account of poltergeist activity, including moving objects and strange noises. Tim also recounts seeing something unexplainable in the sky that caused an odd reaction in both him and people around him. Finally, he recalls the story of his brother’s experience seeing- and locking eyes with- a bigfoot.? Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel

Tonight Matt shares his account of dating a girl in high school who decided to play with an ouija board while he was visiting. He describes what occurred and how the event got personal very quickly! Later he brings his wife on the show to share the time she experienced a haunting in a church they attended. When she confronted the pastor about it, he confirmed that the church was indeed cursed! Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel

On Episode 33, Bryan from Oklahoma shares his paranormal experiences and accounts of UFOs he encountered as a child. He also divulges some compelling theories about how he thinks UFOs could be operating! Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B61F6Druf9M

In Episode 32: 50 Feet From a UFO, we welcome Steven to the show to share his extremely close encounter with a UFO back in 1981. In addition to his very detailed description of his UFO experience, Steven also reveals his encounters with poltergeist activity and ghostly images! 

Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: StreamLineV2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvwxfcS-CW0?   

I had a chance to sit down with Wes and Woody from Sasquatch Chronicles to host a special "After Hours" show with them following the release of episode 31, "I Killed Bigfoot." We discussed their thoughts on the interview with Brian and how they think his story lines up with reality! Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel

Brian lives in southern Ohio near the West Virginia border, where he has seen the creature known as Bigfoot on several occasions. During his third encounter, Brian's experience turned unpleasant when he found himself in a dangerous situation. While hunting for turkey, he drew the attention a Bigfoot that was not happy to see him. Faced with a decision to make, Brian knew it was either him or this giant creature that was going to die. So, he raised his gun and fired. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: DJ Schmolli - Rock Of Ages (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-8Rd9QBlJI )

Episode 30 features retired federal officer Don sharing his lifelong experiences with paranormal activity, from childhood into adulthood.? Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel

On Episode 29, we welcome David to the show as he shares his experiences being visited by different entities, both as a child and as an adult. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: Wax Audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiH1wNmZTII?

Episode 28 features Riley sharing some of his strange encounters: a blue orb that appeared during Hurricane Sandy, and the apparition of a little girl that he encountered while investigating a haunted hotel with Joe Chin from “Ghost Hunters International” and Brian J. Cano from “Scared”! Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: Kill_mR_DJ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxuc8Iy93mY?

This week on episode 27, we invite Steve on the show to share his experiences with an evil presence that might have followed him home from work and began oppressing him. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: Kill_mR_DJ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgc3RtzFAuY

Episode 26 features Alta and Chad Dillard in Part Two of a two-part show. During their interview, Alta and Chad recall a bizarre night they experienced in the French Quarter of New Orleans when both they and a friend were abducted. After they awakened in their own homes, no one had the same story to tell. BUY ORBDUCTED by Alta and Chad Dillard: https://www.etsy.com/listing/539922009/orbducted-in-the-french-quarter Orbducted Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ORBDUCTED Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: Kill_mR_DJ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_7cpF51jiY&index=64&list=WL?

Episode 25 features Alta and Chad Dillard in Part One of a two-part show. During their interview, Alta and Chad recall a bizarre night they experienced in the French Quarter of New Orleans when both they and a friend were abducted. After they awakened in their own homes, no one had the same story to tell. BUY ORBDUCTED by Alta and Chad Dillard: https://www.etsy.com/listing/539922009/orbducted-in-the-french-quarter Orbducted Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ORBDUCTED Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: Kill_mR_DJ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSLnKyacwj4&index=55&list=WL

In Episode 24, Nick from Texas discusses his life of strange experiences, including bigfoot, an aggressive demonic presence, and the Light of Saratoga! Slapped Ham YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SlappedHamTV Slapped Ham Website: http://slappedham.com/ Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: DjsFromMars:Taylor Swift Vs Black Sabbath - Bad Blood Vs Iron Man (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKx3z49CkHM)

In Episode 23, guest Nate shares an assortment of experiences with hauntings, UFO sightings, and a curse placed upon his church. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: Kill_mR_DJ mashups - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9148gmJledk?

Episode 22 features the story of Jack, who began experiencing hauntings after he left his hometown to pursue a music career. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: Karl Lozano - Red Hot Chili Peppers ft. Taylor Swift Can't Shake it Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiTOjOIDjr8

In Episode 21, Jim Wilhelmsen, author of Beyond Science Fiction, discusses his personal alien abduction experiences, the Bible’s connection to the Hollow Earth Theory, and more captivating content from his book. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: DJ Schmolli - Rock Of Ages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-8Rd9QBlJI? Jim Wilhelmsen's website: http://www.echoesofenoch.com/? Jim Wilhelmsen's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Science-Fiction-Jim-Wilhelmsen/dp/1440104719?

Episode 20 features two guests! In the first segment, author Timothy Renner discusses his new book, “Bigfoot in Pennsylvania.” In the second segment, Mike- a previous guest on Sasquatch Chronicles- shares a group Bigfoot encounter from his vantage point, and how this encounter has affected him. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: DJ Eric ILL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XeI9H2__gM Sasquatch Chronicles EP 248 "Becarful What You Wish For": https://sasquatchchronicles.com/sc-ep248-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/ Timothy Renner's NEW Book Bigfoot In Pennsylvania: https://www.amazon.com/Bigfoot-Pennsylvania-Wild-Men-Gorillas-Monsters/dp/154551397X?

In Episode 19, Kasey shares her experiences with hauntings throughout her life, which all seem to be related to her mother’s involvement in witchcraft and possession by a demon. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: DJ Cummerbund - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuOuUixdSvY&list=WL&index=38?

For Episode 18, we are honored to have L.A. Marzulli joining the show to share of his personal encounters with UFOs, his research on the Nephilim giants, and other hidden secrets from our past!? Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If9qQ4XgabY

Jason comes on to The Confessionals to share his bigfoot encounter as a child. He also shares how some unusual paranormal experiences he had before his encounter help shape and mold his character for his amazing experience. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel

Episode 16 explores the life of Ashlee. A Native American who was born and raised on a reservation, she shares paranormal experiences that have occurred throughout her entire life. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel

Episode 15 features Rocky Elmore, author, and former Border Patrol agent! Rocky recounts the paranormal experiences he and his fellow agents faced while working long nights on the border. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel

Following a new edition of Trending from the Fringe, Episode 14 features one family’s eerie experiences: Steve shares his own encounters with the paranormal, and describes some strange UFO interactions experienced by both of his parents. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel

On Episode 13, Abe shares how his encounters with a witch doctor at two years old altered his life forever, and may have set off paranormal experiences for years to come. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel

In Episode 12, we have a new segment produced by a special guest! For our main interview, we talk with Chris about strange incidents in his life, beginning with Bigfoot activity, multiple sightings of UFOs, a “Gray” alien in his bedroom, and finally, an out-of-body experience that left him shocked and scared. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel?

On Episode 11, Cody describes his first experience with the paranormal while in high school. He then recounts other strange things that have happened to him since that time, including a surprising reaction while investigating a haunted area, and seeing angels and demons. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals

On tonight's show, Jeremiah shares the ghostly interactions he has experienced over the last 10 to 15 years- all of which seem to have spawned from one initial event. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals

In Episode 9, Brian shares stories of the supernatural, and he describes scenes he witnessed when his mother was called upon to pray for people possessed by demons. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Outro Instrumental: Artist: PnR Productions Song: High Life

On tonight's show, Shaun describes some odd occurrences happening around his property, including a creature sighting that led him to his new passion: endeavoring to capture evidence of Bigfoot's existence!  Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Outro Instrumental: Artist: PnR Productions Song: High Life

Tonight's episode features a three-part show. In Part I, Tony and his wife Lindsay mark the start of a new segment about trending, newsworthy topics in the paranormal world. In Part II, Tony holds an exclusive interview with Jessica and Haley after a ghost photo captured by Haley goes viral online. In Part III, Tony speaks with "Matt" about a demonic presence that has haunted him for his entire life.   Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Outro Instrumental: Artist: PnR Productions Song: High Life Haley and Jessica's Picture: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/02/28/mysterious-ghost-man-appears-in-teens-selfie.html

As a child, Jonathan first glimpsed a bigfoot when out fishing with his father. Later in life, he came across another bigfoot and managed to snap a photograph. Tonight, we discuss these experiences with Jonathan, along with his other strange encounters-- including ghostly activity, weird lights, and little green men. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Outro Instrumental: Artist: PnR Productions Song: High Life Jonathan Odom Contact Information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/194995140937325/?multi_permalinks=269908063446032&notif_t=group_activity&notif_id=1488050444568530 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWD8W77-j-d3a6rG6kyoCGQ

While in his truck with his girlfriend, Art sees a UFO fly overhead. He describes it as the size of a football field but completely silent. He also shares a time were he possibly might have encountered a Sasquatch. Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Outro Instrumental: Artist: PnR Productions Song: High Life

This week we sit down with a Biblical professor, Mark MacLean, to discuss what are the Nephilim, how did they come about and are they around today.  Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Nephilim Audio Clip: Chuck Missler on Sid Roth? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIRtTPryQvM?) Outro Instrumental: Artist: PnR Productions Song: High Life

Lindsay comes onto the show tonight to share here experience with the "Hatman" that she saw as a little girl. She also dives into the repeating patterns of ghostly experiences and interactions she had growing up as a child in different old Pennsylvania homes.  Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals   Interview Audio Clips: Published by - Shannon Legro of Into The Fray (Website: www.intothefrayradio.com)   Outro Instrumental: Artist: PnR Productions Song: High Life

Roger is out one night with a friend exploring when he sees what he thought was a helicopter. He soon comes to realize that this flying craft was no helicopter and what he knew reality to be was about to change in an instant.  Song: Numb Artists: Prefekt ft. Johnning Video link: https://youtu.be/0ggygGxNvWU Contact The Confessionals: Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals

Tom owns two farms in western Pennsylvania. In August of 2016 he had a rather unsettling encounter with a sasquatch while preparing for hunting season. A few months later while in his tree stand he sees a second sasquatch and is now faced with a new reality in life that he is trying to comprehend.    Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals