One Strange Thing: Paranormal & True-Weird Mysteries

One Strange Thing

Paranormal, unexplainable, and uncanny stories aren't just in the fiction section. They happen every day, to people just like you. One Strange Thing brings you family-friendly stories from America's newspaper archives. And they all have something in common: an element that can't be explained by logic alone. Join us on our trek through small town U.S.A.'s oddities - and prepare to wonder what oddities are hiding in your hometown, too. read less

Our Editor's Take

Many fascinating stories have a single factor that remains unexplained. It's stories like these that make up the One Strange Thing: Paranormal & True-Weird Mysteries podcast. This show explores true events that still seem to have no explanation. Urban legends and paranormal tales can be scary. Some details never reveal themselves. This podcast discusses these spooky stories

Laurah Norton is the host of One Strange Thing: Paranormal & True-Weird Mysteries. This is her second podcast, besides The Fall Line, a podcast on true crimes. Before her journey into podcasting, Norton was a writer and professor of English.

Each episode of One Strange Thing: Paranormal & True-Weird Mysteries examines a bizarre story. It's something that can't be fully explained. Through careful research, Norton delivers a comprehensive account of each puzzling tale. Stories on the podcast range from alleged paranormal encounters to inexplicable disappearances. Some episodes explore ghost stories, while others are about true crime. Each episode's focus has one missing piece that makes it a mystery.

Listeners can count on the podcast to provide detailed accounts of every event. These stories are more than internet rumors. The research team sources them from archives of printed news. Norton examines the facts and draws connections that offer possible explanations. The single unexplained element of each story often leaves listeners wondering. It entices them to listen onward.

Fans of the show often enjoy Norton's journalistic integrity and thorough research. Her strong narrative delivery also brings the mysteries to life. She guides listeners through the narrative with a compelling tone. At the end of each episode, the show leaves the listener to guess the truth of what happened.

One Strange Thing: Paranormal & True-Weird Mysteries is suitable for most age groups. It's devoid of foul language or violent stories, making it appropriate for most people. New episodes drop several times each month.

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Episodes

Special Bonus: The Panics
2d ago
Special Bonus: The Panics
Teenagers have been accused of latching on to each others’ behaviors forever. But how do we separate fads, social contagions, and honest-to-goodness crises? This episode, we dig into two instances of apparent mass hysteria at American high schools.    Hosted, Written, and Researched by Laurah Norton Additional Research by Anna Luria  Produced and Engineered by Maura Currie   Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@onestrangething   Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing You can also subscribe to premium episodes on Apple Premium and Supercast! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607   We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://advertising.libsyn.com/OneStrangeThing 2024 All Rights Reserved One Strange Thing Podcast, LLC   Works Cited    N/A, AP, “Girls Faint From. . .” The Yazoo Herald, 1976.  N/A, AP, “Fainting Rash Stops. . “ The Vicksburg Post, 1976.  N/A, AP, “Southern School Girls. . .” Petaluma Argus-Courier, 1976. N/A, AP, “Reasons Probed For. . .” The Daily Herald, 1976.  N/A, AP, “Girl Students Hit. . .” The Marion Star, 1976. N/A, AP, “Fainting Spells Making. . .” Neenah Menasha Northwestern, 1976. David Harrison, “Absentees From Byrd. . .” The Roanoke Times, 2007.  Stuart Jeffries, “The Outbreak of. . .” The Guardian, 2007. N/A, WSLS, “CDC Probing Strange Illness, 2007. David Harrison, “Absentees From Byrd. . .” The Roanoke Times, 2007.  David Harrison, “School Calls In. . .” The Roanoke Times, 2007. David Harrison, “School Officials: No. . .” The Roanoke Times, 2007. David Harrison, “Test Find No. . .” The Roanoke Times, 2007. David Harrison, “Twitching Arm Bothersome. . .” The Roanoke Times, 2007. Lauren Hellowski, “William Byrd High. . “ The Roanoke Times, 2024. David Harrison, “Stress Caused Twitching. . .” The Roanoke Times, 2007. N/A, “Asbestos Removal Will. . .” The Roanoke Times, 2023.  Amanda Codispoti, “Board Paying For. . .” The Roanoke Times, 2007.  N/A, “CDC Probing Strange. . “ The Roanoke Times, 2007. N/A, AP, “CDC Probing Twitching. . .” The AP, 2007.  Marvin Anderson, “School Confronts Strange. . .” The Roanoke Times, 2007. Asbestos Information
One Strange Rattle: Spooktacular Crossover
Nov 12 2024
One Strange Rattle: Spooktacular Crossover
Strangers, this week we bring you a spooktacular crossover with Tenderfoot TV’s Rattled and Shook. Meredith and Laurah bring you two terrifying tales with a side of paranormal analysis. Plus, you’ll hear a bit about the bonus content and a hint at the special holiday episode we have planned for the rest of the month!  Rattled and Shook:  Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set Both storytellers in this episode are the people that experienced these stories! Special thanks to Robert (Maryland Wolfman) and Brandon (Manhunt)! Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@onestrangething   Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing You can also subscribe to premium episodes on Apple Premium and Supercast! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607   We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://advertising.libsyn.com/OneStrangeThing 2024 All Rights Reserved One Strange Thing Podcast, LLC
The Black Eyes
Oct 15 2024
The Black Eyes
In celebration of spooky season, we’re sharing one of our most popular premium episodes with the main feed. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe on Patreon or Apple podcasts!   One of the internet’s most viral paranormal stories regards sightings of so-called BEKs, or Black-Eyed Kids. These coal-eyed children seem harmless at first—that is, until they start begging to come in. Just for a moment. They promise they won’t hurt you.    Hosted, Written, and Researched by Laurah Norton  Produced and Engineered by Maura Currie  Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@onestrangething   Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing You can also subscribe to premium episodes on Apple Premium and Supercast! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607   We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://advertising.libsyn.com/OneStrangeThing 2024 All Rights Reserved One Strange Thing Podcast, LLC   Works Cited   ReignBot, “The Russian Sleep Experiment,” YouTube  Monstrous, “Don’t Let Them In!. . .” PBS, 2021. Brian Bethel, (archived), “Brian Bethel Reports. . . “  Abilene Reporter News, 2013.  Brian Bethel’s archived listserv post, 1998.  David Mikkelson, “Black-Eyed Kids,” Snopes, 2013. N/A,  “Drone on Chase. . .” The Express & Star, 2015.  Jason Offsut, “Black-Eyed Kids. . .” The Examiner, 2011.  “Black-Eyed Children,” It’s Probably Aliens, 2019.  Irish Post Staff, “Exploring Irish Mythology. . .” The Irish Post, 2021.
Classic Episode: The Bunny
May 28 2024
Classic Episode: The Bunny
Laurah’s traveling all month — so while we cook up some strange new offerings for you, please enjoy this episode from our archives. Whether presented as urban legend, murderous maniac, or ghostly avenger, the Bunnyman of Virginia has haunted a certain overpass near Fairfax--Colchester Bridge--and its residents for more than fifty years. This week, we delve into the origins of the twisty rabbit’s tale.  Order Laurah’s book, LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Hosted, written, and researched by Laurah Norton Additional research by Bryan Worters Produced by Maura Currie Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder  Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing You can also subscribe to premium episodes on Apple Premium and Supercast! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607 Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/ Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2023 ------------------------------ Sources Brian A. Conley, “The Bunny Man Unmasked” Fairfax County History 2009 N/A, “Man in Bunny Suit. . “ The Washington Post, 1970.  N/A, “The Rabbit Reappears . “ The Washington Post, 1970.  Richard Spong, “A Male in a. . .” The Beckley Post-Herald, 1970.  N/A, UPI, “Antics of ‘Bunny Man’. . .” The Minneapolis Star, 1970. Matthew Kortan, “A Hare-Raising Tale. . .” The Flat Hat, 2020. Kari Pugh, “Beware Bunnyman Bridge. . .” The Manassa Journal Messenger, 2010. Staff, “Ghosts, Spirits, Witches. . .” The Arlington Sun Gazette, 2014.  Amelia Heymann, “Haunted Virginia. . .” CBS - 11 WJHL, 2021. Ally Schweitzer, “The True Story. . .” WAMU, 2017. Kari Pugh, “Bunny Man Bridge. . .” Inside Nova, 2021. Don Oldenburg, “Boo! It’s the Bunny Man!” The Washington Post, 2003. Atlas Obscura, Bunnyman Bridge Google Maps
Classic Episode: The Moth
May 14 2024
Classic Episode: The Moth
Laurah’s traveling all month — so while we cook up some strange new offerings for you, please enjoy this episode from our archives. West Virginia isn’t the only region to boast its very own Mothman; since the mid-20 century, Chicago and the Lake Michigan area has had reports of flying humanoids, and those sightings have only picked up since 2011. Why have sightings of the Chicago or Lake Michigan Mothman increased, and what’s behind the mysterious wings in the sky?  Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton Researched by Bryan Worters and Laurah Norton  Produced and Script-Edited by Maura Currie  Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder  Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/ Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022 --------------------- Seth Breedlove, Dir. On the Trail of the Lake Michigan Mothman, 2020. Tobias and Emily Wayland, “USPS Employee Reports. . .” Singular Fortean, 2020 Tobias and Emily Wayland, “Chicago Mothman Timeline. . . “ Singular Fortean, 2017. Lon Strickler, Phantoms and Monsters, Chicago Mothman Sightings 2011-2017 Josh Terry, “People Keep Seeing. . .” Vice, 2018. Robbie Telfer, “The Case of the. . .” WBEZ, NPR, 2019.  Ted Slowik, “Chicago’s Mothman. . .” The Chicago Tribune, 2017. Ryan Smith, “The Mothman Cometh?” The Chicago Reader, 2017. Josh Vince, “Wing Freak Terrorizes. . .” The Chicago Patch, 2017. Christopher Borelli, “Fantastic Beasts. . . “ The Chicago Tribune, 2019.