The Strange Sessions
Podcasting the Strange to the World
Episodes
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 21:06. As the final season continues, Krista and Kurt look at two more topics you guys voted for in the holiday poll! This time, the two topics are Chaos Magick and Ritual Games, so create some good sigils and summon Bloody Mary to join you in listening to the new episode! And, as always, a taste-test!
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 19:05. In 1958, a 43-year-old radio broadcasting executive was struck by a sudden stomach cramp that lasted 10 1/2 hours. This seemingly insignificant incident would soon turn into an amazing story that goes down multiple rabbit holes, including astral projection, remote viewing, Hemi-Sync audio, the CIA’s Stargate Program, the Gifted And Talented Education program, The Gateway Tapes, Loosh, ...
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 17:35. Krista and Kurt are (mostly) over their illnesses, so this is the 2nd part of the Season Premiere! Co-winner of the trivia contest, Stephanie, picked Strange States: Washington as her choice, so in this episode, Krista and Kurt will be looking at all things strange from The Evergreen State!!! And, as always, a taste-test!
Krista and Kurt are both sick and will be back in two weeks, but for now, here a special double Side Sessions preview!
In the first part, Krista and Kurt look at the fun and magic of the carnival, from foods to rides to carnival games! And in the second half of the episode, they look at the fascinating history of one of the best soft drinks, Dr Pepper!
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 27:01. In Part One of the Season 10 (and final season) premiere, Krista and Kurt look at paranormal investigators Ed & Lorraine Warren, their most famous cases, and their controversies. And, as always, a taste-test!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Strangers!
In this Christmas episode, Krista and Kurt are joined by beloved co-host Kory to answer questions that the lovely listeners sent in!
And, as always, a taste-test!
We wish each and every one of you a wonderful Christmas and we hope that your holidays are filled with love and a little bit of strangeness!
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 20:25. Well, we made it through another one!! It’s the final episode of Season 9, and Krista and Kurt are once again joined by beloved co-host, Kory Konecny!!! Kory and Kurt each picked a topic to discuss, plus the winners of the trivia contest will be revealed! Kurt discusses the bizarre story of Tarrare, and Kory discusses the frightening occurrences of "broken arrows", or nuclear devices...
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 14:22. In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at strange stories from Appalachia and The Appalachian Trail!! Mysterious disappearances, creepy creatures, Appalachian folklore, and more! And, as always, a taste-test!
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 21:09. In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, we are joined by guest co-host (and Krista's hubby) Jim! In the first segment, Kurt looks into the bizarre Nuremberg Incident of 1561, and in the second segment, Krista, Jim, and Kurt discuss the recent Haunted Objects Podcast series about spirit communication, EVPs, Frank's Box, and the Spirit Box! Then, the answers to this season's trivia con...
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 19:45. With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time for more creepy stories from the internet!!!! Mimics, weird figures in the woods, scary phone stuff, it’s all here! And, as always, a taste-test and the final 3 trivia contest questions!
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 15:43 On December 9, 1965, a fireball was spotted over several states, and rumors say that an acorn-shaped craft crashed into the woods in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania. And rumors also persist that in the 1940s, Nazi scientists were working on "Die Glock", a bell-shaped device that is said to have possibly been an anti-gravity engine, a weapon, or a time-travel device. Did these incidents actually...
Krista and Kurt are off this weekend, so this episode will be a double-feature preview of two previously released just-for-subscribers episodes of the Side Sessions! In the first half of this episode, Krista and Kurt look at the awesomeness of The Jejune Institute, and in the second half, Krista, Kurt, and guest co-host Blaine Rezach discuss their hot-takes and unpopular opinions!!
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 22:00. In this Listener Suggestions episode, Krista and Kurt look into two stories...is the internet even alive anymore, or has it been completely taken over by bots, AI, and shadowy manipulations, and what did over 60 students at a school in Zimbabwe witness in 1994? And, as always, a taste-test and more trivia questions!!!
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 15:22.
It's another awesome Listener Stories episode!!
Mimics, attacking ghosts, unseen visitors, and much more! A huge thank you to everyone who sent in stories for us!
And, as always, a taste-test and more trivia questions for the contest!!
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 28:15. In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into two recent paranormal stories: The death of Dan Rivera and its relation to the infamous Annabelle doll, and the Buga Sphere, a mysterious sphere captured on video flying over Columbia and is now in the hands of researchers. Also, an important announcement... And, as always, A taste-test and trivia questions for the contest!
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 12:40. As Krista and Kurt get the new studio up and running, they discuss their recent ghost investigation in Campbellsport, playing some potential EVPs and a very interesting Estes Method session! Also, some trivia questions!
Krista and Kurt are on vacation this week, so this weekend’s episode will be a “Summer Road Trip” double Side Sessions preview!! In the first half of the episode, Krista and Kurt look at 25 fun and unique travel destinations around the country! And in the second half of the episode, they look at things that are uniquely Wisconsin! So head down to the supper club by the stop-and-go lights, grab a brat and a brandy old fashioned, a...
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