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The Confessionals
The Confessionals is where the unexplained meets raw, firsthand testimony. Through in-depth conversations, we explore encounters with the supernatural, interdimensional phenomena, cryptids, and mysteries that defy conventional understanding. From eerie paranormal activity and chilling Dogman sightings to UFOs, UAPs, and government cover-ups, each episode pulls back the veil on the hidden forces shaping our reality. If you’re drawn to the unknown, step into The Confessionals, where the stories…
Episodes
The ConfessionalsIs A.I. Summoning Nephilim Demons? | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
You'd think the fact that Earth is about to have two moons would be the main topic of conversation. But when demonic Nephilim entities start revealing…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 691: Lurking Dark Entities
In episode 691: Lurking Dark Entities, Jerry recounts a series of unsettling paranormal experiences from his childhood through adulthood. Jerry begins by…
The Confessionals690: Cryptid Warfare Operations
In episode 690: Cryptid Warfare Operations, the Cryptid Warfare Operations team joins Tony to talk about some of their most wild experiences in the field. They…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 480: The Hidden Origins Of Skinwalker Ranch | Clyde Lewis
On Episode 480: The Hidden Origins of Skinwalker Ranch, we are joined by a major broadcasting influence of mine, Clyde Lewis. Years ago, I was introduced to…
The ConfessionalsTik-Tok Time Travelers | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
If you could travel anywhere in time without altering the timeline, where would you go? With the rise of TikTok, many people are claiming to be time travelers…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 689: The Bovine-Nephilim Connection
In episode 689: The Bovine-Nephilim Connection, Julia shares her story of growing up in the Ozarks, where she thought her family's superhuman strength and…
The Confessionals688: The Ultimate Assassin
In episode 688: The Ultimate Assassin, Nathan Reynolds returns for another eye-opening conversation. This time, he dives deep into the power of weapons, both…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 76: Big Legend with Kevin Makely
Tonight, Kevin Makely comes on the show to talk about his new bigfoot movie that releases on July 3rd, 2018 called Big Legend. Later we bring on Andy who share…
The ConfessionalsShattered Skies | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
Where were you on September 11th, 2001? Let's explore personal experiences, gut reactions, and unshakable feelings from that fateful day. What does your gut…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 687: Face Off With Fallen Angels
In episode 687: Face Off With Fallen Angels, Matt joins to share his journey through dark spiritual realms and personal transformation, that was marked by his…
The Confessionals686: Bigfoot's Secret Lair
In Episode 686: Bigfoot's Secret Lair, Tony and Kelley discuss an investigation at a private property in North Carolina known for frequent Bigfoot activity…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 146: A Touch of Mystery
On Episode 146: A Touch of Mystery, we have Kevin joining The Confessionals to share the miraculous things that have happened to both himself and the people in…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 685: Surviving Satanic Sacrifice
In episode 685: Surviving Satanic Sacrifice, Nora shares her harrowing experiences growing up in a Satanic cult, where she witnessed and endured unspeakable…
The Confessionals684: The Bunny Man
In episode 684: The Bunny Man, Jeremy and Derek join to share chilling experiences rooted in East Tennessee's mysterious folklore. As Jeremy unravels the eerie…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 412: Reservation Alien Abduction
In Episode 412: Reservation Alien Abduction, we are joined by Jamaal for a third time to tell his stories from the reservation. He previously joined us on…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 683: The Curse of Zany
In episode 683: The Curse of Zany, Daniel Swarthout, author of "The Wringler" shares his chilling encounters with a malevolent entity named Zany, which has…
The Confessionals682: Re-Enchanting The Unseen
In episode 682: Re-Enchanting The Unseen, Josh Robinson shares his extraordinary experiences as a pastor in West Virginia, detailing an encounter with the…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 79: The White Mouthless Creature
Josh comes on the show to share about an ongoing situation he and his family are having on their 20 acres in Oklahoma. It started with his brother seeing a…
The ConfessionalsCosmic Collision | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
In this episode, we explore the mysterious UFO crash of 1945 in New Mexico, where strange beings and advanced technology were discovered. We also dive into the…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 681: Face-Off With Bigfoot
In episode 681: Face-Off With Bigfoot, Musket returns to the show to share his gripping tales of encounters with the unexplained. He begins by recounting a…
The Confessionals680: Nalusa Forest Demon
In episode 680: Nalusa Forest Demon, Musket, a lifelong outdoorsman and paranormal skeptic, recounts a chilling encounter in Washington state. What begins as a…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 506: Spiritual Attacks and Healing Prayers
In Episode 506: Spiritual Attacks and Healing Prayers we are joined by Stephanie. Years ago on Episode 227: Casting Out Demons & Healing The Sick I did an…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 679: Kansas City Winged Demon
In episode 679: Kansas City Winged Demon, Devin recounts his terrifying encounters with sleep paralysis and a nightmarish winged creature in the woods of…
The Confessionals678: The Dark Recruitment
In episode 678: The Dark Recruitment, Ross sits down in studio for a gripping conversation that will take you deep into the unsettling and mysterious realms…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 305: Elizabeth Followed Me Home
In Episode 305: Elizabeth Followed Me Home, we talk with Preston, who is the host of a podcast called 'Mettle Mentality,' a self-building show that focuses on…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 677: Real-Life Upside Down
In episode 677: Real-Life Upside Down, Patti shares her remarkable journey from being deeply involved in New Age occult practices, including tarot card…
The ConfessionalsNightmare Stalker: The Not-Deer | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
What is the "Not-Deer"? People have been spotting a terrifying creature that looks like a deer at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it becomes clear…
The Confessionals676: Clownish Nephilim
In episode 676: Clownish Nephilim, Paul Stobbs, an expert on the intriguing connection between clowns and ancient Nephilim, joins the show. Paul shares how his…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 111: The Abduction Cover-up
Episode 111 is a special one! It took a direction that was a little unexpected as you will hear in Tony's tone as the interview moves along. Austin shares with…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 675: Secret UFO Astral Training Program
In episode 675: Secret UFO Astral Training Program, Chris dives into an extraordinary tale, regarding his childhood encounters that defy the boundaries of…
The ConfessionalsGods Gone Wild | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
Blue Dionysus. Celine Dion. Lady Gaga. Jesus Christ. Which one doesn't belong? Let's talk about it. The Olympic opening ceremony was riddled with backlash, and…
The Confessionals674: Heaven Stormed
In episode 674: Heaven Stormed, Randy Kay, an author and former biotech CEO, joins to share his profound near-death experience and the life-altering journey…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 323: Something's Coming In The Future
On Episode 323: Something's Coming In the Future, we talk with Lindsey about her vast experiences with another realm. Lindsey begins by sharing how she has had…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 673: Greece's Portal Island
In episode 673: Greece's Portal Island, Christos joins from Greece to share about his strange encounters on the island of Kos and beyond. Christos recounts his…
The ConfessionalsRealm Invaders | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
This morning Tony will explore the bizarre AI spoof phenomenon, discuss the shocking UFO sightings linked to the assassination attempt of Donald Trump, and…
The Confessionals672: The Farm Of Terror
In episode 672: The Farm Of Terror, Eric Mintel, from Eric Mintel Investigates, shares his extraordinary journey from performing at the White House to…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 430: Chipped In My Chest
In Episode 430: Chipped In My Chest we are joined by Nick. He reached out to the show to talk about the paranormal experiences he had in life leading up to his…
The ConfessionalsIron Don | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
Join us on this past Weird Wednesday Wake-Up replay! We had an incredible time discussing some extraordinary topics. First, we talked about Donald Trump…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 671: The Moon Eyed People
In episode 671: The Moon Eyed People, Shannon and Michael join Tony to recount their spine-chilling encounters and unexpected past. Mike begins by sharing his…
The Confessionals670: Weaponized Portals
In episode 670: Weaponized Portals, Jessica Jones, a seasoned researcher and investigator, joins the show to share her spine-chilling experiences from over a…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 158: The Green Light Alien
On Episode 158: The Green Light Alien, we have John joining The Confessionals to share his strange and various experiences with us. He specifically shares an…
The ConfessionalsIntroducing: After Dark with Wes and Tony
AFTER DARK will be a live show hosted by Wes Germer from Sasquatch Chronicles and Tony Merkel of The Confessionals. This exclusive, members-only show will…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 669: The Church Of Unhallowed Ground
In episode 669: The Church Of Unhallowed Ground, Peter John begins this conversation by recounting a bizarre childhood encounter with a large moon that seemed…
The ConfessionalsTransportation Revolution | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
Let's talk about the mind-blowing advancements transforming our world! From AI-driven cars to mysterious UFO crashes and groundbreaking fuel-free flight…
The Confessionals668: Mushroom Man Cabin
In episode 668: Mushroom Man Cabin, Tony sits down with Joe Stauffer, a seasoned filmmaker with over 20 years of experience, to discuss their latest project…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 63: The Bigfoot and Dogman of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is more mysterious than many realize. Out-of-staters think of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and then conclude that Pennsylvania is an industrialized…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 667: Walking Into Dream Realms
In episode 667: Walking Into Dream Realms, Brandon talks about his lucid dreaming and astral projection experiences. He shares his journey from mastering lucid…
The ConfessionalsWeird Colorado | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
Kickstart your hump day with a delightful dose of the unexpected on "Weird Wednesday Wakeup." Join us and let the good vibes flow!MEET TONY AT:7/27/24 - Smokey…
The Confessionals665: Bloodlines of Monsters
In Episode 665: Nathan Reynolds, shares his harrowing journey from being born into a secretive family with a dark legacy to his experiences as an elite…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 266: Hell, Heaven, and Back
In Episode 266: Hell, Heaven, and Back, we speak with Jason and Amy, a married couple who endured a traumatic experience that most people can't even imagine…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 664: Church Channeler
In episode 664: Church Channeler, David recounts his eerie childhood encounters with Clifford, a faceless, long-fingered entity, and a mysterious man in…
The Confessionals663: Stranger Things Of The Unseen Realm
In episode 663: Stranger Things Of The Unseen Realm, Chad Riley joins to discuss his documentary Skinwalkers & Stranger Things Of The Unseen Realm. This…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 502: Lost Treasure and Secret Petroglyphs of Virginia
In Episode 502: Lost Treasure and Secret Petroglyphs of Virginia we are joined by Justin, Lance, and Ryan from the Appalachian Intelligence podcast, who…
The ConfessionalsIntroducing: Free The Rabbits
How deep down the rabbit hole have you gone? Do you currently reside there? If so, it's time to touch grass and get your tail out of the hole!“Free The…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 662: Field Of Fear
In episode 662: Field Of Fear, Eugene shares his many experiences with the paranormal that have spanned many years. He begins his story with eerie backyard…
The ConfessionalsFree The Rabbits
In this bonus episode, Joel Thomas joins Tony Merkel on this special edition of The Confessionals for an in-depth preview of the newest Merkel Media podcast…
The Confessionals661: Clash of the Celestial Powers
In episode 661: Clash of Celestial Powers, Julie Lopez, a former witch, unveils her generational ties to witchcraft and her escape from its clutches. Julie…
The ConfessionalsRELOADED | 381: Knock Knock Knock
In Episode 381: Knock Knock Knock, we are joined by Travis, who did not experience anything paranormal in his life until he was around 20 years old, when he…
The ConfessionalsMembers Preview | 660: Owls, Aliens & Hypnosis
In episode 660: Owls, Aliens & Hypnosis, Dylan Stewart, host of Paranormal Thoughts Podcast, explores his alien abduction experiences and hypnosis sessions…
The Confessionals659: The Beast Of Bray Road
In episode 659: The Beast Of Bray Road, Lee Hample's encounters with the Beast of Bray Road and the mysterious phenomena on his property read like a…