The Confessionals

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  • The truth is stranger than fiction. The Confessionals Podcast explores the true stories of witnesses to the world of unexplained phenomena. As an interview-based podcast, host Tony Merkel holds conversations with everyday individuals who share their unique experiences crossing paths with the unexplainable and with dedicated researchers diving into realms of high strangeness.
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  • 702: Surviving A Doomsday Cult

    702: Surviving A Doomsday Cult
    Nov 5 2024
    In episode 702: Surviving A Doomsday Cult, Jon, from The 21CD Podcast, and his brother AJ revisit a haunting chapter of their past; a childhood on remote land under the influence of a mystifying figure who seemed determined to shape their family’s beliefs. Isolated from the outside world, they found themselves woven into strange rituals and kept under strict rules that made their lives feel increasingly unreal. Now, they reveal what it was like to grow up in a hidden cult and share stories that have never been told before. The experience changed them, but their search for answers didn’t end there. Years later, a journey to Iceland brought them face-to-face with something that was so shocking, they couldn't believe it. During a late-night hike through an ancient landscape, shadowy figures moved on the cliffs above them, blending folklore with bone-chilling reality. In this episode, they share their tales of life on the edge of two worlds, the real and the supernatural. The 21CD Podcast Instagram: @21cdpodcast YouTube: @21CDpodcast Podcast: Apple | Spotify Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts List: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/helene-relief Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com The Confessionals Members App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join AFFILIATES Go Silent with SLNT Faraday Bags: https://alnk.to/clXuRY5 EMP Shield: empshield.com Coupon Code: "tony" for $50 off every item you purchase! SPONSORS SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals UNCOMMON GOODS: uncommongoods.com/tony CONNECT WITH US Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-newsletter MAILING ADDRESS: Merkel Media 257 N. Calderwood St., #301 Alcoa, TN 37701 SOCIAL MEDIA Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/ Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Produced by: @jack_theproducer OUTRO MUSIC Joel Thomas - Free The Rabbits YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify
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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • RELOADED | 345: The Snake Demon

    RELOADED | 345: The Snake Demon
    Nov 4 2024
    In Episode 345: The Snake Demon, guest Colin joins the show to tell us about his paranormal experiences. In 2007, he traveled to Thailand, where one night he awoke to find a "shadow person" sitting on top of him. From that point on, it seemed like the paranormal activity in his life ramped up significantly. He has had many odd experiences over the years, and has wondered if his connection to the paranormal is something that runs in his family, as his grandmother and mother have also witnessed strange things like ufos, shadow people, and memories of past lives. Colin previously listened to The Confessionals Episode 199: Miracles and Exorcisms with guest Hector, and has since joined up with him to pursue pushing back against the darkness in this world.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts List: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/helene-relief

    Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com
    Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com

    The Confessionals Members App:
    Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh
    Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ

    Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join

    AFFILIATES
    Go Silent with SLNT Faraday Bags:     https://alnk.to/clXuRY5
    EMP Shield:     empshield.com Coupon Code: "tony" for $50 off every item you purchase!

    SPONSORS
    SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals
    UNCOMMON GOODS: uncommongoods.com/tony

    CONNECT WITH US
    Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com
    Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com
    Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-newsletter

    MAILING ADDRESS:
    Merkel Media
    257 N. Calderwood St., #301
    Alcoa, TN 37701

    SOCIAL MEDIA
    Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI
    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/
    Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h
    Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast
    Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas
    Twitter: @TConfessionals
    Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel
    Produced by: @jack_theproducer
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Members Preview | 701: 3:30 AM Visitations

    Members Preview | 701: 3:30 AM Visitations
    Oct 31 2024
    In episode 701: 3:30 AM Visitations, Mike shares the chilling encounters that plagued him each night, revealing the three shadowy entities that tried to drag him into darkness. From voices that weren’t his own urging him towards self-destruction to an oppressive presence in his room at 3:30 AM, Mike describes how he confronted each entity's haunting message, grappling with fear and determination. As his story unfolds, he recounts the disturbing visions, tapping at his window, and even an encounter during a bonfire that left him questioning reality. These entities sought to wield a chilling power over him, but Mike fought relentlessly to reclaim his life from their grasp.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts List: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/helene-relief

    Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com
    Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com

    The Confessionals Members App:
    Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh
    Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ

    Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join

    AFFILIATES
    Go Silent with SLNT Faraday Bags:     https://alnk.to/clXuRY5
    EMP Shield:     empshield.com Coupon Code: "tony" for $50 off every item you purchase!

    SPONSORS
    SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals
    UNCOMMON GOODS: uncommongoods.com/tony

    CONNECT WITH US
    Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com
    Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com
    Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-newsletter

    MAILING ADDRESS:
    Merkel Media
    257 N. Calderwood St., #301
    Alcoa, TN 37701

    SOCIAL MEDIA
    Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI
    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/
    Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h
    Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast
    Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas
    Twitter: @TConfessionals
    Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel
    Produced by: @jack_theproducer

    OUTRO MUSIC Joel Thomas - "Rose In A Cage" YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify
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    15 mins

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Loved this Episode

one of my favourite episodes. What Tony said about passing his kids rooms and praying for them, asking spirits to stay away from them. My dad used to do this when i was a kid as well. He has his third eye open and in our culture, we call it walking between 2 worlds so he can see entities and has clairvoyant dreams.

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Love it!

Fascinating every time! Tony’s a great host and I look forward to listening. I’m working my way through all episodes so listen every day.

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I confess... I love this show!

Tony Merkel has such an incredible reputation and presentation for the weird and wild stories!

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Interesting and fun!

This show is interesting and fun. Tiny is a great host who allows the individuals he interviews to really tell their story.

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Tony is amazing

Best podcast ever, such interesting topics. Tony Merkel is fantastic.
Thank you Merkel media!!
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The Best Paranormal Podcast Out There!

I found out about The Confessionals through Sasquatch Chronicles. I figured that if Wes Germer from SC said his show was good that I'd give it a try, well...now I'm a full blown Confessionals addict! As far as I'm concerned Tony Merkel is the best host out there and the Confessionals is the best paranormal podcast, period.

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Great Podcast

Always something interesting and thought provoking. Quality content and still entertaining. This is one of the best podcasts I have heard so far.

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Great story!

The flow was nice and I found the witness cedible. I also like the host story.

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Tony Merkel is the best

this podcast is great. been listening for at least three years now. love it. became a member.

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Do not listen!

This guy is just full of crap. Very boring to listen. It all started good but then he got money hungry and started charging to listen to “better episodes” that are not even good anyways.

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