Hi, Strangeness

Derek Hayes and David Flora: The Borrego Triangle

Hey there, friends! This week my guests are Derek Hayes (Monster Among Us Podcast) and David Flora (Blurry Photos Podcast)! These two upstanding gents made a fantastic documentary, Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle (2024). I really enjoyed this doc, so much so, that I needed to get these two fellow travels on the show right away! We discuss the documentary, without spoilers, and the many manifestations that this desert triangle has going for it: Bigfoot, UFOs, ghosts galore, and so much more! We also talk about some of their personal experience in the realm of the strange and unusual. I really admire what these two dudes did, and how they did it. I highly recommend checking out this film on TUBI, and likely some other streaming services. It's a good one! Love, Steve https://www.borregotriangle.com/where-to-stream Derek Hayes: Derek Hayes is the creator and host of award-winning podcast, Monsters Among Us, a collection of real paranormal stories told by the witnesses themselves. Hayes has also appeared as an on-camera expert on the Travel Channel series, Paranormal Caught On Camera, seasons 1-4. He currently calls the mountains above Los Angeles home, but originates from the backwoods of Southeast Ohio. A chance encounter when he was 10-years-old drives his passion in cryptozoology and the paranormal world, and inspired him to create his podcast as a way to cope with his experience, and collect unexplainable stories from all over the world. Hayes has also appeared on the Travel Channel series, In Search Of Monsters and Beyond Skinwalker Ranch, and spoken on panels at AlienCon, LA Comic Con, and Cryptid Con. His documentary, that he co-wrote, co-directed, produced and starred in, Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle, was released in 2024 and is streaming now on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and more. https://www.instagram.com/monstersamonguspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/derekhayesmau/ linktr.ee/monstersamonguspodcast David Flora: David Flora is a Kentucky-born, Colorado-based actor, director, and podcaster. He has a B.A. in Dramatic Arts and Music from Centre College in Danville, KY, and he also has a super-awesome and totally legit correspondence degree in Astrology/Parapsychology from Stratford Career Institute. In addition to Blurry Photos, he also co-hosts a trivia podcast, Quiz Quiz Bang Bang, another paranormal podcast, Hysteria 51, and a spooky short story podcast, 5-Minute Frights. You can hear more of his narration by searching his name on Audible or Amazon, where he has numerous audiobooks as well (including the Living Among Bigfoot series). https://www.instagram.com/blurryphotospodcast/ https://www.hysteria51.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hysteria51podcast/ www.blurryphotos.org Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!

Derek Hayes and David Flora: The Borrego Triangle https://www.youtube.com/embed/t_RKDJ5cutI Hey there, friends! This week my guests are Derek Hayes (Monster Among Us Podcast) and David Flora (Blurry Photos Podcast)! These two upstanding gents made a fantastic documentary, Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle (2024). I really enjoyed this doc, so much so, that I needed to get these two fellow travels on the show right away! We discuss the documentary, without spoilers, and the many manifestations that this desert triangle has going for it: Bigfoot, UFOs, ghosts galore, and so much more! We also talk about some of their personal experience in the realm of the strange and unusual. I really admire what these two dudes did, and how they did it. I highly recommend checking out this film on TUBI, and likely some other streaming services. It's a good one! Love, Steve https://www.borregotriangle.com/where-to-stream Derek Hayes: Derek Hayes is the creator and host of award-winning podcast, Monsters Among Us, a collection of real paranormal stories told by the witnesses themselves. Hayes has also appeared as an on-camera expert on the Travel Channel series, Paranormal Caught On Camera, seasons 1-4. He currently calls the mountains above Los Angeles home, but originates from the backwoods of Southeast Ohio. A chance encounter when he was 10-years-old drives his passion in cryptozoology and the paranormal world, and inspired him to create his podcast as a way to cope with his experience, and collect unexplainable stories from all over the world. Hayes has also appeared on the Travel Channel series, In Search Of Monsters and Beyond Skinwalker Ranch, and spoken on panels at AlienCon, LA Comic Con, and Cryptid Con. His documentary, that he co-wrote, co-directed, produced and starred in, Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle, was released in 2024 and is streaming now on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and more. https://www.instagram.com/monstersamonguspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/derekhayesmau/ linktr.ee/monstersamonguspodcast David Flora: David Flora is a Kentucky-born, Colorado-based actor, director, and podcaster. He has a B.A. in Dramatic Arts and Music from Centre College in Danville, KY, and he also has a super-awesome and totally legit correspondence degree in Astrology/Parapsychology from Stratford Career Institute. In addition to Blurry Photos, he also co-hosts a trivia podcast, Quiz Quiz Bang Bang, another paranormal podcast, Hysteria 51, and a spooky short story podcast, 5-Minute Frights. You can hear more of his narration by searching his name on Audible or Amazon, where he has numerous audiobooks as well (including the Living Among Bigfoot series). https://www.instagram.com/blurryphotospodcast/ https://www.hysteria51.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hysteria51podcast/ www.blurryphotos.org Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Eli Watson: Getting Those Boots Dirty https://www.youtube.com/embed/xqgEq4yJazY Hi buds! This week, my guest is Eli Watson, of Small Town Monsters fame. Eli is a wonderful researcher, and a brave boots on the ground investigator into all things bigfoot. Eli has made a bunch of content for the Small Town Monsters outfit, and there was one that had caught my attention recently called Mountain of God UFO Cult. It's a fascinating story, and one that I had never heard of before, so double bonus! We get into how he discovered this cult from the 1950's, and we also delve deep into his personal experiences investigating the elusive bigfoot. I had a ball with this one, and I hope you do too! Love, Steve For more Eli Watson: https://www.instagram.com/theeliwatson/?hl=en https://bio.site/eliwatson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad8hgynuKUWWQEAwg9-p89Y1-BPqaBMWx_fyk755IASJbGWNcpX1ojp6pIlaQ_aem_SScK0shnv88111BYlyrSfQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa4aTJ5Y0BA&t=23s https://www.youtube.com/@theeliwatson Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Jess Knapik and John Tenney https://www.youtube.com/embed/TvIMK1Vk-Kk Clip of Jessica and John on Hi, Strangeness LIVE!
Jessica Knapik and John Tenney LIVE! https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ls4PtBO4Xrw Hi friends - this week, I've posted a live show we did with Jessica and John last month. Such a fun time - we get into Michigan weirdness, pop culture, Misfits vs Ramones and a lot more good natured goofiness. Enjoy! Annnnnnd....make sure you check out the What's Up Weirdo podcast. It's just the best! https://www.patreon.com/whatsupweirdo https://linktr.ee/WhatsUpWeirdo Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Lucinda Morel: Aliens, Synchs and Spirited Journeys https://www.youtube.com/embed/6I1jge5dwWI Hellooooooooo! This week my guest is my homegirl, Lucinda Morel. Lu is back, and we get into all sorts of weird topics. We discuss some of her profound dreams, long journeys towards powerful moments, UFOnauts, and other assorted elements of high strangeness. Lucinda is a powerful, and wonderful human being. I hope you all enjoy this episode! Love, Steve For more Lucinda: https://www.lucindamorel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/luci_pix/?hl=en Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Charles Lear: UFO People https://www.youtube.com/embed/LmpB88vUYYY Hello my dudes and dudettes! This week on the show we have on Charles Lear. Charles is an actor, and a bonafide UFO history buff. Charles has written a new book entitled The Flying Saucer Investigators, which is a sequel to his first volume. I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet offering, which is chalk full of great cases, stories and tons of amazing incites to the wild folks who have dedicated their lives to this exciting topic. Charles was kind of enough to let me cherry pick some of the incredible stories from his book, and let us dive deep into the UFOlogical waters. I hope you all enjoy it! Love, Steve For more Charles Lear: https://www.amazon.com/Flying-Saucer-Investigators-Charles-Lear/dp/B0DYZJMQ6Y/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TIt0vKsJu7XQ7syLOQyvxcQDj0oWPmJoJ8-1gOZWTZXmVPUH3mKYQX6vEtue-Nhs632cVmbPBrEXYd9UrG_Z25oQoR7YkIsqMty-jaq5-5MGlquYvQW4Z1Z26q3rzINHE--rzjK_UsgZS1WCm_PolDehkBiLDejXL0S95KUzyTWiY1zrGf4XKYJT_rnrk4Vc4WnSSN9t125DAygTLYqLQ2_wlyIvI6wdE0ABqLoltyI.O6uO0lxIoY-HhYjJmpwzHvIGcVWBThO10wjHwil7NM0&dib_tag=se&qid=1753229546&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Lear&s=books&sr=1-5&text=Charles+Lear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-ufo/id483046074 Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Greg Bishop: UFO Buddies https://www.youtube.com/embed/jCmCQjYddzw Hey there, friends! This week my guest is my good pal, and very first guest, Greg Bishop! Greg has been one of my favorite thinkers in the world of the weird for about 15 years now. Not only that, he's also a great buddy of mine. Greg and I share many of the same interests: UFOs, cooking, weird Los Angeles...all of which we get deeply into on this episode. If you haven't already, PLEASE check out Greg's incredible podcast Radio Misterioso. It's literally my favorite podcast covering these Fortean topics. Also...Greg's books are must haves on any Fortean's bookshelf. High recommend! I hope you enjoy it! Peace. Love, Steve For more Greg Bishop: https://radiomisterioso.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Greg-Bishop/author/B001IYZF3E?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1752524590&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=3a496cb7-b03a-4a35-87d4-890db219f780 Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Kevin Cann: Platonic Surrealism https://www.youtube.com/embed/XMC0jXvD_1A Hey friends! This week my guest is the brilliant Kevin Cann! I first learned about Kevin from Jeffrey Kripal's book, How To Think Impossibly. I then bumped into Kevin's incredible Facebook group, Platonic Surrealism, which immediately wow'd me. Kevin is a next level thinker when it comes to the topics we discuss right here on this show, and I think he's one of the few people I know of who's really trying (and succeeding) in taking UFOs and the nature of reality further down the proverbial field. This was such a fun discussion for me. Kevin is brilliant, but he's also and incredibly kind, and sweet man. What a pleasure it was to get to chat with him. Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Kevin Cann: https://platonicsurrealism.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafeVtI68ycz8cxHkXprd4NLbVdzksWHFmpTPrZ78OR6aiWDYmT1OLtwo-1Heg_aem_a_gCrq8PnzDu3rsPEt6oRw https://www.instagram.com/platonic_surrealism/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1173298521190759 https://www.facebook.com/kevin.cann.779
Joshua Cutchin: Fourth Wall Phantoms https://www.youtube.com/embed/2re1Qy4oAbM Holy moly, how is everyone? Great to hear! This week, my guest is my good buddy and brilliant author, Joshua Cutchin! I'm a massive fan of every book he's written, and he has really outdone himself with his newest offering, Fourth Wall Phantoms. Josh and I have a deep discussion about his latest book, without spoiling anything (I promise!). We get into the concept of fictional incursions, the non-physicality of the UFO phenomenon, and why we might just need better stories. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book so much. I truly can't recommend it enough, my friends. If you were to read one Fortean book this year, this is the one. That's a Bergantee! Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Joshua Cutchin: https://www.joshuacutchin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/w3eirdwayz/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00YPH8ODY?ccs_id=d85e9ee6-050b-4b83-817f-abac8e6df23e Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Alex Matsuo: Theater of the Paranormal https://www.youtube.com/embed/CmcY-L1WAFU HI friends! This week, I'm joined by the brilliant, Alex Matsuo! I've wanted to chat with Alex for a long time now, so this was a real thrill for me. Alex is an author, and investigator who delves deep into the paranormal. She walks the walk, and contributes to the field of the strange and unusual in a multitude of wonderful ways. We chat about some of the investigations she's been on, why theaters are a magnet for the paranormal, Shakespheare conspiracies, and much more. Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Alex Matsuo: https://alexmatsuo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thespookystuff/?hl=en https://linktr.ee/thespookystuff?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaefwnrqtEjsCFr22YCRX1pOWtAHgPAPykfz7TIfpY3zBMZRZqrel8Tkz6VNiQ_aem_JaHdDID_j487s_IxKgj2hw https://www.tiktok.com/@thespookystuff?lang=en Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Bradley Plaisier: Preserving the Past and Other Assorted Tales https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-MwhSw3Y6Y Hey buds! This week my guest is Bradley Plaisier! Bradley is a true head, and an extremely knowledgeable cat on UFO history, and a lover of gnomes. We get into some of his UFO experiences, the preservation of rare documents, weird Michigan and much more. Bradley was kind of enough to provide some show notes, and links to some of the subjects we cover. What a nice guy! I loved chatting with him so much - he's a kindred spirit. Enjoy, friends! Love, Steve Here’s all of the Marcello Truzzi material I’ve scanned so far. (Any additional Truzzi stuff I scan will be added to this folder. ) Truzzi’s excellent essay in The Fringes of Reason, “Skeptics and Pseudo-skeptics”. I mentioned that Passport To Magonia was a very formative book for me. Here’s a few more: Franz Hartmann’s Among The Gnomes, Books of Blood (Vol. 1-6) by Clive Barker, Killing Hope by William Blum and, of course, Mirage Men by Mark Pilkington. I am begging you, beautiful listener, to please explore The Professor’s wonderful old blog, The Big Study… And while you’re at it, do yourself a favor and follow my pal @oddoldnews on Twitter and/or subscribe to his substack. The Patterson-Gimlin Film is NOT a Hoax with Bradley Plaisier | Weird Reads with Emily Louise LIVE Shoutout to Tanner F. Boyle (Getting Spooked), Emily Louise (Weird Reads with Emily Louise), Reid, Matt (Ghost Stories For The End Of The World), Jack Brewer (The UFO Trail, Expanding Frontiers Research), John E.L. Tenney (Weird Lectures, Realm of the Weird), Stephanie Quick, and Robert Skvarla. You can find me on Twitter here, my other podcast appearances here, my Threadless store here and a folder of Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg
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Morgan Nalley: Spooky Kid/Spooky Adult https://www.youtube.com/embed/YKpxdcIIOo0 Hey Friends - This week, my guest is comedian/actor, Morgan Nalley! Morgan is a hilarious, and awesome human being. She's had an interest in the strange and unusual since she was a kid, and that interest doesn't seem to have wanned one iota (did I just type the word iota? I did!) We get into her childhood interest, comedy, her recent trip to Rome, and some compelling paranormal experiences she's had in her adult years. Morgan is such a gem - I hope you all enjoy! Love, Steve For more Morgan Nalley: https://www.instagram.com/whatismorgan/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Jessica Knapik and John EL Tenney LIVE!!!!! https://www.youtube.com/embed/dJvUvW7YWZQ The wonderful Jessica Knapik and John E.L. Tenney will be LIVE on Hi, Strangeness!!!!!
Frank L Anderson and Jeff Finup https://www.youtube.com/embed/18-AlReaHVY Hey buds! This week we have on Frank L. Anderson and Jeff Finup to discuss all things strange and unusual in the Badger state of Wisconsin. Frank is a true raconteur - he's an accomplished musician, folklorist, true crime historian and that's just the tip of the iceberg. We get into all sort of weird folkloric tales, serial killers, touring as a musician and much more! Thank you to Jeff, who introduced me to the legend that is Frank Anderson. I really think you all will dig this one! Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Frank: https://www.wisconsinology.com/the-weird https://www.instagram.com/franklloydanderson/ frank@wisconsinology.com For more Jeff: https://www.instagram.com/badgerlandlegends/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3HY1DSV?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_TQ9ZW2EZS8SQQ7205RN9&language=en-US&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaep1Ogjn8CCQ0HabXBcb_3qDzpRW76c_-usR-t9xX4fh3OacWbRSi8Zts8sUA_aem_T7IsdamXVu9WT-lJlJT5dg Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Doug Hajicek and Morgan Copeland https://www.youtube.com/embed/gtW_h6cU3-s Hey buddies - this week on HI, Strangeness, my guest is Doug Hajicek, and my special co-host Morgan Copeland! Doug has done it all - he's the creator and of the legendary show Monster Quest, and has had his hands in many other television productions that you would definitely recognize. Doug has led one of the most interesting, and adventurous lives that I've ever heard of. We get into his experiences with bigfoot, cryptids, and even the giant squid, for which he played a major role in documenting its reality. This is such a fun one - I hope you all enjoy it! Love, Steve For more Doug Hajicek: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2289847/ https://www.facebook.com/doug.hajicek.1/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hajicek/legend-meets-science-ii-film-sequel-a-bigfoot-documentary For more Morgan Copeland: https://www.instagram.com/theforteanbookshelf78/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Hi, Strangeness Podcast: Guest - Gareth Reynolds! #podcast https://www.youtube.com/embed/J91VQUWPEBc Hi friends - This week, I have on my great friend, comedian and host of The Dollop and We're Here To Help Podcast, Gareth Reynolds! We get into liminal lifestyles, ego death, non human intelligences, and oh so much more. Gareth is one of my best buds, and one of the funniest human beings I have ever met in my life. I hope you enjoy it! Love, Steve For More Gareth Reynolds: https://www.garethreynolds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsgar... Steve Berg LInks: / histrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review! Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Gareth Reynolds: Ego Death and Buddy Friendships https://www.youtube.com/embed/l9JLTtoFH38 Hi friends - This week, I have on my great friend, comedian and host of The Dollop and We're Here To Help Podcast, Gareth Reynolds! We get into liminal lifestyles, ego death, non human intelligences, and oh so much more. Gareth is one of my best buds, and one of the funniest human beings I have ever met in my life. I hope you enjoy it! Love, Steve For More Gareth Reynolds: https://www.garethreynolds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsgareth/?hl=en Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Rob Freeman and Mark McNabb: UFO World Explorers https://www.youtube.com/embed/Br-zYqCmn6M Hi ho - this week, my guests are Rob Freeman and Mark McNabb. These two fine gents are on a mission, and that mission is to document, and learn more about the wonderful world UFOs, in all its many forms. These two have literally traveled the world, visiting hot spots, and getting some very interesting results. Not only are they coming across UFOs, but they keep bumping into high strangeness. They share some highlights from their travels, share personal experiences, and discuss the cultural differences on how UFOs are experienced. So fun chatting with these two sweet Canadian gentlemen. Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Rob and Mark https://www.youtube.com/RobFreemanUFOWorldExplorer https://www.instagram.com/ufoworldexplorer/?hl=en Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Christina Rappel and Franky Everleigh https://www.youtube.com/embed/NuTDjTYdxK0 Howdy partners! This week, my guests are the wonderful, Christina Rappel and Franky Everleigh! They are putting on, what sounds to me like, a festival to NOT be missed this summer in gorgeous Chicago. We discuss the features, the speakers, the events, and all this incredible festival has to offer. Who wants to go to a stuffy con..not me! I'm a festival guy all the way. They also share some amazing stories from their local areas, which I always love. Oh...this was such a fun and joyful episode to record. I love what these two are doing..bravo I say! I hope you all enjoy it, and as always, thank you for listening! Love, Steve Windy City Parafest Info: www.windycityparafest.com @windycityparafest (on Instagram and TikTok) https://www.instagram.com/giantessxtina/ https://www.instagram.com/fveverleigh/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg
Heather Moser: Small Town Monstering https://www.youtube.com/embed/-YvAL_9Kdqc Hey friends - this week, my guest is Heather Moser! You've seen Heather on many fantastic Small Town Monster productions, and her podcast The Lore You Know. Heather and I get into all sorts of fun stuff: Ohio/Pennsylvania bigfoot, folk magic, folklore, and many other elements of high strangeness. I really admire Heather's work, and she just happens to be a super cool human being too. I hope you all enjoy it! Love, Steve For more Heather Moser: https://www.instagram.com/paganhistorian/ linktr.ee/paganhistorian Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
MOREL MUSHROOM MANIA!!!! https://www.youtube.com/embed/zIEzc4XrtHU MOREL MUSHROOM ALERT IN EASTERN NEBRASKA!
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We're Here To Help Podcast: Steve Burns His Chicken https://www.youtube.com/embed/-GZAqptaLCk Steve Berg burns his chicken on the We're Here To Help Podcast!
Jake Johnson on the Hi, Strangeness Podcast With Steve Berg #podcast https://www.youtube.com/embed/5bG4jUX36Eg @histrangeness77 Hi buddies - this week on Hi, Strangeness, we have on actor, writer, director, and most importantly, my friend, Jake Johnson! Jake and I reminisce about our early days in LA, acting, and doing comedy. However, we quickly delve deep into "what the hell does this all mean!?" territory, and bounce around from life philosophies, giving eulogies, creativity, life after death, and some bits in-between. Jake is one of my best buddies in the world, so I hope you enjoy this little peak into our long friendship. He really is the best! Enjoy, friends! Love, Steve For more Jake Johnson: https://www.heretohelppod.com/ Steve Berg LInks: / histrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Jake Johnson: Cosmic Friendship https://www.youtube.com/embed/E1cvnMAte_M Hi buddies - this week on Hi, Strangeness, we have on actor, writer, director, and most importantly, my friend, Jake Johnson! Jake and I reminisce about our early days in LA, acting, and doing comedy. However, we quickly delve deep into "what the hell does this all mean!?" territory, and bounce around from life philosophies, giving eulogies, creativity, life after death, and some bits in-between. Jake is one of my best buddies in the world, so I hope you enjoy this little peak into our long friendship. He really is the best! Enjoy, friends! Love, Steve For more Jake Johnson: https://www.heretohelppod.com/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Dean Alioto: The Alien Perspective https://www.youtube.com/embed/HCVQUjJX-Jc Hey there, friends! This week on Hi, Strangeness, I have on filmmaker and all around great guy, Dean Alioto. We discuss his new film, The Alien Perspective, which flips the often seen point of view from the human side. Dean takes a different approach here, and delves into some different ideas of what could be going on with the UFO phenomenon. We also discuss and pay homage to his genre breaking found footage film, The McPherson Tapes. A classic, in my opinion. It was a blast chatting with Dean! Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Dean Alioto: https://www.deanaliotodirector.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0019665/ https://www.instagram.com/deanalioto/?hl=en Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Jeff Finup Badgerland Legends https://www.youtube.com/embed/3X_taqO66pI This wonderful week on Hi, Strangeness, we welcome curator of all things strange and unusual in Wisconsin, Jeff Finup. Jeff is the most knowledgeable person I've ever met on weird Wisconsin, and if you've listened to this show before, you know I love me some weird Wisconsin. We cover UFOs, portal forests, earthworks, the occult and so much more. Folks, you're going to want to book yourself a strange adventure in Badgerland after this! Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Jeff Finup: https://www.instagram.com/badgerlandlegends/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Joe Tury and Michael Huntington: Grand Tower: UFOs and Other High Strangeness https://www.youtube.com/embed/KcTjGOYW9vA Well, I hope everyone is having a groovy day. This week on Hi, Strangeness, I have on Michael Huntington and Joe Tury to discuss their film, Grand Tower: UFOs and Other High Strangeness! Friends, I really loved this doc. Joe directed a detailed historical account of many of the strange and unusual phenomenon reported in Grand Tower and the surrounding area. We're talking UFOs (of course), bigfoot, crytpids and other assorted weirdness. Also, they touch upon some of the history of the area, which beautifully paints a more clear picture of what's been going on in this river town. Get ready to add another window area to your weird bucket list, people! You can find Grand Tower: UFOs and Other High Strangeness on Apple, Amazon, Tubi etc. Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Joe Tury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfStKlaZu9c https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11902781/ https://www.instagram.com/redroomcreativemedia/?hl=en For more Michael Huntington: https://x.com/MHuntington7 https://www.instagram.com/huntington_strange_travels/?hl=en Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Bex Atwood 2 https://www.youtube.com/embed/azt3FH7lxwY Hey there, friendship buddies! This week, my guest is the fantastic, Bex Atwood. Bex is a wildly talented photographer, and a true kindred spirit. Bex has a long history of experiences, and interests in all things strange and unusual. We get into wonders of celebrating your local folklore, bigfoot, ABCs (alien black cats), mole enchiladas and a ton more, of course. Bex's photography is gothic, rural and high strange as all get out. She's really one of my favorite photographers out there these days. Please do yourself a favor, and check out Bex's wonderful work in the links below. Enjoy!! Love, Steve For Bex Atwood: https://www.patreon.com/bexintheliminal?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZxVtpgcmH6-ablxvgE-BWYDpJLztrJt7hLKR3pojYCW2lWX3LnUzw_NEk_aem_aASnIBAtSPcN5LqPCphv7w https://www.instagram.com/bexintheliminal/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Michael Jasorka: The Herbert Schirmer UFO Incident https://www.youtube.com/embed/uOh2HJhSi_I Hey buddies! This week I have on Michael Jasorka! Michael is a comic artist and expert on the 1967 Herbert Schirmer UFO encounter in Ashland, Nebraska. Michael created an amazing comic depicting (in Herbert's own words) his encounter, in great detail, I might add. As far as I know, Michael knows more about this case than anyone alive. He's one of the rare few who had meaningful correspondence with Herb before he died. This was a special one for me, as I'm obsessed with high strangeness in Nebraska. If you're into the Herb Schirmer story, or UFO history, this one is not to be missed! Enjoy! For more Michael Jasorka: http://www.bombshell-comics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYc9X32Q48RheOr-OhdIyaL2lZnTklJpyQlje-Rw0Ja_ZcnK1hQRMNTOzk_aem_jivrSUGk3AiOLqTFXOWM1A https://www.instagram.com/bombshell_comics/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
JASON OFFUTT https://www.youtube.com/embed/cNjAEdZzBjg Howdy partners! This week I am joined by author/researcher, Jason Offutt! Using Jason's wonderful book WHAT LURKS BEYOND as a jumping off point, we get into a wide variety of strange and unusual stories around the midwest. We're talking UFOs, cryptids, time travelers and Jim the Wonder Dog! It was such a joy to talk good old fashioned midwestern Forteanna with a fellow traveler. I hope you all enjoy! Love, Steve For more Jason Offutt: https://www.jasonoffutt.com/books/ https://x.com/TheJasonOffutt https://bsky.app/profile/thejasonoffutt.bsky.social Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Michael David Strayer https://www.youtube.com/embed/h9LmUV3cdj0 Oooooohhh this is a fun one! This week I have on Michael David Strayer, and we get into all kinds of strange encounters that take place in wonderful West Virginia. Michael is a writer, podcaster, researcher, and investigator home-based in WV. He's written some amazing books (links below) on some of this favorite creature encounters from the area. I've read them, and I love them! He also created a beautiful zine dedicated to Gray Barker (another beaut!). Michael's podcast Mothboys, features many stories of the strange and unusual, and is not to be missed! Michael was kind of enough to regale me with stories from his books, and much more. Enjoy! Love, Steve For more MDS: https://mothboyspodcast.bigcartel.com/product/welcome-to-west-virginia?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaboFt5Sz-nC0hrgbBzDiVzrmyNwK3ad-Gb1IOIrTo_rp1x2fmu9xv3Sazo_aem_qtnfMQ9by22XgLuFgHl4AQ https://www.instagram.com/mothboyspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/michaeldavidstrayer/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0HZ5dSJPFCd6J2OPQpAmEM?si=51db60b7151c4df0 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mothboys/id1455057844 https://www.smalltownmonsters.com/shop/curious-creatures-the-vegetable-man Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Rob Kristoffersen https://www.youtube.com/embed/07TDm0yaJ38 Greetings, great buddies! Our boy, Rob Kristoffersen is back on this week's episode! Rob joins me again, this time, he's got a pocketful of the weirdest of the weird UFO/humanoid stories. Oooooooweeeee this is my kind of weirdness. I'd tell you about which stories they are here, but I would not want to ruin the surprise. All of these cases were new to me, and I bet a few will be new to you too. So sit back, grab a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, and enjoy these tales of the strange and unusual. Peace! Love, Steve For more Rob Kristofferesen: https://www.instagram.com/yerufoguy/ https://www.instagram.com/welcomeufopeople/ https://www.createmagicstudios.com/welcome-ufo-people?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ0JYiVNaNomM5iiYXVy64FOZ65YFjD0kfkTdeatIiPF9yuNi6gPlK2N2Q_aem_9tUDwHTj85PcnKYfFOabNg https://foolology.substack.com/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Wren Collier: Occulty UFOs https://www.youtube.com/embed/QyzfTeGKYng Hi friends! This week I am joined by my great buddy (and fellow Bookhouse Boy) Wren Collier. Wren and I delve deep into our topic for this episode: the occult influence on the UFO question. We pick apart different cases, personalities, and cultural influences, all under the lens of Western occultism. This was such a blast for me. Wren is a practicing magician and is extremely well-read on UFOs, so having his point of view was such a treat. I hope you all enjoy! Love, Steve For more Wren Collier: https://liminalroom.com/about/ https://x.com/liminalbird Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Dean Bertram: The Shaver Mysteries https://www.youtube.com/embed/JMtOIndNvKg Hello, how is everyone doing? Great to hear! This week, I am joined by researcher, writer and filmmaker, Dean Bertram. Dean is currently in production on an incredible documentary (I've seen some segments and they are fantastic!) about the life of Richard Shaver. Shaver, while sometimes forgotten in the sea of UFO experiencers of the Twentieth Century, had one of the most unique narratives going. While folks were looking up, Shaver was looking down. Dean was kind enough to share his knowledge about Shaver's life and times, but also, we delve deep into the Maury Island incident, Ray Palmer, his own high strange experience, and more. This was a real treat for me. Dean has a great head on his shoulders, and has wonderful knack of fusing art and Forteanna that I love so much. Love, Steve. For more Dean Bertram: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jy1ERr82GsTpVO0fjcKvm https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-weird/id1502913982 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkxWX9po-HYPueGk8-TH3Xw https://www.midwestweirdfest.com/talking-weird Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
John Wenz https://www.youtube.com/embed/7zWgWWciyQc Greetings, friends! This week, I have John Wenz joining me for an in-depth discussion about high strangeness in illustrious Nebraska. Beyond the flat lands, the corn fields, the ground beef-filled sandwiches, lies a state filled with extreme weirdness: UFOs, humanoid creatures, bigfoot, hoaxes, true crime and oh so much more. We barely scratched the surface of the strange and unusual in The Good Life state, so we will have to have John back for more. So, friends, I present to you, the first installment of Weird Nebraska. I hope you enjoy it! Love, Steve For more John Wenz: https://johnwenz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dumbartfinsta/ https://bsky.app/profile/johnwenz.bsky.socialss Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Mark Anthony Wyatt https://www.youtube.com/embed/fq_N6TI5FlE Howdy friends - This week I have on Mark Anthony Wyatt! Mark is from the Cornwall region of the U.K., and is no stranger to the strange and unusual history that this land is famous for. Mark and I get into his historical knowledge of Cornwall, his own paranormal experiences, art, a chapter he wrote about Twin Peaks and a ton more! I loved learning more about this enchanted part of the world, and I hope you enjoy it too! For more Mark Anthony Wyatt: https://www.instagram.com/cuckootownpodcast/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-Anthony-Wyatt/author/B00SZ0HXKM?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Brian and Virginia Giordano https://www.youtube.com/embed/GDe0hMNn35w Happy New Year, friends! To kick things off for the year, I welcome my guests, Brian and Virginia Giordano, to discuss their phenomenally beautiful, hilarious, and educational zine, UFOLOJOY! I can't even begin to tell you how amazing this zine is - it's everything I could ever want a zine about UFOs and Fortean topics to be. This is a must-have! The three of us enjoyed a rollicking conversation about their zine, personal experiences, art, and other glorious Fortean topics. This is a fun one, folks. Enjoy!! Love, Steve For more Brian and Virginia Giordano: https://www.ufolojoy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brianjgiordano/ https://www.instagram.com/vir.giordano/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Amanda Paulson https://www.youtube.com/embed/dInP4Tq327I Yoooooooo friends! This week, I have on the brilliant, Amanda Paulson! Amanda is a paranormal investigator/content creator who is 10000% the real deal. Amanda is out there experimenting, investigating, researching, and poking the paranormal bear. She's likely the most courageous person I've ever talked to in these Fortean fields. I mean it. So...we obviously get into her experimentations, investigations, and all that good stuff, but we also cover her wildly unique theory entitled the Paranormal Emotive Touchpoint (PET). I found this to be a wonderfully refreshing take on approaching high strangeness, and she was kind enough to share with me her point of view on how to commune with the other. I loved it! Please, do yourself a favor, read up on her theory, and watch her Tiktok for some great videos on her work. I became an instant fan. We also delve into her upcoming documentary - I was lucky enough to peep a screener, and it is fantastic! Enjoy, friends. Love, Steve For more Amanda Paulson: https://linktr.ee/amandadianepaulson https://www.prettyfnspooky.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyfnspooky https://www.instagram.com/prettyfnspooky Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Courtney Block https://www.youtube.com/embed/kZ-rc7GG484 Well, howdy there, friends! I'm psyched to share this episode with the great guest, Courtney Block! Courtney is a wildly interesting mind, and has some really interesting perspectives on the paranormal, and the strange and unusual. We chat about haunted libraries, paranormal motifs, and Courtney's journey to where she is now. Since I'm a lover of research, it was amazing to get advice from a true professional. Ah, Courtney is great! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Courtney Block: https://www.instagram.com/liminal.librarian/ https://bsky.app/profile/liminallibrarian.bsky.social Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Matthew Tannam Elgie https://www.youtube.com/embed/KdIZvQiJDnM Hi buds -on this week's episode, I have on documentary filmmaker, Matthew Tannam-Elgie! Matthew popped up on my radar when I heard about his upcoming documentary, MOTHMAN: THE FILM THAT NEVER WAS, about Hollywood film production's attempt to make a feature film (not the Richard Gere version!) out of the Fortean classic, The Mothman Prophecies. The crew shot on-location, in Point Pleasant, WV in the 1990's, and what happened next is bonkers! Without spoiling too much of the upcoming film, Matthew gives us a rundown of what happened, and what we can expect in this exciting new documentary. We also chat about modern para-politics, and other related topics. I'm so excited to see this film! Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Matthew: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKWKEzLCsSx-2Lh9AdnPRig His podcast, Commendable Commotion is available on Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts and Anchor. Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Christie Ayers https://www.youtube.com/embed/9TFMQuxsxHY Hey there, friends! This week on Hi, Strangeness, I have my new buddy, Christie Ayers, on the show for a wide-ranging paranormal jazz session. Over the pandemic, Christie sold most of her belongings, and is now living the paranormal adventure life. We discuss her passion for restoring paranormal dwellings, investigating, deep diving weird history and a whole more. Christie really is doing to the good work, folks. I had such a great time chatting with her! Enjoy! For more Christie Ayers: https://linktr.ee/paranormalayers?fbclid=IwY2xjawGfEY1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeFtZOMzPedzFsz_CkPYnC1smEzwhZs7IER9yL9fYHPKBFwQ6NO5DK7JKA_aem_RfIZwNeuTXJl2ZqgHDptNA https://www.instagram.com/the_paragypsy/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwDRjFYw4WLCWfI_bKOG9A?app=desktop&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY1Gt2hEulO-5rHyTlMOFgkJaqo1SOML75k0iP7laIIYVSRhD1-P8CKhcg_aem_dsoebd2Re5WJ955FIl_wHQ https://www.patreon.com/ParaGypsy?fbclid=IwY2xjawGfEahleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeFtZOMzPedzFsz_CkPYnC1smEzwhZs7IER9yL9fYHPKBFwQ6NO5DK7JKA_aem_RfIZwNeuTXJl2ZqgHDptNA Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Aaron Deese https://www.youtube.com/embed/F_lQbeqtaqU Ooooooh yeah! This week I am joined by my buddy Aaron Deese! Aaron is a writer and creator who has made quite a name for himself in the study of Dogman, and other assorted paranormal goodness. Aaron works with the fantastic Small Town Monsters outfit, and has written books, made films, and hosts a sweet podcast called Hey Strangeness. We get into all sorts of weirdness - dogman, UFOs, investigating techniques and much more. Aaron is such a cool, and sweet human being. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Aaron Deese: https://www.heystrangeness.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY33zHxby3LXOPfDu69pLLXdrMrqo1iwzLqp4sMyhSPSAa-nBN0olIocAI_aem_ij7HH-O73MZFtUMtf0MUiw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrG3mgdRH5J4y2TsiTZwAQ https://www.tiktok.com/@hey_strangeness https://www.instagram.com/hey_strangeness/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Riley Bray https://www.youtube.com/embed/YjLJyhHUXwY Holy smokes! Riley Bray is my guest this week! You know Riley from the fantastic podcast, The Bigfoot Collector's Club. Riley is also an extremely talented and accomplished musician who has played with Spindrift, Pussy Riot, Fauna Valetta, just to name a few. We chat about the psych rock scene in the early 2000's, Bigfoot Collector's Club's origin, and Riley's evolving perception of high strangenss. Riley is one of the sweetest human beings around. Enjoy, friends! Love, Steve For more Riley: linktr.ee/rileybray https://www.instagram.com/peacedrone/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaFk9XkpPOE Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
Jim Perry https://www.youtube.com/embed/S2DRhKcNLhc HI buddies! This week I have on an absolute legend in UFO/paranormal media, Jim Perry! Jim is the creator of one of the greatest podcasts of all time, Euphomet. Jim's talents have now brought him to LA, where is works for the wonderful production company, Spectrevision! We have a great conversation about his investigations, the state of modern weird studies, weird Los Angeles/weird Seattle, and a whole lot more. I enjoyed chatting with Jim so much! What a great human being. I hope you enjoy this! Peace, my friends. Love, Steve
Glenn Quiggins https://www.youtube.com/embed/6scbbqP5ucY On this episode of Hi, Strangeness, I have on Glenn Quiggins! We chat about his amazing encounters with the strange and unusual. From Bigfoot to UFOs to truly unexplainable weirdness. Glenn has had an amazingly interesting life, and was such a pleasure to talk to. Enjoy!
Joseph Matheny https://www.youtube.com/embed/siM23Ig1-Wg This week on Hi, Strangeness, I have on writer and transmedia artist Jospeh Matheny! Joseph has created works using alternate reality gaming and transmedia storytelling methods to deliver a new kind of narrative. He's also extremely well versed in high weirdness, the occult, underground art, and so much more. He's truly my kind of artist: A risk taker, esoterically minded, and not afraid to destroy classic narrative structure. I tried to play it cool, because I'm a big fan, but I'm sure you'll hear a couple of geek out moments. Jospeh is one of those Gen X artists who changed the game..literally. Enjoy!
Ryan Sprague https://www.youtube.com/embed/sggiJ5pMDLs Ryan Sprague is my guest on this episode. We chat about modern UFOlogy, UFO drama, his personal experiences and much more. Enjoy!
Joshua Dairen https://www.youtube.com/embed/eoqkCBfBiNY The wildly talented, Joshua Dairen is my guest on this episode. We talk about weird Alabama history, the paranormal, and his fast growing online popularity. Enjoy!