This week on Strange Talk, Alyx is joined by two powerhouse guests from the paranormal world: Noelle (aka Mrs. Creep) from Creepy Confidential and Joanna, the Supreme of Coven of Screams! Together, the trio dives headfirst into the question: would we survive a horror movie, or would our curiosity absolutely doom us? Curiosity may kill the cat, but it also makes for great radio.

We’re also talking all things GhoulieCon, happening July 12–13 at the historic Southgate House Revival. We're talking what to expect, what not to miss, and who to haunt. Be sure to catch our trio's panel “Phantom Focus” put on by Creepy Confidential, where we’ll be digging into spooks, ghosts, and spirits in film from a more scientific and research-based perspective. Joanna's also dropping some exclusive, never before heard information about what lays ahead for GhoulieCon next year! Absolutely do not miss this.
Plus, find out why we’re calling ourselves the Paranormal Powerpuff Girls: Mrs. Creep is Blossom with all the brains and investigative prowess, Joanna obviously brings the bubbly charm as Bubbles, and Alyx? Alyx is absolutely Buttercup...most likely to fight a ghost and a skeptic in the same night.

It’s a fast, funny, and freaky episode packed with laughs, lore, and a little chaos. Don’t miss it!
Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, One Eyed God by RELIC, and backing tracks by Panda Beats.

This week, Alyx sits down with artist and Appalachian cryptid enthusiast Ballyraven, known for their stunning illustrations of Appalachian creatures and folklore. They talk all things cryptid festivals, favorite mysterious beasties, and what it’s like to bring legends to life through art. Partway through the interview, Alyx has a sudden realization: they actually met Ballyraven years ago attending their very first Mothman Festival, where they unknowingly won a print from Ballyraven’s booth! It’s a full-circle moment wrapped in weirdness, nostalgia, and just a touch of Appalachian magic.

Plus, Ballyraven shares a bit about their upcoming book, Cryptid Creatures: Learn to Draw Mysterious Beasts from Around the World, releasing August 5th! Perfect for artists, believers, and the cryptid-curious alike.

Music for this episode include the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, Detox by Karl Casey, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek

Alyx is joined by a very special guest — Mike Midnight from The Witching Hour (airing 2–3 AM Wednesdays on WAIF 88.3 FM in Cincinnati)! Together, they dive into Cincinnati’s rich and sometimes surprising history in radio, sharing stories of the city's vibrant broadcasting past. They also reflect on the wonderfully strange beast that is radio itself — from the odd, magical connections it creates to the bizarre and hilarious situations that come with hosting a paranormal show. Tune in for a conversation filled with local lore, behind-the-scenes chaos, and the kind of weirdness that could only happen on the airwaves after dark.

Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, It Came in the Night by A Raincoat, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek.

This Week on Strange Talk: We're hitting the proverbial road with singer-songwriter Rebecca Rego as she shares some of her strangest and scariest tour stories—from eerie encounters at an empty hotel to the best group Halloween costume of all time. You won’t want to miss the spine-tingling tales she’s collected while chasing songs across the country.
Plus, we're talking all things Tahlsound Music Festival, happening this weekend! Whether you're a local looking to groove or a traveler chasing good vibes, we've got the must-know details, highlights, and who to keep an ear out for.Tune in, buckle up, and get a little haunted.Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, Brave by Rebecca Rego and the Trainmen, Magic by Rebecca Rego and the Trainmen, and backing tracks by Panda Beats.

In this episode of Strange Talk, we’re joined by Brian Sterling-Vete and Helen Renée Wuorio of Paranormal Rescue, a sort of real-life Ghostbusting team that steps in when hauntings turn into full-blown emergencies. Whether it's a lingering presence disrupting a home or something far more intense, Brian and Helen have seen it all, but their work doesn’t just stop at helping the haunted; they’ve also been researching one of the biggest questions in the paranormal field: Do ghosts have an expiration date?
Their groundbreaking research, Project Half-Life, suggests that spirits may gradually lose energy and fade away around 100 years after death. We first mentioned their work when an article on Unexplained Mysteries tried to condense this theory into just a few paragraphs, but now we’re getting the full story straight from the source.Brian and Helen take us deep into the science behind their research, explaining how quantum physics might actually support the existence of the paranormal rather than rule it out and also explain why ghosts may fade away at around 100 years afterlife. They also share eerie firsthand encounters from their work with Paranormal Rescue and how sometimes the simplest answers explain the weirdest phenomenon.It’s an episode packed with ghostly science, strange encounters, and the real-life work of those who step in when the supernatural gets out of hand. Tune in for a fascinating hour of hauntings, high strangeness, and the mysteries of what happens after we die—before the ghosts fade away.Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, Evil Behind the Mask by Karl Casey, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek.

This week on Strange Talk: as the airwaves stir and the unknown beckons, Alyx sits down with Sara Josephine Clarke of Moon & Sun Emporium to unravel the mysteries of scent, spirit, and subconscious journeys through fragrance.
Scent is more than just memory—it’s an essence, a presence, a ghost in the air. A single whiff can transport you through time, pulling you into forgotten moments, lost emotions, or even visions of something beyond yourself. We explore how perfume creation becomes an alchemical process, weaving together botanical elements to summon moods, personas, and even entire worlds.Our conversation takes an even stranger turn as we discuss David Lynch, his deep ties to Jungian philosophy and archetypes, and how his dreamlike storytelling parallels the way scent lingers in the subconscious. We also uncover a lesser-known Louisiana cryptid, lurking in folklore’s shadowy corners.This episode is a portal; to the past, to the unknown, and to the strange power hidden in the air around us. Tune in, breathe deep, and step into the mystery.Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, Escape from LV426 by Karl Casey, and backing tracks by Panda Beats.

This week, Alyx and Creature are joined by musician Jeremy Harrison, whose haunting blend of post-industrial noise and meditative folk creates a sound that lingers between waking and dreaming. We dive into the basics of tarot, exploring the symbolic language of the cards and how they shape intuition, storytelling, and creativity.
We also discuss Jeremy’s upcoming album, Songs of Love and Blight—a cinematic journey through dark, liminal folk and lo-fi intimacy. The album release show is sponsored by Xavier University, with all proceeds going to a dog charity, proving that even the most haunting music can have a heart of gold.

Join us for an episode filled with arcane wisdom, sonic shadows, and the strange spaces between dreams and reality.

Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, Flower Weaver by Jeremy Harrison, Crook of Rain by Jeremy Harrison, Strange Familiars by Jeremy Harrison, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek

As the clock strikes 9pm, the shadows lengthen, and the airwaves fill with whispers from the past. This week on Strange Talk, Alyx talks strange with Copperhead, a seasoned paranormal investigator and ghost tour guide from the infamous Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum—one of the most haunted locations in the country.

With years of firsthand encounters inside the asylum’s decaying halls, Copperhead shares the ghostly tales and restless spirits that still linger within. From shadow figures to unexplained voices, we uncover the stories that make this asylum a hotspot for the supernatural. And, of course, we’ll finally answer the question—why does Copperhead always carry a cigarette on his tours?

Even after the mics were off, we couldn’t stop talking—swapping ghost stories for another two hours. Don’t miss this one, and if you ever visit Trans-Allegheny, be sure to request Copperhead for your tour—if you’re brave enough, the spirits of Trans-Allegheny seem to help Copperhead in his quest to show people the ghosts there.
Tune in for an episode filled with haunted history, chilling encounters, and the lingering echoes of those long forgotten. But be warned… some spirits don’t like being talked about.
Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, Ossuary 2 - Turn by Kevin MacLeod, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek.

As the clock strikes 9pm, the airwaves crackle to life with the sinister hum of Strange Talk. This week, Alyx and Creature dive into the latest weird news from around the globe. We’re stepping into the mind-bending halls of the Paradox Museum in Miami, where reality twists and perception deceives. Then, we journey to Germany for a stag bellowing competition, because nothing says “strange” like a chorus of competitive deer impersonators.
But the bizarre doesn’t stop there—Alaska’s answer to the Bermuda Triangle, the Alaska Triangle, has struck again, claiming more victims in its eerie, unexplained disappearances. Meanwhile, a new Nahuelito sighting at Varadero de Parques has cryptid hunters buzzing—could South America’s own lake monster finally be making waves?
And finally, SETI researchers are flipping the script, posing as aliens searching for Earth to refine their methods of making first contact. Are we closer than ever to getting a message from the stars?

Tune in, stay weird, and remember—sometimes, the strangest things are the ones lurking just beyond the static. Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, We Are Drifting by RELIC, and backing tracks by Panda Beats

The world is whispering, and some signs are too strange to ignore. This week, Alyx and Creature unravel a series of eerie events that hint at something stirring beneath the surface.
From legend-soaked oarfish washing up in California—long believed to be omens of disaster—to the tragic fate of two hikers lost to the wilderness, we explore the unsettling patterns that seem to weave through the unknown. Meanwhile, the Doomsday Clock ticks closer to midnight, and a wave of UFO and UAP sightings has the world looking to the skies with unease.
But amidst the shadows, there is always light. We close with a reminder to watch out for one another, be prepared, and stay safe—especially when venturing into the strange.
Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, Xenomorph by Karl Casey, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek.