Strange Talk

This week on Strange Talk, Alyx and Ginelle talk with Zach Bales, creator and mind behind The Paranormal Roadtripper's Nightmare Gallery, Somerset Kentucky’s eeriest attraction. Zach takes us deep into the process of bringing real paranormal encounters to life, sharing what goes into recreating cryptids, hauntings, ET encounters, and unsolved mysteries as immersive museum pieces.

The trio wades into classic paranormal territory: Kentucky cryptids, the blurry edges of Appalachian folklore, and the strange stories attached to some of Zach’s most unsettling items. Alyx and Ginelle pepper Zach with questions about what it’s like to run a horror-themed interactive gallery, how he sources objects with real histories behind them, and the odd experiences visitors sometimes report inside the museum.

Zach also shares behind-the-scenes tales from filming and investigations, chats about some of his favorite cases, and gives listeners a peek at the newest additions to the Nightmare Gallery. It’s an episode full of spooky stories, museum mishaps, eerie artifacts, and the kind of paranormal enthusiasm only Zach Bales can bring.

Whether you’re into haunted items, roadside attractions, or good old-fashioned Kentucky weirdness, get it all straight from the Paranormal Roadtripper himself.Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro, Agony by Scott Arc, Ghost Town by Scott Arc, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek.

This week on Strange Talk, Alyx and Vayne crack open the dusty vault of hometown folklore and trade stories from their shared stomping grounds of Loveland, Ohio; from ghost hunts gone sideways to mysterious sculptures in the woods, deer mistaken for demons, and the long-whispered tales of lantern-carrying figures stalking old railroad beds. They dig into childhood rumors, half-true warnings from adults, haunted lakes full of buried debris, and the ever-present Loveland Frog looming over it all.

Midway through the chaos, Mrs. Creep from Creepy Confidential calls in to add her own eerie story and insight, helping piece together why so many small towns grow such big legends. It’s an open-lines night of nostalgia, night hikes, questionable decisions, and the stories that keep us looking over our shoulders long after the streetlights come on.

Grab a flashlight,  and maybe check behind you, because these local legends don’t always stay local.
Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, No Shame by RELIC, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek

This week on Strange Talk, Alyx sits down with Chris Harmon, MUFON-certified field investigator, member of the Case Assistance Group, and part of the Experiencer Resource Team. Chris shares the extraordinary story of his lifelong encounters with non-human intelligences, the ET family he’s known since childhood, and how those experiences shaped his work as a healer and certified hypnotist.
Rachel joined the interview partway through, stepping in to corroborate many of Chris’s experiences with her own firsthand accounts. As a practiced remote viewer herself, she offered thoughtful insight into the techniques, sensations, and surprising accuracy of the process. Her perspective added another layer of validation to Chris’s story, turning the conversation into a fascinating, multi-voiced exploration of non-ordinary perception, shared encounters, and the sometimes-overlapping paths of experiencers.
Together, Alyx and Chris dig into what it means to be an experiencer, how remote viewing fits into his toolkit, and the patterns he’s seen in decades of paranormal and extraterrestrial cases. It’s a thoughtful, human, and deeply strange conversation that pushes past the usual UFO talking points and into lived reality.Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, GNOSIS by RELIC, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek.

This week on Strange Talk, Alyx, Vayne, and Ginelle blast off into another round of Weird News from around this spinning blue marble (and slightly above it).
We’re starting in orbit, talking radiation sickness risks for future space missions and what that means for anyone bold enough to try living off-Earth. Then, we come crashing back down to the ocean where someone thought tossing a pile of old tires into the water was a good idea (spoiler: it was extremely not) to build an artificial reef.
From there, we dive further into the underwater octopus neighborhood scientists are calling Octlantis. We also take a look at which U.S. cities are safest and least safe for trick-or-treating (Halloween logistics matter, okay?), discuss witchcraft happening near a governor’s home in Mexico, and wrap things up with our Hexmas costume plans. This year? We’re going full Dickens ghosts: Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Interpretations may vary...dramatically, and Vayne's may or may not involve a zipline.
Come hang out with us for the strange, the spooky, and the “wait, that’s real?” moments that make reality more fun than fiction.
Tune in Thursday 9–10pm ET
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Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, Infernal Sky by Karl Casey, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek

This week on Strange Talk, Alyx, Vayne, and Ginelle are back with a science fiction, double feature of open lines and weird news. And things get wonderfully strange from the start, we’re joined by our friend Michael Midnight, who calls in to give us the scoop on his show’s brand new time slot (catch him at 9pm like us but on Tuesdays). From there, we tumble headfirst into the weird and the wacky: what could Stephen King and Mambo No. 5 possibly have in common? Why does one man believe Stephen King was John Lennon's true killer?

Then it’s off to the stars as we explore the latest cosmic curiosities, including reports of space tornadoes, eerie faces appearing in solar imagery, the Atlas comet, and a lively debate over our favorite moons of Jupiter. 
Between listener calls, news from the edges of science, and the usual Strange Talk chaos, it’s an episode that swings from the supernatural to the celestial and back again. Grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready for another night of open lines, wild theories, and out-of-this-world conversation.
Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Into by Star Silk, Night of the Creeps by Karl Casey, and backing tracks by LoFiGeek.

On the eve of Halloween, the airwaves open once again…

Alyx, Vayne, and Ginelle, your new Strange Talk HQ crew, gather for a chilling night of classic terror: reading The Sleeper by Edgar Allan Poe, Death and the Woman by Gertrude Atherton, The Stranger by Ambrose Bierce, and more. As their voices echo through the static and technical difficulties abound, something else begins to break through the transmission...a voice that shouldn’t be there.
By the final story, the signal isn’t ours anymore.
It belongs to the Listener.
Tune in for Strange Talk’s Halloween special: Dead Air, airing October 30th.
A celebration of the macabre, the mysterious, and the things whispering just beyond the dial.

Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk and backing tracks by Panda Beats.

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.