Episodes

  • The Strange Death of Superman PART TWO
    Jun 25 2024

    A discussion about the various theories behind the death of George Reeves, iconic star of the 1950s TV series "Adventures of Superman." His suicide is controversial, and may have sparked the so-called Superman Curse.

    With returning special guest Sean Anthony Davis

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    Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Kryptonite-Bulldog-Death-Superman/dp/0312146167 https://www.amazon.com/Speeding-Bullet-Bizarre-George-Reeves/dp/0961959673http://www.jimnolt.com/MAY1989.pdf

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    40 mins
  • The Strange Death of Superman PART ONE
    Jun 19 2024

    The death of George Reeves, iconic star of the 1950s TV series "Adventures of Superman,” is controversial, and may have sparked the so-called Superman Curse. Discover the secrets behind Reeves’ mysterious demise as we explore the conflicting testimonies, and examine the evidence that challenges the official ruling of suicide.

    In this episode, we cover: - George Reeves' early life and rise to fame - His relationships - The bizarre events and suspicious circumstances on the night of his death - Introduce the theories

    With returning special guest Sean Anthony Davis

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    ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Kryptonite-Bulldog-Death-Superman/dp/0312146167 https://www.amazon.com/Speeding-Bullet-Bizarre-George-Reeves/dp/0961959673http://www.jimnolt.com/MAY1989.pdf

    http://www.jimnolt.com/MAY1989.pdf

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    33 mins
  • Espionage and the Murder of William Dean REDUX
    Jun 4 2024

    A re-release of an early episode of A Study of Strange, one of the most fascinating and mysterious murder mysteries comes from New Hampshire in the aftermath of World War One. The murder of William Dean may be an obscure case in true crime but it's one that lovers of the strange and mysterious should not miss. Were there really spies in the small towns of New Hampshire during the war, and did a respected local man get killed because he got caught up in espionage? Listen to the formally two-part story of the murder of William Dean.

    With guests Tara Perry and Jordan Wayne Long.

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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • Real UFO Encounters
    May 28 2024

    On a special episode of "A Study of Strange" we read listener submitted witness accounts of unidentified flying objects. Real stories from real people.

    Performers include Matt Glass (@glassbrain), Tara Perry (@taratarafotara), Amy Schloerb (@amyschloerb), Kara Schaaf, and Michael May.

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    19 mins
  • 6 Strange Mysteries from New York City
    May 21 2024

    A recent visit to New York inspired a look into some of the strangest mysterious from the city. We've got something for everyone from unsolved murders and haunted locations to a large serpentine cryptid swimming in the Hudson River.

    Guest Sanjay Raja is a specialist in health and wellness and is in production for his new show "Recipe for Wellness". Find out more on instagram @recipeforwellness2024, fb https://www.facebook.com/sanjay.raja.12/, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjay-s-r-925682b2/

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    41 mins
  • True Crime Author Joe Strupp "Death on St. Charles St."
    May 7 2024
    For about 60 years, a chilling story about a murder suicide was a tight lipped family secret until author and journalist Joe Strupp came across the tale of his great uncle, John Bowman. Strupp spent years investigating the case and his findings are in his new book Death on St. Charles Street. Though we know what happened, there are still mysterious aspects of this tragedy. Strupp also addresses the unsolved murder that is the basis of his other true crime book, A Long Walk Home. Find the book here: http://joestrupp.com/, https://shorturl.at/cptQY

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    38 mins
  • The Mythical Lost City of Zerzura - MINISODE
    Apr 30 2024

    Zerzura is a legendary lost oasis city deep in the Sahara desert said to be guarded by black giants wielding golden swords and filled to the brim with treasure. The legend goes back millennia and showed up in books and maps published by European explorers in the 18th and 19th centuries. Despite numerous daring expeditions, Zerzura remains a mystery, possibly still waiting to be unearthed. Tune into this exciting minisode as we cover the lore of this mythical city — could the sands of time be ready to reveal their secrets?

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    18 mins
  • Hunting the Beast of Bladenboro
    Apr 17 2024

    In the winter of 1953, the sleepy town of Bladenboro, North Carolina was thrown into chaos by a series of gruesome animal attacks. The perpetrator? A mysterious creature that locals dubbed the "Beast of Bladenboro" and "the vampire cat." Join us as we discuss the legend of this cryptid, examining the evidence, and exploring the theories surrounding its existence. What was the beast, and did it ever truly exist?

    With special guest Kara Schaaf!

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    Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/

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    https://northcarolinaghosts.com/piedmont/beast-bladenboro/

    https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/2006/10/29/the-beast-of-bladenboro/30296348007/

    https://www.wsoctv.com/video/archive/cherryville-woman-claims-mountain-lion-attacked-horse/BLALBZJ5F7TOFVDFLEIV5VEKYA/

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    42 mins