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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  • Members Preview | 693: Baal's Dark Shift

    Members Preview | 693: Baal's Dark Shift
    Oct 4 2024
    In episode 693: Baal's Dark Shift, we continue the 'Dark Shift' storyline with Derek, the brother of Russ, who agreed to sit down with Tony over 2 years ago. Derek shares his side of the experience, detailing how he too became entangled in the same strange and unsettling world that Russ described, albeit in a different way. His account sheds new light on the mysterious forces at play, revealing how his seemingly ordinary life took a dark turn into encounters with ancient entities and eerie occurrences that mirror his brother's story.

    Derek dives deep into his harrowing encounter with the entity Baal, describing the terrifying moment a faceless figure emerged from the shadows of a dark forest. He vividly recalls the sinister energy that followed, along with the strange, symbolic events that have haunted him ever since. Though he tried to break free from the dark forces, each attempt seemed to pull him back into their grip. Even now, the lingering sense that those entities are still present leaves an unsettling question: has he ever truly escaped?

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    257 N. Calderwood St., #301
    Alcoa, TN 37701

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    Produced by: @jack_theproducer

    OUTRO MUSIC
    Joel Thomas - Pulp
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    25 mins
  • Helene Submerges Towns | Weird Wednesday Wake Up

    Helene Submerges Towns | Weird Wednesday Wake Up
    Oct 2 2024
    What's going on in Tennessee and North Carolina post Helene? Where are the relief efforts and how The Confessionals audience can help? Let's talk about it.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 692: Dark Shift

    692: Dark Shift
    Oct 1 2024
    In episode 692: Dark Shift, this is the culmination of three years of intense research, with new revelations continuously emerging. The story you're about to hear has evolved significantly since Tony first heard it, and it’s far from over. Our guest today, who has chosen to remain anonymous under the name "Russ," brings us back to the beginning of an extraordinary journey that started in his old apartment. What started as a simple email of some paranormal stories, has now morphed into a web of stories from many different key players.

    What unfolds is a tale of mysterious beings, strange encounters, and powerful entities operating between realms, all verified accounts from multiple sources. From shadowy figures to entities with malevolent intent, Russ reveals the details of his experiences, including a terrifying encounter that would shift his entire understanding of the world. As you’ll hear, these incidents were not isolated, but part of a larger, intricate web of interactions between our world and other dimensions.

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    Exclusive 'The Sasqualogist' Screening Tickets: Get Tickets Here!

    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

    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 - Adiós
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    2 hrs and 22 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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