A Study of Strange

Mar 04 2025 77 ep. 48 mins 14
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For lovers of true crime, mysteries, and outlandish tales of high strangeness. Join host Michael May as he investigates tales of the unknown each week, from bizarre crimes to unsolved murders and unexplained phenomena. ”A Study of Strange” attempts to debunk common misconceptions and dive deep into the most unusual unsolved stories from history. With occasional guests including entertainment industry insiders, writers, randos and more! Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like GHOSTS OF THE OZARKS, 12 HOUR SHIFT, and hosting the true-crime automotive TV shows AUTO/BIOGRAPHY and AUTOBIOGRAPHY: COLD CASES. He obsesses over historical mysteries and loves to bring fascinating stories to life.

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The Strange & Unsolved Death of Charles C. Morgan

Mar 04 2025 19 mins  
The often covered, discussed, and scrutinized death of Charles Morgan. The story is too odd and mysterious to not record our own retelling of his story. In March 1977, escrow agent Charles C. Morgan went missing. Three days later he turns up in the middle of the night with plastic handcuffs on his wrists and ankles and unable to speak. Just weeks later, he turns up dead, shot in th

5 Haunted Ghost Towns

Feb 25 2025 56 mins  
Some towns refuse to die. Long after their last residents have vanished, something remains — eerie voices, shadow figures, and legendary folktales. In this episode, we explore five of the most haunted ghost towns in America: Bannack, MT, a lawless gold rush town with a murderous past; Bodie, CA, with a legendary curse; Wonder Valley, CA, a weird stretch of desert; Riverton, AL, a

True Crime Tale: Brian Brady Discusses the True Story that Inspired His Book

Feb 18 2025 37 mins  
Author Brian Brady’s latest book, Hiding in Plain Sight, is loosely inspired by a true crime, and he was personally involved in its investigation. We discuss writing about murder, what shows, movies, and books get wrong about real investigations, and the true story that inspired the book. Learn more about Brian and read his books here: https://www.goldengatetales.com/ https://ww

5 Civil War Mysteries

Feb 11 2025 19 mins  
The Civil War shaped the United States more than any other event, and it left behind some strange, unsolved mysteries. This Minisode covers 5 of the most interesting mysteries including paranormal events, lost treasure, and more. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofst

The Tragic Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold

Feb 04 2025 43 mins  
Dorothy Arnold was a young heiress with everything to live for, but one December day in 1910, she disappeared in broad daylight from the center of New York. Over a century later, her case still haunts the city. Listener discretion is advised. With special guest Sean Anthony Davis. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astu

Upcoming Strangeness in 2025

Dec 17 2024 12 mins  
A compilation of some of the upcoming topics "A Study of Strange" will cover in the coming year. Episodes include haunted ghost towns, unsolved crimes, Nazi tunnels in Los Angeles, and a smattering of UFOs. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudy

The Bloody Benders REDUX

Dec 10 2024 110 mins  
Re-release of an early two part series. In 1873 it was discovered that a family known as the Benders had been killing travelers along the Osage Mission Trail in Labette County, Kansas. We know surprisingly little about the evil Benders. In fact, they may not have been a family at all. Their heinous acts of violence are still discussed to this day making the Bloody Benders the stuff

Béla Kiss The Vampire of Cinkota

Nov 26 2024 44 mins  
Béla Kiss was a Hungarian conman and serial killer who is infamous for his macabre practice of storing his victims in metal drums filled with alcohol. His devious crimes were not discovered until he was allegedly killed in action during the first World War. However, his death was debated and rumors persist that he survived the war and even made his way to America. With special gu

Do We Live In A Multiverse | With Rachel Noll James

Nov 19 2024 30 mins  
Scientists have theorized about a multiverse or parallel universes for centuries, and it’s only in the last few decades that the ideas have gone mainstream seeping into pop culture. There are a lot of different interpretations depicting how a multiverse might work and impact our reality. Today, filmmaker Rachel Noll James discusses her research about the topic while writing her n

Lake Champlain Monster

Nov 12 2024 14 mins  
Wading back into cryptid waters, this Minisode of "A Study of Strange" covers the background on North America's Loch Ness monster, Champ. Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com