A Study of Strange
For lovers of true crime, mysteries, and outlandish tales of strangeness, join host Michael May as he and a guest study stories of the unknown each week. A Study of Strange attempts to debunk common misconceptions and encourages each guest to “play a role” in the storytelling process. Guests include entertainment industry insiders, friends, weirdos, randos, and more! Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like GHOSTS OF THE OZARKS, 12 HOUR SHIFT, FUN SIZE HORROR 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.
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Lillian Armstrong's brutal and shocking unsolved murder on Halloween night has not been forgotten since it occured in 1963. Her community in Newcastle, England, was terrified, and it didn't help that the killer was never caught. Halloween is all tricks and treats—until something real goes bump in the night.With special guests Denise Pantoja and T.J. Rotell from Channel29 and Blood and Popcorn.Channel 29: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok- @wearechannel29Youtube - youtube.com/@wearechannel29Twitch - twitch.tv/channel29Blood N’ Popcorn: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok - @bloodnpopcornWebsite - bloodnpopcorn.comT.J. Rotell: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok - @andimtjrotellDenise Pantoja: IG | X | Bluesky | FB | TikTok - @thedeemogorgon
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Nelly Butler's Ghost | America's First Documented Haunting
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
In 1799, the ghost of a recently deceased Eleanor Butler began haunting Abner Blaisdell's home. The ghost had a peculiar interest in the Blaisdell family, and her visitations were witnessed by many. Learn about the first documented haunting in America on this minisode of A Study of Strange!
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Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
LINKS
https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/nelly-butler-maine-ghost-storyhttps://newengland.com/yankee/history/americas-first-ghost/https://www.amazon.com/Nelly-Butler-Hauntings-Documentary-Literature/dp/0615394965https://sullivansorrentohistory.org/pages/5359
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
A Study of Ghosts
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
If ghosts are real, are we even close to understanding what they are? A discussion about spooky spirits with Intuitive Reader Kim Beam.
www.KimBeam.com
IG & FB: @IamKimBeam
YouTube: @IamKimBeam2
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Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Lost Bugatti: The World's Most Expensive Car
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
One of WWII's lost treasures was an automobile. The Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic "La Voiture Noire" is estimated to be worth over $100 million USD if it's ever found. Its whereabouts are a mystery because it was hidden during the war to keep it out of Nazi hands, but unlike other hidden Bugattis that were unearthed and restored "The Black Car" stays hidden, teasing treasure hunters with hopes that they might find fortune and glory.
The world's most expensive car requires the world's tallest man. So, joining the podcast for this episode is Tim Donahue. The very tall co-host of Motor Trend TV's Auto/Biography and Auto/Biography: Cold Cases.
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LINKS:
https://mph.com/news/53/the-mystery-behind-the-missing-100-m-bugatti-type-57-sc-la-voiture-noire
https://www.drive.com.au/news/mystery-surrounds-160-million-bugatti-atlantic-la-voiture-noire-find/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uo1fQ5oVIM
https://jalopnik.com/we-asked-an-expert-if-pictures-posted-on-reddit-are-rea-1848145147
https://www.thedrive.com/news/43358/the-story-behind-the-alleged-ultra-rare-bugatti-shell-posted-to-reddit
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
The Skunk Ape
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Florida's Bigfoot cousin, the Skunk Ape, has been sighted since at least he early 1970s roaming the glades and swamps. Joining the discussion is the director of the film "Frogman", Anthony Cousins.
Whether you consider the Skunk Ape a bogus cryptozoological legend or not, the Everglades and surrounding swamps are undoubtedly an easy place to hide.
Watch Frogman here https://www.amazon.com/Frogman-Anthony-Cousins/dp/B0CXSZ2PVF@frogmanmovie
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LINKS:
https://www.proquest.com/openview/26cd0dbed8ca12acb6debfa041726ce8/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=39174
https://www.reddit.com/t/skunk_ape/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEI7epB7FOg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeBzSA8shgs
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Three Strange Hollywood Murders | with guest Brea Grant
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
We’re covering three of Los Angeles' most mysterious and unsolved murders from the golden age of Hollywood; William Desmond Taylor, a famed director, Georgette Bauerdorf, a young socialite, and Thelma Todd, a beloved actress. Each died under strange and suspicious circumstances. We unravel the clues, suspects, and enduring mysteries surrounding these cold cases that still haunt LA’s dark past.
With a special guest, filmmaker Brea Grant!
https://www.amazon.com/12-Hour-Shift-Angela-Bettis/dp/B08KBNZPWX
https://open.spotify.com/show/72RLzwn9dJU5tGfAw9behU
https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Brea-Grant/dp/B08XVRRVJC
https://www.amazon.com/Torn-Hearts-Katey-Sagal/dp/B09QGNYDZQ
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Australia's First Serial Killer
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
This is the chilling true story of John Lynch, an Irish criminal transported to the harsh Australian colony in the 1830s. What started as a punishment for petty crimes soon escalated into a violent spree of murder as Lynch sought to escape his brutal new life. Discover how one man turned to ruthless violence in the wildness of 19th century Australia. This gripping tale blends true crime, historical mystery, and fascinating human behavior.
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Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.comSupport our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
LINKS:
https://www.amazon.com/AXEMAN-BERRIMA-ACCOUNT-AUSTRALIAN-HISTORY-ebook/dp/B01MR10SXK
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lynch_(serial_killer)
https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lynch-john.htm
https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/lynch/4.html
https://www.ranker.com/list/australian-john-lynch/amandasedlakhevener
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
In 1942, Pascagoula, Mississippi was haunted by a mysterious figure who slipped into homes under the cover of darkness, cutting locks of hair before vanishing into the night. This bizarre crime spree left the entire town on edge until a suspect was finally arrested. Yet, mystery and speculation surrounding the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula persist, fueling debate and curiosity even decades later. Uncover the chilling tale and lingering questions in this episode of “A Study of Strange.”
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Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.comSupport our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/©2022 Convergent Content, LLC
LINKS:
https://ourmshome.com/the-mystery-of-pascagoulas-phantom-barbour/
https://blog.newspapers.com/the-phantom-barber-of-pascagoula/
https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/The-Phantom-Barber-of-Pascagoula
https://www.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2014/03/pascagoulas_phantom_barber_rep.html
https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/article280160434.html
https://medium.com/@stage3man/the-phantom-barber-unraveling-americas-mystery-4bf00177376c
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
DEVIANT: True Crime Hosts Andrew Iden and Dan Szematowicz
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Listener Discretion Advised. In their new podcast, Deviant, hosts Andrew Iden and Dan Szematowicz take you into the dark corners of what human beings are capable of, starting with serial killer Israel Keyes. Deviant is the most comprehensive coverage of the notorious serial killer using his own words as a source. In this episode, we learn from hosts, Dan Szematowicz and Andrew Iden, about their new series and the importance of true crime.
Deviant is Produced by Cold Open Media. Cold Open Media is a team of producers and storytellers with a combined 60 years experience in journalism, television, radio and podcasting. The mission: creating experiential, audio-first content that audiences feel and remember.
Listeners can follow DEVIANT on major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, AmazonMusic and Youtube. @deviant.podcast
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
The Strange Death of Superman PART TWO
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday 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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Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.comSupport 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
http://www.jimnolt.com/MAY1989.pdf