
A Study of Strange
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<p>A Study of Strange is for lovers of true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness. Each week, host Michael May investigates the unknown, from bizarre crimes and unsolved murders to hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena.</p><p>The mission is simple: debunk common misconceptions, uncover hidden details, and explore the most unusual unsolved stories from history. Along the way, listeners hear from occasional guests like writers, entertainment industry insiders, and the occasional random oddball who all add fresh perspectives to these strange and<strong> </strong>dark histories.</p><p>Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like Ghosts of the Ozarks and Fun Size Horror, and for hosting the true-crime automotive series Auto/Biography and Auto/Biography: Cold Cases on Motortrend TV. </p>
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Recent Episodes

June 23, 2026
Strange Files: The Man Who Claimed to Be 137
Filmmaker Michael May explores the captivating and ultimately debunked tale of Charlie Smith, a man who claimed to be 137, revealing how impossible age claims become folklore.

June 16, 2026
5 UFO Mysteries Before Roswell
Filmmaker Michael May explores five pre-Roswell UFO mysteries, revealing how early unexplained aerial phenomena shaped modern alien lore.

June 9, 2026
Chasing the Marfa Ghost Lights | With Adam Stilwell
Filmmaker Michael May interviews filmmaker Adam Stilwell about his quest to uncover the source of the mysterious Marfa Ghost Lights.
132 total episodes available with 14 transcripts
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- What is A Study of Strange?
<p>A Study of Strange is for lovers of true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness. Each week, host Michael May investigates the unknown, from bizarre crimes and unsolved murders to hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena.</p><p>The mission is simple: debunk common misconceptions, uncover hidden details, and explore the most unusual unsolved stories from history. Along the way, listeners hear from occasional guests like writers, entertainment industry insiders, and the occasional random oddball who all add fresh perspectives to these strange and<strong> </strong>dark histories.</p><p>Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like Ghosts of the Ozarks and Fun Size Horror, and for hosting the true-crime automotive series Auto/Biography and Auto/Biography: Cold Cases on Motortrend TV. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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