
The Confessionals
The Confessionals is where the unexplained meets raw, firsthand testimony. Through in-depth conversations, we explore encounters with the supernatural, interdimensional phenomena, cryptids, and mysteries that defy conventional understanding. From eerie paranormal activity and chilling Dogman sightings to UFOs, UAPs, and government cover-ups, each episode pulls back the veil on the hidden forces shaping our reality. If you’re drawn to the unknown, step into The Confessionals, where the stories are real and the mysteries are endless.
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May 5, 2024 • 1min
Sasquatch and the Missing Man | LIVE PREMIERE
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
Watch the Live Premiere on REPLAY here: https://www.moment.co/sasquatch
Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
Description: Tony Merkel and his film crew venture to the scene of the terrifying Bigfoot encounter that launched Wes Germer's massive podcast Sasquatch Chronicles, uncovering a mystery far more shocking than anything they could have imagined.

May 4, 2024 • 1h 55min
Chasing Cryptid Legends | My Family Thinks I'm Crazy | Swapcast
This was an episode of @Myfamilythinksimcrazy where I joined Mark to talk about many things from projects I've worked on, to the crazy journey of my life, and much much more! It was a great conversation and I'm happy to share it with you all!
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
Watch the Live Premiere on REPLAY here: https://www.moment.co/sasquatch
Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss

May 2, 2024 • 20min
Members Preview | 648: Red Portal Book
In episode 648: Red Portal Book, Hunter shares an incredible story that will have you on the edge of your seat. While exploring an abandoned house, Hunter and his friends stumble upon a hidden room teeming with ancient books. Their discovery of a mysterious red book marked by a four-leaf clover, hidden within the pages, unleashes a sinister sequence: images of a young girl stalked by a shadowy figure in a meadow fill its pages, igniting a palpable dread. If that were all, it would still be an eeire experience, however there was so much more that happened after they obtained the book, that it left them clearly shaken. Convinced the malevolent force from the book now haunts them, the group of friends grapple with the chilling possibility that the room was a gateway to another dimension, now perhaps accessible only through remnants of its existence. They consider seeking out the property's past owners for clues, all the while questioning the reality of interdimensional travel.
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
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Joel Thomas - Missing
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Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 13min
647: Territory Of The Beast
In episode 647: Territory Of The Beast, Wes Germer from Sasquatch Chronicles, and Tony begin the show with a discussion on 'Sasquatch and the Missing Man', the new Merkel Media documentary, which centers around Wes' bone chilling story. They explore hair-raising encounters with creatures like Bigfoot and Dogman, particularly a thrilling story from Provo, Utah. They speculate on the interdimensional origins of these beings, connecting the dots with global folklore and the mysterious metallic sounds often reported during sightings. They also navigate the broader implications of UFO phenomena, the intersection of spirituality with cryptid research, and the role of dreams in deciphering these mysterious encounters.
Wes Germer: https://sasquatchchronicles.com/
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
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Joel Thomas - Missing
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Apr 29, 2024 • 46min
RELOADED | 99: When Angels and Demons Visit
We will be bringing on Adriel who has had demons and angels visiting him! This is not something new but rather something that started in his childhood and continues through his life!
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
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Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
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Emergency medical with My Medic: https://alnk.to/dpr6QM4
Black Beard Fire Starters: https://alnk.to/4BFcIbe
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Apr 25, 2024 • 19min
Members Preview | 646: Taken To Other Realms
In episode 646: Taken To Other Realms, Colin shares his experiences of being taken to other realms and undergoing operations and upgrades for an upcoming war. These experiences began after taking mushrooms and hearing a voice telling him to quit his job and give himself to God. Colin then describes encounters with a blue entity and bald men in white coats during his mushroom trips. He also mentions feeling the presence of a demonic person in his life. Colin has been going to church and praying constantly, but he is unsure of what to do with his experiences and struggles to talk to others about them, but He takes this opportunity to discuss his experiences with entities and the spiritual realm. He talks about a coming war and the manipulation of people to prepare for battle. He also mentions the confusion and clash between the wooing of the Holy Spirit and the influence of other entities.
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
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Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
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Joel Thomas - Better
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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 25min
645: Salish Sasquatch
In episode 645: Salish Sasquatch, John and Sara Brown discuss their experiences with Sasquatch on their property, which has been in John's family for generations. They share stories passed down from John's grandfather and other neighbors who have also encountered Sasquatch. Sara describes her first encounter with a foul smell and whistling sounds on the property, followed by sightings of a Sasquatch. They discuss their experiences with audio recordings and thermal imaging, including a notable thermal image of a Sasquatch walking in front of a cow. They also mention instances of banging on their house and windows. Sara discusses the sightings of red glowing eyes and a daytime headshot of a Sasquatch. They also talk about the burnout that comes with constant Bigfoot research and the importance of existing in the environment.
The Browns: https://www.youtube.com/@salishsasquatch
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
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Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
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Joel Thomas - Bigfoot ft. Tony Merkel
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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 12min
RELOADED | 319: The Monster Outside My Window
In Episode 319: The Monster Outside My Window, we are joined by Derrick and Tayler. Derrick begins the show by describing his experience with a creature that approached his window one night while he was sleeping. After researching what he witnessed outside, Derrick concluded that he had seen a Rake. When he told his stepbrother about the encounter, his stepbrother revealed he had seen the same creature, but called it “the monkey man." After Derrick’s story, we talked with Tayler, who reached out to The Confessionals as a new listener. Through tuning in to the program, she started connecting dots between topics she never usually paid much mind to. But then she started seeing things in her home, and she wasn't the only one - her husband saw them too. She describes the activity they both experienced and how they made it stop.
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
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Apr 18, 2024 • 21min
Members Preview | 644: Trauma To Triumph
In episode 644: Trauma To Triumph, Carly shares her story of growing up in a tumultuous family environment and experiencing paranormal and demonic influences. She discusses the importance of acknowledging the impact of parental figures on children's lives and the need to address children's imaginations and fears. Carly dives into her early paranormal experiences, including seeing energetic fields and levitating. She also recounts her encounters with dark entities and her experimentation with the Ouija board and witchcraft. She explains how her journey led to drug use, more trauma, and a suicide attempt. Carly shares her personal journey of faith, highlighting the challenges and struggles she faced within a toxic church environment. Despite the pain and manipulation she experienced, Carly's desire for her destiny in Christ kept her connected to the church. She eventually met her husband in that same church, but the revelation of her past with the pastor created a devastating impact on their marriage. Carly emphasizes the importance of allowing God to heal and rebuild, acknowledging that the process is messy and requires honesty and vulnerability. She also encourages others who have been hurt by the church to seek community and not walk the journey alone.
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
Watch the Live Premiere on REPLAY here: https://www.moment.co/sasquatch
Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3b4tTY9bss
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See Bigfoot with Sionyx night vision: https://alnk.to/bEhxr3F
Emergency medical with My Medic: https://alnk.to/dpr6QM4
Black Beard Fire Starters: https://alnk.to/4BFcIbe
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Joel Thomas - "Rose In A Cage"
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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 58min
643: Quest For The Ancient Sundial
In episode 643: Quest For The Ancient Sundial, Brian Jeffrey, from Black Mass Paranormal, joins us in studio to dive into the mysterious and often eerie realm of the paranormal across East Tennessee. He explores unsettling missing person cases like that of Summer Wells and discusses bizarre phenomena such as potential portals and supernatural activities. Brian takes us through personal encounters with inexplicable sounds and sightings in mystifying locales like Black Mountain and Frozen Head. He shares chilling accounts of a shadowy figure, a witch-like presence, and ghostly translucent entities, reflecting on the challenges of documenting such elusive phenomena with antiquated equipment. Brian also ventures into speculative territory with mentions of possible government cover-ups and portals to other dimensions. Tony then shares his future plans to return to a site he'd visited 4 years prior, with new information on what could possibly be reptilian entities occupying the area.
Black Mass Paranormal: https://www.youtube.com/@blackmassparanormal
Sasquatch and the Missing Man
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See Bigfoot with Sionyx night vision: https://alnk.to/bEhxr3F
Emergency medical with My Medic: https://alnk.to/dpr6QM4
Black Beard Fire Starters: https://alnk.to/4BFcIbe
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Joel Thomas - Agartha (feat. Nergui)
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