Welcome to The Strange Road, your passport to the unexplored realms of mystery and wonder! Join lifelong friends Mikey and Bub, with nearly 35 years of camaraderie, as they navigate the enigmatic landscape of high strangeness. In this interview-based podcast, The Strange Crew delves into the dimensions of UFOs, ancient civilizations, paranormal encounters, and cryptids. Each episode is an upbeat journey into the extraordinary, featuring captivating conversations with guests who share their firsthand experiences and expertise on the highly peculiar. Hitchhike from The Brozone on an adventure with Mikey and Bub as they unravel the mysteries that lie along "The Strange Road." Bring an open mind and your will to be weird…
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Star Myths & Ancient Money Systems: Modern Debt, MMT, and the Parasite Class w/ David Warner Mathisen
Episode 91
Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 02:16:29
In this mind-expanding episode of The Strange Road, we're joined by David Mathisen, founder of The Undying Stars and a leading voice in the study of star myths and ancient wisdom. David shares his groundbreaking research revealing how myths from cultures around the world are encoded with celestial knowledge—using the same system of constellational metaphor. But we don't stop there. @theundyingstars
Star Myths & Ancient Money Systems: Modern Debt, MMT, and the Parasite Class w/ David Warner Mathisen
The conversation takes a bold turn into the modern era as we explore Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), the emergence of the Federal Reserve, and the moment in history when the "parasites took control." Drawing from works like Killing the Host and J Is for Junk Economics, David connects the dots between ancient archetypes and the financial systems shaping our lives today.
What is the true purpose of government? Is it meant to control us—or serve us? This episode pulls no punches in seeking those answers. Strap in for a wild ride through myth, money, and meaning.
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Ancient Stargates, Portals, Egypt, Atlantis, Bigfoot & The UFO Connection w/ Mike Ricksecker
Episode 90
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 • Duration 01:31:49
Join us on The Strange Road as we welcome author, researcher, and filmmaker Mike Ricksecker. In this episode, Mike delves into the ongoing UAP/Drone phenomenon that is still ongoing. He also shares insights from his latest book, Portals to the Stars: Inside Stargates, Atlantis, and Secrets of Ancient Egypt, exploring the enigmatic connections between ancient civilizations and interdimensional travel.
Ancient Stargates, Portals, Egypt, Atlantis, Bigfoot & The UFO Connection w/ Mike Ricksecker
Portals to the Stars investigates:
- Components and uses of real stargates
- Mysterious portals in the wilderness and in space
- Mysteries of stone circles
- Hidden wisdom behind ancient symbolism
- Impact of Earth's energy in "hotspot" areas
- Star people and portals of the American Southwest
- Connections between Atlantis, Egypt, and other parts of the world
Simulation Theory, The Holographic Universe & UFO Mysteries w/ Midnight Mike of OBDM Podcast
Episode 89
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 • Duration 01:39:05
Is reality a digital simulation? A holographic projection? Or something even stranger? In this mind-expanding episode of The Strange Road, we're joined by Midnight Mike, musician, host of Our Big Dumb Mouth Podcast and co-host of Doom Scrollin' with Sam Tripoli to dive deep into the OBDM Simulated Reality Theorizer and the mysteries of UFOs, AI, and consciousness.
ChatGPT Simulated Reality Theorizer & UFO Mysteries w/ Midnight Mike of OBDM Podcast
We explore:
🛸 The UAP/Drone phenomenon & its implications
🕹️ The Digital Simulation Hypothesis – are we living in a sophisticated simulation?
🌌 The Holographic Universe Theory – could reality be a projection from a higher dimension?
🧠 The nature of consciousness and its role in shaping our experience
🤖 How Kubernetes could theoretically manage a simulated reality system
👁️ The role of UFOs in expanding human perception
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Ohio River Sea Serpents, Owl Man Sightings, UAP Drone Updates and Frogman Fest Recap w/ Mikey | Strange Happenings
Episode 88
Thursday, March 6, 2025 • Duration 54:49
In this livestreamed episode of Strange Happenings. Mikey recaps the incredible experience at the 3rd Annual Frogman Festival. Huge shoutout to Jeff Craig, the founder of the festival, for putting together such a fantastic event! We had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing people, reconnecting with old friends, and making new ones. The Strange crew had a blast!
Ohio River Sea Serpents, Owl Man Sightings, UAP Drone Updates and Frogman Fest Recap w/ Mikey | Strange Happenings
We also dive into the intriguing account of a sea serpent sighting in the Ohio River from January 11, 1878. Ben Karrick's chilling story, as reported by the Cincinnati Gazette, describes a creature with a head protruding 12 to 15 feet from the water, moving rapidly and lashing its tail. Plus, we'll cover an article from Singular Fortean by Tobias Wayland to discuss a recent Owl Man sighting in Illinois. You won’t want to miss this one!
The Project Blue Book Crop Circle Files w/ Jeffrey M. Wilson
Episode 87
Friday, February 28, 2025 • Duration 01:26:48
In this intriguing episode of The Strange Road, author, researcher, and President of Friends of Serpent Mound, Jeffrey M. Wilson, returns to reveal the lost Project Blue Book Crop Circle files. Jeffrey delves into this previously hidden segment of the U.S. Air Force's historic investigation into UFO phenomena and crop circles. Project Blue Book was a government study that ran from 1952 to 1969, aimed at investigating UFO sightings and determining whether they posed a threat to national security. But what many don't know is that within these files, there are records that may change our understanding of crop circles and their possible connection to extraterrestrial phenomena. Join us as Jeffrey sheds light on this forgotten chapter in the Project Blue Book archives and explores its wider implications.
The Project Blue Book Crop Circle Files with Jeffrey M. Wilson
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The Serpent Mound Crop Circle Mystery P2 w/ Jeffrey M. Wilson
Episode 86
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 • Duration 47:39
Jeffrey Wilson received a Master's Degree in General Science from Eastern Michigan University located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where he taught both Physics and Astronomy classes, and helped operate and maintain Sherzer Observatory on a volunteer basis. He is currently serves as the President of Friends of Serpent Mound (FOSM). Wilson also serves as chief editor and publisher of Serpent Mound Books & Press, a small publisher specializing in deep research into the prehistory of the Ohio River Valley. His first book, Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley – The Expanded Edition is out now! Jeffrey is currently working on his new book series The Serpent Mound Chronicles. Connect with Jeffrey and find all his work in the links below!
The Serpent Mound Crop Circle Mystery P2 with Jeffrey M. Wilson
In this episode of The Strange Road, we welcome back author, researcher, and Friends of Serpent Mound (FOSM) President Jeffrey M. Wilson to dive deeper into the enigmatic Serpent Mound Crop Circle formed in 2003. Last summer, we had a live conversation with Jeffrey at the FOSM Summer Solstice Celebration, where we explored the crop circle’s origins, symbolism, and possible connections to Serpent Mound. But there were unanswered questions that needed further investigation. Now, Jeffrey joins us once again to peel back more layers of this mysterious event, sharing new insights, theories, and research that challenge conventional explanations. Jeffrey shares fascinating insights into the history, investigations, and diatonic scales of music notes encoded into the Serpent Mound Crop Circle and other crop circles that were formed near ancient earthwork structures.
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Join us for a mind-blowing journey into the strange and unexplained with TJ Owens—a father, mechanic, photographer, and lifelong experiencer of the unknown. Growing up in Rio Grande, Ohio, TJ had his first Sasquatch encounter at just 14 years old. Since then, he has experienced UFO sightings, paranormal activity, and encounters with cryptid creatures deep in the Appalachian foothills. TJ shares his astonishing experiences, how his Sasquatch sighting awakened his spiritual side, and what it’s like living in one of the strangest places in Ohio.
Bigfoot, Paranormal & UFO Encounters with TJ Owens "The Appalachian Giant"
TJ currently lives in a 100+ year-old cabin inside Wayne National Forest, a place filled with eerie energy and unexplained happenings. Mikey first met TJ two years ago at his cabin. Mr. E and Jay Clone invited Mikey to meet TJ the night before 2023 Mothman Festival. It's an undeniably haunted location with a back patio that overlooks a mysterious, dense forest.
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UAP Drone Swarms Over Ohio’s Top Egg-Producing Counties & H5N1 Bird Flu | Mikey & Bub
Episode 84
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 • Duration 01:33:52
Last week, large swarms of advanced drones were spotted flying over Mercer and Darke County, Ohio—ranked #1 and #2 for egg production in the state. These sightings coincided with a massive outbreak of H5N1 Bird Flu, raising serious concerns among local farmers and residents.
Mysterious UAP Drone Swarms Over Ohio’s Top Egg-Producing Counties & H5N1 Bird Flu | Mikey & Bub
The Strange Crew was on the ground, documenting firsthand accounts from highly credible witnesses. We sit down with Michael Emans from HomeGrown Tone Alerts, who was actively monitoring real-time drone reports coming over law enforcement scanners. We also interview “Chris,” a former law enforcement official and farmer, who started the Facebook group Report Drone UAP Sightings Mercer/Darke Counties Surrounding Area—a hub for locals to share footage, photos, and testimonies. We're going to react to Mercer County Commissioner Dave Buscher's interview on The Windsor Report regarding the invasion of Drones over poultry farms. His thoughts after speaking to locals and other government officials is very interesting.
Mikey and Lilcomb deployed advanced camera gear on January 28th and 29th in an attempt to capture these drones on film. While activity had slowed, they still witnessed large numbers of drones at extremely high elevations. In this episode, we break down the most compelling data, eyewitness reports, and what this could mean for the region.
Walking the Path of the Ancestors: Sacred Sites, and Spiritual Revival with Adam Shield of the Feather
Episode 83
Monday, January 27, 2025 • Duration 01:29:05
In this episode of The Strange Road, we are joined by Adam Shield of the Feather, founder of non-profit Ancestral Medicine Revival and Tree of Light. Adam shares his decade-long journey of promoting and preserving the natural and indigenous medicine practices held sacred by our ancestors. Together, we explore the transformative work he and his brother Izzy have undertaken, leading groups on vision quests to ancient and sacred sites, fostering healing and connection to Mother Earth.
Walking the Path of the Ancestors: Sacred Sites, and Spiritual Revival with Adam Shield of the Feather
We also dive into what modern culture is missing—the spiritual connections and practices that have been forgotten over time—and the urgent need to rekindle them. Mikey reflects on meeting Adam during the 2020 Serpent Mound Star Knowledge livestream event, co-produced with Thomas Johnson and Terri Rivera. This conversation is a profound exploration of healing, spirituality, and the wisdom of the ancestors. Tune in for a journey into the sacred.
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Trump’s Inauguration and UAP Disclosure in 2025 with Mikey, Bub and Special Guest
Episode 82
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 • Duration 01:26:48
As Donald Trump begins his new term as President, many are wondering what his administration means for the ongoing push for transparency in the UAP and extraterrestrial disclosure movement. Will this administration take steps to reveal hidden information about unidentified aerial phenomena, non-human intelligence, and mysterious events like the orb and drone phenomenon over New Jersey? We also have a special surprise guest joining us tonight to share some prophecies for 2025 and the future of UAP Disclosure. We’ll also explore how this moment in political history intersects with other suppressed secrets, including the Epstein files and the mysterious “Diddy files.” Join us on *The Strange Road* as we navigate the intersections of power, secrecy, and the quest for the truth.
Trump’s Inauguration and UAP Disclosure in 2025 with Mikey, Bub & Special Guest
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