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The Confessionals

The Confessionals

Merkel Media 1094 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

The Confessionals is a podcast that explores the unexplained through firsthand testimonies. Hosted by Merkel Media, it covers encounters with the supernatural, cryptids, UFOs, and government cover-ups. Each episode features in-depth conversations about paranormal activity, Dogman sightings, and interdimensional phenomena. The show aims to pull back the veil on hidden forces shaping our reality.

Episodes

Tennessee's Cryptid Hotspots Exposed w/Matt Seeber & Martin Groves | Slingshot Nation
Tennessee's Cryptid Hotspots Exposed w/Matt Seeber & Martin Groves | Slingshot Nation Jul 24, 2026 10986 East Tennessee has become a hotspot for some of the strangest cryptid encounters in the country. Returning guest Martin Groves joins first-time guest Matt Seeber to share firsthand experiences, years of field research, and the patterns they've uncovered across the region. From Dogman and Bigfoot to panther-like black cats and other unexplained creatures, they explore the reports that continue to
Members Preview | 882: Dogman's Interdimensional Portals Revisited
Members Preview | 882: Dogman's Interdimensional Portals Revisited Jul 23, 2026 1709 After the incredible response to the first watch-along, Tony returns to revisit Episode 510, "Dogman Interdimensional Portals," the conversation that sparked one of the biggest paradigm shifts in the history of The Confessionals. Looking back with years of hindsight, he reflects on how this interview helped change the way he viewed the paranormal, dreams, and the spiritual realities behind them.
881: The Nephilim, Alien Implants & the Giant Cover-Up | L.A. Marzulli
881: The Nephilim, Alien Implants & the Giant Cover-Up | L.A. Marzulli Jul 21, 2026 6287 What if the Bible has been explaining the UFO phenomenon all along? Tony Merkel welcomes L.A. Marzulli to discuss why he believes the Nephilim are central to understanding the growing fascination with UFOs and the supernatural. Drawing from decades of firsthand research, L.A. shares remarkable stories that have shaped his conclusions about hidden archaeological discoveries and their possible bibl
RELOADED | 422: Fighting Your Demons
RELOADED | 422: Fighting Your Demons Jul 20, 2026 5913 In Episode 422: Fighting Your Demons, we are joined by Chip and Josh. Chip contacted the show to share his experiences with the paranormal that he has been dealing with his whole life. After listening to The Confessionals Chip started gaining new tactics on how to handle the demonic attachments in his life. Chip also invited his friend Josh onto the show to share what he has seen as well. Josh is
New UFO Files, Nazi Tech & the NHI Mystery | Slingshot Nation
New UFO Files, Nazi Tech & the NHI Mystery | Slingshot Nation Jul 19, 2026 6320 Today we're breaking down the newest UFO document release and asking the questions almost nobody else is asking. We'll examine what these files actually say about non-human intelligence (NHI), why the government continues releasing information without providing any real context, and whether the public is being guided toward a predetermined conclusion rather than the truth. We'll also dive into th
Flock Cameras, AI & the Orwellian Surveillance State They're Building | Slingshot Nation
Flock Cameras, AI & the Orwellian Surveillance State They're Building | Slingshot Nation Jul 17, 2026 5747 Are Flock cameras really about public safety, or are they laying the foundation for a surveillance state powered by AI? In this episode of Slingshot Nation Live, we investigate how Flock cameras, facial recognition, AI, drones, and emerging technologies like 6G could reshape privacy, policing, and personal freedom. We examine the promises behind these systems, the concerns surrounding mass data c
Members Preview | 880: Skinwalker Ranch Hitchhiker
Members Preview | 880: Skinwalker Ranch Hitchhiker Jul 16, 2026 892 What happens when a trip to Skinwalker Ranch follows you home?  Tony Merkel welcomes Thomas Jenkins to share the chilling story of what was supposed to be a father-daughter adventure into one of the world's most infamous paranormal hotspots. Instead, they found themselves surrounded by glowing UFOs, mysterious orbs, bizarre creatures, unexplained portal-like phenomena, and a series of terrifying
879: The Watchers, AI & the Portals Between Worlds | Darren Stott
879: The Watchers, AI & the Portals Between Worlds | Darren Stott Jul 14, 2026 8806 Could the world's obsession with AI, portals, and the supernatural be fulfilling an ancient spiritual deception? In this powerful conversation, Tony Merkel sits down with pastor and author Darren Stott to explore biblical portals, spiritual warfare, and the unseen battle shaping today's culture. They reveal how modern technology and supernatural experiences echo patterns found throughout Scriptur
RELOADED | 542: Weaponization Of UAPs | From Rendlesham Forest to Artificial Intelligence
RELOADED | 542: Weaponization Of UAPs | From Rendlesham Forest to Artificial Intelligence Jul 13, 2026 7600 In Episode 542: Weaponization Of UAPs | From Rendlesham Forest to Artificial Intelligence we are joined by John Burroughs to talk about what he saw during his legendary 3-day encounter with UAPs in Rendlesham Forest in 1980. The Rendlesham Forest incident is possibly just as important or more so than Roswell. John came on to talk about what his experience was and also what he thinks the purpose o
CERN, Mandela Effects & The Dolly Parton Rabbit Hole | Slingshot Nation
CERN, Mandela Effects & The Dolly Parton Rabbit Hole | Slingshot Nation Jul 10, 2026 6865 Did CERN shutting down actually change anything? Across social media, people are claiming time feels different, they’re sleeping better, and even old Mandela Effects are returning. Today we examine the claims surrounding CERN’s shutdown, the science behind its massive upgrade, and the conspiracy theories exploding online. But first, we head down one of the strangest rabbit holes yet—Dolly Parton,
Members Preview | 878: Her Third Eye Opened a Door to Demons
Members Preview | 878: Her Third Eye Opened a Door to Demons Jul 9, 2026 1275 What if your search for spiritual enlightenment opened the door to something far more terrifying than you ever imagined? Tony Merkel sits down with Charisse and her husband Marco as they share an extraordinary testimony of growing up in a family influenced by the occult before years of immersion in New Age beliefs led to a frightening battle with unseen spiritual forces. After exploring practices
877: Dogman, Crawlers & Translucent Creatures Stalk North Carolina Woods | Carolina Case Files
877: Dogman, Crawlers & Translucent Creatures Stalk North Carolina Woods | Carolina Case Files Jul 7, 2026 7353 What if one terrifying 911 call was only the beginning of a much larger mystery? Tony Merkel welcomes Rusty from Carolina Case Files to reveal the chilling investigation that thrust his team into the center of one of the internet's most unsettling paranormal stories. As their conversation unfolds, they uncover eerie witness accounts that point toward a hidden reality lurking in the forests of Nor

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