The Strange Sessions

Season 9 Episode 4: MFMM - The Voynich Manuscript & Streetlight Interference Phenomenon

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 14:30
In this My Favorite Mini-Mystery episode, Krista looks at the mysterious (and beautiful) Voynich Manuscript, and Kurt looks at the phenomena of "Streetlight Interference" and "SLIders", people who believe that they can cause streetlights to go out just by walking past them. 
And, as usual, a taste-test and more trivia questions for the contest!!!

Season 9 Episode 3: Havana Syndrome

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 13:10.
In 2016, workers at the U.S. embassy in Cuba began to experience strange and debilitating symptoms, and soon, other people around the world began to experience the same symptoms. Was it a weapon of some kind? Was it a by-product of espionage? Or was it a simple case of mass hysteria? In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into “Havana Syndrome”! And, as always, a taste- test and trivia questions!

Season 9 Episode 2: Television Weirdness

*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 12:50.In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at a few strange stories about television! Mysterious signals, strange broadcast intrusions, spooky figures, and more from that device that is in all of our houses. And, as always, a taste-test and trivia questions!!!

Season 9 Episode 1: The 2024 Drone Sightings

In this, the long-awaited Season 9 premiere, you guys voted for the topic!
 
In this episode, Krista and Kurt will be looking at the drone sightings of 2024! What were they, and have the sightings stopped? 
 
Also, a taste-test and the start of a season-long Strange Sessions trivia contest!
 
 

Season 8 Episode 26: Side Sessions Double Preview - Nostalgic Scents & KFC

In this special Side Sessions preview, two previously-released episodes for our subscribers will be featured!
In the first half of the episode, Krista and Kurt look at the scents that are the most nostalgic to them.
And in the second half, they look at the fascinating history of Colonel Sanders and KFC.
New episodes will be coming at the end of this month!

Season 8 Episode 25: Updates & James Dean’s Cursed Car

Surprise, Strangers! ☺️
*NOTE* - The topic discussion starts at 26:14.
In this Skype-recorded update episode, Krista and Kurt discuss how their holidays went, talk about some life changes going on, and address a few changes to the podcast in the new season (nothing scary!) And a short topic...was James Dean's car cursed? We will see you soon! Happy 2025!!!

Season 8 Episode 24: Christmas Episode - Q&A

Merry Christmas Eve, Strangers!!In this special holiday episode, we are once again joined by guest co-host Kory Konecny!!!This time around, we had you, the listeners, email questions to Kory for him to ask us this episode! Thank you SO much for all the awesome questions you guys sent in!And, we finally open the Hákarl (rotten shark meat) that was sent to us for a taste-test. Are any of us brave enough to try it once we get a whiff of it? We hope each and every one of you has a wonderful holiday season!! Be safe, be strange, and we will see you in February for Season 9! 

Season 8 Episode 23: Season Finale - Musical Mysteries

Well, we made it through another season!!! 
In this episode, the Season 8 finale, Krista and Kurt are once again joined by popular guest co-host Kory Konecny to look into three musical mysteries! Kory looks at the story of Paul McCartney being dead, Krista looks at the story of Elvis Presley being alive, and Kurt looks at the musical story of the unsolved Dorabella Cipher.
And, as always, a taste-test!!! 
Thank you SO much for listening and for supporting us! We will see everyone in February for Season 9!
 

Season 8 Episode 22: Caves

Due to some issues (aka my stupid car), this episode is recorded on Skype, rather than together in person.
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into some strange stories about caves, from haunted caves to stories about missing spelunkers!
No taste-test OR listener questions this week, but in this episode, we will give you the email address to send questions to for our Christmas episode!!!

Season 8 Episode 21: Missing 411 Spotlight - Patric McCarthy & Todd Sees

It’s another Missing 411 Spotlight episode!
In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at the tragic stories of Patric McCarthy and Todd Sees, two cases where there might be way more going on than meets the eye.
And, as always, a taste-test and we answer listener questions!