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The Weekly Strange

Paranormal, The Unexplained, Weird News & More...Hosted by Jon F. Merz, Author - Actor - Adventurer. New episodes weekly. Be sure to subscribe! Email: theweeklystrange@gmail.com

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20:07

Why 12,000-Year-Old T-Pillars Just Appeared in the...

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2026/04/07

The map of the Neolithic revolution just changed forever. In January 2026, receding waters of the Atatürk Dam in the Adıyaman province of Turkey revealed something archaeologists thought was confined to a small cluster: monumental T-pillars identical to those found at Göbekli Tepe. This discovery proves that the "Pillar Religion" of the Stone Hills (Taş Tepeler) was far more widespread and sophisticated than previously believed. Join Jon for all the news on this exciting discovery!Don't forget to

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26:21

Sasquatch In My Back Yard? Jon's Possible May 2025...

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2026/04/07

You don’t expect to find a legend just miles from a bustling city, but something changed in Jon's suburban Boston back yard last May. We often think of Sasquatch as a creature of the deep Pacific Northwest, but what Jon experienced made him question all of his assumptions about Bigfoot. In this video, Jon breaks down exactly what happened—strange noises, awful smells, and eerie sensations. Was it a black bear passing through, or something else entirely? Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit That

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18:30

The Mapinguari: Brazilian Bigfoot That Guards...

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2026/04/07

Deep within the "Terra Firme" of the Amazon Rainforest, where human footprints are rare and ancient ruins are swallowed by the canopy, lives a creature that shouldn't exist. It is known as the Mapinguari - the Brazilian Bigfoot. Witnesses describe a 7-to-9-foot-tall monster with matted red fur, a paralyzing "stench of death," and skin so thick that bullets bounce off it like pebbles. Is this a mere indigenous legend, or are we looking at a living prehistoric survivor? Don't forget to Like,

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20:03

Bigfoot in the Backyard: The Shocking Proximity of...

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2026/04/07

We often think of Bigfoot as a creature of the deep, untouched wilderness of the Pacific Northwest or the vast North Woods of Maine. But what if the world's most elusive apex predator is living right on the edge of the Boston skyline? In this episode, Jon explores the "Urban Fringe" theory. He looks at the green corridors that lead directly into the heart of the Greater Boston area—from the rugged terrain of the Blue Hills Reservation to the dense, rocky thickets of the Middlesex Fells. These aren't

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17:54

The First Abduction? The Story of Betty & Barney Hill...

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2026/04/07

September 19, 1961, changed the landscape of the paranormal forever. While driving through the dark mountain passes of Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, Betty and Barney Hill encountered a craft that would result in the world's most famous "missing time" event. But was it just a story? Or is there something more to it? Jon looks at the events that took place and also into the often-overlooked corroboration from the 764th Radar Squadron at East Mountain Radar Station in Vermont, where an anomalous

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20:15

New England Dogman: Terrifying 8-Foot Apex Predators...

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2026/04/06

Deep in the forests of the Northeast, something ancient and aggressive is being seen. It isn't a bear, and it definitely isn't a werewolf. In this video, Jon investigates the terrifying reality of the New England Dogman. From the high-stakes 2021 encounter in Methuen, Massachusetts, to chilling recent reports from the White Mountains of New Hampshire in late 2024 and Maine in 2025, Jon tracks this bipedal predator across all six states. If you’ve ever felt like you were being stalked in the New

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25:11

The Impossible Mystery of Bigfoot on Cape Cod THE...

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2026/04/05

Is it possible for a 8-foot-tall apex predator to cross one of the most guarded waterways in America? Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is famous for its beaches, but for cryptid researchers, the real story lies in the dense pine barrens and the restricted acreage of Joint Base Cape Cod. In this video, Jon tackles the "Canal Problem," and explores the polarizing theories of how a Sasquatch could possibly reach the peninsula—from swimming the treacherous, high-velocity currents of the Cape Cod Canal to making

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22:16

Hidden Highways: Tracking Sasquatch Migration Routes...

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2026/04/05

Is Sasquatch hiding in the Bay State? While many associate Bigfoot with the Pacific Northwest, Massachusetts has a dense history of sightings that suggest a sophisticated, seasonal migration pattern. In this deep-dive documentary, Jon explores the three primary "Hidden Highways" used by these elusive beings: the Berkshire-Taconic Corridor, the mysterious "Monsterland" of Central MA, and the high-strangeness of the Bridgewater Triangle. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a skeptic, the data

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18:27

The Vanishing Passenger: The Mystery of Phantom...

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2026/04/04

It is perhaps the most persistent urban legend in history. You’re driving down a lonely highway at night, you pick up a quiet passenger in distress, and minutes later, they simply vanish from your moving vehicle. From Resurrection Mary on Chicago’s Archer Avenue to the tragic "Bride-to-be" of Blue Bell Hill in Kent, the Phantom Hitchhiker is a global phenomenon that has haunted our roads for generations. Jon explores the factual folklore and regional case studies that define this spectral commuter

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17:56

The Jellyfish UAP: Sightings on The Rise & 2018 Iraq...

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2026/04/04

Is it a machine, a biological entity, or a glitch in our sensors? The Jellyfish UAP has become one of the most baffling categories of unidentified phenomena ever recorded by the US military. From the leaked 2018 footage over a joint operations base in Iraq to the brand-new sightings, Jon takes a deep dive into an object that defies every known law of aerodynamics. With recent Congressional hearings bringing "Age of Disclosure" topics to the forefront, the Jellyfish remains the smoking gun for many

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21:33

7-Foot Texas Sasquatch Spotted in BROAD DAYLIGHT by...

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2026/04/04

On a clear, sunny day in November 2025, seasoned semi-truck driver Wayne Yarian saw a 7-foot, dark brown, muscular bipedal creature walking across a field near Garden Valley, Texas. This was not a fleeting glimpse—the witness observed the creature for 5-10 seconds in full daylight at a distance of only 200 feet. Join Jon as he breaks down all the critical details of this amazing sighting - and examines the possibility that the dash cam footage might eventually reveal something amazing.Don't forget

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17:38

The Dybbuk Box: The Truth About the World's Most...

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2026/04/03

The Dybbuk Box is famous as the source of strokes, nightmares, and financial ruin—a small, antique wine cabinet containing a malevolent Jewish possessing spirit. Its story has inspired a major horror film and now resides in a highly protected exhibit at a haunted museum. This video dives deep into the box's original eBay auction and the terrifying claims of its first owners, detailing the contents and the alleged curse that followed. Jon then dissects the true nature of the Dybbuk spirit in

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19:16

The Mysterious Sea People Who Destroyed the Bronze...

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2026/04/03

Around 1200 BCE, an unprecedented catastrophe struck the ancient world, bringing down nearly every major civilization from Greece to Mesopotamia. This event, known as the Bronze Age Collapse, was fueled by an enigmatic and terrifying maritime force: The Sea People. Using primary sources from Ancient Egyptian records—specifically the temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu—Jon tracks the origins and devastating path of this coalition of raiders and migrants. We analyze the different groups (Peleset,

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19:02

The Barmanou: Pakistan's Elusive Bigfoot-like Cryptid...

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2026/04/03

The Barmanou is perhaps the most compelling and terrifying human-like cryptid you’ve never heard of. Forget the giant Yeti; meet the Wild Man of the Hindu Kush—a stocky, muscular creature that some researchers believe is a surviving relic hominid, perhaps a form of Neanderthal. Jon goes deep into the treacherous mountains of Northern Pakistan to uncover the chilling story of the Barmanou. Drawing on extensive local news reports and the meticulous, decades-long research of Spanish zoologist Jordi

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16:11

The Iran Incident Where F-4 Fighter Jets Were...

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2026/04/03

Dive into the details of the highly corroborated Tehran UFO Incident of September 19, 1976, one of the most compelling military-UAP confrontations in history, verified by a declassified U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) report. Jon analyzes the events of that night, starting with the initial civilian and air traffic control reports of an intensely bright, shape-shifting object over the capital. Followed by the scrambling of two advanced Imperial Iranian Air Force F-4 Phantom II jets and the

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17:39

Göbekli Tepe: The 12,000-Year-Old Temple That Rewrote...

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2026/04/03

Journey to southeastern Turkey and explore Göbekli Tepe, the world’s oldest known temple, a monumental site dating back to 9600 BCE—predating Stonehenge by six millennia and the Egyptian pyramids by seven. Built by hunter-gatherers during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period, Göbekli Tepe fundamentally challenges the long-held belief that agriculture and settled life had to precede complex social organization and monumental architecture. Jon examines the massive, intricately carved 16-ton T-shaped

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15:40

USAF Vet Witnesses Sasquatch "Gliding" Across I-80 in...

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2026/04/02

Dive into the details of one of the most compelling and high-credibility Bigfoot reports of this season: the daylight sighting on I-80 in Centre County, Pennsylvania, in early October 2025. Jon breaks down the testimony of the eyewitness, a retired civil engineer, Air Force veteran, and lifelong hunter, whose credibility makes misidentification virtually impossible. The most critical part of the report is the creature's movement, described not as a human sprint but as an impossible, smooth "glide or

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14:35

Brazil's Roswell: the 1996 Varginha Incident & Alien...

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2026/04/02

Step back to January 1996, when the quiet city of Varginha, Brazil, became the site of one of the most explosive and chilling UAP incidents in modern history. Often called the "Brazilian Roswell," this case involves multiple consistent witnesses—including teenage girls, military firemen, and hospital staff—who reported seeing, capturing, and handling a non-human entity following a confirmed UAP crash. Jon analyzes the subsequent, rapid military cleanup operation, the alleged transportation of two

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15:40

Dark Secrets of the Bridgewater Triangle (Bigfoot,...

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2026/04/01

Dive into the terrifying truth of the Bridgewater Triangle, a 200 square-mile vortex of paranormal activity in southeastern Massachusetts that has baffled researchers for centuries. This episode covers the geographic boundaries and the bloody history of King Philip's War and the Wampanoag people, whose ancient warnings about the Hockomock Swamp ("place where spirits dwell") ring true to this day. Jon explores the two primary cryptids: the small, intensely malevolent Pukwudgie—responsible for luring

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13:41

Peñico: 3,800-Year-Old 'Peace City' Shatters...

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2026/04/01

After its discovery in 2017, the long lost city of Peñico, a 3,800-year-old city belonging to the ancient Caral civilization—the oldest urban society in the Americas, is finally unveiled This major archaeological announcement from 2025 is rewriting the history of human development. Jon explores why Peñico is dubbed "The City of Social Integration," featuring monumental architecture, pyramids, and plazas, yet containing absolutely no evidence of warfare, weapons, or fortifications. Discovered on a

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