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A Study of Strange
Hosted by Convergent Content, LLC · EN
A Study of Strange is for lovers of true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness. Each week, host Michael May investigates the unknown, from bizarre crimes and unsolved murders to hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena.
The mission is simple: debunk common misconceptions, uncover hidden details, and explore the most unusual unsolved stories from history. Along the way, listeners hear from occasional guests like writers, entertainment industry insiders, and the occasional random oddball who all add fresh perspectives to these strange and dark histories.
Michael May is a filmmaker and performer known for producing films like Ghosts of the Ozarks and Fun Size Horror, and for hosting the true-crime automotive series Auto/Biography and Auto/Biography: Cold Cases on Motortrend TV.
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Grave Robbing for Morons | with Geek Garage's Bill Whirity
Jan 2701:03:58Tap to summarizeAn internet video mystery that began as a VHS mystery. "Grave Robbing for Morons" is video that was released as part of an anthology of amateur, shock videos. It shows a young man presenting a how-to about grave robbing. While the video is of low quality, what jumps out is that the skull the man holds throughout the video appears very real. However, no one has been able to confirm if the video is a hoax, the identify the young man, or where it originated.With Special Guest Bill Whirity of Geek Garage: https://shopthegeekgarage.com/en-usdhttps://www.youtube.com/@thegeekgarageTheme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com©2025 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS:Grave Robbing for Morons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWFosb98Kec&list=PL5hCh13_NPeqPP5MH2fR2zaLAgtapJT87&index=1https://www.reddit.com/r/nonmurdermysteries/comments/1hpumet/grave_robbing_for_morons_vhs_tape_the_search/https://cnycentral.com/news/local/fulton-man-used-crowbar-to-break-into-casket-steal-human-skullsMagazine seen in video: https://www.45cat.com/magazine/issue/fangoria-presents-cinemagic-horror-fx-1#google_vignettehttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-07-19-mn-2308-story.htmlDive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →The Stoneman Murders
Jan 2000:15:10Tap to summarizeIn the early 1980s, a killer targeted the homeless in India's largest cities. Dozens of victims were found in Mumbai and Kolkata, their skulls crushed with large stones while they slept. The press called him "The Stoneman".In this episode of A Study of Strange, we trace India’s most unsettling unsolved crime spree and discuss the possibility that this was one serial killer or several. And, why did the killings stop? The case is still cold, and the story lingers in the shadows between urban legend and horrific true crime.Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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5 Strange Deaths
Jan 1300:14:56Tap to summarizeDeath comes for us all, and sometimes it sneaks up through a series of bizarre coincidences or accidents. In this episode of "A Study of Strange", we cover five of the strangest deaths including a parachute test from the Eiffel Tower, a baseball accident, a movie star catching on fire, a killer toothpick, and a horrendous blood transfusion. We unpack how hubris, curiosity, and sheer misfortune turned ordinary moments into extraordinary exits.Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →The Mysterious Death Of Cora Stallman | With Graveyardsnoop’s Tori Brovet
Dec 1601:02:16Tap to summarizeIn 1925, Cora Stallman's body was discovered in a cistern on her sister's farm. Despite the coroner's findings, that she had not drowned and showed minimal signs of physical injury, her death was swiftly ruled a suicide. This case, the strangest ever featured on A Study of Strange, remains a provocative unsolved mystery. It involves many cryptic details like threatening letters, a coded diary, suspicious behavior, and an unexplained gunshot. Much of the information available in this true-crime adjacent case was meticulously researched by Tori Brovet of graveyardsnoop.com, who shares her expertise on the story. Visit https://graveyardsnoop.com/Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →True Crime Author Joe Strupp "Death on St. Charles St."
May 7, 2024Tap to summarizeFor about 60 years, a chilling story about a murder suicide was a tight lipped family secret until author and journalist Joe Strupp came across the tale of his great uncle, John Bowman. Strupp spent years investigating the case and his findings are in his new book Death on St. Charles Street. Though we know what happened, there are still mysterious aspects of this tragedy. Strupp also addresses the unsolved murder that is the basis of his other true crime book, A Long Walk Home. Find the book here: http://joestrupp.com/, https://shorturl.at/cptQY Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support: astudyofstrange.substack.com Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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