The Secret Society of Strangers Podcast
The Secret Society of Strangers (SSOS) Strange history. Unsolved mysteries. Eerie encounters. Join Lee, Josh, and Jen as they dive into the weirdest corners of the past — from Roanoke to Roswell, cryptids to curses, true crime to time slips. We explore the stories that still echo — the ones that leave experts baffled, skeptics squirming, and conspiracy theorists taking notes. With sharp research, dark humor, and a love for the unknown, SSOS is more than a podcast — it’s a community for the curious. Got a strange story? We’re listening. New episodes weekly. Follow us on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get we...
Episodes
Re-release :The Black Death & Samuel Pepys Plague Diaries
While we're taking our summer break (because even ghost hunters need a vacation), we're treating you to one of our most chilling historical deep dives. Journey back to the 14th century—a time when "social distancing" meant hiding from the G…
Re-Release: The Ringcroft Haunting
Step into the flickering candlelight, strangers, as we dig up this spine-tingling classic from the SSOS archives! While we're taking our summer break (because even ghost hunters need a vacation), we're treating you to one of our most chilli…
☕ Coffee With Strangers: Sunshine, Serial Killers, and… Ghost Threesomes?
It’s a rare sunny day, and the Society is doing the unthinkable: going outside. On this special Side Quest episode, we're pouring the coffee , soaking up some much-needed vitamin D, and catching up on the weirdest news headlines we could …
Phrogging - Home is Where the Stranger is !
You lock the doors. You check the windows. You sleep with the lights off, believing you’re alone. But what if you’re not? In this chilling episode, the Secret Society of Strangers dives into the unnerving phenomenon of phrogging—when strang…
The Exorcism of Roland Doe
Before The Exorcist terrified moviegoers, there was Roland Doe—a quiet 14-year-old boy at the center of a real-life possession case the Catholic Church tried to forget. In this episode, we crack open the session-by-session accounts of a mon…
The Alien Autopsy Tape : Hoax, Horror, or Hidden Truth?
They said it was a hoax. A grainy VHS. A latex puppet. A media stunt gone nuclear. But what if it wasn’t? In 1995, the world watched in morbid fascination as a lifeless gray body was sliced open on national television—its black, lidless eye…
"Dear Theodosia"-The unsolved disappearance of the Vice President's daughters
She was born into history — daughter of Aaron Burr, the scandal-scarred Vice President who once shot Alexander Hamilton. Brilliant, beautiful, and fiercely educated, Theodosia Burr Alston was destined to be more than just a footnote. But in…
A Giant Rock, Space People and The Integratron !
What do you get when you mix a massive magnetic rock, some very friendly aliens, and a man who claimed he could build a time machine using sound? You get The Integratron—a mysterious white dome in the middle of the Mojave Desert with a stor…
The UNSOLVED Disappearance of the Sodder Children
On Christmas Eve, 1945, a house fire reduced the Sodder family home to ash. Five of the ten Sodder children were never seen again. But no remains were found. No evidence of their deaths. Just silence… and shadows. In this episode, we dig in…
The Bell Witch: Gossip, Ghosts, and a Good Ol’ Fashioned Haunting
This isn’t your average haunted house story—this is frontier paranormal drama. In the early 1800s, the Bell family of Tennessee found themselves under siege… by a talking ghost. Yep, talking. It slapped, screamed, gossiped, and may have eve…
Born Remembering -The stories of Shanti Devi and James Leininger,
What happens when children recall names, places, and deaths that don’t belong to them? In this chilling episode of The Secret Society of Strangers, we dive into the mysterious world of reincarnation and past life memory. From the dusty stre…
Bigfoot: Myth, Monster, or Missing Link?
He’s tall. He’s hairy. He’s either the missing link… or the best hide-and-seek champion of all time. In this episode of The Secret Society of Strangers, we’re heading deep into the woods to track the legend of Bigfoot—from ancient folklore …
The Hex Hollow Murder
In the quiet woods of York County, Pennsylvania, superstition festered into fear… and fear turned fatal. In 1928, three men entered a farmhouse with rope, kerosene, and the belief that the man inside—Nelson Rehmeyer—was a witch who had curs…
SKINWALKER RANCH: THE PARANORMAL EPICENTER
Some places are strange. This one is something else entirely. Nestled in the Utah desert lies a stretch of land so soaked in high strangeness, it’s become ground zero for the paranormal. Lights in the sky. Shapeshifters in the dark. Cattle …
All Aliens All April - The Rendlesham Forest incident
In the winter of 1980, something unexplainable lit up the night sky over Rendlesham Forest — and it wasn’t just seen by civilians. U.S. Air Force personnel stationed at RAF Bentwaters witnessed bizarre lights, strange metallic objects, and …
All Aliens All April - The Ariel School Encounter
👽 In 1994, on a dusty playground in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, sixty schoolchildren witnessed something that would change their lives forever. They said it wasn’t just a light in the sky. It wasn’t just a flying craft. It was beings—with large eyes a…
All Aliens All April - Varginha’s Alien War – A Secret Weapon, A Crashed Craft, and a Cover-Up?
In 1996, the small Brazilian town of Varginha was rocked by what some call Brazil’s Roswell. Eyewitnesses claimed to have seen a strange cigar-shaped craft fall from the sky, followed by encounters with terrifying, red-eyed creatures. Milit…
ALL Aliens ALL April - The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill
In 1961, a New Hampshire couple took a detour that would make history—and launch the modern UFO abduction phenomenon. When Betty and Barney Hill returned from a road trip, they brought with them hours of missing time, strange physical evide…
All Aliens All April : Operation Flap-Out
We’re kicking off our All Aliens April series with a crash course in all things extraterrestrial! This week’s episode, "Operation Flap-Out". Is a sort of "Ufology Onboarding," we break down the basics of alien lore—perfect for newcomers and…
England's sinister Witchfinder General (Matthew Hopkins)
This week, Jen takes us deep into 17th-century England for a disturbing journey through paranoia, power, and persecution. Meet Matthew Hopkins, the self-appointed Witchfinder General, who turned the chaos of the English Civil War into a per…
The H.H. Holmes Trilogy - Part 3 "The Final Trap"
It all comes down to this. In the gripping conclusion of our first-ever three-parter, we’re diving headfirst into the grim reality of this real-life monster’s crimes. No more speculation—just the brutal truth of what he did, how he got away…
The H.H. Holmes Trilogy - Part 2 "Architect of Death: (The Murder Castle)
In Part 2 of our deep dive into the sinister world of H.H. Holmes, we peel back the veneer of charm and sophistication to reveal the calculated cunning of America’s first serial killer. Journey with us into the dark heart of his infamous "M…
The H.H. Holmes Trilogy – Part 1: The Making of a Monster
We’re kicking off a massive three-part deep dive into one of the most infamous figures in true crime history—H.H. Holmes. But before we get lost in the halls of his so-called “Murder Castle,” we’re easing into things with a look at the worl…
Slipping Through Time
Welcome back, strangers, to another mind-bending journey on "The Secret Society of Strangers." This week, we're slipping through the seams of time itself with tales that defy explanation and challenge our understanding of reality. Join us a…
Duplex of Doom: The Smurl Haunting
In this chilling episode we journey to the quaint town of West Pittston, Pennsylvania, where the Smurl family's duplex became the nightmarish ground zero for one of the most disturbing hauntings in American history. Between 1974 and 1989, t…
UFOs Before They Were Cool : "The Great Airship Wave of 1896–1897"
Before flying saucers, before Tic-Tac UFOs, before government task forces scrambling to explain strange things in the sky—there were the mysterious airships of 1896 and 1897. Reports flooded newspapers across the U.S.: massive, otherworldly…
The Black Death & Samuel Pepys Plague Diaries
In this gripping episode of "The Secret Society of Strangers," we dive deep into one of history's darkest chapters: the Black Death. We explore the catastrophic impact of the plague that ravaged Europe, wiping out nearly a third of its pop…
Guest Episode 013:Unraveling the Cooper Vortex with Darren
Join us on a thrilling new episode of The Secret Society of Strangers as we dive deep into one of the most enigmatic mysteries of the 20th century with Darren, the seasoned host of the Cooper Vortex podcast. For over a decade, Darren has be…
The Dark History of Side Shows
Welcome back, Strangers! Step right up for another episode of The Secret Society of Strangers, where this time Lee takes center stage as your Ringmaster, joined by Josh and Jen as the curious audience. This time, we’re pulling back the vel…
Haunted War Stories: Chilling Tales from the Battlefield Pt 1.
💀 In this bone-chilling episode of the SSOS Podcast, host Josh delves into the eerie side of war, sharing haunting tales from soldiers and veterans that will leave you questioning reality. From ghostly apparitions on abandoned battlefields…
Channeling Bashar
What if I told you a man claims to channel an extraterrestrial being named Bashar from a parallel dimension—and that his teachings just might hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe? Sounds crazy, right? But what if it’s not…
The Ringcroft Haunting: Plan P !
Step into the flickering candlelight, strangers, as we travel back to 1695 Scotland—a time of superstition, whispered secrets, and restless spirits. In this chilling episode, we unravel the story of the Ringcroft Haunting, one of the earlie…
Missing in North America (missing 411) Redux Edition
Welcome back to SSOS for our very first Redux Episode, where we dive deeper than ever into the chilling mystery of the Missing 411 phenomenon. In this special revisit, we re-examine the perplexing cases of individuals who have vanished wi…
H.A.A.R.P. -Cloudy with a Chance of Conspiracy: Weather Control Unveiled
What if we told you that the next thunderstorm wasn’t entirely Mother Nature’s doing? In this episode of The Secret Society of Strangers, Lee, Josh, and Jen dive headfirst into the electrifying world of weather control conspiracies. From go…
Guest episode 012: w/ Jack Violently, Co-Founder of the Free Society Satanists
This week on The Secret Society of Strangers, we're thrilled to welcome Jack Violently, co-founder of the Free Society Satanists, for an unforgettable conversation. Together, we dive into the core principles of modern Satanism, the philosop…
The Book of Enoch Part 2: Flood Myths, Giants & Alien Tech ?🎙️✨
Buckle up, Strangers! In this thrilling continuation of our dive into The Book of Enoch, we go full throttle into the mysteries of the ancient world. This episode unravels chilling tales of human-eating giants, explores the possibility of a…
Side Quest: UAP Hearing Update 👽✨
In this special Side Quest episode, the SSOS crew dives into the latest congressional hearings on UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). Josh Lee and Jen lead us through the twists and turns of the revelations (or lack thereof) from the go…
The Book of Enoch, Part 1: Celestial Secrets and Fallen Angels"*
In The Book of Enoch, Part 1: Celestial Secrets and Fallen Angels, the SSOS crew dives into one of the most enigmatic and controversial ancient texts. Join Lee, Jen, and Josh as they explore the origins and significance of this mysterious w…
Side Quest : US Congress will hold another UFO hearing this week.
In this Side Quest episode, we’re revisiting key events in the UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) story, leading up to this week’s congressional hearing on November 13, 2024. Starting with the New York Times’ 2017 article that first brough…
The Case Against John True Gordon !
In this chilling episode, the Secret Society of Strangers delves into "The Case Against John True Gordon," a tale steeped in mystery, intrigue, and grim justice. Our hosts, Lee, Jen, and Josh, uncover the bizarre circumstances surrounding J…