Hi, Strangeness

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Frank L. Anderson and Jeff Finup: Wisconsin Folklore and More May 29, 2025

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Hey buds! This week we have on Frank L. Anderson and Jeff Finup to discuss all things strange and unusual in the Badger state of Wisconsin. Frank is a true raconteur - he's an accomplished musician, folklorist, true crime historian and that's just the tip of the iceberg. We get into all sort of weird folkloric tales, serial killers, touring as a musician and much more! Thank you to Jeff, who introduced me to the legend that is Frank Anderson. I really think you all will dig this one! Enjoy!

Love, Steve

For more Frank:

https://www.wisconsinology.com/the-weird

https://www.instagram.com/franklloydanderson/

frank@wisconsinology.com

For more Jeff:

https://www.instagram.com/badgerlandlegends/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3HY1DSV?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_TQ9ZW2EZS8SQQ7205RN9&language=en-US&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaep1Ogjn8CCQ0HabXBcb_3qDzpRW76c_-usR-t9xX4fh3OacWbRSi8Zts8sUA_aem_T7IsdamXVu9WT-lJlJT5dg

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Doug Hajicek and guest co-host Morgan Copeland May 22, 2025

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Hey buddies - this week on HI, Strangeness, my guest is Doug Hajicek, and my special co-host Morgan Copeland! Doug has done it all - he's the creator and of the legendary show Monster Quest, and has had his hands in many other television productions that you would definitely recognize. Doug has led one of the most interesting, and adventurous lives that I've ever heard of. We get into his experiences with bigfoot, cryptids, and even the giant squid, for which he played a major role in documenting its reality. This is such a fun one - I hope you all enjoy it!

Love, Steve

For more Doug Hajicek:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2289847/

https://www.facebook.com/doug.hajicek.1/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hajicek/legend-meets-science-ii-film-sequel-a-bigfoot-documentary

For more Morgan Copeland:

https://www.instagram.com/theforteanbookshelf78/

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John Wenz: Tales From The Corn Part 2 May 14, 2025

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Hi friends - John Wenz is back for another installment of Nebraska-centric weirdness. John is originally from Nebraska, and like myself, is obsessed with the state's long history or weird tales. We get into super strange UFO encounters, a famous serial killer who saw a bigfoot in the 1950's, healing machines, and a ton more. John is a great dude, and I highly recommend his beautiful zine Strange Highways. Enjoy!

Love, Steve

For more John Wenz:

https://www.instagram.com/dumbartfinsta/

https://johnwenz.square.site/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac10om5cj_xkZe_h6MI31yEK-sBD2A3gs_KERZecluyvpPsQGqwkfRRGgywPg_aem_X_sYv0pFiAg0FuBXY3yRtA

https://art.johnwenz.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae_87LH5Nd83czptbOw4YTFx_GbMK4oTqiGdgYgPwRK7xygEm0SncaviWRRuw_aem_RcwQ0WNvc6DjbTcPOpk7Zw

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Gareth Reynolds: Ego Death and Buddy Friendships May 08, 2025

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Hi friends - This week, I have on my great friend, comedian and host of The Dollop and We're Here To Help Podcast, Gareth Reynolds! We get into liminal lifestyles, ego death, non human intelligences, and oh so much more. Gareth is one of my best buds, and one of the funniest human beings I have ever met in my life. I hope you enjoy it!
Love, Steve
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Rob Freeman and Mark McNabb: UFO World Explorers Apr 30, 2025

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Hi ho - this week, my guests are Rob Freeman and Mark McNabb. These two fine gents are on a mission, and that mission is to document, and learn more about the wonderful world UFOs, in all its many forms. These two have literally traveled the world, visiting hot spots, and getting some very interesting results. Not only are they coming across UFOs, but they keep bumping into high strangeness. They share some highlights from their travels, share personal experiences, and discuss the cultural differences on how UFOs are experienced. So fun chatting with these two sweet Canadian gentlemen. Enjoy!

Love, Steve

For more Rob and Mark

https://www.youtube.com/RobFreemanUFOWorldExplorer

https://www.instagram.com/ufoworldexplorer/?hl=en

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Heather Moser: Small Town Monstering Apr 24, 2025

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Hey friends - this week, my guest is Heather Moser! You've seen Heather on many fantastic Small Town Monster productions, and her podcast The Lore You Know. Heather and I get into all sorts of fun stuff: Ohio/Pennsylvania bigfoot, folk magic, folklore, and many other elements of high strangeness. I really admire Heather's work, and she just happens to be a super cool human being too. I hope you all enjoy it!

Love, Steve

For more Heather Moser:

https://www.instagram.com/paganhistorian/

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Christina Rappel and Franky Everleigh: The Windy City Parafest! Apr 17, 2025

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Howdy partners! This week, my guests are the wonderful, Christina Rappel and Franky Everleigh! They are putting on, what sounds to me like, a festival to NOT be missed this summer in gorgeous Chicago. We discuss the features, the speakers, the events, and all this incredible festival has to offer. Who wants to go to a stuffy con..not me! I'm a festival guy all the way. They also share some amazing stories from their local areas, which I always love. Oh...this was such a fun and joyful episode to record. I love what these two are doing..bravo I say! I hope you all enjoy it, and as always, thank you for listening!

Love, Steve

Windy City Parafest Info:

www.windycityparafest.com

@windycityparafest (on Instagram and TikTok)

https://www.instagram.com/giantessxtina/

https://www.instagram.com/fveverleigh/

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Jake Johnson: Cosmic Friendship Apr 10, 2025

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Hi buddies - this week on Hi, Strangeness, we have on actor, writer, director, and most importantly, my friend, Jake Johnson! Jake and I reminisce about our early days in LA, acting, and doing comedy. However, we quickly delve deep into "what the hell does this all mean!?" territory, and bounce around from life philosophies, giving eulogies, creativity, life after death, and some bits in-between. Jake is one of my best buddies in the world, so I hope you enjoy this little peak into our long friendship. He really is the best! Enjoy, friends!

Love, Steve

For more Jake Johnson:

https://www.heretohelppod.com/

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Dean Alioto: The Alien Perspective Apr 03, 2025

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Hey there, friends! This week on Hi, Strangeness, I have on filmmaker and all around great guy, Dean Alioto. We discuss his new film, The Alien Perspective, which flips the often seen point of view from the human side. Dean takes a different approach here, and delves into some different ideas of what could be going on with the UFO phenomenon. We also discuss and pay homage to his genre breaking found footage film, The McPherson Tapes. A classic, in my opinion. It was a blast chatting with Dean! Enjoy!

Love, Steve

For more Dean Alioto:

https://www.deanaliotodirector.com/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0019665/

https://www.instagram.com/deanalioto/?hl=en

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Jeff Finup - High Strangeness in the Badgerland Mar 27, 2025

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This wonderful week on Hi, Strangeness, we welcome curator of all things strange and unusual in Wisconsin, Jeff Finup. Jeff is the most knowledgeable person I've ever met on weird Wisconsin, and if you've listened to this show before, you know I love me some weird Wisconsin. We cover UFOs, portal forests, earthworks, the occult and so much more. Folks, you're going to want to book yourself a strange adventure in Badgerland after this! Enjoy!

Love, Steve

For more Jeff Finup:

https://www.instagram.com/badgerlandlegends/

Steve Berg LInks:
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Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/

Web design: Sonia Lenardon
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