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Hi, Strangeness

Steve Berg

Actor and High Strangeness enthusiast, Steve Berg, chats and cheerleads with researchers, investigators, authors, artists, comedians about all things weird. We're talking UFOs, the paranormal, outsider art, weird belief systems, the occult and all that good stuff.

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Introduction by Eric Edelstein - Produced by Sandra Mandrell

To get in touch with Steve about appearances, feedback or just to share your own encounters with High Strangeness: hi.strangeness27@gmail.com

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Thursday · 1 hr 45 min
Nomar Slevik - Weird Maine!
This week, our guest is Nomar Slevik! Nomar has been researching, writing, and documenting all things strange and unusual in the lovely state of Maine since he was just a little lad. He was kind of enough to regale us with some of his favorite stories, and some of his amazing personal encounters. This episode is a true Fortean buffet of weridness - I enjoyed it so much! Love, Steve For more Nomar Slevnik: https://allmylinks.com/slevik https://rss.com/podcasts/hauntedpines/ https://www.amazon.com/Pines-Stories-Mystery-Mayhem-Monsters/dp/B0GNZLDTNP/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
September 10 · 1 hr 14 min
Vincent Treewell - The Weird Part
Howdy there, friends! This week our guest is Vincent Treewell! Vincent is a researcher and host of The Weird Part podcast (currently on hiatus but not for long!). Vincent shares some of his personal stories of high strangeness, which are pretty damn incredible. We also get into some lovely nuggets of Wisconsin lore: cults, ritual magic, cryptids and a whole lot more. Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Vincent Treewell: https://vincenttreewell.wordpress.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0vwl2EP3EaGKVGwb5ou2dU Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
September 3 · 1 hr 20 min
Greg Bishop: The Art of the UFO
Hey hey! I'm back, and with me is my good buddy, and very first guest on Hi, Strangeness, Greg Bishop! Greg is a long time researcher/deep thinker in the UFO game. He's been somewhat of a UFO mentor to me, and his books are essential reading, IMO. On this episode, we get into the limitations of language, art as a means of expressing the UFO experience, and the aimless road of UFO disclosure. This is a fun one! Thanks for everyone's patience as I continue to adjust to a busier work schedule. Deeply appreciated! Enjoy! For more Greg Bishop: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IYZF3E?ccs_id=249b89d2-3a83-4fff-a863-498a864cac57 https://radiomisterioso.com/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
August 27 · 1 hr 2 min
Spooky Summer - Martin Shaw - 2 Weird 2-B Fake
Spooky Summer - Martin Shaw - 2 Weird 2-B Fake Scottish author, Martin Shaw, steps into Spooky Summer swinging! Please, welcome Mr. Shaw as he tells us what it's like being a paranormal author, highlights his work, and reads a most excellent passage from his newest book, "Too Wierd II Be Fake". Martin's books available: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Martin-Shaw/author/B0CMC2ZSNP?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0b6a397c-b35a-41d8-9f09-4d994ab44a33 Martin's appearance on Paranormal Patio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6viiBA5L3R7lsHe8qtHVGQ?si=9mvOllMYToqXP95yzl5dnA Martin and Steve join Jason and Tobias Weyland for a "Call of Cthulhu" Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdMvfCju2rI Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
August 13 · 2 hr 23 min
John Carlson (Rerun) - The Case of the Southern Oregon Portals
Oooooohh buddies, I have a fascinating episode for you! John Carlson is my guest this week, and it is a doozy. I don't want to say too much in this description, I'll just say this: If you dig portals and otherworldly creatures coming out of said portals, then this episode is for you! Below, I've linked John's six-part (so good!) blog on the events, and I've also attached the original Binnall of America episode (with Tim's permission, of course) with Adam Davies and John. I think you're really going to enjoy this! Peace. Love, Steve For more John Carlson: https://paranormalist.com/bigfoot-portals-monsters-one/ Binnall of America Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boaa924-adam-davies-john-carlson/id279245126?i=1000354032259 Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
August 6 · 1 hr 6 min
Nicole Launius - Witchever Way
Yes, friends! This week we have on my good pal, Nicole Launius. Nicole is a kindred spirit, and is not afraid to get her boots dirty. We cover a bunch of topics: her recent foray into energy magic, her exploratory trip to New Orleans, her methods of investigation, and some of her experiences while out in the field of wonderful weirdness. Nicole is always up to fun stuff, and it was great to catch up with her. Enjoy! For more Nicole Launius: https://www.instagram.com/nictori0us/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
July 23 · 1 hr 13 min
Spooky Summer - Benjamin Silas Foster - It's Always Midnight in Kentucky
Spooky Summer - Benjamin Silas Foster - It's Always Midnight in Kentucky One of Jason's dearest friends, Ben Foster, joins Hi Strangeness to talk turkey. Folks, we know you like it weird. We know you like outsider art. It's in the intro...it's pretty darn cool. In this episode, Ben walks us through some examples of art being influenced by "the other". Jason and Ben will discuss several of these cases and (as always) riff on the mysterious and beautiful Kentucky! Benjamin Silas Foster is the host of "Midnight in Kentucky": https://open.spotify.com/show/5hOU8AnlEPjVSgPZ8I76GK?si=637d22713cfc4fd6 Ben's appearance on Paranormal Patio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14qtqq01TGpT0YvL4zl8mF?si=9b7a7f0f681d4199 Ben's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ransomletterpublishing Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
July 16 · 1 hr 13 min
Michael McMillian: Kansas Cryptid Bufffet
Well hello, good buddies! This week, we have everyone's favorite bigfoot collector, Michael McMillian back on the show! Michael and I ping pong through some well known, and obscure Kansas cryptid cases. Michael is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to weirdness in the sunflower state, and he surprised me with a handful of cases I'd never heard of. We're talking headless phantoms, giants bears, bigfoot, giant worms, wolf girls and so much more. If you haven't yet (what are you waiting for!?), go check out The Bigfoot Collector's Club Podcast. It's an absolute gem! Enjoy! Referenced Video -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebU0pb9O4FM For more Michael McMillian: https://bcc.supercast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@bigfootcollectorsclub https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigfoot-collectors-club/id1310053731 https://www.instagram.com/bigfootcollectorsclub/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/mcmillzz/?hl=en Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
July 9 · 1 hr 39 min
Timothy Renner - The Keystone Hagstone
Howdy there friends! This week, I'm psyched to bring on the great Timothy Renner! This has been a long time coming for me - I've referenced his work so many times on the show, and I'm just a huge fan of him and his incredible work. On this meeting, we discuss his new book THE KEYSTONE HAGSTONE, and folks, this book is a banger! Holy smokes I just could not have loved it anymore. If faeries, gnomes, witches (and so much more) are your thing (it's definitely mine!) then this is the episode for you. I had an absolute blast with my new buddy...I have a feeling we will do this again. I could talk with him for hours. Thanks, and enjoy this episode! Love, Steve For more Timothy Renner: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/ https://www.etsy.com/listing/4509315790/the-keystone-hagstone-faeries-and-other https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2LTDCDB?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
June 25 · 1 hr 6 min
Seth Breedlove - Small Town Monsters
Hey there, friends. This week I'm psyched to have on Seth Breedlove! Seth is the creator of the incredible Small Town Monsters production company. I'm a big fan of the films and media they've released over the years. We get into all sort of good stuff -- his early filmmaking forays, what intrigues in these subjects, and he even shares some of his personal experiences. This was a super fun episode for me - enjoy! Love, Steve For more Seth Breedlove: https://www.smalltownmonsters.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@SmallTownMonsters https://www.instagram.com/sethbreedslove/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
June 18 · 1 hr
Spooky Summer - Whitney McKedy - Let's Talk About Steve
Long time High Strangeness Patreon member, Whitney McKedy joins Jason in the ruins of the Paranormal Patio for this guest host installment! Let us gather round and give praise to young Steven, for without whom this cult would not exist. Did I say cult? I meant fandom. Fandom. It's totally not a cult. Whitney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneymckedy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Hi Strangeness Patreon: https://patreon.com/HiStrangeness?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
June 11 · 1 hr 4 min
Richard Estep: What's the Deal With Ghosts?
Hi friends - this week, Richard Estep is back on the show to chat about a lovely array of weird topics. I was lucky enough to meet up with Richard (IRL) in Council Bluffs at The Squirrell Cage Jail for an incredible conversation. This episode is kind of a continuation of our hang sesh, covering ghosts, metaphysical cryptids, UFOs and more. Richard is such a wonderful conversationalist, and one heck of a writer. I highly recommend his books! Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Richard Estep: https://www.richardestep.net/ https://www.instagram.com/estep.richard/?hl=en Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
June 4 · 1 hr 18 min
Adam Sayne: The New Weird Normal
Helllllllllo friends! This week, my guest is good buddy and fellow podcaster of the strange and unusual, Adam Sayne! Adam is the host and creator of the long running, wonderful podcast, Conspiranormal. Adam and I get into a grab bag of topics: UFO news, the Patterson/Gimlin controversy, staying positive in weird times, and much more. Adam also tells us some great tidbits about the Highgate Vampire and the Cottingly Fairy photos. I hope you enjoy it! Love, Steve https://conspirinormal.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/7gf8s7EgLPWknA89S8aCnH?si=75ae8ebd59dd43f8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conspirinormal-podcast/id608065959 Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
May 21 · 1 hr 7 min
Spooky Summer - Adam Taula - Skinwalkin' Around Utah
Join special guest host Jason as we kick off Spooky Summer! The guest of this episode is long time Paranormal Patio alumni, Adam Taula! Adam is a former ghost hunter, experiencer, and the host of the hottest weirdo-travel channel on YouTube! Check out Adam's channel here: https://youtube.com/@theparanormalpolynesian?si=ZhrW9HriHTLqzmGh Join the Pineapple Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theparanormalpolynesian?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Adam's Paranormal Patio episodes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4G2MGOIVnLUbiZ1RHz6187?si=8OCKaNqoRIac6jQAYLgkuQ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3a196FLf7Jp8f5BJe9F3XN?si=zQcUk7zkRkC0Vx9M4AzKhw https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IGpCbR3UgYLHqKx4e4B9J?si=hpHiexR-SZWRf6uHQNER4w Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
May 14 · 1 hr 27 min
Tim Binnall: Celebrating Subcultures
Friends! How are we doing this week? That's great to hear. I'm psyched to have my good buddy, TIm Binnall, back on the show. Tim and I discuss some current happenings in the world of the strange and unusual -- The UFO Files (lame!), the Patterson/Gimlin controversy, the purity of ghosts, and a whole lot more. Tim is a true OG of these fields, and just an all around wonderful guy. I hope you all enjoy it! Love, Steve For more Binnall: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/binnall-of-america/id279245126 https://open.spotify.com/show/2wNgXXB9Vdaut8Kj7ZhtnO Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
May 7 · 1 hr 6 min
Chris Lost and Scott Hartley: SUNEATERS
This week, our guests are Chris Lost and Scott Hartley from the wonderful indie rock band, Suneaters. We explore the freedom of art, the deeper ideas of music, and stories of meeting William S. Burroughs. This was a fun departure for me from the usual Forteanna coverd on the show. Check out their new album “Heroic Dose”...so good! Love, Steve Suneaters info: Band Electronic Press Kit: https://www.lotuspool.com/Suneaters/default.asp?PageID=SEVHD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneaterskc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuneatersBand/ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/suneaters/474068793 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2k6LNPlCMSftIQJXfsonin Band Camp: https://suneaters-lp.bandcamp.com/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
April 23 · 1 hr 35 min
Robyn Valentine: A Tired Witch
How goes it, friends? That's great to hear! This week we welcome, Robyn Valentine, to the show! Robyn is an author, podcaster, practicing witch annnnnnd, a very funny human being. We get into various forms of divination, magical practices, superstitions, tarot and oh so much more. Robyn's podcast Coffee and Cauldrons is so fun and enlightening...I highly recommend it. Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Robyn: https://tiredwitch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/atiredwitch https://coffeeandcauldrons.com/ Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
April 16 · 1 hr 23 min
Courtney Block: Inside the World's Haunted Libraries
Hi friends! This week, we have the wonderful Courtney Block back on to discuss her latest book Inside the World’s Haunted Libraries. Holy smokes, I absolutely love this book. Without getting too spoiler-y, Courtney shares a few of her favorite stories, and we also get deep into hauntlogy, the concept of the “third place”, and other reasons why libraires are an attractor to the strange and unusual. Courtney is a gem, and I highly recommend this book. So good! Enjoy! Love, Steve For more Courtney Block: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/inside-the-worlds-haunted-libraries-9798216276364/ Instagram: @liminal.librarian Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
April 9 · 1 hr 16 min
Jason Andrews: High Weirdness in Southern Illinois
Jason is back...and he'll be back regularly as a monthly guest host this summer. I give you: Hi, Strangeness Presents: Paranormal Patio Summer. So bring your favorite lawn chair, some cold drinks, and a covered dish...because Jason will be slinging out the weirdness once a month starting in May. This episode is more than just announcements, however. Jason regales me with some of his own personal stories of the strange and unusual, and holy smokes they are wonderful! I'm really excited about Paranormal Patio Summer - I think you all will have a blast with this! Love, Steve Jason Andrews https://www.paranormalpatio.com/#/ Jason Andrews (@paranormalpatio) Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!
April 2 · 1 hr 19 min
Delainy Bowers: Monster Among Us Junior/Folklore In Real Time
This week, the brilliant Delainy Bowers is back on the show to talk to us about her podcast Monsters Among Us Junior! This is such a fun show, and Delainy is the perfect host for such an endeavor. I also take the opportunity to ask Delainy (since she's a professional folklorist) about how folklore unfolds in real time. We also get into some of the socio-cultural highlights of what folklore can represent. Such a fun conversation. I hope you all enjoy it! Love, Steve For more Delainy Bowers: https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/mau-junior https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIfmHITvf4XKUMlz3G6BNbA https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478 Steve Berg LInks: https://www.patreon.com/HiStrangeness linktr.ee/steveberg Website: https://www.histrangenesspod.com/ Web design: Sonia Lenardon Pretty please subscribe and leave a review!

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