Episodes

  • Ancient and Horrible

    Ancient and Horrible
    May 16 2024
    First, Timothy presents the story of the Antique and Horrible Artillery - a mumming / parade tradition from New England. Then Alison attempts to tell the story of Linda Belle Titus Knox, a Chicago widow who “died in her crumbling treasure house,” while Timothy interrupts and rambles.If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliarsIf you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Strange Familiars merch: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/merchOur Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://lostgrave.etsy.comFollow us on Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/strangefamiliarsEpisode 464 notes and links:Photo of an Antique and Horribles Parade from July 4, 1888 in Marlborough, MA: Linda Bell Titus Knox in her younger years:Strange Familiars Curiosity of the Week #116: Framed Fortune Teller Tobacco CardsYou can purchase the cards in our etsy shop: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1718005652Lancaster Conservancy: https://www.lancasterconservancy.orgProtect Cuff’s Run: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/protect-cuffs-run/Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comRiverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomicsTimothy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Chad’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad’s channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad’s etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center’s work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgMaynard’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-againContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is The Blood-Red God by Stone Breath from the Greys and Orphans album: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/greys-and-orphansSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Raccoon-Woman and Other Stories

    The Raccoon-Woman and Other Stories
    May 9 2024
    First, Billy Krouse stops by to talk about his new project, Cryptizen Cardz. Then Jenna shares stories of orbs, UFOs, ghosts, astral-projection, and an urban legend of the Raccoon-Woman.If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliarsIf you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Strange Familiars merch: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/merchOur Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://lostgrave.etsy.comFollow us on Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/strangefamiliarsEpisode 463 notes and links:Cryptizen Cardz kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cryptidbill/cryptizen-cardzCryptizen Cardz: https://www.cryptizencardz.comLancaster Conservancy: https://www.lancasterconservancy.orgProtect Cuff’s Run: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/protect-cuffs-run/Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comRiverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomicsTimothy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Chad’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad’s channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad’s etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center’s work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgMaynard’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-againContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is Witch Tree Prophetess by Stone Breath from the Witch Tree Prophets album: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/witch-tree-prophetsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Who Are the Aliens?

    Who Are the Aliens?
    May 2 2024
    Leslie and Stephen Shaw discuss their theories on UFOs, aliens, and abductions as covered in their book, Who They are and What They’re Up To. Stephen also relates some of his strange encounters from throughout his life.If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliarsIf you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Strange Familiars merch: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/merchOur Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://lostgrave.etsy.comFollow us on Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/strangefamiliarsEpisode 462 notes and links: Leslie and Stephen: https://whotheyarebook.comLeslie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie.shaw.author/Strange Familiars Curiosity of the Week #115: VIKING!You can purchase this item in our eyes shop: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1724568219Lancaster Conservancy: https://www.lancasterconservancy.orgProtect Cuff’s Run: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/protect-cuffs-run/Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comRiverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomicsTimothy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Chad’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad’s channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad’s etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center’s work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgMaynard’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-againContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is In the Red Witch House by Stone Breath from the Cryptids album: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/cryptidsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Goatman

    Goatman
    Apr 25 2024
    Rod, from Lodge Tales podcast, stops by to tell us some more stories from Blackfoot culture, his friends, family, and guests that have appeared on his show. We talk about bigfoot, good and bad spirits, and the goatman. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliarsIf you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Strange Familiars merch: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/merchOur Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://lostgrave.etsy.comFollow us on Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/strangefamiliarsEpisode 461 notes and links: Lodge Tales: https://lodge-tales.podcastpage.ioLodge Tales Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=86352417Lodge Tales YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rod9283Episode artwork by Timothy – here is the original:The original art can be purchased in our etsy shop: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1720785597Strange Familiars Curiosity of the Week #114: The Speaker book from 1796You can purchase this item in our etsy shop: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1720784305Lancaster Conservancy: https://www.lancasterconservancy.orgProtect Cuff’s Run: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/protect-cuffs-run/Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comRiverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomicsTimothy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Chad’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad’s channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad’s etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center’s work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgMaynard’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-againContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is The Unquiet Grave by Stone Breath from the Spear of Flame, Horse of Air album: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/spear-of-flame-horse-of-airSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • The Watcher

    The Watcher
    Apr 18 2024
    Octavian and Ian from Strange Dominions podcast join Timothy for a night hike. An X-shaped stick glyph is found and, afterward, several low grunts and other weird sounds are heard across the creek. Unknown things move through the night. A fox–or something–follows the trio back to their vehicle. An Albatwitch locks eyes with Timothy.If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliarsIf you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Strange Familiars merch: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/merchOur Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://lostgrave.etsy.comFollow us on Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/strangefamiliarsEpisode 459 notes and links: Strange Dominions: https://www.strangedominionspodcast.comStrange Dominions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangedominions/Photo of the X-glyph: Episode artwork by Timothy. This is an illustration of the face as Timothy remembered it:The original art can be purchased in our etsy shop: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1702714752Strange Familiars Curiosity of the Week #113: Elf/Gnome Buzza Motto framed printYou can purchase this item in our etsy shop: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1716902083Lancaster Conservancy: https://www.lancasterconservancy.orgProtect Cuff’s Run: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/protect-cuffs-run/Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comRiverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomicsTimothy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Chad’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad’s channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad’s etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center’s work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgMaynard’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-againContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is Red Lion Sacred Heart by Stone Breath from the Who is Listening? album: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/who-is-listeningSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • I've Become a Believer

    I've Become a Believer
    Apr 11 2024

    Allie shares stories about paranormal encounters around her home: mystery lights, a ghost in plaid, voices mimicking her family members, white crawler creatures, and more.

    If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars

    If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25

    Strange Familiars merch: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/merch

    Our Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://lostgrave.etsy.com


    Follow us on Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/strangefamiliars


    Episode 458 notes and links:

    Lancaster Conservancy: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org


    Protect Cuff’s Run: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/protect-cuffs-run/


    Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.com

    Riverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomics


    Timothy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5

    Chad’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad’s channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)

    Chad’s etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoors


    To help with the Capuchin Day Center’s work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ie

    and here: https://www.cskdetroit.org

    Maynard’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-again

    Contact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.com


    http://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliars

    Join the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/

    instagram: @strangefamiliars

    http://www.strangefamiliars.com

    Intro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.com


    The closing song is My Offering by Timothy from the Live Alone 1 album: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/live-alone-1



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Eyes in the Woods

    Eyes in the Woods
    Apr 4 2024
    Paul describes an encounter from his childhood with something truly strange. After hearing something unseen approach in the woods, Paul and a friend fled. Looking behind, Paul witnessed a pair of disembodied eyes. His friend, apparently, saw something different. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliarsIf you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Strange Familiars merch: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/merchOur Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://lostgrave.etsy.comEpisode 457 notes and links: Follow us on Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/strangefamiliarsEpisode art by Timothy – here is the original:The original art can be purchased on etsy: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1708415897Strange Familiars Curiosity of the Week #112: Double Mourning CardThis item can be purchased in our etsy shop: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1694230098Lancaster Conservancy: https://www.lancasterconservancy.orgProtect Cuff’s Run: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/protect-cuffs-run/Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comRiverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomicsTimothy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Chad’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad’s channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad’s etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center’s work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgMaynard’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-againContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is How Should I Your True Love Know? by Stone Breath from the Spear of Flame, Horse of Air album: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/spear-of-flame-horse-of-airSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • We Brought Something Home With Us

    We Brought Something Home With Us
    Mar 19 2024

    Jacob returns to tell of encounters with The Other throughout his life. UFOs, ghosts, a giant grasshopper, a creepy cemetery from which he might have brought something back, and more.

    If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars

    If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25

    Strange Familiars merch: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/merch

    Our Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://lostgrave.etsy.com

    Episode 455 notes and links:


    Jacob’s photos:

    Lancaster Conservancy: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org


    Protect Cuff’s Run: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/protect-cuffs-run/


    Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.com

    Riverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomics


    Timothy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5

    Chad’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad’s channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)

    Chad’s etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoors


    To help with the Capuchin Day Center’s work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ie

    and here: https://www.cskdetroit.org

    Maynard’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-again

    Contact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.com


    http://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliars

    Join the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/

    instagram: @strangefamiliars

    http://www.strangefamiliars.com

    Intro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.com


    The closing song is Mother Rust by Stone Breath from the Witch Tree Prophets album: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/witch-tree-prophets



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 57 mins