A Study of Strange

In 1897, the ghost of a young woman named Zona Shue appeared to her mother with a chilling accusation that her husband had murdered her. Zona had recently been buried, her death initially attributed to natural causes. But her mother was convinced that her daughter's spirit had revealed the truth, and she took her suspicions to the authorities. Before long, Zona's husband, Trout Shue, was standing trial for murder.The case would become known as the Greenbrier Ghost, with a remarkable claim that a ghost's testimony helped convict a murderer, supposedly the only case of its kind in American history. But how much of this famous ghost story is actually true? Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2026 Convergent Content, LLCDive 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

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? The creator of Bitcoin is strategically anonymous and Satoshi's identity has never been uncovered. Special guest, actor Dylan Playfair, joins to the podcast to discuss Bitcoin, the suspects, and the altruistic motives behind the greatest mystery of the 21st Century. Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2026 Convergent Content, LLCDive 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

Podcast Update! New shows coming soon!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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charlie Smith claimed to be 137 years old, a former enslaved man from Liberia, a Civil War vet, and the oldest man in America. For a time, people believed him. But after his death in Bartow, Florida, the records told a different story.In this Strange Files episode, we look at the strange, charming, and very human tale of Charlie Smith, and why stories of impossible age become folklore, even when the truth catches up.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Before flying saucers became part of modern thought, people were already reporting strange lights, impossible machines, and unexplained objects in the sky. From the 1561 Nuremberg phenomenon to the 1896 mystery airship wave and the Aurora UFO crash, these are five strange cases that helped shape the myths and lore surrounding alien visitors.Send us your true scary stories and be featured on the podcast! Email [email protected] Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2026 Convergent Content, LLCDive 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