{"podcast":{"title":"The Confessionals","slug":"the-confessionals-743214","podcast_index_feed_id":743214,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5002796.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5002796","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/41345232.jpg","author":"Merkel Media","episode_count":1126,"summary":"The Confessionals is where the unexplained meets raw, firsthand testimony. Through in-depth conversations, we explore encounters with the supernatural, interdimensional phenomena, cryptids, and mysteries that defy conventional understanding. From eerie paranormal activity and chilling Dogman sightings to UFOs, UAPs, and government cover-ups, each episode pulls back the veil on the hidden forces shaping our reality. If you’re drawn to the unknown, step into The Confessionals, where the stories are real and the mysteries are endless.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T12:19:01.234153+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214"},"episode":{"title":"877: Dogman, Crawlers & Translucent Creatures Stalk North Carolina Woods | Carolina Case Files","slug":"877-dogman-crawlers-translucent-creatures-stalk-north-carolina-woods-carolina-case-files","published_at":"2026-07-07T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214/877-dogman-crawlers-translucent-creatures-stalk-north-carolina-woods-carolina-case-files","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8924403","audio_url":"https://arttrk.com/p/ABMA5/pdst.fm/e/clrtpod.com/m/pscrb.fm/rss/p/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8924403.mp3?modified=1783431140&sid=5002796&source=rss&rssua=transcribr","summary":"What if one terrifying 911 call was only the beginning of a much larger mystery? Tony Merkel welcomes Rusty from Carolina Case Files to reveal the chilling investigation that thrust his team into the center of one of the internet's most unsettling paranormal stories. As their conversation unfolds, they uncover eerie witness accounts that point toward a hidden reality lurking in the forests of North Carolina, where credible eyewitnesses continue to report encounters that defy explanation. The discussion expands into Dogman sightings, translucent entities from military testimonies, and the biblical framework that may explain why these encounters are happening. Along the way, they wrestle with the dangers of chasing the supernatural and why discernment is essential for anyone seeking the truth. If these encounters are more than folklore, the greatest question may not be what these beings are, but what they reveal about the unseen spiritual battle unfolding around us. If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890 📕 Pre-order Tony's Book: https://a.co/d/0bJS3SaV Become a member for ad-free listening , extra shows , and exclusive access to our social media app : theconfessionalspodcast.com/join The Confessionals Social Network App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ The Counter Series Available NOW: The Counter (YouTube): WATCH HERE The Counter (Full Episode): WATCH HERE Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com If you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved : Click Here Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com Rusty Martin Sr. Website | YouTube SPONSORS GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony QUINCE: quince.com/tony IVERMECTIN: twc.health/tony…","meta_description":"What if one terrifying 911 call was only the beginning of a much larger mystery? Tony Merkel welcomes Rusty from Carolina Case Files to reveal the chillin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7353,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-confessionals-743214/episodes/877-dogman-crawlers-translucent-creatures-stalk-north-carolina-woods-carolina-case-files/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214/877-dogman-crawlers-translucent-creatures-stalk-north-carolina-woods-carolina-case-files.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}