{"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":"Are Elite Universities Hiding an Occult Underworld? | Slingshot Nation","slug":"are-elite-universities-hiding-an-occult-underworld-slingshot-nation","published_at":"2026-05-22T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214/are-elite-universities-hiding-an-occult-underworld-slingshot-nation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8906745","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/8906745.mp3?modified=1779419645&sid=5002796&source=rss&rssua=transcribr","summary":"Are elite universities hiding something darker beneath the surface? In this episode of Slingshot Nation Live, Tony, Derek, and Jack dig into the strange overlap between Ivy League schools, occult history, secret societies, witchcraft courses, forbidden magic collections, and the possibility of underground mystery schools operating inside America’s most prestigious institutions. From Harvard’s divination and prophecy course to Yale’s occult archives, Skull and Bones, Scroll and Key, Wolf’s Head, alchemy manuscripts, secret societies, witch covens, portal lore, and even stories of werewolf spirits connected to Ivy League academia, this conversation asks a wild but important question: are these universities simply preserving history, or are they gateways into something much deeper? The discussion also connects pop culture shows like The Order, Wednesday, and other witchcraft-driven stories to real-world patterns involving elite schools, occult symbolism, spiritual warfare, and the war between the seen and unseen. Is the Ivy League just education, or is it also a front for hidden occult networks, secret rituals, and modern mystery schools? Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference! If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890 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 Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com If you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved : Click Here My NEW Website: tonymerkel.com Bigfoot: T…","meta_description":"Are elite universities hiding something darker beneath the surface? In this episode of Slingshot Nation Live, Tony, Derek, and Jack dig into the strange o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4644,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-confessionals-743214/episodes/are-elite-universities-hiding-an-occult-underworld-slingshot-nation/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/are-elite-universities-hiding-an-occult-underworld-slingshot-nation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}