{"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":"Members Preview | 880: Skinwalker Ranch Hitchhiker","slug":"members-preview-880-skinwalker-ranch-hitchhiker","published_at":"2026-07-16T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214/members-preview-880-skinwalker-ranch-hitchhiker","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8928594","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/8928594.mp3?modified=1784142693&sid=5002796&source=rss&rssua=transcribr","summary":"What happens when a trip to Skinwalker Ranch follows you home? Tony Merkel welcomes Thomas Jenkins to share the chilling story of what was supposed to be a father-daughter adventure into one of the world's most infamous paranormal hotspots. Instead, they found themselves surrounded by glowing UFOs, mysterious orbs, bizarre creatures, unexplained portal-like phenomena, and a series of terrifying encounters that only intensified after they returned home. Together, Tony and Thomas compare firsthand experiences from Skinwalker Ranch country and explore the infamous hitchhiker effect that has left countless visitors convinced something followed them. If you're fascinated by UFOs, the paranormal, high strangeness, and the enduring mystery surrounding Skinwalker Ranch, this is one conversation you won't want to miss. 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 SPONSORS GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony QUINCE: quince.com/tony IVERMECTIN: twc.health/tony VENICE AI: https://venice.ai/theconfessionals RUMBLE WALLET: https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/Confessionals CONNECT WITH US Website : www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email : contact@thecon…","meta_description":"What happens when a trip to Skinwalker Ranch follows you home? Tony Merkel welcomes Thomas Jenkins to share the chilling story of what was supposed to be…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":892,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-confessionals-743214/episodes/members-preview-880-skinwalker-ranch-hitchhiker/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/members-preview-880-skinwalker-ranch-hitchhiker.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}