• the confessionals podcast

    The Confessionals Podcast

    Hosted by Tony Merkel, and boasting over 43 million downloads, The Confessionals is a show where ordinary people share extraordinary encounters—with no filter, no judgment, and no agenda. From Bigfoot and Dogman to ghosts, aliens, government cover-ups, and things with no name at all, each episode dives headfirst into the unknown through raw, firsthand accounts.

    This isn't your buddy's campfire story or a recycled internet myth. These are real people, stepping forward to confess the moment their world cracked open. Some are haunted. Some are hunted. All are changed.

  • Free The Rabbits

    How deep down the rabbit hole have you gone?

    Hosted by Joel Thomas and produced by Merkel Media, Free The Rabbits is a weekly podcast that delves into the depths of conspiracy theories, ancient mysteries, and the supernatural. From exploring the hidden meanings in ancient texts to uncovering modern-day enigmas, each episode challenges listeners to question the world around them and consider the unseen forces at play.

    With a blend of personal introspection and investigative research, Joel invites you to join him on a journey through the unknown.

  • Hammer Lane Legends

    Hosted by Brian Merkel, Hammer Lane Legends brings you behind the wheel and into the wild lives of truckers, heavy equipment operators, and blue-collar road warriors.

    From harrowing near-misses and late-night high strangeness to encounters with cryptids, ghosts, and the truly unexplainable—this show proves that highways hold more than just traffic.

    Every episode is a pit stop into the lives of those who keep America moving… and the things they meet when no one else is around to see it.