The AP Strange Show

A quirky culture show where AP Strange interviews writers and researchers behind “weird stuff,” skepticism, and fringe-but-artful subject matter. It’s a great platform for authors and experts who can make the unusual feel grounded, thoughtful, and accessible.

86 episodes, Weekly, 5.0 rating

<1k, Neutral, USA

30s Ad: 10 - 12, 60s Ad: 12 - 13, CPM Category: Society & Culture

AP Strange

Society & Culture, TV & Film, History, Arts, Hobbies

Writers, researchers, and creators with published work (books, long-form writing, or reputable archives) in unexplained/paranormal/fringe subjects or in overlooked cultural spheres (e.g., sideshow/performance culture). Guests often have a clear intellectual stance (skeptical, critical-but-curious, or anthropological/academic) and the ability to explain how their work fits into wider culture.

Published books or long-running writing in the subject area, Established research/archival work (e.g., dedicated collections or organizations), Prior media features or contributions (e.g., major newspaper Op-Ed context), Credible insider experience in the niche (e.g., direct participation in circus/sideshow)

Sharon Hill - Cryptids/cryptozoology; Defining Terms; Scientific Vs “scientifical” Methods; Skepticism; Exploitation And Cultural Legends; Bigfootery/patterson-gimlin Context., SMiles Lewis - Conspiracy And Fringe Narratives Entering Mainstream Culture; Rabbit-hole Dynamics; Balancing Skepticism And Openness; Qanon And Other Conspiracy Topics; Ufo/parapsychology Archives., Aaron Smith - Modern Sideshow And “natural Born” Framing; Performer Experiences And Philosophies; Media Representation; Exploitation Vs Agency In Marginalized Performance History.

Cryptids, Fringe, Conspiracy, Sideshow, Paranormal, Skepticism, Unexplained, Anomalies, Media Representation, Humanity