As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back at the conversations that left the biggest mark on 2025. This year took us deeper into the unseen than ever before: spiritual warfare, deception, deliverance, ancient powers, and the undeniable reality that the supernatural is not theoretical, it’s personal. These episodes stood out not just for their intensity, but for the questions they raised and the truths they exposed long after the microphones were turned off. Here are The Confessionals Podcast’s top 15 episodes of 2025!

Christmas Eve is a great time to slow down, reflect on the year, and revisit some familiar voices. Over the years, The Confessionals has released a variety of special episodes around Christmas Eve and Christmas Day—music specials, collaborations, and unique holiday releases that have become part of the season for many listeners. Below is a roundup of our past Christmas-time episodes, all in one place, for anyone looking to add something merry and scary to their holiday playlist!

In this crossover episode, Tony from The Confessionals Podcast joins the crew at Ninjas Are Butterflies for a deep dive into the unknown. The conversation spans government UFO cover-ups, suppressed evidence, and recent disclosure claims that hint at a far bigger mystery. From UFO conspiracies and alien agendas to cryptid legends and terrifying real-life encounters — If you’re drawn to the shadows of the unexplained, you won’t want to miss this one.

Merkel Media CEO and The Confessionals podcast host Tony Merkel was recently featured in Tennessee Highlighter - check out some of his interview below as he discusses risk-taking, Tennessee, and more!

Tony Merkel, CEO of Merkel Media and host of The Confessionals Podcast, was recently featured in an interview with Bold Journey online magazine! Check out the article as Tony discusses his entrepreneurial journey, advice to stay driven, and and connecting with Merkel Media.

VIDEO: Tony Merkel Joins ‘Quite Frankly’ for a Paranormal Conversation

The Confessionals host and Merkel Media CEO Tony Merkel was featured this month in the online publication CanvasRebel. Check out the full interview directly on CanvasRebel or read here for more!

Tony Merkel sits down with Larry Ragland on The Big Picture to dive into the mysterious world of the paranormal and supernatural. They tackle questions that have intrigued high strangeness believers for generations, from werewolves and Bigfoot, to open portals and Skinwalker Ranch, to extraterrestrial beings and more.

Check out Pop Culture Crisis 470 - 'Suits' Reboot Announced, 'Halloween' Cinematic Universe (W/ Tony Merkel)! In this episode Tony Merkel joins hosts Brett and Mary for a lengthy conversation featuring current events, pop culture news, Merkel Media, aliens, and much more.

Tony Merkel of The Confessionals podcast joins HEROparanormal to discuss a full scale investigation of SpaceWolfResearch.com in the Uinta Basin’s shapeshifter territory, on which he and his team based the documentary The Shape of Shadows.

Watch Tony discuss his new documentary The Shape of Shadows and his experiences exploring the edge of Skinwalker Ranch with Bishop Alan DiDio on Encounter Underground Podcast!

Don't miss Tin Foil Hat #685: Desert Portal Death Cult, Dogman And Bigfoot Burial Plot With Tony Merkel as they discuss some of the latest stories from guests of The Confessionals, and a sneak peak of some of the crazy projects Merkel Media has in the works.

Watch a replay of Holosky Podcast Episode 26, originally streamed live on June 14, with Tony Merkel as a co-host alongside Kyle! “Bring your A game!”

On April 18 Tony joined Forbidden Knowledge News for a strange and supernatural discussion! Tune in to hear (or watch) the conversation on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Rumble, Rokfin and more.

KnoxvilleVoyager recently shared a Local Stories feature about a brand new local: Tony Merkel, host of The Confessionals podcast and Merkel Media CEO! Check out the story here or visit KnoxvilleVoyager to read their full interview with Tony as he discusses his journey into podcasting, launching Merkel Media, his networking advice, and more.