Podcast Summary
Personal encounters with the supernatural: Tony Merkel shares his encounter with giants and small gray entities, introduces guest Ray with a family history of giants, and promotes his podcast and survival interests.
The podcast "Confessionals" hosted by Tony Merkel features unique and extraordinary experiences shared by guests. During the episode, Merkel shares his own encounter with a giant and small gray entities. He also promotes his podcast and documentary platform merkle.media, where listeners can find and subscribe to new content. Additionally, Merkel mentions his interest in prepping and survival, leading him to collaborate with affiliates who offer relevant products. A guest named Ray is introduced, who shares his personal story of discovering his family history involving giants in Afghanistan. The connection between Merkel and Ray is revealed as they both originating from the same area and even having a mutual acquaintance. Overall, the podcast offers a captivating and intriguing exploration of personal stories and supernatural experiences.
Growing up with unusual circumstances and challenges: The speaker's upbringing was marked by their father's involvement in the opium trade, parental absence, and mental illness, leading to foster care and a difficult childhood
The speaker's upbringing was marked by unusual circumstances and challenges. The speaker's father, who was from Afghanistan and had extraordinary strength, was involved in the opium trade back home. The family's instability continued in America, with the father's absence and the mother's mental illness leading to child protective services involvement and the children entering foster care. The speaker's grandmother was a practicing witch, and the family had a history of mental illness. Despite these challenges, the speaker's oldest sisters tried to take care of their siblings, but it wasn't enough to provide a stable home environment. The speaker's experiences growing up left a profound impact, making it difficult for them to fully enjoy their childhood.
Childhood marked by abuse and neglect, discrimination, and caregiving for parents: Despite a difficult upbringing marked by abuse, neglect, discrimination, and caregiving for parents, the speaker's resilience and adaptability shone through.
The speaker's upbringing was marked by abuse and neglect, leading to a tumultuous childhood and a series of challenges in adolescence and young adulthood. The speaker's father, described as a rough and violent individual, exposed the speaker to inappropriate content and physically abused him. The family was placed in foster care when the speaker was a teenager, and he was fortunate to be placed with a loving and supportive foster family. However, after 9/11, the speaker experienced discrimination and ostracization due to his heritage, despite having grown up in a predominantly Caucasian community. The speaker's life took another turn when he reunited with his biological parents, who were in need of care and lacked hygiene. The speaker took on the role of caring for them, marking another significant shift in his life. Throughout these experiences, the speaker's resilience and ability to adapt to challenging circumstances shines through.
Cleanliness and Middle Eastern culture: The speaker's dedication to cleanliness, rooted in Middle Eastern culture and religion, led him to become a janitor and later reconnect with family, revealing shared superstitions and beliefs about djinns.
The importance of cleanliness in Middle Eastern culture, rooted in their religion, played a significant role in shaping the speaker's life. This dedication to cleanliness led the speaker to become a janitor for over a decade. During this time, the speaker also reconnected with family members and friends from the same region, who shared stories of superstitions and beliefs, including encounters with djinns. The speaker initially dismissed these stories as mere folklore, but later, after discovering a video about these creatures online, he came to understand that his father's stories were based on real beliefs. Thus, the speaker's experiences illustrate the deep connection between religion, cultural practices, and personal stories.
The speaker's father's unexplained experiences shaped her understanding of the supernatural: The speaker's interest in the mysterious and unknown was fueled by her father's encounters with giant footprints and suspected ritual sacrifices, and her family's blended beliefs of folklore, superstition, and religion.
The speaker's father's experiences with unexplained phenomena, including giant footprints and ritual sacrifices, significantly influenced the speaker's understanding of the supernatural. These experiences, which occurred in the context of the speaker's upbringing in a family with a matriarch who was believed to be a witch, left a deep impact on the speaker and contributed to their interest in the mysterious and the unknown. The father, who was a traumatized individual, saw a series of large footprints, each as big as him, in the woods near their home. He described them as being part of a sequence leading in a direction, and he was disturbed by their appearance, especially since his mother had warned him to stay away from the caves. The mother, or grandmother, was believed to be performing some kind of ritual sacrifice with goats to appease or protect against the giants, whose footprints the father had seen. The speaker's connection to this strange occurrence came through her father, who also reported seeing other unexplained things in their home. Her uncle, who was a friend of her foster parents and a missionary, may have played a role in their exposure to a larger religious community and its beliefs. The speaker's description of her family's experiences suggests a blend of folklore, superstition, and possibly even elements of organized religion, creating a rich and intriguing narrative.
The speaker's father's mysterious past with intelligence agencies: The speaker's father's long-term absences during childhood and ability to drive trucks in challenging conditions suggest involvement with intelligence agencies. An uncle, who was a CIA agent, also had a significant impact on the speaker's life.
The speaker's father, who was a truck driver with a mysterious past, may have had some involvement with intelligence agencies due to his extended absences during the speaker's childhood in Pakistan and Afghanistan. This theory is based on the father's unexplained long-term absences and his ability to drive trucks in challenging conditions. The speaker also shares that an uncle, who turned out to be a CIA agent, had a significant impact on his life, teaching him various skills and possibly being connected to his father's past. Another intriguing element of the story is the mention of "acid liquors" that the speaker heard about from a community member in Afghanistan. The speaker does not disclose much about these liquors but finds the concept intriguing and plans to explore it further in the conversation. Overall, the speaker's story is full of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists, making it an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.
Ancient beliefs of Matazume creatures and end of days judgment: Belief in existence of extraordinary beings and events, including Matazume creatures, advanced technologies, cryptids, and extraterrestrial influence, challenging conventional reality.
There are beliefs of ancient creatures called Matazume, which are said to live in the earth with acidic tongues, trying to break through to the surface. These creatures are believed to be a form of judgment upon humanity in the end of days. The speaker also speculates about the existence of advanced technologies and cryptids, and suggests that those in power might not be entirely human. The discussion touches upon the possibility of extraterrestrial influence and the idea that certain bloodlines could be related to cryptids or otherworldly beings. The speaker also mentions the increase in cryptid sightings and the role of the internet in spreading information. Overall, the conversation suggests a belief in the existence of extraordinary beings and events that challenge conventional understanding of reality.
People's acceptance of strange events and conspiracy theories: People are increasingly open to discussing conspiracy theories and unexplained phenomena, as evidenced by the speaker's personal experience and the growing popularity of such topics.
People are gradually acknowledging the strange and unsettling events happening around them, even if they may not consciously admit it. The speaker shared a personal experience of posting a meme about a conspiracy theory, which was met with a laugh from someone who previously would have been offended. This suggests a growing acceptance or understanding of these topics. The speaker also shared a family story about a giant man named Dos Muhammad, who was said to have superhuman strength. This tale ties into the ongoing discussion about the existence of Nephilim and their potential descendants among us. The speaker's intention is to bring attention to this idea and to potentially interview someone who claims to be a Nephilim descendant. The overall conversation highlights the human fascination with the unknown and the gradual shift in societal acceptance of previously taboo topics.
A generational curse of dealing with jinn and dark magic: Belief in a family curse due to ancestors' involvement in dark magic and encounters with jinn, possibly impacting descendants through generations, and the existence of other dimensions and entities' ability to interact with our world.
The speaker believes their family's history of dabbling in dark magic arts and dealing with spirits, specifically jinn, has led to a generational curse that has negatively affected them and their descendants. The speaker's uncle and great-grandfather, who were involved in these practices, had encounters with jinn that caused distress and harm. The speaker also mentions the idea that the Social Security Act could be connected to this curse, implying that the consequences of these practices are being passed down through generations. The discussion touches on the concept of other dimensions and realms, and how entities, such as jinn, can access our world and then leave it.
Encounters with thin veils or portals to other realms: Unexplained experiences of thin veils or portals can lead to encounters with strange phenomena, disorientation, and a challenge to our understanding of reality
There are unexplained experiences of individuals encountering other realms or dimensions, which they describe as having thin veils or portals. These experiences can occur intentionally through rituals or accidentally when people stumble upon these thin veils. Some individuals report witnessing strange phenomena such as cubes or entities in cloaks. These encounters can be disorienting and leave individuals feeling lost in time and space. For instance, a man reported disappearing in Joshua Tree, California, and reappearing in an area that seemed different, with beings in cloaks communicating with him in an unknown language. Dreams and artistic expressions can also reflect these encounters, as one individual shared detailed drawings of dreams involving cloaked entities and feelings of being a tree or a wood stump. These experiences challenge our understanding of reality and suggest that there may be more to the world than what we perceive.
Exploring Giants and Supernatural Beings in Middle Eastern Folklore: The blog post shared stories of giants and encounters with supernatural beings, like djinn, in Middle Eastern folklore. Personal experiences of the speaker added depth to the discussion, highlighting the enduring impact of folklore on individuals and communities.
The topic of legends and folklore, specifically those involving giants and supernatural beings, seems to have a deep-rooted history in various parts of the world, including the Middle East. This was highlighted in a blog post written by a speaker's wife years ago, which shared stories of giants, some of which were reported by a military personnel stationed in Afghanistan. Additionally, the speaker shared personal experiences of encounters with the supernatural, including potential encounters with djinn, which are believed to be demons or smokeless fire beings in Middle Eastern folklore. The speaker also touched upon the concept of inherited trauma or generational curses, suggesting that these experiences may be passed down through family lines. Overall, the discussion underscores the richness and complexity of folklore and the enduring impact it can have on individuals and communities.
Encounters with Unexplained Occurrences: Believing in the existence of supernatural beings, actions can unintentionally provoke their activity.
The speaker experienced unexplained occurrences in various homes, some of which seemed to be triggered by objects or events. These experiences included seeing shadowy figures, objects moving on their own, and strange occurrences with plants and furniture. The speaker believed that these occurrences may have been caused by spirits or entities, and that disturbing certain objects may have led to increased activity. The experiences continued even after the speaker had taken steps to appease the entities, and in some cases, seemed to be linked to the deaths of loved ones. Overall, the speaker's accounts suggest that they believe in the existence of supernatural beings and that their actions can have unintended consequences.
Personal Paranormal Experiences Unrelated to Martial Arts: The speaker shared unrelated stories of encounters with the paranormal, emphasizing they were not part of martial arts practices.
The speaker shared personal experiences and stories of encounters with the paranormal, which were not directly related to martial arts. These stories included an unnerving basement and an encounter with a practitioner of Chinese black magic. The speaker emphasized that these were authentic experiences and not part of martial arts practices, but rather separate instances of the paranormal. The speaker also mentioned that some martial arts practitioners believe in obtaining spiritual powers through tattoos or other means, but these practices were not described in detail. The speaker's audience is accustomed to hearing such stories, and the speaker clarified that the listener's son's martial art, taekwondo, was not involved in these paranormal experiences.
The Significance of Martial Arts and Dreams in Personal Growth: Martial arts can teach discipline and handling competition, while dreams may hold significant meanings and clarity, encouraging their recall and recording.
The martial arts journey of the speaker's son has been an essential part of his development, helping him learn discipline and handle competition at a young age. The mother's anecdote about her oldest sister's mysterious dream of their deceased mother serves as a reminder of the potential significance of dreams, as they held great importance in ancient cultures like the Bible. The speaker, who is a Christian, acknowledges the potential clarity dreams could bring and encourages the practice of remembering and recording them. Despite his own struggles with recalling his dreams, he encourages others to try and do so. Overall, the conversation highlights the personal growth of the son and the intriguing potential of dreams.
Exploring memory techniques and subconscious experiences: Practicing intentional memory techniques like writing down dreams or using objects as reminders can enhance recall and potentially tap into subconscious experiences. The concept of lucid dreaming and out-of-body experiences may lead to transformative moments.
Practicing intentional memory techniques, such as writing down dreams or using objects as reminders, can help improve recall and potentially tap into subconscious experiences. The speaker shares an experience of waking up from an illness to find his wife doing exactly what he had dreamed, which he interprets as a possible out-of-body experience. He also mentions the concept of the "gateway experience" from the Monroe Institute, which is a method for achieving lucid dreams, astral travel, and out-of-body experiences. While the speaker himself has had mixed feelings about these practices, he emphasizes their potential effectiveness. Overall, the discussion highlights the importance of paying attention to dreams and the power of the mind in accessing unique and possibly transformative experiences.
Exploring Astral Planes through the Gateway Experience: The Gateway Experience is a technique believed to induce genuine out-of-body experiences, allowing individuals to travel to different astral planes and potentially encounter supernatural beings or abilities, as mentioned in various theories and beliefs.
The Gateway Experience, an astral projection technique, is reported to induce genuine out-of-body experiences and travel to different astral planes. This experiment, which can be found through the Munro Institute on YouTube, is considered real and intense, allowing individuals to feel their body sensations and even encounter unusual experiences. Some believe these experiences could be linked to the existence of giants or beings with supernatural abilities, as mentioned in biblical texts and various theories. These beings, often referred to as Nephilim, are believed to have passed down supernatural abilities from their supernatural fathers. While the extent of these abilities may have dwindled over time, some modern-day Nephilim are still thought to possess extraordinary capabilities. This experiment and the associated beliefs are considered controversial and not for everyone, with some finding the experiences unsettling.
Belief in Nephilim Resurfacing: Hybrids of Humans and Otherworldly Beings: Some individuals believe Nephilim, hybrids of humans and otherworldly beings, are resurfacing due to opened dimensions or increased production. Cattle mutilations, human abductions, and impregnation could result in Nephilim births, according to these beliefs.
There are belief systems, held by some individuals, suggesting the existence of Nephilim creatures, which are described as hybrids of humans and otherworldly beings. These individuals believe that these creatures might be resurfacing, possibly due to the opening of gateways to other dimensions or an increase in their production. Some theories propose that cattle mutilations are used to incubate these beings, and abductions and impregnation of humans could result in the birth of Nephilim. These beliefs are based on biblical prophecies and personal experiences, and some individuals, like Eli Marzulli and Joel Thomas, have spoken extensively on this topic. The overall concept revolves around the idea that these Nephilim beings are being bred for a future battle.
