VERNAL, Utah — V6 Media is proud to announce that its podcast, Uintah Basin High Strangeness, has been named a Top 3 Nominee for Best Investigative Podcast at the 2026 ParaPod Podcast Awards. The awards recognize standout podcasts exploring the paranormal, the unexplained, and the stories that live just beyond the edge of the ordinary.

Uintah Basin High Strangeness explores the strange, mysterious, and fascinating stories of Utah’s Uintah Basin, a region long known for unusual sightings, local legends, and firsthand accounts that defy easy explanation. Blending investigative storytelling with the voices of community members who have experienced these events, the podcast brings the Basin’s most intriguing mysteries to listeners around the world.

The nomination is a testament to the work of V6 Media’s Creative Team, whose research, production, and storytelling bring each episode to life, and to the many members of the community who have trusted the show with their stories.

“We’re thrilled to see Uintah Basin High Strangeness recognized as one of the top investigative podcasts in the genre,” said Coby Coonradt, V6 Media’s Creative Team Supervisor. “This nomination belongs to our Creative Team and to everyone who has shared their experiences with us. The Uintah Basin is full of fascinating stories, and we’re grateful to every listener who has followed along as we explore them.”

Winners of the 2026 ParaPod Podcast Awards are expected to be announced in October. For more information about the awards, visit https://parapodfestival.com

Uintah Basin High Strangeness is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GYDNFritilFhkuYplq5NK
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uintah-basin-high-strangeness/id1836159477

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwJMzVqypxY&t=2s

For more information about the podcast, visit https://v6.media/ubhs/