Best Kentucky X Files Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 21: Steve Zahn 46:14

5d ago46:14

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Send us a text This week on The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy hosts a down-to-earth conversation with one of Kentucky’s most beloved transplants – Steve Zahn. 🎬 Andy sits down with acclaimed actor and comedian Steve Zahn, who has made Kentucky his home. They talk about rural life, Hollywood versus homegrown humor, and why he chose to raise his family …

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Episode 20: Harry Sisson 47:57

12d ago47:57

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Send us a text On the 20th episode of the Andy Beshear Podcast (can you believe it!), Andy sits down with Harry Sisson – a national political voice and a member of Gen Z who’s using social media to help more young people get informed and involved. 📱 We’ll talk about what drives him, what Gen Z cares about most, reaching young men, leveraging new pl…

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Episode 19: Kevin Nolan, President & CEO of GE Appliances 47:13

19d ago47:13

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Send us a text On today’s brand-new episode, Governor Andy Beshear sits down with Kevin Nolan, President & CEO of GE Appliances, for a powerful conversation about some of Kentucky’s biggest economic development news of the year and how we can make sure more things are made in the USA – plus some much-needed laundry tips from a real expert! 🧺 We hop…

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Episode 18: Pat Kelsey & Josh Heird 49:47

26d ago49:47

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Send us a text In the 18th episode of The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy sits down with University of Louisville Men’s Basketball Head Coach Pat Kelsey and Athletic Director Josh Heird (and fellow dads to teenage daughters) for a wide-ranging, candid and personal conversation about: 🏀 Building character and culture on and off the court 🏀 The blueprint …

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Episode 17: Governor John Bel Edwards, Winning in a Red State, the Power of Nonpartisanship, More Tariff Trouble and First Lady Britainy (+ Winnie!) 47:42

1M ago47:42

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the Andy Beshear Podcast! It’s Episode 17 and we’ve got not just one – but two – southern Democratic governors on the mic. We discuss the tariff troubles, bipartisanship vs. nonpartisanship, and welcome back our very special guest, First Lady Britainy Beshear (and Winnie! 🐾) Our guest this week is former…

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Senator Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland, Epstein Files, Will's Grand Slam in South Carolina and Vogue 46:46

1M ago46:46

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Send us a text It’s Episode 16 – and we’re welcoming Senator Angela Alsobrooks, talking about the dangers of anger politics and diving head first into this week’s headlines. (Spoiler alert: Someone’s wearing Gap jeans in Vogue... 👀) This week’s special guest is Senator Angela Alsobrooks – Maryland’s new junior Senator and a rising star in the Upper…

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Episode 195: The Phone Found in Fiji 43:17

1M ago43:17

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In our first recording together we take a look at a mystery Chris stumbled upon when compiling mysteries for our very first season! Since then, there have been developments in the case... This is the story of a mobile phone found in Fiji in the back of a taxi in 2014 which contained a disturbing video of four men being shot dead in the middle of th…

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Episode 15: Liz Shuler President of the AFL–CIO, with Will Beshear Learning Gen-X Lingo! 47:41

2M ago47:41

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 15 – Andy is talking all things labor unions with the first woman president of the AFL-CIO, the devastating impacts of the “Big Ugly Bill” on rural communities, and switching it up by “kicking it old school” with Will and John. This week’s guest is AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler! The AFL-CIO represents nearly 15 mill…

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Episode 14: New Orleans Saints Quarterback Tyler Shough, Big Beautiful Bill, Texas Flooding, & Will Beshear is Back! 44:58

2M ago44:58

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Send us a text It’s Episode 14—and we’re diving into big headlines, bigger heart, and a whole lot of laughs. This week’s guest is New Orleans Saints quarterback and former Louisville Cardinal Tyler Shough, who opens up about his winding road to the NFL. From major injuries to major comebacks, Tyler shares how he found resilience, purpose, and even …

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Episode 194: The Big Grey Man [Guess the Mystery Part III] 41:30

2M ago41:30

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The third and final instalment in our current Guess the Mystery trilogy as Sooz and Masud have to guess the mystery from the title alone, and this week it's the Big Grey Man... A myth of Scottish folklore of a tall grey spectral presence which roams the Cairngorms OR John Major challenging people to feel his muscles in the streets of Preston? Liste…

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Episode 193: The Campden Wonder [Guess the Mystery Part II] 35:24

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The second in our Guess the Mystery miniseries sees Sooz and Masud having to work out what the heck The Campden Wonder is. Is it a batshit insane 1660 case of robbery, murder and coming back from the dead or is it the theft of a chandelier from a pioneering gay bar? Listen to find out! ______ An exclusive extended, ad-free version of this episode w…

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Episode 13: Griffin Johnson, Fourth of July Holiday Special Surprise Episode Drop, 45:31

2M ago45:31

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Send us a text It’s Episode 13—and we’re dropping it a day early to kick off your Fourth of July with some red, white, and real talk. 🇺🇸 This special holiday episode features a conversation with social media influencer turned entrepreneur Griffin Johnson, who opens up about his journey from a small town in Illinois to building a career across platf…

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Episode 12: Governor Josh Stein, Diversity and Military Strikes on Iran 46:24

2M ago46:24

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Send us a text It’s Episode 12—and we’re not holding back. This week, we’re joined by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, a longtime friend and former fellow Attorney General. From flipping red seats blue to leading recovery efforts after natural disasters, Governor Stein breaks down what it really means to make government work for the people—and w…

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Episode 192: The Kentucky Meat Shower [Guess the Mystery Part I] 35:01

2M ago35:01

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With Chris away on holiday, Sooz and Masud attempt to guess the mystery from the name alone. How close do they get? Well you'll be surprised! Chris certainly was... In Bath County, Kentucky in 1876 chunks of red meat fall from the sky. What are they? How did they fall from the sky? Despite science coming on leaps and bounds since then, there's stil…

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Episode 11: Governor Wes Moore, The Big Beautiful Bill, & Addressing Political Violence 50:42

3M ago50:42

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Send us a text It’s Episode 11—and we’re digging deep. This week, we’re sitting down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, a bestselling author, Army veteran, and self-described “improbable governor” who went from childhood adversity to national leadership. Wes gets real about what shaped him—losing his father at three, getting arrested at 11, and f…

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The Ken Brennan Trilogy #3 - Shootout at Spanky's [RE-RELEASE] 1:18:46

3M ago1:18:46

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Our revisiting of our Ken Brennan trilogy comes to a close. December 2008 in Jackson, Tennessee bar owner and sheriff's deputy Euhommie Bond is tragically killed in a shootout outside his bar and grill, Spanky's. With so much gunfire concentrated in such a short space of time, finding out who killed him is no mean feat, one main reason why the poli…

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The X Letters EP 3 - The people you used to know 16:28

3M ago16:28

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Sometimes the people you used to know - just aren't the same anymore. Hope you're doing good out there. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ky-x-files--5559589/support.By Kentucky X-Files Podcast

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Episode 10: VP Candidate Gov. Tim Walz & Pinterest CEO Bill Ready 51:57

3M ago51:57

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Send us a text It’s Episode 10, y’all—and we went big. To mark this milestone, we brought in two major guests who know a thing or two about leadership, policy, and staying grounded in unpredictable times. First up, it’s VP Candidate & Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—a teacher, veteran, and former congressman who gets real about everything from balancin…

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The Ken Brennan Trilogy #2 - The Vanishing Blonde and the Mercury Man [RE-RELEASE] 1:17:48

3M ago1:17:48

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It's the second in our Ken Brennan Trilogy and come with us to Florida in 2005 as we look at how a woman got out of a hotel she couldn't possibly have left without being seen and ended up 8 miles away and left for dead. What happened to her, who did it and just who on Earth is the Mercury Man and might he be the key to the whole affair? This case, …

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The X Letters EP 2 - We do what we can 15:02

3M ago15:02

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We do what we can folks. Time runs out, and life gets in the way. Do what you can. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ky-x-files--5559589/support.By Kentucky X-Files Podcast

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Episode 9: The Governors Table, Gov. Matt Meyer & Gov. Bob Ferguson 46:13

3M ago46:13

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Send us a text Two guest governors. One podcast. Zero teleprompters. Episode 9 of The Andy Beshear Podcast hits the road to Portland, Oregon for a special on-location edition at the Democratic Governors Association—and you’re invited behind the scenes! First up, meet Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware: a former middle school teacher, Teach for America…

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The Ken Brennan Trilogy #1 - The Body in Room 348 [RE-RELEASE] 52:07

3M ago52:07

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Revisiting our Ken Brennan trilogy over the next 3 weeks, we begin with our first Ken episode from way back in January 2020 as we meet Ken solving the bizarre mystery of Greg Fleniken, who was found dead in his hotel room, locked from the inside, with internal injuries that were similar to having been pulverised by a car. So what the hell happened?…

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The X Letters EP 1 - Sometimes time just gets away from you. 18:58

3M ago18:58

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An explaination of sorts , and an introduction into what's next. Hope you're doing good out there. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ky-x-files--5559589/support.By Kentucky X-Files Podcast

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Episode 8: Mark Cuban, Mavericks, and Memorial Day 51:17

3M ago51:17

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Send us a text Self-made billionaire, chronic entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 8—and you’ll want to hear this one from start to finish. From his unconventional start in business (which includes disco dancing and sororities in college) to his take on today’s political lan…

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Episode 191: The Mysterious Lori Erica Ruff 59:24

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This week's episode is the story of Lori Erica Ruff, who took her own life in 2010. She was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in her car, parked on her estranged in-laws' driveway. Erratic behaviour following the separation from her husband is only the beginning as the true nature of Lori is slowly uncovered. So who was she really? ______ A…

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Episode 7: Attorney General Aaron Ford + FEMA, Forecasts, and Fatherhood 50:46

3M ago50:46

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Send us a text A former math teacher turned Attorney General joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 7—and trust us, this conversation does not stay in the classroom. Nevada AG Aaron Ford shares his incredible journey from first-gen college grad to becoming one of the country’s leading voices for justice. He also opens up about how he—and other …

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Episode 6: Coach Calipari, Medicaid Cuts & Big Deals 49:04

4M ago49:04

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Send us a text A legendary basketball coach joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 6—and this conversation goes way beyond the court. From unexpected life lessons to personal stories you won’t hear anywhere else, this episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and a few laughs along the way. Then, it’s time for the debut of our newest segment: Big D…

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Episode 190: The Fate of the Flower Doctor 43:47

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This week's episode is the story of Charles Budd Robinson - a botanist from Canada who went missing while on an expedition to an Indonesian island in December 1913 never to be seen again... So what happened? Does the answer lie in Kew Gardens? And would he have survived if he'd packed his phrase book? ______ An exclusive extended, ad-free version o…

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Episode 5: Inside the Kentucky Derby — Eric Wood, Coolmore, & Kenny McPeek 47:00

4M ago47:00

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Send us a text Derby Day may be in the rearview, but the stories (and the laughs) are still fresh. In Episode 5, The Andy Beshear Podcast takes you on location at Churchill Downs for our biggest and boldest episode yet. Trainer Kenny McPeek joins us to reflect on his unforgettable 2024 Oaks-Derby double and the history-making moments that made head…

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Episode 189: Does the Pope Have a Time Machine? 45:44

4M ago45:44

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Coinciding with the papal conclave of 2025 as cardinals reverently decide who will be the new Pope, we dive into a pervading mystery that the Vatican once had (and possibly still has) its hands on a working time machine... A story which takes in Nobel Prize winners and Nazi scientists, let's find out the answer to the question 'does the Pope have a…

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You Get What You Give | Sooz's One Hit Wonders #4 58:51

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In the latest in our Sooz's One Hit Wonders series, we are transported to 1998 and take a look at a serious contender for song of the 90s as we learn all about what led to (and came from) the utter smash hit You Get What You Give... Dreadful solo albums, a right-place-right-time capturing of the zeitgeist plus a more surprising subsequent career th…

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Episode 4: Senator Chris Coons to Federal Firings—Plus, Andy Answers THAT Question 41:36

4M ago41:36

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Send us a text Senator Chris Coons of Delaware joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation to kick off Episode 4. From his work on bipartisan ethics to founding the Chicken Caucus (yes, really), Senator Coons shares what drives him, how his faith and values shape his approach to politics, and why service still matters…

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Episode 3: Senator Amy Klobuchar, Attorney Gerina Whethers & Second Chances 45:43

4M ago45:43

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Send us a text This week’s episode brings big names, real talk, and a few unexpected laughs. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Andy for a candid conversation about her Minnesota upbringing, how her family’s values shaped her career, and the real impact of tariffs on farmers across the country. Plus—don’t miss her hilarious story about a turkey that …

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Episode 188: The Severed Feet of the Salish Sea 46:50

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This week we uncover Sooz's fear of the ocean as we discuss the bizarre phenomenon of loads of severed feet washing up at various points along the British Columbia and Washington State coast... Just why did the amount increase between 2007 and 2018? And, more importantly, why does Chris now own Conclave on physical media in 2025!? The answers lie w…

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Episode 2: Nicole Avant on Loss, Leadership & Legacy 56:01

5M ago56:01

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Send us a text In this episode of The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy is joined by Nicole Avant, former U.S. Ambassador, producer of the recent Netflix film The Six Triple Eight, and daughter of legendary music executive Clarence Avant. Later, Andy reunites with his friends John and Jon for a grounded, honest conversation about tariffs, what they really…

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Episode 187: What Happened at the Ole Miss Riot? 1:08:35

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This week's episode is the story of (among others) Paul Guihard, Ray Gunther and James Meredith, whose lives intersect and, in two of their cases, come to an end at the fateful Ole Miss Riot of 1962 in Mississippi. So what happened? And boy had you better not mention to Masud that you don't like tomatoes! ______ An exclusive extended, ad-free versi…

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VHGuess #3 | Urgh, It's Not Stripes Is It? 1:17:26

5M ago1:17:26

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Our favourite game is back this week and has some of the very best and some of the very worst guesses Chris and Masud have made. And it may also be the closes game yet PLUS Sooz goes rogue with awarding points. ______ An exclusive extended version of this episode with almost 20 minutes of bonus extra chat can be found over at our Patreon! Extended …

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Episode 1: Andy, His Son & the CEO of Morgan & Morgan 54:12

5M ago54:12

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Send us a text In the very first episode of The Andy Beshear Podcast, the ground rules are set: be real, be curious, and above all—be human. With an unexpected mix of guests—from a self-made billionaire and the CEO of one of the country’s most well-known law firms, to Andy’s own son and a longtime public servant—this episode kicks things off with s…

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Welcome to the Andy Beshear Podcast: Intro 0:50

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Send us a text Our first episode will go live Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 8 am EST 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@AndyBeshearPodcast 📲 Follow us for episode drops, behind-the-scenes content, and real conversations: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | LinkedIn @AndyBeshearPodcast www.andybeshearpodcast.com Let’s keep the…

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Episode 186: The World's First Aerial Murder? 49:58

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This week we take a look at possibly the world's first aerial murder, which is certainly what it was called in newspapers at the time. In 1923, daredevil BH DeLay was putting on an extraordinary aerial display of aviation stunts - something he had made a great living doing in the movies - when the wings of his plane snapped off and crashed into the…

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Episode 185: Robert Johnson & The Devil at the Crossroads 1:19:37

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While you may be forgiven for thinking that Robert Johnson is our guest for an episode about the devil at a crossroads, don't let the naming convention fool you. This is the tale of pioneering musician Robert Johnson who is simultaneously one of the most influential musicians of the 20th Century AND a complete mystery... Perhaps the first member of…

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The One & Only | Sooz's One Hit Wonders #3 53:19

6M ago53:19

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The next in Sooz's series of the stories behind some of the biggest one-hit wonders. This week, she walks us through Chesney Hawke's 1991 mega-hit 'The One & Only' while we of course manage to get in a Jurassic Park reference and Masud learns about the chain of shops John Menzies... ______ An exclusive extended version of this episode with almost 3…

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Episode 184: The Calvine Sighting 57:53

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This week's episode is the twisty story of what is considered to be the greatest photo ever taken of a UFO... In August 1990, two men hiking near the Scottish hamlet of Calvine saw a strange craft hover silently in the sky, be approached by a Harrier jet and then fly away vertically. Stranger than this sighting, though, is the story of the photogra…

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Spoilerific Oscars Chat 1:01:40

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This week's episode is a relaxed chat about this year's Best Picture nominees just ahead of the Oscars ceremony. We give our opinions (with SPOILERS) on those we've seen plus Chris shares some potentially controversial opinions about Dune! ________ An exclusive extended version of this episode with extra chat can be found over at our Patreon! Exten…

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Episode 183: The Rey Rivera Mystery 47:27

6M ago47:27

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This week's episode is the bizarre story of Rey Rivera, who was missing for 8 days in 2006 before turning up dead in the strangest of circumstances, circumstances which were eventually ruled a suicide. Except it would have been physically impossible for Rey to have taken his own life in this way... An exclusive extended version of this episode with…

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VHGuess #2 | Four People Who Haven't Written For The Simpsons [LIVE] 44:50

7M ago44:50

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A live edition of our favourite game! And joining us in an echoey room to an intimate crowd is returning friend of the show and host of the fantastic Evil Men podcast, Michael Balazo! Who will win this round and which VHS treasure will be unearthed? An extended version of this episode, along with a huge back catalogue of exclusive bonus content suc…

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Episode 182: The W*nking Man of Pompeii 40:02

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Following the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD Pompeii was devastated by an intense burst of intense heat, smoke and ash, leaving many of the thousands of people killed preserved in their final positions. Cue much sniggering when one man was discovered in the position of apparently pleasuring himself. But was that really what he was …

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Episode 181: Murder of a Marine 51:28

7M ago51:28

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This week we take a look at the 1994 murder of former marine David Cox. David had been missing for 3 months when his body was found next to a river in Massachusetts, killed execution style with 4 bullet wounds. But what possible motive could there have been? His killer has never been discovered but his past may be more well known than first appears…

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Me & Mrs Jones | Sooz's One Hit Wonders #2 1:06:13

8M ago1:06:13

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The next episode in our occasional new series called Sooz Kempner's One Hit Wonders where Sooz takes us through the story of some of the very best (and worst) one hit wonders. Where are they now? Why did their one hit hit so hard and then other songs fail to replicate the success? For this second episode, Sooz tells us the brilliant story of Billy …

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Episode 180: The Cape Intruder and the Halifax Sleepwatcher 56:23

8M ago56:23

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Two creepy (and possibly) connected crimes this week and we take a look at the Cape Intruder, a man whose identity remains a mystery, who broke into people's houses in Cape Elizabeth, Maine in 2005 to... Watch them sleep. Upon his prey awaking, he would bolt out of the house and evade capture completely. This photofit was issued to help identify th…

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