Best Tall Tale | Acast Podcasts (2025)

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AI Decoded Space. It’s a Bit Too Perfect. 1:03:51

3d ago1:03:51

1:03:51

This week on The Creep Dive, Jen goes fully intergalactic spiral as she uncovers the extremely unsettling fact that black holes are making noises and not just weird cosmic static, but literal sound waves that AI has now decoded. NASA picked up a low, eerie moan coming from the Perseus cluster. Totally normal black hole behaviour? Apparently, yes. B…

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Mapping the Atlantic: The Meteor Expedition, 1925 1:04:13

4d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

This episode explores the fascinating story of the German Atlantic expedition of 1925, in which the survey ship Meteor spent two years mapping the seafloor of the Atlantic as well as making other scientific discoveries which fundamentally changed the way that we think about the world. It’s a hugely important moment in oceanography and science as we…

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Tale of Two Halves 57:56

5d ago57:56

57:56

In a hard fought contest in wet and miserable conditions, the Dockers ground out a victory to get us within a sniff of the 'F' word. In this episode we break down the performance vs the Blues, the wet and wild Peel result, and answer a slew of listener's questions. Don't forget to grab your Purple Reign Merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Tales from the Cinque Ports: New Romney 56:47

11d ago56:47

56:47

This episode continues our series on the Cinque Ports, an ancient confederation of towns in southeast England that provided ships and men to the crown in return for special powers and privileges. They have since become rightly dubbed as the cradle of the Royal Navy. This episode brings us to New Romney, one of the original five head ports. New Romn…

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Derby victory 51:44

12d ago51:44

51:44

Our Merch store has arrived Click here to visit the Purple Reign store and check out our latest designs. In this episode we look at the recent Derby victory against the Eagles. Some interesting statistics and comparisons with previous finals teams, and a quick look at Peel talk. We spend more time on the Listener's questions this week, and there ar…

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The Seagull, the Toe, and the MRI Butt Plug: A Love Story 58:40

17d ago58:40

58:40

This week on The Creep Dive, it's a buffet of the bizarre: severed toes in ritual boxes, piglets with faces, and the return of the man who shagged a seagull. Jen relives her worm trauma, Cassie makes a public service announcement for maggot fans, and Sophie shares the story of the woman who took a metal-core butt plug into an MRI machine... with di…

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Seapower Past & Present 6: Black Sea 1:06:13

18d ago1:06:13

1:06:13

This episode forms part of a new strand of our podcast: Seapower Past and Present which explores seapower as it is understood and practised in the modern world whilst offering a historical perspective on the themes we explore. Each episode is chosen according to a theme or a location – a hotspot in the modern world where seapower has a major influe…

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Voss eats 6 pies for breakfast 1:18:02

18d ago1:18:02

1:18:02

In this episode we deep dive into the huge Freo performance against an in-form Pies outfit in front of 60K rabid Pie army supporters. A lot of positives to discuss, some attempts to firmly secure lids but failing miserably to keep the positive outlook under wraps. Don't forget to support the pod by getting around our merch, click here. Hosted on Ac…

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The Lake That Killed 2,000 People 56:04

25d ago56:04

56:04

This week, Sophie’s “in prison” (allegedly), Cassie’s back from bum chaos, and we spiral into everything from weaver fish attacks on Irish beaches to the quicksand that will kill you, the lake that silently murdered thousands, a snake-handling cult that won’t stop dying, and why Bigfoot is basically a daddy issue. It’s a hot mess of creeps, chaos, …

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Guts Up! 36:11

25d ago36:11

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In this episide we take a quick look at the Dockers strong performance vs a fancied Hawks outfit. We look at the run of recent performances, and how Freo are shaping their own future in spite of outside noise that prompted a welcomed response from the boss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sir John Ross's Arctic Exploration Ships 41:45

1M ago41:45

41:45

This episode explores the career of the nineteenth-century Scottish naval officer and explorer Sir John Ross and focuses in particular on the vessels he took to on his voyages to the Arctic. These were the Isabella, a Hull-built merchantman of 385 tons; Victory, a side-wheel steamer with paddles that could be lifted away from the ice and was fitted…

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Shifting Sands of Time 1:14:06

1M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

In this episode we look back at the brilliant career of Michael Walters, and the indelible mark the great man has left on the club. We also break down the tough loss to the Swans, leaving the Dockers precariously hanging outside the eight. A quick look at Peel Talk is followed by a great run of Listener's questions. This ep is dedicated to Oz's dog…

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Velocity Gnome: The Prank That Took Over a Man’s Life 56:20

1M ago56:20

56:20

Cassie’s out sick (we send love!), but the chaos continues. This week on The Creep Dive, Jen and Sophie spiral from baby oil conspiracies to freak-off updates in the Diddy trial (guilty, somewhat), before tumbling into the mind-bending saga of Velocity Gnome: a multi-year prank that turned one man’s life into a real-life sci-fi opera, complete with…

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Seapower Past & Present 5: Technology 1:13:08

1M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

This episode forms part of a new strand of our podcast: Seapower Past and Present which explores seapower as it is understood and practised in the modern world whilst offering a historical perspective on the themes we explore. Each episode is chosen according to a theme or a location – a hotspot in the modern world where seapower has a major influe…

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Maturity on show 1:13:36

1M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

In a tough and gritty performance against the Saints, the Dockers demonstrated maturity in coming back from a 3qtr time deficit, the first of the season. So many positives to discuss, and the listeners questions are bang on with such questions. The pod merch is heaving, with some brand new designs ready to roll - click here. Can we keep the streak …

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Seapower Past & Present 4: Middle East 55:55

2M ago55:55

55:55

This episode forms part of a new strand of our podcast: Seapower Past and Present which explores seapower as it is understood and practised in the modern world whilst offering a historical perspective on the themes we explore. Each episode is chosen according to a theme or a location – a hotspot in the modern world where seapower has a major influe…

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Clearance is the key! 52:37

2M ago52:37

52:37

In this episode the boys look way back to last Thursday's win over the Bombers, making it five wins on the trot. Whilst the lads try to keep a firm lid on things, the possibilities of 'where to from here?' are discussed, along with performers at Peel, Buy and Sell trends in fashion, and a glut of listener's questions. Don't forget to visit our merc…

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The Troll Prince of Tattle Life 1:05:59

2M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

This week, the girls go deep into the seedy underbelly of the internet: Tattle Life. From anonymous trolls with vendettas to the shocking unmasking of the man behind it all—this is a dive into digital drama, online cruelty, and the £1 million lawsuit that might finally bring it all down. Featuring influencer chaos, Clemmie Hooper’s meltdown, and a …

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Too tall, too strong! 50:41

2M ago50:41

50:41

In this episode we deep dive into the Saturday night special, where the mighty Dockers got over the line in a close one. We run through some potential changes for the 5 day break, debate the Fyfe Sub phenom, and look at some listener's questions in detail. Don't forget to splurge on our merch, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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The Last Seagoing Paddle Steamer: PS Waverley 29:51

2M ago29:51

29:51

The paddle steamer Waverley is one of the real treasures of the maritime world. The last surviving seagoing and passenger-carrying paddle steamer, she continues to this day to take day trippers on joyrides around our coast, her paddles churning up the sea as she goes. Built on the Clyde in 1946 she spent almost thirty years taking passengers up to …

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Mid Season Review 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

In this episode we work through the Dockers season at the half way point. We look at the GBD over the season to date, make some early calls on Doig Medal count, awards, and answer a slew of Listener's Questions. Don't forget to hit the merch store here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tales from the Cinque Ports: Tenterden 55:19

2M ago55:19

55:19

This episode continues our series on the Cinque Ports, an ancient confederation of towns in southeast England that provided ships and men to the crown in return for special powers and privileges. They have since become rightly dubbed as the cradle of the Royal Navy. This episode brings us to the lovely town of Tenterden, which joined the Cinque Por…

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Vermeer, Vinegar & Very Bad Boyfriends 55:31

2M ago55:31

55:31

This week on The Creep Dive, we’re rifling through relics, risqué robberies, and ridiculous retellings. Cass brings us the tale of Rose Dugdale, the British debutante who said “no thanks” to the tiara and “yes please” to the IRA—pulling off Ireland’s biggest art heist in a corridor-loving mansion. Then Sophie whisks us back into the murky mystery o…

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Gold Coast Special 55:36

2M ago55:36

55:36

In this episode, the boys discuss the recent peak of the rollercoaster thus far, dismantling the Gold Coast Suns on a rain-soaked Saturday afternoon. Despite some shady acres technology issues, the boys battle through peel talk, listeners' questions, and launch the Purple Reign Merch store, which can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Seapower Past & Present 3: The Arctic 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

This episode forms part of a new strand of our podcast: Seapower Past and Present which explores seapower as it is understood and practised in the modern world whilst offering a historical perspective on the themes we explore. Each episode is chosen according to a theme or a location – a hotspot in the modern world where seapower has a major influe…

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Walyalup remain undefeated 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

In this episode, we continue the positive vibes following the victory at Home vs the Power. Walyalup remains undefeated! We deep dive into the AP suspension, look ahead to selection vs the Suns, and answers some great listener's questions. Don't forget to grab your Purple Reign Merch by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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The Voynich Manuscript: Medieval Wellness or Time-Travelling Shite Talk? 58:55

3M ago58:55

58:55

This week on The Creep Dive, Jen takes us deep into the intoxicating mystery of the Voynich Manuscript. Is it a 600-year-old coded guide to female health? A Renaissance troll’s masterpiece? Or the deranged scribblings of a time traveller off their tits on medieval mushrooms? With baffling botany, star signs that don’t match our skies, and naked wom…

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Seapower Past & Present 2: Critical National Infrastructure 49:50

3M ago49:50

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This episode forms part of a new strand of our podcast: Seapower Past and Present which explores seapower as it is understood and practised in the modern world whilst offering a historical perspective on the themes we explore. Each episode is chosen according to a theme or a location – a hotspot in the modern world where seapower has a major influe…

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Giant upset 1:15:17

3M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

In this episode we break down the Freo tsunami that took out the Giants in a tough game stamped by the Freo brand we have all waited to see for four quarters. We pay homage to the elite Sir Doug Nicholls Round Jumper and Duck froths over the Tambellup connection. Listener's questions force a deeper conversation around our rucks and once again, some…

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Hide, Seek, Shit Yourself: A Survival Guide 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Cassie's off this week — we miss her and send big love ❤️ — but on we must go on. We start with an update on the jaw-dropping Diddy trial (yes, necrophilia is mentioned ), then veer into haunted hide-and-seek championships, competitive masturbators, and a hiker whose red hair literally saved her life. It's chaos, it's creepy, it's everything you lo…

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Seapower Past & Present 1: Economic Warfare 46:16

3M ago46:16

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This episode forms part of a new strand of our podcast: Seapower Past and Present which explores seapower as it is understood and practised in the modern world whilst offering a historical perspective on the themes we explore. Each episode is chosen according to a theme or a location – a hotspot in the modern world where seapower has a major influe…

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Burnt by hot pies 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

In this episode we recap the Freo vs Pies clash on a Thursday night, in which the Dockers started red hot but could not capitalise on midfield domination and I50 entries. We debate the inevitable ball movement and team selections, with some troubling news coming out of Peel, and Listener's Questions are hot off the press. Strap yourselves in for th…

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Up Your Hole and Into the Bin: The Skort Scandal & Spain’s Most Twisted Parents 1:04:16

3M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

This week on The Creep Dive, Sophie takes us deep into the bone-chilling case of Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra—the golden couple of Santiago who adopted a brilliant little girl, then slowly, disturbingly, betrayed her in the most unthinkable way. From obsessive parenting and secret sedatives to a murder investigation riddled with lies, this st…

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Tales From the Cinque Ports: Faversham 47:45

3M ago47:45

47:45

This episode continues our series on the Cinque Ports, an ancient confederation of maritime towns in southeast England that from the early Middle Ages provided ships and men to the crown in return for special powers and privileges. They have since become rightly dubbed as the cradle of the Royal Navy. Our first episode explored the Cinque Ports’ ri…

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Can't jump off a rollercoaster mid ride! 1:10:27

3M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

In this episode we jump straight into the main topic that an overwhelming number of listeners wanted us to address, coaching. Following a balanced and researched based conversation we hit a short version of the GBD and open the door for Peel Talk, discussing if there will be significant changes, whilst the Listener's questions is a nice change in p…

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He Slept in a Closet, Then Walked Out With the Mona Lisa Under His Arm 43:46

3M ago43:46

43:46

This week on The Creep Dive, we unpack one of the most absurdly chill art heists in history: the day the Mona Lisa disappeared from the Louvre... and no one even noticed until the next day. No alarms. No chaos. Just one little man, one white jumpsuit, and a very unbothered plumber. But that’s not all. We also dive into the jaw-dropping story of Car…

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ANZAC Legends 54:28

3M ago54:28

54:28

In this episode the boys discuss the ANZAC day clash between Freo and the Crows. The Freo blueprint is analysed, with some questions surrounding jostling places in the team with a strong list to choose from. Listeners' questions are elite, and we look forward to the upcoming clash vs the Saints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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The Bremen Cog: Maritime Germany 2 39:48

4M ago39:48

39:48

The Bremen Cog is a historical gem; the best-preserved medieval trading ship in the world. We know from her beautifully-preserved timbers that her construction dates from 1380, and her discovery dramatically unlocked a fascinating world not only of shipbuilding and seamanship but also of trade. This was a period in which trade routes and shipping w…

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Deestroyed by Dees 1:10:38

4M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

In this episode, we delve into the recent loss to the Dees at the 'G'. With lots of noise around the team's poor performance, the boys look to put some perspective into some of the rhetoric around the business cycle type performances in which Freo are expected to win, and where the team can significantly improve and maintain consistency. Some great…

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Celebrities in Space, the reality tv show that ruined lives, and The Heiress and the Revolution 1:14:12

4M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Welcome back creepoids. Join us this week to delve into the celebrities in space, the manic moment of truth TV show and the strange case of Patty Hearst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gather this! 1:20:25

4M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

In this episode the boys dissect the Gather Round clash in the Barossa, with the mighty Freo Dockers proving too big and too strong for an emerging Tigers outfit 108-47. There are many points of conversation, including some troubling news out of Peel concerning a club legend, and a robust discussion on Dudley and Raz feature throughout the episode.…

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The Cinque Ports 1:19:21

4M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

This episode is the first of a series on the history of the Cinque Ports in which we bring you a mixture of fascinating history alongside a glimpse into contemporary life in these vibrant and ancient maritime towns. In the eleventh century during the reign of Edward the Confessor, five ports in the south-east of England joined together into a confe…

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Bad man Brand, The whack wombat kidnapper and the shared brain twins 1:11:29

4M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Dive in on creeps, the water is tepid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BONUS: Traces of a homicide 30:57

4M ago30:57

30:57

In September 2017, a seemingly tragic scene unfolds in Northern Sweden where a woman in her sixties is discovered at the bottom of her staircase, her body eerily draped with flour. Initially mistaken for an accident, forensic clues begin to tell a darker tale. As investigators peel back the layers, they find signs of staged mishap and severe trauma…

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Tacklor's victorious 150th 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

In this episode we breakdown the highly entertaining Dockers vs Doggies clash, which contained everything from attempted screamers, goals of the year, slingshot footy, epic one on ones, defensive 1%ers, and horrible haircuts. We run through a fitting victory for the man we call Tacklor, playing his 150th. Peel talk has some spice as we predict who …

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Sikhs In The City and Wet Specimens 58:10

4M ago58:10

58:10

This week on The Creep Dive, the gals dive headfirst into a toe-curling tale of body parts for sale, internet feuds between right-wing queens Jessica Reed Kraus and Candace Owens, and the inspiring, suspiciously spry story of Fauja Singh — the man allegedly running marathons well past 100. We also ponder: is Denise Welch missing in a hot air balloo…

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The Ocean and Us: Maritime Germany 1 52:43

4M ago52:43

52:43

A mini-series on the maritime history of Germany launches with a visit to the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven, which has recently launched a stand-out new permanent exhibition 'Ship Realms - The Ocean and Us.' Through the clever presentation of artefacts amongst immersive displays, the exhibition powerfully makes the point that, the more we k…

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BONUS: The mystery of Viking Sally 1:00:51

4M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

In December 2015, a frightened woman reports her ex-husband to Danish police, claiming he bragged about getting away with murder on the ferry Viking Sally back in 1987. This chilling revelation reopens a cold case involving one of the most infamous crimes at sea. The Viking Sally, known for multiple violent incidents, including the unsolved murder …

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