Best Tape Library Podcasts (2025)

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Playback | The Terrifying True Story of Sam The Clown 36:50

1d ago36:50

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Dive into the eerie past with the mysterious encounter of two children who stumbled upon Sam, a peculiar figure in the fields of Sandown during the 1970s. Join us as we piece together the chilling details and explore whether Sam was a ghost, an alien, or something else entirely. This is the story of Sam The Sandown ClownSupport the channel with Pat…

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#465 The Oldest Bars in New York City 1:20:03

2h ago1:20:03

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We’ve put together the ultimate New York City historic bar crawl, a celebration of the city’s old taverns, pubs, and ale houses with 18th- and 19th-century connections. And along the way, you’ll learn so much about the city’s overall history — from its changing shoreline to the everyday lives of its working-class immigrant populations. Being an old…

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Planning Commission - 7/28/2025 50:34

6d ago50:34

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The Sacramento County Planning Commission (Commission) consists of five members. Commission members are appointed by a Sacramento County Board of Supervisor within the boundaries of five supervisorial districts, respectively. The Commission also serves as the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.…

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Sacramento Public Library - 7/24/2025 19:04

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The Sacramento Public Library Authority is governed by a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Citrus Heights, Galt, Isleton, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. The purpose of the Sacramento Public Library Authority is to provide public library services that provide open access to diverse reso…

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#464 New York: The City of Oysters 1:24:27

7d ago1:24:27

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Once upon a time New York City oysters were not only plentiful and healthy in the harbor, they were an everyday, common food source. The original fast food! For that reason, the oyster could be an official New York City mascot. Oyster farming was a major occupation. Oyster houses were an incredibly common place for people to eat. The greatest resta…

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Board of Supervisors - 7/22/2025 3:59:40

10d ago3:59:40

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The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.netBy Sacramento County

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AQMD - 7/24/2025 42:41

10d ago42:41

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The SacMetro AQMD is responsible for cleaning the air to meet state and federal health standards so we all breathe easier. The area's two biggest air pollutants are ground-level ozone and particulate matter 2.5. In Sacramento County, the majority of air pollution during the summer comes from mobile sources, which are the cars, trucks, buses, agricu…

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SAFCA - 7/17/2025 22:36

16d ago22:36

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The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) was formed in 1989 to address the Sacramento area's vulnerability to catastrophic flooding. This vulnerability was exposed during the record flood of 1986 when Folsom Dam exceeded its normal flood control storage capacity and several area levees nearly collapsed under the strain of the storm. In resp…

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Local Officials Host Press Conference in Opposition of SB 802 37:02

16d ago37:02

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Today, leaders from Sacramento County and the cities of Folsom and Sacramento, as well as the Continuum of Care gathered to strongly oppose Senate Bill 802 (Sacramento Area Housing and Homelessness Agency). Read More https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/local-leaders-oppose-sb-802.html…

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Planning Commission - 7/14/25 13:05

16d ago13:05

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The Sacramento County Planning Commission (Commission) consists of five members. Commission members are appointed by a Sacramento County Board of Supervisor within the boundaries of five supervisorial districts, respectively. The Commission also serves as the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.…

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#463 Gilded Age Golden Girls (Live At City Winery) 1:27:10

14d ago1:27:10

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A special presentation of our live show Bowery Boys History Live, recorded at City Winery, July 2, 2025 Bowery Boys History Live is a storytelling cabaret of all-true tales and spellbinding secrets from the past, hosted by Greg Young of the Bowery Boys Podcast and brought to you by a rotating roster of the city’s greatest historians. And for this s…

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The Truth Behind Japan’s Most Disturbing Haunting 48:25

18d ago48:25

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Hidden deep in the forests of Japan lies a story too terrifying to ignore. The Himuro Mansion legend tells of ancient rituals, gruesome deaths, and a haunting so intense it supposedly inspired Fatal Frame. In this video, we explore the brutal history, walk through the mansion’s ghostly halls, and separate fact from fiction. Was Himuro Mansion ever …

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SASD - 7/9/2025 25:10

24d ago25:10

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Sacramento Area Sewer District is overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of the five Sacramento County Supervisors, five city councilmembers from the City of Sacramento, two councilmembers from the City of Elk Grove, and single representatives from Yolo County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and West Sacramento.…

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Board of Supervisors - 7/8/2025 5:38:09

24d ago5:38:09

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The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.netBy Sacramento County

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Spirits Podcast: Urban Legends with Greg Young 54:03

24d ago54:03

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Ready for a little summertime spookfest? This week we're thrilled to present to you a podcast appearance Greg made back in April on the Spirits Podcast. Hosted by Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini, the Spirits Podcast is a weekly conversational show about all things ghosts, mythology, folklore and urban legends. If you like fun spooky things, ad…

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The Light Hit My Window...Then I Saw Them | Real Life Paranormal Stories | Night Drive 15 58:39

28d ago58:39

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Tune into Night Drive Paranormal tonight to hear 4 brand new real life paranormal stories to keep you up all night narrated by @thetapelibrary Sign up to Patreon for early access and shout outs - www.patreon.com/thetaplibrarySubscribe now for more terrifying tales of the paranormal.If you have a story to share then you can email me at thetapelibrar…

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#462 The Jersey Shore Shark Attacks of 1916 48:58

1M ago48:58

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TERROR ON THE BEACH! Seaside resorts from Cape May, New Jersey, to Montauk, Long Island, were paralyzed in fear during the summer of 1916. Not because of the threat of lurking German U-boats and saboteurs. But because of sharks.On July 1, 1916, Charles Epting Vansant was killed by a shark while swimming at a resort in Beach Haven, a popular destina…

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The Terrifying True Story of the Battersea Poltergeist 1:24:37

1M ago1:24:37

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Between 1956 and 1968, a quiet house in Battersea, South London became the center of one of the strangest and most disturbing poltergeist cases in British history. For over a decade, a young girl named Shirley Hitchings was plagued by unexplained knocks, flying objects, and chilling messages from an unseen force. In this deep-dive documentary, we e…

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The Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue 1:29:27

1M ago1:29:27

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At the heart of New York’s Gilded Age — the late 19th-century era of unprecedented American wealth and excess — were families with the names Astor, Waldorf, Schermerhorn, and Vanderbilt, alongside power players like A.T. Stewart, Jay Gould and William “Boss” Tweed. They would all make their homes — and in the case of the Vanderbilts, their great ma…

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#461 The Story of Inwood and Marble Hill 1:36:11

1M ago1:36:11

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People who live in Inwood know how truly special it is. Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood (aside from Marble Hill) feels like it's outside of the city -- and in some places, even outside of time and space. Unlike the lower Manhattan's flat avenues and organized streets, Inwood varies wildly in elevation and its streets wind up hills and down in…

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Planning Commission 6/9/25 2:12:12

2M ago2:12:12

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Sacramento County Planning Commission, meticulously detailing the procedural aspects and deliberations involved in local land-use decisions. The meeting begins with the swearing-in of commissioners, underscoring the formal and civic nature of their roles. Key themes emerge through the discussion of several "non-contested" and "contested" agenda ite…

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Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission 6/13/25 2:06:16

2M ago2:06:16

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Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission meeting on June 13, 2025, detailing their operations and financial health. The meeting highlights the approval of grants and scholarships for various community media projects, showcasing the positive impact of this funding on local film, journalism, and educational programming. A significant porti…

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Sacramento Transportation Authority 6/12/25 52:07

2M ago52:07

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Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) meeting from June 12, 2025, detailing administrative procedures and significant discussions. The meeting begins with a roll call and a public statement outlining how the proceedings are broadcast and recorded, emphasizing transparency. Key agenda items include the unanimous approval of consent calendar item…

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SacSewer 6/11/25 52:15

2M ago52:15

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Sacramento Area Sewer Meeting from June 11th, 2025, detailing routine board proceedings. Agenda items included the formal introduction of amendments to the District's ordinances, particularly concerning new "in-fill" and "expansion" fees for development, as well as updated definitions to align with state regulations. The board also received a quart…

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Board of Supervisors 6/11/25 1:03:32

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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on June 11, 2025, detailing the approval of the West Jackson Highway Master Plan. The core of the discussion revolves around the repurposing of approximately 5,900 acres of former mining land into a developed community, addressing the region's housing needs by planning for 16,418 dwelling units and ass…

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Board of Supervisors 6/10/25 3:00:40

2M ago3:00:40

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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting, primarily focusing on grant allocations, and health initiatives. A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant program, with supervisors debating funding distribution to various non-profit organizations and expressing appreciation for their community w…

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Board of Supervisors 6/4/25 7:36:01

2M ago7:36:01

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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting focused on the 2025-2026 budget allocation. The discussion highlights the challenging nature of balancing the budget while reflecting community values and maintaining critical services. Key topics include funding for public safety—specifically the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office—alongsi…

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The Horrifying Legends of Lake Superior 58:48

2M ago58:48

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Lake Superior is full of secrets. They call it Gitche Gumee — the Great Sea. But the waters of Lake Superior hide more than waves and wrecks. They hide the unexplainable. Stories of ghost ships seen in the fog… of voices heard in lighthouses long abandoned… of fighter jets that vanish from the sky. This isn’t just a lake, it’s a graveyard, a myster…

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Children of the Gilded Age 50:01

2M ago50:01

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The children of the Gilded Age were seen but not heard. Until now! Listener favorite Esther Crain, author and creator of Ephemeral New York joins The Gilded Gentleman for a look at the world of children during the Gilded Age. As she shared in the episode “Invisible Magicians: Domestic Servants in Gilded Age New York” with writings by actual servant…

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#460 The Brooklyn Museum and the Birth of a New City 52:03

2M ago52:03

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While you may know the Brooklyn Museum for its wildly popular cutting-edge exhibitions, the borough's premier art institution can actually trace its origins back to a more rustic era -- and to the birth of the city of Brooklyn itself. On July 4, 1825, the growing village laid a cornerstone for its new Brooklyn Apprentices Library, an educational in…

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The Strange Mystery of Zigmund Adamski 46:55

2M ago46:55

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Some mysteries fade with time. Others grow darker. In 1980, the body of a coal miner named Zigmund Adamski was found atop a coal heap in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, five days after he mysteriously vanished just miles from home. His clothes were clean, his watch and wallet were missing, and strange burn marks had been treated with an unknown gel. But…

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#459 Moses vs. Bard: The Battle for Castle Clinton 1:09:38

2M ago1:09:38

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In 1939, Robert Moses sprung his latest project upon the world -- the Brooklyn-Battery Bridge, connecting the tip of Manhattan to the Brooklyn waterfront, slicing through New York Harbor just to the north of Governor's Island. To build it, Moses dictated that the historic Battery Park would need to be redesigned. And its star attraction the New Yor…

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Board of Supervisors - 5/20/2025 4:16:49

2M ago4:16:49

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The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.netBy Sacramento County

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