The most interesting conversations in American life happen in private. This show brings them out of the closet. Stories no one else is telling and conversations with the most fascinating people in the country, every week from The Free Press, hosted by former New York Times and Wall Street Journal journalist Bari Weiss.
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Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
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Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.
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Insomnia? Mind racing at night? Worries keeping you up? Tune in for a bedtime story that lets you forget your problems and progressively gets more boring until you fall to sleep. So get in bed, press play, close your eyes, and drift off into dreamland.
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True terrifying horror stories; kidnappings, serial killers, maniacs and the worst parts of your nightmares come to life. Join us every Thursday as we bring you a new set of real encounters. Share your experience via voicemail at http://hotline.disturbedpodcast.com or email [email protected].
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The Strange, Dark & Mysterious delivered in podcast format. Follow the MrBallen Podcast on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes publish twice a week—every Monday and Thursday. Prime members can listen to new episodes 1-month early and all episodes ad-free on Amazon Music. Wondery+ subscribers can listen ad-free in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.
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1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! T ...
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For 20 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its start, the column has evolved into a TV show, three books and a podcast. Each week, host Anna Martin brings you stories and conversations about love in all its glorious permutations, dumb pitfalls and life-changing moments. New episodes every Wednesday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subsc ...
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"A must-listen indie podcast." - The Guardian "A beautiful, kind, wonderful story." - BBC Radio When Gloria took a waitressing job at a diner outside of Phoenix, she didn't realize she was now an employee of Midnight Burger, a time-traveling, dimension-spanning diner. Every day Midnight Burger appears somewhere new in the cosmos along with it's staff: a galactic drifter, a rogue theoretical physicist, a sentient old-timey radio, and some guy named Caspar. No one knows who built Midnight Burg ...
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The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday. Support NPR and get your news sponsor-free with Consider This+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/considerthis
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L.A. Times reporter Christopher Goffard of “Dirty John” is back with another riveting podcast from L.A. Times Studios. In “Crimes of the Times,” Goffard goes deep behind the scenes of a new story each week, cutting through common myths and misconceptions to uncover what really happened in the most compelling cases from L.A. and beyond.
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A weekly documentary show for people who love narrative podcasts. These are stories you can’t stop thinking about. That you’ll tell your friends about. And that will help you understand what’s going on in Canada, and why. Every week a journalist follows one story, meets the people at its centre, and makes it make sense. Sometimes it’s about people living out the headlines in real life. Sometimes it’s about someone you’ve never heard of, living through something you had no idea was happening. ...
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Every week Be. Busta shares stories that will have you looking over your shoulder while questioning what may actually reside under your bed. You will hear tales of horror from contemporary writers; both emerging and renowned, with the occasional set coming from real life experiences. Subscribe to the ad-free version at: https://bescared.supercast.com For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: ...
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Something Scary is a horror podcast that brings listeners ghost stories, urban legends, and folktales from around the world. Hosted by Blair Bathory, the podcast features spine-chilling tales that explore the supernatural, from hauntings to strange encounters and gripping mysteries. Each week, they delve into the unknown, offering eerie narratives that are sure to leave you feeling unsettled. If you’re a fan of bone-chilling storytelling and unexplained phenomena, Something Scary is your go- ...
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It's on. Twice a week, award-winning journalist Kara Swisher gets to the heart of the story through no-holds-barred interviews with power players across business, tech, media, politics and beyond. So why do her guests show up? “Smart people,” says Kara, “like difficult questions.” Mondays and Thursdays from New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Tycho Alhambra, a lover of the weird and bizarre, reads his favorite weird fiction stories. Lovecraft, Machen, Blackwood, Chambers. They’re all here.
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History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. With Noiser+ you'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content. For more information, head to noiser.com/subscriptions For advertising enquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by John Hopkins. Production: Katrina Hughes, Kate Simants, Nicole Edmunds, Jacob Booth, Dorry Macau ...
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Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.
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Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.
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This week, something big happened. You might have never heard of it, but this moment changed the course of history. A HISTORY Channel original podcast, HISTORY This Week gives you insight into the people—both famous and unknown—whose decisions reshaped the world we live in today. Through interviews with experts and eyewitnesses, each episode will give you a new perspective on how history is written. Stay up-to-date at historythisweekpodcast.com and to get in touch, email us at historythiswee ...
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True stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations. Stranded in the desert. Lost in the jungle. Marooned in the mountains. Shipwrecked on the high seas. You'll hear from individuals who had everything against them. But even then, they refused to give in… New episodes Thursdays. Get every episode a week early, as well as ad-free listening, with Noiser+. For more information head to noiser.com/subscriptions. For advertising enquiries, email [email protected] Hosted ...
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Enjoy erotic stories every week for your pleasure! Indulge your wildest fantasies as I read you tantalizing erotic stories every week. A chance to escape and unwind. Enjoy!
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Welcome to the Old Time Radio Scifi , From its earliest time, radio has always been interested in Science Fiction. There has been science fiction on the radio since before Buck Rogers in 1932. Radio SciFi characters leaped into your living room as the listener would be taken on an adventure into time and space each week. Join us each week as we explore the unknown universe of science fiction only on the Old Time Radio Network.
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Ear Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that’s what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always surprising peek into the reality of life inside prison. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods co-created the show that launched in 2017 while Earlonne was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where Nigel was a volunteer teaching photography. Since Earlonne’s release in 2018, the show has expanded to include stories from prisons across the state, including the Cali ...
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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories
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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.
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The Last Podcast on the Left covers all the horrors our world has to offer, both imagined and real. From demons and slashers to cults and serial killers, The Last Podcast is guaranteed to satisfy your bloodlust. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.
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A weekly podcast that reads out ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales every week. Classic stories from the pens of the masters Occasionally, we feature living authors, but the majority are dead. Some perhaps are undead. We go from cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter De La Mare) to Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, and Charles Dickens) to 20th-century Weird Tales (Robert Aickman, Fritz Lieber, Clark Ashton-Smith, and H. P. L ...
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The Vergecast is the flagship podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And every Tuesday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives – and which ones you should bring into yours.
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Welcome to Uncanny Valley—an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley—where each week, WIRED’s writers and editors bring you original reporting and analysis about some of the biggest stories in tech. On Tuesdays, WIRED’s Zoë Schiffer has an urgent conversation about this week in the news. And on Thursdays, WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond is joined by Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, to break down a recent story or phenomena bubbling up in Silicon Valle ...
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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair And subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview hig ...
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A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week, presented by Justin McCarthy. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
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Twice each week, legend hunter, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, aliens, folklore, history, roadside oddities, true crime, and legends of New England in this award-winning podcast. If you give us about twenty minutes, we’ll give you something strange to talk about today. The bizarre is closer than you think!
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Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. New episodes available one week early for Noiser+ subscribers. You'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content. To find out more about Noiser+, head to noiser.com/subscriptions. For advertising enquiries, email [email protected] Production: Joel Duddell, Ed Baranski, Miriam Baines, Tom Pink, George Tapp, D ...
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The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts. What will The Vanished uncover next? Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+ ...
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Now On Netflix is your guide for what to watch this week on Netflix. Join the writers and editors from Tudum.com as they discuss the latest films and series coming to Netflix - and why you won't want to miss them! Celebrity interviews, exclusive insights, upcoming releases, and a behind-the-scenes look you won’t get anywhere else. New episodes every Thursday. https://www.netflix.com/tudum
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We’re taking The Big Take to Asia. Each week, Bloomberg’s Oanh Ha tells a story from the home of the world's most dynamic economies - and the markets, tycoons and businesses that drive the ever-shifting region.
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A horror and dark fiction podcast featuring interconnected series and stories set in the ever-expanding literary world of Maeltopia. Gain early access to episodes, bonus video content and more on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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Love horror podcasts? Crave Halloween all year long? Welcome to Weekly Spooky—the anthology series that brings you terrifying tales every single week. Hosted by filmmaker and storyteller Henrique Couto, each episode delivers spooky stories, urban legends, and original horror dramas designed to send shivers down your spine. Packed with dark humor, chilling characters, and bone-rattling soundscapes, Weekly Spooky captures the spirit of Halloween with every terrifying tale. From eerie creepypas ...
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We've all seen movies that claim to be 'based on a true story', but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That's what we'll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.
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On a Dark, Cold Night is the ideal podcast for horror-lovers with insomnia; a sinister friend to tell you bedtime/ghost stories. The podcast involves Your Narrator telling you a spine-chilling yet soothing ghost story every week. Launched in January, 2018, the show is written, performed and produced by Kristen Zaza.
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The kickass science and technology radio show that delivers an irreverent look at the week in science and technology.
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True crime... casually done. Fact boy gives you new episodes on Mondays and Fridays. Also available on YouTube!
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Larry Wilson is an Emmy nominated performer, producer, writer, and 2017 Comedy Magician of the Year, who synthesized his long history in show business into a powerful training system called The Wilson Method. As a successful TV Star and Communications Expert, Larry Wilson, shares his secrets to quality & clear communication. Every week a new episode takes the listener into another level of training where he/she can find success in business & relationships through better communication skills.
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Moonbase Theta, Out – a queer emotional sci-fi audio drama by D.J. Sylvis. It is 2098. The Moonbase program has been determined unprofitable. The last base, Theta, is twenty weeks from being decommissioned. Most of the crew is in stasis awaiting retrieval. Five remain – Roger Bragado-Fischer, Nessa Cheong, Ashwini Ray, Michell L’Anglois, and Wilder. Join the crew of Moonbase Theta as they reach out to share the beauty, the isolation and frustration, the love and enmity, the humour, and the t ...
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Terrifying & True | The Herrmann Family Poltergeist – America’s First Televised Haunting!
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1:01:14In 1958, a quiet Long Island home became the site of one of the most explosive poltergeist cases in U.S. history. Bottles popped, furniture flew, and even police and scientists were baffled. Was it a hoax, psychokinesis, or something darker? Discover the mystery of “Popper,” the infamous Herrmann poltergeist. We're telling that story tonight 🎧 List…
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“The Cherokee Legend of THE RAVEN MOCKER!” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF JUNE 01, 2025
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1:28:21HOUR ONE: They're powerful in the supernatural. Witches, demons and poltergeists fear them because they are not from our world. The Cherokee call them the Raven Mockers. (The Raven Mocker) *** Betsy’s Mysterious Flowers *** A girl’s younger sister keeps seeing things that don’t exist – until the truth is revealed when older sis is moving out. (Secr…
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Two weeks from homelessness - a mother facing eviction tells her story
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11:08The numbers of people living in homeless shelters across the country reached a new record on Friday. We hear from Marian, a healthcare worker based in the Mid West who has lived in a rented home for 18 years, as her landlord has decided to sell the property. We later speak to Labour Party housing spokesman Conor Sheehan.…
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One company's quest for the perfect charger
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1:09:31We've talked many times on The Vergecast about the dream of the perfect charger. We call it The God Cable, and imagine it would charge everything, at full optimized speed, no matter what you plug in. Well, one company tried to make it – sort of. TwelveSouth founder Andrew Green joins the show to talk about how his company developed its newest produ…
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A new master’s degree, a recent family death, and...13 secret second cousins? This week’s caller is processing a wild year of grief, discovery, and chaotic family history, including one grandma-sized scandal and a mom who always kept things interesting. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including…
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Classic: Saving Private Ryan with Marty Morgan
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2:09:01BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 369) — This Friday marks the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings. Arguably the most popular movie depicting the fighting on the beaches of Normandy is 1998's Saving Private Ryan. Where to watch Saving Private RyanIn this remastered edition of Based on a True Story, we'll compare the movie with what really happene…
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Featuring: The Trials of Frank Carson, Episode 1
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43:49While you wait for season two of Crimes of the Times, please enjoy a featured season of the LA Times Studios podcast The Trials of Frank Carson. It’s about a criminal defense attorney who is accused of masterminding a murder conspiracy — and who insists he’s being framed.By christopher goffard
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In the past few weeks, Qatar has been all over the news with flashy headlines of a $400 million luxury jet that the country gifted to President Donald Trump. It symbolized their opulence and eagerness to please the U.S. But 40 years ago, Qatar was a country with a gross domestic product (GDP) of a few billion dollars. Since the 19th century, it has…
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It’s wedding season. The time for white dresses, vows, and dreams of a long happy marriage. But beware: fairy tale weddings can hide deadly secrets. Behind the veil, not every story ends in ‘happy ever after’. Some promises come with curses. Some “I do’s” lead to murder. In this collection, love isn’t always a blessing, it can be a curse waiting to…
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Ian Sample meets Jaap de Roode, professor of biology at Emory University in Atlanta, and author of the book Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes and Other Animals Heal Themselves. De Roode explains how a chance discovery got him interested in animal medicine, the amazing ways that creatures use toxins to fight parasites and pathogens, and what humans …
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EVIDENCE OF PARALLEL DIMENSIONS: Are We Living In Just One Of Multiple Universes?
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1:36:47Scientists are discovering mysterious ripples in space-time, unexplained phenomena like déjà vu, and strange disappearances that may all point to one mind-bending possibility: we're surrounded by invisible parallel universes. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and pa…
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What's the message behind Trump's military parade?
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6:58In the past, most military parades in the U.S. were staged to signal the end of a war and welcome home of those who fought. The last major military parade in the nation's capitol was in 1991. It marked the end of the Gulf War. The capital has not seen a military parade like the one planned by President Trump for June 14th in decades - a parade esti…
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What Really Happened On THE MOONLIT ROAD? | Paranormal & Crime OTR
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5:02:05Adapted from Ambrose Bierce’s ghostly short story, a man is summoned home to learn of his mother’s mysterious death. Through shifting perspectives — a grieving son, a tormented husband, and a voice from beyond the grave — the story of what really happened on The Moonlit Road slowly unravels… but not everything that walks in moonlight is at rest! | …
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With 'I Love Lucy,' Desi Arnaz Changed TV Forever
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45:00The success of I Love Lucy is often credited to Lucille Ball's comedic talent, but biographer Todd Purdum says Desi Arnaz was more than just "second banana" to Lucy. He also helped shape the modern sitcom. Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews a documentary about John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.c…
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MOORISH MONDAY: Filthy Shenanigans at the Costume Party (Female x Male) (18+ NSFW)
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11:17Our sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. FLESHLIGHT is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next fleshlight with Promo Code: EROTIC at fleshlight.com fleshlight.comfleshlight.com Please support our show and get discounts on our favorite brands by using o…
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re: The Rotting Pile Of Garbage That Is My Brain
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2:13Seriously. It's gross.By Tycho Alhambra
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Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 117 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger lurk the streets of downtown Manchester, Vermont, searching for a demon vampire. In 1793, the body of Consumption victim Rachel Harris Burton was exhumed after three years in the ground. Her vital organs were cut from her chest and burned in a nearby forge…
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If you like what you hear, check out the Patreon for more exclusive episodes of Disturbing Calls, early & ad-free episodes, and more. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts
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The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg on the Long-Term Consequences of Trump 2.0
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56:15Jeffrey Goldberg has been a thorn in President Donald Trump’s side since the real-estate developer–turned reality-show host first ran for office in 2016. Back then — ten months before he took over as editor-in-chief of The Atlantic — Goldberg wrote a piece headlined “A Brief Exercise Meant to Illuminate the Prejudices of Donald Trump.” The magazine…
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Inside the Nazis’ Supernatural Obsession | A Conversation with Historian Eric Kurlander
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41:04June 4, 1941. Reinhard Heydrich transmits a message to all regional governors in the Third Reich: prepare for “action against occult teachings.” Heydrich is carrying out the orders of Adolf Hitler, who is furious at his Deputy Führer, Rudolf Hess. Inspired by a horoscope reading, Hess decided to fly a secret mission to Great Britain and sue for pea…
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THE GHOSTLY PAIR OF HANDS: Her Invisible Spectral Housekeeper From The Beyond | Paranormal & Crime
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4:50:55A woman rents a home and discovers she’s not the only one keeping house; an invisible child’s ghost is silently cleaning beside her. Hear “A Pair of Hands” from BBC’s Haunted Tales of the Supernatural! | #RetroRadio EP0425 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Spit And Im…
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On July 11, 2024, 42-year-old John Brent McGhee disappeared from Leachville, Arkansas. Brent was last seen by his mother when she dropped him off at his cousin’s house. A short time later, he left on foot, reportedly to look for his wife. According to eyewitness accounts, Brent made it to the home of his wife’s best friend, but he was not allowed i…
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The Red Sandals (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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36:35In 1984, in a small city in northeastern China, a security guard stood outside of a warehouse, working an overnight shift. The guard heard a noise coming from some bushes nearby, but he didn’t think much about it. This was a safe town, and usually the hardest part of his job was staying awake. But suddenly, two thieves in ski masks emerged from the…
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REAL CASES OF HELLHOUNDS: Ancient Myths To Modern Sightings
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1:29:45From the mist-shrouded moors of Britain to the backroads of America, massive black hounds with glowing red eyes have terrorized witnesses for centuries—but when archaeologists unearth the bones of a 200-pound, 7-foot-tall dog near the site of a legendary hellhound attack, the line between folklore and reality begins to blur in the most chilling way…
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THE SURPRISING TRUTH ABOUT THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE: How A Real Church Role Became An English Idiom
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1:20:02The familiar phrase "playing devil's advocate" actually originated from a real Catholic Church position where an official was tasked with arguing against candidates for sainthood to ensure only the truly worthy were canonized. ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice ac…
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Anne Frank is one of the world’s most famous writers, yet she didn’t live long enough to see her work published. At the age of thirteen, Anne was a normal teenager, who poured her heart into a diary. But what made her diary different, was that she created within its pages a snapshot of the darkest events of World War Two, detailing the Nazi occupat…
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Conversations across a divide: Palestinians who are outside Gaza check in with family, friends, and strangers inside. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: The Hammash family’s group chat unfolds over texts, starting before the war. (8 minutes) Act One: When Yousef Hammash left Gaza a year ago, h…
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(BONUS AUDIO) “The Long Question” by David Mason
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20:26A man agrees to isolate himself on a remote island for a high-stakes quiz show—but as the silence stretches on, he begins to wonder if the game is changing him more than he expected. Originally published in Infinity Magazine, 1957By Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor
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Three years into his war on Ukraine, what does Putin really want?
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12:03President Trump wants to make a deal with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Putin says Russia wants to engage in peace talks, but Putin has also been ordering the most widespread and violent aerial attacks on Ukraine in years. This has led Trump to criticize Putin more and more in public — a step that's been rare over the course of Trump's …
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1356 - Rearranging Deck Chairs | Get Besos in the Sky PI 10
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1:12:55James and Richie learn that not all deck chairs are for the same deck and not all mayors wear sport coats. Heads up, this series is set in the Big Farm. I've done my best to keep the show as sleepy as possible, but it does touch on different versions of post-Earthly existence. If that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, it might be best to listen t…
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In H.G. Wells's "The Red Room," a young man, confident in his rationality, seeks to debunk the supernatural in a reputedly haunted chamber. He is certain that his experience will be defined by logic and reason. But the air within the castle walls is heavy with unspoken dread, and as the candles dwindle, something shifts. Is it the room itself, or s…
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Prime Time's Barry Cummins on his meetings with Richard Satchwell
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7:46On Wednesday, Richard Satchwell will be sentenced to life in prison for killing his wife Tina at their home in Youghal in County Cork in 2017. One of the journalists who interviewed him on a number of occasions was Prime Time's Barry Cummins.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Reaction to Gerry Adams' defamation victory
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13:54It was a dramatic victory at the High Court on Friday for the former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams in his month-long defamation case against the BBC. We hear from Enda McGarrity, the solicitor for Denis Donaldson's family, and Seamus Dooley, Irish secretary for the NUJ.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Why do thousands never show up for driving tests?
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5:09So far this year, more than two thousand people who applied for their driving test failed to show up. Tens of thousands of people are waiting months for tests. So why are there so many no-shows? Our reporter Peter O’Connell travelled to Clare to find out more.By RTÉ Radio 1
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The father of an Irish soldier killed in duty who is not entitled to an allowance
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11:54An 84-year-old man, whose son was shot dead while serving with the Irish Defence Forces, has been told that he is not entitled to keep an allowance which was granted to his late wife. John McNeela speaks to This Week, and then we hear from Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Unknown Broadcast | Alone with Death: Stories of Solitude and Fear
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2:25:14You hear it, don’t you? The silence. The absence. The breathing space between this world and the next. Tonight, I offer you four stories—not merely of fear… but of isolation, that most intimate form of terror. These are the whispers heard only when you are truly alone… when no one is listening… except them. In a Lonely PlaceAn empty building. A man…
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THE INTRUDERS: Some Spirits Don’t Know They Are Gone | Paranormal & Crime OTR
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5:07:49A woman who, upon returning to her cherished home, finds it inhabited by a family of strangers who seem oblivious to her presence. | #RetroRadio EP0424 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Intruders” (M…
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WALKING SAM: The 7-Foot Shadow Figure Blamed for Multiple Deaths
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43:54A faceless, 7-foot shadow figure has been stalking the desolate Pine Ridge Reservation for generations, appearing on dark roads and whispering commands that drive young people to take their own lives. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated…
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THE RED HAIR HAUNTING OF LUCY: Scrambled Channels Between The Living And The Dead
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1:30:18Lucy begins coughing up long red hairs and finding them throughout her apartment. As she searches for answers, she learns an unsettling truth. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar.…
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Gary M. Heidnik: The Real-Life Buffalo Bill
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1:25:18Held women captive in a basement. Claimed to be a bishop. Built a torture chamber in Philadelphia. This is the twisted true story of Gary M. Heidnik—the real-life inspiration for Buffalo Bill. Sponsor: Shopify: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The three strangers who rescued refugees trapped in Indonesia
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26:20In 2014, Shams Erfan was pulled off a bus by members of the Taliban who accused him of being a traitor. A bystander intervened, saving his life, but Shams knew he was no longer safe in Afghanistan. This threat set Erfan on a treacherous eight-year journey. He hoped to find a safe haven in Indonesia. Instead, he spent years stuck in a refugee prison…
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THOU SHALT NOT KILL: Sweetheart or Slayer?
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5:09:16When a charming suitor sweeps Jeannie off her feet, a string of brutal murders makes her wonder if she’s fallen for a killer! Hear the tale from The Clock in “Thou Shalt Not Kill!” | #RetroRadio EP0423 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.0…
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Comic Sarah Silverman talks about her new Netflix special, PostMortem, about the death of her father and stepmother, 9 days apart. She talks with Terry Gross about how the special came to be. Also, we hear from Cole Escola, creator and star of the hit Broadway comedy Oh Mary! It's an intentionally ridiculous reimagining of first lady Mary Todd Linc…
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THE HORRIFIC CRIMES OF ALBERT FISH: The Werewolf of Wysteria. The Vampire of Brooklyn. The Gray Man.
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52:45In the early 1900s, children's worst nightmares became reality when Albert Fish stalked New York as a real-life boogeyman who tortured, murdered, and cannibalized his young victims over a decade-long reign of terror. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal …
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THE KILLERS WHO GOT AWAY: 29 Haunting Unsolved Cold Cases That Grow More Mysterious With Time
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1:32:00From the Black Dahlia's severed corpse in Los Angeles to the mysterious 'YOGTZE' note left by a dying man in Germany, we explore 29 of the world's most chilling unsolved murders that continue to baffle investigators and haunt communities decades later. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Dark…
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LISTENER TERRORS Written By Kids! #MicroTerrors
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19:10A special “Listener Terrors” episode with stories sent in by kids! “The Evil Elf On The Shelf” by Griffin Young (age 10) “The Haunted Skateboard” by Wyatt Martinez-Tubbs (age 8) “Scareware” by Oscar (age 3) – narrated by Oscar too! “The Axeman” by Emery Garner (age 7) “The Past’s Vires” by Landen Zmurk Find more family-friendly frights and creepy g…
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What's behind Trump's crackdown on universities — and why it matters
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11:01The Trump administration has thrown so many curveballs at colleges and universities, it can be hard to keep track. But there's logic behind the many efforts, from cutting research grants to detaining international students involved in activism. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben and education correspondent El…
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