Best The Ghost Factory Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore 5:38

19m ago5:38

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Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by …

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Queen of the Stars 16:28

1h ago16:28

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In 632 CE, something extraordinary happened. A woman named Seondeok became the very first queen to rule Korea. And not only was she a trailblazing ruler, but she was also a brilliant astronomer who studied the stars and planets. Join Anna, Leo, and Percy the mouse as they travel back in time to the kingdom of Silla in Korea. They'll explore Queen S…

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What exactly is diplomatic immunity? Chapter Two: How To Get Away With Murder 1:04:05

3d ago1:04:05

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OK, it's no secret that the law can apply differently to high-level diplomats and other government employees. But how far does this concept of immunity go? In the second chapter of this special two-part episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into intensely disturbing cases of crime, conspiracy, and geopolitical cover-ups. They don't want you to read our …

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Emergency ElectionsCast – An absolute Mayor for Labour 35:49

31m ago35:49

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We’re on a highway to Helsby… As Reform take Runcorn, rack up council seats and take Staffordshire and Lincolnshire county councils, Rafael Behr joins Andrew Harrison to explain what it all means. Is it really Farage’s night? Who’s more damaged, Badenoch or Starmer? Is this definitive proof that Labour can’t beat the enemy by becoming the enemy? An…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 161 1:03:08

7h ago1:03:08

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The Day We Learned How to Make Barricades; My Escape from Who Knows What; Kinda like the static people?; Lake Lanier Life Saver; Lake Lanier Near Death Experience; and Swimming in Lakes. Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/sinister Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up f…

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Hair Cult 100: Trump’s crappy century 1:04:18

9h ago1:04:18

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The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidential term have been overwhelming. He’s signed a record 142 executive orders and cultivated historic unpopularity. What have we learned so far and CAN IT GET ANY WORSE? Host of the Home Front podcast Reed Galen joins us from across the pond. Plus, the media has spent so much time deliberating young…

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Listener Mail: Australian Cinema, The Barksdale Bubble, El Salvador and Dictators 55:04

3d ago55:04

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Cake writes in with recommendations for Australian cinema. Spooky Pants prompts a conversation about the infamous Barksdale Bubble. Starship Home (aka Sugar Homie, aka Supercool Homie) prompts a far-reaching exploration of dictatorships, El Salvador, the US's responsibility for the booming illegal drug trade. All this and more in this week's listen…

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A taster of CRIME SCENE, our new podcast – Episode 1: Guns of London – Are armed gangs out of control? 12:46

5d ago12:46

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Try a bite-sized sample of our brand new podcast Crime Scene. Every week ex-Met Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe and former Mirror editor Alison Phillips lift the lid on how criminal investigations really work. In our debut episode: The horrific shooting of an innocent nine-year-old girl in Dalston in 2024 laid bare bitter rivalries between L…

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What exactly is diplomatic immunity? Chapter One: "A Gentleman's Agreement" 58:00

5d ago58:00

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In modern English, we often say "don't shoot the messenger." As Ben, Matt and Noel discover in the first chapter of this week's special two-part series, diplomatic immunity is an ancient concept with real-world consequences in the modern day. So, is it true that various world powers have agreed to let some people exist beyond the rule of law? Tune …

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Episode 341: Lake Lanier - Part 2 1:23:58

2d ago1:23:58

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While it serves as a hot spot for summer fun, Lake Lanier has earned its deadly reputation as a haunted or even cursed place in Northern Georgia, claiming hundreds of lives since its opening. As the lake attracts more and more visitors each year, will the deaths surrounding it ever cease? This week’s episode is Lake Lanier Part 2. Get your tickets …

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CLASSIC: Interview: Radio Rental, with Payne Lindsey 49:16

6d ago49:16

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Have you ever experienced something bizarre -- some unexplainable coincidence, chilling interaction or even a run in with what some might call the supernatural? If so, then you may have the next story for Radio Rental. In this episode, the guys interview Payne Lindsey, creator of Up and Vanished, Atlanta Monster and more, about the inspiration behi…

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Children of the Runcorn 54:55

3d ago54:55

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The local elections AND the Runcorn and Helsby by-election stampede towards zero hour. Will Labour do as badly, and Reform as well, as predicted? And what will it all mean? Plus, we’re joined by the hosts of our new companion podcast CRIME SCENE. Ex-Met Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe and former editor of the Mirror Alison Phillips tell us h…

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Strange News: One Card To Rule Them All, Pop Culture and Space, Horrors of Kenyan Death Cults, and More 1:04:30

7d ago1:04:30

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History's largest credit card merger looms on the horizon. Commentary on not-quite-space and a celebrity named Katy Perry. Ben takes the crew around the globe to learn more about wildlife piracy, the horrors of Kenyan cults, and the fascinating web of fentanyl, casinos, China and Mexican drug cartels. All this this and more in this week's strange n…

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How to get more people to your Haunted Attraction: Philip Hernandez 1:44:16

5d ago1:44:16

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Philip Hernandez, the founder of the Haunted Attraction Network and CEO of Gantom, answers all of your marketing questions. He has experience in social media, marketing, video & audio, theme parks, haunted attractions, public relations, press releases, and much more. Find Philip at HauntedAttractionNetwork.com Start and grow your haunted attraction…

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Ep. 203 The Illusion of Time, Portals, and Paranormal Activity...with Jay Wasley of Ghost Adventures 1:28:51

7d ago1:28:51

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In this mind-bending episode, I sit down with Jay Wasley — tech guru, cinematographer, and longtime cast member of Ghost Adventures — to talk about the weirdest, wildest things he's experienced over 15+ years exploring the paranormal. From Dracula’s castle to Arizona portals, Jay breaks down ghost theory, time as a flat circle, energy fields, alien…

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What is Shock Incarceration? 1:08:09

9d ago1:08:09

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Picture this: you're a bad kid. You've made a serious mistake, and may be facing incarceration. Yet Lo, and Behold! The US court system decrees you may avoid years in lock-up by going to an "intermediate sanction" program modeled after the military. Proponents say this helps first-time offenders get back on the right path. Critics, with extensive e…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 160 1:15:57

7d ago1:15:57

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Holiday Turned Hell; I Was a Victim of Revenge Porn; Home Invasion, Fated Coincidences, and Sisterly Love; Snails and Synchronicities; Gnome Is Where The Heart Is; and Is This a UFO?? Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/sinister Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for …

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Ghost Tories – What if they hadn't screwed it up? 1:14:47

7d ago1:14:47

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We all know the Conservatives got just about everything they could wrong when they were in government. But can we pinpoint where it all started to go wrong? And has the party learned its lessons? Tim Bale is a professor of politics at Queen Mary University London and his newly updated book: The Conservatives After Brexit: Turmoil and Transformation…

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Listener Mail: Signal vs. Telegram, Supply Chain Raids, Everyone Hates EvilCore 51:47

11d ago51:47

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Privacy Guy continues the conversation about encryption and state-level powers. Art Vandelay notes recent issues with tariffs and supply chains. Multiple Conspiracy Realists follow up with Ben and the gang on the actions of an insurance-adjacent business called Evicore. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to …

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Operation Ghost Stories 59:39

12d ago59:39

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What if you had the perfect spy? Not some glitzy James Bond-type, but instead a person -- or an entire family -- spending decades in a hostile country, slowly acquiring information and status, while waiting for the right signal from command. It's one of the most fascinating stories in all of tradecraft: the "sleeper spy," a concept made famous in w…

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This thing of Trump’s – Is the president a mob boss? 1:03:34

9d ago1:03:34

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“Nice liberal democracy you got there, shame if something wuz to happen to it…” Trump behaves like a mob boss, complete with extortion and protection scams against universities, businesses and governments. But is he a real Godfather or just cosplaying as one? John Dickie, Professor of Italian Studies at UCL and expert on the Mafia, joins us to dism…

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Episode 340: Lake Lanier - Part 1 1:25:09

9d ago1:25:09

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This freshwater lake hosts over 10 million visitors per year, boasting white sand beaches and beautiful waters for boating, swimming, and fishing. But beneath the vast expanse of its surface lie sinister secrets. Some believe this watery gravesite is haunted by the apparitions of the victims it has claimed while others tie its macabre reputation to…

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CLASSIC: What really happened to the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke? 48:56

13d ago48:56

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It's one of the most enduring enigmas in American history -- how did an entire colony disappear from Roanoke island? Join the guys as they explore the facts, fiction and speculation surrounding the mysterious fate of the colonists, the clues they may have left behind and the search that continues in the modern day. They don't want you to read our b…

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Strange News: US on The Brink, North Sentinel Island, a Monster in Maryland and More 57:02

14d ago57:02

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Domestic and international tensions grow as US courts square off with the administration over the rendition of innocents. A hapless, would-be internet influencer finds himself in Indian incarceration after attempting to contact the people of North Sentinel island. Over in Maryland, multiple women accuse pharmacist Matthew Bathula of egregious spyin…

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Ep. 202 ChumpCon Recap 46:45

12d ago46:45

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In this episode, I break down my wild weekend at ChumpCon — the one-of-a-kind convention for fans of Jeff Lewis Live. If you don’t know, Jeff’s built an entire world on SiriusXM full of hilarious personalities, real talk, and the most loyal fanbase you’ve ever seen. I’ve become a part of that world, and this con was next level. I explain what made …

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STDWYTK Presents: A Conspiracy of Sound, Live in Brooklyn 1:36:56

15d ago1:36:56

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True story - for years, Ben, Matt and Noel have wondered about the concept of sensory experience. Turns out On Air Fest was listening, and called them to New York. In tonight's episode, the guys present their live exploration: A Conspiracy of Sound, at Brooklyn's legendary National Sawdust. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macm…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 159 Best Of 1:42:12

15d ago1:42:12

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Hey y'all! Illness has struck again so we're taking some time off to rest an d reset. We'll be back next Friday with an all new episode. In the meantime, here are some of our most commented on stories from the early days, including our very first Freaky Friday story ever! Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us for…

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CLASSIC: Was Samuel Little America's Most Prolific Serial Killer? 49:02

18d ago49:02

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Born in 1940, Samuel Little was known in multiple states as a drifter, petty criminal and man occasionally capable of violence. Like many people living on the fringe of society, he seemed to slip through the fingers of justice despite numerous arrests. Yet intrepid investigators and improvements in DNA testing eventually proved Little was more than…

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Ooh, you’re hard! – How seriously should we take ‘Hard Labour’? 1:10:52

18d ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Crossover edition with hit pod The Two Matts. What the hell is ‘Hard Labour’? Is it Blue Labour in disguise, Old Labour on steroids, or Starmerism’s inevitable final form? The New European’s Matt Kelly and Matt D’Ancona join Zöe Grünewald and Dorian Lynskey to look at Labour’s identity crisis. Plus: Fortress Europe vs Trump 2.0, The Beatles vs Andr…

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What happened to Harold Holt? 58:47

19d ago58:47

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On 17 December 1967, Harold Holt, the immensely popular prime minister of Australia, went for a swim -- and vanished. In the decades since, his family and the public still have questions about what exactly happened. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore a mystery that remains unsolved in the modern day, along with a meditation on empathy…

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Episode 339: The Criminalization of the Juggalos 1:09:45

17d ago1:09:45

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Two Detroit rappers changed the game when they donned clown make up and began spitting lyrics that would make horror directors blush. Their merch became a way for fans to identify one another and form a sense of community. Then the FBI showed up and designated them as a criminal enterprise. This week's episode is The Criminalization of the Juggalos…

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CLASSIC: The Afghanistan Papers 55:37

20d ago55:37

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The United States invaded Afghanistan on October 7th, 2001 and remains embroiled in the conflict almost two decades later, making this the longest war in US history. Leaders from both of the dominant political parties continually argued that this was a winnable war, proposing new strategies, more troops, and more surges. Yet documents obtained by T…

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Fear Factory – Inside Trump's reign of terror with Molly Jong-Fast 59:31

18d ago59:31

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Trump 2.0 is a different animal compared to his first term. His administration has already made massive cuts to the federal government and conducted a war on woke – all with terrifying ferocity. Is Trump ruling America by fear? Special guest and host of the Fast Politics podcast, Molly Jong-Fast, joins the panel. Plus, is there a future in British …

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CLASSIC: What happened to Jimmy Hoffa? 53:34

21d ago53:34

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In his day, American labor union leader James "Jimmy" Riddle Hoffa was one of the most well-known figures in the US. On July 30th, 1975, Hoffa disappeared. He has not been seen, living or dead, since that day. In the decades following his death numerous investigators have tried (and failed) to figure out what exactly happened to this infamous Ameri…

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Ep. 201 The Decline of Beverly Hills, Forgotten Sound Frequencies, and Elon Musk Criticism 40:13

20d ago40:13

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In this solo episode, I dive into some of the wildest clips I’ve seen lately — from ancient sound frequencies and conspiracy-laced vibrations to why Beverly Hills is starting to feel like a ghost town. Then it gets real: I react to the latest backlash around Elon Musk, break down why people might actually be mad about him exposing government waste,…

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Interview: Up and Vanished Weekly, with Maggie Freleng 53:01

24d ago53:01

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Alien abductions. Unexplained disappearances. Unsolved murders. In tonight's interview, the guys join the legendary, award-winning journalist Maggie Freleng to learn more about her newest podcast, Up and Vanished Weekly. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/ See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Listener Mail: Science and Astrology, Secrets of the Pyramids, and "Chicken Tax" 54:37

24d ago54:37

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Astrolojon prompts an exploration of a possible scientific basis to astrology. Flea asks for more information about the viral claims concerning purported pillars deep beneath the Pyramids of Giza. AngryBizkitz inspires an investigation into the weird, conspiratorial world of tariff loopholes and the infamous "Chicken Tax." All this and more in this…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 158 1:18:00

22d ago1:18:00

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"Be Careful, or One Day I Might Have to Report You"; I Made the Aliens Feel Too Awkward to Abduct Me; Parallel Universe While Sleeping?; My Uncle John; I See...STATIC People; and I Think I Inadvertently Started a Coven. Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/s…

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Time to take the Lib Dems seriously? 32:52

23d ago32:52

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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has made a name for himself performing crazy stunts to win the hearts of voters. But maybe, just maybe, it’s working? Could the Lib Dems become the second biggest political party in the UK and what kind of people are they attracting to their cause? Enjoy Part Two of this week’s specially-split epic-length edition… W…

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Total Recoil – Trump bottles tariffs 57:29

22d ago57:29

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Donald Trump’s tariff masterplan is working! Well that’s just utter bulls**t, isn’t it? Trump’s decision to reverse global tariffs for 90 days caught everyone by surprise, even us! Dorian, Hannah, Matt and Marie recorded the whole pod before the announcement, but don’t fear, Andrew Harrison and The Guardian’s Rafael Behr were on-hand to add some re…

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The Prior Authorizations Conspiracy: EviCore 1:05:02

26d ago1:05:02

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It's a story sadly all-too familiar with so many people in the United States: you're on the cusp of receiving medication, surgery or treatment that could save your life -- only for your insurance company to deny the treatment you've paid for. Through the practice of "prior authorization," private insurance companies bypass doctors to decide whether…

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Episode 338: The Roofman: Jeffrey Manchester 1:29:29

24d ago1:29:29

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An ex-member of one of the military’s most elite units used the skills he learned serving his country for a nationwide crime spree. His unusual demeanor made headlines, and he shocked a community when he came out of forced retirement for one final heist. This week’s episode is The Roofman: Jeffrey Manchester. Get your fan code today, and grab your …

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CLASSIC: Interview: Dark Waters: Corporations, Corruption and Pollution with Rob Bilott 50:15

27d ago50:15

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When corporate defense lawyer Rob Bilott first learned about Wilbur Tennant's dying livestock, the frustrated West Virginian farmer was at his wits' end. He'd sought help from numerous local authorities to no avail, but he was certain DuPont was poisoning his livestock, as well as the surrounding area. Bilott's investigation led him down the rabbit…

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The Great Stock’n’Roll Swindle 1:09:01

26d ago1:09:01

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Donald Trump’s tariffs are tanking stock markets and bankrupting penguins. How is Britain coping with Trump’s assault on free trade… and is there anything we can do to protect ourselves from protectionism? Plus, the most crucial voters are aged between 35 and 59 – and they’re also the most economically worried. Professor Jane Green is the Director …

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Strange News: The Massive Tennessee Meat Heist, Roblox and Privacy, the CIA and the Ark of Covenant, Chemicals in Your Food and More 1:00:12

28d ago1:00:12

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A massive meat heist in Tennessee leaves Ben, Matt and Dylan asking: "Who needs 80,000 pounds of off-the-books meat?" A babysitter learns there really is a monster under the bed. Back in the day, the CIA seemed genuinely convinced they discovered the Ark of the Covenant. Sucralose conspires against you! The US abducts an innocent US resident and se…

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Battle of Fishguard 17:05

28d ago17:05

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Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in time to the Battle of Fishguard. In 1797, the French landed on the shores of Wales hoping to spread revolution. But a ragtag group of soldiers and a case of mistaken identity spelled disaster for the invasion. It's time to learn about this incredible story. About Honest History Honest History creates award-w…

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Big Chicken: A Fowl Conspiracy 1:19:40

1M ago1:19:40

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Chicken! It's one of the world's most popular food stuffs, and nowadays it's a global, multibillion dollar industry. But a dark side comes with all that success -- including problems that, one day, may threaten civilization as we know it. Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they explore the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know about Big Chicken. They don't wan…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 157 1:19:17

29d ago1:19:17

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I've Been Walking my Dog Past a Dead Person for Over Two Weeks; The Day my Dad Died; Non-Dramatic Possible Near-Death Experience; What the Fuck is Wrong with Men?!; A Tale For "What the Fuck is Wrong with Men?"; and What the Fuck is Wrong with Men: Department Store Edition. Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us f…

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Land of the fee, home of the depraved 1:12:34

29d ago1:12:34

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Trump is upending the world once again. We go on a whistlestop tour of tariffs, woke and the far-right in our latest show. First up, trade policy expert Dmitry Grozoubinski joins Andrew Harrison to explain why chaos is inevitable, following the new tariffs. Then into the main bulk of the episode, dinner time’s over for the tofu-eating wokerati… app…

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Ep. 200 Chrissie Mayr Goes Hard In the Paint 1:30:37

29d ago1:30:37

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In this episode, I sit down with comedian and commentator Chrissie Mayr for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and brutally honest. We talk about everything from motherhood and media censorship to Hollywood’s collapse and how podcasting has become the last real frontier for free speech. Chrissie opens up about her journey from stand-up sta…

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