Best African Mirror Podcasts (2025)

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Ghana - Celebration Sounds 59:04

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In hard times and boom times, people in Ghana know how to party. In this program, we hear regional pop and neo-traditional music at festivals, funerals and community celebrations across the county. We travel to the lush south-east Volta region to hear Ewe borborbor, agbadza and brass band music. In the northern city of Tamale, we hear Dagbani tradi…

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S20 Ep22: Moving toys, vampire beasts and an elvish attack (From the Archives) (Sn. 20 Ep. 22) 1:12:43

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Tonight we're spreading Christmas fear in the form of possessed toys, vampire beasts, evil elves and much more. Have yourself a scary little Christmas! This is a special re-airing of Sn. 14 Ep. 14, "Moving toys, vampire beasts and an elvish attack," it originally aired on Dec. 22, 2022. Season 20 Episode 22 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true parano…

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S20 Ep21: Horror Around the Holidays: The 2025 Holiday Special (Sn. 20 Ep. 21) 1:18:29

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Santa is not the only thing watching you from the darkness this time of year... enjoy our frightful 2025 holiday special and have a merry Christmas and happy holidays! Season 20 Episode 21 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-…

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Harriet Tubman: The Bravest Guide on the Underground Railroad 5:58

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Born into slavery, Harriet refused to believe that her life was meant to be lived in chains. After escaping to freedom herself, she made a bold and dangerous choice: she went back. Again and again. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, Harriet guided enslaved people through darkness, forests, rivers, and fear—using the North Star, secret song…

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Tarab - The Art of Ecstasy in Arab Music 59:04

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Tarab, the ecstatic feeling associated with listening to and playing great music, is a fundamental characteristic in many varieties of Arab music. In this program, we explore tarab with special guest UCLA ethnomusicology professor A.J. Racy. Racy draws on his lifelong study of music and musicians, and also his insights as a virtuoso performer on th…

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S20 Ep20: Missing time, a pale white figure and glowing globs in the trees (Sn. 20 Ep. 20) 57:10

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Tonight we bring you an unsettling missing time experience, creepy ghostly activity, puzzling glowing globs and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy. Season 20 Episode 20 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended &…

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S20 Ep19: Bizarre Arizona: Paranormal tales from the Grand Canyon State (Sn. 20 Ep. 19) 1:04:25

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Tonight we take an eerie journey through Arizona's vast deserts, historic towns and Native American lands, uncovering UFOs, ghosts, cryptids and more. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 19 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show…

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Luiz Gonzaga - The King of Baiao 59:04

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Sweet accordion riffs, the steady twang of the triangle, and the off-beat pounding of the zabumba drum make forro a favorite for all Brazilians. The infectious tunes and syncopated beats have been described as "a mixture of ska with polka in overdrive." This edition of Afropop Worldwide's Hip Deep will profile forro creator Luiz Gonzaga--from the w…

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S20 Ep18: Galaxy black entities, strange animals and a disembodied hand (Sn. 20 Ep. 18) 1:03:32

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We have a weird one for you tonight; glittery black shadow entities, uncanny animals, a disembodied hand and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 18 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bo…

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S20 Ep17: Tarheel Terror: Creepy calls from North Carolina (Sn. 20 Ep. 17) 59:05

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Tonight, North Carolina brings the nightmare-fuel with tales of haunted historic buildings, disturbing figures lurking in the shadows and UFOs overhead. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 17 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the sh…

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Thomas Fuller — The African Mathematical Genius 7:01

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In this episode of Once Upon a Time in Black History, we explore the extraordinary life of Thomas Fuller, the enslaved West African man known as “The Virginia Calculator.” Kidnapped at 14 and denied any formal education, Fuller astonished everyone with his ability to perform massive calculations entirely in his mind. Abolitionists later tested him …

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Hip Deep in the Niger Delta 59:04

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The massive Niger River Delta is a fantastically rich cultural region and ecosystem. Unfortunately, it has been laid low by the brutal Biafran War (1967-70) and by decades of destructive and mismanaged oil exploration. This program offers a portrait of the region in two stories. First, we chronicle the Biafran War through the timeless highlife musi…

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S20 Ep16: Pioneer ghosts, an egg-shaped craft and mirrored men on video (Sn. 20 Ep. 16) 1:05:16

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Quick, check your watch, the infamous Mirrored Men are back! Plus, a ghostly pioneer woman, a very strange UFO and much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 16 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended &…

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Hip Deep in Madagascar: Songs of the North 59:04

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Salegy may be the most popular dance music of Madagascar. It’s a churning, harmonious groove with spine-stiffening vocal harmonies that emerged from towns and cities of northern Madagascar in the mid-20th century. On a trip to Diego Suarez, we learn that salegy’s older origins are both fascinating and mysterious. We meet young salegy stars Ali Mour…

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S20 Ep15: Terror South of the Border: Tales from Mexico (Sn. 20 Ep. 15) 1:08:59

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Tonight, we hear spooky tales from the land of La Lechuza, La Llorona and El Chupacabra. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 15 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon…

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S20 Ep14: Men in Black, visitations from the beyond & the entity with vortex eyes (Sn. 20 Ep. 14) 1:09:16

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Tonight is filled with strange visitations... from the otherside, from the MIB and from the disturbing entities that haunt your nightmares. Sleep tight... Season 20 Episode 14 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extende…

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S20 Ep13: Pitch-black predators: Alien Big Cats Vol. 2 (Sn. 20 Ep. 13) 1:04:05

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Tonight, we explore more sightings of those elusive predators that move through the darkness undetected with ease... that is, until you hear a low growl from the bushes. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 13 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTE…

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Quelbe - Hidden Treasure of the Caribbean 59:04

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On a visit to the U.S. Virgin Islands in winter 2018, we took the pulse of the national music of St. Croix – quelbe. Rarely recorded, rarely exported, quelbe is an energetic form, led by sax or flute with percussion and banjo, and it fuels the traditional dance style, quadrille. St Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and sits alone 42 …

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S20 Ep12: Cannibalism, alien abduction and mysterious kids in a bubble (Sn. 20 Ep. 12) 1:05:36

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Tonight we have disturbing premonitions, strange bubble kids, alien abduction and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 12 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on …

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S20 Ep11: Keystone Paranormal: Spooky tales from Pennsylvania (Sn. 20 Ep. 11) 1:02:59

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As you'll hear tonight, from the Poconos to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is riddled with paranormal activity, which makes for some truly incredible stories. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 11 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the sh…

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Phillip Bell Downing: The Man Behind the Mailbox 6:37

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In this episode of Once Upon A Time in Black History, Tamara Shiloh uncovers the story of Phillip Bell Downing — the African American inventor who transformed communication with his secure, weather-proof “street letter box.” Discover how a simple idea from a determined postal worker in the 1890s made sending mail safer, more accessible, and more re…

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AR04_NouraMintSeymali 7:56

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AR04_NouraMintSeymali by Afropop WorldwideBy Afropop Worldwide

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Kickin' It in Cabo Verde 59:00

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Cabo Verde (aka Cape Verde) has long been known as a music powerhouse. Despite its little size (population: 500,000), the West African archipelago is the third largest country in music sales in the “World” market by some estimations. That’s why the island has become home to the Atlantic Music Expo: a trans-oceanic music fair featuring conferences a…

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S20 Ep10: Bayou bigfoot, a buckskin ghost and a Pennsylvania vampire (Sn. 20 Ep. 10) 1:02:51

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Tonight we have it all; ghosts, guardian angels, cryptids, vampires and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy. Season 20 Episode 10 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - …

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S20 Ep9: Unfinished business: Tales from the bathroom (Sn. 20 Ep. 9) 1:03:16

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Tonight, we plunge into bone-chilling bathroom stories that'll unlock a new fear: having a paranormal experience on the potty. Keep it spooky and enjoy. Season 20 Episode 9 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended &…

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Jamaica: Big a Yard, Big Abroad 59:03

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Since the 1960s in Jamaica, iconic figures such as Bob Marley have gathered in backyards to write reggae anthems that conquered world charts. The yard remains a cornerstone in Jamaican culture. Musicians withdraw from the violence of the city to create and play songs in their yards. In Jamaican patois, “mi yard” means “my home,” and many songs, pro…

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S20 Ep8: Duendes, gnomes & forest folk: Best of little people (Sn. 20 Ep. 8) 1:02:48

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Tonight we explore the mysterious world of fae folk, gnomes, duendes and more, enjoy the best of little people special! Keep it spooky. Season 20 Episode 8 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (…

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S20 Ep7: Banshees, messages from the Beyond and a haunted cabin (Sn. 20 Ep. 7) 1:11:30

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Tonight we have horrifying banshees, messages from the Beyond, haunted cabins with spirit attachments and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy. Season 20 Episode 7 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus …

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A Mirror to the Future: The Valerie Thomas Story 8:03

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In this episode of Once Upon A Time in Black History, host Tamara Shiloh shines a light on Valerie L. Thomas, the brilliant mind behind NASA’s “Illusion Transmitter” — a groundbreaking invention that paved the way for 3D imaging technology. From her childhood curiosity in Baltimore to becoming one of NASA’s most innovative scientists, Valerie’s jou…

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Born-Free South Africa: A Kaleidoscope of Colors 59:04

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Join us on a musical adventure into the storied past of Africa's Rainbow Nation. In 2016, 20-plus years removed from apartheid, South Africa was a nation deep in transition. And, that was reflected in its music—brimming with enthusiasm and creativity, yet also suffering from the growing pains of a new democracy. On the ground at the 2016 Cape Town …

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S20 Ep6: Ghosts, goblins, witches and other Halloween haunts (Sn. 20 Ep. 6) 1:27:53

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All the monsters, witches, spirits and frights come out to play on Halloween night. Happy Halloween / Samhain / All Hallows' Eve! Keep it spooky and enjoy. Season 20 Episode 6 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extende…

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S20 Ep5: Rocky Mountain High Strangeness: Tales from Colorado (Sn. 20 Ep. 5) 52:33

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Tonight we head to Colorful Colorado for some chilling tales of black eyed kids, haunted hotels, the grim reaper and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 5 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extend…

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Musical Conjurers 59:04

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Musicians create worlds of their own. They are sonic alchemists. This program, originally produced in 2007, surveys a wide range of artists from throughout the African diaspora, artists with this special ability to spin out their own realities. We hear classic work from Basssekou Kouyate, Habib Koite, Youssou N'Dour, Konono No 1, The Assad Brothers…

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S20 Ep4: Robed figures, antlered anomalies and a disappearing hitchhiker (Sn. 20 Ep. 4) 1:07:32

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Tonight we're sharing stories of hitchhiking spirits, ominous entities, antlered cryptids and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 4 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (an…

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S20 Ep3: Beaver State Horror: Tales from Oregon (Sn. 20 Ep. 3) 1:04:24

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Tonight we take you on a chilling journey through the Pacific Wonderland, a state filled with weird and wild activity, as you'll soon hear. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 3 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-fre…

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J.W. Smith: The Spark Behind the Sprinkler Revolution 4:57

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In this episode, we celebrate the ingenuity of J.W. Smith—also known as Joseph H. Smith—the African-American inventor who transformed home gardening with the creation of the modern lawn sprinkler. In 1897, Smith patented the first rotary head lawn sprinkler, a simple yet revolutionary device that made watering lawns more efficient and accessible fo…

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Introducing our spooky sister podcast: MONSTERS AMONG US JUNIOR 13:30

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Think back to when you were a kid… if you were anything like me you were a little weirdo… in the best way possible. I absorbed every scrap of paranormal information that I could get my hands on… Books from the library, ghost stories from the old timers I knew… television programs like Unsolved Mysteries, In Search Of and Sightings… and if we were l…

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San Francisco: Afropop by the Bay 59:04

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It turns out that the first American city to host a roster of local African bands was not New York, Miami or Chicago, but the San Francisco Bay Area of northern California. Hugh Masekela brought Hedzoleh Soundz from Ghana, and they settled in Santa Cruz. Nigerian maestros O.J. Ekemode and Joni Haastrup lived in Oakland in the 1970s. South African m…

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S20 Ep2: Phantom music, sasquatch and West Coast dogman (Sn. 20 Ep. 2) 1:03:23

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Tonight we have ghostly tunes, sasquatch encounters, a monstrous dogman and much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 2 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - …

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S20 Ep1: A Veil of Darkness Volume 4: The Shadow People Files (Sn. 20 Ep. 1) 58:33

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We're back with another disturbing installment of The Shadow People Files to kick off season 20! Sleep tight. Season 20 Episode 1 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - htt…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Santo Domingo Blues - The Story of Bachata 59:04

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Bachata is a music of the people. Recalling the American blues, bachata was infamous as the anthem of the hard-drinking, womanizing, down-on-his-luck man, vilified as the entertainment of the brothels and the cabarets, and worshipped by the down-trodden poor as the deepest expression of their feelings. Today it is an international sensation. Alex W…

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S19 Ep52: Monsters, Myths & Murder: Hometown Legends 19 Part 2 (Sn. 19 Ep. 52) 1:12:06

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Tonight we conclude season 19 with frightening folklore passed down through word of mouth across the decades. We have menacing werewolves, creepy green children, UFO battles, disturbing human sacrifice and much much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy. Season 19 Episode 52 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs a…

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S19 Ep51: Monsters, Myths & Murder: Hometown Legends 19 Part 1 (Sn. 19 Ep. 51) 1:14:11

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By Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios

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Seneca Village: The Hidden Community Beneath Central Park 5:21

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Introducing a chilling new podcast: TWISTED TALES WITH HEIDI WONG 8:09

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Reality is the real horror. Every Monday, poet and paranormal obsessive Heidi Wong unearths the chilling true stories behind the world’s most terrifying legends. From haunted dolls to cursed houses, each episode of Twisted Tales reveals the disturbing real-life events that inspired horror’s biggest blockbusters and the ones too twisted to make it t…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: The Golden Age of Cuban Music 59:04

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On January 8, 1959, Fidel Castro and his ragtag army marched into Havana and proclaimed victory in the Cuban revolution. Much of the world knew Cuba primarily from its 1930 megahit "El Manicero" ("The Peanut Vendor") and from the mambo craze of the 1950's. After Castro came to power, the economic, political and cultural doors between Cuba and the U…

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S19 Ep50: That's not human: A chilling 911 call (Sn. 19 Ep. 50) 55:05

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We have something special for you tonight... A frightening 911 call we couldn't shake from our minds, paired with stories we've received on the MAU hotline from the same state with similarities so chilling they just can't be ignored. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 19 Episode 50 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryp…

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S19 Ep49: The trick is the treat: Best of Halloween (Sn. 19 Ep. 49) 59:17

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We're kicking off the official start of spooky season right with a special Best of Halloween episode! Happy fall and October! Keep it spooky and enjoy. Season 19 Episode 49 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: CORRECTION: It's been brought to my atten…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Live Latin Extravaganza 59:04

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This classic episode features Afropop Worldwide’s original live recordings of stellar artists Joe Arroyo (Colombia) in London, Paulina Tomayo (Ecuador) in Quito, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas (Cuba) in New York, Los Van Van (Cuba) in Havana, and Willie Colon in New York.Produced by Sean BarlowAPWW #292By Afropop Worldwide

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S19 Ep48: Cornfield UFOs, horse-headed entities and more mirrored men (Sn. 19 Ep. 48) 59:05

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We have some super strange calls for you tonight, horse-headed entities, UFOs, and the notorious mirrored men return to the show. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 19 Episode 48 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extend…