Best Alien Isolation™ Podcasts (2025)

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”Beyond Bankruptcy”: The Fight For Stockton - Highlights Part 2 29:52

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“We talk about that nihilistic mindset… what it means to grow up in a community that has that mindset and how that affects them. You have to be honest with them, though, that this is real. This is why y’all are dying.” - Anthony Rodriguez Part two features Barbara Albertson, Michael Tubbs, youth panelists, and educators discussing Stockton's remark…

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"What's it like to die NINE times?" - Q&A 34:11

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Reddit user Generic Box was 20-years-old when they had their first out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest -- meaning, their heart just suddenly stopped beating. After being diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, eight more sudden cardiac arrests and "deaths" happened to them. In this episode, we dive into their Reddit AMA and get to the heart o…

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Episode 83: Reconnection to Others 26:37

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Episode 83: Reconnection to others when life’s traumatic events happen, how do we heal the divide.By Ian Wallace

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America's Most Isolated Family: The Whittakers 37:31

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Who are the Whittakers, and why has the world become so fascinated with them and their isolated West Virginia way of life? We take a look at their insular family tree, and the genetic fallout that can occur with inbreeding. Leave us a review -- it helps the show! :) Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30MorbidMinutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elyse Willems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Vasami⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Ryan Laley on Teaching a Sidemen Member, Success on YouTube, and Making the Survival Horror Game Mimic 1:02:13

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What’s it really like to make games solo? In this episode of the Ready Aim Fire Podcast, Kezia & Tom chat with Ryan Laley, teacher, YouTube content creator and indie dev behind Mimic, a multiplayer survival horror game built for players and streamers. Ryan reveals how he went from teaching game design (including a member of the Sidemen) to building…

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Stigmata Throughout History! Real Stories of Stigmata 35:02

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🩸 Stigmata: Miraculous Wounds or Psychological Phenomenon? Tonight, the Savage Energi team unpacks the haunting world of stigmata—the spontaneous appearance of Christ’s wounds on living people. From Saint Padre Pio’s bleeding hands to modern cases in Samoa and Michigan, we explore the history, science, and spiritual debates surrounding these myster…

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”Beyond Bankruptcy”: The Fight For Stockton - Highlights Part 1 29:55

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“No one’s coming to save us; we have to figure this out ourselves.” — Dillon Delvo Reinvention in Stockton starts with people. Family, faith, and Black history shape young leaders; high expectations and visible role models invite the whole community to “come together.” Mentorship turns promise into pathways: Phoenix Scholars supports first-gen, low…

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The Unspoken Rules of Appalachia 27:44

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Is the rich history of Appalachian folklore meant to be taken literally? Do cryptids, spirits and supernatural dangers exist in those rugged hills? If you hear a voice say your name in the woods, should you respond? (Spoiler: no.) In this new episode, we examine the unspoken rules of Appalachia and give a brief history of the mountain range. Leave …

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Inel Tomlinson on The First Descendant, Space Marine 2 & Shaping Game Worlds 51:40

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What really happens when the person behind your favourite gaming hero finally steps into the booth knowing their voice could change a world, or let down a legion of players? In this episode of ReadyAimFire, actor and comedian Inel Tomlinson brings us into the volatile, high stakes craft of bringing video game characters to life. From embodying the …

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"Have You Ever Seen a Ghost?" Q&A with a Cemetery Groundskeeper 32:55

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In this episode, we pull the most interesting questions and responses from Reddit user odd_fisch's cemetery groundskeeper AMA! They live at and maintain a historic and still active cemetery. https://www.reddit.com/r/CemeteryPorn/comments/1l79n8e/im_a_cemetery_grounds_keeper_ama/ Leave us a review -- it helps the show! :) Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30MorbidMinu…

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Becoming Amicia – Charlotte McBurney on A Plague Tale, Final Fantasy and more 1:00:27

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After a childhood spent backstage at the opera, what’s it like to find yourself voicing one of gaming’s most unforgettable heroines? This episode, ReadyAimFire welcomes Charlotte McBurney, the BAFTA-nominated actor behind Amicia de Rune in A Plague Tale: Innocence and A Plague Tale: Requiem, and young Jill in Final Fantasy XVI. From a whirlwind of …

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Episode 82: What helps us feel safe 23:49

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Episode 82: What helps us feel safe when life events happen, what do we rely on to survive.By Ian Wallace

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Cemeteries vs. Graveyards: What's REALLY the Difference? 27:00

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Cemeteries and graveyards aren’t actually the same thing. An important distinction that probably doesn’t matter much… if you’re dead. In this episode, we examine the historical and practical differences that set these two bone yards apart. Leave us a review -- it helps the show! :) Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠30MorbidMinutes⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elyse Willems⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica…

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You’re Becoming Hysterical – Inside Alien: Isolation with Will Porter & Anthony Howell 47:04

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What goes down when several creators of a cult classic finally step into the same room – over a decade on from shaping one of gaming’s most terrifying sci-fi experiences? In this special episode of ReadyAimFire, we welcome Anthony Howell and Will Porter, two pivotal forces behind Alien: Isolation alongside our very own Kez, who provided the likenes…

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Episode 81: Positive aspects of change 21:21

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Episode 81: Positive aspects of change one door closes but another one opens, seeing the way forward instead of getting stuck with the loss.By Ian Wallace

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CA Arts & Culture Summit - “Highlights Show Part 2” 30:17

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"Artists are entitled, just like every other worker, to a livable, predictable, sustainable wage." – Jennifer Laine, San Benito County Arts Council In this powerful season finale, guests explore five urgent themes—economic power of the arts, youth-led civic engagement, cultural equity, legislative reform, and creative healing. From museum-building …

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Corpse Cleaning: Crime Scenes, Hoarders, and Detective Work 35:27

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Ever wonder what happens after a crime scene gets cleared? When the cops leave, the body’s been removed, and the yellow tape comes down? What happens to all the... mess? The blood, the broken glass, the smell? Well, someone has to clean it up. And that job falls on a very specific group of people, known as trauma cleaners or biohazard cleanup crews…

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Episode 80: Getting Advice From Others 22:25

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Episode 80: Getting advice from others is it helpful or just a complication of the situation or does it challenge our loyalties and relationships.By Ian Wallace

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Paranormal Beneath the Waves! Underwater Ghosts & Hauntings 31:43

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What if the scariest hauntings aren’t in abandoned buildings, but under the water? In this episode, the Savage Energi team dives deep into terrifying paranormal activity in lakes, oceans, and even man-made underwater ghost towns. From the eerie legends of Lake Lanier to ghost sightings in WWII wrecks, phantom scuba divers, haunted bridges, and unex…

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Artistry and Antics on Final Fantasy XVI – with Hannah Price, Oli Chance, Morgan Rushton & Martin Vaughan 54:55

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Ever wondered what goes on inside the studio for one the most acclaimed game series of all time? In this episode of the ReadyAimFire Podcast, hosts Kez and Tom welcome an extraordinary panel featuring the performance directors, casting directors and localisation experts whose fingerprints are all over Final Fantasy XVI, Alan Wake II, Death Strandin…

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Episode 79: Isolation and alienation 20:25

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Episode 79: Isolation and alienation, is it keeping you safe or just another way of expressing your individuality, what changes when it is forced upon you or part of your survival strategy.By Ian Wallace

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Episode 78: Acceptance of relationships you can’t change or control 22:53

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Episode 78: Acceptance of relationships you can’t change or control. The helplessness of letting go and coping with life on the other side of the divide.By Ian Wallace

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From the Crypt: Tombstones, Epitaphs & Symbols Explained (New Intro) 42:49

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This is a rerelease of an episode that originally aired July 19, 2022 with a new intro from Elyse & Jessica. Exploring the origins of the modern tombstone and what the future of memorial monuments might hold. Plus, we break down the anatomy of epitaphs, and share some of history’s most bizarre and funny ones. Leave us a review -- it helps the show!…

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Skinwalker Ranch - Hype, Hoaxes, or Real Hauntings? 31:23

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In this episode of Savagely Paranormal, the team dives deep into the mysteries, legends, and controversies of Skinwalker Ranch, one of America’s most infamous paranormal hotspots. They debate the truth behind stories of shapeshifters, UFOs, cattle mutilations, and creepy lights, breaking down how much is real and how much is TV hype. The team also …

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How Baldur’s Gate Broke Through – Kirsty Gillmore on Empathy, Safe Spaces and Directing Magic in the Studio 46:56

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How do you combine the technical disciplines of music, theatre and video games – to help create immersive experiences like Baldur’s Gate 3 that not only thrill, but truly move us? In this episode of ReadyAimFire, join hosts Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey as they sit down with Kirsty Gillmore: New Zealand-born sound engineer turned acclaimed voice and…

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Savage Energi’s New Headquarters: A Bookstore & Dungeon! 14:15

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In this heartwarming and exciting Savagely Paranormal episode, the team shares their big news: they’ve opened Nocturnal Nook Books and More, a new bargain bookstore in Madison, Ohio! They take viewers behind the scenes of this huge life change, from signing the lease to setting up their spooky, cozy shop. Hear about the challenges of launching a sm…

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CA Arts & Culture Summit - “Highlights Show Part 1” 30:10

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"I have been used, abused and silenced within the nonprofit industrial complex... I'm not gonna take it anymore... I'm gonna get mine and my community's gonna get there's this year" - Nikko Kimzin, Kimzin Creative In Part One of season two of Where Art Meets Impact highlight episode. This episode features inspiring voices from the 2024 California A…

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From the Crypt: Funeral Home Secrets (New Intro) 45:22

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This is a rerelease of an episode that originally aired September 13, 2022 with a new intro from Elyse & Jessica. The modern funeral industry capitalizes on stigmas about death, creating a deliberate air of mystery and secrecy around how funeral homes operate. We go inside the unspoken practices of morticians, and debunk some of the myths and tall …

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Episode 77: From being a partner to becoming a carer 19:33

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Episode 77:From being a partner to becoming a carer the sad loss of the person you knew and the roles and responsibilities you take on. Helping to survive the hardest job of all.By Ian Wallace

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Pennhurst’s Dark Secrets: What We Experienced 32:43

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In this chilling episode of Savagely Paranormal, the team shares their haunting experiences at Pennhurst Asylum. From emotional overwhelm to intense paranormal encounters, they recount their time exploring this notorious institution’s dark history. Hear about shadow figures, the terrifying entity known as “The King,” disembodied voices, and chillin…

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From Prague With Love – Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Unfiltered, with Tom McKay & Luke Dale 52:14

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What’s it like to be taken on a hero’s journey – from relative unknowns to gaming royalty? In this episode of the ReadyAimFire Podcast, we’re joined by Tom McKay and Luke Dale: the voices and faces behind Henry of Skalitz and Hans Capon in Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its highly anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Together with hosts …

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Episode 76: Working With Timelines 30:26

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Episode 76: Working with timelines to understand reactionary behaviours, finding the source to release the present emotional reactions.By Ian Wallace

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30 Morbid Minutes Presents Petty Crimes: Airbnb Boat featuring Ego Nwodim 46:48

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Check out this episode of the podcast Petty Crimes! The rental listing said “please don’t unsnap.” Spoiler alert…she snapped. Follow Ego Nwodim on Instagram and listen to her podcast, Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim.... And look for new episodes of 30 Morbid Minutes, every other Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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Episode 75: Psychosomatic illness 21:06

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Episode 75: Psychosomatic illness emotional start to physical pain, finding the origin not the destination. How to start a process of regaining your body.By Ian Wallace

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Wisdom from The Witcher – Becoming Geralt, Fan Tattoos and Dungeons & Dragons with Doug Cockle 55:01

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How did one of gaming’s iconic voices get – and nearly lose – his big break as Geralt of Rivia in the Witcher series? In this episode, hosts Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey are joined by none other than Doug Cockle. Doug takes us behind the scenes of his journey as the legendary Witcher, shares the inspiration behind Geralt’s voice, and reveals the bi…

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The First Televised Royal Funeral and a Death Headline Fit for a King 32:30

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Both George V and George VI succumbed to declining health and respiratory ailments. The latter, was the first royal to have his funeral televised, whereas the former's death was seemingly expedited to meet the morning headlines -- a secret unearthed fifty years after his passing. Leave us a review -- it helps the show! :) Follow Us ⁠⁠30MorbidMinute…

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Episode 74: Long Distance Relationships 19:56

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Episode 74: Long distance relationships. why they can work and why sometimes it can be a disastrous process, keeping connected isn’t the easiest process.By Ian Wallace

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State of the Arts Summit Highlights Part 2 30:30

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"When the community comes together, organizes, advocates, makes noise, and has a plan, we can change systems” - Richard Raya Join host George Koster for part two of our Arts for a Better Bay Area highlights as ten visionary guests tackle some of the big issues facing San Francisco and our arts organizations and creative workforce; Such as downtown …

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When Directing for Games Gets Intense – Damien Goodwin on Directing for Returnal, Greedfall, Helldivers 2 and more 50:28

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How does someone go from directing Hollyoaks on TV – to directing a BAFTA award-winning games performance in Returnal? In this episode of the ReadyAimFire Podcast, Damien Goodwin joins hosts Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey to dive deep into the craft of performance direction in video games. Damien shares how his journey unexpectedly shifted from actor…

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Episode 73: Hoarding and keeping us safe 23:42

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Episode 75: Hoarding and keeping us safe. Building the wall to hide behind, what stimulates the need to hoard and fill the space to protect us.By Ian Wallace

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Ranking the Most Morbid Facts 48:21

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It's an apples to oranges of morbidity as Jessica and Elyse take ten random yet gruesome facts and, using their macabre expertise, rank them from least to most disturbing. Leave us a review -- it helps the show! :) Follow Us ⁠30MorbidMinutes⁠ ⁠Elyse Willems⁠ ⁠Jessica Vasami⁠ Music by Casey Edwards - @ComposerCasey Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Episode 72: Erectile Dysfunction 25:12

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Episode 72: Erectile Dysfunction is it all in your mind, what starts the process and why does it sometimes result in keeping ourselves emotionally safe.By Ian Wallace

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Is Space Haunted? The Truth Behind Paranormal Space Claims 37:56

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🚀 Paranormal in Space: Astronauts, UFOs & Creepy Cosmic Sounds! In this out-of-this-world episode, the Savage Energi crew asks the ultimate question—can ghosts, aliens, or interdimensional entities exist in space? From astronauts hearing knocking on spacecrafts, disembodied voices on the dark side of the moon, to the mystery of space sounds where n…

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The Warrior Behind Lae’zel – Devora Wilde on Baldur’s Gate 3, Polarising Player Reactions and Unexpected Fame 52:31

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What does it take to give a video game character a soul – and what happens when that performance touches hearts around the world? In this premiere episode of ReadyAimFire, we sit down with Devora Wilde, the actor behind Lae’zel in the award-winning Baldur’s Gate 3, for an in-depth conversation into her craft and her most beloved character. From mud…

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The Space Marine You Can Hear Scream – Warhammer, Welsh Kings and Sentient Mushrooms with Michael Geary 1:00:31

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How does a theatre-trained actor with Welsh roots become one of gaming’s most compelling voices? In this episode of The ReadyAimFire Podcast, hosts Tom Stacey and Kezia Burrows welcome Michael Geary, voice of Warhammer 40,000’s iconic Space Marines and many more. Michael takes us from stage to studio, sharing the art and chaos of recording powerful…

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Episode 71: Anniversary Reactions 25:08

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Episode 73: Anniversary reactions and how to define and understand how they affect us and how to help spot them and work with them to minimise their effect.By Ian Wallace

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Exorcisms, Aliens & Illuminati: What the Vatican Hides from You! 28:07

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🕵️‍♂️ Vatican Secrets EXPOSED: Paranormal Proof, Alien Files, & Hidden Truths! Dive deep into the most controversial and guarded mysteries of the Vatican Secret Archives with the Savage Energi team. From exorcism rituals, demonic encounters, and proof of extraterrestrials, to Illuminati connections and lost prophetic documents, the secrets hidden b…

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271 // Interviewing DeadDark, Our Alien Day 2025 T-Shirt Artist! 57:01

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(Note: the episode art is an itsy-bitsy preview of the full design that will be revealed on April 26th) One of our favorite Alien Day traditions is our annual t-shirt unveiling. Over the past near-decade, we've gotten to work with tons of gifted artists from around Alien fandom – and this year is VERY MUCH no exception. DeadDark – whose actual name…

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The Final Moments of Pompeii 39:05

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Buried in an instant. Preserved for eternity. What really happened in the final moments of Pompeii? Plus, Jessica reminisces about her phallic-filled tour. Leave us a review -- it helps the show! :) Follow Us 30MorbidMinutes Elyse Willems Jessica Vasami Music by Casey Edwards - @ComposerCasey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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Episode 70: Dyslexia he benefits not the negatives 25:43

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Episode 70: Dyslexia he benefits not the negatives. What do we get from this underrated condition and what to celebrate in your uniqueness.By Ian Wallace