Best Cavalry Audio | Wondery Podcasts (2025)

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European Vacation: Blood in the Olive Grove - Part two 26:44

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Show Notes: Italy — land of empires, saints… and monsters. In this haunting series of The Devil Within, we uncover the chilling legends that lurk behind Italy’s beauty. From the night battles of the Benandanti in Friuli to the wolf cults of Lucera, the possessed convent of Prato, and the submerged beasts of Venice — these are not just stories. Thes…

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European Vacation: Blood in the Olive Grove - Part One 31:15

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Show Notes: Italy — land of empires, saints… and monsters. In this haunting series of The Devil Within, we uncover the chilling legends that lurk behind Italy’s beauty. From the night battles of the Benandanti in Friuli to the wolf cults of Lucera, the possessed convent of Prato, and the submerged beasts of Venice — these are not just stories. Thes…

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EVIO Creative Presents: Taboo treasures 3:02

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Taboo Treasures is a true crime–adjacent podcast that dives deep into the world’s most shocking, macabre, and controversial artifacts—the objects that carry the weight of dark history, forbidden belief, and unspeakable acts. From the sneakers worn by the Heaven’s Gate cult on their final night… to the copy of Catcher in the Rye found int he possess…

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European Vacation: The Beasts of France - Part Two 27:46

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THE DEVIL WITHIN Mini-Series: The Beasts of France Description: France is a country of cathedrals, castles… and cryptids. In this chilling six-part series from The Devil Within, we journey into the haunted forests, fog-laced vineyards, war-ravaged trenches, and bone-lined tunnels of France to uncover a dark and forgotten legacy: the loup-garou. Par…

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European Vacation: The Beasts of France - Part One 29:47

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THE DEVIL WITHIN Mini-Series: The Beasts of France Description: France is a country of cathedrals, castles… and cryptids. In this chilling six-part series from The Devil Within, we journey into the haunted forests, fog-laced vineyards, war-ravaged trenches, and bone-lined tunnels of France to uncover a dark and forgotten legacy: the loup-garou. Par…

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European Vacation: The Werewolves of London - Part Two 18:54

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London is a city of layers. Roman roads. Saxon graves. Plague pits and forgotten tunnels. But beneath the cobblestones and catacombs… something howls. In this six-part limited series from The Devil Within, we journey through centuries of urban legends, cryptid sightings, and historical anomalies to ask: What really stalks the streets and shadows of…

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European Vacation: The Werewolves of London - Part One 21:38

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London is a city of layers. Roman roads. Saxon graves. Plague pits and forgotten tunnels. But beneath the cobblestones and catacombs… something howls. In this six-part limited series from The Devil Within, we journey through centuries of urban legends, cryptid sightings, and historical anomalies to ask: What really stalks the streets and shadows of…

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I Love New York: Part Two 30:04

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The city speaks in static. And sometimes… it answers back. This week on The Devil Within, we bring you two terrifying tales from beneath the surface of Manhattan—where signals hum through old copper wires and ancient tunnels echo with hunger. 🟡 Part One: The Whisper Grid In the 1970s, a forgotten switching station beneath Tribeca became the stuff o…

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I Love New York: Part One 30:38

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Beneath Manhattan, the past never stays buried. In this two-part descent into New York’s forgotten corners, we explore two of the city’s most enduring and unsettling legends. 🟠 Part One: The Subway Serpent of South Ferry A century-old secret coils beneath the South Ferry subway station. Workers whisper about claw marks in tunnel walls, lost men dra…

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The Unholy Crusade: Part Two 22:34

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As World War II spiraled toward its violent end, the Nazi obsession with relics, ritual, and redemption reached terrifying new heights. In the final three episodes of our Grail War series, we go deeper into the rituals of Wewelsburg Castle, where SS leaders performed bloodline ceremonies and solstice rites in the shadow of the Black Sun. Beneath th…

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The Unholy Crusade: Part One 28:54

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Long before the Allies stormed Berlin, a different kind of war was already underway—waged not with bullets and tanks, but with relics, runes, and ancient symbols of power. This three-part series unearths the chilling true story of the Nazis' obsession with the occult and their state-sponsored quest for the Holy Grail. At the center of it all was SS…

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Beneath the Chapel: The Kidwelly Cult 38:44

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🎙 The Devil Within Episode Title: Beneath the Chapel: The Kidwelly Cult Show Notes: In the quiet, coastal town of Kidwelly, Wales, stood an unassuming chapel—and beneath it, a darkness that would horrify the nation. This episode dives deep into one of the most disturbing and little-known cult cases in modern Britain. Led by a former soldier turned …

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The Ghost in the Machine 33:10

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He chased ghosts for a living. Then one started following him. In this episode of The Devil Within, we tell the haunting, true story of Gaurav Tiwari — India’s most famous paranormal investigator, found dead in his own bathroom under chilling and unexplained circumstances. Was it suicide? Possession? Or something far more sinister? 🎧 Stream Ghost i…

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The Chicago Rippers 34:56

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“The Devil You Know… And the Ones You Don’t” What if John Wayne Gacy wasn’t the end of Chicago’s nightmare — but the beginning? In this week’s episode of The Devil Within, we unearth the twisted, terrifying story of the Chicago Rippers — a cult-like quartet of sadistic killers who prowled the streets of the Windy City in the early 1980s. Their crim…

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The Witches of County Antrim 24:33

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In the misty glens of Northern Ireland, County Antrim holds centuries-old secrets — whispers of women who healed, cursed, and vanished. In the late 1800s, fear took hold of a quiet village when livestock died, children fell ill, and fingers pointed toward a coven said to dwell deep in the woods. But were these women truly witches… or victims of som…

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The Mysteries of Houska Castle 35:10

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Hidden deep in the forests of the Czech Republic lies a castle unlike any other—one with no clear strategic purpose, no noble residence, and no windows facing the outside world. Instead, Houska Castle was built over a gaping hole in the earth... a pit so deep and terrifying that legends say it leads straight to Hell. In this episode of The Devil Wi…

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The Haunted Castles of Europe 28:20

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In this hauntingly atmospheric episode of The Devil Within, we journey through the chilling halls of Europe's most legendary castles. From Bran Castle's eerie crypt in Transylvania to the infamous Bloody Chapel of Leap Castle in Ireland, we explore the rich—and often terrifying—histories behind the continent’s most haunted strongholds. Told in the …

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The Devil's Conman 23:18

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In 1985 the villages of Sussex in south London fell victim to a brazen conman who claimed to be a spiritual warrior fighting to rid the community of a cabal of Satanists... all he needed was money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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The Loudun Possessions 26:47

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Hysteria or demonic possession? Repressed lust or diabolical witchcraft? 17th century France saw it's share of witch trial, but the Loudun possessions spoke to a greater evil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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The Demon of Whitechapel 27:52

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The summer of 1888 in London saw a string of murders that have become legend. This year, the killer was finally identified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Innocence Lost 26:22

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The disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi, a citizen of Vatican City, led to decades of grief, intrigue and crumbling faith in the Church's power to protect their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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The Vault of Secrets 28:47

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For centuries the Catholic Church has kept it's most valuable treasures - and most dangerous secrets - locked away in a sprawling underground series of ancient, mysterious vaults called The Vatican Archives... what are they protecting? More importantly... what are they hiding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Conclave 26:43

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In today's episode we'll briefly cover one of the great mysteries of Catholicism; the election of a new Pope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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A Brief History of Easter 31:04

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From the meadows of ancient Europe to the deserts of the Levant, the celebration of Easter has deeper roots than you might imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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The Exorcism of Irina Cornici 29:44

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A picturesque monastery nestled in a remote Romania village was the site of a national scandal. In 2005 a young nun arrived seeking solace in the mountains but instead found herself in a nightmare that would ultimately claim her life and tear a country apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Satan's Shadow: Paradise (Bonus) 55:17

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The host of DeathXSouthwest, Margot Carmichael, joins Branden to discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Paradise 31:55

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Our series ends with Ramirez's arrival on death row and Dante's arrival in Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: The Ascent - Part Two (Bonus) 1:09:40

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Branden and Margot discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: The Ascent - Part Two 34:40

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The conclusion of the trial and sentencing of Richard Ramirez, plus a look at the phenomenon known as hybristophilia... and Dante reaches the summit of Purgatory. What lies beyond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: The Ascent - Part One (Bonus) 1:07:06

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Branden and Margot discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: The Ascent - Part One 33:38

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The trial of Richard Ramires begins... and almost ends due to an unexpected tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 9 - TREACHERY (Bonus) 1:01:55

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Branden discusses the episode with host of Death X Southwest Margot Carmichael. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 9 - TREACHERY 40:15

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The reign of the Night Stalker finally comes to an end in spectacular fashion on the streets of Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 8 - FRAUD (Bonus) 1:06:49

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Brande discusses the episode with Margot Carmichael, host of Death X Southwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 8 - FRAUD 40:32

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The Mayor of San Francisco gets inviolved in the Night Stalker investigation... but not in a good way. Still the LA County Sheriff's detectives persevere and the tide begins to turn... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 7 - VIOLENCE (Bonus) 58:19

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Brande discusses the episode with Margot Carmichael (host of Death X Southwest). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 7 - VIOLENCE 39:27

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Ramirez escalates his killer spree to a level no one in Los Angeles law enforcement had experienced and the press finally give him a name that sticks: The Night Stalker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 6 - HERESY (Bonus) 59:10

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Branden discusses the episode in more detail with Margot Carmichael, host of the podcast Death X Southwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 6 - HERESY 35:35

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In this episode Richard Ramirez believes he is confronted by Jesus himself... and is forced to flee. What made Ramirez feel as though Christ intervened in his wicked acts? Plus, Dante and Virgil arrive at the City of Dis and the circle of Hell reserved for the heretics... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 5 - ANGER (Bonus) 55:27

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Branden and Margot Carmichael, host of Death X Suthwest, discuss the episode in greater detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 5 - ANGER 42:47

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The early life of Dante is juxtaposed against the early life of Richard Ramirez and we gain an understanding about what, and who, influenced them. Plus our travelers in Perdition arrive at the Fifth Circle and The Valley Intruder shows a level of anger in his work that, up to now, was absent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 4 - GREED (Bonus) 1:06:03

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Branden and Margot discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 4 - GREED 41:39

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The 80's are considered to be a decade of excess and indulgence... let's find out why. Also, the fourth circle of Hell is explored and The Valley Intruder defies expectations once again... this week on The Devil Within: Satan's Shadow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 3 - GLUTTONY (Bonus) 52:10

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Branden and argot Carmichael, host of Death X Southwest, discuss the episode in greater detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 3 - GLUTTONY 44:34

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The ravenous drug addiction of Richard Ramires is explored alongside Dante's third circle, Gluttony. Plus, the brutal murders continue and the police seem powerless to help... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 2 - LUST (Bonus!) 1:05:39

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Brande and Margot Carmichael, host of Death X Southwest discuss the episode in greater detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 2 - LUST 41:45

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Although the crimes, methods, and victim profiles are all over the map... one rookie detective had a hunch that they're connected. New victims and new evidence are finally enough to convince one superior officer that they have a serial killer on their hands but how many more will die before they can catch him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 1 - LIMBO (BONUS!) 57:37

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Branden has a discussion with the host of Death X Southwest, Margot Carmichael, about episode one of Satan's Shadow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 1 - LIMBO 43:48

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The Devil Within Season 4, Satan's Shadow begins with episode one... LIMBO. Join us for a descent into hell as we chronicle the desperate months in Los Angeles when a madman dubbed The Night Stalker held the city in his diabolical grasp... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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A Demon's Game: The Curse of Polybius 22:58

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Rumors of a haunted video game have been whispered in the Portland area for more than forty years... was it demonic possession or something even more sinister? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy EVIO Creative