Best Conspiracy Asylum Podcasts (2025)

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GITN Strange Bites: The True Haunting That Made Paranormal Investigators Quit 7:41

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In 2008, Jennifer Patterson moved into what should’ve been her dream home in Warsaw, Indiana. Five acres. A barn. A peaceful country life. But from the moment she stepped inside, strange things started happening. Voices with no source. The scent of aftershave followed her from room to room. And one night… something grabbed her.This is the horrifyin…

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GITN Strange Bite: Possession or Psychosis? 6:39

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In this Strange Bite bonus episode, we dive into the uneasy crossroads of demons and diagnosis. From the witch-hunters’ Malleus Maleficarum to Roland Doe and Anneliese Michel, history is filled with cases where medicine and the supernatural fought for the same soul. Was it epilepsy—or the Devil? Trauma—or a true possession? And why do these stories…

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The Penal Laws: An Irish Apartheid? 47:19

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This podcast opens a broader series on the 1798 Rebellion, but also works as a stand alone episode. For over a century, Irish Catholics and Presbyterians were subjected to the Penal Laws. Although the vast majority of the population, they were banned from voting, sitting in parliament, bearing weapons, and entering many professions—the list goes on…

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Pastor, Wife, and Their Lover: A Murderous Affair 1:03:44

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You think a pastor’s house is the safest place on the block, until it isn’t. This episode dives into the 2021 killing of Pastor David Evans in Ada, Oklahoma, and the unraveling of a secret double life: motel meet-ups, a love triangle, and a back door left open on purpose. Prosecutors say Kristie Evans asked her lover Kahlil Deamie Square to come in…

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Vanished At The Asylum: Dayton’s Missing Man and the “Vampire Coven” Claim 1:09:22

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In downtown Dayton. A 26-year-old steps off, walks toward a goth club called Asylum… and vanishes. Tonight we investigate the Phil Gall cold case, the 1990s Dayton goth/industrial scene, and the headline-grabbing claim that the city hosted “one of the largest vampire covens outside New Orleans”—a claim amplified by a Netflix documentary that report…

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1798: The Year Ireland Changed Forever 6:00

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The 1790s remain one of the most important decades in modern Irish history. After years of rising tensions, the island was rocked by the 1798 Rebellion—the largest uprising in Irish history. In just a few months, more people perished than in all the conflicts of the 20th century combined. These events continue to cast a long shadow over life in Ire…

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GITN Strange Bites: The Hinsdale House Haunting 14:46

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The Hinsdale House in New York has been called one of the most haunted houses in America. In the 1970s, the Dandy family moved into what looked like a peaceful farmhouse—only to discover footsteps in empty halls, voices whispering names, and shadows watching from the windows. Things grew so terrifying that the Catholic Church performed a full exorc…

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Haunted ChatGPT: NSFW Ghost Stories You Can’t Unhear 1:03:51

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Tonight, the AI went feral.A haunted chatbot spits out unhinged after-dark tales—horny demons with HR violations, cursed “gadgets” you definitely shouldn’t use, cryptids making horrific life choices, and monsters who need therapy more than exorcism. It’s filthy, chaotic, and 100% AI-generated. You’ll laugh, cringe, and question why we taught the ma…

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The Irish Immigrants Who Built Britain's NHS 45:32

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In the 1960s, over 30,000 Irish immigrants were working in Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). While the NHS is often celebrated as one of Britain’s greatest achievements, the vital contributions of these Irish nurses are frequently overlooked. In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Louise Ryan, co-author of Irish Nurses in the NHS: An Oral …

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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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Hashima Island: Japan’s Haunted Battleship Island 28:03

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Rising like a battleship from the sea, Hashima Island is one of Japan’s most mysterious and chilling abandoned sites. Once a bustling coal mining colony, it was abandoned overnight and left to crumble into the waves. Its history of wartime forced labor, tragic deaths, and sudden desolation has fueled ghost stories and made it a magnet for paranorma…

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Celebrating Conquest? Ireland’s Culture War over William the Conqueror 30:13

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William the Conqueror has been dead for nearly a thousand years, and he never set foot in Ireland—so how did he end up at the centre of a modern Irish culture war? With Normandy gearing up for “The Year of the Norman” in 2027, a celebration of William’s legacy has sparked fierce debate on this side of the Irish Sea. Should Ireland join in commemora…

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Bannerman’s Castle: Ghosts of the Hudson River Fortress 33:12

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Floating in the middle of the Hudson River, Bannerman’s Castle is more than just a decaying ruin — it’s a monument to eccentric dreams, fiery disasters, and whispered hauntings. Built as an armory by Francis Bannerman VI, the castle’s strange history includes massive explosions, accidents, and claims of paranormal activity that still draw visitors …

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Hellingly Hospital: The Abandoned Asylum of Nightmares 35:54

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Hellingly Hospital once stood as one of England’s largest psychiatric institutions — but today it’s remembered more for its eerie ruins, chilling ghost stories, and unsettling past. In this episode of Is This Real?, we explore the history of Hellingly, the legends whispered about its abandoned halls, and why it remains one of the UK’s most infamous…

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Inside Japan’s Suicide Forest | Is Aokigahara Really Haunted? 57:35

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Aokigahara, also known as the Suicide Forest, is one of the most infamous places in the world. Located at the base of Mt. Fuji, it has a long history of tragic deaths, eerie silence, and legends of restless spirits. But is there something truly supernatural going on… or is it a chilling intersection of folklore and mental health?In this episode of …

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The Secret Life of May O’Callaghan: The Kremlin’s Irish Insider 44:57

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In 1973, just two people attended the lonely funeral of May O’Callaghan, an Irish emigrant in North London. Few could have imagined that this quiet woman from Wexford had once stood at the very heart of Soviet power. In the 1920s, May O’Callaghan worked in the Kremlin as the Soviet Union emerged, working alongside figures like Stalin, Trotsky, and …

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UK’s Most Terrifying Poltergeist? The Black Monk of Pontefract 1:02:37

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In the quiet Yorkshire town of Pontefract stands 30 East Drive—a modest council house hiding one of the most notorious hauntings in British history.Known as The Black Monk of Pontefract, this case is far more than creaking floors and cold spots. For nearly a decade, the Pritchard family endured relentless attacks: furniture hurled across rooms, wal…

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Gilgo Beach Murders: How Police Caught the Suspected Serial Killer 32:40

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For more than a decade, the Gilgo Beach serial killings haunted Long Island and baffled law enforcement. Then, in July 2023, 59-year-old Manhattan architect Rex Heuermann was arrested in a stunning breakthrough — a case built on DNA clues, burner phones, and digital documents.In this episode, we uncover how investigators finally caught their suspec…

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It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later 28:05

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Hey listeners! We just wanted to take a moment to catch up and let you know we'll be gone for a bit while we await the arrival of Michael and Abby's newest family member. Send all the good vibes for a safe delivery of baby Benjamin! We love you all hope to be back soon. As always, thanks for listening and stay safe out there! -Anxious and Afraid cr…

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Seaford Poltergeist: The True Story Behind the Hermann Family Haunting 1:01:08

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In 1958, the quiet town of Seaford, New York, became the center of one of America’s most famous poltergeist hauntings—the Hermann Family Haunting, also known as the Seaford Poltergeist.Bottles popped open by themselves, objects flew across rooms, and police officers witnessed paranormal activity with their own eyes. This chilling case not only capt…

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The Top-Secret Alien Exchange Program the Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About 1:04:19

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In 1965, 12 American military personnel allegedly boarded a UFO and traveled 39 light-years to a planet called Serpo, deep in the Zeta Reticuli star system. The mission? Project Serpo—a top-secret alien exchange program with an extraterrestrial race known as the Ebens. Only eight returned. Two died. Two stayed behind… and the U.S. government has sp…

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Ireland's Liberator - The Life of Daniel O'Connell 43:30

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This special episode of the Irish History Podcast, in partnership with An Post, marks the 250th anniversary of Daniel O’Connell’s birth. In this podcast, I explore the life and legacy of one of Ireland’s most influential figures. Known as 'The Liberator' O’Connell’s campaign for Catholic Emancipation in 1829 and his role in shaping modern Ireland a…

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The San Pedro Haunting: Blood, Bruises, and a Ghost That Followed 1:41:10

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Was this a haunting… or something far more intelligent? In 1989, Jackie Hernandez moved into a small house in San Pedro, California, hoping for a fresh start. What followed was one of the most disturbing, well-documented hauntings in American history. Voices from the attic. Bruises without explanation. Objects thrown. A bleeding house. And terrifyi…

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Paris Catacombs: Secrets Beneath the City of Light 40:42

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Over 6 million souls rest beneath Paris in a labyrinth of bones and silence. In this episode, we descend into the Paris Catacombs to uncover stories of hidden chambers, lost explorers, and the chilling videos that still haunt the internet. What’s hiding in the dark? 🕳️ Would you explore the forbidden tunnels? 👻 Drop your thoughts in the comments an…

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Who Will History Remember? 32:09

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How do we decide who the most significant people in our history are? Whose story is worth telling? In this episode, I’m joined by Eoin Kinsella, managing editor of the Dictionary of Irish Biography, to explore how he and the team behind this remarkable resource tell the story of our island through biography. The DIB, a free to access to website has…

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Bodie: Cursed Ghost Town or Deserted Frontier? 33:14

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Is Bodie, California really just a well-preserved frontier relic—or something much more sinister? In this episode, we dig deep into the chilling legends surrounding the abandoned town and the stories of tourists who claim they were cursed after stealing artifacts. Listen... if you dare. 🎧 Follow Is This Real? for more haunted histories and unexplai…

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Yola: A History of Ireland’s Lost Language 20:00

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When we think of Ireland’s past, we usually envisage an island shaped by two languages: Irish and English. But hidden in the history of South Wexford is Yola, a unique dialect that survived for centuries after the Norman invasion, only to vanish almost without a trace. In this episode, I am joined by Sascha Santschi-Cooney to explore the fascinatin…

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Inside the Doomsday Cult: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell 1:01:39

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In this intense episode of the GITN Podcast, Travis and Phil unravel the shocking true story of “doomsday mom” Lori Vallow—her extremist beliefs, shocking courtroom behavior, and the death sentences that follow. We unpack:• Lori and Chad Daybell’s radical religious cult and “zombie” delusions • How Lori was linked to four murders and multiple consp…

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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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Episode 4: Eastern State Penitentiary – The Voices in Cell Block 12 🧱👁️ 34:08

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Behind the crumbling walls of Eastern State Penitentiary lies a legacy of isolation, madness, and torment. This once-revolutionary prison became a blueprint for solitary confinement—and a breeding ground for despair. Some say the souls of the forgotten inmates never left. In this spine-chilling episode, we explore the haunted corridors of one of Am…

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Irish Americans & The Troubles: Unwelcome Outsiders or Allies? 33:13

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This episode continues the story of NORAID - the Irish American organisation who were the voice of the IRA in the US. Jamie Goldrick and I delve into the complicated history of wider Irish American involvement in the Troubles. It's a history full of contradictions on both sides of the Atlantic. In the Republic, many criticised NORAID’s actions, yet…

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NORAID: Did Irish Americans Fund the Provisional IRA? 44:32

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating and controversial story of NORAID, the Irish American organisation at the heart of the new documentary NORAID: Irish America & the IRA. Joined by the film’s producer, Jamie Goldrick, we unravel the history that made NORAID so influential, examining its activities, its impact on the Troubles, and its lasti…

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Vietnam Bigfoot? Soldiers Say It Was Real 1:14:23

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In the middle of the Vietnam War, U.S. Marines opened fire—not on enemy combatants—but on something else. Witnesses reported large, humanoid creatures hurling boulders and vanishing into the jungle. Were these legendary "Rock Apes" of Vietnam real? Or was it mass hysteria fueled by stress, sleep deprivation, and war?In this GITN Podcast episode, we…

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Episode 3: Island of the Dolls – Watchers in the Trees 1:05:54

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Tucked deep within the canals of Xochimilco, Mexico, lies one of the most unsettling places on Earth—The Island of the Dolls. Hundreds of decaying dolls hang from trees, their eyes seemingly watching every move. But this isn't just a creepy aesthetic—it’s a memorial, a warning, and maybe something much darker. In this episode, we explore the tragic…

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Irish Asylums: A Dark History We Don’t Talk About. Why? 37:54

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In the 1950s, more than 20,000 people—over one percent of the adult population of Ireland—were locked away in mental asylums. This was the highest rate in the world, with more people confined in asylums than in all other institutions, including prisons, combined. Yet, despite these staggering numbers, the story of Ireland’s asylums remains largely …

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Murder, Lies & Report Cards: Inside the Jennifer Pan Case 1:19:03

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What happens when strict tiger parenting, academic pressure, and teen rebellion collide in the worst possible way? Enter Jennifer Pan — the Canadian honor student who faked her grades, forged her way into college, and then planned a murder-for-hire hit on her parents when the lies caught up to her.In this episode, we break down the twisted true cri…

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Episode 2: Pripyat – The City Time Froze 🕰️☢️ 58:58

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In this haunting journey, we venture into the radioactive silence of Pripyat, Ukraine—a city forever frozen by the Chernobyl disaster. What was once a vibrant Soviet town is now a ghostly time capsule, filled with eerily preserved reminders of a life abandoned in fear. We uncover the true story behind the meltdown, the evacuations, and the lingerin…

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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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Banned: The Hidden History of Contraception in Ireland (Listener Favourite) 28:12

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While we’re on the last week of our summer break, we’re bringing you one of our most popular episodes from the back catalogue. For over four decades, contraception was not just taboo in Ireland—it was illegal. From 1935 to 1979, selling contraceptives and even accessing information about family planning was strictly banned by the Irish government. …

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Season 15 Premiere: Waverly Hills – Echoes in the Death Tunnel 👻 57:58

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We’re back… and we’re starting Season 15 deep in the decaying halls of one of America’s most haunted locations—Waverly Hills Sanitarium. In this chilling episode, we peel back the layers of this abandoned tuberculosis hospital, diving into its tragic past, the infamous body chute, and the spirits said to still roam its corridors. From the whispers …

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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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Murder, Lies & Ghosts: The Lizzie Borden Case 1:17:35

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On August 4, 1892, a quiet New England town was shattered by an unthinkable crime: Andrew and Abby Borden were hacked to death in their own home—allegedly by a seemingly demure Sunday school teacher named Lizzie Borden. But what really happened that morning in Fall River? In this chilling episode, we take you beyond the headlines and into the walls…

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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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[Classic Replay] A Criminal Conversation: Affairs & Divorce in 1920s Ireland 40:52

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A story from the 1920s that will reshape the way you view our great grandparents lives! Unfortunately, there’s no new show this week, but I wanted to re-share an episode I really enjoyed making two years ago. It'll well worth another spin. In 1920s Ireland, Alice Morton’s marriage breakdown sparked a sensational divorce trial. Accused of adultery, …

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Episode 118: F*ck It, It's Friday (Damascus Titan II Missile Disaster) 1:01:11

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In this week's episode, Abby takes the gang on an exciting journey as she recounts the tale of the 1980 Damascus Titan II missile explosion. Join us as we explore the realm of nuclear disaster near-misses and examine the one simple mistake that nearly wiped Arkansas off the map. Credits: Disaster Autopsy This American Life Podcast, Episode 634 Wiki…

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The Gay Bomb & Spy Cats: The CIA’s Strangest (and Sassiest) Weapons 1:36:33

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In this explosively absurd episode, we dive into two of the most bizarre military experiments you’ve probably never heard of: the infamous “Gay Bomb” and the CIA’s fur-filled failure known as Operation Acoustic Kitty. From pheromone warfare meant to turn enemy soldiers into “distracted lovers” to a surgically wired cat sent on a mission of Cold War…

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The Irish Wake: A History 50:11

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The Irish funeral wake is a unique tradition where family and friends gather around the body of the deceased to share stories, remember their life, and celebrate their legacy. Often resembling a lively party with plenty of drink, this ritual is both a farewell and a celebration. Predating Christianity, the Irish wake stretches back thousands of yea…

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The Canonical Five & Jack the Ripper 1:12:43

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Step into the fog-drenched alleys of Victorian London, where fear gripped the East End and a nameless terror stalked the night. In this chilling episode, we unravel the true story of Jack the Ripper — one of history’s most infamous serial killers. From the lives and tragic ends of the “Canonical Five” victims to the flawed investigations and shadow…

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Spoons, Lies, and Videotape: The Uri Geller Experience 1:50:09

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Saddle up your chakras and shield your silverware—this week, we dive headfirst into the fantastical, controversial, and occasionally extraterrestrial world of Uri Geller, the man who claims to bend spoons, minds, and possibly entire geopolitical events… all with the power of his thoughts. Geller’s life reads like a fever dream directed by David Lyn…

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Midwives & Mothers: A History of Birth in Ireland 28:47

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In times past, childbirth was a profoundly communal and intimate experience, guided by the steady hands and wisdom of community midwives. Known as Bean Ghlúine—the Women of the Knee—these women were among the most important figures in rural Irish communities. In this episode, I’m joined by historian Emma Laffey to explore the world of birth and mid…