Best Ireland’s Dark Side Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 118: Breanna and The Hat Man (North Carolina) 1:05:19

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In early childhood, Breanna became used to the presence of 'The Hat Man' - an increasingly-reported shadow-being. Recognisable as a tall, dark figure wearing a hat, and sometimes a cape or trench coat the Hat Man is often said to be without any distinguishable facial features and like 'The Dark Man', people describe him as "blacker than black." In …

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Dark Side of the Moon: Secrets, Science & a Side You've Never Seen 1:35:18

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In this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits the hosts riff on everything lunar: the moon’s odd formation, Apollo-era anomalies, hollow-moon and mothership theories, and modern probes exploring the far side. They mix science, myth, and conspiracy — from seismic 'moon gongs' and strange craters to China’s recent far-side missions and the politics of retu…

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The Walk Home, Jill Meagher 49:01

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A young woman's walk home turned into a tragedy that shook two nations. But from darkness came a powerful movement for change. In this episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries Nules explores the heartbreaking story of Irish woman Jill Meagher who was murdered in Melbourne in 2012 and its lasting impact on Australia and Ireland. The breakthrough that…

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Clair-Consciousness: Unlocking the World of Extrasensory Awareness 1:34:48

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In this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits, the hosts have a lively, funny conversation about the "clair" senses—clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, claircognizance, clairalience, and clairgustance. They share personal stories, historical context, skeptical and scientific perspectives, and practical exercises for developing intuition. They de…

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Broken Skies: Tuskar Rock 21:43

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This week on Ireland Crimes and Mysteries, Nules takes you back to a clear spring morning in 1968, when a routine Aer Lingus flight vanished without warning off the Wexford coast. What followed was a national tragedy that left deep scars and everyone asking the same questions, why and how? Join me as we explore the events of that fateful day, the t…

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Here’s How 183 – Who’s at it Again 53:51

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Iain Dale is a presenter on the British talk radio station LBC, former Conservative party electoral candidate and author of the book The Taoiseach: A Century of Political Leadership *****By William Campbell

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Introducing Lines of Enquiry: The Hidden Stories Behind Ireland’s Most Compelling Cases 3:35

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I know you love digging into Irish true crime, the stories, the mysteries, the ones that stay with you. There’s a brand new GoLoud Original that does exactly that. It’s called Lines of Enquiry, and it’s hosted by former Garda forensic detective John Sweetman. Now, John’s worked on some of Ireland’s biggest cases but this series goes even further. H…

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Curses, Contracts, and Consequences: The Cursed Man Experiment 1:14:24

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Hosts discuss the documentary A Cursed Man, following filmmaker Liam de Guillot’s controversial project of inviting curses across cultures. They explore the rituals in California, New Orleans, India, Mexico, and the psychological, physical, and social aftermath. The episode covers ethical debates, personal reactions, and cultural perspectives on be…

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Trapped by Fear: Patricia Murphy 40:56

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A young mother's life cut short. A husband's dark secrets. A family torn apart. In this instalment of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries, Nules delves into the heartbreaking case of Patricia Murphy, a 33-year-old mother of four whose life was tragically ended in 1996. Patricia's tale is one of resilience in the face of adversity. From her humble beginnin…

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Ep 117: Brother Richard on Halloween Traditions And 'The Visitors' 1:26:22

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Brother Richard returns for a discussion on Halloween Traditions including those related to Samhain, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, 'Trick or Treating' customs in Ireland and how we can invite our departed loved ones to join us at this time. We also further discuss 'Dissertations upon the apparitions of angels, dæmons, and ghosts, and concerning th…

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Terrifyingly True Tales: Halloween Episode 1:14:30

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This episode of Fringe Beyond dives into notorious Halloween crimes — from the 1957 Trick-or-Treat murder and the Lisa Ann French case to the Candyman poisoning, the Martha Moxley mystery, the toolbox killers, and more modern disappearances and attacks. Hosts discuss the facts, theories, and unsettling details behind each story. The episode also ex…

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Amy Fitzpatrick: Footsteps In The Dark 15:27

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A teenager vanishes on New Year's night, leaving a family in anguish for 17 years. What happened to Amy Fitzpatrick on that fateful walk home? In the latest mini episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries, Nules talks about the heartbreaking disappearance of Amy Fitzpatrick from Spain's Costa del Sol. This case has baffled investigators and her family…

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Ep 116: Morgan Daimler: Encountering the Otherworld 1:09:34

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It was wonderful to finally speak with Morgan who has produced a multitude of great books on the subject of fairies, magical practices and Irish myth. I was very interested to learn more about the encounter Morgan had with a more modern-sounding 'urban' fairy realm. PLUS we chatted about:🌀 receiving strong messages from a non-human beings and some …

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Here’s How 182 – It Takes a Village 37:38

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Frank Connolly is a journalist, author and former head of communications with SIPTU. Tony Lowes is director of Friends of the Irish Environment. Michael Smith is the editor of Village Magazine. ***** Lucid Talk is the Belfast-based polling company which, every year, does a poll on attitudes in the north to a border poll. Polls […]…

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Midnight Madness in Kentucky: The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter 1:04:44

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In this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits, the hosts recount the chilling 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville encounter where the Sutton family reported being besieged by small, glowing-eyed creatures seemingly impervious to gunfire. They discuss the eyewitness accounts, police investigation, skeptical explanations (owls, mass hysteria, alcohol), and the lasting…

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Shot in the Dark: Honour Bright/Elizabeth O'Neill 27:23

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This episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries delves into the tragic story of Elizabeth O'Neill, known as Honour Bright, a young woman murdered in 1925 Dublin. The podcast explores her life, from her upbringing in County Carlow to her struggles as a single mother in Dublin. It details the night of her death, the subsequent investigation, and the con…

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Ep 115: Exploring New Realities with Philippe Hannetelle 48:46

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Ahead of the Bristol Healing Workshop next month taught by Annick Brofman (November 22nd & 23rd 2025) I chat with Philippe Hannetelle, long term teacher of the Body Mirror System of Healing about pushing through to new realities through the mechanism of healing. Both Philippe and I were taught chakra healing by Martin Brofman, the creator of the Bo…

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Label. Shame. Break. Science. The Monster Study Tragedy 1:10:20

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In this episode the hosts unpack the disturbing "Monster Study," a 1939 experiment by Wendell Johnson and Mary Tudor that used orphans to test whether labeling could create stuttering. The conversation covers how children were told they were defective, the lasting psychological harm, the 2001 exposé, the 2007 settlement, and the broader lessons for…

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The Silent Witness: Bridget Sullivan and the Borden Murders 14:53

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This bonus episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries explores the often-overlooked figure of Bridget Sullivan in the infamous Lizzie Borden case. Born in County Roscommon, Ireland, Bridget emigrated to America and became a servant in the Borden household. The podcast delves into her life, from her Irish roots to her role as a key witness in one of Am…

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Ep 114: Elf Encounter & Psychopomp Crow (Cape Cod, Massachusetts) 58:55

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It was an honour to speak with Amanda about her family's experiences. We hear the extraordinary sighting of what her (non-believer) husband described as an 'elf' in and around their home in Cape Cod. Amanda shares a very moving account of a crow which appeared in the family's lives and brought solace, around a tragic event. Lastly, we hear Amanda's…

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The Endless Estate: Exploring the Winchester Mystery House 1:02:40

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Roadside Horror: Patricia O'Tooles Story 33:32

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This episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries delves into the tragic story of Patricia O'Toole, a vibrant 32-year-old woman whose life was cut short in 1991. The podcast traces Patricia's final hours, from a night out with colleagues to her fateful encounter with Sean Courtney. It explores the shocking brutality of her murder and the subsequent inve…

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The Butcher of Plainfield: The Skin-Sewn Secrets of Ed Gein 1:13:19

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This episode of Fringe Beyond Limits recounts the life and crimes of Edward Gein, tracing his troubled upbringing, disturbing grave-robbery and murders, and the shocking discoveries found in his farmhouse. It also covers the investigation, the legal and psychiatric rulings, and the lasting impact his case had on Plainfield and popular culture. Host…

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Sr Cathy Cesnik: The Nun Who Knew Too Much 10:34

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This bonus episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries explores the unsolved 1969 murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a young nun with Irish heritage in Baltimore. Host Nules looks into Cathy's short life as a beloved teacher at Archbishop Keogh High School, her connection with students, and the dark secrets that may have led to her death. Head over to the …

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Gnosticism and the Hidden Truth: Secrets the Church Tried to Bury 1:20:22

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What if the god you’ve been worshiping isn’t the true Creator—but a deceiver? What if the Bible’s most iconic stories were rewritten to hide a deeper spiritual truth? And what if the divine isn't above you… but buried within you? On this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits the hosts dive into Gnosticism: its cosmology, the Nag Hammadi discovery, and fi…

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Sanctuary Shattered: Tilly Campbells Story 37:12

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This episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries delves into the brutal murder of 77-year-old Matilda "Tilly" Campbell in Donaghadee, Co Down. Nules recounts the events of October 2006, when Tilly was found dead in her burning home. Through forensic evidence and witness accounts, the narrative unfolds, revealing the shocking truth about who was respons…

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Ep: 113 The FA! and Other Bedside Visitors 1:40:53

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I speak with Rick, whose father was an intelligence agent in the CIA from the 1950s onwards. One night in 1954 in Austria, when Rick was a young child left alone briefly in his parents' bed, something unseen began pulling at his body from the bottom of the bed. Eventually, a red being popped up at the side of his bed and shouted ‘FA!’ in his face. …

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Love has Won… But the Mummy Wrapped in Christmas Lights has Lost 1:15:21

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This episode of Fringe Beyond Limits examines the rise and collapse of the Love Has Won cult led by Amy Carlson, a woman who claimed to be a divine “Mother God.” Hosts trace her journey from a Midwestern life to leading a devoted online community, the group’s manipulative practices, and the shocking discovery of Carlson’s mummified remains. The dis…

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Chat: Jim Sheridan's 'Re-Creation' - The Trial of Ian Bailey 5:28

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A gripping new film challenges us to be the jury in one of Ireland's most notorious unsolved murders. Would you convict? Jim Sheridan's "Recreation" The Trial of Ian Bailey brings the Sophie Toscan du Plantier case to life in a groundbreaking format. Twelve fictional jurors examine real evidence, debating guilt and innocence. Starring Colm Meaney a…

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Ep 112: 'Rabbit Trap' Dir. Bryn Chainey 52:53

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I spoke to Bryn Chainey, Director of 'Rabbit Trap', Bryn's first feature film. The story centres around a couple in (no later than) 1976 who have moved into the Welsh countryside on a creative retreat. Daphne (Rosy McEwen) an avant garde vocalist and her husband Darcy (Dev Patel) an experimental sound recordist, use the new found space to explore t…

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Guards, Prisoners, and the Monster Within - The Stanford Prison Experiment 59:04

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This episode of Fringe Beyond Limits examines the Stanford Prison Experiment: how ordinary college students were randomly assigned as guards or prisoners, how roles and authority quickly warped behavior, and why the study was halted after six days. The hosts blend a clear summary of the experiment and its ethical lessons with casual banter, persona…

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23 Days: The Don Tidey Kidnapping 44:59

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In 1983, a high-profile kidnapping shook Ireland to its core. But the rescue operation would end in tragedy. In this week episode, Nules delves into the gripping story of Don Tidy's abduction and the devastating aftermath that followed. We explore the complexities of 1980s Ireland, where political tensions, organised crime, and heroism collided wit…

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Midnight Massacre in the Midwest: The Villisca Axe Murders 1:39:47

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On this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits the hosts revisit the 1912 Villisca axe murders, tracing the crimerom the night it happened to enduring theories about suspects (Reverend George Kelly, possible hired killers, and the "Man from the Train"). They also share first-hand paranormal investigations and personal experiences in the Moore house, refle…

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Ep 111: "Black Spindly Creatures by my Bed" (& States of Bliss) 1:26:06

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Greg, an academic and lifelong experiencer contacted me with what he felt was a gnome encounter. We discuss early memories including his crib levitating and spindly black creatures who would appear at the side of his childhood bed. The description of the creatures reminded me of Episode 82: "The Puppets are Coming for Me" Greg shares how a later Ku…

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Poop Cruise from Hell: Inside the Carnival Triumph Disaster 1:10:31

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On this crossover episode with The Compendium, Kyle Recy and Adam Cox retell the infamous 2013 Carnival Triumph disaster: an engine fire left the ship adrift, power and plumbing failed, and over 4,200 passengers endured days of heat, spoiled food, and overflowing sewage. The hosts unpack what went wrong, the chaotic onboard response, media fallout,…

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Silent Observer: Ellen O'Sullivan's Story 34:34

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A brutal murder in 1931 Ireland shook a small town to its core. The investigation that followed was just as unsettling. In our latest episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries, Nules delves into the shocking case of Ellen O'Sullivan who was brutally murdered in County Kerry. The episode explores not just the crime, but the controversial methods used …

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A Chilling Live Chat with ChatGPT 1:06:06

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Hosts Bree, Lynette and Frank put ChatGPT to the test with one-word rules and provocative questions, probing whether humans are being watched and why. The AI lists watchers—from governments and corporations to extraterrestrials, ancients and AI—then links control to fear, harvest, and the role of elites. The episode explores free will, simulation t…

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TMFSP Trailer 2025 1:46

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We're not talking about 'winged Tinkerbells' on The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast. Come and experience the wonder of the Otherworld through ordinary people's first hand encounter stories and occasional deep-dive chats with researchers at the forefront of these strange frontiers. Above all, Remain Curious 💫 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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Ep 110: Mike Clelland 'Emergence of the Goddess' Sacred Deer Encounters 2:18:39

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In this beautiful catch up with ⁠Mike Clelland⁠, author of ⁠The Messengers: Owls, Synchronicity and the UFO Abductee,⁠ we chat about the exciting news of joining the ⁠SpectreVision Radio⁠ platform, along with some ⁠other incredible folks⁠. Mike and I discuss our respective encounters with what feels like a sacred deer goddess, who seems to be incre…

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Patricia Curran: A Tragedy Cloaked in Mystery 45:53

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This episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries explores the chilling 1952 murder of Patricia Curran in White Abbey, Northern Ireland. Patricia, a spirited 19-year-old from a prominent family, was found brutally stabbed on her family's estate. Patricia's death remains a mystery, with a tangled investigation and a powerful family at its core. As we unr…

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Love and Loaded Lies: The Vicky and Casey White Prison Plot 51:30

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In this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits, your hosts dive into the jaw-dropping real-life story of Vicki and Casey White. Vicki, a well-respected corrections officer, shocks her community by orchestrating a prison escape for Casey, a dangerous inmate with a chilling past. For 11 days, their captivating manhunt raised questions of love, manipulation,…

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Ep 109: Meeting a Forest Gatekeeper (with Tiyi Schippers) North Michigan 1:53:21

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Tiyi lives in North Michigan where she is the Mayor of her town! She has Irish, Creole and Nordic ancestry and can trace her lineage back to Haiti in 1702. Her family's story is fascinating.Tiyi starts off by telling us about her Great-Grandmother who met a leprechaun in Cork, Ireland and shows us the resulting enchanted shillelagh that has been pa…

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Mud Flood Memories: Unearthing the Buried World of Tartaria 1:15:07

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Join the latest episode of Fringe Beyond Limits as we delve into the enigmatic world of Tartaria, a civilization believed to have been systematically erased from history. This episode explores the intriguing theory of a global empire with advanced knowledge and technology that spanned continents but was subsequently buried and forgotten. Discover t…

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Ep 108: Sandown Clown 'Fay' Comes Forward! (with Paul A.T. Wilson) 2:08:18

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The Case of the 'Sandown Clown' on the Isle of Wight has intrigued researchers for decades. Now, a woman claiming to be the long-sought-after witness, 'Fay' (a pseudonym) who was seven when the encounter took place has made contact with fellow Wight Islander, Paul Wilson. The woman who has provided compelling material evidence now reports subsequen…

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Where She Goes, Chaos Follows: The Traveling Terror of Annabelle 56:21

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In this spine-tingling episode of Fringe Limits, the hosts dive into the mysterious world of haunted dolls, focusing on the infamous Annabelle. What is it about this seemingly innocent Raggedy Ann doll that has captured imaginations and fueled fear for decades? The discussion explores the origins of Annabelle's legend, her connection to paranormal …

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A Closer Look: Renewed Case Probes 50:13

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Ciaran McConnell joins Nules once again to discuss recent developments in high-profile Irish missing persons cases. They delve into the reclassification of Annie McCarrick's disappearance as murder, exploring new leads and the ongoing investigation. The conversation covers the Fiona Pender case, media coverage disparities, and the Michael Gaine mur…

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Ep 107: "It seemed familiar to me..." Fairy Sighting in the Home 51:21

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Artist, Gina McAdam kindly shares her memories of childhood companionship with the presence of fairies in her garden and more recently, right before Covid Lockdown, seeing a small "conker shaped", rodent-sized being who walked into her lounge on it's knuckles and reversed out backwards! In the full length (1.5 hour) version on Patreon we discuss th…

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Death Notices or Burn Notices? 1:02:21

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This week on Fringe Beyond Limits, we dive 6-feet deep into some of the most jaw-dropping, brutally honest, and unintentionally hilarious real-life obituaries ever published. These aren’t your typical sugar-coated farewells—these are verbal mic drops from beyond the grave. From children finally getting the last word on toxic parents to prankster el…

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La Isla de las Muñecas: The Island of the Dead-Eyed Dolls 1:03:28

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Embark on a spine-chilling adventure into the heart of Mexico's famous Isla de las Muñecas or Island of the Dolls. In this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits, we delve into the eerie legend of an isolated land teeming with weathered dolls, each rumored to hold the spirits of the dead. Listen as we recount the tragic tale of Julian Santana Barrera, the…

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The Vanishing of Leidy Kaspersma 37:20

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A 26-year-old Dutch woman vanishes without a trace in rural Ireland. Her boyfriend waits 23 days to report her missing. What happened to Leidy Kaspersma? In this episode, Nules explores one of Ireland's most enduring mysteries - the disappearance of Leidy Kaspersma in 1978. This case has remained unresolved for over four decades. Here are 3 key ele…