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Are you ready to get uncomfortable? Every story we share is either true — or rooted in disturbing real-life events. We dive headfirst into the moments most people refuse to talk about: the figure you swore you saw standing in the corner of your room when you were alone… the clear, deliberate footsteps upstairs while your family sat together downstairs… the pale face lingering behind you in the mirror before you turned out the lights. We don’t simply tell these stories — we drag them into the ...
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Welcome to the Ghosts & Ghouls Podcast, where we tell a fictional scary story around a creature and then try and guess what it is. Then we go over its origin and use in pop culture. Followed by 2 questions how would you face it and who would you cast in a movie about it? Enjoy the fun as we go down the rabbit hole of creatures, monsters, paranormal entities and more on the Ghosts & Ghouls Podcast!
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PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons. PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storyt ...
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Saturday Morning Mysteries recounts classic childhood cartoons as “true” crime comedy tales. Every week, hosts Alexis Byrd and Grace Olscamp tell each other the crimes, mysteries, investigations, and all around shenanigans behind the shows they enjoyed every Saturday morning growing up.
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In Dateline’s newest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to a quiet farmhouse on America’s Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring found at the scene of the crime. Listen to all episodes of Murder in the Moonlight now completely free, or subscrib ...
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My Name Is Sai Charan Paloju, I'm From India. I’ll take Interviews of Different Country people who are into Different Professions who are from Different parts of the Planet.
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The age of information. The age of REVELATION. No platform is safe for THE TRUTH.
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Real people submit their scariest outdoor experiences. Scary camping stories, hiking horror stories, and more - You'll never step foot outside again. For more scary story podcasts from Eeriecast go to eeriecast.com - Submit your scary camping story for narration at https://eeriecast.com/outdoor - NEW EPISODES every Friday at 7am.
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On You, Me, Empathy, we explore the struggles, the triumphs, the brights and the darks we face as humans trying to be human on this wondrous and overwhelming pale blue dot. You, Me, Empathy was created so that we can be witness to our collective humanity through the lens of empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity. We aim to destigmatize mental health, lead fiercely with our hearts, feel our feelings without shame and judgment, and share our courageous stories so that others may feel ...
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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Drew and Daniel realised that these could be perceived as troubling times, finding identity amidst angst about race, mixed race, duel heritage, the vast array of descriptions we have developed for not offending every category of racial background is confusing. Fitting in is important and things don’t always go to plan. Members of our family, unbeknownst to us, were having their own identity crisis with regards to exactly where they fitted in. Too dark? Too light? Too mixed to have a voice, w ...
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Meet Ellen: Get the Key to Health & Happiness
Marci Kenon/Podcast Producer/Founder of Key 2 Health & Happiness, LLC
I was given a copy of The Ministry of Healing at a health expo hosted by the Apollo Theater in Harlem on September 19, 2015, and the trajectory of my life has been forever changed. Now it's time for YOU to meet Ellen and be transformed by the 8 Laws of Health outlined in The Ministry of Healing written by Ellen G. White and presented in the "Meet Ellen: Get the Key to Health & Happiness" podcast. I am Marci Kenon, IFPA-certified personal fitness trainer and lifestyle coach. In a previous lif ...
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The Pale Face In The Woods Ghost & Ghouls Ep 15
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40:40When the creature appeared everything was silent. Too silent... Enjoy Ep 15 of the Ghosts & Ghouls Podcast and make sure to subscribe for more content and follow us on our other social media accounts. Also you can find us wherever you listen to your podcasts from. Music by: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgDe0wogoFVcEIQ5CClyTNw Support the show…
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189: Winter & That’s a Later Problem
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1:03:59This week, Alexis tells Grace about ruining a birthday, having your cake and being eaten too, and being renaissance women. Episode: Gets Ready, Set, Dough | Magic School Bus | Season 1 | Episode 9 | 1994 | PBS Follow SMM on Instagram: @satmornmyst Subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode! Email us your show requests: saturda…
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When the Snow Eats Men Ghosts & Ghouls Ep 18
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1:07:09It came from the frozen forest, ice covered, towering and hungry. They didnt stand a chance against it. Ep 18 is our final episode of season 0. Enjoy this episode and we will be kicking off the new year with Season 1. Check out our Youtube channel, Instagram and Tik Tok if you want to support us further. Links in the description. Make sure to leave…
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122 | Snowshoe Prints Led Straight to the Steps—Then Back Into the Pines | 5 True Stories of Outdoor Terror
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1:04:26Get CRYPTID: The Creepy Card Battling Game https://cryptidcardgame.com/ Read our new wendigo horror novel https://eeriecast.com/lore Sign up for Eeriecast PLUS for bonus content and more https://eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:23 The Christmas Cabin - From - BelowZero 13:21 Memories of the Woods (Cryptid? Encounter, Winter…
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Jeremiah Joven Joaquin and James Franklin eds., "The Necessities Underlying Reality: Connecting Philosophy of Mathematics, Ethics and Probability" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
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55:15The Necessities Underlying Reality: Connecting Philosophy of Mathematics, Ethics and Probability (Bloomsbury, 2025) is an open access book that covers four decades of work by the leading Australian philosopher, mathematician and historian of ideas, James Franklin. These interlinking essays are connected by a core theme: the necessary structures in …
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'Tis the season for true crime chaos! Hosts Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told, Javier Leiva from PRETEND, and Shaun from Sins & Survivors join forces to explore Christmas crimes gone horribly wrong. From a bath salts-fueled home decorator in suburban Ohio to a serial burglar stealing Robert De Niro's wrapped presents right from under his tree, t…
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Listener Reaction - Matthew Fenner vs. Ted Bell (Bonus)
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29:12This bonus episode features Kim, a Patreon supporter who connected with the Matthew Fenner story...but not for the reasons you might expect. Kim's been through the criminal justice system herself. She was prosecuted, sentenced, and spent two years in jail. The conversation goes to some unexpected places. Kim discusses how small-town politics can im…
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This week, Grace tells Alexis about disrupting an entire ecosystem, ruining Christmas, and playing god. Episode: Have Yourself a Thornberry Little Christmas | The Wild Thornberrys | Season 2 | Episode 21 | 1999 | Nickelodeon Follow SMM on Instagram: @satmornmyst Subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode! Email us your show re…
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The Thirteenth Night | Ghost & Ghouls Ep 17
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53:41When she came from the winter mountains, with her 13 children, Arin wouldnt stand a chance for survival. Enjoy Ep 17 of the Ghosts & Ghouls Podcast and make sure to subscribe for more content and follow us on our other social media accounts. Also you can find us wherever you listen to your podcasts from. Music by: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgDe0wog…
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121 | It Said My Name from the Treeline | 3 Listener-Submitted Skinwalker Stories
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1:02:58Get CRYPTID: The Creepy Card Battling Game https://cryptidcardgame.com/ Read our new wendigo horror novel https://eeriecast.com/lore Sign up for Eeriecast PLUS for bonus content and more https://eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:23 Skinwalker in the Ozarks - From - conductorbrisan 17:48 Something out there sounded like someo…
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2405: The Prophet: Matthew Fenner vs Ted Bell
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58:41What happens when the person responsible for prosecuting your case seems more interested in protecting your attackers? Matthew Fenner has been asking that question for eight years. After a 2017 mistrial in his assault case against Word of Faith Fellowship members, the judge ordered an immediate retrial. It never happened. Instead, DA Ted Bell grant…
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Yossi Yovel, "The Genius Bat: The Secret Life of the Only Flying Mammal" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)
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1:04:13With nearly 1500 species, bats account for more than twenty percent of mammalian species. The most successful and most diverse group of mammals, bats come in different sizes, shapes, and colors, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant golden-crowned flying fox. Some bats eat fruit and nectar; others eat frogs, scorpions, or fish. Vampire bats feed…
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Off Script: Pretend, Murder She Told & Sins and Survivors Spill the Tea (BONUS)
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36:42Join hosts Javier from Pretend, Kristen Seavey from Murder She Told, and Shaun from Sins and Survivors for a special holiday crossover episode where three true crime podcasters let their guard down and talk shop. Featured Guests: Kristen Seavey, host of Murder She Told https://open.spotify.com/show/0n9q2IMjGQyrHMMByvnA2H?si=5975eb73d4714d07 Shaun, …
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187: Winter & Do You Even Have Parents?
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1:07:59This week, Alexis tells Grace about not-so-abandoned mines, malls, and a good old fashion bidding war. Episode: Snow Place Like Home | A Pup Named Scooby Doo | Season 1 | Episode 8 | 1988 | Hanna Barbera Follow SMM on Instagram: @satmornmyst Subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode! Email us your show requests: saturdaymorni…
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The Hunger on Bray Road Ghosts & Ghouls Ep 16
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56:16When the fog rolled in while Megan was driving, she never thought that thing would come out to hunt her... Enjoy Ep 16 of the Ghosts & Ghouls Podcast and make sure to leave a review. It helps us out a lot. For more content follow us on youtube or our other social media accounts. Music by: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgDe0wogoFVcEIQ5CClyTNw Support th…
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120 | The Storm Followed Something With Wings | 5 Tales of Wilderness Horror
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58:57Get CRYPTID: The Creepy Card Battling Game https://cryptidcardgame.com/ Read our new wendigo horror novel https://eeriecast.com/lore Sign up for Eeriecast PLUS for bonus content and more https://eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:09 Are thunderbirds real? - From - BugDog 14:40 Don't listen to it - From - Fenrir506 24:19 Vicio…
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Beneath the serene Utah skies, the Nutty Putty cave yawns wide—a dark mouth whispering ancient secrets. What draws explorers to this subterranean labyrinth? What stories linger in its shadowed corridors, waiting to ensnare the unwary? In the depths where light falters, shapes shift and echoes play tricks on the senses. Is it mere geology, or someth…
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In this episode from the Institute’s vault, we revisit an October 2007 presentation by theoretical physicist and Institute Fellow Jeremy Bernstein on J. Robert Oppenheimer, the atomic bomb, and the nuclear arms race that followed. As a physicist, Bernstein made contributions to elementary particle physics and cosmology, working at the Institute for…
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2404: Open Enrollment, Open Season for Scammers
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28:00This is the story of Simple Health Plans, a $150 million health insurance scam that preyed on desperate Americans and left thousands buried in medical debt. We'll meet Dawn, who nearly fell victim to their scheme, and Steven Dorfman, the mastermind who spent over a million dollars on jewelry while his customers discovered their "insurance" was wort…
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Thomas Haigh on the History of “AI” as a Brand
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1:42:06Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Thomas Haigh, Professor and Chair of History and affiliate of the Department of Computer Science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, about his forthcoming book on the history of artificial intelligence. The book, which has had the working title _Artificial Intelligence: The History of a Brand_ with th…
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This week, Grace tells Alexis about a winter mercenary story, the feral instinct, and finding common ground. Episode: A Very Possible Christmas | Kim Possible | Season 2 | Episode 16 | 2003 | Disney Follow SMM on Instagram: @satmornmyst Subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode! Email us your show requests: saturdaymorningmys…
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119 | Pale THINGS Among the Trees | 4 True Stories of Outdoor Terror
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59:11Get CRYPTID: The Creepy Card Battling Game https://cryptidcardgame.com/ Read our new wendigo horror novel https://eeriecast.com/lore Sign up for Eeriecast PLUS for bonus content and more https://eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:06 The Pale Ones - From - ConXIV14 20:00 A Cabin Encounter - From - Awkwardturd 32:53 How is this…
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In the stillness of the night, when silence cradles the world and shadows stretch across empty roads, the late hours hold secrets that daylight dares not unveil. What whispers linger in the quiet corridors of a well-worn home? What waits in the unseen corners, biding time until the clock signals the witching hour? There are moments when reality fra…
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Jon Willis, "The Pale Blue Data Point: An Earth-Based Perspective on the Search for Alien Life" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
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1:18:38A thrilling tour of Earth that shows the search for extraterrestrial life starts in our own backyard. Is there life off Earth? Bound by the limitations of spaceflight, a growing number of astrobiologists investigate the question by studying life on our planet. Astronomer and author Jon Willis shows us how it’s done, allowing readers to envision ext…
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Harry spent nearly two years believing the woman he loved was dying of brain cancer. He stood by her for every surgery, organ failure...None of it was real. In this episode, Harry walks us through the emotional fantasy Rachel built. Want the full story? 🎧 Listen to The Rachel Cancer Scam Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Hn5De466DmCIN8Sppw5Ik…
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Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Something About Cari. Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to …
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This week, Alexis tells Grace about stompings and stabbings, supply chains, and the dangers of lampposts. Episode: Happy Pranksgiving | The Sylvsester and Tweety Mysteries | Season 3 | Episode 1b | 1997 | Warner Bros. Follow SMM on Instagram: @satmornmyst Subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode! Email us your show requests:…
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Listener Reaction: The Cancer Sympathy Machine (BONUS)
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20:22In this bonus episode, Ali, one of my longtime Patreon supporters, reached out after listening to the Cancer Sympathy Machine series. Ali talks openly about her past with addiction, stigma, Hep C treatment and why some people hide the truth about what they’re really going through. I’m also sharing two listener stories about friends, classmates, and…
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The Pale Ones from the Woodline Ghost & Ghouls Ep 14
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48:39When they moved into that house, they never thought they would see those things peering in the windows and doors. That poor family. Enjoy Ep 14 of the Ghosts & Ghouls Podcast and make sure to subscribe for more content and follow us on our other social media accounts. Also you can find us wherever you listen to your podcasts from. Music by: https:/…
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118 | We Left When the Lights Reached the Shoreline | 4 True Stories of Outdoor Terror
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1:01:27Get CRYPTID: The Creepy Card Battling Game https://cryptidcardgame.com/ Read our new wendigo horror novel https://eeriecast.com/lore Sign up for Eeriecast PLUS for bonus content and more https://eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Twin Lakes Monster - From - HikeCO_28 12:13 It should have been empty - From - Anonymous 39:06…
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In the solitude of a dimly lit apartment, where shadows stretch and whisper, a story unfolds that raises unsettling questions. What haunts the dreams of an illustrator living alone? Is there something lurking just beyond the veil of sleep, waiting to be uncovered? Strange occurrences begin to unravel the fabric of reality, hinting at a presence tha…
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Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Something About Cari, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. In this podcast Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying eve…
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Andrew H. Jaffe, "The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos" (Yale UP, 2025)
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1:29:21An award-winning astrophysicist looks at how the understanding of uncertainty and randomness has led to breakthroughs in our knowledge of the cosmos All of us understand the world around us by constructing models, comparing them to observations, and drawing conclusions. Scientists create, test, and replace these models by applying the twinned conce…
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Why would anyone fake cancer? Money? Sure. Attention? Definitely. But as I learned in this episode… the motives are a lot darker, messier, and more human than you might expect. In Part 2 of The Cancer Sympathy Machine, we go beyond the headline-grabbing scams and into the emotional machinery behind these lies. With the help of cancer-survivor-turne…
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Beneath the decaying arches of a forgotten Soviet facility lies an experiment that defies understanding. What lengths will humanity go to, and how deep into the shadows will we delve in search of triumph? The air is thick with secrets, and the walls whisper of promises yet to be fulfilled. In the quiet, something stirs—a presence that defies explan…
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In the heart of the Arabian Desert, where the sun sets with a vengeance and the night encroaches with an icy grip, whispers of ancient beings echo across the sands. Travelers speak of an enigmatic figure—her form frail yet commanding, her presence an unsettling enigma. Who is this woman that haunts the dunes, and what does she seek in the emptiness…
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This week, Grace tells Alexis about hoofed creatures, not leaving dogs unattended, and always doing more. Episode: Dog Show Showdown! | Totally Spies! | Season 6 | Episode 11 | 2013 | Marathon Media Follow SMM on Instagram: @satmornmyst Subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode! Email us your show requests: saturdaymorningmys…
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The Braxton County Monster Ghosts & Ghouls Ep 13
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57:54He never thought when he watched it fall from the sky that it would be the end. Enjoy Ep 13 of the Ghosts & Ghouls Podcast and make sure to subscribe for more content and follow us on our other social media accounts. Make sure to leave a rating as it helps us a lot. Music by: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgDe0wogoFVcEIQ5CClyTNw Support the show…
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117 | Little Winged Things Tracked Me from the Trees | 4 True Stories from the Wilderness
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Carl Benedikt Frey, "How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation, and the Fate of Nations" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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54:29In How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation, and the Fate of Nations (Princeton University Press, 2025), Carl Benedikt Frey challenges the conventional belief that economic and technological progress is inevitable. For most of human history, stagnation was the norm, and even today progress and prosperity in the world's largest, most advanced econo…
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Some people fake cancer for sympathy. Others do it for money. But the truth is darker than most of us want to believe. In this episode, we break down the tactics, behaviors, and mindsets of some of the most convincing cancer fakers out there. From Madison Russo’s botched medical props to Elizabeth Teckenbrock’s alleged search history...“Is it illeg…
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On PRETEND, we tell stories about people who build false identities and hide the truth in plain sight. This week, we are featuring a case that fits right into that world. It is the newest season of Dakota Spotlight, titled “Meanwhile in Mankato.” In 1965, an 18-year-old gas station attendant named Ray Dahm was murdered during an overnight shift at …
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This week, Alexis tells Grace about a dog napping, a spooky shaman, and not getting your scooter back. Episode: Decoy for a Dognapper | Scooby Doo, Where Are You? | Season 1 | Episode 4 | 1969 | Hanna Barbera Follow SMM on Instagram: @satmornmyst Subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode! Email us your show requests: saturday…
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When they came knocking in the middle of the night, he didnt stand a chance. Have you heard of this entity that visits with a knock and what would you do if they came to see you? Let us know. Enjoy Ep 12 of the Ghosts & Ghouls Podcast and make sure to leave a rating and follow us on our other social media accounts. Also you can find us wherever you…
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The Whistle in the Wind – As Told by Lara from Brazil
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7:07As the sun dips below the horizon and shadows stretch across the dense Brazilian forest, an unsettling calm takes hold. Whispers of the wind carry secrets from deep within the Amazon, where ancient tales are more than just stories. Who is this enigmatic figure lurking in the twilight, and what does it want? In the heart of these mysteries, a presen…
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116 | Something Tall Kept Tapping the Cottage Window | 4 Tales of Backwoods Horror
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In the heart of the 19th century, iron giants roamed the land, driven by the relentless beat of progress. But as the steam engines roared and factories hummed, questions lingered in the shadows: What price does the soul of a machine demand? What secrets are whispered in the language of steam and iron? In this chilling tale, the line between man and…
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Craig Hogan, "The Unlikely Primeval Sky" (American Scientist, November-December)
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30:27Of all the patterns that could possibly be preserved in the post–Big Bang radiation, the one we see is surprisingly smooth on large angular scales. Sitting by a campfire on a dark night, looking up at the Milky Way, a curious child asks, “What does the sky tell us? Where does it all come from? Does space go on forever?” A caring adult might share a…
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Facing Infinity: Black Holes and Our Place on Earth
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55:54Humanity’s relationship with black holes began in 1783 in a small English village, when clergyman John Michell posed a startling question: What if there are objects in space that are so large and heavy that not even light can escape them? Almost 250 years later, in April 2019, scientists presented the first picture of a black hole. Profoundly inspi…
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Eduardo Mercado III, "Why Whales Sing" (JHU Press, 2025)
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1:05:37With breathtaking complexity and haunting beauty, the songs of whales have long fascinated scientists. Whales are the only mammals that can sing continuously for ten hours or more, changing the unique songs they sing every year. In Why Whales Sing (JHU Press, 2025), bioacoustician and cognitive scientist Eduardo Mercado transforms our understanding…
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