Best The Ghost Factory Podcasts (2025)

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Emergency ElectionsCast – An absolute Mayor for Labour 35:49

31m ago35:49

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We’re on a highway to Helsby… As Reform take Runcorn, rack up council seats and take Staffordshire and Lincolnshire county councils, Rafael Behr joins Andrew Harrison to explain what it all means. Is it really Farage’s night? Who’s more damaged, Badenoch or Starmer? Is this definitive proof that Labour can’t beat the enemy by becoming the enemy? An…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 161 1:03:08

7h ago1:03:08

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The Day We Learned How to Make Barricades; My Escape from Who Knows What; Kinda like the static people?; Lake Lanier Life Saver; Lake Lanier Near Death Experience; and Swimming in Lakes. Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/sinister Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up f…

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Hair Cult 100: Trump’s crappy century 1:04:18

9h ago1:04:18

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The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidential term have been overwhelming. He’s signed a record 142 executive orders and cultivated historic unpopularity. What have we learned so far and CAN IT GET ANY WORSE? Host of the Home Front podcast Reed Galen joins us from across the pond. Plus, the media has spent so much time deliberating young…

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A taster of CRIME SCENE, our new podcast – Episode 1: Guns of London – Are armed gangs out of control? 12:46

2d ago12:46

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Try a bite-sized sample of our brand new podcast Crime Scene. Every week ex-Met Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe and former Mirror editor Alison Phillips lift the lid on how criminal investigations really work. In our debut episode: The horrific shooting of an innocent nine-year-old girl in Dalston in 2024 laid bare bitter rivalries between L…

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Episode 341: Lake Lanier - Part 2 1:23:58

2d ago1:23:58

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While it serves as a hot spot for summer fun, Lake Lanier has earned its deadly reputation as a haunted or even cursed place in Northern Georgia, claiming hundreds of lives since its opening. As the lake attracts more and more visitors each year, will the deaths surrounding it ever cease? This week’s episode is Lake Lanier Part 2. Get your tickets …

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Children of the Runcorn 54:55

3d ago54:55

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The local elections AND the Runcorn and Helsby by-election stampede towards zero hour. Will Labour do as badly, and Reform as well, as predicted? And what will it all mean? Plus, we’re joined by the hosts of our new companion podcast CRIME SCENE. Ex-Met Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe and former editor of the Mirror Alison Phillips tell us h…

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How to get more people to your Haunted Attraction: Philip Hernandez 1:44:16

5d ago1:44:16

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Philip Hernandez, the founder of the Haunted Attraction Network and CEO of Gantom, answers all of your marketing questions. He has experience in social media, marketing, video & audio, theme parks, haunted attractions, public relations, press releases, and much more. Find Philip at HauntedAttractionNetwork.com Start and grow your haunted attraction…

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Ep. 203 The Illusion of Time, Portals, and Paranormal Activity...with Jay Wasley of Ghost Adventures 1:28:51

7d ago1:28:51

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In this mind-bending episode, I sit down with Jay Wasley — tech guru, cinematographer, and longtime cast member of Ghost Adventures — to talk about the weirdest, wildest things he's experienced over 15+ years exploring the paranormal. From Dracula’s castle to Arizona portals, Jay breaks down ghost theory, time as a flat circle, energy fields, alien…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 160 1:15:57

7d ago1:15:57

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Holiday Turned Hell; I Was a Victim of Revenge Porn; Home Invasion, Fated Coincidences, and Sisterly Love; Snails and Synchronicities; Gnome Is Where The Heart Is; and Is This a UFO?? Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/sinister Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for …

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Ghost Tories – What if they hadn't screwed it up? 1:14:47

7d ago1:14:47

1:14:47

We all know the Conservatives got just about everything they could wrong when they were in government. But can we pinpoint where it all started to go wrong? And has the party learned its lessons? Tim Bale is a professor of politics at Queen Mary University London and his newly updated book: The Conservatives After Brexit: Turmoil and Transformation…

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This thing of Trump’s – Is the president a mob boss? 1:03:34

9d ago1:03:34

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“Nice liberal democracy you got there, shame if something wuz to happen to it…” Trump behaves like a mob boss, complete with extortion and protection scams against universities, businesses and governments. But is he a real Godfather or just cosplaying as one? John Dickie, Professor of Italian Studies at UCL and expert on the Mafia, joins us to dism…

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Episode 340: Lake Lanier - Part 1 1:25:09

9d ago1:25:09

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This freshwater lake hosts over 10 million visitors per year, boasting white sand beaches and beautiful waters for boating, swimming, and fishing. But beneath the vast expanse of its surface lie sinister secrets. Some believe this watery gravesite is haunted by the apparitions of the victims it has claimed while others tie its macabre reputation to…

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Ep. 202 ChumpCon Recap 46:45

12d ago46:45

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In this episode, I break down my wild weekend at ChumpCon — the one-of-a-kind convention for fans of Jeff Lewis Live. If you don’t know, Jeff’s built an entire world on SiriusXM full of hilarious personalities, real talk, and the most loyal fanbase you’ve ever seen. I’ve become a part of that world, and this con was next level. I explain what made …

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Freaky Friday: Episode 159 Best Of 1:42:12

15d ago1:42:12

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Hey y'all! Illness has struck again so we're taking some time off to rest an d reset. We'll be back next Friday with an all new episode. In the meantime, here are some of our most commented on stories from the early days, including our very first Freaky Friday story ever! Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us for…

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Ooh, you’re hard! – How seriously should we take ‘Hard Labour’? 1:10:52

15d ago1:10:52

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Crossover edition with hit pod The Two Matts. What the hell is ‘Hard Labour’? Is it Blue Labour in disguise, Old Labour on steroids, or Starmerism’s inevitable final form? The New European’s Matt Kelly and Matt D’Ancona join Zöe Grünewald and Dorian Lynskey to look at Labour’s identity crisis. Plus: Fortress Europe vs Trump 2.0, The Beatles vs Andr…

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Episode 339: The Criminalization of the Juggalos 1:09:45

17d ago1:09:45

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Two Detroit rappers changed the game when they donned clown make up and began spitting lyrics that would make horror directors blush. Their merch became a way for fans to identify one another and form a sense of community. Then the FBI showed up and designated them as a criminal enterprise. This week's episode is The Criminalization of the Juggalos…

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Fear Factory – Inside Trump's reign of terror with Molly Jong-Fast 59:31

18d ago59:31

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Trump 2.0 is a different animal compared to his first term. His administration has already made massive cuts to the federal government and conducted a war on woke – all with terrifying ferocity. Is Trump ruling America by fear? Special guest and host of the Fast Politics podcast, Molly Jong-Fast, joins the panel. Plus, is there a future in British …

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Ep. 201 The Decline of Beverly Hills, Forgotten Sound Frequencies, and Elon Musk Criticism 40:13

20d ago40:13

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In this solo episode, I dive into some of the wildest clips I’ve seen lately — from ancient sound frequencies and conspiracy-laced vibrations to why Beverly Hills is starting to feel like a ghost town. Then it gets real: I react to the latest backlash around Elon Musk, break down why people might actually be mad about him exposing government waste,…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 158 1:18:00

22d ago1:18:00

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"Be Careful, or One Day I Might Have to Report You"; I Made the Aliens Feel Too Awkward to Abduct Me; Parallel Universe While Sleeping?; My Uncle John; I See...STATIC People; and I Think I Inadvertently Started a Coven. Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/s…

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Time to take the Lib Dems seriously? 32:52

22d ago32:52

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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has made a name for himself performing crazy stunts to win the hearts of voters. But maybe, just maybe, it’s working? Could the Lib Dems become the second biggest political party in the UK and what kind of people are they attracting to their cause? Enjoy Part Two of this week’s specially-split epic-length edition… W…

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Total Recoil – Trump bottles tariffs 57:29

22d ago57:29

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Donald Trump’s tariff masterplan is working! Well that’s just utter bulls**t, isn’t it? Trump’s decision to reverse global tariffs for 90 days caught everyone by surprise, even us! Dorian, Hannah, Matt and Marie recorded the whole pod before the announcement, but don’t fear, Andrew Harrison and The Guardian’s Rafael Behr were on-hand to add some re…

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Episode 338: The Roofman: Jeffrey Manchester 1:29:29

24d ago1:29:29

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An ex-member of one of the military’s most elite units used the skills he learned serving his country for a nationwide crime spree. His unusual demeanor made headlines, and he shocked a community when he came out of forced retirement for one final heist. This week’s episode is The Roofman: Jeffrey Manchester. Get your fan code today, and grab your …

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The Great Stock’n’Roll Swindle 1:09:01

25d ago1:09:01

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Donald Trump’s tariffs are tanking stock markets and bankrupting penguins. How is Britain coping with Trump’s assault on free trade… and is there anything we can do to protect ourselves from protectionism? Plus, the most crucial voters are aged between 35 and 59 – and they’re also the most economically worried. Professor Jane Green is the Director …

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Battle of Fishguard 17:05

28d ago17:05

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Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in time to the Battle of Fishguard. In 1797, the French landed on the shores of Wales hoping to spread revolution. But a ragtag group of soldiers and a case of mistaken identity spelled disaster for the invasion. It's time to learn about this incredible story. About Honest History Honest History creates award-w…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 157 1:19:17

29d ago1:19:17

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I've Been Walking my Dog Past a Dead Person for Over Two Weeks; The Day my Dad Died; Non-Dramatic Possible Near-Death Experience; What the Fuck is Wrong with Men?!; A Tale For "What the Fuck is Wrong with Men?"; and What the Fuck is Wrong with Men: Department Store Edition. Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us f…

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Land of the fee, home of the depraved 1:12:34

29d ago1:12:34

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Trump is upending the world once again. We go on a whistlestop tour of tariffs, woke and the far-right in our latest show. First up, trade policy expert Dmitry Grozoubinski joins Andrew Harrison to explain why chaos is inevitable, following the new tariffs. Then into the main bulk of the episode, dinner time’s over for the tofu-eating wokerati… app…

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Ep. 200 Chrissie Mayr Goes Hard In the Paint 1:30:37

29d ago1:30:37

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In this episode, I sit down with comedian and commentator Chrissie Mayr for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and brutally honest. We talk about everything from motherhood and media censorship to Hollywood’s collapse and how podcasting has become the last real frontier for free speech. Chrissie opens up about her journey from stand-up sta…

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Episode 337: The Murder of Madalyn Murray O’Hair – Part 2 1:15:09

1M ago1:15:09

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She upset millions of Americans, and made millions in the process, then the most hated woman in America suddenly vanished. Did she steal away to a foreign country with embezzled funds? Or did her bombastic advocacy get her killed? This week’s episode is The Murder of Madalyn Murray O’Hair – Part 2. Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets sta…

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Has Labour lost the room? 1:07:48

1M ago1:07:48

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Rachel Reeves’s spring not-a-budget has gone down like a cup of cold sick and many Labour supporters are asking what they’re backing the party for. Is Labour on the verge of losing popular confidence – and could it win it back? Plus, as Trump gets weirder and weirder we look at two movies that explain the trashy allure of American fascism: Paul Ver…

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Ep. 199 Reacting to Airport Fights, Elon Haters, and Futuristic "Dark Factories"… 38:20

1M ago38:20

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Welcome back to another episode of Hate To Break It to Ya…World’s On Fire Edition, where I react to the loudest, weirdest, and most unhinged moments from our spiraling planet! In this episode, I dive into the outrage aimed at Elon Musk and DOGE, the internet’s latest meltdowns, and the bizarre extremes of modern-day politics. Pour yourself some hot…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 156 1:16:05

1M ago1:16:05

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Thrown in a Cop Car at Age 11; How Tarot (and Some 'Shrooms) Changed My Life; End of the road (pause for boys 2 men lyrics); Manifesting Lost Objects; The Void Returned My Earrings 10 Years Later; and Gaslit by a Ceramic Rabbit. Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveat…

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Budget: The Grim Rachel – plus Hegseth’s WhiskeyLeaks 1:02:12

1M ago1:02:12

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Rachel Reeves’ Spring not-a-budget Statement is out and it’s hard to take. What’s in it, what’s not, and are we all going to be rich now (hard no)? Plus, the return of Donald Trump has been hard to ignore – but should we wean ourselves off American politics, in favour of sorting out our own problems closer to home? And in the Extra Bit for Patreon …

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Episode 336: Best of Patreon - Tommy's Picks 1:18:06

1M ago1:18:06

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Relationship advice, unpopular opinions, assholes, questions for us, and more. This week's episode is Best of Patreon - Tommy's Picks. Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/sinister Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for our Patreon …

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Ep. 198 Coincidence DOES NOT Exist - Matrix Shattering Moments 32:33

1M ago32:33

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Have you been noticing strange glitches in your reality? You’re not alone. In this solo episode, I break down why I truly believe The Matrix isn’t science fiction—it’s a documentary. From bizarre synchronicities to first-hand experiences that feel straight out of a simulation, I get into the eerie truths that most people are too scared to admit. I …

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Is time up for Badenoch? – Plus, what Ancient Rome teaches us about Trump 1:10:42

1M ago1:10:42

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Kemi Badenoch was supposed to reboot and re-energise the Tories. Now she’s tanking in the polls and flailing in the Commons. If she can’t beat Farage, will her leadership make it to the end of the summer? Plus, America’s slide from functioning democracy to autocracy summons up dark memories of when the same thing happened to the Ancient Roman repub…

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Create Killer Videos and Photos of Your Haunt with Haunting Media 1:38:44

1M ago1:38:44

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Scott and Jewel Simonson answer all of your questions about creating killer videos and photos at your haunt, marketing on a budget, retaining your actors, haunt technology, and other questions you have about Haunted Attractions. "Haunting Media was founded by experienced haunted attraction owners, who, much like you, understand the intricacies and …

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Freaky Friday: Episode 155 56:15

1M ago56:15

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My Papaw Stood Up to the KKK; My Dad, the Nazi Hunter; Response to Last Week's Freaky Friday Episode-Cold Case Too Close to Home; I Went to School with A Killer; “Just Creepin?”; and My Near-Death Experience Was... Different? Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea…

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Did Covid change the world more than we realised? 1:17:10

1M ago1:17:10

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It’s been five years since Boris Johnson announced the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown. How much did that strange time in our recent history change the world we live in today? What lessons have we learned? And what hasn’t gone back to how it was before Covid-19 took hold of our lives? Christina Pagel is a professor of operational research at Universit…

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Ep. 197 "Training Day" and "Fast and Furious" Actor Noel Gugliemi 1:42:11

1M ago1:42:11

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Faith, Hollywood, and the Spiritual Battle with Noel G | Hate To Break It To Ya In this episode, I sit down with Noel Gugliemi, better known as Noel G, the go-to actor for playing tough, street-smart gangsters in films like Training Day, The Fast and the Furious, and Bruce Almighty. But his real story goes far beyond his on-screen persona. From bei…

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Episode 335: The Murder of Madalyn Murray O’Hair – Part 1 1:28:26

1M ago1:28:26

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Critics called her rude, blasphemous, a destroyer of beliefs and values who popped off like a chain of fireworks in a church. The progressive activism of this lawyer, veteran, mom, fighter, and fan of four-letter-words earned her the nickname The Most Hated Woman in America. This week’s episode is The Murder of Madalyn Murray O’Hair – Part 1. Get y…

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Make Tories Sane Again – Can the British Right survive Trump? 56:41

2M ago56:41

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Trump’s election win delighted Farage, the Telegraph, GB News and the Tory Right – but since then the President’s behaviour has horrified British voters. Has the British Right bet on the wrong horse? And will it pay a price for backing a man who seems intent in punishing Europe? Plus, if you like TV but haven’t seen Adolescence yet – do. The harrow…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 154 1:14:42

2M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Running For My Life Along with Thousands of Cheerleaders; Terrorists Lived in My Neighborhood; Effects of Roe’s Overture; Cornered; Update on Stalker in the Warehouse; and The Necklace that Disappeared Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/sinister Click here…

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Who let the DOGE out? 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

With defence spending rising and welfare cuts causing unease, is it finally time for Labour to bite the bullet and raise taxes? Plus, DOGE has been tearing the US government apart at breakneck speed. But are Elon Musk and his band of merry nerds doing it legally and what could the consequences be to everyday Americans? Dr. Casey Burgat, author of W…

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Ep. 196 Kato Kaelin 1:36:36

2M ago1:36:36

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Kato Kaelin joins me for a no-holds-barred conversation about his surreal life—from his unexpected fame during the O.J. Simpson trial to his experiences in Hollywood. We dive into the 30-year anniversary of the trial, the new Netflix documentary, and the evidence that never made it to court. Kato also shares insane stories about Phil Spector’s eeri…

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Episode 334: Prior Case Updates 1:18:40

2M ago1:18:40

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Defendants at the heart of one of the 1990s' most controversial cases are hoping to regain their freedom while another defendant in Wisconsin's release was threatened. Plus, the embattled pastor at the heart of the Mica Miller case faces new allegations. This week's episode is Prior Case Updates. Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets start…

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Starmer Chameleon 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

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Has Keir Starmer finally found a crisis he can excel in? Will his supposedly boring manner and measured approach steer Britain and Europe through the Trump-Ukraine horror show? And will he eventually have to stop pretending he’s best friends forever with Trump? Plus, UK universities are going through a bit of a crisis. Are they still the pathway to…

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Ep. 195 Horror Legend Barbara Crampton 2:32:02

2M ago2:32:02

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In this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I sit down with legendary horror icon Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, From Beyond, You’re Next) for a deep dive into Hollywood past and present. From her wild upbringing as a carnival worker’s daughter to breaking into Hollywood on Days of Our Lives, Barbara shares stories from her decades in the industry—i…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 153 1:05:06

2M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Cold Case, too Close to Home; I’m About to Sue Everyone; The Time I Got Pepper Sprayed (On Purpose) And Tips for If It Happens to You (NOT On Purpose); Was I Almost Pennywise's Next Victim?; Death Is but a Doorway; and A Big Thanks and an Update. Get your fan code today, and grab your tickets starting Feb. 7 to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - h…

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Can Europe stand alone? 1:11:15

2M ago1:11:15

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As Trump freezes aid for Ukraine and Vance appears to call the UK or France a “random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years" – have we reached the end of the post-war world? And will the second coming of Trump result in the death of NATO? Peter Apps is the author of Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO and joins the panel. Plus, w…

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The Great New York Fire 18:00

2M ago18:00

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Imagine this: it’s a freezing winter’s night in New York City. Inside a building, a single gas pipe bursts. Hours later, the city is engulfed in flames. This is exactly what happened over 180 years ago. In 1835, a fire destroyed nearly 700 buildings and burnt down New York’s growing financial district. And yet, this fire is often forgotten in histo…

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