Best Weird Fish Media Podcasts (2025)

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Season Finale: Field Guide to SPIRITED AWAY, GILLIGAN'S ISLAND Real?, BBC Spaghetti Tree Hoax, EXORCIST-CIA Connection, Hollywood Star Secrets, 13 WOMEN 25:39

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18d ago25:39

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Adam wraps up the season with Thirteen Women (1932) - the only film of tragic actress Peg Entwistle, more secrets behind the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the real-life viewers who thought Gilligan's Island was a documentary, and Britain's famous "Spaghetti Tree" hoax. Plus: the 1970s CIA rumors surrounding The Exorcist's author William Peter Blatty, and…

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THE EXORCIST: Faith, Fear, and the True Story Behind Hollywood's Most Haunted Film 21:01

16d ago21:01

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Before The Exorcist terrified the world, its creator was writing comedy. This episode traces William Peter Blatty's journey from humorist to theologian of horror - his mother's influence, the real 1949 exorcism case, the film's alleged curse, and the true story of the boy who inspired it all. Show notes at https://magicalmystery.media…

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THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE and The REAL Possession of Anneliese Michel 23:01

1M ago23:01

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*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:e9f740cd-314f-467b-b11e-3a7e9b936809-6" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Host Adam Charles unpacks the 2005 film The Exorcism of Emily Rose and the harrowin…

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Hollywood Ghost Tour: MARILYN Monroe's Mirror, HOLLYWOOD Sign Haunting, MURDERED TV Actor, Dead Projectionists 25:01

1M ago25:01

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Take a haunted walking tour of Hollywood with Adam. Along the way, meet spectral projectionists, Marilyn Monroe's haunted mirror, the ghosts of the Roosevelt Hotel, and Peg Entwistle, the tragic actress who walks forever beneath the famous "H." Tour Stops: El Capitan Theatre TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood Walk of Fame Roosevelt Hotel The Magic Castl…

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Robert Blake UNSOLVED MURDER Case, CAPRICORN ONE & Moon Landing Hoax Conspiracies 27:33

2M ago27:33

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A 1978 thriller accidentally supercharges a conspiracy - and a Hollywood icon's life spirals into a true-crime saga. We explore Peter Hyams' Capricorn One - why Buzz Aldrin disapproved, how it was saved by Superman, and how moon-hoax theories grew from fringe chatter to mainstream mania. Then we trace the 2001 murder of Bonny Lee Bakley - and actor…

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Musical Mysteries: VANISHED UFO Troubadour, MISSING Scientist Rocker, Debbie Harry ESCAPES Ted Bundy, Michael Jackson Brother Kidnapped 28:11

2M ago28:11

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Adam explores several strange and chilling tales at the crossroads of movies, music, and true crime. Folk-rock singer Jim Sullivan vanished in the New Mexico desert after appearing in Easy Rider and releasing his album UFO. Iron Butterfly bassist Philip "Taylor" Kramer, a tech pioneer in video compression, disappeared after a cryptic 911 call - his…

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GODZILLA vs. GOJIRA, Atomic Fishing Boat Horror, Cannibal Rats & Giant Turtles, Could Real Kaiju Exist? 25:41

2M ago25:41

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What do radioactive fallout, cannibal rats, and a flying turtle have in common? In this episode, Adam explores the dark origins of Japan's most iconic monsters. From the real-life 1954 Lucky Dragon incident - sometimes called the "third atomic bombing" - to the scrapped rat-horror film that accidentally gave birth to Gamera, it's a wild ride throug…

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THE CONJURING: LAST RITES, Smurl Haunting True Story, ANNABELLE is Real! 25:01

2M ago25:01

25:01

What's real, what's not, and what the Warrens never told you. Is The Conjuring: Last Rites a true story? What really happened to the Smurl family - and how involved were Ed and Lorraine Warren? What's the real story of Annabelle the Doll? And what happened to Annabelle's handler in July? Visit https://magicalmystery.media for show notes (or to send…

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On-Air Deaths, SUPERMAN's Tragic Origin, HALLOWEEN Michael Myers Lost History 27:43

2M ago27:43

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Content warning: The first segment covers real-life on-air suicides and may be distressing to some listeners. This week, Adam shares a strange and tragic mix of stories: disturbing on-air deaths (one which anticipated Paddy Chayefsky's Network by two years); the real-life pain behind Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's creation of Superman; and a buried…

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Curses!! POLTERGEIST, THE FIRST (Cursed) FILM, Top "Curse" Movies... Oh, and FLESH EATERS 27:07

3M ago27:07

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Adam explores some of film's most infamous curses - from Poltergeist and its real skeletons to the eerie disappearance of the man who may have invented cinema before Edison. Also: a FLESH EATERS resurrection, some Hollywood lore, and the show's evolving format. Movies mentioned: FLESH EATERS, POLTERGEIST, THE FIRST FILM (Roundhay Garden Scene/Accor…

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WEAPONS & Pied Piper, EXORCIST True Story, Insane 1920 Headlines 25:23

3M ago25:23

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In this week's episode of Magical Mystery Media, Adam takes you on a strange journey through pop culture, folklore, and forgotten history – starting with the new film Weapons and ending with the real-life boy who inspired The Exorcist. Visit magicalmystery.media for show notes (or to send a message). For archived episodes of Magical Mystery Radio g…

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STRANGER THINGS & SQUID GAME in NY, Troma memories, INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN, SEVERANCE & The Backrooms, SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED True Story 27:23

3M ago27:23

27:23

Adam shares memories of working with Troma Films in 1980s NYC, reflects on THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN, and solves two internet mysteries: the real origin of the famous time-travel ad that inspired SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED and the photo that inspired SEVERANCE by way of the eerie Backrooms phenomenon. Visit magicalmystery.media for show notes (or to …

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DARK WATER & Elisa Lam, PSYCHO & Ed Gein 22:43

3M ago22:43

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First, the strange case of Elisa Lam, a Canadian student whose bizarre behavior on hotel security footage went viral before she was tragically found dead in a rooftop water tank - eerily echoing plot details from the horror film Dark Water. Adam recounts his personal visit to the infamous Cecil Hotel in L.A. and reflects on the strange coincidences…

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Zephaniah 1 Pt. 1 29:12

6M ago29:12

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A brief study of the book of Zephaniah. The men of Men Act Now grope the depths of this minor prophet and the richness of this prophecy.

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[Film on the Fringe 10] A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: Dream Deaths, Shadow Men, Sleep Paralysis & Freddy Krueger 26:01

6M ago26:01

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What if a dream could kill you? We revisit Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and the real-life sleep phenomena that inspired it. We explore how Freddy Krueger emerged from Craven's own childhood fears and reports of mysterious deaths among Hmong refugees. We also get into the strange science of sleep paralysis, the folklore of the "Old …

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[Film on the Fringe 9] BLADE RUNNER, Philip K. Dick, and the Search for Reality: Cinema as Gnosis 30:17

7M ago30:17

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Blade Runner is more than a sci-fi classic — it's a meditation on memory, identity, and empathy. We explore Philip K. Dick's 2-3-74 mystical VALIS experience, the meaning of the Voight-Kampff test, and why the film still resonates today as a cinematic awakening. Shownotes

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[Film on the Fringe 8] THE LAST OF US and the Evolution of Zombies from Voodoo to Viral 30:07

7M ago30:07

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From vodou to viral spores, zombies have always evolved with us. In this week's episode of Film on the Fringe, we uncover the real roots of the undead—myth, science, and metaphor. 🧟 Highlights & References: The Last of Us and the real-world science of Cordyceps fungus White Zombie (1932) and the colonial legacy of the Haitian undead Vodou, slavery,…

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[Film on the Fringe 7] JURASSIC PARK, The Lost World, Crystal Palace & Creationism: Dinosaurs in Pop Culture and Belief 32:21

7M ago32:21

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Dr. Atom takes you behind the scenes of JURASSIC PARK—literally. After a personal story of working alongside the filmmakers, we explore the science of cloning dinosaurs, the truth behind amber-trapped DNA, and modern de-extinction efforts using CRISPR and AI. Then we dig into the 19th-century Bone Wars, Victorian dinosaur mania, and Arthur Conan Do…

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[Film on the Fringe 6] GREMLINS: From WWII Folklore to Spielberg to SHADOW IN THE CLOUD 29:57

8M ago29:57

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Gremlins on the wing, goblins in the woods, and strange little beings at your window. From WWII aviation lore to Spielberg's unmade alien siege story, this episode traces the evolution of mischievous trickster creatures through folklore, pop culture, and real-life encounters—including the night something came calling in Kentucky. Featured Films: Sh…

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[Film on the Fringe 5] THE QUIET ONES and the Philip Experiment: When Science Summoned a Ghost 30:43

8M ago30:43

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Venture into the murky space between psychological manipulation and the supernatural. Today, we're talking about The Quiet Ones (2014), a Hammer Films horror throwback inspired by one of the strangest real-world experiments ever attempted: the Philip Experiment. We'll unpack how a group of researchers in 1970s Canada set out to create a ghost, expl…

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[Film on the Fringe 4] THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: HG Wells to Orson Welles to Spielberg and Beyond 31:21

8M ago31:21

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Let's explore The War of the Worlds — the iconic novel by H.G. Wells and the countless interpretations, adaptations, and conspiracy theories it inspired. We discuss: The 2005 Spielberg movie and the 1953 George Pal version The long-forgotten SEQUEL published only a year after the original The 1938 Orson Welles "panic broadcast" Wernher von Braun's …

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[Film on the Fringe 3] THE CONJURING 2 vs. The Enfield Poltergeist: What Really Happened? 29:41

8M ago29:41

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Let's dissect The Conjuring 2 and the real-life case that inspired it—the infamous Enfield Poltergeist. Was it a genuine supernatural event or an elaborate hoax that spiraled out of control? Join me as I explore how this case became one of the most documented hauntings in history. Ed and Lorraine Warren: Paranormal Pioneers or Masters of Mythmaking…

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[Film on the Fringe 2] EX MACHINA and the Rise of AI Sentience: From Ava to LaMDA 32:01

9M ago32:01

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Enter the eerie world of artificial intelligence—from the sleek and unsettling Ex Machina to real-life AI developments that feel ripped straight from science fiction. We'll explore the rapid evolution of AI, the ethical dilemmas that come with it, and some unsettling cases of chatbots behaving… strangely. Are we on the verge of creating a sentient …

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[Film on the Fringe 1] GINGER SNAPS to Real-Life Werewolves: WOLFMAN, Beast of Bray Road, & Michigan Dogman Encounters 31:36

9M ago31:36

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Explore the wild world of werewolves, from the cult classic Ginger Snaps to real-life sightings of "dog men." We'll discover the folklore behind our moon-dappled friends, look at how pop culture molded them into the creatures we recognize today, and figure out what exactly makes a man-wolf tick. Shownotes…

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Intro to Job pt. 1 19:02

1y ago19:02

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An introduction to the prologue of the Book of Job.

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The Priestly Armor of God Feat. Uri Brito 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

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Today's episode features Pastor Uri Brito of Providence Church. This lecture is an excerpt from his new book, "The War of The Priesthood—An Exposition of The Armor of God," presented during the 2023 Men Act Now Retreat held in Houston, Texas. Relevant Links: Uri's New Book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTMJvNlTgMM&list=RDQMIScTMcK7t3U&index=2 Pro…

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Identity and the fragility of the self 13:22

1+ y ago13:22

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A talk comprised of most of my favorite intellectual giants.

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Intellectual Bend

David Gonzales

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The Stories We Tell in the Dark

MagicalMystery.Media

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Season Finale: Field Guide to SPIRITED AWAY, GILLIGAN'S ISLAND Real?, BBC Spaghetti Tree Hoax, EXORCIST-CIA Connection, Hollywood Star Secrets, 13 WOMEN 25:39

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THE EXORCIST: Faith, Fear, and the True Story Behind Hollywood's Most Haunted Film 21:01

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THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE and The REAL Possession of Anneliese Michel 23:01

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Hollywood Ghost Tour: MARILYN Monroe's Mirror, HOLLYWOOD Sign Haunting, MURDERED TV Actor, Dead Projectionists 25:01

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Robert Blake UNSOLVED MURDER Case, CAPRICORN ONE & Moon Landing Hoax Conspiracies 27:33

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Musical Mysteries: VANISHED UFO Troubadour, MISSING Scientist Rocker, Debbie Harry ESCAPES Ted Bundy, Michael Jackson Brother Kidnapped 28:11

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GODZILLA vs. GOJIRA, Atomic Fishing Boat Horror, Cannibal Rats & Giant Turtles, Could Real Kaiju Exist? 25:41

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THE CONJURING: LAST RITES, Smurl Haunting True Story, ANNABELLE is Real! 25:01

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On-Air Deaths, SUPERMAN's Tragic Origin, HALLOWEEN Michael Myers Lost History 27:43

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Curses!! POLTERGEIST, THE FIRST (Cursed) FILM, Top "Curse" Movies... Oh, and FLESH EATERS 27:07

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WEAPONS & Pied Piper, EXORCIST True Story, Insane 1920 Headlines 25:23

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STRANGER THINGS & SQUID GAME in NY, Troma memories, INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN, SEVERANCE & The Backrooms, SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED True Story 27:23

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DARK WATER & Elisa Lam, PSYCHO & Ed Gein 22:43

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Zephaniah 1 Pt. 1 29:12

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[Film on the Fringe 10] A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: Dream Deaths, Shadow Men, Sleep Paralysis & Freddy Krueger 26:01

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[Film on the Fringe 9] BLADE RUNNER, Philip K. Dick, and the Search for Reality: Cinema as Gnosis 30:17

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[Film on the Fringe 8] THE LAST OF US and the Evolution of Zombies from Voodoo to Viral 30:07

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[Film on the Fringe 7] JURASSIC PARK, The Lost World, Crystal Palace & Creationism: Dinosaurs in Pop Culture and Belief 32:21

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[Film on the Fringe 6] GREMLINS: From WWII Folklore to Spielberg to SHADOW IN THE CLOUD 29:57

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[Film on the Fringe 5] THE QUIET ONES and the Philip Experiment: When Science Summoned a Ghost 30:43

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[Film on the Fringe 4] THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: HG Wells to Orson Welles to Spielberg and Beyond 31:21

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[Film on the Fringe 3] THE CONJURING 2 vs. The Enfield Poltergeist: What Really Happened? 29:41

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[Film on the Fringe 2] EX MACHINA and the Rise of AI Sentience: From Ava to LaMDA 32:01

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[Film on the Fringe 1] GINGER SNAPS to Real-Life Werewolves: WOLFMAN, Beast of Bray Road, & Michigan Dogman Encounters 31:36

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Intro to Job pt. 1 19:02

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The Priestly Armor of God Feat. Uri Brito 34:00

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Identity and the fragility of the self 13:22