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The Something Wicked Podcast

The Something Wicked Podcast

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For purveyors of the dark, weird, fascinating and brilliant... a podcast which is both reverent and irreverent. Something Wicked This Way Comes! Facebook: @thesomethingwickedpodcast Twitter: @PodcastWicked Instagram: #thesomethingwickedpodcast
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Wine and Weird

Nicole, Lauren, and Tracy

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New Scottish podcasters, amateur wine enthusiasts, and storytellers. Like all things weird, strange, or usual? Look no further. Crack open a bottle of wine, sit back, and get weird with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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RelicRadio.com presents tales of the strange and bizarre, the weird and the wicked. Stories not necessarily of the supernatural, but of the unnatural. Join us for Strange Tales, featuring radio drama at its most mysterious and unusual. Abnormal old time radio!
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Wicked Mysterious explores the strange, the hidden, and the hard-to-explain. From government experiments and missing time to psychic research, forgotten tech, and stories that don’t make the news. Each episode is backed by research and a genuine love of mystery. Whether it’s MK Ultra, the GATE program, lucid dreams, dimension slips, or the question of consciousness itself, this show is for people who ask: “What else don’t we know?” Hosted by Danie - intuitive, researcher, and lifelong myster ...
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Butter No Parsnips

Butter No Parsnips

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Every week on Butter No Parsnips, your hosts Emily Moyers and Kyle Imperatore take you on an adventure through the weird, wacky, wonderful, and sometimes wicked history of one wayside word. Strange characters, delightful bits, and general joyousness abound, join them as they test each other's etymological expertise!
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Wicked, Weird, and Grim

Wicked, Weird, and Grim

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You may think you’re an expert on the odd, haunting, and mystifying, but there’s a new podcast in town. History buffs and occult fanatics Caroline Beaver and Ara Eagan, known to their fans as the Sisters Grim or the Grim Sisters, dive deep into history — from rabbit-hole conspiracies to centuries-old folktales. Episodes feature sporadic special guests like paranormal investigators, abnormal psychologists, death doulas, witches, Satanists, and even the occasional long-lost member of Russian r ...
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MAD Warfare Podcast

STP Productions

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MAD Warfare™️ is a science-driven deep dive into the wild, weird, and sometimes wicked world of the “weaponization of everything.” But don’t worry—IT WILL BE FUN. Think of it as your covert ops manual for spotting how cyber hackers, rogue AI agents, and shady “bad actors” (who’d be terrible in a buddy comedy) are messing with our minds. Often in ways that evade detection… until it’s too late. With expert interviews from unexpected places and plenty of offbeat insights, this podcast reveals t ...
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Talkbox with Rich Fulcher is a weekly comedy podcast where actor, writer, and comedian Rich Fulcher (The Mighty Boosh, Snuff Box, Drunk History & Rick and Morty) sits down with artists, oddballs, and brilliant minds for unfiltered conversations, absurd tangents, and unexpected insights. Each episode blends comedy, interviews, storytelling, and improvisation, capturing the weird and wonderful chaos of real human connection. From deep chats to wild detours, nothing is off-limits—except maybe d ...
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Two weirdos who want to talk to other beloved weirdos about the weird and unknown. We want to share your stories about your personal experiences with: Hauntings Ghosts Aliens Cryptids Cults Coincidences Crazy Survival stories Spirit guides Scandals Synchronicities Sleep Paralysis Out of body experiences Past lifes Personal connection to True Crime Prophetic or lucid dreams Mandela effect Glitch in the matrix BEK encounters And anything else paranormal, supernatural, wicked, wonderous, witchy ...
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The Wicked Weird Podcast

The Wicked Weird Podcast

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A true crime / paranormal / supernatural / anything weird podcast hosted by sisters Missy Hardesty and Melanie Joseph. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wicked-weird-podcast/support
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What happens when two native Kansas City Missourians from two different generations,realize they both have a love for true crime and a desire to make a podcast? Wild Wicked World is what happens. We want to welcome you to take a journey with us through all things wild and wicked in this world. Caution not for the faint of heart or the young. We will not hold back on some pretty horrific details of history’s most notorious moments. We plan to tackle lots of subjects from serial killers to gho ...
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Welcome to The Clam Jammers podcast; we don't do thoughts and prayers we do throats and rectums (brought to you by Death Pixie). The semi-erotic podcast exploring the strange world of smut and kitsch in all its forms. Welcome to the world of Shore, Myry, and put upon penguin Crabsworth as they play, chat and laugh their way through all of life’s intimate topics. Come for the sex stay for weird.
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The Niche Files is a pop culture and media podcast where three nerdy friends dive into cult classics, forgotten gems, and fan favorites. We overanalyze movies, shows, books, and games with humor, deep dives, and plenty of unhinged tangents. Sometimes it’s overlooked, sometimes it’s weird, and sometimes it’s just something we love too much not to share. Expect chaotic debates, fandom hot takes, and maybe too much thought about which fictional characters are... dateable. Come for the nostalgia ...
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Good Vibes Only

Marie Reynolds

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Good Vibes Only takes you on a journey to discover the weird and wacky world of wellness. Brought to you by the globally renowned skin and wellness expert Marie Reynolds who holds over 36 years’ experience within the skin and wellbeing field, listen in as we discuss Marie’s proven holistic lifestyle hacks to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Each week, Marie chats to leading experts in their field, to find out their ‘good vibe journey’ and discuss the ways in which they deal with da ...
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WHAT UP PEEPS

Wicked Turtle Network

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Is an entertaining podcast reviewing movies and TV shows Clink the link to follow and subscribe to all Wicked Turtle Network social media https://linktr.ee/wickedturtlenetwork
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Welcome to the Supernatural Occurrence Studies podcast, a chaotic carnival of the weird and the wicked. Here, Jason Nhyte and Oscar Spectir, two veteran ghost hunters and podcasters with a penchant for the macabre, peel back the layers of reality to expose what lurks beneath. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill paranormal fluff; this is deep research, real hauntings, and the raw underbelly of the supernatural. Where ghosts rattle the chains of the past, aliens haunt the night skies, conspiracy t ...
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Jerry & Amanda from Warning! You Will Be Offended! are back with an all new podcast: Wickedly Weird with Jerry & Amanda. each episode, Jerry will tell Amanda a wickedly weird story with a strange plot twist that she has never heard to get her honest reaction. What could possibly go wrong?
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False Summits: A History Podcast about the American West

Mason Orlando - Jess Leigh - Marcelo Aguilar

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The American West has been capturing the imagination for hundreds of years. Hollywood being one of its biggest promoters it gave it an almost mythical status in minds worldwide. Depicted as a rough and tumble place but with a bit of grit and termination on could achieve love and prosperity. Dose the realty hold up to the image? And if so, does it the same ring true today? Dive into the blurry side of the American West with this darkly comedic history podcast. Join Mason Orlando, Jess Leigh, ...
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The Wicked Side Podcast

The Wicked Side Pocast

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Hey folks! Our names are Brenna and Tom, and our podcast is about dark and obscure history and it’s importance/place in our modern lives. We cover everything from historical figures, disasters, to the crimes that shaped our world today. If you’re interested in the history not taught in schools, or a closer more personal look at the history that was, this is the podcast for you! So join us in discussion and discovery on The Wicked Side.
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True Crime Trine

Hannah, Sarah & Meredith

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Join True Crime Trine each week as we explore a true crime case ranging from the bizarre to the straight up wicked. For your listening pleasure we incorporate astrological tidbits, good discussions, and a bit of comic relief. We may get weird and certainly can’t promise to be sober but we will have fun…and maybe even learn something!
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Here we explore the madness of Marvel Comics in the Bronze Age! From the trippy Doctor Strange stories of the 1970s to freaky four-color favorites like Morbius, Man-Thing, Howard The Duck, The Defenders, and Ghost Rider, ItW is pure comic book adrenalin distilled into a podcast of epic scope. Join us for a comic-filled jaunt... INTO THE WEIRD. We also offer the additional shows Dragons & Jive, House of Licensed Ideas, and Radio Free Hyboria. Let Weirdness reign!
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The Lumber Ghost Mysteries

Actual Story Podcasting

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Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. 1984. When five kids form the most radical new wave/metal/pop band of all time, everything is looking wicked awesome. But they immediately become entangled with a weird lady who probably killed a guy. And there might be magical pirate treasure somewhere that they should look for but they have to get ready for a band audition and they can only rehearse at the creepy lumberyard and this fog is pretty weird, isn’t it? Also, I’m pretty sure there’s s ...
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For The Love of Improv

Jesi Wicks & Katie Welsh

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Once upon a time, there were some adults adulting – working, pushing buttons, scrolling their lives away. Suddenly, one of them said, “Hey! Let’s play!” And so they made stuff up and they played. “Yes, And… For The Love of Improv, let’s keep playing together, forever!” they declared and skipped, hopped and summersaulted into the sunset. For The Love of Improv is a podcast dedicated to adults who are interested in discovering the freedom of play – making stuff up, talking in a silly voice, mo ...
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Join Mystery Maven Roxie Zwicker for a unique radio show that features New England folklore, history, mystery and ghost stories. Roxie has been entertaining the locals, visitors from away and curious souls with her unique stories since 1994. New England Curiosities, Roxie's company has been offering tours and special haunted events since 2002. Featured in the Boston Herald and the New York Times. TV appearances include New Hampshire Chronicle, The History Channel and the Travel Channel! Disc ...
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The Rez

GZM Shows / Rezilience Ltd.

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The Rez is a comedy podcast for kids and families who wonder about the future of technology. Set in a very strange future where everything seems perfect but is actually completely wonky! Preen, a show-offy influencer, and sensible Sav try to outsmart the wicked A.I. JEF who runs their world. Together they find an ancient phone that can communicate with kids in the past (Pastlings - that’s you!) who teach them about weird ancient ideas like kindness, friendship and how nature isn't really tha ...
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Five(ish) Fangirls Podcast

The Five(ish) Fangirls

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A podcast covering all things geeky and nerdy, all from the female perspective. Some of fandoms include (but are not limited to): Disney, Marvel, Doctor Who, Once Upon A Time, Sailor Moon, The Librarians, and more! So come join us for reviews, news, tangents and even a bit of squee.
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The Tom and Frenchy Podcast

Tom Armstrong and Frenchy

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In this weekly podcast, comedians Tom & Frenchy essentially try to make each other laugh for an hour. They made a name for themselves on YouTube with their weird & wonderful videos, now they’re taking over the podcast world. No topic is safe from their inappropriate banter. Join these two best (& worst) mates as they chat about the weeks hot topics, the weeks cold topics and every random topic in between. New episodes drop every Tuesday!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tomandfren ...
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Tevez of the Best

JC Tevez and Podcast Network Asia

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Delve into the random weird mind of Radio DJ JC Tevez as he takes you into a behind the scenes world of his life, his thoughts, rants, love for food, and everything else in between as he basically talks about nothing, and everything at the same time.If you want the gram it's @TevezOfTheBest eyye!For inquiries/partnerships: [email protected](Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect any companies that I work for and/or endorse) Hosted on Acast. See a ...
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Macab at Midnight

Alyssa and Lindsay Hough

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Join Alyssa and Lindsay at the stroke of midnight as they dive into the dark and ghastly, rating them on a scale of adorably spooky through the truly disturbing. Ghosts, cryptids, urban legends and more linger in the shadows. Grab a warm blanket and turn down the lights as you venture with us into different horrorscapes from all corners of the universe. See you in your nightmares, hauntlings. Listen to us wherever you get your podcasts! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on In ...
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DD-SOOS

Jolie Petticord

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Just two friends having pointless conversations, enjoy! (Hosted by Jolie and Sam) (Not pg!!) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dd-soos/support
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Surviving Empathy

Bryar Patch Media

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Welcome to Surviving Empathy Podcast! You can find all our links at https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia. We're all about empathy, kindness, empath talk, exploring the paranormal & weird stuff, plus good mental health & robust living, while maintaining a wicked sense of humor in these seriously weird times! Do check out our new YouTube channel Bryar Patch Media & please subscribe! www.youtube.com/@bryarpatchmedia I'm Bryan Russ & I'm a comedian, author, voice artist, radio personality, chef, hu ...
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********************Welcome to RIP SOCIETY******************** Now that society is resting in peace, let's put it in the rear view and have some fun. Join your youthful host Dre as she tries to explain pop culture topics to out of touch host Jon. Don't worry though, much cooler host Kenny is around to bridge the gap between the two of them. Just sit back, relax, don't die, and enjoy the ride!
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Rich Fulcher is joined by stand-up and viral reels sensation Ali Woods for Episode 19 of Talk Box. They dive into comedy, dodgy gigs, and nipple cams as they cover: How Covid kick-started Ali’s comedy reels and led to his success The recording of his stand-up special “At The Moment” (go watch it!) A classic Rich nipple cam question… What Seinfeld s…
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This week, Butter No Parsnips welcomes back author, podcaster, and etymological powerhouse Jess Zafarris (Words from Hell, Words Unravelled), whose latest book Useless Etymology proves that it is anything but! Jess leads Kyle and Emily on an etymological expedition through the origins of everyday greetings, the sneaky influence of folk etymology, a…
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What happens when someone vanishes into thin air, right in front of witnesses? In this episode of Glitch in the Matrix, we explore chilling cases of people who disappeared without a trace, often mid-step, mid-sentence… sometimes in full view of their families and friends. From the eerie snow-covered fields of 19th-century Illinois to strange vanish…
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In this episode we share... a little TOO much, tbh. The chaos begins as we read you four creepy paranormal experience submissions. We take a trip to jail, pet a kitty (or at least the ghost does), and we even share a couple of our own personal experiences! You can tell we are nervous as hell. Our crystal of the week is Ruby, and for some reason Cha…
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What do extremists, trolls, and corporate boardrooms have in common? They’re all in the business of narrative warfare. Simon Paterson went from “smiting the Queen’s enemies” in UK military intelligence to advising Fortune 100 companies on how not to get wrecked by disinfo. Turns out: memes, lies, and smear campaigns can be just as effective as miss…
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Break out your plaid skirts and cell phones the size of bricks—this week we’re heading back to the ‘90s to revisit Clueless! Join us as we dive into the cultural impact of this iconic teen comedy, its roots in Jane Austen’s Emma, and how it shaped a generation’s fashion and slang. From Cher’s matchmaking misadventures to timeless one-liners, we’ll …
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This week on Strange Tales, The Haunting Hour brings us their story, Tapping On The Window. This episode was first heard sometime between 1945 and 1946. Listen to more from The Haunting Hour https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/StrangeTales818.mp3 Download StrangeTales818 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Strange Ta…
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In this week’s episode of The Niche Files, we dive into FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) -- the animated classic that made a generation of kids hug trees. Ryan gets banished to the Shadow Realm, Kass takes the host seat for the first time, and Cody debuts her very first Hear Me Out segment: yes, it’s about Hexxus. (You’ve been warned.) Along t…
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Rich Fulcher sits down with the poet-philosopher of comedy, Rob Auton, for Episode 18 of Talk Box. It’s equal parts brain crevices and tomato knives as they explore: Rob’s new workout routine with Joe Wicks Strange crevices in your brain (don’t poke them) The curious power of the tomato knife Shocking gigs that scar and inspire Rob’s brand-new nati…
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Kyle and Emily enter the arena this week for a word of derision, spectacle, and ancient sport: ludibrious. With roots stretching from Roman games to Protestant persecution, this term once conjured laughter and contempt in equal measure, whether on the stage, the battlefield, or the pulpit. Our hosts trace the evolution of play into scorn, and exami…
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Lucid Dreaming: How to Control Your Dreams and explore the hidden world of the subconscious. From reality checks to dream journaling, this episode dives into techniques that let you wake up inside your dreams and shape them any way you want.We’ll cover:🌙 What lucid dreaming really is🌀 The science and history behind it🔑 Proven beginner techniques li…
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On this week’s Strange Tales, we hear Death Writes A Letter, from The Mysterious Traveler. That story aired May 18, 1948. Listen to more from The Mysterious Traveler https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/StrangeTales817.mp3 Download StrangeTales817 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Strange Tales Relic Radio is funded…
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Rich welcomes Rhys Thomas — comedy writer, producer, and Lucy Montgomery’s other half — for Episode 17 of Talk Box. Things get personal (and occasionally contagious) as they cover: Rhys’s bout of impetigo and the infamous line: “You cannot touch me” Why he hates remakes… and sports Growing up with a Welsh teacher dad How he got his big break in TV …
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Emily and Kyle learn what the average Steve does for a living, what makes shipping so expensive, and who swears like a sailor (aside from a sailor), as they explore the history of the word stevedore. Our hosts dig into the origins of this word—which, shockingly, perhaps disappointingly, have nothing to do with the name Steve. In fact, it has more t…
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Dolphins: CIA Psychedelic Spies explores one of the strangest true stories in Cold War history. From government experiments with dolphins and secret Navy programs, to John C. Lilly’s psychedelic dolphin research, this episode uncovers bizarre attempts to weaponize, communicate with, and even expand the minds of these intelligent marine mammals.We’l…
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Can Cartoons Save Democracy? What do Broadway, the CIA, and Hollywood have in common? For Gus Kangas, the answer is tradecraft. From child actor to CIA operations veteran to Hollywood consultant (most recently on The Agency), Gus has lived at the intersection of performance, persuasion, and perception. Now he’s using that experience to ask a big qu…
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This week on Strange Tales, Inner Sanctum Mysteries brings us its broadcast from July 5, 1948, titled, Death Demon. Listen to more from Inner Sanctum Mysteries https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/StrangeTales816.mp3 Download StrangeTales816 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Strange Tales Relic Radio is funded solel…
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It’s birthday tradition time once again here on the Five(ish) Fangirls! Each year, the birthday girl gets to pick a Doctor Who Big Finish audio for us to review, and this time it’s Holly’s choice. She’s selected The Planet of the Rani (Big Finish #205), which continues the saga of the Time Lord scientist and her schemes. Join us as we discuss the s…
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A “normal” podcast was never an option. Instead, Ryan turned this week into part trivia, part chaos experiment, and just enough nonsense to make us wonder why we gave him this much control in the first place. There are premature bonks, quack attacks, and the shocking realization that Kass and Cody knew more about John Wick than they even thought. F…
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Rich Fulcher is joined by the brilliant chaos machine that is Sam Campbell for Episode 16 of Talk Box. Things go sideways (fast) as they cover: Why Sam thinks Talk Box is “too dirty” The delicate art of product placement Sam’s unforgettable first kiss His surreal President of Ireland story Plus, why Sam secretly works harder than anyone realizes It…
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Stephen Mahon is a solitary, intuitive practitioner of witchcraft whose path is deeply rooted in healing, devotion, and personal transformation. With a rich background as a nurse and academic, Stephen brings a grounded, compassionate lens to his magical practice—one that bridges the mystical and the everyday. A devoted follower of Hekate within the…
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Kyle and Emily get a little impolite, discussing the meaning and origin of churlish—a word you might’ve heard before but has plenty to surprise you! Our hosts travel all the way back to medieval times and beyond, looking at the earliest forms of not only churlish but also husband and wife, geriatrics and grain. They also sift through some archaic t…
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The GATE program and MKUltra may be more connected than you think. In this episode, we uncover how Cold War paranoia, Operation Paperclip, and mind control experiments could have influenced schools, children, and even an entire generation.Join me as we explore the dark history of CIA projects like Bluebird, Artichoke, and Stargate, along with the u…
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For decades, Staten Islanders whispered the legend of Cropsey, a shadowy figure lurking in the woods, preying on the innocent. In some stories he had a bloody hook for a hand, in others he wielded a terrifying axe. Your typical urban legend. But, when children started disappearing, the urban myth became horrifyingly real. In this episode, we uncove…
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This week on Strange Tales, we’ll hear Love Me And Die, the February 18, 1975, broadcast of The CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Listen to more from The CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/StrangeTales815.mp3 Download StrangeTales815 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Strange Tales Relic Radio is…
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It’s time once again to pull out the virtual wheel and see which celebrities fate has chosen for us to chat about! This round brings two icons with very different styles and legacies — one a knighted actor with a voice instantly recognized across decades of cinema, the other a comedic genius whose rubber-faced expressions and unforgettable characte…
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This week, Rich is joined by the brilliantly deadpan Ray Badran, who’s bringing his new show King of the Table to the Edinburgh Fringe. In this ep: 🚰 Ray is off liquids for reasons… 🍝 Why The Sopranos makes great pre-gig TV 🎤 Stand-up on different continents 👋 His awkward first meeting with Rich 👑 The royal origins of King of the Table 🥄 Table poli…
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This week, Emily and Kyle are tackling the great panjandrum himself, exploring the humorous origins and unexpected usage of this decidedly impressive word. Our hosts begin with a passage of 18th century nonsense, and a memory exercise that acting pros like Kyle can handle with ease. Emily then gives us a look at panjandrums through Victorian era ch…
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What does it mean to be a hero? We throw the word around a lot — soldiers, firefighters, nurses, neighbors, even SpongeBob. But what happens when our definitions clash? When one side’s “hero” is the other side’s “villain”? On this episode of MAD Warfare, we dig into hero narratives — how they inspire, unite, recruit… and yes, how they get weaponize…
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This week, Strange Tales features an adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short-story, Rappaccini’s Daughter. This episode of Favorite Story aired on February 4, 1947. Listen to more from Favorite Story https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/StrangeTales814.mp3 Download StrangeTales814 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support…
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The Niche Files sinks its teeth into Twilight -- from vampire age gaps and Robert Pattinson’s Edward-related regret to fanfiction origins and the movie’s harmful treatment of the Quileute tribe. It’s peak awkward romance with just enough chaos to make everyone question the choices that led here, including a butterfly effect that (allegedly) links 9…
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Let us know what you think This week Marcelo takes us thru a dark chapiter in American History, the grotesquely named immigration law enforcement initiative “Operation Wetback” that used military style tactics to remove Mexican immigrants, often ignoring residential or citizen status. Eerily like the headlines of today, we will explore the motivati…
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This week, Rich sits down with the mighty Jessica Fostekew, who’s bringing her latest show Iconic Breath to just half the Edinburgh Fringe this year — so get in while you can. In this ep: 🧠 How Jess measures creative readiness (spoiler: not 100%) 🎭 The mental load of promotion 🧊 Fridges and metaphorical tolerance 🐀 What happens when you stick a rat…
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{Reuploaded due to interference by Annabelle on the first take} Welcome or welcome back to Wicked, Weird, and Grim, your number one podcast for a trip through the history of the odd, haunting, and mystifying. On today's episode, thanks to the many suggestions of Ara's parents to cover this topic, we discuss the ever infamous possessed doll known as…
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The faces of Belmez are one of the strangest unsolved mysteries in paranormal history. In 1971, a woman in Spain discovered a human face forming in her concrete kitchen floor - then another, and another. Were they spirits? Psychic projections? Or something darker? In this episode, we explore the terrifying story behind the Bélmez Faces, the bodies …
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EPICnyms are back! In this, the fifth (third?) installment of the EPICnyms series, Emily and Seth take you on a ride from phooey to philosophy. Starting in the Deep South with a word named for a county named for a man with some awfully bad luck, Emily reveals how a synonym for nonsense came from a political move to get right with his constituency. …
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Our strange tale comes from The Weird Circle this week. First heard in March of 1945, here’s, The Bride Of Death. Listen to more from The Weird Circle https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/StrangeTales813.mp3 Download StrangeTales813 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Strange Tales Relic Radio is funded solely by list…
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Step into the Baxter Building with us as we review The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We explore the rich history of Marvel’s “First Family,” including the long-standing debate between Jack Kirby and Stan Lee over their creation, plus a look back at past adaptations—some loved, some… less so. Finally…
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