Best Conspiracy Asylum Podcasts (2025)

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The Rising Storm: The American War of Independence & Ireland 43:00

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This episode is part of a wider series on the 1798 Rebellion, but you can enjoy it as a stand-alone story. When the American Revolution broke out in the 1770s, it sent shock waves across the Atlantic, transforming Irish politics and society. To explore this enthralling story the episode begins with the arrival of Benjamin Franklin in Dublin - a vis…

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GITN Strange Bites: The True Haunting That Made Paranormal Investigators Quit 7:41

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In 2008, Jennifer Patterson moved into what should’ve been her dream home in Warsaw, Indiana. Five acres. A barn. A peaceful country life. But from the moment she stepped inside, strange things started happening. Voices with no source. The scent of aftershave followed her from room to room. And one night… something grabbed her.This is the horrifyin…

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GITN Strange Bite: Possession or Psychosis? 6:39

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In this Strange Bite bonus episode, we dive into the uneasy crossroads of demons and diagnosis. From the witch-hunters’ Malleus Maleficarum to Roland Doe and Anneliese Michel, history is filled with cases where medicine and the supernatural fought for the same soul. Was it epilepsy—or the Devil? Trauma—or a true possession? And why do these stories…

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Charlie Kirk, Conspiracy Stew, JD Vance’s Podcast Debut, and a World Record 52:59

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The Charlie Kirk assassination is global politics now, so that means we’re covering it on the show. From the connections between Kirk and Netanyahu to the conspiracy stew that’s arisen from his death, we did our best to make the terrible bearable. Saena and Travis unpack how foreign powers buy influence, how disinformation is shaping the battlefiel…

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The Penal Laws: An Irish Apartheid? 47:19

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This podcast opens a broader series on the 1798 Rebellion, but also works as a stand alone episode. For over a century, Irish Catholics and Presbyterians were subjected to the Penal Laws. Although the vast majority of the population, they were banned from voting, sitting in parliament, bearing weapons, and entering many professions—the list goes on…

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Pastor, Wife, and Their Lover: A Murderous Affair 1:03:44

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You think a pastor’s house is the safest place on the block, until it isn’t. This episode dives into the 2021 killing of Pastor David Evans in Ada, Oklahoma, and the unraveling of a secret double life: motel meet-ups, a love triangle, and a back door left open on purpose. Prosecutors say Kristie Evans asked her lover Kahlil Deamie Square to come in…

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Boat Bombings, Rogue States, and Chaos in Nepal 51:37

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***Please go to our YouTube channel for a special segment on Charlie Kirk*** On this week’s show, Seena and Travis dig into our self-proclaimed president of peace embracing war of all kinds - renaming departments, killing foreign citizens on the open seas, and rubber-stamping every Israeli bomb. They check in on the violence in Nepal, the insanity …

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Vanished At The Asylum: Dayton’s Missing Man and the “Vampire Coven” Claim 1:09:22

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In downtown Dayton. A 26-year-old steps off, walks toward a goth club called Asylum… and vanishes. Tonight we investigate the Phil Gall cold case, the 1990s Dayton goth/industrial scene, and the headline-grabbing claim that the city hosted “one of the largest vampire covens outside New Orleans”—a claim amplified by a Netflix documentary that report…

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1798: The Year Ireland Changed Forever 6:00

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The 1790s remain one of the most important decades in modern Irish history. After years of rising tensions, the island was rocked by the 1798 Rebellion—the largest uprising in Irish history. In just a few months, more people perished than in all the conflicts of the 20th century combined. These events continue to cast a long shadow over life in Ire…

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GITN Strange Bites: The Hinsdale House Haunting 14:46

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The Hinsdale House in New York has been called one of the most haunted houses in America. In the 1970s, the Dandy family moved into what looked like a peaceful farmhouse—only to discover footsteps in empty halls, voices whispering names, and shadows watching from the windows. Things grew so terrifying that the Catholic Church performed a full exorc…

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TFR Gets Religion With John Fugelsang! 1:01:56

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Writer, comedian and all-around smart dude John Fugelsang joins the show this week to talk about MAGA mangling the teachings of Jesus, why the Dems are in trouble, and his new book: Separation of Church & Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. Follow the guest: https://x.com/J…

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Haunted ChatGPT: NSFW Ghost Stories You Can’t Unhear 1:03:51

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Tonight, the AI went feral.A haunted chatbot spits out unhinged after-dark tales—horny demons with HR violations, cursed “gadgets” you definitely shouldn’t use, cryptids making horrific life choices, and monsters who need therapy more than exorcism. It’s filthy, chaotic, and 100% AI-generated. You’ll laugh, cringe, and question why we taught the ma…

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The Irish Immigrants Who Built Britain's NHS 45:32

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In the 1960s, over 30,000 Irish immigrants were working in Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). While the NHS is often celebrated as one of Britain’s greatest achievements, the vital contributions of these Irish nurses are frequently overlooked. In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Louise Ryan, co-author of Irish Nurses in the NHS: An Oral …

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Hashima Island: Japan’s Haunted Battleship Island 28:03

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Rising like a battleship from the sea, Hashima Island is one of Japan’s most mysterious and chilling abandoned sites. Once a bustling coal mining colony, it was abandoned overnight and left to crumble into the waves. Its history of wartime forced labor, tragic deaths, and sudden desolation has fueled ghost stories and made it a magnet for paranorma…

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The Good Liars on MAGA World & Trump’s Hold On the Working Class 1:06:28

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This week Davram Stiefler and Jason Selvig, otherwise known as the Good Liars, join Seena and Travis to share their experiences interviewing Trump supporters over the last decade. Why do they like Putin more than due process? Is there anything the Dems could do to sway them? What makes JD so f-ing scary? We talk through all those burning questions …

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Celebrating Conquest? Ireland’s Culture War over William the Conqueror 30:13

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William the Conqueror has been dead for nearly a thousand years, and he never set foot in Ireland—so how did he end up at the centre of a modern Irish culture war? With Normandy gearing up for “The Year of the Norman” in 2027, a celebration of William’s legacy has sparked fierce debate on this side of the Irish Sea. Should Ireland join in commemora…

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Bannerman’s Castle: Ghosts of the Hudson River Fortress 33:12

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Floating in the middle of the Hudson River, Bannerman’s Castle is more than just a decaying ruin — it’s a monument to eccentric dreams, fiery disasters, and whispered hauntings. Built as an armory by Francis Bannerman VI, the castle’s strange history includes massive explosions, accidents, and claims of paranormal activity that still draw visitors …

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Hellingly Hospital: The Abandoned Asylum of Nightmares 35:54

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Hellingly Hospital once stood as one of England’s largest psychiatric institutions — but today it’s remembered more for its eerie ruins, chilling ghost stories, and unsettling past. In this episode of Is This Real?, we explore the history of Hellingly, the legends whispered about its abandoned halls, and why it remains one of the UK’s most infamous…

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Inside Japan’s Suicide Forest | Is Aokigahara Really Haunted? 57:35

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Aokigahara, also known as the Suicide Forest, is one of the most infamous places in the world. Located at the base of Mt. Fuji, it has a long history of tragic deaths, eerie silence, and legends of restless spirits. But is there something truly supernatural going on… or is it a chilling intersection of folklore and mental health?In this episode of …

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A Red Carpet for Putin, Netanyahu Plays Coy, and JD Bakes 45:34

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This week Seena and Travis dig into Trump’s red carpet roll out for Putin and his subsequent shift away from a “mere ceasefire agreement,” leaving Russia free to launch their largest offensive of the war in the following days. They talk through what it means for Hamas to accept conditions for a ceasefire as Israel is poised to attack Gaza City and …

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The Secret Life of May O’Callaghan: The Kremlin’s Irish Insider 44:57

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In 1973, just two people attended the lonely funeral of May O’Callaghan, an Irish emigrant in North London. Few could have imagined that this quiet woman from Wexford had once stood at the very heart of Soviet power. In the 1920s, May O’Callaghan worked in the Kremlin as the Soviet Union emerged, working alongside figures like Stalin, Trotsky, and …

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UK’s Most Terrifying Poltergeist? The Black Monk of Pontefract 1:02:37

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In the quiet Yorkshire town of Pontefract stands 30 East Drive—a modest council house hiding one of the most notorious hauntings in British history.Known as The Black Monk of Pontefract, this case is far more than creaking floors and cold spots. For nearly a decade, the Pritchard family endured relentless attacks: furniture hurled across rooms, wal…

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Gilgo Beach Murders: How Police Caught the Suspected Serial Killer 32:40

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For more than a decade, the Gilgo Beach serial killings haunted Long Island and baffled law enforcement. Then, in July 2023, 59-year-old Manhattan architect Rex Heuermann was arrested in a stunning breakthrough — a case built on DNA clues, burner phones, and digital documents.In this episode, we uncover how investigators finally caught their suspec…

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War Crimes, Military Wack-A-Mole, and JD Goes Kayaking 54:44

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The week Seena and Travis take a look at the Geneva Conventions– why they exist, who they’re supposed to protect, and what happens if they’re ignored (or not signed in the first place), in order to provide some context for Israel’s targeted killing of journalists. They question why Trump, our self-proclaimed anti-war president, is sending the milit…

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It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later 28:05

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Hey listeners! We just wanted to take a moment to catch up and let you know we'll be gone for a bit while we await the arrival of Michael and Abby's newest family member. Send all the good vibes for a safe delivery of baby Benjamin! We love you all hope to be back soon. As always, thanks for listening and stay safe out there! -Anxious and Afraid cr…

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Seaford Poltergeist: The True Story Behind the Hermann Family Haunting 1:01:08

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In 1958, the quiet town of Seaford, New York, became the center of one of America’s most famous poltergeist hauntings—the Hermann Family Haunting, also known as the Seaford Poltergeist.Bottles popped open by themselves, objects flew across rooms, and police officers witnessed paranormal activity with their own eyes. This chilling case not only capt…

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Starvation in Gaza, Elections in Japan, and JD’s Looking for Aliens 53:22

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This week Seena and Travis take a look at Gaza and the stated Israeli strategy of occupation and “voluntary migration.” Seena remembers the Eggshell Plaintiff from his law school days and explains why a recent NYT correction about starving Palestinian children was misguided at best. We also look into the “Japan First” movement and the nationalist S…

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The Top-Secret Alien Exchange Program the Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About 1:04:19

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In 1965, 12 American military personnel allegedly boarded a UFO and traveled 39 light-years to a planet called Serpo, deep in the Zeta Reticuli star system. The mission? Project Serpo—a top-secret alien exchange program with an extraterrestrial race known as the Ebens. Only eight returned. Two died. Two stayed behind… and the U.S. government has sp…

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Marcus Parks on Epstein Conspiracies, Ukraine, and the End of Trump & Putin’s Situationship 1:05:57

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Seena’s back! He & Travis are joined in the studio by Marcus Parks to talk all the Epstein ugliness. How did this case instigate such intense right-wing theorizing? Will the MAGA-world love for Trump stretch all the way to pedophilia? They also take a look at the long history of US/Ukrainian relations - why is Ukraine so important? Did we keep our …

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Ireland's Liberator - The Life of Daniel O'Connell 43:30

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This special episode of the Irish History Podcast, in partnership with An Post, marks the 250th anniversary of Daniel O’Connell’s birth. In this podcast, I explore the life and legacy of one of Ireland’s most influential figures. Known as 'The Liberator' O’Connell’s campaign for Catholic Emancipation in 1829 and his role in shaping modern Ireland a…

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The San Pedro Haunting: Blood, Bruises, and a Ghost That Followed 1:41:10

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Was this a haunting… or something far more intelligent? In 1989, Jackie Hernandez moved into a small house in San Pedro, California, hoping for a fresh start. What followed was one of the most disturbing, well-documented hauntings in American history. Voices from the attic. Bruises without explanation. Objects thrown. A bleeding house. And terrifyi…

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Paris Catacombs: Secrets Beneath the City of Light 40:42

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Over 6 million souls rest beneath Paris in a labyrinth of bones and silence. In this episode, we descend into the Paris Catacombs to uncover stories of hidden chambers, lost explorers, and the chilling videos that still haunt the internet. What’s hiding in the dark? 🕳️ Would you explore the forbidden tunnels? 👻 Drop your thoughts in the comments an…

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Trae Crowder on Trump, His Travels, and Meeting JD 57:54

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This week, comedian and “liberal redneck” Trae Crowder joins the show to talk Trump, his appeal to Southern voters, and why certain chickens may be coming home to roost. Seena and Travis also ask him all about his most recent book, Round Here and Over Yonder, which covers his travels in the UK. Plus, JD Vance corner is back! Follow The Show: https:…

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Who Will History Remember? 32:09

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How do we decide who the most significant people in our history are? Whose story is worth telling? In this episode, I’m joined by Eoin Kinsella, managing editor of the Dictionary of Irish Biography, to explore how he and the team behind this remarkable resource tell the story of our island through biography. The DIB, a free to access to website has…

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Bodie: Cursed Ghost Town or Deserted Frontier? 33:14

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Is Bodie, California really just a well-preserved frontier relic—or something much more sinister? In this episode, we dig deep into the chilling legends surrounding the abandoned town and the stories of tourists who claim they were cursed after stealing artifacts. Listen... if you dare. 🎧 Follow Is This Real? for more haunted histories and unexplai…

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The House Is On Fire, Folks: A Conversation with Constitutional Law & Political Science Professor Corey Brettschneider 1:13:28

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This week, Seena and Travis bring back Corey Brettschneider to discuss the recently completed Supreme Court term, focusing primarily on the birthright citizenship/universal injunction case and two cases dealing with religion in schools. Is the house really on fire? Ah, yep. Is there some serious beef between Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jack…

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Yola: A History of Ireland’s Lost Language 20:00

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When we think of Ireland’s past, we usually envisage an island shaped by two languages: Irish and English. But hidden in the history of South Wexford is Yola, a unique dialect that survived for centuries after the Norman invasion, only to vanish almost without a trace. In this episode, I am joined by Sascha Santschi-Cooney to explore the fascinatin…

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Inside the Doomsday Cult: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell 1:01:39

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In this intense episode of the GITN Podcast, Travis and Phil unravel the shocking true story of “doomsday mom” Lori Vallow—her extremist beliefs, shocking courtroom behavior, and the death sentences that follow. We unpack:• Lori and Chad Daybell’s radical religious cult and “zombie” delusions • How Lori was linked to four murders and multiple consp…

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Episode 4: Eastern State Penitentiary – The Voices in Cell Block 12 🧱👁️ 34:08

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Behind the crumbling walls of Eastern State Penitentiary lies a legacy of isolation, madness, and torment. This once-revolutionary prison became a blueprint for solitary confinement—and a breeding ground for despair. Some say the souls of the forgotten inmates never left. In this spine-chilling episode, we explore the haunted corridors of one of Am…

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What Is Bibi’s Endgame for Iran, Plus the Big, Beautiful (Piece of Garbage) Bill 51:58

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This week, Seena and Travis take a frightening look inside the mind of Bibi Netanyahu to try and figure out what his real goals are in Iran. Who is Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and why is he so cozy with Israel? Why would Israel choose to bomb areas in Iran with no nuclear facilities but high populations of ethnic minorities? Why the hell is Bibi nomi…

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Irish Americans & The Troubles: Unwelcome Outsiders or Allies? 33:13

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This episode continues the story of NORAID - the Irish American organisation who were the voice of the IRA in the US. Jamie Goldrick and I delve into the complicated history of wider Irish American involvement in the Troubles. It's a history full of contradictions on both sides of the Atlantic. In the Republic, many criticised NORAID’s actions, yet…

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NORAID: Did Irish Americans Fund the Provisional IRA? 44:32

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating and controversial story of NORAID, the Irish American organisation at the heart of the new documentary NORAID: Irish America & the IRA. Joined by the film’s producer, Jamie Goldrick, we unravel the history that made NORAID so influential, examining its activities, its impact on the Troubles, and its lasti…

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Vietnam Bigfoot? Soldiers Say It Was Real 1:14:23

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In the middle of the Vietnam War, U.S. Marines opened fire—not on enemy combatants—but on something else. Witnesses reported large, humanoid creatures hurling boulders and vanishing into the jungle. Were these legendary "Rock Apes" of Vietnam real? Or was it mass hysteria fueled by stress, sleep deprivation, and war?In this GITN Podcast episode, we…

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Episode 3: Island of the Dolls – Watchers in the Trees 1:05:54

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Tucked deep within the canals of Xochimilco, Mexico, lies one of the most unsettling places on Earth—The Island of the Dolls. Hundreds of decaying dolls hang from trees, their eyes seemingly watching every move. But this isn't just a creepy aesthetic—it’s a memorial, a warning, and maybe something much darker. In this episode, we explore the tragic…

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From Terrorist to Statesman: Who is Ahmed al-Sharaa and What is Happening in Syria?! 52:51

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This week we dive deep into the Abraham Accords: what they are, why they matter, and how a former terrorist on the US most wanted list might just launch Syria to the big kids table in the Middle East. We also cover some confounding updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Mahmoud Khalil, take a look into a terrifying new tactic of the Russians, and, as …

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Irish Asylums: A Dark History We Don’t Talk About. Why? 37:54

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In the 1950s, more than 20,000 people—over one percent of the adult population of Ireland—were locked away in mental asylums. This was the highest rate in the world, with more people confined in asylums than in all other institutions, including prisons, combined. Yet, despite these staggering numbers, the story of Ireland’s asylums remains largely …

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Murder, Lies & Report Cards: Inside the Jennifer Pan Case 1:19:03

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What happens when strict tiger parenting, academic pressure, and teen rebellion collide in the worst possible way? Enter Jennifer Pan — the Canadian honor student who faked her grades, forged her way into college, and then planned a murder-for-hire hit on her parents when the lies caught up to her.In this episode, we break down the twisted true cri…

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Episode 2: Pripyat – The City Time Froze 🕰️☢️ 58:58

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In this haunting journey, we venture into the radioactive silence of Pripyat, Ukraine—a city forever frozen by the Chernobyl disaster. What was once a vibrant Soviet town is now a ghostly time capsule, filled with eerily preserved reminders of a life abandoned in fear. We uncover the true story behind the meltdown, the evacuations, and the lingerin…

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Two Policy Experts on the Iran/Israel Non-War & (Ceasefire) 1:34:12

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We have a big show for you all this week as Seena is joined by Jonathan Panikoff, the Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council, and Rachel Brandenburg, the Managing Director of the Israeli Policy Forum, to discuss the nature of the current ceasefire between Israel and Iran and where things are likely to go f…

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Banned: The Hidden History of Contraception in Ireland (Listener Favourite) 28:12

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While we’re on the last week of our summer break, we’re bringing you one of our most popular episodes from the back catalogue. For over four decades, contraception was not just taboo in Ireland—it was illegal. From 1935 to 1979, selling contraceptives and even accessing information about family planning was strictly banned by the Irish government. …