Best I M Scared Podcasts (2025)

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(Mysterious Disappearance) Brian Shaffer 29:37

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Episode Overview On April 1st, 2006, Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer went out for drinks with friends at the Ugly Tuna Saloona in Columbus, Ohio. Surveillance cameras captured him entering the bar… and then, somehow, not leaving. Despite being surrounded by cameras, witnesses, and the heartbeat of a busy college nightlife district, Brian S…

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(Strange Science) The Holographic Brain Theory 14:11

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Episode Overview In this episode, we step out of the world of ghosts, time slips, disappearances, and strange creatures — and venture into a mystery far closer to home: Your own brain. For decades, scientists believed memory worked like a filing cabinet: one idea, one location. But a few unexpected experiments — severed neural pathways, maze-runnin…

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S24 Ep22: Hold Up a Mirror 53:32

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, disordered eating, interpersonal violence, child abuse, child sexual abuse, rape, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and institutional abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays e…

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(True Crime) The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula 28:30

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In this episode, we travel back to the summer of 1942 in Pascagoula, Mississippi — a warm coastal town where people slept with their windows open to catch the night breeze. But that summer, something else moved in the dark. A figure slipped into homes while families slept. Not to steal valuables. Not to leave a message. But to quietly cut a single …

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S24 Ep21: A Lot of Horsesh*t 48:03

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, domestic violence, child labor, child abuse, child sexual abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and institutional abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https:…

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Trailer: Season 9 Coming Next Week! 1:23

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Season 9 is coming one week from today with all new true stories, interviews, and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-the-void-podcast1430/exclusive-contentBy John Williamson

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S24 Ep20: Extreme 45:45

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, child abuse, violence, cultic abuse, religious abuse, drug use, abduction, institutional child abuse, isolation. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https://events.humanitix.com/swwxtgi Check out our brand …

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(UFO/UAP) The Ariel School Encounter 24:16

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In this episode, John dives into one of the most astonishing mass UFO sighting and close-encounter cases in modern history — The Ariel School Encounter. On September 16, 1994, in a small rural schoolyard outside Ruwa, Zimbabwe, more than 60 children claimed to witness a mysterious craft land nearby and strange, humanoid beings emerge. What followed…

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(Possession) The Exorcism of Roland Doe: The True Story Behind The Exorcist 28:17

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Long before The Exorcist terrified moviegoers, a quiet middle-class family in 1940s Maryland claimed something unholy had taken hold of their son. In this episode, we revisit the chilling, real-life case that inspired William Peter Blatty’s novel — the 1949 exorcism of a boy known only by the pseudonym Roland Doe. We’ll retrace the case from its fi…

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S24 Ep19: Wanted 59:35

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*Content Warning: Institutional child abuse, body-image abuse, disordered eating, attack therapy, cultic abuse, grooming, medical trauma, death, alcohol use disorder, psychological and physical trauma, child labor, distressing themes. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home fo…

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(Haunting) The Hexham Heads 23:14

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In this episode, we dive into the strange mystery of the Hexham Heads — two small carved stone heads unearthed in 1971 (or ’72) in a suburban garden in the town of Hexham in Northumberland, England. The discovery was followed by reports of poltergeist-type phenomena: objects moving, bottles flying, a bizarre half-man/half-animal creature appearing,…

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(Possession) The Psychology of Possession: Dr. M. Scott Peck 23:18

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In the 3rd installment of our Possession Series, we turn to one of the most controversial figures to bridge psychology and the paranormal: Dr. M. Scott Peck, psychiatrist, best-selling author of The Road Less Traveled, and—later in life—a reluctant believer in demonic possession. This episode explores how Peck’s clinical background shaped his appro…

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S24 Ep18: Fear-Driven 58:54

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, self-harm, rape, substance abuse, substance use disorder, child abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, institutional abuse, childhood sexual abuse, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, death, and suicide. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for …

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(Haunting) The Amherst Poltergeist 17:32

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In this episode, we explore one of the most infamous poltergeist cases in North America: the so-called Great Amherst Mystery, which occurred in Amherst, Nova Scotia in 1878-79. Centering on 18-year-old Esther Cox, her sister’s household and the investigator Walter Hubbell, we walk through the bewildering phenomena of objects flying, knocks on the w…

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(Possession) The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel 22:02

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In 1976, a 23-year-old German woman named Anneliese Michel died after undergoing 67 Catholic exorcisms over 10 months. Her death would spark one of Europe’s most controversial legal battles — pitting faith against medicine, and belief against responsibility. Was Anneliese a victim of possession? Or of a system that failed to recognize mental illnes…

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S24 Ep17: Wounded 45:22

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, suicide, death, substance use disorder, drug use, sexual assault of a child, institutional child abuse, violence, childhood abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https://events.humanitix.com/swwxtgi Ch…

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(Mystery) The Phantom Social Worker Scare 16:10

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In the spring of 1990, families across Britain began reporting visits from strangers claiming to be social workers. They spoke with authority, carried clipboards, even asked to photograph or examine children — and then vanished. Police launched Operation Childcare, a nationwide manhunt involving more than twenty forces, but no arrests were ever mad…

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Season 5 Episode 2. Big Feelings, Small Bodies 2:44

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This week on Feeling Better with G, Giuliana (now a 3rd grader in Spain 🇪🇸!) talks about what to do when your emotions feel too big for your body. 💭 From frustration over math homework to playground meltdowns, we share real stories and a simple tool to help: 👉 STOP. BREATHE. MOVE. 🌟 Plus — a calming mantra you can say anytime: “I can calm my body, …

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(Possession) The House of 200 Demons 27:19

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From The Void: The Ammons Family Exorcism In 2011, in a small house in Gary, Indiana, something terrifying took hold of a family. The Ammons household became the site of strange noises, violent possessions, and chilling encounters that drew in police, social workers, and eventually the Catholic Church. This case would come to be known as the “House…

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S24 Ep16: Attack Therapy 56:05

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, violent abuse of a child, step-parent abuse, domestic violence, abduction, kidnapping, childhood abuse, emotional violence, physical abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and institutional child abuse (‘troubled teen industry’). *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag y…

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(Mystery) The Lead Masks of Vintem Hill 24:34

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In this episode, we dig into one of Brazil’s most baffling unsolved mysteries: the 1966 deaths of two electronics technicians, found wearing lead masks on Vintém Hill. What were they trying to do? What clues did they leave behind? And why has this strange case captivated investigators, UFO hunters, spiritualists, and conspiracy theorists for decade…

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Horror Movies Top 10 w/Adam Narloch 1:35:37

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This week, I’m not sitting by the fire alone. Joining me is my old podcast partner and good friend, Adam, for a special conversation about something near and dear to both of us: horror movies. Together, we dig into: Why horror has such a grip on us The movies that first hooked us as fans The films that still give us chills (and laughs) today A few …

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S24 Ep15: Source of Hope 1:00:32

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance use disorder, child sexual abuse, child abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical violence, cultic abuse, suicidal ideation, grooming, torture and death. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for…

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(UFO/UAP) Echoes Over Sandia pt. 2 22:44

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🧵 Episode Summary: In Part 2 of Echoes Over Sandia, we move from the facts of the case into the deeper shadows surrounding it. Why were key documents altered or redacted? Why was the incident never fully addressed in official Air Force investigations? And how does this case intersect with larger questions about secrecy, nuclear oversight, and aeria…

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S24 Ep14: Horror Movie 45:12

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*Content warning: disturbing abuse of children, disability abuse, emotional and physical violence involving children, murder, death, suicide, neglect, kidnapping, abduction, isolation, torture, distressing topics. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event …

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Season 5, Episode 1. The Friendship Rollercoaster: Ups, Downs & “I Feel” Sentences 4:06

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Friendships can feel like a rollercoaster — full of twists, turns, ups, and downs. 🎢 In this week’s Feeling Better with G, we share real stories about feeling left out, why it’s okay to talk about your feelings, and a simple tool to make friendships stronger: the “I feel” sentence. 💬💛

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(UFO/UAP) Echoes Over Sandia pt. 1 16:32

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🧵 Episode Summary: On the night of November 4th, 1957, something tore across the New Mexico sky—something that would never be fully explained. In Part 1 of Echoes Over Sandia, we examine the mysterious object spotted near Kirtland Air Force Base, a sighting that sparked classified reports, conflicting testimonies, and decades of speculation. Drawin…

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S24 Ep13: How Profoundly Sorry I Am 1:02:23

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*Content warning: substance use disorder, death, distressing and mature topics, drug use, institutional child abuse, emotional, physical and sexual violence of adolescents, childhood abuse, grooming. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara …

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(Serial Killers) The Zodiac Killer - Part 2: The Suspects, the Silence, and the Myth That Remains 25:31

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Episode Summary: In Part 2 of our investigation into the Zodiac Killer, we turn our focus to the victims—who they were, what happened to them, and how their stories helped shape one of the most haunting unsolved cases in American history. We take you to Lake Berryessa, where a disturbing attack was carried out in broad daylight, and to the streets …

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S24 Ep12: Someone Who Believes Me 1:18:12

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*Content warning: body-image abuse, disordered eating, distressing topics, suicidal ideation, institutional child abuse, childhood trauma, therapeutic abuse, grooming, abduction, self-harm, emotional and physical violence, isolation, Substance Use Disorder, sexual assault. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resource…

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(Serial Killers) The Zodiac Killer: Smoke, Ciphers, and Silence 27:20

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Episode Summary: In this chilling episode, we dive deep into the origins of the Zodiac Killer—one of the most infamous unsolved serial murder cases in American history. From the brutal Lake Herman Road murders in 1968 to the terrifying Blue Rock Springs attack, we retrace the early crimes that launched a wave of fear across Northern California. We …

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S24 Ep11: One More Thing To Be Scared Of 44:54

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*Content Warning: childhood abuse, violent abuse of children, child sex abuse, grooming, psychological and physical violence, body-image abuse, cultic abuse, body dysmorphia, disordered eating. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewar…

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S24 Ep10: My Own Mother Wasn't Going to Save Me 53:26

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*Content Warning: childhood abuse, violent abuse of children, child sex abuse, grooming, psychological and physical violence, body-image abuse, cultic abuse, body dysmorphia, disordered eating. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewar…

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Teaser Episode: The Weird History of College Sports 16:34

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📌 Episode Description: Welcome to History on the Margins – the podcast where we dig into the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully overlooked corners of history. And what better way to kick things off than with a teaser episode just in time for the start of college football season? In this episode, we take you on a fast-paced ride through the strang…

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(Mystery) Robert Hutchinson "The Death of Hitler" 33:36

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The Death of Hitler: What If the Story We’ve Been Told Isn’t True? Guest: Robert Hutchinson – investigative journalist and author of What Really Happened: The Death of Hitler For decades, history books have confidently closed the chapter on Adolf Hitler’s final days: April 30th, 1945. A bunker beneath Berlin. A suicide pact. Case closed. But what i…

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S24 Ep9: Adolescent Mental Health with Dr. Stephanie Hartselle, MD 32:30

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*Content Warning: Institutional child abuse ‘troubled teen industry’ (TTI), childhood abuse, upsetting topics, suicidal ideation, crime. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Hartselle, MD: Website - hartselleandassociates.com/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/stephanie-hartselle-md-…

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(Mystery) The Legend of the Bunnyman 15:57

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Episode Overview Dive into one of Northern Virginia’s most chilling urban legends: the Bunnyman of Clifton. Was he a mere make‑believe boogeyman, or a figure rooted in real history… and something darker? We explore the odd, twisted tales behind this ominous rabbit figure haunting the backroads of Fairfax County. What to Expect in This Episode •Sett…

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S24 Ep8: You Are Not Alone 46:19

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*Content warning: distressing topics, suicidal ideation, disability abuse, religious and cultic abuse, sexual abuse and rape of a child, physical violence of children, institutional child abuse, childhood trauma, attack therapy, therapeutic abuse, grooming. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme…

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S24 Ep7: For-Profit Money-Grabbing Bullshit Places 55:05

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*Content warning: distressing topics, suicidal ideation, disability abuse, religious and cultic abuse, sexual abuse and rape of a child, physical violence of children, institutional child abuse, childhood trauma, attack therapy, therapeutic abuse, grooming. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme…

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(Cryptid) Dr. Jeff Meldrum "The Legend and the Science: Bigfoot" pt. 2 32:52

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Episode Summary: In Part 2 of our compelling interview with Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, we go deeper into the world of Bigfoot research—dissecting the controversies, modern encounters, and the future of the field. This episode explores: •The most compelling modern sightings and encounters •The role of hoaxes—how they’ve hurt and strangely helped the field…

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S24 Ep6: An Accountability Letter 1:04:18

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*Content warning: distressing topics, bullying, addiction, Institutional child abuse, ‘troubled teen industry’ (TTI), disability abuse, body image abuse, sexual trauma, medical neglect, therapeutic trauma. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing…

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S24 Ep5: Cognitive Development in Adolescence with Expert Dr. Daniel K. Keating 34:30

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*Content warning: distressing topics, childhood abuse, substance use disorder, cultic abuse, Institutional child abuse, ‘troubled teen industry’ (TTI), suicidal ideation, medical neglect, disability abuse, PTSD. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the A…

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(Cryptid) Dr. Jeff Meldrum "The Legend and the Science: Bigfoot" pt. 1 30:12

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Episode Summary: In this fascinating two-part series, we enter the mysterious world of cryptozoology with one of its most respected voices—Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University. Known for his scientific approach to the elusive Bigfoot phenomenon, Dr. Meldrum has dedicated decades of academic research t…

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S24 Ep4: This Could've Been You 1:25:55

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*Content warning: distressing topics, childhood abuse, death, psychological, sexual and physical violence of children, self-harm, murder, psychological and physical violence of children, substance use disorder, cultic abuse, Institutional child abuse, ‘troubled teen industry’ (TTI), suicidal ideation, medical neglect, disability abuse, PTSD. *Free …

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Trailer: History on the Margins 1:48

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From the creator of From The Void comes a brand new show that unearths the strange, the overlooked, and the absurd chapters of our past. Introducing History on the Margins—a podcast about the weird side of history your textbooks left out. In this short trailer, host John Williamson (history major, almost history teacher, and professional storytelle…

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S24 Ep3: A Carcass 1:21:27

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*Content warning: self-harm, childhood abuse, institutional child abuse, suicidal ideation, suicide, psychological, physical and sexual violence involving children, disability abuse, abduction, kidnapping, stressful themes, substance use disorder, medical abuse and neglect, gang rape, imprisonment, *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: some…

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S24 Ep2: Unsilenced 49:44

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*Content warning: institutional child abuse, childhood abuse, death of a child, suicide, psychological, physical and sexual violence, abduction, kidnapping, disordered eating, stressful themes, disability abuse, ableism, PTSD, medical abuse and neglect. *Meg Appelgate’s Work: Meg Appelgate’s website here: https://megappelgate.com/my-story/ Meg Appe…

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Trailer: Season 7 - Part 2 is coming!!! 1:03

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Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss a single new episode! www.fromthevoidpod.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-the-void-podcast1430/exclusive-contentBy John Williamson

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S24 Ep1: Power Corrupts and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely 59:51

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*Content warning: distressing topics, death, child abuse, child sex abuse, psychological and physical violence, cultic abuse, torture, addiction, humiliation, systemic abuse, religious abuse. Maia Szalavitz’s website: maiasz.com/ Help at Any Cost: How the Troubled-Teen Industry Cons Parents and Hurts Kids here: maiasz.com/books/help-at-any-cost/ *S…

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S24: S24 Preview 3:35

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*Content warning: distressing topics, child abuse, death, child sex abuse, psychological and physical violence of children, cultic abuse, Institutional child abuse, ‘troubled teen industry’, TTI, suicidal ideation, murder. Season 24 of Something Was Wrong shares the harrowing truths of international Institutional Child Abuse (often called the ‘trou…