Best Save Journalism Project Podcasts (2025)

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PERIPHERAL DEMONS: The Terrifying Truth About Shadow People 1:00:02

7m ago1:00:02

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They lurk in doorways, stand at the foot of your bed, and watch from the corners of your vision — dark, human-shaped figures that millions of people around the world claim to see, but science struggles to explain. Could they be demonic? Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true c…

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The Hockey Canada trial and how we talk to young men 27:39

38m ago27:39

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On Monday, closing arguments are set to begin in the trial of five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior Hockey Team. Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Carter Hart, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexually assaulting a woman known publicly as E.M. in London, Ont. in June of 2018. Michael McLeod also faces a second charge of being a…

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FOOL’S GOLD: Is What Lies At The Bottom Worth The Curse That Comes With It? | Paranormal OT Radio 4:54:49

10h ago4:54:49

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A desperate treasure hunter plunges into the depths chasing a sunken fortune—only to discover the real price isn’t gold, but his dark fate. | #RetroRadio EP0430 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Fool’s G…

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“HOW I CAME TO BELIEVE IN THE PARANORMAL” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF JUNE 08, 2025 1:35:26

12h ago1:35:26

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PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who love strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/listen HOUR ONE: It could be everyone’s ultimate fear. Not death… but being buried before death. Buried alive. It’s not just a trope of horror cinema and novels, it has truly happened on a few occasions – and we’ll…

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THE WITCH VILLAGE OF TRASMOZ: The Covenstead Cursed By The Catholic Church 1:40:06

9m ago1:40:06

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In the remote Spanish village of Trasmoz, a medieval counterfeiting scheme spawned witch rumors so convincing that the Catholic Church cursed the entire town with a papal malediction that remains un-lifted today – after 500 years. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime a…

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(BONUS AUDIO) “The Statistomat Pitch” by Chan Davis | Classic Science Fiction Story! 17:47

15h ago17:47

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In a future where estate planning is controlled by talking machines and smooth-talking salesmen, one pitch meeting takes a sharp turn into corporate sabotage and high-tech deception. Originally published in Infinity Magazine, January 1958 ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winn…

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THE WENDIGO AND DEVOURING HUNGER: Transforming the Soul from Human to Monster 24:09

14h ago24:09

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Native American tribes told of a creature born from cannibalism whose endless hunger mirrors the spiritual appetite that devours souls from within. Hear previous #ChurchOfTheUndead messages at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social med…

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SPIRITUALISM: Mediums, Ectoplasm, and Floating Tables – America’s Forgotten Obsession With The Dead 1:43:19

2d ago1:43:19

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At a time when speaking to the dead was a national obsession, America’s séance rooms became theaters of mystery, manipulation, and maybe — just maybe — real contact with the other side. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professiona…

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THE CAGE: From Witch Trials to Paranormal Terror – Britain’s Answer To The Amityville Horror 1:20:16

6m ago1:20:16

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In St. Osyth, an old jail known as The Cage has a history of accused witches — and something inside it still refuses to leave. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per …

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#FIRESIDEFRIGHTS VOLUME 33 #WeirdDarkness 2:28:25

8m ago2:28:25

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This is a Fireside Frights episode where all of the stories are sent in by you, the listeners of Weird Darkness. Plus, in these episodes I strip away all of the music, sound effects, and other fancy audio production… it’s just you, me, this campfire, and your stories. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARK…

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Why You Should Act Now to Help Save Public Media with Alice Ferris 24:51

2d ago24:51

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There is an urgent threat facing public media in the United States: a proposed federal budget cut that would not only threaten its future, but also "claw back" funding that's already been awarded to public television and radio stations across the country. Read the transcript and notes for this episode on our website. Adrian McIntyre opens with a pe…

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THE DOOMSDAY FAMILY CULT: Anne Hamilton-Byrne Claimed To Be God, Kidnapped Kids, and Drugged Them 1:39:56

3d ago1:39:56

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A yoga teacher turned self-proclaimed messiah built a secretive cult in Australia—stealing children, dosing them with LSD, and preparing them for a doomsday that never came. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winn…

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An Entire Village Is Haunted By A MAN WITHOUT A BODY! | Paranormal & True Crime Old Time Radio! 4:47:43

3d ago4:47:43

4:47:43

A quaint English village is gripped by terror when an unseen force rings church bells, plays records, and leaves behind no trace — only the chilling presence of a man without a body! Hear the tale from Suspense! | #RetroRadio EP0429 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:0…

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To save this baby, doctors had to kill part of her brain 34:40

3d ago34:40

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Maryam Fatima was born with a condition called hemimegalencephaly, a rare birth defect where one side of the brain is abnormally large. She suffered from severe seizures from the moment she was born. They became so bad that they stopped Maryam from feeding, sleeping and breathing. Her life was at risk. That’s when a team at the Hospital for Sick Ch…

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“BLOWUPS HAPPEN” by Robert Heinlein (FULL AUDIOBOOK!) #WeirdDarkness 1:53:15

4d ago1:53:15

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A high-stakes nuclear facility teeters on the brink of disaster — not from mechanical failure, but from the fragile minds of the men who keep it running. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Dar…

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Trump doubles down on steel, aluminum tariffs 25:17

1h ago25:17

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On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that raised tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. One Canadian steel producer said this means that their American business is now ‘unviable’. Jason Kirby is a staff reporter for The Globe’s Report on Business section. He explains why these higher steel and…

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MODERN ENCOUNTERS WITH PREHISTORIC MONSTERS: Real Reports of Living Dinosaurs Around the Globe 59:14

4d ago59:14

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In the most remote corners of Earth, witnesses from trained scientists to indigenous tribes report encountering creatures with long necks, leathery wings, and razor-sharp claws — living animals that perfectly match dinosaurs supposedly extinct for 66 million years. Could there be any truth behind these sightings? Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https:…

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GODDARD’S IMPOSSIBLE FLIGHT: Did This WW1 Pilot Really Fly Through a Time Portal To The Future? 52:27

5d ago52:27

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In 1935, RAF pilot Victor Goddard flew through a mysterious storm only to emerge over an airfield that wouldn't exist for another four years — complete with yellow aircraft, blue-uniformed mechanics, and a chilling sense that he had become invisible to time itself. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNES…

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CHILDREN OF THE IMPOSSIBLE: Are Their Supernatural Abilities Pure Fiction or Terrifying Reality? 5:02:03

31m ago5:02:03

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A boy and his family have vanished under mysterious circumstances. Clues emerge from the boy’s school composition, which describes his friends possessing extraordinary supernatural abilities — and when the search team begins to mysteriously disappear, we discover those supernatural abilities might not just be the boy’s imagination! Hear the tale in…

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Unpacking the nationwide push to fast-track major projects 21:31

5d ago21:31

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This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Ottawa’s plans to fast-track infrastructure projects. The effort aims to bolster the Canadian economy, as our trade war with the U.S. stretches on. Provinces are also in a rush to expedite project approvals and reviews — the controversial Bill 5 is currently working its way through the Ontario legisla…

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TIME KILLER: The Man Who Changed Yesterday, Thus Tomorrow 4:47:40

13m ago4:47:40

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Playing with a theory on the fluidity of time, a college professor accidentally transports himself back to the period before the Great Depression. His interference with the time-space continuum alters his future drastically. | #RetroRadio EP0427 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Appro…

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THE LONG HAUL TO HELL: Real Truck Stop Horror Stories | Paranormal and True Crime 1:59:17

5d ago1:59:17

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Alone on dark highways and forgotten truck stops, drivers encounter chilling figures, vanishing women, and inhuman eyes staring back from the night—reminding us that not everything out there is flesh and blood. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcas…

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DIVERS’ TERRIFYING REAL ENCOUNTERS WITH UNDERWATER MONSTERS 1:03:13

3m ago1:03:13

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Beneath the world's darkest waters, divers have encountered massive, ancient predators with razor-sharp teeth and serpentine bodies that have left survivors traumatized and scientists baffled about what truly lurks in the unexplored depths. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a tr…

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THE MOTHER RASPUTIN: Serial Killer Nun of Greece’s Deadliest Religious Cult 1:10:46

6d ago1:10:46

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Between 1939 and 1950, a Greek monastery that promised free tuberculosis treatment and spiritual salvation became a house of horrors where Abbess Mariam Soulakiotis—dubbed "Mother Rasputin"—systematically tortured and murdered wealthy converts who had surrendered their fortunes to join her religious sect. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirdd…

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The legal fight over gender-affirming health care in Alberta 19:12

8h ago19:12

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The Canadian Medical Association says that the Alberta government has created a “moral crisis” for doctors in the province. The CMA, alongside three Alberta doctors, has filed a constitutional challenge against the Alberta government for legislation limiting access to medical treatment for transgender youth. Bill 26 became law last December, and is…

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EVIDENCE OF PARALLEL DIMENSIONS: Are We Living In Just One Of Multiple Universes? 1:36:47

6d ago1:36:47

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Scientists are discovering mysterious ripples in space-time, unexplained phenomena like déjà vu, and strange disappearances that may all point to one mind-bending possibility: we're surrounded by invisible parallel universes. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and pa…

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What Really Happened On THE MOONLIT ROAD? | Paranormal & Crime OTR 5:02:05

18h ago5:02:05

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Adapted from Ambrose Bierce’s ghostly short story, a man is summoned home to learn of his mother’s mysterious death. Through shifting perspectives — a grieving son, a tormented husband, and a voice from beyond the grave — the story of what really happened on The Moonlit Road slowly unravels… but not everything that walks in moonlight is at rest! | …

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Former Anonymous hacker worries he helped elect Trump 23:18

1d ago23:18

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More than 20 years ago, a group of internet users created the online forum 4chan – a mixture of memes, pranks, disinformation and hate speech. Soon, a hacker group on the forum calling themselves Anonymous gained notoriety for their online pranks and disruption. But now, a former member of that hacker group says they regret the role they may have p…

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THE GHOSTLY PAIR OF HANDS: Her Invisible Spectral Housekeeper From The Beyond | Paranormal & Crime 4:50:55

7d ago4:50:55

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A woman rents a home and discovers she’s not the only one keeping house; an invisible child’s ghost is silently cleaning beside her. Hear “A Pair of Hands” from BBC’s Haunted Tales of the Supernatural! | #RetroRadio EP0425 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Spit And Im…

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