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Phantom History

Steve Blanchard

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Hauntings can occur anywhere, from cemeteries to modern-day structures. Through storytelling and interviews with experts, it is the goal of this podcast to share the stories behind those hauntings and uncover the truth about the lives and legacies of those who came before us, and those who somehow still linger. Are you an investigator or do you have a historic location you'd like us to check out? Let us know at [email protected].
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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski are taking you through the entire catalogs of different consoles, one game at a time. First, they did a deep dive through all 297 games in the Nintendo 64 catalog; now, they're digging in to a whole new generation with WII UNIVERSE, a detailed journey through Nintendo's biggest flop, the Wii U!
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The Lower Midcard

The Lower Midcard

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Welcome to "The Lower Midcard" the ultimate action-packed pro wrestling podcast! We explore the captivating universe of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) - two giants of the industry that have captured the hearts of millions worldwide. Join us as we dissect the latest pay-per-views, Monday Night Raw, SmackDown, AEW Dynamite, and more, providing in-depth commentary and predictions for upcoming events. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the squared circle, ...
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Dark City

Dark City Productions

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Every place has a shadow, every shadow a story. Join us, dark tourists, for hidden stories of true crime, scandal, haunted places, and more. We dive deep into the research and spill the historical tea with dark humor. No tourist fluff, no sanitized versions. Just the real and sometimes terrifying truths that will surprise even the locals. Season 1: Los Angeles is now streaming, with occasional detours to other cities and towns with stories too good to wait. Season 2: Phoenix will premiere in ...
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Scottish tour guides tell us about the most famous castles in a country that's brimming with the imposing structures. Then a Santiago-based American travel writer embarks on a 1,200-mile odyssey through one of the driest places on earth — Chile's Atacama Desert — as he searches for a deeper understanding of his adopted homeland. And listeners call …
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Journalist Oneika Raymond reveals the top countries where, as a black woman traveling solo, she feels a cultural appreciation and connection. Then the head of Bread for the World describes how the organization's advocacy work has stepped up its efforts in the face of cuts to government aid programs. And tour guides from Poland give us a look at how…
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Welcome to Episode 218 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Romans Chapter 3 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the HC Series White Shade Grown Toro 6.5x52. Listen and subscribe here. …
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A travel writer shares how a trip to Antarctica helped him see that continent through the eyes of the early polar explorers. Then a reporter focused on climate change and conservation explains how some North American tree species are migrating to survive the planet's rising temperatures. And two Italy-based tour guides take us to the resort lakes o…
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Welcome to Episode 217 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Romans Chapter 2 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Montecristo Classic Toro 6x52. Listen and subscribe here. Download e…
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Learn about the customs that Greeks observe as Orthodox Easter draws near. Then contemplate the massive undertaking of building a cathedral centuries ago and how these monuments to faith and devotion helped shape their locales. And get acquainted with southern Spain's elaborate Semana Santa observances, which fill the streets of Andalucía in the we…
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Send us a text McInteer Villa was built in 1889 and nine of its previous owners have all died within its walls. Is that why this beautiful mansion is so haunted? Current owner Steph O'Reilly, who does not live there, shares her experiences with shadow figures, disembodied voices and poltergeist activity at this paranormal hotspot that she sasy has …
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Welcome to Episode 216 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Romans Chapter 1 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Tatuaje Skinny Monster Hyde Lancero 6x38. Listen and subscribe here.…
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Hear from tour guides about Spain's robust high-speed rail network and all the places it can take you. Then hit the road vicariously with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof for a taste of life as a foreign correspondent. And take a closer look at the surprising and fascinating ways in which borders have shaped our world. For more in…
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Alhambra, CA | Famed music producer Phil Spector‘s enraged reaction stunned police when they showed up to his castle to find actress Lana Clarkson dead in his foyer. But even more shocking was the story Phil Spector and his defense team told at his murder trial, especially when compared to the forensic evidence. Follow us for episode photos and mor…
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Welcome to Episode 215 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Acts Chapter 28 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the CAO Extreme Toro 6x54. Listen and subscribe here. Download episode he…
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Rick marks 20 years of his radio show by revisiting some memorable guests and what they've taught us about travel. Then author Paul Theroux celebrates his 84th birthday as he contemplates the passage of time in his new short-story collection, "The Vanishing Point." And actor Martin Sheen describes how his experiences filming overseas have come to i…
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Alhambra, CA | What’s the story behind Alhambra’s castle on the hill? Wrensmoor Castle stands like a stately gift from the past, modeled after the grand châteaus of the Pyrenees, the homeland of its original builder, Sylvester Dupuy. Behind its stately facade is a layered history shaped by opulence, challenges, and moments of dark intrigue. From hi…
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Send us a text A fishing village in Southwest Florida seems to have an excessive number of hauntings. Could it be that Punta Gorda Florda in Charlotte County has ties to its Native American ancestors? Or, is it the hard-fighting pioneers of this paradise location who are so proud of what they created, that they refuse to let go? Psychic and paranor…
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Welcome to Episode 214 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Acts Chapter 27 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Highclere Castle Victorian by Foundation Cigars Toro 6x52. Listen and…
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Europe brims with world-class art, and we contemplate some of the continent's truly outstanding paintings, sculptures, and historic edifices. Then we learn about the historic and ecological importance of the Gulf of Mexico from a professor in neighboring Florida. And we consider the humble guidebook and what its pages can tell us, both in the momen…
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Welcome to Episode 213 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Acts Chapter 26 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Tatuaje Skinny Monster Jekyll Lancero 6x38. Listen and subscribe here…
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A tour guide from Greece delves into the importance of food, family, and traditions in his homeland. Then a Francophile offers advice on how to take on the vast collection of the world's largest — and arguably greatest — museum. And guidebook researcher Cameron Hewitt shares discoveries from his travels in the Balkans, an affordable and rewarding a…
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Wood Island, Maine | Wood Island is so haunted, even bestselling horror writer J.D. Barker won’t stay the night - and he’s here to share how its chilling history inspired his upcoming book, Something I Keep Upstairs. Just as the Stanley Hotel inspired Stephen King’s The Shining (and J.D. shares a terrifying story from his own stay there!), Wood Isl…
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Welcome to Episode 212 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Acts Chapter 25 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the K By Karen Berger Cameroon Toro 6x52. Listen and subscribe here. Down…
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Two countrymen explore Ireland's reverence for their national poet, W. B. Yeats. Then a Dublin journalist shares what it was like to grow up amid the turbulent societal changes in his city during the 1960s and '70s. And a guide from Belfast tells us why an Emerald Isle itinerary should include a visit to Northern Ireland. For more information on Tr…
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Welcome to Episode 211 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Acts Chapter 24 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Drew Estate Deadwood Tobacco Co. Girl With No Name Toro 6x52. Listen …
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Delve into the remote outposts and refuges across the globe where travelers have stopped along the course of their adventures. Then hear about the highest views in Wales — and how to reach them — and learn about the country's slate mining heritage. And from Alps to caves, vineyards to beehives, catch the buzz of the natural wonders on display in Sl…
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Los Angeles, CA | What did Christa Helm know that got her killed? Or was she the victim of a jealous rage? On February 12, 1977, Christa was brutally stabbed to death in a quiet West Hollywood neighborhood. The night she was murdered, she carried a personal diary filled with high-profile names, secrets, and scandals—one that mysteriously vanished a…
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Welcome to Episode 210 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Acts Chapter 23 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Tatuaje Skinny Monster Face Lancero 6x38. Listen and subscribe here. …
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Look at what's behind Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations around the world by learning about the festive season's origins and customs in Germany's Rhineland. Then hear what's been added to the World Monuments Fund's latest "watch list" of endangered cultural sites around the world. And get recommendations for must-see experiences in Alaska, along …
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Welcome to Episode 209 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Acts Chapter 22 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Oliva Serie V Natural Lancero 7x38. Listen and subscribe here. Downlo…
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Two English tour guides explain what Brits mean by a "rough and ready" pub and how to find some of the UK's best pub grub. Then a father-and-son tour-guiding duo invite us to fall in love with their favorite corner of France. And BBC journalist Eliot Stein shares insights from his travels in search of the world's oldest disappearing traditions, giv…
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Los Angeles, CA | How does a cafeteria owner in 1930s Los Angeles, dedicated to providing affordable meals for all, become the driving force behind exposing and dismantling corruption? Today we are joined by Robert Petersen, host of the podcast The Hidden History of Los Angeles, to talk about Clifford Clinton—a man who took on the city’s power stru…
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Welcome to Episode 208 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Acts Chapter 21 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the My Father No. 4 Lancero 7.5x38. Listen and subscribe here. Download e…
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Listen in as an artist who helped restore Monet's gardens explains why the French painter first created these colorful gardens at his house outside Paris. Then hear how renovating a house on an island off the coast of Brittany can feed your wild side. And find out what happens when you marry an Italian…and your new in-laws live next door. Plus, an …
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Welcome to Episode 207 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Acts Chapter 20 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Tatuaje Skinny Monster Tiff Lancero 6x38. Listen and subscribe here. …
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This week we explore three of the most charming — and most popular — of Europe's Old World cities: Two tour guides get cheeky as they make the case for which of their own hometowns — Prague or Budapest — offer the best experiences for visitors with limited time in central Europe. And expert locals catch us up on changes afoot in Lisbon, offering st…
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Send us a text When the team at The Witches Familiar first explored the Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton, Ill., they had their first encounter with the spirit of Pearl, a woman who allegedly died in the building nearly a century before. They soon learned that the location that was once a calling card to those looking for the healing powers of mineral…
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Welcome to Episode 206 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Acts Chapter 19 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Black Label Trading Company Bishops Blend Lancero 7x42. Listen and su…
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Los Angeles, CA | Was Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle a scapegoat or a villain? Did George Reeves take his own life, or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode, we dive into two of Hollywood’s most infamous tragedies—Arbuckle’s scandalous trial that destroyed his career and Reeves’ mysterious death that still fuels conspiracy theories. D…
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We hear why the city of Potsdam — home to elegant Prussian palaces and parklands, all in quick reach of central Berlin — is worth a day's visit. Then we get a sense of what life was really like for the emperors of ancient Rome, with the help of classicist Mary Beard. And we travel back to 1978 with Rick and his longtime buddy Gene Openshaw as they …
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