Best Three Wise Monkeys Podcasts (2025)

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2025 Ep 313 - The First Ever Segment Sleuth Apology 42:15

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22h ago42:15

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For the first time ever, Segment Sleuth has resulted in an apology! Bec has Andy questioning his level of manners while making a restaurant booking, and, on an unrelated note, she’s also got him wondering how everyone else washes their hands. Hamish confesses the struggles he's having abstaining from his online shopping habit. Plus, we squeeze in a…

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The Hook 47:15

4d ago47:15

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You know the story: A couple at makeout point hears some strange noises, drives home, discovers a bloody hook on their car door. But where did this story come from? And why do we keep telling it? This episode, we even dredge into true crime territory to reveal some of the potential origins of this infamous urban legend. Content Warning: This episod…

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2025 Ep 312 - ⁠Taylor Swift Song Sleuth Allegations 42:20

8d ago42:20

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The world’s biggest music star (and “friend of the show”) Taylor Swift is under the Song Sleuth microscope this week with FIVE allegations. Andy’s been people-watching and brings some of life’s everyday mysteries to the table in Domestic Qs. Extreme Empaths are back, and Hamish shares his favourite part of the week - “nub hunting” - and why Zoe has…

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The Girl with the Green Ribbon 43:51

11d ago43:51

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Hot girl summer is over, it’s girl with the green ribbon autumn. If you were scarred by this story when you were a kid, you’re going to love this episode where we dig into the history of beheadings, hangings, and Washington Irving’s kink, which led to a tale that we have told over and over again. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations…

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2025 Ep 311 - A Treat for the Platinum Poopers! 42:11

15d ago42:11

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Andy suspects someone out there has been a little too inspired by the show, so the boys launch an investigation in Segment Sleuth. Jack tries to upset Andy with his odd laundry routine, and the boys imagine what mandates they’d roll out if they ever ran for local office. Plus, Hamish unveils a fresh batch of GISS Tapes - exclusively for those who’v…

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Werewolves Love Airports | Your Urban Legends 112 w/ Mayanna Berrin 52:43

18d ago52:43

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We’re starting off spooky season strong with an urban legends episode and a fantastic guest! Julia goes down the rabbit hole of geocaching. Amanda’s urban legend is people who want to kiss at parties. Mayanna has no theories, only questions. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, drowning, sexual content, k…

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2025 Ep 310 - This Ep Has the Riz. No cap! 42:55

22d ago42:55

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Hamish & Andy continue to be at your service! This week, they hatch a sneaky plan to help a new dad who’s too scared to ask his partner for a cheeky golf break. Darcy faces the fallout from a dog poo disaster involving a household appliance. Meanwhile, Hamish’s no-impulse-buy streak ends thanks to Instagram temptation. Plus, Andy shares shocking Ri…

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Demonic Possession w/ Isabel Cañas 54:56

25d ago54:56

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Isabel Cañas is BACK and here to talk about her new book, The Possession of Alba Díaz. Join us as we talk about the intersection of demonic possession and bodily autonomy, writing capital-R Romance novels, and how Isabel used her historian background to create an immersive Gothic novel. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or …

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2025 Ep 309 - Groundhog Day, But With More Weasels 44:16

29d ago44:16

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We can't believe it's happened again… Groundhog Day - or should we say Weasel Day?! Jack’s somehow wriggled his way into yet another shot at winning a prize from the listeners. This time, listener Leigh holds all the power and decides what kind of chance Jack will get to win the piano. Hamish and Jack break into song to celebrate Andy’s new naughty…

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Merlin 2: Origins 54:56

1M ago54:56

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We told you the stories of Merlin but where did he come from anyway? From Myrddin, to Lailoken, to the warrior poet Ambrosius Aurelianus, we discuss all of the different versions of Merlin before he was Merlin! And as a bonus, we chat about WHO Merlin was after his origins! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of d…

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2025 Ep 308 - A Guinness (and a) World Record 42:11

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After months of planning, meticulous engineering, and the looming threat of catastrophic neck injuries, it’s finally here. It’s Tall Hat Day. Who wears the hat? Will the record fall? And can Jack beat the traffic? With the trustworthy listeners watching on, Hamish, Andy and Jack take us on one of the wildest rides in the pod’s history.…

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Curse of the Pharaohs 51:49

1M ago51:49

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What does the film industry, Louisa May Alcott, and King Tut have in common? Mummy’s curses! We dig into the history of the Curse of the Pharaohs, how they are viewed in the west, and how Tutmania changed Egyptology and the world. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, illness, racism, desecration of bodies…

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2025 Ep 307 - One Piano, Two Promises & One Betrayal 45:58

1M ago45:58

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Jack has been caught out in another scandal - this time involving the piano he gave away. Did it really reach the rightful winner?! The boys execute the final piece of the puzzle to get Andy’s dad, Mick, to upgrade from his 20-inch telly to a 55-inch. Hamish reflects on how he is slowly morphing into his father, and ahead of next week’s Tallest Hat…

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Feed Drop: The Bowery Boys - Ghost Stories of the Five Boroughs 1:28:15

2M ago1:28:15

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Julia’s out on vacation, but to get you prepped for spooky season, please enjoy these ghost stories from all across NYC from our friends over at The Bowery Boys! Fun fact! Every single one of these ghost stories was sourced from actual newspaper and magazine reporting from their respective eras! Housekeeping - Books: Check out our previous book rec…

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2025 Ep 306 - Hamish Blows Dimmies & Tinnies Wide Open 46:36

2M ago46:36

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Hamish blows a few things wide open - including Andy’s beloved Dimmies & Tinnies! Andy recounts an awkward run-in with airport security and shares some secret audio on the ongoing TV raffle stitch-up involving his dad Mick, who has some very passionate thoughts about the size of the impending telly. Plus, it’s back - by very popular demand - anothe…

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Can’t Get Emails in the Fae Realm | Your Urban Legends 111 46:17

2M ago46:17

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Is a year of random ghostly screaming too much? We think it is! We also discuss trying to revisit the fae portals of our youth, owl mother-in-laws, and the bartender’s mouthwash. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, home invasion, police activity, child endangerment, cancer, medical procedures, and carbon…

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2025 Ep 305 - Use These Power Moves Wisely 43:20

2M ago43:20

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We’ve finally locked in the date for our attempt at the World’s Tallest Hat record! We also hear from some very trustworthy candidates to officiate the big day. A few wild power moves have come our way - including one that honestly needs a warning label. Plus, Hamish takes us on an emotional journey as he buys a new baking pan. Meanwhile, despite A…

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Wholesome Urban Legends w/ Ronald Young Jr. 51:48

2M ago51:48

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Sometimes we have a guest who just does not want to be scared! That’s why we’re breaking out some incredible yet wholesome hometown urban legends to share with friend of the pod, Ronald Young Jr. Featuring kindergarten paleontologists, bottomless lakes of fire, and how to make pirates even scarier! Content Warning: This episode contains conversatio…

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2025 Ep 304 - The Pact That Could Change Everything 44:15

2M ago44:15

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Andy drops a life-changing pact - and Jack’s way too quick to accept. Hamish admits he’s now reliant on ChatGPT (RIP Google), and worries what the robot thinks of him. The boys run a Gusto Check on a family business, pitting two brothers against each other in a tight battle, and Hamish kicks off this week’s Upset Andy with a personal account… invol…

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Merlin 51:01

2M ago51:01

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You’ve heard his name before: Merlin. Not the first wizard, but the most important wizard! We’re taking a crack at Arthurian legend, digging into how the prototypical wizard shaped the stories, including his demonic birth, his terrible romances, and his role as Arthur’s Wizard Daddy. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or men…

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2025 Ep 303 - Where does Andy sit on the ‘cool’ ranking? 40:34

2M ago40:34

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Hamish presents a new game to Andy which is sure to ruffle some feathers! There’s a very rare Chit Chat Champion result, and the Tallest Hat chat has triggered a childhood memory for Hame. Andy is testing the ‘honesty system’ for the work office kiosk, and Hamish thinks he’s finally found a skill to impress his wife…spoiler: keep trying Hame! 1. Wh…

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House Spirits 52:11

2M ago52:11

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House spirits have been living in our heads (and our hearths) rent free lately! From Central America to Korea and across Europe, spirits like domovoi, brownies, duende, and more have been playing a role in home folklore. So pull up a chair by the hearth and we’ll tell you their tales! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or me…

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2025 Ep 302 - Hamish’s brush with Border Security 42:04

3M ago42:04

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Andy has run into a legal issue with the Worlds Tallest Hat, there’s been an influx of Extreme Empaths, and the boys put their social skills to the test with a new game. Hamish gets into trouble at NZ airport, and Andy reveals an insane fact about his dad that shocks Hame & Jack! 1. Tall hat liability 2. Extreme empaths 3. Social skills name game 4…

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A Prophetic Middle School Crush | Your Urban Legends 110 43:31

3M ago43:31

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Have you been dreaming about a new urban legend episode? Maybe your dreams are a little bit prophetic! We dig into some sweet and also terrifying prophetic dreams, creepy child ghosts, and why we trust night nurses over any other profession to combat the supernatural. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of illness…

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2025 Ep 301 - ⁠Andy’s apology song to Jack 41:42

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Plans (and CAD’s) are well and truly underway for the Tallest Hat record attempt, but a concerning health risk has been flagged… Andy issues an apology song to Jack for reading out his humiliating golf scores, but how sorry is he really? More solid power moves have been sent in, and Hamish is humbled by a member of his ‘family’! 1. Tallest hat - a …

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Queering the Tarot w/ Charlie Claire Burgess 49:40

3M ago49:40

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Shuffle through your Tarot deck as we’re joined by author and artist Charlie Claire Burgess who talks about their work around tarot and the intersection of spirituality and queerness. We talk about witchy awakenings courtesy of the CW network, getting rid of the binary in tarot readings, and so much more! Content Warning: This episode contains conv…

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2025 Ep 300 - ⁠Who Is Hamish's Special Guest? 40:59

3M ago40:59

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Promises were made by Hamish to secure a special guest for episode 300. Now that the milestone episode is here, we finally find out who the “chosen” guest is! Hamish has discovered that his wife, Zoe, enjoys policing the police. Andy shares an alarming message from the Tallest Hat WhatsApp chat. Plus, a Song Sleuth involving an Aussie classic, and …

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The Flatwoods Monster 49:09

3M ago49:09

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We’ve talked about so many American cryptids on the show, but have you heard about the Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia? Settle around the camp fire as we tell a tale of UFO crash landings, Men in Black, and government conspiracy in small town America. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of vomiting, child endan…

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2025 Ep 299 - The Jingle Joust 45:38

3M ago45:38

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Jack and his golf cart have been spotted in the wild! Hamish confesses his guilty sneezing habit, and the boys take on the dying art of company jingles in a “Jingle Joust!”. We go deep inside the Tallest Hat Dream Team WhatsApp for a very important brim-related discussion, and love is making Andy do strange things! 1. Jack In The Wild 2. Letting a …

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Three Wise Monkeys 45:14

3M ago45:14

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Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. You might have heard this phrase before (or at least seen the cute little monkey emojis on your phone), but do you know where it comes from? 🙉 🙈 🙊 We do a deep dive into the philosophical and religious origins of the Three Wise Monkeys! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions …

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2025 Ep 298 - Blowing Crumpets Wide Open 43:16

4M ago43:16

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The crumpets are warm and buttered as Hamish attempts to blow the crumpet industry wide open! Andy seeks help to get out of a sticky situation with Bec, so Hamish offers up his “Excuse Pro Member Services” to do the job. We check in with our resident Appleist, Brian, about the ‘Louis Vuitton’ of apples coming out of Australia, plus, inspired by the…

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What are the MOUTH PROPORTIONS?! | Your Urban Legends 109 49:57

4M ago49:57

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Some kids are gay. Some kids are obsessed with death. Some kids are gay AND obsessed with death. And we love that for them! Also featuring astral projecting to family functions and helping your family break the cycle of buying haunted houses. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of defecation, drug use, death, miso…

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2025 Ep 297 - How Many Monkeys Are You Carrying? 41:45

4M ago41:45

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Hamish questions what actually constitutes “a monkey on your back,” and how many monkeys the average person might be carrying. Naturally, he turns it into a case study - guessing how many monkeys they are each carrying around right now! There’s a toothpaste ad that has Andy completely baffled, and after much anticipation (so much so that we almost …

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Queer and Trans Witchcraft w/ Brooke Palmieri 49:14

4M ago49:14

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We’re joined this week by author and artist, Brooke Palmieri, to discuss his new book - Bargain Witch: Essays of Self-Initiation. We chat about holding onto your weirdness, the importance of astral hygiene, and how we used the Neopets roleplay forums as a way of exploring our ideal selves. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about …

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2025 Ep 296 - Another Jumper Taken Hostage! 44:59

4M ago44:59

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With barely any info to go on, Hamish dives headfirst into a “Wriggle Out” request from one of our listeners who’s desperate to dodge helping a mate move house. Andy spills the beans on something nerve-wracking he did in the car — and no, it definitely wasn’t a car poo! It also seems like it’s getting harder for you to stump us with a “Tell Us Some…

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Bloody Mary 51:27

4M ago51:27

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Bloody Mary: A sleepover myth? Or something much deeper? We discuss the mirror rituals of the past, the women who might have inspired the myth, and how modern Bloody Mary might have been a way of fighting against the patriarchy! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of child endangerment/death, illness, death, tortu…

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2025 Ep 295 - Horgs Rates Your Business Ideas 44:56

4M ago44:56

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After deciding we won’t be investing in any of the million-dollar business ideas you sent in (sorry, Shark Tank this is not), we’ve called in our favourite inventor and potential investor — our mate Horgs — to give some honest feedback on your pitches. Our World’s Tallest Hat quest rolls on, and we’re now on the lookout for a trustworthy panel who …

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Bees 47:31

4M ago47:31

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There’s been a lot of buzz around bees, especially in folklore and mythology! From Ancient Egypt and Greece to Hinduism and Celtic folklore, the relationship between bees and humans has been considered divine - so we’re talking about the good friends, the bees! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of insects, injur…

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2025 Ep 294 - The Relationship Bird Test 43:49

5M ago43:49

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Hamish gives Andy and Jack some homework; an at-home test designed to act as a barometer for how healthy their relationships are! Power Moves are back in full force, and on a long road trip Andy discovered a funny fact about Hanson’s song “MMMBop”. Hamish reveals his bold attempt to dodge a red light fine, and puts a burning salsa theory to the tes…

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Everyone Assumes the Worst of Devin the Ghost | Your Urban Legends 108 54:30

5M ago54:30

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We dive into three generations of hauntings, from blackbird death omens, the worst Ouija board experience we’ve ever encountered, and a haunted cabin where the ghosts should be paying the utilities. Also, Julia and Amanda plan a road trip. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of medical issues, gentrification, deat…

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2025 Ep 293 - Meet the World’s Tallest Hat Dream Team 42:45

5M ago42:45

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We meet the genius minds helping us bring the World’s Tallest Hat to life! We have a fresh batch of Extreme Empaths, and some shocking news — new $1 coins are being made, but somehow still none for us?! It’s officially been a year since we kicked off our campaign to get a dollar coin for the show, so it's time for a much-needed update. Also, Hamish…

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The Mythos of Technology and Capitalism w/ Jathan Sadowski 56:06

5M ago56:06

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Technology and capitalism? In your mythology podcast? It’s more likely than you’d think! We’re joined by Jathan Sadowski, professor and podcaster, to discuss the myth of inevitability, the modern Eleusinian Mysteries of Silicon Valley, and why technologists need to read better sci-fi. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or me…

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2025 Ep 292 - The North Man Prophecy 45:29

5M ago45:29

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It struck a nerve (an erogenous one, no less) when we showed a lack of gusto in breaking the World’s Tallest Hat record — but your influx of great ideas has kept the dream alive. The wash-up from the Special Skills Conclave saw a groundswell of support for the “North Man” as the true Chosen One, and Hamish may have found a piece of evidence support…

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Gnomes 2: The Nisse 50:24

5M ago50:24

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Julia really wanted to title this episode 2 Gnomes 2 Furious, but SEO! We dig into the Scandinavian Nisse and Tomte, the socialist leanings of these house spirits, and just why everyone got so into garden gnomes all of a sudden! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of poverty, death, theft, animal death, Nazis, nat…

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2025 Ep 291 - ⁠The Fate of Specials Skills 41:08

5M ago41:08

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Special Skills Judgment Day has finally arrived! Will the Special Skills prophecy be fulfilled? We discover the fate of the segment – and whether listener Lari really is the true Chosen One – as we put his skill of running on his knees to the ultimate test. Meanwhile, Hamish realised he bit off more than he could chew when taking on a cockroach inf…

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Gnomes 42:55

5M ago42:55

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Those little red-hatted fellas that hang out in your garden? There’s enough for a whole Spirits episode on that? The answer might surprise you as we dig into the mythological (and alchemical, shoutout Paracelsus!) origins of just where they came from, and why they’re hanging out with your hydrangeas! Content Warning: This episode contains conversat…

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2025 Ep 290 - The Conclave’s Decision 42:22

5M ago42:22

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The sacred halls of the Special Skills Conclave open for the very first time to welcome Cardinal Jack and the Chosen Few. Each presents their case in a desperate bid to be named the Chosen One – the bearer of the skill destined to save Special Skills from extinction. Tensions rise, but one skill stands above the rest (according to Jack), and at las…

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The Birthplace of Dark Academia | Your Urban Legends 107 48:26

6M ago48:26

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We’ve got a variety of haunted places this month for you - a haunted house (classic), a haunted college (love it), a haunted adult store (?????). Also, we explore the birthplace of Dark Academia. And yes, it’s as haunted as you’d think! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sex, porn, death, homophobia, true crim…

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2025 Ep 289 - Highly Suspect: Andy's White Powder Results 42:47

6M ago42:47

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With a “detective” on standby, Hamish reveals the lab results of the white powder Andy found in the walls of the 1876 house he’s renovating. Andy’s also been accused of wearing the same clothes way too often, which sparks a discussion on how long you can wear certain items of clothing. Hamish shares the tale of the mystery undies, plus we’ve got an…

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Urban Legends of NYC w/ Greg Young of The Bowery Boys 58:47

6M ago58:47

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NYC has a long history, filled with (unsurprisingly) MANY ghosts. So we called in an expert to tell us about them: Greg from The Bowery Boys discusses his favorite ghost stories and urban legends from over 18 (!!!) years of podcasting about the history of NYC! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, …