Best Wrong Castle Podcasts (2025)

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Bibles, subscriptions and €360 boxes of meat: How Ireland's anti-immigrant influencers are cashing in 21:29

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Two leading anti-immigration influencers are generating considerable personal income by selling merchandise, memberships and seeking donations to fund and grow their ideologies. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Ali Bracken See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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KRAMPUS & THE GOATMAN | Real-Life Encounters, Creepy Christmas Folklore, Urban Legends & Dark Yuletide Myths 20:00

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In today's episode we share 2 creepy Krampus stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/9y966a/my_real_encounter_with_krampus_as_a_…

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The Loop Ep. 5: Yes, And ... 57:24

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Kaysha is in her early 20s: low on resources, but big on dreams. Sometimes, those dreams feel tantalizingly close to reality; other times, she's pulled back into a life she badly wants to leave behind. We follow Kaysha for a year and a half as she tries to break out of the loop. This is the fifth episode of “The Loop,” Ear Hustle’s six-part series …

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“ We should be reclaiming or decolonizing the names” of our streets 22:32

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A row over Rathgar’s Herzog Park in south Dublin has snowballed into a global reckoning with Ireland’s colonial past. From suburban greens to street signs, we explore how the politics of renaming is reshaping the map of modern Ireland. As of Tuesday December 3rd, Dublin city councillors have decided to withdraw their proposal to “de-name” Herzog Pa…

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True Scary Reddit Stories | Creepy Elf on the Shelf Tales 23:41

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In today's episode we share 3 spooky Elf on the Shelf stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/k5jzzi/that_damn_elf/ https://www.…

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NIMBY or necessary? The South Dublin residents delaying MetroLink mega-project 24:23

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Metrolink was first proposed in 2001. Nearly a quarter of a century later, the diggers still haven’t moved. Now, a fresh legal challenge from residents of Dartmouth Square has left the multibillion-euro project with potentially significant delays. Are their concerns justified, or is this a classic case of NIMBYism? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Con…

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Classic Ghost Stories : THE DEVIL’S FOOTPRINTS | The 1855 Devon Mystery of Cloven Hooves in the Snow 20:42

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In the winter of 1855, villagers across nearly thirty Devon parishes awoke to find hundreds of miles of single-file cloven hoofprints crossing rooftops, rivers, walls, and locked yards. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK V…

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It's a Wonderful Life (1946) 54:39

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Does giving to others makes us happy? Why is expressing vulnerability so powerful? How can we feel grateful for what we already have? In collaboration with the Pods Fight Poverty campaign, Paul and Eli fire up Frank Capra's immortal and inspiring It's a Wonderful Life (1946), the generosity-filled holiday classic. With Giving Tuesday right around t…

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Link Takes a Blind Woman to Wisconsin | Ear Biscuits Ep. 495 1:17:52

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Lots of alligators. In this episode, Rhett & Link find out what wacky Florida man story happens on their birth date, Link tells an interesting story from his college days where he took a blind woman through Wisconsin, and they talk about their admiration for funeral directors. Discover how OURA can help you better understand your long-term health a…

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50 years on: The Dublin Airport bombing lost in time 19:35

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November 29, 1975, is not often quoted as a day of significance in Irish history. But at 1.20pm that afternoon, Dublin Airport became the site of a bomb attack. The tragedy has been largely forgotten by the wider public over the last five decades. However, for those who still seek answers it is as pressing as ever. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Brendan …

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161 - Palaces Below 35:12

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// WHY SETTLE FOR GREY SKIES // WHEN THERE IS SUCH COLOUR, SUCH BEAUTY... // JUST BELOW YOUR FEET? The Wrong Station descends into the deep, warm darkness in... "Palaces Below." Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠. Exp…

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KRAMPUS IN THE WILD | Real Encounters with the Christmas Devil & Goatman | Creepy Stories 29:58

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From Caracas to rural Alabama and the Pacific Northwest, witnesses describe Krampus-like, horned, hoofed creatures that shouldn’t exist outside Alpine folklore. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research…

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Crime World’s Nicola Tallant: ‘There’s no insurance policy – if a criminal is shot dead, their family is left with nothing’ 32:26

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Today’s Indo Daily is a collaboration between two of our sister podcasts, Money Talks and Crime World. SundayWorld.com is getting a new look by rebranding to CrimeWorld.com - your inside track on Ireland’s criminal underworld. To mark the occasion, acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Nicola Tallant visits the Money Talks studio to talk through her…

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AFTER DARK | The Rock That Remembers: Terrible Tilly and the Haunting of Tillamook Lighthouse | Ghosts, Isolation & Ashes at Sea 30:10

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This episode contains references to death, psychological distress, and human remains. Listener discretion is advised. Isolated a mile off the Oregon coast, Terrible Tilly was never meant to survive. From its first fatal survey to a hundred years of wrecks, ruined minds, and sealed urns, Tillamook Rock Lighthouse has drawn more than storms. Some say…

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Indo Politics: “A tragic drama” - Billy Kelleher speaks on the Jim Gavin presidential debacle 24:13

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This week on Indo Politics, Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher speaks candidly about the party’s bruising presidential selection saga, the pressures applied behind the scenes, and what he calls a “tragic drama” for all involved. Host: Mary Regan, Guest: Billy Kelleher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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AFTER DARK | Into the Dark Canyon: The Curse of Turnbull Canyon | Hauntings, Death, and a Miracle Survivor 33:03

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This episode contains detailed references to violence, murder, and the deaths of both adults and children, as well as mentions of human and animal harm. While not graphic, the subject matter may be deeply distressing to some listeners. Discretion is advised. Turnbull Canyon in Whittier, California, is one of the most feared stretches of land in the…

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Spittal the Enforcer 1:01:43

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Send us a text The lads discuss the aberdeen defeat, Ageu injury and upcoming Motherwell and KilmarnockBy PTB Productions

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Salacious poetry, a jilted lover and an alleged affair: RFK Jr’s latest scandal 23:34

7d ago23:34

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US health secretary, and prominent member of the Kennedy dynasty, Robert F Kennedy Jr has found himself, once again, thrust into the headlines. It’s alleged he penned a series of explicit poems to his supposed lover, journalist Olivia Nuzzi, who is around 40 years his junior. The salacious verses, which include toe-curling allusions to oral sex, we…

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Breifne O’Brien: The fall of a Celtic Tiger fraudster and his post-jail reinvention 25:56

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At the height of the Celtic Tiger, property investor Breifne O’Brien was the definition of upper middle class. It seemed he had it all, until everything came crashing down around as his 15-year-long ponzi scheme was exposed, and his victims - who included his closest friends - learned the horrible, costly truth. O’Brien ultimately swapped the high …

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THE SLUAGH: Unforgiven Dead and the Black Host of Celtic Night | True Paranormal Stories & Folklore 22:42

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They ride the western winds in flocks. Not ghosts, not fairies, but something far older and far more feared. In Gaelic folklore, the Sluagh are the unforgiven dead: soul-snatchers, deathbed thieves, and sky-born wraiths cast from Heaven, Hell, and even the fairy realm. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON…

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Four wills, three years and the €3m stud farm: Inside the battle for Des Vere Hunt's estate 17:54

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Des Vere Hunt, of Fethard, Co Tipperary, died in September 2021, leaving behind an estate worth over €3m. He also left four different wills, made in years leading up to his death. Now, a three-way High Court battle between a friend, his stepdaughter and his niece looms to determine which of the multiple wills is valid. Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guest…

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True Scary Reddit Stories | Wendigo? and The Basement 21:25

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In today's episode we share 2 spooky stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow! Sarah and Tobie xx "Spacial …

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Second time lucky - could Gerry 'The Monk’ Hutch win a seat in the Dáil? 24:10

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Could the resignation of Paschal Donohoe as finance minister last week have more long-term implications for the Irish Government than just a cabinet reshuffle? As Donohue departs for the World Bank, will his absence clear the way for Gerry Hutch to pull off the ultimate political heist? Host: Tabitha Monahan | Guests: Ali Bracken and Mary Regan See…

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Classic Ghost Stories | The Jamaica Inn : Smugglers, Spirits, and the Murdered Stranger of Bodmin Moor | True Paranormal Stories & Folklore 26:51

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On Cornwall’s mist-laced Bodmin Moor stands the Jamaica Inn. Once a haven for smugglers, this remote 18th-century coaching inn has become one of Britain’s most haunted locations. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit ou…

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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) 50:05

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How do friend networks facilitate relationship formation? What happens to those networks when people fall in love? Are wedding guests just looking to hook up? Paul and Eli find answers lurking at both wedding altar and graveyard in the very British rom-com, Four Weddings and Funeral. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul …

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Link's Wild Magic Castle Story | Ear Biscuits Ep. 494 1:10:55

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That is NOT what you expect to hear at a magic show. In this episode, Link catches Rhett up about his latest rendezvous to the Magic Castle where he retells a wild story. Plus, the two decide what their favorite decade was and why, as well as give some pointers to combat someone trying to rage-bait you. Thank you to Oura for sponsoring a portion of…

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‘Hello divorce, bye bye Daddy’: The day Ireland legalised divorce, by just 9,000 Votes 25:53

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In November 1995, Ireland changed forever, but only just. By a margin of 0.6%, the Irish public voted to legalise divorce, ending a constitutional ban that had stood since 1937. Some still say a wet day in the west and a dry day in Dublin made all the difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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MARY KING'S CLOSE: Edinburgh's Hidden Street of Shadows and the Dead | True Paranormal Stories & Folklore 30:59

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Beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile lies a labyrinth of sealed alleys known as Mary King’s Close. It has long been the subject of terrifying legends: plague victims bricked in alive, ghostly children tugging at clothes, and something darker that moves just out of sight. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMA…

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AFTER DARK | The Devil in Jefferson Township: The Tommy Sullivan Case | Satanic Panic & Suburban Horror 29:32

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This episode contains references to the violent death of a parent by a child, suicide, and themes of Satanism and mental distress. While the content is not graphic, it may be disturbing to some listeners. Discretion is strongly advised. In Jefferson Township, New Jersey, a 14-year-old altar boy killed his mother and took his own life in what some b…

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Indo Politics: Pas-conomics, succession, mood killers and emotional support peacocks 32:15

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Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode, can anyone fill Paschal Donohoe’s shoes, Ivan Yates pleads his case and what do emotional-support peacocks have to do with it all? We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Tabitha M…

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AFTER DARK | The Burning Sisters: The Mysterious Deaths of Amy and Alice Kirby | Spontaneous Combustion? 33:25

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This episode contains references to the sudden deaths of children under mysterious circumstances. While not graphic, the content may be distressing to some listeners. Discretion is advised. In 1899, in the Yorkshire town of Sowerby Bridge, two young sisters, Amy and Alice Kirby, died just hours apart after mysteriously bursting into flames in separ…

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Enoch Burke jailed again: Who is funding his crusade? 24:21

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Enoch Burke and his family have been a recurring fixture in Irish media for the past three years. What began as a workplace dispute over his objection to transgenderism, has spiralled into a protracted and costly legal saga, one that has already seen him spend more than 500 days in jail for contempt of court. Now, he is set to return to Mountjoy on…

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Internationals Over 50:23

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Send us a text The lads are back to discuss Gordon and Shanks international escapades and what it means all round Dundee United Recap Aberdeen previewBy PTB Productions

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Extra: Can Ireland beat Czechia in the World Cup play-off…and how can you get a ticket? 13:27

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The Republic of Ireland football team have surpassed all expectations and made it to the World Cup play-offs, but what are our chances of beating Czechia and getting to the World Cup finals? And how can you get a ticket to next March’s game? We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/o…

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The Epstein files are coming: What will we see and will they damage Donald Trump? 22:19

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The vote has taken place and the Epstein files will now be made public. After months of delay, political pressure and partisan division, Congress has backed the release of thousands of pages of material gathered during federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. What exactly will be unsealed in the coming weeks? How extensive is the material gathe…

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THE BLACK PYRAMID: Buried Secrets Beneath Denali, Alaska | Creepy Conspiracy Theories 23:44

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In 1992, a seismic scan triggered by a Chinese nuclear test allegedly revealed a massive pyramid hidden beneath the Alaskan wilderness, larger than Giza’s Great Pyramid. What followed were vanished news reports, military denials, whistle blowers, and claims of a forbidden underground structure the government refuses to acknowledge. The BOOK BY US A…

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The Loop Ep. 4: Where’s the Conflict? 46:51

12d ago46:51

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Boys at Crossroads outnumber girls 10 to one, but if you ask staff about who’s harder to work with, it’s the girls, hands down. To find out for ourselves and learn more about life on the girls’ hall, we follow two sisters who have cycled in and out of New York’s juvenile justice system. This is the fourth episode of “The Loop,” Ear Hustle’s six-par…

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True Scary Reddit Stories | Unsettling Grandma, The Voice, and Childhood Demon 20:50

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Special thanks to kylekekekek, _hcheer1234 and Dougiefresh62 for allowing us to share their stories. In this episode, we share three creepy Reddit stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our …

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Pascal Donohoe’s exit: Who wins, who loses and who panics as the Fine Gael reshuffle begins? 25:36

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Paschal Donohoe is gone and Fine Gael now faces its most precarious reshuffle in years. With a by-election looming and Sinn Féin circling, we ask: who takes control and who loses everything? We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Kevin Doy…

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Ep 2| ‘‘Am I going f***king mad?’’ - Inside the collapse of Olympian Gary O’Donovan’s relationship with Irish rowing 38:43

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How did one of Ireland’s most recognisable Olympians end up feeling shut out of the system he helped elevate? In part two of Troubled Waters - an Indo Daily special, we follow Gary O’Donovan’s effort to return to the High Performance programme, and the confusion, clashes and emotional strain that marked his final years in Irish rowing. Sunday Indep…

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Classic Ghost Stories | The Haunting of Hinton Ampner: Britain’s Most Documented 18th-Century Ghost Story 26:45

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As the nights draw in and the air turns colder, we’re embracing the season of shadows. Join us every Tuesday until Christmas for a chilling collection of classic ghost stories, steeped in folklore and the supernatural. An aristocratic family moves into a quiet Hampshire manor only to be tormented for seven years by footsteps, voices, and a terrifyi…

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Bonus Episode: Beaches (1988) with Nina Badzin and Rebekah Jacobs 49:53

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Do opposites attract? When is intimacy scary? Can offering forgiveness inadvertently escalate conflict? In this special crossover episode of the Dear Nina: Conversations about Friends podcast, Paul and Eli chat with Nina Badzin and Rebekah Jacobs about Beaches, the Bette Midler musical showcase about lifelong friendships.…

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Rhett’s Friendship Terms | Ear Biscuits Ep. 493 1:22:32

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As much as we try, we just can’t seem to make this podcast suck. In this episode, Rhett & Link tangent their way across a multitude of subjects to see if they can make the podcast boring, but it proves impossible. They talk about the three Ps to be Rhett’s friend, other criteria for close friends, as well as how it went for Link meeting some of his…

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Ep 1| ‘They’re messing with his head’- Paul Kimmage’s journey inside the toxic world of Irish rowing’s High Performance Unit 40:25

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In part one of our special investigation, we examine the concerns raised about the culture inside Irish rowing’s High Performance Unit. Sunday Independent Journalist Paul Kimmage explains how early warnings and internal tensions first came to light. Irish rowing has delivered some of the country’s greatest sporting moments. But behind the medals an…

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160 - Thesmophoria 30:20

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// A SACRED, SECRET RITE // A HUSBAND'S SUSPICION // AN OFFERING TO THE GODDESS The Wrong Station journeys into the hills and deep into the earth in... "Thesmophoria." Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠. Explore brand…

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THE ALASKAN TRIANGLE : Land of Missing People and Malevolent Myths | True Paranormal Stories & Folklore 31:50

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Thousands vanish in Alaska’s so-called “Bermuda Triangle of the North,” where brutal wilderness, missing planes, and ghost towns hint at dangers far beyond the ordinary. This episode explores indigenous lore of demon dogs and shapeshifters, and modern theories of vortices, HAARP, and UFOs that try to explain the Last Frontier’s darkest mysteries. T…

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AFTER DARK | Dyer Lane: California’s Road of Curses, Ghosts, and Real-World Horror | Haunted Roads, Urban Legends & True Crime 21:12

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This episode contains references to adult themes including death and local legends of violence. Listener discretion is advised. Dyer Lane, a remote backroad in Sacramento County, has long been the focus of disturbing tales, from stories of a murdered coven and shadowy cults to the infamous ghost police car and phantom handprints. Combining verified…

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Indo Politics: A housing plan, Fianna Fáil’s ‘perma-crisis’, party rebels’ ‘clusterbleep’ and CMAT 26:03

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Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode, a government housing policy with no annual targets, Fianna Fáil’s presidential “perma-crisis”, the Taoiseach’s rebels and their “clusterbleep”, what to expect from President Catherine Connolly and finally, CMAT. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Tru…

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AFTER DARK | The Silent Twins: June & Jennifer Gibbons, Broadmoor & the Pact of Death | Real Psychological Mystery 36:56

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This episode contains references to mental illness, self‑harm, substance abuse, and death. Listener discretion is advised. June and Jennifer Gibbons spoke to no one but each other, until one twin calmly declared she would die so the other could live. This is the chilling true story of the Silent Twins, their creepy bond, and the death that stunned …

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BBC’s week from hell: Is RTÉ’s Kevin Bakhurst the man to fix it? 24:09

20d ago24:09

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One billion dollars. It’s not a line from Dr Evil in an Austin Powers movie, but the jaw-dropping sum US president Donald Trump is threatening to sue the BBC for in an unprecedented lawsuit. In a week from hell for the BBC, director general Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned, leaving the corporation reeling and rudderless. How…