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Bananapod

Mel and Ray

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A brand new podcast from Mel Bracewell and Ray O'Leary discussing all things bananas. Peel open the first episode now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hosts Gavin Scott (from Chart Beats: A Journey Through Pop) and Matthew Denby work their way through all the singles produced by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman (SAW), starting in 1984 with "The Upstroke" by Agents Aren't Aeroplanes and taking in hits by Dead Or Alive, Hazell Dean, Bananarama, Princess, Mel & Kim, Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Sinitta, Jason Donovan, Divine, Sonia and more, as well as lesser known chart misses. Bonus interviews and discussion: chartbeats.com.au/saw ( ...
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How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark
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Each week we read aloud a short story - sometimes we've written it ourselves, and sometimes it's from one of our favourite classic authors. Then we discuss our thoughts and give some critical analysis to help us (and you) become better writers. Music credits: s1 - www.purple-planet.com and s2 - The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Award-winning podcast hosted by voice artist Darren Marlar who narrates true stories of crime, the unexplained, and paranormal. * Ranked #2 in Podcast Magazine‘s “Best True Crime and Horror” podcasts for 2020 * Named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” in 2019 by Podcast Business Journal * Darren Marlar’s narration of “The Tell-Tale Heart” won Bronze at HEAR NOW 2020 Podcast Palooza * Reached #5 worldwide on the “HOT 50” chart for November 2020 by Podcast Magazine * Finalist for”Sto ...
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks to us about the vast “spectrum of realism” in his line of work. He might be one of the most adaptable actors working today. Whether it’s the recently released Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Lincoln, 3rd Rock From the Sun, The Dark Knight Rises, Mysterious Skin, 500 Days of Summer, or one of the dozens of other projects he’s s…
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IN THIS EPISODE: Legend has it a ghost told the building’s architect to take the job. We’ll look at the creepy history behind the construction of the Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles. (The Occult And The Bradbury Building) *** You expect strange on-the-job tales from those who work in or near graveyards, or those who are close to the dead …
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.244 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Is The Lady Dead” (December 12, 1974) 00:47:08.820 = Incredible But True, “Human Atmosphere” (ADU) 00:51:24.350 = Inner Sanctum, “Hell Is Where You Find It” (October 19, 1941) 01:16:59.062 = The Key, “Dear John Letter” (ADU) 01:42:25.…
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IN THIS EPISODE: Why would a solar observatory need to be closed up for security reasons… for two weeks? No one is getting any straight answers from the U.S. government. (National Solar Observatory Mysteriously Closed For Security Reasons) *** A heavenly being wakes a man just in time to save his daughter from certain death. (Jesus And The Bunk Bed…
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IN THIS EPISODE: It’s a familiar scenario on a Saturday night in the Land of Lincoln. Teenagers gather at the home of a friend whose parents are out of town, for what they've been told at school all week will be the party to end all parties. But because they're teenagers, everything is boring—especially this party that only a handful of people have…
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IN THIS EPISODE... FICTION: A full chapter from Jason R. Davis’ novel, “Into The Darkness!” https://amzn.to/3TrGigC (last story of the episode) NON-FICTION: Following the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, American troops felt an urge to personally punish the camp's guards. What exactly transpired still isn't known. (How Dachau Concentrat…
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.090 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Damned Thing” (December 10, 1974) 00:47:07.709 = Future Tense, “The Seventh Victim” (May 06, 1974) ***WD 01:08:20.853 = Gang Busters, “Costume Killer” (1955) 01:33:16.689 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Steps That Follow Me” (March 11…
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IN THIS EPISODE: Are ghosts and shadow people the same thing? Author Jacob Shelton doesn’t think so – and gives us an in-depth essay behind his reasoning. (Ghosts And Shadows) *** In September, 1935, the Labor Day Hurricane obliterated the Florida Keys, killing hundreds. Even today, more than 83 years later, skeletal remains still continue to occas…
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IN THIS EPISODE: Bad omens – to most it’s just as silly to believe them as to believe in flying monsters or that a solar eclipse will bring about the end of life as we know it. But when looking at the correlations between odd or strange events, and the Mothman, you might begin to wonder if bad omens may be real after all. Which just might also give…
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HOUR ONE: Was Stanley Stiers the real-life inspiration for Michael Myers in 1978’s John Carpenter film, “Halloween?” (The Real Michael Myers) *** The last known words of Peter Rugg were “Let the storm increase! I will see home tonight in spite of the last tempest, or I may never see home!" Over two-hundred years later and he has yet to make it home…
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IN THIS EPISODE: When driving towards the banks of the Chunky River in Mississippi, it’s best not to ignore the “Stuckey Bridge Closed” sign. In fact, you might want to avoid the bridge altogether if you are the least bit squeamish. (The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge) *** Feelings created by your living area. Can your home truly dictate the way y…
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.394 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Fatal Connection” (December 09, 1974) 00:46:57.551 = Cloak And Dagger, “The Kachin Story” (June 18, 1959) 01:16:15.335 = The Creaking Door, “The Imposter” (ADU) 01:45:47.252 = Dark Fantasy, “Resolution 1841” (January 02, 1942) ***…
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… The Devil’s Bible: http://www.ancientpages.com/2014/06/15/codex-gigas-devils-bible-ancient-secrets-worlds-largest-book/ Legend of Lucy Keyes: http://paranormalstories.blogspot.com/2009/09/legend-of-lucy-keyes.html Northwood Murderer: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/northwood/ The Ghost On The Road: http…
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.104 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Body Snatchers” (December 05, 1974) 00:47:01.215 = X Minus One, “Universe” (May 15, 1955) 01:15:16.359 = ABC Mystery Time, “No One Will Ever Know” (ADU) ***WD 01:39:40.030 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (ADU) 02:08:0…
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All stories in this episode are purported to be true except for the first story, “Family Secrets” which is horror fiction. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… (Sorry, information has been lost.) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always m…
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IN THIS EPISODE: A college student’s roommate becomes darker and darker after befriending a witch – and then gets marked for death. (Dark Mass) *** If you were to drive from New York to Sacramento, California, it would take you close to 45-hours, non-stop. If you were to fly? That strips off 40 of those hours – it’d only take you about five hours t…
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Following their launch in 1991 with debut single "Get Ready For This", Eurodance duo 2 Unlimited enjoyed a string of more than a dozen hits around the world. What does that have to do with Stock Aitken Waterman? Well, in the UK, the act fronted by Ray Slijngaard and Anita Doth was signed to PWL Records at a time when the Hit Factory's in-house prod…
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IN THIS EPISODE: In the heart of England's St. Osyth village lies The Cage, an unassuming house with a chilling past as a jail for accused witches. When Vanessa Mitchell moved in, she unknowingly stepped into a nightmare of ghostly apparitions and terrifying events that forever altered her life. (The Cage: Britain’s Answer To The Amityville Horror)…
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.629 = Orbiter X, Episode 1 ***WD 01:33:22.317 = Orbiter X, Episode 2 ***WD 03:04:08.497 = Orbiter X, Episode 3 ***WD 04:27:29.698 = Orbiter X, Episode 4 ***WD 05:48:01.953 = Show Close ***WD = Remastered by Weird Darkness (ADU) = Air Date Unknown Weird Darkness theme …
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IN THIS EPISODE: Charles Willey experienced hundreds of fires on his property in the summer of 1948 – but how did they start? (The Macomb Firestarter) *** Two men interested in the same woman – all three spending a day together. Not a good plan from the start. Add a bit of alcohol and you just may have a powder keg ready to explode. (Rum, Jealously…
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IN THIS EPISODE: Were the Tate-LaBianca murders attributed to Charles Manson actually the results of a drug burn? And was Manson simply a scapegoat? *** Matthew Weeks was found guilty and hanged for the murder of Charlotte Dymond. Today it is said that the ghosts of both of them roam the countryside – but could it be that Matthew’s ghost is lamenti…
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#scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from aut…
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.276 = CBS Radio Mystery, “A Bride for Death” (December 04, 1974) 00:47:34.469 = The Thin Man, “The Thin Man” (June 08, 1936) ***Low Quality 01:47:41.149 = 2000 Plus, “The Other Man” (June 07, 1950) ***WD 02:19:43.310 = The Unexpected, “Cargo Unknown” (ADU) ***WD 02:36…
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IN THIS EPISODE: A young wife, home alone with her husband in the military, begins experiencing strange happenings in their apartment. *** On a rainy night, a man begins to hear strange sounds from above that can’t be explained. *** A WeirdDarkness listener tells their story of being terrified by an entity… for over 21 years. *** A deceased relativ…
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IN THIS EPISODE: It’s Thriller Thursday, and this time I’m bringing you a classic short story of sci-fi horror from Ray Bradbury entitled, “The Jar.” The story takes us to a carnival side show and to, as Bradbury describes it, "one of those pale things drifting in alcohol plasma,.. with its peeled, dead eyes staring out at you and never seeing you.…
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