Best Alfie_G Podcasts (2024)

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264: Katie Kenyon 44:00

3d ago44:00

44:00

The strange text messages from Katie Kenyon began on the morning of the 22nd of April. She told her children she needed to go away for a while, and that their fathers would be taking care of them. When her family tried to reach out, her mobile phone went straight to voicemail… SPONSORS - FÜM: Start the Good Habit at https://tryfum.com/morbidology t…

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263: Robert & Tayten Baker 53:58

9d ago53:58

53:58

On the morning of the 26th of August, 2020, Deborah Benson was at her home in Shiloh Road in Melrose, Florida. She was getting ready for the day ahead when her front door flung open, and her step-daughter rushed in. She was frantic, as she said somebody had killed her boys… SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-263-tayten-amp…

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Leadership For Nature - with Tom Glynn-Carney 27:47

15d ago27:47

27:47

With the UK General Election right around the corner, it's time for our political leaders to step up for our world. That means it's crucial for us to make it clear that action on nature and climate is a top priority for us as voters. In this special episode of Call of the Wild, brought to you in association with Scottish Power, actor and WWF ambass…

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262: Eurydice Dixon 50:25

16d ago50:25

50:25

At around 2:30AM on the 13th of June 2018, in Melbourne, Australia, a man made his way through Princes Park on his route home from work. As he neared the soccer field, something caught his eye—a white bundle lying on the ground. Intrigued, he drew closer, only to discover the true nature of the mysterious object... SPONSORS - Kalm with Kava: This i…

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261: Ashling Murphy 1:07:26

25d ago1:07:26

1:07:26

On the afternoon of January 12, 2022, two women were jogging along the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Ireland. Just ahead of them, they noticed a mountain bike leaning against the bushes along the towpath. As they approached, they could discern a man crouched over a woman in the bushes; she was thrashing her legs in desperation. SPONSORS - June’s Journe…

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260: Stephen & Wendy Reid 1:12:33

1M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

tailor MStephen and Wendy Reid had moved back to Concord, New Hampshire, to enjoy their retirement. Over lockdown, they had discovered a love of hiking, relishing the numerous trails that were just stone’s throw away from their apartment. But one afternoon in April of 2022, the couple vanished while on their routine hike. SPONSORS - Prolon: Prolon …

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259: Lynette Volschenk 35:24

1M ago35:24

35:24

Residents of the Seesig apartments in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa, were settling down for the evening on the 21st of August, 2019. But amidst the tranquil ambiance, a woman residing on the ninth floor was jolted from her routine by piercing screams echoing from the apartment directly above hers… SPONSORS - Prolon: Prolon is a groundbreaking …

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258: Alfie Steele 58:38

1M ago58:38

58:38

The tranquil streets of Droitwich, nestled in the historic county of Worcester, England, were thrust into the spotlight on the 18th of February, 2021. That afternoon, a distressing phone call pierced the calm, as a woman dialed emergency services to report a harrowing discovery: her son, unresponsive, lying in the bathtub. SPONSORS - EZ Melts: EZ M…

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257: Paige Birgfeld 55:32

2M ago55:32

55:32

In 2007, in Grand Junction, Colorado, an eight-year-old girl grew increasingly frustrated with her mother one night. Her mother had assured her she'd be home early after numerous late nights at work. However, as darkness fell over the area, her mother still hadn't returned... SPONSORS - Prose: Prose offers custom skincare and haircare, tailored to …

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256: Brenda Powell 59:32

2M ago59:32

59:32

Michelle Gaffney was at work at the University of Mount Union in Ohio on the 3rd of March, 2020, when she received a message from a parent of a student. When Michelle called back, she could hear loud thumps in the background along with a deafening scream.... SPONSORS - ZocDoc: Zocdoc is the only free app that lets you find and book doctors who are …

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Listen Now: Happily Never After: Dan & Nancy 5:10

2M ago5:10

5:10

"Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels. From Wondery, this is a story a…

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255: Eli Hart 45:15

2M ago45:15

45:15

Police in Orono, Minnesota, received a report of a vehicle on the road with a smashed back windscreen and a missing tyre on the 20th of May, 2022. When officers responded to the scene and pulled the car over, they immediately noticed blood in the back seat, and on the driver’s hands… SPONSORS: EZ Melts: EZ Melts are fast-melting, sugar free wonders…

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254: Matthew Pyke 50:04

2M ago50:04

50:04

In today’s digital age, obsessions can spital into existence through the vast expanses of the internet. They can even blur the lines between virtual fantasy and reality. In September of 2008, detectives in Nottingham, in the United Kingdom, were investigating a murder when their focus shifted to the online world of gaming. SPONSORS - 310 Nutrition:…

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253: Thad Phillips & Christian Steiner 50:23

3M ago50:23

50:23

Thad Phillips was asleep on his couch in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on the night of July 29, 1995. In the haze of half-sleep, he suddenly became aware of somebody lifting him. He thought that it was his father taking him to bed, but when he emerged from his daze, he found himself standing outside, with an older teenage boy standing before him. SPONSORS - …

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252: Crystal McDowell 47:37

3M ago47:37

47:37

Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on August 25, 2017, unleashing widespread devastation along the Gulf Coast. In the days and weeks that followed, rescue missions were taking place, but amidst these, it became apparent that a woman had disappeared. However, detectives didn’t believe her disappearance was connected to the storm…. SPONSORS - Zo…

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251: Billy Payne & Billie Jean Hayworth 49:35

3M ago49:35

49:35

Brad Osborne went to pick up his friend and co-worker to carpool to work in Mountain City, Tennessee, on 31 January, 2012. He pulled up outside and waited for several moments but Billy Payne never appeared. Brad opened up the unlocked back door, and other than an alarm clock blaring, the home was unusually silent…. SPONSORS - Truvaga: Are you still…

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250: Nikki Kuhnhausen 55:52

3M ago55:52

55:52

Nikki Kuhnhausen, a transgender teen, found herself at a friend’s home in Vancouver, Washington, on the 6th of June, 2019. While she was normally chatty, her attention was fixated on her cell phone, chatting away on Snapchat with a man she had just met downtown. As the early morning hours approached, Nikki left her friend’s home, embarking on a jou…

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249: Sarah Yarborough 47:27

4M ago47:27

47:27

Two teenage boys were walking through a bushy area close to Federal Way High School in Federal Way, Washington, on the morning of the 14th of December, 1991. As they drew closer to one of the bushes, a young man suddenly popped up. He glared at the two boys, before turning around and walking off. Nutrafol: Hair thinning affects approximately 1 in 2…

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248: Eddie Werner 49:24

4M ago49:24

49:24

Eddie Werner was going door to door in his neighbourhood in Jackson Township, New Jersey, in the summer of 1997. He was hoping to sell the most candy for his school’s PTA to win the top prize of walkie talkies. That afternoon, however, Eddie failed to return home, prompting a large-scale search that would lead detectives to the dark underbelly of t…

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247: Oliver Northup & Claudia Maupin 1:06:41

4M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Officer Mark Hermann was responding to a call for a welfare check in Davis, California, on the 14th of April, 2013. Oliver Northup and Claudia Maupin hadn’t shown up to church that morning, and all attempts to reach them by phone were unsuccessful. As the officer scanned the perimeter of their home, he spotted that a window screen had been sliced o…

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246: Takoda Collins 1:00:41

4M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Upon receiving a call regarding an unresponsive child in Dayton, Ohio, detectives promptly arrived at the home from which the call originated. Despite the outward appearances of tidiness within the home, they were horrified upon inspecting the attic. Evidence suggested that somebody had been living there, and a camera had strategically been install…

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245: David Coughlin 47:22

5M ago47:22

47:22

A Park Ranger at Carlsbad Caverns National Park was working on the afternoon of the 8th of May, 1999. As he made his way past Rattlesnake Canyon, he observed a car parked on the trailhead. Just a couple of days earlier, two men had obtained a camping permit, but they had failed to sign out… SPONSORS - Aura: Aura scans the internet for your email ad…

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244: Sasha Marsden 45:57

5M ago45:57

45:57

On the night of 31 January, 2013, the smoke alarm started blaring from the Grafton House Hotel in Blackpool. As residents went outside, they could see flames flickering from the alleyway located behind the hotel. What appeared to be a mannequin was ablaze, but as the fire rescinded, it became apparent that it wasn’t a mannequin at all. SPONSORS - Z…

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243: Sophie Collombet 46:02

5M ago46:02

46:02

In the early morning hours of March 28, 2014, Brisbane, Australia experienced stormy weather. As the rain subsided, the homeless community of Kurilpa Park emerged from their shelters. On a nearby bench, some of them noticed what appeared to be a homeless woman. She lay on the bench, clad only in damp newspapers to shield her from the elements. SPON…

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242: Liane, Karla & Maya Dickason 54:02

5M ago54:02

54:02

In a quiet suburb of Timaru on New Zealand’s South Island, a woman and her husband were watching television on the night of 16 September, 2021. As they were unwinding, a strange sound emanated from the garden next door. The woman went outside and peered through the fence, and could see somebody pacing up and down and sobbing. SPONSORS - ZocDoc: Zoc…

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241: Jonathan Foster 55:51

5M ago55:51

55:51

As Christmas drew near in 2010, detectives in Houston, Texas, received an alert about a missing twelve-year-old boy. As they launched their investigation, conflicting accounts of events surfaced from those who were closest to the boy. SPONSORS - Winona: Thank you to Winona for sponsoring this episode! Winona is a network of OBGYN health professonal…

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240: Jasmine Lovett & Aliyah Sanderson 54:30

6M ago54:30

54:30

The “Mr. Big” operation is an investigative technique used by law enforcement agencies, particularly in Canada. It is a type of undercover operation designed to obtain a confession from a suspect in a serious criminal case. In 2019, after a mother and her young daughter vanished in Cranston, Canada, detectives quickly zoned in on a primary suspect.…

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239: Nicole Lovell 54:50

6M ago54:50

54:50

Blacksburg is a town of roughly 43,000 residents in Montgomery County, Virginia, in the United States. Nestled in the picturesque New River Valley, enveloped by the Appalachian Mountains, the town boasts natural beauty with its hiking trails and parks. Notably recognised as the residence of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg is affectionately known as Hokie…

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238: Sydney Sutherland 37:02

6M ago37:02

37:02

Jogging is a popular form of exercise for millions worldwide, offering a holistic boost to physical and mental well-being, stress reduction, and an opportunity to connect with nature. Despite its benefits, safety considerations, particularly for women, loom large—especially when navigating isolated or dimly lit paths. In 2020, a woman vanished whil…

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237: Ruth Pyne 53:41

6M ago53:41

53:41

Mental illnesses can have a profound impact on a family, affecting various aspects of relationships, communication and overall well-being. They can exert strain on interpersonal connections, and 2011, the question of mental illness within a family raised questions as detectives scrambled to investigate a shocking murder of a mother. SPONSORS - Sche…

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236: Chloe & Aubrey Berry 50:31

7M ago50:31

50:31

On the 25th of December 2017, Beach Drive and Goodwin Street in Oak Bay, Victoria, Canada, buzzed with the spirit of Christmas. The homes and apartments were aglow with festive cheer, from decorated Christmas trees, windows shimmering with twinkling lights, and even the presence of illuminated Santas and candy canes. Later on, however, the atmosphe…

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235: Megan McAlorum 45:28

7M ago45:28

45:28

The early morning mist has just begun to dissipate over the hills of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on the 12th of April, 2004. Despite schools being closed for the Easter Monday holiday, there was a sense of activity in the otherwise tranquil hills. A group of travelers had established a makeshift home in this remote landscape, marked by forests, fiel…

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234: Nohema Graber 56:00

7M ago56:00

56:00

Nohema Graber had come from Mexico to Fairfield, Iowa, where she and her husband raised a family. As a devoted educator, her sudden disappearance one November afternoon in 2021 left her students deeply troubled. As detectives began their investigation, a local resident came forth. He reported seeing two teenagers driving Nohema’s car… SPONSORS - Ba…

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233: Maddy Middleton 47:23

7M ago47:23

47:23

Santa Cruz, California, is renowned for its secure, laid-back beach atmosphere. Boasting white sandy beaches and a charming boardwalk, it remains a favoured destination for tourists. It was the peak of summer season in 2015. The city was abuzz with holiday makers, while residential neighbourhoods were filled with children off school for the holiday…

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Listen Now - Dr. Death: Bad Magic 5:45

7M ago5:45

5:45

"From Wondery, and hosted by Laura Beil - The new season of Dr. Death, BAD MAGIC is a story of miraculous cures, magic and murder. When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. As medical experts praise Serhat Gumrukcu’s genius, the company he…

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232: Ingrid Lyne 36:54

8M ago36:54

36:54

The trend of online dating continues to surge in popularity each year. Yet, alongside its widespread appeal, the realm of online dating harbours its own set of dangers. The veiled nature of interactions through digital screens allows individuals to craft personas that may diverge significantly from their actual identities. Women could be meeting th…

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231: Billy Jack Gaither 45:21

8M ago45:21

45:21

Sylacauga is a small town in central Alabama, nestled amid the rolling hills and forests of Talladega County. Back in the 1990s, this tight-knit community was so diminutive that it lacked fundamental establishments such as motels, restaurants, or even a solitary traffic signal. The town's limited size fostered a culture where nearly everyone was fa…

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230: Breasia Terrell 1:09:28

8M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

While it is often said that the most dangerous predators conceal themselves in plain sight, the unsettling reality is that not all of these people masquerade as harmless. Some have the convictions to back up their disturbing backgrounds, but still, they can find a way to worm themselves into people’s lives. In the year 2020, a mother from Davenport…

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229: Elaine Doyle 54:00

8M ago54:00

54:00

During the 1980s, forensic science was still in its early stages, lacking the advanced techniques we have today. However, over the subsequent couple of decades, remarkable strides were made in the field. DNA testing, fingerprint analysis, and fibre testing emerged, ushering in a new era of forensic capabilities. With these breakthroughs, cold cases…

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228: Chelsea Bruck 1:02:22

9M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Halloween was fast approaching in Maybee, Michigan, on the 24th of October, 2014. In preparation, people were putting the final touches to their Halloween costumes and making sure that their candy bowls were well-stocked. That night, a massive Halloween party was being held nearby in Newport. Around 600 people gathered at the party, flaunting their…

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227: Ethan Stacy 52:35

9M ago52:35

52:35

Nestled within Davis County, Utah, Layton stands as a vibrant city, intimately connected to the bustling heart of Salt Lake City. This commuter’s haven, with its approximately 80,000 residents, has carved its place on the map. However, in spring of 2010, citizens of Layton awoke to find police officers scouring throughout the neighborhoods. They we…

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Listen Now: MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries 7:21

9M ago7:21

7:21

"Follow MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge the first 8 episodes, early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today. The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror …

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226: Hannah Cornelius & Cheslin Marsh 59:27

9M ago59:27

59:27

It was a quiet night in Stellebosch, a town located in the Western Cape of South Africa, on 27 May, 2017. University student, Hannah Cornelious, had offered her friend, Cheslin Marsh, a lift back home after a night out. As they sat chatting in her parked car outside his apartment, they were unaware that they were being watched… SPONSORS - Babbel: T…

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225: Richard Field & Lina Bolanos 42:23

9M ago42:23

42:23

Once upon a time, Boston, Massachusetts, was marred by period of decay and rampant crime. Yet, as time progressed, a remarkable transformation swept through the city, turning it into a thriving epicentre. Modern apartment complexes sprang up, luring wealthy professionals and giving rise to an era of prosperity. Boston’s identity shifted, gaining th…

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224: Sebastian Kalinowski 52:29

9M ago52:29

52:29

In August, 2021, detectives in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, were investigating a case where a teenage boy reportedly fell unconscious while in the bathtub. As they initiated their inquiry within the family residence, a peculiar discovery awaited them: surveillance cameras strategically placed in every corner of the house. SPONSORS - Factor: Thank …

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223: Misty Cockerill & Tanya Smith 57:17

10M ago57:17

57:17

Situated approximately 70 kilometres from Vancouver, Abbotsford stands as a bedroom community in Canada. The cityscape is marked by extensive farmlands, orchards, and rolling hills that lend to its quaint rural allure. However, in 1995, Abbotsford was shaken by a brutal assault on two teenage girls who were making their way home from a party. Follo…

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Listen Now: This Is Actually Happening 6:03

10M ago6:03

6:03

What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. In their newest season, you’ll hear from a man who watched as his wife developed 21 …

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Listen Now: The Apology Line 6:43

10M ago6:43

6:43

For fifteen years you could call a private number in Manhattan and anonymously apologize for anything. It was called The Apology Line. This is the story of the phone line and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shopli…

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222: June Fox-Roberts 43:42

10M ago43:42

43:42

It was a quiet morning in the small village of Llantwit Fardre in Wales on 21 November, 2021. Abigail Fox-Roberts had become concerned after she couldn’t reach her mother, June, on the phone. She decided to drive over to her home, but as soon as she entered, it became obvious that something was amiss. In the hallway, there was a trail of blood that…

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221: Anthony Avalos 59:20

10M ago59:20

59:20

Numerous safeguards are established to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly children. In an ideal world, these systems work the way they are supposed to. Unfortunately, however, the child protection system is infallible, and when it fails, children are the ones left to pay the ultimate price. SPONSORS - Zocdoc: Thank you to Zocdoc for spons…

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