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Horrors, hauntings and mysteries! A collection of scary stories that will have you on the edge of your seat. If you’re a fan of all things spooky, creepy, and thrilling, this is the podcast for you. Want more darkly curious content? Join the Rogue Detecting Society on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/heartstartspounding) for ad-free listening, exclusive bonus content and more! Follow @heartstartspounding on: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@heartstartspounding/) // TikTok (https://www.tikto ...
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Welcome to Coaster Kings Radio - a podcast for coaster nerds. Whether you're a casual enthusiast or a bonafide theme park aficionado, we aim to entertain with a unique mix of history, philosophy, and tomfoolery. From Orlando to Asia, California to Catalonia - and everywhere in between - we invite you to take a ride through our limitlessly amusing amusement park musings. All clear - enjoy your ride.
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Kevin Perjurer (Defunctland) and Jack (Park Ride History) engage in late-night conversations about theme parks. For more episodes and bonus content, join us on Patreon.com/Defunctland
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Once Upon a Coaster is the only podcast out there dedicated exclusively to those old and forgotten roller coaster rides we all still love. Whether still standing or long torn out, we'll discuss the history of the ride, new and improved engineering feats for the time, what made the ride so great, and so much more! Podcast episodes also include Coasterversary segments and a look at Defunct Amusement Parks around the world that no longer exist today.
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Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising that they‘ve recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.
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Magic Meets Adventure

Tim Schmidt and Ayren Nelson

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Magic Meets Adventure is where Disney meets Universal! This is your one stop shop for all things Disney and Universal Theme Parks. As park enthusiasts, Tim and Ayren share their ideas, rankings, travel tips, history, and more to help create an everyday escape into the incredible worlds of magic and adventure!
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Welcome to Hero or Dick, the podcast where hosts Kate and KJ take you on a rollicking ride through the quirks and curiosities of history, pop culture, and everything in between! Each episode, this dynamic duo delves into the stories of famous (and sometimes infamous) figures, events, and phenomena, dissecting them with a blend of humor, insight, and a touch of whimsy. From the fascinating lives of historical icons to the hidden tales behind your favorite movies and music, Kate and KJ unravel ...
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Coney Island Stories

Charles Denson, Coney Island History Project

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Coney Island Stories is a podcast produced from oral histories in the Coney Island History Project archive. We record interviews in English, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and other languages with people who have lived or worked in Coney Island and adjacent neighborhoods or have a special connection to these places. Founded in 2004, the History Project is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that aims to increase awareness of Coney Island's legendary and colorful past and to encourage apprecia ...
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Each week, host Eric Dwinnells and a different guest cohost chat about a spooky subject. From the paranormal to true crime, from ghosts to amusement park rides, from the occult to bizarre religious belief, from the serious to the silly, if it's spooky, we'll talk about it! Check out our website spookyas.com for more info and pics for each episode. Have a spooky story, question, or show idea? Email us at spookyaspodcast@gmail.com
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Madness Madness!

Erin Byrne & Amanda Clay

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Erin and Amanda are sisters, librarians, and sister librarians hailing from scenic central Oklahoma, and in this series they examine and rank clubs, cults, MLMs and more to determine which one they'd most like to join. Join us for math and questionable singing.
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Hi From Space

Milkyway Public Radio Broadcast System

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The show where we learn a little something about this planet Earth. A few times a month the crew of the Oort Chop Express meet and record their personal findings and observances while experiencing and participating in Earthling life.
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John Koos and Scott Martinez grew up six houses down from each other in idyllic Orange County, California. Born in 1969 and 1970, respectively, they came of age in the mythical 1980s. This podcast is a banter about growing up in those times. It may resonate with some of you. To younger listeners, consider it an oral history of those times between guys who have been friends since their childhood. If no one listens, that's fine. We set out to do this for us. https://www.facebook.com/groups/358 ...
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Rattle your way around the track of Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa, travel down to the Bayou with Tiana and her many musician animal friends at Magic Kingdom, and join us on SeaWorld Orlando's second 2-seater B&M coaster, Penguin Trek! How do these three major new attractions in Central Florida measure up? Do they live up to the hype?…
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Hey Spooksters! To wrap up our Summerweeen series, we are discussing some of the top haunted national parks in the US. Timestamps for this episode: 00:00-1:42 Intro 1:42-6:42 Secret Satan information & updates to participating 6:42 Haunted Amusement Parks Join our book club, Spookster Literary Society! Check out the following link for our socials, …
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The 1904 Olympic Games were considered to be the darkest games in history. A mad scientist was able to run experiments on athletes while the games went on, runners were given poison to enhance their performance, and people were stolen from all over the world and forced to compete. TW: Suicide, Racism Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on…
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Send us a Text Message. What truly defines a serial killer? Join us for an eye-opening discuss of the most infamous figures like Samuel Little, Harold Shipman, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Wayne Gacy. We try to break down the chilling world of serial killers and shed light on their gruesome methods and the immense toll of their crimes. We al…
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In 2016, Surrey Nanosystems created a substance known as "The Blackest Black." Immediately, a British artist purchased the exclusive rights to use the "Vantablack" substance in art. The art world was angry and started developing ways to strike back. In this episode, we talk about Vantablack, Anish Kapoor, Stuart Semple and more. Then we chat with H…
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Hey Spooksters! This week in our Summerweeen series we are discussing some of the top haunted amusement parks in the US. Join our book club, Spookster Literary Society! Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon, YouTube channel, & more https://linktr.ee/3spookedgirls Have a personal true crime story or paranormal encounter you'd like to…
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Bonnie Bickwit vanished with her boyfriend from a summer camp in Upstate New York in 1973, during a summer where a serial killer was terrorizing the area. And in 1991, Jared Negrete was left behind by a troop leader on a hike, and then never seen again. The last photo left of him may hold a chilling secret. Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Poun…
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From the world-famous Giant Buddha of Leshan to the unique character of Chongqing's Hongyadong, this region is spectacular beyond its amusement parks. In this episode, Sean and Alex will talk about Happy Valley Chongqing, which is literally in a valley, as well as one of the world's fastest growing cities.…
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Originally released May 2nd, 2022. Was Sammy Davis Jr. a member of the Church of Satan? It's widely known that he converted to Judaism after the auto accident that took his eye, but this week, a listener sent us an article about Sammy Davis Jr. the Satanist. In this episode, we talk about the life of this multi-faceted entertainer and the claim in …
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Send us a Text Message. For you fans of true crime stories, here's an episode from January 2021. He was a manager at a Coca-Cola bottling plant, married, with two teenage sons living the good life in suburban Naperville, IL in 1967. When a bomb exploded aboard a plane on which his wife Jeanne was a passenger, Earle T. Cook quickly became the focus …
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Hey Spooksters! Today starts our Summerween series! This week Tara brings us some dark stories about people's summer camp experiences. Join our book club, Spookster Literary Society! Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon, YouTube channel, & more https://linktr.ee/3spookedgirls Have a personal true crime story or paranormal encounter…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome dear Hero, to another episode of Hero or Dick! Ride along with us on our lighthearted look at amusement parks, theme parks, and carnivals. As usual, Kate and KJ keep it real—and a tiny bit humorous—as they explore the joys of the park experience—greasy food, sketchy ride safety and the germ-laden water parks we all s…
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Throughout WWII, the same doodle with the same words started appearing everywhere on Allied bases. "Kilroy Was Here" accompanied by a sketch of a bald man peering over a wall. This tag was so ubiquitous, you couldn't be around the British or American military without seeing it scrawled into some equipment. In this episode, we explore the origins of…
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Send us a Text Message. Long before NASCAR came to Chicago, this town had races, racers, and racetracks. Today we're talking about Chicago's Motor Speedways. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: http…
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Our season finale is here and we're gearing up for a huge episode. Join Lizzie and first-time-guest-host Rachel as they look at the beast that is Phantoms Revenge at Kennywood Park. This ride has seen it all over the years, from an almost guaranteed tear down to a redemption arch worthy of a movie. We'll cover it all and more in this supersized epi…
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Hey Spooksters! Today is the last installment of our recap on Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult. This documentary centers around the cult allegations against 7M Films, a company that had recruited TikTok dancers and follows the life of Miranda Wilking. Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon, Youtube Channel, & more https://li…
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Join Sean and Alex on their journey from Old Shanghai and Yu Garden on to the world's fastest train and tallest observation deck. Of course, no trip to Shanghai is complete without a day at one of its most spectacular parks: Shanghai Disneyland. How is the brand-new Zootopia ride and land? How is the park holding up?…
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A little known battle during WWII didn't occur between the Axis and Allies; rather it occurred between Black and White members of the U.S. Army. In this episode, we tell the story of what happened in the small village of Bamber Bridge in England during a time of extreme racial tension. Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/th…
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Hey Spooksters! Today we are continuing our recap on Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult. This documentary centers around the cult allegations against 7M Films, a company that had recruited TikTok dancers and follows the life of Miranda Wilking. Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon, Youtube Channel, & more https://linktr.ee/3…
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We're exploring three tales of horror from the backwoods for this episode of Dark Summer. An army of the undead in Hawaii, a Cryptid in the woods of Wisconsin, and a strange man on the edge of someones property. Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on Youtube! This episode is sponsored by Fum, the award-winning flavored air device. For a l…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why bookstores feel like a magical retreat? Join us for an episode near and dear to our hearts--BOOKSTORES! We share our thoughts and insights about bookstores--big ones, small ones--and we even discuss Mr. Amazon's humble beginnings' rooted in a garage. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a heartwarming episo…
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Originally released August of 2022. On the isolated island community of Tangier, Virginia, the residents speak with a dialect that is entirely unique. It's part southern drawl, part "brogue," and some have claimed it's a relic dialect left over from the first English settlers to the area in the 1600s. But is that true? In this episode, we learn abo…
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Send us a Text Message. Danny Sotomayor, a fiery, openly gay AIDS activist, was a man on a mission. Today we discuss Sotomayor with Dan Andries, the writer and producer of the WTTW documentary "The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor." The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor (WTTW) https://interactive.wttw.com/chicago-stories/outrage-of-danny-sotomayor/video The Out…
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Once Upon a Coaster is back and heading to sunny Florida to take a look at Kraken, a polarizing coaster that undoubtedly played a huge role in the Orlando theme park world, even if you don't realize it. Buckle up for this fun look at this classic B&M Coasterversary: Desperado at Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creator…
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Hey Spooksters! Today we are starting our recap on Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult. This documentary centers around the cult allegations against 7M Films, a company that had recruited TikTok dancers and follows the life of Miranda Wilking. Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon, Youtube Channel, & more https://linktr.ee/3sp…
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The story of what happened to Klaus Schleke and Bettina Taxis one fateful night in 1987, and a twist you wont believe. TW: minor descriptions of gore Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on Youtube! This episode is sponsored by Acorns. head to acorns.com/hsp or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Th…
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In the late 1890s and early 1900s, Rube Waddell attracted crowds to his Major League Baseball games for several reasons. Firstly, he was one of the most dominant pitchers of the time. But perhaps the larger reason had to do with his incredibly eccentric behavior. He would run out of the stadium to chase fire trucks, leave the mound to play with pup…
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Send us a Text Message. It was an innovative idea in its day - a 200 store indoor shopping center 35 miles outside of Chicago with a 31-ride amusement park in the middle. Unfortunately, once you throw in costly delays, waning attendance, lackluster store selection, competition, and a trapeze death, that's when trouble starts. This is the story of O…
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As we begin our Dark Summer Series, We're investigating three stories of deadly amusement park rides. TW: child death, minor descriptions of gore Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on Youtube! This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP and use the code HSP to claim your FREE …
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Send us a Text Message. Thanks for tuning in to yet another episode of Hero or Dick! A very special BALLYHOO! goes out to Steve, Emily, and the Knitting Gang! Do wedding traditions have timeless appeal, or are they just outdated rituals? Join us this June as we celebrate the wedding season with a deep dive into the many facets of marriage, past and…
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Was infamous mobster Al Capone the reason we have expiration dates on containers of milk? This is a story that's been told for decades and in this episode, we talk about Al Capone, the reason for the story existing and try to get to the bottom of this piece of Gangland lore. Then we chat with Comedian, Jay Black! Review this podcast at https://podc…
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Hey Spooksters! Today we are recapping the documentary, Diddy's Downfall from Hulu. Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of the most powerful men in music. Now, the entrepreneur is facing multiple lawsuits & is under investigation for criminal sex-trafficking. Insiders paint a picture of the embattled star and explore the mogul’s downfall. Check out the foll…
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Send us a Text Message. It is the largest train robbery in U.S. history, and it occurred just 32 miles north of Chicago. Hear how the Rondout Train Robbery unfolded 100 years ago in June 1924. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone i…
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What if I told you the most sought-after hit man in Houston in the 90's wasn't really a hit man? He worked for the police Gary Johnson spent his career working with members of his community who thought they were hiring someone to kill their loved ones. They were other police officers, churchgoers, and parents. But they all had a dark side, and they…
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