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Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world! In this weekly podcast I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bloody Married Podcast

Bloody Married Podcast

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Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart about all things horror while drinking Bloody Marys. Pull up a grave, grab a Bloody Mary and enjoy!
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Unspookable

Soundsington Media

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Unspookable is an award winning, family-friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable is an official "Common Sense Media Selection," one of Apple Podcasts' "Essentials," has been called one of the "Best ...
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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken ...
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A podcast hosted by Kristin Lytie discussing horror movies and what they mean to us. Comedians, professors, musicians and more pick their all time favorite horror movie to discuss. Follow me on twitter @BloodyMaryPod
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Dish

Cold Glass Productions

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Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw and Michelin star chef and restaurateur Angela Hartnett invite you to join their weekly dinner parties for hilarious, unfiltered chat. Guests like Gordon Ramsey, Miriam Margoyles, Amol Rajan and Florence Pugh enjoy a Michelin star meal cooked by Angela, who shares insider tips and tricks to perfecting that signature dish or everyday dinner. As a seasoned conversationalist and raconteur, Nick serves the drinks and leads the dinner party for a deliciously fun listen D ...
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So Supernatural

Audiochuck | Crime House

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Most mysteries can be solved by looking at the facts. But sometimes, the truth lies somewhere in the unknown… Enter the realm of true crime’s most bizarre occurrences, and unravel all the possible explanations. No matter how strange or surreal they get.
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Step into the shadows with The Eclectic, a podcast where folklore, true crime, the paranormal, and bloody history converge. From ghostly legends and UFO encounters to the darkest deeds of history’s most infamous figures, each episode pulls back the curtain on the mysteries that haunt us. With a tone that’s chilling yet captivating, The Eclectic is for those who crave stories that linger long after the episode ends.
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Washington to Westminster is the natural-ish culmination of hundreds of years of British-American foreign relations. British comedian Matt Johnston from The Interesting Times and American comedian Andrea Bridges-Smith from The Fenix News Network join forces to ask each other, what the bloody hell is going on over on your side of the pond? If there's one thing both our proud nations have in common, it's that our politicians are nuts!
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Nightmare Soup

Bloody FM

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Inspired by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Goosebumps, Nightmare Soup is a horror anthology podcast based on the Nightmare Soup books written by Jake Tri and illustrated by Andy Sciazko. Enter the Midnight Bite diner, where your friendly but unnerving waiters Betty and Billy serve up stories that will terrify all ages!
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American Hysteria

chelsey weber-smith

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American Hysteria explores how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture – moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes, crazes, fringe beliefs, and national misunderstandings. Poet-turned-podcaster Chelsey Weber-Smith tells the strangest stories from American history and examines the forces that create the reality we share, and sometimes, the reality we don't.
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The Film Flamers is a horror movie podcast for fans of slashers, scream queens, and sarcastic deep dives. Hosts Chris & Robert explore the bloody best (and worst) of horror cinema—from cult classics to new releases—with history, hot takes, and a dash of dark comedy. Expect film reviews, top ten lists, horror news, and episodes that’ll have you screaming… with laughter. Follow us and leave a 5-star review to help us haunt more ears!
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the po ...
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The Conspirators Podcast

The Conspirators Podcast

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The Conspirators is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the dark and disturbing stories from history your teacher never told you about. On the show I discuss unsolved mysteries, serial killers, survival stories, strange disappearances and other bizarre true events from the past.
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That's Peculiar

Nathan and Andra

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A podcast about anything peculiar! We'll cover history, science, true crime, and anything in between. We hope to keep your returning every episode for your peculiar fix!
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From “Bloody Mary” to “The Kidney Heist,” The Vocalizers presents an anthology of original horror stories inspired by frightening true events & some of the most terrifying Urban Legends. Welcome to the Shivers Anthology Podcast. “Shivers” is a “mockumentary” fictionalized podcast in which interviews characters whom will recount their own horrifying experiences. Set in present day with “actual play” flashbacks. This podcast features voice actors from over 14 countries But beware… This is a di ...
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The Poisoners' Cabinet

The Poisoners' Cabinet

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Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you... Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes. Written, produced and presented by Sinead ...
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High, How Are You?

High, How Are You?

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Jen and Neal are a couple who dive into the chaos of reality TV—she’s high on edibles, he’s stone-cold sober, and together they unpack every moment with wildly different perspectives.
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Author Jeremy White presents "The Little Girl at the Bottom of the Picture: A Journey of Selfless Discovery." The tenured cynic's hopeful book details how Jeremy's wife, Edie, discovered her biological family in early 2018, and the beautifully insane, transformational adventure that ensued. After altruistically submitting her DNA, Edie ultimately solves a mystery that had been plaguing an enthusiastic, gangster-adjacent Ukrainian American family for 65 years, but only after Edie learns that ...
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We all know the stories: Bloody Mary, the Chupacabra, Candyman... These urban legends have been around for decades, sometimes centuries, and still haunt us today. But are they real? The Ghost Brothers, Atlanta’s premiere (and funniest) paranormal investigators, Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey are investigating the craziest myths and legends with the help of comedians, witches, celebrities and friends. So gather round, because there's some creepy s*** out there and we know you lov ...
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Crowned & Cancelled

Shallon Lester

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Where history’s scandals become strategy for the modern queen. Hosted by Shallon Lester, Crowned & Cancelled blends dark academia storytelling with pop-culture parallels and no-BS advice to uncover what yesterday's betrayals, seductions and battles can teach us about how to build our own empires! ⚜️ Travel with me! shallonlester.com ⚜️ Instagram & TikTok @ShallonXO ⚜️ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/shallonlester For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
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Our host; Dr.G had his first paranormal experience at only eight years old. With over five decades of storytelling, magic and paranormal story collection he is an award winning story teller on a mission to revive firelight and the telling of stories!
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Ag, Ammo & Adventure

Ag Ammo and Adventure

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Welcome to Ag, Ammo & Adventure - the show where we load up on insight, pull the trigger on truth, and blaze a trail through the backroads of agribussiness, science and rural grit. From feed yards to the field labs, deer blinds to boardrooms-this is the podcast where Iowa Roots run deep, stories run wild, and your hosts come fully loaded.
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50,000 watts of gearhead terror. We're the talk radio blowtorch you want, chock-full of cars, trucks, beers and guns since 2009. We'll be your go-to for gearhead get-some, full of the sliciest canyon carving, dirtiest off-roading, biggest calibers, hairiest sasquatches, loudest explosions, plus the best epic fails, smoking rubble and blue-collar awesomesauce since Top Gear full of beer.
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Spirits on the Plains

Brendan Rhyne

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Spirits on the Plains is a bi-weekly podcast about the ghosts, spirits and demons from the the most haunted region west of the Mississippi. As the Gateway to the West, our haunted history has left behind endless stories from the bloody Border War to a den of mob activity, and possibly the eye witnesses to tell them. And I believe the tales of the paranormal walk hand in hand with the stories of our history.
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Swish Edition

Bethwick Media LLC

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This long-running comedy and pop culture podcast launched in October 2010. The "Swish Edition" is hosted by Scott (from his 'secret underground studio' in Sin City) and Kristin (coming to you from just outside our nation's capital). The DAILY shit show features news and snarky commentary on the entertainment industry, travel, Las Vegas, marketing trends, crazy celebrities, and much more. Scott, along with the recently-retired Dale Blades, originated the show in Washington, D.C., before movin ...
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Curious Explorers

Kathy Kelly and Traci Stein

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What’s haunting the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park ? Are orbs ghostly phenomena or mere camera artifacts? Can what we do in the future influence the past? How are precognition and retrocausation connected? Do the same psychological principles apply to both the living and the dead? Did Abraham Lincoln foresee his own death? Join historian Kathy Kelly, proprietress of The Paranormal Museum, and psychologist Traci Stein as they explore the evidence for - and against - a paranormal explanation ...
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Small Town Whispers

Bethany Yucuis Borden

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Small Town Whispers is a storytelling podcast where history and the paranormal meet under the glow of the porchlight. Season One, Watseka Wonder, explores the chilling 19th-century case of possession and exorcism that haunted my hometown of Watseka, Illinois. I first discovered the story as a twelve-year-old when I read the book Watseka: America's Most Extraordinary Case of Possession and Exorcism by David St. Clair. Now, I return to share those haunting pages alongside small-town legends, g ...
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The Hat is a gaping void into which you, and everyone else, cast the questions to end all questions. This weird and wonderful show follows Ben, Liam and their guests as they answer questions such as: What's the worst version of a centaur? What would you do if you grew an extra finger? What supermarkets would the Fellowship of the Ring shop at? What's the secret ingredient? The Conversation Hat is a podcast for geeks, artists and terrible people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor ...
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In life, I am a Canadian Esoteric Teacher and Channel to the Aether. I am also a supernatural nerd. My interest with the unknown began when I was a kid, due to having my own misunderstood psychic experiences. My life long study of the strange and unusual has prepared me for the work I am called to do now; taking me places other lightworkers won’t go. This has taught me about how many fallacies the masses believe about the paranormal. I am here to take the Hollywood out of the world of the su ...
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Two friends, two mics, and endless opinions. Whitney Thomas and Rachel Cook from River Radio take you off the record with concert reviews, new music breakdowns, pop culture chatter, and reality TV recaps — all with plenty of laughs along the way. Whether it’s Taylor Swift talk, concert merch confessions, or debating the latest CMA nominations, Whitney and Rachel keep it fun, casual, and totally unfiltered.
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What happens when you get a role in a horror movie, eagerly search the pages of the script to see what your character is like and what scenes you are in only to find out you are not the "final girl?" You don't survive to be in the sequel. That happened to me a few times, most notably in Friday the 13th, Part 2 and Girls Nite Out. Those of us who were not the final girls in our films deserve our day of glory! Join us as we chat about what we could have done differently to change our fate. Wha ...
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Do you like horror movies? Do you like the bad, the good and the downright ugly horror movies? The ones that either make you giggle in delight or so mad that you smile with delight? Well, then this is the podcast for you! Hi, I'm Brian and I love all types of horror films. From the ones that are cinematic masterpieces, to those that will make your blood boil and curl. Whether the movie is so unwatchable or so loved, I will give my honest opinion and review of the film with clips of the movie ...
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Ep 273 is loose! And we're diving into the history of one of the world's most famous attractions, Madame Tussauds! Who was the woman behind the famed house of wax? How did she learn her skills? And is this the most tenuous cocktail link in history? The secret ingredient is....wax! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales eve…
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Step into Tudor England at its bloodiest and most unhinged, where monarchs changed religions on a whim and the price of disagreeing with the crown was burning alive. In this episode, we unravel the real story behind Mary I—“Bloody Mary”—and the Oxford Martyrs whose deaths became political theater. But to understand why Protestants and Catholics wer…
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We'd love to hear from you! Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of self-harm, blood, graphic injury, violence, and strong language. Check the Chapters for details. Listener discretion is advised. The porchlight flickers, the storm gathers, and a small town decides what it believes. We return to Watseka, Illinois, where Mary’s brief …
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Between so many interruptions - the politicking and the Chinese food, phone calls from friends and parts percolating in the garadtch - White Mark the Diversity Hire and Hostus Maximus Justin Fort were lucky to get through this one at all. What's in it? Skyrocketing values of old 911s and the cost of our buddy the Doc's new pistachio GT2; strange ne…
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Intermittent fasting might feel like a modern idea, but Tudor England practiced a full winter fast during Advent. People cut out meat and dairy, relied on fish and simple grains, and often waited until evening prayers for their main meal. In this episode we look at what the Advent fast involved, how it shaped daily life in December, and why it ends…
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Jelani Cobb is the Dean of Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism and the author of the new book Three or More Is a Riot: Notes on How We Got Here: 2012-2025 which he is here to talk with me about today. Since the beginning of the Black Lives Matter movement over a decade ago, Jelani has been reporting on the most consequential events from the fr…
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Throughout the Unites States you can find stories of sightings of the large, hairy creature we all know as Bigfoot. According to most modern researchers, Bigfoot is a shy and gentle creature. But in this episode I'm going to tell you some of the stories, who claimed they were attacked by the creature. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theconspirator…
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In this episode, Liam and Ben must work out: 🍪 If British websites use biscuits? 🧹 What jobs should the robots do? 😱 And much more! Wowsers! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-episode every month a…
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It's the start of the holiday season so what is better than to sit and watch some holiday horror movies? First up for the month of December is Christmas Bloody Christmas! What makes a robotic santa go on a killing spree? Does a band lose popularity when they cut their hair? What exactly is he packing down there? The answer to all this and more on a…
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Every year, a spectacular display of fireballs rises from the Mekong River in Thailand and Laos at the end of Buddhist Lent. They appear like clockwork—and defy logic. Scientists and skeptics point to natural explanations such as combustible gases or a hoax. But locals will tell you they are produced by the mythical Naga serpent… For a full list of…
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Send us a text In this episode of 'That's Peculiar', Nathan and Andra reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences, discussing the loneliness that can accompany their jobs and the importance of family traditions. They then delve into the fascinating world of rituals, exploring how they intersect with religion and magic, and how these practices shape h…
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PseudoPod 1006: Give A Dog A Bone is a PseudoPod original. From author: “Give A Dog A Bone” is the third story in the series of tales following the exploits of a married couple of werewolves whose relationship is under some unusual stresses. Both of the previous stories, “Licking Roadkill” and “Last Supper” also appeared at PseudoPod, and were insp…
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We'd love to hear from you! The room goes still, the metronome ticks, and Mary begins a slow descent down an imagined staircase that somehow leads straight into the private histories of everyone at the table. What follows isn’t vagueness or guesswork; it’s a sequence of precise hits that force even hardened skeptics to rethink their positions. We t…
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Today we’re looking at the Privy Council and the work it handled behind the scenes in Tudor England. This small group managed intelligence, arrests, foreign diplomacy, religious enforcement, and the constant flow of problems from every corner of the kingdom. It’s a closer look at how the Tudors actually governed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…
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For those of us who have been good all year the holidays are a time for celebration and gifts... but, for for those of us who have been naughty, we may have a half goat, half demon visitor waiting to steal us away. What's that, cheery soul? Not familiar? Well then, let's tell you a little more about Krampus... Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellen…
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This week, America's "most incompetent, lazy, feckless leader" has some competition, as we dive deep into the US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, aka the Secretary of Toxic Masculinity, who is denying allegations that he ordered a shocking military "double tap" strike on two shipwreck survivors. Was it first-degree murder or just a "real dick mov…
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In this episode, we trace the Vaux family from their Lancastrian beginnings in the fifteenth century to their role in the Catholic underground during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. We follow the line from Katherine Peniston and her loyalty to Margaret of Anjou, through Nicholas Vaux’s rise under Henry VII and Henry VIII, and into the recusa…
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Rachel and Whitney are back from Thanksgiving break and fully in Christmas mode — well, mostly. This week, the girls dish on which Christmas jams are immediate hard skips, recap a few standout moments from CMA Country Christmas, and dive into their favorite holiday traditions. Rachel proudly (and extensively) gushes about her new wet/dry vacuum, Wh…
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For our December 3rd episode, we're talking about a myriad, y'all! A real myriad, including: Scott's Thanksgiving turkey disaster The Washington Post's 'fart walk' suggestion People who were fake-outraged by lip-synching at the Macy's parade "Zootopia 2" breaks box office records The Taco Bell Ultramarathon in Virginia "Rage Bait" is Oxford's word …
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Before Jack the Ripper became a legend, Mary Ann “Polly” Nichols was a mother, a daughter, a wife, and a woman fighting to survive the brutal realities of Victorian London. In this deeply human opening to our Whitechapel series, we walk with her through workhouses, lodging houses, and the shadowed streets of 1888 — not to sensationalise her death, …
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Do you feel the cold weather nipping at your nose? What’s up with that? Is it Jack Frost, like a lot of the stories and songs say? Or is it another embodiment of winter, like Frau Hole, Boreas, or Morozko? You’ll have to bundle up in your coziest blanket and listen to this episode to find out! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations ab…
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A true VI-Hundy P joins us around our own round table. Joe Marler is a former rugby union player, podcast presenter, TV personality and Traitors expert in big dog theory. He joins Nick and Angela around the Dish table to talk about his new podcast, Joe Marler Will See You Now, where he puts guests to the test using his unique people-reading skills.…
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In 1591, Mabel Bagenal defied her powerful English family and secretly married Hugh O’Neill, Earl of Tyrone. Their relationship became one of the most controversial matches in Tudor Ireland, fueling tensions that were already pushing the country toward war. In this minicast, we explore who Mabel was, why she chose O’Neill, and how her decision shap…
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Have you ever made slime? Do you remember how you made it? What it felt like oozing between your fingers? Why do you think so many of us are obsessed with slime? And why do slimy things creep so many people out? We'll be talking about all of that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ana Olson Produced, Edited by…
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“Do It” was first published in the anthology ‘120 Murders: Dark Fiction Inspired by the Alternative Era’ C/W: gun violence, knife violence Note from author: The pizza joint in the story is based on a locally (local to me) famous spot in Boston’s South Shore. Having been raised on the North Shore I take umbrage at this city having ‘shore’ anywhere n…
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Today we’re looking at the Tudor-era women who stepped into roles normally reserved for knights, from Grace O’Malley leading a fleet on the Irish coast to Bess of Hardwick managing the Shrewsbury power base during rebellion, Mary of Guise governing a kingdom at war, Elizabeth I claiming her authority at Tilbury, and more. They were never formally k…
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Harriett Gilbert welcomes bestselling author Philippa Gregory into the World Book Club studio to discuss her celebrated historical novel, The Other Boleyn Girl. This novel, about to celebrate its 25th anniversary, is a vivid portrayal of ambition, love, and betrayal in the Tudor Court, told from the perspective of Mary Boleyn, sister to the ill-fat…
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In honor of my favorite movie's 50th anniversary, I wanted to share an episode about The Rocky Horror Picture Show with all of you unconventional conventionalists, one that I recently recorded with my friends BJ and Harmony Colangelo for their fantastic coming-of-age film podcast, This Ends at Prom. Subscribe to This Ends At Prom wherever you get y…
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In this week's episode Liam & Ben must 🏰 Fix Celebrity Traitors (again) 🥑 Make Smashed Avocado cool again 😂 And much more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-episode every month and a members-only …
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It's a short, short minisode and I'm mostly giving you the movie for next week! Terrible Terror: Facebook: https://facebook.com/terriblet... Instagram: https://instagram.com/terrible... Twitter: https://twitter.com/T_T_Podcas... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@terribleterrorpodcast Twitch: https://twitch.tv/terribleterr... Suno: https://suno.com/…
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Today we’re looking at the closest thing Tudor England had to newspapers: the crime pamphlets that reported real murders, scandals, and witchcraft cases in the sixteenth century. We’ll dig into the 1573 killing of George Saunders, the 1592 murder of John Brewen, and a witchcraft case printed that same year, and explore how these pamphlets shaped pu…
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The Losers are back in The Stacks for another round of recommendations, digressions, and musings about the joys of the written word. Randall, Sammie, and Caff begin by gabbing about some of November and December's new horror and genre releases. then share some non-spoilery takes on what they've been reading. Check out an abbreviated list of our rec…
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In this session from Tudorcon 2025 Sarah Pixley Papandrea from Agecroft Hall breaks down the real twelve-day Christmas season of Tudor England, from mumming and wassailing to role-reversal games, feast days, and the Lord of Misrule. It’s a lively look at the traditions that shaped winter celebrations across the Tudor world. Yuletide with the Tudors…
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Ep 272 is loose and we're off to France to hear the tale of a man who played on both sides of the law... Who was Eugene? How did a criminal end up leading a police force? And how do YOU Google? The secret ingredient is...a rogue! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoner…
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In 1942, a U.S. Navy blimp embarked on a routine patrol off the coast of San Francisco—but hours later the blimp came crashing down in nearby Daly City. Its radios were working, engines were running, and life jackets were still on board, but the crew had seemingly vanished without a trace. To this day, their whereabouts are still unknown. For a ful…
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We'd love to hear from you! A girl wakes after five silent days with no memory and no weakness. A minister sits in her parlor and suggests a possibility more human than demonic: a spirit not gone far enough. When he conducts an experiment successfully right there in the home, the room shifts from fear to curiosity. That small win for Mary becomes a…
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Forget the Hallmark version — the first Thanksgiving wasn’t cute, cozy, or even particularly grateful. In this episode, we break down the real story behind the 1621 feast: the Pilgrims who knew nothing and learned even less, the Jamestown colonists who literally ate each other, and the kidnapped survivor — Squanto, who held an entire colony togethe…
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In this episode, we explore the life of Jane Lumley, a Tudor noblewoman whose translations made her one of the earliest female scholars in English literature. Through her, we trace the intertwined stories of the FitzAlan and Lumley families, the politics that shaped their world, and the remarkable library that preserved her work. From Nonsuch to th…
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