Best L.A. Beadles Podcasts (2024)

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June Special: A Disney Deep-Dive with Jamie Didawick 1:47:44

21d ago1:47:44

1:47:44

This was a Patreon bonus episode but too fun to not unlock! I bring you an amazing EXTRA SPECIAL episode with my friend and fellow Titaniac Jamie Didawick. We met on Instagram when she found the podcast a couple of years ago and have since bonded over both Titanic and Disney. She's a travel agent (the best one ever) and she helped me and my family …

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Season Finale: Three Years with Titanic 44:49

1M ago44:49

44:49

Thank you for AN AMAZING SEASON! Happy summer and love to you all! Find the Insta for my forthcoming Outlander podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatoutlanderrewatch/ For Paul's new Titanic podcast collaboration with Titanic Book Club, go here! https://www.youtube.com/@titanicbookclub Support the Show. Support Unsinkable on Patreon for as…

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This is Not a Door: Titanic's Iconic Prop and its New Home at Titanic Museum Attraction 49:31

1M ago49:31

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Join me in an audio essay, a love letter if you will, to the oak paneling made so iconic by the final scene of James Cameron’s Titanic and its new home at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge. A huge thank you to the museum for their support of the podcast for the past two years: I am honored to work with you all and I wish you the best wi…

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Ask me Anything for the Season Finale! 2:57

2M ago2:57

2:57

Support the Show. Support Unsinkable on Patreon for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/unsinkablepod Or buy me a coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/labeadles Buy Unsinkable shirts here!: https://www.bonfire.com/unsinkable-the-first-t-shirt/ Support the pod via my Bookshop Storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/unsinkablepod Find me on…

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Michael "Ty" Joseph (Yusuf), Titanic's "Miracle Boy" 39:21

2M ago39:21

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Join me as I begin to explore the lives of Middle Eastern immigrants on Titanic, something I should have done long ago. The story of Titanic’s “Miracle Boy” is not oft-told, perhaps because it’s so heartbreaking, but the long and triumphant life of Michael Shafiq Peter Yusuf (Joseph is the Americanized version of the last name) is beautiful in its …

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Titanic at 112 + Unsinkable Live at Pigeon Forge! 1:27:14

3M ago1:27:14

1:27:14

Join me as I reflect on the sinking 112 years later + present to you my live show at Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, an event that will stay a core and important memory to me forever. Thank you to everyone who came out for it and thank you to Steven Schwankert for being the best live show guest I could ask for. Find him on Instagram: htt…

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(Cross-post with Salem the Podcast!) Survivor Elizabeth Lines 1:25:37

3M ago1:25:37

1:25:37

Listen to me gab with on one of MY fave history podcasts, Salem the Podcast! I was honored to join them for an episode and I know many of you will find their work fascinating. On their show, Salem tour guides and historians Jeffrey and Sarah take deep dives into the oft-dark, always-intriguing history of their town, its mythology and its obsessions…

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An Interview with Actor Cotter Smith: Unpacking Senator Smith + the Titanic Inquiry's Legacy 41:53

3M ago41:53

41:53

Join me for a conversation with renowned actor Cotter Smith, who portrays Senator William Alden Smith in the new film Unsinkable: Titanic Untold. We discuss how he tackled playing this rather controversial Titanic figure, a man who spearheaded the United States Senate Inquiry in the immediate aftermath of the sinking; we also dissect how Smith has …

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Revisiting The Six + the Stories of Titanic's Chinese Passengers, with Steven Schwankert 1:10:04

4M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

To register for my live, in-person show on April 13th, go here: https://titanicpigeonforge.com/titanic-tribute-week/ Support the Show. Support Unsinkable on Patreon for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/unsinkablepod Or buy me a coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/labeadles Buy Unsinkable shirts here!: https://www.bonfire.com/unsinka…

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An Emergency Titanic Meeting, with Pablo O'Hana! 1:29:57

4M ago1:29:57

1:29:57

As Titanic hit the online news cycles in some wacky ways this past week (Titanic II? Ok…), I pushed the Emergency Meeting button and called Pablo O’Hana, my dear friend and one of our foremost experts on Titanic’s artifacts, its cultural impact and its memorialization. This is a wonderfully meandering podcast chat about what it means to be in the T…

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From 3,000 Miles Away: Artie Moore and a Wireless Dream 44:17

4M ago44:17

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To register for the live, in-person show on April 13, go here: https://tickets.titanicattraction.com/WebStore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=PFSPEVT&c=PFTME&companycode=TITANIC Join me for a rather joyful episode today as we look at the life of Artie Moore, Welsh-born wireless enthusiast-turned Marconi employee who began his career by picking up on Titanic…

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Unsinkable's Live Show Registration is Available! 4:06

4M ago4:06

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Click here to register for April 13th's LIVE IN-PERSON SHOW: https://tickets.titanicattraction.com/WebStore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=PFSPEVT&c=PFTME&companycode=TITANIC Support the Show. Support Unsinkable on Patreon for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/unsinkablepod Or buy me a coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/labeadles Buy Unsink…

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Unlocked Bonus Episode: A Primer on Edwardian Fashion + An Important Message 56:42

5M ago56:42

56:42

As a podcaster, a historian, a human, I want to extend my deepest love and sympathies to the family of Nex Benedict in the wake of their untimely and preventable death. We have to ACT and SPEAK OUT against inequality and prejudice in this country. We cannot hide in the shadows or make excuses for our relatives or friends who quietly support hate in…

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"The Last I Saw": Daniel and Mary Marvin, Titanic's Tragic Honeymooners 35:04

5M ago35:04

35:04

Join me as I tell the tragic but beautiful tale of two of Titanic's honeymooners--the Marvins, a gorgeous and glowing young couple from New York. In a newspaper interview shortly afterward, Mary said, unable yet to process Daniel's death: “My God, don’t ask me too much. Tell me, have you any news from Dan? He grabbed me in his arms and knocked down…

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A Conversation with Max Miller from Tasting History 52:19

6M ago52:19

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I am THRILLED to bring you an interview with Max Miller, whose YouTube Channel is a gorgeously innovative but also accessible look at the local and global histories of food and recipes across time and place. There are equal parts cooking and history! I'll link his Titanic-specific episodes just below, as well as his video for 400-year old Buttered …

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Time Slips - The Queen Mary & Abandoned House 48:32

6M ago48:32

48:32

Join us for Part 3 (of 3) of our Season One Finale episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast. Special Guest Host L.A. Beadles ("Unsinkable: a Titanic Podcast") joins MMH Hosts Paul Carganilla and Amanda Benjamin to dive into the mysterious time slips. In this episode, Paul shares time slip stories from The Queen Mary & an abandoned house. Featuri…

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Titanic on Film: Titanic Blood and Steel 53:47

6M ago53:47

53:47

Join me as I FINALLY return to my side series Titanic on Film with a look at 2012’s 12-part miniseries Titanic: Blood and Steel. Make sure to click the merch/Bonfire link below to grab your original-design Unsinkable tee before they’re retired forever! Recommendations: Salem the Podcast (collaboration coming!): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…

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Time Slips - Bold Street, London | Special Guest Co-Host L.A. Beadles 46:47

6M ago46:47

46:47

Join us for Part 2 (of 3) of our Season One Finale episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast. Special Guest Host L.A. Beadles ("Unsinkable: a Titanic Podcast") joins MMH Hosts Paul Carganilla and Amanda Benjamin to dive into the mysterious time slips reported on Bold Street in London. Inspired by the subject matter, Amanda performs a cover "Gravi…

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A Diamond is Forever: The Ostby Family 50:01

6M ago50:01

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Join me for a look at the life of Engelhart and Helen Ostby, father-and-daughter jewelers who boarded Titanic in First Class. Until recently, I had no idea that such a crucial figure in Edwardian fashion and design was a passenger or that he trained his daughter in the business by traversing Europe, a fairly modern and feminist concept. The Ostby s…

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Mad Man Mike Marcum: Lost in Time 1:09:36

7M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the fabric of time in our Season 1 finale of the 'Magical Mystery Hour.' Join hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla, along with special guest co-host LA Beadles from the podcast 'Unsinkable,' as we unravel the enigma of time slips with a spotlight on the tale of Mike Marcum. In this episode, we delve i…

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Bonus Film Rewatch: The Holiday, with Angie Hung! 59:31

7M ago59:31

59:31

Thanks to Angie Hung, actor and podcaster, for joining me on a fun rewatch of the Kate Winslet holiday classic (can something 20 years old be a classic?!) The Holiday. This was an exclusive Patreon episode for its first couple of weeks, but I wanted to unlock for everyone. Happy holidays!!! Find Angie on Instagram: @angiehung Find her pod here: htt…

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Beyond the Veil: Conversations with a Psychic Medium 56:43

7M ago56:43

56:43

Join hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla in another episode of "The Magical Mystery Hour" as they delve into the mystical world with psychic medium Jacque. Uncover the secrets beyond the veil as Jacque shares her extraordinary experiences and offers profound insights into the unseen realms. From communicating with spirits to unraveling the my…

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Out into the Light: An Oral History of Third Class Passenger Hilda Hellstrom 1:08:04

7M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Join me for an exploration of the life of Third Class Passenger Hilda Hellstrom. In November of this year, a group of Titanic researchers, enthusiasts and descendants assembled to honor her life and memories with a new headstone at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, Illinois. This episode is an amalgam of that experience, with descendant interviews …

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Douglas Spedden and Polar the Titanic Bear (with Emily from the Titanic Museum Attraction) 30:55

7M ago30:55

30:55

This is the first of two holiday-inspired December episodes. Join me AT the Titanic Museum Attraction as Emily Densky and I discuss the haunting beauty in recognizing the lives of Titanic's children, both those who survived and those lost. We tell the story of Douglas Spedden, whose survival that night (alongside his family) inspired his mother Dai…

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Haunted Places - The RMS Queen Mary, The Glen Tavern Inn, & The Carriage House Inn 1:00:23

8M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Join us on another haunting episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast as hosts Paul Carganilla and Amanda Benjamin dive into three reportedly haunted locations. First, we recount tales from Paul's Grandparents' home - one of the oldest homes in King City, California, reportedly built by John Steinbeck's uncle. Next, we explore several of the most…

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Unlocked Bonus Episode: Elin Gerda Lindell's Wedding Ring 39:05

8M ago39:05

39:05

Join me for this, an incredible (though heartbreaking) story of how Swedish immigrant Elin Gerda Lindell's wedding ring ended up in the bottom of Titanic's last recovered lifeboat-- I'm not on Facebook, but this is just happened to be a great link straight to a photo as part of the Titanic Exhibition (not, as of April 2023, still in New York): http…

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A Love Letter to New York, With Nelson Aspen 54:56

8M ago54:56

54:56

Join me as I catch up with Titanic Talk co-host (and my dear friend!) Nelson Aspen as he releases his new novel, Dancing Between the Raindrops, which is truly a love letter to New York City. Nelson is, of course, also a renowned entertainment journalist and a prolific writer. We discuss everything from his earliest interest in Titanic and how it sh…

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Spirits and Staircases: The Untold Story of Sarah Winchester 1:11:07

8M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Step into the shadows of history this episode of The Magical Mystery Hour, 'Spirits and Staircases: The Untold Story of Sarah Winchester.' Join us on a mysterious journey through the life of Sarah Winchester and her architectural wonder, the Winchester Mystery House. Unveil the secrets of a mansion veiled in labyrinthine corridors, staircases to no…

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Titanic: The Official Cookbook, With Author Veronica Hinke 58:00

8M ago58:00

58:00

Thank you to Veronica, Unsinkable's only three-time guest, this time to celebrate the release of Titanic: the Official Cookbook! To support Veronica and the pod, buy your copy here at Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/titanic-the-official-cookbook-40-timeless-recipes-for-every-occasion-titanic-film-cookbook-titanic-film-entertaining-veronica-h…

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True Crime: Dan Wozniak and Rachel Buffett - The Murder of Julie Kibuishi and Sam Herr 1:17:44

8M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

Join us on another spellbinding episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast as hosts Paul Carganilla and Amanda Benjamin dive into the gruesome murders of Julie Kibuishi and Sam Herr. Join us as we unravel the sinister web of deception, betrayal, and violence that led to this heinous crime. Learn about the intricate details of the case, the motives…

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Archie and the Ghost 33:11

9M ago33:11

33:11

A special spooky season episode about a White House apparition that pestered none other than passenger Archibald Butt. Join me to learn about the mystery of "The Thing!" Mug link: https://www.bonfire.com/store/unsinkable-studios/ Support the Show. Support Unsinkable on Patreon for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/unsinkablepod Or buy …

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Artist Series Titanic Mugs are Now Available! 2:53

9M ago2:53

2:53

Find all the new merch here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/unsinkable-studios/ Find Sean and all his work here: https://www.seanrobertmcnamara.com/ Support the Show. Support Unsinkable on Patreon for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/unsinkablepod Or buy me a coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/labeadles Buy Unsinkable shirts here!: …

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Unsinkable: Killers of the Flower Moon 47:10

9M ago47:10

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The Unsinkable side series of sorts strikes again. Join me for a look into Martin Scorsese's brilliant new historical epic--forty-five minutes in which I somehow manage to forget to even mention Robert DeNiro's name. (Cue me with head shaking in hands.) But I do spend some time unpacking the story of the tragic Osage killings in the early twentieth…

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True Crime - OJ Simpson: How the Glove Fits 1:48:59

9M ago1:48:59

1:48:59

Get ready for an in-depth exploration of one of the most infamous cases in history on this episode of "The Magical Mystery Hour"! Join Amanda as she unravels the chilling story of O.J. Simpson and the tragic murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman for you and co-host Paul Carganilla. She leaves no stone unturned, delving into the lives o…

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Book Club: Surviving Savannah, with Author Patti Callahan Henry 56:34

9M ago56:34

56:34

*My apologies for slightly inferior audio here, our connection was not fantastic and neither of us were in our usual office!* For the season's inaugural book episode, I'm honored to bring you a candid and nuanced conversation with author Patti Henry; her work Surviving Savannah explores (through historical fiction) the sinking of the southern steam…

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Live Book Club Mini-sode with Author J. Kent Layton (On a Sea of Glass) 18:20

9M ago18:20

18:20

I was so fortunate to chat with author J. Kent Layton prior to his book signing at Titanic Pigeon Forge just a few days ago. It's a short interview but Kent's razor-sharp insight into the research process for his renowned book On a Sea of Glass (co-authored with Bill Wormstedt and Tad Fitch) is so invigorating. Kent has written extensively about Ti…

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Titaniacs Unite! with Paul Carganilla (COVE Podcast Collab) 1:08:28

9M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Join me for a very moving all-things-Titanic discussion with Paul Carganilla--podcaster, film-maker, and a fellow self-professed Titanic nerd. We touch on everything from the Big Piece in Vegas to our favorite moments in the 1997 film to how following our dreams has shaped our lives and been so informed by a passion for Titanic. This is a co-cast, …

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"Where you go, I go": The (Real) Story of Ida and Isidor Straus 59:34

10M ago59:34

59:34

Join me for a heavy but crucial part of the Titanic story as we explore the lives of Isidor and Ida Straus, mythological in the Titanic lore for their love and their sacrifice for each other in the sinking. They're so much more than this image frozen in stone, though, figuratively and literally. I am torn in my thoughts of Isidor, as his role in th…

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Reincarnation: Interview with Rosa Hope 1:10:30

9M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Join us on our first ever interview episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast! Paul and Amanda discuss past lives and reincarnation with past lives regression therapist and astrophysicist Rosa Hope. Rosa's expertise on past lives insights on the human experience will leave you wondering what secrets may lie just beneath the surface of your own me…

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Film and Book Club Announcements + Updates! 5:55

10M ago5:55

5:55

Support the Show. Support Unsinkable on Patreon for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/unsinkablepod Or buy me a coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/labeadles Buy Unsinkable shirts here!: https://www.bonfire.com/unsinkable-the-first-t-shirt/ Support the pod via my Bookshop Storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/unsinkablepod Find me on…

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Reincarnation: Echoes of the Past, Part 2 45:15

10M ago45:15

45:15

Join us on another spellbinding episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast as we continue our dive into the mysticism of past lives. If you've ever been curious about the idea of reincarnation or the enduring threads that link our past lives to our present, this episode is an absolute must-listen. Prepare to be transported as we unravel the myster…

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The Beauty of Titanic Belfast + the Ethics of Memorializing Titanic, with Pablo O'Hana 2:10:02

10M ago2:10:02

2:10:02

Join me for a candid and invigorating conversation with Pablo O’Hana, who began his career working at Titanic Belfast and has since become a leading publicist and activist in the UK. With a track record of political and public sector campaigns that inspire debate and shift opinion, he has worked to elect America’s first-ever woman of color to state…

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In Memory: Sub Titan and Legendary Explorer P.H. Nargeolet 37:35

11M ago37:35

37:35

Welcome to a special but somber start to Season Three as we honor all five lives lost on the Titan submarine disaster as well as take a deeper look at the life of one of them, world-renowned explorer PH Nargeolet. He was "Mr. Titanic" to the deep sea community and responsible for managing dives that brought up thousands of the shipwreck's artifacts…

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Reincarnation: Echos of the Past 43:00

10M ago43:00

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Join us on this spellbinding episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast as we dive headfirst into the mysticism of past lives. Amanda Benjamin's captivating storytelling and insightful analysis will leave you mesmerized and questioning the boundaries of time, memory, and the profound interconnectedness of our souls. If you've ever been curious abo…

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Season Three Trailer! 6:26

11M ago6:26

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I'll be back VERY soon! In the meantime, see below for ways to supports the pod! Support the Show. Support Unsinkable on Patreon for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/unsinkablepod Or buy me a coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/labeadles Buy Unsinkable shirts here!: https://www.bonfire.com/unsinkable-the-first-t-shirt/ Support the p…

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The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer 56:22

11M ago56:22

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Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss a the mystery of a man who seemingly vanished into thin air. In this episode, Paul tells the true story of Brian Shaffer. Inspired by the theme, Amanda performs an electric guitar cover of Bill Withers', "Ain't No Sunshine". The two hosts close the episode with an acoustic cover duet of "Come Away W…

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Whispers of Roanoke - America's Oldest Unsolved Mystery 59:58

11M ago59:58

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Step into the shadows of history as we embark on a riveting journey through one of the most confounding mysteries of all time. Join us on "The Magical Mystery Hour," as we delve deep into the enigma surrounding the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony. Intrigue and uncertainty surround the story of the Roanoke Colony, a 16th-century English settleme…

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Bermuda Triangle Flights - Bruce Gernon's Electric Fog & Naval Flight 19 59:29

12M ago59:29

59:29

Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss aerial mysteries, or "mysteries of flight". In this episode, Paul tells the true stories of two Bermuda Triangle : a time-traveling private flight and a Naval training mission that went mysteriously haywire. Inspired by the theme, Amanda performs a cover of John Lennon / The Bealtes, "Free As a Bird…

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Unsinkable Live at the Titanic Museum Attraction (w/Steven Schwankert!) 1:17:05

1y ago1:17:05

1:17:05

A special surprise summer episode (say that five times fast!) for your feed. Join me as I travel in-person to the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge where I livestream with Steven Schwankert, co-creator the documentary The Six and host/researcher of the new podcast Titanic New Jersey. I also sit down with Jody, education director and long-ti…

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Into Thin Air: MH370's Mysterious Journey - Aerial Mysteries Part 1 1:10:30

1y ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss aerial mysteries. In this episode, Amanda tells the tale of the disappearance of MH370 Inspired by the theme, Paul performs John Denver's classic, "Leaving on a Jet Plane". Don't miss the next episode - Subscribe today! [Aerial Mysteries - Part 2 - Bermuda Triangle mysteries and the Story of - proje…

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