Best MF Thomas Podcasts (2024)

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Talking with the Spirits: Humanity's Quest To Speak to the Dead 56:06

4d ago56:06

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Explore humanity's enduring fascination with communicating beyond the grave. From the ancient ghost story of Athenodorus to modern-day spirit boxes, this episode traces our 2000-year quest to bridge the gap between the living and the dead. Journey with us to the haunted Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, where ghostly encounters and para…

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Secrets in the Skies: The 1948 Chiles-Whitted UFO Case 47:00

1M ago47:00

47:00

What flew past a DC-3 passenger plane on July 24, 1948, over Alabama, and why did the Air Force destroy the evidence? In this intriguing episode as I’ll explore the Chiles-Whitted UFO sighting of 1948, one of the most compelling and mysterious encounters in UFO history. On the night of July 24, 1948, pilots Clarence Chiles and John Whitted reported…

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Why the CIA Suppressed Senator Russell's 1955 Soviet UFO Sighting 52:16

3M ago52:16

52:16

Dive deep into the Cold War's hidden history as we uncover the enigmatic Baku UFO Incident involving U.S. Senator Richard Russell. This captivating episode transports viewers back to 1955, during Senator Russell's secretive journey through the Soviet Union. Amidst the intense espionage and diplomatic tensions of the Cold War, Russell, alongside a s…

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Alien Abductions & Autopsies in Brazil 30:13

3M ago30:13

30:13

Are we alone in the universe? Brazil's Billings Reservoir holds a story so chilling, it might just answer that question. We'll plunge into the enigmatic waters to reveal a chilling tale that transcends the ordinary bounds of reality. We'll spotlight a harrowing 1988 case where the inexplicable mutilation of a local man sparks a firestorm of questio…

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Unresolved Horror - Al Kite's Murder 40:52

4M ago40:52

40:52

The name of Al Kite's murderer - Robert Cooper - is not in doubt. But Cooper's real identity and his motivations remain a mystery 20 years later. In this episode, I delve into the chilling and mysterious Al Kite case, a true-crime saga that has baffled investigators and captured the public's attention. Al Kite, a kind-hearted and well-respected ind…

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The Untold Stories of North Korean Science Fiction 51:12

5M ago51:12

51:12

North Korean sci-fi literature and cinema carry unique themes and messages that could only have originated in the Hermit Kingdom. This episode delves into how North Korea imagines a future of scientific and technological supremacy, often portraying the United States as the antagonist. It examines the historical context of North Korean science ficti…

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The North Korean Abduction Project 45:30

6M ago45:30

45:30

In late 1970s and early 1980s, Japanese citizens are vanishing without a trace. These are ordinary folks - a high school girl walking home from badminton practice, a couple on a romantic beach stroll, just regular people living their lives. For years, these disappearances are shrouded in mystery. Families are left wondering, the public is baffled, …

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Tracking Terror: the Serial Killer Who Rode the Rails in the Early 1900s 49:28

8M ago49:28

49:28

It's probable that the same person committed a series of axe murders between 1898 and 1912 across the United States, including the infamous 1912 Villisca axe murders in Iowa. And, this serial killer appears to have traveled by train to perform these heinous acts. If it were the same person, he was responsible for at least 59 deaths, with the potent…

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The Spooky Stories of Midnight Mary & Crazy Sarah 37:30

9M ago37:30

37:30

Haunted Cemeteries. Everyone knows of at least one. It is not a coincidence that “Midnight” Mary Hart and “Crazy” Sarah Winchester lie within a short distance of each other in Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven. Both are daughters of New Haven, buried in the city that raised them. These two women now, through no fault of their own, are associated with…

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The Ghosts of the Japanese Tsunami 37:25

10M ago37:25

37:25

On March 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM a magnitude-9.0 earthquake occurred in the western Pacific Ocean, 80 miles east of the Japanese city of Sendai. The seismic activity caused significant displacement of the Pacific Plate, which, in turn, led to the generation of highly destructive tsunami waves. A wave measuring 33 feet tall hammered the coast and submer…

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Gold, Ghosts & Istanbul's Grand Bazaar 33:11

11M ago33:11

33:11

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, with 61 streets and over 4,000 shops covering 330,000 square feet or about the area of 6 football fields. Between 250,000 and 400,000 people visit it daily. This may make it first among the world's most-visited tourist attractions, with about 91 million annu…

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UFOs and the Man from Istanbul 37:35

1y ago37:35

37:35

In 2007 Murat Yalcin Yalman was working in the holiday village of Kumburgaz Turkey as a night watchman. From this vantage point, he started seeing odd lights in the sky over the water. After seeing these objects on multiple evenings, he finally bought a video camera and started shooting. In the series of videos taken over 3 years, several types of …

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The Chinese Columbus 41:01

1y ago41:01

41:01

In 1974, archeologists discovered a junk, or a Chinese ship, that was abandoned sometime around 1270 in the port of Quanzhou. Onboard was cargo that conclusively proved the ship had been up and down the east coast of Africa. Subsequent investigations showed extensive contact between Africa and China from as early as 800. Chinese coins and pottery h…

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Gentlemen, We Are Not Alone: UFOs Over Mexico 42:00

1y ago42:00

42:00

UFOs continue to be a worldwide conversation topic, with new footage of UAPs sparking debate about the origin of these images. And truly, the investigation of unidentified flying objects is a global phenomenon. Today, we'll investigate some of the most famous incidents from Mexico. Mexico ranks seventh globally for the number of UFO sightings. Toda…

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The Villisca Axe Murders 43:16

1+ y ago43:16

43:16

In the early hours of Monday, June 10, 1912, an unknown intruder entered a two-story wooden house through the unlocked back door. The small Midwest settlement had a population of around 2,000, where everyone knew each other by sight, and the residents did not worry about crime. But on that June night in 1912, once the killer had completed these gri…

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The Russian Chessboard Killer 1:11:03

1+ y ago1:11:03

1:11:03

I visited Moscow a few years ago for a My Dark Path research trip so I could finish the mini-series about the Secrets of the Soviets. Those episodes, like Stalin’s Bunker 42 and Soviet Psychic Spies, are available for My Dark Path Plus subscribers on Patreon. In addition to these stories, I also found other stories that were more contemporary, not …

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The Unusual History of the Glasgow Necropolis 34:59

1+ y ago34:59

34:59

With an evocative name like the Glasgow Necropolis, you'd expect this massive graveyard in Scotland to have a history rich in paranormal lore. But you'll be surprised by all the events here, including the well-documented hunt in 1954 for the Vampire with Iron Teeth. Here’s the unusual, spooky history of the Necropolis. Visit us at www.mydarkpath.co…

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Lost in the Philippine Sea 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

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There’s a sign, mounted on a locked door, four decks down from the flight deck on the USS Ticonderoga, a giant aircraft carrier, a sign reads “RESTRICTED SECURITY AREA / KEEP OUT / AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY / IT IS UNLAWFUL TO ENTER THIS AREA WITHOUT WRITTEN PEMISSION OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER” No one, except the men assigned to work in that room, …

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America's Lost Nuclear Weapons 47:01

1+ y ago47:01

47:01

How could nuclear weapons, the most dangerous tools in the history of war, go missing? What are the events that cause them to go missing and how are they recovered? Join me as we explore a few of the stories of America’s Broken Arrows. February 13, 1950, loss of a B-36 over Canada. March 10, 1956, loss of a B-47 over the Mediterranean Sea July 28, …

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Strangers with Candy 39:17

1+ y ago39:17

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Every Halloween, news coverage spikes about the risks of children consuming poisoned candy. This episode tells the stories of those who have intentionally tried to hurt children through adulterated candy and the origin of reason why parents all tell their children…don’t take candy from strangers. Visit us at www.mydarkpath.com www.youtube.com/@myda…

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The Rise & Fall of the Airship Italia 57:58

1+ y ago57:58

57:58

In 1925, Roald Amundsen’s expedition to the North Pole failed and his two planes were force to land on the ice without reaching their destination. His team of six barely to civilization aboard a single, stripped down plane. Amundsen, already a seasoned explorer, decided that he’d never again allow himself to be stuck on the ice. A year later, he su…

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The Dirt on Dracula's Castle 42:46

1+ y ago42:46

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Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula completely transformed the idea of vampires. And the pop culture image of Dracula’s castle is based on a building that never existed, but was an amazing creation of a writer’s imagination of a location in Romania he never visited. Today Romania is a tourist desination, in part driven by visitors’ desire to visit a place …

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Overhead & Underground - UFOs in the USSR 41:01

2y ago41:01

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The story of the study of UFOs in the USSR reveals the conflict between the desire for knowledge and the communist objective of strict control over topics the government deemed to be unacceptable. This episode will share the stories of two of the most famous Soviet UFOlogists and some of the sightings which motivated them to fight against the gover…

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Stealing Trust & Cryptocurrency 38:29

2y ago38:29

38:29

Delve into the mysterious life and sudden death of Gerald Cotten, the founder of QuadrigaCX, once Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange. It starts by tracing Cotten’s early interest in digital currencies and his founding of QuadrigaCX, which quickly became a key player in the cryptocurrency market. In December 2018 Cotten reportedly died from co…

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The Frozen Dead Guy & the Science of Cryonics 38:16

2y ago38:16

38:16

Learn the history of Grandpa Bredo Morstoel, the famous frozen dead guy, of Nederland Colorado and his grandson, Trygve Bauge, who cryopreserved him. 1. Origins of the town of Nederland Colorado 2. How Grandpa Bredo came to be cryopreserved then stored in a shed in Nederland. 3. Father of Cryonics, Robert Ettinger 4. The process of cryonic preserva…

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After Peenemunde, the Horror Moves Underground 44:13

2y ago44:13

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Dive deep with us into the underground horrors where the V2 was produced after the destruction of Peenemunde in WWII. Visit us at www.mydarkpath.com www.youtube.com/@mydarkpath www.patreon.com/mydarkpathBy MF Thomas, Creator & Host

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A Sneak Peek of MF Thomas' New Novel, Like Clockwork 3:45

2y ago3:45

3:45

As a special offer to My Dark Path listeners, sign up for a free Advance Readers Copy of Like Clockwork at www.mfthomas.net. Like Clockwork will be released in print and ebook form in late August 2022. Visit us at www.mydarkpath.com www.youtube.com/@mydarkpath www.patreon.com/mydarkpathBy MF Thomas, Creator & Host

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A Taste of the St. Louis World’s Fair 46:29

2y ago46:29

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The World’s Fair is supposed to be a festival for accomplishments and advances in humanity throughout the world, but that wasn’t the case in 1904. Take a tragic stroll through St. Louis and learn about the unethical events that happened at the St. Louis World Fair in 1904. Visit us at www.mydarkpath.com www.youtube.com/@mydarkpath www.patreon.com/m…

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Vegas Field Trip, Part 2: The Spooks Are On the House 48:07

2y ago48:07

48:07

Episode Summary: My Dark Path podcast explores the fringes of history, science, and the paranormal. This episode is a continuation of the “Vegas Field Trip” where stories of eerie happenings are explored as a backdrop following different tragic and fatal events in the past. In this conversation, Thurkettle, Townsend, and Hodur explored hotel hallwa…

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Las Vegas Field Trip, Part 1 – The Past Comes to the Surface 42:58

2y ago42:58

42:58

Learn about the chilling details of how Lake Mead and Nevada experienced a series of bodies in barrels. Visit us at www.mydarkpath.com www.youtube.com/@mydarkpath www.patreon.com/mydarkpathBy MF Thomas, Creator & Host

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Queens of the Night in New Orleans 47:46

2y ago47:46

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Learn about the darker side of New Orleans and about the voodoo legend of Madame Marie Laveau. Visit us at www.mydarkpath.com www.youtube.com/@mydarkpath www.patreon.com/mydarkpathBy MF Thomas, Creator & Host

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One Missing Picture, Two Missing Women 51:03

2y ago51:03

51:03

Learn about the unsettling details of one of the most famous unsolved cases. Visit us at www.mydarkpath.com www.youtube.com/@mydarkpath www.patreon.com/mydarkpath

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Amityville, Part 3 - A Date With the Warrens 52:20

2+ y ago52:20

52:20

Learn about the intriguing history of Ed & Lorraine Warren and their connection to Amityville. Distance - Louis Lion Brenner - Falls Bloodline - Stephen Keech Quiet Strength - Moments Aquaducts - Falls Spooked - jshirts Visit us at www.mydarkpath.com www.youtube.com/@mydarkpath www.patreon.com/mydarkpath…

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Amityville, Part 2 – Haunted By the Living 42:17

2+ y ago42:17

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In this continuation of the Amityville Horror, learn more about the details the remained out of the public eye and the fabricated story of the Lutz's claims that the house was haunted. Visit us at www.mydarkpath.com www.youtube.com/@mydarkpath www.patreon.com/mydarkpath

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Amityville, Part 1 – Many Stories, One Crime 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

43:26

Learn how the story of one of the most infamous mass murders in American history has been distorted over time. Join us to explore the crime that started the legend of the Amityville Horror. Song credits: Stroke of Midnight - Falls Brenner - Falls At the Stroke of Midnight - Moments IsolationKevin - Graham Taped - Acreage Hallowed Halls - Moments Vi…

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Alien Greys – What the Hills Saw, What We Remembered 39:33

2+ y ago39:33

39:33

In this episode we illuminate this dark path to learn more about the mysteries behind alien greys and what really happened to the Hills all those years ago. Listen to learn more about: How the Hills were allegedly hypnotized and tested by otherworldly beings. How people use the trauma of others to gain fame and profit. How fact and fiction merge wh…

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The Fire Maiden in Love 47:00

2+ y ago47:00

47:00

Travel this dark path to learn how love, crime, and fire became a story that continues to resonate in Japan today. Listen to learn more about: How the Japanese fear and respect flames. The crimes of Yaoya Oshichi, and how they changed the history of Japan forever. How the writer, Ihara Saikaku, single handedly rewrote history. Songs in the episode:…

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The Parsley Massacre in the Land of the Mountains 41:55

2+ y ago41:55

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One of the deadliest plants is parsley - but not for the reasons you might think. Travel this dark path to learn more about how parsley played a role in a horrible tragedy in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Visit us at www.mydarkpath.com www.youtube.com/@mydarkpath www.patreon.com/mydarkpathBy MF Thomas, Creator & Host

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Death and Discovery – The Search for the Northwest Passage 43:41

2+ y ago43:41

43:41

Travel this dark path to learn more about the dangers of the discovery of the Northwest Passage. Listen to Learn More About: Sir John Franklin, a captain who searched for the Northwest Passage Erebus McClure and the discovery of the Northwest Passage Kensal Green, the oldest of the Magnificent 7 Cemeteries See full show notes at mydarkpath.com Musi…

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The Messiah Goes to Japan 42:48

2+ y ago42:48

42:48

Come walk this dark path of mistrust and persecution to learn more about the history of Christianity In Japan and Christian traditions unique to their culture. Listen To learn More about: The Japanese tomb for Jesus Christ The largest rebelion in Japanese history, Shimabara Rebellion, and why it happened Early Christian Missionaries in Japan Japane…

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WITSEC Relocates the Mob 40:51

2+ y ago40:51

40:51

Join us on this week's dark path into the lives of people in witness security, and learn more about the Italian Mafia on the way. Listen to Learn More About: —Notable Mafia members like Salvatore Maranzano, who established the five dominant Mafia families, and Joseph Barbra, a powerful mafia leader that established a famous soda company still aroun…

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Number Stations — Analog Spying in the Digital Age 42:37

2+ y ago42:37

42:37

Come walk this dark path with us and plunge into the history of spies. Learn from MF Thomas' first hand experiences about the uncrackable codes used to transmit information at ‘number stations.’ Listen To Learn More about: 1. Number Stations and how they allow spies to transfer information 2. Real life spies, Kendall and Gwen Myers 3. The North Kor…

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Satan in the Woods, Sinners in Town – Witch Trials Before Salem 42:40

2+ y ago42:40

42:40

You probably know a lot about the Salem witch trials, but did you know that it was not the site of the first witchcraft trial in the colonial United States? Accused witches had been appearing in New England courtrooms for half a century. In many ways, Salem was the last gasp, the most notorious, nightmarish outcome of a process that, maybe, made it…

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Reflections on JFK 53:48

3y ago53:48

53:48

On October 26th of this year, government agencies have a deadline to finish a review of all remaining documentation related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, The last of four American Presidents to be murdered in our history. We wanted to mark the occasion by taking a different approach. There are so many more stories to tell than …

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Assassination by Prank - Part 2 - The Women were Everyone's Pawns 38:38

3y ago38:38

38:38

The nightmare these two women found themselves in was far from over. Throughout their lives, they had been exploited, by poverty, by sexism; and now the exploitation was coming from international politics. They were set up to take the fall for the people who actually planned this crime; and what followed as multiple nations got pulled into the ugly…

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Assassination by Prank – Part 1 – Kim Jong-nam – The Dictator’s Brother 46:14

3y ago46:14

46:14

Get ready for a saga about a murder where the murderers, themselves, were victims, and a chillingly contemporary story of how innocent individuals can fall through the cracks when nations clash. Nobody leaves this story with their hands clean. Listen to Learn More about: The mysterious assassination of Kim Jong Nam, Kim Jong Un's ( the current dict…

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Colditz Castle – Escaping the Nazis’ Inescapable Prison 41:18

3y ago41:18

41:18

These men fought for Britain, France, Poland, and other nations. They were the most daring, imaginative, and brave Allied prisoners plunked into one facility, and for years against all odds and every setback, they relentlessly put the supposedly “escape proof” castle to the test. This is their story – not a single, dramatic mass escape, but a tale …

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Wright House Murders 39:44

3y ago39:44

39:44

If you trace the dark path back through Wright’s life and work, there is a very good reason why he changed his design philosophy so radically. When Frank Lloyd Wright built the home he thought represented his ultimate dream, it became the site of a nightmare he could never escape. Listen to Learn More about: The Murderer that killed a family and en…

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The Lost Olympics of 1906 40:51

3y ago40:51

40:51

How could an entire international competition involving dozens of nations and hundreds of elite athletes be stricken from the official history of the Olympic Games? Listen To Learn More About: The founding of the IOC and Pierre de Coubertin The “unofficial” Olympic games of 1906 The gold medalist who was borne with Polio and other amateur Olympians…

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The Forgotten Games of the Modern Olympics 48:35

3y ago48:35

48:35

At the first modern Olympics in Athens in 1896, anyone who showed up on the day of competition would have an opportunity to compete. And as for what events they would compete in? The classical Olympics were more than sporting events: they included poetry readings, debates, art, theatre, diplomatic meetings between sworn enemies. And Pierre de Coube…

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