Best Macabre London Podcasts (2024)

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Who Was Aleister Crowley? Magician, Lover, Spy? Or a fantasist? | The Many Lives Of 35:58

4h ago35:58

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In a post Victorian London, a man was immersing himself in a world that both fascinated and terrified him. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, he embarked on experiments aimed at transforming his reality into something more profound and meaningful, seeking to make his mark on the world. This quest for the otherworldly led him to travel th…

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The Many Lives of Aleister Crowley & The Wizard Battle That Went to Court! 25:42

5d ago25:42

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In a post Victorian London, a man was throwing himself into a world which intrigued and terrified him in equal measures. With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, he soon leant into experiments which would see him trying to twist the world he knew into something more profound, meaningful and worthy of his time on the planet. This pursuit of the ot…

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Charles Bravo & The Curious Case of the Unsolved Murder Mystery at the Priory 39:14

19d ago39:14

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In a palatial South London home, a pained scream rang out into the night. As the residents of the home rushed to the aid of the man who had called out, the only thing they could do was watch whilst he writhed in pain. After the maid was sent to grab mustard and hot water to assist his gripe, it was plain to see that he’d been poisoned as his hands …

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The Real Reason Victorians Were Obsessed with Death! | Victorian Mourning Practices 33:15

1M ago33:15

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In the Victorian era in London, the city sat under a black shroud. The capital was in mourning for a lost monarch and its residents were ushered under the wing of sadness to join in with the bereft queen. As this sadness swept the nation, the resulting impact had a strange effect. Pair this with the recent industrial revolution which could make ite…

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No One Wants to Live Here! London's Destroyed Borough That's Sat Derelict for Over a Century 31:43

2M ago31:43

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At 6:52 on the 19th of January 1917, an event would occur which would change an area of London for decades after, irreparably damaging it. A munitions factory in the heart of the bustling industrial area of Silvertown had hastily replaced the production line of a former caustic soda factory and was now in the hands of people who didn’t know what th…

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THE FINAL PROBLEM and THE LAST BOW STORIES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 54:35

2M ago54:35

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Gram Armitage and Cary Jordan star as Holmes and Watson in this South African Radio series. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Goo…

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BEST OF (#19 OF 460) (PT 2) THE DYATLOV PASS INCIDENT (PT 2) WHAT REALLY HAPPENED AND WHY 1:09:38

2M ago1:09:38

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The mystery of the deaths of 9 university students taking part in an extended winter ski trek may never be solved, Was it a killer Yeti? An avalanche? Sound waves? or weapons testing? We present the facts, including transcripts of interviews with investigators, and we present a reconstruction of events and a theory that best matches those facts. Th…

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GUNSHOT WOUND and TIL' DEATH DO US PART GUNSMOKE 53:12

2M ago53:12

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Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic vintage radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. It was set in Dodge City, Kansas in the 1870's.The main character, Marshall Matt…

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AN ALI BABA OF THE SIERRAS BRET HARTE 26:25

2M ago26:25

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A 10 year old boy in a mountain mining community comes cross the hideout of a local thief and adventure ensues... APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-fr…

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THE LEGEND OF THE LOST DUTCHMAN MINE (PT 2) 57:12

2M ago57:12

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The legend gains national attention when a prospector named Adolph Ruth turns up missing, a search ensues, and 6 months later his skull is discovered with a bullet hole in it. From this point on "get rich quick" prospectors begin to flood the mountains, and many wind up dead. A fabulous treasure in gold hidden deep in the Superstition Mountains of …

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THE MOONSHINE MATTER and THE DEEP DOWN MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 53:50

2M ago53:50

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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TARZAN THE UNTAMED (CHAP 5) by EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS 35:15

2M ago35:15

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Tarzan sneaks into a German camp and discovers that the German officer he killed was the brother of the man upon whom he is seeking revenge for the murder of his wife. The woman he has seen in both the British and German camps is attacked by a lion, and Tarzan manages to save her life- an act which later nearly costs him his own life. APPLE .USERS …

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3 GREAT BANJO PATERSON STORIES FROM THE LAND DOWN UNDER 34:39

2M ago34:39

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His Masterpiece- An Australian cattle drover known to be the best teller of tales has a go at it Sitting in Judgement- Three judges, two of them incompetent, judge a horse show in the middle of a huge parade Thirsty Island- the first place many newcomers to Australia would come to to enjoy a drink. Or two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…

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SKIES OF THUNDER (PART ONE) THE DEADLY WWII MISSION OVER THE ROOF OF THE WORLD 51:43

2M ago51:43

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In April of 1942 the Imperial Japanese Army steamrolled through Burma, capturing the only ground from India to China, leaving the US only one way to supply the free Chinese with war materials to defend themselves.- and that was the extremely dangerous air route across the Himalayas. Many pilots and crews never survived "the Hump" as it became known…

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THE CURIOUS CASE OF IRA PASCHA and DEATH AT LONG O STORIES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 50:58

2M ago50:58

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Gram Armitage and Cary Jordan star as Holmes and Watson in this South African Radio series. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Goo…

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BEST OF (#18 OF 459) (PT 1) THE DYATLOV PASS INCIDENT: A COLD WAR TRAGEDY? (PT 1) 47:22

2M ago47:22

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Part one of THE DYATLOV PASS INCIDENT: A COLD WAR TRAGEDY deals with one of the greatest unsolved wilderness mysteries known- the mysterious and violent deaths of 9 members of a Russian ski group in the Ural Mountain wilderness in February of 1959. In part one provide the background and explore the characters of the young men and women who died out…

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THE NUCLEAR GOOF and THE MERRY GO ROUND YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 53:46

2M ago53:46

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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THE ALVIN'S ALFRED MATTER and THE LOOK BEFORE THE LEAP MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 53:16

2M ago53:16

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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THE HEAD OF CAESAR A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY 42:48

2M ago42:48

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Father Brown and Flambeau assist a young lady who is being terrorized by a blackmailer. APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id16132138…

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THE LEGEND OF THE LOST DUTCHMAN MINE (PART ONE) 35:05

2M ago35:05

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A fabulous treasure in gold hidden deep in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona and protected by an old Apache curse has led hundreds of men to their deaths in its pursuit. (Part 1). (Also- ignore message near end which says we are changing hosts- this is a "Best Of" and I couldn't transfer edited version), Stay tuned Jan 5th 2020 for "In Harm's W…

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Murder at the Villa Madeira | The scandalous case of Alma Rattenbury and the deadly love triangle 44:01

2M ago44:01

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Step into the hedonistic 1930's as today we delve into a scandalous tale which rocked Britain. Brace yourself for a journey which weaves a narrative of love, betrayal, adultery and murder. From the opulent realms of high society to the shadowy corners of the courtroom, this gripping story will have you on the edge of your seat. Join us as we untang…

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D'ANGELO STEFANI SHARES HIS STORY WITH BRIAN AT 1001 TRUE STORIES 35:45

2M ago35:45

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D’Angelo Stefani was raised in an abusive home and had many foster care placements. At 11 he was living on the streets and at 28 he robbed a bank. It ended in prison. To say that D’Angelo has been to hell and back would be an understatement and like many authors, he found the process of committing his story truthfully to paper cathartic. His book i…

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THE UNHOLY TWO and THE EVAPORATED CLUE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 52:22

2M ago52:22

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Look for Johnny Dollar this month at 1001 Radio Days AND 1001 Radio Crime Solvers! Sun and Wed Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey'…

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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAP 24) by FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT 27:51

2M ago27:51

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Mary and Colin are now enjoying the food Dickon is bringing them and the staff at the manor is worried about what is keeping them so healthy and active. APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcas…

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PILLAR OF FIRE by RAY BRADBURY 1:41:51

2M ago1:41:51

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William Lantry awakes hundreds of years in the future after having died in 1933. He awakes with a burning rage towards mankind and as he learns more about this futuristic place, it only grows. He discovers that the graveyards of old have been destroyed and he was in one of the last ones. He's unsure of why he has been brought back to life but he es…

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ALL FOR YOU: A YOUNG LOVE SURVIVES NAZI HATRED AND BIGOTRY 50:29

2M ago50:29

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Author Dena Rueb shares her family story from pre-war Germany as her Christian mother and Jewish father's lives were turned upside down by Nazi inspired bigotry and hatred. Enjoy 'The Secret Garden' now at 1001 Greatest Love & Life Stories APPLE USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories…

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THE OLD ONES ARE HARD TO KILL CBS RADIO MYSTERY THEATER 45:33

2M ago45:33

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In this first installment of this popular radio show, Agnes Moorehead stars as an old lady who rents a room to a sick boarder but runs into problems when she receives his deathbed confession. CBS Radio Mystery Theater was a radio drama series created by Himan Brown that was broadcast on CBS Radio affiliates in the 70's and 80's. The host was E.G. M…

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THE PLATTE RIVER INDIAN RAIDS OF 1864: AN INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR JANELLE MOLONY 52:51

2M ago52:51

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"Emigrant Tales of the Platte River Raids' author Janelle Molony shares her book and research into the first-hand witness accounts of the survivors of the Platte River Indian raids of 1864. Members of her family traveled with the Earps while other families who names became a part of history, like Ringo, Boone, Brown, all left vivid accounts of the …

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THE SIDEWINDER MATTER and THE P.O. MATTER YOURS TRULY,JOHNNY DOLLAR 50:00

2M ago50:00

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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THE JAPANNED BOX by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 39:07

2M ago39:07

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This story, from Doyle's collection called 'Tales of Terror & Mystery', tells a tale of a young man who hires on as a tutor for the owner of a large old manor/castle, and soon finds there are some very mysterious happenings occurring there.... ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NW…

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JAMES MICHENER INTERVIEW WITH YOU TUBE ACADEMY OF ACHIEVEMENT 44:20

2M ago44:20

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Famous Author James Michener speaks of his youth, what inspired him to become a writer, and his life. Non- advertised here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Jon Hagadorn

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THE NIGHT-BORN by JACK LONDON 41:53

2M ago41:53

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From our new collection at 1001's Best of Jack London- Three men meet at a San Francisco bar to reminisce about their experiences in the Yukon years before- and one of them recalls a woman that he met "1000 miles from anywhere" living with a tribe of Indians in the sub-arctic. She was a white woman- and her story was incredible. She had known she w…

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TARZAN THE UNTAMED (CHAP 4) 39:19

2M ago39:19

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Tarzan goes back to Numa the lion's lair for the purpose of subduing and training the half-starved lion to go on a military mission with him. to empty out a series of connected German rifle pits. APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 100…

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BEST OF 1001 (#17 OF 458) THE LEGEND OF ROGERS RANGERS & THE LOST SILVER MADONNA 43:53

2M ago43:53

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On October 3, 1759, a company of nearly 120 men under the command of Major Robert Rogers attacked an Indian Village on the St. Francis River between Montreal and Quebec, killing most of the occupants and looting and burning the Jesuit Mission that supported the town. The loot taken from the church included gold candlesticks, coins, a gold calf, and…

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BEST OF 1001 (#13 OF 447) CONFESSIONS OF A HUMORIST by O.HENRY 24:30

2M ago24:30

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In this classic O.Henry short story, a second accountant in a small hardware store finds he has a talent for writing things that make people smile, He is soon selling his humorous writings to magazines, and one offers him a high paying job. But soon he begins running out of inspiration and finds himself chasing friends and family for funny quips-an…

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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAP 23) by FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT 30:23

2M ago30:23

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Chapter 23-MAGIC-Colin brings all his friends plus Ben Weatherstaff together in the garden to celebrate the magic that the garden brings to each of them, ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://podcasts.google.com/search…

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TORNADO!: HOW TO SURVIVE: REMEMBERING THE 2011 SUPER OUTBREAK 1:25:58

2M ago1:25:58

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Nearly 13 years ago, On April 27, 2011, the U.S. Storm Prediction Center (SPC) counted 219 tornadoes in the United States, breaking a previous record of 147 which was set in 1974. There were 317 fatalities that day alone, and a record-breaking 4 EF-5 tornadoes cut huge swaths through Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, while many other huge tornad…

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THE BURNING DESIRE MATTER and THE HELPLESS HAM MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR 52:25

2M ago52:25

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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