The Mysterious Island is another exquisite novel written by the master of adventure writing, Jules Verne. The novel has been seen as the sequel to two other famous novels written by the same author: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and In Search of the Castaway. The story revolves around five Americans who live in a dark and harsh environment as prisoners of the American Civil War. Depleted by famine and death all around them, the five war prisoners take a big risk and escape by hijacki ...

A podcast about politics, work and culture from Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are Atlantic Canada's number #1 cultural marxist internet radio program. Welcome to the Island.

One of the first instances of science fiction, Wells’ classic tale published in 1986 examines various controversial philosophical issues active at the time of its publication, most notable being the implications of vivisection and degeneration. Narrated by its everyman protagonist Edward Prendick, the novel follows the events of his stay at a mysterious island, home to ghastly secrets, horrors, and incomprehensible experiences. Furthermore, the novel features innovative themes which have bec ...

Devin, Joe and Steve have always been curious. Though they don’t have any formal education to guide them, they sit down every week to discuss unsolved mysteries of all kinds: weird noises, strange website and horrific suicides that look a lot like murders. They take a skeptical approach, but never discount the truly odd nature of the world.

A story of castaways, similar to Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson, this book details the escape from Civil War-era Richmond, Virginia, of five Northern men who dared to go aloft in a balloon in the midst of a hurricane. Deposited on a lonely island in the Pacific, they make do with Yankee ingenuity where Chance has left them nothing. Only later do they find they have a hidden benefactor: Captain Nemo, of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, who resides, alone, secretly on the island. I ...

The Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through Ireland's fascinating past. This podcast is not just dates but an enthralling account of Ireland's history, looking at daily life through the ages. The show is currently focused on the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s (see below), while the archive contains the stories of Ireland's ancient High Kings, Viking raiders and the Norman Invasion of the Middle Ages. The story of the Great Famine has proved the most popular to date,Between 184 ...

A heady mix of thrills, mystery, atmosphere and memorable characters, Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic adventure story that has enthralled both young and old alike ever since it was first published in 1883. Right from the racy opening chapter where the young hero Jim Hawkins encounters a mysterious guest, Billy Bones, at the Admiral Benbow Inn run by his widowed mother, the tale carries the reader off on an edge-of-the-seat roller-coaster ride of non-stop action and dra ...

There are countless mysteries through out history and who doesn't love a good story? Origin Mysteries brings you some of the best crime, ghost and paranormal stories around! Every two weeks a new episode is released featuring two different stories! So what are you waiting for? Hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/originmysteries/support

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Explorers in a hot-air balloon land on an island, figuring that they must be the only inhabitants. However, they discover a bullet inside a wounded animal--one which must have been fired within the previous three months. The men propose to build a canoe so they can survey the island in search of other human life. Many adventures follow, one after another. They find a large chest filled with provisions and tools. Setting off in search of who might have left the chest, the travelers make their ...

The Case of The Vanishing Seals: An Alaskan Island Mystery.

The book tells the adventures of five Americans on an uncharted island in the South Pacific. The story begins in the American Civil War, during the siege of Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the Confederate States of America. As famine and death ravage the city, five northern prisoners of war decide to escape by the unusual means of hijacking a balloon. The five are Cyrus Smith, a railroad engineer in the Union army (named Cyrus Harding in some English translations); his black manservant Ne ...

Published in 1912, the fantasy novel focuses on the exciting adventures of Trot, Cap’n Bill and Button Bright, as they are accidentally transported to a mysterious island in the sky, where they encounter its eccentric residents, an unscrupulous ruler, and a strange set of laws. The story sets into motion when Trot, a little girl from the southern coast of California, and Cap’n Bill meet a peculiar young boy carrying a large umbrella. Introduced as Button Bright, the young boy reveals that th ...

Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!

A weekly podcast about the paranormal, unsolved mysteries, and even true crime.

Growth Island is a podcast about how to become and be the best version of yourself. The focus is on strategies, tools, and blueprints for a meaningful life. I interview high performers and experts within nutrition, meditation, exercise, relationships, business, general health and lifes bigger mysteries.More info at www.growthisland.io

Tanis is a bi-weekly podcast from the creators of Pacific Northwest Stories, and is hosted by Nic Silver. Tanis is a serialized docudrama about a fascinating and surprising mystery: the myth of Tanis. Tanis is an exploration of the nature of truth, conspiracy, and information. Tanis is what happens when the lines of science and fiction start to blur...

One Star? We're In!

This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor.

Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. We'll go inside our brains, out into space and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology.

Nighttime is an audio documentary series which explores Canada's most fascinating stories. Join us for true crime, mysteries, and a celebration of Canada’s weird and wonderful people, places, and events.

The Dirty Talk Podcast is a monthly podcasts with hosts Rain DeGrey and Chris W. where they answer listener’s questions, and delve into the history, science, and cultural significance of the more ribald topics of human existence.

Three brothers explore and debate alternative fringe concepts - everything from the average Bigfoot encounter to the fringiest of fringe conspiracy theories, often challenging their own beliefs and sometimes each other's sanity. Good humor, good drinks and good discussion.

The Expanded Perspectives podcast is a weekly show about ancient history, alternative history, cryptozoology, UFOs, time slips, serial killers, the paranormal, trolls and fey folk, legends, myths and dark historical tales that spark the imagination. Each episode offers an immersive audio experience that brings up more questions than answers. Join Kyle and Cam each week as they explore the unknown and perhaps expand your perspective….for more information go to www.expandedperspectives.com

Mike and Maurice’s Mind Escape is a Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries of life. We investigate Ancient Civilizations and Megalithic Structures, Consciousness and Near Death Experiences, DMT and Psychedelics, Ancient Mysteries and Esoteric Knowledge, and The Universe. Our goal is to educate ourselves and hopefully educate our listeners in the process. Subscribe to our To Youtube Channel. Become a Patron for only 2$ a month and gain access to our exclusive videos and audio at https:/ ...

The Ghost was an agent, for the CIA, but today is an Independent Operative, working on the side of the mysterious and unbelievable. These are some of the most bizarre cases that exist in our world, where help elsewhere is nonexistent or not possible. These jobs are outrageous, mysterious, and unbelievable, from reaching out to other dimensions and worlds, to other beings, as well as the paranormal, CERN, The Vatican, humanoid robots, and inner earth. Lizard People.. Giants, Aliens and more.

Beyond The Strange is not your typical Podcast. We listen to your experiences and concerns. This is the radio program for you, the listener. Visit beyondthestrange.com Going way back to my days as a youth, I remember hearing strange stories and Urban legends from family and friends only to see some of them talked about on shows like In Search Of.. That's Incredible! and Ripley's Believe it or Not! Now some 30 yrs later with the help of Internet Radio and Podcast, we re-visit the Strange and ...

Welcome to Worm Island. Here you'll find interviews with various artists along with murderous bands of cannibals, mysterious time portals, and psychotic androids. Let the misadventures begin!

A mysterious map, pirates, and pieces of eight! When young Jim Hawkins finds a map to pirates’ gold he starts on an adventure that takes him from his English village to a desert island with the murderous Black Dog, half-mad Ben Gunn, and (of course) Long John Silver. Arr Jim lad! R.L. Stevenson (1850-1894) was born in Scotland and travelled extensively in California and the south Pacific. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis)

This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor.

The original true crime review podcast that looks at other podcasts, TV, and pop culture. True crime authors and real-life couple Rebecca Lavoie and Kevin Flynn hold a pop-culture round table with noir novelist Toby Ball and journalist-turned-investigator Lara Bricker. The panel chats about other podcasts (including 'Serial') as well as journalism, storytelling, TV shows and films, and the special segment, 'Crime of the Week.' Show website: crimewriterson.com. Follow the show on Twitter @cri ...

Our whole lives we've been committed to exploring the depths of history for the unbridled truth. After receiving degrees from Yale, we have set our sights on the unseeable, the mysterious, and the unknown.

An actual play podcast set in Ogg Nott, a world full of mystery and intrigue - if only the players knew it was ending. Listen as our heroes delve deep into adventure, with each season bringing a new story, new characters, and new threats to face. New listeners can start at any season, but veteran listeners will find themselves following a greater story, set over centuries. New episodes every Sunday!

Three brothers explore and debate alternative fringe concepts - everything from the average Bigfoot encounter to the fringiest of fringe conspiracy theories, often challenging their own beliefs and sometimes each other's sanity. Good humor, good drinks and good discussion.

Old Time Radio Network Thrillers, thrilling mystery, espionage, and political intrigue. Step into the world of action and Psychological twist that will keep you on the edge of your chair.

A night of storytelling for the New York City life. Hosted by Matt Dellapina and including a range of musical, comedic, and visual guest artists, the evening aims to replenish the intricate charms and mysteries that first brought you to this island off the edge of America. Brought to you by SLANT Theatre Project.

A wonderful coming together of two writers who wrote their books more than half a century apart. Neither of them had ever visited the remote islands they were writing about yet they provided inspiration for a couple of exciting adventure tales. In 1838, Edgar Allan Poe published The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It was the only complete novel published by the American author. It was the story of a young boy who stows away on board a whaling ship and it goes on to relate the ev ...

Every week we tell you something weird and we might be drunk. Hosted by Raygun and Sarah. We're the oddballs.

Mystery Theatre takes you back to the early days of radio, presenting each week the best of Mystery from Old Time Radio.

Hawaii's Unprofessional Professional Podcast recorded LIVE in front of an audience at The Hi Brau Room! Covering Sports, Hip-Hop, Current Events, Hawaii news, anykine stuff,more sports and more hip hop hosted by DJ Zack Morse! Sleep Times Over!

A whaling ship stops at a remote Polynesian island. The crew aboard is exhausted after a grueling six-month voyage in which they suffered ill-treatment and drudgery. Two men decide to abandon ship and hide on the island, living off the fruit of the land, until they can get on board a more conducive ship. However, to their consternation they discover that part of the island paradise is peopled by a savage and cannibalistic tribe called the Typees. As destiny would have it, they fall into the ...

Each month, your hosts gather to discuss three movies with a secret connection. We review the films, then try to guess the mystery that ties them together. Listen and play along!

The Whole is Greater Than the Sum

The Expanded Perspectives podcast is a weekly show about ancient history, alternative history, cryptozoology, UFOs, time slips, serial killers, the paranormal, trolls and fey folk, legends, myths and dark historical tales that spark the imagination. Each episode offers an immersive audio experience that brings up more questions than answers. Join Kyle and Cam each week as they explore the unknown and perhaps expand your perspective….for more information go to www.expandedperspectives.com

Amateur podcast hosts Mandie, Kat and sometimes Molly ask for you to join them for their weekly Tuesday Night Shit Show where they discuss all that is curious, inexplicable or just plain funny. Their information is moderately researched and borderline entertaining. So whether you are looking for a good laugh or to learn about subjects you wouldn't normally search for, you are in the right place! A huge thank you to Brian Stone from the band "Such Marvelous Monsters" who wrote our theme song ...

A fortnightly review of the best, worst and most absurd of online celebrity journalism in the UK. Hosted by Chris Beckett and Matt Withers.

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Travel With Hawkeye features longtime Dallas morning radio host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis (96.3 KSCS) and his tales from a lifetime of travel and adventure. The podcast features a variety of celebrity guest, noted travel writers and a number of Hawkeye’s travel companions. The topics range from Henry Winkler’s tales of fly fishing in New Zealand to Hawkeye’s stories and adventures. Travel With Hawkeye not only discussion incredible destinations, travel bargains and tips, it also shares the excite ...

Beyond The Strange is not your typical Podcast. We listen to your experiences and concerns. This is the radio program for you, the listener. Visit beyondthestrange.com Going way back to my days as a youth, I remember hearing strange stories and Urban legends from family and friends only to see some of them talked about on shows like In Search Of.. That's Incredible! and Ripley's Believe it or Not! Now some 30 yrs later with the help of Internet Radio and Podcast, we re-visit the Strange and ...

Mysteriously Morbid covers everything from true crime to the paranormal and unexplained. Mostly creepy and weird....Hosted by Melissa Lee and Josh Doe.