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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.
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The world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road. Each episode is cut documentary style and set to music and cinematic effects to create an immersive storytelling experience. 'Best travel podcasts 2020'- The Guardian, 'Thrilling Stuff'-Sunday Times, 'Ear Candy for Listeners' - Washington Post
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Relax or fall asleep with fascinating stories and trivia from history, all narrated in a calm voice. Perfect for distracting your stressful thoughts at bedtime or anytime. “I never thought that learning about Easter Island, Joan of Arc, and the Titanic could be so calming.” Access all the Archive and Bonus episodes at calmhistory.com.
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Pretty Scary

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True crime, conspiracy theories, ghosts, aliens, and things of that sort. Hosted by comics Adam Tod Brown, Kari Martin, and Cindy Aravena. Part of the Unpops Podcast Network! Current theme song courtesy of Sliceberg Slim: https://slicebergslim.bandcamp.com/ Theme song for episodes 1 - 210: "Under a Nightmare" by Pandacetamol - https://unpops.co/3NNigJO Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

Night Owl Paranormal Research Society

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True ghost stories; haunted places, haunted people, and the mysteries that surround them. Follow host Stephen Belyeu and his team as they investigate paranormal events and those who are affected by them. Have a personal ghost story or haunted home or business? Share via voicemail at (512) 270-8859 or email thenightowlpodcast@gmail.com
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Ancient History Fangirl

Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy

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An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological mayhem; it’s like if Hardcore History met up with My Favorite Murder in the ancient world, with a heavy helping of booze and laughter. Currently on hiatus until March 15.
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These are the true stories of adventure as told by those who lived them. This adventure story podcast brings you an up close and personal conversation with people who travel the world and live extraordinary lives Travel with us to the faraway jungles of the Amazon, the Himalayan mountains, deep water ship wrecks, and people and places lost in time. Many an adventure has started with a map and a glass of whiskey. May this podcast inspire you to seek you own. Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart http ...
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On November 14th, 1889, two female writers entered a race to go around the world in under 80 days. Nellie Bly went east, and Elizabeth Bisland headed west. This eleven part series will unpack their whirlwind adventure and what it was like to circumnavigate the globe alone as a woman at a time where women had no rights. Storyteller and travel writer Adrien Behn brings Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bislands’ experiences, emotions, and adventures to life in this serialized podcast. A Race Around the ...
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Join our friends as they are introduced to the wonderful world of tabletop pen and paper adventuring for the first time! There's danger, there's goofy voices and there's magic. Dimitri is our Dungeon master Andrew plays the role of Xandar, the Dwarf Paladin Prince David plays the role of Ronin Heratio Lafayette, the reverent preaching Warlock Sam reprises his role as Stone "Sly" Dynamite, the courageous and heroic Bard transported from the streets of 1974 Harlem. Shawn plays Duran Areshi, th ...
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Diary Discoveries

Sally Ivey and Jeff Richards

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If you were to read an old diary, what could you discover? Secrets? Mystery? Romance? Travel and adventure? Inspiration? Since 1987, Historian Sally Ivey has collected and researched original diaries, journals, and letters from around the world. In this podcast Sally will share unique and captivating stories selected from her extensive collection. Stories forgotten over time but now shared here. Welcome to Diary Discoveries.
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Welcome to to Explore Magazine’s LIVE THE ADVENTURE Podcast This is the podcast that delves deep into the outdoors—we’ll inspire, inform and get you stoked to explore. Hiking? Camping? Environmental stewardship? Active living? Gear? You know it—and a whole lot more. Fresh guests every episode! Hosted by Explore Magazine editor and adventure expert, David Webb (@davidebwebb).
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10 million people, a couple hundred cities, unlimited possibilities. Host Jon Steinberg, a lifelong explorer, has made it his business to get into the heart, mind and soul of Southern California. Every week we are going to explore the most interesting parts, history, food and culture that Southern California has to offer, and together, we are going to find out what is behind the greatest region in the city. Happy exploring!
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Whether it’s great lives or great tragedies, or just showing up for the adventure, history that is told without being felt is minimized. Like food that is eaten without being tasted. What’s the point? Tell the stories. Feel the people. Learn the lessons. Be a better you because of them. Don’t keep reinventing the wheel. Will you get some of the story wrong? Yes. Will the size of the fish increase each time? Probably. Will there be a different perspective? Of course. So what. When we stand on ...
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Adventures of Inspector Maigret

Humphrey Camardella Productions

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Paris police detective Inspector Maigret,Maigret is more of a "thinking detective". He uses his perception and psychological insight to solve the complex crimes that come his way. More often than not, he's more interested in the "why" of a crime than "who".
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Delve into the enigmatic realms of the mysterious, unearth tales of haunting encounters, explore the chilling depths of true crime, and unravel the threads of the unexplained. Join us on the Wicked Wanderings Podcast for a riveting journey through the realms of the unknown and the haunting mysteries that linger in the shadows.
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The #1 True Crime Podcast for naps, hosted by Nikki Young. Each episode of Serial Napper features a different true crime story, told succinctly the way it happened. Just the facts, ma‘am. Let me guide you through some of the craziest true crime stories you‘ve never heard of, as you lull to sleep.
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Wisconsin Life

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Wisconsin Life celebrates the people, places, history and culture of the state. Come with us as we kayak the Mississippi River, interview musicians in Milwaukee, and bake pasties in Rhinelander. We connect you with diverse people and ideas through short stories updated twice a week.
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Whether it's a kid hiding a baby dragon in his attic, a high school mascot protecting the football team from an ancient Viking curse, or a little sister vanishing when a teleportation experiment goes wrong, Kaboom has an audio adventure for you! The whole family will love listening to these original fiction stories together, which feature full casts of talented voice actors and cinematic sound design. Each episode is its own complete story, so jump in anywhere you like. From the makers of Th ...
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Singular Discoveries is a narrative history podcast telling unusual true stories from forgotten corners of the past. In this series, we celebrate the unsung heroes of extraordinary events. We unmask the real, surprising characters behind notorious legends. We investigate mysterious, unsolved, century-old true crimes. And we tell stranger-than-fiction tales of adventure, survival, and heroism. To receive new episodes for free, just follow "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever ...
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1001 Radio Crime Solvers

Host Jon Hagadorn. All stories in public domain.

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Welcome to 1001 Radio Crime Solvers - where you can enjoy the best radio detective stories from the golden age of radio. This was a time when TV was still in its infancy and radio was in its creative heyday- using top writers and top talent to capture huge audiences, and shows featuring hard boiled detectives like Sam Spade, Richard Diamond, Philip Marlowe, and Johnny Dollar competed for prime time with mental sleuths like Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown, and ...
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My Primos Podcast

My Primos Podcast

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A conversational podcast with your primos that love nothing more than rambling on about the latest in news stories, pop culture , movies, TV, Comic books and all the geeky fandom with a latino / Latinx perspective. We want to spotlight Latino/ Latinx creators, artist and Primos making their mark all in the name of representation. Listen and join the family , it's always good to be with your primos.
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Ready to take control of your life and unlock your true potential? The Unplugged Freedom Podcast is here to help through inspiring stories, advice, tips, tricks and actionable strategies. We'll show you how to make decisions that are true to yourself and create a life of freedom. We will provide you with the mindset and knowledge necessary for living up to your full potential. Get ready to UNPLUG from society's expectations and build a life of passion and purpose. We'll guide you on how to b ...
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This is a narrative travel podcast about a solo female backpacker who interviews strangers she meets while backpacking. Stories of adventure traveling like National Geographic, interview style like Fresh Air, and diverse/alternative storytelling like This American Life and Snap Judgement.
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Listen in as Jonathan Menges, joined by a roundtable of co-hosts and special guests discuss topics related to the Whitechapel Murders, Jack the Ripper, Victorian British history, and whatever else suits their fancy. This free and loose discussion is sure to interest everyone involved in the 120 year long hunt for 'Jack the Ripper'
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Join me and my pre-teen soon as we narrate your personal stories of the paranormal, supernatural, & anything that cannot be explained - things “behind the veil”, otherworldly, what goes bump in the night, & what is seen in your dreams. Your encounters can be in the form of dreams, personal sightings of "not normal" beings, angels' messages, your meetings with aliens (time glitches associated w/aliens), shadows only seen out of the corners of your eyes, auditory hallucinations, and even folkt ...
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Nobody Should Believe Me

Nobody Should Believe Me

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Novelist Andrea Dunlop is looking for answers. When her older sister was first investigated for Munchausen by Proxy abuse more than a decade ago, it tore her family apart. This catastrophic series of events sent Dunlop on a journey to understand this most taboo form of abuse. In this groundbreaking podcast, she talks to some of the top experts in the world to explore the criminology and psychopathology behind Munchausen by Proxy and to reveal the wide swath of destruction these perpetrators ...
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Michigan is full of ordinary people who are doing some extraordinary things in their communities, our great state, and around the world. These Michiganders had to overcome serious obstacles to achieve their vision of success. We cover all of Michigan, both Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Sit back and enjoy these inspiring true stories. Visit us at https://totalmichigan.com to join our community and get these episodes sent straight to your inbox!
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Hosted by forensic wildlife biologist Ashley Bray, Get Out Alive aims to have honest conversations about intense human-wildlife conflicts, especially those resulting in attacks. She is often joined by friends, experts, authors, and even attack survivors themselves. Join her every other week as she tells stories of animal attacks, why they happen, and how we can all avoid them.
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Weirdwide

JD Ross & Bethany Marshall

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The world is freakin' weird, man...let's talk about it! Hosts JD Ross & Bethany Marshall brings you all the weirdest, strangest, and dumbest stories this realm of existence has to offer! Little green men from outer space and monsters, true crime and the coming apocalypse, and everything in between! Weirdwide brings you all the weird, all the time!
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Each week, host John Hinson takes a look at weird, crazy, and forgotten stories from the history of humankind. He covers true crime, paranormal, and other strange stories and tries to put some humor into it, or maybe he's just an apathetic dick - that's up to you to decide.
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The most dangerous exploration is cave diving. Dive deep into the earth’s underwater caves, see creatures no one has seen before, stories of Mayan sacrifices and explore the oracle that set Alexander the Great on his world conquests with our guest Jill Heinerth. Jill Heinerth is a cave diver, photographer, writer and filmmaker. Jill has explored un…
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Stories about finding missing personal items and parts. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our storytelling classes…
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28-year-old Kanika Powell was a young military veteran who lived in an apartment by herself in Prince George County, Maryland. She has been described as a strong, independent woman, whose life experiences made her very capable of handling stressful situations. However, all of that would change in August 2008, when Kanika would receive a series of s…
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It's another edition of inspirational stories from people who didn't die when they probably should have! This week, we're covering the lives of Charles Lightoller, Truman Duncan, Channing Moss, the Miracle Baby, and Joan Murray. Check out parts 1 and 2 on episodes 124 and 125. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ F…
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Part 2 of the story of a young Army cavalryman in Syria. Remember to like, subscribe, and leave a review to help us grow the podcast. Go to www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to older episodes or to support us by buying our merch. You can also support us at https://patron.podbean.com/warstories... and follow us on Instagram @war_stories_official …
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Throughout history, hotels have been a common hotbed for reported paranormal activity. In most major cities, you’re bound to discover there is at least one well-known hotel in town rumored to be haunted. Texas alone is riddled with them. There’s the Historic Jefferson Hotel in Jefferson, Texas, Hotel Paisano in Marfa, the Magnolia in Seguin, Texas,…
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Welcome to Utah: Life Elevated, the documentary podcast that will take you all around Utah on an unforgettable road trip. Today, we're diving into some of Utah's unique adventures...because if there's one word that defines Utah, it just might be adventure! From rappelling down canyon walls to churning up dirt on a mountain bike, there are so many w…
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Subscriber-only episode Ever found yourself belting out a song only to realize you've mixed up the lyrics? We've all been there, and this episode is no exception. Join us as we take a hilarious stroll through some of the most memorable moments in comedy and music, kicking things off with classic one-liners from the movie 'White Chicks.' But it does…
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Dangerous Assignment was an NBC radio drama starring Brian Donlevy broadcast in the US 1949–1953. It preceded the James Bond character and books and may well have inspired them. "The Commissioner" sent US special agent Steve Mitchell to exotic locales all over the world, where he would encounter adventure and international intrigue in pursuit of so…
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Alicia didn't even want a quinceañera party, but her best friend Sarah forced her into it. Worst of all, the big present from her aunt is a creepy doll. But what her aunt failed to mention is that it is a magical doll that is determined to create the quinceañera of Alicia's dreams, even if it destroys both the party and her friendship with Sarah.Af…
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It’s been a few weeks since the solar eclipse captivated many of us. Some Wisconsinites, like WPR’s Norman Gilliland, traveled to Illinois to witness the rare totality. While the moments of darkness have stuck with him, there’s another phenomenon he can’t stop thinking about: finding other Wisconsin eclipse chasers far from home at an EV charging s…
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Ready for some great Mexican cuisine? Mari Sierra, the third-generation owner of Navarro's, shares the story of this family-owned Mexican takeout restaurant in Muskegon Heights. Starting in the 1970s as a grocery store by Mari's grandparents, who were immigrants with a passion for community and culture, Navarro's has evolved into a local culinary l…
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Mara Wilson and Kelly MacFarland share experiences from their formative years. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take o…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is a tragic story of love and loss. In this gender-bent version, author and prize-winning poet Elyse John crafts the tale of the warrior-poet Orphia, her love for the handsome shieldmaker Eurydicius, and the lasting power of women’s voices. Join us and aut…
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On this week's episode, Andrea is joined by Roberta Blevins, creator and host of the Life After MLM podcast, and Terra Newell, who was featured in mega-hit Dirty John podcast and has since created and hosts Terra's Baddy Club. The audience gets to listen in as these three women talk about about the pros and cons of having a personal connection to t…
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​The Man Who Turned into a Cat The Dead Killed Him in His Own Grave by James Wentworth Day Narrator and Producer MP Pellicer www.MPPellicer.com dead_killed_him_inhis_own_grave_podcast.mp3File Size: 49574 kbFile Type: mp3Download File SUPPORT VIA DONATION Buy Me A Coffee - https://bit.ly/3SZFf6c Miami Ghost Chronicles: http://bit.ly/MiaGhostChron Ni…
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Dangerous Assignment was an NBC radio drama starring Brian Donlevy broadcast in the US 1949–1953. It preceded the James Bond character and books and may well have inspired them. "The Commissioner" sent US special agent Steve Mitchell to exotic locales all over the world, where he would encounter adventure and international intrigue in pursuit of so…
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Writer Tim Moore is no stranger to the unusual and unique. In his early days as a travel writer, he rode a container ship to Iceland, biked across Italy in a period costume, completed the Camino de Santiago with a donkey as his only companion, and more. So when Tim got a call out of the blue one day from his editor, asking if he'd consider biking t…
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We're not saying it's aliens... This week your favorite weirdos are delving into one of the most controversial theories in the realm of extraterrestrials; The Ancient Astronaut Theory! Some believe that humanity has been visited by aliens not only recently, but in our very distant past as well. What we may think of as "gods" could be space lords wi…
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Jewish people around the world are in the midst of celebrating Passover. The holiday opens with a Seder meal and commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in Egypt. The spring renewal festival has writer Mark Griffin of Madison reflecting on his own life and his evolving relationship with his beliefs.…
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A quaint blunder sets the stage for our latest foray - not into the culinary world, but into the shadows of early 20th-century unsolved crimes that gripped the nation. With the wit and wisdom of our special guest, Junior Wanderer Kaylyn, we traverse the more sinister topic of axe murders that left a chilling mark on American history. Together, we s…
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In this gripping episode, we step back in time to the spring of 1945 as we uncover the tragic story of the Gremlin Special, a sightseeing tour that ended in disaster for the twenty-four men and women aboard a Douglas C-47 Skytrain. From excited anticipation to unforeseen peril, their journey was about to take a dark turn. Don't pay hundreds of doll…
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Barb Ponella and Katy Townsend share about growing pains. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our storytelling class…
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This week is all about people who made crazy escapes from prison (or tried to)! We're covering the lives of Radovan Krejcir, the Briley Brothers, and Pascal Payet. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? …
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A young man recounts his story of joining the Army at 18, getting assigned to the Cavalry and being sent to Syria with a sinking feeling he's not coming home. Remember to like, subscribe, and leave a review to help us grow the podcast. Go to www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to older episodes or to support us by buying our merch. You can also su…
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We go down the DND rabbit hole as @avinacomis John Avina joins us for a new campaign , where we talk about his new DND comic book: "Familiar Dungeons" Elia @spicedeliastrations and Kevin @kevingarcia_com also share their tabletop gaming experiences.Definitely a huge thank you to John from @avinacomics for sharing his work and stories give him a fol…
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Dangerous Assignment was an NBC radio drama starring Brian Donlevy broadcast in the US 1949–1953. It preceded the James Bond character and books and may well have inspired them. "The Commissioner" sent US special agent Steve Mitchell to exotic locales all over the world, where he would encounter adventure and international intrigue in pursuit of so…
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Subscriber-only episode Ever found yourself in a beverage blunder, wrestling with a can and ending up with more on your shirt than in your mouth? That's just the tip of the iceberg in our latest bonus podcast episode where the ordinary becomes extraordinary with each laugh-out-loud tale. Join us as we regale you with the kind of everyday escapades …
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John Christie was a World War 1 and 2 veteran who lived with his wife Ethel in the bottom floor flat of 10 Rillington Place, a low-income apartment building in London’s Notting Hill district. In the 50s, there was a media storm when one of the tenants living in the same building as John, a man named Timothy Evans, was convicted of murdering his pre…
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We are excited to share the first episode of an audio adventure series called Nightingale from our friends at GZM Shows, the creators of Six Minutes and the same team we worked with to make our adventure series Treasure Island 2020.While exploring the halls of their hospital cancer ward three teens, Sarah, Dani and Rocco, embark on an epic adventur…
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Yazmin Lopez of Fitchburg was feeling restless as a stay-at-home mom. So she went on a self-discovery journey and ended up starting her own business: Katharisma Cleaning. In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of Lopez and five other women working to build community and better themselves in southern Wiscons…
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Ready to make your own customized wine? Brett Scharnhorst, owner of Vinomondo, a unique winery in Port Huron, Michigan, talks about their unique 'do it yourself' winemaking experience. Brett shares his journey from working in IT to becoming a winery owner and describes Vinomondo's distinct approach to wine, which allows customers to participate in …
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OJ Simpson can finally rest knowing his ex-wife's killer is dead but Mike Tyson cannot rest knowing Jake Paul is gunning for a chance to prove his metal against Iron Mike. Plus Dubai is flooding so maybe they need those jetpack races more than they thought. Remember to like, subscribe, and leave a review to help us grow the podcast. Go to www.warst…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! We're re-releasing our epic story about the Sacred Band--all three episodes in one place! The time was the 300s BC. The place was Thebes. And in this place, in this time, there was an elite military force—the best of the best special ops shock troops—made up of 150 male lovers. Their love …
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Listen to an episode we're releasing from our subscriber vault -- Andrea's full conversation with Hope Ybarra, whose story we've been revisiting in our look back at season one of the show. This conversation gives listeners a peek into the mind of a perpetrator and inspired the name of the show "Nobody Should Believe Me". * * * Follow Andrea on Inst…
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Caitlin Gill and Sean O’Brien share classic stories in the spirit of 4/20 • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our st…
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The Shadow was one of the most popular radio shows in history. The show went on the air in August of 1930 and stayed on until the early 50's "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" The opening lines of the "Detective Story" program captivated listeners and are instantly recognizable even today. Originally the narrator of…
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