Best Miracle Robinson Podcasts (2024)

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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - "The Tracks Of My Tears" 26:16

12d ago26:16

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William "Smokey" Robinson was the man behind many of Motown's greatest hits-- not just the tracks he recorded himself with The Miracles, he also wrote many hits for other Motown acts. But perhaps his greatest achievement was "Tracks Of My Tears". It was selected by the RIAA & NEA as one of the 365 Greatest Songs of the 20th Century; it's on the Roc…

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227 - An Assortment of American Killers, Part 1 33:20

2h ago33:20

33:20

Send us a Text Message. This week we're starting a two-part series on some wild murderers from the United States. Tune in to learn about the Harpe Brothers, Phillip Jablonski, and Juan Corona. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurW…

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226 - Insurance Fraud! 35:10

24m ago35:10

35:10

Send us a Text Message. While we've talked about people (mostly women) killing their husbands to cash in on life insurance before, we've never had an episode dedicated to it! This week, we're looking at the stories of Audrey Marie Hilley, Jerry Michael Williams, and shenanigans in the town of Vernon, FL, to see the lengths people go to for money. L…

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Small Faces - "Itchycoo Park" 18:06

12h ago18:06

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Small Faces are one of the all-time great British bands from the 1960's but they never got the attention, success or respect they deserved. (Some of that was due to self-inflicted damage, but still...) Their biggest hit was "Itchycoo Park", 2:45 of psychedelic pop perfection. All 4 members of the band shine, and engineer Glyn Johns gets to introduc…

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225 - Totally Real Heroes 24:34

5d ago24:34

24:34

Send us a Text Message. This week we're looking at 3 stories of guys who tried to be heroes...and actually convinced people of it because we're all pretty gullible. We're covering the stories of William James Clark, Bill Jakob, Wilhelm Voigt. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram…

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224 - Weird Fun Bag #11: Lazy Hitmen, Creative Unaliving, and Relentless Terrorists 24:14

12d ago24:14

24:14

Send us a Text Message. This week is the 11th edition of the Weird Fun Bag series where we cover the stories of Tan Youhui, William Kogut, Bashir Kouchacji. We also have new music beds for the show, so let us know what you think! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHins…

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223 - Strikes! 34:44

19d ago34:44

34:44

Send us a Text Message. This week we're looking at strikes from history because every generation is lazy and don't want to work no more. Learn about the Haymarket Affair, the Ludlow Massacre, and the Battle of Blair Mountain. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson F…

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222 - Thug Life! 33:14

30d ago33:14

33:14

Send us a Text Message. This week we're getting gangster with it as we explore the stories of John Birger, Giuseppe Greco, Ramadan Abel Rehim Mansour, and Murder Inc. 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 Joh…

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Al Stewart - "Life In Dark Water" 51:36

1M ago51:36

51:36

Singer/Songwriter Al Stewart came out of the London Folk scene, but by the mid-70's struck it big with MOR/AM Radio hit, "Year Of The Cat". But there's more to this Mr. Stewart than just this one hit. On this episode, I'm joined by fellow podcaster (and Al Stewart fan extraordinaire) Craig Smith to discuss the deep cut "Life In Dark Water". "Life I…

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221 - Bad Scientists 29:20

1M ago29:20

29:20

Send us a Text Message. Science is hard, and these people were bad at it. We're looking at the stories of Times Beach, David Hahn, and Thomas Jagger. 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? Everyone wants…

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220 - Weird Fun Bag #10: The Miracle Child, the Best Prostitute, and a Big Treasure Hunt 31:22

1M ago31:22

31:22

Send us a Text Message. The Weird Fun Bag returns! This week we're looking at the stories of Audrey Santos, Lou Wooster, and Forest Fenn's treasure. 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? Everyone wants …

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Make the Most of Summer 2024 5:43

1M ago5:43

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Three Tips to Make the Most of Your Summer We are working on brand new episodes for Season 8 to air later this fall. In the meantime, check out our short series for the summer. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.comBy Paul Gustavson

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The Cars - "It's All I Can Do" 16:59

2M ago16:59

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The Cars debut album was a commercial and critical success. The pressure was on for a follow-up, and the band delivered big time with their 2nd album, Candy-O. The album was packed with more Cars classics, including the subject of this episode, "It's All I Can Do", a song that shows the strengths of each band member-- everyone contributing somethin…

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219 - School Shenanigans 36:15

2M ago36:15

36:15

Send us a Text Message. This week, we're going back to school! (Which is weird since a lot of school years are starting to wind down...) We're covering 6 insane stories from schools around the world, so listen in and feel better about your own school experience. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on T…

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218 - Florida, the Trilogy 30:23

2M ago30:23

30:23

Send us a Text Message. We're back with our 3rd installment of silly stories from Florida! We're covering the Wakulla Volcano and the lives of John Knight, Bennie Wint, Byrd Billings, and Bob Allen. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram…

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Sifting Through Rubble: 1960's Psychedelia from the UK 38:11

2M ago38:11

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A while back, we did an episode celebrating the Nuggets album, that quintessential collection of 1960’s psychedelic garage rock. But psychedelia was an international phenomenon, and on this episode, we’re travelling across the pond to feature the long-lost psychedelic bands from the UK. All of these selections are available on the excellent compila…

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217 - The Abductions of Patty Hearst and Brian Wells 32:19

2M ago32:19

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Send us a Text Message. This week we're covering two famous (and wild) abduction stories from history: Patty Hearst and Brian Wells. 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? Everyone wants more John. Visit…

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Clean Energy Around the Clock Today!? Inventor and Energy Dome CEO Claudio Spadacini on his New Battery 53:46

3M ago53:46

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Born and raised in a small Italian town near the Swiss Alps, Claudio Spadacini learned from an early age that electricity can spark world changing innovation anywhere. Due in large part to their access to hydropower, the first car ever built in Italy came from his small town. In step, Claudio’s first aspiration was to design race cars. While he sti…

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216 - Demented Doctors Part 2 30:13

2M ago30:13

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're making you anxious about seeing your doctor (again!). We're covering the stories of Donald Harvey, Charles Cullen and John Bodkin Adams. Check out Part 1 on Episode #55. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show …

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The Ramones - "I Wanna Be Sedated" 14:50

3M ago14:50

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Few bands left a legacy as deep and as lasting as The Ramones. You literally couldn’t count the number of bands who were influenced by these 4 New York ne’er-do-wells. They created a sound and a look that virtually created a whole genre of music. Let’s have a listen to one of their classic tracks, “I Wanna Be Sedated”. "I Wanna Be Sedated" (Jeffrey…

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215 - Amazing Tales of Survival Part 3 29:20

3M ago29:20

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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214 - Prison Escapes! 22:29

3M ago22:29

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Send us a Text Message. 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 @OurWeirdW…

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213 - Mysterious Deaths 31:22

3M ago31:22

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Send us a Text Message. If you hate unresolved stories, this episode isn't for you! We're looking at the mysterious and mostly unsolved deaths of Roland T. Owen, Elisa Lam, LeRoy Carter, and Alfred Loewenstein. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show …

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Wishbone Ash - "Blowin' Free" 19:28

3M ago19:28

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A teenage summertime love affair with a foreign exchange student was the inspiration for this song by Wishbone Ash. Though overlooked in the US, Wishbone Ash reached #3 on the UK charts with the album "Argus", which features "Blowin' Free". Wishbone Ash's twin lead guitar sound would inspire many a band that followed. Wishbone Ash - "Blowin' Free" …

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212 - Tamara Samsanova and Marcus Wesson 36:36

4M ago36:36

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're covering two giant piles of human trash who killed a lot of people. Tune in and learn about the lives of Tamara Samsanova and Marcus Wesson! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPo…

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Scaling Alchemy, the Breakthrough Marvel Microreactor and Aalo Atomics Co-Founder Matt Loszak 1:05:23

4M ago1:05:23

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As a kid, Matt Loszak loved to learn and perform magic tricks. The only problem? He ended up telling the audience the secret mechanism of the trick! Today, Matt is still breaking down magic tricks, but this time, it’s the alchemy of nuclear power. Matt and his team at Aalo Atomics are working to commercialize the breakthrough Marvel microreactor de…

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Creation & Evolution: Gladys Knight & The Pips "Midnight Train To Georgia" 22:44

4M ago22:44

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Introducing a new segment of the podcast - "Creation & Evolution", where we explore songs that travelled a long & winding road before they reached their final version. In this episode, we trace the history of a song that started from a phone call with Farrah Fawcett and ended up as Gladys Knight's biggest hit. "Midnight Train To Georgia" (Jim Weath…

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211 - Terry Rasmussen 25:48

4M ago25:48

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're looking at the incredibly strange story of Terry Rasmussen, AKA Bob Evans. What does this serial killer have in connection to a massive restaurant chain? Tune in to find out! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the …

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210 - Karma! 38:06

4M ago38:06

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Send us a Text Message. This week is all about people who got what was coming to them! We're covering the stories of Ken McIlroy, Grace Olive Wiley, Kay Grayson, Peter Reyn-Bardt, and William Burke. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram…

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209 - An Assortment of Weirdos 34:16

4M ago34:16

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Send us a Text Message. It's the start of year 5 of this dumb little show! Today, we're looking at the stories of three weirdos from history with the lives of John Birges, Richard Snell, and Terry Thompson. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson …

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Gerry Rafferty - "The Ark" 26:49

4M ago26:49

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Everybody knows "Baker Street"-- even if you don't know the artist's name or the song title, you probably know that sax riff. But there's more to Gerry Rafferty than "Baker Street" (or "Stuck In The Middle", for that matter). Here's an incredibly moving song that's every bit as good as his biggest hits. The Ark (Gerry Rafferty) Copyright 1977 The H…

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208 - Pathetic Politics! 35:05

4M ago35:05

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Send us a Text Message. This week is all about politics...as if you weren't going to get enough of it this year. We're looking at the stories of the Battle of Athens, the Congressional Brawl, Kisimba Ngoy, and Jack Fellure. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagra…

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207 - Joseph Duncan and Westley Allan Dodd 35:46

4M ago35:46

35:46

Send us a Text Message. This week we're looking at two gigantic piles of human dumpster juice with the stories of Joseph Duncan and Westley Allan Dodd. If you have kids, this might be a tough episode to listen to. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohn…

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Jeff Beck - A Retrospective 1:09:14

5M ago1:09:14

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Jeff Beck was the guitar player's guitar player. Ask the great guitar players who they thought was the best, and chances are they'll name Jeff Beck. His playing was in a state of perpetual reinvention, always evolving & improving. No mere technician, he was a master of emotion. When Jeff passed away in 2023, we lost a musical giant. On this, our 15…

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The Global Impact of Local Energy with Bill Nussey 56:42

5M ago56:42

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Bill had an impressive career as a tech entrepreneur and businessman before he turned his sights (back to) energy. He started his first company in highschool - a graphics software company when personal computers were still text based. He has started and sold several tech companies. He joined one startup as CEO, grew the company to nearly $100 milli…

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206 - North Carolina! 30:42

5M ago30:42

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Send us a Text Message. This week is all about my home state of North Carolina! We're looking at four obscure stories from the state's history: Alma Petty Gatlin, Tom Dula, Archie Kinsauls, and Leon Hollomon, Jr. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnH…

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205 - Race Riots, Part 2 24:15

5M ago24:15

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Send us a Text Message. This week we're recognizing Black History Month the only way we know how—by highlighting race riots from history. We're covering the Wilmington Insurrection, the Perry Race Riot, and the murder of Arthur McDuffie. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitte…

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P.P. Arnold - "Medicated Goo" 24:52

5M ago24:52

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You may not know her name, but I guarantee you've heard her voice. When acts as diverse as Graham Nash, Peter Gabriel and KLF are in need of a soulful vocal, PP Arnold has been a top choice. Her voice has graced dozens of songs & albums for over 50 years, though she's never had a hit under her own name in the US. On this episode, we take a brief lo…

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204 - An Assortment of Airplane Stories 32:40

5M ago32:40

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Send us a Text Message. Got flight anxiety? Then maybe skip this episode! We've got the stories of Albert Guay, Jack Gilbert Graham, British Airways Flight 5390, and the Miracle of the Andes to give you all kinds of nightmares! Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Inst…

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