Best Monsters Among Us Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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119: Asiah Kudi: Left Alone 40:35

11h ago40:35

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When Asiah Kudi is only 20 months old, her mother Verphy Kudi decides to go on a birthday trip. The problem is that she leaves her 1 year old daughter home alone. It's unfathomable to think of the suffering that Asiah Kudi endured for 6 days without anyone to care for her. Social: Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Instagram @truecrimeexpod Organizati…

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Shōgun: 6 lesser-known facts about the critically-acclaimed TV show 3:55

22h ago3:55

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The Shōgun series finale premiered this week. The FX original series garnered universal acclaim for its compelling story, gripping performances, and captivating exploration of Feudal Japan. Fans of the series have called it Game of Thrones meets Ghost of Tsushima and some even feel that it could go on to be the best TV show of 2024! All 10 episodes…

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Baby Reindeer: Lesser-known facts about Richard Gadd’s hit Netflix series 3:36

2d ago3:36

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The hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer is an intimate exploration of Scottish comedian, writer, and actor Richard Gadd's real-life experience with a stalker. The revealing show delves into the complexities of obsession, power dynamics, and personal boundaries as Gadd turns to the most unsettling period of his life. The series has garnered praise for …

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Part Two- Lake Monsters and Cryptids of the United States: West Coast 25:32

2d ago25:32

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Join around the campfire for chilling tales of monsters lurking below the lakes and waterways along the West Coast of the United States. Stories of creatures in deep underground cave systems and legends of giant snake monsters aren't the only things creeping deep in these waters.By Erica Fett

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Rest in Chaos: Stories of spirits and ghosts who can't find peace 32:19

2d ago32:19

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"Rest in peace." We say this when somebody passes because we hope that their spirit moves to the other side peacefully. But sometimes that transition is disrupted, resulting in a ghost. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing stories of spirits who are still lingering on earth, unable to rest. First, I tell the tale of a grandfather ghost who had to de…

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579- Towers of Silence 1:11:25

3d ago1:11:25

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Situated right in downtown Mumbai, India is an area of about 55 acres of dense, overgrown forest. In one of the most populous cities in the world, this is a place where peacocks roam freely -- a space out of time. This forest is protected by a religious community. It has survived in a relatively undeveloped state in the middle of this gargantuan ci…

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Monkey Man: 6 lesser-known facts about Dev Patel’s action thriller 3:38

3d ago3:38

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British-Indian actor Dev Patel makes his directorial debut in the action thriller Monkey Man. Patel, who is best known for films such as Hotel Mumbai, The Green Knight, Lion, and the multiple-Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire, plays the lead in this film, which is being described by some as “John Wick in Mumbai”. The film garnered praise from critic…

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The Power Broker: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 2:39:33

7d ago2:39:33

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This is the fourth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. Roman and Elliott also sit down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, who describes the lasting impact Moses’ highways have made on her district, and her…

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Episode 80: The Kurim Case // Part 1 51:39

7d ago51:39

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The Kurim case involves the abuse of two young boys in Kurim, Czech Republic. The Mauerova sisters were accused, along with several others of subjecting two young boys named Jakub and Ondrej to horrific treatment. The story takes a bizarre turn that will keep you guessing. All suspects faced charges of child abuse and were linked to a possible cult…

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Civil War: 6 lesser-known facts about Alex Garland’s dystopian thriller 3:08

8d ago3:08

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Acclaimed British filmmaker and novelist Alex Garland, who is best known for Ex Machina and Annihilation, has returned with his latest passion project – the dystopian thriller Civil War. The film is set in the near future when the United States is grappling with a new civil war. The film has garnered critical acclaim after it premiered in the US on…

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Lake Monsters and Cryptids of the United States: East Coast 28:11

9d ago28:11

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Join around the campfire for tales of mutated alligators and giant sea serpents lurking the depths of lakes around the East Coast of the United States. Stories of monsters like Bessie, The Lake Norman Monster, and many more inside!By Erica Fett

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Small Tales & Emails: Close calls 11:45

10d ago11:45

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This is Small Tales & Emails, where I read your responses to the podcast in between regular episodes. As always, if youd like to submit an email or story, you can send it to storieswithsapphire@gmail.com. In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing email responses from the Close Calls episode a few weeks ago.…

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578- Anything's Pastable: Eat Sauté Love 44:43

10d ago44:43

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This week we're featuring an episode from The Sporkful's series on the creation of "Anything's Pastable," Dan Pashman's new pasta cookbook. Dan talks with Roman about how this massive project came to be and all the design decisions required to put together a cookbook. And then, in part two of “Anything’s Pastable,” Dan embarks on an epic trip acros…

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ENTITY: The Doris Bither Case 1:28:21

12d ago1:28:21

1:28:21

An case of alleged violent paranormal attacks...The story of Doris Bither is one of sadness, controversy and potentially the most disturbing of all paranormal phenomena. Do you believe?By Patrick Kaufenberg/PARAnomaly ZONE

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Fallout: 6 lesser-known facts about Prime Video’s acclaimed video-game adaptation 3:58

14d ago3:58

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Amazon Prime Video’s attempts to release a compelling video game adaptation like Netflix’s Arcane and HBO’s The Last of Us, have been successful with the release of Fallout. The post-apocalyptic series set in a retro-futuristic alternate history Earth has garnered immense praise from critics. It offers a gripping narrative, wrapped in humour, viole…

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Episode 79: The Murder of Kelley Clayton 1:31:25

14d ago1:31:25

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The murder of Kelley Clayton shocked the small community of Caton, New York. The details of the crime are haunting and the investigation uncovered a web of deceit and betrayal. In this episode, we delve into the tragic events surrounding Kelley Clayton's murder, exploring the motives and unraveling the mysteries that surrounded this chilling case, …

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Urban Legends: the Melonheads of Kirtland 22:22

16d ago22:22

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Deep in the woods of this Cleveland suburb lurk the feral Melonheads of Kirtland. Legends of government testing and evil scientists follow these cannibalistic creatures as they roam the woods searching for their next meal.By Erica Fett

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Beyond Your Wildest Dreams: Stories of spirits communicating through dreams 33:46

17d ago33:46

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Have you ever had a dream that made you wonder if a spirit was communicating with you? In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing true stories from real people who have. First, I tell the tale of a nursing student who dreamed of a stranger looking for her baby. Then, I recount the time a person saw the same little girl in their dreams for a week. Next…

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118: Heaven's Gate: The UFO Cult 1:37:02

17d ago1:37:02

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When Bonnie Lu Nettles and Marshall Herff Applewhite meet in the 1970's, no one could have predicted the impact this duo would have over the minds of many. The cult operated for over 20 years before the highly publicized tragedy of Heaven's Gate occurs in 1997. Fav True Crime Shirts: https://amzn.to/3xDcSp7 https://amzn.to/4aNzvWf https://amzn.to/4…

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577- The Society of Ambiance Makers and Elegant Persons 35:18

17d ago35:18

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Hailing from central African cities of Brazzaville and Kinshasa, sapeurs have become increasingly recognizable around the world. Since the 1970s, sapeurs (from: le sape, short for "Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes") have been known for donning technicolored three-piece suits with flamboyant accessories like golden walking sticks a…

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Episode 78: The Murder of Angie Dodge 1:30:27

21d ago1:30:27

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A brutal crime. A wrongful conviction. A community forever changed. This episode explores the tragic murder of Angie Dodge and the long road to finding the truth. In 1996, a young woman named Angie Dodge was found murdered in her Idaho Falls apartment. The investigation took a devastating turn when an innocent man, Christopher Tapp, was convicted b…

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Ep. 35: The Ultimate Sacrifice 1:01:03

23d ago1:01:03

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It's the season finale of our Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast, and the crew give up parts of themselves to lock the first hag away... Keep an ear out for news on Season 3! There's plans for a different game system, new cast members, and a new setting!By Bravestbunch

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Small Tales & Emails: Genetic memory, Poliahu 8:11

24d ago8:11

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Welcome to Small Tales & Emails, where I read your responses to the podcast in between regular episodes. As always, If youd like to submit an email or story, you can send it to storieswithsapphire@gmail.com Today, I’d like to share an email from Aura. She’s the one who told us of the mysterious woman on the highway and the afterlife hotel. She sent…

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576- Chambre de Bonne 33:22

24d ago33:22

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A chambre de bonne is usually one small room, on the top floor of a five- or six-story apartment building, and it’s usually just big enough to fit a bed and a table. It’s affordable housing in a city where finding housing is nearly impossible. Reporter Jeanne Boëzec tells about the history of the chambre de bonne apartments, and how while cute, the…

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Roman Mars Describes Athens GA As It Is 36:50

28d ago36:50

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This is the third and final episode in a three-part series of Roman Mars recording on-location guides to the design features and interesting spots in cities he loves. Roman moved to Athens, Georgia, to pursue a PhD in plant genetics, but dropped out and got into the local music and art scene instead, and started making his way toward radio. Roman M…

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Episode 77: Kathrine Knight // Part 2 1:26:17

28d ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Navigate the twisted corridors of Kathy Knight's life with us; a journey that escalates from manipulation to the darkest act of murder. This is no mere recounting of events, but an intimate deconstruction of a woman's descent into infamy. We unravel the complexities of Kathy's relationships, from the embers of her first marriage to the inferno with…

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The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle 34:59

1M ago34:59

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Come join around the campfire for tales of the sea monsters, UFOs, and ghost ships floating in the waters of the Bermuda Triangle.By Erica Fett

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Close Calls: Stories about brushes with the paranormal, danger, and death 29:43

1M ago29:43

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Have you ever had a dangerous close call? This week, I’ll be sharing true stories of real people who had brushes with the other side, and lived to tell about it. First, I tell the tale of a kid who kept getting mysteriously lured out of bed. Then, I share the story of a woman’s close encounter with an unknown winged creature. Next, I recount the ti…

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The SHROUD of TURIN: Part One 1:22:39

1M ago1:22:39

1:22:39

A baffling, unanswered question: IS the "Shroud of Turin" divine in nature, or simply a man-made hoax?? We take a look at this enduring and mysterious artifact...PLUS, paranormal activity of the mild kind continues at Michael's abode, and we share some more "Moments of the Macabre." EEEK!By Patrick Kaufenberg/PARAnomalyZONE

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575- Autism Pleasantville 32:46

1M ago32:46

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A few years back, journalist Lauren Ober was diagnosed with autism. She then made a podcast about her experience called The Loudest Girl in the World. And she found herself imagining a fantasy world where everything is tailored to Lauren’s very specific autistic needs. And she called this magical imagined place, wonderfully devoid of overwhelming s…

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Episode 76: Kathrine Knight // Part 1 1:54:16

1M ago1:54:16

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We all have that one tale that haunts our sleep; for us, it's the macabre legacy of Katherine Knight, Australia's very own Hannibal Lecter. Our latest episode peels back the facade of a seemingly ordinary life to reveal a maelstrom of family betrayal, violence, and a crime that petrifies the soul. Through a narrative embroidered with the harrowing …

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Ep. 34: Charades 57:21

1M ago57:21

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In this episode of our Dungeon and Dragons actual play podcast: Wham boom bam, it's the Nightmother, the One and Only, The First Hag, in the flesh! And the "final" encounter doesn't quite go the way you'd expect...By Bravestbunch

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Campfire Tales: Ghosts walking among us, mysterious creatures howling in woods, scary poltergeists and more! 31:58

1M ago31:58

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Join around the campfire for more listener submitted tales of fright and terror. From poltergeists throwing objects to mysterious howling in the woods- this episode brings all the dark specters and horror!By Erica Fett

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574- The Monster Under the Sink 27:05

1M ago27:05

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In the middle of the 20th century, the small town of Jasper, Indiana did something that no other city had done before: they made garbage illegal. The city would still collect some things, like soup cans and plastics, but yucky junk, like food waste, wouldn't get picked up. This change was made possible by a new appliance: the garbage disposer – tha…

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The Power Broker #03: David Sims 2:07:00

1M ago2:07:00

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This is the third official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. Blank Check podcast co-host and The Atlantic movie critic David Sims is our book club guest. On today’s show, Elliott Kalan, Roman Mars, and David Sims will cover the first section of Part 4 of the book (Chapters 11 thro…

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Episode 75: The Murder of James "Baby James" Bulger 1:49:24

1M ago1:49:24

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This week Megan and Lindsay take you across the pond once again to take a look at the 1993 abduction of two year old James Bulger by two ten year old boys, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson. Denise Bulger took her eyes off of her baby for only seconds when Jon motioned to James to follow them. They easily took him by the hand and casually walked out…

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I Think Something Happened Here: Stories about sensing energy in a space 33:13

1M ago33:13

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Have you ever walked into a building and immediately became overwhelmed by… a weird feeling? And you couldn’t really pinpoint why? You just knew something felt…off. Because mainstream representations of the paranormal are dramatized and sensationalized, people think that these experiences need to be BIG and SCARY in order to be real. But sometimes …

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573- Toyetic 39:12

1M ago39:12

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of a lot of landmarks in pop culture, especially sci-fi and fantasy. So many franchises were born in 1984. Some came to define the genre or invent new genres. The great podcast Imaginary Worlds noticed this and produced a three-part series about 1984's Cambrian explosion of creativity that landed on the big scre…

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Dames & Dragons 139. The River of Lights (Part 20) 57:32

2M ago57:32

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Welcome back to the warrens. 🌎 WEBSITE: legendlark.com 🔒 PATREON: patreon.com/legendlark 🛒 STORE: legendlark.store 🎶 SOUNDTRACK: noelshiri.bandcamp.com 👍 SOCIAL MEDIA: tumblr // twitter // discordBy Team Squad

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117: John Charles Thomas Price: Toxic Love 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

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When John Charles Thomas Price falls in love with Katherine Mary Knight he has no idea what the next 5 years of his life would look like. He had an inkling that Katherine's behavior was out of control but he would endure more abuse than he could have ever fathomed. This infamous case out of Australia is one of the most brutal I have ever come acros…

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DEMONS Among Us! 1:38:15

2M ago1:38:15

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Do DEMONS walk among us?? Yes, we ruminate about this fascinating topic yet again, but with potentially surprising commentary...PLUS, "Ghost Gab" tackles the paranormal "scratching" phenomena; We discuss an eerie "DARK Encounter" and frazzle our brains with some "Puzzling PARADOXES." #Demons #Demonic #Paranormal #Scratches #Paradoxes…

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