بهترین پادکست های Histories Of (2024)

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Origin of the Comic Convention 1:04:34

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Nowadays, comic conventions happen all over the United States, and the world, in many major cities, with the most well known being San Diego Comic Con, in San Diego California. Many people assume that San Diego was the first, but that isn't true! Comic Conventions got their stars years earlier, in the midwest, headed by several teenage boys armed o…

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Ep 93 - Scarborough's Grand Hotel 38:05

7d ago38:05

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Join me on a trip to the seaside, as we head to North Yorkshire and check into a hotel that opened in 1867 as the largest hotel in Europe. The hotel has since seen its fair share of highs and lows, and was even targeted by Adolf Hitler during World War II as being perfect for his base in England. Today the hotel is, sadly, a budget hotel but it is …

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Bonus Episode 14 - The Golden Fleece 1:11:17

15d ago1:11:17

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Originally released for Patreons at Halloween 2023 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. Join me, as my team I step foot inside an ancient inn, labelled by many as the most haunted in Britain. We would have a night that none of us would ever forget. But just what happened when my team and I once again headed to York, the most haunted city in …

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Rerun: Night Trap 52:42

19d ago52:42

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A rerun of episode 20, about the controversial Sega Game "Night Trap".توسط Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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Halloween 2024 - Vampire Month: The Vampiric Castles of Transylvania 1:50:32

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The culmination of Vampire Month sees us head into the heart of Transylvania, and we will delve deep into the life and death of Vlad III Dracula, a man who undoubtedly influenced Bram Stoker’s decision to place his Dracula here. We will then go in search of ghosts in three gothic castles with ties to not only Vlad, but Dracula himself. This Hallowe…

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The Orange Bird, Anita Bryant, and a Pie to the Face 47:46

26d ago47:46

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In the late 60's, during the tail end of construction on Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom in Orlando Florida, the Disney Company entered into a partnership with the Florida Citrus Commission. The commission would sponsor Disney's Tropical Serenade show, while disney would make a mascot for them to help sell orange juice. This mascot was the Orange Bird,…

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October Patreon Teaser - The Ghost Walk of Berwick-upon-Tweed 7:12

27d ago7:12

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In the 26th Patreon bonus podcast you join me for a very special Halloween Patreon episode as I am on location in the Scottish Borders. You will come with me as I walk these ancient streets and ramparts, and tell you the dark history and ghost stories of the most northern town in England. And of course this October is Vampire Month on the How Haunt…

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Ep 91 - Vampire Month: Dracula in Whitby 1:22:07

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We continue Vampire Month by going in search of Dracula in an English seaside town which has fully embraced its status as the gothic capital of the UK. As we get ever closer to Halloween we will explore in depth why this place is so intrinsically linked to vampires, I will guide you on a tour of the locations with ties to Dracula, and we will look …

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Early Superhero Movies 55:02

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Nowadays super hero movies are their own genre of film, but what was the first one? Which film kickstarted the trend, which film was so iconic that it made permanent changes to the comic if was based on and which film was the first big hollywood blockbuster success?توسط Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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Ep 90 - Vampire Month: The Vampires and Ghosts of New Orleans French Quarter 1:13:15

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This time out, we continue Vampire Month by heading across the pond to the oldest neighbourhood in the city of New Orleans, and it’s here we will go in search of those blood sucking creatures who stalk in the dead of night. Not only will we look at the vampiric connections to this place, but we will, of course, seek out the ghosts and ghouls that m…

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Palworld Vs. Nintendo 51:23

1M ago51:23

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On one side we have Nintendo, a video game company that has survived through two video game crashes and two world wars. On the other side there's Pocket Pair's indie video game Palworld, which has been accused of infringing on two of the Pokemon company's patents. Sure Nintendo has a history of being incredibly litigious, but is this story as cut a…

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Ep 89 - Vampire Month: Are Vampires More Than Myth? 59:09

1M ago59:09

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The scariest month of the year is here, so let us begin a month of weekly episodes themed for those shape shifting, coffin dwelling, blood sucking monsters – the vampire. To kick off Vampire Month on the How Haunted? podcast, we will look at the origins, and evolution, of the vampire legend, and then we will head across the globe to explore a numbe…

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Rerun - Sonic the Hedgehog the Game 52:24

2M ago52:24

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In this rerun of episode 37, (and oldie but a goodie) Host Austin talks about the complicated creation of Sonic the Hedgehog.توسط Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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Ep 88 - Cresswell Pele Tower Ghost Hunt Part 2 1:37:39

2M ago1:37:39

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Join me once again on a paranormal investigation at a building dating from the 14th century. Last episode you’ll have heard what happened when we entered the tower for the first time and attempted to communicate with the ghosts that reside here, in particular the White Lady, and there’s so much more to hear. So, lets ask together just how haunted i…

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SHONM Goes to the Movies: The Flash 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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The hosts of SHONM are finally here to fulfill one of their promises from the max fun drive. Austin and Brenda watch and review "The Flash" a troubled film with a convoluted plot, and too much Ezra Miller.توسط Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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September Patreon Teaser - Mary King's Close (Lost Audio Special) 7:59

2M ago7:59

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In the 25th Patreon bonus podcast we're doing something a little bit special. In April I found a hard drive containing audio from four investigations that I conducted in 2011 and 2012. Dozens of hours of audio that I lost around a decade ago, and I thought was lost forever. These were four absolutely incredible locations, and I have covered all fou…

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The Militant History of Laser Tag 1:01:00

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What started as a method to simulate realistic war quickly turned into the defining activity of a generation. While laser tag might seem like a product of the 90's, it has its origin a decade sooner. This is a story that involves Star Trek the Motion Picture, the Republican National Convention, Fleetwood Mac, and of course, lots and lots of lasers,…

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Ep 87 - Cresswell Pele Tower Ghost Hunt Part 1 1:05:18

2M ago1:05:18

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This time our we do something a little bit different, as you join me in the remote Northumbrian countryside at a pele tower dating from the 14th century. I join Spiritus Paranormal for a paranormal investigation, and I’m taking you along with me as not only will I tell you all about the history, the legends, and the ghost stories, but I’ll talk you…

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The Tragic Fate of the McBarge 42:43

2M ago42:43

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The Friendship 500, a floating McDonalds also known as the McBarge, was one of many attractions at Expo '86 in Vancouver Canada. But what happens to these attractions when the festivities are over? Will the McBarge ever find a new home?توسط Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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Shadow the Hedgehog (the Ultimate Lifeform) 1:06:04

2M ago1:06:04

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In the early 2000's, Sega's Sonic Team was floundering to find a way to help their flagship game franchise survive a rapidly changing gaming landscape that didn't seem to include Sega at all. The Saturn had failed. The Dreamcast had flopped, and it was looking like the writing was on the wall for everyone's favorite blue blur. That was until Sonic …

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Ep 86 - Sedlec Ossuary 33:19

3M ago33:19

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This time we conclude our time in the Czech Republic by visiting a place nicknamed the bone church for obvious reasons as the skeletons of up to 70,000 human beings have been used to create all manner of decorative pieces for this church, understandably considered by many to be one of the scariest places on the planet. But are there any ghosts to b…

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Babyland General Hospital: Birthplace of Cabbage Patch Kids 54:02

3M ago54:02

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Where does baby come from? How about Cabbage Patch Baby? Located in Cleveland Georgia, Babyland General Hospital has been the birthplace of Cabbage Patch Kid dolls since 1978. Host Brenda went on location to learn all of Babyland's secrets and to also experience the miracle of life up close and personal by watching the Mother Cabbage give birth. It…

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August Patreon Teaser - York Guildhall (Lost Audio Special) 7:49

3M ago7:49

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In the 24th Patreon bonus podcast you join me at a magnificent building we visited back in episode 21 of the podcast, but we're doing something a little bit special. In April I found a hard drive containing audio from four investigations that I conducted in 2011 and 2012. Dozens of hours of audio that I lost around a decade ago, and I thought was l…

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Farm Sims 44:35

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Cozy Games have taken over the internet, gaining rapid popularity as gamers search for chill experiences to counterbalance the action and violence of mainstream video games. But what was the first cozy game ever to incorporate farmlike elements?توسط Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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Bonus Episode 13 - The Bowes Railway Museum Extended Version 4:08:09

3M ago4:08:09

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Originally released for Patreon supporters in September 2023 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. In the 13th Patreon bonus podcast I make the short 20 minute drive to the village of Springwell in Sunderland to investigate Bowes Railway Museum. But what would happen when my team and I joined an organised investigation to see what would happe…

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Ep 85 - Daliborka Tower 28:08

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Let us continue our time in the Czech Republic and visit a former prison in the heart of the country’s capital, Prague. This tower is named for it’s first, and most famous, inmate, a man who some believe never left and remains here in death. What will the Director for the Department of Tourism have to tell me when I speak with him about the ghosts …

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Olympic Mascots - the Good, the Bad, and the Gay Beaver 45:41

3M ago45:41

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The Summer Olympics is an event that brings together athletes from all over the globe to compete against one another and share in camaraderie and sportsmanship. It's also an opportunity for a committee to get together to create a marketable mascot, a character that embodies all of the qualities of the host country, and also something to slap on t-s…

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Ep 84 - Houska Castle 33:06

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We begin a month of episodes from the Czech Republic, starting at a 13th century castle a little less than 50 miles from Prague, which has been the subject of debate since it was constructed as no one truly understands its purpose. Could this fortress actually be the last line of defense against nightmarish creatures from the depths of hell? Lets’ …

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The Hunt for the First VHS Tape 52:44

4M ago52:44

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In a time where owning physical media is more important than ever, we turn our attention to the origins of physical media on VHS, and ask ourselves, what WAS the first VHS? Was it an explicit adult movie? Was it old classics most people had moved on from? Or was it an obscure South Korean Sports film? Will we ever truly know?…

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July Patreon Teaser - The Edinburgh Dungeon (Lost Audio Special) 9:57

4M ago9:57

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In the 23rd Patreon bonus podcast we're doing something a little bit special. In April I found a hard drive containing audio from four investigations that I conducted in 2011 and 2012. Dozens of hours of audio that I lost around a decade ago, and I thought was lost forever. These were four absolutely incredible locations, and I have covered all fou…

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Ferngully vs. Disney: The Fight for Robin Williams 46:51

4M ago46:51

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In the late 80's, a small animation studio reached out to Robin Williams to get him to voice a character in their upcoming film: Ferngully the Last Rainforest. Not long after, the Walt Disney company did the same, signing Williams on to voice the Genie in Aladdin. These events led to corporate espionage, Jeffrey Katzenberg yelling, a desperate real…

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Ep 83 - The Beast of Bolam Lake 27:15

4M ago27:15

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This time you join me on location in the wild, remote, Northumberland countryside, and we’re on a monster hunt as I search for an eight-foot-tall creature covered in thick hair, with glowing eyes, who causes the ground to shake whenever it is present. In early 2002 the nation's imagination was captured by the notion that this country park could be …

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Captain Planet 1:00:32

4M ago1:00:32

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In the 80's, business Tycoon and inspiration for Doug Dimmadome had an idea for using cartoons to educate children about the importance of environmentalism and saving the planet. This idea would become "Captain Planet", and he's here to save the world.توسط Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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Cedar point, Intamin, and the Top Thrill Dragster 58:45

4M ago58:45

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In the year 2000, rollercoaster design and manufacturing company Intamin debuted their new Giga coaster for Cedar Point: Millenium Force. It was record breaking. It drew the crowds. It won awards. It was everything Cedar Point was hoping for. So they purchased more rides from Intamin, and more, and more. Surely lightning could strike twice, right? …

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Ep 82 - Avebury Part 3: West Kennet Long Barrow 34:36

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You join me for a third, and final time, at a 4600 year old site, which contains the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. This time we take a look at one of the largest, and most impressive Neolithic burial sites in Britain. We don’t know how many early humans were buried here, but we do know that this place appears to be haunted. So, lets…

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The History of Anime Music Videos 1:05:42

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Anime Music Videos, or AMV's, have gone down in history as the national pastime of mid 2000's nerd-loving teens. But how did the AMV get its start? Who was the first person to think of combining anime footage with popular songs? And what wild technical hurtles did this format face in the days before Windows Movie Maker?…

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Bonus Episode 12 - Dalhousie Castle Hotel 1:45:44

5M ago1:45:44

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Originally released for Patreons in August 2023 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. A castle built in the 13th century which now operates as a four star hotel is home to all manner of things that go bump in the night. In the Robert the Bruce room people see a figure walking through their room on a spiral staircase which no longer exists, an…

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June Patreon Teaser - Middlethorpe Hall Hotel (Lost Audio Special) 7:28

5M ago7:28

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In the 22st Patreon bonus podcast we're doing something a bit special. In April I found a hard drive containing audio from four investigations that I conducted in 2011 and 2012. Dozens of hours of audio that I lost around a decade ago, and I thought was lost forever. These were four absolutely incredible locations, and I have covered all four inves…

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Michigan's Abandoned Jurassic Park: Prehistoric Forest 45:51

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Irish Hills Michigan is nowadays mostly known for its lush forests, plentiful outdoor activities, and an abundance of Irish Americans, however, in the 60's, it had a booming tourism industry with many colorful and exciting attractions that drew in visitors from all over Michigan. One of these attractions was Prehistoric Forest, a theme park mostly …

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Ep 81 - Avebury Part 2: Silbury Hill 38:05

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This time you join me, once again, at one of the best known prehistoric sites in Britain, dating back around 4600 years, and containing the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. So large in fact, that today is has a village within it. Emma from the Weird Wiltshire blog joins me once again, so lets’ ask together once more, just how haunted i…

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The Lasting Legacy of "Wizardry" 56:13

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What do "Delicious in Dungeon", "Final Fantasy", and "Dragon Quest" all have in common? They all owe their inspiration to one american DDOS computer game from the 80's, "Wizardry". While Wizardry has fallen into obscurity in its home country of the USA, in Japan, Wizardry would go on to inspire decades of fantasy works. But, how did this influentia…

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The Folly of Cereal City USA 50:25

5M ago50:25

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The Kellogg's company shut down their cereal factory tours in the 1980's, replacing it with a new, high tech indoor theme park experience called Cereal City USA in 1998. Located in Battle Creek, MI, Cereal City USA shared the story of Kellogg's and their cereal, but couldn't live up to lofty attendance projections, competition from other cereal bas…

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Ep 80 - Avebury Part 1: The Stone Circles 41:33

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This time you join me at one of the best known prehistoric sites in Britain, containing the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. This location is as mysterious, as it is historic, and with the summer solstice on the horizon, let’s deep dive into this location, and seek to find the ghosts that lurk here. Lets’ ask together, just how haunted…

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Rerun - Goosebumps 1:10:22

6M ago1:10:22

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Brenda's on vacation this week, so we're here to present a slightly truncated version of one of our favorite episodes: episode 87, Goosebumps! This week your host Brenda takes you on a deep dive into the history of the second highest selling children’s book franchises in history: Goosebumps, the brainchild of writer RL Stein. This episode features …

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Bonus Episode 11 - The York Dungeon 2:05:49

6M ago2:05:49

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Originally released for Patreons in July 2023 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. A tourist attraction in the heart of one of the scariest cities anywhere on earth, offering frightening fun to families who enjoy ghoulish and gory stories told by actors made up as characters from this city’s dark past. When the public have gone home, and thi…

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The Early Days of Adult Swim 1:05:19

6M ago1:05:19

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It's hard to imagine a time without the wild experimental shows on Cartoon Networks infamous nighttime block, Adult Swim, but in the early 2000's, a couple cartoon network employees would take a chunk of the channel's advertising budget and get to work (potentially in a closet) on creating a subversive, modern take on adult animation that would unk…

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Ep 79 - Derby Gaol Part 2 41:40

6M ago41:40

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This time we return to Derby Gaol, a site of murder, suicide, executions, disease, suffering and despair. I continue by conversation with Richard Felix, and he tells me of an unbelievable occurrence he had at Halloween in front of a group of onlookers. This remarkable display of poltergeist activity was actually filmed by CCTV as well as one of tho…

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The Tragic Fate of the Real Life Simpson's House 57:44

6M ago57:44

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In 1997, Fox launched an advertising campaign for the Simpsons that involved giving away a real life recreation of the Simpsons house. However, building a fictional house in real life isn't as easy as it might seem, and this would be just the beginning of the project's troubles.توسط Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

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May Patreon Teaser - Grays Court 6:03

6M ago6:03

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In the 21st Patreon bonus podcast you join me once again in the incredible city of York, and this time we spend a night at the original Treasurer’s House. A building dating back to 1080, built on the site of a roman fort. But what would happen when my team and I stepped foot inside this award-winning hotel after dark, and attempted to make contact …

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No One Out Pizzas the X-Men: The X-Men Pizza Hut Promotion 43:28

6M ago43:28

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In the early 90's Marvel Comics, having just turned their luck around with the publishing of "X-Men #1" would collaborate with Pizza Hut to release one of the most hype fast food promos of all time. This teamup would cement the X-Men's place in popular culture and make it the pop culture juggernaut it is today.…

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