
Explore the overlooked oddities that deserve a deep dive and the downright bizarre gems buried in the notebooks of journalists and friends Poppy Damon and Luke Jones. From each side of the Atlantic, Poppy in New York and Luke in London, they uncover the world’s strangest stories, from true crime to conspiracy theories and all the wonderfully weird in between. Every Tuesday, they take strange serio... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeNews | |||

Luke tells the story of Ina and David Steiner, who ran an e-commerce newsletter and became the targets of a campaign of harassment and intimidation carried out by employees of eBay.
Plus, Poppy tells the story of an 82 year old woman who was trapped... more
Poppy tells the story of Jack "Ziz" LaSota, the woman who disappeared at sea, resurfaced months later, and became the alleged leader of a cult linked to multiple murders across America.
Plus, Luke explores the true stories of passengers and pilots w... more
Luke tells the story of serial scammer Ariana Rose, who spent years conning brides, posing as a luxury makeup artist
Plus, Poppy brings the tale of Ed the Zebra, whose eight-day escape across Tennessee turned him into an internet sensation
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Poppy tells the story of Francesco “Frank” Lentini, a man born in 1889 Sicily with a rare condition that left him with three legs and four feet. Rejected by his family and labelled a “monster”, he would transform his difference into a career…
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This has quickly become a quick favourite of mine. These strange stories and thought provoking explanation I’m addicted. But am I alone in thinking this is recorded at low audio levels compared to other podcasts?
I love true crime. I love odd topics. I love listening to good storytelling. I don’t particularly like listening to two people talk about a story rather than just tell it.
The casual nature of this podcast makes this an easy listen, yet I still find myself gripped. Great camaraderie between the hosts too. Keep them coming!
This has quickly become a quick favourite of mine. These strange stories and thought provoking explanation I’m addicted.
I’ve always liked Poppy and Luke so it’s great to hear them together and it’s a great listen.
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A brisk, narrative-driven show that surveys the world's strangest stories, with two hosts balancing true crime, paranormal curiosities, and odd cultural phenomena. Across episodes, listeners get thoughtful analysis, playful banter, and transatlantic perspectives from New York and London, making unusual cases approachable through storytelling, skepticism, and humor. Noteworthy is the chemistry between the hosts and the way each episode blends meticulous detail with wide-ranging tangents, appealing to fans of quirky journalism and unconventional investigations.
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