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The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Astrophysics
Arecibo Observatory
The Arecibo Message
History
Abandoned Places
Astronomy
Puerto Rico
Urban Exploration
Escapism
Civic Engagement
Fayerweather Island Lighthouse
Goblin Valley State Park
Puerto Rican Identity
Extraterrestrial Life
Star Formation
Black Holes
Giant African Land Snails
Mental Health
Nature
Sobriety

An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.

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Latest Episodes

We visit an underground oasis in Fresno, California, that’s a winding maze of rooms and passageways filled with lush citrus trees. All this week, we’re heading underground to discover the stories beneath our feet.

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Jessica Leigh Hester joins us on a deep dive into the sewer, the subject of her appropriately-titled book, Sewer. She and Dylan talk about some of the interesting (and disgusting) things she found there… like fatbergs.

All this week, we’re heading u... more

The story of Thomalind and Priscilla is 300 years in the making and brings listeners to Bunce Island, off the coast of Sierra Leone.  

READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: www.atlasobscura.com/places/bunce-island

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Inspired by the novel and movie Around the World in Eighty Days, Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip (Ellie and Sandy) ventured out and took the world by storm as they turned 81 years old.

Ellie and Sandy’s book, Here We Go: Lessons for Living Fear... more

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Recent Guests

Cammie Sopola
Operations manager of the Forestiere Underground Gardens
Forestiere Underground Gardens
Episode: Under Our Feet: Forestiere Underground Gardens
Jessica Leigh Hester
Writer and author of a book about sewers
Atlas Obscura
Episode: Under Our Feet: Exploring the Underworld With Jessica Leigh Hester
Jeremy Batista
Lifelong Bronx resident and owner of a food truck and restaurants dedicated to the chopped cheese.
Bodega Truck and Bodega City
Episode: NYC’s Favorite “Folk Sandwich”
Anibal Orocho
Bodega owner's descendant and library manager at the Center for Puerto Rican Studies.
Centro
Episode: NYC’s Favorite “Folk Sandwich”
Pam Jorgensen
President of the Fenway Garden Society
Fenway Garden Society
Episode: Fenway Victory Gardens (Classic)
Arthur Rose
A World War II veteran and longtime gardener at the Victory Gardens
Episode: Fenway Victory Gardens (Classic)
Mary Roach
Incredibly funny author known for her science books like Stiff and Fuzz.
Episode: A Tour of Human Anatomy With Mary Roach
Kenzie Newalker
Executive director of the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum
Episode: Mother Jones and the Battle of Blair Mountain (Classic)
Claudia Ho
Director of the Cathedral's Museum
Episode: Our Favorite Objects: The Thousand-Year Rose (Classic)

Host

Dylan Thuras
Co-founder and host with a passion for storytelling and exploration of unique places around the world.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Fun podcast

    I really enjoy the broad range of topics. Dylan’s voice makes me hungry for Almond Joy and Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BBG_Phd
    United States21 days ago
  • Just a great way to spend 20 minutes

    I can’t really remember how I heard about the show ,

    or which episode was my first , but I was puttering around the house ( my post retirement job and turned it on and for the next hour or so , I heard some of the most engaging ,interesting ,and educating stories I have heard in a while . All in the 20 to 30 minute range and perfect for a putterer and his tasks . The range of these titles is so vast and varied , you never get bored . Sometimes you learn something useful like the recipe for a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vernest
    United States24 days ago
  • Delightful reality

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Rose of Alamo
    a month ago
  • Nm

    Bnm

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    VaniaBianca
    United Statesa month ago
  • Rolando Pujol episode

    Loved the discussion about quirky roadside buildings and attractions. As a youngster my family drove every summer from Albany,NY to Reading and Hillsdale,MI. Loved the painted barns. In Hillsdale a business had 2 statues of dinosaurs as you entered the town. Always a favorite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ms sierra
    United States2 months ago

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Under Our Feet: Exploring the Underworld With Jessica Leigh Hester
Q: Do you think reporting on this book made you feel concern or maybe a sense of hope?
Jessica expresses that it provided her with both concern about climate change and hope for human behavior changes.
Under Our Feet: Exploring the Underworld With Jessica Leigh Hester
Q: Have you ever seen a fatberg in person? Have you been able to interact with one?
Jessica describes seeing a fatberg during an overnight reporting session, but it wasn't very interactive for her.
Traveling Grannies with Ellie and Sandy
Q: How do you guys, how have you stayed so open to all of this new stuff that, you know, you don't know what's going to happen and it's crazy stuff you're doing?
We just say yes. For the most part, we generally do just say yes, that's why we gel together so well, because we're both just positive and really just love, our personalities just love experiencing new things and meeting new people.
Goodbye, Summer
Q: Can you tell us about your first time taking a big trip with your kids?
Many listeners share their experiences about first trips with kids, discussing the challenges and joys of traveling as a family.
Sweden’s Last Night Watchman
Q: What did they do for a town, at least in medieval tradition?
Eliot explains that Night Watchmen looked for fires, announced the weather, and conveyed law and order, acting as early fire brigades and community protectors.

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This podcast provides a captivating audio guide to extraordinary and lesser-known locations around the globe. Hosted by co-founder Dylan Thuras and a team of dedicated reporters, each episode explores a unique wonder, transporting listeners to places that often slip under the radar while highlighting the stories of intriguing individuals connected to those sites. The format not only fosters a sense of adventure but also offers a rich tapestry of cultural insights and histories, making it an engaging experience for curious minds seeking to learn more about the world.

With a focus on both whimsical and profound content, the podcast likely emphasizes storytelling and personal experiences that foster a deeper appreciation for the diversity of ... more

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