Unexplained
iHeartPodcastsUnexplained is a haunting and unsettling bi-weekly podcast about strange and mysterious real life events that continue to evade explanation. A story-based show mixing spoken-word narrative, history and ideas - often to terrifying effect - that explores the space between what we think of as real and what is not; where sometimes belief can be as concrete as ‘reality,’ whatever that is…
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 427 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureScience | |||
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A mysterious cipher manuscript. Correspondence from an enigmatic figure in Germany. And countless claims from some of the most erudite personalities of the day, that the magic actually worked...
This is the strange story of the Hermetic Order of th... more
In the third and final part of Unexplained Season 09 Episode 27: Death in Vegas, the Ted Binion Mystery, Ted Binion is dead. What seems like a fairly uncontroversial drug overdose soon becomes something a little murkier... But just how much did Sandy... more
In Part 2 of Unexplained Season 09 Episode 27: Death in Vegas, the Ted Binion Mystery, we dig deeper into the controversial and complicated nature of Ted Binion's life.
Meanwhile, on a night out at the famous Piero's restaurant, Ted and Sandy meet... more
One night in September 1998, three men dug up a vault load of silver from a vacant lot in Pahrump, Nevada. The only problem was, the silver wasn't theirs to take. And so begins one of the wildest stories ever to come out of Vegas, of love, betrayal... more
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- Used to be…
… about spooky stuff.
Now it seems it’s just missing people or other true crime stuff.
Apple Podcasts1MaryH1nge
United Kingdom10 days ago - Very well done
Interesting stories, well written, and great atmosphere. Creator throws in some eye rolling wokeness here and there
Apple Podcasts4Jtmux
United States12 days ago - Good podcast, toooo many ads
I really enjoy Unexplained and I’ve been listening for a long time! I don’t know if it’s I Heart Radio or what, but there are way too many ads now. Skipping thru 3 1/2 minutes at the beginning and several times throughout a 30ish minute podcast seems….excessive.
Apple Podcasts4ladonnadifuoriUnited States13 days ago - I miss the background music.
Feels empty.
Apple Podcasts5The Jam MasterUnited States19 days ago - Too many ads
There are so many ads! It has made the show unlistenable. They are frequent, loud, and intrusive. It might be time to unfollow.
Apple Podcasts1GratefulJuanUnited States25 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #115 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #88 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #173 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #118 |  Ireland/Society & Culture |
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What is Unexplained about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The catalog of episodes centers on long-form, narrative-driven true crime and mysterious historical events. Listeners are guided through carefully researched cases—ranging from mass illness outbreaks and infamous murders to Bermuda Triangle lore and unexplained phenomena—balanced with archival context, expert perspectives, and the host's steady storytelling. A common through-line is how ordinary communities are drawn into extraordinary questions, with emphasis on conflicting theories, social dynamics, and the uneasy space between known facts and lingering uncertainty. A notable trait is the production's blend of atmospheric narration, historical detail, and occasional exploration of paranormal lore, which can be both immersive and polarizin... more
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1. Diane Hope
2. Neil McRobert
3. Bill Chalker
4. Cecil McGann
5. John Edgar Browning
6. Cynthia Hind
7. Dr. John Mack
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