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Unexplained 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 ‘re... more

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SEASON 9 BEGINS FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST

This week's rerun takes us back to the forests of Arizona in November 1975, where a crew of loggers were finishing another hard day's work in the wilderness. It was meant to be routine - just another evening driv... more

SEASON 9 BEGINS FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST

What happens when ordinary people insist the familiar world around them has suddenly become something else entirely? When witnesses claim the present has slipped away, leaving them stranded in moments that should... more

SEASON 9 BEGINS FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST

This week's episode takes us to a windswept island off the coast of Nova Scotia in Canada, where in the summer of 1795, three young men made a discovery that would haunt generations to come.

What began as idle... more

SEASON 9 BEGINS FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST

This week's rerun is perhaps the most disturbing story I’ve covered on Unexplained.

Back in the 1970s, in the quiet North English town of Ossett, an ordinary family found themselves drawn into a world that was ... more

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Recent Guests

Neil McRobert
Creator and host of the podcast Talking Scared
Episode: Season 08 Episode 41: The Visitor
Bill Chalker
UFO researcher and MUFON state representative for New South Wales, Australia
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Cecil McGann
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John Edgar Browning
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Cynthia Hind
UFO researcher who investigated the Ariel School incident
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Dr. John Mack
Harvard Professor of Psychiatry interested in alien encounters
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Host

Richard Maclean Smith
Creator and host of a haunting anthology of true stories exploring the unsettling aspects of life, history, and the human experience.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 15.2k ratings
  • Atmospheric

    Great stories with an eerie tone due to the background music. But that’s a good thing, reminiscent of Unsolved Mysteries.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JAM 1972
    United States6 days ago
  • Wish I could pay to lose the ads

    I stopped listening completely because the ads are just too jarring. It's too bad. I used to love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    zinblonde
    United States11 days ago
  • commercials are loud and over the top/love the show

    I have listened to each episode multiple times, I queue up a bunch when going to bed. I love his voice for end of the day relaxing. But OMG I had to stop it in the middle of the night, the incessant repeat of the same LOUD ads is majorly annoying. They’ll repeat the same one four times straight. It’s ridiculous. Update: came back Sept ‘25 to see if I could listen again. Nope, ads are jarringly loud!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    The PetNanny
    United States13 days ago
  • Adds have me leaving

    I find it comical people still listen to this garbage. And the show’s producers decided to flood the comments with positive AI reviews instead of listening to human reviewers. Haven’t listened to this show in several years now but check the reviews occasionally to get a good laugh. Nothing has changed and it never will

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Honest_Abraham
    United States24 days ago
  • Needs more vocal inflection

    The subjects seem interesting, but the narrator’s sing-song cadence is unbearable and I couldn’t listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    _Casey_J_
    United States25 days ago

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Audiences appreciate the engaging storytelling style, often highlighting the soothing and respectful tone of the narration.
Listeners express concerns about an excessive number of intrusive advertisements disrupting the flow of the show.
The podcast is praised for its unique topics that offer a deeper look at real-life mysteries, making it a respected source for aficionados of the unexplained.

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#117
United Kingdom/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#205
Australia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#65
India/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#108
Indonesia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#219
Ireland/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#223
Norway/Society & Culture

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A haunting bi-weekly exploration of strange and mysterious real-life events, often involving elements that elude clear explanation. The show weaves together spoken-word narratives, historical references, and thought-provoking ideas, creating a chilling atmosphere that engages listeners deeply. Topics covered include paranormal occurrences, unsolved disappearances, psychological phenomena, and other eerie subjects that blend reality with the unknown. This unique format contributes to a captivating listening experience that keeps the audience intrigued by the way it challenges conventional notions of truth and belief.

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Unexplained launched 10 years ago and published 384 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Bill Chalker
3. Cecil McGann
4. John Edgar Browning
5. Cynthia Hind
6. Dr. John Mack

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