
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 ‘reality,’ whatever that is…
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 410 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSociety & Culture | |||

The second and final part of Season 09 Episode 15: Red Dust
Things take an even darker turn when police uncover details of strange weekend retreats taking place in the hills to the west of the city, organised by debonair American dentist Wentworth ... more
In the winter of 1937, in Beijing, a young woman vanished on her way home under the shadow of the Fox Tower — a crumbling relic long associated with whispers, superstition, and unease.
What followed would become one of the most haunting mysteries i... more
In the winter of 2016, a bizarre story began to unfold about a farming family from a small town just east of Melbourne, Australia. The family appeared to have fled their home in a state of utter panic, telling no one why or where they had gone. The ... more
On November 17, 1981 an event occurred at the construction site of the soon to be Manila Film Centre in the Philippines that is almost too shocking to believe.
Today the site is one of many that has become part of a burgeoning Dark Tourism scene..... more
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The stories would be so good if I could actually tolerate listening to them, but the narrator has such a weird cadence and inflection that I can't actually focus on the story. It could probably be great, but I don't know what it is with podcasters doing weird middle school theater monologue things.
… string-ing it. Out. As. Muuuch as.
Pos. si. Ble.
Too many ads now, didnt used to be like this
Have to unfollow
Love the content. But your reading style is very odd and distracting. You end each phrase with a strange upturning of your voice. Every. Single. Phrase.
I tried again & I know you need the revenue but the amount of ads are unbelievably annoying - it even puts me off buying your audible book because I’m afraid you’ll have ads in that too
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Listeners are drawn to a story-driven exploration of mysterious real-life events, blending history, folklore, and possible supernatural elements with a atmospheric, narrative style. Episodes often weave together crime, legends, and cultural beliefs to illuminate how societies understand the unexplained, from witchcraft and folklore to famous hauntings and remarkable myths. A notable strength is the calm, distinctive narration that guides audiences through complex, multi-part mysteries, often tying together local lore with broader historical context. A recurring theme is the tension between belief and skepticism, making it appealing for fans of true crime, paranormal history, and cultural storytelling. The show's bi-weekly cadence, emphasis ... more
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Unexplained launched 10 years ago and published 410 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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Recent guests on Unexplained include:
1. Neil McRobert
2. Diane Hope
3. Bill Chalker
4. Cecil McGann
5. John Edgar Browning
6. Cynthia Hind
7. Dr. John Mack
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