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Unexplained

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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 ‘reality,’ whatever that is…

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Deep in Alaska, in the ghost town of Portlock, villagers once whispered of something colossal stalking the fog—an unseen presence that is said to have left shredded camps and vanished men in its wake. Decades later, the forest is silent, but the stor... more

When a young woman in a small New Zealand town begins to act strangely, her family becomes convinced that something evil has taken hold of her.

What follows is a chilling descent into fear and faith...

Written by Richard MacLean Smith and James C... more

On Halloween night, 2001, a bright Penn State student named Cindy Song vanished into the cold air of rural Pennsylvania after a night out with friends.

Only a few scattered clues would ever surface, each stranger than the last.

What happened that... more

SEASON 9 BEGINS FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST

Our final journey into the archive takes us to the remote Bavarian countryside in 1922, to a lonely farmstead and the family who lived there, where something unspeakable was about to unfold. It was a place where ... more

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Recent Guests

Diane Hope
Audio producer and sound recordist
Episode: Season 09 Episode 03: Get Out
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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Episode: Season 08 Episode 15: If We Can Sparkle
Cecil McGann
Cattle farmer from New South Wales who experienced strange occurrences in 1927
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John Edgar Browning
A professor of liberal arts and researcher on vampire culture
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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
  • I think it's read by AI maybe? Very monotonous, though with an upwards lilt at the end of each sentence.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Raven
    9 days ago
  • Cadence is Unlistenable

    That’s it. It’s really bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ttz2247
    United States10 days ago
  • Used to be Gold Standard

    RMS is still a wonderful story teller weaving philosophical ideas in amongst tales of the strange and this season is a strong feature to form. Welcome back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jo1bo
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • Nearly 18 mins of Ads

    Absolutely loved this podcast from day one Richard does an amazing job presenting it I’d look forward week to it. Bit today I’m finally going to unfollow the show 18 minutes adverts is a joke

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    scubamick
    Ireland11 days ago
  • Was great..now hard to follow

    Way way too many ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Josieannahoochgirl
    Australia11 days ago

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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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2. Dark Histories
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Unexplained launched 10 years ago and published 391 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. Neil McRobert
3. Bill Chalker
4. Cecil McGann
5. John Edgar Browning
6. Cynthia Hind
7. Dr. John Mack

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