
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 | 391 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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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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I think it's read by AI maybe? Very monotonous, though with an upwards lilt at the end of each sentence.
That’s it. It’s really bad.
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!
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
Way way too many ads.
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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 The show weaves together spoken-word narratives, historical references, and thought-provoking ideas, creating a chilling atmosphere that engages listeners deeply.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 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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Recent guests on Unexplained include:
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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