
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 | 415 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureScience | |||

On the night of February 28th, 1959, 23-year-old Gerry Irwin was discovered unconscious deep in thick brush near a lonely stretch of Route 14 in Utah — miles from the nearest town.
He claimed to have no idea how he got there.
Some believe Gerry ... more
In April 1935, a tiger shark was exhibited in a salt water pool in Sydney, Australia.
Then it regurgitated something unexpected. What followed was one of the most bizarre and chilling mysteries in Australian history...
Written by Diane Hope and p... more
Tucked deep in the woods of Wisconsin, Summerwind Mansion became home to the Hinshaw family—but something in the house wasn't right.
What they experienced inside those walls would follow them long after they left, though no one can quite agree on w... more
On September 11th 2001, the day the world changed forever, Sneha Anne Philip - along with 2977 others - was never seen again.
But in the shadow of the Twin Towers, her final hours dissolve into fragments: a last sighting, a missing night, a timelin... more
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Hurts to give this any less than 5 stars, but multiple multi-minute long ad segments per episode are just killing it for me.
I understand this needs to be profitable and it would be acceptable if it was limited to pre- and post-roll ads but those mid-roll segments just rip you out of the storytelling with a tonal shift so hard it might as well be accompanied by a slap to the face. Please consider making a change.
The vocal modulation of the narrator is frustrating—he emphasizes the wrong words and swallows whole the operative words in every sentence. I realize this is his show and creation—but he should step down from narration and get someone more professional. The ads are just obnoxious—disrupting the podcast midway through is just ridiculous. They are bad enough at the beginning in that they go on forever—also the sound engineering in the recording quality between the podcast vs ads is just jarring! I... more
Been listening for years, it was great. Since it switched to I heart the show is literally half ads. Cant stand it anymore unfortunately.
This used to be a fantastic show but now it is almost half advertising. Not worth the download anymore. Unsubscribing
I love the content of this but can’t listen to the narrator. I wasn’t sure if it was AI at first as the monotone voice is not very human. Reminds me of my local bingo caller when reading out numbers. Really wanted to like this podcast but can’t listen
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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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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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