Podcast Episodes

Africville

Africville was a Black-Canadian community north of Halifax, Nova Scotia. But when the Canadian government decided it wanted the land the community sat on, Africville was forcibly removed in the 1900s…

Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago

First Travel Dates

Listener stories of traveling with a significant other for the first time – for better or for worse. 

Plus: We want to hear your stories about traveling to see an event that you’ve been wanting to exp…

Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago

Medfield State Hospital (Classic)

This abandoned hospital outside Boston, Massachusetts was originally conceived as a place to help people with mental health issues. But it wound up doing a lot of harm.

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Published on 11 months ago

Joe Magarac: The Other Man of Steel

Joe Magarac is a folk hero that allegedly was born from the stories of immigrant steelworkers in the early 20th century. He is the Paul Bunyan of Steel Country. But is the legend of Joe Magarac an Am…

Published on 11 months ago

More First Trips Abroad

Last month, we asked you for stories about your first trips abroad. That really struck a chord – we got too many great stories to fit in a single episode. So today, we’re sharing MORE of your stories…

Published on 11 months ago

The Diving Horses of Atlantic City

For half a century, horse diving was one of Atlantic City’s biggest attractions. One day in August 1964, a young girl attended one of these shows, and witnessed something that would change her life f…

Published on 11 months ago

Dylan’s Mailbag: Tough Trips, Controversial Airplane Etiquette, and Tattoos

Dylan and producer Johanna take your questions.     

Have a question for Dylan? Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message. You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at Hello@AtlasOb…

Published on 11 months ago

Buckley’s Cave (Classic)

One of Australia’s greatest stories of escape and survival centers around this rock formation in Point Lonsdale. 

READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/buckleys-cave

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

The Mystery Man of Marree

In 1998, a giant drawing of an Aboriginal man mysteriously appeared in the Australian Outback. Some locals were thrilled. Others wanted it destroyed. Producer Elah Feder goes looking for the culprit,…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Mobile Bay’s Tidal Wave of Fish

Every summer, along a 15 mile stretch of the Alabama coastline, an almost magical natural phenomenon washes up on the beaches. Hundreds of fish and sea creatures usually hidden in the deep swim towar…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago