Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchExploring the Abandoned with Blake Pfeil (Holiday Classic)
Dylan sits down with guest Blake Pfeil about what inspired him to begin exploring abandoned spots, what those spaces have taught him about escapism, sobriety and the sometimes blurry line between rea…
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The Shrek Donkey of Barron Park (Holiday Classic)
We visit a park in Palo Alto, California, home of the world’s most famous donkey.
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The Tank (Holiday Classic)
An industrial water tank-turned-concert hall in the high deserts of Colorado is nothing less than a sonic wonder of the world.
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The Timbuktu Manuscripts
These documents highlight the intellectual legacy of an ancient civilization based in Timbuktu, Mali.
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A Message from Dylan. Plus: Send Us Your Questions!
A small bit of news, and a request. To ask Dylan your question, send an email or voice memo to hello@atlasobscura.com.
Or, give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message.
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The Portland Treasure Map
A map in the archives of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library in Portland, OR may be the key to finding buried treasure that has yet to be found.
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Atlas Obscura Presents: A Tour de Stumps with Terrestrials
Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Terrestrials, a Radiolab spinoff show for families that explores strangeness on Earth. In this episode, host Lulu Miller visits some of our planet’…
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Christmas Monsters with Colin Dickey
Writer and friend of the show Colin Dickey tries to destroy Dylan’s holiday cheer with arguments about why Christmas is actually full of monsters from around the world.
(Just a note for parents liste…
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Art We Love to Hate
Places editors Michelle Cassidy and Diana Hubbell take us on a tour of two mildly disturbing yet lovable works of art.
Plus: If you have a piece of public art that you love to hate – or if you’ve cr…
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Dylan's Mailbag: Strange Things Packed, Authentic Adventures, Road Trip Food Disputes, and More
Dylans answers a slew of questions from staff and listeners.
Plus: Do you have a question for Dylan? Send us an email or voice memo to hello@atlasobscura.com. Dylan may answer your question in an upco…
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