Podcast Episodes

Hello, Stranger

Listeners share stories of memorable encounters with strangers – for better or for worse.

Plus: We want to hear your stories about your first internat…

1 year, 3 months ago

Atlas Obscura Presents Sound Influence: Andrea Cruz and Miguel Arteta

This week, we’re presenting Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico. 

Rising singer-songwriter Andrea Cruz shares how she fell in love with f…

1 year, 3 months ago

Atlas Obscura Presents Sound Influence: José Rivera

This week, we’re presenting Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico.  

Oscar-nominated screenwriter and playwright José Rivera shares with u…

1 year, 3 months ago

When a Bitcoin Mine Moves Next Door

Many people moved to Granbury, Texas for the peace and quiet. Then, a noisy neighbor moved in – and strange things began happening in town.  

Read And…

1 year, 3 months ago

The Ether Dome

The Ether Dome in Boston was once filled with the screams of patients undergoing painful surgeries. In 1846, everything changed with the first succes…

1 year, 3 months ago

Little Caughnawaga

Mohawk ironworkers built many of New York City’s iconic skyscrapers. But simultaneously, they were also building a lesser known neighborhood of their…

1 year, 3 months ago

Atlas Obscura Presents Sound Influence: Los Rivera Destino and Jaquira Díaz

This week and next, we’re presenting Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico.

The Río Piedras-based comedy band Los Rivera Destino talk abou…

1 year, 4 months ago

Atlas Obscura Presents Sound Influence: Rita Moreno and Pachyman

Today and tomorrow, we’re presenting Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico. 
 

Legendary actress, singer, dancer and EGOT winner Rita Moreno…

1 year, 4 months ago

Riding with Dilla

Producer Gabby Gladney sees her South Side Chicago neighborhood in a new light thanks to Mahogany Bus Tours, a local company sharing hidden histories…

1 year, 4 months ago

Is This America’s Ugliest Statue?

In the 1880s, an eccentric California dentist gave away free public water fountains in the hopes they would encourage people to drink less alcohol. O…

1 year, 4 months ago