Podcast Episodes

Milo Bitters (Holiday Classic)

A listener in Lawrence, Kansas takes us on his journey of discovering the secrets of his hometown.

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Exploring 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, …

1 year, 8 months ago

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-…

1 year, 8 months ago

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 …

1 year, 8 months ago

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 ep…

1 year, 8 months ago

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 fro…

1 year, 8 months ago

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 …

1 year, 8 months ago