Podcast Episodes

Zone Rouge (Classic)

A swath of land in Northern France still bears scars of the destruction of World War I. Destruction so bad that, in some cases, humans have never bee…

3 years ago

Tiny Doors of Atlanta (Classic)

As part of Women’s History Month, we're sharing some episodes from the archive including this story about mysterious doors scattered throughout Atlan…

3 years ago

Blurred lines with Stacy Horn

Writer Stacy Horn tells us about a period in American history when the study of psychic phenomena and the paranormal was serious business at places l…

3 years ago

Manuscript Writing Cafe

We go to Tokyo, to a particular place that is both nemesis and best friend to all those procrastinators out there. (Yes, we’re looking at you :) 

LEAR…

3 years ago

NYC’s Most Beautiful Public Bathroom

Producer Abigail Keel takes us on the most strange, wonderful and beautiful potty break. And tells us how – and where – you can do it too. 

3 years ago

Exploring the underworld with Jessica Leigh Hester

Writer Jessica Leigh Hester joins us on a deep dive into the sewer, the subject of her new book. We’ll talk about some of the interesting (and disgus…

3 years ago

WHM Classic: Luciadagen

As part of Women’s History Month Atlas Obscura will be sharing some episodes from the archive, including this story about the origins of a Swedish ho…

3 years ago

More Wonders in Your Backyard

Here the podcast team shares stories of wonder and curiosity that lies just outside your doorstep. Stories feature a troll bridge, a cemetery, natura…

3 years ago

The Dedan Kimathi Post Office Tree

The Dedan Kimathi Post Office played a notable role in Kenya’s struggle for Independence.

3 years ago

Ouija Board 7-Eleven

The Ouija Board went from a tool for communicating with the dead to a sleepover party game. This trip through the Ouija Board’s past features a pit s…

3 years ago