Podcast Episodes

Houdini’s Grave

Producer Johanna Mayer visits Houdini’s grave in Queens, NY and goes searching for evidence of the great beyond. To hear another take on Spiritualism check out our earlier episode - Cassadaga with Ja…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Cassadaga with Jamie Loftus

The Atlas Obscura Podcast is launching a week of spooky-themed stories ahead of Halloween. We begin with Jamie Loftus’ newest podcast about Cassadaga, a small town in central Florida that is one of t…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Classic: Valley of the Whales

The fossils of Wadi al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales) in Egypt give us a glimpse of a remarkable evolutionary history. 

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Times Square Hum

Producer Johanna Mayer travels to Times Square in NYC,  in search of a particular sound that may sometimes go overlooked.

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Brown Dog Statue

This memorial marks the life of a pup who sparked riots over animal rights issues in London, England. 

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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/brown-dog-statue

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Meramec Caverns

This giant limestone cave outside of St. Louis, MO. is home to a combination of kitsch and world-class scenery.

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Louie Mattar’s Fabulous Car

The San Diego Automotive Museum in California contains one man’s dream...of creating the ultimate road trip car. 

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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/louie-mattars-fabulous-car

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Classic: Bolton Strid

Some say this little burbling creek is “The deadliest body of water on Earth.”

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Providence Island

In 1820 a group of Black Americans set off to make a home in Africa. They landed in Providence Island and set the stage for the development of the country Liberia.

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Navajo Code Talkers Burger King

The Burger King in Kayenta, AZ is home to a small museum dedicated to a group of Native American veterans who developed an unbreakable secret code during WWII.

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago