The Strange and Unusual Podcast
Alyson Horrocks | Morbid Network | Wondery
The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still today we feel the shado...
Episode list
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July 28, 2025
1 hr 9 min
Urban Legends Come to Life
In this episode, we dig into the topic of urban legends come to life, These are legends that either others have actually brought to life and urban legends that are surprisingly bas...
moreJuly 15, 2025
9 min
Listen Now: Flesh and Code
Travis never thought he’d meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn’t human.Lily Rose is ...
moreJuly 14, 2025
1 hr 8 min
When the Midway Goes Dark: Strange Tales of Abandoned Amusement Parks
Join me on this summer road trip to some of the world's creepiest abandoned amusement parks. Our stops include: Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, Pripyat, Ukraine, Land of Oz, Gulliver’...
moreJune 30, 2025
1 hr 4 min
Haunted Waters, Pt. 4: Ghosts Adrift
In this episode in the Haunted Waters series, we explore ghost ships from around the world, which include The Carroll A. Deering, The Mary Celeste, The Flying Dutchman, El Caleuche...
moreJune 16, 2025
1 hr 6 min
Haunted Waters, Pt. 3, Monsters of the Deep
In this episode of the Haunted Waters series, we explore sea monsters of myth from around the world. These frightening creatures include the Lusca, Umibōzu, Akhlu, Morgawr, and Nin...
moreJune 2, 2025
1 hr 0 min
Haunted Waters, Pt. 2: A Beacon In The Dark
On this episode in the Haunted Waters series, I cover lighthouses with haunted reputations, as well as the history of lighthouses. We explore Smalls lighthouse in Wales, Pharos of ...
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