Beste The Dark Paranormal podcasts (2024)

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The Darkness Beneath 48:42

9h ago48:42

48:42

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today we have our Season 15 Finale, and what you’re about to hear has, via an email of omission, for me at least been verified by a member of the clergy. When someone flees human abuse and torment, the last thing needed is for their new place of refuge to harbour similar sentiments toward them. Albeit, sentimen…

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Real History of the Knights Templar 38:02

1d ago38:02

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Why are the Knights Templar surrounded by myths and legends? Is there any truth to the tales of the Holy Grail or that the Knights survived? Why does this medieval order, which disappeared in the 14th century, continue to enthral us today? To uncover the real history of the Knights Templar we are joined by Dan Jones - historian, author, podcaster a…

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Dark Minisode 25 21:50

3d ago21:50

21:50

Welcome, to Dark Minisode 25. Today, on our final minisode of the season, Juli from Slovakia gives us something slightly different…her focus, or should I say experiences, are on energy, specifically the energy potentially in numbers. I appreciate that may sound superstitious, but delay your opinion until you hear Juli’s encounter in her house, numb…

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Victorian Thames Torso Murders 36:18

8h ago36:18

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At exactly the same time as Jack the Ripper, another serial killer terrorised London. Just like Jack the Ripper, all their victims were women - their dismembered bodies left floating in the Thames. This is the dark history of the Thames Torso Murders, a case which asks questions about what crimes we choose the remember and what ones we try our hard…

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The Demons Deck 38:30

8d ago38:30

38:30

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today, we have an outstanding experience from a former, yes, former listener. What happens when you decide to follow the alleged “Dark” path? Are there really entities that do their best to claim you as their own? And if so, what happens when you decide to face the other way? One of our former listeners found o…

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Hidden History of Garden Gnomes 32:33

9h ago32:33

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Garden gnomes have a secret life all of their own. If you don't believe us, then go ask Paris Hilton. Today we discover the hidden history of garden gnomes and meet the eccentric aristocrat - Sir Charles Isham - who firmly believed that the mountains of the world really filled with little folk with pointy red hats and pickaxes. Our guest is Twigs W…

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Dark Minisode 24 16:15

10d ago16:15

16:15

Welcome, to Dark Minisode 24. Today Tiffanie from the US, provides us with 4 wonderful short experiences which she has encountered throughout various stages of her life. Once more we have to consider, are some people more “attractive” to the spirit world? Or does our submitter hold a “gift” they’re unaware of? Stay safe, Kevin. Joining our Patreon …

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Great Irish Famine: Coffin Ships & the Dark Truth (Part 2) 41:01

12d ago41:01

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1847 was the darkest year in the spiralling horror of the Great Irish Famine. It is known in Ireland as 'Black '47'. The British Government withdrew its support, leaving famine and disease to stalk the land. Those who could leave Ireland did, sailing on board 'Coffin Ships'. Today Anthony concludes his two-part history of the Great Irish Famine wit…

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The Darkest Benevolence 36:06

15d ago36:06

36:06

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today, our listener and Patreon Sally, a former NHS nurse, shares her experience of caring for a wonderful patient, who became both the bane of her life, and the resolution to a suffering she didn’t know she had. The one thing we do know, is Sally’s perception on life, and indeed the afterlife, changed dramatic…

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Oliver Cromwell's Decapitated Head & Charles II's Revenge 38:45

17d ago38:45

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***Warning: today's episode contains graphic description of violence*** In 1661 Oliver Cromwell was hung and beheaded...the only problem was he'd been dead two years already. Charles II had returned and revenge was in the air. It took many strange and gruesome forms. Anthony and Maddy are joined again today by Ronald Hutton - one of Britain's forem…

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Dark Minisode 23 21:19

17d ago21:19

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 23. Today our wonderful listener Anna from South Africa gets in touch to chronicle her paranormal experiences up this stage in her life. Although it appears she may well have inherited a “gift” from one side of the family, exactly what is the very town she lives in succumbing to? And what, if anything, can she do to assist…

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The Great Famine: Ireland’s Darkest Chapter (Part 1) 36:33

19d ago36:33

36:33

One million people died. Two million emigrated. The Great Irish Famine was the world turned upside down. The darkest chapter in Ireland's past. It is not solely Ireland's history to bear. This is a piece of British history as well, one which needs to be faced. What really happened in the Great Irish Famine? Written by Anthony Delaney with special g…

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Our Dark Guardian 37:51

22d ago37:51

37:51

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today, one of our anonymous listeners describes their terrifying experience of an apartment they shared with their best friend. It appears that not only were they not totally alone, but also, thanks to the activities of past tenants, whatever was sharing their apartment was something awoken from a dark slumber,…

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Historical Origins of Harry Potter Monsters 41:31

24d ago41:31

41:31

***Spoiler Alert: this episode contains spoilers for the Harry Potter books and films*** Giant snakes, winged horses and hooded demons. The world of Harry Potter is full of bizarre and terrifying beasts... but what are the origins of these mythical creatures? To discuss this, Anthony and Maddy met with Ceri Houlbrook, folklorist and lecturer at the…

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Dark Minisode 22 22:26

24d ago22:26

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 22. Today, we hear from Lewis, an artist and listener of the show who recounts a series of chilling events which he has experienced throughout his life. Most interestingly however, is despite what he has both seen, heard and experienced, Lewis remains rational, if not a touch sceptical. Its an exceptionally level headed po…

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True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty 43:41

26d ago43:41

43:41

Violence, sex, betrayal, death and ... SHIPS! This is the story of how a voyage that began with scientific aims and a regimented daily routine ended in all this drama. This is the story of mutiny on the Bounty in 1789. Maddy tells Anthony the story this week. Written by Maddy Pelling. Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer…

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My Journey Towards The Unknown 36:23

29d ago36:23

36:23

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today, we take an episode to catch our breath following last weeks emotional rollercoaster, however, that’s not to take anything away from the activity experienced by today’s submitter. Today’s episode allows us time to reflect on the lines some people see as no-go areas, whilst others, like today’s submitter, …

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Execution of Charles I 39:01

1M ago39:01

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In 1649, Charles I had his head chopped off for treason. It's a unique, divisive moment in English history. Was Charles a tyrant or a martyr? Was his trial justice or a kangaroo court? Did he deserve to die? Our guest to help tell this truly incredible piece of history is Ronald Hutton - one of Britain's foremost historians who is working on a thre…

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Dark Minisode 21 19:06

1M ago19:06

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 21. Today, we begin by addressing the flurry of activity around last Friday’s episode, however we very quickly turn our attention to a small-town high school in the Mid-West. What did our submitter encounter one late winters evening? Indeed, what did her no-nonsense counsellor encounter when forced to face the alleged “non…

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1811 Ratcliffe Highway Murders: Birth of True Crime 40:32

1M ago40:32

40:32

Horror struck the East End of London twice in December 1811. Two brutal sets of murders within a few days of each other. It became ground zero for True Crime as for the first time ever the press helped turn this murder case into a nationwide sensation. The whole country was hysterical and hooked, who was the killer? Would they strike again? Maddy t…

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The Demon On My Shoulder 58:46

1M ago58:46

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Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today, we have an experience that sincerely touched me on every level, from devastation to terror and back again, it almost left me speechless, unable to muster words to end the episode. What you’re about to hear is one of the rawest emotional and eerie experiences I believe we’ve ever covered. Although the sub…

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Cannibalism in Scotland: Legend of Sawney Bean 32:28

1M ago32:28

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According to legend, Sawney Bean and Agnes "Black" Douglas raised a clan of cannibals in a remote Scottish cave. They killed and ate unlucky travellers on lonely roads. This went on for decades with more than a thousand perishing. Who invented this gruesome story? Why? And why has Sawney Bean become a kind of cult hero in Scotland itself? Cat Byers…

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Dark Minisode 20 22:01

1M ago22:01

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 20. Today, we begin with some words regarding Friday’s upcoming Dark Paranormal episode, before turning our attention to the Scottish Highlands, where today’s experience takes place. Learning to drive can be a nerve-wracking experience, however, we all expect that anxiety to lessen the more we accustom ourselves to the car…

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What is the Yeti? 33:44

1M ago33:44

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Did you know legendary mountaineer Edmund Hillary found evidence of the Yeti? Or that David Attenborough is on board with the idea it exists? Today we explore the history of the hunt for the Yeti. We're delighted to be joined by Pranaya Rana, a writer based in Kathmandu whose blog is at https://recordnepal.substack.com/ Written by Maddy Pelling. Ed…

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The Dark Follower 39:18

1M ago39:18

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Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today we have an outstanding experience sent in by an anonymous listener who works within a national forest. What exactly separates an “Attachment” from a “Follower”? I’m not entirely sure it can be put in to words, but after reading todays experience, there’s a certain qualia that nods in that direction. Eithe…

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The Georgian Husband with Fourteen Wives 38:21

1M ago38:21

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Charles Hamilton allegedly had fourteen wives according to the newspapers, but the headline was that Charles used to be called Mary. In the 18th century newspaper stories about 'female husbands' were not uncommon; people assigned female at birth who assumed the legal, social and economic position reserved for men. Today we explore two stories with …

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Dark Minisode 19 22:36

2M ago22:36

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 19. Today, we finish Pixie’s addendum from The Dark Paranormal S15 Ep2 “Crying Wolf”, with much thanks to our listener Cat. Next, we focus on this weeks Minisode, Jeremiah tells us about his battle with darkness, whilst attempting to face the light. Stay safe, Kevin. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Fre…

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Bigfoot: the Origin Story 35:30

2M ago35:30

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Our second episode examining the very real history of Bigfoot. This time we're looking at ancient Native American rock art and meeting the extinct (or is it?) giant ape Gigantopithecus. Our returning guest is the wonderful Dan Schreiber - host of We Can Be Weirdos and co-host of No Such Thing As a Fish. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is …

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The Dark Arts - Part 2 44:35

2M ago44:35

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Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today’s experience is from a former submitter of one of our most enquired about episodes, Kinar, and his dealings with the lady in the red saree following his trip to Chanod in Season 12, Episode 4’s “The Dark Arts”. Today, Kinar updates us about his search for this woman’s history, and it leads him not only ba…

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Deadly Dancing Plague of 1518 39:31

2M ago39:31

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When people think of Medieval diseases, hysterical dancing is not usually what first comes to mind. Yet in 14th and 15th century Germany, dozens of ordinary people claimed to be infected by the ‘dancing plague’. What was this mysterious phenomenon? What caused it? And was it even a real disease? Anthony and Maddy are joined by Dr. Eleanor Janega, c…

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Dark Minisode 18 21:34

2M ago21:34

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 18. Today, we hear a deeply interesting experience from our listener Vanessa. Exactly what appears to have been toying with her family during the 90’s? And how may it all tie back in with a long forgotten “imaginary” friend from her childhood? Stay safe, Kevin. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free acce…

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Bigfoot: Hunt for the Truth 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Does Bigfoot really walk among us? Today we start a three-part mini-series exploring the very real histories of Bigfoot and the Yeti. We begin with Bigfoot and the 1967 home-movie that lit the spark. Maddy & Anthony are joined by the one-and-only Dan Schreiber - host of podcast 'We Can Be Weirdos' and of co-host of 'No Such Thing As A Fish'. There …

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Crying Wolf? 38:31

2M ago38:31

38:31

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today we hear an experience which I’m pretty sure we haven’t come across before, that of someone, with intent, passing on “something” malevolent to a so-called friend. What if anything can you do when someone you trust decides to literally make your life a living hell? Joining our Patreon team not only gives yo…

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