Beste The Dark Paranormal podcasts (2024)

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Dark Minisode 19 22:36

4h ago22:36

22:36

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

15h 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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APRIL | Monthly Tarot Magic | Ancient Wisdom for a Turbulent World 50:31

16d ago50:31

50:31

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and celestial wisdom as we reignite the enchanting flame of Monthly Tarot Magic. With tarot as our compass, this episode offers a sanctuary for souls seeking to deepen their understanding of life's ebbs and flows. I, your guide and medium, merge the esoteric with the practical, shedding light on self-care pract…

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The Dark Arts - Part 2 44:35

6d ago44:35

44:35

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

8d ago39:31

39:31

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

8d ago21:34

21:34

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

10d ago36:51

36:51

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

13d 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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Jack the Ripper 51:54

14d ago51:54

51:54

What is it about this case that holds the imagination after all these years? When did that fascination with it begin? How early on did the myths of Jack the Ripper evolve? Anthony and Maddy look at how the newspapers and showmen were quick to pounce on this case, turning these tragic murders into the most infamous true crime story of all. Written b…

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Medieval Mass Murdering Monk: Malmesbury Abbey 27:51

17d ago27:51

27:51

Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire was an institution of national significance from the late seventh century until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. It was home to eminent writers and had strong royal connections. It housed the tomb of Æthelstan, first king of all England, and Queen Matilda, wife of Henry I, took a close interest in its affair…

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What Dwells Within The Well? 38:04

20d ago38:04

38:04

Welcome back to The Dark Paranormal. On our Season 15 debut, we hear an experience which I've sat on for over a season, waiting for the right time to unveil it, and the first episode of our 15th Season seems like the perfect time. As seasoned enthusiasts on the topic, we all know to well of the link between young children and paranormal activity, h…

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The Murdering Midwife of Covent Garden 55:36

21d ago55:36

55:36

‘If only walls could talk’ is a phrase which feels particularly relevant to mysterious murder cases throughout history. And in today’s episode, walls do have a story to tell. To celebrate Maddy’s book about Eighteenth-Century graffiti coming out this week, she’s sharing two intriguing murder cases where graffiti played an integral role. First case …

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Who is the Real Dracula? The Bloody History 38:03

24d ago38:03

38:03

This is the incredible history of Dracula, from medieval ruler Vlad the Impaler, to Bram Stoker and the Victorian theatre world. Get ready for a very bloody history indeed! Anthony tells Maddy the story this week. Written by Anthony Delargy. Edited by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original …

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CINEMATIC SECRETS | Mommie Dearest: The Citizen F**king Cane of Camp 1:07:12

24d ago1:07:12

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Venture with us behind the silver screen where the legacy of "Mommie Dearest" blurs the line between legend and scandal. As we unravel the film's cultural impact, we pay homage to the artistry and hardships of Joan Crawford and Faye Dunaway, two women whose identities were forever intertwined by this notorious biopic. The glamorous yet dark underbe…

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England's Worst Witch Trial: Pendle Witches 46:18

28d ago46:18

46:18

Inside the heavy walls of Lancaster Castle, the darkest & deadliest of English witch trials played out in 1612 - the Pendle Witch Trials. By the end ten people would be executed and many more lives ruined. At their heart was a little girl, Jennet Device, and a book, Daemonologie by King James VI & I. Maddy and Anthony's guest today is John Callow, …

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St Patrick: Pirates, Snakes and Goatees 46:42

1M ago46:42

46:42

He wasn't Irish. He didn't wear green. There were no snakes. So who was the real St Patrick? How did his myth grow? And how did he invent the goatee? Podcaster and comedian Alison Spittle joins Maddy and Anthony today as we head back to 4th/5th century Ireland. Alison's tour dates (including Leake!) are here: http://alisonspittle.com/gigs/ Edited b…

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4.8 | The Cursed Forest: The Ancient Demons of Hoia Baciu 1:03:47

1M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Dare you uncover the secrets that haunt the ethereal landscapes of Transylvania? Join me, Jeremy Haig, as we traverse the hallowed ground of the Hoia-Baciu Forest, where legend has it a shepherd and his beloved succumbed to a fate as twisted as the woodland's gnarled trees. Together, we'll probe the depths of Romania's most enchanting and terrifyin…

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Medieval Torture: The Dark History 42:26

1M ago42:26

42:26

This episode contains descriptions of execution and torture. To be Hanged, Drawn & Quartered. Put on the Rack. Impaled on a spike. This list paints a very dark picture. What was the reality of execution and torture in the Medieval world? Was it as bad as we think? Worse? Guiding us through this very grim history is Matt Lewis host of the History Hi…

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'Black Widow': Serial Killer of Victorian England 54:17

1M ago54:17

54:17

Mary Ann Cotton is known as the first British female serial killer. A trail of bodies, many her own children, followed her through life. Bodies she happened to have insurance policies out on. Arsenic appears to have been her poison. How very Victorian. But Mary Ann Cotton was only proved to be guilty of killing one of her alleged victims. So was sh…

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4.7 | The Island of Ash: The Abandoned Island of Poveglia 1:09:53

1M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Venture with us to the haunting shadows of Poveglia Island, a forsaken sliver of land near Venice, as we uncover a chilling narrative that stretches from its days as a plague quarantine station to its incarnation as a mental asylum. Amid the deserted ruins, the island's eerie silence belies its tormented history, a testament to the dark tales and s…

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The Unwelcoming, Part 2. 34:08

1M ago34:08

34:08

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. On today’s Season 14 Finale, we have the second part of the tale of two sisters who both encountered the wrath of a tormented soul, one who was not only unable to find peace, but one that was determined to discourage anyone from residing in HIS home. As we now have our 3-week break, there’s no better time to jo…

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Pirate Queens: Mary Read & Anne Bonny 42:18

1M ago42:18

42:18

Mary Read and Anne Bonny are legendary female pirates from the golden age of piracy. Raised as boys, they sailed with captain Calico Jack and fought their enemies bare-breasted, if legends are to be believed. How much of it is true? How much piracy did they actually accomplish? And why do their breasts feature quite so often in this history? Anthon…

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Dark Minisode 17 17:09

1M ago17:09

17:09

Welcome, to Dark Minisode 17. Today, one of our listeners provides us with a compelling series of experiences which she shared with her sister, mother, and numerous health professionals. One thing which is often lacking from first hand accounts is verified witnesses to confirm the experience. Today’s submitter, as you will hear, has witnesses throu…

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The First Alien Abduction 45:25

2M ago45:25

45:25

In 1961 Betty and Barney Hill became the first people ever to be abducted by aliens. Their story of being taken and examined by extraterrestrials on board a spaceship became the blueprint that others would follow. Whether you believe it or not, their account would go on to change our world... Maddy tells Anthony the story this week. Written by Madd…

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4.6 | Whispers Behind Glass: The Curse of Robert the Doll 1:06:27

2M ago1:06:27

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Step cautiously with us into the shadowy world of Robert the Doll—a tale that weaves through superstition, fear, and the inexplicable. With a respectful nod to Robert himself, we embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of a seemingly innocent toy, whose perplexing influence has been felt keenly by the Otto family since 1905. As we navigate thr…

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The Unwelcoming, Part 1. 32:34

2M ago32:34

32:34

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. On todays penultimate episode of Season 14, we hear from Jackie about her experiences following a house move caused through a bad break up. Although Jackie's experience could well be, and in fact is terrifying in its own right, its also just the beginning of this tale of true fear. Joining our Patreon team not …

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The Paris Morgue's Dark Story 40:54

2M ago40:54

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Citizens of Paris in the 19th century could stroll down to the Morgue to try to identify the unknown dead or to gawp at celebrity murder victims. Though its most famous resident of all was perhaps not dead at all... Our guest today is the marvellous Cat Byers, who is a writer, photographer and historian based in Paris. She’s currently finishing a P…

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Dark Minisode 16 16:38

2M ago16:38

16:38

Welcome back, to a Dark Minisode. Today we hear an amazing experience from not only a listener, but also a paranormal researcher in his own right. Richie describes arguably the most terrifying situation he's ever had to deal with, and describes how, after years of torment, he managed to take back control of his own life. Joining our Patreon team no…

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Do Mermaids Exist? Historical Sightings & Myths 41:52

2M ago41:52

41:52

Did you know Benjamin Franklin began his career reporting mermaid sightings? Or that there's a mermaid on every cup of Starbucks coffee? Join us as we search the oceans for history's greatest mermaid stories. Anthony tells Maddy this story with special help from children from year 5 of Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park. Written by Anthony Delan…

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The Walnut House 53:25

2M ago53:25

53:25

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today Brandy, a listener who states they have both second sight and precognition abilities, gives us one of the most detailed accounts of his paranormal life that we’ve heard on the show. Just how many entities can one person encounter without it taking some form of toll? Unfortunately for Brandy, he seems to b…

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The Earliest Evidence of Ghosts 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

The earliest evidence of human belief in ghosts comes from 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Who were these first ghosts? What was the underworld they lived in like? What do these most ancient ghosts tell us about today? Maddy and Anthony's guest today, Irving Finkel, Assistant Keeper of Ancient Mesopotamian script, languages and cultures in the Depa…

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Dark Minisode 15: Room 232 Revisited 23:06

2M ago23:06

23:06

Welcome, to Dark Minisode 14 – Room 232 Revisited. Today, one of our most infamous cases receives an update. 2 years after it’s initial airing, one of the victims involved in the Room 232 haunting has decided to waive their anonymity and provide their version of events, gaps are filled, known occurrences filled out, but still, questions remain. Sta…

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The Real Hannibal Lecter 38:37

2M ago38:37

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At the tender age of 23, Thomas Harris, author of The Silence of the Lambs, was sent to interview a convicted murderer inside a Mexican prison. What happened that day lived rent free in his mind for the rest of his life. Anthony tells Maddy this story of murder and of love that blurs the lines between truth and fiction. Written by Anthony Delaney. …

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The Sins Of The Father 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today we get a repeat submitter with one of the most interesting and dark experiences we’ve featured in a long time, both from a paranormal, and human perspective. Our lineage, our genes, exactly what carries down? We know disease is one, blood type and eye colour are others, but what of good and evil? Can thes…

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Murder in Henry VIII's England 34:53

2M ago34:53

34:53

In a world before police, what happened when someone was murdered? How were murderers caught? How did the wheels of justice turn? We talk to Steven Veerapen, author of Of Blood Descended, about murder under the bloodiest King of all, Henry VIII. Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited acce…

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Dark Minisode 14 22:23

2M ago22:23

22:23

Welcome back, to a Dark Minisode. Today we have a very interesting experience from our listener Janeth. Her experience whilst serving within a Catholic retreat is one the likes of which I've never come across before, and from the sounds of it, I hope no one ever does anytime soon. Stay safe, Kevin. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early …

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The Mystery of the Medieval Green Children 34:35

2M ago34:35

34:35

Two green children walked into the village of Woolpit in Suffolk, England, sometime in the 12th century. They said they were from a magic land where everything was as green as they were. What on earth was going on? Maddy tells Anthony this story that has drawn in curious minds for hundreds of years. Written by Maddy Pelling. Produced by Freddy Chic…

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