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Who am I?
I'm Abby from the Lunatics Radio Hour podcast, I love to explore the intersection between history and horror. I am passionate about exploring how history informs the modern world, often in ways we don't realize.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
This theme is directly related to Lunatics Radio Hour, a way for me to honor the great podcasts that are playing in the same space.
What is my podcast playlist about?
This playlist explores the dark, strange and sometimes haunted history that we should all know. Always rooted in precise research, these podcasts use that foundation to discuss the unsettling truths and unknowns of the human condition.
1. Lunatics Radio Hour
Why this podcast?
By exploring the history of horror, Lunatics Radio Hour delves deeply into topics like cannibalism, demonic summoning and the legends that influence modern day horror.
Lunatics Radio Hour
The Lunatics Project
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5.0
The history of horror and the horror of history.
4 Listeners
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How many episodes does Lunatics Radio Hour have?
Lunatics Radio Hour currently has 173 episodes available.
What topics does Lunatics Radio Hour cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Ghost Story, Paranormal, Horror Stories, Podcasts, Horror Fiction, Scary Story and Horror.
What is the average episode length on Lunatics Radio Hour?
The average episode length on Lunatics Radio Hour is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Lunatics Radio Hour released?
Episodes of Lunatics Radio Hour are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Lunatics Radio Hour?
The first episode of Lunatics Radio Hour was released on Oct 30, 2019.
2. Buried Secrets Podcast
Why this podcast?
Chris does an incredible job blending the paranormal and history, the podcast is rooted in well researched history with an exploration of the unknown layered on top.
Buried Secrets Podcast
Buried Secrets
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Talkin' about the paranormal, the occult, and weird and forgotten history. Deep dive into stories about ghosts, ouija boards, cemeteries, obscure and bizarre stories from New York City, urban legends, paranormal investigations, and more!
1 Listener
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How many episodes does Buried Secrets Podcast have?
Buried Secrets Podcast currently has 99 episodes available.
What topics does Buried Secrets Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Paranormal, Podcasts and Ghosts.
What is the average episode length on Buried Secrets Podcast?
The average episode length on Buried Secrets Podcast is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Buried Secrets Podcast released?
Episodes of Buried Secrets Podcast are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Buried Secrets Podcast?
The first episode of Buried Secrets Podcast was released on Apr 30, 2020.
3. Lore
Why this podcast?
A classic in the space, Aaron Mahnke's Lore is one of the ultimate paranormal history podcasts in existence.
Lore
Aaron Mahnke
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4.7
The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
105 Listeners
6 Comments
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How many episodes does Lore have?
Lore currently has 349 episodes available.
What topics does Lore cover?
The podcast is about Legends, Supernatural, Myth, True Crime, History, Ghost, Lore, Paranormal, Podcasts, Monsters, Spooky and Folklore.
What is the average episode length on Lore?
The average episode length on Lore is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of Lore released?
Episodes of Lore are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Lore?
The first episode of Lore was released on Mar 17, 2015.
4. The Atlas Obscura Podcast
Why this podcast?
Quick, digestable episodes. Typically history podcasts can be dense, but Atlas Obscura breaks it down into an accessible format.
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura
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5.0
An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.
24 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Atlas Obscura Podcast have?
The Atlas Obscura Podcast currently has 771 episodes available.
What topics does The Atlas Obscura Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on The Atlas Obscura Podcast?
The average episode length on The Atlas Obscura Podcast is 14 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Atlas Obscura Podcast released?
Episodes of The Atlas Obscura Podcast are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast?
The first episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast was released on Feb 26, 2021.
5. The Bowery Boys: New York City History
Why this podcast?
All things NYC history, The Bowery Boys is incredibly well researched and fascinating. Often topics cover dark or wild history.
The Bowery Boys: New York City History
Tom Meyers, Greg Young
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4.0
The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.
13 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Bowery Boys: New York City History have?
The Bowery Boys: New York City History currently has 477 episodes available.
What topics does The Bowery Boys: New York City History cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on The Bowery Boys: New York City History?
The average episode length on The Bowery Boys: New York City History is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Bowery Boys: New York City History released?
Episodes of The Bowery Boys: New York City History are typically released every 13 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of The Bowery Boys: New York City History?
The first episode of The Bowery Boys: New York City History was released on Sep 19, 2008.
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