Singular Discoveries
Paul Brown
Singular Discoveries is a narrative history podcast telling unusual true stories from forgotten corners of the past. In this series, we celebrate the unsung heroes of extraordinary events. We unmask the real, surprising characters behind notorious legends. We investigate mysterious, unsolved, century-old true crimes. And we tell stranger-than-fiction tales of adventure, survival, and heroism.
To receive new episodes for free, just follow "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you’d like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, and receive an exclusive bonus episode, go to singulardiscoveries.com.
Written and produced by Paul Brown.
Shortlisted for the Independent Podcast Awards 2024.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Titanic Rescue
Singular Discoveries
10/23/23 • 20 min
More than 1500 people went down with the Titanic. But more than 700 survived. This is the story of the men, the ship, and the technology that rescued them.
Written and produced by Paul Brown. Based on The Titanic Rescue: https://bit.ly/3QIxQKG
This is season 1 episode 1 of Singular Discoveries, a narrative history podcast telling true stories from the forgotten corners of the past. To receive new episodes for free, just subscribe to "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you’d like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, right now, just go to https://singulardiscoveries.com
Show notes with transcript and credits: https://bit.ly/46IcySN
https://singulardiscoveries.com
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Trailer
Singular Discoveries
09/25/23 • 1 min
Welcome to "Singular Discoveries", a narrative history podcast telling unusual true stories from forgotten corners of the past. In this series, we celebrate the unsung heroes of extraordinary events. We unmask the real, surprising characters behind notorious legends. We investigate mysterious, unsolved, century-old true crimes. And we tell stranger-than-fiction tales of adventure, survival, and heroism.
To receive new episodes for free, just follow "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you’d like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, and receive an exclusive bonus episode, go to singulardiscoveries.com.
Written and produced by Paul Brown.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Female Horse Thief Part 1
Singular Discoveries
11/07/23 • 25 min
In the early part of the 19th century, an extraordinary young woman crossed the Atlantic on a desperate quest to find her exiled lover. How did a lovestruck English heiress become a notorious American criminal? Part 1 of 2.
Written and produced by Paul Brown. Based on The Female Horse Thief: https://bit.ly/3u3PJKM
This is Singular Discoveries, a narrative history podcast telling true stories from the forgotten corners of the past. To receive new episodes for free, just subscribe to "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, right now, just go to https://singulardiscoveries.com
Show notes with transcript and credits: https://bit.ly/46IcySN
Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/singdisc
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The Female Horse Thief Part 2
Singular Discoveries
11/14/23 • 27 min
A young English woman pursued her exiled lover to America, where she embarked on a gender-swapping, multi-identity crime spree as a horse thief. She was captured and brutally punished but, as she sat silently in jail, her true identity remained frustratingly unclear. Part 2 of 2.
Written and produced by Paul Brown. Based on The Female Horse Thief: https://bit.ly/3u3PJKM
This is Singular Discoveries, a narrative history podcast telling true stories from the forgotten corners of the past. To receive new episodes for free, just follow "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or if you'd like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, right now, just go to https://singulardiscoveries.com
Show notes with transcript and credits: https://bit.ly/46IcySN
Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/singdisc
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Messages From The Sea
Singular Discoveries
11/28/23 • 23 min
The life-and-death history of the message in a bottle: 100-year-old messages from the sea reveal clues to the fate of missing vessels and poignant farewells from stricken sailors; A note in a floating coffee tin tells a sad tale.
Written and produced by Paul Brown. Based on Messages From The Sea: https://amzn.to/3Mr6m9w
Music by Clive Whitburn: https://www.clivewhitburn.com
This is Singular Discoveries, a narrative history podcast telling true stories from the forgotten corners of the past. To receive new episodes for free, just subscribe to "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, right now, just go to https://singulardiscoveries.com
Show notes with transcript and credits: https://bit.ly/46IcySN
Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/singdisc
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Sins Dyed In Blood Part 1
Singular Discoveries
12/05/23 • 27 min
The untold true story of Edward Robinson, the Newcastle Pirate, who sailed with Blackbeard during the Golden Age of Piracy. Was he really a murderer, and did he deserve his brutal fate? Part 1 of 2.
Written and produced by Paul Brown. Based on Sins Dyed In Blood: The Lost Pirate of Blackbeard's Golden Age: https://bit.ly/462x4wg
This is Singular Discoveries, a narrative history podcast telling true stories from the forgotten corners of the past. To receive new episodes for free, just subscribe to "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, right now, just go to https://singulardiscoveries.com
Show notes with transcript and credits: https://bit.ly/46IcySN
Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/singdisc
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The Man Who Rode The Bear
Singular Discoveries
11/21/23 • 21 min
How does a man become a legend? This is the true story of a mysterious disappearance, a fleeing murderer, and a California gold rush pioneer's wild encounter with a furious grizzly bear.
Written and produced by Paul Brown. Based on The Man Who Rode The Bear: https://bit.ly/47hp63k
This is Singular Discoveries, a narrative history podcast telling true stories from the forgotten corners of the past. To receive new episodes for free, just follow "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or if you'd like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, right now, just go to https://singulardiscoveries.com
Show notes with transcript and credits: https://bit.ly/46IcySN
Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/singdisc
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Teaser
Singular Discoveries
10/09/23 • 1 min
Singular Discoveries is a brand new narrative history series telling unusual stories from forgotten corners of the past. The first series launches on 24 October 2023. To receive new episodes for free, just follow "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
If you’d like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, and receive an exclusive bonus episode, go to singulardiscoveries.com.
Written and produced by Paul Brown.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lintz Green Murder
Singular Discoveries
10/31/23 • 30 min
An isolated railway station is the scene of one of Britain’s most mysterious unsolved murders - a true crime that even Sherlock Holmes could not solve. Who killed stationmaster George Wilson?
Written and produced by Paul Brown. Based on The Lintz Green Station Murder: https://bit.ly/3Ml7BHr
This is episode 2 of Singular Discoveries, a narrative history podcast telling true stories from the forgotten corners of the past. To receive new episodes for free, just subscribe to "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you’d like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, right now, just go to https://singulardiscoveries.com
Show notes with transcript and credits: https://bit.ly/46IcySN
Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/singdisc
https://singulardiscoveries.com
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Sins Dyed In Blood Part 2
Singular Discoveries
12/12/23 • 24 min
The untold true story of Edward Robinson continues. Left to die by Blackbeard, can he escape a pirate's certain death? Part 2 of 2.
Written and produced by Paul Brown. Based on Sins Dyed In Blood: The Lost Pirate of Blackbeard's Golden Age: https://bit.ly/462x4wg
This is Singular Discoveries, a narrative history podcast telling true stories from the forgotten corners of the past. To receive new episodes for free, just subscribe to "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to binge-listen the entire season, ad-free, right now, just go to https://singulardiscoveries.com
Show notes with transcript and credits: https://bit.ly/46IcySN
Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/singdisc
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Singular Discoveries have?
Singular Discoveries currently has 11 episodes available.
What topics does Singular Discoveries cover?
The podcast is about True Stories, Narrative, Society & Culture, True Crime, History, Murder, Survival, Adventure, Documentary, Podcast and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Singular Discoveries?
The episode title 'The Titanic Rescue' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Singular Discoveries?
The average episode length on Singular Discoveries is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Singular Discoveries released?
Episodes of Singular Discoveries are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Singular Discoveries?
The first episode of Singular Discoveries was released on Sep 25, 2023.
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