Urbane Legends

UB 85 Monster Attack

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

200TH (STANDARD) EPISODE!!! As a podcast we like to do things a little differently. Yes a lot would make a big deal about a landmark episode but we on Urbane Legends are celebrating it with a low energy episode about something no one has ever heard of. But dont worry, there is still one more surprise episode of the series to come. This episode is about when cryptids teamed up with the Royal Navy to take over a submarine during WW1.

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Swamp Slobs

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:03:00 GMT

This week join us as we explore the terrifying and smelly world of the Swap Slobs. Also featuring cheeky cheery Carnies, Jaded cops too old for this and a slew of Randys we are back to the 70s where we belong.

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Number 23 Enigma

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:52:31 GMT

The hottest podcast in the world returns after a brief hiatus and we explain our strategy for the Pod. Chris raises his concerns with the proposed digital ID but Neil is too dead inside to care. Meanwhile we dive into the mind-blowing 23 Enigma. Confirmation Bias or something more sinister? Listen on to find out...

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Harold Holt's Disappearance

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:34:38 GMT

AKA the Ballad of Holt-o. This week we look at the disappearance of Australian Prime minister Holt-o. A man who's political career was built on a plane crash, the catching and eating of spears, swimming, womanising and.....spy craft? Well we look through all the evidence with the finest of toothed combs, like a flea comb or something to get to the bottom of this indelible mystery.

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Mokele Mbembe

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:09:13 GMT

In this episode of the podcast that is called 'Urbane Legends' apparently, these two tits from England talk about some legend or something, i think they must be stupid, about some kind of monster or snake of something in Africa or Asia, cant remember, and some idiots who went to look for it in the forest and some of them were doing it because of the Bible or whatever and loads of the locals seemed to think it was real but i dont trust them and then it finished. 1*

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Did Paul McCartney die in the 60s?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:57:07 GMT

In this week's episode we explore the history of the Beatles conspiracy theory around Paul MaCartney dying and being replaced by MI5 when they had less important stuff to do. Featuring terrible scouse accents, our favuotite beatles songs, cheese Toastie recipes, Trumps emerging socialist empire, Our childhood music heros, remembering Newsround and Robbie Williams makes an apperance twice for some reason.

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Wizard Clip Poltergeist v2

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:48:50 GMT

UPDATED WITH FULL AUDIO!! Sorry about that.

Want to know about the first recorded poltergeist in the US of A? Well you are in luck. Like to hear about muscular Catholicism? Look no further. Want to hear a Arctic Monkeys first album style song about the city of Chichester? I'm your man. Interested in Japanese horror films? We got you. Want me to stop doing this question and then answering it myself style of writing? Count on it.

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Hot Wells Hotel Haunting

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Have you seen whats going on at the Hot Wells Hotel? Some glass blower is having a party with some artists, ghosts and skateboarders! Dont worry, it will burn down in a minuet. Yes its a haunted hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from the times of the wild wild west and still going now its had a storied history, a strange history and a mainly being on fire history. However the tickets are pretty reasonable so could be a decent day out, especially if tied to the pub crawl which is also offered. Thats living alright.

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Tsarichina Hole

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT

A hole, a phenomenon, an army and a podcast. All these come together this week as we hop on the megabus to Eastern Europe to check out the legendary Tsarichina Hole. Or holes. Yes there are two separate things going on. One is a mysterious timeless folk tale and one is the Engineering Core of the Bulgarian Army. And what do the locals know? They aren't saying or weren't told. This may feel like several sentences of someone saying nothing, if it does, well spotted, you're a sharp one. Good day

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London Garrotting Panic

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

All that is new has gone before. In this depressing episode of the podcast we look at a panic that swept London in the 19th century. Are their any parallels to today that can be drawn? Surely not, we are much more sophisticated now right? Ugh

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Betz Sphere

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

When is a man and egg? When is an egg a dream? When is a dream a lie? And when is a lie a kindness? Thats right, its this weeks episode of Urbane Legends, the stonewashed jean review podcast where this week we look at a mysterious silver ball found in Florida. Is it alien? Is it industrial? So many questions are both answered and ignored in your favourite weekly hit of Billy Joel Trivia on this, the 'Billy Joel Stans' podcast with Flynn and Herby

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Pig faced ladies

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT

This week we catch up to discuss the reasonably heartwarming Pig faced ladies legend. We try and avoid falling into the manosphere likie the soyboy cucks we are while discussing witchcraft, regency golddiggers, getting cucked by God and much more.

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Double bill: Kabagon and Cisco Grove Robots

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:37:16 GMT

In this week's double bill episode all sorts to discuss: Elephants swimming habits, Cocktail tips, Smash robots, Vague reportage and seemingly everything but the Goggle-eyed sea monster and UFO sightings that make up this ep. Sometimes less is more.

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Serbian Dancing Lady

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 18:28:47 GMT

In this late breaking episode we look at the radical new hottest new banging new hot new topic the Serbian Dancing Lady. Party person gone the the world of daft on the splif pills? Mentally spicey escapee, ghost thing? Lets delve deeeep

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Mimics

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Love them or loath them Mimics are a fact of life. From the helpful Doppelganger who goes into work for you when you've had a skin full the night before to the much more troubling Jim Carey doing a Mick Jagger impression on a British tallent show in the late 80's they fill our lives in good and bad way. We all have learned to accept this as part of our reality. But have you ever stood back and thought to yourself 'Is is right?'. This episode asks the unspoken question, breaks the taboo and discusses 'Mimics, who asked for them, and why should they get benefits when Humans are struggling'

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Hampstead Sewer Swine (The Tosher's Lament)

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:03:00 GMT

On this weeks episide we explore the wild swine of hampstead, find out far more about the shit based economy of Victorian London than expected and hang out with the Toshers and Tosher adjacent rougues like Queen Rat.

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Ted the Caver

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT

This one is for the completionists. We look at the looooooong and boring original creepypasta Ted the Caver. Listen in amazement as the guys struggle through this episode, with grit, determination and an almost fanatical devotion to their craft. Basically, we are sorry. It makes excellent brown noise to go to sleep to.

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Black Dog Anthology

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Tonight on Urbane Legends - Miami.... "you got some god dam nerve showing up here"...."Its not what it looks like..."...."You we're like a brother to me"...."I'll tell you who i am, im the god dam mayor of this city, and your off the case"...."i thought i'd find you here, that seat taken?"...."Just like old times!"......"I learned that one in the Navy"....."Neil? Neil?! Noooooooooo!" We also look at a selection of Black Dog myths from around the United Kingdom. They all agree its some kind of demon but they are quite a lot of fun.

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The Verginha Incident

Wed, 28 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Morning. This episode takes us to Brazil in the 1990's, no it isn't a tail of Suede's antics on tour but a close encounter of the sweaty kind. So what we know is it definitely isn't Prince Andrew...this time. There was a UFO crash ('we dont got wind where we comes from!') investigated by a military man, and three young women found the alien, alone and scarred in a lot behind the shops or something. But the brass have tried to pass it off as wonderful character 'Mudinho', a local with addiction issues and disabilities. Neil is also introduced to the dark enlightenment and resident beta cuck Chris offers out people who call other humans NPS's. Will anyone be brave enough to take this 7 stone weakling up on his poorly considered offer?

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The Haunting of Wallsend Mill

Wed, 21 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Howay! This week we travel (metaphorically, we wouldn't actually travel, train fairs being what they are) to the mysterious and surreal area of the North East of Engerland. For once, this is an actual intriguing story of haunting which is not easily explained (without the help of throwing in the wild card of Gerard Depardeiu, which we obviously did). Over a century 3 families, multiple generations and many witnesses hauntings were going on in this Mill House. We cant explain it, can you?

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Houston Batman

Wed, 14 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT

This week on the podcast, which youtube has issues with due to its outsized influence in the US and UK elections apparently, we have another story which starts with people drinking shine on the porch at 2am, its the Houston Batman. Was he or they a midnight creeper and peeper? A UFO? Shine madness? We may never know but something did happen because it was reported in newspapers, the gold standard.

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The Atari Landfill

Wed, 07 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Trigger Warning! There is computer game chat in this episode. Are Neil and Chris doing a dry run for a re-boot of Gamesmaster with Joe Swash as the new Patrick Moore? Keep your eyes glues to the Dave channel. In this episode we dig through the landfill of late stage capitalist thinking but was there actually something else going on? The guys certainly seem to have some questions that need answers about the insanity of the whole thing. Or was it just cocaine?

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Funland

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT

It this weeks more reasonable episode we have a look at the internet legend of Funland. It's a story about blossoming manhood and being in love with a very tempting, very enticing inanimate object. We have all thought about it but what happens when the object becomes the objectee and the manhood becomes the cooker hood? Well, thats one read of the story, another is someone once saw and episode of Scooby Do, i can do that but worse.

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Borley Rectory - Englands most Haunted?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Engerland, home of the pint, home of the brave, did Jesus footsteps once walk upont these sacred hills? Borley Rectory is in England. But it's not pints it serves, its the paranormal. With a chaser of lust. Easy, you've had a few, sure you can drive? Of course lust driving is the second biggest killer on Angerlands roads after American diplomats wives, so be safe. The episode is much like this throughout. Did it need and hour forty? Yes

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Batboy

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Having settled all their legal disputes, medical claims and blood feuds the lads (42 and 47 respectively) are back in the saddle of the strange and enlightening world of Urban Legends. For a bit of fun to kick off the series we have a chuckle at classic bants Weekly World News and their main pin up (it's meant to be erotic right?) Batboy. Yep from the caves of West Virginia, where I get my backy, to Iraq and biting the Queen, its a bit of fun.

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Quick Update on Series 8 (nothing bad)

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:07:21 GMT

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Chubacabra

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

In the free wheeling, bring your toys to school day final episode of the series we look at the frankly unimpressive Chupa (Suck) Cabra (Chub). Much like fellow stars Mcauly Culken, Snow and Chaka Demus and Plyas its imperial phase was the 90's. Ah the 90's, remember when we were in the 90's and though everything was shit? Can't Sunday Quarterback the ghost of a whisper of a glimpse of your younger self, no matter how many sacrifices you are willing to perform. Anywho, yeah, probably just a dog and some fraud.

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Badang the strongman

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

This weeks episode is about Badang the Strongman. An inspiration for us all he brings himself up from humble beginings through hardwork and eating vomit. Feat possibly Snoop Dogg's finest film role, Amazon innovative business plan and more Elon discussion. Co starring Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse (out of copyright versions only).

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Organism 46-b

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:07:00 GMT

Back in the regular slot after the Christmas and the New Year Eve we are asking ourselves the question that dare no speak its name but returns to us every night in the liminal space twixt wake and dream; How much Vodka is too much Vodka. Is too much Vodka when you cheerfully tell a tall tale based on a sci fi short or in fact is the the right amount of Voddy because its a laugh. Also lots of Chris trail of though nonsense and weak premises and Neils attempts to placate said man child.

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Yuki-onna

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:06:44 GMT

This week we are looking at the legend of the Yuki-onna a sometimes nice more often nasty japanese personification of winter. Find up what we've been up to, reasons to be cheerful this year, how Geoff Capes got his powers, and how we feel about winter, ravines, and woodcutters.

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Space Nazis

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:59:01 GMT

In our first attempt at a topical episode today we look at Space Nazis. All opinions are in Minecraft. Two episodes this week to make up for the xmas break. Happy New Year

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Santa's Lapland Compound

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:01:48 GMT

Welcome to our version of a Christmas special, the origins of Laplands Claim on Santa. There are Nazis, street plan claims, wooden goat lads shitting up children and some choice opinions based on the fact the world is going crazy. Have a happy holiday everyone!

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The Watcher House

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:25:34 GMT

In this weeks late episode we stray unknowingly into the realm of TRUCRIM as we question why this is considered an Internet Urban Legend, have we been hoisted on Chris's petard? Wouldn't be the first time, kid wont put his petard away

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Episode Out Sunday

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:33:44 GMT

Hi Urban Legends, the plural for listners of this podcast. Chris has been unwell this week, i know what your thinking 'he always seems unwell', well your right but this time its manifested in a physical way. We will get the catch up episode out for you on Sunday

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Neil's Journey. Headless. Fast. From Japan to County Cork.

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:01:47 GMT

Gentle listeners please grip yourselves, for here comes: Neil's journey. We cannot share more in this description. Allow this podcast to blossom like the flower that it is...

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Selene Delgado Lopez

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:23 GMT

What to make of this? Like so much of today it exists but it dosnt exist, its no one thing and also nothing but something. I'm going to bed

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Korean Fan Death

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:17:45 GMT

No, this is isn't a headline from the medium future when Neil and Chris' K-Pop act finally break bad in Seoul, it is the curious urban legend around the very real dangers of fans. I'm scared of many things, thistles, cob webs, Beaker (puppet), white foods and a dog i met Kinshasa to name a few but never a fan. Whats that all about? Listen.

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Angels of Mons

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:01:11 GMT

We are back after taking a week off to go and see our paymaster Steve Bannon to get further orders. As such, this week we are looking at angels. War angels. Yes in the fields of world war one did a phalanx of ghost archers, some angels, and the big man St George, come to the rescue of some allies? If you dont have time to listen the answer is a resounding yes

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Placeholder apology

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:57:13 GMT

Nothing to see here guv. Apologies but we are having technical issues and will be back as soon as possible.

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The Brown Lady of Reynham Hall

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:48:53 GMT

Due to not unexpected legal action the release of this podcast was delayed by 12 hours.

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The Rake

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:01:13 GMT

Sadly, after the recording of this episode both Neil and Chris were killed by the rake. Our thoughts and prayers are with their pillow wives

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Candy Lady

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:02:58 GMT

Here's this weeks episode about a grim legend. We also learn a lot about vibes based mental health assessment and the early days of witness protection

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Bachelors Grove Cemetery part 3 Final

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:03:03 GMT

Here we are with the third and final part of the Bachelors grove universe. In the style of the Godfather movies, the third episode is long and also in the style of Game of Thrones lacks a satisfactory conclusion. So everyone, one last push, a double shift and then its holiday time for everyone and the barn will be built. I feel this strengthens us as a community

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Bachelors Grove Cemetery part 2

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:12:46 GMT

Sometimes in this life, we have to just knuckle down and work, even if we dont like it but it's important. You just have to stop procrastinating and get on with it, sooner you get it started, sooner you wont have to worry about it. Here's part two of Batchelors Grove. And there will be a third part, and you will grow as a person because of this.

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Bachelors Grove Cemetery

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:12:01 GMT

In a radical change to format, this week is part one of a multi episode look at the highly active and murder heavy Bachelors Grove Cemetery. Many an urban legend abound for this place, including some you have likely heard yourself during your younger days. Remember them? We didnt have much did we? But we were happy and the Summer Holidays seemed to last for years. Catching rats to fight in the barrel cellar under your local pub, being a lookout for minor theft, trying to kick eachother off your bikes while cycling through a council estate. Yes, a boys childhood, magical.

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Chemtrails

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:01:00 GMT

This week we dive into the mysterious world of Chemtrails. Water vapour or Covid spreading, vaccine innoucating mind control chemicals? Do the UK and the US have a history of testing these things out in the past? Neil the cheecky flim-flam artist. Jack White comes to Brighton and makes us confront the terrifying reality of other people the cheeky Pearly King Skellington.

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John Titor - Man from the future

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:18:28 GMT

On this week's show we discuss the mysterious but relatable time travelling guru John Titor from the far off time of 2036. Is it worth going back to the 70s to pick up an obsolete PC, is time travel more like a bad road trip or Ryanair journey and should we pay more attention to our own journey through life?

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Canadian Urban Legends Part 2

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:01:44 GMT

The Canadian urban legend special episdode boat sadly turned into a funereal barge docks at the bay of acceptance, growth and... no more idiocy - normal service probably resumed next week.

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Canadian Urban Legends - Part 1

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:07:04 GMT

A late episode due to life getting in the way, listen to find out why. Part 1 of some BRAND NEW bonus eps to fill the gap. We solve the Fermi paradox live with the Flynn solution, Discuss the ethics of snuff movies. Do our beloved listeners secretly long for our misery? We salute the brave Canadian mounted police - GOAT? A shortish part 1 bonus episode of top 5 Canadian urban legends

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No Pod this week apology placeholder

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:01:04 GMT

We just wanted to let you know due to personal reasons no pod ep this week we'll get a clip show or something out at the weekend...

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Bosak Cow Man

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 01:18:12 GMT

This week Neil and Chris debate the merits of rhurbard, cave systems, explore a terrifying gap in Neil's film knowledge and their aspirations for the podcast. Oh and the point of the episode they discuss the suprising adventures of the dipsomaniac diary farmer Mr Bosak and his run in with an alien/interdimensional cow man hybrid.

Additional questions:Do they get genuine victorian pea soupers in Wisconsin and how addictive is raw milk?

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Oak Island

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:16:57 GMT

This week we go hunting for treasure from Captain Kid (or) the Knights Templar (or) Vikings (or) Jesus on Oak Island, New Scotland. Yes a mystery so solid there are 13 series about the hunt on the History Channel. What have they found? Whats the scoop? Whats my vig? All great questions. Neil discovers that History Channel-stan, from his drinking days, Chris has a degree level knowledge on the topic. Also, due to a lack of information we talk about Nostradamus' predictions for 2024 and the guys give their feelings on the right wing riots but also Chris does a Prince Harry voice, so its fun.

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Mapinguari

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:39:21 GMT

This week we head into the sweaty heart of the collection of plans and animals colourfully nick named the Amazon. There's some moody fella hanging about in the trees, he stinks, sees in the dark, has a mouth where there probably shouldn't be one and is a cyclopes. And this is a true story. And there have been loads of sightings over the last 100 years! See what you think....could it be true? Also, Chris loses confidence and Neil reveals he blacks out for most episode recordings

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Olympic Special - Les Petites Legendes de Paris

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:40:18 GMT

To celebrate the current Olympics in Paris I am listening to B.Y.S. by Gang Starr. Some people however chose different ways to celebrate and to those people we have made an Olympic Special. Yes in this episode we look at EIGHT smaller legends from the city of lights, the Tromso of the south. Sexy suicide, witch fountains and haunted shows, yes Paris has it all for the discerning person, which you are because you listen to this, so treat yourself to a trip to Paris. Bon apatite

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Flatwoods Monster

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:14:23 GMT

Yes a new 'series' is 'pont us. This week we ease our rusty arses in with the story of the Flatwoods Monster. Many witnesses, its very early possible alien and it has the kind of look that wouldn't have been out of place in the brass section of Parliament (the band). Also, Chris shows off his street cred receipts by performing a self composed rap and claims to have a backing group, Neil talks about his new job in the new government of the United Kingdom (tm), was Cila Black a CIA plant (PSYWAR) and all of your usual rubbish.

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Classic 8 - Man Eating Tree of Madagascar and Bandaged Man

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:07:31 GMT

In this final loosely termed 'Classic' episode we fond out about the sexual activities of Mr Peanut. The rest is just filler.

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Classic 7 - New Coke vs the Hopkinsville Goblins

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:20:32 GMT

Is this episodes title I have used 'vs' instead of 'and' to make you think of the remix of 'Its like that (and thats the way it is)', Run DMC vs Jason Nevens (or something). The reason I did this is to get the image of battle breakdancing in your head, in preparation for the mental gymnastics required to get through this ultra long episode which does a whiplash change from corporate shenanigans to owl/alien moonshine gun battle.

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Classic 6 - Licked Hand and Greenbriar Ghost

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:39:28 GMT

In this weeks look back to Series 2 (c.1994) we look at a story you may have heard as a child. But is there anything even more pleasurable than a random hand lick? Not for me but some would say a ghost acting as a witness at their own trial would be up there. To those sexless weirdos i say fine have both

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Classic 5 - Mongolian Death Worm and Mercy Brown

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:53:45 GMT

Here is a between series retrospective on two episodes from Series two, waaay back in 1986, its a cryptid and a vampire. Cant say fairer than that

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Mothman

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:31:08 GMT

For the final episode of this series we cautiously unbutton the oil covered dungarees of the Mothman. Do we like what we see or was this all a big mistake? Well listen to find out. We cant really figure out why it is so well known but the local town has made the most of it and we at Urbane Legends salute that every time. Also there is some AI positive chat, a payoff for a running joke no one finds funny and a call on anyone who listens to email any question for a mailbag episode. Otherwise we have to write all the questions ourselves again. 'urb.legends.podcast@gmail.com' and finally some news on the future output. Its been a ride

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Rendlesham Forrest Incident

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:17:05 GMT

Well this week we come on to a subject that the Chris seemed to be very excited about, even suggesting it could be a two parter! Did it happen? Well the eagle eyed of you will see this is part one of one, its the Rendlesham Forrest UFO Incident, a very over hyped encounter. We find out that the BBC prefers to to talk to a woodsman than explain what their article is even about, get caught again by 'the sceptics of Wiki' and eventually find some stuff thats interesting. We also read out a script for last weeks podcast written by ChatGPT and we explain why we think some of the bad press around American investment wizz kid Scotter Altrium is unfair.

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Hanoko San

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:35:00 GMT

We asked a survey of 100 people what subject would they like to hear a podcast episode on urban legends about. The top answer was....Japanese toilet ghosts! We then asked for the 100 people to be replaced but by then, as they say, the die was cast. Yes this week we pop on over to Japan to look at a ghostly legend of the porcelain kind. Not porcine, thats different, try series one episode two 'Pigman'. This is a fairly thin legend so the guy have a lot of unrelated chat from Sir Bamber Topcat to Chris's new career as a cyberpunk novel writer. You could say they have become Paddington Bear, because they have padded a ton and both refuse to wear anything at all below the belly button.

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Dover Demon

Thu, 30 May 2024 00:01:43 GMT

On this weeks thrilling instalment of Tintin we head back to the days of Disco in Dover Massachusetts, the most complicated to spell State, where several witnesses in short order all saw the same strange creature lurking about. Two drew it independently and the pictures matched. What was it? We dont know. Was it scary? Not really. Has it been seen since? Nope. So, you may ask, how do you get an hour and 10 pod out of that? Well, that why we're the best in the business.

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Redcaps

Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:34 GMT

On this historical British day for Britain, recorded mere minuets after an election has been called for the 4th July (thats right US listeners, we have 6 weeks build up, must sound like a dream to you) we discuss both the political news as you demand from us as the internets most hot takey political podcast AND the vehemently non-political Redcaps (thought maybe a bit) a terrifying Goblin from the Anglo Scottish boarders. Physically pretty intimidating, a weapon carrier with a need for blood for survival this aint no cheeky trickster, its a hard Scottish bastard.

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Hodag

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:22:07 GMT

A lot of people say 'better late than never' but im not hear to tell you how to think, so simply here is the episode and its late. This week we look at the biggest thing to come out of Wisconsin since Opra Winfrey the Hodag. Its over 125 years old and is a true story of the pioneer spirit, strip logging and one mans business acumen. Also Chris discusses a new career in espionage, Neil finds out why Sienfeld is harder than it looks with lanyard chat and there is another nail biting game of Weel or Fake

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Sad Satan

Wed, 08 May 2024 23:19:20 GMT

This week we delve into the area of computers known mysteriously as the 'Dark Webs', well we dont obviously but someone might of, to the legendry game called 'Sad Satan'. Now you may think by the title that Satan or Ol' Nick as I know him, would feature heavily or have some kind of basic involvement. Well you may well be wrong there as we're we but two worse character turn up at some point. It's a corridor simulator basically and reminds me of a lot of games I have bought on Steam which were early access but turned out to be a cash grab (Bum Simulator, im looking at you).

More importantly we have a look at a brilliant book created by an occasional and uber talented listener to the pod and advise you to do the same. His name is Peter Dobbin. He self published it and it was a labour of love but more importantly its genuine quality

Here is a link to it: https://mythical-monsters.co.uk/book

Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/qVD2iPDLLSQ

And here's where you can buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/3aIKIDN

and Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/mythical-monster-stories/peter-dobbin/9781399958608

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Letta the Doll

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:16 GMT

Yes indeed! It's our annual look at a haunted doll. With each year the story gets thinner BUT this one was taken to psychics for analysis so the science is there. It's Australia's next Hollywood star and is sure to eclipse Scarlett Johanson, Russel Crow and Jim Crocodile 'Dundee' (not many people know his name was Jim Crocodile, the 'Dundee' part was the nickname due to his love of the Scottish football team of the same name). If you can get to Walla walla you can have a photo with the haunted toy for 5 buckeroos. There might be some filler as well

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Skinwalkers

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:23 GMT

This week the podcast and the people who speak on it look at the strange world of the Skinwalkers. They are an ancient and malevolent creature, are they still man or are they now beast? Or, like most of us, a little of both. They have been connected with all kinds of other paranormal activity and became a weird trend on Tictok during the pandemic when we were all 100% in our strongest mental place. We attempt to treat the topic with required respect but are self aware enough to know we more than likely haven't. There is other stuff but I cant remember. Enjoy!

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The Chronovisor

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:01:34 GMT

This week we take a poke around the Vatican to see whats all this we hear about super science, uber tech and digital occultism. Some Priest made some pretty big claims and said he and some famous/infamous scientists got their heads together to create something amazing. You will notice I am dancing what this particular thing is, I read in a 'guide to good sex' from 1972 that it often best to keep some mystery and will make the object of your affection desire you more, and in this instance you, potential listener are the object of this podcasts desire (for improved analytics) so why dont you make yourself a cup-a-soup while I slip into something more comfortable and prepare the devices I have in the other room. Enjoy

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Don Decker

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:01:00 GMT

This week on Urgent Lemons, the podcast that may be sceptical but is never cynical, we meet Don Decker in genuinely the most intriguing case of possible possession that we have come across. He gains some strange but ultimately harmless powers, like a weak X Man (discussed) but the really interesting thing is the sheer amount of witnesses who gave statements. It was a lot of fun to do and Neil really throws himself into the reading, like he has been given a new lease of life! So many thanks to the hobo who 'donated' several organs to him this week.

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Dobhar-Chu

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:21 GMT

This week we take a mental trip back our ancestral homeland the Island called Ireland to check out the 'King of the Otters' or 'King of the Lakes' Dobhar-Chu (pronounced Doo-war Coo to the uninitiated, obviously Neils and Chris both speak and read fluent Gallic). Its a mixed up cryptid, sometimes known as Ireland answer to a Crocodile and there have been sightings from the 17th Century to the 2000's. But, here's the kicker, its not one crazy mother, its a whole species, possibly migratory. Fast as a horse, loves to eat a hu-man, equally adept on land or in water, this baby really ticks all the boxes. Can you tell I used to sell cars?

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Havana Syndrome

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:13:44 GMT

Havana, big cigars, Rum, sexy dancing and secret weapons?! This week we look at the ongoing confusion around Havana Syndrome, a medical issue that has been reported by CIA staff (Chief Information Army) and their Canadian equivalent that affects the mind, ears and guts and probably more. And we here at Urbane Legends clear up the confusion, go point by point over the facts and science and finally reveal, indisputably, what it is. Neils also a prospect for a pack of wild dogs and other stuff.

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Beast of Bladenboro

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:21:58 GMT

This week is another 'Beast of....' episode in this surprisingly Beast based first half of the series, its the (possibly) vampiric beast of Bladenboro. Its original reign of terror was back in the 50's but it may have made a comeback in 2007, like the Pompadour hair cut. Its an animal of some kind, a bear cat, a hairy otter, a rabbit thats 8 foot long with massive fangs and a penchant for jazz, a 4 legged turkey with two robot arms that escapes on a longboard, no one really agrees on which of these not made up by me creatures it is. It's bad news for dogs and goats though and no mistakin' but good news for local festival organisers.

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Project Serpo

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:48:48 GMT

In this weeks episode we enter the world of Interplanetary Being Communications (IBC) and look at the possible US black budget secret project, names Serpo. Tying in with Roswell and other stuff was there an exchange with some friendly grey lads? And did some Hu-mans go to their planet on a sort of foreign exchange programme? Does an Alien die willingly to consummate its love with a scientist? And what is the Alien home world like? All this will be answered in the next hour or so. Plus Chris finally shows some contrition to the listeners and does a song about some people in his beloved home city and Neil talks about his fun birthday.

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MoMo - The Missouri Monster

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:01:49 GMT

Well ladies and gentlemen we may have found the most boring monster ever, MoMo. There is little to redeem the subject of this episode and perhaps the episode itself beyond being loyal or a complitionist. Chris gets fooled into reading an article which is meant to be about the creature but seems to be a voice to text recording of someone who has sniffed too many solvents and the guys get increasingly irate. Though from the ashes of story and possibly the final nail in the coffin of the podcast maybe there are shoots of a new film franchise ?

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Popobawa

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:01:56 GMT

Zanzibar, Tanzania. There has just been an election and the incumbent is refusing to leave. Tensions are high in the towns and cities, the military are on the street to keep order but you dont know who they side with. You watch the news on your TV, riots in the capital and the ex-President is saying the elections are to be nullified. The rightful winner of the vote is being pleaded with to leave the country for their own safety but they are refusing. The member of the ANC speak out and people start crossing the border into Mozambique. You turn the TV off and lay on your bed, it feels like the only place thats safe. You drift off eventually, only to be awakened by an acrid smell and in the corner of your eye you see smoke and think to yourself "Could this night BE any worse"....its Popbawa time. Yes its a night assaulter who comes around in times of upheaval, or perhaps a beard for talking about things that the ultra conservative society disapprove of. Either way it has a 6 foot penis.

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Soviet Monkey Business

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:43:00 GMT

Hot off the press, better late than never, here is this weeks episode. After Putins interview with haunted Frankfurter Tuckler Karlsson we look at a time when a country really did try and use genetics to create a super soldier, yep it was the artist formally known as the soviet union. Lots of other stuff, i'll be honest i haven't gathered my thoughts as im getting this out fast. Enjoy!

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Quick Message about Thursday....

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:11:12 GMT

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Teresita Basa - Ghost Witness

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:00:33 GMT

Can you be a snitch if you are snitching on the person who had murdered you from beyond the grave? I know what the streets would say, unequivocally yes. But is it wrong to snitch on someone who murdered you? The street, again, would say yes. But that's what Terresita Basa did to solve her own cold case murder presumably knowing what it would do to her street cred. Yes via the gift of 'Ghost Trance Initiation' (GTI tm*) she pointed the finger and the case was solved. Or was it? And why are the Chicago police in the late 70's giving up on murder cases after a month of not looking very hard? Terresita was from the Philippines. Not saying thats related, it was just some other information and the sentence structure may have looked like im implying it. There is a possible twist to the story so its not as cut and dry as it seems. We also discuss a Tatler article about the smell of haircuts, a folk song about Neil and meet head on the ongoing controversy about the prevalence in podcasting in the use of Snus to improve performance.

*GTI (Ghost Trance Initiation) is a registered trademark of 'Chris Flynn and Associates Holdings'

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Beast of Lytham

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:02:15 GMT

Today we look at a BEAST that TERRORISED the well to do people of Lytham for a period of time. What's a Lytham I hear you cry? Well its a town on the southern outskirts of the UK's answer to Las Vegas, Blackpool. Its very posh in comparison. For example instead of a finding a group of older gentlemen on a stag do for Geoff's third marriage throwing up on a donkey, you will find two golf courses. You get the vibe. Anyway an unknown creature was spotted by several locals, and the paparazzi were all over it, like the soulless scum they are. Probably trying to get an upskirt of the beast getting into a taxi or something. But no pictures were ever taken, or if they were the beasts publicity machine did a great job of scrubbing them from the internet. I believe that's the story, you'll have to listen to confirm this.

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The Disappearance of Michael Rockerfeller

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:05:04 GMT

This week on the 8th best Urban Legends podcast on the internet as judged by the panel at Feedspot Podcasts (https:podcasts.feedspot.com/urban_legends_podcasts/) which isn't bad for a Podcast which is only vaguely about that; is the intriguing disappearance of super rich scion of the Rockerfeller family Michael in what is now part of Indonesia but back then called 'Dutch New Guinea'. I'm getting red flags already. Listen with your mind and ears as Chris shows himself to be a pathetic, bitter, baby as he rails against the wealthy who, deep down, he knows are his betters and that the gathering of wealth is a moral virtue. Take the information in using your neurons and memories as Neil sycophantically and calculatingly defends the Rockerfellers to try and get an in with them because he has excepted they are his betters and that the gathering of wealth is a moral virtue. Look the kids gone dark and has never been found but which of the three very plausible theories of what happened do you think is true? Chris and Neil come to different conclusions but have decided to stay together for the sake of the kids. Au Revoir!

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Smiledog

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:01:45 GMT

Hey do you like the internet? You're right, it IS a mixed bad. This week we look at one of the aforementioned 'internet's most famous urban legends, or as 'on-liners' call it 'creepypasta' the tale of Smiledog.jpg. A fairly patient malevolent mind trespassing demonic dog who is desperately trying to go viral by any means possible, which as the co-creator of a small podcast I can understand. Difference is we rarely use threats and night terrors to get people to share the podcast, we, like anyone worth their salt, use a combination of begging and coercion. We also put our boots in to the bloody Brits, now that we are primarily an American and Indian podcast. Shameless

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Bukit Timah Monkey Man

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:01:11 GMT

This week we head to the other side of our increasingly connected world to perform a through investigation on the Bukit Timah Monkey Man. There have been several sightings, he may come from folklore (unverified) and there are a few pictures of this lad, one where he looks like he has been littering like a disaffected teenager who has been let down by the system and slipped through the cracks. But has the Monkey Man been let down by the system? The answer is yes. He's no different to 99% of us, and considering that he is a world was two veteran, this is a slamming indictment of the state of the world in the death throws of les a fair capitalism

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Moonshaft

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:01:51 GMT

Morning, how did you sleep? Oh that's a shame, it might be time to go and see a doctor, anyway I recorded this podcast with Neil....yes that Neil, for you to listen to. Its about a mysterious cave in central Europe called the Moonshaft. What do you mean it sounds dull? It has Nazis, bat eating, naked greased up pot holing, geology, death and love. In many ways this story encapsulates the entire human experience.....no, YOU used over florid language to trick people. Look listen or dont, I'll make us coffee...yes in the cafetiere

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BackMasking

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:19:03 GMT

And we are back! When will we take the hint? Never! Yes back with series 6 and episode 1 is a look at the well known urban legend of Backmasking. Did notorious Satanists the Beatles use backmasking to get people into smoking pot? Has backmasking been used to subliminally control music fans minds for years? Well to be fair, i dont mind Ed Sheeran but 14 number ones? It is a bit fishy. We also talk for the first time since before xmas so expect out of practice rambling a plenty.

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War on Christmas

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:01:45 GMT

Is there a war on Christmas? You will be unsurprised to hear, no there isn't, not even a hint of one. So why do people say it? To make people angry at other people to distract from the people they should be angry with of course. We have a look at the 'evidence' sited for this non-war. Its even worse than you thought.

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Commercialism

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 01:01:01 GMT

Has Christmas become too commercial? Has it always been this way? Are people these days allowed to just make up a degree title? Lets find out.....the hard way.

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The Victorians

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 01:05:59 GMT

Many people think that a lot of our modern Christmas traditions started with the Victorians. Is this true? Or have the ever powerful Victorian lobby been up to their own tricks

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Are they Christmas Things?

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 01:03:13 GMT

A lot of stuff are attributed to being part of Christmas but are they really? Lets have a little look

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Is it Christian?

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 01:01:58 GMT

Is Christmas a Christian festival? On the face of it, a ridiculous question but as we always say 'ABAQ', always be asking questions.

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Nativity Part 2

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:02:12 GMT

Today we polish off our look at the Christmas Nativity. A finer piece of critical thinking and through historical research there has never been.

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Nativity Part 1

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 01:06:06 GMT

Its the annual xmas mini-series! This year we look at some topics around Christmas and see if the well worn stories match up with our highly scientific evidence based podcast. And it includes a very special guest star. Today, what else but the Nativity

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Classic 4 - Cursed Kleenex Ad and Miss Koi Koi

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:00:54 GMT

Whats it all about? Christmas I mean? Seems to Mr Hot Take (tm) over here that its about consumerism theses days. But what if an advert, rather than making you want to buy something, haunted your dreams, caused nausea and mass hysteria? Well thats what we look at in the first half of the episode. And what else is Christmas about? Well to me, maybe because im working class, its about a sexy ghost teacher beating me up, and luckily we also had that base already covered in series 1 so i've put that in for the second half. Also 'Miss KoiKoi' now has a film on Netflix, once again the media elite are years behind this very podcast, where you get tomorrows news..............today.

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Classic 3 - Soda Mouse and El Basilisco Chilote

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 01:00:55 GMT

Here we are, washed up on the misty shores between series. Whats that in the distance? Could it be a lighthouse? You strain your eyes to see but the mists only allow the outline to penetrate. Getting up, and coughing the salty water from your mouth you start to walk towards the shape. Slowly at first but then as the promise of civilisation dawns on you faster, and faster until you are sprinting, your lungs burn and your muscles ache but this feels urgent, as you get closer the mists clear until you finally can see the shadows true form. You fall to your knees and start to cry as you realise what you have seen was not in fact a lighthouse. No. It was a giant bottle of coke with a mouse in it. We also look at at a South American lizard that de-hydrates you.

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Ilkley Moor Alien - Series Finale

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:00:33 GMT

Well we did it kids, another series completed. We would like to thank our agents, respective entourages, the Arts council and the History 2 channel. For our final episode we take a look at one of Britain's top 10 Alien encounters. Could it be any bigger?! We see phots of a weird little lad 'mongst the heather, do some probe bants, wonder what was on the mystery second movie that the Aliens showed this ex-rozza (police) as well as a clear eyed retrospective of the series that has come to pass.

Between now and Christmas there will be a couple of the mash-up 'classic' episodes to tide you over and then a mini-series each day from Christmas and New Year, with Series 6 starting 4th of January. We are taking series 6 up to 8% more seriously so hold on to your braces.

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Metal Man of Falkville

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 01:00:09 GMT

It here, the penultimate episode of series 5! So gather your chosen family around the pizza oven, stick on the wireless and melt your brains as we talk about the Metal Man of Falkville, the town that birthed Colombo. Its shinny, its fast, it has an antenna but is it flirty? We think maybe it is. A chief of police's life fell apart after this encounter or perhaps his life really began, it depends on how poetic your soul is. Also discussed; having too much blood; Chris having a tickle (flutter ((bet)); assuaging American fears of the Christmas treat 'mince pies'; consumer advice and maybe the acorn of the beginnings of the genesis of a new Christmas hip-hop musical cross-over

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Dead Calls

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:01:03 GMT

What happens when the dead smash into modern technology? DEAD CALLS. This week we have a look at the surprisingly regular occurrence of people receiving phone calls from the recently dead. Thankfully they dont leave voice mails because that is the worst but nor do they just drop a text, so they are a bit of a pest. And dont get me started on voicenotes! Your time is more important that mine is it? Get to fook. We look at the phenomena and then go through some real life tales. We also chat about Chris' new self help programme to calm his nerves, where Neil is at his most wacky and some other stuff i cant remember because we only just did it. Enjoy!

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Ninki Nanka

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 01:00:03 GMT

In this weeks episode we travel metaphorically to the west African country of the Gamba to have a look at the Ninki Nanka, a hard to pin down dragon like lizard, originally called 'the Gambian Loch Ness Monster'. It can be many sizes, has many powers and has been looked for by cryptozoologists quite seriously. There is also some talk about the surprising behaviour of some European tourists from Chris, who actually went on holiday there many moons ago. Also the fascinating story of how Neil and Chris first met (again) (and yes, it is different again)

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Montauk Monster

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:00:53 GMT

If you go down to the shore today, beware of a sexy surprise? This week we look at internet sensation the Montauk Monster, whose picture caused an internet sensation in the not too distant past. But what was this alluring cryptid? Could it be a mutant created in the near-by secretive animal testing facility? Some kind of new unknown super animal that mother nature is thrusting upont us to blow our minds? Well we will look through the suppositions. Its a tale of unwanted attention, the worlds most unbearable sounding man, a cryptozoologist who claims the whole world celebrate his birthday, gentrification and classic lads waterboarding each other to see who has the best penis.

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Hannah Cranna

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 01:08:37 GMT

After all the excitement of Halloween this Thursday here is a nice relaxing pod about a Witch (woman) who wasn't burned at the steak and her witching was pretty tame by anyone's standards, though she could certainly make your bakery slightly less well regarded. Hear the pure terror in the hosts voices as they also discuss the desperate preparations they are making in the final hours before Storm Ciaran sweeps in and changes life in the UK forever. For the worst...probably. Could be better i guess, lets see what happens before making an assessment.

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Sweeney Todd - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:46:32 GMT

Merry spooky season! Yes its the annual Halloween Special, so be you dressed as a sexy serial killer, a sexy cat or a sexy politician take a break, sip on some pumpkin leen and let your mind drift back to 1700's London and the murky story of The Sweeney the Todd. Popular in drama, stage and screen for 100 years whats the story? Is it real? Well we can definitively say maybe. Whether or not it is, its a horrible story of End End parenting, bad boys, unregulated meat and health and safety. Have a good one!

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Captain Kidd's Buried Treasure

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:01:51 GMT

Booty, Avast Behind, Hot Cannon. These are all pirate terms which are used in an infantile manner in this weeks pirate based episode. This week we sort of look at the legend of Captain Kidd's lost treasure, maybe under the flowing robes of Americas greatest pin-up, the Statue of Liberty. In a fever dream of a pod episode there is also love making in a swamp, meat theft, Ol Dirty Bastard and other such vocal ephemera

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Anjikuni Village

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:06:53 GMT

This week we have an actually unsolved mystery, the vanishing village of Anjikuni. Well the people disappeared the village is fine. What could have happened? Tell you who doesn't know or doesn't want us to know. The fucking Mounties. When will someone finally strip them of their power? We all know they are really the black silken gloved hand on the marionettes control paddles. Also this week, Chris gets Neil a possible opportunity to be GB News science expert but the test interview does not go well.

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Cait Sith (Cat She)

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:02:43 GMT

Whats popular on the internet? Cats! Whats not popular on the internet? This podcast! What happens when you combine the two? This episode. Yes this week we look at a Celtic myth the 'Cait Sith'. There are several different stories from big cats to king of the cats...and one other. They are all good fun. Listen with a haunted look on your face as Chris defends all cat behaviour and stare into the middle distance as Neil discusses social media.

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Utsuro Bune

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:17:30 GMT

This week we look at a Japanese mystery from 1804 (i think) about a strange craft that washed ashore with a lady (or alien) inside, the Utsuro Bune. Similar craft appear all through the centuries but this one was well documented. Kick it back in the sea? Maybe. Over confident theories by the towns mouthy old man? For sure. Also Chris retracts a statement under threat of something and tries some fresh new chat up lines for the 21st century on Neil and we laugh at the government yet again.

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Char Man

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:04:54 GMT

Part 1 of the Ojai Mysteries. This week, while preparing for a storm we talk about classic Californian resident 'Char Man', part of the OCU. He's been possibly scaring locals since the late 40's, 50's or possibly 60's, a horribly burned chap with the delicious flavour of Chicken Tikka cooked in a clay oven. We also discuss a vampire, Neils last meal and worries about 'Freeport' Portslades many sky scrapers ability to withstand Story Agnes.

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Enfield Monster

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:01:56 GMT

Whats that coming over the hill is it a monster, the Enfield monsteeeeerrrr. Maybe. This week we look at the reports of a monster in the town of Enfield, Illinois NOT to be mistaken with the Enfield Poltergeist in the town of Enfield, London. Its a mixed up monster with a penchant for the wacky backy and train lines. There are several sightings and it was in all kinds of newspapers. Also in this episode a weirdly large amount of clothes talk, Chris' back on the dating scene, so lock up your daughter if they are in their 30's/early 40's and doing cash in hand work for Hollywood royalty

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Handsome Elevator Man - Korea

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:07:09 GMT

We've all been there, someone who is very attractive and knows it uses it to manipulate us into committing crimes we wouldn't think of doing normally, fraud, patricide, racketeering and treason are just a few to come to mind when I look back at my own life. But this legend is a twist on this universal truth, what if the beautiful person had more sinister motives than this and you had a lot more than a custodial sentence to worry about? This is a classic UB (urban legend) from South Korea. Also mentioned; Irish theme stripper Niall Sherbet is in the news, worms moving into human brain due to lack of housing, why Australia used to win at sports and Chris talks about coming off his Watsit addiction in tear-jerking detail

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Beast of Gevaudan

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:01:18 GMT

Hello, how are you? No, really, how are you? Alright, alright i didn't want your life story. This week we look a an actual true historical mystery, hundreds of people were actually killed in rural France by an unknown beast! It was in the papers and everything. History is truly stranger than fiction, unless like me you read 'Weird Fiction' in which case it clearly isn't. Also discussed, gigs (both sides) and a classic Chris review of the TV show SEAL Team

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Preta

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:01:02 GMT

This week we travel in our minds and hearts to Thailand to look at the Preta, a hungry ghost. More scatological than the hungry caterpillar the myth of this ghost proves that Buddhism isn't all warrior monks and emptying your mind. So if you are a jealous guy (listen to the song 'Jealous Guy' by Mase and P Diddy on the excellent album 'Harlem World' c.1997 to check) you might want to change your ways because its no picnic....well its a sort of horrible picnic i guess. Also discussed, Chris had a birthday and is thinking of a change of carers, the difficulty of project managing the development of a time machine and ongoing the hyper-development of Portslade, 'City of the Future'.

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Platte River Ghost Ship

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:01:35 GMT

What is a podcast? Is this a podcast? Are you a podcast? Who's to say. This week we look at the entertaining legend of the Platte River Ghost Ship. In Wyoming and in a worryingly small river this ship give a portents of doom in increasingly theatrical ways. We also look at some of the nice places to stay in the area. And talk about Chinese food, get confused, Highlander and a legal letter from an American Big Boy

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Indrid Cold - Smiling Man

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:01:55 GMT

This week we look at the strange creature called 'Indrid Cold', possibly an Alien with a Willem Defoe smile. There have been multiple sightings of Smiling Man (three) but the main action takes place in the back roads of the West Virgina countryside, where all the hottest action takes place, wink wink, if you know you know. Lonely nights in the hills. Also Chris has some digestion issues with some fast food and Neil claims to know nothing about a new Irish themed erotic dancer who has been leafletting Portslade of late.

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Hawkesbury River Monster

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:05:40 GMT

*WARNING - BOARDERLINE RACISIT AUSTRALIAN ACCENTS EMPLOYED* (its retaliation for the terrible British accents Australian podcasters do)

This week we go south of the boarder to Australia, Britain's Mexico, to check out the Hawkesbury River Monster, Australia's Loch Ness Monster, yes thats right Australia's Nessie has been sighted hundreds of times in the Hawkesbury river, which is very deep as its a flooded valley. Known to the Aboriginal peoples of the area as the Moolyewonk, which is better and appearing on rock art from thousands of years ago, it truly is Australia's Loch Ness Monster...or a Pike Eel. You decide. But Australia's Loch Ness Monster has stiff competition from Australia's bigfoot the Yowie. Come on Australia, you don't have to compare it with other more famous stuff, have some pride. Also its length is measured in Holden cars. I don't know whats happening.

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Black Stick Men

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:05:22 GMT

This week we look at a new-ish one the 'Black Stick Men Phenomenon' people all over the world (but mainly the UK and US as always, what is it with us?) seeing living stick men, that are a bit electrical. They seem to be interdimensional, so its a mind bender. Right, try this, imagine what it would be like for you if you were able to perceive and travel through the 5th dimension. Hard isn't it. I can't to be honest, I find the 3rd dimension hard enough. Also we chat about being in Greece and the much missed 80's cock rock band 'The Sex Pirates' with their hit song 'Sex marks the Spot'

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La Mala Hora

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:07:46 GMT

The witching hour, when you wake up in the middle of the night. Is it because the industrial revolution forced us to sleep in patterns that are conflict of millions of years of evolution? Or is it because of a Mexican witch demon? We simply dont know either way so pick your poison. Sometimes a beautiful lady in white who kills you in an ok-ish way, some times a hag in black who kills you in a not ok-ish way, sometimes a floating blob of blackness, this lady has it all. Also this week Neil talks about a childs book he is now reading about a skellington detective, as his mind slowly degrades, and Chris says some stuff i cant remember

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Charlie No Face

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:30:19 GMT

This week we go against type and look into the pretty uplifting story of Charlie No Face. A real life legend not only because of the crazy stories told about him by bored teenagers but a legend because of what kind of person he was. An inspirational figure we can all learn from. Also we discuss Neil smuggling diamonds in his penis.

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A Tale of Two Gimps

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:33:24 GMT

As we all know Gimp politics in the UK can be a complicated issue to try and unravel but who better to try than us. This week we look at two Gimps with very different approaches to their lifestyle choice. Is it ever a good idea to try and scare two teenage boys who have been drinking strong strong cider? What should be considered threatening behaviour by law, Chris for sure had strong views. And Neils off on his holidays, having made a typically odd choice.

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Manananggal

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:07:21 GMT

This week the Ladz (40 and 45 respectively) are back on familiar ground with a look at the Philippines greatest hero the Manananggal. There are still sighting to this day and its been around since time immemorial so it has staying power thats for sure, perhaps due to the variety of victims it will go for, or the black chicken that lives inside it. Also some stuff about Neil going to the laundry to keep it real.

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Moon Landing Conspiracy

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:10:54 GMT

Series 5 and the soy boyz are back in the saddle. This rocking week they take a knarley look at one everyone has heard of: The Fake Moon Landing. What has the film the Shining got to do with it, did they give it away after a night on the Vegas slots? Was the set dressing taken from Colombo? And some good old fashioned coconut handling advice from a man who makes it his business to know. Slightly shorter than normal, sorry, just getting into the swing.

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Classic 2 Merlins Oak & Rougarou

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:06:04 GMT

The second Classic episodes from series one before normal service resumes next week, two legends of EXACTLY the same detail, lore, history and infamy, Merlins Oak and Rougarou. Oh and FYI, these aren't two old episodes cut down and pasted together, they are a re-imagined and streamlined retrospective.

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Classic 1 - La Pacualita and Owlman

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

This week please engage with a two episodes from series 1 spliced together extravaganza, two that we are fond of and judging by the total listens on both there is more than a punchers chance you haven't heard either. We sound so young bae!

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Mailbag 2 - Twixt season 4 and 5

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:01:17 GMT

We haul out the mailbag to answer the hottest Qs with the Sickest As. See you all in season 5.

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Slenderman - EPISODE 100!!!

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:44:56 GMT

Final episode of series 4 and episode 100 we have gone for a fairly well known legend John Slenderman (upholsterer from Sheffield) Yes this is probably the best known creepy pasta and we have a proper look at it. Was he just a benign child like friendly creature? Why did it go so far when the person who made it up is known? Did Neil really imagine and eat a Chorizo Jalfrezi? Its a long one thats for sure, considering i cant really remember what we talked about. Thanks to people who have listened over the last 100 episodes, we are happy you got something from it, whatever it is, even if its the knowledge to listen again. New series 29th June but other stuff (mailbag, classic ect) will come out usual time.

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Crying Child Painting Fires Situation

Thu, 25 May 2023 00:23:48 GMT

In this weeks episode we look at a wide ranging problem in the UK during the 80's, which nearly brought the insurance industry to its knees, the cursed paintings of crying children which cause fires. Reported in the Sun (reputable) with input from Fire fighters (removed) and confirmed by victims (probably paid) this seems to have been a big issue. But it was the 80's of course, when everyone smoked, deep fried everything on an open flame and all furniture had to be flammable by law (Thatcher helping out big sofa). But what were people doing with these paintings, and who choses this as a subject for all of their paintings. We unmask the truth

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Russian Sleep Experiment

Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:40 GMT

In this weeks patience stretching episode Neil and Chris take a look at the internets biggest urban legend you probably haven't heard of. The two 'hosts' try out a new format in hopes of provoking engagement from the listeners, German celebrity Mark Wahlberg takes the ire of two bitter men, King Charles starts to flex his constitutional powers and how long can you go without sleep? Chris is underwhelmed.

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50 Berkley Square

Wed, 10 May 2023 23:01:05 GMT

Join us this week for an investigation into 50 Berkley Square London's most haunted house. Itinerant sailors, maids turning into brown mist and when will people learn not to take that bet to stay the night in a haunted house?

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Coronation Conspiracy Theories

Wed, 03 May 2023 23:01:17 GMT

In this week's Coronation special as we prepare for "more than likely be the most important historical event in the UK of our age.” (with thanks to Nick Cave) we explore the many Royal Urban Legends, disprove that tragedy plus time equals comedy and speculate if Chazzy Jeff is a vampire. Contains minimal treason.

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Mount Shasta

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:01:45 GMT

Where can you find Lizardmen, Bigfoot, Lemurians and Aliens hanging out? Mount Shasta of course the California cult/wellness/spiritual centre. Become an Ascended Master of hippie guff, go shopping with Lemurians and our old friend Count St Germain turns up as well.

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Niles Canyon Ghost

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:38:49 GMT

This week we give you the haunting tale of the Niles Canyon Ghost. Can ghosts make small talk? Should you teach 1st grade about ghosts? The difficulties of hiring a hitman. Ghostbusting cops. The Catholic SWAT exorcist team. Sponsored by San Sellistino: David Bowie's favourite cheap sparkling water.

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Cameraheads

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 06:00:43 GMT

This week we feast on a big cereal bowl full of leftover Creepypasta and look into the Cameraheads. Originating on 4Chan (yeah i know but its not that) and mostly lost, probably, to the wayback machine its mainly a tail about archiving protocols. We also discuss Chris' new 'show to have on in the background' Numb3ers, Neils new apprenticeship to Charlie Brooker and the work being done to re-brand the Caucus mountain range.

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Djibouti Devil Island

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 06:00:44 GMT

To the horn of Africa this week with a look at the Devil Island of Djibouti. A fisher mans warning? Devils resting place? Sea monstors or secret government facility. Who knows, very little has been written about it all honesty. Deep sea grifter Jacques Crustose turns up and decides something for humanity. Also, can you miss a country if you are travelling specifically to it? Also involved is Neil's first steps on dry land and an emissary of the underwater city of Flon-Tarr and Chris brings juggling into the XXX-Treme 1990's

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Jacques St Germain

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 06:00:20 GMT

This week we look at the time bending charmer Jacques, or Conte, St Germain. Quite the man about town in New Orleans around the turn of last century until he wasnt, or maybe still is. Also discussed, cut priced sausages and the boy band Neil managers with 15 members! Marvel as he struggles to name them all.

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Boo Hag

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:04:48 GMT

Today we visit the terrifying tale of the Boo hag: is it a victim of cancel culture? Why are so many ghouls distracted by having to count things? Opinions on the Blue Man group and Kraftwerk and the benefits of a high sodium diet. RIP Lance Reddick.

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Greenock Catman

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:53 GMT

This weeks episode has been paid for by the Greenock Tourist Board (GTB). We look at local legend, home town hero the Catman. There is plenty about him online including a hilarious video of the man himself. This is either hilarious or very dark and we will leave it to the listener to decide. Always a chance he is a Russian dissident. Also Neils new 50's style dinner/nursing home/tax dodge, do the Gods speak through Chris now he is a guru in Goa and Jay Kay from Jamiroquai turns up out of the blue

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Red Room

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 07:00:08 GMT

Cast your mind back to the late 90's early noughties internet, pop ups were a real drag but if you are reading this you must never have been infiltrated by THIS pop up, or you would be dead, unless you get Wi-fi in the afterlife? Maybe, i dont know how it works. If you are listening from beyond the grave get in touch so i can stop fearing the void of nothingness. We discuss this Japanese creepy pasta, consider if it was in fact a viral campaign by add blocker plus to get people to pay for premium, compare it to Ringu, predict augmented reality adverts, Colombian football matches, Neil being William Tell-pilled, Chris' new life as a French Transnational swimming pool and introducing Mr Sparkles.

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Le Loyon

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:00:12 GMT

This week we head to the Swiss countryside to look at the Ghost of the Woods 'Le Loyon'. Is it a spirit? is it a forest gimp? Is it someone who shops at Camden market, whatever it is it was scaring the people around since the early 90's and was well known to the workshy local police. We also talk about Neils invention of mesmerism, why Chris is trying to tie the drinking of cream to the great replacement theory, Anime/Manga, MC Scat Cat and Paula Abdul (again) Cliff Richards on set, Trench Goth Power Rangers and Neils attempt to negg the country of Switzerland in order to get free chocolate, and whether this was Neils plan for the podcast since day one?

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Pisadeira Brazilian Old Hag

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:00:38 GMT

Don't come at me, I didn't come up with the 'Old Hag' name. This week we look at a night creeper from Brazil, who will attack you in bed after a you've had a large meal. I know what you're thinking....Jackpot! But as to whether you think its Jackpot! is down to personal taste and we are not here to yuck your yum. It's one of the 13 rules in the Urban Legends PLC code of ethics. We also talk about Neils massive lottery win, Chris' love of Sqwerls (squirrels) and Brazilian politics for some reason.

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Loveland Frog

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 07:00:01 GMT

This week we go back to basics with a look at Ohio's greatest hero the Loveland Frog. Several sightings and a possible explanation? The frogman is pretty fab-u-lous whatever was you cut it. We also talk Neils bounty hunting show 'Rough Justice', the life of a mystery shopper, people using the term 'flyover state', Hellbenderrrrrrs and what part did Elton John play in this whole mess?

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Parson and the Clerk

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 07:00:14 GMT

Well you demanded it and we finally gave in. Yes this week we look at the worlds most infamous legend the Parson and the Clerk (tm). We endeavour to treat it with the seriousness and gravity it warrants but we are aware that the backlash could be huge. To lighten the mood we also talk about Horse Detectives, Chris 'Big Daddy' Flynn's oil company, a salmon man, Bee's taking direct action, ball lightning and a witch trial.

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Baseball Curses - Bambino and Billy Goat

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:00:52 GMT

This week in a vague attempt to broaden our appeal we look at two baseball curses, namely The Red Sox Bambino Curse and the Cubs Billy Goat Curse. We also discuss, in this strangely nostalgic episode all of the following plus more: Neil's Fun House Podcast, The self titled Toaster King, 80's TV stuff, Football rivalry, Kabaddi, the British Gladiators, Musical Theatre, Ethical Witches, Gold teeth currency/Street banking, Emotional support animals, sports films, Stallone and British Wrestling. So yeah, we don't know much about baseball.

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M Cave and Kenny Veach

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:00:33 GMT

This week we look into a mystery, and creepy pasta, the disappearance of macho man Kenny Veach. Should you go out on solo hikes in the dessert very unprepared? The answer is obviously yes if you are half the man you claim to be. What is the M Cave? Is Area 51 involved? We also discuss Neils new male scent 'Dictation', how you can make a whole new life by becoming a peer to peer male cologne salesperson and what really happened during 'Operation Gorgeous Fist'

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The Arkansas Dog Boy

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:01:58 GMT

This week we explore the horrifying tale of the Dog boy of Arkansas. Prince Harry - proper geezer. Cats and Dogs go missing to horrific ends. Neil embarrasses himself with his ignorance of some basic geography, no doubt Chris won't rub that in. Was Jesus the ultimate nepo baby? Chris gets weirdly offended by potentially unnecessary DIY. Robert the dolls makes a surprise reappearance, we ponder a multimedia Robert-verse and we salute the bravery of the fine police officers who patrol adult cinemas for miscreants.

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Allagash UFO Abduction

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 07:00:15 GMT

If there's something strange; in your neighbourhood; who you gonna call? Local law enforcement. Remember to note down any details you can while the memories are still fresh. See it, Say it, Sorted. Yes this week is out first look at an Alien abduction story. We discuss Neils time in 'Man'o'War' and what they are up to now, the issues with having 4 ears, Snoop Doggs acting career and the unconvincing tale the episode is named for.

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Skunk Ape

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:40 GMT

This week in your regular episode we explore the legend of Florida's Skunk Ape. Grift or research project? What is with all the primate breeding companies in Florida and how do you attract a Skunk Ape anyway?

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Gryla, Yule Lads and Yule Cat

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 07:00:14 GMT

In the final episode of the Xmas mini-series we look at the Icelandic triple threat of Gryla, her Yule Lads and massive cat. Are all people in Iceland called Bjork? Maybe it seems. The guys make plans for exiting the bunker, but they learn the true meaning of Epiphany in a shocking twist. Thanks for bearing with the series! Happy 2023!!!

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Tio de Nadal

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:01:23 GMT

Today's penultimate 12 days of Xmas special brings us the wholesome antics of Catalonia's Tio de Nadal. Teaching kids valuable life lessons like feeding a log then beating it means it will crap out presents and how to dispose of the body when you're done.

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Mary Lwyd

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 07:00:21 GMT

Today to spice things up in the bunker it's Ladies Night! Yes, missing there pillow wives Chris sets up a disco and Neil has his eye on someone special.... Before that though is a legend from the beautiful UK country of Wales, the Mary Lwyd. A benign horse ghost trickster which may go all the way back to the original nativity. Or may have been an old festival that was tacked on to it. Also, can you fight scurvy with lemon toilet cleaner?

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Befana

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 07:00:48 GMT

'To Italy and don't spare the horse'. Yes this week we look at the Italian christmas witch Befana. She brings children gifts on the Epiphany and unlike the central European characters, dosn't have a bad side. Probably pre-Christian and tacked on to Christmas, she may have known the 3 kings/wise men/Magi, she may or may not have met baby Jesus, she may or may not have been looking to kidnap him. We will leave it to the listener to decide. Also discussed, the issues caging two Beta's together and the introduction of the worst character in the Urbane Legends cannon 'Mr Twinkles', Neils sock puppet mediator.

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Lussi

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 07:00:16 GMT

Originally a Christian Martyr, then repurposed on Scandinavian legends and now a fun tradition, we look at Lussi (or St Lucy). She does stuff on farms, enjoys a saffron bun but woe betide you if you are a lazy farmer. And animals have one day a year where they can all talk and have a catch up/gossip. Also, raw ramen, a hidden room and the discovery of a conspiracy which could mean the bunker is snowed in due to a new world government weather weapon,

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New Year Special 2023 - Namahages & Home dels nassos

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:01:49 GMT

WHAT! A New Year's Day special on top of the 12 days of Xmas specials?

Join us, beloved listeners, as we explore New Years myths from Japan and Catalonia like a double-faced podcasting Janus.

This podcast comes with the usual caveats about our pronunciation of anything outside of, or within, our own language. Warning: may cause hypertension, throbbing headache, annoyance, tumescence, or mild flatulence.

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Belsnickel

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 07:00:57 GMT

Todays episode is nominally about another of Santas hotboys from the Rhine, Belsnickel. In other business such topics are discussed as cauterising a prison tattoo, underplaying the damage of bullets, special forces TV advertising campaigns, British super soldier serum, strategy Neil, Zack Snyder, Spartans and the campaign for a Scottish Batman

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Nisse/Tomte

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 07:00:41 GMT

In part 6 of this award (pending) winning Christmas mini series we look at the Nisse / Tomte of Nordic folklore. They help you out on the farm unless you put a foot slightly wrong, then they turn on you real quick. Kind if like Gnome gangsters. Also there is the controversial conclusion to the game of Risk, an indoor BBQ denied and inevitable toilet issues.

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Pere Fouettard

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 07:00:52 GMT

Day 5 and things are starting to turn in the bunker as Neil and Chris look at Pere Foutard, another of Santa's enforcers, a Frenchman with a whip. A game of Risk, things that happen in the corners, an update of Cameo (tour the UK every other summer) Prison tattoos and has Neil become bunker institutionalised?

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The Richmond Vampire

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 07:00:13 GMT

Vampires, the sexiest of the monsters but not in this case. We look at the uninspiring case of the Richmond Vampire. A tale of out of control capitalism, neo-Egyptian architecture, terrible surveying and industrial accidents. Also discussed; selling knock of jewellery to the great houses of Europe and changing the UK national anthem to 'Ghost Town' by the specials and lots more!

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Kallikantzaroi - Christmas Goblin

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 07:00:56 GMT

In the 4th episode of the mini series claustrophobia is kicking in down in the bunker as the guys talk about the Hellenic Christmas goblin Kallikantzaroi. Whether cutting down the tree of the world to destroy everything, causing xmas mischief, punishing adulterers or riding unsuspecting victims through the night like horses these mo' fo's are down to play. Also discussed, the game Risk, toilet wine toxin build up and Vin Diesel

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Hans Trapp

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 07:00:33 GMT

In the third episode of the xmas mini series things seem to be getting a bit strained in the bunker as Neil finds out you can have too much of a good thing. The episode is about another of Santas descending horrible group of friends Hans Trapp, the Christmas scarecrow, who is quite simply into cannibalism. The article is from Ripley's so judge for yourself if thats good or bad. Also discussed kissing techniques, why Pepsi is futuristic and Richard Bransons misogynistic marketing

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Knecht Ruprecht

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 07:00:43 GMT

In this boxing day addition of out xmas mini series the still snowed in Neil and Chris look at another of Santa Claus' very concerning friends Knecht Ruprecht or 'Christmas Time Dark Helper', is he a dark elf, wildman or foundling? Why does he kidnap children? Why is Santa hanging around with these guys? Is he part of the original MC? Also talked about, prison toilet wine, snap and Ginsters monkey pie.

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Krampus

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 07:00:23 GMT

The start of our festive mini-series. As its Christmas day, i think we need to talk about Krampus. From Neils garden bunker where they are snowed in Neil and Chris discuss Krampus, what they would normally be doing on Christmas and some other stuff

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Um Homar (Donky Lady)

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:00:25 GMT

This week we travel to the UAE to discover the midday Donkey Lady. Before oil and gas were found Qatar was a small port terrorised by this creature. We discuss what its like being half man half spider, the incredible and diverse world of birds and Neil and Chris take a non biased look at Qatar having received absolutely no money from the Qatari development fund

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Denver International Airport

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode we look at the numerous conspiracies around the DIA, there are so many we only briefly touch on UFOs and Lizard people! Evil blue horses, apocalyptic murals, the freemasons, gargoyles in luggage, what does it all mean?! A warning of an oncoming rapture? The New World Orders take over of the world? Why design by committee is always a bad idea? We look into it all, plus a sentient Tamagotchi and the joy of packet soup

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Giant of Kandahar

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:00:18 GMT

This week we look at our first and possibly last military based urban legends, the Giant of Kandahar, part of the larger group the Giants of Afghanistan. Are the Giants a Biblical Cryptids, or just big lads who are really into 2 step garage music? We look at several reports, read a military website, Neil gives some excellent advice on camping equipment and what goes on in Chris' erotic bakery?

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Philadelphia Experiment

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:13 GMT

In the first episode of our new cyber series we look at the pretty famous Philadelphia Experiment. A government experiment hushed up, using the combined power of Albert Einstein and Nicola Tesla or the singular vision of a troubled creative man? We discuss how Pot Noodles are the food we eat in the cyber future, what Europe looks like in our digital nano age, if Herby and Nightrider were also involved in a Philadelphia style experiment and why has their been 3 films about this?

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Disappearance of Frederick Valentich

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:47:28 GMT

On this week's award pending show we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Frederick Valentich. The baffling mystery of a trainee pilot who was terrified of being abducted by a UFO and who vanished mid-flight having reported mysterious flying objects and whose plane was seen attached to a UFO by a farmer. How can we account for these baffling mysteries? Also life in the Royal Navy circa 1812, a visit to the bar where everyone knows your name, Neil doesn't know the difference between a Biplane and an Enema and the worst Australian accents to disgrace the information superhighway.

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Lizard Man of Scapre Ore Swamp

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:32:45 GMT

Hey Chachie, meet me down in South Carolina, we're hunting for the Lizard Man. In this heart-breaking episode we record in the evening for the first time...Urbane Legends - After Dark. We uncover the story behind this local hero and try and figure out what his issue with chromed out cars was? We also chat about little known Thundercat Lynx-Or, Parisian Clowns, what we are having for dinner , Unwanted G Men, Button Kings, a quirky town (self styled) and Cock Rock.

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Halloween/Samhain special - Poisoned Candy/Sweets

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:40 GMT

On this Halloween special for the feast of Samhain we enter beyond the veils of the living and the dead to explore the terrifying legends of poisoned candy.

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Penelope - The Monster of Sierra Nevada

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:13:39 GMT

The ways of cats real and imagined, hall of fame baseball and the terrifying monster of the Sierra Nevada: Penelope. Tall dark and scary she likes to harass and eat FBI agents and travellers. We review the evidence and dish out life advice for the unwary.

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Bunnyman

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:00:43 GMT

In this hotly anticipated episode Irish petty criminal Aiden O'Betten and East German footballer Tindy Flick look into the multiple legends of the Bunnyman and his bridge zone. As always there is dodgy driving instructors, Simon Cowells Eastern hoildays and Neils brain breaks down causing him to become a character from 'Fiddler on the Roof'

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Pyramid Lake: Water Babies and a Spiteful Mermaid

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:00:37 GMT

Warning due to the general zeitgeist in the UK at the moment this episode is very rambling. The legend stuff starts about 30 mins in.

This week we look at, in a round about way the legends surrounding both Water babies and a spiteful Mermaid at Pyramid Lake, Nevada. As well as that we talk about the following: Chris on being a trawlerman groupie, Neils life on mount Olympus, solid economic theory, how lakes work, Critical Mermaid Race Theory, the Sandman, the film 'Overboard', with its problematic story line and Neil making sexy overtures to both Kurt Russel and/or Goldie Hawn and the crux of the episode is forbidden love between a fisherman and ex-marine on a trip on the lake.

Apologies we dont stick tight to the topic as normal but its just a bit of a 'mood' (as the yout say) on this scissored isle

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Polybius

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:02 GMT

This week we look at Idris Elbas favourite urban legend, Polybius, the mystical 1980's video game/py-opp. Was it real and used by our sponsors the CIA to gather some data (unspecified), was it a case of media scaremongering or is it some creepypasta from one website once? We delve into the legend so you dont have to. Also included, car bootsale (flea market) bullies, Neil being a low rate Tindr swindler, issues with housing stock and learning workings for mugs as a child.

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Turnbull Canyon

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:00:54 GMT

Recorded during the Queens funeral this sombre episode looks at another Canyon. We discuss our feelings, grief, Neil's paddington bear outfit, a drunk Scottish shepherd turned property investor and Quakers. Stay strong

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Mae Nak Phra Khanong

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:00:17 GMT

Are you man enough to continue a marriage with a ghost, or are you too much of a beta cuck soy boy who hides in sticky bushes? Yes welcome to our first (of many) journeys into Thai ghost stories! This weeks episode explores the patron saint of hoping not to get conscripted to the Thai army Mae Nak Phra Khanong. Crap soldiers, Camden Goths, our time as staff writters for 'Cracked', Neil's legacy and so much more in this short but not very long episode. Fin

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Mandy the Haunted Doll

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:04 GMT

'Semel in Anno Fabulam Narare de Doll Exspirativ' - Once a year we do a story about a haunted doll. Yes this week we check out Canada's most haunted doll. There have been films, internet listicle articles and non committal comments from the people who work containing the dolls powers. Once things for sure, its certainly not something you would give a child, its face is all smashed up.

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The Bell Witch

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:01:09 GMT

Its not a witch! Or is it a ghost witch? This week we look at the most terrifying ghost story in the whole history of the Americas (according to bell-witch.com). We look at the story, peek beneath the surface to discover a possible story for our 'Tru Kryme' spin off series 'Urbane Legends 'Through the looking glass' (to be confirmed). Also discussed, Mousketeers, window selling and other stuff i can't remember.

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Dudleytown

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:00:36 GMT

In this weeks episode we look at the cursed abandoned Connecticut town of Dudleytown. So cursed that you may only live to 90 years old! Mushroom farming, Ore, Place name confusion, the aging process, new shelves and the IMAX experience.

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Beast of Bodmin Moor

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:35:04 GMT

This week we look at one of the UK's biggest legends, the Beast of Bodmin Moor. We discuss Neils new nuvo rich Wheelbarrows, Chris explains both kinds of Bathsalts. we hear many an account of encounters with the beast, what GAP band funk legend Charlie Wilson got up to inbetween the GAP band and featuring on the early 00's Snoop Dogg track 'Signs' (with J TImberlake) and his common sense nemesis Mr Goodenough

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Pendle Witches

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:13:16 GMT

This week we explore the story of the Pendle witches. How one misunderstanding over a pin can lead to chaos. Sound advice for shopkeepers. Children grassing up their parents. Medieval justice - tough but fair? Meeting a Bard.

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El Sombreron

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:01:53 GMT

This week we dive into the big-hatted legend from Guatemala. He likes fossil fuels, plaiting hair, seduction and rocks a silver guitar. Plus, did acid wash denim ever go out of style?

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Isla Bermeja

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:00:48 GMT

Our first episode about a mystery island. Finally right? Mexico's vanishing Island, on maps, off maps, on maps, off maps. This story includes possible assassination, Big Oil, the CIA, Fishermen, Vortexes, Spaniards. And the first we hear of Neils new cult 'the Sons of Colin', it may sound good but try not to join.

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Goatman of Pope Lick

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:29 GMT

This week we look into the dangerous legend of the Goatman of Pope Lick (its a small river, not an instruction), we discuss Chris' inability to take in information, Neils family history of Assassins, what Derren Brown gets up to when the cameras are off and the actual thing we are meant to talk about

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La Llorona

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:00:03 GMT

This week we are down Mexico way looking at the highly popular legend of La Lorona. Also included in this ear package is Chris throwing his hat in the ring to be the new Conservative leader (and thus Prime minister), Neil fighter jet exploits, taking the piss out of little princess Steven Segal and much much more

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Green Children of Woolpit

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:03:24 GMT

In this episode we lean about the 800 year old tale, that is the backbone of the UK, the green children of Woolpit. We chat sport, Manic by Hall and Oats, Neils time as Dwayne the Rock Johnsons bodydouble and so much more

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Fresno Nightcrawler

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 23:38:12 GMT

If your into trousers tis is the podcast for you, weep as Neil regals his stories, rub your chin at what is chris? and enjoy

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Cropsey

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:30:59 GMT

So unusually we would like to give a warning for this one - It turns out the Urban Legend ended up being mixed up with some pretty horrible real shit, so if you are of a sensitive nature, just be aware. It's not worse than say, the news everyday, but it defo has some unpleasant stuff. Other than that, we discuss Chris' side hustle as a Renaissance fair blacksmith, Neils enforced wild swimming, more government criticism and Chris doggedly saying 'Cropseeeeey' in a silly voice even as the story emerges to be horrible. A true pro

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Vanishing Hitchhiker

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 06:30:09 GMT

This week a particularly rambling look at the well known legend of the vanishing hitchhiker. We look at at some actual reported stories, discus policing, drink driving and the British ruling party. As well as the hitchhiking ghost obviously. Bon appetite

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Mad Gasser of Mattoon

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:01:56 GMT

This week we explore the mystery of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Crazed individual or coverup? How much lipstick is enough lipstick?

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Kumburgaz UFOs

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:19:37 GMT

We kick off Season 3 with a field report from Turkey. Conclusive evidence of aliens or another hoax? Neil vainly tries to stay on point as the conversation gets even more distracted than usual. Trainspotting, Gregorian plainchant is back in style and aliens popping down KFC.

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Mailbag 1

Sun, 29 May 2022 13:01:10 GMT

Stuck in the vortex between Season 2 and 3 Chris and Neil delve into the mailbag to see what's on the minds of our beloved listeners.

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Season Finale - Bloody Mary

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:40:57 GMT

SEASON FINALE! Recorded in the same room for the first time. And not edited. Is that good? It's fine, not much difference. We look into sleepover mainstay Bloody Mary. We discuss special effects, praise serial killers, score the series, criticize Guinness world records, our deadly blood, back of a cigarette pack Tudor history, mirror marketing and some blood curdling accounts of Bloody Mary that are definitely real because they are on the internet.

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Elevator Game

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:56:21 GMT

Originating from Japan and South Korea (probably) it was brought to international attention in a Netflix documentary about a tragic death. It involves numerology, a spooky lady, and possible death but isn't a possible entry into Leonnard Skinnards pocket universe worth it? We here at Urbane Legends believe so, and as such we give you the instructions on how to do it. Good luck kid

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Yowie

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:53:09 GMT

We travel to her majesties Australia to delve into the world of the 'Australian Bigfoot' the Yowie. It's a big, sparsely populated place so who knows. Does it start fights and run off? Does it like a drink? Is it shy or aggressive? Reports vary but it is known by the aboriginal people so.... We also by association look at 'Tim the Yowie Man' who battled Cadburys in court and now spends his time slandering bodies of water in several newspapers.

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Big Grey Man of the Cairngorms

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:48:30 GMT

Scotland - 1800's. You are a romance poet/sheep herder on Britains second highest mountain for some reason and you see something in the mists. A big grey man. Somewhere between 20 ft and 70 ft tall depending who you ask, we look at some of the several accounts of encounters. Is it an ape/human or simply a bouncer to another dimension, you decide. But dont ask the locals 'We dont talk aboot tha'

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Licked Hand

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:43:58 GMT

Every now and then, we do an actual Urban Legend, due to contractual obligations to DJ Khalid. So we bring you one of the best known campfire stories of all 'the ballad of the hand licker, of old *insert name* town'. There are many variations of this but we do one and look into this cultural icon #truecrime

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Greenbrier Ghost

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:40:42 GMT

The only time in US legal history a ghost has been sited as a witness in a murder trial. Here in the UK its pretty normal. A tale of bad husbands, a mothers interference, people having too many professions, musical theatre and badly titled books

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Silver Arrow (Silver Pilen)

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:35:43 GMT

Well, things are going well in Stockhom if this is a spooky tale! Those damd socialists have managed to remove bigfooots, pigmen, ghosts amd disco robot monkeys from society via the use of rent control, a living wage and cheap reliable public transport....BUT....has that meant standards have been set too high? I give you tale of the Silver Pillen (arrow)

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Mellon Heads

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:30:01 GMT

Is it a disability? Is it from inbreeding? A science experiment? Or simply a 90's band, whatever it is, its the Mellon Heads. A local legend from several states. Haunted roads. Witling. Whether eating you, sexing you or burning down your nuthouse, Mellon Heads are at it again.

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Hopkinsville Goblin

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:10:08 GMT

In this episode we look into the 50's experience of the Hopkinsville Goblin. This exciting tale involves guns! Owls! Carnies! Extreem Donuts! Witnesses! Eagles! Country boredom!

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Slaughterhouse Canyon

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:59:51 GMT

The tale of Slaughterhouse Canyon, dark times in the wild wild west. Rollerblades! Goldrush! Trains! 'If it aint brok dont fix it, if it is broke, still dont fix it, cant get more broke'

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New Coke Conspiracy

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:56:20 GMT

Long one im afraid, stuff happening in the world. On this weeks show we have a look into the New Coke corporate conspiracy. I know right. We also talk about the Ukraine for a bit because what the world needs is our views on it, but also there is a new emerging legend of the Ghost of Keiv. Lighter topics include un-holy Popes, bad links, 80's business people and anti vaxers.

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Tokoloshe

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:32:16 GMT

In this episode we delve elbow first into the strangely current and ongoing South African creature/monster the Tokoloshe. Does he haunt your dreams and make sweet love to you? It's a tale of vengeance, human frailty, 'witch' doctors and Neils romance with Celene Dion

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Ratman of Southend

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:40:40 GMT

What would YOU do if your child developed the taste for human flesh? Its a question we have all asked ourselves as we try to go to sleep. Well for answers to this and many other questions here is the urban legend of the Ratman of Southend. This episode contains the violence of teenage boys, local politics, miss appropriation of public funds and a review of the hit TV show 'Castle'

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Man Eating Tree of Madagascar

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:48:03 GMT

Have you ever felt threatened by a tree? Sure you have, we all have. But in this legend the tree is after more than your wallet and manhood/womanhood. On the island of Madagascar there is a tree that 'legend' suggests eats people and lemurs sometimes. Listen to Chris' poor German accent, his new line of Mark Wallberg cast iron chimney objet d'art and a TV review of 'The Ozarks'. Plus loads of stuff on the made up tree

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Enfield Poltergeist

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:46:33 GMT

This week we look into the well known paranormal legend of the Enfield Poltergeist. We discuss the magic powers of David Soul posters, rouge ventriloquists, 70's Britain, family breakups and Neils new Bitcoin (not attached to the gold standard)

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Mongolian Death Worm

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:07:17 GMT

Is it a snake? Is it a lizard? All we know is that it's the Mongolian Death Worm. Inspiration for the 'Tremors' franchise/universe, the death worm has some pretty out there special, some would say super, powers. The Gobi desert is big so who knows, certainly not the 'scientists'.

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Bandaged Man

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:25:34 GMT

Oregon, you're with your main squeeze and a horny mummy is looking through the window of your pickup. In this episode, roads, lumber mill accidents, the sex life of Big Peanut and much more

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Stull Cemetery

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:07:53 GMT

A love story at its heart between two outcasts. How does Neil feel about Bezos' space flight, since he was bumped for Shatner? The Pope changes a flight path, dancing all over the globe, peoples confusion over the concept of the time being different in different places, a marketing opportunity missed

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Mercy Brown

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:28:33 GMT

Paganism, new england madness, the pod cart, time travel, cheap food and untrustworthy doctors

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My way curse

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:11:33 GMT

On this award winning show we look into the curse of 'my way' in the Philippines

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2022 - Elvis Sightings

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:54:40 GMT

The awards flow to Urbane Legends, this week, is Elvis dead or just bad at fake death? Love to Kalamzoo

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New Year Special - Woman in Red

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:08:42 GMT

NEW YEAR SPECIAL. A legend from the slim pickings of New Years legends. This episode contains 15% Woman in red legend and 85% Hangover food, Princess Diana, Nu-Metal/UFO's, 20's mobster impressions and much much more

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Christmas Special - Perchta: Christmas Witch

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:15:49 GMT

Less popular than the social media influencer 'Krampus', Perchta is the Christmas witch from the same neck of the woods. Better get waving that Flax......on the correct days or you are in for a gutting. Also, why is Kris Kringle?

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM NEIL AND CHRIS

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Dark Watchers

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:19:43 GMT

This week we look into the cross cultural and generational legend of the watchers of California. Cat Nip addiction, what Jamariquai are up to, the watchers new basketball league.

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Jersey Devil

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:54:15 GMT

NEW SERIES! Welcome to the timeless legend of the Jersey Devil. Included in this episode are the hot topics of the Almanac Wars, Benjamin Franklins shit side, Devil's going to Broadway, Neils job as an inner city teacher, the unfair slating of the Pine people and Quaker politics

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Mary Celeste - Series 1 Finale

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:25:51 GMT

For the series finale we look into the tale and facts of the Mary Celest. A final etiquette, is Neil the criminal known to the INTERPOL as 'The Man in the Moon'? Pirates, weird explosions, Meths, UFO's, Giant squids. The European royal family web and a look at our future under Bezos when he buys the Crown Estates.

New series begins 9th December 2021!

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Miss KoiKoi

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:22:25 GMT

This week we look at the urban legend which originated in Nigeria but has spread all over sub Saharan Africa, Miss KoiKoi (or the Pinky Pinky), an abusive sexy teacher in heels who has come back as a ghost to haunt school. We discuss Enid Blyton, Neils work as a spin doctor, why does Michael Portillo dress like Rupert the Bear and the actual legend

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Kuldhara

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 08:58:31 GMT

To India this week to look at the ghost town of Kuldhara. Tips for Japan, is Neil the hottest socialite on the circuit right now? Rotisseries. Horney tax men, environmental issues and respect the grift.

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - AMITYVILLE part 2

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 17:53:32 GMT

We look past the initial events into the grift. World worst co artists the Lutts family, 80's coked up lawyers and the first ever use of the 'Ancient Indian Burial Ground' in popular culture

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - AMITYVILLE part 1

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 17:50:16 GMT

Halloween Special!!! For the true crime crowd. We look at the true and not so true events of Amityville. A lost b-side Hallowwen/plitical song by Ian Dury and the Blockheads (Islington Greens Ghost - Thatchers Monster) We talk Halloween etiquette, Chris reviews Chicago Fire, what will happen when North Korea set their sights on West Brom, Neil and Chris' mausoleum plans, was the dog behind it all and Neils door to door sales job out of body experience.

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Eloko Part 2

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:38:13 GMT

Second part, tales of the Boloko, naming fish, Ice Cube, J-Lo and John Voights avant-garde album, Co-op local failing to restock monkey products and the all important scores

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Eloko Part 1

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:35:30 GMT

This week we look at the ancient Congolese myth of the Bokolo. We discuss Neils run in with Billy Zane when he was a Hollywood producer, Chris reviews 'The Chestnut Man', Etiquette for visiting China, Funeral plans and much more

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Rougarou

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:58:08 GMT

This week we look into the warewolf from the Louisia Bayou the Rougarou. Also discussed, Neils pilot TV series Railway Detective, Irish xmen and Will-i-am

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Cursex Kleenex Advert

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:46:31 GMT

A trip to the land of the rising sun to look at a cursed advert from 1986. To include Manga, Dolf Lundgren, 80's Manchester and Neil's hat business to the stars. Enjoy

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Merlins Oak

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:28:33 GMT

Welcome to the thinnest of all urban legends Merlins Oak. Neil is the king of Zamunda, some interesting etiquette tips from India, things to do in st Peters Church and the birth of the NIMBY. Unbelievably 40 mins was edited out. Enjoy!

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Matusita House part 2 - Electric boogaloo

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:27:37 GMT

Part two of out look into Peru's most haunted house. We conclude the spooky tale. Neil bites back at Eminem's latest diss track about him and DJ Khaled, Neils encyclopaedic and baffling knowledge of the Insane Clown Possie, Dr Dre's hair plugs, why cornel Sanders is a trusted news source and much more

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Matusita House part 1

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:23:00 GMT

First part our look into Matusita House, Lima's most haunted house.....well one floor of a house. 4 separate incidents in one place! Bang for your buck. Plus Only Fools and Horses popularity with the Barlenses community, Madchester, how much is a soul worth and the last days of Eric Hall

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The Gorbles Vampire - Part 2

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:39:16 GMT

Part 2 - Childrens memories, how American comics were blamed, Gentrification, Karl Marx, and lots more of the Vampire

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The Gorbles Vampire - Part 1

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:36:26 GMT

The Gorbles Vampire. Part 1. Uri Gellar's motorcycle club, Neils public transport tips, why the younger generations are better than us and an introduction to the Gorbles Vampire

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Black Volga

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:54:18 GMT

From behind the iron curtain, this week we look at the multi national legend of the black volga or black ambulance. Does it steal children for organ harvest? Is it vampires? What happens if you sing 'It's Chico time' to the Devil? This legend is still ongoing, either that or the people of Bucharest hate books.

Sorry for the sound quality, it is the second of 3 that were recorded when Bill Gates changed Chris' audio input to his webcam, in an attempt to discredit the project.

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El Basilico Chlote

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:55:26 GMT

Welcome to the mystical legendary kingdom of Chile where the local legends and medieval legends brought by the Spanish have given birth to 'El Basilico Chlote'!!! What is is it? Chicken? Lizard? Worm? All we know is it has a beautiful singing voice and gets off with you until you die of dehydration. Worse ways to go!

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The Owlman

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:10:40 GMT

In this episode we head back to the south west of England to run the rule over the Owlman. Is he a hoax by a magician currently on the run in Ireland? Is he related to the Owl statue the heads of American politics, finance and industry worship in Bohemian Grove? Are we walking blindly into the Cornish World Order or in fact have they always been in charge?

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Robert the Doll

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:19:52 GMT

This week we delve into the world of Americas most Haunted Doll. Over 100 years old with a cheeky giggle and from probably Bavaria he's weird alright.....or is he? Find out this and much more, such as Chris' Navy past and Neil waterfall/barrel antics in this episode

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Monkey Man of Delhi

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:55:23 GMT

A look at the coolest simian in town, his reign of terror lasted but a few weeks 20 years ago but his disco style will live on forever. Sorry for the sound quality on this one, a Win 10 update changed the default audio input on Chris' computer to the webcam. First microchip vaccinations now this, whats you problem Bill Gates?

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Hairy Hands

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:43:45 GMT

Hairy Hands, you know what I'm talking about. If you don't leave it alone it will fall off.....fall off the tong I mean, and 'it' refers to the podcast. What will fall off your tong is knowledge about the hairy hands of Dartmoor. Wow your colleagues with a tale 100 years in the making.

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Maple Hill Park

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:40:47 GMT

What is frozen custard? We just don't know. This is Maple Hill Park, known colourfully to the locals as 'Dead Kid Park', we discover the conflicting backstories to why this is, tip toe gracefully around Alabamas chequered past and ask why bad (poor) children don't learn the meaning of a good days work in Mills,

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The Man from Taureg

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:37:20 GMT

Vortex? Time Travel? The Multiverse? Con Man? Yes its the famous Urban Legend of the Man from Taureg 'its a thousand years old mate'. Laugh until you are dangerously dehydrated at Neil's Boris Johnson-a-like impression, and discover Cila Blacks dark past.

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La Pascualita

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:34:31 GMT

Grief does terrible things but would you have your daughter made into a mannequin?! Le Pascualita is a famous tourist hot spot in the Mexican city of Chihuahua, listen agog as our hero's unpack what the heck is going on.

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Dyatlov Incident

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:31:46 GMT

If you go down to the Ural mountains today be sure of a big surprise. That surprise is a group of semi naked University people all deaded up right nice. What caused this mysterious tragedy? And why is Neil obsessed with the Yeti? And I mean obsessed. Enter for answers

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Soda Mouse

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:28:41 GMT

The old ones are the best, unless of course you are a mouse or enjoy fizzy drinks. We get into the legal minefield of this urban legend this episode. No Frenchmen were harmed in the making of this podcast. Well, a couple but not badly. Well quite badly.

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Alaskan Triangle

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:26:12 GMT

If, like us, you are bored to tears of the Bermuda triangle, we submit for your delectation the Alaskan Triangle. Plus the Kushtaka man, a kind of wareotter

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Spring Heeled Jack

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:24:17 GMT

A famous Victorian urban legend but was Jack a lovable idiot who liked jumping about or was he just a posh prick? Discover inside......

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Pigman

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:19:31 GMT

"When night falls, enter the woods at your peril, For inside lurks something worse than the devil. Avoid at all cost the gathering place, where at midnight the Pig-man roams on Cannock Chase...." Yes, listen as both Neil and Chris fall in love with this misunderstood hero

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Black Eyed Children

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:13:35 GMT

The first episode. Internet urban legend about 'black eyed children' is thoroughly explored. What are they? Do they exist? Is the Mortal Combat film good? Do they just want birthday cake? This and more....

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