The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still today we feel the shadowy presence of our ancestors' struggles to explain the mysterious in almost every facet of our lives. Whether it be in the form of religion, urban legends, pop culture, ghost stories, superstitious rituals, and so much more we are still just fighting to keep our monsters in the dark. Welcome to The Strange and Unusual Podcast.
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Maria Me
5 out of 5 stars
Yay Alyson is back!
I love this podcast so much and was so happy to listen to a new episode. The stories and the background music are divinely creepy and entertaining. One of the few podcasts I listen to on a regular basis.
achristi124
5 out of 5 stars
My top spooky and historical podcast!
I have loved this podcast for a couple years and get very excited whenever she drops a new episode. I often go back and re-listen to my favorites! The episodes are so well done and are incredibly well written and researched.
witchyfae
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
This podcast is so interesting and engaging. I can’t stop listening
Chancellor999
5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely awesome
Very engaging and keeps you in your toes. Can’t wait to new episodes!! Well done
MF 321
5 out of 5 stars
Spooky and so peaceful!
I absolutely love this podcast and have started listening every night before bed because her voice is so relaxing. There are bits of history, true crime, cultural commentary, spookiness, and poetry all woven together in a really well researched and thoughtful way.
marycc109109
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!!!
🎃🎃🎃love this podcast
alexanderscott lim
5 out of 5 stars
❤️
I love your podcast
Nattie137
5 out of 5 stars
Stories are great.
The stories are all great. Like others I wish there were more consistent episodes, but I understand that that’s been addressed. I also understand that it’s being told in a way to be spooky, but the pauses at unnatural times do really throw me. Sometimes I think my phone stopped or that it’s a pause that’s happening at a natural place and am confused when it picks up mid sentence, etc. I was also pretty bummed when a new episode went up and more than half of said super short episode was ads. I get tossing an ad in as this is how money is made, but with infrequent posting it felt crummy to get hit with an episode that was mostly trying to sell other stuff. Overall Alison is doing something I could never do and I’ll continue to listen as new episodes come out. The stories are great and the content is perfectly creepy.
sk1885
5 out of 5 stars
Great
I really enjoy this podcast the history is intriguing and the tales sometimes spooky and sad but keep you interested until the very end!! Highly recommended if you like morbid and spooky tales!!
Ryanjackallred
5 out of 5 stars
Fun Podcast with interesting nuggets of history
I love podcasts like this one. It's a great combination of odd history, unual occurances and quirky stories.
Rogue Darkness
5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting!
This is a fun podcast that covers all kinds of dark topics and the storytelling is great! A must listen! - Rae (Rogue Darkness Podcast)
Mrsmay70
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Can't wait for the next episode
kaylahbillings
3 out of 5 stars
Voice
What’s with the voice affectation? You can tell the difference especially in earlier episodes and ads. The content is usually good. I skip the stories she writes herself.
Abstract Lauren
5 out of 5 stars
So great!
This is amazing. I love how it’s part story telling and part facts. Tics all my boxes. So awesome.
NightriderCat
1 out of 5 stars
October Spooky?
Seriously can’t believe this is a profession of Halloween is your season and you have released two shows ALL MONTH? I don’t even pay for this content yet I feel ripped off. I have no interest or passion in listening to something that has no interest or passion. Quite honestly the laziest show on my feed. I am surprised it still exists when it is so irreverent to its own purpose in its own Holiday Season. Morbid network is really letting anyone in with a microphone and they don’t care if you just dial it in. I will immediately unfollow so that someone more relevant will pop up on my feed and not bore me to death with a mediocre macabre. It should be the EASIEST job to dig up spooky historical facts, especially during Halloween. It’s like following a Christmas podcast that takes off for the holidays. What is your purpose? Why should I care if you don’t?
Jurassic_Junkie
2 out of 5 stars
I really want to love this…
I really want to love this and was excited to see a decent amount of episodes to get through, BUT the narration (for me) is hard to listen to. The stories seem like they’re so good, but I find myself distracted and then frustrated with the cadence. :( I’ve even skipped around looking for titles that intrigued me. But sadly, it’s back to the drawing board.
Fauxreal222
5 out of 5 stars
Spooky stories good for bedtime
Love listening to these stories! And the podcast has definitely grown and gotten better over time. Really love listening, especially during spooky season!
GailVee
2 out of 5 stars
Bland voice, Great stories! 🤔
The narrator’s voice is way to mono and it irks me to hear it obviously reading. I couldn’t tell that she broke from the story and went into ads. The stories sound like they’re super interesting, but man does that boring voice ruin it for me. I don’t care if you have a lisp or a retainer. That’s all fine. But put some UMF into it. Bring it to life for me!!! Are you dead inside, narrator? It’s okay girl. I feel you.
haifhcurnxn
4 out of 5 stars
Original story
Story is pretty good, I have to turn it down so low that I can barely hear it to get through the sound effects without turning it off immediately. We know what crunching bones sound like without them being played 8 times per episode. It would be much creepier if I could hear them talking over the sound effects.
Jdoyon1977
5 out of 5 stars
Great content
Not even sure how I found this Gem, but I can’t stop listening… she does a great job… historical true crime is fascinating…
Jay 07060
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!!!!
Great content with history!!
mycatmarshmallow
5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting and spooky
I just started this podcast and am really enjoying it. It combines my favorite things: history, crime, and spooky stories. I love that it isn’t just one story per episode, but is a tapestry of stories and information put together for the subject. Seriously underrated hidden gem.
dubbie52
1 out of 5 stars
I really wanted to like this…
I’ve given the podcast soooo many chances but it's the voice and too many long pauses I just cannot get past. I find myself disengaged after about 5 minutes into it.
Caitlyn A
5 out of 5 stars
Peak writing
The writing/scripting of this podcast is some of the best I’ve heard. Love the history, folklore, true crime, literature all mixed in but weaved together expertly for a cohesive narrative. Also loved listening to the original horror fiction, seriously impressive 👌🏼
KristinJane
5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and facinating Podcast
This podcast is so interesting becasue Allison has a wonderful voice to listen to that is elegant and calm while talking so eloquently about some of the most macabre topics. I love that she includes so much history and detail in her podcasts and wait on pins and needles for the next one she releases.
Druidlady
5 out of 5 stars
Hidden treasure, let’s not keep it hidden
This podcast is fantastic. I always learn something while being totally entertained. I love this podcast. The host is inviting while still a bit spooky. She is the perfect combination of the two. The stories are interesting and thought provoking. I find myself thinking about the story long after listening to it. I hope she continues to pump out episodes.
catmom15
3 out of 5 stars
Great content, narration could be better
I love the content (especially the Poe) but the mispronunciation of fairly common words (“tapestry”, “eschew”, “tremulous”, “anatomist/autonomous” are some examples) is distracting and takes away from the gravitas of the stories. Just going over your script and double checking words you’re not sure about would go a long way.
rayanne53
5 out of 5 stars
This is the perfect podcast
Entertaining, Educational, and every show is very well told and thoroughly researched. I’m so glad I discovered it, I hope it continues, because I’m hooked!
Imthepeanut
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Morbid turned me on to your podcast and having Poe as a participant is so rad. I’m related to him on my moms side. 🤘🏽
n0treallyaphotographer
5 out of 5 stars
The best!
I love, love LOVE this podcast. Alyson does such an amazing job. There’s so much detail, effort and love put into every episode!! 🖤🖤🖤
Loganfool
5 out of 5 stars
Love the content.
I also love the voice of the narrator. Very spooky and very easy to understand. One of my new favorites. Keep up the wonderful work!
requiemsarch
5 out of 5 stars
Just found this podcast
So far been binging this podcast and the stories and storytelling have entranced me! Keep up the great work!!!
Lea72476
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing writing & storytelling!
This is one of my favorite podcasts! Haunting stories and such great writing.
Chmforde
4 out of 5 stars
Great Content
I love the content. Very interesting and researched well. I don’t love the voice nor the pronunciation of the narrator but the interesting matter makes up for that.
Labonte527
5 out of 5 stars
Just what I was looking for!
I am a big fan of true crime and supernatural podcasts. I am so happy I found this gem. The episodes are interesting and well researched. Hits just the right balance of the strange and unusual.
_kayshagoforth
5 out of 5 stars
highly recommended.
The atmosphere and history is immaculate. i love this podcast so much.
Meggie8098
5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
The haunting voice of our lovely host is perfect for both relaxation and chills.
Shannon Grace Rooney
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
I follow all of the author’s social channels too haha. Great curation and nice to escape into the interests she shares. As if there is any doubt her passion for the strange and unusual.
themusicmonster
5 out of 5 stars
Don’t you dare tell her
I love this podcast. The atmosphere is perfect— the host’s voice, the music, the scripts and the stories. The language she uses really paints a picture, and she throws in occasional razor sharp analysis, and humor too. But I won’t name the quirk that makes this podcast unique among all the spooky history podcasts out there. And you shouldn’t either. Don’t ruin it. It’s perfect the way it is.
I do this all the time
5 out of 5 stars
Atmosphere
Anecdotal history. A perfect blend of nonfiction and lore. Her voice and the atmosphere she sets in every episode makes this show beautiful even with some strangeness in the proportions.
Echoe (Ek-ho)
5 out of 5 stars
Astonishing!! Amazing historical morbid facts!
I LOVE this podcast so much!! It’s historical depth and factuality is astonishing. It takes time to weed through mans documented facts. We love you much Alyson and thank you MORBID NETWORK 🖤🖤
bwade447
5 out of 5 stars
ADORE THIS SHOW
I only wish it would come out more frequently! But understand the incredible amount of research and creative writing that must go into each episode and I’m just thankful we have any at all!! Thank you!
truecrime052585
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
I just found your podcast a week ago and am all caught up. Your incredible research and knowledge is fantastic! Your own stories are wonderful as well. Thank you!!
Amy True Crime Review
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing research
Great research of spooky history stories.
Leff1980
5 out of 5 stars
Always fantastic!
Love love ❤️!
Linlee914
5 out of 5 stars
You Go
I love your show. I’ve learned so much! You’re a great story teller. It’s the only podcast that I will listen to an episode more then once. Keep up the great work.
Assley317
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites
I love this podcast and I’m so excited she’s posting more!
...Big Ang...
5 out of 5 stars
Strange but inviting stories
Alyson had me hooked from 1st episode which I just saturated myself in her voice! The research is tremendous, as this brings a lot of tales that I had never knew existed. She even brings new light to stories that I only thought that I knew about! I am binge listening with awe and wonder!! Thank you Ash and Alaina from Morbid: A True Crime Podcast for recommending🕯👻☠️🔪🪓🖤 Just about caught up and the Curse of Winthrop Falls was actually written by Alyson and is phenomenal
ykadasay
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Great pod, I love listening while I’m at work. Warning though-that clown in the corner story will haunt you!!!
mnooner
5 out of 5 stars
LOVE
Soooo good! Just spooky enough and somehow very relaxing.
NAYNAYPMHNP
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastically entertaining
The narration is mesmerizing, the stores are captivating. So glad your back regularly!
Jra4776
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Love it.
pwilltrick
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
An amazing and truly intriguing podcast. This show has rekindled my love for history. Alyson is one of the most genuine hosts I have listened to and I listen to a lot because I’m a truck driver. Always looking forward to the next episode
LYNX2442
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite podcasts!
This podcast is so great, Alyson is an amazing storyteller and writer! The amount of time, energy, and research she puts into each podcast is obvious, and the structure of each episode keeps you entertained from start to finish. Her voice is so relaxing it’s become one of my favorite podcasts to listen to in the evening!
Jdaw316
5 out of 5 stars
A must hear.
I have not stopped listening, I can’t get enough. Very well spoken and inviting.
madocato
5 out of 5 stars
This podcast is SO freakin interesting!
Great subject matter, excellent research and writing AND presentation... Alyson’s passion for the strange and unusual is evident in every aspect of her Podcast. If you have even the slightest interest in the darker side of human existence, this podcast is for you. So so so glad to have found it! Shoutout to Ash from Morbid for the recommendation! 🖤
glitterdirt
5 out of 5 stars
Total spooky escape
Such a great podcast. Completely envelops you in her stories.
mmbenben
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!!
This is a fantastic pod, perfectly spooky, well researched and beautifully woven stories/episodes. My favorite new listen!!
CraftyCourt18
5 out of 5 stars
Good find
Found out about this listening to Morbid with Ash and Alena. It’s as good as they said it was. Adding to my favorites. 👍🏼🎉
Jan Helm
5 out of 5 stars
Stay Strange!
The delightful Alyson Horrocks has created a spellbinding show that delivers a variety of stories nestled in historical research and commentary. While I discovered the podcast as colorful autumn leaves fell and Halloween approached, I will definitely be awaiting new offerings. Here’s a toast to the many things we do not know, and the deeply disturbing things we do.
Ballingail
3 out of 5 stars
Not for ones with misophonia
The story seems cool but it sounds like she needs to clear her throat. So raspy and flat. Pretty lifeless reading as well. Pauses too long. Definitely not a fan!
UGB1208
3 out of 5 stars
I want to love it
I really want to love it but I can’t get past the pronunciation of each “a.” All are pronounced “aye” and it breaks up the fluidity of the speech and makes it sound elementary. I love the writing, though.
Amanda521
5 out of 5 stars
I, myself, am strange and unusual.
I just discovered this podcast and listened to the Tell Tale Heart episode. I loved the reading and the accompanying case. I prefer to read it like a mad person 🤪, but enjoyed your more civilized reading. Chef kiss 👩🏻🍳 💋 Love it so far, keep doing what you do, lady!!! Amanda M. From Ky
Mittley13
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Storytelling of the Strange & Unusual
Excellent podcast. I am only on episode 4 but I am HOOKED! The musical accompaniment is amazing. Alyson’s storytelling is wonderful, but what stood out the most is that she gives a name and face to the victims. She genuinely cares and that’s something a lot of other podcasts don’t do but should. If you like a little spooky, true crime, history, and the strange & unusual then come on in. Sit a spell. And enjoy!
kelbaby1
3 out of 5 stars
Name episode.
This was the first episode I listened to. Just a piece of a suggestion here. Folks don’t listen to a podcast for social commentary. You’re alienating half your audience- like it or not-regardless of your position. As M.J. said “ republicans buy shoes too.”
***Lori***
5 out of 5 stars
Hauntingly beautiful
I love this podcast! Dazzling storytelling, melodic voice, keen wit and intelligence abound!
Salenelle
5 out of 5 stars
I’ve Missed You So!
I thoroughly enjoy this podcast. Not-so-patiently waiting for more intriguing episodes! You are one of my very favorite storytellers!
Lyss Fox
4 out of 5 stars
Pretty good
The stories are good but the narrator pauses at weird moments while reading.
Sarah LMM
5 out of 5 stars
1 episode in and this is my new favorite thing!
I checked out this podcast after it was mentioned on either the “Morbid” or “That’s Why We Drink” podcast (I love scary stuff!). I’m only one episode in and I LOVE it! I can’t wait to binge the rest. Oh, and dear podcaster, I’ll be patient. You just get new episodes out when you can. Take care of yourself. You’re killin’ it with these!
Pager68
5 out of 5 stars
New listener
I’m spooked. Like the writing.
Egg352
5 out of 5 stars
Love!
Loved the Winthrop Falls episodes. Keep up the good work!
Ellemdd
1 out of 5 stars
Pass
The narrators ability to tell just tell the listener a good story is lacking. Instead you get a lifeless reading of a mediocre article. Her voice is flat and I’m sorry to say this but it’s downright grating. I wound not recommend this podcast to anyone.
JennyJJac
4 out of 5 stars
Perfect creepy podcast.
I live for when Alyson updates!!!!! I wish she could post more often but I appreciate any postings honestly!
Rnho
5 out of 5 stars
Worth the wait!!
Love love love the finale of Wnthrop Falls!
Witchy is my name
5 out of 5 stars
Hooked
I’m so hooked on your podcast, I can’t wait for more!!! Love the story telling and history behind the eerie lores around the US and Europe.
Mrs. Rebecca Smith
5 out of 5 stars
Seriously Scary
Great Podcast! I was so scared listening to the third episode of Winthrop Falls (sitting in a brightly lit office). Such good writing and story telling!
napsandtacos
5 out of 5 stars
I love this podcast so much.
You are amazing! Thank you for your hard work! I finished every episode in just 3 days and plan on relistening as many times as I deem necessary. 🖤 Stay strange.
tennis blurr
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
This podcast is better than lore. Lore I boring to me and this podcast is very intriguing and entertaining!
Jokenotonme
5 out of 5 stars
If you like Lore, you will like this one
I like it better than Lore. It is more fulfilling than Lore. I love the Host’s voice, and the script. It’s great story telling weaving history, macabre, theatrics, and mythos.
Donna Colbert
5 out of 5 stars
Dark Mood
The narrator’s voice is soothing, amused, spooky, reasonable. Stay away from mirrors. Horrocks has a mind like a spider, weaving together arcane bits of story into a seamless whole. She makes a WEIRD use of prepositions, and pronounces words like she’s never heard them out loud - but her sense of history and plot has made me decide that’s just her very own dialect, Langage de Horrocks. Because every episode is better than the last. Flawless.
kayedm
5 out of 5 stars
Dying for More
Such a good podcast. If you enjoy the macabre you will love it. Very well researched, written, produced, and presented. Hope there’s more episodes coming in the future!
NicaSneaka
5 out of 5 stars
Please come back!
I love listening to this podcast so much. It’s so entertaining and educational. Please come back and finish the curse of Winthrop falls, I really really loved it.
mkaelson
5 out of 5 stars
definitely worth giving a shot
I really love this podcast and the research is so well done and thought out. I only wish there were more episodes but the host is doing an amazing job!
Steph in theMitten
5 out of 5 stars
Spectacular
The only thing I dislike about this show is that there aren’t enough episodes. I could listen to Alyson talk for, well, ever. 12/10, will recommend forever and always, can’t wait for more episodes!
JennRoseWrathful
5 out of 5 stars
I need the finale!
Love your stories, so please come back. I NEED the Winthrop Falls finale!
Love2Dance80
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
This is by far my favorite podcast. The stories are interesting, and very well researched. The host is likeable and the show is very well done.
anikarafen1
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Probably one of the best podcasts out there! Great storytelling and the perfect mix of history. Can’t wait for the next episode.
Ana-mile
5 out of 5 stars
Such a great podcast!
I enjoy listening to every episode. I can’t wait for Alyson to bring some more amazing mysterious stories! I also love how she ends every episode with Edgar Allen Poe.
SSBushman
5 out of 5 stars
Charming
The narration is exactly what I’m after. Bizarre or darker stories that I can zone out to or focus on depending on the situation. Soothing but characterful voice. Most recently I really enjoyed the narrated fiction. Looking forward to more.
WriterSarah
5 out of 5 stars
The PERFECT creepy podcast!!
This podcast is INCREDIBLE. The narration is perfectly paced and pleasant to hear, the topics are extensively researched (and cover things that even I, a die-hard horror and creepy history fan for over 25 years, had never heard of), and the atmospheric music and sound effects create a deliciously creepy podcast experience. I cannot praise this podcast enough!
themrhanksmith
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect in every way.
Feeling empty after binge listening to each ‘Criminal’ episode, I ventured to find another podcast of similar nature. ‘The Strange and Unusual Podcast’ is a well-research and extremely well presented exposé on macabre instances, beliefs, and traditions in American (and European) culture. The podcast has found it’s voice by examining the ‘why’ element to our fears and nightmares, rather than just reporting them for a spooky chill. After listening to the entire series so far over the weekend, I eagerly await the next episode! And for those who are looking for some serious nightmare fuel, jump to (I believe) episode 18 for Alyson’s reading of ‘Smee’. 5 out of 5, 100%, one gold star, this podcast deserves your time!
Grumpykitten13
5 out of 5 stars
One of my all-time favorite podcasts!
I love the mix of historical events and folklore, and the host’s unique voice as a writer! Would highly recommend to any fans of macabre, mysterious, and otherwise spooky things.
AmyKugaliMcWilliams
5 out of 5 stars
SO GOOD
I love this podcast, I wish there were more episodes! Her writing is so good and the topics are fascinating. I love the storytelling that starts most episodes, if she had another podcast that was just her reading stories I would subscribe to that too!
23Lindsey
5 out of 5 stars
💜
I always look forward to new episodes of this podcast!
I don't care what name you use
4 out of 5 stars
Sporadic
Waited nearly 2 months to listen to first of November/Halloween episode at new year’s only to learn at the end that’s only part 2 of at least 3?
The 3 Fates Watching
5 out of 5 stars
Captivating and Unique
I am a late comer to her podcast but I love her voice and her always unusual subject matter that is both captivating and gives you chills! Just spooky enough that you can enjoy it on the way to work or home but not so icky that it throws you off once you get there. Perfect. Would love to have more
Tam0ra
5 out of 5 stars
Cure for a Mood
In episode #14, the last 5 minutes or so, is an honest moment of giggles. I have saved this one for any time I need a quick diversion of Happy thought. Works every time! Podcast is so strange, unusual, and very reliably entertaining. Thank you 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
RTosten
5 out of 5 stars
Great Story Telling
I love this podcast! She covers different spooky topics and narrates her original stories.
Student13579246810
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Love this! I love hearing these! Her whispery voice adds and extra level of eery. These stories have a caring aspect to them that just brings this really compelling connection. Def worth a listen and def insomnia friendly!
Qzwxecrvtbynum2314
2 out of 5 stars
Grow up.
I've listened to the first two episodes so far and this podcast has potential if the host A) learns how to enunciate and B) drops the gratuitous, sophomoric swearing in her pointless asides. She comes off like a six-year-old just learning to cuss. Stop it, Alyson, please! It's really juvenile and detracts from what otherwise could be an interesting story. Her latest story is tedious and overwrought. She writes like she gets paid by the adverb. With so much time between episodes, you’d think she would have time to edit. Oh, and the sound effects are stupid. At least she stopped cussing.
Egg Head 2034
5 out of 5 stars
Love the podcast!!
You are an amazing and strong person and your podcast is great to listen to at work and in the car. I’ll be patiently waiting for your next episode!!
Janalena
2 out of 5 stars
She needs help
The material is super good, but she is a truly terrible speaker. Doesn’t she have a friend? Really! I want to listen but I just can’t stand her horrible, stilted, reading style.
Picklebanana
5 out of 5 stars
I too am strange and unusual!
Love this little bit of Penny dreadful! As I have said I too am strange and unusual. Narrated beautifully.
Em589
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
This podcast is the perfect combination of creepy stories and well-researched history. You’ll get goosebumps and learn something at the same time!
Not A Parent Just A Fan
2 out of 5 stars
Loved it when it was classic stories.
I don’t connect with this writing style at all. It feels a little bit amateurish, and it’s frustrating because it’s hard to tell until a minute in whether or not it’s the podcaster’s aspirational fiction or if it’s actually a story that I want to connect with. I make my living as a novelist and it would feel so duplicitous to sneak my own fiction into a podcast that wasn’t initially created for self-promotion. The older episodes are better.
Kat from Minnesota
5 out of 5 stars
Best spooky storytelling backdrop!
I love this podcast, and I love the way Alyson Horrocks lays out these stories in such an eerie, thoughtful way. It's always a treat to see when a new episode is uploaded and I love putting older episodes on while I work. I'm still way creeped out weeks after listening to her "Silver Eyes" story! I love it!
canhens
5 out of 5 stars
Great story telling!
I love this podcast so much! If you like lore you will love this podcast. I literally had to pause the last episode because I was getting too scared! Brilliant!!!
wait why tho
5 out of 5 stars
I dig it
I like the dramatic stories she starts each episode off with they’re a lot of fun. Her voice is darkish and calming. It’s a good one person podcast. I’m happy she’s back!
MissHannaHanna
3 out of 5 stars
Interesting Content, Her Phoneme Recognition Needs Work
I like the podcast, but I do not like how she speaks. Pronunciation, clarity, and diction are important in a podcast. I cringe every time she says “picher” instead of “picture,” for example. #Phonemes
katiescarlet85
5 out of 5 stars
Best Podcast with the Best Host!
I love love love this show because of the information, thorough research and the low relaxing tone of Allysons voice. She’s my ultimate favorite, with Meet my Ghost running almost neck and neck (thanks for the suggestion!) Also...considering her struggles while doing this podcast, she’s a strong role model for all that want to do a podcast, or just explore their creativity in general!
FREAKY TRUE STORIES!
5 out of 5 stars
The Perfect Podcast I didn’t even know I was missing
I’ve always wanted to use that saying. I heard the ladies at MFM talking about this podcast. So jumped over listening to the 3 part Potions And Poisons episodes. Wow. This is a collection of very well told stories with hip modern twist. It’s has murder, death, and Macabre history. It’s all I could ask for in a podcast. I just hope that our gracious you host will put out episodes more frequently. Matter fact I think I’ll see if she has patreon or something. It’s that good. Update-NEED MORE EPISODES Please☠️💀☠️
FormaldeHeidi
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect mix of fiction and history
I LOVE this podcast! My favorite episodes are the ones where Alyson weaves readings of fiction with historical context. More Poe, please! 🖤⚰️
LizzzieLou
1 out of 5 stars
NOPE!
The host thinks rules don't apply to her. I just listened to the Catacombs de Paris ep. The host should be ashamed of herself for touching the bones down there. Your connection was imagined. This is someones final resting place. Respect them. Also, I can't with the crazy melodramatic cadence.
dasyatis.
5 out of 5 stars
Love, love, love
It’s still so hard to find good podcasts by women that aren’t full of negatively and/or explicit murder, and this podcast makes me feel less alone in my own strange and unusual interests. So wonderfully produced!
athisbe
5 out of 5 stars
A Gem
Such a great podcast. Each episode is well-crafted and such an obvious labor of love. Wonderfully macabre, informative and well-researched, this podcast is a find.
enid coleslaw
5 out of 5 stars
The Strange and BRILLIANT podcast
I recently discovered this podcast and it’s now a favorite! Alyson is a magical storyteller, discussing interesting and assorted topics she finds interesting. I can’t say enough about The Strange and Unusual podcast. Give it a listen!
Gooseboobean
5 out of 5 stars
Worth a listen if you like your chills intelligent!
Love the research and some of the odd topics she covers (the clown one? Perfection! Loved hearing about the origins of clowns) the color green? never knew! She’s a lovely narrator. I enjoy the format of each episode, sends the best kind of chills - intellectual and supernatural! I just wish it there were more, but if fewer mean keeping the quality, it’s worth it.
Tebwkah
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliantly spooky!
This podcast is SO great!!! i have binge listened over the last few days and only wish there were more episodes!!! the host is an amazing story teller and the shows are very well researched!!! thank you!!! keep up the fantastic work!!! 😊💛
sandy tufts
5 out of 5 stars
Atmospheric brilliance! ☠️🖤🕷
This podcast is a thing of beauty! Alyson has created a dark and creepy corner that I love visiting. There aren’t many podcasts that immediately give me that macabre vibe I’m looking for - and The Strange and Unusual Podcast is definitely a stand-out gem. Thank you Alyson for your artistry and work - 🖤 Sandy of the Meet My Ghost Podcast. 👻👻
SchmorganH
5 out of 5 stars
So good!
I love this podcast. Perfectly spooky, well researched, and fun! Please make more episodes :)
....BWW
5 out of 5 stars
So great!
This is such a fabulous podcast. It’s done SO well! The creator and narrator is awesome. Highly recommend!
Technoskald
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully fantastic
I found this recently when looking further afield from the usual D&D and Lovecraftian podcasts I usually listen to. Alyson's narration is fantastic, but even more wonderful is her research and ability to weave together a story that enthralls her listeners. My only wish is for more episodes!
Jheath4
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
I found this because it was recommended by Georgia on MFM podcast and I’m so glad! Allison does a great job retelling history while weaving in her own personal experiences.
HalgLind
5 out of 5 stars
What a gem!
I love this podcast. The stories and history lessons are perfectly interwoven. Well done!
squinnnnn
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites
Definitely one of my favorite podcasts so I wait eagerly for every new episode! I love the topics that Alyson chooses for each episode and the diverse types of information that are included, i.e. short stories, legends, historical narratives, travel stories. It’s a very fun mix!
Cryptid Hedgehog
5 out of 5 stars
Macabre history
The podcaster draws on urban legends and folklore to make a chilling atmosphere right from the start. But the main part of the episodes is just as spellbinding and makes history come alive with in-depth information told so well that it doesn't feel dry at all. The non-supernatural themed murder episodes are a little gory, but they're really intriguing mysteries that linger -- and not just in the "that was gross" way.
MandaP!1985
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite podcasts
This podcast is wonderful. She always chooses extremely interesting topics that are very well researched. I love that she takes the time to explain things, and also that she’s sensitive to things that are potentially overwhelming. As much as I love horror, I get really upset when people talk about things like lobotomy or child torture and murder in gory and extensive detail; so I appreciate that she always warns us ahead of time and doesn’t go into extreme detail about those sorts of things. Keep up the great work!
Jabrauen
5 out of 5 stars
Strange and unusual in the best way possible
Love learning about the histories and myths about my favorite strange and creepy topics!
DungeonDiveDan
5 out of 5 stars
DungeonDiveDan
Telling Ghost stories isn't easy, it takes a kind of talent to build tension and deliver a scare at the end, couple that with TEACHING and you've got yourself the kind of INFO-TAINMENT that gives you chills. ( O_o )
B.Onyx
5 out of 5 stars
Obsessed with this podcast!
I had never quite gotten into podcasts until just recently after randomly coming across this one thanks to a shared post from an account I follow on Instagram. Most I had checked out in the past were boring, rambling rants sharing personal opinions on what felt like pretty pointless and trivial topics that left me thinking, "UGH. Why do people enjoy this?" I don't feel like that anymore! I LOVE Alyson Horrocks narration and storytelling style (I feel like I've time-traveled to a sitting room somewhere in the 19th century listening to someone tell ghost stories by a fire in a Victorian Gothic house). The storytelling is made better with the well-researched history attached to each story. I'm only bummed there aren't more episodes already that I can binge through (though replaying the ones already available won't be a bother at all). My favorite thing lately is to set the ambience by lighting some candles, turning off the lights, and listening to Alyson's stories while I wind down for the night. Thank you, Alyson! Your clear effort and hours of research, along with your fantastic storytelling and writing, is amazing!
Moth_r
2 out of 5 stars
Narration needs improvement
I agree with sommerkay. Her voice is too annoying for me. I thought it sounded like she had a retainer in her mouth as well, makes it extremely difficult to get into the stories. I really wanted to like it and I’ve tried to listen to several stories, but I lose interest quickly, can’t follow along because of her voice and how she narrates. She sounds like she’s reading and not doing a great job of it. I appreciate her passion and I’m sure it’s a lot of work, but she does not have a good podcast/story telling voice at all.
reanna__
5 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
Well researched with a good mix of history, story telling and snarky comments calling out the bs of the past and sometimes present
MWestLovecrft
5 out of 5 stars
Strangely, I love it
As a new listener playing catch-up, I have a few observations. First, this is not the podcast for a girl jogging alone in the wee hours of the morning. (Clearly, a disclaimer is needed) Second, Alyson is amazing writer that lures with great openings, captivating stories and conclusions that circle back to the prelude. She has a smooth reading voice and a flare for performance timing. Lastly, I feel educated with each cast is a lesson in sociology, psychology and history. I love it!
Ld11122
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
So good please keep making them! Not quite sure where people are getting she hates men. Stating historical facts doesn’t mean she hates men. But very telling about those people that think that.
BexNark
5 out of 5 stars
Love or Hate-I love
1. Came here by recommendation from from MFM’s Georgia awhile back. 2. People love or hate her narrative style/voice-I love it and could listen to her read the phone book. 3. I just couldn’t get into Lore, but love this podcast. 4. Such great research and care with topics; I feel like a friend is sharing her college class on the strange and unusual with me during a slumber party. 5. Love the stories she writes/starts the episodes off with. 6. I know nothing of Ms. H’s personal life but one reviewer certainly seems to hold a grudge against her.
KerryBennett
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
Allyson really researches her topics so well. The stories are incredibly interesting, and well told! Each of her podcasts really sticks in my memory. I recommend them to all of my friends and family. This is the only review I’ve ever written for a podcast, or product. She’s the best podcast I listen to.
Bananapanic
5 out of 5 stars
Episode 20!
I got the chills listening to this episode.
teeth100
5 out of 5 stars
I'm love
Such atmospheric. Would be frightened again
Animal Game Player
5 out of 5 stars
I won’t be able to stand by my bed at night. I don’t want anything touching my toes!
Great episode!
melba_
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Very well researched. Fascinating, creepy topics. This is my favorite podcast right now. I only wish there were more episodes!
Nerdynyss
5 out of 5 stars
Spookily Delightful!
I love this podcast so much! I’ve listened to them all twice and can’t wait for the next one! The research and humor are both spot on and I so enjoy and appreciate Alyson’s topic choices and points. If you’re a little strange, or spooky, or possibly kooky, this podcast is totally for you.
FedFox
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!!!!
Great!!! Amazing podcast love your story telling!! The music you also play along the tales you tell is beautiful Thank you!
Red doom
2 out of 5 stars
Omg!!! 🙉
I love the podcast content but can you please stop smacking every time you open your mouth! I can just envision strings of saliva in your mouth whenever you open your mouth to speak. Ugh! It’s disgusting. Drink some water and SWALLOW before you speak. I just can’t do it anymore. I thought you’d get better but nope! Don’t you listen back to your episodes?????? Can you not hear it????? I would be horrified if I were you.
SisforShelby
3 out of 5 stars
Good stories
I really enjoy the stories told on this podcast, but I think the narration needs some work. It makes it hard to get lost in the stories and get really into the podcast. A regular production schedule would also be a big benefit. It’s understandable that it can’t be a weekly podcast, but having a schedule would set expectations so I don’t totally forget about the podcast in between episodes.
authentic ginger
5 out of 5 stars
Missing this.
I love Strange and Unusual podcast. Missing it.
k3kkmmmm
5 out of 5 stars
Love, love this podcast.
Please, please keep creating :) you curate these episodes so well and the storytelling and narration is superb.
Kiss My Anthia
4 out of 5 stars
Love it, love it, love it!!!
I love this podcast! It is incredibly well researched and presented in an eerie way that gives me the shivers! The only reason this podcast is getting four stars from me is because the host often mispronounces words and it kills me every time.
gbbyxbby
5 out of 5 stars
So glad to find this
This podcast is fantastic. I had been looking for something new to listen to without much success until i stumbled upon this. Great storytelling, interesting topics, and well put together.
RobRVA
5 out of 5 stars
Love this show
I enjoy scary story and mystery podcast and this is among the best. Alyson is a talented story teller and dives deep into history to find gems.
Giagcr
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks
After losing a couple of more creepy podcast due some of creator drama I was ready to give up listening to podcast alltogether . But I find yours! Thanks. your voice is very different but super applealing and I love that theres creepyness but not too many and that is mixed with history. Hopefully you keep producing. You should even narrate audiobooks!
sommerkay
2 out of 5 stars
It’s ok.
I was super getting into these ghostly podcasts but after listening to at least 10 of these- I just can’t get over this woman’s voice. She sounds like she has a large retainer in her mouth, causing her to lisp and sound teenager-y. To me, it became the only thing I could focus on. Took me well out of the ghostly mood. I wish I could unhear it but I can’t. Sometimes I think the episodes are like two hours long and when I look it’s been 20 minutes. It kinda drags. I appreciate the history but I can’t reconcile the nails on the chalk board effect her voice has on me.
CoriMartin
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible Storytelling
This podcast mixes incredible research, wonderfully told history and beautiful storytelling. Wonderful!
thekristinanne
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Such a great and really wonderfully crafted podcast! One of my favorites! The history, research, and story telling is always so well done. Never boring and always entertaining! I also really enjoy the sound mixing, quality, and editing. It’s the little things that really make it special and put it over the top!
SunayAngelS
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
I love the history behind these very scary and tragic stories. The way she presents the material is so professional, like a documentary or a storytelling type class lecture. It's obvious that she does a lot of research on her topic and puts together a well thought out script for the episode. She needs her own history tv show. For those commenting they don't like her voice, well that's just a matter of taste. She isn't going to suddenly fake an accent or have a new voice. I actually like her low kinda husky voice. It's like she's leaning in talking to you. That person who gave her one star saying she was ranting on and on about men, is flat out lying. Obviously this person has a bug up their behinds about Alyson, maybe it's someone who knows her and doesn't like her.
Ekpmartin
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Great topics, research, and presentation. I love this show.
Starzing
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!!
Excellent research and writing. I love Alyson’s voice and her attention to detail! They get better and better and I look forward to each new episode.
Wanderer_72
1 out of 5 stars
Better stuff out there
I couldn't get past the first 10 minutes of the first episode. But I did go back and give it another try. I fast forwarded to find good parts. I jumped around in the episodes. I was unsuccessful. The rants about men were uncalled for (I am a female, tyvm) and it seems the host is just a really unhappy person. Her voice... she needs some training on how to deliver long passages of text, since she is just reading from a script. I'm sorry to be blunt, but that's how people learn to be better.
Alex Clifton
5 out of 5 stars
So engrossing!!
Just wish there were more episodes!
nyvicki
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Love this podcast! Very entertaining.
Paiger1214
5 out of 5 stars
Obsessed!!
Great podcast!! I love that it’s just stories. It’s a perfect change from podcasts where they give opinions about the topics or they might make it seem silly or cheesy. It’s very entertaining and I can’t wait for new ones to come out.
j fen bauer
5 out of 5 stars
long time listener
first time reviewer :) gosh i like this podcast i think it's swell. you do a terrific job. carry on, i'll be listening.
Hemlock!
3 out of 5 stars
Interesting, but the narration could improve
Interesting topics, well researched and written. Unfortunately, sometimes it is hard to get over the choppy narration. Weird mid-sentence pauses and slow cadence are distracting.
H O L L O
5 out of 5 stars
Best Podcast!
I absolutely love this pod cast! Every episode is so interesting! I just recently started listening to podcasts and this one is by far my favorite!!
GiillyDaKid
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing stories!
Very well done! The only issue I have with it is that I wish she put out episodes more frequently.
jifpez
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
Fascinating, creepy stories told on a very appealing way. I'm hooked! ☺️
D100513
4 out of 5 stars
Fascinating
I am loving this podcast, such interesting stories and I’m going to be so disappointed when I’m done listening! Can I just say I completely lost it laughing when outtakes were played on episode 3 The Affair of the Poisons...I wouldn’t have gotten through it either!!
Scarlett Lillia
5 out of 5 stars
love this podcast!
such a great podcast!! binging all day!
21883
3 out of 5 stars
Great stories, meh presentation
I love the content of this podcast. Interesting stories are often woven together across a broader episodic theme, and are clearly thoroughly researched. The host, however, doesn’t have the elocution or cadence for a formal presentation like this. In a more casual format her mispronunciations wouldn’t matter as much without the stilted reading. I’d also like to see music and research credits added to their website.
FactKat
3 out of 5 stars
Well done, but very similar to Lore
If I hadn't already listened to Lore, I would give this podcast 5 stars. It is well-researched, well-written, interesting and enjoyable to listen to. Its a good podcast on its own merits, but it is basically Lore with a female host and a little bit of cursing. She covers many of the same stories (to be fair, there are only so many eerie historical stories to choose from that there is bound to be some overlap), her storytelling is taking on an increasingly Mahnke-ish cadence and even the background music is similar. I want to love this podcast because I love this genre, but I feel like I am listening to Lore 2.0. All that being said, I wil continue listening to this podcast as new episodes come out. Update: Please please please work on your pronunciation of foreign names and places. I had to stop listening to the Affair of the Poisons episodes because the pronunciations were obnoxiously terrible. I don’t speak French, but even I could tell the names were butchered badly. It is easy to find pronunciation guides on google. For all the research that goes into this podcast, you’d think proper pronunciation would be researched too.
denialjames
5 out of 5 stars
Love
This podcast is so lovely! I really enjoy the stories told here and all of the history behind it. Very well researched and told! Thank you!
Blub123987
1 out of 5 stars
Nasally
Allyson sounds like she constantly has something stuck up her nose. I can’t stand to listen bcse I’m constantly in my head screaming at her to blow it. It is also off putting to me that she has left her family in the dust to do a podcast.
Jmmercer
5 out of 5 stars
An excellent podcast
Really well put together. Interesting folklore and overflowing with research. ❤️❤️❤️ Makes my day at work fly by. ☺️👏
Cmcgvillian
5 out of 5 stars
A Whole New World
Alyson has opened this door of enlightenment in my life. I just finished the podcast and I am questioning everything I’ve ever believed and yet, I feel so validated. Thank you for an incredible dive into the past and giving me a real history lesson!
Citrus Sunshine
5 out of 5 stars
Well told stories
The podcaster has a good voice and tells stories very well. These episodes go to the top of my list when they drop.
NewportBeachGirl
3 out of 5 stars
Average but they try hard...
The stories are retro and easy enough to get involved in, however the voice narration is fairly flat without any intriguing inflection (and even mispronounced a word. I think with some voice acting, coaching and practice, this could be a charming piece.
Gamer McGamerton
5 out of 5 stars
Incredibly well done, high quality content
I can’t believe how much work Alyson puts into this podcast. I’ve learned so much in the past couple weeks since discovering it. The way she tells these haunting historical tales is so in depth and so well-spun, I feel like I’m listening to a fiction rather than history. This has become my favorite podcast hands down. If you love creepy, spooky things this is right up your alley.
Otterkit
5 out of 5 stars
Spooky and clever fun
As a student of folklore and a history buff, I’m thrilled by this wonderful work.
StingRay1977
3 out of 5 stars
Should have been called evil men in fairy tales
I really appreciate this type of podcast. I love the mixture of history and fairytales. However, the author loves to remind us how bad men were and are even in the make believe world. More power to you. I can respect your passion and hatred of men. I am a man and an old fashioned feminist. I simply don’t like to hear about how bad men are and were even in make believe worlds. I gave this podcast 3 stars because it’s obvious she put a lot of work into it and she has a nice story telling voice. The anti man attitude just turned me off. To be honest I was only able to make it through the first two episodes so maybe things got a little better in later episodes.
jenmac86
5 out of 5 stars
Review
Definitely my new favorite podcast.
Hppodcast
5 out of 5 stars
Better version of Lore
The perspectives and detail given here are more interesting and more in depth but of the same style of Lore.
biobabbler
5 out of 5 stars
storytime!
Tho’ I listen to MANY podcasts, what I really want is for someone to tell me stories while I go about my day. THIS is that. Interesting, filled with cool historical factoids (that I end up researching online) so not only am I totally engaged, I am learning actual stuff! Very cool. 😃👊
sunny sour
5 out of 5 stars
Better than Lore
It’s everything I originally liked about Lore before I couldn’t stand it anymore. I really mean that
*gracie*
5 out of 5 stars
Really Glad I Found This
Wonderful podcast. It was a suggestion from another podcast that I listen to but I do not remember which one it was. I love her voice and the format of this podcast. I appreciate all the research and links to different areas of life that she has intertwined with the subject that she is presenting.
leighlaliv
5 out of 5 stars
Seriously the best podcast ever
Alyson has become one of my favorite podcasters. She tells history as if it were a story. She paints the picture of what is happening and I feel like I am watching movie. She goes into incredible detail that I see in few podcast while also maintaining the storyline. She connects pieces of history in ways I never would have thought of. Each episode has me gripping my seat with her beautiful way telling these unusual stories. My standards have been set so high after listening to this podcast. I hope to here more in the future.
Ava chino
1 out of 5 stars
Zzzzzzzz
Geez this is the most monotonic voice and story telling I’ve ever come across. It’s awful. Unless you’re needing help to sleep, pass this one up.
Chut Chut
1 out of 5 stars
Bias Trump hating garbage
A hastily put together podcast with low production values and rich with anti American sentiment. The host Alyson actually lives in Scotland half of the time because she can’t stand living in the USA.
Rebelcake
5 out of 5 stars
Very well done
Well researched, interesting and well spoken.
<SkyWalker>
5 out of 5 stars
Best mystery podcast
This podcast is a real treasure. It listens like a great book reads.
driehs farmer
5 out of 5 stars
Love Love!
I have binged and now I'm all caught up! Can't wait for the next one. I'm also listening to the other recommended podcasts and so far so good. Keep up the good work!
thrillaaaa
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
I love this podcast! I just wish there were more episodes and a more regular posting schedule, which is a pretty good complaint to have. I blew through every episode way too frequently. Love it!
Dunbar79
2 out of 5 stars
Mispronunciation abounds
I’m not looking for perfect French pronunciation, but just could not stand the mispronunciation of French names over and over again in L’affaire des Poisons episode. They weren’t pronounced as they should be in English or French, and it distracted from the content. I had to stop listening about halfway through.
ElricAs
5 out of 5 stars
A storytelling delight
I love the way Allyson weaves her storytelling skills through strange and unusual true stories. The stories she tells are ones that haven’t lost their hypnotizing pull to the dusts of time and I eagerly await each new episode.
brandybakerre
5 out of 5 stars
Captivating!!
Love the strange & unusual podcasts, but some are hard to listen to. Awesome story telling, definitely holds your interest!! Thanks for a great listen!
first2fight
1 out of 5 stars
Harpy
It would be more interesting without the mini feminist rants every 5 minutes. In the middle of talking about queens of England there’s a rant on “cis white male patriachs’ displays of power”, and discussions on fairy tales have side snark about male theft of autonomy. Is this a feminist podcast or an unusual history one?
Penned in the Madness
5 out of 5 stars
Captivating tales on interesting subjects!
I discovered this podcast through a recommendation from another podcast and I was not disappointed! Great storytelling, enticing subject matter, and relaxing yet elegant voice pitch and tempo. SAUP has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts, and I am eagerly awaiting the next episode.
boutsarin
5 out of 5 stars
Great!
Great podcast! Great stories!
Markie Beth
2 out of 5 stars
Could have been so good
I love the idea and the stories are really interesting, but it’s the narration I have trouble with. Alyson puts a lot of work into writing the stories, I can tell, but she is clearly reading off a page, and not speaking colloquially at all. She doesn’t have a flow and it’s not fun to listen to her struggle through the page she’s reading. Also she pronounced so many words and place names wrong that I started to get frustrated and had to turn it off. This bums me out because I really wanted to enjoy the great stories. Maybe she’ll get better at it and I can revisit. Until then I can’t recommend this show.
McKinleyAgee
5 out of 5 stars
Well done!
I love the content and storytelling! Very bummed I’ve already binged listened through every episode and am excited for more!
Monstermaud
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Not only do you hear strange historical stories, but I always learn something too. I am fascinated the whole time! Great job!
Staerskye
4 out of 5 stars
I wish there was more!
I love the spooky, well researched narrative that this podcast creates. I’ve heard some of these stories before but Alison masterfully connects them to wider themes and historical legacies. My only complaint is that I wish this podcast updated more regularly! Even once a month would be wonderful. It’s hard to remain engaged with a podcast that doesn’t have a consistent updating schedule because 1) we don’t know when to anticipate a new episode 2) if there are months in between each episode it’s easy to forget about the podcast
VeronicaMoreno010308
5 out of 5 stars
Alyson rocks!
This podcast is so good! She really puts her sweat and tears into giving us great episodes time after time!
SInsleyDesigns
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
Thoroughly researched and really well produced! Can’t wait for more episodes!
Fortune81
5 out of 5 stars
Great stories, a Very Fun Listen!
This is such an enjoyable podcast! You get the creepy and informative stories without 40 minutes of annoying banter! Straightforward and entertaining! One of my favorite listens!
Nic Silver Fangirl
5 out of 5 stars
Historically Accurate Creepypastas
Enchanting music and fabulous storytelling. Why are these macabre tales so easy to fall asleep to? Find out for yourself.
o p
4 out of 5 stars
Nice, but only one complaint
This is a very good, well-edited podcast. The narrator is excellent. My only complaint is that the two-part ones are too far apart. I get that this podcast apparently only releases every few months. But when there are two parts, they should be closer together.
[nikoli]
1 out of 5 stars
Movies aren’t strange and unusual
Recapping a movie in the first episode is a lack luster attempt to lead into the podcast.
Chelsea3131
1 out of 5 stars
Meh.
Not as good or as developed as Lore. Spends an inordinate amount of time telling us the entire plots of movies. Came here on the recommendation of Georgia from MFM but maybe won’t take her advice again.
jenmach3
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you!
I adore this podcast and have listened to each episode multiple times. Thank you, Alyson!
jennyegg
5 out of 5 stars
New fav!
Love this podcast— spooky history and fables are some of my favorite things, and the podcaster does a great job narrating.
Anonomyssy
1 out of 5 stars
Awesome research!
Wow I learn something every time I listen. Arsenic poisoning and green? Who knew?!
Corvinus!
1 out of 5 stars
Subpar
Don't mind the stories but I don't need the feminist commentary; if I wanted that, I would just listen to NPR. I will pass on this one.
the laughing dog
5 out of 5 stars
Haunting, dark, and bloody. I’m in love.
Hauntingly dark historical material that is beautifully produced, written, and spoken. This is exactly the type of podcast I have been seeking and I’m drooling over each episode. Tales of bloodlust, murder, folklore, and all things that go bump in the night... thank you for creating these. I’m absolutely in love and I am looking forward to future episodes.
Nanny Dree
4 out of 5 stars
😊
Good information, painful pronunciation
Nattie G
3 out of 5 stars
Slightly gratuitous
The topics are interesting and very well researched. That being said, the presentation is clearly being read which makes the attempts at jokes awkward and slightly gratuitous. This makes it just a little less enjoyable to listen to ongoing.
jaf9623712
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Podcast
This is the one perfect podcast! The music, the supplemental sound effects, this woman’s soothing voice, the meticulous and detailed research, the nod to Beetlejuice, and of course, the subject matter. My only complaint is that the episodes are too few and far between.
Gryphon535
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
This podcast is impeccably researched and smoothly narrated! Alyson’s enthusiasm for the subject and her sympathy for victims of humanity’s dark side really come through. (Geez, torture in France during the Poison Panic makes Game of Thrones look like the Teletubbies, amirite?!) I would highly recommend this podcast for anyone who likes the darker side of history! I hope to keep hearing more for a long time to come!
Andrew Gajda
5 out of 5 stars
If You Like Lore Then You'll Love This Too!
Alyson Horrocks' production quality is excellent and her narrative style is unique and compelling. While some of her topics are ones I've heard covered on other podcasts her indepth coverage and storytelling style made it interesting to rehear these stories from her perspective, with me learning something new as well. While there are only 11 episodes so far they are all about an hour long making this easy to binge before you start getting weary of the genre and leaving you hoping, wishing, praying she'll release another episode soon. Please, Alyson, release another episode soon!
Rig072384
5 out of 5 stars
Love!
I love this podcast! It’s so spooky and informative! More episodes please!!!
Chin.doll_7
5 out of 5 stars
I want more!!!!
This is one of my favorite podcasts. I binge listened as soon as I learned about it. Not to mention Beetlejuice is one of my favorite moves! I need more please!!!
100luxx
5 out of 5 stars
interesting
I enjoy this podcast and hope she records more
Nicole the Entomologist
5 out of 5 stars
Definitely worth the listen
Alyson rocks! I really love tuning in to this podcast. If you like interesting and creepy stories told with equally creepy sound, this is for you!
friendly woods
5 out of 5 stars
So happy to have found this.
Excellent podcast. Very entertaining. Go ahead and swear Alyson. You've earned it.
electricmath
5 out of 5 stars
delightful
great host/narration about a wide variety of subjects all of which are, of course, strange/unusual. this is basically the female version of Lore, which makes it inherently better (jk jk. . but seriously). I’m into it!
Radishpoo
5 out of 5 stars
So interesting!
Well read, well researched, great background music! Such good story telling. My only thought is that we need more! Haha! I cannot imagine the level of research and writing goes into these episodes! It’s very impressive! Great Job!
Crillis14
5 out of 5 stars
Love the spooky history!
Great storytelling and well researched! Love it!
CherieM85
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic storytelling
I only wish episodes released more often! Beautiful speaking voice, talented narrator, wonderful production value. ❤️
amn dc
5 out of 5 stars
Strange is rad!
Alyson is an excellent host - a fun balance of clear, purposeful narration and cheeky irreverence. I spend long stretches macraméing and her podcasts are some of my favorite to listen to while weaving away the hours. Thank you, Alyson!
Luckytomato
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
I just heard the first episode and I already know that I will love all the following episodes. I’m about to binge listen starting now. Thanks Alyson for putting this together.
LovelyLizzie12
5 out of 5 stars
Great Listen!
I started listening to this podcast on a recommendation from my ladies over at MFM. You did not disappoint! Now I’m hooked!
Cmaeshand
4 out of 5 stars
👍🏻
Love it. More please.
SiddTC22
1 out of 5 stars
This is just Lore
Seriously. It's Lore. From the subject matter to the presentation the host -- her cadence and vocal patterns are exactly like the host from Lore. Just listen to Lore.
Melbanie
5 out of 5 stars
I hope there will be more
I really like this podcast. The stories are very interesting. I hope more are to come as it looks like it's been a while since the last episode was done.
sarahthelyd
5 out of 5 stars
Quickly becoming one of my favorites!
Murderino here, referred over to you from MFM’s Georgia Hardstark. I’m only three episodes in, but I love the stories and production elements. Wonderful podcast, Mme Horrocks. Please keep it coming!
Wiggyface
5 out of 5 stars
Well done!
Love the combo of story telling and history
Jennifer Terry
5 out of 5 stars
Love this!
I only just heard of this podcast via a recommendation from Georgia Hardstark and I seriously love it. I hope it is actually continuing… She said something on one of them about starting to do it every other week and the last one is from several months ago! Please please please continue!
MeNotYou2251
2 out of 5 stars
Ok Podcast
The concept is good. Sounds too much like reading from a script. Jokes and “witty” comments sounds too scripted like rest of show. Editing needs improvement. Good base of information could be great podcast but overall rough around the edges.
Dokunig
5 out of 5 stars
Hope this continues!
Found this by accident and LOVE it! Love the feminist side commentary, directness and the quick wit of the host and guests. Please do more! Always enjoy learning about the oddities of our past and especially found the Scheele’s Green/Arenic episode chock full of fascinating information I didn’t know before and I consider myself highly educated on things Strange and Unusual. :)
Goddamnitgreg
5 out of 5 stars
Like a slumber party ghost story
Fun, spooky and macabre. A truly fun listen!
NewMexTheo
4 out of 5 stars
Lore knock off?
I love Lore. This podcast follows Lore’s format. A fun listen.
Pooponit
5 out of 5 stars
Better than Lore, Better than Most
I'm hooked. After three episodes she's captivated me more than Aaron ever could. Alyson is eloquent and intelligent. It's oh so nice to have found this!!
Evilxxernie
5 out of 5 stars
Love
Very interesting and fun!
M. Highload
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Podcast for the Strange and Unusual!
I'm here because of MY FAVORITE MURDER, okay? There, I said it. And it's bloody grand, this. Well done, Horrocks! Keep 'em coming!!!
britt-bratt 69
5 out of 5 stars
Satisfyingly Macabre!
Wonderful and informative in all its strange glory!
theangrybangs
5 out of 5 stars
Yeeeees
I’m a history major, and dark history and folklore are my all time favorite subjects, because I, too, enjoy the strange and unusual. You tell these stories eloquently and accurately! Thank you
BeckaBoo78
5 out of 5 stars
Magical I love it!
Her voice is calming and it’s like listening to a story before bedtime but whenever I want. I love this pod cast!
powaetuga
5 out of 5 stars
Lore for ladies
I adore it! Informative and gripping! Reminds me of lore as well as the black tapes (only everything is real in this rather then fictional)
Crc425
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
This is a great podcast. Honestly right up there with the Lore podcast. It easily deserves to be in the top 100 list. Look forward to more episodes. Please start making episodes weekly!
Anonymous82690!
5 out of 5 stars
If you like the title, you’ll love this podcast
I love all things strange and unusual, but not hokey. This is the podcast I want to be when I grow up.
humbrd87
5 out of 5 stars
Looove
I look forward to this show every week
hook_kick
5 out of 5 stars
Good
This took a me a little to get into, but the voice paired well with the content in a very ironic way. I have immensely enjoyed the podcast and wish there was more. The sound effects are limited and effective, aka not overplayed or over done. 👍
Ushie84
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating!
This is one of my favorite podcasts! Every time I listen to it I learn something new and interesting! I highly recommend it!
Dandelyn
5 out of 5 stars
Original stories, high production value!
Heard about this on My Favorite Murder and I’m obsessed. The stories are unusual for sure... not the same old stories you hear on every other podcast. The production value is super high creating a truly spooky atmosphere! Definitely worth a listen!
jnmolenda
4 out of 5 stars
Perfect for a good ghost story
Love the subject material! These are all the superstitions and stories we have talked about as kids laid out in one convenient place
Thatshopgirl
5 out of 5 stars
Like lore, but fun and feminist!
If you like lore and my favorite murder this is a podcast you have to subscribe to!
bluebuckley
5 out of 5 stars
Creepy Fun
Love this podcast! Fun, easy and creepy listen!
ShutUpAmyMarie
5 out of 5 stars
Love!
Death, curses, mysteries etc... Everything I could ever want out of a podcast! The only thing bad to say is once again I’ve binged listened a new podcast and now have to be patient for a new one.
Annie from OC
5 out of 5 stars
MFM listeners will love this!
Well researched and interesting! Came here due to recommendation from Georgia of MFM. Please put out more episodes!
clarkianne
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
If I had to make a comparison, I would call this part Lore, part My Favorite Murder, but with a totally different and unique voice. I’m so glad that it was recommended on MFM.
Bethtundra
5 out of 5 stars
Fun and interesting
Yeees! This is a great podcast. I actually just heard about it on My Favorite Murder and I’m so glad I checked it out. I’m a weird story enthusiast and I haven’t heard of a lot of these! Great!
MagofKammelot
5 out of 5 stars
The podcast I've been waiting for.
The title says it all. As a strange and unusual being myself, I've been waiting for a macabre spooky podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously. Delivered in a relatable way with just the right balance of down to earth interjections and fanfare it's amazing. Thank you!
elliesees
5 out of 5 stars
Really Well Done
I'm super impressed with not only how researched these are, but how well they flow and how engaging the writing it. This podcast is what creepy dreams are made of!
Mel1727383
5 out of 5 stars
SSDGM
Love it!
Nicknames haVe to be original?
5 out of 5 stars
So well done!
Fun to listen to and well researched
Kasey Begin
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Georgia from MFM mentioned a podcast of a girl with a soothing voice talking about macabre stories in history so I hopped on over to see what was up. I wasn’t disappointed. :) Keep it up!
Bag of F Stops
5 out of 5 stars
Pretty great
Georgia from My Favorite Murder gave this podcast a reco today. I listened to the first two episodes on my way home from work. Great production and storytelling. Looking forward to getting caught up with the remaining episodes!
6)$78..4:2
2 out of 5 stars
O2Bkeith
Very wooden narration.
Miss Alys Marie
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating Stuff
We have the same spelling of name, how strange and unusual, anyway. She keeps a great pace, excellent music ques and use of music throughout her podcast. Her voice is mesmorizing and the information is gripping. This is an excellent podcast!
TonyMontana19
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
One of my new favorite podcasts. Host is hilarious. Keep it going!!!
Kydiana
5 out of 5 stars
Dark Corners
There are a lot of podcasts out there about weird episodes in history, but this one really stands out. Even if you think you already know about the topics covered, you will be surprised. Alyson does a fantastic job in an unearthing new details and connections which often put these historical events in a very different light. Very well researched and produced. Please keep up the good work!
Me4566754223576543
5 out of 5 stars
Sucked in from the beginning
I’ve only listened to two episodes so far (the most recent at this time and the first), but I can already tell this is going to become a favorite podcast. The subject matter is really interesting and the gist is engaging with a very conversational style while also providing a ton of information. And as someone who also still can’t look into a mirror in a darkened room (thanks Bloody Mary), I feel a connection to the host. Off to listen to the rest of the episodes and then to eagerly await new ones!
motease
5 out of 5 stars
bingeable
excellent topics and story telling.
smwitch357
5 out of 5 stars
Strange & Informative
Alyson puts so much research into these episodes, and it really shows. Even if I had already heard a topic on a different podcast, she brings up a lot of details I hadn't heard before. She's a wonderful narrator, and pretty active on the podcast's social media pages which makes the wait between episodes much easier!
mementomorgan
5 out of 5 stars
Great Stories
I really enjoy this podcast. So far episode 6 has been one of my favorites and very well produced. I’m excited to hear what’s to come.
Strazzwife
5 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal
I love love love this pod cast!!! You have excellent story telling talent! Keep up the great work! I'm hooked!
Lady K99
5 out of 5 stars
love it
love this podcast very interesting
M E Dub
5 out of 5 stars
Great!
I really enjoy the mix of history, culture, crime and the strange. Great job love it
RiffTheJet
5 out of 5 stars
A Great Strange History Podcast!
This show is as important to the strange history genre as Court Junkie is to modern true crime cases... And the host is really just about perfect - keeps you interested throughout the episode, knowledgeable of the subject matter - I hope many more episodes are to come!
Fox Lightstep
5 out of 5 stars
Enchanting
I'm very picky about what I listen to. Especially since I normally listen to audio books and podcasts while driving, the story or topic must catch my interest within the first 5 minutes. But if the voice doesn't have appeal, or doesn't match the topic, I've even pulled over on the freeway to delete and look for another to listen to. I really hate the radio, so if I turn that on while listening, it says a lot. That being said, Alyson has made this podcast my #1. Her voice is enchanting enough that whenever there's an episode I haven't listened to, I will literally interrupt any story I'm in the middle of to start and finish her episodes first.
Marisjane
5 out of 5 stars
LOVE IT!
I really enjoy this podcast and appreciate all the research that goes into it!
LindseyAM
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Just discoverd and listened to eight episodes within a matter of a few days. Alyson does an awesome job. Absolutely love spooky history but haven't been able to find it up until now. Keep it up, Alyson and thank you!
PsychNurse9
5 out of 5 stars
The Strange and Unusual Podcast
This podcast is amazing!!! I look forward to listening whenever a new episode is available. As a horror fanatic, this podcast is a must!!
Toni 101
5 out of 5 stars
Great mix!
Part history, part literature, part macabre fest - unusual combination that's great fun to listen to- definitely recommend!
SurlyDuck
5 out of 5 stars
I myself.....
am Strange and Unusual....
lockeness75
5 out of 5 stars
So glad I found you!
Your storytelling is amazing and the way you bring the topics to a fascinating end is awesome! I'm a true crime junkie but when I need a break you are my go to Podcast! Thank you for your hard work and keep it strange!!!
Shaleesi
5 out of 5 stars
By far my favorite
I LOVE this podcast. Great content. Stories I haven't heard she works so hard on this and it shows! My favorite episode is the St.Patricks day episode. I highly recommend this podcast
Angela in Ohio
5 out of 5 stars
Super fun! Super creepy!
Thought provoking- it's the 'strange and unusual' history and folklore that you have never heard before. Binge-worthy podcast!!
lizzieb374
5 out of 5 stars
Great storytelling!
Keep the episodes coming!
Sktan3
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
I listen to a lot of podcasts, but this is the first one I've felt compelled to leave a review about. The episodes are concise with just enough details and are extremely entertaining. I listened to every episode in one day and did not find one thing to complain about. Can't wait for another episode to drop.
Von Lutz
5 out of 5 stars
Love these stories
Very interesting and informative can't wait to hear more
SugarbirdHoliday
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
Such a strange little corner of the podcast world populated by lore, pleasing terrors, and morbid curiosity. Loving this relative newcomer. Keep the excellent story's coming!
Fuzzy Dan
5 out of 5 stars
"I myself am...strange and unusual."
When the opening episode of a podcast quotes Beetlejuice, you know you've found something special. Ms. Horrocks expertly spins tales of the macabre rooted in folklore, legend, pop culture and history into one of the most fascinating podcasts to date. A must-listen.
sedNance
5 out of 5 stars
Loving it so far!
I voraciously inhale podcasts like air so I'm always running out of episodes from my favorite podcasts. So glad to have found this one after looking at podcasts related to "Ghosts in the Burbs". Good narration and decent production, well done! Can't wait for more.
Ctumein
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Fantastic podcast very well produced!
Veriance
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating
The stories shared here are both strange and unusual and I like it! Looking forward to more from this new voice
drmollycules
5 out of 5 stars
Stands out Among the Rest
As a murder/mystery/history/horror/etc/etc podcast obsessive, I'm constantly sampling new podcasts and listening to my old favorites. This podcast is a standout among many good ones, the storytelling here is what makes it a real gem. Every podcast feels like it takes the structure of telling a series of mini stories to lead to the listener along to the final overall narrative at the end. It's witty and funny, scary and full of interesting information. Something as well known at the story of Romeo and Juliet has life breathed back into it, just to give one example of how effective this podcast is in its storytelling. I just love this podcast and hope to see many more episodes.
Wreaders
4 out of 5 stars
Stories are Good
This podcast has a lot of potential. The stories are good. The diction of the speaker is sometimes very good, and other times, words are slurred together. Fine for native English speakers, very hard for someone whose language is not English. The main problem I am having is with Alyson beating us over the head with feminist theory or "enlightenment" ideas. We know that women are judged by a different standard, you don't have to point it out every time it comes up. It's obvious. We also know that one man's superstition might be another man's religion. Again, don't beat us over the head with it. Assume that your audience is as smart as you are, and the psycho-sexual-social-justice stuff is just as apparent to the listeners as it is to you. It makes the story lag and is distracting to hear you stopping the flow the make the point that "this is sexist" or that is "superstitious".. The stories have much more flavor if you leave those judgements to the reader. The topics are good, and I think with some work this could be a really good podcast. Also, the podcast is labelled "clean lyrics" in the iTunes store despite having a fair amount of swearing in it. Either change the label, or change the language. Either one is fine.
Theatrefans
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing and well researched
This is a fantastic show! She delivers on strange and unusual in spades. I can't wait for more.
Miiiingis
5 out of 5 stars
Solid podcast
This ones a keeper,trust me I love odd...
Inllow
5 out of 5 stars
Great obscure and bizarre history!
The title might evoke the paranormal, and indeed the supernatural may occasionally rear its ethereal head, but this show offers far more to its listeners than cheap chills. These stories may be creepy or spooky, but more than that, they offer glimpses into fascinating passages of history, making broad connections across the ages. It is a vehicle for the host's deep research and great storytelling. If you like Lore or Pleasing Terrors or The Conspirators, you'll enjoy this show.
AC123456j
5 out of 5 stars
Creepy wicked fun
Keep makin' em, Allison
Bre987578
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!!!
Great Podcast!!!
OkieLane
5 out of 5 stars
Rock in'
Nuff said
EvilDennis
5 out of 5 stars
Great listen!
Highly recomended. I love the dark creepy stories and Alyson delivers.
rzilla801
5 out of 5 stars
Glorious Writing and storytelling
Very different from my normal podcast but a new favorite. Her voice and storytelling is perfect and she never leads you to a dead end. A great podcast to listen to anytime of the day.
SalemthePuppy
5 out of 5 stars
Extremely Well Put Together
I've been following Alyson on Instagram for over a year now and absolutely love her pictures. So whenever she announced her podcast, I was thrilled! I've listened to all 5 episodes and am extremely impressed by her organization and careful planning to make every episode very enjoyable to listen to. As a trained historian, I know the amount of work that goes into researching topics, especially of obscure (yet equally fascinating) nature, and it is evident that Alyson has put a lot of work into her research. If you love history or Halloween or anything spooky do yourself a favor and listen to this podcast!
melissa_m
5 out of 5 stars
Better than Lore.
Original stories, and beautifully told and written. Keep them coming!
msrose1025
5 out of 5 stars
Elegant and Compelling
This podcast is a true pleasure to listen to. Alyson weaves history, literature, folkstories, and the paranormal into an entrhalling tapestry that is totally addictive. I can't recommend this podcast highly enough.
Bossypants16
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
You just gained a subscriber! I love the inaugural episode! It's like my childhood described. I can't wait to download & binge on your show. Keep up the great work!
ShannonSeca
5 out of 5 stars
Are you strange and unusual?
You will love this podcast! Beautifully done!
Knitting Nutmeg
5 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Podcast
Such great content- and so much research going into it. I can't wait for the next episode.
Leenie050
5 out of 5 stars
Delicious, Enticing, Macabre
Alyson does such a wonderful job of filling these episodes with real research, real suspense and genuine entertainment! I love every minute! Fabulous production, great effects, wonderful story hour. Binge listen now!
sesb
5 out of 5 stars
Good Stuff
Alyson really loves history, and her passion for it shines through in this podcast! It has a really professional feel to it, along with some funny quips from Alyson. Her stories are so interesting and fun to listen to. Make more episodes, Alyson!
CT Aquaman
5 out of 5 stars
A Delight!
I listened to Episode 1 today and was amazed at the wealth of information shared by Alyson and in such an easy to listen to manner. Part history, part storytelling. Produced so professionally! Can't wait to hear more.
Goonsie
5 out of 5 stars
Strange, unusual, and delightful
This isn't one of those podcasts where people drone on about their opinions and speculations--Alyson Horrocks is a wealth of knowledge and has apparently done all of the reading & research that we all wish we had the time and resources to do! This show is unique and so much fun--I'm very glad to have found it.
Ohmissashleyyy
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Alyson is an excellent storyteller and is so much fun to listen to! Perfect podcast for anyone who loves creepy and unusual things!
Davo43NN
5 out of 5 stars
New Favorite!
I love the mix of history and the strange! Great production value too!
SR3-10
5 out of 5 stars
AWESOME...FUN...INFORMATIVE!!!
Great job! So much fun to listen to and learn about "strange" cultural topics we always knew about...but never really knew. Looking forward for more!
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 68
- Subscribers
- 48
- Verified
- No
- Website
- Explicit content
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- Last upload date
- June 5, 2023
- Last fetch date
- June 5, 2023 9:03 AM
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- Alyson Horrocks | Morbid Network | Wondery
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- Strange And Unusual Headlines |Exposing the Weird Secrets of Mediums and Spirits - by Houdini’s Mysterious Girl Detective | Ep 57This week's headline "Exposing the Weird Secrets of Mediums and Spirits - by Houdini’s Mysterious Girl Detective" was published in The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, March 10, 19290 comments0
- Strange And Unusual Headlines | Beware Blue Eyes | Ep 41In this new, weekly addition to the podcast, The Strange and Unusual Headlines, we discuss an article from the San Francisco Chronicle in 1921: "Beware of Blue Eyes!” "More Alluring Than Grey or Brown Eyes, Declare the Doctors, Who Would Banish All Blondes, And Hide Blue Eyes Behind Smoked Glasses"0 comments0
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Pt 1Every other episode for the next few months, I will be reading Frankenstein for about an hour per episode. One traditional episode a month and one Frankenstein through the late autumn and into the winter. After finishing, there will be an episode on man-made monster, Mary Shelley, and more.0 comments0
- From Cautionary Tales: Death on the FloorHere’s a special preview of the new season of Cautionary Tales from Pushkin Industries. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford shares stories of human error, natural disasters, and tragic catastrophes from history that teach us important lessons for today. In this preview, you’ll hear about the 1981 Hyatt Regency Hotel collapse, a shocking design failure that resulted in 114 deaths and many more injuries. Hear the full story, and more from Cautionary Tales, at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/ctstrange.0 comments0
- RE-RELEASE: A Haunting WinterTo end the year, please take a listen to Episode 18: A Haunting Winter, originally released on January 2, 2019. In this episode I explore the old tradition of telling ghost stories in the winter. The custom of telling winter’s tales is not known to most of us today, but it was custom that stretches back hundreds of years. And more often then not, these winter tales turned to horror. The popularity of these winter ghost tales peaked to an all time high during the Victorian era and became a celebrated Christmas tradition. And this entanglement of ghosts and Christmas, ultimately lead to a ghost story becoming the most enduring Christmas tale of all, Charles Dickens, ‘A Christmas Carol’, a story in which the ghosts of past, present, and future, change a man’s life for the better. Join The Strange and Unusual Podcast, as I explore the tradition of winter ghost stories and the reasons they meant to so much to our ancestors, and maybe ought to kept alive today. I decided to release this episode again because it's one of my personal favorites, and I am also taking extra time to put together new episodes I'm so excited to release in January and February, 2022. I'm so thankful for my listeners and I look forward to bringing you more strange and unusual stories in the new year! Visit the podcast website: thestrangeandunusualpodcast.com Instagram: @thestrangeandunusualpodcast Twitter: @thesandupodcast Thanks to this week's sponsor, Talkspace! Visit talkspace.com and use promo code STRANGE for $100 off.0 comments0
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