Unexplained

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  • SEASON 07 WILL BEGIN FRIDAY JULY 28TH

    Unexplained is a haunting and unsettling bi-weekly podcast about strange and mysterious real life events that continue to evade explanation. A story-based show mixing spoken-word narrative, history and ideas - often to terrifying effect - that explores the space between what we think of as real and what is not; where sometimes belief can be as concrete as ‘reality,’ whatever that is…

    More info at www.unexplainedpodcast.com and on twitter @unexplainedpod and facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast
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Episodes
  • Season 08 Episode 10: Not All Who Wander

    Season 08 Episode 10: Not All Who Wander
    Nov 15 2024

    There is a story told over centuries, by local Congolese and explorers alike – a story that calls into question what we truly know about our world, and what may lurk still in the parts of the map that have yet to be fully filled in…

    It's name is mokele-mbembe.

    Written by Neil McRobert and produced by Richard MacLean Smith.

    Find us at youtube.com/@unexplainedpod, tiktok.com/@unexplainedpodcast, on Bluesky @unexplained.bsky.social, on X at @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or www.unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.

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    36 mins
  • Season 8 Episode 09: The River Always Beckons

    Season 8 Episode 09: The River Always Beckons
    Nov 8 2024

    In October 1929, Bessie and Glen Hyde set out to become the fastest people ever to traverse the Grand Canyon by boat.

    For a landscape so saturated in mystery, the story of the Hydes might be one of its greatest...

    Written by Neil McRobert and produced by Richard MacLean Smith.

    Find us at youtube.com/@unexplainedpod, tiktok.com/@unexplainedpodcast, twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or www.unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    35 mins
  • Season 08 Episode 8: Neuroactive Ghostliness

    Season 08 Episode 8: Neuroactive Ghostliness
    Nov 1 2024

    In July 1692 strange things are afoot in Massachusetts, America.

    In Salem village, 11 women and one man are languishing in jail as they await trial, accused of witchcraft. Meanwhile, 20 miles away in the county of Gloucester, something perhaps even stranger is about to occur...

    Written by James Conor Patterson and produced by Richard MacLean Smith

    Find us at youtube.com/@unexplainedpod, tiktok.com/@unexplainedpodcast, twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or www.unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    33 mins

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Horrible narration

The material is ok.
The narration not so much.
He sounds like he is bored.
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never knew this much weirdness was out there

until I started listening to this. And the narrator is a bit dry for some but I would be as well if I knew all these weird things might have actually happened or definitely have.....I think he's more calming and he puts me to sleep.... don't think that's the intention though so try it out when you aren't sleepy. it's definitely worth a listen -lots of interesting stories.

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5 stars

I actually really enjoy the narration. Apparently that's the reason for the down votes. it's undeserved.

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Good stories, but narration is boring in cadence.

this Podcast is extraordinarily boring in cadence and narration. It sounds like this guy is reading an inventory list

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On my nightly sleep list

Thanks, my friend!! Even your ads don’t suck. You’re one of the best in my opinion.

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King fans will love this! Either way, MUST listen

The narrator's voice is so calm, it belies the words he's reading...Great podcast! Creepy, weird, and other "unexplained" things.

Audible makes it impossible to listen sequentially-- can you fix that?

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Excellent !

I am really like this podcast. nice content. fantastic and excellent narration in this content.

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Spooky stuff

Mr. Smith takes great care to provide a moving listening experience. His voice and manner of speaking is perfect for the subject matter. Love this podcast!

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love it

I think McLean Smith's voice is quite nice and relaxing. I learn a lot from this podcast-- literature, history, anthropology of sorts. It's spooky and weird and sometimes disturbing. Well researched and lots of variety.

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Perfect

The narration is so calming and the music feels like autumn flavored nostalgia. I will listen to anything as long as Richard MacLean Smith is reading it to me. I wish I had access to more of his content to explore. I highly recommend this podcast. It's perfect for bedtime or any other time. Quality production.

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