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The Familiar Strange is a podcast about doing anthropology: that is, about listening, looking, trying out, and being with, in pursuit of uncommon knowledge about humans and culture. Find show notes, plus our blog about anthropology's role in the world, at https://www.thefamiliarstrange.com. Twitter: @tfsTweets. FB: facebook.com/thefamiliarstrange. Instagram: @thefamiliarstrange. Brought to you by your familiar strangers: Ian Pollock, Jodie-Lee Trembath, Julia Brown, Simon Theobald, Kylie Won ...
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Every day, we move through the world impacted by the social structures we've created. Sociologists use rigorous scientific research to examine how the social structures you interact with on a daily basis impact your life, possibly in ways you hadn't thought of. This is finding the strange in the familiar. Every episode, Dr. Erin Baker and a co-host who isn't in the field will be interviewing other sociologists about their work. Keep listening to learn how to Make the Familiar Strange. Music ...
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What do you get when you add a teenage gay boy, a life full of drama, and some wacky guests? You get Strangely Familiar, a new podcast about teenage life and the outlook on everything (and everyone) that goes on in the world. The show covers an arrangement of subjects, from Hollywood Entertainment, to some serious topics, to what opinions teenagers have on the world today. With the help of my guests, this show will be sure to make you laugh and put a smile on your face.
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An eclectic podcast which aims to bridge the gap between the paranormal and the occult. We interview authors, fellow podcasters, and of course, experiencers. If you have seen or experienced something supernatural, paranormal or unusual send us an email at StrangeDominionsPodcast@gmail.com for a chance to be a guest on the show
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THE podcast about bad things! Hosted by a former criminal defense trial attorney, Killin Missin Hidden tells not only the story of a different crime/missing persons case each week, but also breaks down the hows and whys of the investigation and prosecution in a manner only someone who is intimately familiar with the criminal justice system can.
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A podcast not for the faint of heart or the easily offended. Strange Brew is a dark comedy, true crime, paranormal, conspiracy and anything strange podcast from the great white north and united with the states. If you love anything bizarre and unusual, from aliens to serial killers, you‘ll feel right at home with Strange Brew‘s hosts. Join them on strange journeys, as they drink and discuss the Creepy and weird sides of Life. crack a cold brew and get ready because... It‘s about to get Strange!
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Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sew ...
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It has happened to me and it has probably happened to you. It is sudden and quick, leaving you as unexpectedly as it came. It is a feeling which is more unfamiliar than familiar. This podcast is all about that feeling of familiarity that you can't do away with. Stories that are not just compelling, but rebelling. This is The Unfamiliar Déjà Vu.
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Winner of the Adirondack Center for Writing’s People’s Choice Award 2016 A sister grows inside the body of another and wants to return; a woman accidentally walks through walls where her newfound intimacy offends. By turns surreal, mournful, and droll, this collection of short stories investigates our conflicting urge for intimacy and transcendence. Enter this cabinet of wonders to find your mind and spirit expand. While the concerns and struggles are familiar — loneliness, troubled marriage ...
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Welcome to Kentucky...The birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and built on the longest cave system in the known world. The home of Daniel Boone, Hunter S. Thompson, horse racing, and Bourbon. But when the hour grows late, the bluegrass state becomes the breeding ground for realms beyond those familiar to the human race. In the the east, ghosts, spirits, and ethereal entities, roam the hills and hollers. To the west, small green creatures stalk farm houses, and disappear without a trace when shot. ...
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A mysterious door-way, an incident of ferocious violence, a respectable and popular scientist, well-known for his enjoyable dinner parties who suddenly changes his will, the brutal killing of an elderly Member of Parliament, a diabolical serum that can transform one person into another – truly the ingredients of a fast good thriller! Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde has captured the imaginations of readers ever since it was first published in 1886. It met wi ...
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First serialized from January to August, 1845, Twenty Years After is the second book in The D’Artagnan Romances, and follows the gallant adventures of the musketeers, as they are once again summoned to alleviate the various threats that lurk in the political scene of France, as the country is threatened by a possible uprising. Enriched with exciting and well-developed characters, the novel adds more detail to its familiar characters, as the musketeers have matured and are portrayed in a more ...
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Just before we were getting ready to release this episode, Octavian saw a massive blacker-than-black creature on the way to Timothy’s house. Timothy immediately followed Octavian to the place where he saw the entity – just a few hundred yards from Hex Hollow. Next, Timothy talks with Jon who shares stories of UFOs, orbs, a huge bigfoot, and more. I…
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On tonight's episode of Strange Dominions, Octavian interviews Man Of Madim for a second time. this time Quinn tells all about his first successful evocation. We go in depth about his ritual, his preparations and other forms of magic we are both very interested in. If you have seen something strange or unusual and would like to be on the show pleas…
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For such a beloved, ostensibly whimsical film, the production of The Wizard of Oz was a never-ending carnival of misery for those on set. From drunken fights and poisonous makeup to suicidal Munchkins and Tin Man troubles, the family favourite wasn’t so family-friendly behind the scenes. Made in 1939, it's still widely appreciated by both children …
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In March 2011, a horrific crime occurred at the Lululemon store in Bethesda, Maryland. Two men attacked the two closing female employees, killing one and leaving the other one broken from a physical, sexual, and psychological assault. The crime scene was draped in blood and carnage. The survivor was able to recount some details, but was too shaken …
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The Great Binge is a 21st-century neologism, coined by amateur historian Gradus Protus van den Belt, describing the period in history covering roughly 1870 to 1914. It is so known because of the widespread use and availability of narcotics such as opium, heroin, cocaine, morphine, and absinthe. During this period these drugs were widely available a…
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Subscriber-only episode This week we keep things simple by focusing on recent news stories from the world of aliens, UFOs, and all sorts of extraterrestrial goodness. What better way than to pay our subscribers back than to share some news and updates they likely have missed in their busy lives? SHOW NOTES https://medium.com/freaklore/people-with-r…
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Chas relates stories of time-slips in Ireland and America and a possible faerie portal. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me …
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On January 6, 2021, rioters stormed the United State Capitol Building. Video and pictures from this event are everywhere, but likely you remember one prominent figure who almost served as the face of the riots: Jake Angeli a/k/a Jacob Chansley a/k/a The QAnon Shaman. While many are quick to dismiss him as just another member of the mob, a deeper di…
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Subscriber-only episode Dr. O.C. Smith, respected medical examiner, was found one night hogtied in barbed wire with a bomb around his neck. Police investigated the case with gusto, but no suspects could be found. Heck, no evidence could be found. Despite involvement from 17 different state and federal police agencies, all roads led to dead ends. Un…
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Jen tells of a terrifying night when a screaming black swarm descended upon her and some friends while they were searching for an abandoned house. She also relates a story of a possible time-slip, and other strangeness. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can …
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Tomcat and Aran are back for blood on this episode, as they look into a dark mirror by the fire of a dim candle light and chant the name of the spirit we were all too afraid to say at a sleep over. Bloody Mary is a legend of a ghost, phantom, or spirit conjured to reveal the future. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is said repeatedly…
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Brandon Hole committed a mass shooting on April 15, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He killed eight people, wounded four others, before turning his weapon on himself. Sadly, this crime was completely avoidable. Brandon had been suffering from severe mental health issues and had an inability to control his rage since he was a pre-teen. Even police ha…
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On tonight's episode of Strange Dominions. Octavian and Ian speak with Liz. Liz has had a lifetime of encounters. Liz tells us about her ufo and alien encounters and about the magic she does. you have seen something strange or unusual and you would like to be on the show please send us an email at strangedominionspodcast@gmail.com Strange Dominions…
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It wouldn't be Strange brew if we didn't go off the rails, sometimes there's not even a track! 🤣 In 1984, a rural community in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada, made headlines when stories of inbreeding came to light. The Goler family, who had been practicing intra-family marriages for generations, was at the heart of it all. From the Bl…
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Cosmo DiNardo came from a wealthy family, had every opportunity to succeed in life, and flushed it all away when he went on a murder spree, killing four of his friends. While the story of the murders are gruesome, what's behind the scenes is the interesting part of this story. Was Cosmo was a monster? Or was he suffering from mental health issues t…
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Cryptozoology, or “cryptids” for the common folk, has fascinated humankind for thousands of years, beginning as early as the 15th century BCE. While media has glamorized the field, drawing images of wild-eyed creature-hunters chasing anomalous beasts into the night, cryptozoology is really just the study of unknown, legendary, or extinct animals wh…
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Alison presents the story of Dr. Peebles – world traveler, medical doctor, and spiritualist. People claimed to channel Dr. Peebles spirit since almost immediately after he died – and many people continue to channel Dr. Peebles today. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rew…
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Ali Abulaban, better know by his social media handle JinnKid, seemed to have a wonderful life. He had a beautiful wife, an adorable daughter, and made money doing what he loved - being funny and creative on TikTok. To the outside world, all seemed well. Behind the lens, however, his man was a monster, a controlling and abusive husband, addicted to …
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On tonight's episode of Strange Dominions Octavian and ian speak with Kate. Kate has had a plethora of strange encounters ranging from shadow people, guardian angels, near death experiences and so much more. If you have seen something strange or unusual and you would like to be on the show please send us an email at strangedominionspodcast@gmail.co…
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400 years ago, in 1623, Shakespeare’s plays were brought together in one book: The First Folio - the most important work in English literature. This podcast tells the story of the Bard’s life in London: how the writer left the tiny village of Stratford-Upon-Avon in search of success in the capital, how he became an actor, writer and theatre owner; …
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It's 420! So join us as we talk about the ancient to recent history of the plant we all love to smoke, eat, vape and any other way we can use it to get stoned. The medicinal properties of the cannabis plant have been known for millennia. As far back as 2800 BC, cannabis was used to treat a vast array of health problems and has a long and colourful …
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Kyle shares story of a sailor apparition, red eyeshine from an unknown creature, a roadside orb, nighttime invaders, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payme…
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Kristen Modafferi was an honor student at North Carolina State University who wanted to spend her summer taking classes at a different school in a different part of the U.S. - The University of California (Berkley). She was a special kid who knew how to squeeze every drop of fun out life. However, after being in California for just over three weeks…
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This is a patreon show we did a while back that i thought everyone else would like to hear. If you want to get more episodes like this you can become a patron for just $4 a month. Tonight on Strange Dominions, Octavian interviews Rob. Rob tells of an animalistic shadow person in a basement apartment, strange child like spirits in an apartment in Wa…
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Subscriber-only episode Stories of cattle mutilations go back centuries. Cows and other livestock being found by farmers and ranchers in ghastly shape - eyes removed, bones extracted, surgical cuts all over the body. Naturally many write these reports off as attacks from predators, but there are never any claw or teeth marks found by researchers an…
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In this episode, Juan and Tomcat discuss the origins of the familiar, the witch trials, demonic pets, vampire pets, hybrid magical creatures, were-animals, and some of the history of dogs in the occult. Follow the Strangeness! www.strangebrewpodcast.com FACEBOOK: Strange Brew Podcast www.facebook.com/strangebrewpod INSTAGRAM: TOMCAT https://www.ins…
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It’s hermit time! Alison and Timothy share the story of English Jack, a hermit who lived in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. A romantic poem written about Jack’s life tells of being orphaned at a young age, becoming a sailor, suffering starvation and disease after being shipwrecked on a desert island, fighting in the Crimean War, and more. How…
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