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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
    2024 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
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  • Season 07 Episode 25: The City Upon a Hill (Pt.2 of 3)

    Season 07 Episode 25: The City Upon a Hill (Pt.2 of 3)
    Jul 5 2024

    Part two of Season 07 Episode 25: The City Upon a Hill

    It's March 1692 in Salem. Three women - Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba - stand accused of witchcraft. All three have so far denied the accusation.

    But all that is about to change...

    This episode was written by Ella Mcleod and Richard MacLean Smith.

    Go to @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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  • Season 07 Episode 25: The City Upon a Hill (Pt.1 of 3)

    Season 07 Episode 25: The City Upon a Hill (Pt.1 of 3)
    Jun 28 2024

    June 1630, 700 puritans arrived from England at a place in New England, America, known to many local communities as Naumkeag.

    To those new arrivals however, it was known as something different.

    Inspired by the Hebrew for peace, they called it Salem.

    This episode was written by Ella Mcleod and Richard MacLean Smith.

    Go to @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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    34 mins
  • Season 07 Episode 24: The Elves Are in the Building

    Season 07 Episode 24: The Elves Are in the Building
    Jun 21 2024

    The volcanic landscape of Iceland exerts a strong pull on the psyche. So it's no wonder the nation's folklore is so rich with stories of the supernatural, of ghosts and trolls, but most of all, elves...

    This episode was written by Diane Hope and produced by Richard MacLean Smith

    Go to @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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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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Horrible narration

The material is ok.
The narration not so much.
He sounds like he is bored.
Bueller?
Bueller?
Bueller?

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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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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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