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The Atlas Obscura Podcast podcast

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The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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  Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura  

An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.

An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.

 

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#903

The Divorce Colony (Classic)

For a brief period the small frontier city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota drew in socialites and celebrities who were desperate to end their marriages. For more stories from the Divorce Colony, check out April White's [book: ] (https://thedivorcecolony.com) The Divorce Colony: How Women Revolutionized Marriage and Found Freedom on the American Frontier. ... Read more

6 hrs Ago

16 MINS

16:06

6 hrs Ago

#902

The Hogs of Ossabaw Island

Reporter Diana Hubbell brings us to an island off the coast of Georgia, and tells Dylan the story of ​​an eccentric heiress, a daring mission, and the fight for North America’s most unusual pig. Read Diana’s James Beard Award-winning article called [“Saving the Hogs of Ossabaw Island.”] (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/ossabaw-hogs-island) ... Read more

Yesterday

22 MINS

22:12

Yesterday

#901

Skinny Houses

Producer Talon Stradley takes us on a tour of three skinny houses – each with a big story inside. Do these skinny houses have you curious about spite houses?  Check out that episode [here] (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-spite-houses) .  ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

15 MINS

15:55

16 Oct 2024

#900

A Visit to the Reptile Super Show with Jacob Wysocki

Comedian, actor, and podcaster Jacob Wysocki takes Dylan on a tour of a very special expo: The Reptile Super Show!  Listen to Jacob’s full experience at the Reptile Super Show (and his journey to other expos) [here] (https://www.earwolf.com/episode/expo-expose-reptile-super-show/) . ... Read more

15 Oct 2024

14 MINS

14:59

15 Oct 2024

#899

The Places We Loved and Lost

We’re bringing you stories about places that you can no longer visit – this time we have stories about a hometown hangout spot, a beloved amusement park, a mural building in Queens, and a disappearing natural wonder.  Plus: We want to know about places that give you the creeps. Places that get under your skin and give you that eerie feeling. Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message telling us your name and story. You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at [Hello@AtlasObscura.com] (mailto:Hello@AtlasObscura.com) . ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

14 MINS

14:17

14 Oct 2024

#898

The Stanley Hotel (Classic)

We go inside a place that some paranormal investigators call the most active haunted location in the world. Before it was known as the inspiration for Stephen King...the Stanley Hotel had a reputation -- and ghosts --  of its own.  Find more information about the [Stanley Hotel and its events] (https://www.stanleyhotel.com/) online. This episode was produced with [Visit Colorado.] (https://www.colorado.com/) From culinary delights at world-class restaurants to unforgettable outdoor adventures, there's something for everyone to discover. Visit [Colorado.com] (https://colorado.com/)  to start planning your getaway.  ... Read more

12 Oct 2024

18 MINS

18:03

12 Oct 2024

#897

Phone Booth on a Roof (Classic)

The City Hall in Lincoln, Illinois has an unusual architectural appendage with a curious history.  Read more about it [here.] (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/phone-booth-on-a-roof) ... Read more

11 Oct 2024

10 MINS

10:49

11 Oct 2024

#896

The Most (and Least) Accessible Travel Destinations with Cory Lee

Traveling as a wheelchair user comes with some unique accessibility challenges, but Cory Lee has managed to visit 48 countries and all 7 continents. Cory is a travel blogger who shares his stories and tips for disabled travelers. He shares some of the most (and least) accessible destinations, hurdles he has encountered, and a few of his favorite memories from around the world. You can find Cory’s blog and group trips at [CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com] (https://CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com) ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

23 MINS

23:09

10 Oct 2024

#895

Spruce Pine, Global Chokepoints, and the Future of Manufacturing

The small mountain town of Spruce Pine provides nearly all of the ultra-pure quartz used to make the world’s semiconductors. When Hurricane Helene nearly wiped out the mines, it provided a stark wake-up call. Journalist Ed Conway joins Dylan to discuss what we can learn from this near-miss.  Check out more of Ed Conway’s reporting and subscribe to his Substack [here] (https://edconway.substack.com/) . To support disaster relief efforts in North Carolina, you can donate to vetted organizations [here ] (https://pay.payitgov.com/ncdonations) or [here] (https://www.ncvoad.org/members/) . ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

14 MINS

14:54

09 Oct 2024

#894

Screeching Like Seagulls

A group of seagull lovers in Belgium wants you to sympathize with these birds… by sounding just like them.  ... Read more

08 Oct 2024

12 MINS

12:15

08 Oct 2024

#893

Spacing Out in South Korea

After experiencing burn out, South Korean artist WoopsYang decides to take a rest and create an environment for others to space out… by having a competition.    ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

15 MINS

15:20

07 Oct 2024

#892

It's Spooky Season! We want to hear your stories

We want to know about places that give you the creeps. Places that get under your skin, give you that eerie feeling. And why? Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message telling us your name and story. Just so you know, our mailbox will cut you off after two minutes so please call back in  if you get disconnected. You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at [Hello@AtlasObscura.com] (mailto:Hello@AtlasObscura.Com) ... Read more

05 Oct 2024

01 MINS

01:45

05 Oct 2024

#891

Mini Golfing in Myrtle Beach (Classic)

In Myrtle Beach, mini-golf is not so mini. They’re hosting the Mini-Golf Masters, where titans of the tiny game will compete to see who rises to the top.  This episode was produced in partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach. Whether you’re a golfer or just looking to relax, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is 60 miles where you belong. Learn more at [VisitMyrtleBeach.com] (https://visitmyrtlebeach.com/) ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

14 MINS

14:27

04 Oct 2024

#890

Studying the World’s Largest Parrot Colony with Juan Masello

We head to the cliffs of Balneario El Condor in Argentina to visit a parrot city… and the parrot suburbs. And we meet the biologist who risks his life to study them.  [Learn more] (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/worlds-largest-parrot-colony-argentina) about the parrot colony and Juan Masello’s work.  ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

22 MINS

22:21

03 Oct 2024

#889

The Diefenbunker

How 78 toilets exposed a Cold War secret in Carp, Ontario. ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

13 MINS

13:44

02 Oct 2024

#888

The Goose Who Wore Nikes

In the late 1980s, a goose named Andy was born without webbed feet. A local Nebraskan inventor made him a pair of customized baby shoes and grew to care for the goose. But then – Andy was murdered. Twenty years later, the inventor's granddaughter picks up the pieces. To learn more information about Andy the Goose, check out [Jessica’s website.] (https://www.andythegoose.com/) You can also find information about attending Jessica’s [one-woman show in Hastings on October 19th here.] (https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/andy-interrupted/) And check out Atlas Obscura reporter Cara Giaimo’s [ original story about Andy from 2016] (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-goose-who-wore-nikes-and-the-mystery-of-who-murdered-him) which helped crack open this case. ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

17 MINS

17:07

01 Oct 2024

#887

An Update on California’s Jurupa Oak

This summer we learned about a 15,000-year-old oak tree in California that was facing a potential housing development. Today, we learn its fate. Listen to our original episode about the Jurupa Oak [here] (https://link.chtbl.com/XNuVsgi1) . Read Shannon Osaka’s article about the recent decision [here] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/09/06/california-jurupa-oak-development/) . ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

11 MINS

11:40

30 Sep 2024

#886

Carhenge (Classic)

This experimental automotive replica of Stonehenge has become a symbol of the town of Alliance, Nebraska. But residents haven’t always been fans. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: [https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/carhenge] (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/carhenge) ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

12 MINS

12:22

27 Sep 2024

#885

Small Town, Big Story: The Pennsic Wars of Slippery Rock, PA

Every summer, more than 10,000 people flock to this Pennsylvania town for two weeks for the largest gathering of medieval arts and culture anywhere in the world. This episode was produced in partnership with GoUSATV based on a video series we do with them called Small Town Big Story. To see this massive battle for yourself, check out our [video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijd4n_UdS60&list=PL6fmpLi2ZMJwwKYf4533eFqvR3i9fCkwv&index=3) about Slippery Rock.   ... Read more

26 Sep 2024

18 MINS

18:54

26 Sep 2024

#884

Small Town, Big Story: Heating Up in Thermopolis, WY

We go to a central Wyoming town, just a couple hours from Yellowstone, that's appropriately named Thermopolis. City of Heat. It’s home to one of the largest mineral hot springs in the world. But it turns out this town of less than 3,000 is also home to so much more. It’s a literal melting pot — of boiling water, rich rock formations, bath robes and dinosaur bones. This episode was produced in partnership with GoUSATV based on a video series we do with them called Small Town Big Story.  To see some of the largest mineral hot springs in the world for yourself, check out our [video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwG9cjOtGjY&list=PL6fmpLi2ZMJwwKYf4533eFqvR3i9fCkwv&index=3) about Thermopolis. ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

15 MINS

15:20

25 Sep 2024

#883

Small Town, Big Story: The Giant Omelet of Abbeville, LA

We’re visiting a town 150 miles west of New Orleans in the absolute heart of Cajun country, where every year, thousands of people come from across the country to march through the streets, play music, celebrate French culture, and cook up an absolutely enormous omelet. This episode was produced in partnership with GoUSATV based on a video series we do with them called Small Town Big Story. To see the giant omelet for yourself, check out our [video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ipTWGUasW8&list=PL6fmpLi2ZMJwwKYf4533eFqvR3i9fCkwv&index=6)  about Abbeville.  ... Read more

24 Sep 2024

17 MINS

17:40

24 Sep 2024

#882

Small Town, Big Story: The Storytellers of Jonesborough, TN

Every October, amateurs and professionals alike gather in this small town in the Appalachian Mountains to hone their storytelling chops and share them with crowds of thousands. In this episode, host Dylan Thuras takes his turn at the mic during the National Storytelling Festival. This episode was produced in partnership with GoUSATV based on a video series we do with them called Small Town Big Story. To check out the storytelling capital of the world for yourself, check out our [video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ96lVKPsvY&list=PL6fmpLi2ZMJwwKYf4533eFqvR3i9fCkwv&index=6)  about Jonesborough.  ... Read more

23 Sep 2024

16 MINS

16:08

23 Sep 2024

#881

Enchanted Hart Haus (Classic)

Steve and Amy Hartbauer have turned their home in residential Denver, CO into a massive mosaic and decade’s long expression of inner inspiration.  READ MORE IN THE ATLAS:  [https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/enchanted-hart-haus] (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/enchanted-hart-haus) ... Read more

20 Sep 2024

10 MINS

10:07

20 Sep 2024