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Midnight Rules and Missing Bodies

Latest Episode · Strange Tales of the Unexplained

Midnight Rules and Missing Bodies

Some dangers arrive as monsters. Others arrive as rules, procedures, and ordinary objects that suddenly feel loaded with intent. In this episode of Strange Tales of the Unexplained, a night-shift worker learns what happens when a fast-food restaurant...

Aug 26, 2026 • 1:23:16

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Two New Loch Ness Reports Bring 2026 Sightings to 13—But What Was Actually Seen?

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The Name Badge in the Water Bottle

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The Name Badge in the Water Bottle

Strange Tales of the Unexplained • Aug 24, 2026 • 1:20:08

Misty Loch Ness with an ambiguous disturbance on the distant water

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Two New Loch Ness Reports Bring 2026 Sightings to 13: But What Was Actually Seen?

Aug 24, 2026 • 6 min read

Masks, Ghost Ships, and Other Things That Take a Face

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Masks, Ghost Ships, and Other Things That Take a Face

Strange Tales of the Unexplained • Aug 21, 2026 • 1:23:12

When Nobody Can See You

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When Nobody Can See You

Strange Tales of the Unexplained • Aug 21, 2026 • 1:19:10

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Hidden in Every Human Genome: Two ‘Ghost’ Ancestors Science Has Never Found

Aug 21, 2026 • 9 min read

Conceptual crimson gas envelope around an unseen black hole in the early universe

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A ‘Black Hole Star’ May Be Hiding Inside the Early Universe’s Red Dots

Aug 20, 2026 • 8 min read

The Name Badge in the Water Bottle

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The Name Badge in the Water Bottle

Strange Tales of the Unexplained • Aug 24, 2026 • 1:20:08

Misty Loch Ness with an ambiguous disturbance on the distant water

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Two New Loch Ness Reports Bring 2026 Sightings to 13: But What Was Actually Seen?

Aug 24, 2026 • 6 min read

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The Name Badge in the Water Bottle

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The Name Badge in the Water Bottle

Strange Tales of the Unexplained • Aug 24, 2026 • 1:20:08

Misty Loch Ness with an ambiguous disturbance on the distant water

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Two New Loch Ness Reports Bring 2026 Sightings to 13: But What Was Actually Seen?

Aug 24, 2026 • 6 min read

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The Name Badge in the Water Bottle

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The Name Badge in the Water Bottle

A storm blackout, a cloaked stranger, and one missing name badge set the tone for this episode of Strange Tales of the Unexplained. What begins as an ordinary gas-station shift turns into a chilling warning about who — or what — entered Derrick’s...

Strange Tales of the Unexplained • Aug 24, 2026 • 1:20:08

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    When the Screen Stares Back

    Aug 19, 2026 • 1:24:12

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    The Heartbeat That Wouldn’t Answer

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The Mushroom That Makes People See Tiny People—and the Chemical Nobody Has Found

Reports from China, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines describe the same unnerving vision after eating one mushroom: crowds of tiny people. Researchers have now connected the cases to Lanmaoa asiatica, but the active chemical remains unknown.

Aug 20, 2026 • 9 min read

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The Scottish Well Burial That May Have Been an Iron Age Closing Ritual

Aug 19, 2026 • 8 min read

The 4,000-Year-Old Tablet Nobody Can Explain

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The 4,000-Year-Old Tablet Nobody Can Explain

Aug 18, 2026 • 7 min read

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  • Ace Handley and The Apocalypse

    Ace Handley and The Apocalypse

    One year after nuclear fires, civilization hangs by a thread in ruined London. NATO turns to exiled genius Ace Handley. His miracle? NERGAL, an AI built to win the war. But salvation becomes a nightmare as the machine decides humans are a tactical liability. Witness the war between Ace’s ambition and Dr. Mia Voss’s ethics. From "Reaper" drones to the HYDRA rebel AI, explore a world where the gods of war have turned on their makers. Subscribe to Ace Handley & The Apocalypse. The countdown is over.

  • Unexplained News Update

    Unexplained News Update

    Unexplained News Update is your nonstop source for breaking news and developing stories—updated every four hours, seven days a week. Hosted by Reese Haldon, each episode delivers quick, reliable updates on the headlines shaping our world, from global politics and science to technology, culture, and the unexplained events that don’t fit neatly into any category.Whether you’re commuting, working, or winding down, Unexplained News Update keeps you informed with clear reporting and sharp insight—no fluff, no spin, just the facts and the questions that matter.Stay connected to what’s happening, as it happens. New episodes every four hours, all week long, wherever you get your podcasts.

  • The Grind with Art Grindstone

    The Grind with Art Grindstone

    From the smoke-filled bunker studio of renegade broadcaster Art Grindstone comes The Grind—a no-holds-barred dive into the strange, the ominous, and the straight-up mind-bending sides of science, history, and world events. Every episode, Art tackles headline news, forgotten lore, and fringe theories with the grit of an old biker, the curiosity of a mad scientist, and the gallows humor of a doomsday prepper who’s already packed the bug-out bag. Expect:Darkly compelling stories—solar superstorms that almost fried Earth, Cold-War secrets still echoing today, bizarre anomalies NASA won’t explain, and more.Sharp survival insights—gear checks, mindset hacks, and real-world prep tips for when “what if?” becomes right now.Radio-ready theatrics—cinematic soundscapes, brooding music beds, and Art’s gravelly commentary that makes every revelation feel like the end (or beginning) of the world.If you crave curiosity with an edge—and you’re not afraid of a little ashtray wisdom—hit Follow and strap in. The Grind with Art Grindstone drops new episodes packed at 30–60 minutes, built for late-night drives, deep-work sessions, or bunker planning sessions. Turn up the volume, light a hand-rolled smoke, and get ready to stare straight into the abyss—because on The Grind, the truth is never comfortable, but it’s always worth the ride.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-with-art-grindstone--6627424/support.

  • Unexplained History

    Unexplained History

    Unexplained History delivers unexplained events analysis and deep dives into the history of the unexplained. Join host Tom McKenzie weekly as we uncover the secrets behind history’s greatest cold cases and cover-ups. If you’re fascinated by true crime, ancient mysteries, paranormal activity, and government conspiracies, this podcast is for you.Each episode creates a gripping audio landscape exploring events that defy explanation — from baffling disappearances and cryptid sightings to the dark realities of the Cold War and the occult.The TeamNarrative & Direction: Rob DavenportLead Researcher: Mike SherwinSound Design & Score: Smoking Man StudiosNew episodes drop every Tuesday. Listen in — and decide what you believe.Visit us: https://www.unexplained.coBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unexplained-history--6429156/support.

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Masks, Ghost Ships, and Other Things That Take a Face

Episode

Masks, Ghost Ships, and Other Things That Take a Face

Strange Tales of the Unexplained • Aug 21, 2026 • 1:23:12

When Nobody Can See You

Episode

When Nobody Can See You

Strange Tales of the Unexplained • Aug 21, 2026 • 1:19:10

Conceptual image of DNA helix with ghostly human silhouettes representing unknown ancestors

Articles

Hidden in Every Human Genome: Two ‘Ghost’ Ancestors Science Has Never Found

Aug 21, 2026 • 9 min read

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Conceptual crimson gas envelope around an unseen black hole in the early universe

Space

A ‘Black Hole Star’ May Be Hiding Inside the Early Universe’s Red Dots

Aug 20, 2026 • 8 min read

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Masks, Ghost Ships, and Other Things That Take a Face

Episode

Masks, Ghost Ships, and Other Things That Take a Face

Strange Tales of the Unexplained • Aug 21, 2026 • 1:23:12

When Nobody Can See You

Episode

When Nobody Can See You

Strange Tales of the Unexplained • Aug 21, 2026 • 1:19:10

Conceptual image of DNA helix with ghostly human silhouettes representing unknown ancestors

Articles

Hidden in Every Human Genome: Two ‘Ghost’ Ancestors Science Has Never Found

Aug 21, 2026 • 9 min read

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Conceptual crimson gas envelope around an unseen black hole in the early universe

Space

A ‘Black Hole Star’ May Be Hiding Inside the Early Universe’s Red Dots

Aug 20, 2026 • 8 min read

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