Unnatural Podcast
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsUnnatural Podcast brings you stories about the strange and the weird in this world, things that will make you think twice. Join Ben and Steve as they share stories about the Unnatural things all around us.
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Unnatural Bloopers
August 19, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week you'll hear all the boy's mess-ups. We'll be taking a few weeks off also. So this is just something cool to leave you with while you're waiting for the next episode to drop. Enjoy the podcast! Thanks for listening.
Deja Vu: deja vu
August 12, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 33.8 MBThe guys will be trying to figure out déjà vu and if they’ve been here before. What is déjà vu? Is it a moment lived once before or is it the brain having a meltdown? Enjoy the podcast! Thanks for listening.
The Loveland Frogman
August 05, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Loveland Frogman is a cryptid that has been spotted multiple times, over several decades, in Loveland Ohio. What is this creature doing and why do people keep changing their stories later on? Could it be a frog-based conspiracy? Listen in to find out. Enjoy the podcast! Thanks for listening.
The Catacombs of Paris
July 29, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 41.9 MBThe guys are going deep below the streets of Paris to check out the tunnels lined with bones and skulls. That’s right, it’s the Paris Catacombs! Learn why they were built as well as all of the strange things that have happened to them over the centuries. Enjoy the podcast! Thanks for listening.
1971 Iraq Poison Grain Disaster
July 22, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 33.6 MBAfter years of drought and terrible harvests in the late 1960’s, the government of Iraq decided to step in and give its farmers a helping hand. That action would set off an environmental disaster that sickened up to 100,000 people. In this episode, we’ll break down what happened and how bad it got for the Iraqi people. Enjoy the podcast! Thanks for listening.
The Priapulida Worm
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 22.9 MBIs that a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Priapulida worm aka the Penis worm! This week Ben and Steve will tell you about a cool marine creature that looks very much like a phallus. This creature is amazingly interesting and has some truly strange abilities. Enjoy the podcast! Thanks for listening.
Violet Sea Snail
July 08, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode Ben and Steve go crazy for a tiny snail. This creature uses an unbelievably unique technique to get around the world's oceans and you’re going to be amazed by it. Come along and learn all about this seemingly unnatural creature. Enjoy the podcast! Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Twitter: @podunnatural Facebook Page: facebook.com/unnaturalpodcast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/unnaturalpodcast/
Doppelgangers and the Curious Case of Emilie Sagee
July 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 34.3 MBOn this week’s episode, the boys will be trying to figure out what a doppelganger is and share stories of a few famous doppelgangers. This includes one of the most unnatural and well-known doppelganger stories of all time. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Twitter: @pod...
Have You Heard Of Game 2
June 24, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week, I accidentally butt-dial my co-host Steve again! If you've heard the first "Have You Heard Of Game" episode then you'll realize it's a bunch of mini-episodes of Unnatural stories that are too short for the Unnautral podcast format. We had a lot of fun trying to guess each others topics. Please enjoy the podcast and share the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I...
Shrunken Heads
June 17, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 31.4 MBPopular culture has made a lot out of shrunken heads but what are they really? And why would anyone make them? Listen in as Ben and Steve share the cultural history and process that is involved to make a shrunken head. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Twitter: @podunna...
Snake Island
June 10, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 38.3 MBSnakes! Snakes! Snakes! This week the boys will be telling you about an island called Snake Island that’s blanketed with the Golden Lancehead Viper. And because of its isolation, it’s developed a venom that’s five times as deadly as its mainland counterparts! Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Ins...
Murder Holes
June 03, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week the guys talk about the medieval castle defense known as murder holes. Used in horrific ways to stop invaders murder holes have a storied and intriguing history. Listen in and learn about this nasty design feature. . Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Twitter: ...
Is Bobby Mackey's Music World Haunted?
May 27, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this week’s episode, the guys will be trying to figure out if Bobby Mackey’s Music World is really indeed haunted. There’s a bunch of creepy stories that may prove that some things are just too hard to explain. This nightclub was once embroiled with the mafia, associated with sacrifices, suicides, and death. We can't forget that haunted well! Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unna...
Wolfman and the Bearded Lady
May 20, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this week's episode, the guys talk about the rare conditions that cause the body to grow hair in places that we normally don’t expect. Commonly referred to as wolfmen and bearded ladies these individuals have historically been exploited and pushed to the fringes of society. Listen in and learn about the causes and effects of their conditions. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unna...
The Man They Couldn't Hang
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 33.1 MBThe boys will be telling you about a very unnatural occurrence that happened on the 23rd of February 1885. This unnatural occurrence happened to a man who was dubbed “the man they could not hang”. He would go on to have the last laugh though! Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnatura...
Fiji Mermaid
May 06, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week the boys share what they’ve learned about Fiji Mermaids, the supposed remains of mermaids. Are they real and where did they come from? Fiji Mermaids have baffled and thrilled people for decades and have a heck of a history. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Tw...
Dumbo the Octopus
April 29, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 25.9 MBCome to the bottom of the ocean with Ben and Steve as they learn all about the Dumbo Octopus. These octopi are both absurdly cute and biologically amazing. Living farther down than any other octopus, they get around in the most unique way. You’re going to love learning about them as much as we did. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Tha...
The Man of the Hole
April 22, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week we share the story of The Man of the Hole, an indigenous man living in the Amazon forest who has never had contact with the outside world. Why is he all alone and how did we learn about him are just a few of the questions Ben and Steve try to answer. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: In...
Yonaguni Monument
April 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week we try to unlock the secrets of the Yonaguni Monument, a strange rock formation under the sea off the coast of Japan. There’s been a heap of conjecture since it was discovered in the 1980s. Listen to Ben and Steve as they talk about this unbelievable monument. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links b...
The Helpful Hookworm?
April 08, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week we talk about the hookworm, an intestinal parasite, to learn how they work and what their impact has been on civilization. Because parasites are bad, they make people sick and will kill you, right? But is the hookworm really that bad? It’s a question we’ll explore in this episode. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks fo...
The Devil's Road Stories
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week's story is an eerie one. Ben and Steve look into the creepy stories surrounding the Devil's Road, a stretch of blacktop in Pennsylvania that is said to harbor a lot of residual evil from the people who lived there in the past and the terrible things they’ve done. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Link...
The Great Molasses Flood
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 28.2 MBIn 1919 a massive flood made of molasses flooded the streets of Boston, Massachusetts. The name might make you think that this is a funny story but it was actually a deadly accident that killed 5 people and injured 150. Listen to Ben and Steve as they talk about this unnerving body of water. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for...
The Crazy Hair Freezing Contest
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 21.4 MBOur Unnatural story of the week is a chilly one, we’re entering a very silly competition called the Hair Freezing Contest in Takhini Hot Springs. Listen to Ben and Steve as they talk about this very bizarre competition. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Twitter: @podun...
The Bumblebee Bat
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 24.5 MBFeatured in this podcast is a cute little bat named Kitti’s Hog-nosed bat. This tiny little creature is the smallest bat in the world and possibly one of the smallest mammals on the planet. Come along with Ben and Steve to the small region of Asia where they live to learn all about them and their amazing adaptations. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure ...
The Devil's Pool
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 29.6 MBIn Queensland Australia, there is a tourist attraction that has claimed the lives of at least 19 people. This seemingly calm and inviting spot is anything but that. Ben and Steve tell you all about what makes this such an unnerving stretch of water and why it is so deadly. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Lin...
Solway Firth Spaceman
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 29.8 MBIn 1964 Jim Tempelton took a photo that would amaze the world. On a hilltop free of other people he snapped a picture of his daughter only to later discover a figure in the background that looked like a figure wearing a spacesuit. How did this happen and who was that figure? Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. L...
The Backdoor Beetle
February 18, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 18.8 MBA small Japanese beetle has figured out how to foil one a major predator in such an amazing way! This adaptation doesn’t stop the beetle from being eaten but instead allows it to come out alive on the other side. Prepare to be amazed by this little critter. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Inst...
The Radium Girls
February 11, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week’s episode has everything in it: danger, death, corporate greed, misdeeds, and vindication. The story of the Radium Girls is heart-wrenching but a very important one for you to know about. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Twitter: @podunnatural Facebook Pa...
Alnwick Garden’s Poison Garden
February 04, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 50 MBLocated in England, Alnwick garden is the most dangerous planted garden in the world. The garden is filled with dangerous and poisonous plants that can kill with just a single touch. Put on the heaviest pair of gloves you own and join the boys as they walk through this killer place. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listeni...
Have You Heard Of Game
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 46.4 MBThis week, I accidentally butt-dial my co-host Steve, and we end up playing a game. What is the game? Trying to guess what unnatural story the other is talking about based on a question about it. Hilarity ensues and you’re going to enjoy this episode almost as much as we did. Enjoy the podcast! Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks...
Ark Two
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 25.8 MBPreppers have been stockpiling resources and building bunkers for years in expectation of the end of the world. So far it hasn’t happened but the fruits of their labors are still around. Join Ben and Steve as they go underground and explore Ark Two, a bunker built in the early 1980’s using some really interesting construction techniques. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural P...
Weird Waterfalls
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week's episode features three amazing and unique waterfalls. Instead of falling down towards the earth these flow in totally different directions. You’d never believe it was possible that these could exist but they do! Come along with Ben and Steve as they wade through each one. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listen...
Rings of Light
January 07, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 31.4 MBFor centuries humans have been seeing amazing arcs and rings of light in the daytime sky. Ben and Steve help explain how they are created and how they’ve influenced the human history. Grab a good pair of sunglasses, look up at the sky, and learn what is going on. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: ...
Gil Perez: The Spontaneous Teleporter
December 31, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 24.4 MBThe protagonist of this week’s story fell asleep on the job (haven’t we all?) and woke up on the other side of the world. How could this have possibly happened? Is the story truth or fiction? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnatura...
Christmas Werewolves
December 24, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 14 MB‘Tis the season to howl at the moon! Put on your superstition goggles and get a good look at these Christmas based werewolf stories and learn the real reason kids are always building snow werewolves. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Twitter: @podunnatural Facebook P...
Mummering: A Weird Christmas Tradition
December 17, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 18.9 MB‘Tis the season for playing dress-up! This episode features the Newfoundland Christmas tradition of Mummering, one of the strangest holiday traditions you’ll ever hear about. Put on your favorite costume and join Ben and Steve as they tell you all about it. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Inst...
American Giants
December 10, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 25.8 MBFor over a century people have been digging up skeletons that are much to large to belong to normal human beings. Where did these giant skeletons come from and why haven’t we ever heard of them before? Tag along as we try to figure it all out. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnatu...
The Fosse Dionne
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 32 MBIn the Burgundy region of France lies a deep pool with a dark past. Many divers have gone in to never come back out again. Why? Because according to legend a massive serpent lives inside of the cave. Join Ben and Steve as they swim through the story to get to the bottom of things. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening...
Fata Morgana
November 26, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 22.9 MBSailors have observed ships flying across the horizon for centuries. What seemingly unnatural phenomena could be causing this? A type of mirage that you’ve probably not heard of before that can make some of the most interesting illusions out there. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @u...
Weird Perfume Oils
November 19, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 35.3 MBEver wonder what goes into making the perfumes people wear? It’s pretty amazing what strange, unique, and unexpected ingredients there are out there. Join Ben and Steve as they sniff their way from one ingredient to the next. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Twitter: ...
Fatbergs
November 12, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MBReady to be grossed out? In this weeks episode the boys head straight underground to take a good long look at what’s going on in the sewers. Turns out people are flushing more than you would expect and its created massive problems for waste management facilities all across the globe. Enjoy this stinky episode! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks fo...
Kopi Luwak Civet Butt Coffee
November 05, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 28.9 MBClaimed to be the best tasting coffee you could ever drink, Civet coffee is also one of the most expensive coffees in the world. Butt wait until you learn about its origin. Listen as Ben and Steve debate how good this coffee really is and if it’s worth the amazingly high price. Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: In...
The Restricted Caller
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 28.4 MBIn 2007 the Kuykendall family started receiving strange text messages, soon the bizarre campaign escalated to threatening phone calls. Things got even scarier when the caller started revealing intimate details that only someone in the house could know. Who was this caller and why did they target this family? Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for ...
The Dover Demon
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 24.3 MBOver two nights in 1977 three teenagers saw a strange creature in the woods. Today we’re still trying to figure out what that strange-looking cryptid really was. Is it real or just a made up story? Lets find out! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Twitter: @podunnatural Facebook Page: f...
Natures Zombies!
October 15, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 26.5 MBLong before George Romero thought about them mother nature was making her own shambling mindless undead creatures. Take a ride with us to the forest floor where we watch as unsuspecting critters are turned into creatures bent on doing bad things to their brethren. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below:...
Ghost Children of San Antonio Railroad
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 25.2 MBThis story is a spooky one! It features the ghosts of children and a haunted train crossing where vehicles miraculously move on their own. How is this happening and what is really going on? Enjoy the podcast Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram: @unnaturalpod Twitter: @podunnatural Facebook Page: facebook...
The Bone Church
October 01, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 26.6 MBLocated in the Czech Republic is a most unusual church. Instead of featuring famous paintings of the Savior or Holy relics, it is decorated entirely with bones. Yes, that's right it is floor to ceiling bones. How did this happen? You’ll need to listen in as we dig up the history of the church and its macabre decorations. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm su...
The Sorry Rocks of Uluru
September 24, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 25.1 MBThis weeks story features apology letters sent from around the globe along with the cursed items that prompted them. In this interesting story Ben and Steve try to understand why visitors of Uluru Kata Tjuta are shipping their illicitly acquired keepsakes back to the park. Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Instagram...
The Shocking Story of the Electric Woman
September 17, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 20.4 MBThe story of Jacqueline Priestman, known as the Electric Woman, is shocking. How could her body hold so much charge that it short circuits nearly every device she comes in contact with? The answer might surprise you so join us as we look at what could have been happening. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links...
The Unbelievable Spiral Staircase
September 10, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MBBuilt in 1873 in a tiny church in the middle of nowhere is a wonder of structural engineering. The Spiral Staircase of Loretto Chapel has baffled scientists and scared nuns for generations. Come along with Ben and Steve as they take on this unnatural story. Enjoy the podcast! Remember to subscribe to the episode on your favorite podcast app and remember to follow us on social media, just look for Unnatural Podcast and I'm sure you'll find us. Thanks for listening. Links below: Insta...