Unexplained

In August 1930, the first media report of a strange creature, reportedly seen in the waters of Loch Ness in Scotland, was published by a local Inverness newspaper. It would not be the last... This episode was written by Diane Hope and produced by Richard MacLean Smith Go to twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it was the rumour that a UFO followed the flight path of a plane from New York to London in June, or it was the sighting of the strange “green ball” over Madagascar in August. 1954 certainly seemed to be a hotbed of apparent UFO-related incidents. No more so than over the continent of Europe... This episode was written by Ella McLeod and Richard MacLean Smith Go to twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Eric Olson uncovers horrifying truths about his father's death and the government's cover-up. It explores secret programs involving unethical experimentation, torture, and mind control techniques. The episode also delves into the disturbing events surrounding Ronald Madison's death and the tragic life of Frank Olson, including his deteriorating mental state and the possibility of a larger cover-up.

In this episode, the podcast explores the mysterious death of Frank Olson, a CIA employee involved in classified experiments. The story takes us to a retreat and reveals a bizarre turn of events involving spiked drinks, strange hallucinations, and questions about foul play. The circumstances surrounding Olson's death raise suspicions, pointing towards a deeper conspiracy.

With Unexplained Season 7 due to start next Friday, July 28th, we have time for one more episode from the vaults.  This week we return to Broadhaven in Wales, where a series of bizarre events occurred over the course of a few months in 1977.  And it all began in the playground of a local primary school... Go to twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For me, the Spanish film Veronica, directed by Paco Plaza and released in 2017, is, without doubt, one of the best horror films depicting demonic possession of recent times.  Incredibly, the true story it's based on is even more terrifying... Go to twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Rerun) In 1987, construction began on a small stretch of road that would later become known as the Stocksbridge Bypass, now considered one of the most haunted roads in the UK. This is why... Go to twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the summer of 1958 in Mölndo, Sweden, EVP pioneer Friedrich Jürgenson was attempting to record the sound of birdsong in his garden. What he captured instead would change his life forever... Go to twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Unexplained currently on a break between seasons, we’re taking a look back at some of our favourite episodes.  In the summer of 2014, Maria and Derek Broaddus were overjoyed when they completed on their dream home; a $1.4 million dollar mansion in the affluent suburb of Westfield in New Jersey.   But then the letters started to arrive… Go to twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing with our look back at some of our favourite episodes while we take a break between seasons, this week we’re going back to March 2019.  In 1969 National Geographic photographer Loren McIntyre traveled deep into the Amazon in search of the fabled Mayoruna tribe who were said to have no contact with the outside world.  What happened next left him wondering for the rest of his life whether it had truly occurred or not...  Go to twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.