The Atlas Obscura Podcast
SiriusXM and 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.
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Oct 21, 2022 • 12min
Classic: Valley of the Whales
The fossils of Wadi al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales) in Egypt give us a glimpse of a remarkable evolutionary history. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/wadi-al-hitan
Oct 20, 2022 • 12min
Times Square Hum
Producer Johanna Mayer travels to Times Square in NYC, in search of a particular sound that may sometimes go overlooked.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-times-square-hum-new-york-new-york
Oct 19, 2022 • 14min
Brown Dog Statue
This memorial marks the life of a pup who sparked riots over animal rights issues in London, England. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/brown-dog-statue
Oct 18, 2022 • 16min
Meramec Caverns
This giant limestone cave outside of St. Louis, MO. is home to a combination of kitsch and world-class scenery.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/meramec-caverns
Oct 17, 2022 • 11min
Louie Mattar’s Fabulous Car
The San Diego Automotive Museum in California contains one man’s dream...of creating the ultimate road trip car. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/louie-mattars-fabulous-car
Oct 14, 2022 • 14min
Classic: Bolton Strid
Some say this little burbling creek is “The deadliest body of water on Earth.”READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/bolton-strid
Oct 13, 2022 • 14min
Providence Island
In 1820 a group of Black Americans set off to make a home in Africa. They landed in Providence Island and set the stage for the development of the country Liberia.
Oct 12, 2022 • 13min
Navajo Code Talkers Burger King
The Burger King in Kayenta, AZ is home to a small museum dedicated to a group of Native American veterans who developed an unbreakable secret code during WWII.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/burger-king-navajo-code-talkers-display
Oct 11, 2022 • 15min
Emily Graslie Curates a World of Wonder
Science communication superhero Emily Graslie shares how a pair of severed wolf heads helped her fall in love with science, about the road trip she took back to the beginning of time, and why she’s now looking for wonder in her own backyard.Learn more about Emily Graslie (and watch her bug videos!): http://www.emilygraslie.com/
Oct 10, 2022 • 10min
SubTropolis
This former limestone mine in Kansas City, MO has been turned into a 55,000,000 square-foot industrial park and storage facility.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/subtropolis
