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Del Fawmer is a solo musican with a blossoming career, but her life is turned upside down when her dying grandmother asks her to delve into the secrets of the past. Visiting the old woman's house, Del comes across a box full of unusual musical instruments, each accompanied by a letter. Join her as she learns about a homemade, pedal-powered organ, the different uses for a drainpipe and Bob Dylan's unwanted harmonica. Each quirky instrument reveals a story from Del's family history that lead h ...
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Join us as we delve into the chilling tales surrounding the infamous Cecil Hotel, from the mass of mysterious deaths and disappearances to the haunting paranormal activity that has plagued its halls. Are the spirits of the Cecil's troubled past still lingering within its walls? Tune in to uncover the secrets that lie hidden within the Cecil Hotel's…
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From its inception in the late 1800s to its transformation into a historical landmark nestled in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, Sloss Furnace has witnessed a multitude of tragedies and inexplicable events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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In this episode we explore the eerie history of the WW Hartwell House in Plattsburgh, New York. Once the stately residence of a prominent local businessman, this historic home has long been the center of ghostly tales and mysterious occurrences. We'll explore the life and times of William W. Hartwell, whose tragic demise is said to have left a spec…
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In this chilling episode of Obscurities, we delve into the eerie tale of the Red Lady of Wellscroft Lodge. Perched on a mountaintop, Wellscroft Lodge stands as a picturesque yet haunting estate, known for its stunning architecture and... ghostly resident. Local legends speak of a sorrowful figure, draped in a flowing red gown, who roams the halls a…
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Poveglia Island has witnessed centuries of turmoil and death, from its days as a quarantine station during the plague to its time as a mental asylum. Stories of restless spirits, eerie whispers, and shadowy figures have turned Poveglia into a place of fear and fascination. Join us as we delve into the island's harrowing past, exploring the chilling…
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Join us on a chilling journey into the depths of the paranormal as we uncover the harrowing tale of the Kennedy Ife Exorcism. In this episode, we delve into the mysterious events that unfolded in the small town of Enfield, London where a family was plagued by inexplicable occurrences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…
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Join us for a spine-tingling episode of Obscurities as we delve into the enigmatic world of the Belmez Faces phenomenon. These mysterious images, known as the "Faces of Belmez," emerged on the floor of a Spanish home in the 1970s, captivating the world with their eerie appearance and sparking intense speculation about their origins. See Privacy Pol…
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Join us as we delve into the haunting history of this seemingly innocuous Iowa home, which became the scene of one of the most brutal and unsolved crimes in U.S. history. On a fateful night in 1912, the Moore family and two young houseguests were savagely murdered in their beds, victims of a mysterious assailant who left no clues behind. Over a cen…
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In this episode of Obscurities, we uncover the fascinating history behind the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, exploring the legends of ghostly apparitions that haunt its corridors and the unsolved mysteries that linger in the mountain air. From its opulent origins as a haven for the elite to its role in wartime espionage, this luxurious retreat has a…
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Basketball cards have been around for over 100 years, even prior to the inception of the National Basketball Association (NBA.) It was not until the 1980s however, until they really began to take off and create that similar trading frenzy that baseball cards had. With now-legendary players like Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller, Hakeem Olajuwon, Patri…
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Somnambulism: A sleep disorder involving complex motor acts; also referred to as sleepwalking. But what happens when those complex motor behaviors involve criminal acts? There have been a few cases in history where defendants have claimed this excuse for violent crimes with deadly consequences. But can you really get away with murder with this excu…
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With today’s technology, it is easy to stay in touch. But sometimes, someone cuts off all communication without any explanation. Ghosting is a relatively new term, most frequently used when someone disappears and avoids all contact, usually from a romantic partner in a casual dating relationship. But what if your spouse goes missing completely? And…
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The murder of young Texas couple Shane Stewart & Sally McNelly has been a mystery for decades. For nearly three decades, there had been virtually no progress in cracking the case. The story begins in 1987 in a Central Texas ranching town when 17-year-old Sally McNelly took a liking to a cute and muscular boy a year younger. Shane Stewart and Sally …
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Can you imagine a world without a need for fossil fuels? Even more incredible, can you imagine a time where all we would need is water to fuel vehicles? This wouldn’t even be any special kind of water; tap water, spring water, water from a lake, or even melted snow would be sufficient to run your car. A man from Columbus, Ohio claimed to have inven…
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The Rendlesham Forest Incident of 1980 is considered by many to be the most corroborated UFO sightings in military history. The sightings took place in Rendlesham forest, adjacent to the Royal Air Force Woodbridge station in Suffolk, England during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Listen now to hear what happened during ‘Britain’s Roswell…
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The Lake Shawnee Amusement Park was a popular attraction in West Virginia from 1926 until it closed in 1967. Its history of fun and laughter, though, was marred by at least two tragic deaths. The park briefly reopened in 1987, but it struggled to escape its calamitous history. Today, the park remains abandoned, and some say the grounds are haunted …
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It was a cold, dark November night in 1930 when a fur trapper, Joe Labelle, arrived in a small Inuit village. A village on the banks of Lake Anjikuni, where, like many Innuit communities at the time, took place in a thriving European fur trading operation. As the chilled fur trader approached the lake village, a strange silence met him; the only so…
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An eerie painting created by artist Bill Stoneham in 1972 has spooked many people who have viewed the image of a young boy standing next to a girl doll with hollow eyes and a sad, downturned mouth. Even more disturbing are the creepy stories of those who have come into contact with the painting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…
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The Hudson River Valley is a beautiful area stretching from Westchester County to Albany, New York. The Hudson River cuts through the Hudson Highlands. The Catskills and the rest of the Appalachian Mountains rise from the west and the Taconic Mountains to the east. The area is filled with orchards, vineyards, farms, and quaint villages. The valley …
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Speculation regarding the existence of intelligent life outside our planet dates back perhaps thousands of years. But in 1947, the United States Army Air Forces found debris of a reported flying disc in Roswell. Officials quickly retracted reports of the unidentified flying object, but questions remained as all information related to the matter was…
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The historic Hot Wells of Bexar County park opened in April 2019. It is the site of the former Hot Wells Hotel and Spa, which lie in ruins, but has been stabilized and featured on the 4-acre site as part of the San Antonio River Walk. The unique history of the former hotel and spa and its life afterward is fascinating. But prior to its adaptation t…
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Skull and Bones was established in 1832 at Yale University. When you view its list of notable alumni, it is plain to see that this is no ordinary fraternal organization. Since its inception, the men who have been hand-picked by its members to join are what many refer to as “the power elite.” After graduating college, a giant chunk of these names go…
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Denver International Airport opened in 1995 to much fanfare and currently ranks in the top twenty busiest airports in the world. Construction delays and a flawed state-of-the-art automatic baggage handling system pushed the costs to almost five billion dollars, two billion over budget. Conspiracy theorists have embraced many aspects of the facility…
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On the night of December 29, 1980, Betty Cash and Vicki Landrum would experience a UFO sighting which would impact them long after that evening. Deteriorating health, government denials, and conspiracy theories swirled around the incident and continues to fascinate forty two years later.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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King's Park, Long Island. A pleasant hamlet touted as a great place to live and raise a family. Three miles of beautiful beaches. But its history is a little more dark, as it hosted the Kings Park Psychiatric Center from 1885 to 1996.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…
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The Portland underground is known as the Shanghai Tunnels. Many of these tunnels have collapsed and are in disrepair. But in the late 19th century, Portland was referred to as the Forbidden City of the West. Tales and legends of able-bodied men being drugged, kidnapped, sold to sea captains, and forced to work on ships bound to Shanghai, came alive…
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Lizzie Borden is known to most as an American woman who was tried and acquitted of the grisly murders of her father and stepmother. More than 192 years later, the crime continues to fascinate us. The evidence of hideous transgression, carried out with excessive strikes from an ax, indicated a clear-cut verdict. Yet Lizzie was acquitted. The details…
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The Ouija board is far different than any other board game. It supposedly taps into the subconscious mind, causing the body to make involuntary movements to spell out words or answer questions. However, from the darker spiritual perspective, some believe these boards are used to make contact with the dead, to communicate the messages of passed on s…
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Travelers on the London Underground and passersby around the Farringdon station often report hearing screams late at night and sometimes during the day. It is a chilling sound, sending a chill down your spine. You may convince yourself you mistook the noise for what it is, or even that you did not hear it at all. But be assured, the agonizing wail …
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San Jose, California was home to Sarah Winchester, famed heir of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. From 1886 to her death in 1922, Sarah continuously remodeled and expanded a mansion for spirits to reside - all the souls claimed by Winchester guns. Without rhyme or logical reason, renovations both quirky and mysterious resulted in an architect…
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Are you interested in enjoying the recreational opportunities offered by a former ordnance factory-turned uranium processing facility once contaminated with over one and a half million cubic yards of asbestos, radioactive uranium, and polluted rubble? You can visit the Weldon Spring Ordnance Works, but you may want to listen to our latest episode b…
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Kelly, Kentucky, like the rest of the towns along the state’s border with Tennessee, has hot, humid August nights. After the sun sets, people tend to lounge in their homes or on porches, enjoying cool drinks and hoping for breezes. Residents of the Sutton Farm likely hoped that they would spend the evening of August 21, 1955, in such a way. A horde…
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It's big...it's hairy...it's...possibly the most surprisingly good movie we've covered! Facts and Figures: NIGHT OF THE DEMON Directed by Jacques Tourneur Written by Charles Bennett Hal E. Chester Story by M.R. Jame Starring Dana Andrews Peggy Cummins Niall MacGinnis Maurice Denham
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When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014, the world was captivated. As details emerged, the story became more strange as the hours and days went by.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Scott Gearen is the kind of man who always walks around with a wide smile on his face. He is loved and respected by many, and has a passion for fitness, faith, his country, and life. It is believed by many, that those with this relentless positive mindset have often experienced some of the darkest times that one could only imagine. Scott Gearen emb…
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Individuals, organizations, companies, and municipalities should strive for purpose and meaning to achieve a highly regarded reputation and significance. Those with principles and integrity wish to make lasting, meaningful contributions to society. Anyone can and should make efforts to enhance those around them. If you can be remembered as a kind, …
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He's a bean and he KILLS! And it was AWESOME! Killer Bean was released in 2009 Written and Directed by Jeff Lew Starring Vegas E. Trip Brian Session David Guilmette Matthew Tyler Jeff Lew FOLLOW US! Instagram/Twitter: @ootsspodcast J.G. Murphy: @thejgmurphy Remy Grey: @riddlemegrey Obscurities of the Silver Screen is a TMK Pictures Podcast. For mor…
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THE END IS NEAR!!! And depending on the election results, the end may actually be near. Beastmaster 3: The Eye of Braxus was released in 1996 Directed by Gabrielle Beaumont Written by David Wise Based on The Beast Master by Andre Norton Starring Marc Singer Tony Todd Kieth Coulouris Sandra Hess Casper Van Dien Patrick Kilpatrick Lesley-Anne Down Da…
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Our world is a strange place full of obscurities. We explore them, beginning with the tale of the blood sucking chupacabra.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Narrative.fm
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They're like Pringles. You can't have just one! Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time was released in 1991 Directed by Sylvio Tabet Written by Jim Wynorski R.J. Robertson Sylvio Tabet Ken Hauser Doug Miles Based on The Beast Master by Andre Norton Starring Marc Singer Kari Wührer Sarah Douglas Wings Hauser FOLLOW US! Instagram/Twitter: @ootsspo…
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Our world is a strange place. For every one of earth's strange events, odd objects, and obscurities there's someone or something behind them all. Obscurities sheds light on them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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What do you call a guy with no shirt, no shoes, and can talk to animals? The beastmaster. Starting our journey through the trilogy! The Beastmaster was released in 1982 Directed by Don Coscarelli Written by Don Coscarelli Paul Pepperman Based on The Beast Master by Andre Norton Starring Marc Singer Tanya Roberts Rip Torn John Amos FOLLOW US! Instag…
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He's a real boy! A little too real... FACTS & FIGURES The Adventures of Pinocchio was released in 1996 Directed by Steve Barron Written by Sherry Mills Steve Barron Tom Benedek Barry Berman Starring Martin Landau Jonathan Taylor Thomas Rob Schneider Udo Kier Bebe Neuwirth David Doyle Geneviève Bujold FOLLOW US! Instagram/Twitter: @ootsspodcast J.G.…
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Neil Breen: the man, the myth, the legend. One of his movies finally makes an appearance on the show! This episode was previously recorded as a Youtube exclusive. Due to the wildfires in California, Remy and J.G. could not record Pinocchio, but fear not! Not only are both J.G. and Remy safe, but Pinocchio will be headed your way NEXT WEEK! Until th…
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IT'S MORPHIN' TIME! This week, J.G. introduces Remy to the Power Rangers. What does he think about it? Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie was released in 1997 Directed by David Winng Shuki Levy Written by Shuki Levy Shell Danielson Starring Johnny Yong Bosch Nakia Burrise Jason David Frank Catherine Sutherland Amy Jo Johnson Steve Cardenas Austin St, Joh…
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Because when you read about the Titanic, you think "this would make a great kids film!" Titanic: The Legend Goes On was released in 2000! Directed by Kim Lox Camillo Teti Written by Camillo Teti Starring Lisa Russo Mark Thompson-Ashworth Gisella Matthews Kenneth Belton Gregory Snegoff FOLLOW US! Instagram/Twitter: @ootsspodcast J.G. Murphy: @thejgm…
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This shark is hungry...and you just killed her baby! Jaws 3-D was released in 1983! Directed by Joe Alves Written by Richard Matheson Carl Gottlieb Starring Denis Quaid Bess Armstrong Simon MacCorkindale Louis Gossett Jr. FOLLOW US! Instagram/Twitter: @ootsspodcast J.G. Murphy: @thejgmurphy Remy Grey: @riddlemegrey Obscurities of the Silver Screen …
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THE BOYS ARE BACK AT IT! So let's get down to business... Teenage Zombies was released in 1959! Written and Directed by Jerry Warren Starring Don Sullivamn Katherine Victor Chuck Niles Brianne Murphy FOLLOW US! Instagram/Twitter: @ootsspodcast J.G. Murphy: @thejgmurphy Remy Grey: @riddlemegrey Obscurities of the Silver Screen is a TMK Pictures Podc…
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So much for Thomas' biggest adventure... FACTS & FIGURES Thomas and the Magic Railroad was released in 2000. Directed byBritt Allcroft Written byBritt Allcroft based on The Railway Series by The Rev. W Awdry Starring Peter FondaMara WilsonAlec BaldwinDidi ConnRussell MeansCody McMainsMichael E. Rodgers Hey, Paul Ryan was the cinematographer...okay …
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We CARE! A. Lot. Ben Severson joins the show once again! FACTS & FIGURES The Care Bears Movie was released in 1985 Directed by Arna Selznick Screenplay by Peter Sauder Narrated by Mickey Rooney The boys really got into it...they may watch more. Check that, the definitely WILL watch more. FOLLOW US! @ootsspodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter B…
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