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From the New York Times bestselling author and creator of the hit MrBallen Podcast and YouTube channel, a vividly illustrated graphic novel, adapted for audio, featuring nine spine-chilling stories—based on real events—of the horror that lurks within the unknown In MrBallen Presents: Where...

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A vivid, frightening novel collection of nine strange, dark, and mysterious stories, based on true events, from the mind behind the YouTube channel and hit MrBallen Podcast John Allen, known popularly as “MrBallen,” has been enthralling audiences with his unique brand of storytelling ever...

Tell Me Why You’re Special is a platform for people who are actually doing something with their life and are willing to talk about it honestly. Hosted under the Listen Bitch Podcast umbrella by Branden LaNette, this show exists to spotlight real stories, real work, and real potential. Entrepreneurs, authors, creators, leaders, founders, and misfits who have built something meaningful are invited to the mic to share why they’re special without hype, without fluff, and without pretending it was easy. This isn’t an interview about perfection. It’s about process. Obedience. Failure. ...

On Sarah A. Chrisman's 29th birthday, her husband, Gabriel, presented her with a corset. The material and the design were breathtakingly beautiful, but her mind immediately filled with unwelcome views. Although she had been in love with the Victorian era all her life, she had specifically asked her husband not to buy her a corset - ever. She'd heard how corsets affected the female body and what they represented, and she wanted none of it.

In How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, veteran journalist Chris Taylor traces the series from the difficult birth of the original film through its sequels, the franchise’s death and rebirth, the prequels, and the preparations for a new trilogy. Taylor provides portraits of the friends, writers, artists, producers, and marketers who labored behind the scenes to turn Lucas’s idea into a legend.

WKGF Presents The Witching Hour is a fully scripted podcast series disguised as a late-night radio call-in show from the 80s, hosted by the fun-loving rock 'n roll DJ Max Thorn, straight from the corner booth at WKGF Bakersfield. Each episodes blends character-driven storytelling with a nostalgic feel, as Max opens the phone lines to listeners desperate to share their brushes with the bizarre - from haunted arcades and cursed VHS cassettes to impossible memories and vanishing children. Some calls are intense, some are absurd, some seem to hit a little too close to home, but Max wants to hear ...

An exhilarating collection of letters and stories from the world-renowned Explorers Club, featuring firsthand accounts of crossing boundaries and making history over the past century For centuries, explorers from all over the globe have traveled the far reaches of what the world has to offer...

A History of the Popes tells the story of the oldest living institution in the Western world—the papacy. From its origins in Saint Peter, Jesus' chief disciple, through Pope Benedict XVI today, the popes have been key players in virtually all of the great dramas of the western world in the last two thousand years. Acclaimed church historian John W. O'Malley's engaging narrative examines the 265 individuals who have claimed to be Peter's successors. Rather than describe each pope one by one, the book focuses on the popes that shaped pivotal moments in both church and world history.

Comedians Elis James and John Robins have captured the hearts and minds of a generation, and it's time those hearts and minds had a book. Elis and John met in 2005 performing stand-up comedy in a pub called The Yellow Kangaroo in Cardiff. They eyed each other suspiciously before Robins offered the limpest handshake in the history of the world. 'It was a power play,' says Robins. 'I may even have raised it for him to kiss.'

Introducing a true story about a relationship that ends because of secrets uncovered over time. This is a story told by only the victim. It is based on actual events. Certain names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. All dialogue depicts the experience of the woman involved and does not include perceptions from the alleged perpetrator. This should be considered an interpretation of events. Viewer discretion is advised. Sleuthing is discouraged. Trigger warning.

From our talent-rich neighbor to the north comes this biography of one of the most successful Canadian rock bands, The Tragically Hip, which announced a year-long tour after sharing the news of lead singer Gord Downie’s inoperable cancer. Now available to US listeners, The Never-Ending Present details what led up to the memorable night when music fans all over the world watched Downie’s heroic final performance.

Packed with fresh anecdotes and astonishing new detail, this emotional journey to the foothills of the Pennines brings the Cannon Hall Farm story bang up to date. In their own words, the very personal story of the ups and downs of the Nicholson family at Cannon Hall farm spanning almost 70 years. From the death of Roger’s beloved dad Charlie to the daily struggle for survival amid farming’s rapidly changing landscape, the Nicholsons have weathered storm after storm. They came perilously close to losing it all as a lifetime of farming tradition seemed to slip through their fingers.

Trill O.G. Presents tells the story of three friends embarking on adventures as wild as their friendship. In this installment, join Gavano and his friends Bread and Lambo as they journey to Hulaween hoping to make quick cash and possible connections, only to experience something completely unexpected.

The story of one of the most controversial figures in all of hip-hop history, Dummy Boy tells the tale of Tekashi 6ix9ine and his meteoric rise to fame. In tracing Danny "Tekashi 6ix9ine" Hernandez's life from Bushwick to the heights of the rap scene, Complex reporter Shawn Setaro illuminates the story of the young rapper who forged an alliance with a notorious street gang to bolster his image and boost his internet clout.

Eagle Freedom Presents: Your Path to Rising AboveEach one of us has felt the enormous weight of our past! Chained by difficult relationships, physical/mental/sexual abuse, alcoholism, substance abuse, unresolved trauma, or challenges that feel impossible to overcome! Eagle Freedom Presents is more than just a podcast; it's a “beacon of hope” for anyone who has ever felt stuck. It's for the person who hides their struggles behind a facade of normalcy, silently carrying the weight of past hurts and fearing judgment. We see you, we hear you, and we're here to show you that you are not alone ...

The story of one of the most controversial figures in all of hip-hop history, Dummy Boy tells the tale of Tekashi 6ix9ine and his meteoric rise to fame.

Permanent Present Tense tells the incredible story of Henry Gustav Molaison, known only as H. M. until his death in 2008. In 1953, at the age of 27, Molaison underwent a dangerous "psychosurgical" procedure intended to alleviate his debilitating epilepsy. The surgery went horribly wrong, and when Molaison awoke he was unable to store new experiences. For the rest of his life, he would be trapped in the moment. But Molaison’s tragedy would prove a gift to humanity.

Created by 9th grade students at Benjamin Franklin High School for Finance & Information Technology @ Campus Magnet, this podcast series explores the real-life stories of people who were wrongfully convicted and later exonerated. Through research, reflection, and storytelling, students break down each case—from who these individuals were before their arrests to what went wrong in the justice system. Told in their own voices, each episode challenges us to think critically about fairness, truth, and who gets heard. These aren’t just stories from the past—these are lessons for today. This ...

“Voices Must Be Heard”, is a podcast created by the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa's Young Women Program. This podcast centering and empowering the voices of young survivors of gender-based and sexual violence. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or impacted by the stories shared, please call SASC Ottawa’s 24/7 support line at 613-234-2266. If you’re looking for information about our services, please visit our website sascottawa.com/services. To get real time updates on our community services, follow us at @sascottawa or @sascyoungwomenprogram on all platforms.