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PODCAST

Urbane Legends

Chris Flynn & Neil Herbert

In this Podcast, two debonair Gentlemen paranormal researchers look into some of the HOTTEST and most popular urban legends. Swearing throughout.If you would like to help cover some costs because you enjoy the show please donate here: www.ko-fi.com/urbanelegends Are you a fan of hauntings, vortexes, lay lines, mysterious shit and Pigman? Well this is the pod for you. Each week a new urban legend is looked at with a non-scientific rigour only seen usually at the top of government. You"ll laugh,

comedy improv

All Episodes

1:31:05

Classic 2 Merlins Oak & Rougarou

Urbane Legends ·

2023/06/22

The second Classic episodes from series one before normal service resumes next week, two legends of EXACTLY the same detail, lore, history and infamy, Merlins Oak and Rougarou. Oh and FYI, these aren't two old episodes cut down and pasted together, they are a re-imagined and streamlined retrospective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:23:03

Classic 1 - La Pacualita and Owlman

Urbane Legends ·

2023/06/15

This week please engage with a two episodes from series 1 spliced together extravaganza, two that we are fond of and judging by the total listens on both there is more than a punchers chance you haven't heard either. We sound so young bae! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:06

Mailbag 2 - Twixt season 4 and 5

Urbane Legends ·

2023/06/07

We haul out the mailbag to answer the hottest Qs with the Sickest As. See you all in season 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:51:54

Slenderman - EPISODE 100!!!

Urbane Legends ·

2023/06/01

Final episode of series 4 and episode 100 we have gone for a fairly well known legend John Slenderman (upholsterer from Sheffield) Yes this is probably the best known creepy pasta and we have a proper look at it. Was he just a benign child like friendly creature? Why did it go so far when the person who made it up is known? Did Neil really imagine and eat a Chorizo Jalfrezi? Its a long one thats for sure, considering i cant really remember what we talked about. Thanks to people who have listened

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1:12:51

Crying Child Painting Fires Situation

Urbane Legends ·

2023/05/25

In this weeks episode we look at a wide ranging problem in the UK during the 80's, which nearly brought the insurance industry to its knees, the cursed paintings of crying children which cause fires. Reported in the Sun (reputable) with input from Fire fighters (removed) and confirmed by victims (probably paid) this seems to have been a big issue. But it was the 80's of course, when everyone smoked, deep fried everything on an open flame and all furniture had to be flammable by law (Thatcher helping

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1:04:18

Russian Sleep Experiment

Urbane Legends ·

2023/05/18

In this weeks patience stretching episode Neil and Chris take a look at the internets biggest urban legend you probably haven't heard of. The two 'hosts' try out a new format in hopes of provoking engagement from the listeners, German celebrity Mark Wahlberg takes the ire of two bitter men, King Charles starts to flex his constitutional powers and how long can you go without sleep? Chris is underwhelmed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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59:54

50 Berkley Square

Urbane Legends ·

2023/05/10

Join us this week for an investigation into 50 Berkley Square London's most haunted house. Itinerant sailors, maids turning into brown mist and when will people learn not to take that bet to stay the night in a haunted house? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:29:01

Coronation Conspiracy Theories

Urbane Legends ·

2023/05/03

In this week's Coronation special as we prepare for "more than likely be the most important historical event in the UK of our age.” (with thanks to Nick Cave) we explore the many Royal Urban Legends, disprove that tragedy plus time equals comedy and speculate if Chazzy Jeff is a vampire. Contains minimal treason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:53

Mount Shasta

Urbane Legends ·

2023/04/26

Where can you find Lizardmen, Bigfoot, Lemurians and Aliens hanging out? Mount Shastaof course the California cult/wellness/spiritual centre. Become an Ascended Masterof hippie guff, go shopping with Lemurians and our old friend Count St Germain turns up as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:18

Niles Canyon Ghost

Urbane Legends ·

2023/04/19

This week we give you the haunting tale of the Niles Canyon Ghost. Can ghosts make small talk?Should you teach 1st grade about ghosts? The difficulties of hiring a hitman. Ghostbusting cops. The Catholic SWAT exorcist team. Sponsored bySan Sellistino: David Bowie's favourite cheap sparkling water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:22

Cameraheads

Urbane Legends ·

2023/04/13

This week we feast on a big cereal bowl full of leftover Creepypasta and look into the Cameraheads. Originating on 4Chan (yeah i know but its not that) and mostly lost, probably, to the wayback machine its mainly a tail about archiving protocols. We also discuss Chris' new 'show to have on in the background' Numb3ers, Neils new apprenticeship to Charlie Brooker and the work being done to re-brand the Caucus mountain range. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:46

Djibouti Devil Island

Urbane Legends ·

2023/04/06

To the horn of Africa this week with a look at the Devil Island of Djibouti. A fisher mans warning? Devils resting place? Sea monstors or secret government facility. Who knows, very little has been written about it all honesty. Deep sea grifter Jacques Crustose turns up and decides something for humanity. Also, can you miss a country if you are travelling specifically to it? Also involved is Neil's first steps on dry land and an emissary of the underwater city of Flon-Tarr and Chris brings juggling

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54:36

Jacques St Germain

Urbane Legends ·

2023/03/30

This week we look at the time bending charmer Jacques, or Conte, St Germain. Quite the man about town in New Orleans around the turn of last century until he wasnt, or maybe still is. Also discussed, cut priced sausages and the boy band Neil managers with 15 members! Marvel as he struggles to name them all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:06

Boo Hag

Urbane Legends ·

2023/03/23

Today we visit the terrifying tale of the Boo hag: is it a victim of cancel culture? Why are so many ghouls distracted by having to count things? Opinions on the Blue Man group and Kraftwerk and the benefits of a high sodium diet. RIP Lance Reddick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:22

Greenock Catman

Urbane Legends ·

2023/03/16

This weeks episode has been paid for by the Greenock Tourist Board (GTB). We look at local legend, home town hero the Catman. There is plenty about him online including a hilarious video of the man himself. This is either hilarious or very dark and we will leave it to the listener to decide. Always a chance he is a Russian dissident. Also Neils new 50's style dinner/nursing home/tax dodge, do the Gods speak through Chris now he is a guru in Goa and Jay Kay from Jamiroquai turns up out of the blue

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59:33

Red Room

Urbane Legends ·

2023/03/09

Cast your mind back to the late 90's early noughties internet, pop ups were a real drag but if you are reading this you must never have been infiltrated by THIS pop up, or you would be dead, unless you get Wi-fi in the afterlife? Maybe, i dont know how it works. If you are listening from beyond the grave get in touch so i can stop fearing the void of nothingness. We discuss this Japanese creepy pasta, consider if it was in fact a viral campaign by add blocker plus to get people to pay for premium,

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55:12

Le Loyon

Urbane Legends ·

2023/03/02

This week we head to the Swiss countryside to look at the Ghost of the Woods 'Le Loyon'. Is it a spirit? is it a forest gimp? Is it someone who shops at Camden market, whatever it is it was scaring the people around since the early 90's and was well known to the workshy local police. We also talk about Neils invention of mesmerism, why Chris is trying to tie the drinking of cream to the great replacement theory, Anime/Manga, MC Scat Cat and Paula Abdul (again) Cliff Richards on set, Trench Goth

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56:57

Pisadeira Brazilian Old Hag

Urbane Legends ·

2023/02/23

Don't come at me, I didn't come up with the 'Old Hag' name. This week we look at a night creeper from Brazil, who will attack you in bed after a you've had a large meal. I know what you're thinking....Jackpot! But as to whether you think its Jackpot! is down to personal taste and we are not here to yuck your yum. It's one of the 13 rules in the Urban Legends PLC code of ethics. We also talk about Neils massive lottery win, Chris' love of Sqwerls (squirrels) and Brazilian politics for some reason

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56:21

Loveland Frog

Urbane Legends ·

2023/02/16

This week we go back to basics with a look at Ohio's greatest hero the Loveland Frog. Several sightings and a possible explanation? The frogman is pretty fab-u-lous whatever was you cut it. We also talk Neils bounty hunting show 'Rough Justice', the life of a mystery shopper, people using the term 'flyover state', Hellbenderrrrrrs and what part did Elton John play in this whole mess? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:59

Parson and the Clerk

Urbane Legends ·

2023/02/09

Well you demanded it and we finally gave in. Yes this week we look at the worlds most infamous legend the Parson and the Clerk (tm). We endeavour to treat it with the seriousness and gravity it warrants but we are aware that the backlash could be huge. To lighten the mood we also talk about Horse Detectives, Chris 'Big Daddy' Flynn's oil company, a salmon man, Bee's taking direct action, ball lightning and a witch trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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