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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,

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All Episodes

1:14:05

Baseball Curses - Bambino and Billy Goat

Urbane Legends ·

2023/02/02

This week in a vague attempt to broaden our appeal we look at two baseball curses, namely The Red Sox Bambino Curse and the Cubs Billy Goat Curse. We also discuss, in this strangely nostalgic episode all of the following plus more: Neil's Fun House Podcast, The self titled Toaster King, 80's TV stuff, Football rivalry, Kabaddi, the British Gladiators, Musical Theatre, Ethical Witches, Gold teeth currency/Street banking, Emotional support animals, sports films, Stallone and British Wrestling. So

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1:02:32

M Cave and Kenny Veach

Urbane Legends ·

2023/01/26

This week we look into a mystery, and creepy pasta, the disappearance of macho man Kenny Veach. Should you go out on solo hikes in the dessert very unprepared? The answer is obviously yes if you are half the man you claim to be. What is the M Cave? Is Area 51 involved? We also discuss Neils new male scent 'Dictation', how you can make a whole new life by becoming a peer to peer male cologne salesperson and what really happened during 'Operation Gorgeous Fist' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:18:00

The Arkansas Dog Boy

Urbane Legends ·

2023/01/19

This week we explore the horrifying tale of the Dog boy of Arkansas.Prince Harry - proper geezer. Cats and Dogs go missing to horrific ends. Neil embarrasses himself with his ignorance of some basic geography, no doubt Chris won't rub that in.Was Jesus the ultimate nepo baby? Chris gets weirdly offended by potentially unnecessary DIY.Robert the dolls makes a surprise reappearance, we ponder a multimedia Robert-verse and we salute the bravery of the fine police officers who patrol adult cinemas for

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59:45

Allagash UFO Abduction

Urbane Legends ·

2023/01/12

If there's something strange; in your neighbourhood; who you gonna call? Local law enforcement. Remember to note down any details you can while the memories are still fresh. See it, Say it, Sorted. Yes this week is out first look at an Alien abduction story. We discuss Neils time in 'Man'o'War' and what they are up to now, the issues with having 4 ears, Snoop Doggs acting career and the unconvincing tale the episode is named for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:39

Skunk Ape

Urbane Legends ·

2023/01/05

This week in your regular episode we explore the legend of Florida's Skunk Ape. Grift or research project? What is with all the primate breeding companies in Florida and how do you attract a Skunk Ape anyway? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:13

Gryla, Yule Lads and Yule Cat

Urbane Legends ·

2023/01/05

In the final episode of the Xmas mini-series we look at the Icelandic triple threat of Gryla, her Yule Lads and massive cat. Are all people in Iceland called Bjork? Maybe it seems. The guys make plans for exiting the bunker, but they learn the true meaning of Epiphany in a shocking twist. Thanks for bearing with the series! Happy 2023!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:07

Tio de Nadal

Urbane Legends ·

2023/01/04

Today's penultimate 12 days of Xmas special brings us the wholesome antics of Catalonia's Tio de Nadal. Teaching kids valuable life lessons like feeding a log then beating it means it will crap out presents and how to dispose of the body when you're done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:32

Mary Lwyd

Urbane Legends ·

2023/01/03

Today to spice things up in the bunker it's Ladies Night! Yes, missing there pillow wives Chris sets up a disco and Neil has his eye on someone special.... Before that though is a legend from the beautiful UK country of Wales, the Mary Lwyd. A benign horse ghost trickster which may go all the way back to the original nativity. Or may have been an old festival that was tacked on to it. Also, can you fight scurvy with lemon toilet cleaner? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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33:44

Befana

Urbane Legends ·

2023/01/02

'To Italy and don't spare the horse'. Yes this week we look at the Italian christmas witch Befana. She brings children gifts on the Epiphany and unlike the central European characters, dosn't have a bad side. Probably pre-Christian and tacked on to Christmas, she may have known the 3 kings/wise men/Magi, she may or may not have met baby Jesus, she may or may not have been looking to kidnap him. We will leave it to the listener to decide. Also discussed, the issues caging two Beta's together and the

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35:10

Lussi

Urbane Legends ·

2023/01/01

Originally a Christian Martyr, then repurposed on Scandinavian legends and now a fun tradition, we look at Lussi (or St Lucy). She does stuff on farms, enjoys a saffron bun but woe betide you if you are a lazy farmer. And animals have one day a year where they can all talk and have a catch up/gossip. Also, raw ramen, a hidden room and the discovery of a conspiracy which could mean the bunker is snowed in due to a new world government weather weapon, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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44:24

New Year Special 2023 - Namahages & Home dels nassos

Urbane Legends ·

2023/01/01

WHAT! A New Year's Dayspecial on top of the 12 days of Xmas specials?Join us, beloved listeners, as we explore New Years myths from Japan and Catalonia like a double-faced podcasting Janus. This podcast comes with the usual caveats about our pronunciationof anything outside of, or within, our own language. Warning:may cause hypertension, throbbing headache, annoyance, tumescence,or mild flatulence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:51

Belsnickel

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/31

Todays episode is nominally about another of Santas hotboys from the Rhine, Belsnickel. In other business such topics are discussed as cauterising a prison tattoo, underplaying the damage of bullets, special forces TV advertising campaigns, British super soldier serum, strategy Neil, Zack Snyder, Spartans and the campaign for a Scottish Batman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:14

Nisse/Tomte

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/30

In part 6 of this award (pending) winning Christmas mini series we look at the Nisse / Tomte of Nordic folklore. They help you out on the farm unless you put a foot slightly wrong, then they turn on you real quick. Kind if like Gnome gangsters. Also there is the controversial conclusion to the game of Risk, an indoor BBQ denied and inevitable toilet issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:32

Pere Fouettard

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/29

Day 5 and things are starting to turn in the bunker as Neil and Chris look at Pere Foutard, another of Santa's enforcers, a Frenchman with a whip. A game of Risk, things that happen in the corners, an update of Cameo (tour the UK every other summer) Prison tattoos and has Neil become bunker institutionalised? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:07

The Richmond Vampire

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/29

Vampires, the sexiest of the monsters but not in this case. We look at the uninspiring case of the Richmond Vampire. A tale of out of control capitalism, neo-Egyptian architecture, terrible surveying and industrial accidents. Also discussed; selling knock of jewellery to the great houses of Europe and changing the UK national anthem to 'Ghost Town' by the specials and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:12

Kallikantzaroi - Christmas Goblin

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/28

In the 4th episode of the mini series claustrophobia is kicking in down in the bunker as the guys talk about the Hellenic Christmas goblin Kallikantzaroi. Whether cutting down the tree of the world to destroy everything, causing xmas mischief, punishing adulterers or riding unsuspecting victims through the night like horses these mo' fo's are down to play. Also discussed, the game Risk, toilet wine toxin build up and Vin Diesel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:25

Hans Trapp

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/27

In the third episode of the xmas mini series things seem to be getting a bit strained in the bunker as Neil finds out you can have too much of a good thing. The episode is about another of Santas descending horrible group of friends Hans Trapp, the Christmas scarecrow, who is quite simply into cannibalism. The article is from Ripley's so judge for yourself if thats good or bad. Also discussed kissing techniques, why Pepsi is futuristic and Richard Bransons misogynistic marketing Hosted on Acast

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32:12

Knecht Ruprecht

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/26

In this boxing day addition of out xmas mini series the still snowed in Neil and Chris look at another of Santa Claus' very concerning friends Knecht Ruprecht or 'Christmas Time Dark Helper', is he a dark elf, wildman or foundling? Why does he kidnap children? Why is Santa hanging around with these guys? Is he part of the original MC? Also talked about, prison toilet wine, snap and Ginsters monkey pie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:24

Krampus

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/25

The start of our festive mini-series. As its Christmas day, i think we need to talk about Krampus. From Neils garden bunker where they are snowed in Neil and Chris discuss Krampus, what they would normally be doing on Christmas and some other stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:08

Um Homar (Donky Lady)

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/22

This week we travel to the UAE to discover the midday Donkey Lady. Before oil and gas were found Qatar was a small port terrorised by this creature. We discuss what its like being half man half spider, the incredible and diverse world of birds and Neil and Chris take a non biased look at Qatar having received absolutely no money from the Qatari development fund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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