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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

1:06:37

Denver International Airport

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/15

In this episode we look at the numerous conspiracies around the DIA, there are so many we only briefly touch on UFOs and Lizard people! Evil blue horses, apocalyptic murals, the freemasons, gargoyles in luggage, what does it all mean?! A warning of an oncoming rapture? The New World Orders take over of the world? Why design by committee is always a bad idea? We look into it all, plus a sentient Tamagotchi and the joy of packet soup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:29

Giant of Kandahar

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/08

This week we look at our first and possibly last military based urban legends, the Giant of Kandahar, part of the larger group the Giants of Afghanistan. Are the Giants a Biblical Cryptids, or just big lads who are really into 2 step garage music? We look at several reports, read a military website, Neil gives some excellent advice on camping equipment and what goes on in Chris' erotic bakery? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:19

Philadelphia Experiment

Urbane Legends ·

2022/12/01

In the first episode of our new cyber series we look at the pretty famous Philadelphia Experiment. A government experiment hushed up, using the combined power of Albert Einstein and Nicola Tesla or the singular vision of a troubled creative man? We discuss how Pot Noodles are the food we eat in the cyber future, what Europe looks like in our digital nano age, if Herby and Nightrider were also involved in a Philadelphia style experiment and why has their been 3 films about this? Hosted on Acast. See

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1:01:48

Disappearance of Frederick Valentich

Urbane Legends ·

2022/11/10

On this week's award pending show we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Frederick Valentich. The baffling mystery of a trainee pilot who was terrified of being abducted by a UFO and who vanished mid-flight having reported mysterious flying objects and whose plane was seen attached to a UFO by a farmer. How can we account for these baffling mysteries? Also life in the Royal Navy circa 1812, a visit to the bar where everyone knows your name, Neil doesn't know the difference between a Biplane

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1:09:44

Lizard Man of Scapre Ore Swamp

Urbane Legends ·

2022/11/03

Hey Chachie, meet me down in South Carolina, we're hunting for the Lizard Man. In this heart-breaking episode we record in the evening for the first time...Urbane Legends - After Dark. We uncover the story behind this local hero and try and figure out what his issue with chromed out cars was? We also chat about little known Thundercat Lynx-Or, Parisian Clowns, what we are having for dinner , Unwanted G Men, Button Kings, a quirky town (self styled) and Cock Rock. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:18:29

Halloween/Samhain special - Poisoned Candy/Sweets

Urbane Legends ·

2022/10/27

On this Halloween special for the feast of Samhain we enter beyond the veils of the living and the dead to explore the terrifying legends of poisoned candy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:00

Penelope - The Monster of Sierra Nevada

Urbane Legends ·

2022/10/20

The ways of cats real and imagined, hall of fame baseball and the terrifying monster of the Sierra Nevada: Penelope. Tall dark and scary she likes to harass and eat FBI agents and travellers. We review the evidence and dish out life advice for the unwary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:15:40

Bunnyman

Urbane Legends ·

2022/10/13

In this hotly anticipated episode Irish petty criminal Aiden O'Betten and East German footballer Tindy Flick look into the multiple legends of the Bunnyman and his bridge zone. As always there is dodgy driving instructors, Simon Cowells Eastern hoildays and Neils brain breaks down causing him to become a character from 'Fiddler on the Roof' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:23:08

Pyramid Lake: Water Babies and a Spiteful Mermaid

Urbane Legends ·

2022/10/05

Warning due to the general zeitgeist in the UK at the moment this episode is very rambling. The legend stuff starts about 30 mins in.This week we look at, in a round about way the legends surrounding both Water babies and a spiteful Mermaid at Pyramid Lake, Nevada. As well as that we talk about the following: Chris on being a trawlerman groupie, Neils life on mount Olympus, solid economic theory, how lakes work, Critical Mermaid Race Theory, the Sandman, the film 'Overboard', with its problematic

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1:04:49

Polybius

Urbane Legends ·

2022/09/29

This week we look at Idris Elbas favourite urban legend, Polybius, the mystical 1980's video game/py-opp. Was it real and used by our sponsors the CIA to gather some data (unspecified), was it a case of media scaremongering or is it some creepypasta from one website once? We delve into the legend so you dont have to. Also included, car bootsale (flea market) bullies, Neil being a low rate Tindr swindler, issues with housing stock and learning workings for mugs as a child. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:06:15

Turnbull Canyon

Urbane Legends ·

2022/09/22

Recorded during the Queens funeral this sombre episode looks at another Canyon. We discuss our feelings, grief, Neil's paddington bear outfit, a drunk Scottish shepherd turned property investor and Quakers. Stay strong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:12

Mae Nak Phra Khanong

Urbane Legends ·

2022/09/15

Are you man enough to continue a marriage with a ghost, or are you too much of a beta cuck soy boy who hides in sticky bushes? Yes welcome to our first (of many) journeys into Thai ghost stories! This weeks episode explores the patron saint of hoping not to get conscripted to the Thai army Mae Nak Phra Khanong. Crap soldiers, Camden Goths, our time as staff writters for 'Cracked', Neil's legacy and so much more in this short but not very long episode. Fin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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57:27

Mandy the Haunted Doll

Urbane Legends ·

2022/09/08

'Semel in Anno Fabulam Narare de Doll Exspirativ' - Once a year we do a story about a haunted doll. Yes this week we check out Canada's most haunted doll. There have been films, internet listicle articles and non committal comments from the people who work containing the dolls powers. Once things for sure, its certainly not something you would give a child, its face is all smashed up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:18:16

The Bell Witch

Urbane Legends ·

2022/09/01

Its not a witch! Or is it a ghost witch? This week we look at the most terrifying ghost story in the whole history of the Americas (according to bell-witch.com). We look at the story, peek beneath the surface to discover a possible story for our 'Tru Kryme' spin off series 'Urbane Legends 'Through the looking glass' (to be confirmed). Also discussed, Mousketeers, window selling and other stuff i can't remember. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:14:47

Dudleytown

Urbane Legends ·

2022/08/25

In this weeks episode we look at the cursed abandoned Connecticut town of Dudleytown. So cursed that you may only live to 90 years old! Mushroom farming, Ore, Place name confusion, the aging process, new shelves and the IMAX experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:44

Beast of Bodmin Moor

Urbane Legends ·

2022/08/18

This week we look at one of the UK's biggest legends, the Beast of Bodmin Moor. We discuss Neils new nuvo rich Wheelbarrows, Chris explains both kinds of Bathsalts. we hear many an account of encounters with the beast, what GAP band funk legend Charlie Wilson got up to inbetween the GAP band and featuring on the early 00's Snoop Dogg track 'Signs' (with J TImberlake) and his common sense nemesis Mr Goodenough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:26

Pendle Witches

Urbane Legends ·

2022/08/11

This week we explore the story of the Pendle witches. How one misunderstanding over a pin can lead to chaos. Sound advice for shopkeepers. Children grassing up their parents. Medieval justice - tough but fair?Meeting a Bard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:23

El Sombreron

Urbane Legends ·

2022/08/04

This week we dive into the big-hatted legend from Guatemala. He likes fossil fuels, plaiting hair, seduction and rocks a silver guitar. Plus, did acid wash denim ever go out of style? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:09

Isla Bermeja

Urbane Legends ·

2022/07/28

Our first episode about a mystery island. Finally right? Mexico's vanishing Island, on maps, off maps, on maps, off maps. This story includes possible assassination, Big Oil, the CIA, Fishermen, Vortexes, Spaniards. And the first we hear of Neils new cult 'the Sons of Colin', it may sound good but try not to join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:18

Goatman of Pope Lick

Urbane Legends ·

2022/07/21

This week we look into the dangerous legend of the Goatman of Pope Lick (its a small river, not an instruction), we discuss Chris' inability to take in information, Neils family history of Assassins, what Derren Brown gets up to when the cameras are off and the actual thing we are meant to talk about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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