Beste Atlas Obscura Podcasts (2025)

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Dreamland Resort 23:00

13h ago23:00

23:00

Dylan visits a patch of Nevada desert known at times as Paradise Ranch, Dreamland Resort, or as most people know it, Area 51. His goal? To try and find out where The X-Files end, and the truth begins. And he falls deeper down the rabbit hole when he meets a man who is a German immigrant, a programmer, and possibly the premier Area 51 expert in the …

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Jeremy Bentham’s Auto-Icon 15:32

1d ago15:32

15:32

Jeremy Bentham began planning for his death at a young age. He wrote a will in 1769, at the age of 21. But how did this philosopher’s dead body wind up on display in a university student center?Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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Atlas Obscura Goes Off Assignment: 7 a.m. in Kelso and 10:30 a.m. in Choteau 14:28

3d ago14:28

14:28

Two small stories about early morning, otherworldly encounters with animals. 7 a.m. in Kelso was written by Emma Jones, and 10:30 a.m. in Choteau, Montana was written by Annika Berry. Both essays were edited by Aube Rey Lescure and originally appeared in Off Assignment. Plus: Order the audiobook of Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's …

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Dylan’s Mailbag: Illegal Edition 14:23

4d ago14:23

14:23

Dylan and producer Johanna take your questions about exploring abandoned ruins, where they want to carve their initials, and whether they should feel guilt for going on multiple trips to the same location. Have a question for Dylan? Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message. You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at Hello@Atla…

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Tell Us About the First Time You Left Home 1:25

6d ago1:25

1:25

We want to hear your stories about the first time you left home to live somewhere else. Why did you make the move? How did you choose your new home… and how did you feel when you arrived? Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message telling us your name and story. Our mailbox will cut you off after two minutes so please call in if you get dis…

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Gocta Waterfalls (Classic) 13:03

7d ago13:03

13:03

One of the world’s tallest waterfalls is nestled in Northwestern Peru, right where the Amazon rainforest crashes into the Andes Mountains. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/goctaVon SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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The Real Office Space Behind Apple TV’s Severance 19:02

8d ago19:02

19:02

Apple TV’s Severance takes a dystopian view of the middle management office space, where the sprawling corridors, overhead fluorescent lights hide the mysterious purpose of Lumen Industries. But that terrifying imagined office space is based on the real headquarters of Bell Labs – huge, incredible incubator of ideas in the 1960s with the aim of cre…

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Chapel Creek Ranch (Classic) 13:56

9d ago13:56

13:56

This ranch in Sanger, Texas trains people in jousting and sword-fighting with the goal of making them knights of the highest order - for the Medieval Times dinner theater chain. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/behind-the-scenes-at-medieval-times-where-knights-battle-and-pepsi-is-plentiful…

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The Sunken Pirate City at Port Royal 12:21

10d ago12:21

12:21

Off the southern coast of Jamaica, there are the underwater ruins of pirate city from the 1600s – a city that could be considered the Las Vegas of its time. But its days would come to an end when it faced three disasters in a single day.Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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What’s the Deal with Leprechauns? 16:09

11d ago16:09

16:09

For this St. Patrick’s Day, author and friend of the show Colin Dickey joins Dylan to demystify leprechauns. Where do they come from? Is there a Leprechaunland? What’s with the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? And why are they always wearing green? Are they just drunk mischievous creatures? Or is there something deeper there – perhaps leprech…

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America’s “Quiet Zone" (Classic) 15:35

14d ago15:35

15:35

Green Bank, West Virginia is free of wifi and cell signals due to the massive telescope nearby that requires radio silence. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/town-for-wi-fi-refugeesVon SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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Pulau Tiga, The Island That Made “Survivor” 21:37

15d ago21:37

21:37

What happens when a real place becomes a reality TV set? Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker staff writer and author of “Cue The Sun: The Invention of Reality TV,” tells us about the tumultuous first season of Survivor. The island where the first season was filmed, Pulau Tiga, presented serious challenges for cast and crew alike… and then the production tea…

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The Circus Capital of the World 15:55

16d ago15:55

15:55

The first time John Ringling and his brothers saw a circus come to town, it changed their lives forever. They’d go on to form their own circus company – which put them on top of the world. Today we trace John Ringling’s rise and fall, from his early days crisscrossing the Midwest in a wagon (dressed as a clown in wooden shoes) to his work establish…

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Atlas Obscura Goes Off Assignment: To the Kitchen Staff at 초밥 사랑 (Chobap Sarang) 12:48

17d ago12:48

12:48

A Black American living in Korea writes a letter to a restaurant worker, reckoning with race and the meaning of home. This essay was edited by Aube Rey Lescure and originally appeared in Off Assignment. Kat Lewis' debut novel, GOOD PEOPLE, is forthcoming from Simon & Schuster in 2026.Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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The Brutalist (Places Edition) 15:21

18d ago15:21

15:21

Diana Hubbell and Roxanne Hoorn from the Places team take us to two locations on opposite sides of the world that both evoke deep reverence – and an appreciation for an architectural style not usually associated with beauty.Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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A Gaga Tour of the Town (Classic) 15:03

20d ago15:03

15:03

Producer Manolo Morales – a verified Little Monster, gallivants around the Lower East Side, via an immersive, performance-art walking tour dedicated to an iconic pop star.Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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McAtlas with Gary He 22:18

21d ago22:18

22:18

James Beard award winning photographer and writer Gary He tells us about traveling to more than 50 countries across six continents, all to document and photograph one of the most popular fast food chains in the world: McDonald’s. His book McAtlas: A Global Guide to the Golden Arches is out now.Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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This Dog Stole Madrid’s Heart 10:26

22d ago10:26

10:26

In the 1880s, Madrid’s most famous resident was a medium-sized black and white dog called Paco who frequented cafes, parades, and even bullfights. Check out some of our favorite episodes about charismatic dogs: Hachiko, two beloved taxidermied dogs, and Brown Dog Statue.Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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Arizona’s Big, Big Souvenir 15:09

23d ago15:09

15:09

In the 1960s, London Bridge was falling down – specifically, it was sinking down under the weight of modern-day traffic. London decided to put the bridge up for sale, and it attracted all kinds of buyers, from casinos to major cities to entertainers. But the winning bid came from an unexpected place: a chainsaw-manufacturing millionaire in the Ariz…

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Trips We Couldn’t Miss 12:20

24d ago12:20

12:20

From a once in a lifetime natural event, to two very different Olympic experiences, to a special concert, we hear listener stories of trekking someplace for the joy of being there up close and in real life. Plus, we want to hear your stories of the first time you moved. Why did you make that move? What motivated you to leave your town? How did you …

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Baobab Fare (Classic) 12:44

27d ago12:44

12:44

The story of Chef Hamissi Mamba, whose family sought asylum in the US and years later founded an East African restaurant that serves up a small slice of Burundi in the Motor City.Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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The Plotz Plot on… TLC’s Sister Wives? 26:46

28d ago26:46

26:46

A couple years ago, Josh Foer, the co-founder of Atlas Obscura, took us to a remote patch of land in the Arizona desert, where he built (and later rebuilt) a museum in honor of the company’s former CEO, David Plotz. And just a few weeks ago, this patch of land appeared on a reality TV show. In a strange collision, Dylan talks with one of the stars …

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Dylan’s Mailbag: Overrated Landmarks, Exploring Your Own City, and Places We Secretly Love 15:50

29d ago15:50

15:50

Dylan and producers Amanda and Johanna take your questions. Have a question for Dylan? Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message. You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at Hello@AtlasObscura.com, or simply send your question via email.Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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Cuatro Ciénegas 11:48

1M ago11:48

11:48

The pools at Cuatro Ciénegas Basin are a portal into the ancient past – and they may soon disappear.Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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Are Wild Birds Singing Human Music? 17:37

1M ago17:37

17:37

In cool, misty forests along the coast of New South Wales Australia, a group of lyrebirds is suspected of singing human songs they learned in the 1920s. A team of researchers sets out to investigate. Read more about Hollis Taylor et al.’s investigation here.Von SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

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The Atlas Obscura Podcast

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura

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Dreamland Resort 23:00

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Jeremy Bentham’s Auto-Icon 15:32

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Atlas Obscura Goes Off Assignment: 7 a.m. in Kelso and 10:30 a.m. in Choteau 14:28

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Dylan’s Mailbag: Illegal Edition 14:23

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Tell Us About the First Time You Left Home 1:25

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Gocta Waterfalls (Classic) 13:03

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The Real Office Space Behind Apple TV’s Severance 19:02

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Chapel Creek Ranch (Classic) 13:56

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The Sunken Pirate City at Port Royal 12:21

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What’s the Deal with Leprechauns? 16:09

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America’s “Quiet Zone" (Classic) 15:35

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Pulau Tiga, The Island That Made “Survivor” 21:37

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The Circus Capital of the World 15:55

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Atlas Obscura Goes Off Assignment: To the Kitchen Staff at 초밥 사랑 (Chobap Sarang) 12:48

1
The Brutalist (Places Edition) 15:21

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A Gaga Tour of the Town (Classic) 15:03

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McAtlas with Gary He 22:18

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This Dog Stole Madrid’s Heart 10:26

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Arizona’s Big, Big Souvenir 15:09

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Trips We Couldn’t Miss 12:20

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Baobab Fare (Classic) 12:44

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The Plotz Plot on… TLC’s Sister Wives? 26:46

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Dylan’s Mailbag: Overrated Landmarks, Exploring Your Own City, and Places We Secretly Love 15:50

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Cuatro Ciénegas 11:48

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Are Wild Birds Singing Human Music? 17:37

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