Urbane Legends

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.

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.

Where can you find Lizardmen, Bigfoot, Lemurians and Aliens hanging out? Mount Shasta of course the California cult/wellness/spiritual centre. Become an Ascended Master of 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.

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 by San Sellistino: David Bowie's favourite cheap sparkling water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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'...

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.

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.

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...

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 pa...

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 repl...

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...

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 Aca...

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 ligh...

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 c...

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 salesp...

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...

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 unconvinci...

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.

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.

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.

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 yo...

'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...

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 sn...

WHAT! A New Year's Day special 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 pronunciation of anything outside of, or within, our own language. Warning: may cause hypertension, throbbing headache, annoyance, tume...