Urbane Legends

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.

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 informati...

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,...

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 sw...

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.

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 an...

'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 Ac...

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 c...

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.

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 M...

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.

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.

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.

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.

This week we are down Mexico way looking at the highly popular legend of La Lorona. Also included in this ear package is Chris throwing his hat in the ring to be the new Conservative leader (and thus Prime minister), Neil fighter jet exploits, taking the piss out of little princess Steven Segal and much much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we lean about the 800 year old tale, that is the backbone of the UK, the green children of Woolpit. We chat sport, Manic by Hall and Oats, Neils time as Dwayne the Rock Johnsons bodydouble and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your into trousers tis is the podcast for you, weep as Neil regals his stories, rub your chin at what is chris? and enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So unusually we would like to give a warning for this one - It turns out the Urban Legend ended up being mixed up with some pretty horrible real shit, so if you are of a sensitive nature, just be aware. It's not worse than say, the news everyday, but it defo has some unpleasant stuff. Other than that, we discuss Chris' side hustle as a Renaissance fair blacksmith, Neils enforced wild swimming, mor...

This week a particularly rambling look at the well known legend of the vanishing hitchhiker. We look at at some actual reported stories, discus policing, drink driving and the British ruling party. As well as the hitchhiking ghost obviously. Bon appetite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explore the mystery of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Crazed individual or coverup? How much lipstick is enough lipstick? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off Season 3 with a field report from Turkey. Conclusive evidence of aliens or another hoax? Neil vainly tries to stay on point as the conversation gets even more distracted than usual. Trainspotting, Gregorian plainchant is back in style and aliens popping down KFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuck in the vortex between Season 2 and 3 Chris and Neil delve into the mailbag to see what's on the minds of our beloved listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEASON FINALE! Recorded in the same room for the first time. And not edited. Is that good? It's fine, not much difference. We look into sleepover mainstay Bloody Mary. We discuss special effects, praise serial killers, score the series, criticize Guinness world records, our deadly blood, back of a cigarette pack Tudor history, mirror marketing and some blood curdling accounts of Bloody Mary that a...

Originating from Japan and South Korea (probably) it was brought to international attention in a Netflix documentary about a tragic death. It involves numerology, a spooky lady, and possible death but isn't a possible entry into Leonnard Skinnards pocket universe worth it? We here at Urbane Legends believe so, and as such we give you the instructions on how to do it. Good luck kid Hosted on Acast....

We travel to her majesties Australia to delve into the world of the 'Australian Bigfoot' the Yowie. It's a big, sparsely populated place so who knows. Does it start fights and run off? Does it like a drink? Is it shy or aggressive? Reports vary but it is known by the aboriginal people so.... We also by association look at 'Tim the Yowie Man' who battled Cadburys in court and now spends his time sl...