Urbane Legends

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...

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 inform...

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 f...

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.

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. S...

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 win...

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 kiss...

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...

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.

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/priva...

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 Ta...

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? Hos...

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 invo...

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,...

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 , Unwan...