Urbane Legends

This week we go against type and look into the pretty uplifting story of Charlie No Face. A real life legend not only because of the crazy stories told about him by bored teenagers but a legend because of what kind of person he was. An inspirational figure we can all learn from. Also we discuss Neil smuggling diamonds in his penis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we all know Gimp politics in the UK can be a complicated issue to try and unravel but who better to try than us. This week we look at two Gimps with very different approaches to their lifestyle choice. Is it ever a good idea to try and scare two teenage boys who have been drinking strong strong cider? What should be considered threatening behaviour by law, Chris for sure had strong views. And N...

This week the Ladz (40 and 45 respectively) are back on familiar ground with a look at the Philippines greatest hero the Manananggal. There are still sighting to this day and its been around since time immemorial so it has staying power thats for sure, perhaps due to the variety of victims it will go for, or the black chicken that lives inside it. Also some stuff about Neil going to the laundry to...

Series 5 and the soy boyz are back in the saddle. This rocking week they take a knarley look at one everyone has heard of: The Fake Moon Landing. What has the film the Shining got to do with it, did they give it away after a night on the Vegas slots? Was the set dressing taken from Colombo? And some good old fashioned coconut handling advice from a man who makes it his business to know. Slightly s...

The second Classic episodes from series one before normal service resumes next week, two legends of EXACTLY the same detail, lore, history and infamy, Merlins Oak and Rougarou. Oh and FYI, these aren't two old episodes cut down and pasted together, they are a re-imagined and streamlined retrospective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week please engage with a two episodes from series 1 spliced together extravaganza, two that we are fond of and judging by the total listens on both there is more than a punchers chance you haven't heard either. We sound so young bae! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We haul out the mailbag to answer the hottest Qs with the Sickest As. See you all in season 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Final episode of series 4 and episode 100 we have gone for a fairly well known legend John Slenderman (upholsterer from Sheffield) Yes this is probably the best known creepy pasta and we have a proper look at it. Was he just a benign child like friendly creature? Why did it go so far when the person who made it up is known? Did Neil really imagine and eat a Chorizo Jalfrezi? Its a long one thats f...

In this weeks episode we look at a wide ranging problem in the UK during the 80's, which nearly brought the insurance industry to its knees, the cursed paintings of crying children which cause fires. Reported in the Sun (reputable) with input from Fire fighters (removed) and confirmed by victims (probably paid) this seems to have been a big issue. But it was the 80's of course, when everyone smoke...

In this weeks patience stretching episode Neil and Chris take a look at the internets biggest urban legend you probably haven't heard of. The two 'hosts' try out a new format in hopes of provoking engagement from the listeners, German celebrity Mark Wahlberg takes the ire of two bitter men, King Charles starts to flex his constitutional powers and how long can you go without sleep? Chris is underw...

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...