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Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned

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The world is littered with abandoned ruins. Places where you can’t help but wonder - where did everyone go? Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons, and much more. With insightful interviews from local experts, laugh-out-loud comedy and fascinating nuggets of weird history – Where Did Everyone Go? is an entertaining journey to the world’s most remarkable abandoned places. From the producers of the Forbidden History podcast.

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26. New Orleans’ Forgotten Home of Jazz 21.05.2025 45:46

A street in a neglected corner of New Orleans hides three venues that changed the course of music in America and gave birth to one of its greatest stars... Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sasc...

25. England's Long-Lost "Tunnel Town" 18.05.2025 29:35

Discover how a network of cleverly engineered tunnels saved an entire town’s population from being massacred before being transformed into a remarkable subterranean neighbourhood. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian To...

24. Pablo Escobar's Mansion Fortress 14.05.2025 34:56

Step into the fortified luxury home of legendary gangster Pablo Escobar and hear about how it was partially destroyed in an audacious assassination attempt. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sa...

23. Georgia's Secret Moonshine Racetrack 11.05.2025 43:48

NASCAR, moonshine, Jimi Hendrix and the FBI. Strap in, buckle up, the story of this racetrack has it all. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss abandoned things...

22. Saddam Hussein's Ransacked Palace 07.05.2025 39:26

The infamous Iraqi dictator’s lavish mansion. Find out strange details about its design and how it was plundered in the Iraq War. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they...

21. Fordlandia: The American Town in the Amazon 04.05.2025 34:12

Why did Henry Ford build a company town in the middle of the Amazon rainforest and why did it all go so spectacularly wrong…? Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they dis...

20. The Mysterious Mushroom Bunkers of Albania (+ Reaction to Comments!) 30.04.2025 41:00

Discover why thousands of mushroom-shaped bunkers cover an entire nation and yet were never used… And watch Sascha and Tom react to your comments from the series so far! Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and hi...

19. San Francisco's Giant Seaside Wonder 27.04.2025 34:22

Travel back to 1800s California and dive into the world’s largest indoor swimming complex. More than just a place to take a dip, this was entertainment at a scale never seen before. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian T...

18. Fidel Castro’s Doomed Communist School 23.04.2025 50:50

Explore the ruins of Castro’s passion project in Havana and hear how its architects ended up feeling for their lives. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss aband...

17. Alaska’s Revolutionary Gold Hunting Machine 20.04.2025 30:17

Head to Nome, Alaska to an unearth the remarkable story of the last Great American gold rush and a gigantic, ruined gold-digging machine. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Togethe...

16. The Atomic Bomb Factory That Almost Destroyed the World 16.04.2025 33:21

Find out how close Hitler came to winning the atomic arms race and the incredible sabotage mission that saved the world. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss ab...

15. The Memphis Stadium That Transformed Wrestling Forever 13.04.2025 26:14

Jump into the wrestling ring and discover the origins of WWE and the amazing story of Sputnik Monroe, the trailblazing wrestler who stood up to segregation. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sasch...

14. Britain's Notorious U.S. Military Prison 09.04.2025 40:44

Hear how the American military had to lock up their own in this English prison and why London’s most famous gangster twins spent 9 months here. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach....

13. The Secret Distillery That Mass-Produced Molotov Cocktails 06.04.2025 37:35

Learn how two anti-aircraft towers and a distillery in Finland hide the remarkable origin story of the Molotov Cocktail. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss a...

12. Tulsa's Creepy Televangelist Headquarters 02.04.2025 35:40

Delve into the eerie command centre of one of America’s most famous and controversial televangelists. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss abandoned things an...

11. The Beatles' Forgotten Indian Hideaway 30.03.2025 33:57

Discover the ruined spiritual retreat where The Beatles came under the spell of a mysterious Yogi master. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss abandoned things...

10. The Deadly Montana Prison Siege 26.03.2025 39:42

Enter Montana’s infamous penitentiary and hear the explosive story of a tense siege, the firing of bazookas and a maverick warden. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they...

9. Secret Californian Nazi Hideout 23.03.2025 38:02

Descend to the bottom of a canyon in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles to find the ruined dreams of a Nazi White House. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss ab...

8. Sealand: The Cursed Floating Micronation  19.03.2025 31:25

Journey seven miles off the coast of England to a former sea fort to learn the incredible story of how it became its own country and the scene of a bizarre international diplomatic incident. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by...

7. The Canning Factory That Changed the World 16.03.2025 24:02

Uncover the remarkable story of Frey Bentos, the Uruguayan company town whose product changed the way the world ate, and helped win two world wars. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerb...

6. ‘Super Guppy’ – the Plane That Won the Space Race 12.03.2025 36:56

Step onboard an extraordinary plane hidden on the edge of the world’s largest aircraft boneyard, to discover the vital role it played in America putting a man on the moon. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward...

5. The Real Pirates of the Caribbean City  09.03.2025 34:52

Explore the ruins of a partially submerged city in Jamaica and discover how during the golden age of piracy, it was known as the wickedest city on earth. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha...

4. Hitler’s Nightmare Airport 05.03.2025 31:45

Drop into a forgotten airport on the outskirts of Berlin to find out its role in the famous Valkyrie assassination attempt on Hitler, and how it was once a secret fighter pilot school. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedia...

3. The Real Dracula's Castle 26.02.2025 33:44

Travel to a ruined castle in the mystical mountains of Romania to hear the gruesome tale of the real Dracula. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss abandoned t...

2. Florida's Nuclear Apocalypse Bunker 26.02.2025 32:25

Discover how a top-secret government bunker would help America survive a worst-case nuclear war scenario. Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss abandoned thing...