logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2024
12m 21s

Welcome Home

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
About this episode

Hear staff stories about places in the world that made them instantly feel at home, from the Big Easy to the Magic Kingdom. 

WE WANT YOUR STORIES: We’re working on a new slate of episodes that will feature listener stories, and want to hear yours. 

Tell us about a place that makes you feel at home. What made it special? Have you returned there? What sticks out about this place that makes it unique to you?  Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message telling us your name and story. Just so you know, our mailbox will cut you off after 2 minutes so please call in again if you get disconnected. You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at Hello@atlasobscura.com.

Up next
Today
Our Favorite Things: World’s Oldest Edible Ham (Classic)
Atlas Obscura’s resident food and death reporter Sam O’Brien takes us to Smithfield, Virginia, where we meet a 120-year-old ham, and the people who love it. All week, we’re featuring the stories behind a few of our favorite things – from ancient hams to mummified fingers. Want to ... Show More
18m 3s
Yesterday
Our Favorite Objects: The Thousand-Year Rose (Classic)
We visit the world’s oldest rose, which is so tough that it survived being bombed in World War II. All week, we’re featuring the stories behind a few of our favorite things – from ancient hams to mummified fingers. Want to tell us about your own favorite unusual object? Give us a ... Show More
11m 1s
Aug 26
Our Favorite Objects: The Spritz Cookie Gravestone (Classic)
We explore the unexpected combination of recipes and graves through the story of Naomi Odessa Miller Dawson’s spritz cookies.All week, we’re featuring the stories behind a few of our favorite things – from ancient hams to mummified fingers. Want to tell us about your own favorite ... Show More
14m 24s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2020
Strangers In My Home
There is nothing more classically horror than a haunted house. The thought of your safe space being invaded by an otherworldly force is enough to make anyone lose sleep. This week’s episode is dedicated to those who have had to deal with uninvited house guests. First, I speak wit ... Show More
33m 37s
Feb 2021
Trailer: Welcome To PODCAST NOOR
Salaam, Peace. My name is Noor Tagouri (@noor). On this podcast, I collaborate with storytellers to bring you their own stories for the first time, or the right time. I work with guests BTS to craft their dream interview. I call this Guided Storytelling; my intention is that you’ ... Show More
6m 51s
Oct 2023
I Still Dream of That House
A true scary story about an entity that showed up in the hallway along with other experiences as a child living in a home with supernatural occurrences. This house still haunts our storyteller's dreams. Thank you, Melissa, for sharing your story with us. The accompanying images c ... Show More
14m 36s
Feb 2023
Let's Go Home
It’s Black history month and here at Something Scary we are thrilled to feature and uplift the voices of talented Black writers in our horror community. Make sure you listen each week in February to hear tales from these amazing writers. Let’s go back to basics with stories of th ... Show More
32m 41s
Apr 2022
Bonus: Stories You Want to Hear
Tell us what stories you'd like to hear at 1-888-SECRET-0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
1m 28s
Jun 2021
House for Rent
Scary stories "House for Rent" and "Taps" by @edwincovThese stories deal with strange events inside the home. If you've ever felt afraid of being in your own house, you might have some investigating to do.Get updates over on https://ScaryStoryPodcast.comFor true horror, check out ... Show More
15m 6s
Jul 2022
Lorrie Paul's Story
A favorite episode from the archives: It's 1996, and Lorrie is visiting her ailing father in the hospital. She's crying in the hallway near his room when a kind stranger walks by.Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it ... Show More
3m 15s
Sep 2021
Déménagement, se sentir bien chez soi
Abonnez-vous à la newsletter pour cultiver votre curiosité, échanger avec moi et recevoir un petit guide qui vous accompagnera dans votre pratique de l'écoute (Si vous ne recevez pas l'email avec votre guide à télécharger après quelques minutes, pensez à vérifier vos spams !) Vou ... Show More
23m 42s
Oct 2023
Episode 54: Many Things Pt 1
Sarah and her husband, Cameron, buy a house that seems too good to be true. After moving in, strange flooding and electrical issues begin to occur. They hear footsteps coming up the stairs that they can't explain. Then, a concerned neighbor calls them over and asks if they have e ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2023
Hal Hershfield's Story
A simple act of a generosity from a coffee shop barista helped Hal feel like he was finally a part of his community. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org. Some guidance:--Focus o ... Show More
3m 27s