The Wave Organ

Weeki Wachee’s underwater shows, featuring swimmers in full mermaid drag, have dazzled crowds since 1947 – so long as a gator doesn’t make its way into the underwater theater. In this episode we hear about the history of this Old Florida roadside attraction, including how it pave ... Show More

In the late 19th century, the small rural community of Exeter, Rhode Island, found itself at the center of a chilling tale that blurred the lines between folklore and medical mystery. Tim Harford, host of the Cautionary Tales podcast, joins us in this episode to unravel it all. T ... Show More

The Atlas Obscura podcast team is from all over America. So, in celebration of Atlas Obscura’s upcoming book, “America Obscura,” members of the AO team recall their favorite places and traditions from their home state. We hear about everything from a miniature panorama of NYC, to ... Show More

A trip to the Midwest, where one man's childhood memories of a classic TV show resurface in the world of bespoke porn. 

A family secret, hidden for decades by a grandfather in Iraq, gets uncovered by his grandson - who chooses to revive a potentially dangerous legacy.This episode was produced by Alex Atack and Tamara Juburi, and edited by Dana Ballout with additional support from Nadeen Shaker and ... Show More

Atlas and Zavia go ashore in Pflugerville and visit Lucy Wow for information about the mysterious machine at the bottom of the ocean. 

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Anthony Bourdain travels to his childhood home state with his brother and rekindles memories at Hiram's, a classic roadside joint. Original Airdate: Season 5, 2015. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi ... Show More

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