
Broadcast from the Belfry
An archive of curious tales across cultures.
New episodes @ 12am every Thursday.
Podcasting since 2024 • 50 episodes
Broadcast from the Belfry
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11. I Didn't Say I Was Powerful... I Said I Was Harry Houdini
You may be familiar with Harry Houdini's "magic" tricks and his tenure as the world's greatest escape artist, but did you know he was a staunch anti-spiritualist? Or, well... maybe you knew that. But what about the first thing? There's a lot to...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:24

10. Baby, You're A Murder Hotel
Apologies for the inconsistent audio here - I had a lot of issues. Besides that, get ready for truth bombs about the 1893 Chicago World's Fair (the Columbian Exposition) and the real loser behind the sensationalized myth that is H.H...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:22:52

9. There's No Hodags in Alaska
You may be wondering, "Gosh Hannah, you sure do talk about a lot of things that aren't the Hodag in this episode!" And you would be right. Who knew that there was so much historical context to this beloved cryptid? Listen in to learn about Paul...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:15:42

8. Edison's Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Episode So We Wouldn't Get Sued
Buckle your seatbelts because are we talking you on a wild ride this episode! If you thought you knew about Edison inventing motion pictures, does Georgia sure have news for you. Tune in for this super juicy 19th century gossip.Create...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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59:55

7. The Patron Saint of Emos and Goths
We're asking the real questions this week, folx: did Poe have a time machine? Also, what were the circumstances that led to his death? And what the hell is a "Poe Toaster?" Tune in to hear the answers and much, much more! Created...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:20:03

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