Best Tall Tale Acast Podcasts (2025)

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Seapower Past & Present 3: The Arctic 1:05:00

4d ago1:05:00

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This episode forms part of a new strand of our podcast: Seapower Past and Present which explores seapower as it is understood and practised in the modern world whilst offering a historical perspective on the themes we explore. Each episode is chosen according to a theme or a location – a hotspot in the modern world where seapower has a major influe…

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The Voynich Manuscript: Medieval Wellness or Time-Travelling Shite Talk? 58:55

11d ago58:55

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This week on The Creep Dive, Jen takes us deep into the intoxicating mystery of the Voynich Manuscript. Is it a 600-year-old coded guide to female health? A Renaissance troll’s masterpiece? Or the deranged scribblings of a time traveller off their tits on medieval mushrooms? With baffling botany, star signs that don’t match our skies, and naked wom…

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Seapower Past & Present 2: Critical National Infrastructure 49:50

11d ago49:50

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This episode forms part of a new strand of our podcast: Seapower Past and Present which explores seapower as it is understood and practised in the modern world whilst offering a historical perspective on the themes we explore. Each episode is chosen according to a theme or a location – a hotspot in the modern world where seapower has a major influe…

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Hide, Seek, Shit Yourself: A Survival Guide 1:00:49

18d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Cassie's off this week — we miss her and send big love ❤️ — but on we must go on. We start with an update on the jaw-dropping Diddy trial (yes, necrophilia is mentioned ), then veer into haunted hide-and-seek championships, competitive masturbators, and a hiker whose red hair literally saved her life. It's chaos, it's creepy, it's everything you lo…

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Seapower Past & Present 1: Economic Warfare 46:16

18d ago46:16

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This episode forms part of a new strand of our podcast: Seapower Past and Present which explores seapower as it is understood and practised in the modern world whilst offering a historical perspective on the themes we explore. Each episode is chosen according to a theme or a location – a hotspot in the modern world where seapower has a major influe…

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Up Your Hole and Into the Bin: The Skort Scandal & Spain’s Most Twisted Parents 1:04:16

25d ago1:04:16

1:04:16

This week on The Creep Dive, Sophie takes us deep into the bone-chilling case of Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra—the golden couple of Santiago who adopted a brilliant little girl, then slowly, disturbingly, betrayed her in the most unthinkable way. From obsessive parenting and secret sedatives to a murder investigation riddled with lies, this st…

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Tales From the Cinque Ports: Faversham 47:45

25d ago47:45

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This episode continues our series on the Cinque Ports, an ancient confederation of maritime towns in southeast England that from the early Middle Ages provided ships and men to the crown in return for special powers and privileges. They have since become rightly dubbed as the cradle of the Royal Navy. Our first episode explored the Cinque Ports’ ri…

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He Slept in a Closet, Then Walked Out With the Mona Lisa Under His Arm 43:46

1M ago43:46

43:46

This week on The Creep Dive, we unpack one of the most absurdly chill art heists in history: the day the Mona Lisa disappeared from the Louvre... and no one even noticed until the next day. No alarms. No chaos. Just one little man, one white jumpsuit, and a very unbothered plumber. But that’s not all. We also dive into the jaw-dropping story of Car…

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The Bremen Cog: Maritime Germany 2 39:48

1M ago39:48

39:48

The Bremen Cog is a historical gem; the best-preserved medieval trading ship in the world. We know from her beautifully-preserved timbers that her construction dates from 1380, and her discovery dramatically unlocked a fascinating world not only of shipbuilding and seamanship but also of trade. This was a period in which trade routes and shipping w…

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Celebrities in Space, the reality tv show that ruined lives, and The Heiress and the Revolution 1:14:12

2M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Welcome back creepoids. Join us this week to delve into the celebrities in space, the manic moment of truth TV show and the strange case of Patty Hearst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Cinque Ports 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

This episode is the first of a series on the history of the Cinque Ports in which we bring you a mixture of fascinating history alongside a glimpse into contemporary life in these vibrant and ancient maritime towns. In the eleventh century during the reign of Edward the Confessor, five ports in the south-east of England joined together into a confe…

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Bad man Brand, The whack wombat kidnapper and the shared brain twins 1:11:29

2M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Dive in on creeps, the water is tepid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BONUS: Traces of a homicide 30:57

2M ago30:57

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In September 2017, a seemingly tragic scene unfolds in Northern Sweden where a woman in her sixties is discovered at the bottom of her staircase, her body eerily draped with flour. Initially mistaken for an accident, forensic clues begin to tell a darker tale. As investigators peel back the layers, they find signs of staged mishap and severe trauma…

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Sikhs In The City and Wet Specimens 58:10

2M ago58:10

58:10

This week on The Creep Dive, the gals dive headfirst into a toe-curling tale of body parts for sale, internet feuds between right-wing queens Jessica Reed Kraus and Candace Owens, and the inspiring, suspiciously spry story of Fauja Singh — the man allegedly running marathons well past 100. We also ponder: is Denise Welch missing in a hot air balloo…

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The Ocean and Us: Maritime Germany 1 52:43

2M ago52:43

52:43

A mini-series on the maritime history of Germany launches with a visit to the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven, which has recently launched a stand-out new permanent exhibition 'Ship Realms - The Ocean and Us.' Through the clever presentation of artefacts amongst immersive displays, the exhibition powerfully makes the point that, the more we k…

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BONUS: The mystery of Viking Sally 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

In December 2015, a frightened woman reports her ex-husband to Danish police, claiming he bragged about getting away with murder on the ferry Viking Sally back in 1987. This chilling revelation reopens a cold case involving one of the most infamous crimes at sea. The Viking Sally, known for multiple violent incidents, including the unsolved murder …

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Throwing it back to a classic Creep from 2019 It’s Never Plain Sailing 1:27:31

2M ago1:27:31

1:27:31

An oldie but a goodie ... throwing it back to 2019 as we're on the road this week, back again with a new episode Thursday over on the www.patreon.com/thecreepdive Would you rather be stuck at sea, sucked from a plane or suspiciously disappear after a car crash? This week, our trifecta of grim is all about travel travesty. First up, Jen I-Laugh-When…

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BONUS: The woman in the freezer 51:22

2M ago51:22

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On March 16, 2023, in a secluded cabin, police discover Anna, long believed dead, preserved in a freezer. Her partner, Reidar, recently struck by a stroke, confesses under pressure. As the investigation unfolds, Reidar's claims of fulfilling Anna's last wishes clash with evidence of him taking her pension. With Reidar as the prime suspect, a deeper…

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A Kidnapped Son, A Burning Jaguar, and a Plane Full of Demons 1:08:53

3M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

This week, we’ve got pure chaos—a possessed plane passenger who swallowed rosary beads mid-flight and drop-kicked a flight attendant, a man locked in a tiny room for 20 YEARS (and somehow his captor walked free?!), and an architect who built actual death rays—melting cars and burning people alive with his buildings. Unhinged, creepy, and totally wi…

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BONUS: A fatal shot 44:41

3M ago44:41

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In Iceland, known for its rigorous gun control and low crime rate, the 2013 incident in HraunbÃ¦r shook the nation. Despite high gun ownership due to hunting traditions, violent gun use is rare. This case marked a tragic exception, leading to the first police shooting fatality in Icelandic history. The event, involving a mentally troubled individua…

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The Ship That Changed Shipbuilding: ss Fullagar 24:51

3M ago24:51

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In 1920, in the Cammell, Laird & Co. shipyard in Birkenhead, a ship was built that would change the shipbuilding industry and shipyards forever. ss Fullagar was the world's first fully welded ocean-going ship. For generations, ships' iron and steel hulls had been held together with rivets, put in place by specialist teams of riveters. In 1920 elect…

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The Billionaire, the Prayer App, and the Firing Squad Execution 1:16:23

3M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

This week, we take a ride through the shadowy intersection of big tech, religion, and power, featuring none other than Peter Thiel, the billionaire with an obsession—funding ultra-conservative Christian movements while being an openly gay man. We unravel his role in Hallow, the world’s most successful Catholic prayer app, and ask: is this a genuine…

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BONUS: The Katiska drug case 45:03

3M ago45:03

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Christmas 2018 in Finland unveils a startling drug discovery, leading to a vast investigation. The trail points to "Cobra," the enigmatic leader of a sophisticated drug network. As the case unravels, it exposes a shocking scale of trafficking, culminating in dramatic arrests and a media frenzy that blurs the lines between infamy and celebrity in Fi…

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Zoo Keeper Attacks, Mormon Armpit Chlamydia, and One of the UK’s Deadliest Disasters 1:01:30

3M ago1:01:30

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Buckle up, creeps, because this episode is a rollercoaster of madness and tragedy. First, Casey Anthony is back—yes, that Casey Anthony—resurfacing on social media, and the internet has thoughts. We dive into her bizarre return, the outrage, and why the world still believes she got away with murder. Then, we uncover the Mormon armpit chlamydia epid…

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I Sank the Lusitania: The War Diary of Kapitänleutnant Walther Schwieger, May 1915, Commander, U-20, 1915 29:00

3M ago29:00

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This episode continues our work bringing you some of the finest original historical material, written by the people who were actually there. Today we bring you the war diary of the U-boat commander Kapitänleutnant Walther Schwieger, commander of U-20, from May 1915, when he sank the transatlantic liner Lusitania, full of civilian passengers. 1193 p…

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A crucial call 39:50

3M ago39:50

39:50

In Östersund, Sweden, a woman’s unsettling phone call with her ex-boyfriend leads investigator Anders Jämteby to suspect foul play involving an elderly landlord. After an urgent investigation, forensic evidence reveals the landlord was murdered, contradicting initial findings of natural causes. The ex-boyfriend, Marcus, is implicated through witnes…

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100 Snakes in a Bag, a Human Egg Farm, and a Killer Cult 56:23

3M ago56:23

56:23

This week on The Creep Dive, we take you deep into the shadows with three stories that will leave you shook. A terrifying human egg farm where women were trafficked for their reproductive abilities, a murderous vegan cult that sought total brain optimization at the cost of sanity (and human lives), and a snake-infested backyard nightmare straight o…

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The helicopter heist 42:25

3M ago42:25

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On September 23, 2009, a meticulously planned robbery unfolded as robbers landed a helicopter on a Stockholm cash depot, making off with around 100 million Swedish crowns. Known as the Helicopter Heist, it stands out for its audacious use of a helicopter, explosives, and precise execution, captivating global attention and earning a place in crimina…

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How to Catch a Murderer At Sea: Dr Crippen and the SS Montrose 34:37

3M ago34:37

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This episode links together one of the most important inventions in all of maritime technology with one of the most notorious murders in history. In 1910 Dr Hawly Crippen killed his wife Cora in their London home and buried her dismembered body under the floor of his basement. As the net closed in, Crippen ran and he sought his escape by sea, aboar…

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The Trustor con 41:48

3M ago41:48

41:48

In the summer of 1997, Swedish financiers Peter Mattson and Thomas Jisander lived it up on a luxurious yacht in Saint Tropez, blowing millions on extravagant parties and luxury shopping sprees. Little did the world know, their source of wealth was one of Sweden's biggest financial scams. They had manipulated the acquisition of Trustor, a major inve…

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Piss Drinking Astronauts and The Pope’s Final Prophecy 59:15

4M ago59:15

59:15

This week, we deep-dive into NASA’s stranded astronauts, who were meant to be in space for 8 days but have now been floating for 8 months, surviving on freeze-dried eggs and a piss-filtration system. The prophecy of the Popes—is 2027 really the year it all ends? It’s absolute chaos, it’s The Creep Dive. ✨ Want more? Get the ad-free version of this …

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Manhunts and madmen 57:08

4M ago57:08

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On a frigid February night in 1986, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was fatally shot on a Stockholm street after a cinema visit with his wife. This ignited Sweden's largest and most convoluted murder investigation, marked by early blunders and an array of suspects that fueled widespread speculation. Over the years, the case has seen numerous twis…

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The Stockholm syndrome 59:50

4M ago59:50

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In late summer 1973, amidst the impending death of the Swedish king and upcoming national elections, Sweden was thrust into a six-day crisis that gripped the nation. On August 23, a man disguised in a wig stormed into Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm, firing shots and taking hostages. His demands: money, the release of his imprisoned friend…

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Cyber Farting, Dark Web Empires & Billion-Dollar Scams – A Creep Dive Classic 1:04:17

4M ago1:04:17

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Ahoy ! welcome to The Creep Dive, where we explore the wild, the weird, and the disturbing. This week, we bring you a hacker kingpin who built an empire on the dark web, the man who sold an entirely fake airport for $242 million, and a court case so bizarre it involves aggressive cyber farting (yes, really). Plus, an update on the state of global s…

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Great Sea Fights: The Battle of the Nile, 1798 32:21

4M ago32:21

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The Battle of the Nile of 1798 was one of the most important naval battles that has ever been fought. This episode presents an introduction explaining the context of the battle and is followed by a reading of an account written by Captain Samuel Hood of HMS Zealous. The battle was fought at a key moment of French expansion. The French army, led by …

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The Icebox Killer: Charles Rogers, Savant Secrets, and the JFK Mystery 1:12:25

4M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

In this episode, we dive into the chilling tale of Charles Rogers, the reclusive genius accused of murdering his parents and storing their remains in the family fridge... whispers of CIA connections to his possible involvement in the JFK assassination, Charles’ mysterious life and disappearance have fuelled decades of speculation. We also explore A…

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Season 5 - Teaser 2:13

4M ago2:13

2:13

Nordic Crimes is coming back! Dive into Sweden's most shocking true crime cases in the new season, premiering February 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Donut Heads and a Literary Scam 1:14:43

4M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

In this episode of the Creep Dive podcast, hosts Jen, Sophie, and Cassie delve into various intriguing topics, including catfishing cases, the influence of social media, body modification trends, the rise of romantic fantasy novels, and a significant copyright infringement case involving Lynne Freeman. The conversation flows seamlessly through thes…

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Predator of the Seas: The Slaveship That Fought for Emancipation 34:46

5M ago34:46

34:46

This is the extraordinary history of a single ship - a Baltimore clipper. Once she was the Henriqueta, a slave ship; but subsequently she became the Black Joke, a hunter of slave ships. In her former life she trafficked over 3000 captives across the Atlantic; in her new life she became the scourge of Spanish and Brazilian slavers. To find out more …

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