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The Atlas Obscura Podcast

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

By: SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
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 An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.SiriusXM Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • The Wishing Tree (Classic))

    The Wishing Tree (Classic))
    Oct 24 2025

    There’s a special tree in Portland that’s full of a city’s hopes, dreams, and wishes.

    READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/portland-wishing-tree


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    10 mins
  • Local Legends Corner with Colin Dickey: Moundsville

    Local Legends Corner with Colin Dickey: Moundsville
    Oct 23 2025

    The West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, West Virginia was once a home to thousands of prisoners. Today, it’s a tourist attraction. But its past continues to haunt the town of Moundsville to this day.

    Every Thursday this month, writer Colin Dickey joins us to talk about the cultural history behind some of our favorite spooky legends and creatures.


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    19 mins
  • The Glass Flowers

    The Glass Flowers
    Oct 22 2025

    Over the course of 50 years, a father and son team made exquisite glass botanical models that would transform our understanding of the natural world.

    Learn more about the Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants: https://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/glass-flowers


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    16 mins
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