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The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek
Lanterns: 107 "The Jordan Boys' Legacy"

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026


 John Stewart takes a journey to place he believes he's been before. Matt and Pete look over episode 7, “The Jordan Boys' Legacy.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Noticentro
EE. UU. amplía revisión de redes sociales para visas

Noticentro

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 1:55 Transcription Available


Sheinbaum pedirá informe sobre presuntos mexicanos en Alcatraz de los Caimanes Ebrard participa en reunión de ministros de Comercio del G20Irán ejecuta a dos hombres acusados de liderar disturbiosMás información en nuestro podcast#grc

DCLDuo Podcast
Ep. 708 - Live Bonus Show - Ireland to Alaska: One Family's Late-Season Disney Cruise

DCLDuo Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 85:52 Transcription Available


Melissa flew all the way from Ireland for a late-season, adults-only sailing to Alaska on the Disney Wonder — six DCL sailings and nineteen cruises deep, and this one still delivered bears, whales, dueling pianos, and one gut-punch moment from home she wasn't expecting. In this episode: Why a late-September Alaska sailing means an almost entirely adult ship — and everything that changes onboard Chasing bears in Ketchikan and sled puppies at a Juneau dog camp she almost didn't book Real vegan dining tips across the fleet, from crew curries to a Palo brunch workaround The Shutters photo-package trick that can save your travel companions money A Vancouver hotel booking gone sideways, and the lesson in it for third-party bookings A moving, unscripted moment about staying connected to loved ones back home while at sea She's not a DVC member. She doesn't even really know what DVC is, but we always joke she'd be able to talk herself out of Alcatraz... she was sitting there, she already had a drink. Hilarious. - Melissa Support the Show: Book your next Disney vacation with our show sponsor - We Do Travel Right! Life is short, take the trip. Let the agents at We Do Travel Right handle the planning so you can focus on relaxing. We Do Travel Right Subscribe to the DCL Magazine today! Use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off everything in the WDW Magazine store. DCL Magazine Support the show by becoming a Patron! Join us over at Patreon. Your support each month allows us to keep putting out great content each and every week. Thanks to our current patrons for their support. Join today! You can subscribe for one annual discounted payment today. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#10) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 410 "Tomorrow's Enterprise"

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026


The Enterprise's exploration of a rare white hole presents Uhura with a glimpse into the future. Matt and Pete inspect episode 410, “Tomorrow's Enterprise.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

The Johnny Drinks Podcast
#184 Prisoner Builder on World's WORST Jails, Riker's Island& Alcatraz's SECRETS

The Johnny Drinks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 78:48


On today’s episode of the podcast, Dan Halloran breaks down the world of prisons, from the worst prisons in the US and the shutdown of Rikers Islands. He also shares his thoughts on the best prisons in the world, securing bomb shelters in Israel, and the future of prison technology.Subscribe for more.Timecodes (Episode #184):0:00 - Start7:46 - Worst Prisons in the US32:06 - Riker's Island Shutdown36:34 - What Death Row Inmates Are Like39:58 - South American Prisons are TERRBILE56:44 - Best Prisons in the World?1:03:16 - Securing Bomb Shelters in Israel1:07:31 - How Futuristic Do You Think Prisons Will Get?Follow The John Rondi ShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnrondipodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrondipodcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xuYMlfFAXUfReoHKGHjb6?si=e13220a9830e4463Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-rondi-show/id1670365515Follow John RondiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrondiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnyrondi#podcast #johnrondi

Echoes of Shannon Street Case File
UPRISING | Battle of Alcatraz 1946

Echoes of Shannon Street Case File

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 14:55


Send us Fan Mail1946 armed escape attempt at Alcatraz Federal Prison in San Francisco, CAhttps://jrlawman-shop.fourthwall.com/...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_...https://www.alcatrazhistory.com/battl...    • Alcatraz Gun Battle (1946)  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Batt...https://www.historyextra.com/period/2...

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

 John Stewart has moved on from Rushville but can't seem to escape its gravity. Matt and Pete look over episode 6, “Bad Optics.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Fan2Fan Podcast - A Conversation Between Fans About Movies, Comics, TV, Video Games, Toys, Cartoons, And All Things Pop Cultu

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Scott and Cindy aka the Ghost Tourists! Scott and Cindy share their love of visiting haunted locations, taking ghost tours, and exploring the spooky side of their travels. They discuss trips to places like the Stanley Hotel and Alcatraz including some of their unexplained encounters along the way.. They also talk about their approach to the paranormal and why a little curiosity (and a love of spooky stuff) keeps them searching for their next haunted adventure. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

The Say Report
Episode 505: The Rock: It's Like a Die Hard on Alcatraz

The Say Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 94:00


In this released too soon Time Capsule episode (RIP our appearance in Avengers: Doomsday) the Say Reporters celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Bay's action classic The Rock  

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 409 "Once La'An a Time"

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026


A mysterious flat planet of doppelgängers allows the Enterprise's security chief to come to terms with her inner turmoil. Matt and Pete reflect upon episode 409, “Once La'An a Time.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Le Double Expresso RTL2
Zone 51, Alcatraz, les pyramides : les envies de visites improbables du Double Expresso

Le Double Expresso RTL2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 4:55


À l'occasion des Journées du patrimoine, l'équipe du Double Expresso RTL2 se prend à rêver des lieux qu'elle aimerait visiter au moins une fois dans sa vie. Une prison pour Justine, les pyramides pour Grégory, le Pentagone pour Max, la Zone 51 pour Léa... Entre fantasmes, mystères et vannes en cascade, ce dernier Allongé de la semaine part très loin...Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

 It's the raid of Rushville! The slow-paced Nebraska town battens down for an intergalatic throw down. Matt and Pete call episode 5, “Lights Out.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Les Grandes Gueules
La fermeté du jour - Laura Warton Martinez : "Quand tu es auteur de tels faits, tu vas à Alcatraz et je ne veux plus entendre parler de toi. Comment une réinsertion est envisageable ?" - 17/09

Les Grandes Gueules

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 1:18


Aujourd'hui, Zohra Bitan, cadre de la fonction publique, Laura Warton Martinez, sophrologue, et Bruno Poncet, cheminot, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

3SchemeQueens
Alcatraz: Mobsters, Murder & the Men Who Vanished

3SchemeQueens

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 76:44 Transcription Available


**Discussion begins at 3:10**Picture this: You're standing on a tiny island in the middle of San Francisco Bay.  The city skyline is just over one mile away.  You can see it.  At night, you can see the lights.  If the wind is right, you can even hear the sounds of people living their normal, free lives across the water.  But between you and them is freezing water, brutal currents, and a prison specifically designed to make sure you never leave.  Welcome to Alcatraz.  From 1934-1962 the former military fortress became the home of some of America's most notorious criminals, including Al Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelly, and Whitey Bulger to name a few.  If they were too notorious, too dangerous, or too escape prone for normal prisons, they were sent to Alcatraz.  And honestly, the setup was pretty solid.  You had reinforced cells, armed guards, watchtowers, barbed wire, and almost two miles of San Francisco Bay between you and freedom.  The government was so confident in this arrangement that Alcatraz developed a reputation as being virtually escape-proof.  Officially, no prisoner ever successfully escaped Alcatraz.But on the morning of June 12, 1962, guards discovered something very inconvenient.  Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin were not in their cells.  The men had spent months secretly digging holes through the walls of their cells using homemade tools, hiding the damage behind fake vents, building dummy heads out of soap, concrete dust, paint and actual human hair, constructing a raft out of stolen raincoats, and essentially running a tiny arts-and-crafts program behind the backs of the federal government.  Then they climbed through the walls, got onto the roof, made their way to the shoreline, launched their homemade raft into San Francisco Bay…. and vanished.The FBI eventually concluded that the men most likely drowned, despite the bodies never being found.  And this is where we put on our little tin foil hats.  Because over the decades, there have been alleged sightings, family stories, mysterious photographs, flowers reportedly sent to the Anglin brothers' mother, and even a letter allegedly written by one of the escapees claiming that all three men survived.  So either three convicted criminals drowned in one of the coldest, roughest stretches of water in California... or the federal government spent years insisting that nobody could escape Alcatraz after three men successfully escaped Alcatraz.  And that is not even the only weird thing about this island.Alcatraz has military history, infamous mobsters, bizarre escape attempts, a violent prison uprising literally called the Battle of Alcatraz in which the Marines had to save the day, an Indigenous occupation, and enough alleged paranormal activity that apparently even after the prison closed, some residents still refused to check out.  Get your drinks ready Foil Heads, because today we are going to The Rock.Send us Fan MailSupport the showTheme song by INDA

The Ryan Gorman Show
Trump Administration Issues Damning Report on Alligator Alcatraz

The Ryan Gorman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 4:12 Transcription Available


Ryan, Dana, and Nathalie Rodriguez discuss a DHS watchdog report finding immigrants were held at “Alligator Alcatraz” in outdoor cages the size of phone booths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP Audio Stories
'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees were held in small metal cages, federal report says

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 0:34


A federal report details problems at the now-closed "Alligator Alcatraz." The AP's Jennifer King has more.

Daily Easy Spanish
Las jaulas en las que eran encerrados los migrantes en el ”Alcatraz de los caimanes” de Florida

Daily Easy Spanish

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 13:05


Los inspectores del gobierno de EE.UU. afirman que descubrieron que el centro de detención infringía las normas básicas de higiene, atención médica, alimentación y seguridad de los migrantes.

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 408 "Orders of Magnitude"

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026


When revered Admiral Simon Reeger takes command of the Enterprise while Capt. Pike is on a landing party, it forces the crew to question ever meeting their heroes. Matt and Pete follow episode 408, “Orders of Magnitude.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Brenna Knows Best
San Francisco, 1 Hotel, & Alcatraz

Brenna Knows Best

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 54:06


Hi friends and happy Friday!! I loved catching up with y'all PER USUAL and thank you for being here!! :) Write In Your Questions/Stories: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Po-xXACQPyiFYy4UP9ctxg7UAOh1bFoUnG65hAz5GRM/preview

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

As Hal and John attempt to see what Macon is hiding, they get more than they bargain for. Matt and Pete check out the sightlines of Lanterns episode 4, “The Weenie.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Sequel Rights
Ep 320 - Resident Evil: Death Island

Sequel Rights

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 68:41


We're so close to Zach Cregger's brand new take on Resident Evil, but there's one last stop along the way! Meet us in Frisco to visit Resident Evil: Death Island this week!! Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us your therapist you should have booked an appointment with instead of building an army of bio-drones to make everyone in the world zombies because you're sad! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises!

A Word With You
You, God, and the Wall - #10347

A Word With You

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026


I know this is going to come as a shock to you, but there were a lot of rumors in college that I was behind some practical jokes and pranks that happened while I was there. That's hard to imagine, huh? I mean, it probably wouldn't come as a total surprise to some of those folks if finally I ended up in the penitentiary. Fortunately, my sentence was only about four hours, because I did end up at Alcatraz. Yep! Now, we had taken some young people out to that famous prison in the middle of San Francisco Bay to do a special radio program. Of course, it's been some years since any prisoners were held there on what they called The Rock, but it is still quite a place to see. While we were there, we experienced this awful claustrophobia of being locked in one of those little cells; the isolation of being in solitary confinement. For the closing segment of the program, we walked out of one of the prison gates and down to the rocks outside that overlook the bay. One of the young people with us was walking out with me, and he made quite an observation, because it was really a tremendously commanding view. He said, “Just think, there was only a wall between them and all this beauty.” I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about “You, God, and the Wall.” Our word for today from the Word of God is about just such a wall; one which may be keeping you from the beauty you were made for. Our word for today from the Word of God is Isaiah 59:2. It says, “Your iniquities" - that's all the times that we've done things our way instead of God's way. "Your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you.” Separation—that was the feeling we felt so strongly at Alcatraz. A person there was, in simple words, cut off from love, from freedom, from a beautiful world. In a sense, God is saying here that we are all prisoners in our own personal Alcatraz—cut off from Him, from His love, from His peace, His heaven, which may account for an incurable loneliness you've experienced over the years. It turns out we're lonely for God, because our sin has built a wall between us and our Creator. In fact, you may very well have not needed me to realize that there's a wall between you and God. You knew that. You can feel it. You've felt it for a long time. Well, if that wall doesn't come down in time, it becomes a death sentence; separation from God that is irreversible and eternal. The wall that separates you from the beauty that God wants you to have can come down, but not because of anything you or I can do about it. Somehow, our sins have to be removed and forgiven, and the death penalty has to be paid by someone who takes our place. In 1 Peter 3:18, the Bible says “Christ died for our sins…the righteous" - that's Him - "for the unrighteous" - that's you and me - "to bring you to God.” What Jesus did on the cross was to take your rap. You did the sinning, Jesus did the dying. Which means the wall can come down the moment you put your total trust in Jesus to erase your sins from God's book and give you eternal life in place of eternal death. When the door opened that day in the prison we were in, we were so anxious to leave behind that darkness and that loneliness and to finally step out to where we could breathe free and enjoy the beauty just beyond the wall. That's exactly what God wants you to experience today. He wants the wall between you and Him to come down, and it can upon your invitation. This could be the day when you say, “Lord, I believe that some of those sins you were dying for on that cross were mine. I turn from the running of my own life. You were meant to run it, and you will from now on. You came back from the dead, You are alive, and Jesus, because you died on the cross for me, I am Yours.” That's the moment the wall will come down and you will experience all God has for you. Our website is here and it is prepared for you to go to right now and be sure you belong to Jesus Christ. Would you check it out? It's ANewStory.com. Today you're at the door. Jesus is on the other side waiting to lead you out. Follow Him, because it is really beautiful on the other side of the wall.

The CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in Leadership
Culture Starts With Listening - Chief Doreen Jokerst, Ed.D., Overland Park Police KS

The CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 54:54 Transcription Available


The CopDoc Podcast - Season 11 - Episode 176Dr. Doreen Jokerst on culture, leadership, and modern policing in Overland ParkDr. Doreen Jokerst, chief of police in Overland Park, Kansas, joins Steve Morreale for a conversation about leadership, culture, technology, and what it means to build trust inside a police organization and with the community. She shares how her path through city policing, university policing, and doctoral study shaped a leadership style rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and accountability.We discuss how she uses listening sessions, transparent communication, and thoughtful technology governance to strengthen legitimacy, support officers, and improve service. This episode is especially relevant for leaders thinking about culture change, talent development, and the future of policing.Key topicsDr. Doreen Jokerst shares how Overland Park Police Department serves a city of about 207,000 residents, with 270 authorized police officers and 85 professional staffShe traces her path into policing back to age 8, when a visit to Alcatraz helped spark a lifelong interest in helping peopleShe explains the value of university policing at CU Boulder, where she learned to work across different perspectives and saw public safety through a broader lensShe describes culture as something you can feel, comparing it to a sailboat in the wind and emphasizing that leaders must listen before trying to change anythingShe says insatiable curiosity breeds innovation, and that asking why systems exist is essential to understanding an organization without disrupting what already worksShe details her listening-session approach, including writing down names, tracking themes, following up personally, and making sure people see action after they speakShe emphasizes explaining the why, whether in organizational decisions or even traffic stops, because legitimacy grows when people understand the reason behind an actionShe discusses thoughtful technology adoption, including DFR, real-time information centers, data dashboards, and ALPR, with transparency and governance controlsShe explains why she values psychologically safe spaces, where staff at every level can challenge ideas and contribute to better decisionsShe makes the case for mentorship and continuity, saying leaders should develop successors so agencies do not feel like they are starting over every time leadership changesShe connects culture and service, saying that if leaders treat people poorly inside the department, that behavior will show up in community interactions tooShe highlights the importance of representation and 30 by 30, noting that women remain underrepresented in policing and that hiring should reflect both diversity of thought and community identityShe argues that success metrics must evolve, moving beyond arrests and citations toward data that better reflects harm reduction, trust, engagement, and problem-solvingShe describes her management style as coaching and stewardship, with clear expectations, regular check-ins, and delegation that still leaves people feeling supportedShe closes with optimism about the future of policing, saying the profession is honorable and that she wants to keep showing up like it is her first dayHey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast
UNCUT Podcast #049: Gigantica Record!

Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 44:24


Tom Dove and Adam Reed are back from an incredible week at Gigantica, and this one took some beating. Listen as they tell Damo and Spooner about their record-breaking week in this weeks Thinking Tackle Podcast UNCUT.After the previous group set a new Main Lake record with 140 carp, the challenge was on. What followed was a huge team effort, with bites coming right until the final minutes and an incredible 146 carp landed in a week.But it wasn't just about numbers. Adam finally got his chance on the Main Lake and made it count, catching one of Gigantica's most iconic old carp, Shoulders, while Darrell Peck put together an incredible hit from Alcatraz.

Part Time Nerd
The Rock (1996) – Is This Peak '90s Action?

Part Time Nerd

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 16:07 Transcription Available


The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 407 "Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass"

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026


 These of the Days of the Enterprise! Matt and Pete watch their soapy stories of episode 407, “Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

The Stewarts grapple with the question of how to make a Green Lantern. Matt and Pete say “Hey Ya!” to Lanterns episode 3, “OutKast.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Come Fight Me In The Dark
CFMITD Episode 95: Nick Becomes the Florance Pugh of the GAC (Alcatraz)

Come Fight Me In The Dark

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 70:48


FRICK yeah Witches and Warlocks. Get ready for one FRICKIN FRICK of an episode as Zak and the GAC get locked the FRICK down in America's most famous Michael Bay movie set...FRICKIN DEATH (or Pelican) ISLAND. Join Joel and Erik as we make each other uncomfortable by role play Zak as the narcissistic boyfriend in Midsommar as we discuss Ghost Adventures Season 9, Episode 5: Alcatraz 

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 406 "Off-Hour"

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026


 Everybody on the Enterprise is working for the weekend, that is until disaster strikes. Matt and Pete clock episode 406, “Off-Hour.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Comic Exposure
Out of Alcatraz

Comic Exposure

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 36:19


This week, the boys discuss the speculative outcome of the real-life 1962 Alcatraz escape. Christopher Cantwell and Tyler Crook explore themes of freedom and identity in this beautifully composed comic.

The Paranormal 60
The Spirits of Spike Island - A True Hauntings Podcast

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 52:22


Thirteen centuries of faith, violence, imprisonment and death have left Ireland's Spike Island crowded with restless spirits. Anne and Renata journey inside the former monastery, massive military fortress and notorious Victorian convict prison once called “Ireland's Alcatraz” to uncover its darkest history, chilling ghost stories and the infamous entities still haunting its cells, tunnels and execution grounds. Discover why Spike Island is considered one of Ireland's most haunted places in this spooky episode. The Spirits of Spike Island - A True Hauntings Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mormon Discussions Podcasts – Full Lineup
“You Will Stay” – When Loyalty Matters More Than Abuse !

Mormon Discussions Podcasts – Full Lineup

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 92:22


Can a church become so important that no amount of bad leadership, toxic culture, or personal harm should ever cause someone to leave? Recently, Elder Lawrence Corbridge made a striking statement: “Darth Vader could be your bishop. The culture could be like Alcatraz… If you see the Church as the kingdom of God on earth,… Read More »“You Will Stay” – When Loyalty Matters More Than Abuse ! The post “You Will Stay” – When Loyalty Matters More Than Abuse ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'
S10 EP31: Daniel Sloss (Video Edition)

Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 39:05


Daniel Sloss is on board!Daniel joins Captain Alan for a very entertaining journey through his travel history - from childhood holidays to Disney World Florida, getting on a flight with mumps, and the realities of travelling the world as a comedian.Daniel reveals what it's like touring internationally, how travel opens your mind, and the rather unexpected travel advice he's been given to get airline staff on side. Plus Daniel's naughty mile high story.And, as ever, there's plenty of emotional baggage to collect at the carousel.00:05 Daniel Sloss is on board!
00:36 Daniel's life in Edinburgh
01:03 Daniel's earliest travel memory
01:38 His mum's extraordinary job
01:45 Childhood holidays & Disney World Florida
02:00 The mumps incident
06:00 Travelling with mumps
08:25 Is travelling still fun when you're a touring comedian?
09:00 The reality of touring Europe
10:00 Daniel's travel routine
12:00 Favourite places to perform
15:00 Travel nightmares & missed flights
18:00 Daniel's ideal holiday
21:00 Where would Daniel go tomorrow?
24:00 Daniel's dream travel companion
28:34 Quickfire!
28:40 Travel pillow: essential or bollocks?
28:48 Al Carr or Alcatraz?
29:03 Full Moon Party or Full English?
29:16 Mile high - definitely not too shy29:24 Is Daniel a good tipper?
29:42 Collect your emotional baggage!#DanielSloss #LifeAsABeach #AlanCarr #TravelPodcast #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #TravelStories #Comedian #Edinburgh #EdinburghFringe #Holiday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Hal Jordan goes one way and John Stewart the other as the alien threat looms larger beneath the surface. Matt and Pete do Lanterns episode 2, “Trust Fall.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Cosas muy importantes • Historia Curiosa
E181 • Grandes escapes • Cosas Muy Importantes

Cosas muy importantes • Historia Curiosa

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 43:17 Transcription Available


¿Qué hace que un hombre excave un túnel con un cuchillo de mantequilla, moldee una cabeza de cera con pelo real o camine por la puerta principal de un campo nazi disfrazado de oficial?En este episodio nos adentramos en los escapes más audaces, complejos y surrealistas de la historia; relatos donde la astucia pura venció a los sistemas de seguridad más inexpugnables. Desde la más famosa fuga de Alcatraz hasta el escape que avergonzó y enfureció a Hitler.¡Dale PLAY ahora y descubre cómo la astucia siempre encuentra una grieta en los muros más altos!Una producción de El Grupo Muy Importante@elgrupomuyimportanteProducción EjecutivaDaniela Ormazábal y Federico CapocciEdición, montaje y música originalFederico CapocciAsistencia de Producción 
Camila NapoletanoSuscríbete a nuestro Patreon para contenido exclusivo y sorpresashttps://www.patreon.com/cosasmuyimportantesConviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cosas-muy-importantes-historia-curiosa--4353665/support.

J&R Selections
J&R Selections 106

J&R Selections

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 59:55


J&R Selections airs on the first Thursday of every month from 8:00PM-9:00PM EST (Friday 01:00 – 02:00 GMT) live on 1Mix Radio www.1mix.co.uk https://jrselections.com Thank you for listening! 1) Jimi Jules – Dreamin’ (Original Mix)2) MANQO – No Good Bye (Extended Mix)3) Tefo Foxx, Idd Aziz, Moshem, Major League DJz, Untitled Audio – Hambalua (Original Mix)4) JUNO (DE), Samm (BE) – Muralli (Original Mix)5) Andrea Oliva – Spotlight (Original Mix)6) Jaquet – Makes Sense (Extended Mix)7) Ontonic – Dream (Original Mix)8) AIKON – To You (Original Mix)9) Andor Gabriel – Feel Alive (Original Mix)10) Alcatraz – Giv Me Luv (Sebastien Leger Remix)11) Hardt Antoine – Raw (Original Mix)12) Josh Gigante, Kimonos – Feel So Right (Original Mix)

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 405 "Level-Five Transporter Accident"

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026


 It's puppets… IN SPACE! Matt and Pete experience episode 405, “Level-Five Transporter Accident.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Cultivating Place
The Gardens of Alcatraz, with Shelagh Fritz

Cultivating Place

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 65:55


Alcatraz is a name rich with story, myth, and drama. It is also a dramatic sight where history, gardens, and how gardens grow us better all come together. This week we continue our theme of gardens and cultural landscapes as a form of social care–tending to place and people. We're joined by Shelagh Fritz, the Senior Program Manager of Alcatraz Historic Gardens, part of the Golden Gate Parks Conservancy. For more than 20 years, Shelagh has grown with and tended this dramatic, historic, and growing garden site, and she has expansive garden goals for the future. Listen in! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Hal Jordan was Earth's first space cop. John Stewart wants to be one. They collide in 2016 against a backdrop of alien intrigue in Nebraska. Matt and Pete take flight with Lanterns episode 1, “Pilot.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Infamous America
BARKER GANG Ep. 6 | “Out of Time”

Infamous America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 37:02


In 1934, time runs out for all the high-profile outlaws of the era. The Barker-Karpis Gang commits two more violent robberies – one disastrous – and their most lucrative kidnapping to date, but the FBI is closing in. The gang suffers major losses during a shootout in Florida. One by one, gang members fall until only Alvin Karpis remains. When his time runs out, he becomes one of the celebrity inmates at notorious Alcatraz prison. Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/infamousamerica Thanks to our sponsor, Mood! For 20% off of your first order, use the promo code INFAMOUS at Mood.com Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join   Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial.   On YouTube, subscribe to INFAMOUS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage.   For more details, please visit www.blackbarrelmedia.com or @blackbarrelmedia on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cultural Hall Podcast
Bishop Vader, I wish that Gangs were more Respectful

The Cultural Hall Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 62:00


First up, we debate a highly important question: what would your “walk-up” song be for speaking at Stake Conference? We’re throwing out everything from Michael McLean to Usher to the Imperial March. We also share some stories from a genuinely incredible trip on the Rocky Mountaineer train (those glass-dome roofs are top-tier) and countdown the final 90 days of wedding season. (If you still need a DJ, you know where to go: BestDJinUtah.com). We also read an awesome email from a listener in McGrath, Alberta, who took our advice for a Bear Lake trip, which naturally led us into a brand new round of Smooch, Marry, Kill: Villain Edition. If your ward bishop had to be Voldemort, Sauron, or Darth Vader… who are you picking? Then, we get into a pretty heavy and packed Articles of News: The Viral “Darth Vader” Devotional: Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge's clip about staying in the Church—even if the culture was Alcatraz and Vader was your bishop—went viral. We break down the massive online debate it sparked. Copyrights & Lawsuits: The ACLU just filed an amicus brief in the Mormon Stories lawsuit. We talk about the reality of copyright protection and why this is one of thousands of similar suits filed every year. Arizona Supreme Court: We discuss a very difficult ruling out of AZ determining that clergy are not required to report child abuse disclosed during a confession. Kearns Tragedy: We touch on the heartbreaking news of a deadly shooting outside a local meetinghouse during a funeral. BYU Marriage Stats: The married student population at BYU has plummeted to just 17%. We talk about what's causing the drop and the school’s new “date night” initiative to fix it. Chapel Layouts: Are the sacrament tables actually moving to the center of the rostrum? The post Bishop Vader, I wish that Gangs were more Respectful appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel
242. Midweek Mini: A Redwoods to San Francisco Road Trip

Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 24:13


We share listener Lindsay's family road trip through Northern California, highlighting an itinerary that stretches from Redwood National Park to San Francisco almost entirely on points. Using a creative mix of United, Chase, American Express, Hyatt free night awards, Southwest points, and Companion Passes, Lindsay pieced together six nights of lodging while keeping costs remarkably low.Along the way, the family explored iconic stops including Fern Canyon, the towering redwood groves, Trees of Mystery, Sonoma, and San Francisco favorites like Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and Lombard Street. The episode also includes practical tips on planning this route, finding great local restaurants, preparing for Northern California's surprisingly cool summer weather, and maximizing points and free night certificates for an unforgettable family road trip.Find Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:Relief Band - Use code WONDERLAND for 25% off!Comfrt.com 15% OFFRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)CardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Our Favorite Credit CardsWe may receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards

Some of My Friends Read Comics
264 - Out of Alcatraz + Ultimates #11

Some of My Friends Read Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 49:34


It's time for some modern crime stuff that's based on a true story and also totally made up. It's Christopher Cantwell and Tyler Crook's Out of Alcatraz! Based on the infamous escape from 1962, it follows the story of the 3 mysterious inmates who were never found again. Interesting stuff!  Then we move onto Ultimates #11 which gave us a lot to talk about! Like why did the bad guy spend half the issue monologuing about his plan and then change it? Next Time: We investigate Secret Wars (2015) by reading WeirdWorld instead!

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 404 "A Case of Chiaroscuro"

The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026


Two No. 1's make the Enterprise's mission to Mat'Aar more than black and white. Matt and Pete don their fedora's episode 404, “A Case of Chiaroscuro.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
888 - Nuttins Gon Change No One Does S

A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 121:45


A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan — Episode Notes Episode: 888 - "Nuttin's Gon' Change, No One Does S***" (Friday free show) Hosts: Dan, Tom | Guest: comedian Ross McCoy Sponsors / Ad Reads My Eternal Vitality (Dr. Powers) — opening segment, interview with Andrea Dennis about her weight loss (down ~30 of a 40-lb goal), hormone replacement therapy, and microdosing GLP-1s since March; plans to stop in Sept/Oct. Jeff's Bagel Run — plugging the new limited-edition cucumber dill cream cheese; free bagel for downloading the app. Hollerbach's German Restaurant (Sanford) — pitched as a venue for fantasy football drafts ($30/person: beer, pretzels, charcuterie, dedicated draft TV); also books their "Night's Hall" for parties/events. Bearcat (promo code BDM420) — cannabis product ad. Segment Rundown Cold open / ad — Andrea Dennis interview on HRT and GLP-1 microdosing (see above). Show open — Ross McCoy intro'd as guest; bit about Ross shaving/mowing the lawn in the heat. Business/announcements — Studio "pinball meet and greet" event coming up (very limited tickets, announced last-minute); Andrew (the "pinball dude") adding more machines; Pizza Bruno sponsoring food, White Claw sponsoring drinks; framed as a fundraiser for a new app/website they're building. Tangent: lambskin condoms — Riff sparked by mishearing "chic" as a brand name; potted history of the "Sheik" condom brand (named after the 1921 Valentino film, marketed for disease prevention since birth-control marketing was illegal), plus a long bit about what lambskin condoms are actually made from. Voicemail: cousin Gary (from Texas) — Dale's older brother; called in after hearing Dale had called the show. Reminisced about Dan's late father and uncle Doug ("the funniest fuckers ever"), said Dan looks/sounds more like Uncle Doug than his own dad. Dan reflects on losing touch with Virginia family after his dad died, and on reconnecting now. Gary left a callback number and invited a visit/get-together. Health aside — Dan discusses recent heart workup: calcium score of zero, clean echo, no chamber enlargement — good news after some health scares that have him "rethinking a lot of relationships." News: Amelia Earhart — Discussion of the Nikumaroro Island "castaway theory" (a freckle-cream jar and heat-damaged glass found near an old campfire site); Purdue University's Legacy Institute sending an expedition to the island October 7, chasing a satellite anomaly thought to be her Lockheed Electra. Tangent: unsolved mysteries — MH370, giant rich-guy experimental planes that vanish, Alcatraz escapees (the "Escape from Alcatraz" pair), Billy the Kid death theories, ancient/pyramid conspiracy stuff, DB Cooper, and a long detour into Jeffrey Epstein death conspiracy theories — including the viral story about an Epstein-linked email tied to a Fortnite account ("Little St. Jeff1") that resurfaced in released files. Coal-mining oddities — Time-Life "Mysteries of the Unknown" book bit (frog found inside a lump of coal, petrified tree stump found underground); Centralia, PA mine fire mentioned as a real, "solved" phenomenon (not a mystery, just still burning). News: cemetery "niche" robberies — Three Central Florida suspects at large for breaking into cemetery niches (small mausoleum lockers holding cremains) and stealing ~$30,000 in jewelry/valuables. Long bit ranking this on a "scale of crimes" (near the bottom, close to victimless). Reddit story tangent — A woman discovered her late mother's belongings (rare rock-photography prints of Skynyrd, Tom Petty, etc.) being resold at Orlando's Thrift Con after her storage unit was auctioned off; she's trying to track down the buyer. Break plug — Ross McCoy's comedy show, "What Do You Want From Us" Moe Comedy Jam at the Funny Bone, October 17; tickets on sale "early next month." Caller: "Concrete Mike" — Grave-robbing story from his younger days selling magazines with a traveling group; friends back home (while he was on the road) robbed cemetery mausoleums for jewelry to fund LSD, made national news, several went to prison. Segues into a long string of acid-trip stories (Twister movie premiere, Walmart at 2:30am, etc.). Discussion: leaving Florida — Sparked by a BDM (fan community) thread; framed around Jordan Foley's farewell show that night at Will's Pub (moving to a small town near Nashville). Debate over whether people who don't actually use Florida's beaches/outdoors amenities should just move somewhere cheaper; examples cited include Dan's niece Daisy moving to Georgia, and general "normal American" suburban living not being tied to location once remote work is factored in. House-demolition story — Dan describes watching a neighboring house get fully demolished by an excavator crew in 58 minutes; tangent into the "McMansion" trend replacing old Florida houses on his street, and permit rules requiring a percentage of original walls to remain standing. Wrap-up / plugs — Teased "big" announcements (a possible at-sea event and a land-based event) to be revealed on Monday's BDM show (fan membership show, sign up at tomandan.com). Sign-off. Key Dates / Plugs Mentioned Tonight: Jordan Foley's farewell show, Will's Pub (~6:30–7:30pm), before his move near Nashville, TN. Tomorrow: Real Radio poker tournament (Dan playing). October 7: Purdue-led expedition departs for Nikumaroro Island (Amelia Earhart search). October 17: Ross McCoy's "What Do You Want From Us" comedy show at the Funny Bone (tickets on sale early Sept). Monday: BDM (fan club) show — event announcements plus continued "Mysteries of the Unknown" book bit. Upcoming ("next week" as of recording): Studio pinball meet-and-greet, sponsored by Pizza Bruno and White Claw. Notable Guests/Callers Andrea Dennis — on-couch interview guest (weight loss/HRT segment). Ross McCoy — in-studio guest, Orlando comedian. Gary (cousin from Texas, Dale's older brother) — voicemail. "Concrete Mike" — phone-in caller with the grave-robbing/acid story. ### Website: https://tomanddan.com/ App: https://tomanddan.com/app Become a BDM: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomandDanLive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMediocreTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomanddanlive/ X: https://x.com/TomAndDanLive TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tomanddanlive Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/tomanddan ACT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/61976/rss AMT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/18904/rss

Bad Dads Film Review
Prisons & Sing Sing

Bad Dads Film Review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 51:11 Transcription Available


This week on Bad Dads Film Review, it is prison week — although with Riggs and Chris missing, Sidey and Dan are doing hard time as a two-man crew.Before the main feature, we look at memorable prisons and prison stories from film, TV and music. That means everything from miscarriage-of-justice anger to escape-movie comfort food, brutal borstal drama, wizard prisons, sitcom prisons and, naturally, George Clooney being offensively cool in Out of Sight.Along the way we discuss:In the Name of the Father and the fury of the Guildford Four injusticeThe Shawshank Redemption, new fish, Red, Andy Dufresne and the power of endless TV rewatchabilityThe Green Mile as another Stephen King prison classicBirdman of Alcatraz, Escape from Alcatraz and The Rockwhy Pete is missed whenever a Sean Connery impression is requiredBrubaker, with Robert Redford discovering prison corruption from the insidethe glorious stupidity of Prison Break and its tattooed escape-plan premiseScum, Midnight Express, Azkaban and The Great EscapeFolsom Prison Blues, Jailhouse Rock, I Fought the Law and John Lennon's Attica StatePorridge, HMP Slade and Fletcher trying to survive the system by wisecrackingEscape from Sobibor and the power of stories about people walking out through horrorOut of Sight, Glades Correctional Institution and the possibly illegal hotness of George ClooneyThen we review Sing Sing, directed by Greg Kwedar and starring Colman Domingo as John “Divine G” Whitfield. Inspired by the real Rehabilitation Through the Arts programme at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, the film follows a group of incarcerated men who use theatre to build community, process emotion and make something together in a place designed to strip people of freedom.The film opens with Divine G performing on stage. For a moment, it could be Broadway. Then the prison reality returns: standing to attention, routines, walls, control. That contrast becomes the film's central power. Inside the rehearsal room, the men are not reduced to their crimes or their sentences. They are actors, writers, collaborators, comedians and friends.A big part of the film's authenticity comes from the cast. Alongside professional actors like Domingo and Paul Raci, many performers are real RTA alumni and formerly incarcerated men playing versions of themselves. Sidey and Dan both pick up on how much that matters. The film feels lived-in because many of the faces on screen have lived some version of this world.The main dramatic spark comes when Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin joins the theatre group. He is guarded, tough and suspicious of vulnerability, but he is also the person who suggests the troupe should make a comedy instead of another serious drama. That choice leads to Breakin' the Mummy's Code, a real RTA production full of time travel, ancient Egypt, Hamlet and absolute chaos.Sidey had not heard of Sing Sing before this week and might not have watched it without the nomination, but he is very glad he did. Dan is just as positive. The dads admire the film's warmth, pace and humanity, and the way it avoids becoming either a grim prison misery parade or a simplistic “art fixes everything” story.It is moving, funny, generous and grounded — a prison film about performance, friendship, grief, justice and purpose.Strong recommend from both dads.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Mormon Discussions Podcasts – Full Lineup
“You Will Stay” – When Loyalty Matters More Than Abuse !

Mormon Discussions Podcasts – Full Lineup

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 92:22


Can a church become so important that no amount of bad leadership, toxic culture, or personal harm should ever cause someone to leave? Recently, Elder Lawrence Corbridge made a striking statement: “Darth Vader could be your bishop. The culture could be like Alcatraz… If you see the Church as the kingdom of God on earth,… Read More »“You Will Stay” – When Loyalty Matters More Than Abuse ! The post “You Will Stay” – When Loyalty Matters More Than Abuse ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Supernatural with Ashley Flowers
HAUNTED: Alcatraz

Supernatural with Ashley Flowers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 37:53


Perched on a cold, windswept island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was designed to be inescapable. And for most of its prisoners, it was. But even after the federal penitentiary closed in 1963, something appears to have stayed behind. Guards, tourists, and park rangers have reported unexplained sounds and shadowy figures in the corridors long after closing. What occupied these cellblocks in life, seems to have no interest in leaving after death.   For a full list of sources, please visit: https://sosupernaturalpodcast.com/haunted-alcatraz   Did you know you can listen to So Supernatural ad-free? Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies. So Supernatural is an Audiochuck and Crime House production. Find us on social! Instagram: @sosupernaturalpod Twitter: @_sosupernatural Facebook: /sosupernaturalpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
Alcatraz on the Inside: Life in America's Toughest Prison | Surviving The Rock

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 54:13


Al Capone begged his way into the prison band, Robert Stroud spent eleven years in the hospital, and every inmate at Alcatraz learned fast that on the Rock, almost everything beyond a meal and a cot had to be earned... and a single broken rule could send you into total silence and darkness in the hole.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/alcatrazREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7sjc7zwCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:23.422 = Show Open00:02:30.901 = Being An Alcatraz Inmate00:19:49.953 = The Impossibility of Escaping Alcatraz ***00:40:10.152 = Prisons More terrifying Than Alcatraz ***00:52:59.621 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Being An Alcatraz Inmate” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker.com's Weird History:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/535vhu7n“The Impossibility of Escaping Alcatraz” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker.com's Weird History:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfj2ypt“More Terrifying Than Alcatraz” by Michelle Nati for Ranker.com's Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3jwhh268(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: February, 2021Weird Darkness takes listeners inside the federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island — what daily life was actually like behind its walls, the fourteen escape attempts that mostly ended in the San Francisco Bay, and a tour of American prisons whose conditions make the Rock look mild by comparison.It opens with the texture of everyday survival at Alcatraz, where the prison held roughly 330 men in cells measuring five feet by nine, and where food, clothing, shelter, and medical care were the only four rights an inmate had — everything else, from library access to a spot in the prison band, had to be earned. Warden James A. Johnston enforced a code of silence that lasted until 1937, so inmates like Jim Quillen talked through the pipes between cells, and Quillen described nineteen days in solitary as total silence and darkness. Al Capone begged his way into the Rock Islanders band and learned tenor guitar, tenor banjo, and mandola; Robert Stroud, the Birdman of Alcatraz, spent eleven of his seventeen years there in the hospital, studying law and languages. Prisoners were counted thirteen times a day, allowed a single two-page letter each week to a blood relative, and served food widely regarded as the best in the federal system — and still, by inmate Bryan Conway's account, fourteen of three hundred seventeen men went violently insane during his last year, one dock worker chopping off the fingers of his own left hand with an ax.From there, the episode turns to the men who tried to leave. Joseph "Dutch" Bowers became the first, shot off a fence on April 27th, 1936, while working the incinerator detail. Theodore Cole and Ralph Roe sawed through a window in the Model Industries Building and vanished into a storm-driven current in December 1937, their bodies never found. The 1938 breakout by James Limerick, Jimmy Lucas, and Rufus "Whitey" Franklin killed guard Royal C. Cline with a hammer; Arthur "Doc" Barker, son of Ma Barker, was shot in the head near the shoreline in January 1939. The May 1946 "Battle of Alcatraz" pulled in the Coast Guard and the Marines over two days and left guards William Miller and Harold Stites dead. And the most famous attempt of all came in June 1962, when Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin chipped through their cell walls with spoons, left dummy heads made of soap and hair in their beds, and disappeared on a raft stitched from raincoats — three men the FBI never found.The episode closes by leaving Alcatraz behind for prisons still standing. ADX Florence in Colorado, the "Alcatraz of the Rockies," holds inmates like Ted Kaczynski and Ramzi Yousef in seventy-five-square-foot concrete cells for twenty-three hours a day. At the Polunsky Unit in Livingston, Texas, an inmate named Andre Thomas removed his own eye. Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County Tent City Jail in Phoenix housed people outdoors in the Arizona heat until it was dismantled in 2017. Orleans Parish Prison in New Orleans has stood on the same ground for three hundred years, first used to hold enslaved people who tried to escape. San Quentin, built in 1852 and once home to Charles Manson and Richard Ramirez, drew a court-appointed report describing a facility so old, dirty, and overcrowded that housing people there was called dangerous.

RedHanded
ShortHand: Alcatraz – Escape from Devil's Island

RedHanded

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 24:26


When the night guards passed Frank Morris's cell, in San Francisco's “inescapable” island super-prison, Alcatraz, he seemed to be sleeping soundly. But what they saw was a dummy head made of plaster, soap and real human hair. And Morris was already making his way to the shore – and his homemade raft, stitched together using 50 prison raincoats.This week we look at the history of the US's big bad citadel in the war on crime; its most infamous inmates; and find out if anyone ever really escaped The Rock.--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / Instagram