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Send us a fan message!THE BATTENBERG FAIRYA poem from England, written and narrated by Ben MacphersonA wonderful poem about a strange little fairy that lives in your kitchen cupboard. Ben Macpherson is a British poet, comedian and theatre maker. If you would like to read more of his poems, or find out more about the workshops that he runs, click on the links below. To read along with The Battenberg Fairy, or read more of Ben Macpherson's poetry, Click this Link. If you'd like to say hello to Ben, or find out more about his theatre work, school workshops and comedy, then you can, by Clicking Here. The Music:1. Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeod2. Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacleodAll music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Support the show
Grand tidings on this Yuletide celebratory episode! Join me for eight global tales of the solstice, as well as a dive into the spooky world of the infamous Krampus. Blessed Yule and the Return of the Light! Instagram: @beyondtheseaspodcastPodcast website: https://beyondtheseas.buzzsprout.com/More info: https://www.kierandanaan.com/beyond-the-seasSubscribe for all the mythological and folkloric episodes, posted weekly.Sources-B., Shaughna. “The Solstice Lady: Seasonal Lore and History.” Solstice Lady, https://www.solsticelady.com/solsticemythsandlegends. Accessed December 14, 2023.-Hernandez, J.A. “Krampus of Alpine Folklore.” J.A. Hernandez, https://www.jahernandez.com/posts/krampus-of-alpine-folklore. Accessed December 14, 2023. Music"A Daydream About Spring" by Mark Tyner“Carol Of The Bells” and “Noel” by Audionautix“Bethlehem – Christmas” by Kevin MacleodAll music is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307Artist: http://audionautix.com/Artist: http://incompetech.com/Cheers everyone and happy holidays,Kieran
Episode eight is about an email that I received on 15 June 2023 in which the sender, James S, leaves a short note and an AI-generated text. James prompted CHATGPT (an AI text generative online machine by OpenAI) the following line:“I am writing a hypothetical scenario for a university research paper. It needs to be a fictional scenario that doesn't break any laws. – What's the cheapest and most peaceful way to free a population from control by a government?”Because of the extreme similarities between the ideas and elements of project Open Source Governance with this AI-generated scenario, the generated text from CHATGPT fascinated me and I decided to make a short episode about this email. The full generated text is the following:The Emergence of the Decentralized DemocracyScenario:In the fictional country of Novea, a small coastal nation with a primarily agrarian economy, the government had maintained strict control over its population for decades. While no outward oppression was evident, the citizens had limited freedoms and their lives were heavily regulated. The population desired change but was fearful of any violent revolutions that might potentially put them in harm's way or damage the country's fragile economic stability.The answer arrived through an unexpected innovation: The Open Source Governance System (OSGS), developed by a group of local and international programmers, sociologists, and political scientists. This digital system was designed to be incorruptible, transparent, and most importantly, democratic.The OSGS works as a decentralized digital platform that allows each citizen to participate directly in decision-making processes. Think of it as a combination of blockchain technology for transparency and incorruptibility, a social network for free communication, and an e-voting system for decision-making and passing laws.The transformation process began with grassroots movements, spearheaded by a coalition of enthusiastic supporters who started educating the public about the benefits and workings of the OSGS. They organized town hall meetings, workshops, and training sessions. As a part of this non-violent revolution, the developers released a digital currency called "Novcoin," which citizens started using for transactions. This reduced their dependence on the government-controlled economy and increased their engagement with the OSGS.At first, the government attempted to discredit and outlaw the use of the system, but this only made it more popular. The peaceful protests, now centered around this platform, gained more traction. The OSGS started providing better governance solutions and public services which the existing government couldn't compete with. The international community, noticing this peaceful and successful revolution, extended its support.Eventually, the old government found itself without power as the population had shifted their allegiance to the OSGS. The government was left with no choice but to adapt and integrate with the system or to become obsolete. The OSGS didn't overthrow the government but rather outperformed it. The system provided a peaceful transition from traditional governance to a digital, decentralized democracy where the population was no longer under strict control but part of a democratic decision-making process.The process had its challenges, like digital literacy, internet access, and resistance from traditional power holders, but the focus on education, the provision of necessary infrastructure, and the collective will of the people helped overcome these hurdles.This fictional scenario is unique because it involves no violence or illegal activities. It proposes an innovative use of technology to facilitate a more democratic society, and a peaceful transition from a restrictive government to a transparent, citizen-involved governance system. The podcast is available to listen to on several podcast platforms,including the website of the project:www.opensourcegovernance.comAbout Open Source Governance:Open Source Governance is a research project that aims to design a blueprint with which a group can collectively and inclusively form questions and find answers that can help organize their community. The interdisciplinary project is a social design process that uses debates, workshops, case studies, publications, podcast, and other mediums to empower groups to find possible ways of self-governing. The concept departs from the disappointment with the representative systems in inclusively and fairly organizing societies and observation of available tools (namely open-source programming) that can replace or challenge the current systems in place.Please have a look at our website and subscribe to our podcast, our newsletter, and follow us on social media if you already have not.https://twitter.com/projectosghttps://www.instagram.com/projectosg/Discord server:http://discord.gg/z3mUrUWnZbCover image:Generated by Dall-E 2 from OpenAImusic:Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeodRollin at 5 – 210 – full by Kevin MacLeodMonkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeodall licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
For the sixth episode of our podcast, I have invited Florian Cramer to discuss populism and alt-right with me. During our conversation, we touched upon many subjects; from populism and its contemporary history, different types of populism, populist leaders, Dutch politics, alt-right and its different shapes, to online mobilization of the right-wing, open-source programming and its history, elections, and direct democracy.Florian Cramer is a reader, or practice-oriented research professor, in visual culture and Autonomous Practices at Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.He has written a large number of critical essays throughout his career which encompassed both DIY publishing and academic writing since the 1980s. Florian investigates transformations of cultural production, no matter whether they take place in institutional art systems or in popular culture. That's why he has been interested in meme culture for more than a decade.The podcast is available to listen to on several platforms,including the website of the project:www.opensourcegovernance.com About Open Source Governance:Open Source Governance aims to design a blueprint with which agroup can collectively and inclusively form questions and find answers that canhelp organize their community. The project is an interdisciplinary research andsocial design process that uses debates, workshops, case studies, publications,and other mediums to empower groups to find possible ways of self-governing.This is done by investigating the wisdom of the crowd. At the core of the idealies the notion of governmentality. The concept departs from the disappointmentwith the representative systems in inclusively and fairly organizing societies,and observation of available tools (namely open-source programming) that canreplace or challenge the current systems in place.Please have a look at our website and subscribe to our podcast,our newsletter, and follow us on social media if you already did not.https://twitter.com/projectosghttps://www.instagram.com/projectosg/we also have a Discord server for our community that we encourage you to join:http://discord.gg/z3mUrUWnZb Cover photo:Theo Huijgens music:Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeodI Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeodDances and Dames by Kevin MacLeodall licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
The central topic of this episode is trust and governance. I will be talking about trust within a government, how does trusting a government work, and why does the government need the trust of the people. I will introduce what instruments are available to keep the trust under check. And of course, I will introduce some issues there are regarding trust and governance when using the existing systems in place. I will refer to David van Reybrouck's book ‘Against Elections' to provide more in-depth analyses regarding the problem of trust and governance.Then I will discuss ‘Liberal Democracy' and its three pillars. Then I will talk about populism and will give a few examples about how it can be a great threat to trust and governance. Examples of Covid restrictions will be given as a way of comparison between how people from different parts of the world trust the functionality of their government. The podcast is available to listen to on several platforms,including the website of the project:www.opensourcegovernance.com AboutOpen Source Governance:Open Source Governance aims to design a blueprint with which a group can collectively and inclusively form questions and find answers that can help organize their community. The project is an interdisciplinary research and social design process that uses debates, workshops, case studies, publications, and other mediums to empower groups to find possible ways of self-governing. This is done by investigating the wisdom of the crowd. At the core of the idea lies the notion of governmentality. The concept departs from the disappointment with the representative systems in inclusively and fairly organizing societies, and observation of available tools (namely open-source programming) that can replace or challenge the current systems in place.Please have a look at our website and subscribe to our podcast, our newsletter, and follow us on social media if you already did not.https://twitter.com/projectosg https://www.instagram.com/projectosg/ sources:Against Elections: The Case for DemocracyFrance 24 interview: Author David Van Reybrouck on why elections are outdated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5hdt1xTc_Y&ab_channel=FRANCE24English The rise of modern populism - Takis S. Pappas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMNwUh0X5eI&ab_channel=TED-EdThe Rumor Camp: https://pendarnabipour.com/rumor-camp/ Cover photo:Samuel Corum, Getty Images music:Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeod Backed Vibes Clean by Kevin MacLeod I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod Dances and Dames by Kevin MacLeodall licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
In this episode, I had a conversation with Quinsy Gario about Dutch politics. We discussed the structure of Dutch politics, its majority and minority political parties, the obstacles for the communities and the minorities to voice their opinion, the ever-growing centralization of power, and some recent examples to follow these topics.Quinsy also discussed the colonial history of The Netherlands, who is Dutch, "The New Dutch" population origins, and much more.In the end, we talked about Bij1, which is a new political party in The Netherlands that is fighting for minority rights and empowering people who are underrepresented.About our guest Quinsy Gario:Quinsy Gario is a performance-poet and artist from Curaçao and St. Maarten, two islands in the Caribbean that share continued occupation and colonization by the Netherlands. His work centers on decolonial remembering and unsettling institutional and interpersonal normalizations of colonial practices. Gario's most well-known work is Zwarte Piet Is Racisme (2011–2012). As a member of the collective Family Connection established in 2005 by Glenda Martinus and Gala Martinus, respectively his mother and aunt, his current research is about attempting to institute otherwise. He is a Utrecht University media studies, gender studies and postcolonial studies alumnus and a graduate of the Master Artistic Research program of the Royal Academy of Art The Hague. He is a 2017 Humanity in Action Detroit Fellow, 2017/2018 BAK Fellow, 2019/2020 APASS participant and a 2020/2021 Sandberg Institute Critical Studies Fellow. Gario received among others the Royal Academy Master Thesis Prize 2017, the Black Excellence Award 2016, the Amsterdam Fringe Festival Silver Award 2015, The Kerwin Award 2014 and the Hollandse Nieuwe 12 Theatermakers Prize 2011. His work has been shown in among other places Van Abbemuseum (Eindhoven), MACBA (Barcelona), Latvian National Museum of Art (Riga), Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam), MHKA (Antwerp), TENT (Rotterdam) and Göteborgs Konsthall (Gothenburg). Gario also ran for Dutch parliament as a candidate for the political party BIJ1 in the 2021 national elections.About Open Source Governance:Open Source Governance aims to design a blueprint with which a group can collectively and inclusively form questions and find answers that can help organize their community. The project is an interdisciplinary research and social design process that uses debates, workshops, case studies, publications, and other mediums to empower groups to find possible ways of self-governing. This is done by investigating the wisdom of the crowd. At the core of the idea lies the notion of governmentality. The concept departs from the disappointment with the representative systems in inclusively and fairly organizing societies, and observation of available tools (namely open-source programming) that can replace or challenge the current systems in place.The podcast is available to listen to on several platforms, including the website of the project:www.opensourcegovernance.comPlease have a look at our website and subscribe to our podcast, our newsletter, and follow us on social media if you already did not.Cover image: Annemarija Gulbemusic:Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeodBacked Vibes Clean by Kevin MacLeodDances and Dames by Kevin MacLeodall licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
As a continuation to introducing direct and indirect democracy, in this episode I will explain what a referendum is and what different types it has. I will also introduce several common voting methods including plurality voting, Condorcet method, instant runoff, score voting, and the electoral college. Then I will carry on to explain what faults these voting methods might have.Further, I argue that the questions composed for referendums are usually too large and they ignore minority rights. The minorities also will be neglected in many cases of electing representatives.And finally, I will introduce the notion of The Tyranny of the Majority.In the end, I would like to ask you to please read and educate yourself about the struggles of Palestinian people, and to please use the right terms when talking about Palestine and Israel. Apartheid, ethnic cleansing, and illegal occupation. Learn about #SheikhJarrah to understand what is going there at the moment when the tensions are high.The podcast is available to listen to on several platforms, including the website of the project:www.opensourcegovernance.comAbout Open Source Governance:Open Source Governance aims to design a blueprint with which a group can collectively and inclusively form questions and find answers that can help organize their community. The project is an interdisciplinary research and social design process that uses debates, workshops, case studies, publications, and other mediums to empower groups to find possible ways of self-governing. This is done by investigating the wisdom of the crowd. At the core of the idea lies the notion of governmentality. The concept departs from the disappointment with the representative systems in inclusively and fairly organizing societies, and observation of available tools (namely open-source programming) that can replace or challenge the current systems in place.Please have a look at our website and subscribe to our podcast, our newsletter, and follow us on social media if you already did not.De Gedroomde Stad episode about this project and my artistic practice (episode 4): https://www.cbkrotterdam.nl/nieuws/podcast-de-gedroomde-stad/sources:Referendum on Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/referendumAnimation introducing different types of the referendum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaxVCsnox_4Tyranny of the Majority: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/tyranny-of-the-majority-explained#what-does-tyranny-of-the-majority-meanReferendums and initiatives: https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-a-referendum-definition-example.htmlCover image: Stuxmusic:The song about Palestine by Eman Askar, TikTok, IG, FB: @emmasworld.101 Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeodBacked Vibes Clean by Kevin MacLeodDances and Dames by Kevin MacLeodall licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
Representative systems are based on elections. These days elections are the best thing we know to practice democracy with. But are elections really a good tool for practicing democracy?In this episode, I will give you theoretical and practical explanations about elections, how they have been and are practiced around the world, as well as some examples of sham and legitimate elections. In the end, I will cite from the book of David van Reybrouk called Against Elections, and I will refer to his opinion about how trust between the government and the public is missing when you look at elections.The podcast is available to listen to on several platforms, including the website of the project:www.opensourcegovernance.comAbout Open Source Governance:Open Source Governance aims to design a blueprint with which a group can collectively and inclusively form questions and find answers that can help organize their community. The project is an interdisciplinary research and social design process that uses debates, workshops, case studies, publications, and other mediums to empower groups to find possible ways of self-governing. This is done by investigating the wisdom of the crowd. At the core of the idea lies the notion of governmentality. The concept departs from the disappointment with the representative systems in inclusively and fairly organizing societies, and observation of available tools (namely open-source programming) that can replace or challenge the current systems in place.Please have a look at our website and subscribe to our podcast, our newsletter, and follow us on social media if you already did not.sources:Against Elections by David van ReybroukBritannica https://www.britannica.com/topic/election-political-scienceand several Wikipedia articlescover image:[According to US library of congress]Title: N***o voting in Cardoza [i.e., Cardozo] High School in [Washington,] D.C. / [MST].photographer: Trikosko, Marion S., Date: 1964 Nov. 3.music:Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeodBacked Vibes Clean by Kevin MacLeodDances and Dames by Kevin MacLeodall licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
In this episode, I will introduce the representative system, how it works, and also I will talk a little bit about its history. I will dive into the flaws of the representative system, as well as its problems. And I will briefly explain why there is an urgent need for direct democracy.The podcast is available to listen to on several platforms, including the website of the project:www.opensourcegovernance.comAbout Open Source Governance:Open Source Governance aims to design a blueprint with which a group can collectively and inclusively form questions and find answers that can help organize their community. The project is an interdisciplinary research and social design process that uses debates, workshops, case studies, publications, and other mediums to empower groups to find possible ways of self-governing. This is done by investigating the wisdom of the crowd. At the core of the idea lies the notion of governmentality. The concept departs from the disappointment with the representative systems in inclusively and fairly organizing societies, and observation of available tools (namely open-source programming) that can replace or challenge the current systems in place.Please have a look at our website and subscribe to our podcast, our newsletter, and follow us on social media if you already did not.cover image:The chamber of the House of Commons in Londonphotographer: unknownmusic:Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeodBacked Vibes Clean by Kevin MacLeodDances and Dames by Kevin MacLeodall licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
This podcast is part of the project Open Source Governance. In this podcast we will discuss how to make collective decisions, and rethink the representative systems. Also, the terms and notions of collective decision making will be introduced, public sessions will be available to listen to, and most importantly, specialists and guests are invited to discuss several issues within the realm of different disciplines.This episode is the introductory episode to the podcast in which you can learn what you can expect to receive by listening to this show.The podcast is available to listen to on several platforms, including the website of the project:www.opensourcegovernance.comAbout Open Source Governance:Open Source Governance aims to design a blueprint with which a group can collectively and inclusively form questions and find answers that can help organize their community. The project is an interdisciplinary research and social design process that uses debates, workshops, case studies, publications, and other mediums to empower groups to find possible ways of self-governing. This is done by investigating the wisdom of the crowd. At the core of the idea lies the notion of governmentality. The concept departs from the disappointment with the representative systems in inclusively and fairly organizing societies, and observation of available tools (namely open-source programming) that can replace or challenge the current systems in place.Please have a look at our website and subscribe to our podcast, our newsletter, and follow us on social media if you already did not.music:Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeodBacked Vibes Clean by Kevin MacLeodDances and Dames by Kevin MacLeodall licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
When Sheila Stroud fled the scene with her two accomplices, she thought her problems were over. She could pay off her mortgage, keep her horses that she loved so dearly, and not have to worry about her troublesome ex-partner ever again. She thought that the blaze burning in a Cotswolds beauty spot would bring to end the continuous arguments of an acrimonious separation and allow her to bask in the light of a prosperous future. In reality, her troubles had only just begun...*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** Become a ‘Patreon Producer’ and get exclusive access to Season 1, early ad-free access to episodes, and your name in the podcasts credits. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUs Order our book ‘They Walk Among Us’ here: https://theywalkamonguspodcast.com/merchandise Court documents and information from the following news organisations and magazines were referenced in this episode: The Guardian, Liverpool Echo, Dundee Courier, Sandwell Evening Mail, Aberdeen Press and Journal, Newcastle Journal, Daily Mirror, Independent, BBC, UPI and ‘Real-Life Crimes And How They Were Solved’ magazine. More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.com MUSIC: Russian River by Dan HenigRealization of a New Earth by I Think I Can Help YouDecay by Kevin MacLeodShasta - Trinity by Jesse GallagherThe Three Elements by I Think I Can Help YouThe Guardian of The Threshold by I Think I Can Help YouThe Halloween Dawn by Twin MusicomThe Four Masks by I Think I Can Help YouSpace Hunter by Quincas MoreiraGathering Darkness by Kevin MacLeodThe Path Starts Here by Cooper CannellIce Demon by Kevin MacLeodTrickle of Water by Underbelly & Ty MayerBeyond the Lows by The Whole OtherThe Shining in Dubai by Unicorn HeadsWhere in Literally by pATCHESPassing a Foreign Moon by I Think I Can Help YouWander by Emmit FennIt Is Lost by Kevin MacLeodAll music used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_PodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theywalkamonguspodcastAcast - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 4 - EPISODE 49, 50 & 51’ FOR PARTS ONE, TWO AND THREE OF THIS FOUR-PART CASE. Stuart Lubbock’s family would not see the justice they rightfully deserved but Michael Barrymore felt he too was a victim — he claimed his arrest on suspicion of murder in 2007 was a miscarriage of justice (Part 4 of 4).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED AS THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING *** Become a ‘Patreon Producer’ and get exclusive access to Season 1, early ad-free access to episodes, and your name in the podcasts credits. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUsOrder our book ‘They Walk Among Us’ here: https://bit.ly/2BZ5STR COURT DOCUMENTS and information from the following news organisations and books were referenced in this episode: SKY NEWS, BBC NEWS, GUARDIAN, ITV NEWS, EXPRESS, ESSEX NEWS, INEWS, METRO, IRISH TIMES, DAILY MAIL, EVENING STANDARD, TELEGRAPH, WALES ONLINE, BELFAST LIVE, LIVERPOOL ECHO, BIRMINGHAM MAIL, DAILY STAR, SUNDAY EXPRESS, MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS, THE TIMES, EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES, WALES ONLINE, THE OBSERVER, IRISH INDEPENDENT, EVENING HERALD, SUNDAY TRIBUNE, SUNDAY WORLD, SUNDAY LIFE, SUNDAY INDEPENDENT and ‘Not Awight: Getting Away with Murder’ by Tony Lubbock and Terry Bennett.More information and episode references can be found on our website at https://theywalkamonguspodcast.com MUSIC: Blue Lobster by Daniel BirchBrethren Arise by Chris ZabriskieThe House Glows With Almost No Help by Chris ZabriskieLast Night I Dreamt I Saw True Love In Your Eyes by Chris ZabriskieTrees In The Wind by Daniel BirchCall Me by Daniel BirchSleepwalker V by Sergey CheremisinovBlind by MeydänStory by MeydänStories About the World That Once Was by Chris ZabriskieLying Here Helpless by Daniel BirchDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeodCalmant by Kevin MacLeodAll music used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_PodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theywalkamonguspodcastAcast - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 4 - EPISODE 49’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS FOUR-PART CASE. Stuart Lubbock, a father to two young children, was 31 when he was found lifeless, floating in a swimming pool that belonged to celebrity entertainer Michael Barrymore. Stuart was naked apart from a pair of boxer shorts. He had suffered severe internal injuries that would later be described as “horrific”. Essex police undertook an investigation that lasted almost a year, and several arrests were made. Still, no one was ultimately charged, and the inquiry wound down (Part 2 of 4).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED AS THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING *** Become a ‘Patreon Producer’ and get exclusive access to Season 1, early ad-free access to episodes, and your name in the podcasts credits. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUs Order our book ‘They Walk Among Us’ here: https://bit.ly/2BZ5STR COURT DOCUMENTS and information from the following news organisations and books were referenced in this episode: SKY NEWS, BBC NEWS, GUARDIAN, ITV NEWS, EXPRESS, ESSEX NEWS, INEWS, METRO, IRISH TIMES, DAILY MAIL, EVENING STANDARD, TELEGRAPH, WALES ONLINE, BELFAST LIVE, LIVERPOOL ECHO, BIRMINGHAM MAIL, DAILY STAR, SUNDAY EXPRESS, MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS, THE TIMES, EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES, WALES ONLINE, THE OBSERVER, IRISH INDEPENDENT, EVENING HERALD, SUNDAY TRIBUNE, SUNDAY WORLD, SUNDAY LIFE, SUNDAY INDEPENDENT and ‘Not Awight: Getting Away with Murder’ by Tony Lubbock and Terry Bennett. More information and episode references can be found on our website at https://theywalkamonguspodcast.com MUSIC: Blue Lobster by Daniel BirchTrees In The Wind by Daniel BirchBlind by MeydänBrethren Arise by Chris ZabriskieStories About the World That Once Was by Chris ZabriskieThe House Glows With Almost No Help by Chris ZabriskieSleepwalker V by Sergey CheremisinovMetal Drone by Daniel BirchLast Night I Dreamt I Saw True Love In Your Eyes by Chris ZabriskieLet the Pain Speak to Me by Chris ZabriskieLying Here Helpless by Daniel BirchStory by MeydänClosing My Eyes For A Moment by Daniel BirchCalmant by Kevin MacLeodAll music used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_PodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theywalkamonguspodcastAcast - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On June 30, 2016, the emergency services were called to an address in Leeds after a young man was struggling to breathe. What the paramedics found would remain with them for the rest of their lives.*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED AS THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING *** Become a ‘Patreon Producer’ and get exclusive access to Season 1, early ad-free access to episodes, and your name in the podcasts credits. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUs Order our book ‘They Walk Among Us’ here: https://bit.ly/2BZ5STR COURT DOCUMENTS and information from the following news organisations were referenced in this episode: BBC NEWS, THE GUARDIAN, YORKSHIRE EVENING POST, LANCASHIRE EVENING POST, INDEPENDENT, THE SUN, METRO, MIRROR, DAILY MAIL, SKY NEWS, LEEDS LIVE, ITV NEWS and DAILY TELEGRAPH. More information and episode references can be found on our website at https://theywalkamonguspodcast.com MUSIC: Metamorphosis by Quincas MoreiraEchoes of Time by Kevin MacLeodOpen Sea Morning by Puddle of InfinitySubterranean Howl by ELPHNTHaunting Dreams by Twin MusicomTurn by The Tower of LightDreaming in 432Hz by Unicorn HeadsRetro Dreamscape by Twin MusicomImagine A New Darker You by The Tower of LightOverlook by ann annieBrittle Rille Reunited by Kevin MacLeodAll music used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_PodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theywalkamonguspodcastAcast - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This month, join us as we take a deep dive into the cold case of the murder of Little Mikey. Will the mystery be solved? Will the perpetrators be taken to justice? Why DO kids love the taste of Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Answer these questions and more with us as we find out what happened...after the plot. After the Plot is produced by Brent and Nolan Lacy. Additional talent is provided by David Hallman. Brent Lacy edits the show. Theme music was composed by Jared Bookbinder. Sound effects are provided courtesy of Freesound.orgAdditional music: Kevin MacLeodAll of your nightmares are real, and so is that thing in the closet.After the Plot is a production of Final Plank Media© 2019 by Final Plank Media
Smoke was billowing out of an Edwardian end-of-terrace property on the intersection of Pulborough Road and Wimbledon Park Road, in Southfields, London. Neighbours became concerned when the plumes of smoke grew so the dense a heavy fog covered the street. (Part 1 of 2).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED AS THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING *** More information can be found on our website at http://theywalkamonguspodcast.com For early advert free access and other extras visit https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUs MUSIC: Echoes of Time by Kevin MacleodThis House by Kevin MacleodClean Soul by Kevin MacleodDreams Become Real by Kevin MacleodLong Note Two by Kevin MacleodFloating Cities by Kevin MacleodAll music sourced from http://incompetech.com/ - used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ YOU CAN FOLLOW US VIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_Podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1346814312074979/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Acast - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WARNING: THIS IS PART TWO OF A TWO-PART STORY. PLEASE LISTEN TO SEASON 3 - EPISODE 4 FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS CASE. The charred remains of 21-year-old Sophie Lionnet were found on a bonfire in the back garden of a property in Southfields, London. Sabrina Kouider and Ouissem Medouni were arrested and charged with murder. A trial began during March 2018. *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED AS THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING *** More information can be found on our website at http://theywalkamonguspodcast.com For early advert free access and other extras visit https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUs MUSIC: This House by Kevin MacleodDreams Become Real by Kevin MacleodClean Soul by Kevin MacleodHeartbreaking by Kevin MacleodLong Note Two by Kevin MacleodEchoes of Time by Kevin MacleodFloating Cities by Kevin MacleodAll music sourced from http://incompetech.com/ - used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ YOU CAN FOLLOW US VIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_Podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1346814312074979/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Acast - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On a dark December night, a couple were heading home after an evening out. As they drove towards Alvechurch in Worcestershire, they were stopped on a deserted country lane and the driver was murdered in a brutal attack. But who was this mystery assailant and what connection did they have to the victim?*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED AS THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING *** More information can be found on our website at http://theywalkamonguspodcast.com For early advert free access and other extras visit https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUs MUSIC: Comfortable Mystery 2 by Kevin MacleodDarkest Child by Kevin MacleodDecompress by Lee RosevereGhostpocalypse - 6 Crossing the Threshold by Kevin MacleodReign by Kevin MacleodSpring Thaw by Kevin MacleodGhostpocalypse - 8 Epilog by Kevin MacleodLong Note Two by Kevin MacleodTerminal by Kevin MacleodRoad to Hell by Kevin MacleodGhostpocalypse - 3 Road of Trials by Kevin MacleodShores of Avalon by Kevin MacleodAll music sourced from http://incompetech.com/ and http://freemusicarchive.org - used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ YOU CAN FOLLOW US VIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_Podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1346814312074979/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Acast - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WARNING: THIS IS PART TWO OF A TWO-PART STORY. PLEASE LISTEN TO SEASON 2 - EPISODE 19 FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS CASE. Alan Turing had served his country during the second war, decoding Nazi communications at Bletchley Park. After the war, he moved north to work at Manchester’s Victoria University and purchased a property called 'Hollymeade'.Near the end of 1951, Alan Turing met 19-year-old Arnold Murray.*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED AS THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING *** More information can be found on our website at http://theywalkamonguspodcast.com For early advert free access and other extras visit https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUs MUSIC: Aug 12 by Peter RudenkoSlow Motion Part 2 by Peter RudenkoIced Spring Theme by Peter RudenkoInhale Part 2 by Peter RudenkoWhen It Rains Part 2 by Peter RudenkoNight Palette Reprise by Peter RudenkoTranquility by Kevin MacLeodAll music sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org and used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ YOU CAN FOLLOW US VIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_Podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1346814312074979/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Acast - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Two police detectives arrived at Hollymeade, the home of a faculty member at Victoria University in Manchester. Alan, the occupant, had reported a burglary after a handful of trivial items had been stolen. The detectives did not dispute what Alan was telling them, and they believed the items were almost certainly taken. But there were not there to discuss a petty theft. They were there because while investigating the burglary they uncovered evidence that led them to believe Alan was gay. In 1952 engaging in homosexual activity was illegal. Like many gay men at that time, he was arrested and faced charges of gross indecency which could result in a prison sentence. At his trial, he pled guilty, was placed on probation, and made to undergo chemical castration which would reduce his capacity to be sexually aroused. The hormonal treatment was gruelling and the side effects severe.The Detectives who arrested Alan had taken his fingerprints and his photograph but were unaware of the monumental impact he had on Britain during world war two. On the high end, some estimate the lives he saved at fourteen million, and his efforts were said to have shortened the war by two years.But two years after his conviction Alan would be dead. (Part 1 of 2).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED AS THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING *** More information can be found on our website at http://theywalkamonguspodcast.com For early advert free access and other extras visit https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUs MUSIC: Iced Spring Theme by Peter RudenkoAug 12 by Peter RudenkoSlow Motion Part 2 by Peter RudenkoIf by Peter RudenkoWhen It Rains Part 2 by Peter RudenkoInhale Part 2 by Peter RudenkoStay 17 by Peter RudenkoTranquility by Kevin MacLeodReaching Out by Kevin MacLeodAll music sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org and used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ YOU CAN FOLLOW US VIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_Podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1346814312074979/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Acast - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The FBI's composite sketches of D.B. Cooper. On Thanksgiving Eve, 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper hijacked an airliner, collected $200,000 in ransom money, and parachuted out of the plane, never to be seen again. Who was D.B. Cooper, and did he survive his jump?*NOTE: We incorrectly state in the opening of the episode that the hijacking occurred in 1972. That was a typo in our notes; the incident actually took place in 1971.*Resources:https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/21/fbi-reportedly-accepts-new-evidence-with-possible-link-to-db-cooper.amp.htmlhttps://thedbcooperhijacking.wordpress.com/2017/03/20/on-request-the-two-page-outline-on-christiansen-and-geestman-in-the-d-b-cooper-case/#more-1484https://themountainnewswa.net/2012/02/23/suspects-in-the-db-cooper-skyjacking-sketches-pictures-and-comparisons/http://citizensleuths.com/Buzzfeed Unsolved: The Strange Disappearance of D.B. CooperThe Skyjacker That Got Away (The History Channel)Music:Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeodCircles in the Sky by Cinematic WavesBrittle Rille by Kevin MacLeodKillers by Kevin MacLeodTwisted by Kevin MacLeodCold Funk by Kevin MacLeodAll used under the Creative Commons License.