True Stories? The Podcast of Plausible Doubt

True Stories? The Podcast of Plausible Doubt

True Stories? The Podcast of Plausible Doubt dives into compelling narratives that challenge the boundary between reality and perception. Each episode explores extraordinary accounts of people, places, and phenomena, prompting listeners to question what they believe. With meticulous research and thoughtful analysis, this podcast embraces uncertainty and invites curiosity. Are these stories true, exaggerated, or somewhere in between? Join us on an engaging journey where skepticism meets storytelling, and discover how doubt can be the gateway to deeper understanding.

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April 3, 2025 4 mins

In 1987 Chicago, two late-night television broadcasts are hijacked by a masked figure spouting nonsense and taunts through distorted audio. No demands. No explanation. And no trace of who did it. Despite FBI and FCC investigations, the identity of the hijacker remains a mystery. Was it a prank, a protest—or something more calculated?

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In the quiet town of Niobrara, Wyoming, a late-night television broadcast is suddenly hijacked by disturbing imagery and cryptic messages. Viewers report nausea, anxiety—and faces they can’t forget. As panic spreads and authorities search for answers, the truth behind the broadcast remains elusive. Was it a hoax, a warning, or something far more unsettling?

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March 25, 2025 4 mins

In the coastal town of Rockport, Massachusetts, the legend of the “Gray Watcher” haunts the cliffs during storms. When architect Mary Hughes moves into the old Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse to restore it, she dismisses the town’s warnings—until strange events begin to unfold.

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March 20, 2025 5 mins

On a quiet Kentucky morning in 1876, something bizarre fell from the sky. Dubbed "The Kentucky Meat Shower," this mysterious event sparked curiosity, skepticism, and countless theories, ranging from the scientific to the supernatural. But even today, the truth remains elusive. Was it nature's oddest fluke, a gruesome accident, or something more extraordinary? Tune in as we explore this peculiar story.

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March 18, 2025 3 mins

In 1911, Italy’s luxurious Zanetti Express entered a tunnel and vanished without a trace. Decades later, mysterious figures surfaced worldwide, claiming they’d just stepped off that very train. Is this a haunting true story, or simply history’s greatest ghost tale? Tune in and decide for yourself.

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