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Urbane LegendsBetz SphereWhen is a man and egg? When is an egg a dream? When is a dream a lie? And when is a lie a kindness? Thats right, its this weeks episode of Urbane Legends, the stonewashed jean review podcast where this week we look at a mysterious silver ball found in Florida. Is it alien? Is it industrial? So many questions are both answered and ignored in your favourite weekly hit of Billy Joel Trivia on this, the 'Billy Joel Stans' podcast with Flynn and Herby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-2457 minUrbane LegendsBlack Dog AnthologyTonight on Urbane Legends - Miami.... "you got some god dam nerve showing up here"...."Its not what it looks like..."...."You we're like a brother to me"...."I'll tell you who i am, im the god dam mayor of this city, and your off the case"...."i thought i'd find you here, that seat taken?"...."Just like old times!"......"I learned that one in the Navy"....."Neil? Neil?! Noooooooooo!" We also look at a selection of Black Dog myths from around the United Kingdom. They all agree its some kind of demon but they are quite a lot of...2025-06-051h 30Urbane LegendsThe Verginha IncidentMorning. This episode takes us to Brazil in the 1990's, no it isn't a tail of Suede's antics on tour but a close encounter of the sweaty kind. So what we know is it definitely isn't Prince Andrew...this time. There was a UFO crash ('we dont got wind where we comes from!') investigated by a military man, and three young women found the alien, alone and scarred in a lot behind the shops or something. But the brass have tried to pass it off as wonderful character 'Mudinho', a local with addiction issues and disabilities. Neil is also...2025-05-291h 28Urbane LegendsThe Atari LandfillTrigger Warning! There is computer game chat in this episode. Are Neil and Chris doing a dry run for a re-boot of Gamesmaster with Joe Swash as the new Patrick Moore? Keep your eyes glues to the Dave channel. In this episode we dig through the landfill of late stage capitalist thinking but was there actually something else going on? The guys certainly seem to have some questions that need answers about the insanity of the whole thing. Or was it just cocaine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-081h 04Urbane LegendsOrganism 46-bBack in the regular slot after the Christmas and the New Year Eve we are asking ourselves the question that dare no speak its name but returns to us every night in the liminal space twixt wake and dream; How much Vodka is too much Vodka. Is too much Vodka when you cheerfully tell a tall tale based on a sci fi short or in fact is the the right amount of Voddy because its a laugh. Also lots of Chris trail of though nonsense and weak premises and Neils attempts to placate said man child. Hosted on Acast...2025-01-1644 minUrbane LegendsThe Watcher HouseIn this weeks late episode we stray unknowingly into the realm of TRUCRIM as we question why this is considered an Internet Urban Legend, have we been hoisted on Chris's petard? Wouldn't be the first time, kid wont put his petard away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1550 minUrbane LegendsEpisode Out SundayHi Urban Legends, the plural for listners of this podcast. Chris has been unwell this week, i know what your thinking 'he always seems unwell', well your right but this time its manifested in a physical way. We will get the catch up episode out for you on Sunday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1300 minUrbane LegendsNeil's Journey. Headless. Fast. From Japan to County Cork. Gentle listeners please grip yourselves, for here comes: Neil's journey. We cannot share more in this description. Allow this podcast to blossom like the flower that it is... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0554 minUrbane LegendsKorean Fan DeathNo, this is isn't a headline from the medium future when Neil and Chris' K-Pop act finally break bad in Seoul, it is the curious urban legend around the very real dangers of fans. I'm scared of many things, thistles, cob webs, Beaker (puppet), white foods and a dog i met Kinshasa to name a few but never a fan. Whats that all about? Listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-211h 01Urbane LegendsThe RakeSadly, after the recording of this episode both Neil and Chris were killed by the rake. Our thoughts and prayers are with their pillow wives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2449 minUrbane LegendsChemtrailsThis week we dive into the mysterious world of Chemtrails. Water vapour or Covid spreading, vaccine innoucating mind control chemicals? Do the UK and the US have a history of testing these things out in the past? Neil the cheecky flim-flam artist. Jack White comes to Brighton and makes us confront the terrifying reality of other people the cheeky Pearly King Skellington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-191h 01Urbane LegendsCanadian Urban Legends - Part 1A late episode due to life getting in the way, listen to find out why. Part 1 of some BRAND NEW bonus eps to fill the gap. We solve the Fermi paradox live with the Flynn solution, Discuss the ethics of snuff movies. Do our beloved listeners secretly long for our misery? We salute the brave Canadian mounted police - GOAT? A shortish part 1 bonus episode of top 5 Canadian urban legends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-3155 minUrbane LegendsBosak Cow ManThis week Neil and Chris debate the merits of rhurbard, cave systems, explore a terrifying gap in Neil's film knowledge and their aspirations for the podcast. Oh and the point of the episode they discuss the suprising adventures of the dipsomaniac diary farmer Mr Bosak and his run in with an alien/interdimensional cow man hybrid. Additional questions:Do they get genuine victorian pea soupers in Wisconsin and how addictive is raw milk? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-221h 16
Urbane LegendsOak IslandThis week we go hunting for treasure from Captain Kid (or) the Knights Templar (or) Vikings (or) Jesus on Oak Island, New Scotland. Yes a mystery so solid there are 13 series about the hunt on the History Channel. What have they found? Whats the scoop? Whats my vig? All great questions. Neil discovers that History Channel-stan, from his drinking days, Chris has a degree level knowledge on the topic. Also, due to a lack of information we talk about Nostradamus' predictions for 2024 and the guys give their feelings on the right wing riots but also Chris does a Prince Harry...2024-08-151h 10
Urbane LegendsMapinguariThis week we head into the sweaty heart of the collection of plans and animals colourfully nick named the Amazon. There's some moody fella hanging about in the trees, he stinks, sees in the dark, has a mouth where there probably shouldn't be one and is a cyclopes. And this is a true story. And there have been loads of sightings over the last 100 years! See what you think....could it be true? Also, Chris loses confidence and Neil reveals he blacks out for most episode recordings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-081h 14
Urbane LegendsFlatwoods MonsterYes a new 'series' is 'pont us. This week we ease our rusty arses in with the story of the Flatwoods Monster. Many witnesses, its very early possible alien and it has the kind of look that wouldn't have been out of place in the brass section of Parliament (the band). Also, Chris shows off his street cred receipts by performing a self composed rap and claims to have a backing group, Neil talks about his new job in the new government of the United Kingdom (tm), was Cila Black a CIA plant (PSYWAR) and all of your usual rubbish. 2024-07-2559 min
Urbane LegendsRendlesham Forrest IncidentWell this week we come on to a subject that the Chris seemed to be very excited about, even suggesting it could be a two parter! Did it happen? Well the eagle eyed of you will see this is part one of one, its the Rendlesham Forrest UFO Incident, a very over hyped encounter. We find out that the BBC prefers to to talk to a woodsman than explain what their article is even about, get caught again by 'the sceptics of Wiki' and eventually find some stuff thats interesting. We also read out a script for last weeks podcast...2024-06-131h 15
Urbane LegendsHanoko SanWe asked a survey of 100 people what subject would they like to hear a podcast episode on urban legends about. The top answer was....Japanese toilet ghosts! We then asked for the 100 people to be replaced but by then, as they say, the die was cast. Yes this week we pop on over to Japan to look at a ghostly legend of the porcelain kind. Not porcine, thats different, try series one episode two 'Pigman'. This is a fairly thin legend so the guy have a lot of unrelated chat from Sir Bamber Topcat to Chris's new career as a...2024-06-061h 01
Urbane LegendsHodagA lot of people say 'better late than never' but im not hear to tell you how to think, so simply here is the episode and its late. This week we look at the biggest thing to come out of Wisconsin since Opra Winfrey the Hodag. Its over 125 years old and is a true story of the pioneer spirit, strip logging and one mans business acumen. Also Chris discusses a new career in espionage, Neil finds out why Sienfeld is harder than it looks with lanyard chat and there is another nail biting game of Weel or Fake Hosted...2024-05-161h 21
Urbane LegendsDon DeckerThis week on Urgent Lemons, the podcast that may be sceptical but is never cynical, we meet Don Decker in genuinely the most intriguing case of possible possession that we have come across. He gains some strange but ultimately harmless powers, like a weak X Man (discussed) but the really interesting thing is the sheer amount of witnesses who gave statements. It was a lot of fun to do and Neil really throws himself into the reading, like he has been given a new lease of life! So many thanks to the hobo who 'donated' several organs to him this...2024-04-111h 00
Urbane LegendsDobhar-ChuThis week we take a mental trip back our ancestral homeland the Island called Ireland to check out the 'King of the Otters' or 'King of the Lakes' Dobhar-Chu (pronounced Doo-war Coo to the uninitiated, obviously Neils and Chris both speak and read fluent Gallic). Its a mixed up cryptid, sometimes known as Ireland answer to a Crocodile and there have been sightings from the 17th Century to the 2000's. But, here's the kicker, its not one crazy mother, its a whole species, possibly migratory. Fast as a horse, loves to eat a hu-man, equally adept on land or in...2024-04-041h 01
Urbane LegendsProject SerpoIn this weeks episode we enter the world of Interplanetary Being Communications (IBC) and look at the possible US black budget secret project, names Serpo. Tying in with Roswell and other stuff was there an exchange with some friendly grey lads? And did some Hu-mans go to their planet on a sort of foreign exchange programme? Does an Alien die willingly to consummate its love with a scientist? And what is the Alien home world like? All this will be answered in the next hour or so. Plus Chris finally shows some contrition to the listeners and does a song...2024-03-141h 06
Urbane LegendsMoMo - The Missouri MonsterWell ladies and gentlemen we may have found the most boring monster ever, MoMo. There is little to redeem the subject of this episode and perhaps the episode itself beyond being loyal or a complitionist. Chris gets fooled into reading an article which is meant to be about the creature but seems to be a voice to text recording of someone who has sniffed too many solvents and the guys get increasingly irate. Though from the ashes of story and possibly the final nail in the coffin of the podcast maybe there are shoots of a new film franchise ?...2024-03-0758 min
Urbane LegendsTeresita Basa - Ghost WitnessCan you be a snitch if you are snitching on the person who had murdered you from beyond the grave? I know what the streets would say, unequivocally yes. But is it wrong to snitch on someone who murdered you? The street, again, would say yes. But that's what Terresita Basa did to solve her own cold case murder presumably knowing what it would do to her street cred. Yes via the gift of 'Ghost Trance Initiation' (GTI tm*) she pointed the finger and the case was solved. Or was it? And why are the Chicago police in the...2024-02-151h 12
Urbane LegendsThe Disappearance of Michael RockerfellerThis week on the 8th best Urban Legends podcast on the internet as judged by the panel at Feedspot Podcasts (https:podcasts.feedspot.com/urban_legends_podcasts/) which isn't bad for a Podcast which is only vaguely about that; is the intriguing disappearance of super rich scion of the Rockerfeller family Michael in what is now part of Indonesia but back then called 'Dutch New Guinea'. I'm getting red flags already. Listen with your mind and ears as Chris shows himself to be a pathetic, bitter, baby as he rails against the wealthy who, deep down, he knows are his...2024-02-011h 24
Urbane LegendsMoonshaftMorning, how did you sleep? Oh that's a shame, it might be time to go and see a doctor, anyway I recorded this podcast with Neil....yes that Neil, for you to listen to. Its about a mysterious cave in central Europe called the Moonshaft. What do you mean it sounds dull? It has Nazis, bat eating, naked greased up pot holing, geology, death and love. In many ways this story encapsulates the entire human experience.....no, YOU used over florid language to trick people. Look listen or dont, I'll make us coffee...yes in the cafetiere Hosted on...2024-01-111h 13
Urbane LegendsMetal Man of FalkvilleIt here, the penultimate episode of series 5! So gather your chosen family around the pizza oven, stick on the wireless and melt your brains as we talk about the Metal Man of Falkville, the town that birthed Colombo. Its shinny, its fast, it has an antenna but is it flirty? We think maybe it is. A chief of police's life fell apart after this encounter or perhaps his life really began, it depends on how poetic your soul is. Also discussed; having too much blood; Chris having a tickle (flutter ((bet)); assuaging American fears of the Christmas treat 'mince pies...2023-11-301h 11
Urbane LegendsDead CallsWhat happens when the dead smash into modern technology? DEAD CALLS. This week we have a look at the surprisingly regular occurrence of people receiving phone calls from the recently dead. Thankfully they dont leave voice mails because that is the worst but nor do they just drop a text, so they are a bit of a pest. And dont get me started on voicenotes! Your time is more important that mine is it? Get to fook. We look at the phenomena and then go through some real life tales. We also chat about Chris' new self help programme to...2023-11-231h 17
Urbane LegendsNinki NankaIn this weeks episode we travel metaphorically to the west African country of the Gamba to have a look at the Ninki Nanka, a hard to pin down dragon like lizard, originally called 'the Gambian Loch Ness Monster'. It can be many sizes, has many powers and has been looked for by cryptozoologists quite seriously. There is also some talk about the surprising behaviour of some European tourists from Chris, who actually went on holiday there many moons ago. Also the fascinating story of how Neil and Chris first met (again) (and yes, it is different again) Hosted on...2023-11-161h 05
Urbane LegendsAnjikuni VillageThis week we have an actually unsolved mystery, the vanishing village of Anjikuni. Well the people disappeared the village is fine. What could have happened? Tell you who doesn't know or doesn't want us to know. The fucking Mounties. When will someone finally strip them of their power? We all know they are really the black silken gloved hand on the marionettes control paddles. Also this week, Chris gets Neil a possible opportunity to be GB News science expert but the test interview does not go well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-191h 06
Urbane LegendsCait Sith (Cat She)Whats popular on the internet? Cats! Whats not popular on the internet? This podcast! What happens when you combine the two? This episode. Yes this week we look at a Celtic myth the 'Cait Sith'. There are several different stories from big cats to king of the cats...and one other. They are all good fun. Listen with a haunted look on your face as Chris defends all cat behaviour and stare into the middle distance as Neil discusses social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-121h 07
Urbane LegendsUtsuro BuneThis week we look at a Japanese mystery from 1804 (i think) about a strange craft that washed ashore with a lady (or alien) inside, the Utsuro Bune. Similar craft appear all through the centuries but this one was well documented. Kick it back in the sea? Maybe. Over confident theories by the towns mouthy old man? For sure. Also Chris retracts a statement under threat of something and tries some fresh new chat up lines for the 21st century on Neil and we laugh at the government yet again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-041h 04
Urbane LegendsEnfield MonsterWhats that coming over the hill is it a monster, the Enfield monsteeeeerrrr. Maybe. This week we look at the reports of a monster in the town of Enfield, Illinois NOT to be mistaken with the Enfield Poltergeist in the town of Enfield, London. Its a mixed up monster with a penchant for the wacky backy and train lines. There are several sightings and it was in all kinds of newspapers. Also in this episode a weirdly large amount of clothes talk, Chris' back on the dating scene, so lock up your daughter if they are in their 30's/early 40...2023-09-211h 00
Urbane LegendsHandsome Elevator Man - KoreaWe've all been there, someone who is very attractive and knows it uses it to manipulate us into committing crimes we wouldn't think of doing normally, fraud, patricide, racketeering and treason are just a few to come to mind when I look back at my own life. But this legend is a twist on this universal truth, what if the beautiful person had more sinister motives than this and you had a lot more than a custodial sentence to worry about? This is a classic UB (urban legend) from South Korea. Also mentioned; Irish theme stripper Niall Sherbet is in...2023-09-1459 min
Urbane LegendsBeast of GevaudanHello, how are you? No, really, how are you? Alright, alright i didn't want your life story. This week we look a an actual true historical mystery, hundreds of people were actually killed in rural France by an unknown beast! It was in the papers and everything. History is truly stranger than fiction, unless like me you read 'Weird Fiction' in which case it clearly isn't. Also discussed, gigs (both sides) and a classic Chris review of the TV show SEAL Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-071h 07
Urbane LegendsPretaThis week we travel in our minds and hearts to Thailand to look at the Preta, a hungry ghost. More scatological than the hungry caterpillar the myth of this ghost proves that Buddhism isn't all warrior monks and emptying your mind. So if you are a jealous guy (listen to the song 'Jealous Guy' by Mase and P Diddy on the excellent album 'Harlem World' c.1997 to check) you might want to change your ways because its no picnic....well its a sort of horrible picnic i guess. Also discussed, Chris had a birthday and is thinking of a change...2023-08-3158 min
Urbane LegendsIndrid Cold - Smiling ManThis week we look at the strange creature called 'Indrid Cold', possibly an Alien with a Willem Defoe smile. There have been multiple sightings of Smiling Man (three) but the main action takes place in the back roads of the West Virgina countryside, where all the hottest action takes place, wink wink, if you know you know. Lonely nights in the hills. Also Chris has some digestion issues with some fast food and Neil claims to know nothing about a new Irish themed erotic dancer who has been leafletting Portslade of late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2023-08-171h 19
Urbane LegendsLa Mala HoraThe witching hour, when you wake up in the middle of the night. Is it because the industrial revolution forced us to sleep in patterns that are conflict of millions of years of evolution? Or is it because of a Mexican witch demon? We simply dont know either way so pick your poison. Sometimes a beautiful lady in white who kills you in an ok-ish way, some times a hag in black who kills you in a not ok-ish way, sometimes a floating blob of blackness, this lady has it all. Also this week Neil talks about a childs book...2023-07-271h 06
Urbane LegendsCharlie No FaceThis week we go against type and look into the pretty uplifting story of Charlie No Face. A real life legend not only because of the crazy stories told about him by bored teenagers but a legend because of what kind of person he was. An inspirational figure we can all learn from. Also we discuss Neil smuggling diamonds in his penis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-2059 min
Urbane LegendsA Tale of Two GimpsAs we all know Gimp politics in the UK can be a complicated issue to try and unravel but who better to try than us. This week we look at two Gimps with very different approaches to their lifestyle choice. Is it ever a good idea to try and scare two teenage boys who have been drinking strong strong cider? What should be considered threatening behaviour by law, Chris for sure had strong views. And Neils off on his holidays, having made a typically odd choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1351 min
Urbane LegendsManananggalThis week the Ladz (40 and 45 respectively) are back on familiar ground with a look at the Philippines greatest hero the Manananggal. There are still sighting to this day and its been around since time immemorial so it has staying power thats for sure, perhaps due to the variety of victims it will go for, or the black chicken that lives inside it. Also some stuff about Neil going to the laundry to keep it real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-061h 00
Urbane LegendsSlenderman - EPISODE 100!!!Final episode of series 4 and episode 100 we have gone for a fairly well known legend John Slenderman (upholsterer from Sheffield) Yes this is probably the best known creepy pasta and we have a proper look at it. Was he just a benign child like friendly creature? Why did it go so far when the person who made it up is known? Did Neil really imagine and eat a Chorizo Jalfrezi? Its a long one thats for sure, considering i cant really remember what we talked about. Thanks to people who have listened over the last 100 episodes, we are happy you...2023-06-011h 51Urbane LegendsRussian Sleep ExperimentIn this weeks patience stretching episode Neil and Chris take a look at the internets biggest urban legend you probably haven't heard of. The two 'hosts' try out a new format in hopes of provoking engagement from the listeners, German celebrity Mark Wahlberg takes the ire of two bitter men, King Charles starts to flex his constitutional powers and how long can you go without sleep? Chris is underwhelmed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-181h 04Urbane LegendsCameraheadsThis week we feast on a big cereal bowl full of leftover Creepypasta and look into the Cameraheads. Originating on 4Chan (yeah i know but its not that) and mostly lost, probably, to the wayback machine its mainly a tail about archiving protocols. We also discuss Chris' new 'show to have on in the background' Numb3ers, Neils new apprenticeship to Charlie Brooker and the work being done to re-brand the Caucus mountain range. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-131h 12Urbane LegendsDjibouti Devil IslandTo the horn of Africa this week with a look at the Devil Island of Djibouti. A fisher mans warning? Devils resting place? Sea monstors or secret government facility. Who knows, very little has been written about it all honesty. Deep sea grifter Jacques Crustose turns up and decides something for humanity. Also, can you miss a country if you are travelling specifically to it? Also involved is Neil's first steps on dry land and an emissary of the underwater city of Flon-Tarr and Chris brings juggling into the XXX-Treme 1990's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2023-04-0653 minUrbane LegendsJacques St GermainThis week we look at the time bending charmer Jacques, or Conte, St Germain. Quite the man about town in New Orleans around the turn of last century until he wasnt, or maybe still is. Also discussed, cut priced sausages and the boy band Neil managers with 15 members! Marvel as he struggles to name them all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-3054 minUrbane LegendsGreenock CatmanThis weeks episode has been paid for by the Greenock Tourist Board (GTB). We look at local legend, home town hero the Catman. There is plenty about him online including a hilarious video of the man himself. This is either hilarious or very dark and we will leave it to the listener to decide. Always a chance he is a Russian dissident. Also Neils new 50's style dinner/nursing home/tax dodge, do the Gods speak through Chris now he is a guru in Goa and Jay Kay from Jamiroquai turns up out of the blue Hosted on Acast...2023-03-161h 00Urbane LegendsRed RoomCast your mind back to the late 90's early noughties internet, pop ups were a real drag but if you are reading this you must never have been infiltrated by THIS pop up, or you would be dead, unless you get Wi-fi in the afterlife? Maybe, i dont know how it works. If you are listening from beyond the grave get in touch so i can stop fearing the void of nothingness. We discuss this Japanese creepy pasta, consider if it was in fact a viral campaign by add blocker plus to get people to pay for premium, compare it...2023-03-0959 minUrbane LegendsLe LoyonThis week we head to the Swiss countryside to look at the Ghost of the Woods 'Le Loyon'. Is it a spirit? is it a forest gimp? Is it someone who shops at Camden market, whatever it is it was scaring the people around since the early 90's and was well known to the workshy local police. We also talk about Neils invention of mesmerism, why Chris is trying to tie the drinking of cream to the great replacement theory, Anime/Manga, MC Scat Cat and Paula Abdul (again) Cliff Richards on set, Trench Goth Power Rangers and Neils attempt...2023-03-0255 minUrbane LegendsPisadeira Brazilian Old HagDon't come at me, I didn't come up with the 'Old Hag' name. This week we look at a night creeper from Brazil, who will attack you in bed after a you've had a large meal. I know what you're thinking....Jackpot! But as to whether you think its Jackpot! is down to personal taste and we are not here to yuck your yum. It's one of the 13 rules in the Urban Legends PLC code of ethics. We also talk about Neils massive lottery win, Chris' love of Sqwerls (squirrels) and Brazilian politics for some reason. Hosted on Acast...2023-02-2356 minUrbane LegendsParson and the ClerkWell you demanded it and we finally gave in. Yes this week we look at the worlds most infamous legend the Parson and the Clerk (tm). We endeavour to treat it with the seriousness and gravity it warrants but we are aware that the backlash could be huge. To lighten the mood we also talk about Horse Detectives, Chris 'Big Daddy' Flynn's oil company, a salmon man, Bee's taking direct action, ball lightning and a witch trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-091h 02Urbane LegendsBaseball Curses - Bambino and Billy GoatThis week in a vague attempt to broaden our appeal we look at two baseball curses, namely The Red Sox Bambino Curse and the Cubs Billy Goat Curse. We also discuss, in this strangely nostalgic episode all of the following plus more: Neil's Fun House Podcast, The self titled Toaster King, 80's TV stuff, Football rivalry, Kabaddi, the British Gladiators, Musical Theatre, Ethical Witches, Gold teeth currency/Street banking, Emotional support animals, sports films, Stallone and British Wrestling. So yeah, we don't know much about baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-021h 14Urbane LegendsThe Arkansas Dog BoyThis week we explore the horrifying tale of the Dog boy of Arkansas. Prince Harry - proper geezer. Cats and Dogs go missing to horrific ends. Neil embarrasses himself with his ignorance of some basic geography, no doubt Chris won't rub that in. Was Jesus the ultimate nepo baby? Chris gets weirdly offended by potentially unnecessary DIY. Robert the dolls makes a surprise reappearance, we ponder a multimedia Robert-verse and we salute the bravery of the fine police officers who patrol adult cinemas for miscreants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...2023-01-191h 18
Urbane LegendsMary LwydToday to spice things up in the bunker it's Ladies Night! Yes, missing there pillow wives Chris sets up a disco and Neil has his eye on someone special.... Before that though is a legend from the beautiful UK country of Wales, the Mary Lwyd. A benign horse ghost trickster which may go all the way back to the original nativity. Or may have been an old festival that was tacked on to it. Also, can you fight scurvy with lemon toilet cleaner? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-0328 min
Urbane LegendsBelsnickelTodays episode is nominally about another of Santas hotboys from the Rhine, Belsnickel. In other business such topics are discussed as cauterising a prison tattoo, underplaying the damage of bullets, special forces TV advertising campaigns, British super soldier serum, strategy Neil, Zack Snyder, Spartans and the campaign for a Scottish Batman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-3138 min
Urbane LegendsPere FouettardDay 5 and things are starting to turn in the bunker as Neil and Chris look at Pere Foutard, another of Santa's enforcers, a Frenchman with a whip. A game of Risk, things that happen in the corners, an update of Cameo (tour the UK every other summer) Prison tattoos and has Neil become bunker institutionalised? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2929 min
Urbane LegendsHans TrappIn the third episode of the xmas mini series things seem to be getting a bit strained in the bunker as Neil finds out you can have too much of a good thing. The episode is about another of Santas descending horrible group of friends Hans Trapp, the Christmas scarecrow, who is quite simply into cannibalism. The article is from Ripley's so judge for yourself if thats good or bad. Also discussed kissing techniques, why Pepsi is futuristic and Richard Bransons misogynistic marketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2729 min
Urbane LegendsKnecht RuprechtIn this boxing day addition of out xmas mini series the still snowed in Neil and Chris look at another of Santa Claus' very concerning friends Knecht Ruprecht or 'Christmas Time Dark Helper', is he a dark elf, wildman or foundling? Why does he kidnap children? Why is Santa hanging around with these guys? Is he part of the original MC? Also talked about, prison toilet wine, snap and Ginsters monkey pie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2632 min
Urbane LegendsKrampusThe start of our festive mini-series. As its Christmas day, i think we need to talk about Krampus. From Neils garden bunker where they are snowed in Neil and Chris discuss Krampus, what they would normally be doing on Christmas and some other stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2530 minUrbane LegendsUm Homar (Donky Lady)This week we travel to the UAE to discover the midday Donkey Lady. Before oil and gas were found Qatar was a small port terrorised by this creature. We discuss what its like being half man half spider, the incredible and diverse world of birds and Neil and Chris take a non biased look at Qatar having received absolutely no money from the Qatari development fund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-221h 02Urbane LegendsGiant of KandaharThis week we look at our first and possibly last military based urban legends, the Giant of Kandahar, part of the larger group the Giants of Afghanistan. Are the Giants a Biblical Cryptids, or just big lads who are really into 2 step garage music? We look at several reports, read a military website, Neil gives some excellent advice on camping equipment and what goes on in Chris' erotic bakery? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-081h 02
Urbane LegendsDisappearance of Frederick ValentichOn this week's award pending show we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Frederick Valentich. The baffling mystery of a trainee pilot who was terrified of being abducted by a UFO and who vanished mid-flight having reported mysterious flying objects and whose plane was seen attached to a UFO by a farmer. How can we account for these baffling mysteries? Also life in the Royal Navy circa 1812, a visit to the bar where everyone knows your name, Neil doesn't know the difference between a Biplane and an Enema and the worst Australian accents to disgrace the information superhighway. Hosted...2022-11-101h 01Urbane LegendsLizard Man of Scapre Ore SwampHey Chachie, meet me down in South Carolina, we're hunting for the Lizard Man. In this heart-breaking episode we record in the evening for the first time...Urbane Legends - After Dark. We uncover the story behind this local hero and try and figure out what his issue with chromed out cars was? We also chat about little known Thundercat Lynx-Or, Parisian Clowns, what we are having for dinner , Unwanted G Men, Button Kings, a quirky town (self styled) and Cock Rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-031h 09Urbane LegendsHalloween/Samhain special - Poisoned Candy/SweetsOn this Halloween special for the feast of Samhain we enter beyond the veils of the living and the dead to explore the terrifying legends of poisoned candy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-271h 18Urbane LegendsPenelope - The Monster of Sierra NevadaThe ways of cats real and imagined, hall of fame baseball and the terrifying monster of the Sierra Nevada: Penelope. Tall dark and scary she likes to harass and eat FBI agents and travellers. We review the evidence and dish out life advice for the unwary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-201h 10Urbane LegendsBunnymanIn this hotly anticipated episode Irish petty criminal Aiden O'Betten and East German footballer Tindy Flick look into the multiple legends of the Bunnyman and his bridge zone. As always there is dodgy driving instructors, Simon Cowells Eastern hoildays and Neils brain breaks down causing him to become a character from 'Fiddler on the Roof' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-131h 15Urbane LegendsPyramid Lake: Water Babies and a Spiteful MermaidWarning due to the general zeitgeist in the UK at the moment this episode is very rambling. The legend stuff starts about 30 mins in.This week we look at, in a round about way the legends surrounding both Water babies and a spiteful Mermaid at Pyramid Lake, Nevada. As well as that we talk about the following: Chris on being a trawlerman groupie, Neils life on mount Olympus, solid economic theory, how lakes work, Critical Mermaid Race Theory, the Sandman, the film 'Overboard', with its problematic story line and Neil making sexy overtures to both Kurt...2022-10-051h 23Urbane LegendsPolybiusThis week we look at Idris Elbas favourite urban legend, Polybius, the mystical 1980's video game/py-opp. Was it real and used by our sponsors the CIA to gather some data (unspecified), was it a case of media scaremongering or is it some creepypasta from one website once? We delve into the legend so you dont have to. Also included, car bootsale (flea market) bullies, Neil being a low rate Tindr swindler, issues with housing stock and learning workings for mugs as a child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-291h 04Urbane LegendsTurnbull CanyonRecorded during the Queens funeral this sombre episode looks at another Canyon. We discuss our feelings, grief, Neil's paddington bear outfit, a drunk Scottish shepherd turned property investor and Quakers. Stay strong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-221h 06Urbane LegendsMae Nak Phra KhanongAre you man enough to continue a marriage with a ghost, or are you too much of a beta cuck soy boy who hides in sticky bushes? Yes welcome to our first (of many) journeys into Thai ghost stories! This weeks episode explores the patron saint of hoping not to get conscripted to the Thai army Mae Nak Phra Khanong. Crap soldiers, Camden Goths, our time as staff writters for 'Cracked', Neil's legacy and so much more in this short but not very long episode. Fin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1547 minUrbane LegendsMandy the Haunted Doll'Semel in Anno Fabulam Narare de Doll Exspirativ' - Once a year we do a story about a haunted doll. Yes this week we check out Canada's most haunted doll. There have been films, internet listicle articles and non committal comments from the people who work containing the dolls powers. Once things for sure, its certainly not something you would give a child, its face is all smashed up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-0857 minUrbane LegendsThe Bell WitchIts not a witch! Or is it a ghost witch? This week we look at the most terrifying ghost story in the whole history of the Americas (according to bell-witch.com). We look at the story, peek beneath the surface to discover a possible story for our 'Tru Kryme' spin off series 'Urbane Legends 'Through the looking glass' (to be confirmed). Also discussed, Mousketeers, window selling and other stuff i can't remember. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-011h 18Urbane LegendsDudleytownIn this weeks episode we look at the cursed abandoned Connecticut town of Dudleytown. So cursed that you may only live to 90 years old! Mushroom farming, Ore, Place name confusion, the aging process, new shelves and the IMAX experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-251h 14Urbane LegendsBeast of Bodmin MoorThis week we look at one of the UK's biggest legends, the Beast of Bodmin Moor. We discuss Neils new nuvo rich Wheelbarrows, Chris explains both kinds of Bathsalts. we hear many an account of encounters with the beast, what GAP band funk legend Charlie Wilson got up to inbetween the GAP band and featuring on the early 00's Snoop Dogg track 'Signs' (with J TImberlake) and his common sense nemesis Mr Goodenough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-181h 04Urbane LegendsPendle WitchesThis week we explore the story of the Pendle witches. How one misunderstanding over a pin can lead to chaos. Sound advice for shopkeepers. Children grassing up their parents. Medieval justice - tough but fair? Meeting a Bard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-111h 08Urbane LegendsEl SombreronThis week we dive into the big-hatted legend from Guatemala. He likes fossil fuels, plaiting hair, seduction and rocks a silver guitar. Plus, did acid wash denim ever go out of style? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-0454 minUrbane LegendsIsla BermejaOur first episode about a mystery island. Finally right? Mexico's vanishing Island, on maps, off maps, on maps, off maps. This story includes possible assassination, Big Oil, the CIA, Fishermen, Vortexes, Spaniards. And the first we hear of Neils new cult 'the Sons of Colin', it may sound good but try not to join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-2855 minUrbane LegendsGoatman of Pope LickThis week we look into the dangerous legend of the Goatman of Pope Lick (its a small river, not an instruction), we discuss Chris' inability to take in information, Neils family history of Assassins, what Derren Brown gets up to when the cameras are off and the actual thing we are meant to talk about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-211h 00Urbane LegendsLa LloronaThis week we are down Mexico way looking at the highly popular legend of La Lorona. Also included in this ear package is Chris throwing his hat in the ring to be the new Conservative leader (and thus Prime minister), Neil fighter jet exploits, taking the piss out of little princess Steven Segal and much much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1454 minUrbane LegendsGreen Children of WoolpitIn this episode we lean about the 800 year old tale, that is the backbone of the UK, the green children of Woolpit. We chat sport, Manic by Hall and Oats, Neils time as Dwayne the Rock Johnsons bodydouble and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-071h 10Urbane LegendsFresno NightcrawlerIf your into trousers tis is the podcast for you, weep as Neil regals his stories, rub your chin at what is chris? and enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-281h 21Urbane LegendsCropseySo unusually we would like to give a warning for this one - It turns out the Urban Legend ended up being mixed up with some pretty horrible real shit, so if you are of a sensitive nature, just be aware. It's not worse than say, the news everyday, but it defo has some unpleasant stuff. Other than that, we discuss Chris' side hustle as a Renaissance fair blacksmith, Neils enforced wild swimming, more government criticism and Chris doggedly saying 'Cropseeeeey' in a silly voice even as the story emerges to be horrible. A true pro Hosted on Acast...2022-06-231h 20
Urbane LegendsKumburgaz UFOsWe kick off Season 3 with a field report from Turkey. Conclusive evidence of aliens or another hoax? Neil vainly tries to stay on point as the conversation gets even more distracted than usual. Trainspotting, Gregorian plainchant is back in style and aliens popping down KFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-0257 min
Urbane LegendsMailbag 1Stuck in the vortex between Season 2 and 3 Chris and Neil delve into the mailbag to see what's on the minds of our beloved listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-291h 06Urbane LegendsMan Eating Tree of MadagascarHave you ever felt threatened by a tree? Sure you have, we all have. But in this legend the tree is after more than your wallet and manhood/womanhood. On the island of Madagascar there is a tree that 'legend' suggests eats people and lemurs sometimes. Listen to Chris' poor German accent, his new line of Mark Wallberg cast iron chimney objet d'art and a TV review of 'The Ozarks'. Plus loads of stuff on the made up tree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-171h 02Urbane LegendsStull CemeteryA love story at its heart between two outcasts. How does Neil feel about Bezos' space flight, since he was bumped for Shatner? The Pope changes a flight path, dancing all over the globe, peoples confusion over the concept of the time being different in different places, a marketing opportunity missed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-201h 10Urbane LegendsChristmas Special - Perchta: Christmas WitchLess popular than the social media influencer 'Krampus', Perchta is the Christmas witch from the same neck of the woods. Better get waving that Flax......on the correct days or you are in for a gutting. Also, why is Kris Kringle? MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM NEIL AND CHRIS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-2357 min
Urbane LegendsMary Celeste - Series 1 FinaleFor the series finale we look into the tale and facts of the Mary Celest. A final etiquette, is Neil the criminal known to the INTERPOL as 'The Man in the Moon'? Pirates, weird explosions, Meths, UFO's, Giant squids. The European royal family web and a look at our future under Bezos when he buys the Crown Estates. New series begins 9th December 2021! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-181h 23Urbane LegendsKuldharaTo India this week to look at the ghost town of Kuldhara. Tips for Japan, is Neil the hottest socialite on the circuit right now? Rotisseries. Horney tax men, environmental issues and respect the grift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0459 minUrbane LegendsHALLOWEEN SPECIAL - AMITYVILLE part 1Halloween Special!!! For the true crime crowd. We look at the true and not so true events of Amityville. A lost b-side Hallowwen/plitical song by Ian Dury and the Blockheads (Islington Greens Ghost - Thatchers Monster) We talk Halloween etiquette, Chris reviews Chicago Fire, what will happen when North Korea set their sights on West Brom, Neil and Chris' mausoleum plans, was the dog behind it all and Neils door to door sales job out of body experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-3059 minUrbane LegendsEloko Part 1This week we look at the ancient Congolese myth of the Bokolo. We discuss Neils run in with Billy Zane when he was a Hollywood producer, Chris reviews 'The Chestnut Man', Etiquette for visiting China, Funeral plans and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-2845 minUrbane LegendsCursex Kleenex AdvertA trip to the land of the rising sun to look at a cursed advert from 1986. To include Manga, Dolf Lundgren, 80's Manchester and Neil's hat business to the stars. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-141h 15
Urbane LegendsMerlins OakWelcome to the thinnest of all urban legends Merlins Oak. Neil is the king of Zamunda, some interesting etiquette tips from India, things to do in st Peters Church and the birth of the NIMBY. Unbelievably 40 mins was edited out. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-231h 11
Urbane LegendsMatusita House part 2 - Electric boogalooPart two of out look into Peru's most haunted house. We conclude the spooky tale. Neil bites back at Eminem's latest diss track about him and DJ Khaled, Neils encyclopaedic and baffling knowledge of the Insane Clown Possie, Dr Dre's hair plugs, why cornel Sanders is a trusted news source and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-1645 min
Urbane LegendsBlack VolgaFrom behind the iron curtain, this week we look at the multi national legend of the black volga or black ambulance. Does it steal children for organ harvest? Is it vampires? What happens if you sing 'It's Chico time' to the Devil? This legend is still ongoing, either that or the people of Bucharest hate books.Sorry for the sound quality, it is the second of 3 that were recorded when Bill Gates changed Chris' audio input to his webcam, in an attempt to discredit the project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2021-09-021h 15
Urbane LegendsRobert the DollThis week we delve into the world of Americas most Haunted Doll. Over 100 years old with a cheeky giggle and from probably Bavaria he's weird alright.....or is he? Find out this and much more, such as Chris' Navy past and Neil waterfall/barrel antics in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-121h 17
Urbane LegendsMonkey Man of DelhiA look at the coolest simian in town, his reign of terror lasted but a few weeks 20 years ago but his disco style will live on forever. Sorry for the sound quality on this one, a Win 10 update changed the default audio input on Chris' computer to the webcam. First microchip vaccinations now this, whats you problem Bill Gates? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-0556 min
Urbane LegendsThe Man from TauregVortex? Time Travel? The Multiverse? Con Man? Yes its the famous Urban Legend of the Man from Taureg 'its a thousand years old mate'. Laugh until you are dangerously dehydrated at Neil's Boris Johnson-a-like impression, and discover Cila Blacks dark past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-301h 20
Urbane LegendsDyatlov IncidentIf you go down to the Ural mountains today be sure of a big surprise. That surprise is a group of semi naked University people all deaded up right nice. What caused this mysterious tragedy? And why is Neil obsessed with the Yeti? And I mean obsessed. Enter for answers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-301h 03
Urbane LegendsPigman"When night falls, enter the woods at your peril, For inside lurks something worse than the devil. Avoid at all cost the gathering place, where at midnight the Pig-man roams on Cannock Chase...." Yes, listen as both Neil and Chris fall in love with this misunderstood hero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-3052 min