Joe Magarac: The Other Man of Steel
Joe Magarac is a folk hero that allegedly was born from the stories of immigrant steelworkers in the early 20th century. He is the Paul Bunyan of Steel Country. But is the legend of Joe Magarac an Ame...
30 Jan 202521min
More First Trips Abroad
Last month, we asked you for stories about your first trips abroad. That really struck a chord – we got too many great stories to fit in a single episode. So today, we’re sharing MORE of your stories ...
29 Jan 202514min
The Diving Horses of Atlantic City
For half a century, horse diving was one of Atlantic City’s biggest attractions. One day in August 1964, a young girl attended one of these shows, and witnessed something that would change her life fo...
28 Jan 202519min
Dylan’s Mailbag: Tough Trips, Controversial Airplane Etiquette, and Tattoos
Dylan and producer Johanna take your questions. Have a question for Dylan? Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message. You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at Hello@AtlasObs...
27 Jan 202518min
Buckley’s Cave (Classic)
One of Australia’s greatest stories of escape and survival centers around this rock formation in Point Lonsdale. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/buckleys-cave Hosted by Sim...
24 Jan 202516min
The Mystery Man of Marree
In 1998, a giant drawing of an Aboriginal man mysteriously appeared in the Australian Outback. Some locals were thrilled. Others wanted it destroyed. Producer Elah Feder goes looking for the culprit, ...
23 Jan 202524min
Mobile Bay’s Tidal Wave of Fish
Every summer, along a 15 mile stretch of the Alabama coastline, an almost magical natural phenomenon washes up on the beaches. Hundreds of fish and sea creatures usually hidden in the deep swim toward...
22 Jan 202513min
Atlas Obscura Goes Off Assignment: To the Platinum Blonde DJ On Her Way to Laos
A traveler in Vang Vieng, Laos writes a letter to a fellow traveler. This essay was edited by Lenora Todaro and originally appeared in Off Assignment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...
21 Jan 202513min
