Zoinks! is a podcast about unsolved mysteries, ghostly encounters, and other creepy topics. It explores strange stories and unexplained events in an accessible, conversational format. The show is aimed at listeners who enjoy spooky and mysterious subject matter.
Episodes
The Moorgate Tube Crash
In February 1975, the worst crash in the history of the London Underground changed many lives. But the train was fully functional, so what caused the crash?
The Princes in the Tower
In 1483, a 12-year-old acceded to the British throne, but within just a few months, his coronation was cancelled, he and his brother were nowhere to be seen, and someone else sat on the throne. What happened to the princes in the tower?
The Disappearance of Louis Le Prince
In 1890, Louis Le Prince was on the precipice of greatness when he boarded a train to Paris. He would never arrive, and no trace of him would ever be found. Also, we discuss the mummies of Guanajuato and the strange case of Emilie Sagee who was haunted - by herself!
Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?
In 1943, a group of boys found a skeletonised body hidden in a tree, but who put her there? We also discuss a nearby legend of a ghostly prophecy...
The Severed Feet of the Salish Sea
For fifteen years, severed human feet have been washing ashore from the Salish Sea. But why? We also discuss the science behind tsunamis, and explore the haunted Stanley Palace.
The Origins of Halloween
Where did the annual celebration of Halloween come from? Also we discuss why humans believe in ghosts and explore a haunted Welsh manor house.
The Dancing Plague
In 1518, an entire village began to dance themselves to death. What caused the Dancing Plague? In today's episode, we'll also discuss a quirk of colour perception, and the unusual case of the Hammersmith Ghost and the murder trial that followed...
The Lead Masks Case
In today's episode we discuss two men who died under unknown circumstances with strange hand-made masks on their faces. We'll also explore the history of heart surgery, and discuss the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn.
The Legend of Bloody Mary
Today we'll discuss what is arguably the most famous urban legend in the world. We'll also explore the history of the Doomsday Clock, and discuss the many ghosts said to haunt Chillingham Castle in England.
The Black-Eyed Children
In today's episode we look at one of the internet's oldest urban legends. We'll also discuss one of North America's most notorious cases of poltergeist activity.
The Curse of Overtoun House
Today we discuss Overtoun House, the ghost that is said to haunt it, and the bizarre mystery of the many dogs who have leapt to their deaths from its bridge. We also explore the story behind the most famous ghost photograph of all time, the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall.
The Dyatlov Pass Incident
Today we explore the mystery of Dyatlov Pass and the nine hikers who perished there in 1959. We also dive into the real life story of the Greenbrier ghost who helped to serve justice from beyond the grave.
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