Unexplained (podcast)
British story-based podcast
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Unexplained is a British narrative non-fiction podcast created and hosted by writer and musician Richard MacLean Smith. Launched in 2016, the series explores mysteries, folklore, and alleged paranormal phenomena.[1]
| Unexplained | |
|---|---|
Unexplained podcast logo | |
| Genre | Non-Fiction, Horror, Sci-Fi, Documentary |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | Richard MacLean Smith |
| Written by | Richard MacLean Smith, Diane Hope, Emma Dibdin, Neil McRobert, James Conor Paterson, Ella MacLeod |
| Cast and voices | |
| Hosted by | Richard MacLean Smith |
| Music | |
| Theme music composed by | Richard MacLean Smith |
| Production | |
| Length | 25-45 minutes |
| Publication | |
| Provider | iHeart |
| Related | |
| Website | www.unexplainedpodcast.com |
Content
Each episode typically has a duration of 25 to 35 minutes and focuses on a specific mystery or a series of related events. The program utilizes historical records, eyewitness accounts, and academic research to provide context for its subject matter.
Reception
By January 2017 the series had reached #2 on the Apple chart.[2]
The series has been generally positively received. The podcast reviewer Find That Pod described it as a “thinking person’s scary podcast”, giving it a rating of 4/5 stars.[1] In 2021, The New York Times recommended the podcast, praising how the show “resists the urge to ham it up”.[3] The Financial Times and The Guardian reviewed the show positively.[2][4] The series was also included on Apple’s “Best of 2016” year-end list.[5]
Adaptations
In 2018, Richard MacLean Smith published Unexplained: Real-Life Supernatural Stories for Uncertain Times:
- MacLean Smith, Richard (2018). Unexplained: Supernatural Stories for Uncertain Times. Scepter. ISBN 9781473671126.