The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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In August 1953, airstrip operator George van Tassel claimed he was woken up in the middle of the night by an intelligent lifeform from outer space named Solganda. George says Solganda told him to build an energy rejuvenation machine – so that’s exactly what he spent the rest of his life doing…

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  Bohemians, Bootleggers, and Bogus Bottles: A History of Absinthe

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  St. Paul Island vs. the Rat

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  The Internet, IRL

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  We want your stories of places you're grateful for!

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  The Wren’s Nest (Classic)

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  Nate DiMeo’s Personal Memory Palace

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  Malaria Bat Roosts

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  The Sul Ross Desk

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  San Juan Sounds (Classic)

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  Weed Week: The International Church of Cannabis

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  Weed Week: San Francisco Cannabis Buyers’ Club

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  Weed Week: Jirzankal Cemetery

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  Weed Week: Dope Lake

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  Weed Week: Get Inside the CannaVan

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  Spooky Week: The Gray Man (Classic)