Atlas Obscura Podcasts
Get your burst of wonder with Atlas Obscura’s original podcasts, including daily all-new episodes of The Atlas Obscura Podcast. Fascinating places, mind-blowing stories—all in 15 minutes.
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The Atlas Obscura Podcast
A celebration of the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places
Atlas Obscura’s mission is to inspire wonder and curiosity about the incredible world we all share. Every day, hosts Dylan Thuras, Amanda McGowan, Manolo Morales, and Johanna Mayer take listeners on an audio journey to discover new and hidden places; perhaps on the other side of the world, or perhaps in one's own backyard. Once there, listeners will hear stories and history from the incredible people who make these places special.
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Charlie’s Place
Charlie’s Place was revolutionary, and that meant it was dangerous
How did a Black man in 1940s Jim Crow South open a club where Black and white people danced together? In this five-part series, host Rhym Guisse explores the unbelievable true story of Charlie Fitzgerald, a mysterious Black businessman whose nightclub became an unlikely site of integration in 1940s Myrtle Beach. Charlie broke down racial barriers through the power of music and dance, hosting some of the greatest musicians of our time: Little Richard, Count Basie, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, and many more. But who was Charlie? And what price did he pay for achieving the impossible? This is a story of joy and passion that erupted into violence and changed a community forever.
Charlie's Place is a podcast series co-produced by Atlas Obscura and Rococo Punch in partnership with Pushkin Industries and Visit Myrtle Beach.
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Sound Influence: The Art of Soul and Puerto Rico
Narrated by Luis Guzmán
Puerto Rico has long been a hub of passion, culture, and creativity, influencing artists across the globe, and our podcast, Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico, is a celebration of its power to inspire. Narrated by the legendary Puerto Rican actor Luis Guzmán, this four-part audio series explores the Island’s deep cultural roots and the vibrant music, art, and stories that have shaped not only Puerto Rico but also the world. In each episode, Luis guides listeners through stories shared by some of Puerto Rico’s most exciting musicians, including Los Rivera Destino, Pachyman, and Andrea Cruz, as well as artists from other creative fields, such as Hollywood film director Miguel Arteta, Oscar-nominated screenwriter José Rivera, author Jaquira Díaz, and the legendary EGOT winner Rita Moreno. Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico is a production of Talkhouse and Atlas Obscura, presented by Discover Puerto Rico.
