Episodios

  • Times the Rock' N' Roll Party Went Too Far

    Times the Rock' N' Roll Party Went Too Far
    Mar 3 2026
    Rock’n’roll has always thrived on rebellion, excess, and the thrill of pushing every boundary. But sometimes, the party goes so far off the rails it becomes legendary...for all the wrong reasons. In this episode of Uncharted, we dive deep into the most infamous stories of rock-star overindulgence: from Led Zeppelin’s airborne palace of debauchery, to Keith Moon’s chaotic hotel escapades, to Queen’s jaw‑dropping Halloween blowout in New Orleans, and the near‑fatal addictions that almost claimed Guns N’ Roses members Slash and Duff McKagan. Some stories are myths. Some are very real. All of them show what happens when fame, money, and zero accountability collide. It’s wild, unbelievable, chaotic...and occasionally tragic. These are moments when the rock’n’roll party didn’t just get out of hand… it detonated. Strap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m
  • The Cover-Up of Kirsty MacColl's Death | 58

    The Cover-Up of Kirsty MacColl's Death | 58
    Feb 17 2026
    In December 2000, beloved British singer‑songwriter Kirsty MacColl, best known for her iconic duet with Shane MacGowan on “Fairytale of New York”, was enjoying a family vacation in Cozumel, Mexico. What should have been a peaceful day of snorkelling in a protected marine reserve instead became a tragedy. A 31‑foot powerboat tore illegally through a clearly marked no‑go zone, Kirsty pushed her son out of harm’s way and was killed instantly. What followed was even more shocking: contradictory witness accounts, missing evidence, questionable statements, and a legal outcome that many believe protected the wealthy and powerful rather than delivering justice. In this episode of Uncharted, we pull apart the tangled story behind Kirsty’s death, the botched investigation, the alleged cover‑up, and the decades‑long fight led by her mother, Jean MacColl, to uncover the truth. This is the story of a tragedy, a mother’s determination, and a battle for justice that still resonates to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • The Real Story Behind the Milli Vanilli Hoax | 57

    The Real Story Behind the Milli Vanilli Hoax | 57
    Feb 3 2026
    We all know the punchline… but do we really know the story? In this episode of Uncharted, we dig into how Milli Vanilli went from unstoppable pop stars... to the center of one of music’s biggest scandals in the history of music. It’s a wild ride involving a controlling producer, a pair of ambitious young performers, and an industry that cared way more about image...and money...than honesty. From the massive hits to the infamous downfall, we walk through how the whole thing blew up...and why it probably would play out very differently today. This is the real story of the fraud, the hoax, the weird, and ultimately tragic tale of one of the biggest deceptions the music world has ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 m
  • Stalkers and Music Stars Who Fear Them | 56

    Stalkers and Music Stars Who Fear Them | 56
    Jan 20 2026
    Stalking isn’t just an inconvenience for musicians; it’s a constant, unpredictable threat that has shaped careers, destroyed lives, and, in some cases, led to tragedy. From eerie superfans to violent intruders, this episode of Uncharted dives into the chilling world of musicians targeted by stalkers. A dark, disturbing, and often terrifying world where fame collides with obsession. There are the terrifying encounters faced by artists like George Harrison, Madonna, Axl Rose, Eddie Vedder, and the tragic onstage murder of Dimebag Darrell. With insight from psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington, we look at what drives dangerous obsessions...and how fame can attract the darkest attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 m
  • Introducing "The Ongoing History of New Music": The Rock Explainer

    Introducing "The Ongoing History of New Music": The Rock Explainer
    Jan 6 2026
    This is the fifth edition of an occasional series called “The Rock Explainer.” The idea is to explore the strange, unexplained, and traditional aspects of rock culture that don’t get enough attention and analysis… In many cases, we just accept these things and don’t question them as much as we should…but if we stop for just a second and cock a quizzical eyebrow and actually ask the question, then it’s possible to review new things about music that you might never have imagined… Where do accents go when people sing?...why do artists sing the melody lines when they perform live?... How come we hear lyrics wrong?...let’s answer those questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • Introducing "Haunted Canada at The Briars Resort"

    Introducing "Haunted Canada at The Briars Resort"
    Dec 23 2025
    Whispers echo through the halls of this 1840 resort and not every footstep belongs to the living. The Briars Resort and Spa in Georgina, Ontario is a beautiful location for a Christmas getaway and a perfect place to savour what the season has to offer. It is also a fabulous go-to destination if you wish to experience unexplained phenomena or to perhaps see a ghost or two. Support the Show: Donate:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Haunted Canada Podcast Email: hauntedcanadapodcast@gmail.com TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@edmontonghosttours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@edmontonghosttours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information about this podcast please visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.HauntedCanada.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about the Edmonton Ghost Tours visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EdmontonGhostTours.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more by visiting ⁠https://www.briars.ca/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • How Owsley Stanley’s LSD Changed Music Part 2 | 55

    How Owsley Stanley’s LSD Changed Music Part 2 | 55
    Dec 9 2025
    In part 2 of "How Owsley Stanley's LSD Changed Music", we dive deeper into the extraordinary story of how Owsley's homemade LSD shaped the sound and culture of an entire generation. From fueling the psychedelic revolution that transformed The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Jimi Hendrix, to bankrolling the Grateful Dead’s legendary audio experiments... Owsley’s influence went far beyond drugs. His obsession with sonic perfection led to groundbreaking innovations like stage monitors, noise-cancelling technology, and the awe-inspiring “Wall of Sound”...a concert system so massive, that it changed live music forever. This is the story of a man whose illicit empire altered the course of music history, technology, and even Silicon Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • How Owsley Stanley’s LSD Changed Music Part 1 | 54

    How Owsley Stanley’s LSD Changed Music Part 1 | 54
    Nov 25 2025
    What happens when one man changes not just how we hear music...but the way we experience it? Meet Augustus Owsley Stanley III...also known as “Bear.” He wasn’t just the Grateful Dead’s sound engineer; he was the underground chemist who produced millions of doses of LSD, fueling the psychedelic revolution of the 1960s and beyond. Owsley’s obsession with purity...in concert sound, and pure acid... transformed live music forever. From the birth of the legendary “Wall of Sound” PA system to the secret labs that churned out the most potent LSD on the planet, this is the long, strange trip of how Owsley Stanley became a folk hero, a criminal mastermind, and an audio pioneer... all at once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m