The Most Dangerous Podcast
by Fraser Smillie
Step into the shadows with Fraser Smillie and James Cox as they explores the darkest corners of history, horror, and the human mind.Each episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast pulls you deep into stories that were never meant to be told — from the gruesome and the paranormal to the mysterious and the forgotten.Now featuring the brand-new series “Dark Witness” — short, chilling tales told through the eyes of those who were there. Whether it’s a survivor of medieval torture or a lone soul haunted by something unseen, every voice has a story… and every story has a price.
Episodes
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The Most Dangerous Toy | Lawn Darts, Toy Chemistry Sets & The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab
Toys are supposed to be safe. They’re supposed to educate, entertain and prepare children for the world. So naturally, throughout history, adults have given children giant metal spikes, dangerous chemicals, miniature ovens, explosives… …and eventually, radioactive material. In this episode of The...
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The Most Dangerous Bottle | The Tylenol Murders & History’s Deadliest Bottles
A bottle is one of the last things most people would ever fear. You pick one up every day without thinking about it. Medicine bottles. Beer bottles. Cleaning products. Water. Safe. Ordinary. Trusted. But throughout history, bottles have quietly carried some of the deadliest things imaginable.…
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Dark Witness: Joan of Arc, Execution by Fire & a Modern Alien Encounter
History remembers Joan of Arc as a saint, a martyr, and a symbol of faith. This episode remembers her as a frightened teenage girl, tied to a post in Rouen in 1431, as the fire climbed and the crowd watched. Told through the eyes of a clerk who stood close enough to feel the heat, this Dark…
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Dark Witness: The Voice Behind the Door & The Man at the Bottom of the Stairs
Two terrifying witness accounts in one episode — one supernatural, one all too real. In The Voice Behind the Door, a woman staying alone in a remote farmhouse begins hearing whispers at night… soft, cold, and coming from behind her bedroom door. But the voice isn’t just calling her name — it’s...
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Dark Witness: The House on Thresher Road & Lights Over Alder Crescent | True Horror & Real UFO Encounter
In this chilling episode of Dark Witness, Fraser brings you two terrifying new accounts sent in by listeners — one grounded in eerie, human-level horror, and the other reaching into the unknown world of UFOs and alien encounters. The first story, “The House on Thresher Road,” follows a man who...
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Dark Witness: The Night Visitor in Room 12 & The Man in the Trench on Barrow Lane
This week on Dark Witness, Fraser brings two terrifying first-hand accounts that blur the line between real events and something far stranger. The Night Visitor in Room 12 A hotel night-shift worker shares a chilling story about a room no one wants to clean. Guests report breathing in the dark, a...
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The Rat Torture & The Whistler | Dark Witness: Tales from The Most Dangerous Podcast
Welcome to the brand-new series “Dark Witness” — where Fraser steps inside the story and speaks as those who saw the horror unfold. This week, two chilling tales drag you into the shadows: 🐀 The Rat Torture — a gruesome account of medieval cruelty, told through the eyes of someone forced to…
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The End.....For Now....
The show is going on an indefinite hiatus. We will continue to post occasionally with updates on Facebook. A new show is coming......
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The Black Eyed Children
In this chilling episode, James dives deep into one of the most unsettling urban legends of the modern era: The Black Eyed Children. Who—or what—are these pale-skinned, monotone-voiced kids with pitch-black eyes who appear at your door late at night, asking to be let in? Are they ghosts? Demons?...
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Aokigahara: The Mystery of Japan's Suicide Forest
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide, death, and disturbing themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you are struggling or feeling suicidal, please reach out to a trusted friend, a mental health professional, or contact a suicide prevention hotline in your country. In the...
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The Cannibal Hot Dog Vendor of New York
In the shadows of 1970s New York, amidst neon lights and dirty sidewalks, one hot dog cart became the stuff of nightmares. This isn’t about mystery meat or food safety scandals—this is about a street vendor who butchered people and served them up, steaming, on a bun. In this chilling episode of…
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The Time-Traveling Stock Investor: The Strange Case of Andrew Carlssin
In this episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast, James dives into one of the strangest urban legends of modern finance — the story of Andrew Carlssin, the mysterious man who supposedly made a fortune in the stock market using insider knowledge from the future. Was Carlssin really a time traveler…
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The Watchmaker of Warren - The Meat Clock
Step inside the shadowy streets of Warren in 1890, where a quiet watchmaker hides a grotesque secret behind his shop counter. In this chilling episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast, we uncover the unnerving tale of the “Meat Clock” – a gruesome creation stitched from human remains, ticking away…
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30 East Drive - The Black Monk of Pontefract
Step inside one of Britain’s most notorious haunted houses – 30 East Drive. In this chilling episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast, James recounts the terrifying true story of the Black Monk of Pontefract, a poltergeist said to have tormented the Pritchard family in the 1960s. From inexplicable...
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An Update on the Show - Better Platform Coming Next Week!
We are upgrading our recording platform tis week and here is Fraser to explain...
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The Allagash Abductions: The Terrifying Alien Encounter in Maine
In 1976, four friends set out on a peaceful camping trip deep in the Maine wilderness. What they experienced that night on the Allagash River would haunt them for decades—and become one of the most chilling alien abduction cases in U.S. history. In this episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast…
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The Tale of Sawney Bean: Scotland’s Cannibal Cave Clan
This week on The Most Dangerous Podcast, James takes you deep into one of the darkest legends in Scottish folklore — the gruesome tale of Sawney Bean, the head of a monstrous clan of cannibals said to have murdered and eaten over a thousand unsuspecting travellers. Hidden in a sea cave on the...
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The Haunting of Hinton Ampner: England’s Most Disturbing Ghost Story
In this chilling episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast, Fraser takes us deep into the terrifying true story of Hinton Ampner—a country house with a ghostly reputation spanning centuries. From disembodied voices and poltergeist activity to spectral sightings and unexplained tragedies, this…
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The Lead Mask Mystery – Brazil’s Bizarre Unsolved Deaths
Two bodies. Lead masks. No signs of violence. In 1966, on a remote hillside in Niterói, Brazil, the corpses of two men were discovered wearing strange lead eye masks and formal suits. Beside them lay cryptic notes, an empty water bottle… and absolutely no clues. What followed was one of the most...
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The Yuba County Five: America’s Dyatlov Pass? | The Most Dangerous Podcast
We’re back to standalone episodes—and kicking things off with one of the strangest unsolved mysteries in American history. In this week’s episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast, Fraser presents the haunting story of the Yuba County Five, a group of men who vanished in the snowy mountains of…
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Mini Episode: The Hijacking of Flight 812 & The Tragic Flight of Payne Stewart | Flights Series Bonus
We couldn’t bring you a full episode this week due to other commitments—but fear not! Fraser’s here with a mini bonus episode featuring two short but unforgettable aviation stories. ✈️ First, the bizarre 2000 hijacking of Philippine Airlines Flight 812, where a man attempted to rob a plane and...
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Apollo 13: The Space Mission That Nearly Ended in Tragedy | Flights Series Ep. 4
In the final episode of our Flights series, James takes us on a dramatic journey into outer space with the incredible true story of Apollo 13—the NASA mission that almost ended in catastrophe. After a quick recap of Apollo 11 and Apollo 12, we dive into how disaster struck mid-flight, forcing the...
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The Hindenburg Disaster: Fire in the Sky | Flights Series Ep. 3 (feat. Tyler)
In this gripping episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast, Fraser takes the reins—with special guest Tyler stepping in for James—to unravel the dramatic true story of the Hindenburg disaster. Using real historical accounts and immersive storytelling, Fraser explores the golden age of airships, the...
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The Enola Gay: Hiroshima, Oppenheimer & the Flight That Changed History | Flights Series Ep. 2
In this episode of our Flights miniseries, James takes us aboard the Enola Gay—the B-29 bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945. This is not just a story of aviation—it’s a moment that split history in two. We explore the mission through the eyes of the crew,...
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Germanwings Flight 9525: The Co-Pilot Who Locked the Door | Flights Series Ep. 1
In the first episode of our Flights miniseries, Fraser tells the harrowing story of Germanwings Flight 9525—a routine flight from Barcelona to Düsseldorf that ended in unimaginable tragedy. When the aircraft crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board, investigators soon...
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Behind the Mic with Lads Anonymous: Podcasting, Chaos & Big Laughs | Special Guest Episode
This week, we’re stepping slightly outside our usual format to welcome a very special guest — Ricky from the brilliant podcast Lads Anonymous! 🎙️ We have a proper laugh chatting about how we all got into podcasting, the highs, the lows, and where we hope this wild ride will take us. Ricky also...
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The Great Fire of London: 1666’s Devastating Blaze & Untold Stories | London Series Ep. 4
In the final episode of our London series, James takes you back to 1666 for one of the most infamous disasters in British history — The Great Fire of London! 🏙️🔥 Discover how a simple spark in a Pudding Lane bakery ignited a raging inferno that tore through the city for four terrifying days....
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Welsh Pirates: Forgotten Seafarers & Legendary Buccaneers | Special Episode with Tyler
Ahoy there, danger seekers! ⚓ With James off on holiday 🏖️, Tyler steps into the co-host seat for a special episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast. Fraser dives deep into the hidden history of Welsh pirates—the daring seafarers history forgot. From the infamous Bartholomew Roberts, one of the…
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The Tower of London: Royal History & 13 Haunting Ghosts | London Series Ep. 3
In the third instalment of our London series, Fraser takes James on a wild ride through the terrifyingly iconic Tower of London. From royal prisoners and traitors to grisly executions and even exotic animals (yes, a whole zoo once lived here 🐘🦁), this fortress has seen it all. But that’s just…
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The Great Plague of London: 1665’s Deadly Outbreak & Historic Lockdown | London Series Ep. 2
In the second episode of our London miniseries, James takes us back to 1665, when the Great Plague of London devastated the city. With plague doctors roaming the streets, red crosses marking infected homes, and a desperate government struggling to contain the outbreak, this was one of London’s...
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The Highgate Vampire: London’s Sinister Cemetery Legend | London Series Ep. 1
In the first episode of our London series, Fraser dives into the chilling legend of The Highgate Vampire—a sinister figure said to haunt Highgate Cemetery in the 1960s and ’70s. From eerie sightings to a full-blown vampire hunt, this bizarre case captured the attention of paranormal investigators...
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Testing the Mic with the Enfield Poltergeist: Mini Spooky Tale
In this special mini-episode, Fraser puts The Most Dangerous Podcast’s new host setup to the test with a chilling story—the infamous Enfield Poltergeist. Dive into one of history’s most well-documented hauntings, where a North London family faced eerie voices, flying furniture, and an unexplained...
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Next Series Draw… From a KFC Tub?! Plus Fraser’s Hospital Adventure & Seagull Chaos!
James and Fraser are back with a brand-new Subject Draw episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast! This time, the next four-part series topic is pulled straight from the most unexpected place—a Kentucky Fried Chicken tub 🍗🎩. What could possibly go wrong? Fraser also opens up about his recent...
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Route 66: Ghost Towns, Haunted Motels & 5 Spine-Chilling Tales | American Highways Ep. 5
In the final episode of our American Highways series, James takes us on a ghostly journey down the legendary Route 66—America’s most iconic road. From eerie ghost towns to haunted motels, James shares five spine-chilling tales from the Mother Road. As always, James and Fraser bring their…
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The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders: Unsolved Terror on California Highways | American Highways Ep. 3
As our American Highways miniseries continues, Fraser presents James with the chilling case of the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders. Between 1972 and 1973, young women vanished along Northern California’s highways under eerily similar circumstances—but the killer was never caught. Join us as we...
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The Beast of Bray Road: Wisconsin’s Legendary Werewolf? | American Highways Ep. 2
James is back behind the mic to lead us down one of America’s most chilling roads — Bray Road in Wisconsin. For decades, mysterious sightings have spoken of a creature with glowing eyes, razor-sharp claws, and a terrifying legend that won’t die. Is it a werewolf, a cryptid, or something even...
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Bonus Road Trip Tales: Rich Joins Fraser for Laughs & Lost Navigation | American Highways Special
James couldn’t make it this time, so Rich steps in for a bonus episode with Fraser! Continuing our American Highways series, the two swap wild stories from their own U.S. road trip adventures before Fraser shares a bizarre—and hilarious—tale from a Canadian road trip. Close enough, right? Get…
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Highway 50: America’s Most Haunted Road & The Missing Boy Scouts | American Highways Ep. 1
We’re kicking off The Most Dangerous Podcast’s four-part American Highways series with a deep dive into one of the U.S.’s most mysterious and eerie roads—Highway 50, famously known as America’s Most Haunted Highway and The Loneliest Road in America. Joined by the chaotic Tyler, who shares wild...
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Special Guest Rich Joins the Ride: Charity, Mental Health & Next Episode Reveal
In this special episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast, James and Fraser welcome their very first guest—Rich! 🚴♂️ Rich is Fraser’s partner on the epic charity bike ride supporting Campaign Against Living Miserably (C.A.L.M.), a cause close to their hearts. Join them for a mix of hilarious and...
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Sins - Gluttony Gone Wild: Food, Fails, and the Most Ridiculous Overindulgence Stories Ever Told
It’s the grand finale of our Seven Deadly Sins series — and we’re going out with a gut-busting bang! In this special double act, James and Fraser team up for a feast of gluttonous tales that are as outrageous as they are hilarious. Get ready for: 🍿 Fraser’s comedic tales of: A movie mishap…
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Sins - The Sin That Soared Too High: Pride, Icarus, and the Perils of Flying Too Close to the Sun
In the penultimate episode of our Seven Deadly Sins series, James takes on the towering sin of Pride — the root of all downfall, from ancient myths to modern mistakes. At the heart of this episode is the haunting tale of Icarus, the boy who flew too close to the sun. Through this iconic Greek…
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Sins - The Greed of Crassus: Rome’s Richest and Most Ruthless Man
💰 In Part Five of our Seven Deadly Sins series, Fraser digs into the glittering depths of Greed — starting with the mythical tale of King Midas, whose golden touch was more curse than blessing. Then we head to ancient Rome for the jaw-dropping true story of Marcus Licinius Crassus — a real-life...
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Sins - Saint of Vengeance: The Blood-Soaked Wrath of Olga of Kiev
In Part Four of our Seven Deadly Sins series, James brings the fiery fury of Wrath to life through the jaw-dropping true story of Olga of Kiev — a woman scorned who didn’t just get revenge... she rewrote history with it. After her husband’s brutal murder by the Drevlians, Olga launched a…
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Sins - Naked, Starving, and Famous: The Bizarre Life of Nasubi and the Sin of Sloth
In this wild third episode of our Seven Deadly Sins series, Fraser tackles Sloth—but not the kind you're expecting. Meet Nasubi, a Japanese reality TV contestant who was locked in a bare apartment with no food, no clothes, and only a pile of magazines. His mission? Survive entirely off…
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Sins - Deadly Lust: The Parachute Murder Plot of Victoria Cilliers
In this gripping second instalment of our Seven Deadly Sins series, we plunge into the seductive and sinister world of Lust. Join James as he unpacks the chilling real-life case of Victoria Cilliers, whose shocking story of infidelity, manipulation, and a sabotaged parachute jump will leave you...
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Sins - Deadly Stories of Envy and Jealousy
In this hilarious kickoff to our Seven Deadly Sins series, Fraser dives into the world of envy! From petty rivalries to over-the-top jealous antics, we’re telling the funniest and most outrageous stories of green-eyed moments gone wrong. Tune in for a lighthearted take on one of humanity's oldest...
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New Subject Draw
In this short episode, James and Fraser draw the subject for the next batch of episodes. Fraser also tells two short stories of survival and they have a short discussion on politics.
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Bigfoot: Myth, Legend & the Hunt for the Elusive Sasquatch | Nature Mini-Series Ep. 4
In the final episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast’s Nature mini-series, James takes us deep into the mystery of Bigfoot—also known as Sasquatch. This elusive creature has fascinated and mystified people for generations. From indigenous legends and early sightings to modern-day encounters and...
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Deadly Rivers & Nature’s Microscopic Killers: Candiru Fish & Brain-Eating Amoeba | Nature Mini-Series Ep. 3
Welcome to the third episode of our Nature mini-series on The Most Dangerous Podcast! This week, Fraser takes us on a journey through some of the world’s most perilous rivers, before diving into two truly terrifying creatures: the infamous Candiru fish and the dreaded brain-eating amoeba…
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About this show
Step into the shadows with Fraser Smillie and James Cox as they explores the darkest corners of history, horror, and the human mind.Each episode of The Most Dangerous Podcast pulls you deep into stories that were never meant to be told — from the gruesome and the paranormal to the mysterious and the forgotten.Now featuring the brand-new series “Dark Witness” — short, chilling tales told through the eyes of those who were there. Whether it’s a survivor of medieval torture or a lone soul haunted by something unseen, every voice has a story… and every story has a price.
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