{"podcast":{"title":"The Strange History Podcast","slug":"the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","podcast_index_feed_id":6015497,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5773362/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.strangehistorypod.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6ba8897445c11735ef9cde1ad7a0aad.jpg","author":"Strange History","episode_count":450,"summary":"The Strange History Podcast explores the forgotten, bizarre, and mysterious stories that history left behind. Each episode uncovers strange but true tales from the past—unsolved mysteries, unusual events, odd historical figures, and the eerie legends that shaped cultures around the world. Whether it's ancient curses, unexplained disappearances, or bizarre moments in world history, hosted with a passion for the weird, this podcast takes you deep into the darker and more curious corners of the historical record. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers, and curious minds alike, The Strange History Podcast brings the past to life—one strange story at a time. New episodes weekly. Dive into the weird side of history today. If you have an idea for an episode please email strangehistorypod@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T14:19:02.473212+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497"},"episode":{"title":"Savannah Theatre Haunting: America’s Oldest Stage With a Ghost Audience","slug":"savannah-theatre-haunting-america-s-oldest-stage-with-a-ghost-audience","published_at":"2026-06-03T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/savannah-theatre-haunting-america-s-oldest-stage-with-a-ghost-audience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/savannah-theatre-haunting-america-s-oldest-stage-with-a-ghost-audience--71250179","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71250179/elevenlabs_untitled_project_57.mp3","summary":"Step inside one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the United States—Savannah Theatre—where over 200 years of performances may have left something behind. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the rich history of the Savannah Theatre, originally opened in 1818 and rebuilt after devastating fires in 1898 and 1948. From its early days hosting traveling performers to its modern productions, the theater has remained a cultural centerpiece in Savannah. But alongside its history is a steady stream of unexplained experiences reported by staff and performers. Late-night workers describe hearing clear footsteps crossing the stage when no one else is present, along with doors moving on their own, shadowy figures in the balcony, and even the sound of applause from an empty audience. One of the most common accounts involves stagehands hearing someone walk directly behind them—only to turn around and find the stage completely empty. Is it residual energy from centuries of performances, or something still actively present? Blending documented history, architectural evolution, and firsthand accounts, this episode explores a theater where the show may never truly end. Because some stages don’t go dark… They just wait for the next performance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support . 🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments? Submit your ideas for The Strange History Podcast Follow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Audible New episodes regularly. History gets weird here.","meta_description":"Step inside one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the United States—Savannah Theatre—where over 200 years of performances may have left som…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":605,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/savannah-theatre-haunting-america-s-oldest-stage-with-a-ghost-audience/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/savannah-theatre-haunting-america-s-oldest-stage-with-a-ghost-audience.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}