{"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":"Your Mind Is Not Your Own (And It Never Was)|10 Terrifying Ways Your Brain Can Trick You","slug":"your-mind-is-not-your-own-and-it-never-was-10-terrifying-ways-your-brain-can-trick-you","published_at":"2026-05-09T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/your-mind-is-not-your-own-and-it-never-was-10-terrifying-ways-your-brain-can-trick-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-mind-is-not-your-own-and-it-never-was-10-terrifying-ways-your-brain-can-trick-you--71196350","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71196350/elevenlabs_psych1.mp3","summary":"What if your mind wasn’t as reliable as you think? In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore some of the most disturbing and fascinating psychological phenomena ever recorded—cases where the brain doesn’t just misinterpret reality… it creates its own. From Capgras Syndrome—where loved ones are believed to be imposters—to shared delusions like Folie à Deux, this episode dives into the unsettling ways the human mind can fracture, adapt, and deceive. You’ll discover how your brain rewrites your memories without you realizing it, how some people lose the ability to perceive motion entirely, and why others feel an unseen presence guiding them in moments of extreme stress. We also explore the eerie reality of sleep paralysis, phantom perceptions, and the possibility that your inner voice… isn’t something everyone experiences. Blending science, psychology, and dark storytelling, this episode reveals a chilling truth: your brain is not just observing reality—it’s actively shaping it. Dear listener… how much of what you believe is real? 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":"What if your mind wasn’t as reliable as you think? In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore some of the most disturbing and fascinating…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":615,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/your-mind-is-not-your-own-and-it-never-was-10-terrifying-ways-your-brain-can-trick-you/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/your-mind-is-not-your-own-and-it-never-was-10-terrifying-ways-your-brain-can-trick-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}