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The Black Tapes

English, Drama based on real events (docudrama), 3 seasons, 51 episodes, 21 hours, 39 minutes
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The Black Tapes is a weekly podcast from the creators of Pacific Northwest Stories, and is hosted by Alex Reagan. The Black Tapes Podcast is a serialized docudrama about one journalist's search for truth, her subject's mysterious past, and the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them both. Do you believe?
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RABBITS is coming

RABBITS NOVEL is coming June 8th! Pre-order or order your copy today! Visit terrymiles.com for more information. ABOUT RABBITS (NOVEL) “An outstanding debut technothriller, impossible to put down.” -Publisher’s Weekly STARRED “A twisted trip through a cool digital wilderness of a mystery. This book sticks to your brain. Read it.” -Norman Reedus “A twisty roller coaster that morphs seamlessly from treasure hunt to conspiracy thriller to escape room.” -Kirkus (Starred) “Rabbits is a remarkably assured debut, deftly written and laced with intrigue. Murakami meets Ready Player One.” -Nicholas Eames "Dude, I dug the hell out of this book…the mix of 80s pop culture nostalgia and a thrilling mystery made it impossible to put it down." -Derek Kolstad, Creator and Writer of the John Wick franchise.  
5/26/20217 minutes, 8 seconds
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A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Tanis podcast host Nic Silver and regular contributor MK, explore the possible existence of "The Last Movie," an infamous underground feature film, reputed to drive you insane. Legend has it that every screening of this film was surrounded by bloodshed and controversy: one reviewer actually described slipping on blood in the aisle, as he ran through dozens of people trying to tear him apart.  http://patreon.com/tanispodcast http://thelastmoviepod.com http://publicradioalliance.com http://tanispodcast.com http://twitter.com/thelastmoviepod For fans of: The Black Tapes, TANIS, RABBITS, PRA, Public Radio Alliance, WYNC, Serial, S-Town, paranormal, supernatural, NPR, This American Life, 99% Invisible, Audio Drama, Invisibilia, Gimlet, Mystery, Mystery Show, Up and Vanished, Parcast, Serial Killers, True Crime, horror, film, art, WBEZ, fiction, non-fiction, documentary, docudrama, PNWS, Pacific Northwest, Stories  
3/18/20184 minutes, 1 second
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Alex 2017 Halloween Announcement

Alex introduces a teaser for producer Paul Bae's new podcast series, THE BIG LOOP. It all begins on Halloween. Subscribe today!
10/27/20173 minutes, 2 seconds
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ALEX ANNOUNCEMENT

Alex has an exciting announcement! SUBSCRIBE TO RABBITS!
2/28/20179 minutes, 24 seconds
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THE BLACK TAPES HALLOWEEN 2016 BONUS

A special Halloween bonus episode of The Black Tapes.   http://theblacktapespodcast.com    
10/30/201615 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 212 - The Axis Mundi

In the season two finale, Dr. Strand confronts the truth of his relationship with Coralee and reveals a secret about The Strand Institute, while Alex finally pieces together the mystery of The Mysterium.    http://theblacktapespodcast.com http://pnwstories.com SPONSORS: The Great Courses, Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories  
8/16/201634 minutes, 4 seconds
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Episode 211 - About a Boy

Alex uncovers a secret about Dr. Strand's youth; a secret that could lead to unlocking the mysteries of The Black Tapes. Meanwhile, Nic and Alex close in on the location of the Axis Mundi.    http://theblacktapespodcast.com http://pnwstories.com SPONSORS: The Great Courses, Stamps.com    
8/2/201628 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 210 - Welcome to the Machine

Investigation into the mysteries of the exorcism machine and Bobby Mames, leads Alex to some familiar names and a disturbing secret from Dr. Strand's past.
7/19/201638 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 209 - The Brothers of the Mount

With Alex and Nic back in Seattle, Dr. Strand tries to help them solve the mystery of E. Hausdorff. Meanwhile, Alex closes in on some more Strand family secrets. 
7/5/201637 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 208 - Riverview

Alex and Nic head north to Vancouver, British Columbia in search of the elusive Thomas Warren. In Vancouver, they discover a mysterious box that leads them back to an old friend.    http://theblacktapespodcast.com   SPONSORS: barkbox, stamps.com, bombas socks, ring 
6/21/201639 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 207 - Personal Possessions

Alex revisits a Black Tape case in hopes of closing the circle on the role of the Order of the Ceonophus, and Dr. Strand takes our host on a stroll down memory lane.
6/7/201641 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 206 - All in the Family

As Alex nears the point of no return in her investigation, an old friend reaches out to help her see the light.
5/24/201641 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 205 - Cheryl

A voice from the past leads Alex deeper into the mysterious Order of the Ceonophus, a cryptic message brings us to an old hotel in Victoria, Canada, and Dr. Strand’s Black Tapes get personal.
5/9/201640 minutes, 35 seconds
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ALEX SLEEP NOTE #2

Alex Reagan's sleep notes: Sleep Note Number Two
4/24/20167 minutes, 39 seconds
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ALEX SLEEP NOTE #1

Alex Reagan's sleep notes: Sleep Note Number One
4/13/20165 minutes, 22 seconds
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ANNOUNCEMENT

A message from the producers of The Black Tapes
3/12/20165 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 204 - Voices Carry

Alex uncovers more connections between the mysterious grimoire and the Order of the Ceonophus, and discovers that there might be more to her insomnia than meets the eye.  http://theblacktapespodcast.com  
3/1/201640 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 203 - Hush Little Baby

Alex investigates some disturbing audio files caught on a baby monitor, and Dr. Strand begins to lift the veil on his enigmatic father's history. 
2/16/201636 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 202 - Speak No Evil, Think No Evil

Dr. Strand returns with a mysterious secret, and Alex learns that not all books are good for the soul. 
2/2/201637 minutes, 6 seconds
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Episode 201 - Sleepless in Seattle

In the Season Two opener, Dr. Strand's search for his missing wife has begun to take its toll. Meanwhile, Alex follows a tip about another mysterious child, and the appearance of some strange but familiar symbols. 
1/19/201647 minutes, 56 seconds
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Alex and Nic

Alex and Nic have some news! 
10/14/201532 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 112 - Shadow Dancing

In the season one finale, Alex connects the dots from Europe to New Mexico and begins to suspect she might be in over her head with Dr. Strand and his Black Tapes.
10/13/201538 minutes, 50 seconds
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Teaser for Episode 112

A sneak peek at Episode 112 of The Black Tapes Podcast.
10/8/20153 minutes, 4 seconds
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Episode 111 - The Codex Gigas

Alex’s faith in Dr. Strand is tested as another piece of his past unravels, and her search into the Order of the Ceonophus uncovers a dark origin. 
9/29/201544 minutes, 10 seconds
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Teaser for Episode 111

A sneak peek at Episode 111 of The Black Tapes Podcast.
9/22/20153 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 110 - Their Satanic Monastery's Request

As she digs deeper into the background of Brother Percival Black, Alex uncovers an ancient monastic order, and yet another layer is added to the mystery of Coralee Strand’s disappearance.
9/15/201535 minutes
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BONUS "Listener Mail #1"

Alex and Nic respond to questions from Black Tapes Podcast listeners. Episode notes: Rocketsound, Episode 110 Teaser, Pacific Northwest Stories, Stamps.com, Paul Bae, Terry Miles.
9/8/201511 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 109 - Name that Tune

As we sink deeper into the mystery swirling around Dr. Strand’s missing wife, a familiar voice reaches out to Alex from the other side of the globe.
9/1/201544 minutes, 17 seconds
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BONUS "Strand Institute Letter #3"

Alex and Dr. Strand respond to an interesting letter send to The Strand Institute by a Black Tapes Podcast listener. Episode notes: Rocketsound, Episode 109 Teaser, Pacific Northwest Stories.
8/25/20155 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 108 - Board to Death

Alex is introduced to a rare class of ouija board, and the mystery deepens surrounding the private life of Dr. Strand.
8/18/201543 minutes, 10 seconds
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BONUS "Strand Institute Letter #2"

Alex and Dr. Strand respond to a chilling letter send to The Strand Institute by a Black Tapes Podcast listener. Episode notes: Rocketsound, The Nerdist, This is Rad, Kyle Clark, Chris Hardwick, Pacific Northwest Stories.
8/11/20155 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 107 - Cabin Fever

Alex enlists the help of a well-known psychic as the abduction of Sebastien Torres leads her deep into the woods, and deeper into Dr. Strand’s mysterious past.
8/4/201535 minutes, 17 seconds
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Teaser for Episode 107

A sneak peek at Episode 107 of The Black Tapes Podcast
7/27/20153 minutes, 6 seconds
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BONUS "Alex Reagan interviews Aaron Mahnke from Lore"

Alex Reagan from The Black Tapes Podcast sits down with Lore podcast host and creator Aaron Mahnke to discuss Lore, all things paranormal, and his new novel, Grave Suspicion (released July 27th, 2015).
7/15/201511 minutes, 3 seconds
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INTERMISSION "Strand Institute Letter #1"

The Black Tapes Podcast - Intermission information, plus Kickstarter and Alex and Dr. Strand respond to a letter sent to The Strand Institute.
6/24/20155 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 106 - The Devil's Door

Alex and Dr. Strand visit an asylum where a mute young man named Simon Reese, implicated in the gruesome murder of his parents, is suddenly talking. And it turns out Simon Reese might have a strange and dangerous gift...or a curse. 
6/23/201539 minutes, 47 seconds
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Teaser for Episode 106

A sneak peek at Episode 106 of The Black Tapes Podcast.
6/19/20152 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 105 - The Devil You Know

If you believe in the existence of the devil in any way, then you might want to avoid this episode as Alex and Dr. Strand lift the veil on the Church’s most disturbing exorcism, and discover not only dark voices from below, but a familiar voice from Strand’s past. 
6/16/201535 minutes, 36 seconds
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Teaser for Episode 105

A sneak peek at Episode 105 of The Black Tapes Podcast.
6/12/20152 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 104 - Turn That Frown Upside Down

A grisly murder launches a macabre festival, and Alex and Dr. Strand must work together to try and connect the dots of a strange small town’s dark history. At the same time, Alex begins to question whether or not she can really trust the man behind these mysterious Black Tapes.
6/9/201536 minutes, 31 seconds
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Teaser for Episode 104

A sneak peek at Episode 104 of The Black Tapes Podcast.
6/5/20152 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 103 - The Unsound

The mystery of Dr. Strand’s past becomes murkier as Alex joins him in a Black Tapes case centered on a musician’s suicide and the possible discovery of a sound that is rumored to have been created by Lucifer himself.
6/2/201538 minutes, 2 seconds
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Teaser for Episode 103

A sneak peek at Episode 103 of The Black Tapes Podcast
5/30/20152 minutes, 48 seconds
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Episode 102 - A Tale of Two Tapes Part II

In the second part of the inaugural episode of The Black Tapes Podcast, Alex travels to San Francisco with Dr. Strand to dig further into one of his mysterious Black Tapes cases. But she soon discovers, Strand has secrets that extend far beyond The Black Tapes themselves.
5/21/201538 minutes, 27 seconds
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Episode 101 - A Tale of Two Tapes Part I

Our host, Alex Reagan, enters the strange world of paranormal investigation and encounters the enigmatic Dr. Richard Strand: a ghost hunter who doesn't believe in ghosts. We follow Alex as she attempts to unlock both the secrets of Strand’s collection of mysterious black VHS cases, and the dark and mysterious past of the enigmatic man himself. This is The Black Tapes Podcast.
5/21/201540 minutes, 28 seconds