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311# the most haunted pubs in the uk | ghosts, spirits and last ordersFrom centuries-old coaching inns to pubs with some seriously unsettling histories, we’re taking a tour of ten of the most haunted pubs in the UK. We’ll uncover the ghost stories, strange sightings, unexplained footsteps and legends that have kept landlords and customers talking for generations.Are these places genuinely haunted, or have centuries of history, a few late nights and one too many pints helped create the stories? Join Gaz and Taylor as we investigate what lurks behind the bar.Recorded in Manchester. No edits.Find all our links, episodes and socials here:https://linktr.ee/neverastraightanswer

310# the manson family | the trial, the madness and the legacy — part 2The murders shocked America. But the story of the Manson Family was far from over.In Part 2 of our deep dive into Charles Manson and his notorious cult, we pick up where the investigation left off and follow the extraordinary events that brought the Family to justice.We explore how police uncovered the truth, Linda Kasabian's crucial testimony, the sensational courtroom trial and the bizarre behaviour that turned Manson into one of the most infamous criminals in American history.But there's more to this story than the crimes themselves.We examine the psychology of cult control, the influence Manson held over his followers, the controversial Helter Skelter theory and the lives of those who carried out the murders.What happened to the surviving members? Did they ever escape Manson's influence? And can someone who participated in such horrific crimes ever truly change?From the courtroom to the present day, we explore the lasting legacy of the Manson Family and the uncomfortable questions that remain more than half a century later.Two parts. One of America's darkest criminal stories. And a man whose influence still fascinates and horrifies the world.

309# The Manson family | from the summer of love to murder — part 1In 1969, California was supposed to be the land of peace, love and freedom. But in the hills outside Los Angeles, Charles Manson was building a very different kind of family.In Part 1 of this two-part deep dive, we explore Manson's troubled past, his desperate ambition to become a musician, his connections to the world of rock and roll, and how he drew a group of young followers into his increasingly disturbing world.From life at Spahn Ranch to the apocalyptic beliefs behind Helter Skelter, we uncover the events that led to the brutal murders of Sharon Tate and her companions, followed by the killings of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca.Who was Charles Manson? How did he gain such control over his followers? And could the promise of an alternative way of life really descend into something so horrific?We follow the story through the murders, the investigation and the hunt for answers that would eventually bring the Manson Family into the courtroom.This is the story of manipulation, obsession and the darkest side of the Summer of Love.Part 1 of our Manson Family investigation. The story continues in Part 2.

308# The kelly–hopkinsville encounter | The night the goblins cameThe night the goblins came knocking...In August 1955, a quiet farmhouse in rural Kentucky became the centre of one of the strangest encounters in UFO history.For nearly four hours, a family claimed they were under attack from mysterious little creatures appearing at the windows and doors. Shots were fired. Police were called. And when officers arrived, they found plenty of evidence that something very strange had happened — but no creatures.Were they extraterrestrials? Great horned owls? A terrifying case of mistaken identity? Or something even stranger?This week on Never A Straight Answer, we head to Kelly, Kentucky, and revisit the bizarre story of the Kelly–Hopkinsville Goblins — one of the most famous close encounters of the 1950s.Because sometimes... the things knocking at your window aren't there to sell you double glazing.🛸 The Encounter  🎙️ Listen & Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts (deprecated – now YouTube Music)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSS Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛍️ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NASApodcast Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – T-shirts, stickers & more paranormal gear 💸 Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📖 Check out our new book! Never a Straight Answer: The UFO Files is now available on Blurb:👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy the book on Blurb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌟 NEW Children’s Book! 🚀"Taylor's Cosmic Adventure"🌌 Available now on Amazon! Get ready for an out-of-this-world journey with Taylor, a curious young explorer who blasts off into space on the adventure of a lifetime! 🌠 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylors-Cosmic-Adventure-Gary-Duncan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

307# Green mountain | The secret underground spaceportWhat really lies beneath Green Mountain?For Episode 307 of Never A Straight Answer, we head to Huntsville, Alabama — a city with deep connections to rockets, military technology and the American space programme. But beneath one nearby mountain lies a story that begins with a very real Cold War plan for an underground military facility… and ends with some of the most extraordinary claims in modern UFO research.Could the abandoned plans for Green Mountain have developed into something far more secret?This episode explores claims of an underground spaceport, antigravity technology, mysterious advanced craft, alleged extraterrestrial involvement and the astonishing 2026 allegation that researcher Amy Eskridge — publicly reported dead in 2022 — may actually be alive and working beneath the mountain.From documented history to extraordinary eyewitness testimony, we separate what is known from what is claimed and ask one simple question:Is Green Mountain hiding one of the biggest secrets in America?The 2026 Amy Eskridge / Green Mountain eyewitness interviewThe original 2026 eyewitness allegationsThe alleged second encounter and “Eighth Force” claimsThe Green Mountain Mystery research pageThe historical Green Mountain community informationMichael Salla's official Green Mountain articleListen in, keep an open mind, and as always… there may never be a straight answerAll links