Murder in the North

There aren’t many people who can say that they’ve had a Banksy statue in their back garden, but Andy Link is one of them. In 2004, he kidnapped one of Banksy’s pieces of art in broad daylight from the middle of central London, and held it to ransom. The fact that someone would kidnap a Banksy statue is pretty absurd already, but the story of why it happened, how the statue vanished again after it was kidnapped, and how it was mysteriously put up for auction over 10 years later is even wilder. It all comes down to 1 man, and a 2 decade long vendetta. The story will take us on a journey through UK’s most subversive sub-cultures: from art heists and art terrorists, to 80s football hooliganism, the 90s illegal rave scene, even fetish parties. While all the while, we try to track down one of the most elusive anonymous artists in the world. All to discover…who robs a Banksy?? From Podimo and Message Heard

Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? Is it logical to carry a lucky charm? Why do long lists of questions hold our attention? Welcome to Richard Wiseman’s On Your Mind, the podcast that aims to answer a thousand questions about the human mind. A magician, academic and author, Richard holds the UK’s only professorship in the public understanding of psychology. Together with science journalist Marnie Chesterton, they take on all manner of questions from the public, celebrities and each other, on everything from ghosts to laughter, dreaming to luck, sleep to memory. This fact-filled, irreverent, interactive podcast is the ultimate guide to the human psyche and provides listeners with an invaluable toolkit for successful living. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton Produced by Kate White Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of http://www.epidemicsound.com

Murder, kidnap, fraud and more from some of the world's coldest nations. From Podimo, Cold Blood: Nordic True Crime is a weekly series based on a hit Danish podcast, exploring startling true crimes from Scandinavia - crimes that made headlines and gripped the region. Hear about Jytte and Mette, who were held captive for years by the leader of a biker gang. The story of the Black Widow, who killed two men and almost got away with it. Or the kidnapping of 5-year-old Oliver, a story that held Denmark in its grip for months on end. Research and text by Martin Hylander. Produced by Roboto for Podimo. New episodes are published every Thursday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or for early access and to listen ad-free, subscribe to Podimo UK on Apple Podcasts. Looking for more true crime podcasts? Check out the podcast The Darkness Vaults from Podimo. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

What's the most dangerous item in an office? Are fireworks more likely to kill you than bumble bees? Matt Edmondson and Adam Kay are on a mission to compile the definitive list of absolutely everything that might kill you. And they're leaving no stone unturned in their search. From the animal kingdom to deadly jobs and even acts of god, they want to know what's most likely to kill us, and even how to avoid an untimely exit from planet earth. In every episode they make a case for an item to be included on the rapidly growing list. And with the help of Professor Jennifer Visser-Rogers, they'll find out EXACTLY how dangerous their items are, and where they rank on our lethal list. Follow the show and don’t miss an episode, published weekly. Presented by: Matt Edmondson: https://twitter.com/MattEdmondson Adam Kay: https://twitter.com/amateuradam From Podimo and What's The Story Sounds Presented by Matt Edmondson & Adam Kay Produced by Jack O’Kennedy Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow & Matt White Executive Producers for What’s the Story: Darrell Brown & Sophie Ellis

Join Frankie Bridge and Cici Coleman as they enter the world of love and romance in First Dates: The Podcast. In each episode real people join Frankie and Cici to tell their real stories. From dating disasters of epic proportions to romantic tales of love at first sight. It's the chat that happens every week all over the UK as people finish up a date, settle the bill and then get straight 'round to their best mate's house for a debrief. Follow the show and don’t miss an episode, published weekly on Thursdays. Presented by: Frankie Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/frankiebridge/ Cici Coleman: https://www.instagram.com/cici_coleman_/ From Podimo and Twenty Twenty, this is First Dates: The Podcast https://www.instagram.com/firstdates/ Presented by Frankie Bridge & Cici Coleman Produced by Blandine Hoge and Ffion Lewis Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow & Matt White Executive Producer for Twenty Twenty: Martin Trickey With Thanks – Bruna Pias, Kendra Steeb, Fatima Botella, Rob Walsh

For journalists all over the world, reporting true crime stories is a day-to-day reality. But what do journalists do when that reality is so dark that it feels like we’ve reached a new depth of human cruelty? For the first time, a network of 600 of these journalists have invited us into the darkest recesses of their world. They’ve shared stories of some of the most disturbing cases ever reported, past and present. From Podimo and Vespucci — this is The Darkness Vaults, released weekly on Wednesday. Hosted by Luyanda Lewis-Nyando. A note to listeners — due to the nature of their subject matter, some of these stories discuss suicide, sexual assault and may include detailed descriptions of violence. Please take care while listening. Looking for more true crime podcasts? Listen to Murder in the North from Podimo. Available wherever you get your podcasts.