The Black Tapes

The Black Tapes
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From CTC Studios and the WGBH Podcast Network. The Black Tapes is in part an exploration of belief and the search for truth, and in part a profile of the founder of the Gottlieb Institute, professional skeptic Dr. Hermann Gottlieb. Hosted by Newt Geiszler and produced by Mako Mori. Follow us on Twitter @blacktapespod.

  1. MAY 10 2015

    Teaser

    COMING SOON... A new investigative series delving into local New England ghost stories and a famous skeptic. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newt Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and don't forget to rate and review!

    2 min

  2. JUNE 28 2015

    Episode 1: A Tale of Two Faces (Part One)

    From WGBH and CTC Studios, the debut episode of The Black Tapes. Host Newton Geiszler starts reporting on the lives of professional ghost hunters, but quickly finds himself sidetracked by an intriguing "anti paranormal expert" in the field. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newt Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and don't forget to rate and review!

    35 min

  3. JULY 26 2015

    Episode 2: A Tale of Two Faces (Part Two)

    Part Two: Host Newt Geiszler gets to know "professional skeptic" Dr. Hermann Gottlieb through one of his unsolved paranormal cases: a Massachusetts couple who has been stalked by a dark, shadowy figure throughout their lives. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newt Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and don't forget to rate and review!

    41 min

  4. AUGUST 23 2015

    Episode 3: The Smile

    This week, Newt and Mako take a detour into art history, the local music scene, and the Kennedys. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newt Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and don't forget to rate and review!

    43 min

  5. SEPTEMBER 27 2015

    Episode 4: Paine in the Neck

    Spooky season! Dr. Gottlieb takes host Newt Geiszler to Coventry, Rhode Island, for a quirky Halloween festival with a disturbing origin story. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newt Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and don't forget to rate and review!

    38 min

  6. OCTOBER 25 2015

    Episode 5: Chairman of the Board

    Don't try this at home! This week, Dr. Gottlieb takes host Newt Geiszler into the weird, wild world of the Ouija board. Plus, producer Mako makes an interesting discovery in the Vanessa Gottlieb case. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newt Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and don't forget to rate and review!

    44 min

  7. NOVEMBER 19 2015

    Episode 6: Cabin in the Woods

    A disturbing kidnapping case brings the podcast back to Western Massachusetts, where host Newt gets acquainted with famous psychic Caitlin Lightcap. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newt Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and don't forget to rate and review!

    47 min

  8. DECEMBER 20 2015

    Episode 7: Quarantine Island

    Finale: Dr. Gottlieb shares a tape of a "real" exorcism, and Newt and Mako uncover two major twists in two very different cases. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newt Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and don't forget to rate and review!

    40 min

  9. FEBRUARY 2 2016

    Season 2 Announcement!

    Big news! The Black Tapes Podcast will return in spring 2016! Follow us on @blacktapespod for updates.

    4 min

  10. MAY 23 2016

    Episode 201: Landscape with Obelisk

    They're baaaaack! Host Newt and producer Mako filter through listener mail, and try to make sense of their end-of-season breakthroughs from last winter. Dr. Gottlieb remains hard to reach. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newton Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @blacktapespod for updates and more.

    50 min

  11. JUNE 27 2016

    Episode 202: Karla

    They're baaaaack! Host Newt and producer Mako filter through listener mail, and try to make sense of their end-of-season breakthroughs from last winter. Dr. Gottlieb remains hard to reach. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newton Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @blacktapespod for updates and more.

    48 min

  12. JULY 25 2016

    Episode 203: The Ceonophus

    Host Newt Geiszler looks into a mysterious book that may or may not exist, while dealing with some personal health issues. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newton Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @blacktapespod for updates and more.

    45 min

  13. AUGUST 22 2016

    Epiode 204: I Put a Spell on You

    This week's episode is hosted by Mako Mori. Newt continues investigating the kidnapper's manuscript, and an art historian brings to light some new details about Il Sorriso Capovolto. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newton Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @blacktapespod for updates and more.

    28 min

  14. SEPTEMBER 26 2016

    Episode 205: The Boy in the Pool

    Newt and Mako finally track down the "boy in the pool" case mentioned by Karla. They interview several witnesses before they discover the connection to Dr. Gottlieb, but when they do, it threatens to undermine everything he stands for. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newton Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @blacktapespod for updates and more.

    41 min

  15. OCTOBER 10 2016

    Episode 206: Au Château Frontenac

    Dr. Gottlieb takes a potentially dangerous trip to Quebec City, with host Newt Geiszler hot on his heels. What they find there changes the stakes of the investigation. The Black Tapes is produced by Mako Mori, Newton Geiszler, and CTC Studios, and distributed by the WGBH Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @blacktapespod for updates and more.

    49 min

  16. UNSPECIFIED

    Episode 207: This Herald Sayeth

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    26 min