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I’m Chyaz Samuel, and things are about to get weird. This podcast is dedicated to some of the strangest stories you’re ever likely to hear – from true crime and unsolved mysteries to unbelievable coincidences and tales full of bizarre twists.

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EP 93 10 June 2026 35:05

The Coincidences & Heroes of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

On Boxing Day of 2004, an enormous earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered a tsunami that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, devastating countless communities. Chyaz explores some of the astonishing coincidences, acts of heroism and stories of survival that emerged from the chaos.

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