Eps XXIV Under Pressure
Beneath the surface, something breaks. This is Part 1 of the finale. (Press Play)
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Hide and Seek
The Disappearance of Shane Barton
On March 9, 2023, Shane Barton vanished from his home in Rochester, Washington. No phone. No wallet. No trace. Just... gone.
This season on Hide and Seek, we unravel the mystery of Shane's disappearance. We explore the moments leading up to that fateful day—was his vanishing an act of free will, a tragic accident, or the result of something far more sinister? The haunting questions leave us wondering: Did Shane walk away from his life, or does a far darker truth lie hidden beneath the surface?
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Eps XXIII The Pouring
Not all lies are spoken. Some get buried. This week, James follows a lead back to the last place anyone wants to look. The timelines aren’t lining up. The money’s still unaccounted for. And the one thing no one thought would be questioned... might need to be ripped open.
May 03, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Eps XXII Sticky Truth
Two polygraphs. Two promises of truth. But when the tests ended, the real deception began. One passed. One failed. Neither told the full story. In this explosive chapter, James confronts Howard Wheeler with proof his airtight alibi was a fabrication, and catches it all unfolding in real time. Meanwhile, Rachel Barton’s collapse after her failed test triggers something no one saw coming: a new timeline. A new last sighting. A new crack wide enough to change everything. This isn’t about who fooled...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 2
In Part 2 of Recap Episode 3, Chloe joins James to tackle your biggest questions about the Apple Health data featured in two of the latest episodes. You had a lot to say — and even more to ask. Together, they revisit key movements, clarify confusing moments, and dig deeper into what the data might really be telling us. Thank you listeners, for your texts, calls, comments, and theories. Keep them coming (509) 866 6985. #FindRider912
Apr 24, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 1
You called, texted, and commented — and now it’s time to respond. In this first half of Recap Episode 3, James dives into your questions, clears up confusion, and sets the record straight on a few key moments from the last several episodes. From theories to timelines, nothing’s off-limits. Part 2 drops soon — but for now, let’s unpack what’s been keeping you all talking.
Apr 19, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Eps XX Console to Chaos
In episode XX we hear more from Danner; his thoughts on the voicemail, his take on Rachael seeing Shane on the morning of the 9th, and his where his perspective is at today. Does he still feel suicide is what happened to his Dad on March 9, 2023? Or does he feel differently now that he's heard episodes play out? Tune in as Danner and James delve into these topics and finalize the timeline for March 8-9.
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Eps XIX The Last Dance
In episode XIX, we follow Shane's final known movements—captured minute by minute through digital footprints. From a seemingly quiet morning to mysterious short-distance pings, an unexplained phone call, and one last piece of recorded information at 10:37a, this data-driven deep dive brings us closer to understanding Shane’s last steps before he vanished. These are the last known traces of Shane Barton. Want to dig deeper into this episode? A visual timeline of Shane’s final movements will be av...
Apr 05, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Eps XVIII Project Pulse
n this episode, we explore new information in the disappearance of Shane Barton, brought to light through the help of technology. For the first time, we’re able to walk you through the movements of both Shane and Rachael the day before Shane vanished. What you learn in this episode may challenge your perspective—or confirm what you’ve believed all along. Join us as a special member of the team guides us through the timeline that could be key to understanding what really happened to Shane Barton....
Mar 29, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Eps XVII The $50k Promise
A key conversation with BT sheds light on Shane's financial struggles, potential drug trade connections, and a mysterious $50,000 deal that may have been his way out. Questions arise about missing money, hidden stashes, and whether Shane's phone being shut off played a role in his fate. As tensions start to mount, new revelations challenge the timeline, leaving us to wonder—was Shane caught in something much bigger than we ever imagined? Plus, a major development promises to shift the entire inv...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Eps XVI Missing Person Report
For the first time ever, you’ll hear the unreleased recordings from the morning of March 9th, 2023 , when Rachael Barton reported her husband, Shane Barton, missing. These are the exact words she gave to law enforcement that day. What did she say? What details did she leave out ? And more importantly—how do her statements compare to what she told me one year later ? This is Shane Barton’s case in real time. The timeline. The inconsistencies. The moment the search began. Listen closely. Because o...
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Eps XV Nose Down, Tail Up
A storm looms over Scatter View, thunder rolling in like an omen. The road is slick, the trees towering, the night swallowing everything in its path. Somewhere in the chaos, a story is unraveling—twisting, slipping through fingers like a memory half-remembered. A voicemail surfaces, buried and forgotten. A message that shouldn’t be missing—gone from one phone, but not the other. A bloodhound picks up a trail, but where it leads changes everything we thought we knew. The pieces don’t fit, the tim...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 15
S4 Eps XIV: Reflections
In this episode, James sits down with Rachael to revisit the details of Shane’s disappearance. As they walk through the events of that day, we're left to wonder—does Rachael’s story hold up, or are there subtle shifts in her account? New revelations surface during the interview, shedding light on aspects of the case that had remained in the shadows. Rachael also opens up about her new relationship, sharing why she chose to move forward with her life amidst unanswered questions.
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Eps XIII.2 BoP Custody
In this bonus episode, part 2 of episode 13, James sits down with someone who has, until now, remained somewhat elusive—Nathan Wheeler, the brother of Howard Wheeler. Nathan speaks out for the first time, addressing the frustration of having his name tangled in speculation surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance. He sets the record straight, explaining why there is no way he could be involved. This candid conversation offers a rare glimpse into Nathan’s perspective as he pushes back against the...
Feb 02, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Eps XIII: Haunted House or Hilton?
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Feb 01, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Eps XII: The Vanishing Act
For a limited time only , you can grab 45% OFF your first Magic Mind purchase through this exclusive link: magicmind.com/hideandseekjan When a neighbor spots a car speeding away at the crack of dawn, it seems like a fleeting detail—until it doesn’t. As James digs into the case, the lines blur between memory and reality. Was it a blue sedan, or was it something else entirely? Meanwhile, unsettling questions arise about Rachael's account and the shadow of a missing $12,000 looms large. With expert...
Jan 25, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 12
XI: The Message Unread
The clock ticks in the shadows as secrets claw their way to the surface. In this gripping chapter of Hide and Seek , James (Baysinger) plunges into the chaos surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance, unraveling a story where every answer spawns two more questions. The text messages, the arguments, the desperate pleas—they all carry the weight of something just out of reach, like a voice in the dark whispering warnings too late to hear. Rachel Barton, raw and relentless, opens a window into a fra...
Jan 18, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 11
[VIDEO] Eps X: Recap 2
Unlock 45% off Magic Mind products! 🧠✨ A game-changer. Use this exclusive link to save big: https://www.magicmind.com/hideandseekjan. Try it out and see the difference for yourself! 💪 In this recap episode, we revisit the most compelling moments and unanswered questions from Shane Barton’s story so far. What secrets lie hidden on the Montesano property, and why is its isolated layout so critical to understanding Shane’s plans? We explore the cryptic voicemail that has everyone speculating—what...
Jan 11, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Eps IX.2 : Bags of Cash Bundles of Secrets
In this second installment of Episode Nine, James dives into Jon Bean's account of his complex history with Shane Barton. From the struggles of shared property and unpaid debts to suspicions surrounding Shane's disappearance, Bean reveals stories of loyalty, betrayal, and unanswered questions. As secrets surface, the lingering question remains: Was Shane's departure voluntary, or did something darker unfold?
Jan 04, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Eps IX.3 : The Debt That Won’t Die
In this gripping final part of Episode Nine, James sits down with Howard Wheeler, whose candid recollections paint a vivid picture of Shane Barton’s last known dealings. Howard’s sharp, no-nonsense perspective uncovers a tangled web of financial disputes, unfulfilled promises, and tensions that preceded Shane’s disappearance. From unpaid debts to suspicions of a carefully orchestrated scheme, Howard raises bold claims—including his belief that Shane may still be alive. As James digs deeper into ...
Jan 04, 2025•41 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Eps IX.1 : You Have One New Message
In this gripping first part of Episode Nine, James takes us deep into the tangled web of relationships, events, and secrets surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance. Through exclusive interviews and key details, the pieces of the puzzle begin to take shape. As James uncovers a voicemail from the night before Shane vanished, he finds himself in the middle of an intense confrontation with Rachael Barton, caught between trust, truth, and the relentless pursuit of answers. With questions of loyalty,...
Jan 04, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Eps VIII: House of Cards
James dives deeper into the mystery following his first trip to Shane’s property, uncovering the tangled web of relationships and secrets surrounding his disappearance. A conversation with Dane, the property owner caught in the fallout between Shane, Rachael, and Howard, could hold the answers James has been searching for—but will Dane reveal what he knows? New revelations emerge when a friend claims to have seen Shane the day before he vanished, a detail James had never encountered before. As t...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 8
Eps VII: Overdue Truths
In this episode of Hide and Seek , James delves deeper into the tangled narratives surrounding Shane Barton’s disappearance by revisiting key interviews and analyzing conflicting recollections. James’s investigation takes him to the Barton property, where Rachael Barton retraces her actions on the day Shane vanished. Yet, her timeline is riddled with inconsistencies — from phone usage to the supposed last sighting of Shane in the fifth wheel. James also interviews Shane’s son, Danner Barton, who...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Eps VI: Where Silence Speaks
As the investigation unfolds, James delves deeper into the tangled threads of Shane Barton’s disappearance. In this gripping episode, we dissect Rachael’s accounts, confront contradictions, and explore the dynamics of the Barton family’s property—where every creak of a floorboard and every shadow may hold the answers. From the unsettling events on the ninth to the revelations of strained relationships and financial pressures, the pieces of this puzzle begin to shift. But can they lead us to Shan...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Eps V: Coffee, Chaos, and Clues
Four episodes in , the mystery surrounding Shane Barton grows deeper. In this special recap, James and the team revisit the labyrinth of clues that have emerged: the coffee Shane brewed before his sudden disappearance, the haunting cries of Charlie the bull that morning, and the final moments his family claims to have seen him. Rachael’s testimony—layered with emotion and contradiction—takes center stage, as does the chilling layout of the property where everything began. Join us as we untangle ...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Eps IV: A Door Left Closed
On a quiet morning, Shane Barton prepared coffee, and life seemed routine—until it wasn’t. What clues linger in the frozen ice cubes, the untouched phone, and the peculiar silence of that day? As Rachel retraces her steps, every detail feels both mundane and deeply mysterious. Could the smallest of actions—a closed bedroom door, the scent of coffee, a missing jacket—hold the answers? Where did Shane go, and why does his absence feel like a void left untouched? Dive into the reenactment of Shane'...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Eps III: The Vanishing Point
James and the team arrive at the Barton property—a place shrouded in mystery, still haunted by Shane’s memory and the unanswered questions left in his absence. Tensions rise as Rachael grapples with visitors digging too close, while Hayden's absence looms heavily, leaving James with more questions than answers. In every corner, secrets lie in plain sight, waiting to be uncovered. Each quiet exchange, each twist in the road, unveils another layer of a story slipping just out of reach. As tensions...
Nov 15, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Episode II: The Call of the Woods
As March 9th dawned, Shane Barton vanished from his family’s farm, leaving behind his phone, wallet, and a growing list of questions. In this episode, Rachel opens up, her voice wavering between hope and dread as she retraces her last conversations with Shane—a husband, father, and racer with a love for the thrill. But as details emerge, subtle hints and curious behaviors begin to paint a more complex picture. Did he simply wander, or was there something calling him deeper into the woods? The se...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 2
S4 Eps 1: Ice Cubes
Season 4 of Hide and Seek: The Disappearance of Shane Barton After nearly two years in Michigan, James Baysinger returns to Washington, driven by an unwavering commitment to uncover the truth behind a chilling new mystery. This season, James and his team dive headfirst into the haunting disappearance of Shane Barton, who vanished without a trace from Rochester, WA, on March 9, 2023. As his family grapples with the unknown and a community holds its breath, James reveals the intimate details of Sh...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Season 4: The Disappearance of Shane Barton
On March 9, 2023, Shane Barton vanished from his home in Rochester, Washington. No phone. No wallet. No trace. Just... gone. This season on Hide and Seek , we unravel the mystery of Shane's disappearance. We explore the moments leading up to that fateful day—was his vanishing an act of free will, a tragic accident, or the result of something far more sinister? The haunting questions leave us wondering: Did Shane walk away from his life, or does a far darker truth lie hidden beneath the surface? ...
Sep 26, 2024•2 min
Behind the Mic: Uncovering "Dog With a Bone" with Melissa Sandberg
In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Melissa Sandberg, creator of Dog With a Bone , an investigative true crime podcast under Sasquatch Productions. Melissa delves into the tragic case of John “Bernie” Burnside, a 32-year-old man with cerebral palsy whose death in 1993 was initially ruled a suicide before being reclassified as a homicide. Join us as we explore Melissa's journey into podcasting, her passion for justice, and how she teamed up with Sasquatch Productions to bring Bernie's...
Sep 07, 2024•27 min
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