In 2008, a fatal train crash occurred in southern California. A man was among those who tragically passed in this accident, though for the following 12 hours his family received repeated calls from his cell phone. Today, we look at the supernatural implications of the Charles Peck Calls. Join FIRST at redwebpod.com/first Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redwebfree and use code redwebfree for FREE...
Dec 11, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 168
In 1955, a trade ship was scheduled to deliver cargo from the island of Samoa to the neighboring island of Tokelau. It never reached its destination. The half-sunken remains of the ship were discovered a month later with 4 tons of missing cargo and bloody bandages on deck, but no signs of life. The passengers were never found. Today, we discuss the mysterious disappearance of the MV Joyita. Sensitive topics: death, child death. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Mary...
Dec 04, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 167
In September 1934, a portion of a woman’s torso was found on the shore of Lake Erie in Cleveland. Weeks later other parts of her body were found, turned red from an unknown chemical. The woman became known as the “Lady of the Lake.” This seemingly isolated murder foreshadowed a grisly killer that haunted Cleveland for years to come. Today let’s discuss the puzzling case of the Cleveland Torso Killer. Content warnings: graphic description of violence/murder. Be careful when looking up images for ...
Nov 27, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 166
There exists an English legend, the truth of which is up for debate: in the 12th century, a pair of children were seen climbing out of a wolf pit. They had no immediate family, they did not speak any English, and perhaps most strangely, they were said to have green skin. Today, we look at the fact and fiction behind the story of the Green Children of Woolpit. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Bell Witch Haunting (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RbX4Up8mQrfDqtDOnuc...
Nov 20, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 165
In 1994, a private school in Zimbabwe released their students into the yard for recess. During their play time, a total of 62 children saw what they believed to be an extraterrestrial presence in the distance. Even to this day, those involved maintain their belief in what they saw. Today, we look at the puzzling Ariel School UFO Incident. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Barney and Betty Hill (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uHDlCGh0GD28sQr0A7Eye?si=0c913580fc084...
Nov 13, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 164
On May 31st, 1995, Jennifer Fairgate checked into the prestigious Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, but never checked out. Missing identification, a locked door on an upper floor, few witnesses, and a gunshot left this crime scene a baffling mystery. Today, we discuss the true crime case of the Oslo Plaza Woman. Sensitive topics: death, suicide, and graphic descriptions of violence. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Isdal Woman (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HgTsOpp2N7h...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 163
There exists a puzzling manuscript that dates back to the 13th century, though the year of its creation remains unknown. This book contains spells, potion recipes, and a full-page depiction of the Devil. Nobody knows who wrote this book or why. Today, we separate fact from fiction looking at the origin of the Devil’s Bible AKA the Codex Gigas. Sponsored by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (go to http://cmnh.co/0kM to sign up for Extra Life today). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Oct 30, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 162
During WWII, this ship saw countless battles and didn’t receive any major damage. But during its tenure, at least 200 soldiers died on board. For our Halloween Special, we are visiting what is now a floating museum said to be full of ghosts, the USS Hornet. Sponsored by HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/50redweb and use code 50redweb to get 50% off plus free shipping), BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.co...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 161
In the late 1800s, a woman lost her daughter to a sudden passing. Several weeks after the tragic event, her deceased daughter appeared in a dream and told her mother that she had been murdered. This account marks the only documented case of a ghost testimony in the United States court of law, known as the Greenbrier Ghost. Sensitive topics: murder, and abuse. Sponsored by Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB to get 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses), Rocket Mo...
Oct 16, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 160
Can an Internet message board become haunted? In 2014, an anonymous user posted online about the unsettling events that their friend experienced after downloading a virus. With each update, users were gripped by stories of paranormal activity, cryptic messages, and haunting photos. Today, we look into the details surrounding the unsettling I Am God Mystery. General warning: The archived 4chan thread contains offensive and graphic content, please be careful when going there and be careful what yo...
Oct 09, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 159
Airports are obviously major travel hubs, filled with the hustle and bustle of thousands, if not tens of thousands of travelers as they make their way to their destination. But few have stopped to think about what may be hidden at an airport. What secrets it may contain. Today, we step into the bizarre conspiracy theories surrounding the Denver Airport. Sensitive topics: death, and conspiracy theories that sometimes include prejudices. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the...
Oct 02, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 158
In the early 1800s, a family in northern Tennessee began to experience a paranormal nightmare. They were plagued by a spirit who continually harassed, belittled, and even attacked them. These detailed experiences were shared by many, so today, we’re covering one of America’s most prolific ghost stories, the Bell Witch Haunting. Sensitive topics: death, violence, abuse, slavery, and animal abuse/death. Sponsored by Stitch Fix (go to http://stitchfix.com/REDWEB to get 25% off when you keep everyth...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 157
In 1993, a girl was seen wandering the forest completely alone and covered in blood. When hikers called out to her, she didn’t respond. After getting her help, it was discovered that the rest of this girl’s group had succumbed to something nightmarish, but it is still unknown what. Today we discuss what is considered the other Dyatlov Pass, the Khamar-Daban Incident. Content warning: death and dying, self-harm, and blood. Visit our Twitter (twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If...
Sep 11, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 156
Sometimes it seems like our computers have a mind of their own. In 1984, a teacher found bizarre text documents on his PC that seemed like they were written hundreds of years ago. Today we explore the possibility of technology as a gateway to time travel and the paranormal as we discuss the Dodleston Messages. Visit our Twitter (twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Jack Froese Emails (https://open.spotify.com/episode...
Sep 04, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 155
She was a British royal who found herself mired in controversy and rumors. She was the first Queen of England to be publicly executed. And she seems to have been wiped from history. Today, to close out our Persons of Intrigue month, we take a look at the life of one of the most interesting figures in British history, Anne Boleyn. If you'd like to listen to the other Persons of Intrigue episodes, they are: William Shakespeare(https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VVIyL83LhCjSsFhajt029?si=dc48ff9a9f8b...
Aug 28, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 154
Alchemy is a mystifying art with a deep and rich history, with many practitioners throughout the centuries. One of those practitioners is said to have found the Philosopher’s Stone, the secret to immortality. What makes this all the more spectacular is that this person existed less than a hundred years ago, but his identity remains unknown. Today we look into the identity of who is perhaps the most mysterious person in history, the Last Alchemist Fulcanelli. If you'd like to listen to past myste...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 153
He may be the most storied inventor of all time; there are numerous facts and theories ranging from death rays to free energy to aliens. Today, we continue our Persons of Intrigue month by attempting to dissect the truth behind the fascinating life of Nikola Tesla. Content warning: mental illness, death, child death, animal harm and xenophobia. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Tunguska Event (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7i8cllejQSUAJs0d3okPF3?si=2c161cb90c5e41...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 152
In history there's a figure so enigmatic, shrouded in secrets and scandals that he continues to baffle the world today. From humble origins to Russian royalty, he defied convention, and his reputation for debauchery and influence spread far and wide. Today we continue our Persons of Intrigue month as we dissect the captivating saga and mysteries of the infamous 'Mad Monk,' Rasputin. Content warning: murder, death, self-harm, and sexual content. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) t...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 151
Throughout history, there have been many individuals cloaked in mystery, each with their own puzzling backstories and unanswered questions. To celebrate our 150th episode, we are going to take the next month and explore a new mysterious person each week. Today, we kick off our People of Intrigue Month to see what we really know about the most famous playwright of all time, William Shakespeare. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Oak Island Mystery (https://open.spotif...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 150
In 1996, a group of German tourists arrived in the United States for what was supposed to be a fun vacation. When they did not return home by their scheduled date, family members alerted authorities and a search began. While the remains of one individual were found in the desert, the locations of the others remain a mystery. Today, we look at the strange case of the Death Valley Germans. Visit our Twitter (twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images and links we mention. Link to the interactive Goo...
Jul 24, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 149
Deep in our galaxy, everyday citizens noticed something no one had ever seen before: a distant star, for some reason, dimmed significantly before returning to its usual brightness. And then it happened again, and again. There is no other star like it and scientists still aren’t certain what is causing this event. Today, we explore “the Most Mysterious Mysterious Star in the Universe,” Tabby’s Star. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 148
In 1985, a truck driver in Hiroshima, Japan, drank what he thought was a free beverage from a vending machine. He was quickly hospitalized and passed away two days later, leading to the discovery that the drink had been poisoned. Over the next seven months, many others would fall victim to similar circumstances, leaving behind a case that may forever remain unsolved. Today, we discuss the strange case of the Vending Machine Murders. Content warning: graphic descriptions, murder, suicide. Visit o...
Jul 10, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 147
In the early 1900s, tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in the US. Patients were quarantined far from society and subject to archaic treatments. Now, the site of those treatments is said to be home to countless ghosts. Today, we tell the story of one of the most haunted places in the US, Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Content warning: self-harm, patient abuse. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Pennhurst Asylum(podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Czg7KKOqXD...
Jun 26, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 146
In Tokyo, Japan, in the year 1948, a man walked into a bank claiming to be a public health official to administer “medicine” to those inside. 12 of the 16 individuals inside were killed by this “medicine,” and the man walked away with a sum of money. While someone was caught and convicted for this crime, there are many who believe that they got the wrong person. Today, we discuss the strange and confusing Teigin Incident. Content warning: violence, death. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter....
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 145
In the corners of the early Internet, a mystery began unfolding in an unlikely place, a forum discussing the band Pink Floyd. Even before Cicada 3301, users online banded together to try to solve it, but to this day it still mystifies many users. Today, we discuss what is perhaps the oldest Internet Mystery, the Publius Enigma. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see images we mention. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are Cicada 3301 (Part 1: https...
Jun 12, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 144
In November 1978, four employees from a popular fast-food chain were abducted from their workplace in Speedway, Indiana. The case shocked the nation and remains one of the most notorious unsolved murders in American history. Join us as we dive into the baffling details of this cold case: the infamous Burger Chef Murders. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month)...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 143
For decades, farmers across the world have reported a disturbing phenomenon: cattle found dead with their organs removed, their flesh carved with surgical precision, and not a drop of blood in sight. To this day, the FBI classifies these instances under “unexplained phenomenon”. Today, let’s dissect the history and theories of the Cattle Mutilation Mystery. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, t...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 142
In Mexican folklore there exists a story of a woman who weeps for her lost children. Taking the form of a malevolent spirit, her cries are said to bring misfortune to those who hear them. Today, we’re going to compare legend to history as we discuss La Llorona. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Servant Girl Annihilator (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xEQSMtKXwYYUQhlL7ygUP?si=a7df...
May 22, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 141
Aliens. They seem to be the answer to many paranormal stories, but no other place has attracted as much extraterrestrial attention as today’s topic. It’s been the center to many government conspiracies, stories about close encounters with otherworldly beings, and recently the focus of internet attention as users presumed to storm the gates. Today we’re going to talk about the history and conspiracies surrounding the infamous Area 51. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see ...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 140
We’re all familiar with the typical ghost haunting stories. Faces appearing in mirrors, voices in empty hallways, and lights turning on and off on their own. But for one family in Spain, a population of faces appearing in their cement flooring led them to question whether or not their house was haunted. Today, we look at the creepy case of the Bélmez Faces. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/re...
May 08, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 139
