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Up and Vanished

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Host Payne Lindsey heads to the edge of the arctic circle to investigate two mysterious disappearances from Nome, Alaska. Up and Vanished investigates mysterious cold case disappearances with each new season of the hit true crime franchise. Season 1: The case of missing South Georgia teacher, Tara Grinstead, led to two arrests. Season 2: The disappearance of Kristal Reisinger, a young mother who disappeared from a remote Colorado mountain town. Season 3: The North West Montana disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, an indigenous woman who went missing from the Blackfeet Nation Indian Reservation. Season 4: The case of missing Alaska Native, Florence Okpealuk and missing 36-year-old Joseph Balderas.

Episodes

9 | Where The Kings Might Be

The second chapter of Up and Vanished: In The Midnight Sun returns, in this continuation of the series Lindsey returns his focus back to the last frontier. Florence Okpealuk and Joseph Balderas both went missing from the small coastal town of Nome, Alaska where Payne and his team attempt to continue on with or without the local law enforcement's blessing. Follow the show on Instagram: @upandvanished Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening, exclusive bonuses and early access. {apple.co/upa...

Aug 08, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Status: Untraced - E10: The Hero Project

Listen to the final episode of Justin Alexander's story in "Status: Untraced". From the team that brought you Up and Vanished, this is Episode 10 - 'The Hero Project'. Binge the full season ad-free, plus get access exclusive content by subscribing to Tenderfoot Plus. Learn more at Tenderfootplus.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 202447 min

Status: Untraced - E9: Father Is One

Keep exploring the mysterious disappearance of Justin Alexander in "Status: Untraced". From the team that brought you Up and Vanished, this is Episode 9 - 'Father Is One'. Binge the full season ad-free, plus get access exclusive content by subscribing to Tenderfoot Plus. Learn more at Tenderfootplus.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 202441 min

Status: Untraced - E8: Don't Lose Your Hope

Keep following the mysterious story of Justin Alexander's disappearance in "Status: Untraced". From the team that brought you Up and Vanished, this is Episode 8 - 'Don't Lose Your Hope'. Binge the full season ad-free, plus get access exclusive content by subscribing to Tenderfoot Plus. Learn more at Tenderfootplus.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adch...

Jul 16, 202435 min

Status: Untraced - E7: Together to Tunda Bhuj

Continue to explore the mysterious disappearance of a survivalist and world traveler in "Status: Untraced". From the team that brought you Up and Vanished, this is Episode 7 - 'Together to Tunda Bhuj'. Binge the full season ad-free, plus get access exclusive content by subscribing to Tenderfoot Plus. Learn more at Tenderfootplus.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc...

Jul 12, 202436 min

Status: Untraced - E6: He Looks Guilty

Follow the story of Justin Alexander's mysterious disappearance in "Status: Untraced". From the team that brought you Up and Vanished, this is Episode 6 - 'He Looks Guilty'. Binge the full season ad-free, plus get access exclusive content by subscribing to Tenderfoot Plus. Learn more at Tenderfootplus.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 09, 202445 min

Status: Untraced - E5: Real Human

Justin Alexander's story continues in "Status: Untraced". From the team that brought you Up and Vanished, this is Episode 5 - 'Real Human'. Binge the full season ad-free, plus get access exclusive content by subscribing to Tenderfoot Plus. Learn more at Tenderfootplus.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 05, 202444 min

Status: Untraced - E4: Under One More Rock

The story of the mysterious disappearance of a survivalist and world traveler in "Status: Untraced" continues. From the team that brought you Up and Vanished, this is Episode 4 - 'Under One More Rock'. Binge the full season ad-free, plus get access exclusive content by subscribing to Tenderfoot Plus. Learn more at Tenderfootplus.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc...

Jul 02, 202439 min

Status: Untraced - E3: The Legend You Live

Continue to explore the mysterious disappearance of a survivalist and world traveler in "Status: Untraced". From the team that brought you Up and Vanished, this is Episode 3 - 'The Legend You Live'. Binge the full season ad-free, plus get access exclusive content by subscribing to Tenderfoot Plus. Learn more at Tenderfootplus.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoi...

Jun 28, 202445 min

Live from CrimeCon 2024 with Payne Lindsey, Dennis Cooper, and Liam Luxon

What's the formula for making a chart-topping true crime podcast? Why do some shows resonate with listeners and become an instant sensation? Is it hard work, sheer luck, or maybe both? Join Up and Vanished's Payne Lindsey, Culpable's Dennis Cooper, and Status: Untraced's Liam Luxon as they talk about their experience as first time hosts who created a #1 show. What they share might surprise you. Hosted by Tenderfoot TV's Supervising Producer Jon Street. Recorded live at CrimeCon 2024. To learn mo...

Jun 26, 202450 min

Status: Untraced - E2: Walked Into Heaven

Continue to explore the mysterious disappearance of a survivalist and world traveler in "Status: Untraced". From the team that brought you Up and Vanished, this is Episode 2- 'Walked Into Heaven'. Binge the full season ad-free, plus get access exclusive content by subscribing to Tenderfoot Plus. Learn more at Tenderfootplus.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice...

May 01, 202441 min

Status: Untraced - E1: The Razor's Edge

"Status: Untraced" embarks on a riveting exploration of a global mystery. Host Liam Luxon investigates the case of Justin Alexander—not your average traveler, but a nomad, an adventurer, an expert survivalist whose disappearance defies explanation. From the team that brought you Up and vanished, the first two episodes are available now. You can check out Episode 1 here. This is 'The Razor's Edge'. Binge the full season ad-free, plus get access exclusive content by subscribing to Tenderfoot Plus....

Apr 24, 202439 min

Inside Up and Vanished: In The Midnight Sun

”Inside Up and Vanished: In The Midnight Sun” takes listeners behind the scenes of this season of the podcast. Host Payne Lindsey sits down with Tenderfoot's Laura Benson to discuss the investigation into the disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk. Payne reflects on some of the challenges of this season and his experiences on the ground in Nome, Alaska. Follow the show on Instagram: @upandvanished Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening, exclusive bonuses and early access. {appl...

Apr 12, 202448 min

8 | Back To Nome

In this episode Payne continues contact with Oregon Jon, visits Alaska Department of Public Safety in Anchorage, heads back to Nome to speak with the Alaska State Troopers and begins looking further into the case of Joseph Balderas. Follow the show on Instagram: @upandvanished Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening, exclusive bonuses and early access. {apple.co/upandvanished} To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...

Mar 29, 202458 minSeason 4Ep. 8

7 | Let's Talk About This

Payne sits down with the producers of up and vanished for a round-table discusion about the lead up, planning, and eventual encounter with Oregon Jon in small bar in Ketchikan from episode 6. Follow the show on Instagram: @upandvanished Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening, exclusive bonuses and early access. {apple.co/upandvanished} To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:...

Mar 22, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 7

6 | Two Truths and a Lie

After messaging him from a fake Facebook account, Payne sets up to meet with the person he wants to talk with the most; Oregon Jon. Deciding to bring along a few of his producers, Payne sets up as many recording devices around the bar as he can in order to covertly capture the full encounter. Can Payne keep up the ruse or will Oregon Jon catch on? Follow the show on Instagram: @upandvanished Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening, exclusive bonuses and early access. {apple.co/upandvanish...

Mar 15, 202446 minSeason 4Ep. 6

5 | Finding Jon

Payne and his producers beginning planning the best way to get closer to Oregon Jon, with internet sleuthing they eventually discover a trail to go down uncovering hints at how to get close enough to talk to him. Follow the show on Instagram: @upandvanished Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening, exclusive bonuses and early access. {apple.co/upandvanished} To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...

Mar 08, 202444 minSeason 4Ep. 5

4 | Fact or Rumor?

A tip received from a local Nomite sends Payne down the rabbit hole to uncover the sender of texts which claim to know exactly what happened to Florence Okpealuk in a tent on West Beach. Follow the show on Instagram: @upandvanished Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening, exclusive bonuses and early access. {apple.co/upandvanished} To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://pod...

Mar 01, 202441 minSeason 4Ep. 4

(Bonus) Payne Lindsey breaks down the case so far on Talking To Death

Join Payne Lindsey and the producers of Up and Vanished every week, as they break down the latest episode on his new weekly show Talking To Death. Listen to more episodes of Talking to Death here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202428 min

3 | Oregon Jon

Talking with locals in Nome, Payne begins to make some progress in finding out who one of the last people to have seen Florence alive is. New accounts of interactions with the miner living on West Beach have led to the uncovering of a man with a nickname that a lot of the town have heard about. Follow the show on Instagram: @upandvanished Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening, exclusive bonuses and early access starting on 2/23. {apple.co/upandvanished} To learn more about listener data...

Feb 23, 202445 minSeason 4Ep. 3

2 | Man On West Beach

Florence Okpealuk is not the first Alaska Native to go missing from Nome. Seventeen years prior, Sonya Ivanoff was reported missing by her roommates and was found murdered. The crime has forever left a mark on the relationship between the community and the local police department. Payne arrives in Nome and learns that not much has changed since Ivanoff's tragic end. He connects with journalist and Alaska Native, Alice Qannik Glenn, who shares how the story inspired her journalism and changed the...

Feb 17, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 2

1 | No Place Like Nome

Often Nome, Alaska is claimed to be settled by gold miners, but Alaska Natives have been in the sub-arctic area for thousands of years. It is also unfortunately the site of a disproportionately high number of missing Indigenous and Native Alaskan women. When Up and Vanished host, Payne Lindsey, receives a tip from one of his producers about Florence Okpealuk, an Alaskan native who went missing in 2020, he is drawn to the mystery of her disappearance. As Payne begins his research, he finds an ema...

Feb 16, 202456 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Payne Lindsey returns to investigate. A New Season. A New Case

Coming February 16th - Payne Lindsey returns to lead a new investigation into the disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk, who vanished from the subarctic town of Nome in 2020. From Tenderfoot TV, new chapter begins, this is season 4... Up and Vanished: In the Midnight Sun'. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 20243 min

The Vanishing Point: Episode 6, Agency Road

From the Up and Vanished team comes The Vanishing Point. Episode 6: A death bed confession leads investigators to Agency Road, a rural road that twists and turns into the woods. Will this tip lead to answers and, if not, what can we do to support the efforts to find Khadijah, Emmilee, Virgil, Andrea, Sumi, and other missing Indigenous people in this area? Follow on social @thevanishingpointpod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po...

Dec 29, 202340 minEp. 6

The Vanishing Point: Episode 5, Covelo

From the Up and Vanished team comes The Vanishing Point. Episode 5: Located approximately 200 miles south of Hoopa is Covelo, California; home of the Round Valley Tribe. This quaint town with a population of less than 1500 has a violent crime rate higher than the average U.S. city. Our team travels to Covelo to look into the case of Khadijah Britton, a 25 year old woman who was last seen being forced into a car at gunpoint in 2018. Follow on social @thevanishingpointpod To learn more about liste...

Dec 22, 202330 minEp. 5

The Vanishing Point: Episode 4, Off the Highway

From the Up and Vanished team comes The Vanishing Point. Episode 4: The rural roads and highways leading in and out of the reservation provide the perfect backdrop for someone to vanish. We explore the cases of 52 year old Virgil Bussell Jr. and 22 year old Andrea “Chick” White. White’s case dates back 30 years. Follow on social @thevanishingpointpod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Dec 15, 202337 minEp. 4

The Vanishing Point: Episode 3, The Wild West

From the Up and Vanished team comes The Vanishing Point. Episode 3: The TFTV team looks into more cases of missing Indigenous people in Humboldt County and hears recurring themes… substance abuse, mental health and lawlessness. Is Humboldt County “The Wild West”? Follow on social @thevanishingpointpod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 08, 202337 minEp. 3

The Vanishing Point: Episode 2, End of the Road

From the Up and Vanished team comes The Vanishing Point. Episode 2: The last confirmed sighting of 35 year old Emmilee Risling’s was on a cold Autumn day in October 2021. She was standing on Pecwan bridge but several reports place her at “the end of the road”; a remote area on the Yurok reservation. Our team travels to the end of the road to speak to the man some say knows more about Emmilee’s disappearance than he leads on. Follow on social @thevanishingpointpod To learn more about listener dat...

Dec 01, 202337 minEp. 2

The Vanishing Point: Episode 1, Hoopa Valley

From the Up and Vanished team comes The Vanishing Point. Episode 1: Hoopa Valley is located in the Pacific Northwest. It is a beautiful place with a rich history and culture but this land holds a dark secret, the high rate of missing and murdered Indigenous people. The Tenderfoot TV team heads to Hoopa to investigate why this tribal community is vulnerable to these issues and to hear the stories that have been ignored for so long. Follow on social @thevanishingpointpod To learn more about listen...

Dec 01, 202342 minEp. 1

Jeff Foxworthy talks Up and Vanished

Payne sits down with Jeff Foxworthy. Follow our new podcast, Talking to Death for more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 20238 min
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