John Limbach is a CEO, researcher, treasure hunter, Cheesehead, and author of an amazing book everyone in The Vortex should get "Where Was Skip?". Buy John's Book! https://www.amazon.com/Where-Was-Skip-assassination-conspiracies/dp/B0CW6NHTC8 Email John! wherewasskip@gmail.com If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you c…

Jennifer Washburn is a world traveler, independent researcher, and has a top secret job in government. If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us u…

Chris Broer is a US Army Veteran residing in SW Oregon. He's an Ivy League grad with a background in finance. He likes to travel, been to all 50 States, and he and his family are active in 4-H and High School sports. You can find Chris on The DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook, or email him chris@lincon.com If you have questions, comments, or if y…

Sergeant Major Mike Vining US Army Retired is a Vietnam and Gulf War Veteran. The first Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist in Delta Force. He served in the 99th Ordnance Detachment, 63rd Ordnance Detachment, and the 176th Ordnance Detachment. He has a Bachelor of Science from The Regents College of the University of the State of New York.…

Chris is back to talk about the latest news in the case, as well as what he's learned since his last visit! Chris Cunningham is a college professor, an expert on DB Cooper and the Zodiac Killer (separately), a survivor, and the worlds best fantasy football commissioner. Chris can be found on The DB Cooper Forum, The DropZone, The DB Cooper Mystery …

Marty is back with some news that will rock the vortex! Stop reading this and start listening! Martin Andrade is a radio host, political commentator, blogger, and author of one of our favorite books on DB Cooper and his survival, Finding DB Cooper: Chasing the Last Lead in America's only Unsolved Skyjacking. Go buy Marty's book! https://www.amazon.…

Patricia Boland is a marketing consultant, writer and researcher in Central Texas. She’s an armchair sleuth, avid reader, and world traveler. Her heroes are Tina, Flo and Alice. You can hangout with Pat on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/328076965475576/ If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB…

Jude Morrow is a best selling author, philanthropist, keynote speaker, autism advocate, and founder of Neurodiversity Training International. You can talk NORJAK with Jude on the DB Cooper Mystery Group of Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/328076965475576/ Visit Jude's website! https://judemorrow.com/ Watch Jude's TedTalk! https://www.youtu…

Returning guests Nicky Broughton and Ryan Burns are members of a team that chased a new lead to a new and exciting suspect. Pictures we reference in this episode plus a lot more can be found on NORJAK.org https://norjak.org/ If you'd like to chat with Ryan and Nicky, you can find them on The DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook, The Dropzone, or The…

Chris Williamson is an author, podcaster, historian, and an expert on aviation mysteries. Buy Chris' book Take the Money and Run; The Vanishing of DB Cooper! https://www.vanishedshow.com/store/p/take-the-money-run-the-vanishing-of-db-cooper https://www.amazon.ca/Take-Money-Run-Vanishing-Cooper/dp/B0BK2RNM2N Buy Chris' book Rabbit Hole: The Vanishin…

Vern Jones is an author, publisher, speaker, entrepreneur, adventurer, and world traveler. Buy Vern's book! https://principiamedia.com/product/the-search-for-db-cooper/ https://www.amazon.com/Search-DB-Cooper-Cracked-People/dp/1614853290/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5ATX9V2PTVZL&keywords=the+search+for+db+cooper+vern+jones&qid=1669164452&sprefix=the+search+for+…

James Calhoun is a Washington State Native, Air Force Veteran, PNW historian, Pacific University Alumni, and works in the Portland Judiciary system. You can debate the case with Jimmy on the DB Cooper subreddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/dbcooper/ If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitte…

Ryan Burns is a former Assistant District Attorney and current Criminal Defense Attorney in Jackson Mississippi. He's putting his research skills to work on solving the DB Cooper case and helping to correct the public narrative on the most used resource for DB Cooper, Wikipedia. Ryan can be found on the DB Cooper Mystery Group of Facebook or on The…

Robert Fuller is a criminal profiler and armchair sleuth from the Great White North. Robert put together the best criminal profile of DB Cooper that I've ever heard, and there's one suspect he just can't dismiss. You can reach Robert by email! katcon.rf@gmail.com Or you can find him on The DB Cooper Mystery Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/32…

Larry Carr is a recently retired FBI Agent, who worked directly on the DB Cooper case. He spent years in law enforcement and as an Air Marshall. He was behind the late 2000s media push, and he was also behind the mysterious "ckret" username on The Dropzone. You can find Larry on The DB Cooper Mystery Group on facebook. If you have questions, commen…

Robert Cox is a world traveling DB Cooper fan. He was able to make it to CooperCon from England, what's your excuse for not being there? You can find Rob on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook with a Sean Connery James Bond avatar. If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagra…

The past, present, and future of The Cooper Vortex with Darren. Listen to Russell and Darren's new show The Book of Darren! https://thebookofdarren.podbean.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-book-of-darren/id1615225497 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712b8ddd-1520-476e-a11f-96eae6db26d2/the-book-of-darren https://open.spotify.com/show…

Kyle Kesterson is a musician, restauranter, and a fan of The Cooper Vortex. He reached out to us and said he wanted Darren to be interviewed on the show and he also said he wanted to be the one to do it. We said yes. So in this episode you'll hear Kyle Kesterson interview Darren Schaefer. You can find Kyle on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook…

Alan R. Warren is a bestselling author and popular Radio Host. He's the author of at least 26 books, has been published several publications, and is the host and producer of The House of Mystery Radio Show heard on NBC Radio in the US and Canada or as a podcast. Visit Alan's website! https://www.alanrwarren.com/ Find Alan on Social Media! https://w…

Tessa D'Amico is using her background in tech to build an online collaborative tool for fellow Cooper sleuths to have easy access to all the facts, documents, and theories that exist on the case in one place. Hopefully inspiring the next generation of Citizen Sleuths to join the search for DB Cooper. If you have questions, comments, or if you know …

Lisa Story is an accredited communications professional, and a badass epee fencer. She's spent the last 7 years researching and writing about her Uncle Walt Reca after he handed her his signed confession explaining how he hijacked flight 305. Keep an eye for Lisa's book, unless you're reading this after the summer of 2022, in which case you should …

Dr. Robert Edwards is a mathematician, economist, researcher, and author of DB Cooper and Flight 305, which will be out on November 24th 2021. Buy Bob's book! https://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Flight-305-Reexamining-Disappearance/dp/0764362569 Visit Bob's Linkedin Page! https://uk.linkedin.com/in/roberthedwards?trk=people-guest_people_search-card If yo…

Clarke Mayer is a writer, filmmaker, photographer, and author of the new book Incendiary. Get Clarke's book! https://www.amazon.com/Incendiary-Clarke-Mayer/dp/1735547328/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=clarke+mayer&qid=1635710152&sr=8-1 Visit Clarke's website! https://www.clarkemayer.com/ Do you have an Ingram bill or an OG wanted poster? Let Clarke k…

Dan Gryder is a pilot, skydiver, instructor, banjo picker, and YouTuber. Dan is the Creator and host of Probable Cause: Dan Gryder. Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel, and watch his DB Cooper doc premiering on his channel November 24th. https://www.youtube.com/user/UGOT2CTHIS/featured Visit Dan's website! https://www.dangryder.com/ If you have ques…

Tim Collins is back! He has even more details about Duane and Jo Weber, and he needs your help with a safety deposit box that belonged to Duane aka John Collins. If you or someone you know can help Tim identify what was in Duane Weber's safety deposit box let him know! findmycurrency@gmail.com If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB …

Liza Morado is the author of Rat on Rat: A Memoir with a Peculiar Twist. Buy Liza's book! https://www.amazon.com/Rat-memoir-peculiar-twist/dp/B09DN2XY9M/ref=sr_1_2?crid=77Q8GW95KELW&dchild=1&keywords=liza+morado&qid=1632518361&sprefix=liza+morado%2Caps%2C501&sr=8-2 If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us …

George McKeon is an artist, graphic designer, and author of The Mystery of DB Cooper - A True Crime Adult Coloring book. Buy George's book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737712709/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9ADQ95JNJ06H1MN3T2J4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Visit the illustrator's website! Fachrul Reza Riva'i https://fachrulrezaartwork.wixsite.com/fachrulrezaartwork…

Tom Sullivan is an author, illustrator, graphic designer, and unsolved case enthusiast. His newest book Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 feet is all about DB Cooper and it is truly excellent. Buy Escape at 10,000 Feet! https://www.amazon.com/Unsolved-Case-Files-Escape-Missing/dp/0062991515 Visit Tom's site and buy his other books! http://www.t…

Bruce is back for our 50th episode! Bruce A. Smith is a legend in the Vortex. He's the author of DB Cooper and the FBI: A Case Study of America's Only Unsolved Skyjacking, and the force behind The Mountain News. You may have seen him on Discovery's Expedition Unknown and most recently in the BBC/HBO documentary The Mystery of DB Cooper. Buy Bruce's…

Rob Bertrand is the owner and operator of the NW Escape Experience, and is the author of an amazing new screenplay about the DB Cooper skyjacking. Rob has been lurking in the Vortex for years, knows many of the players, and has attended many of the various events. Visit NW Escape Experience! https://nwescapeexperience.com/ https://www.facebook.com/…

Part two of our interview with Tim Collins. If you haven't heard part one yet, I'd recommend you jump back one episode and start with part one. If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review…

Some of you may know Tim Collins as SafecrackingPLF from the Dropzone forum, and some of you may know him as "Jo's Memory Man" a name given to him by the production team on the HBO documentary The Mystery of DB Cooper. Tim has been investigating Duane Weber for over 15 years. Thanks to audio provided by Tim, you'll get to hear Duane and Jo Weber's …

Brendan Koerner is a contributing editor for Wired Magazine, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, Slate, Harpers, and ESPN the magazine. He's the author of Now the Hell Will Start and The Skies Belong to Us - Love and Terror in the Golden Age of Hijacking. Follow Brendan on Twitter! https://twitter.com/brendankoerner Buy Brendan's Books…

Chris Cunningham is a college professor, an authority on the Zodiac Killer, and claims he's not an expert on DB Cooper only because he's humble. You can find Chris on The DB Cooper Forum as Chaucer: www.thedbcooperforum.com Email Chris! cunninghamchris35@gmail.com If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us o…

Martin Andrade Jr is a radio host, political commentator, blogger, and author of one of our favorite books on DB Cooper and his survival, Finding DB Cooper: Chasing the Last Lead in America's only Unsolved Skyjacking. Marty is back to talk about the latest news in the case and answer some audience questions. Go buy Marty's book! https://www.amazon.…

Steven Rinehart is a registered Patent Attorney, pilot, SCUBA diver, and radio host. He hosts a radio talk program, on K-TALK AM 1640 each Saturday afternoon at 3:00 MST, which can be heard live online at www.k-talk.com. Visit Steve's website! https://www.stevenrinehart.com/ Email Steve! stevenrinehart13@yahoo.com If you have questions, comments, o…

Harriette Sucher is the author of The World According to Jack Tarrance. Buy Harriette's Book! https://www.lulu.com/en/ca/shop/harriette-sucher/the-world-according-to-jack-tarrance-the-real-zodiac-killer-black-dahlia-avenger-get-hoffa-squad-member-and-more/paperback/product-1kkjrwzk.html Follow Harriette on Facebook and Twitter! https://www.facebook…

Johnny Surles is a veteran and retired Lieutenant with the North Carolina Highway Patrol. He was one of the first on the scene when Richard Floyd McCoy Jr robbed The Bank of North Carolina in 1974 after his escape from prison. A distinguished Mason, Johnny often gives presentations on DB Cooper aka Richard Floyd McCoy Jr. Email Johnny! jsurles@ec.r…

Arthur L. Friedberg has been a professional numismatist for over 40 years. He has BA in history from George Washington University and an MBA from New York University. His family firm the Coin and Currency Institute is a founding member of the elite International Association of Professional Numismatists (I.A.P.N.). In June of 2001 Arthur was elected…

Daniel Baer has no prior experience in criminal investigation, skydiving, or aviation, but he became intrigued by the DB Cooper skyjacking. Despite being a newcomer to The Cooper Vortex, Dan believes he has found a very compelling Cooper suspect and can offer new insight into the nearly 50 year old case. Email Dan: dsnbaer@gmail.com If you have que…

Cheyna Roth is a former prosecuting attorney, investigative and political journalist, professor, radio host, and author of Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection. Twitter and instagram @cheyna_r Support local bookstores! Find Cheyna's book locally. https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781646040346 Buy her book at Target! https://www.target.com/p/cold-case…

Drew Beeson is an author and fan of mystery. He's written several books including Paratrooper of Fortune: The Story of Ted B Braden and Sighting in on the Zodiac Killer. Drew also hosts his own true crime YouTube channel. Paratrooper of Fortune: The Story of Ted B. Braden - Vietnam Commando, CIA Operative, Congo Mercenary, and Just Maybe D.B. Coope…

Patrick South is an entrepreneur, producer, broadcaster, and family man. He and his family created and star in The Adventure Agents, a very popular children and family show. The Adventure Agents on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuD9aPKz5YukNZfT7lpYT4Q The Adventure Agents on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Agents/dp/B07Y8…

Mindy Fausey and Stephanie Thirtyacre have nearly 20 years combined experience searching for and researching the Forrest Fenn Treasure. They believe Forrest Fenn could be DB Cooper. Find Mindy and Stephanie on Stephanie's Forum Chase Chat: https://www.chasechat.com/index.php Check out Mindy's new YouTube channel where she just posted a great interv…

Bruce Smith is an author, journalist, and operates The Mountain News. You can find him there at https://themountainnewswa.net Nicky Broughton has made a name for himself researching DB Cooper suspect James Klansnic. You can reach him on facebook or at nbnickyb233@gmail.com If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can r…

Kieth Hirshland is an Emmy Award-winning sports television producer, author, and was at the Reno airport when flight 305 touched down. Keith's website, where you can find his blog and his books Big Flies, Cover Me Boys I'm Going In, and more! https://www.keithhirshland.com/ If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can …

Ben Holland is an entrepreneur, political activist, and friend of the show. He grew up a few miles from Tena Bar and has lived inside the dropzone the last 10 years. Find him on Twitter @benholland001 https://twitter.com/benholland001 and find him on Facebook. If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Fa…

Tom Kaye is a scientist who works in the fields of paleontology and astrophysics. Somehow his work got him involved in the DB Cooper caper, and like everyone else once he was in he couldn't escape the vortex. He was the lead investigator for the Cooper Research Team, also known as the Citizen Sleuths. All the forensic work done on the case, was don…

Joe Swaney is co-host of The Shocking Details podcast, co-creator of the podcast Thinking Sideways, Portlander, and semi-professional Dragon Boater. Joe's new show: https://www.theshockingdetails.com/ Joe's old show: http://www.thinkingsidewayspodcast.com/ If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebo…

Joe Sharkey is Vietnam veteran, a 20 year veteran of the New York Times, and author of 5 books. He wrote the go-to book on John List who is often considered a suspect in the DB Cooper skyjacking, Death Sentence: The Inside Story of the John List Murders. Joe's book Death Sentence: The Inside Story of the John List Murders https://www.amazon.com/Dea…