Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing their unique style. With their producer and co-host, Sam, at the sound processing helm, the trio dives into the depths of true crime mysteries, as well as music, history, and various other topics, with a twist. Joe and Ivan's comedic banter adds levity to even the darkest of subjects but always with a respectful approa ...
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Things Mysterious, Things Fantastic Dawn of Mantis is a variety podcast that tackles subjects such as true crime, history, disappearances, the paranormal and/or anything mysterious. We research and discuss topics that are interesting to us and hopefully interesting to you the listener. We also write and record some comedy bits and throw them into the mix. We have fun with this podcast so if this sounds like your cup of tea, come on in and give us a listen. WARNING: If it annoys you when peop ...
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Welcome to a selection of Solid Gold Podcast Demos, Samples, and Trailers from our workshops, and a collection of other 'odd bin' podcasts.
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In 1987 in the tiny farming community of Elkland, Missouri, seven people in two separate households were slain on the same morning. Police quickly determined all the murders were connected, but the man they initially believed to be the hero of their story wound up being the villain. Support the Show.…
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DOM Ep287 - The Bizarre Disappearance of Gloria McDonald
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On January 26th, 2001, Gloria and her family traveled a short distance from their home in Mena, Arkansas to hike the Lover's Leap trail at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. However just a few minutes into the hike, she decided to turn back and wait for everyone else at the park lodge. But when the rest of the family returned to find Gloria just half an …
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DOM Ep286 - The Senseless Murder of Brittney Gargol
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On a Spring night in 2015, Brittney Gargol and her best friend Cheyenne Antoine went out to hit a few bars and have a good time. Only Cheyenne returned alive, while Brittney's body was found discarded on a road outside of town the following morning. It would take two years for the truth of what happened that night to finally be revealed. Redbeard S…
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DOM Ep285 - The "Frozen Dead Guy Days" Festival
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In this episode, Robin joins us in studio once again, this time to discuss "Frozen Dead Guy Days" - an annual festival held in Estes Park, Colorado, known for its quirky and unusual theme. The festival celebrates the story of Bredo Morstoel, a Norwegian man whose body has been cryogenically frozen since his death in 1989. "Grandpa Morstoel" was sto…
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DOM Ep284 - The Emma Crawford Coffin Race
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In this episode, Sam's sister Robin was in studio to talk about the peculiar and fantastic event that led to the annual "Emma Crawford Coffin Race" in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you mak…
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DOM Ep283 - The World's Oldest Serial Killer- Baba Anujka
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In this episode, we cover the story of the woman known as the world's oldest serial killer. From the late 1800s to the 1920s, Baba Anujka created deadly made-to-order concoctions that were used to kill dozens of men in what was then Yugoslavia. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio …
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DOM Ep282 - The Disappearance of Joshua Graham-Caskey
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January 18th of this year, then 25 year old Joshua Graham-Caskey abruptly left his home in Winterset, Iowa and drove nearly 600 miles south to Mena, Arkansas. Since being spotted on an ExxonMobil gas station security camera in Mena, only unverified eyewitness sightings of him remain. Support the Show.…
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DOM Ep281 - The "Arsenic Angel" of Death - Mary Ann Cotton (Pt. 2)
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In the second and final part of our series on Mary Ann Cotton, we cover her third and fourth marriages, the many more suspicious deaths that occurred in her presence, and finally her capture, trial and execution. Support the Show.
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DOM Ep280 - The "Arsenic Angel" of Death - Mary Ann Cotton (Pt. 1)
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Lots of people seemed to get sick and die when Mary Ann Cotton was around. Over the course of twenty years, several of her husbands, most of her thirteen children, and even her mother and best friend died in Mary Ann's presence. Finally, in the early 1870s, someone became suspicious enough to investigate a few of the many deaths associated with her…
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DOM Ep279 - The "Greenbrier Ghost" - Zona Heaster Shue
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In this episode, we cover the strange case of Zona Heaster Shue, who died suddenly in early 1897, just three months after marrying a blacksmith named Erasmus Shue. Her death was initially ruled as "natural", but in the weeks following her funeral, Zona's heart broken mother claimed to have been visited by the ghost of her dead daughter. She further…
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DOM Ep278 - Ghosts Who Solved Their Own Mysterious Deaths- Christine Skubish & Jackie Poole
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In this episode, we cover the cases of Christine Skubish and Jackie Poole- two women who died in very different circumstances, but share one thing in common- both of their cases were solved after someone supposedly witnessed their ghosts. Support the Show.By Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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DOM Ep277 - "Lady In The Meadow" - The Unsolved Disappearance of Sandra Hughes
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In the summer of 2020, 53 year old Sandra Hughes went on a solo camping trip in California's Sierra National Forest. Days later, her campsite was found abandoned and her car was discovered in the bottom of a ravine. Strangely enough, there were several sightings of her throughout the park over the following month, looking lost and disheveled. Howev…
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DOM Ep276 - The Post Mortem Disappearance of Julie Mott
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In this episode we cover the absolutely bizarre case of Julie Mott, who quite literally disappeared from her own funeral in 2015 and has not been seen since. Support the Show.
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DOM Ep275 - Who Was the "Real" Muffin Man?
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We've all heard the children's nursery rhyme, but several years ago an urban legend began alleging that back in the 16th century, an actual muffin man had moonlighted as a serial killer. In this episode, we cover the history of the song and examine whether or not there was ever a real life "Muffin Man Murderer". Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specia…
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DOM Ep274 - The Unsolved Murder of John Thurman McCool
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John Thurman McCool was a successful entrepreneur and business man who lived and worked in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. After serving a brief prison sentence for fraud in the late 1950s, he was found shot to death in his car, and the killer has never been identified. (Episode Content Begins @ 8:30) Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound e…
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DOM Ep273 - The Unsolved Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski (Pt. 2)
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In this second and final episode on the disappearance of Jason Jolkowski, we cover the police investigation and end by discussing the various theories as to what could have possibly happened to Jason. (Subject Matter Begins @ 5:42) Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disc…
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DOM Ep272 - The Unsolved Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski (Pt. 1)
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On a sunny summer day in 2001, in a sleepy neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska, nineteen year old Jason Jolkowski left his home to walk a few short blocks - and was never seen again. In this episode, we introduce you to Jason and cover the strange circumstances of the day he disappeared. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineeri…
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In our second and final part on the Toledo Clubber, we discuss the Clubber's final victims and discuss whether or not the last two murders could have been committed by someone else. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you…
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Over the course of a few months in 1925 in Toledo Ohio, a still unidentified man attacked more than a dozen women with a blunt object. Several of his victims died from their injuries, but to this day its unknown just who exactly was or wasn't a victim of the Toledo Clubber. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, record…
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DOM Ep269 - Perilous Paddy- the Irish Outlaw
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William Doyle, later known as "Perilous Paddy", traveled from his native Ireland to America in the 1880s. He was enamored with the Wild West and wanted to be an outlaw. Within months of arriving, he'd killed 3 law men and found himself at the end of his rope- literally. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording,…
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In this episode, we cover stories of Giants throughout history, all the way back to the Sumerians over 4,000 years ago. Then we end by discussing whether or not Giants have ever really existed. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate l…
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DOM Ep267 - The Suspicious Death of Natalie Wood
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Natalie Wood became famous for roles in iconic films like Miracle on 34th Street, West Side Story, Gypsy and Rebel Without a Cause. However in true Hollywood fashion, her life offscreen was often troubled and complicated. One of those complications was a difficult relationship with husband and fellow actor Robert Wagner. On a night in late November…
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DOM Ep266 - The Disappearances of Ben Tyner, Ryan Provencher & Richard Scurr - Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 4)
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In the 4th and final installment of our Kamloops Triangle series, we discuss the disappearance of Ben Tyner- a real life cowboy who vanished right off the back of his horse in the Kamloops Triangle. We also cover the disappearances and murders of friend Ryan Provencher (Pro-vaughn-shay) and Richard Scurr, whose bodies were found in an area associat…
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DOM Ep265 - The Disappearances of Luke Neville & Ryan Shtuka- Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 3)
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In this episode, we continue our series on the Kamloops Triangle disappearances with the unsolved cases of Luke Neville and Ryan Shtuka. (Subject Matter Begins @5:40) Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchas…
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DOM Ep264 - The Disappearance of Daniel Reoch - Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 2)
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Daniel Reoch walked away from his Aunt's house into the frigid Canadian woods at 1 AM on November 26th, 2019, and has never been seen again. However, due to a strange series of misunderstandings and a case of mistaken identity, it was weeks before everyone realized he was actually missing. Support the Show.…
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DOM Classic - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
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In this DOM Classic from episode 136 we cover the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a freighter vessel that foundered in a horrific winter storm and sank into Lake Superior in 1975. It has since reached legendary status, and has been the focus of many documentaries, podcasts (obviously) and even inspired a now classic song by Gordon Light…
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DOM Ep263 - The Disappearance of Marshal Iwaasa - Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 1)
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In November of 2019, a 26 year old Canadian man named Marshal Iwaasa disappeared from the city of Lethbridge, Alberta. A week later, his truck was found, partially stripped and burned- over 700 miles away near the little community of Pemberton. Marshal has not been seen or heard from since. (After a quick teaser, subject matter begins @ 10:40) Redb…
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In this episode we discuss the hectic life and tragic death of country singer Mindy McCready. In just a few short years, Mindy's reputation went from being one of the most promising women in country to being known as the genre's biggest train wreck. After an incredibly toxic relationship, substance abuse issues and many run-in's with the law, Mindy…
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DOM Ep261 - The Disappearance of Mekayla Bali
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On April 12th, 2016, a sixteen year old Canadian girl named Mekayla Bali skipped school and spent the day making some rather bizarre movements around Yorkton, Saskatchewan. After hours of walking around town, she disappeared, and has never been seen again. We open the show with another "TWITCH" segment, as well as a shout out to our listeners. Supp…
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This episode is basically explained by the title- we discuss ten rare, bizarre diseases you may or may not have heard of, while inserting our usual blend of banter and Dad jokes. (Subject Matter Begins @ 5:20) Support the Show.
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DOM Ep259 - Warrant, Crocheted Items and Saturday Morning Cartoons w/ James Dunham
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In this episode, we had the privilege to visit once again with our old friend James Dunham. Among his many endeavors, James is guitarist for the band Hollywood Riot, who recently played a show with Warrant. We talk about that, as well as just about everything else you can think of, as the title suggests. Support the Show.…
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DOM Ep258 - The Tragic Cases of Chelsea Bruck & Veronica Safranski
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In this episode, we bring you two cases. First, we cover the 2013 disappearance and subsequent murder of a woman named Chelsea Bruck. Chelsea vanished from a Halloween party on a rural Michigan farm a few days before Halloween. Her body wasn't found for several months, but when it was finally discovered it contained DNA evidence that soon lead poli…
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DOM Ep257 - Diane Schuler & the Taconic Parkway Tragedy
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Diane Schuler was known to many of her friends and family as "Super Mom"- She was at every school function, volunteered for field trips, made cookies for bake sales and did it all while being the main breadwinner in the family. But on July 26th, 2009, something changed. While traveling back home from a camping trip with her 2 young children and 3 n…
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DOM Ep256 - The Spectacular Demise of Richard "Sky King" Russel
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In August of 2018, 28 year old Richard "Beebo" Russell - a baggage handler with no flight experience- stole a 21 million dollar airliner from Seattle's SeaTac airport. After flying the plane around and performing maneuvers for a little over and hour, he purposefully flew it directly into a small island in Puget Sound, ending his life. Throughout th…
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DOM Ep255 - The 6th Annual Christmas Special-- Santa's Top 10 Naughty List
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In our newest Chritsmas Special, we get a little (ok, a LOT) of help from the Christmas Troll in compiling the naughtiest of the naughty of our entire episode catalogue. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purc…
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DOM Ep254 - "Unsolved Mysteries" with Albert Lanier
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In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Albert Lanier. Albert is a print journalist and freelance writer with a career spanning more than 2 decades. He has written for many publications in Hawaii, as well as in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Since retiring, Albert has started a sub stack, as well as his own YouTube channel. …
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DOM Ep253 - The Disappearance of Cindy Song
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On Halloween night of 2001, a college student named Cindy Song attended a party, and arrived home around 4 AM. She walked into her apartment, but when her roommate arrived a few hours later, Cindy was gone, and has never been seen again. (Subject Matter Begins @ 14:43) Support the Show.
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DOM Ep252 - The "sort of" Unsolved Murder of Martha Moxley
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On the night before Halloween in 1975, a fifteen year old girl named Martha Moxley was murdered in her own front yard. Evidence pointed to the two teenage boys who lived next door to the Moxley's, but it was all circumstantial. However one of the boys was eventually tried and convicted, but was released on bond years later and remains free to this …
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DOM Ep251 - The Stupidest Murderer Ever- Brian Walshe
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In this episode, we cover the tragic murder of Ana Walshe- a beautiful, successful mother of three who disappeared in the early morning hours of January 1st, 2023. The subsequent investigation revealed that her husband Brian was up to some shady activities since her disappearance, and made quite possibly the most damning Google searches in the hist…
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DOM Ep250 - A Conversation with Tony Perrin & Steve Coppinger
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In this episode, we welcome back our old friend Steve Coppinger, as well as a new friend, Tony Perrin. Like Steve, Tony also has decades of law enforcement experience, and is also a renowned Arkansas historian. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclaimer: This post con…
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My grandfather owned a trading store in a small village in Newcastle where he sold a variety of products. I have fond memories of being awakened by Coca-Cola and Albany bread trucks delivering their products. I was about 8 years old and I was already very brand conscious. I can still picture the captivating Mobil Gas advert featuring the red flying…
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At a very young age, my family went through an incredibly traumatic experience. Not understanding the implications of that as a young child, this influenced many negative decisions in my life, leading to self-sabotage. After 30 years of repeating the same pattern, I decided to speak about it and get help during this journey. I realised how powerful…
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DOM Ep249 - The Strange Disappearances of David Stone, Pam Hobley and Patty Spencer
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In this episode, we cover two separate disappearances involving 3 people. First, David Stone- a troubled stock broker who suddenly left his home, drove half way across the country and walked into the New Mexico desert in 1988. His bones were found years later, but no one has a clue what exactly happened. Second is the case of Patty Spencer and Pam …
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DOM Ep248 - The Halloween Disappearance of Chris Jenkins
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On Halloween night of 2002, a 21 yr old University of Minnesota student named Chris Jenkins walked out of a bar in Minneapolis and vanished. Four months later, his frozen body was found floating in the Mississippi River, just blocks from where he was last seen. The police initially ruled his death as accidental, but after years of protest from his …
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DOM Ep247 - Investigative Practices & Procedures w/ Steve Coppinger
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In this episode, we were privileged to speak with our old friend Steve Coppinger. Steve has over 40 years experience in policing, and allowed us to pick his brain concerning investigative procedure, police tactics and a lot more. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Discla…
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DOM Ep246 - "Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time" a conversation with Bruce J. Bennett
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DOM Ep245 - "Toy Soldiers & Simulation Theory" featuring James Dunham
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We were thrilled to have our old pal James back again for another episode. We talk about everything from dam construction (yes really) to simulation theory, as well as AI, UFOs and cheesy truck commercials. Support the Show.By Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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DOM Ep244 - The Phantom Killer (Pt. 6) - "Youell" Never Guess What Happens
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In the final episode of this series, we cover how police used Youell's habitual criminal past to put him away, and how Youell eventually turned that same tactic against them to gain back his freedom. We also discuss a few bizarre false confessions, and finally give our thoughts on who the real Phantom Killer may have been. (Subject Matter Begins @ …
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DOM Ep243 - The Phantom Killer (Pt. 5) - Purely Circumstantial
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In episode 5 of our 6 part series on the Phantom Killer, Youell and Peggy give their statements as to what happened during the weeks of the attacks in Texarkana. While Youell denied any involvement, Peggy began a series of interviews in which she divulged more and more, until outright accusing her husband of murder. Her testimony certainly was damn…
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DOM Ep242 - The Phantom Killer (Pt. 4) - Introducing: Youell Swinney
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In part 4 of our Phantom Killer series, we talk about the massive influx of both reporters and law enforcement to Texarkana in the wake of the attacks on the Starks. We also introduce you to the most likely suspect in the entire case - a local criminal named Youell Swinney. (Subject Matter Begins @ 6:30) Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in…
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