Best Mattoon Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 207: "The Shadow of Self" - Part 4 - The Indwelling Christ Series (11-3-24) 1:00:05

8d ago1:00:05

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Morning Worship Sermon with Rev. Bud Hance Scripture reference Luke 9:23 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 For what profit is it to a man if h…

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Halloween Week: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon 31:20

3d ago31:20

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In the quiet town of Mattoon, Illinois, during the late summer of 1944, a series of bizarre gas attacks left residents paralyzed with fear. Reports of a mysterious figure, the "Mad Gasser," creeping through the night, spraying an unknown substance into homes, sparked panic and confusion. Despite widespread sightings and physical evidence, the ident…

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Old Bay's Secret History, Midwestern Hells, Mad Gasser of Mattoon 59:55

7d ago59:55

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Ologies' Alie Ward hops on Weirdest Thing this week to divulge the incredible underdog story of the guy who created Old Bay. Jess returns to talk about how Chicago and the greater Midwest has been suffering from corn sweat, and Rachel explains the (literally) hysterical story of Mattoon's mad gasser. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podc…

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Honor Killings - Yaser Abdel Said - Part 2 57:40

3h ago57:40

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The tragic case of Amina and Sarah Said is a harrowing example of so-called "honor killings," rooted in control, abuse, and a twisted sense of family honor. For years, their father, Yaser Abdel Said, maintained a strict, oppressive hold over the girls’ lives, monitoring their every move and subjecting them to physical and emotional abuse. In 2008, …

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Episode 78: Roop Kund and Mad Stones 1:04:47

15h ago1:04:47

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Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Oh my, Listeners. It's been a hot minute. Between some audio equipment failings, Ellie's Big Move and the school year hitting full speed we're, well, a bit behind to say the least. On this week's episode, Ellie discusses the creepy and mysterious Roop Kund and tries to offer some expla…

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Honor Killings - Yaser Abdel Said - Part 1 35:47

7h ago35:47

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The tragic case of Amina and Sarah Said is a harrowing example of so-called "honor killings," rooted in control, abuse, and a twisted sense of family honor. For years, their father, Yaser Abdel Said, maintained a strict, oppressive hold over the girls’ lives, monitoring their every move and subjecting them to physical and emotional abuse. In 2008, …

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Cheesy Mummies, Ant Farmers, When Superstitions Actually Help 56:18

20m ago56:18

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Laura Krantz returns to Weirdest Thing to talk about the power of superstitions. Plus, Laura Baisas explains ants literally farming, and Rachel talks about mummy cheese. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us! Click here to learn more…

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Nancy Marie Bennallack - Solved Cold Case 34:41

5h ago34:41

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Nancy Bennallack's murder was a mystery that left Sacramento searching for answers for 52 long years. But, thanks to persistent detectives and a breakthrough in genetic genealogy, the case was finally solved, bringing long-awaited closure to the community. This discovery showed just how powerful modern technology can be in solving even the oldest, …

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Halloween Week: Stardust Ranch 51:04

4h ago51:04

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In the desolate expanse of the Arizona desert, Stardust Ranch loomed as a place where the lines between dreams and nightmares are shattered. It is an infamous place where the supernatural and extraterrestrial collided in relentless waves. For John and Joyce Edmonds, their pursuit of a tranquil life became a struggle against beings and unseen forces…

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Ep 192 - America’s Most Haunted House – The Whaley House 🎃 36:53

3h ago36:53

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This Halloween, Haunted Talks invites you inside one of the most haunted houses in America—the Whaley House in San Diego. Built on former execution grounds in 1857, the Whaley House has been the site of chilling tragedies, from the untimely deaths within the Whaley family to eerie encounters with spirits like ‘Yankee Jim,’ a condemned man whose exe…

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Halloween Week: The Worlds Most Haunted Forest Hoia-Baciu 33:10

8h ago33:10

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Known as the world's most haunted forest, Romania's Hoia-Baciu is infamous for its chilling mysteries and unexplainable phenomena. Among its eerie features, the forest harbours a notorious "dead zone"—a barren, circular patch where nothing grows, defying all natural explanation. This enigmatic site, coupled with tales of ghostly encounters, UFO sig…

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Halloween Week: The Pendle Witch Trials 30:16

18h ago30:16

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The Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 stand as one of England’s most chilling examples of mass hysteria and judicial injustice. Sparked by a feud between two local families—the Demdikes and the Chattoxes—the trials led to the execution of ten people from the small community around Pendle Hill, forever marking the region with a legacy of tragedy. This sto…

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Halloween Week: 3 Urban Legends V4 27:42

2d ago27:42

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It's time for the 4th Annual Halloween Week: 3 Urban Legends! We have researched 3 urban legends and found the truth and fiction behind each. As we tell the stories, we want to know if you can figure out which ones are true and which ones are false. We will of course reveal the answers, but first we want to test your wicked knowledge! Our other pod…

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Episode 206: "In The Potter’s Hand" - Part 3 - The Indwelling Christ Series (10-27-24) 50:51

16d ago50:51

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Morning Worship Sermon with Rev. Bud Hance Scripture reference Jeremiah 18:1-6 The Potter And the Clay 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying: 2 “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.” 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. 4 And the…

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Halloween Week: The Ancient Ram Inn 36:43

4d ago36:43

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The Ancient Ram Inn is widely considered one of the most haunted places in England, with a history dating back to 1145. Former owner John Humphries, who lived there for over 50 years, dedicated his life to tending to the many dark spirits that lurk within its walls, from restless souls to malevolent entities. Tales of ancient pagan rituals, child s…

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Halloween Week: The Atlas Vampire 37:12

5d ago37:12

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In the shadowy streets of 1930s Stockholm, a chilling crime shocked the city and gave birth to a terrifying legend. When the brutally murdered body of Lily Larson was discovered, eerie evidence led some to believe her killer wasn't just a man—but something far more sinister. The gruesome details, whispers of blood drained from her body, and the uns…

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Ep 191 - Candy Panic! 🍭 The Truth Behind the Trick 🎃 38:24

5d ago38:24

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Every Halloween, a familiar warning resurfaces—beware of tampered treats from strangers. But where did this chilling urban legend come from, and is there any truth behind the tales of poisoned candy, razor blades in apples, or needles in chocolate bars? Think you know the facts? You might be in for a surprise. In this episode, we trace the myth’s e…

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Georgia Williams - Photo shoot Murder 47:05

14d ago47:05

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In May 2013, 17-year-old Georgia Williams was lured to the home of Jamie Reynolds under the guise of participating in a photo shoot. Jaime, who had long harbored violent and sexually deviant fantasies, meticulously planned this to instead be an attack on Georgia. The photoshoo started normal, but it soon turned dark with Jaimie photographing the la…

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Episode 205: "Christ In the Heart" - Part 2 - The Indwelling Christ Series (10-20-24) 49:05

23d ago49:05

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Morning Worship Sermon with Rev. Bud Hance Scripture reference Colossians 1:27-29 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Chris…

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Professor Buzzkill Interview 1:50:01

11d ago1:50:01

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Please join us as talk history with Joe Coohill, Creator and Host of the popular podcast "Professor Buzzkill". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 190 - The Bell Witch 😱 30:31

26d ago30:31

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As Halloween draws near, we turn our attention to one of America’s most chilling and enduring supernatural legends: The Bell Witch. Two centuries ago, a quiet farm in Tennessee became the stage for a haunting that captivated the nation. The Bell family faced relentless attacks from an unseen force that seemed to take a special interest in John Bell…

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The Murder of Shanda Sharer 49:51

19d ago49:51

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The murder of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer in 1992 remains one of the most shocking and brutal crimes in Indiana’s history, carried out by four teenage girls driven by jealousy and hatred. They senselessly tortured and killed Shanda, and the aftermath of the case has left many deeply dissatisfied with the justice system. Even decades later, the case c…

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The Backpacker Murders - Ivan Milat 51:30

28d ago51:30

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The case of Ivan Milat, also known as the Backpacker Murderer, remains one of Australia's most notorious serial killings. Between 1989 and 1992, Milat lured at least seven young backpackers into the remote Belanglo State Forest, where they were brutally tortured and murdered. The brutal events even inspired a cult classic horror film known as Wolf …

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Episode 204: Ooops! (10-13-24) 0:33

1M ago0:33

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Unfortunately, the audio signal was lost during the recording of this week's sermon. We are sorry for the disappointment.

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Ep 189 - Whistle in the Night: Ghost Trains 🚂👻 42:05

1M ago42:05

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The piercing scream of a train’s whistle in the dead of night feels like a ghost—it slips through the darkness, unseen, yet you can sense its approach, creeping ever closer. In this episode, we explore the spine-chilling world of ghost trains—phantom locomotives that travel forgotten tracks, leaving behind a trail of fear and mystery. From the ling…

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The Murder of Channan Christian & Christopher Newsome 48:20

1M ago48:20

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The case of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom is one of the most shocking and brutal crimes in Knoxville, Tennessee's history. In January 2007, the young couple was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered in a senseless act of violence. The case seems to have no reason for occuring other than the victims were simply in the wrong place and the wrong time…

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Why Hammerheads are "Like That," Cartoon Crush Psychology, Entering the Vulture Dimension 56:59

27d ago56:59

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Shark scientist Jasmin Graham joins the show to talk hammerheads. Plus, Amanda explains why your crush on a fictional character is actually ok, and Rachel goes in on saving the vultures. Here's Rachel's Libro link! https://libro.fm/membership?mp=SWITCH&rf_code=lfm417490 The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share y…

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The Murder of April Millsap 56:13

1M ago56:13

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In the summer of 2014, 14-year-old April Milsap set out for a routine evening walk with her dog along a familiar nature trail, unknowingly stepping into a nightmare that would shock her small town. Her tragic murder left investigators scrambling for answers, but it was April herself who helped crack the case—her fitness tracker app silently recordi…

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Episode 203: "Jesus Dispensers" Fall Revival Service (10-6-24) 45:27

1M ago45:27

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Morning Worship Service / Final Service of the Fall 2024 Revival Series with Rev. John Juneman Scripture reference Colossians 1:19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, (NKJV)

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Ep 188 – Something in the Air: What Happen in Mattoon, Illinois? 42:31

1M ago42:31

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In the late summer of 1944, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois, became the epicentre of one of the most bizarre mysteries in American history. Residents reported a series of gas attacks—phantom prowlers using strange fumes that caused paralysis, illness, and widespread panic. Dubbed the "Mad Gasser of Mattoon," the story gripped the town for two w…

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88 - EXTREME BODY MODIFICATION 1:25:02

1M ago1:25:02

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Send us a text Join Gav and I for episode 88 as we talk extreme body modification, body integrity identity disorder and amputation! From cosmetic surgery to look like Superman to being fully covered in tattoos, eye implants, tongue splitting, the world's most modified lady and The eunuch maker, Maurius Gustavson plus lots more to make your eyes wat…

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Episode 202: "Where Else Ya Gonna Go? (9-29-24) 35:53

1M ago35:53

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Morning Worship Sermon with Rev. Dan Taylor Scripture reference John 6:60-71Many Disciples Desert Jesus 60 On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” 61 Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? 62 Then what if you see the Son of Man ascend to where h…

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Ep 187 - Back from the Shadows: Haunted Talks Returns & Stonehenge Revelations! 15:20

1M ago15:20

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After a long hiatus, Haunted Talks returns, diving deeper than ever into the mysterious and unexplained! In this special episode, we unveil exciting new adventures—from spine-tingling nights at the Royal Ontario Museum to eerie ghost tours aboard a haunted ship. But that’s just the beginning. We also explore a mystery that has left historians puzzl…

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Secrets in a Silk Dress, Mice Afraid of Men, Crawfish Clone Overlords 56:39

2M ago56:39

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Andy "River" Peterson joins the show to talk about our future crustacean matriarchal overlords. Plus, Amanda discusses mice afraid of men, and Rachel unravels secret codes hidden in a silk dress. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us…

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Episode 201: "It’s Later Than You Think" - Part 2B - The Power of Surrender Series - Breaking Through to Revival 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

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Morning Worship Sermon with Rev. Bud Hance Scripture reference Luke 13:3 3 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Acts 3:19 19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

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The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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In the summer of 1977, a group of Girl Scouts set off for an adventure at Camp Scott, unaware of the nightmare that awaited them. As night fell, eerie noises echoed through the woods, but no one knew the danger lurking nearby. By morning, the camp would be shaken by a brutal crime that would leave 3 young girls dead and the entire state of Oklahoma…

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The Mad Gasser of Mattoon 1:36:39

2M ago1:36:39

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Join us as we discuss cases of Mass Hysteria! Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Brandy Herrmann, Chuck Walters, Leanne Scott and Tim Scott Produced by: Leanne Scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Lead Mask Case 49:44

2M ago49:44

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Two men lie dead on a remote Brazilian hillside, their bodies clad in formal suits, with strange lead masks covering their eyes and a cryptic note nearby. What started as a routine investigation quickly spiraled into one of the country’s most baffling unsolved mysteries, involving UFO sightings, occult rituals, and whispers of secret scientific exp…

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