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Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors in the media, while building a community along the way. Welcome! Full video content can be veiwed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel and on instagram Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and i ...
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Join Mike and Melissa on the captivating "Destination Mystery" podcast journey. Unearth paranormal tales, explore remote western landscapes, and engage in investigations that push boundaries. Brace to question the conventional, redefine perceptions, and experience adventure! From chilling origins to remote corners, we quest to uncover unexplained truths. With microphones and courage, we venture to shed light on mysteries. Fasten seat belts, don helmets, and prepare for a spellbinding voyage. ...
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A podcast about all things health and wellness and a dose of dreaming big and loving life.
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RHOP and Monica Garcia on Viall Files
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TW: Concepts of trauma, generational trauma, narcissistic abuse, parental no contact and DV are discussed. In this episode, YBT shares clinical interpretations of the RHOP finale, both the finale of the show and finale of the franchise. YBT discusses bipolar disorder and applauds Gordon's honesty and MH advocacy. YBT then breaks down the three-hour…
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In honor of YBT's 43rd birthday AND 25-year cancer-versary, this episode focuses on celebrating milestones through sharing life lessons learned, tips for successfully navigating challenging life events, and a current health update. YBT talks radical acceptance, acting opposite and the ancient philosophy of stoicism. YBT also briefly talks meeting t…
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BONUS EP Online therapy platforms: Helping or Harming?
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In this special bonus episode, YBT deep dives into the world of online therapy platforms, such as Better Help (which YBT accidentally calls better ‘health’ due to health on the brain, sorry!), Talkspace, and others. YBT sheds light on the dark side of the online therapy business, such as ethical issues including HIPAA violations. YBT outlines pros/…
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Bracing for 2024: How to stay sane during this year's election season with Mandy Slutsker
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In this episode, YBT welcomes special Guest Mandy Slutsker host of “Is this real life” podcast to discuss how to effectively use our voices and advocate for ourselves/others. Mandy discusses her day job of federal advocacy in Washington D.C.; advocating for children’s healthy globally with the federal government. Mandy discusses her advocacy effort…
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BONUS EPISODE: YBT talks Rachel goes rogue, summer house and RHOBH reunion pt. 3
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In this special bonus episode, YBT shares her experiences being a guest on Rachel goes rogue podcast and being featured in US weekly and the daily mail. YBT shares insights and clinical impressions of Rachel through a lens of respect, compassion and empathy. Following this, YBT discusses the new episode of Summer House and provides clinical interpr…
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Summer House and YBT origin story with Amy Phillips
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YBT welcomes the talented Amy Phillips to share the origin story of YBT and discuss a spiritual connection between Amy and Melissa. YBT shares behind the scenes information about her process of preparing for deep dives, plans for the future and pros/cons of practicing versus podcasting. YBT and Amy also briefly discuss the relationship between Lind…
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Vanderpump rules...for therapy with guest Lyndsay Lime
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TW: Concepts of trauma, post-partum MH issues, and reproductive challenges discussed YBT starts by sharing another exciting professional announcement…. tune in to hear all about it! YBT welcomes Lyndsay Lime from Vanderpodrecaps to discuss self-improvement measures featured on VPR. Lyndsay has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work, and sh…
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RHOBH reunion and Bravo News roundup with Ryan Bailey
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YBT is joined by the talented and hilarious Ryan Bailey from So bad it's good with Ryan Bailey podcast and Jeff Lewis Live Extended after show! Ryan and YBT tackle headlines and bombshells from the bravo-verse and discuss RHOBH reunion part 1. Ryan shares a more personal side through discussing his grief journey following the death of his mother an…
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Your Bish was quoted in the New York Times!!!!!!! YBT shares the experience of being asked for quotes about Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky for a story in the New York Times style section. Following this, YBT discusses the RHOBH finale and shares clinical intepretations of issues underlying marital issues. YBT discusses recent projects and share…
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard: Munchausen Syndrome, Malingering, Factitious Disorder, oh my!
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TW: Discussion of child abuse, SA, medicalabuse/trauma, and homocide Your bish finishes discussing Paris in Love, specifically focusing on why Paris hid Pheonix from everyone, inclusing her family. Following this, YBT breaks away from our beloved Bravo shows to cover a news story that took the world by storm. YBT covers the full story behind Gypsy …
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Paris in Love Part 2: Teenage Hell Camps
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TW: Discussion of SA, physical abuse, neglect, trauma, and instututional and generational trauma Part two of Paris in Love focuses on Paris' traumatizing experiences in the 'wilderness camps' she was sent to as a teen. YBT shares excerpts from Paris's memoir about her horriyfying experiences fighting for survival, and includes informaiton from Netf…
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Paris in Love: Generational wealth and trauma
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TW: Discussion of SA, grooming, emotional/physical abuse, and trauma. In this season 2 premiere episode, YBT shares clinical interpretations of Paris, Carter, Kathy and the rest of the Hilton family. YBT gives in in depth look at the Hilton family through discussing the role socioeconomic status plays in family dysfunction and generational trauma. …
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Your Bish is back...temporarily. As promised, YBT is sharing tips to help navigate the holiday season. Your bish discusses going viral after Kyle Richards shared YBT's clinical interpretations stating they were correct! Lastly, a teaser of things to come in January for season 2 of YBT. Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram and subscribe to …
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SEASON FINALE: Twin Flames Universe: Cult or Spiritual Refuge?
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Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of cults, abuse (religious/spiritual, emotional, verbal and sexual), coercion around sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, discussion of gender dysphoria and trauma. This episode features direct quotes from victims and perpetrators; Listener discretion is advised. In this supersized sea…
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In this episode, YBT makes an announcement about the future of YBT podcast. Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organi…
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In honor of world kindness day, YBT shares a recent personal experience assisting Pennsylvania State Police in dealing with a mental health crisis. YBT deep dives into coping with institutional and systemic failures, destigmatizing mental health, being an advocate to marginalized communities, and how to be a helper with boundaries and self-awarenes…
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In this episode YBT discusses the dynamic between Monica Garcia, from RHOSLC, and her mother Linda. YBT shares clinical interpretations of their relationship dynamic based on observations from various scenes of RHOSLC. This leads YBT to discuss concepts of narcissistic abuse, narcissistic parents, generational trauma, cycle breaking, epigenetics an…
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Episode 12: Tribute to my friend Matt, Everybody loves Tom (and narcissists) and RHOBH premiere
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In this supersized episode, YBT gives a heartfelt tribute to Matthew Perry through sharing the personal connection and adoration for him, after meeting him via Make-A-Wish foundation. YBT also deep dives into the NPI (Narcissism personality inventory) Tom Sandoval took on episode 5 of “everybody loves Tom”. YBT breaks down Dr. Drew’s research study…
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Episode 11- Southern Charm & RHONY reunion 🍎
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In this episode, YBT deep dives into the grief tornado that has been ripping through the bravo-verse lately. Southern charm and RHONY featured heavy themes of grief and childhood trauma, leading YBT to take the opportunity to provide some psycho-educational information. YBT discusses clinical concepts of grief vs complicated grief, childhood emotio…
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Episode 10: There's something about Mary (Cosby)
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In this episode, YBT deep dives into the Cosby family tree, provides a detailed timeline of events, and discusses cult allegations. YBT breaks down a YouTube interview with Mary’s parents and shares legal information originally shared by The Bravo Docket YBT discusses clinical concepts of Stockholm syndrome, religious/spiritual abuse, generational …
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Episode 9: The Kim and Kroy Biermann Saga
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In this episode, Your Bish serves clinical interpretations of the drama occurring between Kim and Kroy Biermann and share my thoughts on the issues that may have led to the current state of affairs. YBT talks medical trauma, unresolved PTSD, epigenetics and addiction. YBT also discusses being in the top 200 podcast rankings this week and shares a f…
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*Trigger Warning: Concepts of childhood emotional neglect (CEN)/abuse/trauma and suicide are discussed* In this hour long episode, Your Bish Therapist provides clinical interpretations of each OC housewife, discusses how family of origin issues may have impacted the ladies, and thoughts for the future. Concepts of emotional neglect, child abuse and…
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Episode 7: The Murdaugh Murders- A legacy of generational wealth and trauma
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Your Bish Therapist finally covers the Murdaugh Murders! Season 2 just aired on Netflix and your Bish is going to mention it all. She provides a detailed family tree, timeline of events, and a list of people involved. She discusses PTSD, Survivor's guilt, non-verbal communication/body language and discusses psychological profiles of men who commit …
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Bonus Episode: Addiction Among Housewives
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In this special bonus episode, YBT shares new information following Shannon Beador’s DUI via Two T’s in a Pod with Tamra and Teddi, Jeff Lewis Live and the statement from Shannon’s lawyer. YBT discusses macro and micro issues of addiction; providing psycho-education about addiction, epigenetics and societal mores around alcohol. YBT talks recovery,…
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In this episode, YBT shares clinical interpretations on several notable events happening in the Bravo-verse. In another clairvoyant moment, YBT covers RHOC and addresses comments Shannon made about Gina’s DUI. YBT also discusses Bethenny Vs Carole #whitesaviorcomplex gate, wifetime achievement award winner Vicki Gunvalson, the men of Southern Charm…
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Episode 5: The Jeff Lewis, Heather McDonald, Justin Martindale drama triangle
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In this episode, Your Bish Therapist YBT provides detailed information about the people involved, a timeline of events, details about the precipitating factors and as always, clinical interpretations of it all! Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informa…
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Episode 4: The one where Your Bish Therapist tells her story
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In this episode, Your Bish Therapist shares her personal story of surviving cancer twice, getting to make a wish granted by the Make-A-Wish foundation, meeting the cast of Friends, ER and West Wing, mental/physical health advocacy and so much more! Hope you enjoy a more personal side of YBT Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or p…
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n this episode your bish therapist covers Bethenny’s “the aftermath” podcast. YBT gives final thoughts about the four part podcast, discusses MH and addiction advocacy, and ends the episode with some housekeeping and addendums to the previous podcast. Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapi…
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Supersized Ep 2: Wow Bethenny Wow. Please don't let it be about HIPAA...it's about HIPAA.
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In this supersized episode, Melissa covers the 3 part Just B: Bethenny and Rachel Leviss interview. This episode features overarching clinical interpretations on the interview as a whole; clinical concepts of toxic shame vs healthy shame are explored. Specifically, YBT discusses inpatient mental health treatment, HIPPA, Americans with disabilities …
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Melissa shares her background (education and credentials) and plans for the podcast. This ep features a broad strokes discussion about Bethenny Frankel’s “Reality Reckoning”, including how this may apply to Rachel Leviss and what Carol Radziwill had to say about all! This episode was recorded prior to Bethenny’s interview with Rachel Leviss…coincid…
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Destination Mystery Case File 54 - The Whittier Center
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Join host Melissa and special guests Tyler, Joey, Kristen, and Amy as they talk about their investigation of the Whittier Center. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support…
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Destination Mystery Case File 53 - The Bloody Handprint
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa as they talk about their urban exploration journey through some old apartments. They talk about the bloody handprint left behind and give you some evidence to decipher on your own. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podca…
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Destination Mystery Case File 52 - Where Is The Head
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa as they venture into a haunted cave for the second time to find out who killed this serial killer and where the rest of his remains are. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…
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Destination Mystery - Ben's UFO Encounter
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Join hosts Mike, Melissa, and special guest Ben from Central Utah Paranormal as they discuss Ben's UFO and other paranormal encounters. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support…
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Destination Mystery Case File 51 - The Enders Hotel
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Join hosts Mike, Melissa, and special guest Michelle as they discuss their investigation at the Enders Hotel. For more information visit www.destination-mystery.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support…
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Destination Mystery Case File 50 - The Smithfield Theater
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Join hosts Mike, Melissa, and special guest Michelle as they talk about their investigation of the Smithfield Theater. For more information visit www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/…
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Destination Mystery - Interview with Michael Freeman
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa as they interview Michael Freeman. Author of the Bigfoot Files. For more information visit www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support…
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Destination Mystery Case File 49 - The Lava Hotel
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa, along with special guests Cosette, Amy, and Allie as they talk about the haunted Lava Hotel. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the Scary Story Podcast! www.destination-mystery.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-me-tell-you-a-scary-story/id1547033101 https://open.spotify.com/show/3YMAwdaimHdzeHgjkuJCsY ---…
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Destination Mystery - Interview with Scotty the Medium
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa as they interview Scott Davis. Psychic Medium Scott Davis from The Travel Channel and Discovery Plus. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support…
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Destination Mystery - Interview with Cliff Barackman
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa as they interview Cliff Barackman from Finding Bigfoot and the North American Bigfoot Center. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support…
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Destination Mystery Case File 48 - The Pony Express & Dugway Military Base
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa as they talk about their investigation at the Pony Express Station near Dugway Military Base. Don't forget to visit our website at www.destination-mystery.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/desti…
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Destination Mystery - Haunted College Houses
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Join hosts Mike, Melissa, and special guests Jen and Michelle as they talk about their experiences in the haunted houses they lived in while attending college. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/desti…
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Destination Mystery - Interview with Karly Latham, The Village Tarot Witch
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa as they interview the Village Tarot Witch. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support
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Destination Mystery Case File 47 - The Idaho Normal School Investigation
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Join hosts Mike, Melissa, and other Destination Mystery team members as they talk about their investigation at the Idaho Normal School in Albion Idaho. Don't forget to visit our website to find an interesting photo taken on our first adventure there by team member Tyce. Also, hear about our team member Cameron who had his name called out on the ovi…
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Destination Mystery - Paranormal Road Trips - The Utah Desert
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa as they talk about their road trip to the Utah desert. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support
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Destination Mystery Case File 46 - The Imperial Club
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Join hosts Mike, Melissa, and team member Michelle as they discuss their investigation of the Imperial Club. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support…
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Destination Mystery - Interview with Stacy Brown Jr.
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa as they interview Stacy Brown Jr. He talks about his Bigfoot sightings, the best thermal footage of Bigfoot ever captured, and his feature film, "The Skunk Ape Lives." www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://p…
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Join hosts Mike, Melissa, and special guest Michelle from Time Forgot as they talk about their experience at Phenomecon. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support…
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Destination Mystery Case File 45 - The Ashton Opera House
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Join hosts Mike and Melissa as they discuss their investigation of the Ashton Opera House in Ashton Idaho. www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/support…
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Destination Mystery Case File 44 - The Montana State Prison
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Happy Halloween! Join hosts Mike, Melissa, and special guest Michelle with Time Forgot as we discuss our investigation of the Montana State Prison. Did the team really find human blood? www.destination-mystery.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinationmystery/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.…
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