Ever wondered what it's like to be an air traffic controller? Join Patrick, a controller at Lafayette Regional Airport, as he shares his journey from Oklahoma to Louisiana. Learn about the training process, the challenges of a single-runway airport, and why he hopes to move on to a bigger facility. Plus, get the inside scoop on funny hot mic moment…

Join us for a captivating conversation with Daryl McCorvy, a Louisiana lawyer and passionate pilot, as he recounts his remarkable journey from the LSU football field to the cockpit. Discover how he embraced a new passion for flying and the challenges he faced along the way.In this compelling interview, Daryl shares the harrowing experience of his e…

Join certified flight instructor Brennan as he shares his journey from commercial pilot to teaching new pilots. In this episode of Flight Tales, Brennan dives into the challenges and rewards of instructing, discussing topics like:The Transition from Commercial Pilot to CFI: How to adapt to right seat instruction and develop instructional knowledge.…

We've got updates on a few cases we've covered, plus on a couple other well known cases! Stacy Peterson GoFundMe Missing man connected to Baumeister serial killer case identified over 30 years later Remains found on serial killer's Indiana estate identified as man missing since 1993 30-year mystery solved: Missing man's remains among those found on…

The Cookson Hills hold many a legend about the exploits of Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd and his amazing escapes from the clutches of the law through a hail of gunfire. But there's also the story about a collector, a clerk really, from a loan office in Fort Smith who was able to best the man who was soon to be Public Enemy No. 1 - without even …

Join us as we sit down with Peyton Enloe, a legendary pilot with a career spanning from the Vietnam War to luxurious private jets at NetJets. Peyton shares incredible stories, flying helicopters and Gulfstreams around the world. Get inspired and discover the amazing possibilities within a career in aviation.…

In late 1993, two child abductions rocked St. Louis, Missouri and the surrounding suburbs. *Content warning: Child abduction, sexual assault of children, murder of children* St. Louis Post Dispatch coverage of the cases found on Newspapers.com State vs. Brooks Death Sentence Given Rapist Who Killed Girl Artist sketches portrait of what Angie Housma…

Stewart Krielow dreamed of flying from childhood, but took a winding path filled with computers and music before finally soaring in the cockpit. Join him on Flight Tales as he shares his inspiring story of resilience and finally pursuing his passion. Aspiring pilots – don't miss his insights on building flight time and landing his dream job at Sout…

You know Within The Realm as the place where the Great Plains, the Ozark Mountains and the Indian Territory collide, but what happens when too much on your plate, a little guilt over not getting a podcast episode out on schedule and a cover of a Tom Petty song collide? You're fixin' to find out. withinpodcast.com SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTIST! Check o…

Get the inside scoop on Nick's incredible career journey. Hear real-life stories of challenging moments, pilot mix-ups, and the surprising delays caused by COVID-19. If you love aviation or dream of working in the control tower, this one's for you! #airtrafficcontroller #aviationcareer #pilotstories

Join Cody and Ryan as they reminisce about the good ol' college days of aviation adventures, mishaps, & mustaches? Buckle up for a hilarious trip down memory lane with two aviation buddies. They'll take you from their Flight Team college competitions (where getting lost is half the fun) to the ups and downs of a pilot's life. Insider stories, unexp…

Ever wonder what it takes to fly those fancy private jets? Join me and my old friend Trey Patin as we dive into his incredible story. We talk early training days, balancing family life with long hours, and what it's really like to be a Gulfstream pilot.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of air travel? Join us as retired controller Ed LeBoeuf shares his insights and experiences from a long career in the tower. From managing busy airspace to handling unexpected situations, discover the unseen side of aviation.

It's our first ever listener stories episode, and our Spooky Humans did NOT disappoint! Join us as we read your stories about the times you pooped (and peed!) your pants as grown ups! Support the Show.By Beth Sooch & Holly Grippi

I'm feeling philosophical about my walks with my assistant producer, Boomer, on the trail near our home. By applying a lesson I learned from the pages of the nerdy books I read when I was a kid, I have special outlook on not just the walks on the trail, but many of the things that happen around me. Withinpodcast.com SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTIST! Chec…

Welcome aboard Flight Tales, the podcast that takes you on a journey through the skies! In this episode, host Ryan Owens interviews special guest Alexandra Ross, a flight tower controller, about her incredible journey in aviation. Join us as Alexandra shares her challenges, triumphs, and insights into the world of air traffic control. Owens Flight …

✈️ Have you ever dreamed of soaring through the skies as a pilot? In this episode, Ryan Owens dives into the world of aviation with seasoned pilot Ian Brown. Ian shares some tips for anyone considering a pilot career path – from overcoming challenges to securing your first flying job. Get ready to discover how Ian went from working at Disney World …

It's time to talk theories! Let us know on our socials what you think: What happened to Rey Rivera? Brottman, Mikita. An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere. Henry Holt & Co., 2018. The Case of the Sovereign Individual: Unlocking the Mystery of Rey Rivera Autopsy Report - The Prosecutors Podcast Police Report - The Prosecut…

We're diving into the world of conspiracy theory today as we talk about the mysterious death of Rey Rivera. Rey was a happily married newlywed with is whole life ahead of him when he went missing in May 2006. When he was found a week later, the mystery of what happened left Rey's family and friends with more questions than answers. Brottman, Mikita…

Most pilots stick to flying, but not Jake Ross! After the Marines, he trained to be a helicopter pilot. But the job market was tough. He shares his story on Flight Tales, including his experiences with flight instruction, a sketchy helicopter company, and his surprising career pivot into air traffic control.Owens Flight Training is a flight school …

Most know the United States entered World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Just a few months before that fateful December morning, folks in Miami, Ok were already hearing the engines of foreign pilots over head. Miami was home to Churchill Field, a training school for British pilots. Over 2,100 would-be pilots came to this corner of the Soo…

Get ready to be inspired! In this episode, we sit down with incredible amputee pilot, Brian Hayes, who shares his journey of overcoming doubt and proving the naysayers wrong. From not knowing any other amputee pilots, to taking on challenges like fish spotting to build time as a pilot, this is a tale of perseverance and chasing your dreams. Discove…

In one of the worst single incidents of racial violence in American history, the people of the Greenwood District were viciously attacked by an angry white mob. There are still unidentified victims, so we're here to talk about it and tell you how you can help give them their names back. *Content warning: Racism, hate crimes, murder* Area Map Book r…

Before he was on the Five Dollar Bill, before his words were memorized by schoolchildren through the decades and before he was hailed as the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln was a candidate for President...and it wasn't looking so good. He undertook a trip to Kansas to see for himself the violence and legacy of popular sovereignty, and maybe scor…

We're taking it back to the 1970's today to talk about the case of Francine Hughes. Francine's story is one of brutal and dehumanizing domestic violence that led to a shocking murder and rocked the town of Dansville, Michigan. *Content Warning: Detailed descriptions of domestic abuse, brief discussion of rape, murder* Domestic Violence Help NCADV S…

On June 6th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from Sherill and Suzie's home in Springfield, Missouri. They've never been seen again. *Content Warning: Brief discussion of rape and murder* Ozarks True Crime Podcast Season 1 IMGUR - Springfield News-Leader Articles “The Springfield Three.” Dis…

It's a story that can only take place in America. They had come west, illprepared, to a new home where they hoped to start fresh for themselves and their families. The new residents of Nicodemus, Kansas, mostly former slaves from Kentucky were unready for the rugged and harsh environment of the Plains, but a roving band of Native Americans came acr…

On June 6th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from Sherill and Suzie's home in Springfield, Missouri. They've never been seen again. *Content Warning: Brief discussion of domestic violence and stalking* Ozarks True Crime Podcast Season 1 IMGUR - Springfield News-Leader Articles “The Springfi…

Ever dreamed of soaring through the clouds? Join Brennan as he takes you on his thrilling ride from real estate agent to aspiring airline pilot! This candid podcast shares the ups and downs, fears and triumphs, of learning to fly a plane and mastering the skills to guide others. Owens Flight Training is a flight school based in Lafayette, Louisiana…

In 2009, 14-year-old Amber DuBois disappeared without a trace. A year later, with police still trying to find answers, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing. Listen as we discuss the rest of the story and how the families turned tragedy into action. *Content Warning: Kidnapping, Sexual Assault of a minor, Murder* Rother, Caitlin. Lost Girls, e-book…

I took it as a challenge to find the history of a character from my mother's hometown in western Oklahoma. She had little to go on, but we found the story - not only the story about this figure from her childhood, one Percy Hook, but also that of the nature of the town itself. withinpodcast.com Special Thanks to Oleg Fedak for the use of "Breath" i…

In 2009, 14-year-old Amber DuBois disappeared without a trace. A year later, with police still trying to find answers, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing. Listen as we discuss their cases and the monster that took them. *Content Warning: Kidnapping, Sexual Assault of a minor, Murder* Rother, Caitlin. Lost Girls, e-book ed., Pinnacle, 2012. Kindl…

Beth, Holly, and James discuss a few cases where true crime or citizen detectives helped solve the case. Cases discussed: Hae Min Lee, Helene Pruzynski, an unknown case detailed on a listener episode of My Favorite Murder, Donald Boardman, Marlyse Honeychurch, Marie Elizabeth Vaughn, & Sarah McWaters. "1985 cold case murder mystery solved by unlike…

One of the best physicists I ever knew my my first wrestling coach T. A. Shell. Never athletic enough to apply his lessons on the wrestling mat, I have applied them in other parts of my life with some success. T.A. Shell was my coach, yes, but a member of a family that my family has maintained a generations-long friendship. But it was as coach he h…

After a TikTok positively recognizing us and some other podcasts went viral, we decided to join the discussion happening in that good, old comment section. Sound guy extraordinaire James joins us to discuss ethics in true crime content creation. Support the Show.By Beth Sooch & Holly Grippi

A Christmas Open House at my new friend Opal’s place got me to thinking…it got me to thinking about my feelings and attitude toward Christmas, described by some as Grinch-y or Scrooge-y. There’s a reason for my jaundiced eye cast on this winter holiday, but not because I dislike the good tidings it creates. It’s the real lesson of Chuck Dickens’ “A…

Back when I was a kid, there was Channel 8, Tulsa's KTUL. Channel 8 embraced the concept of local content for working stiffs, housewives, kids, lovers of moster movies...you get the idea.The news anchors and characters on these local shows were out in the small towns in their viewing area, in parades,at county fairs, whereever a crowd might gather.…

In December 1998, Rita Politte was brutally murdered in her Hopewell, Missouri home. The investigation quickly zeroed in on the least likely suspect, her 14-year-old son Michael Politte, who is still fighting for justice for his mother today. Contact the St. Francois County Prosecutor GoFundMe to help Michael Transcript of the 48 Hours episode Unlo…

I've been running into a certain subject in my research, one that will make a few appearances in episodes to follow. It reminded me of the first time I really encountered the subject, standing in line at the Eagle Theater waiting for an Orange Fanta. withinpodcat.com The American Buffalo by Ken Burns: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-american-buffa…

We're taking a walk on the spooky side with one of Ed and Lorraine Warren's cases: The haunting of the Beckford family! Join us as we discuss what happened in the Beckford house and when we would have gotten the fuck out. (Hint: Immediately) Brittle, Gerald. The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Graymalkin Media, 198…

In 1990, Gary Muehlberg, aka the Package Killer, took the lives of at least 4 women, with a 5th still unidentified today. He left his victims in easy to find areas but still eluded justice for over 30 years. Join us as we discuss how this monster was finally caught by badass Detective Sergeant Jodi Weber. Support the Show.…

Sometimes there are secrets so deeply hidden, made all the more mysterious by the silence of those involved. And so was the closely held secret of the strange visitor to our home that fall of the year I turned five. Not until years later, as a college student, did time reveal its secrets. withinpodcast.com Check out all we have to offer at withinpo…

In December 2015, Katelin Akens vanished without a trace. Today, there are still more questions than answers, and we've all been left to wonder what happened to Katelin? “Flight Risk.” Disappeared, Written by Claire Callahan, season 8, episode 7, Peacock Productions, 2017. Max. Puzzling Text Messages: What Happened to Katelin Akens? Confession or c…

Everyone who knows me, knows I am fascinated with Ozark Giraffe style homes. I've made note of a few that have fallen to the progress of time in the past few weeks. Here's a bonus episode with my tribute to the peculiar little houses that dot the Ozarks! withinpodcast.com Check out all we have to offer at withinpodcast.com! Want to advertise, spons…

Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard were well-loved and respected in their Springfield, Missouri community. Everyone knew the story of Gypsy's many illnesses, and many hearts were warmed by their loving mother - daughter relationship. Then, in June 2015, a frightening message was left on their shared Facebook page that led to the discovery of a horrif…

Hello, spooky humans! Here it is! Your very first bonus episode available only to our amazing Patrons! Beth & Holly continue our LGBTQ+ centric episodes with the cases of Amanda Milan and Daniel Zamudio. *Content warning: Misgendering, transphobic language, extreme violence, death* Watershed of mourning at the border of gender The crying game Trans…

There a lot wrong with the world, especially when you're looking for it. But there plenty of hope and sunshine, sometimes it shows up at your front door. Today's story is about a weary teacher, a fabled figure from American folklore and a guy with a heart as big as all outdoors. For more info about the great work being done by the Viebrock's non-pr…

He was quite possibly the best actor to play Superman to date, and his untimely death sent shock waves through the hearts of his young fans. Join us as we discuss the mysterious death of George Reeves. *Content Warning: Suicide* National Institute of Mental Health Hotline: Call or Text 988 Henderson, Jan. Speeding Bullet: The Life and Bizarre Death…

What would you do if Santa entered your home with weapons and attacked your family? Join us (with special guest Katie!) as we talk about the horrific attack on the Ortega family on Christmas Eve 2008. *Content Warning: Gun violence, murder* Leticia's Hope Website “A Christmas Massacre.” Homicide for the Holidays, Directed by Andrea De Brito, season…

The tragic tale of Reuben and Fred, two young cowboys on an errand to the Cimarron River salt flats in what is now Woods County, Oklahoma. Their final resting place is this lonely and windswept territory has been marked and remembered for the 155 years since the cowboys met their demise in one of the final chapters of the west when it was wild. Fre…