Best Super Mystery Bros Podcasts (2024)

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#34 - The 300 Million Yen Robbery 59:05

4d ago59:05

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In December 1968, Tokyo witnessed a crime that continues to baffle authorities, armchair detectives, and neckbeards nearly 60 years later. A cunning young man decided that the world was his, and hatched a genius plan – a plan so bold, that some would even call it stupid. However, its brazen nature, paired with the unquestioning compliance of the av…

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Episode 72-Discussing the music of "Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity" 1:17:39

5d ago1:17:39

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Anne from Pikapi Podcast stops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity for the 3DS. While not the most popular entry in the series, it still comes with a wide array of impressive new tunes, giving us plenty to talk about. As usual, we have a game discussion after the outro. In our feedback section, we discuss the ongoi…

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Episode 71-Anime Milwaukee 2024/AI Character Songs 57:38

1M ago57:38

57:38

The first segment (1:06-39:08) is a series of interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2024*. As usual, I was able to meet with a number of voice actors and talk about their work on the Pokemon franchise. With roles in miniseries, Pokemon Masters, and the Detective Pikachu games, these performers will give you a wide perspective.The second segment (39:51-57…

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#33 - Mokele-Mbembe, The Last Dinosaur 1:13:20

1M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Deep within the swampy jungles of Central Africa lurks a legend: Mokele-mbembe. This name, translating roughly to "one who stops the flow of rivers" in the Lingala language, refers to a creature said to inhabit the Congo Basin. Described as a monstrous, long-necked sauropod, Mokele-mbembe has captured the imaginations of cryptozoologists and locals…

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#32 - Mighty Morphin' Misfortune Rangers 52:32

2M ago52:32

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In August of 1993, the hit television series Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers dropped on the Fox Kids network and took America's youth by storm. Toys, Halloween costumes, and other merchandise were flying off the shelves, and the creators of the show were flyin' high. To this day, the series is still running; proving its staying power and giving birth…

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#31 - Flight 19 and the Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle 59:46

2M ago59:46

59:46

In December 1945, Flight 19, a group of five Navy Avenger torpedo bombers, vanished during a routine training flight over the Bermuda Triangle, East of Florida. Lieutenant Charles Taylor, the leader, became lost under mysterious circumstances; His erratic transmissions indicating confusion and dwindling fuel. A rescue seaplane was sent out to searc…

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#30 - Safety Not Guaranteed 41:26

3M ago41:26

41:26

“WANTED: Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. P.O Box 322, Oakview, CA 93022. You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before.” Music for this episode by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio SOURCES: timetraveler.ytmnd.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsOJuDX8nr…

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#29 - The Ariel School UFO Landing of 1994 1:44:50

3M ago1:44:50

1:44:50

Imagine over 60 children claiming to witness a UFO landing and telepathic communication with strange beings. You might be inclined to believe it to be an urban legend, but that's exactly what happened at the Ariel School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe in 1994. During recess, dozens of schoolchildren witnessed a shocking sight: A silvery craft swooped down from …

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#28 - The Vanishing of the Thai Silk King – Jim Thompson 1:40:11

4M ago1:40:11

1:40:11

Indiana Jones had nothing on Jim Thompson. This American-born architect-turned-war-hero-turned-silk-tycoon lived a life like no other; throwing away his successful, well-paying, and highly prestigious career as a New York City architect and ballet director to join the US Army prior to its involvement in World War 2. He became a highly decorated sol…

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Episode 70-Discussing the music of "Pokemon Conquest" 1:18:49

5M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of Pokemon Conquest for the DS. This quirky crossover gave us a lot to talk about, including instrumentation, Japanese history, and a much more recent Pokémon game. On top of all that, there’s a game discussion after the outro that covers...much of the same.Editor's Note: I state in this episode t…

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The Case of the Wheelbarrows of Meat w/ Dara Ó Briain & Johnny Frohlichstein 1:03:29

5M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Dara Ó Briain, playing for Simon Communities of Ireland, and Johnny Frohlichstein, playing for The American Cancer Society, kick off this special early-release episode of Meddling Adults Season 5 with some Encyclopedia Brown mysteries! Can the Taskmaster become the mystery master? Find out on this week's Meddling Adults! Cases: The Case of the Expl…

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#27 - The Legend of Sky King - A Millennial Folk Hero 43:06

6M ago43:06

43:06

First he stole a plane. Then, he stole our hearts… Join Nate as he makes his first solo flight on this very special, rough-around-the-edges episode going over the less-than-entirely mysterious case of Richard “Beebo” Russell, AKA “Sky King”. SOURCES https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/he-was-a-jokester-who-complained-about-his-job-but-friends…

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#26 - Dee Snider's Twisted Paranormal Story - A Festivus Special 55:30

6M ago55:30

55:30

Heavy metal icon, voice of a generation and pillar of the community Dee Snider can be called many things, but one thing you can’t call him is a disbeliever in the paranormal after he had his own shocking experience with the shadowy world of the paranormal. After his brother-in-law was gunned down in cold blood, and the killer remained a free man, s…

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Episode 69-Discussing the music of "PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond" 49:06

6M ago49:06

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Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond for the Wii. This sometimes-forgotten sequel delivers a fresh set of tunes, which have some interesting structural ties to the game. Afterwards, we move on to our feedback section, where we ponder whether the Japanese version of the second movie may have originally…

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#25 - David Glenn Lewis (AKA Moxee John Doe) 53:16

7M ago53:16

53:16

In early 1993, just outside the small town of Moxee, Washington, an unidentified man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while out walking in the middle of the highway late one evening. Without any form of identification on his body, or any known missing persons to link him to, he became known to local law enforcement as Moxee John Doe. B…

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#24 - The Patterson-Gimlin Film 1:36:16

7M ago1:36:16

1:36:16

It’s the film that’s generated unparalleled controversy. The granddaddy of all bigfoot footage. A mere 954 frames of grainy footage taken deep in the wilderness of Northern California that continues to make heads explode over 56 years later. To some, it’s obviously just some bonehead in an ape costume, because they can tell by some of the pixels. B…

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The Origins of Roger That w/ Meghan Fitzmartin & Felix Trench 1:05:10

8M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

The Meddling Adults Season 4 finale is here! Meghan Fitzmartin, playing for the Organization for Autism Research, and Felix Trench, playing for Dementia UK, tackle some wacky problems from the American Girl Mini Mysteries series! Will Felix be at a disadvantage because he is British? Listen to find out! Cases: The Cat’s Away, Cousin Sam, Lost in th…

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The Mystery of The Blob in Motion w/ The Super Carlin Bros. 1:35:07

8M ago1:35:07

1:35:07

Ben & J Carlin, both playing for Feeding Southwest Virginia in a bragging rights battle, tackle some Scooby Doo Mysteries with loads of plausible culprits! Will their sleuthing skills match their trivia skills? Will their deep diving history allow them to dive deep into the truth of the crime? Find out in this episode of Meddling Adults! Cases: The…

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Episode 68-Discussing the music of "Pokemon Rumble Blast"/Who said that? 53:37

8M ago53:37

53:37

In the first segment (1:14-28:42), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Rumble Blast for the 3DS. Like practically everything else in this entry, the soundtrack is an expansion of the original Rumble’s, but that didn't stop us from making some interesting observations. If you want to know what we thought of the game its…

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The Case of the Adopted Egg w/ Gabe Baker & Bettina Campomanes 1:03:51

8M ago1:03:51

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It's a musical battle! Gabe Baker, playing for The Center for Refugee Services, and Bettina Campomanes AKA Valiant Vermin, playing for For Our Farmers, take on some complex conundrums from the world of Encyclopedia Brown! Will their sleuthing skills match their melodic mastery? Listen and find out! Cases: The Case of Nemo’s Tuba, The Case of the To…

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#23 - Super Mystery Bros Halloween Nightmare-A-THON 1:18:06

8M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

For nearly a decade, one man has been haunting the dreams of the unsuspecting victims he sleeps with... ...and one man, has been selling nightmares and nightmare accessories to travelers the world over… He's been called a real-life Freddy Krueger who is said to kill people in their dreams and devour their souls. Despite billions knowing his face, h…

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The Search for Any Famous British Detectives w/ David K. Barnes & Beth Eyre 1:09:37

8M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

It’s a Wooden Overcoats battle! David K. Barnes, playing for Action Aid, and Beth Eyre, playing for Rainbow Migration, use their British, Sherlock-style sleuthing to some American Scooby Doo mysteries! Cases: Gold Paw, E-Scream, A Terrifying Round with a Menacing Clown Clues & Evidence: Columbo, Fort Knox, Johnny Bravo, inverted commas, Gremlins, t…

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#22 - The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp 39:48

8M ago39:48

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Summer, 1988. Deep from the swamps of rural South Carolina, a truly diabolical creature would emerge, terrorizing the local residents of Bishopville with its horrid screams and appetite for vehicle chrome and McDonald's employees. A huge media frenzy would converge on their small town, with a $1 million bounty offered to anyone who could bring in t…

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#21 - D.B Cooper 1:28:32

8M ago1:28:32

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If you’re reading this because you haven’t heard of this and need an introduction to it, you've clearly been living under a rock for your entire life. But here it is anyway: November 24, 1971. A man using the alias “Dan Cooper”, later referred to as "DB Cooper", hijacks an airliner, demands $200,000 in ransom money, multiple parachutes, and jumps o…

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The Case of the Word Dork w/ Ross Bryant & Amir Blumenfeld 50:32

8M ago50:32

50:32

Ross Bryant, playing for The Union Solidarity Coalition, and Amir Blumenfeld, playing for The National MS Society, kick off the second half of Meddling Adults Season 4 by solving crimes from Florida’s most infamous fictional city, Idaville aka the home of Encyclopedia Brown! Will they meet his expansive knowledge, or will they look like buffoons? F…

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Episode 67-Discussing the Music of "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" 1:01:32

9M ago1:01:32

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In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii. This entry in the series massively expanded the number of available tracks, so the two of us had to be very picky in narrowing that down. After that topic, we have our feedback section, where I give a detailed explanation of why Pokemon: …

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Meddling Adults Returns on October 18! 2:45

9M ago2:45

2:45

This Season 4B Trailer is here to inform you that SEASON 4B KICKS OFF IN ONE WEEK ON OCTOBER 17, 2023! Head on over to www.patreon.com/meddlingadults support our charitable efforts this season and get access to early, ad-free episodes! SEE YOU NEXT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FIRST OF FIVE BRAND NEW EPISODES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…

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Super Mystery Bros 1-Year Celebra-thon 1:07:39

9M ago1:07:39

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Wow, time flies, doesn't it? Super Mystery Bros is now officially a year old! Join Kyle and Nate as they provide some more insight into who they are, where they're from, news involving the show, its genesis, its history, and express their gratitude toward those who have listened and helped them along the way. Later on we go over episodes 11 - 20, a…

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#20 - The Phoenix Lights of 1997 48:33

9M ago48:33

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Phoenix Arizona. Aptly named for its comfortable temperatures. To quote Peggy Hill, "This city should not exist. It is a monument to man's arrogance." But in March of 1997, in this unparalleled city of arrogance, as the Hale-Bopp Comet was passing by our planet on its way toward the sun, another set of spectacular lights lit up the skies over Phoen…

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#19 - The Oakville Blobs: A Gelatinous Mystery 54:12

10M ago54:12

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August, 1994. Residents of Oakville, Washington, a small town in rural Washington, began noticing strange gelatinous blobs falling from the sky, leaving dozens deathly ill, and even some family pets dead. Preliminary samples of the material indicated strange properties, but unfortunately, no samples currently exist of it. Over the years, many theor…

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#18 - The Suspicious Death of John Lang 1:24:47

10M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

Fresno. The Mos Eisley of California. John Lang, a long-time resident of this great city and police accountability activist was found dead in his burning home in early 2016. Investigators would conclude that his death was a suicide, but others point to his track record of anti-police corruption activism as a motive for murder conspiracy. Did John L…

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#17 - The I-70 Killer 1:33:09

10M ago1:33:09

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Spring, 1992. Shop clerks working along Interstate 70 began turning up dead, having been shot in the back of their heads with .22 caliber bullets, sending shockwaves throughout the Midwest region of the United States. The crimes were as senseless as they were ruthless, with no apparent motive other than to kill. Through proper gumshoe detective wor…

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Episode 66-Day 2 Events/Discussing the music of "PokePark Wii" 1:00:32

11M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

In the first segment (1:22-3:54), I interview Vince Krekeler of Day 2 events, the company that runs many of the regional Pokemon tournaments in the middle of the US. I took this opportunity to talk with him about how things are going for the first full season back from the pandemic, and gave him an opportunity to talk about some of the other events…

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#16 - The Kuzbass Yeti 1:09:31

12M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Kemerovo Oblast, Russia. Deep within the thickly forested and mountainous terrain of one of the remotest regions of Siberia, a legendary beast is alleged to lurk. One region, under SIEGE, and its people, gripped by FEAR. Will the Kuzbass Yeti ever be brought to justice? Join Ivan and Nate, along with Ivan’s roommate “Peter”, as they journey into th…

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#14 - The Whaley House: America's Most Haunted 1:17:48

1y ago1:17:48

1:17:48

A wise man once said that everybody’s life ends, but nobody ever completes it. Since the dawn of history, humans have pondered the most hard-hitting mystery of all time: is grandma still watching me even during my most embarrassing and vulnerable moments? Join Ivan and Nate as they travel to sunny San Diego to talk about the history and paranormal …

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#13 – Gold, Conspiracy, & Misfortune – Leon Trabuco’s Lost Treasure 43:03

1y ago43:03

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Since the dawn of time, mankind has coveted shiny pieces of metal. Entire lives have been wasted while acquiring one of the shiniest of all metals: Gold. The depths of human depravity and persistence knows no bounds in the search of it. Greed is a hell of a drug, and can cloud the judgment of otherwise intelligent, morally-upstanding people. Join K…

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Episode 65: Discussing the Music of Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs 59:50

1y ago59:50

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Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs for the DS. This final entry in the trilogy may not change the Ranger formula drastically, but it does come with a wide array of new tunes. As usual, there’s a game discussion after the outro.Links:Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters …

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(BONUS) Peter's Mongolian Couch Surfing Story 5:15

1y ago5:15

5:15

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#12 - The Mongolian Death Worm 1:03:12

1y ago1:03:12

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Gobi Desert, Mongolia. Deep beneath the surface of one of the most desolate and inhospitable regions of the world allegedly lurks an unseen killing machine that lies in wait for its favorite prey – humans, to cross its path before popping up out of the surface to spit deadly corrosive acid and/or electricity at its unsuspecting victims. Despite Wes…

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#11 - The Mothman, man. 1:09:00

1y ago1:09:00

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West Virginia, 1966. Local residents of Point Pleasant, a picturesque, wholesome country town where kids could build tire swings, ride bikes without helmets on, and shoot at each other in the woods with BB guns, got the shock of their lives when an unknown creature began flying around their town, scaring locals with its large glowing red eyes, bat-…

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Episode 64-Discussing the music of "Pokemon Rumble" 59:17

1y ago59:17

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Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops in to help discuss the music of Pokemon Rumble. This WiiWare title is definitely meatier than My Pokemon Ranch in terms of gameplay, and we try to figure out if the soundtrack follows suit. As usual, there's a gameplay discussion after the outro, where among other things we compare Rumble to Pokemon Unite.Links:Pikapi…

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10 Episodes: A Retrospective 1:11:13

1y ago1:11:13

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In this very special episode of Super Mystery Bros, Nate and Kyle sit down in an unscripted, off-the-cuff discussion of the previous 10 episodes. What went right? What went wrong? How can we improve in the future? Nate talks about how his opinions on each case have changed since the original recordings, if at all, and Kyle gives his thoughts on the…

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#10 - The Max Headroom Incident 1:03:42

1y ago1:03:42

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November 22, 1987. TV watchers all across the Chicago area tuned into the WGN and WTTW television stations as they watched their regular scheduled programming. All seemed to be going as normal, until a bizarre and unsettling feed came over the airwaves, and that which was seen could never be unseen. Join Kyle and Nate as they talk about the infamou…

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#9.3 - (OPTIONAL) Betty Hill Interview (1999) 1:37:38

1+ y ago1:37:38

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This is a long form interview with Betty Hill taken in 1999, when Betty would’ve been about 80 years old. The audio is much better than the hypnosis tapes. This is meant to be listened to as an optional supplement to Episode 9. Video version can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g93YoWsHjU Visit our website at https://supermysterybrospo…

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#9.2 - (OPTIONAL) Betty Hill Hypnosis Tapes 1:40:32

1+ y ago1:40:32

1:40:32

WARNING: Poor audio quality, raw, and uncut. Not for those with Tik Tok-tier attention spans.This is meant to be listened to as an optional supplement to Episode 9. Visit our website at https://supermysterybrospodcast.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate3901/message…

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#9.1 - (OPTIONAL) Barney Hill Hypnosis Tapes 1:33:49

1+ y ago1:33:49

1:33:49

WARNING: Poor audio quality, raw, and uncut. Not for those with Tik Tok-tier attention spans. This is meant to be listened to as an optional supplement to Episode 9. Visit our website at https://supermysterybrospodcast.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate3901/message…

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#9 - The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill 2:06:34

1+ y ago2:06:34

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On September 19, 1961, the now famous UFO incident known as Betty and Barney's Excellent Adventure occurred, which sent shock-waves throughout the “scientific community”.As newly-married couple Betty and Barney Hill drove along a remote stretch of highway in New Hampshire, the serenity of the clear and starry night sky would be interrupted by a str…

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#8 - The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

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Apologies for the poor audio quality of this episode, as we had some technical issues.April 1st, 2006.Brian Shaffer, a 27 year old medical student well on his way to becoming a doctor, vanishes seemingly into thin air while inside of a bar near the campus of Ohio State University. Despite being filmed entering the bar on CCTV, he was never filmed l…

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Episode 63-Anime Milwaukee 2023/Discussing the music of "Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia" 1:01:26

1+ y ago1:01:26

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The first segment (1:14-9:00) contains a pair of voice actor interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2023*. Listen in as Suzie Yeung and Leah Clark share their experiences working on Pokemon. If you'd like to know more about what I did at the convention, look for a link in the episode description.The second segment (9:58-43:30) is a discussion of the music…

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The Case of Enrollment at Frog College w/ Alex Bazeley & Bobby Wagner 58:41

1+ y ago58:41

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In a duel of the Tipping Pitches co-hosts, Bobby Wagner (playing for Pocket Change Pools) and Alex Bazeley (playing for Vocal New York) battle it out in a contest of solving Encyclopedia Brown Mysteries! Cases: The Case of the Runaway Judge, The Case of the Umpire’s Error, The Case of the Jumping Frogs, The Case of the Lawnmower Races Clues & Evide…

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