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Demonologist | Training For Our Halloween Ghost Hunt

We're almost into the spooky season, which means we're almost at Halloween, which means it's almost time for us to do another ghost hunt... so this month on Field Work we hop into Demonologist to train and make sure our paranormal investigation skills haven't gotten rusty!

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Case Files BTS and Coffee Chats | Red Web Vlog #1

We're back with more stretch goal content from our 5 Year Anniversary stream! Join Trevor and Alfredo in the first official Red Web vlog as they explore Straybird Studios getting ready to shoot some Case Files episodes and take a coffee break to catch up and plan some more Red Web ideas.

We've got two more vlogs coming, let us know what you'd like to see in them!

"Pamgaea", "Deliberate Thought"
Kevin MacLeod (incompet...

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Disappearance of Judge Joseph Crater | The "Missingest" Man in American History

Exploring the history and theories behind the case of the "missingest" man in New York, the Disappearance of Judge Joseph Crater.

In the 1930s, New York City was a political powerhouse, but in a world of secrets, bribery, and corruption, it seems no one is safe. As was the case, when a New York Supreme Court Justice vanished without a trace, tilting the city on its axis. Once considered the “missingest man in New York”, today, we’re investigating the disappearance of Judge Joseph ...

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Ep. 252: Sneak Peek (Sept. 22, 2025)

When a NYC Supreme Court Judge goes missing one evening after dinner with a colleague and potential mistress, a peculiar series of events follow. Was he on the run from something? Did he attempt a fresh start? Perhaps there’s more than meets the eye!

See you Monday!

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Donnie Darko (2001) | Movie Club

This week on Movie Club, the team watches a movie as voted on by you, Task Force! Trevor, Alfredo, and Jillian discuss the cult classic Donnie Darko.

Sensitive topics: suicide, cults, sexual content involving minors, mental illness, gun violence, accidental death, drug use

"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"
Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠2025-09-19 15:00:20 +0000 UTC View Post

POLL: Your Favorite Halloween Special

Task Force, as the spooky season officially dawns, it's time to select your favorite Halloween Special.

Of course, here in HQ Halloween's been raging since August 1st, but now that the rest of the world has caught up, let's look back on our past Halloween specials as we prepare for this year's! That's right, if you missed it, Red Web is doing another Halloween special this year thanks to your support during the 5 Year Anniversary Stream!

Which one was your favorite from the past? ...

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The Murders of Tupac & Notorious B.I.G. | Dissecting the Suspects of These Unsolved Murders

Breaking down the East Coast–West Coast feud and analyzing the suspects behind the unsolved murders of Tupac & Notorious B.I.G.

As the East Coast–West Coast rivalry escalated in the mid-1990s, tensions reached a breaking point between two of hip-hop’s biggest icons. Today, we trace the buildup of that feud, the night Tupac was gunned down in Las Vegas, and the shocking murder of Biggie just months later in Los Angeles. We examine the major suspects, conflicting witness account...

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Ep. 251: Sneak Peek (Sept. 15, 2025)

This week we roll up to the second half of our special two-parter over the rise and fall of Tupac & Biggie. The East and West coast hip-hop rivalry grew and fueled tensions that ultimately led to their unsolved murders and the several suspects that have been proposed over the years.

See you Monday!

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Break Room #6 • Chill Hangs + Red Web Updates

Welcome to Break Room! Red Web's podcast behind the mysteries podcast. This week we're fresh off recording some Stretch Goals like Case Files so join in for some chill chats.

This week, we discuss Alfredo's new Yes Man approach to life lately, Trevor has a few new hobbies, and Jillian shares an update with the team! Oh, and we had to get Jillian's reactions to our very cursed opinions on ACOTAR and shadow da...

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Declassified: Waverly Hills Sanatorium (Research Outline)

Task Force,

We repaired the fax machine! That means we can finally fax a new printer guy to get the printer working. Until then, our printer is still out and the printer guy is still lost in the hallways. They were reportedly last seen on sub-level 189b, which doesn't technically "exist" per se...

Anyway, it's time to declassify another research paper! This time we gave YOU the option to pick one of your f...

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Case Files: Testing Alfredo's Psychic Abilities

Welcome back to Case Files! In this episode, Trevor puts Alfredo's gut check to the test to finally see if this man truly has psychic abilities.

Thank you for all the support! This is the first of two episodes of Case Files thanks to crossing those stretch goals off during the 5 Year Anniversary stream. We'll see you soon for more stretch goals including...

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The Cases of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. | Who Were They Before Their Murders?

Looking at the early careers, defining friendship, and unfortunate fallout between two of the most legendary rappers of all time: Tupac & Notorious B.I.G.

In the early 1990s, two men exploded onto the music scene. Each came from tough beginnings, but their meteoric rise gave volume to their voices, highlighting their talent and larger-than-life personalities. Their friendship seemed poised to change hip-hop forever, but the fame, wealth, and influence also introduced chaos and mistr...

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Ep. 250 Sneak Peek (Sept. 8, 2025)

This week we have All Eyez On Tupac and Biggie. One burst onto the scene with powerful, politically charged rhymes, while the other shook the streets with his smooth flow and Hypnotized us with his gritty storytelling. These two rising forces were destined to change hip hop forever, until both their lives came to a tragic end.

Join us in celebration of 250 episodes this Monday!

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Weapons (2025) | Movie Club

This week on Movie Club, Alfredo walks Christian and Trevor through the recent hit movie Weapons. Was it worth the hype? Let us know what you think!

Sensitive topics: drug use, gore, death

"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"
Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠http://creativecom...

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September Patreon Schedule

Get ready, Task Force! This month is jam-packed with content for our Patreon members!

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Stonehenge | Exploring the Mysteries Behind This Ancient Wonder

Looking at the history and theories behind the construction of the historic monument known as Stonehenge.

An eerily organized assortment of massive rock slabs, weighing several tons, has garnered intrigue and confusion for thousands of years. With its origin dating back to the Neolithic Age, it’s a marvel of construction. It almost seems humanly impossible for the time period, raising questions about its origin, purpose, and potential for supernatural involvement. Today, we’re looki...

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Ep. 249 Sneak Peek (Sept. 1, 2025)

A mysterious circle of huge stone slabs, carefully arranged and weighing tons, has puzzled people for thousands of years. Stonehenge, built long before modern tools, seems almost impossible for humans of that time to have created. Was it a temple, a calendar, or something else entirely?

See you Monday!

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Who's at the Door? | Building Dolls and Tripping Balls

In this month's Field Work, the boys try to survive eight days seemingly trapped in an apartment building. What's real and what's not?

This time in Field Work, Trevor's finally in the driver's seat! He, Alfredo, and Christian have to identify what is and is not a hallucination as they piece together the mystery behind Who's at the Door? We were riveted by the story, let us know what you think!

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Operation Highjump | The U.S. Government's Secret Mission to Antarctica

Exploring the intriguing history behind the U.S. Navy's missions to Antarctica and what they were looking for in Operation Highjump.

In 1946, the U.S. Navy embarked on a mission to the most desolate place in the world: Antarctica. The excursion was short-lived, unorganized, and random; it prompted more questions than answers. Officials claimed it was to gather geographical data, but the world speculated the motives were much more sinister. Today, we’re investigating Operation Highjump...

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Ep. 248 Sneak Peek (Aug 25, 2025)

This week we look into Operation HIGHJUMP, when the US Navy sent a task force(!!) to explore Antarctica. The expedition led to numerous conspiracy theories particularly due to Admiral Byrd’s journals. Yes, that includes UFOs!!
See you Monday!

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Red Web Reads Smut - ACOTAR (Book 1)

Welcome, Task Force, to the world of Prythian! In today's one-off exploration of Romance and Fantasy, we are giving our first impressions of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Book 1.

If you're new to Romantasy, this will be a fun dip in the waters because it's definitely a gateway drug. (Trust us, we've seen a loooot on BookTok!) On the other hand, if you're familiar with the series, enjoy as two guys take their first steps into an entirely ...

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Thallium Poisoning of Zhu Ling | How the Internet Helped Solve a Mysterious Medical Case

Looking at the medical mystery behind the thallium poisoning case of Chinese college student Zhu Ling.

In 1994, a bright, young college student in Beijing suddenly fell dangerously ill. As her condition worsened and doctors scrambled for answers, no one could explain what was happening. A blog post from her friends uncovered the truth: she was being poisoned. But the discovery raised more questions than it answered. Who was targeting her, and why? Today, we’re looking at the Thallium ...

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Ep. 247 Sneak Peek (Aug, 18 2025)

When a student got inexplicably ill, her colleagues took matters into their own hands to get answers. They claimed she was poisoned with Thallium, but it’s still unknown how and who did it. So many questions and a little bit of conspiracy!

See you Monday!

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10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) | Movie Club

This week on Movie Club, Christian takes the crew through the plot of the 2016 sci-fi thriller movie 10 Cloverfield Lane and they debate the quality of the ending. What do you think? Should it have ended sooner? Or had a different ending altogether?

Sensitive topics: death, disfigurement

"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"
Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠...

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POLL: Your Favorite Haunted Location

Step on up, take a robe, and cast your vote! (we're still not a cult)

It's time to declassify yet another mystery! With your clearance level, you get to decide what case file we remove from the archives, scan, print, scan again, and then fax to the reading room on sub-level 24.

Available this month is a selection of haunted locations since this one will come out next month (September) as we near the spooky season!

Which research outline would you li...

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Missing Watergate Minutes | Investigating the Biggest Presidential Scandal in American History

Looking at the puzzling investigation into who erased 18.5 minutes from Nixon's White House Tapes as we cover the Missing Watergate Minutes.

In 1973, investigators requested tapes that could help unravel one of the most powerful political scandals in American history. When the recordings arrived, one contained a mysterious gap, with nearly twenty minutes of silence during a key conversation. The contents of that missing audio have never been recovered. Today, we examine the Missing Wate...

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Ep. 246 Sneak Peek (Aug 11, 2025)

The Watergate Scandal is a significant event in American history, but did you know 18 minutes of the infamous recorded conversations are missing? This week we dicuss those missing minutes. Some believe the recording was deleted on purpose. We may never know what was said!

See you Monday!

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Red Web Stretch Goals Final Tally!

The math is in! We've crunched the numbers for our 5 Year Anniversary stream. (ie - we printed out a spreadsheet, took a polaroid photo of it, and mailed it to a chimp named Elvis in Montana)

Here is our total raised toward our stretch goals for July: you helped us raise $36,462.54 to pilot new shows, revisit old series, and go on a few ghost hunts (among many more things!)

Once again, we cannot thank you all enough for coming out and sup...

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Break Room #4 • 5 Year Stream, Movie Theories, + Red Web Goes Smutty

Welcome to Break Room! Red Web's podcast behind the mysteries podcast. Join us as we reflect on a ton of upcoming Red Web content plus some of our anticipated movies of the year and our theories on them.

This week, we discuss the 5 Year Anniversary stream (that happened just before the live recording) as well as some superhero movie theories and our upcoming stretch goal: Red Web Goes Smutty.

As always, enjoy this month's Break Room! If you'd like to join us live, see this early, ...

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Declassified: Last Alchemist Fulcanelli (Research Outline)

Task Force,

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Since we recently celebrated our 5 year anniversary, we thought we'd bring out an episode that came out around our 3 year anniversary. A little middle-aged mystery action! We had one of our compliant cryptids scrawl this one out as the printer mechanic is still missing.

Unrelated but... if you happen to see a man in an IT shirt wandering the halls please inform the Dept. of Existential Affairs.

This month's outline is abo...

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