Day 21 of the daily December Drops, bringing old favorites to the exclusive ad-free feed!
In 1982, a fantasy book was published that contained clues to a treasure hunt. Readers soon realized the hunt was real, prompting a nationwide search for the solutions. Today, we discuss the mystery known as The Secret.
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2024-12-21 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
For our second Movie Club of December, we're taking a look at one of our favorite Holiday legends: Krampus!
We've covered this topic a few years ago, and it's worth catching up on the lore because this movie did a great job at referencing all the facets of the legend. The movie also does a decent job at combining campy comedy with heavy horror elements, so it's a wild time!
Sensitive topics: death
"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Cours...
2024-12-20 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
In 1993, a girl was seen wandering the forest completely alone and covered in blood. When hikers called out to her, she didn’t respond. After getting her help, it was discovered that the rest of this girl’s group had succumbed to something nightmarish, but it is still unknown what. Today we discuss what is considered the other Dyatlov Pass, the Khamar-Daban Incident.
Content warning: death and dying, self-harm, and blood.
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2024-12-19 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostHi, Task Force! Ever since we covered EAL Flight 980, the team here at HQ has been curious about more airplane mysteries! We had a few we were looking at and thought why not have YOU choose which one we cover?
Here’s a brief rundown of the 3 we chose:
The Star Dust Accident
On August 1, 1947 an Avro Lancastrian airliner, a small plane which carried up to 13 people, crashed into the Andes.
The plane was named Star Dust 2024-12-18 20:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
In 1975 the Lutz family purchased a home with a murderous history. Soon after they started having haunting experiences and left the house after only 28 days. This is the story behind the Amityville Horror House.
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2024-12-18 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Have you been having strange dreams? You wouldn't be alone. Strange flyers have appeared over the years asking people to call a mysterious phone number and describe their dreams. No one knows who made the flyers or what their true purpose is. Today, we dial the number for the Happy Valley Dream Survey.
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2024-12-17 08:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
The Setagaya Family Murders is one of Japan’s most chilling unsolved crimes, leaving four dead with and tons of clues, but no suspects.
On New Year’s Eve, a grandmother discovered her daughter and family murdered, sparking one of the largest investigations in Japan’s history. The murderer spent time in their home and despite leaving behind numerous pieces of physical evidence, this case remains unsolved. With no suspect and few leads, this unsolved crime remains one of Japan's mos...
2024-12-16 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Tomorrow we cover what is perhaps the biggest murder case in Japan. This crime happened just before DNA became a easily available. Maybe one day DNA can help solve this case. Sometimes it’s called the “Goldilocks Murder” because of how much the perpetrator did inside the family’s home. It’s a really interesting case!
See you tomorrow!
2024-12-15 19:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
In 1968, four employees of a Japanese bank were robbed of an absurd amount of money. Despite an extensive investigation that examined over 100,000 suspects, the perpetrator was never caught. Today, we discuss the puzzling case of the 300 Million Yen Robbery.
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2024-12-15 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
They’ve supposedly been seen at nearly every supernatural event: aliens, UFO sightings, even Mothman. Always in the background. But doing what? We’ve mentioned this mysterious group before, but have yet to take a closer look. Until today. For our 100th episode mini-special, we finally dive into the enigmatic Men in Black.
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2024-12-14 08:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostHi, Task Force! Happy Friday the 13th!!
We are looking forward to hanging out tonight over on Discord for Q&A, live chat, and maybe a little horror movie debate?
As a reminder, this event is open to ALL TIERS! If you have any last minute questions, comment them below or ask in the live chat!
See you at 6pm CST!
2024-12-13 16:58:36 +0000 UTC View Post
For centuries, there have been tales of a strange, ape-like creature in the United States. Today, we dive back into cryptids as we discuss the story surrounding arguably the most popular one of all time: Bigfoot.
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2024-12-13 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Gloria Ramirez was admitted to Riverside General Hospital suffering from symptoms including heart palpitations and low blood pressure. She also exhibited several strange symptoms that affected the hospital staff, resulting in some employees fainting. Today we look at the story of Gloria Ramirez, AKA the Toxic Woman.
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2024-12-12 08:00:32 +0000 UTC View Post
In 1978, a group of five friends disappeared after attending a college basketball game. Months later, four of them were found to have died under mysterious circumstances, while the fifth was never seen again. Today, we dive into the theories surrounding this puzzling case and try to piece together what might have happened to the Yuba County Five.
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2024-12-11 08:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
On the night of February 24, 1978, five men went out to attend a college basketball game for a night of fun, never to return home. Months later, four of them were found to have died under mysterious circumstances, while the fifth was never seen again. Sometimes referred to as the US’s Dyatlov Pass, today we discuss the puzzling case of the Yuba County Five.
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2024-12-10 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Bonnybridge is the UFO sighting capital of the world and home to the Falkirk Triangle in Scotland.
UFO and UAP stories have become such a global phenomenon that government hearings and social media videos on the matter have been a constant. We’ve explored many encounters and UFO hotspots, but this one stands apart with hundreds of reports every single year. Today, we discuss the home to the most UFO sightings in the world: Bonnybridge.
2024-12-09 08:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Did you know a small area in Scotland has the most UFO sightings in the world? This week we discuss the town of Bonnybridge and try to figure out why all the aliens wanna be there! I think maybe haggis.
With all the recent chatter around UFO aerial fights and UAP reports from the Pentagon, now's the perfect time to indulge in some alien goodness.
See you Monday!
2024-12-08 19:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
In 1953, unbeknownst to the general public, the CIA conducted experiments on both the general population and government employees regarding the possibilities of things like mind control and hypnosis. Americans were dosed with LSD, oftentimes against their will or without their knowledge. The project was ultimately shut down in 1973 and did not become known to the public until afterward. Today, we dive into the complex mystery of Project MKUltra.
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2024-12-08 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
When a rancher found a strange crash site on his land, he brought what he found to the Air Force. What followed was a decades long debate on where the debris came from, with many believing it was a UFO even now. Today we discuss the story that permeates UFO folklore, the Roswell Incident.
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2024-12-07 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
It's almost time for the last Red Web Discord event of 2024, and all tiers on Patreon are invited!!
We wanna hang out, answer any burning questions you might have, and maybe even debate on our favorite horror films!
Leave any questions here in the comments. See you Friday the 13th!
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2024-12-06 21:46:45 +0000 UTC View Post
For our first Movie Club of December, we're taking a look at one of Alfredo's favorites: Final Destination.
We've talked about this movie a ton in the podcast, so we're stoked to finally be discussing it in more detail. There are a lot of little hidden things throughout the movie that make it super rewatchable. Let us know your thoughts, Task Force!
Sensitive topics: death, nudity
"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"
Kevin MacLe...
Everyone knows the stories of famous cryptids like Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, and the Mothman. But there exists an entire world of lesser known, more bizarre cryptids as well. Today, we take a look at some of those as we learn about Three Obscure Cryptids.
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2024-12-05 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Thanks for supporting us in 2024! We went through huge changes and took this show entirely independent thanks to YOU, Task Force.
Every year it’s so wild to look back on what we’ve made and the community we’ve built. This time, it’s definitely something extra special. To see we’re the TOP PODCAST?! for over 8,400 of you is mind blowing and we’re honored that 44,000 of you have us in your top 10. You know how much we love mysteries and we’ll be going strong heading into 20...
2024-12-05 01:15:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Getting into the spirit of the holiday season, we have to share our Krampus research outline! It just so happens that Krampuslauf (or the Krampus Run where people dressed as Krampus parade through towns trying to scare audiences) is held on December 5 or St. Nicholas Day Eve. So, today is kind of like Krampuslauf Eve.
Anyway, we really enjoyed learning about the possible origins of Krampus, and how a lot of traditions seemed to come together into one. Enjoy the outline, and come back De...
2024-12-04 20:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
In 1899, a passing ship investigated an unlit lighthouse. Upon arriving, they discovered a baffling scene. The keepers of the lighthouse were nowhere to be found, and they were never seen again. Today, we discuss the curious story of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse.
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2024-12-04 08:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Task Force! Here’s your exclusive Movie Club releases for December!
We start the month with a classic and end it with our special holiday cryptid(?) friend, Krampus! Be goooooooood (or else). Alfredo's pick was Final Destination, and Jillian brought tidings or something with Krampus.
As a reminder, no December Drops of old episodes on the Patreon feed will release on these days.
Enjoy!!
2024-12-03 23:40:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, unable to move, haunted by hallucinations or visions of a terrifying entity? You’re not alone. There exists a scientific curiosity that explains why such a frightening event occurs. Today, we discuss the terrifying phenomenon of sleep paralysis.
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2024-12-03 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
The timeline and investigation behind the most valuable heist of "liquid gold" in Canadian history, the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.
Canada is home to an asset considered to be more valuable than oil. They’re the world’s leading producer of this product and have a robust system in place to track, check, and distribute it. But what happens when thousands of barrels go missing? Today, we discuss the largest heist in Canadian history: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.
2024-12-02 08:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
This week we are covering perhaps the biggest agricultural heist ever, the Great Maple Syrup Heist!
We learned so much about maple syrup and how thieves got away with stealing hundreds of thousands of gallons of ooey gooey goodness.
See you Monday!
2024-12-01 19:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
One person's Reddit post honoring their deceased friend triggers a series of events including espionage, hacking, and military conspiracy. Today, we will unpack Red Web's first mystery of Lake City Quiet Pills.
Images: https://twitter.com/RedWebPod/status/1285255451236610048
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2024-12-01 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post