Locations Unknown

We're away this week putting the finishing touches on our new studio, but we'll be back with a brand-new episode on August 8th! Until then, please enjoy a classic from the vault: "Daniel Robinson - Sonoran Desert - Arizona." We've remastered the audio, so it sounds better than ever. (Originally aired: January 13, 2023) On June 23rd, 2021, a geologist working on a remote job site in the Sonoran Desert, west of Phoenix Arizona, started behaving strangely shortly after arriving for the day.  His coworker noticed him looking off into the desert with a blank stare before getting into his car and driving off, never to be seen again.  Join us this week as we investigate the bizarre disappearance of Daniel Robinson and the puzzling discovery a month later that leaves more questions than answers.  (Episode 76) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

We're out of the office this week putting the finishing touches on the new studio! We'll be back with all-new shows the first week of August. Until then, enjoy a classic from the vault: "Grand Canyon Cold Cases." It's the episode that kicked off our Cold Cases series, and we've cleaned up the audio so it sounds better than ever. (Original air date: 2/17/23) With over 52 million acres, the US National Park system is home to some of the most breathtaking natural features on the planet. Tens of millions enjoy the parks every year.  While most visits end with an amazing memory, many have not.  The official NPS cold case count stands at 29, however, independent researchers estimate between 1100 to 1600 unsolved disappearances originate in our parks.  Join us this week as we begin the mini-series, “National Park Cold Cases”.  Cases covered in this episode; Justin Richardson, Drake Kramer, and Morgan Heimer.      Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

While we're away getting our new studio up and running, please enjoy one of our favorite episodes on Glacier National Park Cold Cases, complegte with newly edited audio to make your listening experience even better.  Side note, this was the last episode before we moved into our old studio!  (Originally aired 3/23/2023) With over 52 million acres, the US National Park system is home to some of the most breathtaking natural features on the planet. Tens of millions enjoy these parks every year.  Join us this week for an installment of, “National Park Cold Cases” as we explore Glacier National Park.  Cases covered in the episode: Joseph & William Whitehead, Frederick Lumley, & Patrick Whalen. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2025

July 31 2024, a 39-year-old ultrarunner vanished in the rugged North Cascades National Park during a 20-mile trail run. Minimally equipped, he became disoriented on wildfire-altered trails, surviving 30 days on berries and river water. Despite extensive searches by sheriff’s deputies, park rangers, and a helicopter, the park’s dense forests and remote terrain hid him. A trail crew’s chance discovery saved his life as he lay emaciated on a riverbank.  Join us this week as we learn about the incredible survival story of Robert Schock. SHOW NOTE - We're off for the next month as we move into our new studio.  We'll be back in August with new episodes!   Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Kierstyn Skelton, Christine Brown, Michelle Barstad, Sara Carroll, & Trina Lohman Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

April 2010, a young American backpacker set out alone on a trek through Nepal’s scenic Langtang Valley. She was last seen confidently hiking along a popular trail but then vanished without a trace. Despite exhaustive searches, not a single piece of evidence emerged. This disappearance remains one of Nepal’s most puzzling mysteries, leaving her family still searching for answers more than a decade later.  Was it a tragic accident, or did she fall victim to something darker? Join us this week as we investigate the case of Aubrey Sacco. Thank you to Magic Mind for Sponsoring the episode.   Get 60% off the Magic Mind offer with our link and code https://magicmind.com/unknownmf & UNKNOWN60 Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Sarah McDonough, Amanda Wood, & Emylee Strubel Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2025

In July 1999, a 34-year-old book editor from New York set out for a day hike near Comet Falls in Mount Rainier National Park. Despite clear skies, he left the main trail and entered rugged, snow-covered terrain. When he never returned, an extensive search turned up nothing—no gear, no footprints, no clues. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Joseph “Joe” Lee Wood Jr. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Mrunmayee Shete, TK, Katie Mellskog, & Rayna Weth. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

April 6th, 2017, a lone cyclist sets out into Washington’s Olympic wilderness, towing a trailer packed with camping gear and determination. Days later, park rangers found the bike and gear abandoned on a remote road, but no sign of the traveler. What follows is a baffling series of search efforts, false leads, and clues scattered across one of the most rugged national parks in the country. With unpredictable weather, dense forests, and towering mountains, this is a landscape that doesn’t give up its secrets easily. Join us this week as we investigate the mysterious disappearance of Jacob Gray. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Craig Cisneros Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

It’s the 6th century, Britain’s a chaotic mess—Roman rule’s gone, Saxons are invading, and a warrior king fights his last battle. Then, poof—he’s gone, whisked away to a mysterious place called Avalon, never to be seen again.  Did this King really vanish into the wilderness, or is his whole story just a legend?”  Join us this week as we investigate the strange disappearance of King Arthur, Camelot, and the Holy Grail. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Katie Sylvis & Jacob Budke. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Cover image credit: Ivan Drazic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Join us this week for a great conversation with Tara and Nancy, retired Yellowstone National Park law enforcement Rangers and hosts of Crime Off the Grid. They share unforgettable experiences from their careers, from intense encounters involving tasers and unexpected rodeo moves to heartfelt moments helping park visitors in distress. We dive into the realities of being law enforcement in America’s wild places, debunk persistent conspiracy theories, and learn what "WWND—What Would Nancy Do?" really means in high-pressure wilderness scenarios. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or fascinated by true crime in the backcountry, you won't want to miss this episode! Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Ralph Ferguson, Amy Creek, Anah Gilmore, & Heather Auger Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

On April 23rd, 2025, we hosted a nearly five-hour livestream to celebrate our current studio, which we'll be leaving later this spring due to upcoming building renovations. During the event, we interviewed Danielle and Cassie from National Park After Dark. Our conversation covered their recent adventure in Antarctica, their new show Watch Her Cook, some of their most chilling hiking experiences, and a few memorable, funny moments. We hope you enjoy the interview! Note: The pre and post interview segments were greatly edited down to focus this episode on the interview.  You view the full unedited livestream by following the link below. You can view the full unedited live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/ygH3VsBm6oU Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

In October 2012, an experienced hiker vanished amid an early-season snowstorm near California's remote Taboose Pass. Despite extensive search efforts hindered by brutal terrain, freezing temperatures, and blinding whiteouts, rescuers found no trace. Months later, melting snow exposed startling clues, raising even deeper questions about what truly occurred near the alpine summit.  With clear evidence of frantic emergency calls and an abandoned tent, the mystery deepens: Was it hypothermia, altitude sickness, or something more sinister? Join us as we explore the disappearance of Larry Conn in Kings Canyon National Park. Mark your calendars!  We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25.  Guests on the stream include the hosts of National Park After Dark, Extreme Filmmaker and Director of Photograhy on Discovery Channel's Expedition Unknown Evan B Stone, and the hosts from Crime Off the Grid and Off the Trails.  Stay tuned for more details! Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert  Cover image credit: Stardustsense Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025

July 18 2009, a seasoned backpacker set off alone into the rugged wilderness of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. Facing scorching heat, limited water, and treacherous terrain, he soon found himself trapped in a remote canyon far from his intended path. As days passed, searchers raced against time and the harsh environment, uncovering clues that painted a chilling picture of how quickly nature can overpower even the most experienced adventurer. Join us this week as we investigate the tragic story of Bryce Gillies. Mark your calendars!  We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25.  Stay tuned for more details! Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park draws millions each year, captivated by its stunning beauty and volcanic wonders. But beneath its dramatic landscapes lie stories of visitors who've gone missing without a trace. This week, we explore cold cases within the park, examining the risks hidden along its rugged trails, active lava flows, and unpredictable coastlines. Join us as we uncover the real dangers of this popular destination—and consider what might have happened to those who ventured out and never returned. Mark your calendars!  We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25.  Stay tuned for more details! Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Corrine Manning Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

On September 25, 1981, a 58-year-old woman mysteriously vanished while hiking a familiar Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. Moments after walking ahead of her friends, she disappeared without a trace. Strange behaviors leading up to that day—including unusual phone calls and missed commitments—only deepened the mystery. Despite exhaustive searches, her fate remains unknown. Was she lost, abducted, or did she deliberately disappear? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Thelma Polly Melton in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mark your calendars!  We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25.  Stay tuned for more details! Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: John E Farris, Jasmina Vodenicar, Amy Friedl Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert  Research: Cherish Green Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

On September 25, 1981, a 58-year-old woman mysteriously vanished while hiking a familiar Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. Moments after walking ahead of her friends, she disappeared without a trace. Strange behaviors leading up to that day—including unusual phone calls and missed commitments—only deepened the mystery. Despite exhaustive searches, her fate remains unknown. Was she lost, abducted, or did she deliberately disappear? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Thelma Polly Melton in Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Mark your calendars!  We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25.  Stay tuned for more details! Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: John E Farris, Jasmina Vodenicar, Amy Friedl Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert  Research: Cherish Green Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

In September 2021, an experienced outdoorsman, vanished mysteriously during a solo hike in Yosemite's rugged Hetch Hetchy wilderness. Last seen above O’Shaughnessy Dam, he intended to fish at remote Lake Eleanor. Despite massive searches, no trace was ever found—not even his bright red kayak. Did he fall victim to hidden waters, dense wilderness, or something else entirely? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Joel Thomazin. Mark your calendars!  We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25.  Stay tuned for more details! Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Lauren Johnson & Phillip Van Doren Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

On September 19, 2008, Ronald Scott Gray, a seasoned 62-year-old retired Marine and Massachusetts State Police captain, vanished during an elk hunt in Idaho’s rugged Selway-Bitterroot wilderness. Despite extensive survival training, he disappeared without a trace. His backpack, found near Highline Lake, provided no definitive clues. Unusual behavior noted by companions hinted at possible disorientation or psychological factors. Harsh weather and challenging terrain complicated the intensive search.  His mysterious disappearance remains unsolved, highlighting how even the most experienced outdoorsman can become lost in vast, unforgiving wilderness.   Note: Mike is recovering from a serious illness and had some issues with his voice this episode.  We apologize for the listening inconvenience and hope for his speedy recovery by next episode!    Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Jamie Drexler, Amelia Haverkamp, Carrie Tajc Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2025

November 20th, 2010—As darkness fell on Lake Placid New York, a 22-year-old hiker set off into the High Peaks Wilderness after his shift at The Downtown Diner. Several hiking parties spotted him in his green Carhartt jacket before vanishing into the trees two miles in. Days later, that jacket was found. He was not. Join us this week as we unravel the disappearance of Wesley Wamsganz. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Nick Speaker  Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Researcher: Cherish Green Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

On August 30, 2019, an experienced hiker set out along the steep, treacherous Z Trail on Hawaii's Big Island. When he failed to return, massive search efforts were stymied by thick jungles, towering cliffs, and sudden downpours—and no clues were ever found. Was it a tragic fall, or is something far more unsettling at work? Join us this week as we dive into one of Hawai‘i’s most baffling, unsolved missing-person cases: the disappearance of Kyle Brittain. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Ellie Mae, Vanessa Gillam, Hannah Lauder, Leah Northrup, Matt Roses, Joelle Aikens, Annie Schmeckpeper, Kathy Cook. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

Survivalist and skilled outdoorsman Thomas Seibold left a homestead cabin in October 2012, bound for the vast expanse of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve for what was supposed to be a brief adventure. Instead, he was never seen again. Join us for part three of Gone in Alaska to find out why Seibold’s disappearance remains one of the most enduring mysteries of the Last Frontier. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2025

Hey friends!  Since Joe & I are off this week and next week, we thought it would be fun to release our latest members only voicemail episode.  If you like this kind of content and want to support the show, you can become a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month and never miss another episode.  (Link below)  If Patreon isn't your thing, you can become a Spreaker, YouTube, or Apple podcast premium member to enjoy the same content we publish on Patreon. Next week, we'll be releasing a special guest hosted episode.  The following week, Joe & I will be back to our usual mispronuciations!   On a sad, yet somehow exciting note, we have to vacate our current studio space by the end of April.  (The building we're in is being rennovated)  To commemorate all the fun times we've had at this space, we're going to be doing one final Live Stream Super show on the evening of Wednesday, April 23rd.  The show will most likely start between 6 and 7 PM (CST) and will go for several hours.  (We will finalize the time in the next few weeks).  Here's some of what we're hoping to do during the live stream. Hosts Mike, Joe, and Andy will be present for the entire live stream.Special guests: Evan Stone, hosts from other shows on our network, mystery guest.Members only video call (Viewable to the public).Hosts will answer AMA questions from Reddit.  (We'll be posting the Reddit AMA soon)Live chat for viewers.Call the show "Live on Air" during the live stream.More to come.We hope everyone can join to help us celebrate the final episode in our current studio! Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

Deep in the uncharted reaches of the Brazilian rainforest lies one of exploration’s most enduring riddles. In 1925, a daring British explorer ventured there with two companions in search of a lost city that might reshape history. Then, on the threshold of the unknown, all three vanished. Theories swirl: hostile tribes, disease, or even a hidden new life among the forest’s peoples.  Join us as this week as we investigate the puzzling disappearance of Percy Fawcett and the Lost City of Z. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Research: Athena Van Overschelde & Mike Van de Bogert Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

A young, adventurous couple embarks on a bold mission in 1928: to conquer the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and claim two record-breaking feats. The newlyweds pilot a handmade wooden scow down the rushing waters, navigating rugged rapids and unpredictable weather. As their journey stretches on, they mysteriously disappear, leaving behind a boat filled with supplies and a puzzle that has haunted explorers, historians, and investigators ever since. Did they succumb to the canyon’s treacherous waters, or was there something more sinister at play? Clues and rumors have surfaced over decades, but the truth remains elusive. Join us this week as we explore the disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Rachel Blake & AE’s Alsman Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2025

Join us this week as we explore the chilling legends lurking in America’s wilderness and beyond. We’ll travel to the misty trails of a famed national park where a cunning, stone-skinned predator once terrorized the locals. Then, we head north to the icy Alaskan expanse patrolled by a shadowy hound that paralyzes its victims with a single glance. Finally, we dive into a South American jungle, rumored to harbor a man-eating plant that ensnares unsuspecting explorers.  Each tale blends historical echoes with bone-chilling folklore, leaving you to wonder: where does fact end, and myth begin?  Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Roy Watson, Brian Gould, Marcy Baum Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

In the early 1990's, a young man's quest for freedom leads him to abandon society, hitchhike across America, and live in the Alaskan wilderness. His journey, inspired by literary ideals, ends tragically in an abandoned bus shrouded in mystery. Join us this week as we explore the incredible life and story of Christopher McCandless, also known as "Alexander Supertramp." Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Alec Weber Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

On May 23, 1950, a skilled mountaineer vanished near Ape Canyon in Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest. That morning, he split from his ski party to photograph them from a different vantage point—but never returned. Despite intense searches of the rugged volcanic terrain, neither Carter nor his camera was ever found. Was it a tragic accident, or is there a hidden truth lurking on the slopes? Join us this week as we investigate the mysterious disappearance of Jim Carter. Correction: We mispoke regarding diabetes, hypoglycemia, and insulin.  To eliminate confusion, we have cut these parts from the episode.   Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Roslyn Kos, Nicole Vanoni, Kat Waller Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

On June 20, 2003, a young man abandoned his car on a remote Wisconsin forest road and vanished without a trace. In the days before, he’d quit his job, withdrawn thousands in cash, and displayed strange, erratic behavior. Despite extensive searches in the sprawling Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, he was never found. Was he lost, taken, or running from something?  Join us this week as we investigate the strange disappearance of Andrew Bliss. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Tabitha Ussery, Meredith Tackett, Kristy Manzola, Mark Barnett, Eileen Oconnell Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Research: Mike Van de Bogert & Bridget Swanson Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

A year has passed since Richard Lyman Griffis stepped off a bus in the Yukon and vanished into the vast wilderness of Wrangell–St. Elias National Park. But he wasn’t the only man named Richard to go missing in Alaska’s unforgiving backcountry. Around the same time, Richard Hills and Richard Bennett also disappeared without a trace. In this second episode of Locations Unknown: Special Edition – Gone in Alaska, we examine these unsettling cases and uncover what they reveal about the hidden dangers lurking in America’s last frontier. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Elyse Hawkins Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Michele Metych Production: Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

Australia’s high country glows with raw beauty and deep mystery, overshadowed by a long history of unsolved disappearances. Even the most seasoned explorers—hardened hikers and skilled hunters—have vanished here without a trace, leaving behind only faint traces and countless unanswered questions. Rumors persist of a reclusive bushman lurking in remote corners of the wilderness, whose silent watch only deepens the mystery. In these rugged Victorian Alps, stunning vistas give way to haunting puzzles that continue to perplex and unsettle all who venture in. Join us this week as we investigate the cold cases of Australia’s hidden highlands. Cases covered: Warren Meyer, Conrad Whitlock, & Niels Becker. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   New Patreon Shoutouts: Corrina Kyle & Willow Magick Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

In this special episode of Locations Unknown, Maddie from Who Runs This Park interviews us on a wide range of topics.  Our conversation covered a behind the scenes look at everything that goes into Locations Unknown, the cases that stay with us the most, and whether the stories we cover have changed how we spend time outdoors.  We also shared some of our wildest wilderness tales, including camping overnight with armed park rangers searching for an aggressive grizzly in Glacier National Park.  Hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did.    Show note: We're off next week for Thanksgiving but will be back the following week with an all new episode.   Learn more about Who Runs This Park: https://linktr.ee//whorunsthispark Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   New Patreon Shoutouts: Jessica M Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

A fitness enthusiast and mother of four, Michelle Vanek, 35, set out to conquer Colorado’s Mount of the Holy Cross in 2005. Straying onto the grueling Halo Ridge Route, Michelle faced fatigue, high-altitude sickness, and frigid temperatures.  After splitting from her hiking partner near the peak, she vanished without a trace.  Despite an exhaustive search involving hundreds of rescuers, only a boot was found—17 years later.  Did Michelle succumb to the mountain’s brutal elements, or does the Holy Cross Wilderness hold darker secrets? Tune in as we unravel the mystery surrounding her disappearance. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   New Patreon Shoutouts: Jenn Smith, Katherine DeLoach, Mary Quinn. Episode suggestion shoutout: Taylor Warnock Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

Enjoy this special release from our members only content.  In this episode, we react to all the voicemails we've received since February 2024.  This is a sample of the content we provide if you subscribe on Patreon, YouTube, Apple, or Spreaker.  This episode was originally released on 9/8/2024.  (Warning - there is explicit language in this episode.)   Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails! Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episodes, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Presented by Unknown Media Group. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2024

In 1845, Sir John Franklin led 129 men on HMS Erebus and HMS Terror into the Arctic, vanishing without a trace and sparking one of history’s most haunting mysteries. This Halloween, we explore the eerie legacy of the Franklin Expedition: ghostly sightings around the shipwrecks, chilling whispers near graves on Beechey Island, and cursed artifacts that bring misfortune to those who dare disturb them. Was it lead poisoning, starvation, or something supernatural that doomed the crew? Join us as we dive into the deep end of the Arctic’s frozen secrets and uncover what happened to Sir John Franklins Northwest passage expedition. Correction 1: During the episode we incorrectly stated actor Alfred Molina (Doctor Octopus in the Spider Man movie) played Sir John Franklin in the AMC show The Terror.  The actor who played Franklin was actually Ciaran Hinds.  Thank you to listener Lara Mangieri for pointing this out!  You're correct, they do look similar.  Correction 2: Joe mixed up Vitamin C and D by stating you get Vitamin C by sunlight.  Vitamin C is acquired by the food you eat and Vitamin D is made by your body when exposed to sunlight.   Correction 3: Mike mispoke a couple of times during the timeline segment and referred to the Back River as the Black River.   Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails! New Patreon Shoutouts - Heather Armstrong, Kristen Ellsworth, Angel Overbay, Michelle Aldaco. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Presented by Unknown Media Group. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

Join us this week for the first of a Special Mini Series, 'Gone In Alaska'. June 19, 2014, on a desolate stretch of island beach in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, a battered red and white kayak, a map, journals, full bags of rice and lentils, and one French passport were found. It told the name of a missing man and about his 3000-mile journey. Join us this week for a Special Edition of Locations Unknown: Gone In Alaska, where we investigate the strange disappearance of François Guenot.  (Episode 115) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails!      Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes before release, special Members only episodes, & free swag!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Do you want to call the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message, and we may air it in a future episode!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Presented by Unknown Media Group Host: Joe Erato Host: Michele Metych Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2024

On a quiet afternoon in January 1980, veteran park ranger Paul Fugate set out on a routine patrol in Arizona's Chiricahua National Monument, promising to return shortly.  He was never seen again.  Despite extensive searches, not a single trace of him was found. Was it a tragic accident in the rugged wilderness, or did something more sinister happen?  Join us as we revisit the mysterious disappearance of Paul Fugate.  (Episode 114) We first covered this case back on December 1, 2018.  At that time, no other podcasts had covered Paul's case and very few shows were even focusing on wilderness disappearances.  Since then, the wilderness disappearances sub-genre has exploded with amazing shows like Park Predators & National Park After Dark.  With our 6 year anniversary coming up fast, we thought it would be fun to redo our first episode from the ground up, so we ditched the original show notes and came into the case fresh, with new perspectives on what might have happened.  Hope you enjoy the episode and let us know how EP 114 compares with EP1!  We can't thank you enough for sticking with us for 6 years and we're looking forward to many more years to come! Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails! New Patreon Shoutouts - Kimberly Barber, Adam Bickford, Summer Shears, Amanda Weber. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 51 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Presented by Unknown Media Group. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2024

April 27th, 2021, In the shadow of Glacier National Park, on the rugged shores of Lower St. Mary Lake, a 26-year-old vanished under mysterious circumstances. What began as a typical spring evening quickly spiraled into one of Montana’s most perplexing missing person cases. Despite extensive searches, rumors, and disturbing clues, nothing has been found. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Leo Wagner.  (Episode 113) *EPISODE CORRECTION: We originally stated in the opening episode summary that Leo was last seen on 4/24/21.  While some reports stated the 24th & 26th, a review of all available case information points to Leo last being seen on 4/27/21.     Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails!      New Patreon Shoutouts - Kimberly Barber Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 50 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Presented by Unknown Media Group. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2024

On September 11, 2005, experienced outdoorsman and hunter, Tom Leonard, embarked on what was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Armed with a rare, limited-entry permit to hunt sheep in the remote and rugged Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Provincial Park, he meticulously planned a 10-day hunt, packing enough supplies for an additional 10 days, just in case. But when Tom failed to return home, his worried wife alerted authorities, sparking a massive search through one of Canada's most unforgiving landscapes.  (Episode 112) What happened to Tom Leonard? Was it the treacherous terrain, unpredictable weather, or something far more sinister lurking in the wilderness? Join us this week as we dive into the unsolved mystery of Tom Leonard’s disappearance, the search efforts, and the questions that remain unanswered to this day. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails! New Patreon Shoutouts - April Dwyer, Chris Baltz, Jamie Holmes, Hannah Bolten, Allison Strikling, Dave Nolan, Nicole Greenwood. Episode Suggestion Shoutout - Sapph Cooper Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 50 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Presented by Unknown Media Group. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2024

July 24th, 1989: The police in Hokkaido, Japan dispatched a helicopter to the Daisetsuzan National Park to search for two lost hikers that had been reported missing. The searchers rescued the two hikers but what brought them to their location in the first place is where the real mystery begins. Join us this week as we investigate the Mount Asahidake SOS Incident.  (Episode 111) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown New Patreon Shoutouts - Megan Timmers Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 49 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

On February 23rd 2019, after embarking on a solo 10 day trek through the Sierra Nevadas via the Sierra High Route, a 1st Division Marine with mountaineering and survival training never returned. Multiple agencies searched for more than a week but found no clues.  Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Matthew Kraft.  (Episode 110) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown New Patreon Shoutouts - Kylie Amato, Andrea Broger, Kelly Leadingham, Ashleigh Kenny, Rebecca Hadden, Diane Paradis. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 48 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2024

June 12th, 2023, a 13 year old takes the family van on a late night drive in Central Wisconsin.  When the family wakes up the next day and realizes he's gone, a missing persons report is filed and a search is kicked off.  Later that day, the van, a cell phone, and an abandoned camp are discovered near Devil's Lake State Park.  Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of James Yoblonski.  (Episode 109) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown New Patreon Shoutouts: Catherine Pierce, Irmani Smallwood, Heidi Wikman, Misty Kosak, Shelby Elswick, Cara Peterson, Rob Kerris, James Batman, Summer Vlietsra. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 48 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2024

December 18, 2021, hikers record a video of a woman swimming at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Florida.  This video would be the last time anyone would see her.  A few days later, her car was found in the same state park.  Was it an accident or possible foul play, join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Paola Miranda-Rosa.  (Episode 108) We'd like to welcome Off the Trails Podcast to Unknown Media Group!  You can listen to their podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956 Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown New Patreon Shoutouts: Logan Langer, Melissa Lucht, Michelle Dove, E. Beaver, Emily Christoffers, Sara Hynes, Kyla Maclauchlin, Melissa Hitzke. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2024

On February 8th, 1970, a troop of Boy Scouts was hiking and camping near Ice Water Springs in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. During their return, one scout, Geoff Hague, got separated from the group and was never seen again. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Geoff Hague.  (Episode 107) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown New Patreon Shoutouts: Bryan Nutt, Aimee VanAndel, Morgan Miller, Mellissa Kooyman, Mary Ellen O’Brien, Kellie Bishop, Allison Ferris, Jennifer Terranova, Ryan Norton. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2024

On July 13, 2018, Paul and his wife were vacationing in California to celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary.  Before wrapping up their trip, Paul wanted to take one last day hike through Joshua Tree National Park, hoping to get some good shots of the parks Big Horn Sheep.  After several hours had passed without Paul's return, his wife alerted the authorities and a massive search kicked off shortly after.  Join us this week as we revisit the disappearance and eventual recovery of Paul Miller in Joshua Tree National Park.  (Episode 106)   This was the second case we covered on the podcast back on December 16, 2018.  We have re-recorded the episode with some updated content, a couple clips from our original episode, and updated information on the recovery of Paul Miller.  To all the OG listeners who have been here since Episode #2, thank you for sticking with us!   Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown New Patreon Shoutouts: Julie Chapman, Suzanne Moak, Colleen Schaal, Andrew Fuller, Jonathan Woods, Tonya Campbell, Emily Mckee, Donna Musselman, Brownwyn Livezey, Michele Hanson, David Bowie Riding on a Tiger Made of Lightning (JJ). Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2024

In our latest episode, we interview the hosts of National Park After Dark Danielle and Cassie. We cover a wide variety of topics including how they got started and interesting stories from their travels.  If you haven't already, we recorded an episode for their show on April 21, 2024.  You can listen to that episode here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disappearance-of-everett-ruess-ft-locations-unknown/id1549433407?i=1000652795512)  (Episode 105) You can learn more about National Park After Dark by visiting their website at: https://www.npadpodcast.com/ Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown New Patreon shoutouts: Amy Mitchell, Evan Wilson, Julia Reagan, Amy Hoffman, Leanne Cole, Nikki Hogue, Page Johnson, & Brookes Frizzel. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube  Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown  Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & Rumble.  You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

April 5th 2019, Search & Rescue discover a disturbing scene while searching for a man who was winter camping deep in the Boundary Waters Wilderness of Northern Minnesota.  What they found left the searchers with more questions than answers.  Did a horrific accident happen?  Was there foul play?  Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Jordan Grider.  (Episode 104) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Use this link to share what your ideal trip would be https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/joe-3pogq   New Patreon Shoutouts: Flaming Yon, Briana Waite, Katherine Magnin, Robin Gallagher, & YS   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube   Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & Rumble.   You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2024

September 27th, 2023, an experienced hiker and trail runner planned a 28-mile run in Rocky Mountain National Park, something he had done dozens of times in the past.  About 7 miles into his run, he sends a text to his family to check in.  This would be the last time anyone would hear from him.  Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Chad Pallansch.  (Episode 103) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown   New Patreon Shoutouts: LuFate Wharton, Fabio Alexandre, Jennifer Dunne, Julie Clifton, Dee Jagstadt, Bella Murray   Episode suggestion shoutout: Jennie Olson   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube   Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & Rumble.    You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2024

In this week's episode, we investigate the strange disappearances of the Palmer brothers from Alaska, two siblings who vanished without a trace, their disappearances eerily spaced 11 years apart.  What are the chances that such bizarre events could strike the same family twice?  Are they related in any way?  Join us as we try to figure out what happened to Michael and Charles Palmer.  (Episode 102)  Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown   New Patreon Shoutouts: Sean Gillis, Tiff Wren, Julie Whitlock, and Diane.   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube   Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & Rumble.   You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2024

On June 9, 2013, a young woman set out on a spiritual quest in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, leaving behind her companions at Canyon Creek Campground. Embracing nature in its purest form, she ventured into the forest with nothing but her resolve, never to be seen again. Join us this week as we explore the mysterious disappearance of Maureen Kelly.  (Episode 101) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown   New Patron Shoutouts: Sarah Santiago.   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 45 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube   Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & Rumble.   You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2024

For our 100th episode, Extreme Filmmaker and Co-host of the show SVC Explorers of the Unknown Evan B Stone, is back to tell us about his Ghost Hunting trip to Chernobyl for Syfy Channel's Destination Truth.    In 2009, Evan B. Stone, Josh Gates, and their team conducted the first ever paranormal investigation at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.  He goes into all the spooky, behind-the-scenes details on the trip and shares some amazing photographs he took.  Later in the episode, he talks with us about his latest show, SVC Explorers of the Unknown, where he and renowned paranormal investigator Jack Vaisey try to uncover the truth behind paranormal, cryptid, and UFO investigations.  We end the episode talking with Evan about his time as a filmmaker working for MTV, at the height of its popularity in the early to mid 90's, where he met almost every popular musician of the decade!  (Video of this episode will be available on our YouTube channel within 24 hours)    It's been a 5+ year journey to get to this point and we can't thank you enough for sticking with us throughout all our mispronunciations and grizzly bear controversies! (Inside joke for OG listeners) Thank You from Mike and Joe!   You can find Evan's new show here: TikTok: SVC Explorers Of The Unknown (@svcexplorersoftheunknown) | TikTok YouTube: SVC Explorers Of The Unknown - YouTube   You can learn more about Evan here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stonefilmsearth/ Vimeo: Evan B. Stone / Adventure Reel 2023 on Vimeo   Evan's condensed Resume: Directory of Photography Discovery Channel: Expedition Unknown, Naked & Afraid, Shark Week (W/ William Shatner), Discovering Dobrik. History Channel: Beyond Oak Island & American Daredevils (Director) NBC: Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.  CBS: Amazing Race (Show Producer/ Season 2) Syfy: Destination Truth.    Animal Planet/Travel Channel: Finding Bigfoot, Ghost Nation, & Legendary Locations.   New Patreon Shoutouts: Stephanie Hansen, Emily Ballantyne, & Chloe Katsilas.     Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 45 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on a new platform: Rumble. You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2024

In our previous episode, we investigated the mysterious disappearance of Marshal Iwassa, who went missing on November 17, 2019. The chilling discovery of his truck, scorched and deserted in a secluded area north of Pemberton, British Columbia, left us with more questions than answers. This week, our journey continues with Part 2, where we delve into the case of Daniel Reoch, who vanished under similarly mysterious circumstances around the same time and locale. Join us this week as we explore the potential connection between these disappearances, weaving together clues and theories that may shed light on these cases.  (Episode 99) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown   New Patron Shoutouts: Ben Frederick & Karen Heronemus.   Episode Suggestion shoutout: Jen Calvin   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 44 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube   Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.   You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2024