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Merch Discount Code! (March)
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REMINDER: Break Room Tomorrow!
We hope to see our Buff Scientists and Squonks in Discord tomorrow for the first live recording of Break Room at 6pm CST. If you need help joining our Patreon-exclusive Discord, follow this guide!
The Rack Man | The Man Found Crucified Underwater
A chilling true crime case from Australia detailing why Max Tancevski AKA "The Rack Man" was strapped to a steel cross and thrown into a river.When a fishing boat pulled in its net, they expected the usual catch—until they hauled up something far heavier. Tangled in the lines was a body, strapped to a strange metal frame. For decades, no one knew his name, and he was only known by a grim nickname. Today, we uncover the mystery of The Rack Man.Sensitive topics: cult, cult activity involving children
Ep. 225 Sneak Peek (Mar 17, 2025)
This week we are discussing yet another Australian case. We aren’t totally sure how this happened, but they’ve been really interesting! This case in particular is very disturbing. A man was discovered in the water, crucified. Even after identifying Rack Man asMax Tancevski,the mystery remains.Who was responsible for his fate?See you Monday!
Mystery Madness: Round 3 (Secret Sixteen)
Round 3 of Mystery Madness is here and voting begins NOW!Voting is open to everyone by clicking hereFor our reactions to the results of Round 2, click here for the recap video.One of the team's favorites didn't make it, and there were some close results alongside a few HUGE landslides, including Area 51's defeat at the hands of Mothman!We're down to the Secret Sixteen, and closing in on the top spots. Featured line-ups include:Zodiac Killer vs. Dyatlov PassProject Blue Book vs. SquonkCicada 3301 vs. Men in BlackWho will make it ...
MEMO: Break Room on March 19
Break Room is our newcatch-all show where the Red Web Team discusses life, hobbies, and topics from the Task Force live every month! This show will take the place of our monthly Discord events.Come hang out for live recordings to be part of the convo! See you March 19 at 6pm CST! Date updated!
Mystery Madness: Round 2 RECAP
Round 2 has come to a close and here are the results of your votes and comments!Unlike the first round, this one was either complete blowouts or nail-biting near-ties! We'll see you this Saturday for Round 3 of votes. We're calling this roundthe Secret Sixteen.Which of your favorites made it?Which of your dearest mysteries fell off?We begin our march into the Secret Sixteen - we'll see you next week in the Round 3 Recap!
DECLASSIFIED: The Elusive Men in Black
With Mystery Madness going on, we decided to share the research outline for one of the big hitters from the bracket! We covered the Men in Black for our 100th episode and this topic seems to always be relevant.
FaceFamous.org | The Strangest Internet Mystery That Suddenly Disappeared
Unpacking the strange and perhaps unsettling story behind a series of bizarre websites starting with FaceFamous.org.Since 2020, a strange website has perplexed us. With stolen content and links that connect to other odd corners of the internet, it’s hard to understand just what is going on. Today, we discuss the mysterious website known as FaceFamous.org.
Ep. 224 Sneak Peek (March 10, 2025)
We have been waiting SO LONG to cover Facefamous. In the early days of Red Web, Christian made the research outline and we weren’t sure the topic was worth covering on the main show. Over the years, we decided we had to cover it as a sort of “time capsule” of a website that once intrigued the web. Now it’s finally here! Enjoy!
Mystery Madness: Round 2
Round 2 of Mystery Madness is here and voting begins NOW!Voting is open to everyone by clicking hereIf you want our reactions to the results of Round 1, click here for our recap video.We go over the results, break a perfect 50/50 tie, and read your comments!We're down to 32 mysteries and this round is filled with some tough line-upslike:Mothman vs. Area 51Chivruay Pass vs. Jersey DevilDead Internet Theory vs. Cicada 3301Who will make it to the Secret Sixteen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!----------------------------------------...
Jason X (2002) | Movie Club
As you know, Movie Club ranges from classic to crap. And we'll leave it to you to decide which end of the spectrum this week's episode falls on as we dive into the sci-fi horror of Jason X!Sensitive topics: gore, nudity, sex"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Mystery Madness: Round 1 RECAP
We're here with the results of your votes and comments for the first round of Mystery Madness!There were a lotof tough match-ups this round, a few very close calls, and one perfect 50/50 tie! We'll see you Saturday for Round 2of votes. It looks like the competition and choices will only get harder from here.Based on early numbers though, a lot of the big hitters are colliding near the end.Who do you think will make it to the Eerie Eight? Fearsome Four?
MEMO: March Patreon Schedule
It’s Mystery Madness here at HQ! We are already oneroundintodiscovering your favoritemystery we’ve covered. Every week you’ll get anotherround of votingand abonus recap videowith our reactions to the resultsand your comments.In addition to the usual Patreon benefits, you’ll get thepilot of ourVIDEO VERSIONof the podcast.Let us know what you think and get your votes in!Happy March!
Star Dust Accident | Missing Flight’s Mysterious Last Message: STENDEC
Exploring the final moments of this missing flight and its last message of 'STENDEC' that remains a mystery to this day, the Star Dust Accident.In 1947, a small aircraft departed from Buenos Aires, Argentina, but never reached its final destination. The disappearance would puzzle the world for years to come, but the most ominous part of this mystery is the meaning behind the last word sent by radio - STENDEC. Today, let’s discuss the evidence and theories of the Star Dust Accident.
Ep. 223 Sneak Peek (March 3, 2025)
This week we take a look at the aviation mystery that Patreon members voted for: the Star Dust Accident! This small aircraft never reached its destination and its last message was the word(?): STENDEC in orse code. Aviation cases like this are always intriguing, and the added cryptic message is really puzzling!See you Monday!
Mystery Madness: Vote for the Ultimate Unsolved Case
Task Force,March is here, and it's time to solve the ultimate mystery: Which unsolved case will reign supreme?Across 6 rounds, YOU decide by voting and sharing your thoughts in the comments.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Live Updates:Round 1 Recap VideoRound 2 Recap VideoRound 3 Recap VideoRound 4 Recap VideoRound 5 Recap VideoThe Championship Round Poll(FINALE!) Championship Round Recap Video-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wh...
BONUS: The Cryptid Dating Game
Task Force, we're here to celebrate the season of love by becoming freaks of nature in The Cryptid Dating Game!Here's how it goes: Alfredo is a lonely bachelor looking to get with a supernatural beast. Through a series of questions, he's going to try to identify who Christian, Jillian, and Trevor are!If you'd like to play along, here's the possible cryptids to choose from along with a brief description:Bigfoot(Pacific Northwest) – Large, hairy, ape-like creature roaming forests.Mothman(Point Pleasant, West Virginia) – Wi...
Trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson | Did the Devil Make This Man Commit Murder?
The gruesome true story behind the first US court case in which demonic possession was used as a murder defense, the trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson.In 1981, a brutal murder shocked a small Connecticut town, but the defense that followed was unlike anything seen in a courtroom before, at least in the United States. A man claimed he was not responsible for the killing because he was possessed and the Devil made him do it. Today, we discuss the chilling Trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson.Sensitive topics: murder
Ep. 222 Sneak Peek (Feb 24, 2025)
This week, we look into a real case of “the devil made me do it”—the trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson. This was the first case in the U.S. where lawyers attempted to use demonic possession as a defense. Behind the murder trial that captured national attention lies, of course, a classic possession story. And as you’d expect, the Warrens were involved yet again!See you Monday!
Saw (2004) | Movie Club
"I want to play a game." This is now an iconic quote from an iconic franchise, and we go back to where it all began on this week's Movie Club as we dive into the movie Saw!Sensitive topics: graphic violence, death, drug addiction"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
REMINDER: Discord Event Tomorrow
Join us tomorrow at noon CST on the Patreon-exclusive Discord! We'll be sharing our thoughts and theories on season 2 of Severance. For help joining the server, please follow this guide.
Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter | Was This Farmhouse Terrorized by Goblins or Aliens?
The story behind this landmark extraterrestrial case that led to the popularization of the alien term "little green men," the Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter.It was a warm summer’s night in 1955 when the Sutton family witnessed something otherworldly on their property. What began as glowing eyes and small creatures looking into their home quickly escalated into full blown gunfire. News of this event spread rapidly, first popularizing the phrase “little green men”. Today, we explore the fascinating case of the Kelly-Hopkinsville Encou...
Ep. 221 Sneak Peek (Feb 18, 2025)
This week we discuss an alien incident out of Kentucky: the Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter!Strange beings seemed to harass a large family, and they did not wait long before they started shooting. This was a fun one, and we even got to dive into more Project Blue Book files to learn more. While they didn’t officially investigate, PBB had a surprising amount of files on the case.See you Monday!PS: Have you seen these guys? The artist interpretation of the Hopkinsville Goblins are amazing.
MEMO: Most Mysterious Letter Declassified
Task Force,It comes as no surprise that, out of the "Most Mysterious Letter" poll, the Task Force chose the Watcher! To us, this is a classic episode, so if you haven't heard it please check it out.Enjoy the research outline and exploring the theories for the first time or all over again!
February Discord Event - Severance Theories & Chat
Everyone at HQ has been watching season 2 of Severance, and we have THEORIES!For this month’s Discord event we want to do a live, mini-Movie Club and discuss theories about the show with you all!The season is about halfway through, and there will be spoilers,but for those of you who watch it: Where do you think it will go next? What is happening?! Would you undergo the Severance procedure? And most of all… why goats???Join us next Wednesday, February 19 @ 12pm CSTand let us know what you think.
REMINDER: Topic Suggestion Form
We wanted to remind everyone that we have a topic/movie suggestion form! We love hearing about the cases you all find interesting, and getting a chance to shout you out!Episodes like Cattle Mutilation, El Dorado, 1994 Michigan UFO Event, Yokai, and more were sent to us by Task Force members ❤️🕸️Send us your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/jdUYjqDhA29Cy7Tu5
Disappearance of the Beaumont Children | One of Australia's Most Infamous Cold Cases
Examining the heartbreaking story behind this true crime case of three children vanishing from an Australian beach known as the disappearance of the Beaumont Children.On a warm summer day in Adelaide, Australia, three siblings left home to enjoy a morning at the beach. Their parents would never see them again, and their abduction would become one of the most infamous cases in Australia’s history. Today, we’re discussing the disappearance of the Beaumont Children. Sensitive topics: child abduction, pedophilia, SA
Ep. 220 Sneak Peek (Feb. 10, 2025)
This week, we discuss another infamous Australian case—one that also took place at a beach. Nearly 60 years ago, three siblings vanished without a trace, leaving behind a case that would haunt the nation. Despite multiple suspects and reported sightings, the Disappearance of the Beaumont Childrenremains unsolved to this day.See you Monday!
Battle Royale (2000) | Movie Club
This week on Movie Club, we tackle a classic that helped kickstart an entire genre: Battle Royale. Let us know your thoughts!Sensitive topics: graphic violence, death, suicide, abuse, SA - all involving minors"Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
