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Red Web
Red Web unravels mysteries from unsolved true crime to the paranormal. Whether you're a believer or a truth-seeker, Red Web will satisfy your curiosity for the unknown with suspense, intrigue, and humor every Monday.Join Red Web at RedWebPod.com for ad-free episodes and exclusive, bonus content.
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Jun 12, 2023 • 58min
The Oldest Internet Mystery? | Publius Enigma
In the corners of the early Internet, a mystery began unfolding in an unlikely place, a forum discussing the band Pink Floyd. Even before Cicada 3301, users online banded together to try to solve it, but to this day it still mystifies many users. Today, we discuss what is perhaps the oldest Internet Mystery, the Publius Enigma.Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see images we mention.If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are Cicada 3301 (Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61MDAvvQnLV9Amd37icCx9?si=7122ef501af54b4a, Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/77AJ5k0od84D6pJs4taofX?si=76b498997095486b)Sponsored by HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb16 and use code redweb16 to get 16 free meals plus free shipping), Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free), and Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel those unwanted subscriptions). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2023 • 60min
What Happened to Four Innocent Employees in Indiana? | Burger Chef Murders
In November 1978, four employees from a popular fast-food chain were abducted from their workplace in Speedway, Indiana. The case shocked the nation and remains one of the most notorious unsolved murders in American history. Join us as we dive into the baffling details of this cold case: the infamous Burger Chef Murders.Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention.Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month) and RTX (go to http://rtxaustin.com to buy your badge). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2023 • 1h 26min
Over 10,000 Cows Found With Mysterious Injuries | Cattle Mutilation Mystery
For decades, farmers across the world have reported a disturbing phenomenon: cattle found dead with their organs removed, their flesh carved with surgical precision, and not a drop of blood in sight. To this day, the FBI classifies these instances under “unexplained phenomenon”. Today, let’s dissect the history and theories of the Cattle Mutilation Mystery.Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss.If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Skinwalker Ranch (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kCw3sB2m06dHQwBPW7jbJ?si=4f049995c2c940e4), Chupacabra (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PBTGlbF6JDJ5VnNcy6CzN?si=75306d86daf7462b), and Mothman (https://open.spotify.com/episode/287TrqVwwDQEK0bM4Mlwae?si=e13f6f22c41548c8).Sponsored by RTX (go to http://rtxaustin.com to buy your badge) and HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb16 and use code redweb16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2023 • 56min
The Story Behind the Weeping Woman? | La Llorona
In Mexican folklore there exists a story of a woman who weeps for her lost children. Taking the form of a malevolent spirit, her cries are said to bring misfortune to those who hear them. Today, we’re going to compare legend to history as we discuss La Llorona.Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss.If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Servant Girl Annihilator (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xEQSMtKXwYYUQhlL7ygUP?si=a7df6f0aca3b4fe4), and Loch Ness Monster (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3U5J5dnwDAK2CoDYjHPMr8?si=f594376a7cc14e8d)Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), ExpressVPN (go to http://expressvpn.com/redweb to get an extra 3 months free), and Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2023 • 1h 30min
How Area 51 Became a Hub for Alien Conspiracies | Area 51
Aliens. They seem to be the answer to many paranormal stories, but no other place has attracted as much extraterrestrial attention as today’s topic. It’s been the center to many government conspiracies, stories about close encounters with otherworldly beings, and recently the focus of internet attention as users presumed to storm the gates. Today we’re going to talk about the history and conspiracies surrounding the infamous Area 51.Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention.If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Bob Lazar (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0h1zVGvwl9kMBvfcyMgFV2?si=4407646b54a54b0a) Sponsored by Babbel (go to http://babbel.com/redweb to get up to 55% off your subscription), ExpressVPN (go to http://expressvpn.com/redweb to get an extra 3 months free), and HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb16 and use code redweb16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2023 • 56min
What Caused Ghosts to Appear in this Kitchen Floor? | Bélmez Faces
We’re all familiar with the typical ghost haunting stories. Faces appearing in mirrors, voices in empty hallways, and lights turning on and off on their own. But for one family in Spain, a population of faces appearing in their cement flooring led them to question whether or not their house was haunted. Today, we look at the creepy case of the Bélmez Faces.Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention.Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free), and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 56min
What Caused a Sickly Ooze to Fall From the Sky? | Oakville Blobs
In the summer of 1994, a small town in the state of Washington experienced an unusual type of precipitation. Contact with this precipitation resulted in citizens feeling ill, and supposedly even resulted in some local animals dying. Even now, no one is quite sure of what fell from the sky. Today, we discuss the puzzling mystery of the Oakville Blobs.Sponsored by Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2023 • 57min
How Hundreds Danced Themselves to Death | Dancing Plague
In the early 1500s, a woman in what is now known as modern day France began dancing uncontrollably. Within the span of a month, hundreds of people had joined her and were physically unable to stop themselves from dancing, ultimately resulting in some succumbing to exhaustion. Today, we look at the baffling mystery of the Dancing Plague of 1518.If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Mothman (https://open.spotify.com/episode/287TrqVwwDQEK0bM4Mlwae?si=6982a4edc9984f4b), MKUltra (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FD61kjxHDrrlDSLbik0xn?si=fe3c7897403142da), and Sleep Paralysis (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IJ34BiJlTJyAVd165XuHH?si=f00922441b1340e6).Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), Evil Dead Rise (go to https://www.evildeadrisemovie.com/ to get your tickets to see Evil Dead Rise in theaters April 21), and HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb50 and use code redweb50 to get 50% off). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2023 • 56min
The Creepiest Video on the Internet Explained | I Feel Fantastic
In 2009, a video was uploaded to Youtube featuring an unsettling robot named Tara. In the video, Tara was featured singing in an eerie android voice. The creepy video went viral, and the origins of this robot woman sparked an abundance of speculation. Today, we’re taking a look at the disturbing lore of the video “I Feel Fantastic.” Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention.Sponsored by Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money) and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 6min
The History of Sleep Paralysis Demons Explained | Sleep Paralysis
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, unable to move, haunted by hallucinations or visions of a terrifying entity? You’re not alone. There exists a scientific curiosity that explains why such a frightening event occurs. Today, we discuss the terrifying phenomenon of sleep paralysis.Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention.If you'd like to listen to the past mysteries we discuss, they are: Spontaneous Human Combustion (https://open.spotify.com/episode/41OofWmnQQgCRVJqx6dryM?si=12b489cd3a934f96)Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month) and Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices