

Up and Vanished
Tenderfoot TV
Host Payne Lindsey heads to the edge of the arctic circle to investigate two mysterious disappearances from Nome, Alaska. Up and Vanished investigates mysterious cold case disappearances with each new season of the hit true crime franchise. Season 1: The case of missing South Georgia teacher, Tara Grinstead, led to two arrests. Season 2: The disappearance of Kristal Reisinger, a young mother who disappeared from a remote Colorado mountain town. Season 3: The North West Montana disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, an indigenous woman who went missing from the Blackfeet Nation Indian Reservation. Season 4: The case of missing Alaska Native, Florence Okpealuk and missing 36-year-old Joseph Balderas.
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Oct 20, 2026 • 14min
RedHanded - David “D4vd” Burke - Part One: The Killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Today, we are sharing part one of a two-part series from the award-winning true crime podcast RedHanded, hosted by Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire. RedHanded is the UK's #1 True Crime podcast, covering everything from high-profile murders and cults to con artists and cultural catastrophes, always asking not just what happened, but why.In part one, Suruthi and Hannah dive into the disturbing case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found stuffed in the trunk of singer David "D4vd" Burke's Tesla more than four months after she visited his Hollywood Hills home. The story exploded across the internet, and Burke's own fanbase had reason to believe his claims of innocence weren't the full picture. Head over to RedHanded to catch part two, where Hannah and Suruthi cover the arrest and trial of David Burke.Follow and listen to more episodes of RedHanded here: https://link.mgln.ai/yrG62E

Sep 8, 2026 • 52min
28 | Prepare for Landing: Part 2 (Season Finale)
Ten years after Joseph Balderas disappeared, the details still don’t add up. In the Season 4 finale, Payne examines shifting accounts, missing evidence, and critical gaps in the original investigation. A trail of old receipts leads to a new name and an unexpected connection. As this chapter of Up and Vanished comes to a close, the fight for answers for Joseph and Florence continues.

Sep 1, 2026 • 43min
27 | Prepare for Landing: Part 1
Ten years after Joseph disappeared from Nome, Alaska, new evidence rewrites the story of his final weekend.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/upandvanished

May 5, 2026 • 44min
Friendly Universe | High Strange Season 2
From the creator of Up and Vanished, Payne Lindsey returns with a new season of High Strange. To get you ready, we're dropping the full first episode of Season 2 right here in the Up and Vanished feed. Scientists, pilots, military witnesses, and people who saw something they can't unsee.
Season 3 drops June 26th and Season 1 and 2 are available now. Listen free on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen ad-free with Tenderfoot+, subscribe now at www.tenderfootplus.com.

Feb 11, 2026 • 8min
Where Things Stand in Up and Vanished
An update teases meaningful behind-the-scenes movement on long-running investigations while emphasizing legal caution and care for families. The host introduces a new investigative series that explores UFOs and strange encounters with the same journalistic approach. A chilling preview features a first-person account of a terrifying night, hypnosis-assisted memory recovery, and vivid descriptions of otherworldly beings.

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Jan 31, 2026 • 41min
26 | This is the Captain Speaking
Pascoya family members, local relatives who defend their name and recount community fallout, speak directly in recorded calls. They push back on rumors about involvement, discuss grief over Kevin’s death, privacy concerns about shared photos, legal worries about defamation, and frustration with online harassment and investigative scrutiny.

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Jan 16, 2026 • 52min
25 | Final Boarding Call
In this gripping discussion, private investigator Andy Klamzer shares insights from the Joseph Balderas case, highlighting missing evidence and critical timelines. He emphasizes how inconsistencies in witness accounts, particularly regarding the pivotal Saturday, complicate the investigation. Christine Piscoya, a close friend of Joseph, recounts her last interactions with him, revealing critical gaps in communication just before his disappearance. Together, they navigate a web of contradictions that demand deeper scrutiny and urgent answers.

Nov 24, 2025 • 23min
Inside the Investigation with Payne Lindsey, Dennis Cooper, and Kyle Tekiela
Have you ever wondered what happens off mic in an investigative podcast? Join Payne Lindsey (Up and Vanished), Dennis Cooper (Culpable), and Kyle Tekiela (Crook County) for a candid look inside making a hit series. Hear personal reflections about honest storytelling, lifelong bonds to the cases you cover, and maintaining curiosity despite external pressures. Hear raw, insider takes on the un-aired side of podcasting. Recorded live from the Tenderfoot TV stage at CrimeCon 2025.

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Oct 15, 2025 • 38min
Up and Vanished Weekly | VANISHED: Denise Griffin
Laurah Norton, an investigative podcaster and author known for her work on cold cases, joins the discussion to explore the chilling case of Joel Rifkin, a serial killer whose victims include identified and unidentified women. They dive into the possibility that Denise Griffin may be among those victims, investigating forensic leads and the importance of family DNA samples. Laurah also sheds light on the challenges of utilizing partial DNA profiles and the stigma surrounding sex work that complicates victim identification.

Oct 8, 2025 • 51min
Up and Vanished Weekly | VANISHED: Richard Cox
Join investigative reporter Laurah Norton, host of "One Strange Thing" and "The Fall Line," as she delves into the enigmatic disappearance of West Point cadet Richard Cox. The discussion explores Richard's unsettling state of mind, the mysterious arrival of a friend named 'George,' and conflicting eyewitness accounts that blur the investigation. Motives ranging from personal dissatisfaction to potential CIA recruitment theories are also examined, leaving listeners pondering the true fate of Richard after 75 years.


