

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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May 13, 2025 • 3min
Finding Jon Again | New Episode Tomorrow
Delve into the mysterious case of John Gerton as the hosts investigate his legal troubles and the search to uncover his whereabouts. They highlight the challenges faced in reaching out to acquaintances and piecing together his story. With twists and turns along the way, the pursuit for answers keeps listeners on the edge of their seats!

May 10, 2025 • 51min
The Midnight Sun: Emergency Broadcast
A last-minute call from a key witness rocks the investigation, leading to a deep dive into unexpected challenges. The hosts candidly discuss the delicate balance of delivering sensitive updates while maintaining trust with their audience. They also explore the intricate connections between local families and ongoing mysteries, shedding light on the emotional layers behind these cases. Personal wellness tips intertwine with unpacking new evidence, all while a quest for truth propels the narrative forward.

May 4, 2025 • 2min
Payne Lindsey’s New TV Series — Watch Now on FOX & Hulu
Delve into the mysterious case of Daniel Robinson, who vanished in the Arizona desert. The discussion highlights his last known sighting and the emotional toll on his family. There's a focus on how a new TV series could shine a light on such heart-wrenching disappearances. Payne Lindsey takes a hands-on approach, exploring real-life cases and the quest for closure that many families desperately seek. The initiative aims to raise awareness about missing persons in a bold and impactful way.

May 2, 2025 • 29min
Truck Forensics
Joseph’s truck might be the last physical link to his disappearance. Nearly 10 years later, it’s finally being examined—for blood, for hair, for the truth. What we found could change everything. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2025 • 43min
Florence Okpealuk and Joseph Balderas: Still Missing
Two names. Two disappearances. In this episode, Payne returns to Nome to retrace the final steps of Florence Okpealuk and Joseph Balderas; two cases separated by years, but connected by silence. What happened under the midnight sun? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 2025 • 34min
Ashley Loring Heavyrunner: Payne Tells All
After Ashley’s story aired, the tip line lit up. Some calls were static. Others felt too real to ignore—a video sent to her sister, a sighting near Two Medicine, a bunkhouse with a vanished ranch hand. In this update, Payne follows the leads that stuck. And maybe, just maybe, we’re closer than ever to the truth. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2025 • 41min
Ashley Loring Heavyrunner - Episode 1 (Revisited)
Years after Ashley Loring Heavyrunner vanished from the Blackfeet Reservation, answers remain painfully elusive. Payne revisits Browning, Montana, retracing Ashley's final days, confronting unsettling rumors, and exposing a community's painful truth. With fresh insights and crucial updates, he dives deeper into the suspicious circumstances and key figures surrounding Ashley's disappearance. The investigation continues to unfold, revealing how the silence of a small town may hide a devastating secret. This story isn't over—join us as we piece together what happened to Ashley and continue to pursue justice for her family. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 2025 • 37min
Kristal Reisinger: Part 4 - Fried Rice
Years after Kristal Reisinger vanished from Crestone, Colorado, new leads reignite the case. A prison inmate steps forward with claims of knowing the truth, and for the first time, Payne Lindsey teams up with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. With key suspects now dead and silence no longer an option, the search for answers reaches a critical turning point. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 2025 • 36min
Kristal Reisinger: Part 3 - Dead Men Still Talk
Two of the most notorious figures in Kristal Reisinger’s disappearance—Dready Brian and Catfish John—are dead. But their deaths don’t close the case; they open new doors. Payne Lindsey unearths chilling messages from beyond the grave, revealing confessions, threats, and cryptic warnings that point to something even darker lurking beneath the surface. As new testimony emerges from someone who claims to know exactly what happened to Kristal, the story takes a shocking turn. Is the truth finally within reach, or is the mystery only deepening? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2025 • 37min
Kristal Reisinger: Part 2 - The Men Who Knew Too Much
As Payne continues his deep dive into Kristal Reisinger’s disappearance, two names keep surfacing—Dready Bryan and Catfish John. This episode unravels the disturbing connections between them, exposing a tangled web of deception, fear, and silence that has kept the truth buried in the shadows of Crestone Peak for years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices