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Zoinks! The gang is going back to where it all started. Three years ago, two brothers sat down in front of a microphone with nothing but a shared love of mysteries and a beat-up Tesla they called the Mystery Machine. Episode 1 was raw, unpolished, and absolutely chaotic—and now it's been remastered for a whole new generation of mystery lovers to experience. This special throwback episode takes us deep into the Appalachian Mountains, where locals have whispered for generations about things that live in the caves. Not bears. Not mountain lions. Something else entirely. The witnesses describe creatures that shouldn't exist, sounds that echo from underground passages, and encounters that left hardened outdoorsmen refusing to return to certain hollows. What's lurking in those ancient cave systems? The gang dives into the folklore, the sightings, and the geological oddities that might explain—or deepen—the mystery. But that's only half of this wild ride. The episode takes a sharp turn into true crime territory with the disturbing case of Jared Fogle, the former Subway spokesperson whose carefully constructed public image hid something far darker. This isn't just a retelling of headlines. One of the hosts reveals a personal encounter with Fogle before the world knew what he really was—a moment that hits differently knowing what we know now. This remastered version cleans up the audio quality while preserving everything that made the original Episode 1 special: the unscripted energy, the genuine reactions, and the chemistry between Shane and Josh that would become the foundation of The Haunted Bunker. It's a time capsule and a celebration rolled into one. Whether you've been with the gang since day one or you're discovering us for the first time, this episode shows exactly what The Haunted Bunker is all about—strange creatures, disturbing crimes, personal stories, and two brothers who aren't afraid to go wherever the mystery leads. The trail leads back to 2022, but the questions remain unanswered. **What you'll hear in this episode:** - Chilling accounts of cave-dwelling creatures in Appalachia - The full Jared Fogle story with a firsthand encounter - The original Episode 1 chemistry, now remastered - Why this episode launched three years of mystery exploration

What's up, gang! Pull up a chair in the bunker—we're going off-script tonight. After recording our Bridgewater Triangle episode, something clicked, and we decided to try an experiment: what happens when the skeptic and the believer trade places? Shane attempts to make the case FOR the paranormal. Jinkies, it's harder than he expected. The arguments have emotional weight. He has to actively work to stay skeptical in his normal life. Josh plays devil's advocate and discovers that being the skeptic is exhausting. You have to explain everything. No mystery is allowed. It feels like being the fun police. We dig into the arguments that actually made us pause—the concentration problem, the historical trauma theory, why named witnesses matter. And we get vulnerable about what it would actually take to change our minds. Equal parts philosophical and hilarious—exactly what happens when we stop researching and start really talking. Thanks for being part of the Inner Circle, gang. Your support keeps the bunker lights on.

The Wampanoag called it Hockomock—"place where spirits dwell." They named it that twelve thousand years before anyone else noticed something was wrong with this swamp. Tonight we descend into the Bridgewater Triangle, a 200-square-mile region in southeastern Massachusetts where Bigfoot stalks the wetlands, UFOs hover over highways, and the ghost of an 80-year-old war captain still guards the rock where he surrendered three centuries ago. In 1978, Joseph DeAndrade walked into Hockomock Swamp and walked out describing a seven-foot creature covered in hair. He wasn't the first. He wouldn't be the last. Drivers on Route 44 still report picking up a red-haired hitchhiker who climbs into their backseat and vanishes. Visitors to Anawan Rock see phantom campfires flickering where a Wampanoag warrior gave up sacred wampum belts before his execution. King Philip's War soaked this ground in blood. The Freetown State Forest hid genuine horrors in the 1980s. And cryptozoologist Loren Coleman drew a triangle around all of it, connecting the dots of fifty years of documented strangeness. Maybe it's swamp gas. Maybe it's bears. Maybe it's the power of suggestion. Or maybe the Wampanoag knew exactly what they were talking about when they named this place. Some mysteries aren't meant to be solved. They're meant to be felt.

What's up, gang? This week, Josh takes the wheel for one of the most heartbreaking mysteries in Hollywood history—the tragic story of Judith Barsi. You probably know her voice even if you don't recognize her name. At just ten years old, Judith had already appeared in over 70 commercials and landed iconic voice roles that still resonate with audiences today. She was the voice behind Ducky in The Land Before Time and Anne-Marie in All Dogs Go to Heaven—characters whose optimistic catchphrases like "Yep! Yep! Yep!" masked a devastating reality happening off-screen. Josh dives deep into what made Judith so special in the industry, why directors fought to cast her despite her small stature, and the warning signs that everyone seemed to miss. The gang also discusses similar cases of young stars whose bright lights were extinguished too soon, including Jonathan Brandis and Aaron Carter. But it's not all heavy stuff—Shane and Josh also catch up on winter weather survival stories (including that infamous rice cake incident from their youth), family updates about a new baby girl, and their thoughts on period dramas getting historical details hilariously wrong. Join us as we remember a voice that touched millions, and explore why Hollywood's youngest stars often face its darkest shadows. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mystery-inc/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey gang—welcome to the unmasked side of Episode 153! This week Shane and Josh go full food critic mode, taste-testing a haul of German snacks with predictably chaotic results. The palm sticks? Surprisingly superior to their American cousins. The Berlin cheesecake wafers? A revelation. That protein energy bar? Let's just say it earned comparisons to "chewing protein powder" and leave it at that. But the real winner was the marzipan chocolate—perfectly balanced sweetness that had both hosts reaching for seconds. Shane also drops some exciting news about an Amazon documentary project he's been involved with. Originally planned as a four-episode series, it's been condensed to three, with Shane's comprehensive coverage being pushed to season two for proper treatment. Premium listeners will get early access to his content as a season two preview. First season drops summer 2024, with more filming scheduled for late 2024. Plus: coffee shop misadventures involving a very confused foreign exchange student, hot dog discourse that gets surprisingly passionate, and Shane's confession about his specific chip texture requirements (Pringles yes, kettle chips absolutely not). Just two friends eating snacks and catching up—exactly the behind-the-scenes content you're here for.

Two men in suits. Two homemade lead masks. One cryptic note. And a mystery that's haunted Brazil for nearly sixty years. In August 1966, a teenager flying a kite on a hillside outside Rio de Janeiro stumbled onto a scene that would become one of South America's most baffling unsolved cases. Two electronics technicians—Manoel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana—lay dead on the grass, positioned side by side like they'd simply fallen asleep. But they weren't sleeping. And the crude lead masks covering their eyes weren't for rest. Jinkies—wait until you hear what was in their pockets. A handwritten note with specific instructions. References to ingesting capsules at precise times. And the chilling phrase: "Await signal. Mask." The gang investigates what these two "scientific spiritualists" were actually doing on that remote hillside. Both men had lied to their families about where they were going. Both had been conducting experiments combining electronics with supernatural practices. And both died reaching for something—whether spirits, extraterrestrials, or something else entirely—that required lead shielding and careful preparation. What killed them? The most frustrating part: we may never know. Brazilian authorities in 1966 never performed a toxicology test. Two men found dead with a note explicitly mentioning capsules, and no one thought to check what those capsules contained. The case was closed as "undetermined." Like, what if someone gave them those capsules knowing exactly what would happen? Shane, Josh, and Kim explore every theory—from a spiritual experiment gone wrong to UFO contact (witnesses reported strange orange lights over the hill that night) to murder by a mysterious female contact who purchased the water bottle found at the scene but was never investigated. The trail leads through 1960s Brazilian spiritualism, amateur electronics experiments, and a community of believers who thought they could contact beings from other dimensions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mystery-inc/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's up, gang? Before the famous 1966 Lead Masks Case became Brazil's most notorious unsolved mystery, there was supposedly another death. Four years earlier. Same region. Same bizarre circumstances. Same homemade lead mask. His name was Hermes Feitosa—named after the Greek god who traveled between worlds—and he allegedly died attempting exactly that. This Unmasked episode digs into the frustrating case of Brazil's forgotten first lead mask victim. We're talking about a TV and radio technician who believed he could receive broadcast signals with his mind alone. A mysterious French colleague who disappeared from the record. A crimped pill with fork marks around the edges. And a single witness who only came forward after the 1966 deaths made headlines. Here's what makes this complicated: there are no contemporary newspaper reports from 1962. No police files. Just testimony given four years later. So we're examining what we know, what we don't know, and why this case gets virtually no attention despite its eerie connections to one of South America's most famous mysteries. Jinkies, this one's a puzzle. Same profession. Same location. Same ritual. But was Hermes Feitosa a real victim of a dangerous spiritualist experiment, or something else entirely? We break down the evidence, the gaps, and the unsettling patterns that connect two hilltops in the same Brazilian metropolitan area.

Pull up a seat, grab a cold drink, and settle in — because the gang has one heck of a story for you this week. In February 2013, over 4,200 souls aboard the Carnival Triumph thought they were headed for a relaxing cruise to Cozumel. Then, at 5:27 in the morning, a fuel line that hadn't been checked in sixteen years finally gave out. Within minutes, the massive ship went completely dark — no power, no propulsion, and most importantly... no working toilets. What followed was five days of absolute chaos in the Gulf of Mexico. Zoinks, where do we even start? We're talking sewage backing up through pipes, running down walls, passengers issued red biohazard bags, and one chef describing the bathroom situation as "layer after layer... like a lasagna. " A poop lasagna, friends. That's an actual quote. The gang digs into all of it — the tent cities that popped up on deck, the two-hour food lines, passengers hanging "SOS" signs from windows, and the open bar that backfired spectacularly when people started... well, finding creative solutions off the side of the ship. Jinkies, the stories just keep getting wilder. We unpack the corporate fine print that said Carnival doesn't actually guarantee "a seaworthy vessel, " the $500 compensation that one attorney called "an insult, " and the fact that this ship is STILL sailing today under a new name. Spoiler: they called it Carnival Sunrise. Subtle. So grab your sweet tea, join us on the porch, and let's talk about the cruise that went very, very wrong. Want the full unfiltered conversation? This is a Patreon bonus episode — thank you for being part of the Haunted Bunker family.

Jinkies—since 2007, at least twenty-one human feet have washed ashore along the coastlines of British Columbia and Washington State. All of them still wearing athletic shoes. No bodies. No explanations. Just feet. In this episode, Shane, Josh, and Kim investigate one of the strangest forensic mysteries of the 21st century. The gang traces the trail from that first disturbing discovery on Jedediah Island—when a twelve-year-old girl found a Size 12 Adidas sneaker that was far too heavy—through seventeen years of shocking discoveries that had the world convinced a serial killer was stalking the Pacific Northwest. The theories ran wild. A drug cartel dumping bodies. A government cover-up. "The Sneaker Killer" targeting victims by their footwear. The 2004 Asian tsunami somehow depositing remains twelve thousand miles away. Someone even planted a hoax—an animal paw stuffed into a sneaker—desperate to feed the frenzy. But the truth? It might be even more unsettling than fiction. Forensic science eventually provided an explanation that nobody expected. Modern athletic shoes—with their lightweight EVA foam and air pockets—float. When bodies decompose in cold water, the ankle joint naturally separates within days to weeks. Before the 1970s, leather shoes would have kept these feet on the ocean floor forever. But Nike Air technology turned human feet into messages from the dead, carried by currents that all flow toward shore. The BC Coroners Service has been categorical: no evidence of foul play in any of the discoveries. No tool marks. No cutting. Every identified victim matches a documented suicide, drowning accident, or natural death. And yet... not every case fits neatly into that explanation. Antonio Neill was twenty-two when he disappeared from Everett, Washington in December 2016. His boot—with his foot still inside—washed up on Jetty Island two years later. His mother recognized it immediately. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office still has his case open. Still classified as suspicious. Of those twenty-one feet, approximately six remain unidentified. Six families who don't know what happened to their loved ones. Six names attached to cold cases that may never be closed. Some mysteries have explanations. Others have closure. This one offers something rarer—a reminder that the ocean keeps its secrets, but sometimes gives something back. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mystery-inc/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Long before Santa Claus squeezed down chimneys with bags of presents, Scandinavian families knew something else watched over their homes during the darkest nights of winter—something small, ancient, and very particular about its porridge. The MysteryIn the folklore of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, the Tomte (or Nisse, depending on where you're from) has been guarding homesteads for centuries. These diminutive spirits—typically described as elderly men the size of young children with long white beards and red caps—were believed to protect families, tend to livestock, and bring abundance to farms that earned their respect. But the Tomte's help came with conditions. They demanded cleanliness, proper treatment of animals, and one non-negotiable offering: a bowl of Christmas porridge with butter on top, left out on Yule. Forget the butter? The consequences could be severe—from mischievous pranks like tying cows' tails together to outright catastrophe for the farm's fortune. What We ExploreJosh Waters takes Shane deep into the world of these fascinating household spirits, exploring their origins in pre-Christian Norse tradition and their surprising connection to modern Christmas customs. You'll discover why the Tomte is considered an ancestral guardian, what happens when you hide the butter under the porridge (spoiler: don't), and how these ancient spirits evolved into the gift-giving Jultomte and Julenisse we recognize today. Plus: An extended conversation about the brothers' favorite Christmas treats and Josh's meticulous eating rituals that have to be heard to be believed. Sources & Further ReadingWikipedia: Nisse (folklore) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nisse_(folklore)Ingebretsen's Nordic Marketplace: Legend of the Nisse and Tomte - https://ingebretsens-blog.com/legend-of-the-nisse-and-tomte/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mystery-inc/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pull up a chair and grab something warm—Shane and Josh are back for another Unmasked, and this one's got a little bit of everything. Josh kicks things off with a mystery for the season: The Wild Hunt, an ancient Norse legend that haunted the darkest nights of winter. During the twelve days of the solstice, Odin and his ghostly army were believed to ride through the sky, collecting souls and clearing the way for the returning light. People stayed indoors from dusk till dawn, afraid of being swept up by mistake. It's a tale of death, folklore, and surprisingly—hope. Josh ties it all together with a reflection on grief, loss, and how the things we love can help us find our way back to the joy of the season. From there, things take a turn into TJ Maxx shopping sprees, flannel shirt drama, and the snacks that somehow ended up in the cart instead of actual Christmas gifts. There's talk of family recipes, cherry delight, and why neither of them will ever willingly drink buttermilk. The conversation bounces to The Witcher (and Henry Cavill's leather pants), Spotify Wrapped stats, and YouTube's new "watcher personality" feature. And yes—Grindr Wrapped gets mentioned.

Alright gang, buckle up—because this case gets weird. In January 1897, a young bride named Zona Heaster Shue was found dead in her rural West Virginia home. The local doctor took one look and said "heart trouble." Her husband Erasmus—who went by "Trout," which should've been everyone's first red flag—played the grieving widower perfectly. Case closed, right? Not so fast. Zona's mother, Mary Jane Heaster, wasn't buying it. Something about her new son-in-law just didn't sit right. So she did what any determined mother would do: she prayed for answers. For four straight weeks. And then, according to her actual sworn testimony in an actual courtroom, her daughter's ghost showed up. Four nights in a row. With receipts. The spirit allegedly revealed that Trout had flown into a rage because dinner didn't include meat—and snapped her neck over it. Now here's where it gets really interesting. Mary Jane took these ghostly details to prosecutor John Alfred Preston, and somehow convinced him to dig deeper. Literally. When they exhumed Zona's body, the autopsy found exactly what the ghost described: broken neck, crushed windpipe, finger marks on the throat. Trout Shue was arrested, and what followed was one of the most bizarre trials in American legal history—the only known murder case where spectral testimony helped secure a conviction. Jinkies. Sources & Further Reading: West Virginia Encyclopedia - Greenbrier Ghost Greenbrier County Tourism - The Greenbrier Ghost Historical Marker Database - Greenbrier Ghost Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mystery-inc/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zoinks, Gang — The Waters Brothers Are Back! Settle in, because Shane and Josh are creaking open those bunker doors for another Unmasked hangout — and like, things get weird, man. This week's mystery? Why the gang can't stop debating banana margaritas. (The "Nana Rita" has officially been unmasked as a real thing, and we're not sure how to feel about it.) Plus: the eternal case of why complete strangers feel compelled to share their entire life stories with people they've literally never met. Jinkies. This Week's Investigations Shane's cracked open the case files for his This Week in Mystery segment — we're talking congressional UFO demands, spooky Pentagon memos, and the ever-elusive Epstein files that keep slipping away like a villain in a rubber mask. Then the brothers unmask the real monster: America's healthcare system. Nothing says holiday cheer like pharmaceutical company villains and the haunted house that is insurance coverage. Ruh-roh. The Case of the Oversharing Strangers Shane's weekly annoyances include a coffee shop cryptid who decided to discuss her... digestive situation... and an elevator gremlin who stopped an ascending elevator just to go down. Josh counters with his own tales of unsolicited confessions, including a legendary Black Friday encounter at a certain adult retail establishment. Like, some mysteries are better left unsolved. Holiday Snack Corner The episode wraps with holiday baking talk — sugar cookies, puppy chow, and cream cheese frosting worth weeping over. But beware: Josh uncovered something truly horrifying in a coworker's pineapple cake. And he would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for that raccoon hair. Happy Holidays from the Bunker, gang.

The Case of the Vanishing Paralyzed Dude Like, this one's gonna give you the creeps—and there's not even a guy in a rubber mask at the end! Picture it: June 1763, a spooky little English town called Shepton Mallet. There's this old timer named Owen Parfitt just chillin' in a chair outside his sister's cottage. And here's the thing—the dude couldn't walk. Like, at all. Hadn't moved those legs in years! Farm workers were right there in the field, practically close enough to wave. Travelers on the road. Witnesses everywhere! His sister Mary goes upstairs to change some sheets. Fifteen minutes, tops. She comes back down and—the chair's still there. His coat's still there. But Owen? Poof. Gone, baby, gone. No footprints. No screaming. No nothing! The whole town searched through a gnarly thunderstorm—woods, ditches, ponds, wells. Everywhere. They found absolutely zilch. Now here's where it gets really weird. Mary—his own sister—went to her grave saying Owen got "carried off by the Devil." And the neighbors agreed! See, rumor had it old Owen spent his wild years as a soldier, sailor, pirate, and maybe even dabbled in black magic down in the West Indies. Fifty years later, some lawyer tried to crack the case. Interviewed witnesses. Nobody could get their stories straight, and the last person to see Owen alive gave super suspicious testimony. Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle called it "one of the most piquant mysteries" in British history. So what happened? Murder? Kidnapping? Actual demons? Like... we may never know, man. 📬 Send us a postcard! The Haunted Bunker PO Box 690 Wabash, IN 46992 We'd love to hear your thoughts on Owen Parfitt's vanishing—or share your own mysterious encounter with The Bunker. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mystery-inc/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Well, hey there, friend. Glad you made it to the Unmasked side. This week, Shane and Kim kicked back without Josh and let the conversation wander wherever it pleased—and oh, did it go some places. Pour yourself something warm and settle in. What We Get Into: Kim's family Christmas gatherings used to be legendary. White elephant gifts that involved undergarments. An uncle who made everyone laugh. But one particular year, things took a turn that had Kim swearing off the whole event forever. She's finally spilling the beans. Then there's Shane's barbecue story—the one where he walked into a backyard expecting burgers and walked out traumatized. Let's just say his Crime Camp pig autopsy experience came flooding back. Speaking of Crime Camp, we're talking CrimeCon Vegas 2026, the possibility of a Route 66 road trip, the Sphere, and whether Shane can handle steep seating with his height issues. Plus Kim's counting down the days until her grandbaby arrives, and Shane's judging the Fort Wayne Zoo's pricing structure. Want to Send Us Something? Drop us a postcard at: The Bunker PO Box 690 Wabash, IN 46992 This is what Unmasked is all about—the stories we can't tell on the main feed, the family drama, the tangents that go completely off the rails. Thanks for being part of the inner circle. Now come on in, the bunker door's open.