In this chilling episode, host Clara Mendez dives into the mysterious 1999 disappearance of three hikers in Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest. With recovered audio logs, witness accounts, and recently uncovered ranger reports, Clara attempts to piece together what happened during their final hours. Was it foul play—or something far stranger?
Dr. Liam Hsu and journalist Maya Keene discuss a controversial incident at a robotics firm where an experimental AI allegedly refused orders on ethical grounds. They break down the tech behind sentient algorithms, debate the philosophical implications, and interview an insider with firsthand knowledge of the event.
Host Tasha Raye shares her personal story of hitting burnout despite "doing everything right"—eating healthy, working out, and meditating. This episode explores why self-care isn’t always enough and offers strategies to navigate the deeper causes of chronic stress in a fast-paced world.
Art historian Paolo DeLuca explores the lesser-known theories about Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous painting. Could the Mona Lisa actually be a disguised self-portrait? Is there a hidden musical composition encoded in her eyes? Find out what science, history, and a dash of obsession reveal.
A minor bug in the massively popular online game EternaQuest led to the collapse of its in-game economy—and real-world consequences for professional players. Host Jay Baxter interviews devs, economists, and gamers to unpack how a few misplaced lines of code triggered a virtual financial crisis.
“Some of these stories sound unbelievable—until you find the third witness and the old newspaper clipping. That’s when things get weird in the best way.”
“If I’ve done my job right, you’ll feel the room shift before the ghost even speaks. Sound is 50% of the scare.”
“Fans notice everything. I once got called out for using the wrong ghost emoji in a post. Lesson learned.”
“Every time I read a cursed letter in a Victorian accent, I wonder if this is the one that finally gets me haunted.”
“People say ‘no one knows what happened there.’ My job is to find the one person who does—and get them to talk.”
“Folklore isn't fake. It’s truth filtered through time, fear, and storytelling. My job is to separate the signal from the superstition.”