Locations Unknown

Locations Unknown
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Locations Unknown

Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without a trace in some of the country's most remote and treacherous landscapes. In each episode, we uncover the details of these disappearances, examine the investigations that followed, and discuss theories about what might have happened. From national parks to remote deserts, our journey takes you to the heart of the unknown, shedding light on the eerie and unexplainable. Tune in and discover that, sometimes, the wilderness holds more than just beauty—it has secrets. Presented by Unknown Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

  1. A Canyon of Secrets: The Jim Carter Disappearance

    1 DAY AGO

    A Canyon of Secrets: The Jim Carter Disappearance

    On May 23, 1950, a skilled mountaineer vanished near Ape Canyon in Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest. That morning, he split from his ski party to photograph them from a different vantage point—but never returned. Despite intense searches of the rugged volcanic terrain, neither Carter nor his camera was ever found. Was it a tragic accident, or is there a hidden truth lurking on the slopes? Join us this week as we investigate the mysterious disappearance of Jim Carter. Correction: We mispoke regarding diabetes, hypoglycemia, and insulin.  To eliminate confusion, we have cut these parts from the episode.   Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Roslyn Kos, Nicole Vanoni, Kat Waller Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

    58 min
  2. Lost in the Northwoods: The Vanishing of Andrew Bliss

    12/20/2024

    Lost in the Northwoods: The Vanishing of Andrew Bliss

    On June 20, 2003, a young man abandoned his car on a remote Wisconsin forest road and vanished without a trace. In the days before, he’d quit his job, withdrawn thousands in cash, and displayed strange, erratic behavior. Despite extensive searches in the sprawling Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, he was never found. Was he lost, taken, or running from something?  Join us this week as we investigate the strange disappearance of Andrew Bliss. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Tabitha Ussery, Meredith Tackett, Kristy Manzola, Mark Barnett, Eileen Oconnell Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Research: Mike Van de Bogert & Bridget Swanson Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

    58 min
  3. Gone in Alaska Part 2: A Tale of Three Richards missing in the Alaskan Wilderness

    12/13/2024

    Gone in Alaska Part 2: A Tale of Three Richards missing in the Alaskan Wilderness

    A year has passed since Richard Lyman Griffis stepped off a bus in the Yukon and vanished into the vast wilderness of Wrangell–St. Elias National Park. But he wasn’t the only man named Richard to go missing in Alaska’s unforgiving backcountry. Around the same time, Richard Hills and Richard Bennett also disappeared without a trace. In this second episode of Locations Unknown: Special Edition – Gone in Alaska, we examine these unsettling cases and uncover what they reveal about the hidden dangers lurking in America’s last frontier. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   Who Runs This Park New Patreon Shoutouts: Elyse Hawkins Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Michele Metych Production: Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

    45 min
  4. Haunted Peaks: The Unsolved Vanishings of Australia’s Victorian Alps

    12/06/2024

    Haunted Peaks: The Unsolved Vanishings of Australia’s Victorian Alps

    Australia’s high country glows with raw beauty and deep mystery, overshadowed by a long history of unsolved disappearances. Even the most seasoned explorers—hardened hikers and skilled hunters—have vanished here without a trace, leaving behind only faint traces and countless unanswered questions. Rumors persist of a reclusive bushman lurking in remote corners of the wilderness, whose silent watch only deepens the mystery. In these rugged Victorian Alps, stunning vistas give way to haunting puzzles that continue to perplex and unsettle all who venture in. Join us this week as we investigate the cold cases of Australia’s hidden highlands. Cases covered: Warren Meyer, Conrad Whitlock, & Niels Becker. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   New Patreon Shoutouts: Corrina Kyle & Willow Magick Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

    1 hr
  5. Who Runs This Park Interviews Joe & Mike

    11/22/2024

    Who Runs This Park Interviews Joe & Mike

    In this special episode of Locations Unknown, Maddie from Who Runs This Park interviews us on a wide range of topics.  Our conversation covered a behind the scenes look at everything that goes into Locations Unknown, the cases that stay with us the most, and whether the stories we cover have changed how we spend time outdoors.  We also shared some of our wildest wilderness tales, including camping overnight with armed park rangers searching for an aggressive grizzly in Glacier National Park.  Hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did.    Show note: We're off next week for Thanksgiving but will be back the following week with an all new episode.   Learn more about Who Runs This Park: https://linktr.ee//whorunsthispark Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   New Patreon Shoutouts: Jessica M Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

    1h 11m
  6. Missing on Mt. of the Holy Cross in Colorado: The Mysterious Disappearance of Michelle Vanek

    11/15/2024

    Missing on Mt. of the Holy Cross in Colorado: The Mysterious Disappearance of Michelle Vanek

    A fitness enthusiast and mother of four, Michelle Vanek, 35, set out to conquer Colorado’s Mount of the Holy Cross in 2005. Straying onto the grueling Halo Ridge Route, Michelle faced fatigue, high-altitude sickness, and frigid temperatures.  After splitting from her hiking partner near the peak, she vanished without a trace.  Despite an exhaustive search involving hundreds of rescuers, only a boot was found—17 years later.  Did Michelle succumb to the mountain’s brutal elements, or does the Holy Cross Wilderness hold darker secrets? Tune in as we unravel the mystery surrounding her disappearance. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Off The Trails The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast The Weirdos We Know   New Patreon Shoutouts: Jenn Smith, Katherine DeLoach, Mary Quinn. Episode suggestion shoutout: Taylor Warnock Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Presented by Unknown Media Group. Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

    1h 5m
  7. Special Release - Fan Voicemail reactions - Part 8

    11/08/2024

    Special Release - Fan Voicemail reactions - Part 8

    Enjoy this special release from our members only content.  In this episode, we react to all the voicemails we've received since February 2024.  This is a sample of the content we provide if you subscribe on Patreon, YouTube, Apple, or Spreaker.  This episode was originally released on 9/8/2024.  (Warning - there is explicit language in this episode.)   Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails! Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episodes, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Presented by Unknown Media Group. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

    41 min
  8. Ghosts of the Arctic - The Haunting Mystery of Franklin's Lost Expedition

    10/31/2024

    Ghosts of the Arctic - The Haunting Mystery of Franklin's Lost Expedition

    In 1845, Sir John Franklin led 129 men on HMS Erebus and HMS Terror into the Arctic, vanishing without a trace and sparking one of history’s most haunting mysteries. This Halloween, we explore the eerie legacy of the Franklin Expedition: ghostly sightings around the shipwrecks, chilling whispers near graves on Beechey Island, and cursed artifacts that bring misfortune to those who dare disturb them. Was it lead poisoning, starvation, or something supernatural that doomed the crew? Join us as we dive into the deep end of the Arctic’s frozen secrets and uncover what happened to Sir John Franklins Northwest passage expedition. Correction 1: During the episode we incorrectly stated actor Alfred Molina (Doctor Octopus in the Spider Man movie) played Sir John Franklin in the AMC show The Terror.  The actor who played Franklin was actually Ciaran Hinds.  Thank you to listener Lara Mangieri for pointing this out!  You're correct, they do look similar.  Correction 2: Joe mixed up Vitamin C and D by stating you get Vitamin C by sunlight.  Vitamin C is acquired by the food you eat and Vitamin D is made by your body when exposed to sunlight.   Correction 3: Mike mispoke a couple of times during the timeline segment and referred to the Back River as the Black River.   Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails! New Patreon Shoutouts - Heather Armstrong, Kristen Ellsworth, Angel Overbay, Michelle Aldaco. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Presented by Unknown Media Group. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

    1h 7m
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Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without a trace in some of the country's most remote and treacherous landscapes. In each episode, we uncover the details of these disappearances, examine the investigations that followed, and discuss theories about what might have happened. From national parks to remote deserts, our journey takes you to the heart of the unknown, shedding light on the eerie and unexplainable. Tune in and discover that, sometimes, the wilderness holds more than just beauty—it has secrets. Presented by Unknown Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

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  • Creator
    Locations Unknown
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    127
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    © Copyright Locations Unknown 2024
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