Mishaps and Mysteries

Cassie and Nina

British Columbia’s wilderness is breathtaking—and unforgiving. Mishaps and Mysteries explores the chilling true stories hidden within BC’s rugged mountains, dense rainforests, and remote coastlines. We dive deep into local cases of sudden disappearances, harrowing survival, and tragic murders. Some stories have answers; others remain lost in the spaces in between. Featuring survivor perspectives, deep-dive insights, and critical safety lessons, we examine what happens when nature—and human nature—take a dark turn. Subscribe to the podcast and follow our socials to join the conversation...will you follow the trail?

  1. 4d ago

    EP 13: The Out Of This World Story Of Granger Taylor - Part 2

    Granger Taylor, with all his talk of alien abduction, had disappeared after the “storm of the century” hit the Duncan Area. What followed his disappearance, and what are the theories on what happened to him?  Of Particular Interest: Advertising for Love | Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-history/2026/02/12/`advertising-for-love/ Have We Found Alien Life? Hundreds of Scientists Weigh In | Science Daily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260909005212.htm Sources: News Articles What Happened to Granger Taylor? | Times Colonist UFO Encounter at Duncan Hospital Depicted on Canadian Coin | Times Colonist The Man Who Went to Space and Disappeared | Vice VIDEO: ‘Spaceman’, The Story of Duncan’s Granger Taylor, Premieres on CBC on Friday, Feb. 8 | Vancouver Island Free Daily TV Show “Interstellar Voyage” Season 1, Episode 5 - Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal | IMDB Youtube Videos He Built a Spaceship in His Backyard. Then He Vanished Forever | CBC Docs POV BIG FINDINGS on the asteroid Bennu! | ASTRO_ALEXANDRA Podcasts The Sudden Departure of Granger Taylor: Part Two | Unsolved Mysteries Podcast Episode 403 - Granger Taylor | The Trail Went Cold Other B.C.’s Granger Taylor Left a Note Saying He Was Boarding an Alien Spaceship - Then He Disappeared | CBC Docs Granger Taylor: The Spaceman of Vancouver Island | Mysteries of Canada 43 Years Ago, Granger Taylor Left a Note Saying He Was Boarding an Alien Spaceship for an Interstellar Journey. He was Never Seen Again | Reddit Granger Taylor | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki Bob’s Grill in the late 1970’s - Cowichan, My Valley…. Do you remember… | Facebook Group

    EP 13: The Out Of This World Story Of Granger Taylor - Part 2

  2. Sep 29

    EP 12: The Out Of This World Story Of Granger Taylor - Part 1

    Granger Taylor was a mechanical genius who could fix anything. In 1980, he had become obsessed with aliens and said they had invited him on an interstellar voyage. And then, he disappeared. It's one of the more curious and baffling stories in British Columbia. In Part 1 of this Two-Part story, we introduce you to Granger’s life and what happened in the time leading up to his disappearance. Join us October 6 for Part 2!  Of Particular Interest: Advertising for Love | Smithsonian Magazine  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-history/2026/02/12/`advertising-for-love/ Sources: News Articles What Happened to Granger Taylor? | Times Colonist UFO Encounter at Duncan Hospital Depicted on Canadian Coin | Times Colonist   The Man Who Went to Space and Disappeared | Vice  VIDEO: ‘Spaceman’, The Story of Duncan’s Granger Taylor, Premieres on CBC on Friday, Feb. 8 | Vancouver Island Free Daily  The Ancient Story of Swuq’us | The Discourse TV Shows “Interstellar Voyage” Season 1, Episode 5 - Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal | IMDB  Youtube Videos He Built a Spaceship in His Backyard. Then He Vanished Forever | CBC Docs POV  BIG FINDINGS on the asteroid Bennu! | ASTRO_ALEXANDRA PodcastsThe Sudden Departure of Granger Taylor: Part Two | Unsolved Mysteries Podcast  Episode 403 - Granger Taylor | The Trail Went Cold Other B.C.’s Granger Taylor Left a Note Saying He Was Boarding an Alien Spaceship - Then He Disappeared | CBC Docs  Granger Taylor: The Spaceman of Vancouver Island | Mysteries of Canada 43 Years Ago, Granger Taylor Left a Note Saying He Was Boarding an Alien Spaceship for an Interstellar Journey. He was Never Seen Again | Reddit  Granger Taylor | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki  Bob’s Grill in the late 1970’s - Cowichan, My Valley…. Do you remember… | Facebook Group

    EP 12: The Out Of This World Story Of Granger Taylor - Part 1

  3. Sep 22

    EP 11: They Built a Life of Sundays - Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans

    This episode follows the heartbreaking final trip of two beloved off-road creators, Stacy Turout and Matthew Yeomans, whose passion for adventure, remote travel, and vehicle building helped them inspire a huge online audience. It also explores the realities of backcountry rescue, the risks of remote terrain, and why communication planning matters so much when you’re far from help. Along the way, we look at what “off roading” involves, how Stacy and Matthew built their life and their brand around adventure, and how their modified rigs — including their famous Toyota World Runners builds — became part of their story. Their journey took them from Vancouver Island to the far reaches of South America and New Zealand, but it ended in tragedy on a steep mountain road in the Trout Lake area of British Columbia. This is a sensitive episode, and while it deals with death and rescue response, there are no explicit or graphic details. It’s also a reminder that even experienced outdoor travelers need strong safety planning, especially in remote places with limited cell service and difficult access. Key Topics[00:00:00] - A fatal accident in a remote backcountry setting[00:01:01] - What off roading is and how overlanding differs from rock crawling[00:03:04] - Stacy Turout and Matthew Yeomans: their life, relationship, and YouTube success[00:04:26] - Their travel videos, Pan-American journey, and engagement in Argentina[00:06:49] - Trout Lake, BC: the remote setting of the crash[00:08:20] - The accident call, search-and-rescue response, and helicopter rescue[00:10:34] - What happened on the mountain trail and the severity of the fall[00:12:56] - RCMP statement and the couple’s passing[00:13:43] - Community memorials and celebration of life[00:14:14] - Safety lessons on satellite communication and off-road precautions Relevant LinksToyota World Runners YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ToyotaWorldRunners 4 Wheel Drive Association of BC: https://www.4wdabc.ca/ BC government off-road vehicle safety: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/off-road-vehicles Search and Rescue in British Columbia: https://www.bcsara.com/ What stands out most in this story is how deeply Stacy and Matthew lived their passion. They built a life around exploration, creativity, and community, and they connected with people across the world through their adventures and storytelling. Their story is also a sobering reminder to plan carefully for remote travel: know your route, carry reliable communication tools, understand their limits, and never underestimate how quickly conditions can change in the backcountry.

    EP 11: They Built a Life of Sundays - Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans

  4. Sep 15

    EP 10: An interview with Paul Berry, 1st Vice - President of the BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA)

    Search and rescue in British Columbia is a massive, always-on effort, and this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to keep people safe in the backcountry and beyond. We’re joined by Paul Berry, a veteran SAR leader with more than 28 years of experience, to talk about the realities of missing-person searches, volunteer burnout, modern rescue technology, and the training that goes into every operation. This episode also revisits the Sylvia Apps search with insight from someone who helped lead the response. Paul shares what made that case so challenging, why certain searches are suspended, and how teams continue the work long after a formal search ends. For anyone who loves the outdoors—or wants to understand what happens when things go wrong—this conversation offers practical safety takeaways and a deeper appreciation for the people doing this work. We also get into the “three T’s” of outdoor safety, the rise of drones and Artemis technology, how volunteers are recruited and trained, and why donations matter so much to local SAR teams. If you’ve ever assumed a 911 call automatically means instant rescue, this episode will change that perspective. Key Topics[00:00:17] - Celebrating the 10th episode and introducing the podcast’s first interview format[00:00:35] - The scale of search and rescue in British Columbia and the role of volunteers[00:01:11] - Guest introduction: Paul Berry, Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue Manager[00:02:59] - How search and rescue works across BC and who activates teams[00:04:55] - Burnout, increasing call volume, and year-round demand on SAR teams[00:06:11] - Outdoor safety advice: training, trip planning, and essentials[00:08:51] - Paul’s perspective on the Sylvia Apps search[00:12:47] - How and when a search is stood down[00:17:36] - Search and rescue technology: drones, cell data, and Artemis airborne systems[00:20:34] - How Paul got started in search and rescue[00:24:08] - Team structure, specialist skills, and training requirements[00:27:30] - Applying to SAR teams and how volunteer intake works[00:28:45] - Donations, funding gaps, and why community support matters Relevant LinksAdventure Smart: https://adventuresmart.ca/ Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue: https://cvgsar.com/ BC Search and Rescue Association: https://bcsara.com/ Justice Institute of British Columbia: https://www.jibc.ca/ Paul’s stories make one thing clear: search and rescue is powered by skill, preparation, and a remarkable amount of dedication. The episode closes with a reminder that outdoor safety starts long before anyone is missing—and that staying informed can make all the difference. If you want to support SAR work, consider donating, volunteering, or sharing outdoor safety resources with someone heading into the backcountry.

    EP 10: An interview with Paul Berry, 1st Vice - President of the BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA)

  5. Sep 8

    EP 9: Adventures of SS Dora

    Today, we're telling you about a notable figure. She was brave and bold and held jobs in the fur trade, the cod industry, helped move gold in the prospecting days and had many stories of rescuing hundreds of people and quite a few misadventures herself. This is the story of Dora Of Particular Interest: What remains of Dora: Dora | Heritage BC Book about a photographer’s time on Dora” https://clayworkspotters.com/thwaites/sailing.html Book about SS Farallon Shipwreck: https://www.indigo.ca/products/farallon The Novarupta The Great Eruption of 1912 | National Park Service USA Sources: About Us | Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia Dora | Heritage BC Report on the Salmon Fisheries in Alaska, Issue 909 | Google Books Alaska Shipwrecks | AlaskaShipwrecks.com SS Dora 1880 | Wikipedia Katmai National Park & Reserve | National Park Service USA The Great Eruption of 1912 | National Park Service USA Archbishop of Vancouver Island Murdered Near Nulato | Aunt Phil’s Trunk Sailing the Mail in Alaska | Clay Works Potters

    EP 9: Adventures of SS Dora

  6. Sep 1

    EP 8: An Empty Saddle: The Ben Tyner Story

    Picture a hunter on a logging road in cowboy country. He’s just out doing his thing. And then… he comes across a fully saddled horse. It's riderless. It’s an eerie sight. He knows right away in his gut that something is not right here. ____________ If you have any information regarding this case, call the Southeast District Major Crime Unit Tip Line at 1-877-987-8477 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Of Particular Interest: The History of the First Peoples of Nicola Country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Country https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Athapaskans Facebook group: Missing Ben Tyner Sources: News Articles: ‘He Would Help Anyone for Whatever They Needed’: Missing Rancher’s Family Pleads for Any Information | CBC News Search for Wyoming Man Underway After Horse Found Without Its Rider Near Merrit, B.C. | CBC News Mystery of Missing Merritt Cowboy Deepens as Search Continues Amid Plunging Temperatures | Global News 6 Men Missing in Same Region of B.C.’s Southern Interior, But No Links in Cases, Police Say | CBC News Search Suspended for Missing Rancher Near Merritt | CBC News RCMP Major Crime Unit Joins Investigation of Vanished Merritt Cowboy | Global News Search Resumes for Missing Merritt Cowboy Ben Tyner | Global News Family of Missing B.C. Rancher Appeals for Help on 2nd Anniversary of Disappearance | CBC News ‘We’re Coming for You’: Search on for ‘True American Cowboy’ Missing in B.C. Backcountry | National Post RCMP Resume Search for Missing Cowboy | Merritt Cowboy’s Disappearance ‘May Involve Criminality,’ RCMP Say | CTV News Merritt Search Continues with Some Questioning if Cowboy’s Disappearance is Suspicious | Global News Tyner Case Remains Cold | Merritt Herald Nicola Ranch Awarded Angus Breeder of the Year 2022 | Merritt Herald Into Thin Air - Dean Morrison, Luke Neville and Ben Tyner | Missing Men Around BC’s Interior | CFJC Today Other Nicola Country | Wikipedia Nicola Athapaskans | Wikipedia List of Historic Ranches in British Columbia | Wikipedia Ben Tyner, A Respected Cowboy Disappeared From Merritt, British Columbia in 2019 | Reddit (R/UnsolvedMysteries) Youtube Videos: Merritt RCMP - Ben Tyner Family Plea | rcmptv

    EP 8: An Empty Saddle: The Ben Tyner Story

  7. Aug 29

    EP 4B: Update to Keep David Shearing in Prison

    This update revisits a devastating case and the latest parole decision that keeps David Shearing, behind bars. The case involves the August 1982 murders of six members of the Johnson and Bentley families near Wells Gray Provincial Park, one of the most brutal crimes in B.C. history. For the deep-dive into the case, you can listen to Episodes 3 and 4. Of Particular Interest:Petition - Deny Parole for David Ennis at Change.Org  Book: Murder Times Six - The True Story of the Wells Gray Park Murders by Alan R Warren. 2021. Information for Families of Missing Persons | RCMP  Sources: News Articles:Friends, Family Fighting to Keep Wells Gray Killer Behind Bars 44 Years Later |  Nelson Star ‘He Hunted Them’: Family Launches Petition to Keep B.C. Mass Murderer Behind Bars | Global News ‘It’s Still Very Emotional’: Friends, Family of Murdered Okanagan Family Prepare for Parole Hearing | Global News Family of Victims of B.C. Murderer Say They Now Can’t Speak at Parole Hearings | Global News  Book: Warren, Alan R. Murder Times Six - The True Story of the Wells Gray Park Murders. House of Mystery Publishing, 2020.  Other:Wells Gray Park | BC Parks  List of British Columbia Provincial Parks | Wikipedia  Iconic Waterfalls Welcome to the Land of 42 Waterfalls | Wells Gray  Wells Gray Provincial Park Murders | Wikipedia  Wells Gray Park Camping Murders | Strange Outdoors Blog  Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences | The Criminal Law Notebook  Podcasts: The Watcher: The Wells Gray Provincial Park Family Murders | Propensity  Youtube videos: The Horrifying Wells Gray Park Family Murders | That Chapter  The Wells Gray Park Murders | David Shearing | True Crime Canada

    EP 4B: Update to Keep David Shearing in Prison

  8. Aug 25

    EP 7: The Baffling Disappearance of Brenda Byman

    On Mother’s Day in 1961, the Byman family experienced every parent's worst nightmare when their daughter went missing in the East Kootenay hills. Of Particular Interest: Description of what Brenda wasn't wearing when she disappeared: White blouse; Grey and black slacks; Faded purple and blue parka jacket - dyed blue and purple with a fur-lined pink hood; Yellow scarf with flowered four-inch border; and Size 6 Blue and white saddle-type shoes National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Sources: News Articles: Brenda Byman’s Disappearance Haunts Family 51 Years Later | East Kootenay News Online Weekly Search for Brenda Byman in Sixth Decade | East Kootenay News Online Weekly Book: Lazarus, Eve. Chapter 2: A Town Divided: The Search for Brenda Byman in Cold Case BC . Arsenal Pulp Press. 2022. Other Case Reference: 2014003380 | Canada’s Missing Brenda Byman | Please Bring Me Home Wilmer, British Columbia | Wikipedia Lake Enid | Recreation Sites and Trails BC Hilda Patricia Byman Obituary | McPherson Funeral Services Youtube Videos: 132. Nobody’s Story Makes Sense: The Disappearance of Brenda Byman | GBNF: A True Crime Podcast

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British Columbia’s wilderness is breathtaking—and unforgiving. Mishaps and Mysteries explores the chilling true stories hidden within BC’s rugged mountains, dense rainforests, and remote coastlines. We dive deep into local cases of sudden disappearances, harrowing survival, and tragic murders. Some stories have answers; others remain lost in the spaces in between. Featuring survivor perspectives, deep-dive insights, and critical safety lessons, we examine what happens when nature—and human nature—take a dark turn. Subscribe to the podcast and follow our socials to join the conversation...will you follow the trail?

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  • Creator
    Cassie and Nina
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026. Cassie and Nina
  • Show Website
    Mishaps and Mysteries

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