OBSCURUM

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OBSCURUM

OBSCURUM is an investigative podcast series hosted by Gabe Lenners that explores an obscure side of rural America. In Season One, “Invasion of the Drones,” listeners are thrust into the chilling origins of mysterious drone sightings over the Midwest. Episodes unravel a wave of unexplained aircraft that rattled Nebraska and Colorado starting in 2019—sparking conspiracy theories, lies and shocking truths. The full story has remained untold—until now.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Episode One: The Arrival

    Gabe Lenners’ hometown visit to America’s Heartland takes an eerie turn. A local sheriff’s deputy shares a haunting story about unidentified drones hovering over a neighbor's farm. As Gabe starts asking questions, small-town gossip quickly develops into something more, the growing belief that these sightings are only the beginning of a much larger mystery.

    18 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Episode Two: Strange Happenings

    Determined to uncover the truth, Gabe Lenners delves into the strange history of unexplained aircraft in the region. He turns to a local aviation expert and former Air Force pilot, whose insight blurs the line between the possible and unthinkable. Weird occurrences happen near these so-called drones. A woman shares a critical detail that’s impossible to ignore and too terrifying to explain.

    26 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Episode Three: 24 Hours

    During a whirlwind 24 hours, Gabe Lenners explores a creepy new theory: could something be falling from these strange objects? Unexplained connections surface as sightings persist, making the idea seem plausible. A sheriff reveals something startling beneath the drones’ flight paths.

    23 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Episode Four: Little Known Facts

    With rumors and drone sightings multiplying across northeast Colorado, Kansas, and southwest Nebraska, Gabe Lenners turns to the highest governmental authorities for answers. He uncovers plans for a closed-door meeting with high level agencies. Contradictions and unsettling revelations emerge. Is Gabe actually getting closer to the truth, or being drawn into something far stranger?

    25 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Episode Five: Night Watchers

    Mysterious aircraft behavior over the prairie becomes increasingly disturbing. In Gabe Lenners’ quest for the truth, he meets with the leader of a drone-hunter group taking matters into his own hands. Questions mount about a connection between the drones and ancient history, as a bombshell claim appears in a local newspaper.

    19 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Episode Six: Otherworldly Horizons

    Gabe Lenners is chasing a lead that may crack this Midwest drone mystery wide open. As he closes in, he encounters a different person with an otherworldly story. A tense, high-stakes interview reveals a web of contradictions. Shattering revelations change everything.

    23 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Episode Seven: The Void

    Gabe revisits the leader of the drone hunters and uncovers the startling details of a bizarre new encounter. Disclosure doesn’t stop there. As explosive headlines fuel rumors of mass hysteria, Gabe’s investigation takes a darker turn, exposing a chilling possibility with far more dangerous implications.

    24 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Episode Eight: Truths and Lies

    Could there be a connection between the unidentified aircraft and missile silos? Gabe meets with an Air Force official and locals living near the sites to search for answers. A follow up interview with a key figure exposes new information. As things begin to click, a surprising lead pulls Gabe in a different direction, one that unravels miles away.

    30 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    Episode Nine: The Final Call

    In the season finale of OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones, Gabe finds strong parallels between the mysterious aircraft hovering over Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Illinois, and now New Jersey. Authorities reveal startling similarities. Is there a deliberate cover-up? A cryptic phone call leaves Gabe with a blurred view of the drones at the center of it all.

    23 min

  10. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Invasion of the Drones: Main Trailer

    When mysterious drones appear in the skies above rural America, journalist and producer Gabe Lenners’ hometown holiday visit spirals into a multi-year investigation to uncover the truth behind the sightings.

    3 min
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OBSCURUM is an investigative podcast series hosted by Gabe Lenners that explores an obscure side of rural America. In Season One, “Invasion of the Drones,” listeners are thrust into the chilling origins of mysterious drone sightings over the Midwest. Episodes unravel a wave of unexplained aircraft that rattled Nebraska and Colorado starting in 2019—sparking conspiracy theories, lies and shocking truths. The full story has remained untold—until now.

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