Dakota Spotlight

James Wolner
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Dakota Spotlight isn't your average true crime podcast. Creator James Wolner delves headfirst into unsolved mysteries and forgotten cases of the Upper Midwest and beyond, meticulously researching every detail to deliver a gripping, heartfelt narrative. Wolner prioritizes ethical storytelling, ensuring the victims are treated with care and respect. Prepare to be both enthralled and moved as James brings renewed hope for answers while offering a compassionate and soothing voice to the voiceless.

  1. Introducing - The Sleep Retreat by James Wolner

    NOV 14

    Introducing - The Sleep Retreat by James Wolner

    This episode, "Gull Harbor: Warren Commission Report Part 1," is from the new podcast "The Sleep Retreat" by James Wolner. Drift off to sleep on a warm screened in porch while listening to a part of American history on a small transistor radio.  In this episode, from Part 1 of the Warren Commission Report, a summary of the events of Nov 22, 1963 and the apprehension of Lee Harvey Oswald. Oswald’s life is explored up until the point of his curious defection to The Soviet Union. About Gull Harbor: At Gull Harbor, a youthful and tranquil summer day unfolds as you relax on a cozy porch overlooking the bay. Surrounded by books, games, and the soothing sounds of the ocean, the warmth of the sun and a gentle breeze lull you into peaceful drowsiness. Memories of morning adventures and flying your new kite—drift through your mind as you surrender to sleep in this nostalgic, coastal retreat. About The Sleep Retreat: Welcome to The Sleep Retreat, your escape to peaceful slumber. Each episode transports you to a calming, dream-like environment—whether it’s a cozy lakeside camper, a moonlit countryside drive, or a warm seaside porch. With soothing narration, tranquil soundscapes, and gentle breathing exercises, The Sleep Retreat is designed to help you unwind, relax, and drift effortlessly into a restful sleep. Perfect for anyone seeking a serene nighttime routine, this podcast offers a peaceful retreat from the stresses of the day. Close your eyes, relax, and let the journey to sleep begin.  The Sleep Retreat is a production of PorchLight Podcast Network. Stories and narration by James Wolner.  Email: info@porchlightpodcast.network Website: https://thesleepretreatpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 10m
  2. You Might Also Like: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality

    NOV 14 · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality

    Introducing Succeeding Without Trying from How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality. Follow the show: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality We spend a lot of time on How God Works talking about how spirituality can offer tools to become better versions of ourselves.  And while learning to be happier, healthier and more resilient are all positive things to strive for, they can also lead us down a different path - an obsession with productivity and self-optimization… which can lead to a culture of trying to grind or life-hack our way through everything. But what if the secret to success lies in doing less, not more? On this episode, we’ll explore the Chinese concept of wu wei, effortless action. We'll talk to Edward Slingerland about how modern cognitive science has proven many early Chinese thinkers right, why wu wei is still relevant today, and how learning how not to try can help us forge a different path toward the good life. Edward Slingerland is a professor of religion at the University of British Columbia and the author of Trying Not To Try: Ancient China, Modern Science and the Power of Spontaneity. Find out more about his work, and his other books, on his website. Other texts we’ve discussed during this episode include:  -Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi -Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, by Immanuel Kant -The Analects or Sayings of Confucius, attributed to Confucius -The Tao Te Ching or Laozi, attributed to Laozi -The Mencius, attributed to Mencius DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Wilder Intentions: Revisiting A Murder in Minot

    NOV 7

    Wilder Intentions: Revisiting A Murder in Minot

    A kindergarten teacher masterminds a brutal murder and shows no remorse. In this special, stand-alone episode we learn about a macabre crime from the true north. In 2015, Angila Wilder was brutally murdered in her home while her two-year-old child slept just down the hall. True crime author C.J. Wynn meets with Dakota Spotlight to discuss this crime. C.J. WYNN's book https://www.amazon.com/Wilder-Intentions-Murder-North-Dakota/dp/193491293X Music in this episode: https://drjmart.bandcamp.com/ Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get episodes early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus/ Support the show on PayPal https://bit.ly/3wDhonM Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter/ Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
  4. Introducing - Disturbed

    OCT 31

    Introducing - Disturbed

    I Woke Up To A Girl Watching Me Sleep - The Driftwood Drifter - Creepy Guy On A Bus - The Dam Man - Accidentally Stumbled Into A Christian Cult - This is Disturbed. Featuring narration by: Kyra Cornett Elizabeth Flood Brian Jeffords Kat Carter Terra Ashe Disturbed is a production of Killer Podcasts, a part of the Evergreen network. For more paranormal and true crime shows, visit KillerPodcasts.com. Follow our social channels, @disturbedpodcast on instagram or disturbed_pod on twitter. If you enjoyed the show, please consider subscribing and reviewing on your favorite listening platform. Music by epidemic sound and by Carl Casey at white bat audio. Our Host is Doug Bailey. Our Producers are Noah Foutz and Elizabeth Flood. Our audio engineer is Nathan Corson, Executive Producers Brigid Coyne and Gerardo Orlando. Thanks for listening! Listen ad-free, unlock bonus episodes and more: patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Submit your true, original experience: disturbedpodcast.com/submit Disturbed Merch: disturbedpodcast.com/shop Leave a voicemail: hotline.disturbedpodcast.com Contact: chad@disturbedpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
  5. A Disturbing Confession

    OCT 24

    A Disturbing Confession

    We share the full audio of a police interrogation from March 2021 with Jesse Huy, who killed three family members and then turned himself in. This recording includes a full confession and reveals the disturbing reasons behind the murders, offering a rare insight into the "Why". Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get episodes early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus/ Support the show on PayPal https://bit.ly/3wDhonM Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter/ Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  6. Throwback: Unresolved, the Murder of Joel Lovelien

    OCT 17

    Throwback: Unresolved, the Murder of Joel Lovelien

    Joel Lovelien was just 38-years-old when he was found beaten to death outside of the Broken Drum Bar in Grand Forks, North Dakota on a Halloween-themed Saturday night in 2007. Who killed Joel Lovelien? Music by HandTurner and Wowza in Kalamazoo Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get episodes early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus/ Support the show on PayPal https://bit.ly/3wDhonM Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter/ Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  7. Broad Knowledge, Potentially Deceptive: My Interview with AI - Part 2

    OCT 10

    Broad Knowledge, Potentially Deceptive: My Interview with AI - Part 2

    Part 2 of 2 - James continues his intriguing yet sometimes exhausting conversation with the AI chatbot. In Part 2, they delve into notable crimes near James' hometown, covering the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders, Steven Stayner, and the Zebra Killings, with the AI's often inaccurate responses leading James to ask, "Do you lie?". Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get episodes early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus/ Support the show on PayPal https://bit.ly/3wDhonM Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter/ Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
  8. Tough Questions, Sudden Silence: My Interview with AI - Part 1

    OCT 3

    Tough Questions, Sudden Silence: My Interview with AI - Part 1

    Part 1 of 2 - In an attempt to deepen his understanding of AI, James interviews an expert who, interestingly enough, happens to be an AI chatbot. The interview proves challenging, as the AI often becomes evasive, stalls, or even "walks out" of the conversation. In Part 1, the AI shares its perspectives on true crime, discusses the Dakota Spotlight podcast, explores the cases that sparked James' fascination with true crime, delves into AI's own motives, and reveals how it generates its responses. Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get episodes early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus/ Support the show on PayPal https://bit.ly/3wDhonM Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter/ Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
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Dakota Spotlight isn't your average true crime podcast. Creator James Wolner delves headfirst into unsolved mysteries and forgotten cases of the Upper Midwest and beyond, meticulously researching every detail to deliver a gripping, heartfelt narrative. Wolner prioritizes ethical storytelling, ensuring the victims are treated with care and respect. Prepare to be both enthralled and moved as James brings renewed hope for answers while offering a compassionate and soothing voice to the voiceless.

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  • Creator
    James Wolner
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Everything Midwestern LLC
  • Show Website
    Dakota Spotlight
  • Provider
    Six Horse Media LLC

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