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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That"s exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. From true crime to paranormal, from dark history to weird science, Kaydra’s got you covered! New episodes every Wednesday.Want more? Join the Perplexed Society

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Episode 144: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/09/17

In 1994, a 13 year old boy named Nicholas Barclay would vanish from San Antonio, Texas. His disappearance never made the news. As time passed, his family knew the chances of him being alive were incredibly slim. But they were desperate for some type of closure. Over 3 years after Nicholas disappeared, his family would be contacted, saying Nicholas had been found alive in Linares, Spain. But how did he get all the way to Spain? Who had taken him? His family had so many questions.And when Nicholas

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Episode 143: Rewind- The Phrogging Collection

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Kaydra's recovering from Crime Con! So this week, enjoy these rewind episodes from season 1! These are the stories of depraved men who committed phrogging, a phenomenon where people live in someone else's home without them knowing. These men were not only phroggers, but also tormented these families. First you will hear the story of Daniel LaPlante, then you will hear the story of Equeziel Zayas.Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805------WAYS TO SUPPORT &

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Episode 142: Appalachian History, Legends, and...

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2025/09/03

In the north eastern United States, there is a mountain range that is millions of years old and stretches for thousands of miles. For centuries, people who have walked these rolling hills have reported dark happenings, inexplicable phenomena, things that prowled the peaks searching for souls. These woods are strangled in fog. The pines lean in too close, their roots rising like ribs from the earth. And if you dare venture through, you might hear a soft humming. A hum older than blood, older than

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41:04

Episode 141: Dragons

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/08/27

Today we will be discussing a creature that has managed to stay relevant since the beginning of time. A creature that continues to engage, terrify, and perplex people all around the world. We see them in books, television, and endless folklore stories. Scale-covered titans with emerald eyes, beasts of fable flame, guardians in the mist.With wings unfurled, they ride the sun, their shadows cast across the hills.To some they are mythical, to others they are a symbol of power, rage, intelligence

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Episode 140: The Dyatlov Pass Incident

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/08/20

Today we will be exploring one of the most famous mysteries of all time. On January 25, 1959, a group of 10 Russian students, all experienced hikers, would head to Mount Otorten in the northern Ural Mountains of Russia for a 16 day exploration.The trip had been organized by the hiking team of the Ural Polytechnic Institute and they were sent out on an approved route. 1 hiker would return early due to illness, but the other 9 would continue on their voyage. Just over 1 week into their excursion, the

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Episode 139: Patreon Leak: Texas Urban Legends...

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2025/08/13

This week, Kaydra is away in California at Midsummer Scream and recording all kinds of fun content. Enjoy this re-mastered Patreon leak where Kaydra gets into the urban legends of the USS Lexington and Demon's Road. If you enjoy this episode, please consider joining the Perplexed Society and supporting the show here.Special thanks to Charlie Leopold for editing this episode. Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon

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Episode 138: Healthcare Crimes Crossover with Twisted...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/08/06

This is a feed drop! While Kaydra takes a break, enjoy Sierra's story telling and this episode Kaydra recorded over on the T&U feed a while back. When an esteemed surgeon is arrested for the murder of his wife, rumors begin to swirl, and things aren't quite adding up.-----------Want more twisted content, consider joining our Patreon. If you decide to join, you can expect welcome goodies and 100+ bonus episodes ready for you to unlock. Your support truly means the world to us. Thank you for

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Episode 137: The Death of Patrick Mullins

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2025/07/30

In late January 2013, there was an eerie sight in the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico in Bradenton, FL: an unmanned vessel, floating in silence. The boat was out of gas, the anchor was missing, and so was the driver. Where the driver of the boat had gone, and what happened to him still remains a mystery today. No facts, no answers, just theories. A father, a husband, a teacher, a man who had so much more life to live. This is the story of the disappearance and unsolved death of Patrick Mullins.If

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Episode 136: Stockholm Syndrome ft Truly Twisted Podcast

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2025/07/23

In 1973, a new term would be coined that perplexed people around the world. The term was coined after a bank robbery in Sweden snowballed into a 6 day standoff involving 4 hostages. The hostages were all released unharmed, and they refused to testify against their captors in court. Additionally, the victims seemingly showed adoration for their captors, and hostility against police.So was this a survival technique… or was it something much more perplexing? This is the story of Stockholm Syndrome.Get

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Episode 135: Monterey County, CA: History, Haunts,...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/07/16

What would you do if you saw a Lady in Black? What would you do if you were hiking in the woods, and saw a giant… standing over the hills in the distance? What would you do if you locked eyes with an unidentified creature in the ocean? Today’s episode is all about legends, haunts, and creatures from Monterey County, CA!To help the victims of the recent flooding in Central, Texas, consider donating to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund:

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The Central Texas Floods: How to Help

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/07/10

July 4th weekend, Central Texas was flooded and many have lost their lives. Nearly 200 are still missing. If you are able to, please donate to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201Additionally, if you or someone you know was directly affected by the floods or the tragedy at Camp Mystic, Crawford Clinics is offering extremely discounted if not free therapy services with licensed professionals. They do offer virtual

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Episode 134: The Finders Cult & CIA Ties

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2025/07/09

In March of this year, I dove deep into the Satanic Panic, or so I thought. I left that week thinking the Satanic Panic was nothing more than a baseless moral panic, one that ended up ruining the lives of many innocent adults, and brainwashing children into having false memories, thinking they had suffered horrific abuse. But what if I told you that yes, while all of that is still true, there were others during that time hiding in the shadows, doing the very things people during the panic

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59:41

Episode 133: Clowns

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2025/07/02

We’re all familiar with clowns. Known for their colorful oversized costumes and facial features, distinctive makeup, and general buffoonery, their purpose is to induce hearty laughter. This career goes back thousands and thousands of years and still persists today. While many enjoy clowns, there are just as many if not more, young and old, who find clowns to be absolutely terrifying. So where did clowns come from? Why are we so scared of them? Should we be scared of them? Let’s get into it.Today’s

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Episode 132: The Alien Abduction of Betty & Barney Hill

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/06/25

In the 1960s, a married couple from New Hampshire would share their unbelievable close encounter with the third kind. Their story would make headlines from coast to coast. They would go on to be studied by thousands of experts. And today, this encounter is still considered one of the most compelling accounts that proves there’s more out there.This is the story of the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill.FOR A LIMITED TIME: Use code SUMMER50 and get 50% off your first month on Patreon ------WAYS TO

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Episode 131: A Perplexing Listenersode- Volume 2

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/06/18

Kaydra dives into another volume of perplexing listener stories! Enjoy 5 stories from listeners like you. Have a story you'd like to submit? Email Kaydra at perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com Story 1: Brianna's paranormal encountersStory 2: An aswang encounterStory 3: Nick's sleep paralysis and poltergeist experienceStory 4: Danica's haunted dollStory 5: Crime to Burn's April shares her encounter with a seriously creepy and dangerous manFOR A LIMITED TIME: Use code SUMMER50 and get 50% off your

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Episode 130: The Wendorf Murders and the Kentucky...

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2025/06/11

Kaydra takes a break from story tellng this week and brings you a special feed drop: a crossover episode she recorded several months ago with Like Mother Like Murder! On November 25, 1996, Naomi Ruth Queen and Richard Wendorf were found murdered in their Eustis, Florida home. The perpetrators? A teen vampire cult. Check out Like Mother Like Murder wherever you get your podcasts. Apple PodcastsSpotifyFOR A LIMITED TIME: Use code SUMMER50 and get 50% off your first month on Patreon ------WAYS TO

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Episode 129: The Aswang & The Manananggal

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Today we will be discussing the most feared monster in all of Filipino folklore. These shapeshifting creatures appear as humans during the day, and transform into horrifying predators at night. They have been described as having backward feet, reversed toenails and bloodshot eyes. These creatures are so deeply ingrained into Filipino beliefs, that some rural areas of the Philippines continue to hold the belief in this creature today.This is the story of the Aswang.LIMITED TIME: use code SUMMER50 to

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Episode 128: The Tetris Murders ft Astonishing...

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Vladimir Pokhilko was the president of AnimaTek, a software company based out of San Francisco, CA. The conclusion of his legacy for the last 2 decades has been as follows: not seeing a way out of his financial troubles, in 1998, Pokhilko brutally murdered his 39 year old wife, Yelena Fedotova, and their 12 year old son, Peter, before he completed suicide. But recently, a 2022 documentary has attempted to re-write this narrative, coming forward with multiple experts and witnesses, alleging Vladimir

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Episode 127: The Blount Family Bombing

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/05/21

EARLY RELEASE!On Thanksgiving evening, November 28, 1985, there would be a deadly explosion at Hilltop Mobile Home Park at 7800 Jacksboro Highway between Lake Worth and Azle, Texas, just outside Fort Worth. The explosion would kill three members of the Blount family: Joe Blount, his daughter Angela, and Angela’s cousin, Michael Columbus. And to this day, what happened remains a mystery. This is the story of the Blount Family bombing.If you have information on what happened to the Blount Family, you

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Episode 126: Fort Concho & Haunted San Angelo

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Established in 1867, Fort Concho was built along the banks of the Concho River in San Angelo, Texas to protect frontier settlements, patrol and map the vast landscapes of West Texas, and to quell local threats. Hundreds of soldiers lived here, they would have comradery here, a second family, but they also experienced extreme trauma, battles, violence, bloodshed. And it seems some of the residents of Fort Concho never left. As you continue to venture through San Angelo you will also find many other

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