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Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More

Dawn of Mantis Podcast

Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing their unique style. With their producer and co-host, Sam, at the sound processing helm, the trio dives into the depths of true crime mysteries, as well as music, history, and various other topics, with a twist.Joe and Ivan"s comedic banter adds levity to even the darkest of subjects but always with a respectful approach. Their

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DOM Revisited - Ruby Stapleton - An Interview With...

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2025/06/17

In episodes 309 through 311, we did a three part series on the unsolved murder of Ruby Stapleton. A huge part of the information in that series came from the book "The Washeteria Mystery: Who Killed Ruby?", written by Catherine Rathe. In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine in person about Ruby's case. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you...

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DOM Ep333 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of...

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2025/06/13

In this tenth part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, we cover Jim’s seduction of San Francisco’s political elite, some major defections that severely impacted his mental state, and the damning magazine article that caused his early departure for Jonestown. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no ex...

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DOM Ep332 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of...

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2025/06/06

In part 9 of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We talk about Jim's continued sexual deviancy, the beginning of the construction of Jonestown, and Jim's earliest hints that he may some day expect the ultimate sacrifice from his followers. Support the show

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50:57

DOM Ep331 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of...

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2025/05/30

In part eight of our series on Jim Jones, we cover the retaliation of the recently defected "Gang of Eight", and the extreme paranoia it created in Jim, which resulted in harsh punishments for the remaining Temple members. We'll also cover Jim's decision to head to South America, and the Temples procurement of the patch of jungle that would soon become Jonestown. Support the show

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54:19

DOM Ep330 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of...

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2025/05/23

In part seven of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, we cover the Temple’s most prosperous period, Jim Jones’ deteriorating mental state and the bizarre behaviors it manifested, the church’s expansion into LA and San Francisco, and the Temple’s first major defection, which drove Jim Jones mad. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I ...

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58:47

DOM Ep329 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of...

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2025/05/16

In part 6 of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, we cover the Temple’s complicated assimilation into Ukiah, the eventual growth of the Temple, Jim’s spiraling mental state, growing paranoia and his decision to keep a mistress. Support the show

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DOM Ep328 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of...

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2025/05/09

In this episode, we cover Jim's increasing nuclear paranoia, his search for a new home for the Peoples Temple, and their move to California. Support the show

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64:02

DOM Ep327 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of...

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2025/05/02

In this episode, we introduce you to "Father Divine," the holy man who significantly influenced Jones. We'll also continue covering the expansion of Jim's own family as well as the Peoples Temple empire and discuss how the stress of it all nearly cause Jim to have a mental breakdown. Support the show

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66:54

DOM Ep326 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of...

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2025/04/25

In part three of our series, we cover Jim's departure from the Methodist church, his foray into evangelism and faith healing, his rise in influence in the city of Indianapolis, and the origins of the church that would eventually become the Peoples Temple. Support the show

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51:30

DOM Ep325 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of...

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2025/04/18

In this episode, we cover how Jim met Marceline Baldwin, the couple's move from Lynn to Richmond, the failed adoption of Ronnie Baldwin, and Jim's first preachin' gig. Oh, and there's an attack monkey in there somewhere, too. Support the show

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58:39

DOM Ep324 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple of Doom...

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2025/04/11

In our first ever episode from the brand new studio, we begin a series on the most infamous cult leader in American history- Jim Jones. In this episode, we cover the first seventeen years of Jim's life, from his birth in the Spring of 1931 to the Fall of 1947. Support the show

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DOM Ep323 - The Charles Starkweather Murder Spree...

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2025/03/21

In our second and final episode on the Charley Starkweather Murder Spree, we cover the latter part of Charley's reign of terror, as well as his and Caril's apprehension by police. We also discuss their trials, Charley's execution, and Caril's life after prison. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra co...

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DOM Ep322 - The Charles Starkweather Murder Spree (Pt1)

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2025/03/14

From November of 1956 to January of 1957, nineteen year old Charley Starkweather killed eleven people across 2 states. He had his fourteen year old girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate, with him during the murder spree, and her exact role in the slayings is debated to this day. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no...

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DOM Ep321 - Are You Being Served?

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2025/03/07

In this episode, we talk about one of our favorite shows ever- the raunchy, enuendo filled British comedy "Are You Being Served?". Support the show

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DOM Ep320 - The Spectacular Life of John Murray Spear...

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2025/02/28

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DOM Ep319 - The Spectacular Life of John Murray Spear...

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2025/02/21

This is part one of a two part series on John Murray Spear- a Universalist pastor turned Spiritualist turned low-key cult leader who operated in the mid to late 1800s. In this episode we cover the first half of his life, in which he achieved a sterling reputation as a philanthropist, abolitionist, and prison reformer. In part 2, we will cover his later life, which was marked by scandal, a foray into Spiritualism, and a failed attempt to build a spiritually powered machine he claimed wou...

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DOM Ep318 - A Fire Down Below: Centralia, Pennsylvania

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2025/02/14

In the 1960s, the Centralia City council set fire to a trash pile on top of an abandoned coal mine, and ignited an an underground coal fire that would eventually spell the end of the town. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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DOM Ep317 - America's Most Toxic Town - Picher, Oklahoma

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2025/02/07

In just a few decades, Picher went from a booming mine town of over 14,000 residents, to a literal ghost town. Turns out, the very industry that gave the town life would also be its undoing, and today all that remains are a few dilapidated structures and a grid of empty streets. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at...

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DOM Ep316 - The Murder of Fern Rodgers (Pt. 4)

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2025/01/31

We conclude our series on Fern Rodgers by covering the trials of the three conspirators, as well as their lives after sentencing. Support the show

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DOM Ep315 - The Murder of Fern Rodgers (Pt. 3)

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2025/01/24

In the third part of our four part series, we continue covering Fern's ongoing investigation as well as the initial arrests made in the case. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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