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Brewed and Bewildered

Welcome to Brewed and Bewildered—your go-to place for all things strange, spooky, and downright unexplained. I’m your host, Jess, and whether you’re sipping on your morning coffee, taking a break at lunch, or just in the mood for some mystery, you’re in the right spot.Each week, we’ll dive into chilling true crime cases, mind-boggling paranormal events, cults, conspiracies, and the weirdest happenings that defy logic. In these short episodes, we’ll brew up some unsettling stories to keep you

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7:42

Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield

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2025/10/30

It’s October, the season of shadows and strange tales… Dive into one of the darkest true crime stories ever recorded: Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield. From his isolated childhood under a domineering mother to the horrifying discoveries at his farmhouse, this episode explores the macabre life of one of America’s most infamous killers. We’ll also discuss his impact on pop culture, including films like Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and the chilling Netflix series Monster: The Ed Gein

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9:14

The Vanishing Pilot: The Mysterious Disappearance of...

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2025/10/23

In 1978, 20-year-old pilot Frederick Valentich vanished over Bass Strait in Australia, leaving behind only chilling radio transmissions describing a strange hovering craft. Despite massive searches across thousands of square kilometers, neither Valentich nor his plane was ever found.In this episode of Brewed and Bewildered, host Jess dives into the haunting mystery, exploring theories from UFO encounters and pilot error to possible deliberate disappearance. We also look at the human side of this

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7:33

The Vanishing Village of Anjikuni: Canada’s Creepiest...

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2025/10/16

In 1930, a seasoned fur trapper arrived at a remote Inuit settlement near Anjikuni Lake in northern Canada—only to find it completely abandoned. Fires still smoldered. Food hung untouched over the embers. Sled dogs lay frozen in the snow. And the villagers? Gone without a trace.In this episode of Brewed and Bewildered, host Jess explores one of Canada’s eeriest unsolved legends—the supposed disappearance of an entire Inuit village. Was it a mass abduction, a natural catastrophe, or something even

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9:52

Centralia: The Pennsylvania Town That’s Been Burning...

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2025/08/19

In this episode of Brewed and Bewildered, we delve into the haunting story of Centralia, Pennsylvania—a once-thriving mining town now abandoned due to an underground coal fire that's been burning since 1962. Discover firsthand accounts from residents who lived through the disaster, explore eerie photographs of the desolate landscape, and uncover archival newspaper clippings that chronicle the town's tragic decline.Click here for Survivor Stories Click here for historical Newspaper Clippings

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5:50

The Man from Taured: A Passport from Nowhere

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2025/08/14

We're back after a summer full of traveling! A well-dressed man steps off a plane in Tokyo in 1960 carrying a passport from a country no one has ever heard of, speaking multiple languages, and claiming an urgent mission. The problem? His homeland does not exist.In this episode of Brewed and Bewildered, we explore the strange case of John Allen Kuchar Zegrus, the man who insisted he was a diplomat from a place called Tamanrasset. Was he a Cold War spy, a master con artist, or something far

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9:11

The Circleville Letters: Ohio’s Creepiest Unsolved...

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2025/07/15

In a quiet Ohio town, residents began receiving anonymous, threatening letters that revealed their darkest secrets. These weren’t just rumors—they were specific, chilling, and relentless. From affairs to attempted murder, the Circleville Letters saga escalated into one of the most baffling and eerie unsolved mysteries in American history.For nearly two decades, the anonymous author tormented the people of Circleville with hundreds of letters. Even after a suspect was convicted, the letters didn’t

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8:27

Frozen Shadows: The Dyatlov Pass Mystery

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2025/06/24

On a remote, wind-lashed slope in Russia’s Ural Mountains, nine young hikers vanished into legend. In February 1959, what began as a routine expedition turned into one of the most haunting cold cases in modern history—the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Their tent was found slashed open from the inside. Their bodies scattered, mutilated, and frostbitten. Theories abound—from avalanches and secret military tests to stranger, more terrifying possibilitiesThis episode of Brewed and Bewildered honors the memory

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7:56

The Enfield Poltergeist: England’s Most Terrifying...

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2025/06/17

Step inside the infamous 284 Green Street and uncover the chilling story of The Enfield Poltergeist—a case that shook 1970s England and still sparks debate today. Was it a real haunting, a clever hoax, or a psychological breakdown captured on camera? In Episode 10 of Brewed and Bewildered, Jess delves into the eerie events, firsthand accounts, and hidden truths behind one of the most extensively documented paranormal investigations in history. Perfect for fans of The Conjuring 2, true crime, and

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8:18

Vanished Without a Trace: The Disappearance of...

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2025/06/09

On a quiet Minnesota night in May 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson vanished after his car veered into a ditch, just moments after a chilling final phone call with his parents. Despite an extensive search, no trace of him was ever found.In this episode of Brewed and Bewildered, we explore the baffling mystery that continues to haunt investigators, from eerie cell phone pings to theories of foul play, accidental death, and possible abduction. Was Brandon lost in the dark, or was something more

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9:02

The Black Dahlia: Hollywood’s Most Infamous Cold Case

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2025/06/03

On January 15, 1947, a young woman’s severed body was discovered in a Los Angeles vacant lot—drained of blood, surgically mutilated, and eerily posed. The victim? 22-year-old Elizabeth Short. The press named her The Black Dahlia, and the mystery surrounding her death would grip America for decades.In this episode of Brewed and Bewildered, we explore the brutal crime that became one of the most infamous unsolved murders in U.S. history. Who was Elizabeth Short, and why did her death spark such public

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9:19

The Vanishing Children: The Mystery of the Sodder...

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2025/05/27

On Christmas Eve, 1945, a mysterious fire destroyed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Five of the ten Sodder children vanished without a trace. Despite no remains being found in the ashes, authorities declared them dead, but the truth may be far more disturbing.In this episode, we unravel one of America’s most haunting mysteries. Were the Sodder children kidnapped? What about the cut phone lines, the silent fire truck, and the strange photograph sent decades later?Join us as we

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7:49

Beneath the North Sea: The Viking Sunken City

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2025/05/22

Off the coast of Denmark, beneath the icy waters of the North Sea, lies a mysterious submerged site—possibly an ancient Viking city lost to time. In this episode of Brewed and Bewildered, we dive deep into the mystery as divers uncover Viking-age tools, pottery, and structures buried beneath the seabed. But the story doesn’t end there.Some artifacts may date back to the Mesolithic era, suggesting this site could be far older than anyone imagined. Was it a Viking fishing village? A ritual site? Or

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7:55

The Lost Colony of Roanoke: America’s Oldest Unsolved...

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2025/05/15

In 1587, over 100 English settlers vanished from Roanoke Island—leaving behind no bodies, no signs of struggle, and only a single word carved into a post: CROATOAN. What happened to the Lost Colony? In this episode of Brewed and Bewildered, we unravel one of America’s most enduring historical mysteries. Explore the real story behind Roanoke through colonial records, recent archaeological discoveries, and the leading theories—from assimilation with Native tribes to hostile encounters and deadly

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7:47

The Bennington Triangle: Vanishing Without a Trace

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2025/04/29

Deep in the forests of Vermont lies the Bennington Triangle—a place where people have mysteriously vanished without a trace. Once home to the bustling town of Glastenbury, this remote area became the site of unsolved disappearances beginning in the 1940s. From hunters to hikers, the missing left behind no signs, no explanations—only eerie, unanswered questions.If you have any information about these cases—or any missing persons in Vermont—please contact the Vermont State Police.Submit a tip online:

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7:42

The Ghost Ship of the North Sea: The Mystery of the...

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2025/03/24

In this chilling episode, we dive deep into the eerie legend of the SS Ourang Medan, a ghost ship shrouded in mystery. Discovered drifting in the Straits of Malacca in 1947, the ship's crew was found dead under strange and unexplained circumstances. Was it a tragic accident, or did something far more sinister take place aboard this ill-fated vessel? Join us as we explore the facts, theories, and conspiracy theories surrounding one of the most terrifying maritime mysteries in history. Tune in for

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7:06

The Mystery of the Taos Hum: A Sound That Can't Be...

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2025/03/14

In this episode of Brewed and Bewildered, we explore one of the most perplexing and unsettling phenomena ever to haunt a small town: the Taos Hum. Since the early '90s, Taos, New Mexico residents have been hearing a mysterious, low-frequency hum—one that only certain people can perceive. Despite years of investigation, scientists, researchers, and government officials have come up empty-handed, leaving the hum's origin shrouded in mystery. Is it a trick of the mind, a natural phenomenon, or

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7:36

The Vanishing Flight: MH370's Endless Mystery

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2025/03/12

What happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370? In this chilling premiere of Brewed and Bewildered, we dive into one of the most baffling aviation mysteries in history. On March 8th, 2014, Flight MH370 disappeared without a trace, leaving the world with more questions than answers. Was it a hijacking? A pilot's sinister plan? Or could the truth be even stranger? Grab your coffee and prepare for a deep dive into the eerie theories surrounding this unsolved case—and just maybe, a taste of the unknown

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