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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 149: A Spooky Chat with Houston Strange Podcast

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/10/22

a conversational episode discussing the paranormal, Adam's podcast, and what we're watching and reading this October

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00:42:35

Episode 148: The Wu Family Exorcism

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/10/15

On April 11, 2005, a 56 year old man named Wu Shan left his townhome in the Gushan District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Over the past few months, the Wu Family had been very reclusive. Nobody had seen Shan leave his household in over a month, so neighbors took notice. Shan Wu then approached a neighbor. He was dirty, disheveled, and he appeared emaciated. He said just a few words to the neighbor: call an ambulance.What the neighbor and police would discover would shock the country and the world and go

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00:54:22

Episode 147: CURSED OBJECTS- The Legends of the...

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2025/10/08

Today, we’re opening the vault of the unwanted, the uncanny, and the utterly cursed. From a box that plagued multiple owners with nightmares and faulty technology, to a chest that killed multiple recipients, these cursed objects carry with them the weight of tragedy—and the promise of terror.So pour yourself a drink, dim the lights, and join me... if you dare. Because for today’s episode, we’re peeling back the cobwebs and stepping into the shadowed world of cursed objects—where once you

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Episode 146: The Amityville Horror House

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2025/10/01

Kaydra brings her sister back on the pod to discuss one of the most famous hauntings and iconic murder mysteries of all time. On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his parents and four siblings in their beds with a rifle at 112 Ocean Avenue on Long Island. DeFeo would claim he was driven by supernatural forces.The following year, The Lutz would move in, making horrifying claims of the supernatural and fleeing after inhabiting the house for just under a month. Finally, Ed and Lorraine

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Episode 145: Let's Talk Dinosaurs with Steven Ray Morris

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

2025/09/24

In this conversational episode, Kaydra is joined by Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right, Ologies, My Favorite Murder, Purrcast).Today we will be stepping back—way back—into a world that’s as mysterious as it is mind-blowing. For over 160 million years, enormous creatures roamed the Earth, living, thriving, and disappearing long before humans ever did. The story of these prehistoric giants is far more complex—and fascinating—than the fossils in a museum case might suggest. From towering predators

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Episode 144: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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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Episode 133: Clowns

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast ·

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

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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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