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Unexplained America The Podcast

Unexplained America the Podcast

Unexplained America is a weekly podcast, hosted by Lisa Ponson. I discuss true crime, paranormal, cryptid, legend, and anything unexplained connected with America. Join me for episodes rich in researching the history, background and nuance of the story perhaps a bit quirky. If possible, I love to explore the places myself and discuss the story from a personal perspective. The more creepy and unexplained the better!!!

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00:50:09

Peel Mansion: The Lore and The Truth

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/10/05

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa brings to you the history/haunted legends and lore of the Peel Mansion (Peel Museum and Botanical Gardens in Bentonville, Arkansas). This is the first spooky episode in our month of October Spooky episodes.Imagine shadowy figures, heavy footsteps that are not connected to a human figure, chords being played on a piano when no one sits at it, the tears of a child that is not inside the home, and grueling stories of botched surgeries. All of this

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01:08:55

Crossroads: Legend and Life of Robert Johnson

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2026/09/28

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa has Guest Host Dr. Amber Bramlett discuss the life and legend of Robert Johnson and his connection to the folklore of the CrossroadsAmber begins with the legend of Robert Johnson disappearing into the Delta country and meeting a dark, mysterious stranger to "tune" his guitar. They meet at a crossroads at MIDNIGHT and once Robert meets this mystery person; he then is able to be the best blues guitarist in the Delta. People speculate that in order

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01:06:48

Unexplained Spooky Listener Stories Fall 2026

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/09/21

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa brings you SPOOKY Unexplained Listerner Stories from all over to scare, excite, and frighten you....and perhaps peak your curiousities.The first story is from an anonymous listener who was in the Navy. The story comes from his experience near the Bermuda Triangle. This story is spine tingling for sure and mysterious.The next experience comes from my friend Jessica--she attended a wedding at the famously haunted Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs,

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01:18:42

The Arkansas Dog Boy Legend

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/09/14

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa strives to correct historical inaccuracies regarding the Arkansas Dog Boy Jarrell Bettis. The legend states that the Bettis Family allegedly purchased their beautiful Victorian home in Quitman, Arkansas, in the early 1950's. Floyd and Alline finally had their precious only child Jarrell (mistakenly listed as Gerald) in the 1950's and he turned out to be allegedly a vicious, attention seeking child that tortured animals and allegedly

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01:08:59

Titantic: Tragedy Into A Curse? (Part 3)

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/08/31

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the R.M.S. Titantic. This is Part 3 of a 3 Part episode.In Part 3, we begin in the year 1986 after Dr. Robert Ballard discovered the wreck site of the Titantic and actually dove to the wreck site. We discuss how Dr. Ballard did not take any artifacts from the wreckage; he considered the site a graveyard and respected the site too much to take an object.However, once the Titantic was found immediately thereafter in 1987; a group of

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01:07:00

Titantic: Tragedy Into A Curse? (Part 2)

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/08/24

tIn this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the R.M.S. Titantic.This is Part 2 of a 3 Part episode. I originally researched this for my Patreon in 2025 but I re-recorded this for you all. In Part 2, we discuss the events of the night of the Titantic sinking. How the S.S. California was very close to the Titantic (close enough to see the flares and close enough to thus save the passengers), we discuss the herorism of the R.M.S. Carpathia. They were too far away from the Titantic

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01:05:11

Titantic: Tragedy Into A Curse? (Part 1)

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/08/17

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the R.M.S. Titantic. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part episode. I originally researched this for my Patreon in 2025 but I re-recorded this for you all. In this Part 1, I discuss the history of the Titantic and all the happenings on the maiden voyage which leads into the tragedy on Monday April 15, 1912.References for this

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01:18:19

Cold Case Solved: The Abe Pipkin File (Part 2)

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2026/08/11

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the 1977 crime case of Abe Pipkin of Beebe, Arkansas; this is a part 2 of a 2 part series. I covered this case for my live show in Malvern, Arkansas on July 11th--in an abbrievated for time way.In Part 2, we begin where we left off after Henry Lee Lucas proven to be a fraudster and had falsely confessed to Abe's murder. This was in the time frame of 1985/1986. After this, ASP investigator JR Howard is still working Abe's case

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01:07:14

The Faculty (1998) Scary Heifers Movie Review

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2026/08/04

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa and guest Dr. Amber Bramlett discuss the 1998 horror/sci fi film "The Faculty" starring the broadway legend Bebe Neuwirth aka Lilith from "Cheers".Get ready for total non-sense as we outline the synopsis of the film. We discuss the star-studded cast, funny moments, and the many scenes in the movie that did not age well.The film was directed by Robert Rodrieguez and kind of written by Kevin Williamson.Listen along for all the ridiculous fun and

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01:00:23

University of Arkansas Ghostly Legends

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/07/27

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discussesReferences for this Episode:https://www.uark.edu/about/history.phphttps://uatvnews.com/2025/01/20/one-student-dead-one-in-hospital-after-separate-falls-from-high-rise-balconies-near-campus/https://digitalcollections.uark.edu/digital/collection/Traveler/id/34/rec/1--Numerous Articles from the UofA Campus

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01:11:05

Cold Case Solved: The Abe Pipkin Case (Part 1)

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2026/07/16

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the 1977 crime case of Abe Pipkin of Beebe, Arkansas; this is a part 1 of a 2 part series. I covered this case for my live show in Malvern, Arkansas on July 11th.This part 1 will discuss Abe Pipkins life, the events of April 5, 1977, the investigation of Abe's death from the time frame of 1977-1985. Abe's death was being investigated by the Beebe Police Department and the Arkansas State Police. They interviewed 100's of

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01:39:02

Elvis Presley Life and Legend (Part 2)

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2026/07/03

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the life and living legend of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock N' Roll. This is Part 2--go back and listen to Part 1.In this episode, we will examine the day of Elvis death, his autopsy or the abbreviated version released, funeral, the shocking event that happened at the gates of Graceland and then the shocking events surrounding why Elvis is buried in his Meditation Garden.We will also explore the questions and mystery of why

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01:26:18

Elvis Presley Life and Legend (Part 1)

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/06/25

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the life and living legend of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock N' Roll. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part episode.In 1935, Elvis Presley is born in Tupelo, Mississippi, to Vernon and Gladys Presley. He is extremely close to his parents and will remain so his entire life.The family along with Elvis grandmother, Minnie Mae Hood Presley, move to Memphis in 1948 or so for work opportunities for Vernon. Elvis growing up and in Memphis shows a

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01:27:59

Slenderman Case of Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/06/08

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the State of Wisconsin Vs. Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier for the attempt in the first degree with use of deadly weapon charge of crime against Payton Isabella Leutner--this case would make National and International news when the suspects story of how a fictional character named Slenderman was to blame for their attempted murder of their friend.On Saturday May 31st of 2014, three 12 year old girls were celebrating the birthday of one

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01:07:01

The Omen (1976) Scary Heifers Movie Reivew

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/05/21

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will be discussing "The Omen"--OG style with OG guest host Amber (Ambie).Rober Donner directed this incredible Horror/Mystery right off the heels of the very successful "Exorcist" which came out in 1973. "The Omen" starring the talented and according to Amber 'yummy' Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephans, and David Warner--came out to mixed reviews but ended up being the highest grossing box office hit in 1976 with $60 Million to it's cost

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02:45:50

Heaven's Gate The Back Story (Part 2)

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/05/17

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will finish discussing the group Heaven's Gate, picking up where I left off in Part 1 in the year 1986,Listener Discretion-Mental Illness/Unaliving ---On Wednesday, March 26, 1997, the San Diego County Sheriff's office received a 911 telling them that there was a mass unaliving at the location of 18241 Colina Norte in Rancho Sante Fe. The deputies really thought that this must be a crank phone call. When the deputies go to the house what

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01:21:21

Heaven's Gate The Back Story (Part 1)

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/04/06

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the group Heaven's Gate, primarily, diving into the groups leaders Bonnie Lou Trousdale Nettles and Marshall "Herff" Applewhite Jr.Listener Discretion-Mental Illness/Unaliving --more in Part 2.On Wednesday, March 26, 1997, the San Diego County Sheriff's office received a 911 telling them that there was a mass unaliving at the location of 18241 Colina Norte in Rancho Sante Fe. The deputies really thought that this

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00:59:25

Sadness in Iowa: The Mollie Tibbetts Case

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/03/23

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the sad and tragic case of Mollie Tibbetts.Listener Discretion-brutal murder and SA.On Wednesday July, 18, 2018, 20 year old Mollie goes for a run in her small home town in Iowa around 7:30 pm. When Mollie doesn't show up for work the following day her family, boyfriend, friends, and comminity.After a month long of searching for Mollie the police catch a break and find a man named Cristhian Bahena Rivera who leads the police

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00:56:30

Friday the 13th Sharon Gregory Tragedy

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/03/13

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the Friday the 13th 'inspired' horrible, tragic case of Sharon Gregory.Listener Discretion-brutal murder, mental health issues, and the awful unaliving self. On October 24, 1988, 18 year old Sharon Gregory is home alone; she lives with her identical twin Cheryl and her parents Edward and Barbara. Around 12:30pm Cheryl comes home and finds Sharon in a pool of blood in their upstairs bathroom and she phones the police. This

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01:15:48

Lindbergh Baby: Crime of the Century (Part 3)

Unexplained America The Podcast ·

2026/03/04

In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the 'Crime of the Century' -the kidnapping and death of Charles Lindbergh Jr. --AKA Baby Charlie--.In this Part 3 episode, we pick up at the arrest of Bruno Richard Hauptmann on September 19, 1934.We will discuss Richard's background, the evidence against him. His trial for extortion, kidnapping and murder of Baby Charlie, his guilty sentence, and subsequent execution by the State of New Jersey.We will also, explore the

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