Episodes

  • Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Cold Cases

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Cold Cases
    Apr 4 2025
    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park draws millions each year, captivated by its stunning beauty and volcanic wonders. But beneath its dramatic landscapes lie stories of visitors who've gone missing without a trace. This week, we explore cold cases within the park, examining the risks hidden along its rugged trails, active lava flows, and unpredictable coastlines. Join us as we uncover the real dangers of this popular destination—and consider what might have happened to those who ventured out and never returned.

    Mark your calendars! We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25. Stay tuned for more details!

    Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown

    Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
    Crime Off The Grid
    Off The Trails
    The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
    The Weirdos We Know
    Who Runs This Park

    New Patreon Shoutouts: Corrine Manning

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    All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify

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    View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube

    Presented by Unknown Media Group.

    Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Thelma Polly Melton - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Thelma Polly Melton - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Mar 28 2025
    On September 25, 1981, a 58-year-old woman mysteriously vanished while hiking a familiar Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. Moments after walking ahead of her friends, she disappeared without a trace. Strange behaviors leading up to that day—including unusual phone calls and missed commitments—only deepened the mystery. Despite exhaustive searches, her fate remains unknown. Was she lost, abducted, or did she deliberately disappear? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Thelma Polly Melton in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    Mark your calendars! We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25. Stay tuned for more details!

    Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown

    Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
    Crime Off The Grid
    Off The Trails
    The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
    The Weirdos We Know
    Who Runs This Park

    New Patreon Shoutouts: John E Farris, Jasmina Vodenicar, Amy Friedl


    Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)

    All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify

    Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!

    View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube

    Presented by Unknown Media Group.

    Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert
    Research: Cherish Green

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    51 mins
  • Lost in Yosemite - The Disappearance of Joel Thomazin

    Lost in Yosemite - The Disappearance of Joel Thomazin
    Mar 14 2025
    In September 2021, an experienced outdoorsman, vanished mysteriously during a solo hike in Yosemite's rugged Hetch Hetchy wilderness. Last seen above O’Shaughnessy Dam, he intended to fish at remote Lake Eleanor. Despite massive searches, no trace was ever found—not even his bright red kayak. Did he fall victim to hidden waters, dense wilderness, or something else entirely? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Joel Thomazin.

    Mark your calendars! We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25. Stay tuned for more details!

    Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown

    Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
    Crime Off The Grid
    Off The Trails
    The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
    The Weirdos We Know
    Who Runs This Park

    New Patreon Shoutouts: Lauren Johnson & Phillip Van Doren


    Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)

    All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify

    Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!

    View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube

    Presented by Unknown Media Group.

    Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Lost Hunter: Ronald Gray's disappearance in Idaho's Bitterroot Wilderness

    Lost Hunter: Ronald Gray's disappearance in Idaho's Bitterroot Wilderness
    Mar 8 2025
    On September 19, 2008, Ronald Scott Gray, a seasoned 62-year-old retired Marine and Massachusetts State Police captain, vanished during an elk hunt in Idaho’s rugged Selway-Bitterroot wilderness. Despite extensive survival training, he disappeared without a trace. His backpack, found near Highline Lake, provided no definitive clues. Unusual behavior noted by companions hinted at possible disorientation or psychological factors. Harsh weather and challenging terrain complicated the intensive search. His mysterious disappearance remains unsolved, highlighting how even the most experienced outdoorsman can become lost in vast, unforgiving wilderness.

    Note: Mike is recovering from a serious illness and had some issues with his voice this episode. We apologize for the listening inconvenience and hope for his speedy recovery by next episode!

    Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown

    Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
    Crime Off The Grid
    Off The Trails
    The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
    The Weirdos We Know
    Who Runs This Park

    New Patreon Shoutouts: Jamie Drexler, Amelia Haverkamp, Carrie Tajc

    Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)

    All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify

    Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!

    View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube

    Presented by Unknown Media Group.

    Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Into Thin Air: The Vanishing of Wesley Wamsganz in the Adirondacks

    Into Thin Air: The Vanishing of Wesley Wamsganz in the Adirondacks
    Feb 28 2025
    November 20th, 2010—As darkness fell on Lake Placid New York, a 22-year-old hiker set off into the High Peaks Wilderness after his shift at The Downtown Diner. Several hiking parties spotted him in his green Carhartt jacket before vanishing into the trees two miles in. Days later, that jacket was found. He was not. Join us this week as we unravel the disappearance of Wesley Wamsganz.

    Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown

    Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
    Crime Off The Grid
    Off The Trails
    The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
    The Weirdos We Know
    Who Runs This Park

    New Patreon Shoutouts: Nick Speaker

    Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)

    All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify

    Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!

    View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube

    Presented by Unknown Media Group.

    Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
    Researcher: Cherish Green

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Mystery in the Valley: Kyle Brittain’s Disappearance on Hawaii’s Big Island

    Mystery in the Valley: Kyle Brittain’s Disappearance on Hawaii’s Big Island
    Feb 21 2025
    On August 30, 2019, an experienced hiker set out along the steep, treacherous Z Trail on Hawaii's Big Island. When he failed to return, massive search efforts were stymied by thick jungles, towering cliffs, and sudden downpours—and no clues were ever found. Was it a tragic fall, or is something far more unsettling at work? Join us this week as we dive into one of Hawai‘i’s most baffling, unsolved missing-person cases: the disappearance of Kyle Brittain.

    Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown

    Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
    Crime Off The Grid
    Off The Trails
    The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
    The Weirdos We Know
    Who Runs This Park

    New Patreon Shoutouts: Ellie Mae, Vanessa Gillam, Hannah Lauder, Leah Northrup, Matt Roses, Joelle Aikens, Annie Schmeckpeper, Kathy Cook.

    Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)

    All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify

    Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!

    View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube

    Presented by Unknown Media Group.

    Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato

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    55 mins
  • Gone in Alaska Part 3: The Mysterious Disappearance of Thomas Seibold

    Gone in Alaska Part 3: The Mysterious Disappearance of Thomas Seibold
    Feb 15 2025
    Survivalist and skilled outdoorsman Thomas Seibold left a homestead cabin in October 2012, bound for the vast expanse of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve for what was supposed to be a brief adventure. Instead, he was never seen again. Join us for part three of Gone in Alaska to find out why Seibold’s disappearance remains one of the most enduring mysteries of the Last Frontier.

    Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown

    Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
    Crime Off The Grid
    Off The Trails
    The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
    The Weirdos We Know
    Who Runs This Park

    Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)

    All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify

    Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!

    View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube

    Hosts: Michele & Joe Metych
    Presented by Unknown Media Group.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.
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    33 mins
  • Special Release: Fan Voicemail reactions - Part 9

    Special Release: Fan Voicemail reactions - Part 9
    Feb 7 2025
    Hey friends! Since Joe & I are off this week and next week, we thought it would be fun to release our latest members only voicemail episode. If you like this kind of content and want to support the show, you can become a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month and never miss another episode. (Link below) If Patreon isn't your thing, you can become a Spreaker, YouTube, or Apple podcast premium member to enjoy the same content we publish on Patreon.

    Next week, we'll be releasing a special guest hosted episode. The following week, Joe & I will be back to our usual mispronuciations!

    On a sad, yet somehow exciting note, we have to vacate our current studio space by the end of April. (The building we're in is being rennovated) To commemorate all the fun times we've had at this space, we're going to be doing one final Live Stream Super show on the evening of Wednesday, April 23rd. The show will most likely start between 6 and 7 PM (CST) and will go for several hours. (We will finalize the time in the next few weeks). Here's some of what we're hoping to do during the live stream.
    • Hosts Mike, Joe, and Andy will be present for the entire live stream.
    • Special guests: Evan Stone, hosts from other shows on our network, mystery guest.
    • Members only video call (Viewable to the public).
    • Hosts will answer AMA questions from Reddit. (We'll be posting the Reddit AMA soon)
    • Live chat for viewers.
    • Call the show "Live on Air" during the live stream.
    • More to come.
    We hope everyone can join to help us celebrate the final episode in our current studio!

    Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown

    Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
    Crime Off The Grid
    Off The Trails
    The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
    The Weirdos We Know
    Who Runs This Park

    Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)

    All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify

    Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!

    View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube

    Presented by Unknown Media Group.

    Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.
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    32 mins