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Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without...
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Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without a trace in some of the country's most remote and treacherous landscapes. In each episode, we uncover the details of these disappearances, examine the investigations that followed, and discuss theories about what might have happened. From national parks to remote deserts, our journey takes you to the heart of the unknown, shedding light on the eerie and unexplainable. Tune in and discover that, sometimes, the wilderness holds more than just beauty—it has secrets.
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15 NOV 2024 · A fitness enthusiast and mother of four, Michelle Vanek, 35, set out to conquer Colorado’s Mount of the Holy Cross in 2005. Straying onto the grueling Halo Ridge Route, Michelle faced fatigue, high-altitude sickness, and frigid temperatures. After splitting from her hiking partner near the peak, she vanished without a trace. Despite an exhaustive search involving hundreds of rescuers, only a boot was found—17 years later. Did Michelle succumb to the mountain’s brutal elements, or does the Holy Cross Wilderness hold darker secrets? Tune in as we unravel the mystery surrounding her disappearance.
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-peanut-butter-and-mountains-podcast--6402387
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813
New Patreon Shoutouts: Jenn Smith, Katherine DeLoach, Mary Quinn.
Episode suggestion shoutout: Taylor Warnock
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
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8 NOV 2024 · Enjoy this special release from our members only content. In this episode, we react to all the voicemails we've received since February 2024. This is a sample of the content we provide if you subscribe on Patreon, YouTube, Apple, or Spreaker. This episode was originally released on 9/8/2024. (Warning - there is explicit language in this episode.)
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813 & https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956!
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 episodes, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: https://locationsunknown.org/sources
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
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31 OCT 2024 · In 1845, Sir John Franklin led 129 men on HMS Erebus and HMS Terror into the Arctic, vanishing without a trace and sparking one of history’s most haunting mysteries. This Halloween, we explore the eerie legacy of the Franklin Expedition: ghostly sightings around the shipwrecks, chilling whispers near graves on Beechey Island, and cursed artifacts that bring misfortune to those who dare disturb them. Was it lead poisoning, starvation, or something supernatural that doomed the crew? Join us as we dive into the deep end of the Arctic’s frozen secrets and uncover what happened to Sir John Franklins Northwest passage expedition.
Correction 1: During the episode we incorrectly stated actor Alfred Molina (Doctor Octopus in the Spider Man movie) played Sir John Franklin in the AMC show The Terror. The actor who played Franklin was actually Ciaran Hinds. Thank you to listener Lara Mangieri for pointing this out! You're correct, they do look similar.
Correction 2: Joe mixed up Vitamin C and D by stating you get Vitamin C by sunlight. Vitamin C is acquired by the food you eat and Vitamin D is made by your body when exposed to sunlight.
Correction 3: Mike mispoke a couple of times during the timeline segment and referred to the Back River as the Black River.
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813 & https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956!
New Patreon Shoutouts - Heather Armstrong, Kristen Ellsworth, Angel Overbay, Michelle Aldaco.
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: https://locationsunknown.org/sources
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
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25 OCT 2024 · Join us this week for the first of a Special Mini Series, 'Gone In Alaska'.
June 19, 2014, on a desolate stretch of island beach in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, a battered red and white kayak, a map, journals, full bags of rice and lentils, and one French passport were found. It told the name of a missing man and about his 3000-mile journey. Join us this week for a Special Edition of Locations Unknown: Gone In Alaska, where we investigate the strange disappearance of François Guenot. (Episode 115)
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813 & https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956!
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 before release, special Members only episodes, & free swag! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
Do you want to call 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 in a future episode!
View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: https://locationsunknown.org/sources
Presented by Unknown Media Group
Host: Joe Erato
Host: Michele Metych
Supporters Club
18 OCT 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we screen the official Bearnado Movie trailer created by Patreon supporter CaptnCrowley! Hope you enjoy and thank you for supporting the show! (Video will be posted shortly after.)
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18 OCT 2024 · On a quiet afternoon in January 1980, veteran park ranger Paul Fugate set out on a routine patrol in Arizona's Chiricahua National Monument, promising to return shortly. He was never seen again. Despite extensive searches, not a single trace of him was found. Was it a tragic accident in the rugged wilderness, or did something more sinister happen? Join us as we revisit the mysterious disappearance of Paul Fugate. (Episode 114)
We first covered this case back on December 1, 2018. At that time, no other podcasts had covered Paul's case and very few shows were even focusing on wilderness disappearances. Since then, the wilderness disappearances sub-genre has exploded with amazing shows like Park Predators & National Park After Dark. With our 6 year anniversary coming up fast, we thought it would be fun to redo our first episode from the ground up, so we ditched the original show notes and came into the case fresh, with new perspectives on what might have happened. Hope you enjoy the episode and let us know how EP 114 compares with EP1! We can't thank you enough for sticking with us for 6 years and we're looking forward to many more years to come!
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813 & https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956!
New Patreon Shoutouts - Kimberly Barber, Adam Bickford, Summer Shears, Amanda Weber.
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 two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 51 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: https://locationsunknown.org/sources
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
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4 OCT 2024 · April 27th, 2021, In the shadow of Glacier National Park, on the rugged shores of Lower St. Mary Lake, a 26-year-old vanished under mysterious circumstances. What began as a typical spring evening quickly spiraled into one of Montana’s most perplexing missing person cases. Despite extensive searches, rumors, and disturbing clues, nothing has been found. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Leo Wagner. (Episode 113)
*EPISODE CORRECTION: We originally stated in the opening episode summary that Leo was last seen on 4/24/21. While some reports stated the 24th & 26th, a review of all available case information points to Leo last being seen on 4/27/21.
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813 & https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956!
New Patreon Shoutouts - Kimberly Barber
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 two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 50 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: https://locationsunknown.org/sources
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Supporters Club
23 SEP 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we read some comments from supporters, discuss the latest "Only Pants" controversy with Joe, and the time Mike's hike in Yosemite was cut short due to a forest fire evacuation. As always, thank you for supporting the show!
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20 SEP 2024 · On September 11, 2005, experienced outdoorsman and hunter, Tom Leonard, embarked on what was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Armed with a rare, limited-entry permit to hunt sheep in the remote and rugged Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Provincial Park, he meticulously planned a 10-day hunt, packing enough supplies for an additional 10 days, just in case. But when Tom failed to return home, his worried wife alerted authorities, sparking a massive search through one of Canada's most unforgiving landscapes. (Episode 112)
What happened to Tom Leonard? Was it the treacherous terrain, unpredictable weather, or something far more sinister lurking in the wilderness?
Join us this week as we dive into the unsolved mystery of Tom Leonard’s disappearance, the search efforts, and the questions that remain unanswered to this day.
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813 & https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956!
New Patreon Shoutouts - April Dwyer, Chris Baltz, Jamie Holmes, Hannah Bolten, Allison Strikling, Dave Nolan, Nicole Greenwood.
Episode Suggestion Shoutout - Sapph Cooper
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 two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 50 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: https://locationsunknown.org/sources
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Supporters Club
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9 SEP 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we listen and react to all the new voicemails we've received since February 2024. As always, thank you for supporting the show! (Warning - there is explicit language in this episode.)
Supporters Club
18 OCT 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we screen the official Bearnado Movie trailer created by Patreon supporter CaptnCrowley! Hope you enjoy and thank you for supporting the show! (Video will be posted shortly after.)
Supporters Club
23 SEP 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we read some comments from supporters, discuss the latest "Only Pants" controversy with Joe, and the time Mike's hike in Yosemite was cut short due to a forest fire evacuation. As always, thank you for supporting the show!
Supporters Club
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9 SEP 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we listen and react to all the new voicemails we've received since February 2024. As always, thank you for supporting the show! (Warning - there is explicit language in this episode.)
Supporters Club
9 AUG 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest subscriber only episode where we read the scripts for a 3-part Bearnado movie trilogy submitted by one of our supporters! This was a lot of fun to record, and we hope you like it! Video will be live soon!
Supporters Club
2 JUL 2024 · Hey friends! Our latest subscriber only episode is live. In this episode we discuss the recent hiker that was found after being missing for 10 days. As always, thank you for supporting the show.
Supporters Club
17 APR 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where Joe fills us in on his trip to Costa Rica. As always, thank you for supporting the show!
Supporters Club
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29 FEB 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we listen and react to all the voicemails we've received since July 2023. Since we had so many to get through in Part 6, we needed another episode to get through the remaining calls. As always, thank you for supporting the show! (Warning - there is explicit language in this episode.)
Supporters Club
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16 FEB 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we listen and react to all the voicemails we've received since July 2023. Since we have so many to get through, we only listened to about half of the calls. We'll listen to the remainder of the calls, and any new calls, in our next members only episode. As always, thank you for supporting the show! (Warning - there is explicit language in this episode.)
Supporters Club
21 DEC 2023 · Hey friends! Enjoy our last subscriber episode of 2023, where we go over how the year went for the show and discuss the episodes that we covered in 2023. As always, thank you for supporting the show!
Supporters Club
10 DEC 2023 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest subscriber only episode and as always, thank you for supporting the show!
Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without...
show more
Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without a trace in some of the country's most remote and treacherous landscapes. In each episode, we uncover the details of these disappearances, examine the investigations that followed, and discuss theories about what might have happened. From national parks to remote deserts, our journey takes you to the heart of the unknown, shedding light on the eerie and unexplainable. Tune in and discover that, sometimes, the wilderness holds more than just beauty—it has secrets.
Presented by Unknown Media
show less
Presented by Unknown Media
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| Author | Unknown Media Group |
| Organization | Unknown Media Group |
| Categories | True Crime , Society & Culture , Places & Travel |
| Website | locationsunknown.org |
| locationsunknown@gmail.com |
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