In this episode, we cover the life of legendary radio host Art Bell, as well as the origin story of his unconventional but incredible radio show, “Coast to Coast AM”. We’ll also cover the show’s evolution throughout the years and where it is today, talk about one of the show’s most infamous guests, and finish the episode by playing some of the crazier interviews that show has produced. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & ...

Episode 350 concludes our two part series on the Clutter Family murders. We'll follow killers, Dick Hickock and Perry Smith, as they made their 45 day run around the U.S. and Mexico. We'll also cover the investigation, their capture, and finally - their executions. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost...

Episode 349 is part one of our two part series on one of the most infamous cases in all of true crime, and the basis for Truman Capote's legendary book "In Cold Blood" - the Clutter family murders. The Clutters were a prominent farm family in rural Kansas and were respected and revered by everyone in their tiny community. Then, on a chilly November night in 1959, someone broke into the Clutter's home and murdered everyone inside. Barely anything was taken, so robbery wasn't thought to b...

In 1912, Floyd Allen was put on trial for intercepting deputies and "wrongfully freeing prisoners"- prisoners who happened to be his family. He was pronounced guilty, and sentenced to a year in prison. However, as soon as the verdict was announced, shots rang out, and within 90 seconds, seven people lay wounded and 3 were dead, with a 4th passing away from their wounds the following day. In this episode, we cover the rowdy history of the Allen family, and the series of events that led to the ...

In this episode, we cover the life of Buford Pusser, the man who inspired the hit 1973 film "Walking Tall". Support the show

April Dawn Andrews was 15 years old when she was last seen speaking with an unknown male in an old truck in front of her apartment complex in Pea Ridge, Arkansas on November 18th, 2006. The investigation into her disappearance was inadequate to say the least, and her own mother kept April's disappearance a secret from the rest of her family for a year. Support the show

In this episode, we present to you a mixed bag of strange things and events throughout history- from minced mummies to witch bottles to a war that nearly started over the death of a pig. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Episode 344 is about the Lawson Family Massacre. On Christmas Day of 1929, an Iowa tobacco farmer named Charlie Lawson grabbed a shotgun and killed his wife, six of their seven children, and finally- himself. To this day, no one is sure exactly what his motive was. Charlie is pictured second from the right in this photo, which by the way, was taken just days before the massacre. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing...

Episode 343 is about the unsolved death of Jordan Grider. Jordan was a New Mexico native who enjoyed living off the grid. However, after traveling to northern Minnesota in October of 2018, he vanished in the wilderness. His remains were discovered six months later, but why and how he died is still a mystery. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase,...

In episode 342, we cover the disturbing case of Joe Clark, aka the "Baraboo Bone Breaker". Clark was responsible for the kidnapping and torture of two young boys in Baraboo, Wisconsin, back in the mid-90s. One of his victims, a boy named Chris Steiner, died from his injuries. As the nickname implies, Clark's method of torture was breaking his victim's bones. However, his second victim, Thad Phillips, miraculously survived, escaped, and helped catch and convict his tormentor. (Episode Content ...

In this episode, we discuss the horrific tale of Sawney Bean, who raised a family of cannibals who terrorized a section of Scotland's west coast for decades. Support the show

Barbara Daly Baekeland was a wealthy socialite with everything anyone could ever want. Or at least that's how it appeared from the outside. But in reality, her perfect marriage was a sham, she was suffering from mental health issues, and her son was a delusional psychopath who would eventually end her life. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purc...

In this episode we cover the life and tragic death of David "Stringbean" Akeman, an icon of both the Grand Ole Opry and classic television show Hee-Haw. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In our first podcast about something other than Jim Jones in 3 1/2 months, we attempt to cleanse your and our palate with a light hearted episode about HOAs and some crazy stories involving them. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

This episode is the FINAL part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover Leo Ryan's volatile visit to Jonestown, his attempts to help several defectors escape, and the terrible tragedy that ultimately resulted from Jim Jones' total inability to accept even one single rejection. Support the show

In this 13th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We discuss Jim's continued legal battles, his attempts to repair Jonestown's damaged public image, and finally, the dreaded visit from California Congressman Leo Ryan. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In the 12th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover the continued downfall of Jim's empire, his out of control drug use, and the legal and media firestorm that would eventually lead to the event that caused the mass suicide and murder of everyone in Jonestown- the visit from California Congressman Leo Ryan. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links....

In this 11th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover Jim's harsh reign over Jonestown, the difficult assimilation of the new wave of settlers, the custody battle with Grace Stoen, and the ever-growing group back in America calling for an investigation into Jim's alleged abuse and human rights violations. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate lin...

In episodes 309 through 311, we did a three part series on the unsolved murder of Ruby Stapleton. A huge part of the information in that series came from the book "The Washeteria Mystery: Who Killed Ruby?", written by Catherine Rathe. In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine in person about Ruby's case. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you...

In this tenth part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, we cover Jim’s seduction of San Francisco’s political elite, some major defections that severely impacted his mental state, and the damning magazine article that caused his early departure for Jonestown. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no ex...