In 1986, 20 year old, Christopher Knight's car ran out of gas in rural Maine. From there, instead of getting help, he decided to enter the nearby woods where he would stay for the next 27 years, with little to no human contact. Join us a we discuss how Christopher was able to survive in isolation for nearly three decades!

In December of 1979, the NY Jets hired a group of radio control operators to perform stunts during halftime. What started out as a seemingly innocent performance, soon turned tragic! This is one of the craziest stories to ever come out of the NFL.

On February 21, 1951, 6 year old, Luis Armando was kidnapped, while he played with his brother, in an Oakland, California park. Luis' family searched for him for decades. Unfortunately, their search lasted 73 years without any answers. That was until the year 2024. That's when a potential DNA match was found that could possibly be the answer the family has longed for. This story truly is a rollercoaster of emotions! 

This week we head to Blue Ash, Ohio to take a look at a storm drain. However, this is not just any storm drain. It seems that the locals believe that this drain itself is a portal to hell! There have been rumors of all things evil taking place within Satan's Hollow!  Join us as we take a examine the validity of these claims!

In November of 1985, 67yr old Dexter Stefonek was driving back from his son's home in Oregon to his home in Wisconsin. During this long journey, Dexter decided to pull off at a rest area in Montana. That ended up being a fateful mistake. Dexter's burned car was found at the Bad Route Rest Area with no sign of Dexter. Four months later, his body was discovered at a landfill 17 miles from the rest area. Since 1985, the case has remained unsolved, but perhaps, that is about to change. Join us as we discuss this unnerving case!

This week we take on the heartbreaking disappearance of 12yr old, Jared Negrete. Jared was hiking with his Boy Scout Troop on Mt. San Gorgonio, when he began to tire and, subsequently, fall behind the rest of his group. Once his group lost sight of him, he was never seen nor heard from again. The only items of Jared's to ever be found were his backpack and camera. What was found on that camera was absolutely chilling!  Join us this week as we go over the various theories surrounding this tragic disappearance.

Perhaps the craziest, and most miraculous, aviation story ever. On April 28, 1988, a Boeing 737 flight suffered extensive damage after an explosive decompression in flight. This explosion lead to the fuselage tearing off mid flight, leaving passengers exposed to the elements at 24,000ft!!! From there, the story only gets crazier. Just us  as we discuss the insane case of Flight 243   Doc:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYa7Fq5Ec6c&t=2151s

We’ll be discussing some very bizarre, and rather disturbing, lost media cases. As the name suggests, ‘lost media’ is a term used to describe media that is nonexistent, missing, or unavailable to the public. Media that has either been lost or hidden. Some of these pieces of media are highly unnerving and are honestly better left unseen. That’s exactly why we’ll have Chris take a look at all of them! Go back to Ep. 117 and check out volume I as a precursor to volume II

This week we head to a mysterious lighthouse that sits approximately 1.2 miles off the coast of Oregon. Tillamook Rock Lighthouse has seen its fair share of trouble since day one. From shipwreck to ghost ship sightings to insane storms....this place has it all! Join us this week as we examine all the bizarre happenings that surround Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.

In 1946, 8yr old, Katherine Van Alst went missing from her family’s camp site in Devil’s Den State Park. In an unlikely twist, she was found alive 6 days later…but, get this, she was found 30+ miles away and 600ft higher in elevation than from the location she had gone missing. Search and rescue crews got a lucky break when Katherine calmly emerged from a nearby cave and simply said, “here I am!” That’s just the tip of this very bizarre iceberg. All may not be as it seems in this case.

This week we head to Watertown, NY to take a walk in a park. Unfortunately, for us, this is no ordinary park. We’re headed to Watertown’s infamous Thompson Park Interdimensional Vortex. The name pretty much says it all. As the story goes, somewhere in the park, is a supernatural vortex. This vortex is said to transport those who discover it to somewhere else in the park…..or even worse, to another dimension. For these reasons, and many more, it’s known as “Watertown’s Area 51.”   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast   Here's our Magic Mind link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANbetween

We head to Tennessee to discuss one of city’s most haunted locations, St. Mary’s of the Seven Sorrows Catholic Church! We’ll take a look at the numerous paranormal claims associated with this landmark and see what we “unearth.”   Here's our Magic Mind link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANbetween

Bit of a detour for episode 127. The haunted Nashville church will be episode 128. This week we’re headed to the clear blue skies over the UK to discuss one of the most terrifying mishaps in aviation history. You won’t believe this!In 1990, a British Airways flight, headed from the UK to Spain experienced something never seen before. As the aircraft was cruising at 23,000 feet, two of the six cockpit windows suddenly burst apart due to adverse air pressure effects. This led to captain Tim Lancaster being ripped from his seat and sucked out of the window. Luckily, his legs snagged on some of equipment, which gave crew members time to grab him and hold on for dear life.Find out what happens later this week as we discuss the unbelievable events surrounding British Airlines Flight 5390.   Here's our Magic Mind link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANbetween   Use our code: BETWEEN20

Episode 126: The Remarkable Survival Story of Poon Lim. This week we discuss the nearly impossible survival story of Poon Lim.On November 23 of 1942, Lin was serving as a steward on the SS Benlomond, a British cargo ship.Unfortunately, a German submarine torpedoed the Benlomond. This sent the vessel and it’s crew into the depths of the south Atlantic. From there, Lin’s story only gets crazier.After two hours in the ocean, he managed to make his way onboard an eight-foot wooden raft. He’d stay on that very raft for 133 days. That was, until he was found by three fishermen off of the coast of Brazil.

This week we’re saying goodbye to the Hudson Valley and headed to Florida. More specifically, we’re headed to the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Touted as one of the most haunted lighthouses in the world, this place has seen it’s fair share of tragedies, bizarre disappearances, and of course, paranormal activity. Join us for our VERY belated Halloween Spooktacular as we examine all of the above. Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast     Follow the link for our special offer of 20% off of Magic Mind:   https://www.magicmind.com/btc

We’re in week #3 of Hudson Valley Horror Month, and this week we’ll be diving into the beautiful Hudson River to search for Kipsy. Kipsy is the name given to a reputed river monster living in the depths of the Hudson River.The Hudson is no stranger to having unusual guests. We’ve had sightings of manatees, dolphins, seals, and even a dogfish shark. Large Sturgeon also call the river home. However, all pale in comparison to the sightings of the very large unidentifiable cryptid, Kipsy.Could Kipsy be Champ? The infamous Canadian and New York Lake Monster. Join us  as see what we can find in these lovely murky waters o’ the Hudson.   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast     Follow the link for our special offer of 20% off of Magic Mind:   https://www.magicmind.com/btc

Hudson Valley Horror Month continues when we pay a visit to Smalley’s Inn in Carmel, NY. Throughput the years, there have been a number of paranormal encounters reported to have taken place within the walls of this small Putnam County tavern. It seems to have all started when the owner found the grave of a young girl buried under a set of steps in the tavern. From there, things only intensified. Join us next week, as we examine these claims!    Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast     Follow the link for our special offer of 20% off of Magic Mind:   https://www.magicmind.com/btc

Hudson Valley Horror Month II is upon us! From here through Halloween, we’ll be discussing bizarre cases that have taken place with the Hudson Valley.Up first, the bizarre disappearance of Richard Cox. Richard was a 22yr old cadet, second-year cadet, who disappeared from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.In January 1950, he was visited by a man whose name who called himself “George” three times over the course of a week. On the third occasion, Cox and "George" left West Point to get dinner. He was never seen, nor heard from, again. Join us as we attempt to unravel the events of that fateful evening.

Before we head into Hudson Valley Month II, we’re taking the show on the road. For the first time in BTC history, we’re heading to Japan 🇯🇵! We’re not heading to the big tourist attractions, oh no no! We’re on our way to Nagoro. More infamously known as Nagoro Doll Village. The village in the Iya Valley on the island of Shikoku in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Although it has a stunning landscape, thats not whats been gaining it attention! It seems that the village is filled with over 300 life sized dolls. Each with its own identity and backstory. Even more, dolls out number humans 300 to 27. Join us  as we try to uncover wth is going on here!   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast   New Merch Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/between-the-cracks-podcast

Back in the 1800s, a gentleman was born with an abnormal condition. It seems Edward, was born with a face at the back of his head. According to legend, the face could whisper, laugh or cry. Mordake repeatedly begged doctors to remove it, claiming it whispered bad things to him at night. Mordake died by suicide at the age of 23.Now the question becomes, was this true or merely an urban legend. Join us as we discuss the truly bizarre case of ole Eddie Mordrake.   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast   New Merch Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/between-the-cracks-podcast