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Locations Unknown

Locations Unknown

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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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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.Copyright Locations Unknown 2025 Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary True Crime
Episodes
  • Ron Dailey - Sierra National Forest - California

    Ron Dailey - Sierra National Forest - California
    Feb 22 2026
    October 13th, 2025: a 65-year-old seasoned hunter leaves his Selma, California home for a routine day of deer hunting in the Sierra National Forest, a wilderness he's navigated for over fifty years. When he doesn't return that evening, his family sounds the alarm. A massive multi-county search unfolds across hundreds of square miles of rugged, snow-covered terrain, complicated by an early-season winter storm, freezing temperatures, and zero cell service. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Ron Dailey.

    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
    Hike N' Seek
    Who Runs This Park
    Relish

    New Patreon Shoutouts: Aurelia Davenport, Emily Stevenson, Carley Leins, Joshua Schreiber, Lis Holcomb, Brittany, Mandy Miller, & Jeremy Evans.

    Get 35% of all orders at The Hiker's Cache, the official store of Locations Unknown, by becoming a member on Patreon!

    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

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    Presented by Unknown Media Group.

    Hosts:
    Mike Van de Bogert
    Joe Erato

    Intro/Outro “Cornfield Chase” – Cinematic Waves & Rafael Krux (licensed) → https://soundcloud.com/cinematicwav3s/cornfield-chase

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    58 mins
  • Johnny Waterman - Denali National Park & Preserve - Alaska

    Johnny Waterman - Denali National Park & Preserve - Alaska
    Feb 8 2026
    April 1st, 1981: a 28-year-old elite solo climber leaves a remote shelter deep in Alaska’s Ruth Glacier, pulling a sled and heading alone toward Denali’s imposing east side. Experienced, deliberate, and traveling light, he moved into heavily crevassed ice beneath one of the most unforgiving mountains on Earth. When his expected return window passes, concern begins to grow, and search efforts expand across glaciers, avalanche paths, and possible exit routes. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Johnny Waterman in Denali National Park and Preserve.Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknownCheck out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:Crime Off The GridOff The TrailsHike N' Seek Who Runs This ParkRelishNew Patreon Shoutouts: Justin Wear, Alexx Sisson, & Elizabeth PersonsGet 35% of all orders at The Hiker's Cache, the official store of Locations Unknown, by becoming a member on Patreon!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 - YouTubeView Epispode Sources (Coming Soon)Presented by Unknown Media Group.Hosts:Mike Van de Bogert Joe EratoIntro/Outro “Cornfield Chase” – Cinematic Waves & Rafael Krux (licensed) → https://soundcloud.com/cinematicwav3s/cornfield-chaseCover Image“Mount Denali” by David Zhang (from Canada), licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0) — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mount_Denali_%2854022637874%29.jpgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.
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    56 mins
  • Death Valley National Park Cold Cases

    Death Valley National Park Cold Cases
    Jan 25 2026
    May 2019 to May 2022: three men travel alone into the vast desert backcountry of Death Valley National Park; one to cache water in a remote canyon, another to check on a vehicle at an isolated hot spring, and a third who never returns from a campground on the park’s edge. Each disappearance triggers a search. None of them are found. What do these cases reveal about risk, scale, and survival in one of the most unforgiving landscapes in North America? Join us this week as we investigate three Death Valley National Park Cold Cases. Cases covered: Rolin Bruno, Robert Alan "Bob" Wildoner, & Peter Harootunian.

    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
    Hike N' Seek
    Who Runs This Park
    Relish

    New Patreon Shoutouts: Haleigh Missldine

    Get 35% of all orders at The Hiker's Cache, the official store of Locations Unknown, by becoming a member on Patreon!

    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

    View Epispode Sources (Coming Soon)

    Presented by Unknown Media Group.

    Hosts:
    Mike Van de Bogert
    Joe Erato

    Intro/Outro “Cornfield Chase” – Cinematic Waves & Rafael Krux (licensed) → https://soundcloud.com/cinematicwav3s/cornfield-chase

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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