Episodes

  • OM Backroads Ep:77 The mysterious disappearance of pilot Jim Hysong Jr., the phantom car of Route 56 and Medal of Honor winner Lewis Shephard.

    OM Backroads Ep:77 The mysterious disappearance of pilot Jim Hysong Jr., the phantom car of Route 56 and Medal of Honor winner Lewis Shephard.
    May 22 2025
    In this episode Dan and Doug discuss the mysterious case of Jim Hysong Jr. He piloted a plane, taking off from Toledo, OH and was never seen from again. Despite rumors of a crash into Lake Michigan, other stories began to appear of the plane being spotted years later. Nobody really knows what happened and the mystery continues to this day. We also discuss the mystery "ghost car" of highway 56 near Hocking hills. Some report seeing this mystery sedan to this day. Finally we examine the life and times of the only Ottawa County Congressional Medal winner, Lewis Shepard. Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Ep 310: The Lazarus Lizard, Kent's Black Squirrels, and the feral swine

    Ep 310: The Lazarus Lizard, Kent's Black Squirrels, and the feral swine
    May 19 2025
    People visiting Cincinnati are usually stunned to find the city has a thriving lizard population - thanks to a little boy who released some reptiles smuggled from Italy. And new students to Kent State University are often thrilled to see a black squirrel for the first time, a species introduced to the campus in the 1950s. But not all newish residents of Ohio are welcomed. Just ask the folks in the south and southeast where a feral type of boar that crossed into the state 40 years ago is proving to be destructive.www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com/ohiomysterieswww.twitter.com/mysteriesohiowww.facebook.com/ohiomysteriesAdditional music:New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • OM Backroads Ep:76 Author Neil Sater discusses the Gnadenhutten Massacre

    OM Backroads Ep:76 Author Neil Sater discusses the Gnadenhutten Massacre
    May 15 2025
    In this episode we are joined by author Neil Sater, an author of historical fiction. His most recent book is a mystery involving the Gnaddenhutten Massacre: the killing of 96 pacifist Moravian pacifist Native Americans (primarily Lenape and Mohican) by US Militiamen on March 8, 1782, at the Moravian missionary village during the Revolutionary War. Neil provide's fascinating insight into this tragic event and its consequences while striving to maintain authenticity and cultural respect. His books are captivating and intriguing and weave past history with contemporary mystery. Neil Sater's contact info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSater/ Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/sater Neil's website: https://authorsater.com/ Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Rewind UNRESOLVED Ep. 11. Part 1&2: Tommy Sumerix and Ruth Guthrie

    Rewind UNRESOLVED Ep. 11. Part 1&2: Tommy Sumerix and Ruth Guthrie
    May 11 2025
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    44 mins
  • Unresolved Ep. 23 - Carol Zastudil

    Unresolved Ep. 23 - Carol Zastudil
    May 8 2025
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    25 mins
  • Ep 309 - The Handcart Pioneer tragedyI

    Ep 309 - The Handcart Pioneer tragedyI
    May 5 2025
    n 1856, nearly 1000 Mormons recently immigrated from Europe set out for Salt Lake City to join the growing congregation there. Ohionative Levi Savage warned them it was too late in the year to travel through the snow-covered mountain passage - especially since the pioneers were walking the distance, pulling handcarts behind them. When church elders pressed forward, Levi agreed to go and help them, even knowing tragedy awaited.www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com/ohiomysterieswww.twitter.com/mysteriesohiowww.facebook.com/ohiomysteriesAdditional music:New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • OM Backroads Ep:75. The Mysterious, Magnificent, Marvelous, Memorable Moonville Tunnel!

    OM Backroads Ep:75. The Mysterious, Magnificent, Marvelous, Memorable Moonville Tunnel!
    May 1 2025
    In this episode we explore the history and legends of the Moonville Tunnel in Vinton County, Ohio. We learn about the history of the town, how the tunnel was built, and the many notorious legends that surround this iconic tunnel. Today many people check this place out for themselves. It's a fantastic place to visit and an easy hike. If you are more interested, author Jannette Quackenbush has written many books about Moonville as well as offers tours, usually free of charge. Please check out her website to learn more or to book a trip. https://21crows.com Much research came from Rich Dahn, who is the historian for the Moonville Rails to Trails project and shares a lot of Moonville's history here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dxLDwaghLw Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Unresolved Ep. 22: Taylor Robinson

    Unresolved Ep. 22: Taylor Robinson
    Apr 24 2025
    On May 3, 2013, 19-year-old Taylor Robinson disappeared from an Akron home while working an overnight shift as a home health aide. Four months later, her remains were discovered by hikers in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins