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  • Assassination of Georgi Markov | Poisoned by an Umbrella Gun in Broad Daylight

    Assassination of Georgi Markov | Poisoned by an Umbrella Gun in Broad Daylight
    Nov 2 2026
    Georgi Markov, a BBC journalist, was killed by a poison umbrella during the height of the Cold War. Did the KGB orchestrate his assassination?Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.comOur sponsors:Quince — Go to http://quince.com/redweb for free shipping and 365-day returns.This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off BetterHelp at http://BetterHelp.com/REDWEBGeorgi Markov was a famed writer, journalist, and playwright in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, in Bulgaria and Western Europe. A passionate man, his writings were largely influenced by the political climate at the time, often making a mockery of the building communist regime. Little did he know, the very work that gave him his lavish, successful life, would also be what would end it. Today, we’re exploring the theories behind one of the most famous political killings of the Cold War, the Assassination of Georgi Markov. Sensitive topics: death, political conspiracy/discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • The Mimic in the Alabama Woods | The Story of the Goatman

    The Mimic in the Alabama Woods | The Story of the Goatman
    Oct 30 2026
    A group of friends go on a camping trip when they're stalked and tormented by a mysterious entity known only as the Goatman. Support Red Web on Patreon https://patreon.com/redwebpod Red Web explores the world’s most fascinating unsolved mysteries, true crime, and horror lore. In this series, we narrate and react to our favorite creepypastas, scary stories, and haunting internet tales that defined a generation of horror. Read “Goatman Story” by Anansi here: https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Anansi's_Goatman_Story Producer: Christian Young Sound Design: Philip Spann Hosts: Trevor Collins and Alfredo Diaz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Haunting of Nelly Butler | The 1799 Haunting That Convinced an Entire Town

    Haunting of Nelly Butler | The 1799 Haunting That Convinced an Entire Town
    Oct 26 2026
    The life, death, and sightings of Nelly Butler, known as America's first ghost with one of the most recorded sightings in history.Get the podcast ad-free: https://www.redwebpod.comOur sponsors:Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster at http://rocketmoney.com/REDWEBAmerica’s first ghost story follows the tragic life and death of a young woman from Maine. She married her lover, but passed during childbirth. While her soul remained earth-bound, she didn’t haunt her ex-husband, but instead a nearby family. She spoke with them often, and began to appear to the townspeople. This led to her becoming one of the most recorded ghost sightings in history. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the haunting case of Nelly Butler.Sensitive topics: Complications from childbirth, death of a child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Farrar School | Is This the Most Haunted School in America?

    Farrar School | Is This the Most Haunted School in America?
    Oct 19 2026
    The history, sightings, and paranormal hotspots at Farrar School in Iowa, one of the most haunted schools in America.Get the podcast ad-free: https://www.redwebpod.comOur sponsor:Laundry Sauce - Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code REDWEB at https://laundrysauce.com/REDWEB #laundrysaucepod #adIn 2006, a young couple decided to buy a recently abandoned school, and turn it into the house of their dreams. However, what they didn’t bet on was the slamming doors, phantom footsteps, and the sound of ghostly laughter that plagued their home. They would come to discover this open secret; that the quaint, rural school had a much more interesting story to tell. Today, we’re investigating the haunting case of Farrar Elementary.Sensitive topics: Death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • (Preview) Movie Club | Halloweentown (1998)

    (Preview) Movie Club | Halloweentown (1998)
    Oct 16 2026
    It's time to continue the fall season vibes by revisiting what was a childhood classic for us and what was the second place winner in our recent poll: Halloweentown! Nostalgia definitely played a part in our thoughts here but it was a great time, not to mention pure tonal whiplash from last episode's The Evil Dead. What do you think of this Disney Channel Original movie? "Crypto", "Redletter"Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Appalachian Folklore | Why America’s Oldest Mountains Produce Its Creepiest Folklore

    Appalachian Folklore | Why America’s Oldest Mountains Produce Its Creepiest Folklore
    Oct 12 2026
    We explore the terrifying myths and rules of Appalachian folklore, including Bigfoot, Mothman, the Bell Witch, mimics, and more. Get the podcast ad-free: https://www.redwebpod.com Our sponsors: Ethos - Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/redweb. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 8/1/2026. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off BetterHelp at http://BetterHelp.com/REDWEB You may have heard the stories and rules of these woods. The warnings, the omens, the tall tales. Creatures and cryptids that roam the isolated lands, attempting to lure you in with tricks in the darkness. These legends have been passed down for generations, but why? How are there so many unique anecdotes that come out of the same region? Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the monsters and myths embedded across Appalachian Folklore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Freetown State Forest | This Forest Is Plagued With Curses, Ghosts, and Cults

    Freetown State Forest | This Forest Is Plagued With Curses, Ghosts, and Cults
    Oct 5 2026
    The Freetown State Forest in Massachusetts is home to a dark history involving murder, satanic cults, ghosts, and curses. Why is this particular forest so twisted?Get the podcast ad-free: https://www.redwebpod.comOur sponsors:Factor - Head to http://factormeals.com/redweb50off and use code redweb50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year.Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster at http://rocketmoney.com/REDWEBQuince - Go to http://quince.com/redweb for free shipping and 365-day returns.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off BetterHelp at http://BetterHelp.com/REDWEBAcross the world there are forests whose ancient past is as dark as their depths. Their legends and folklore stand the test of time leaving a haunting presence that precedes them. But what’s behind these terrifying tales of creatures and ghosts? Can it be explained or are these remote places truly something beyond our understanding? Today, we push past the trees to explore the true crime cases, the occult, and the unexplained phenomena surrounding the Freetown State Forest.Sensitive topics: Sexual assault, sexual assault involving minors, murder of minors, suicide, death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • (Preview) Movie Club | The Evil Dead (1981)

    (Preview) Movie Club | The Evil Dead (1981)
    Oct 2 2026
    October has begun, so you know what that means: Spooky Season™ has officially arrived! We asked you all what movie we should watch to kick off the fall vibes and the results were neck-and-neck between Halloweentown and the eventual winner The Evil Dead. Honestly, we weren't very big fans of this movie. But let us know what you think! Should we watch more movies from the franchise? Perhaps the second one? Sensitive topics: Death, gore, mutilation, dismemberment, sexual assault, nudity "Crypto", "Redletter"Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins