Episodes

  • Thallium Poisoning of Zhu Ling | How the Internet Helped Solve a Mysterious Medical Case
    Aug 18 2025
    Looking at the medical mystery behind the thallium poisoning case of Chinese college student Zhu Ling. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com In 1994, a bright, young college student in Beijing suddenly fell dangerously ill. As her condition worsened and doctors scrambled for answers, no one could explain what was happening. A blog post from her friends uncovered the truth: she was being poisoned. But the discovery raised more questions than it answered. Who was targeting her, and why? Today, we’re looking at the Thallium Poisoning of Zhu Ling. Our sponsors: Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. SelectQuote - Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at http://selectquote.com/redweb This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • (Preview) Movie Club | 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
    Aug 15 2025
    This week on Movie Club, Christian takes the crew through the plot of the 2016 sci-fi thriller movie 10 Cloverfield Lane and they debate the quality of the ending. What do you think? Should it have ended sooner? Or had a different ending altogether? Sensitive topics: death, disfigurement "Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"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
  • Missing Watergate Minutes | Investigating the Biggest Presidential Scandal in American History
    Aug 11 2025
    Looking at the puzzling investigation into who erased 18.5 minutes from Nixon's White House Tapes as we cover the Missing Watergate Minutes. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com In 1973, investigators requested tapes that could help unravel one of the most powerful political scandals in American history. When the recordings arrived, one contained a mysterious gap, with nearly twenty minutes of silence during a key conversation. The contents of that missing audio have never been recovered. Today, we examine the Missing Watergate Minutes. Our sponsors: Shady Rays - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB to get 35% off polarized sunglasses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Frog Boys Disappearance | The Story Behind South Korea's Infamous Missing Children Case
    Aug 4 2025
    Looking at the details behind South Korea's most famous missing children case and why their bodies went undiscovered for 11 years, the Frog Boys Disappearance. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com On a spring day in 1991, five boys mysteriously vanished after leaving home to hunt salamanders. What began as an innocent outing became a harrowing nightmare when the boys never returned home. Their remains were found 11 years later, but left investigators with even more questions. Today, we examine the haunting case of the Frog Boys Disappearance. Sensitive topics: death, murder, violence - all involving minors Our sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at http://rocketmoney.com/redweb Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • (Preview) Movie Club | Dead Silence (2007)
    Aug 1 2025
    On this episode of Movie Club, Alfredo takes Trevor and Christian through 2007's Dead Silence. Does this evil doll movie belong in the "classic" or "crap" pile? Sensitive topics: gore, child death "Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"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
  • Paris Catacombs Found Footage | Analyzing the Internet’s Favorite Found Footage Video
    Jul 28 2025
    Exploring the history behind the infamous found footage of someone getting lost in the Paris Catacombs. Ad-free episodes, bonus content, & more: https://www.redwebpod.com Deep beneath Paris lies a twisting labyrinth of tunnels, lined with the bones of millions. While many eerie stories have emerged from the Catacombs, none have gripped the Internet like the footage found in an abandoned camcorder, capturing a man’s terrifying final moments before vanishing into the dark. Today, we explore the mystery of the Paris Catacombs Found Footage. Sensitive topics: death, skeletal remains Watch the full available footage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYG0vb119qs Our sponsors: Mint Mobile - Get 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/redweb Rocket Money - Go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel your unwanted subscriptions today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • 1920 Wall Street Bombing | The American Bombing Nobody Solved
    Jul 21 2025
    The history behind the surprisingly forgotten attack on Wall Street, the 1920 Wall Street Bombing. Ad-free episodes, bonus content, & more: https://www.redwebpod.com In September 1920, a horse-drawn wagon stopped outside the New York Stock Exchange. Minutes later, it exploded, killing dozens and injuring hundreds. Despite an investigation that spanned years, all trails went cold, and no one was ever arrested. Today, we examine the unsolved case of the 1920 Wall Street Bombing. Our sponsors: Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Quince - Go to https://quince.com/redweb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • (Preview) Movie Club | Skinamarink (2022)
    Jul 18 2025
    This week's Movie Club marks the beginning of the Red Web Civil War as Jillian makes the team watch Skinamarink. It's time to pick a side, Task Force: are you on Team Jillian or Team Alfredo? Let us know in the comments! Sensitive topics: child death "Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course" 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