Drunk Mysteries is a weekly podcast hosted by Senior Mystery Analysts Ben Potesky and John Naffziger. Each week, we give you the stories behind history's most controversial mysteries while getting completely hammered. Not only will this podcast teach you about the world's greatest mysteries but it w…
The Fermi paradox refers to a question asked by world famous physicist Enrico Fermi. The question Enrico Fermi asked was… “Where are all the Aliens?” This question was so shocking to those that heard it, that it is said to have left one man unable to speak for a year, another to sob uncontrollably. Join us, won't you?
North Korea is a land of secrecy, myth, and ruthless hierarchy. Led by a young man named Kim Jong Un, or Supreme Leader, his controversial beliefs have kept him hot in the press and on the global state. His best friend and possible lover Donald J. Trump told the media in 2017 “Kim and I we fell in love.” But what happens when the charismatic young leader is challenged for power? And by none other than his own brother and would-be Usurper, Kim Jong Nam. Did the lust for power turn to stone cold murder? Join us, won't you?
Peeing. Everyone does it. But what happens when peeing becomes a source of sexual exitement? Getting peed on or peeing someone for fun is commonly called a golden shower and if you happen to be engaging in one in Russia, it’s important to make sure you’re not being video taped or you might yourself the subject black mail. That’s the position US President Donald Trump may have recently found himself in after having some innocent fun in Moscow. Join us as we uncover the mystery behind the presidential pee tape.
Tonight ladies and gentlemen dive into the life and times of a man who not only claims to have harnessed this power, but has actually used it to destroy his enemies and gain riches beyond his wildest dreams. We speak of course of the rapper Lil B and how he has harnessed the shocking power of a being only known as the BASED GOD to change the future of basketball, annihilate the careers of untold sums of people and possibly even alter the course of history.
Welcome back to our Annual Halloween Spooktacular Mystery Fest! Unlike last year, we talk about Cindy Song. A young, vibrant little lady who was destined to become America's first President of Chinese-descent. Unfortunately, she went missing first. Lets find out where she went!
We've been told that John Wilkes Booth murdered President Abraham Lincoln at Fords' Theatre. But did he? Could he have gotten away with it? New research done in conjunction with the private investigators has brought forth a new theory: Maybe he didn't?
Ray guns, death rays, laser beams, blaster cannons. They go by many names. You wouldn't be alone to assume these space weapons are relegated to the world of fiction and don’t actually cause chaos in the real world. Tonight, listeners, we speak of an actual ray gun attack that happened in 2016 to American diplomats in Cuba. Tonight’s episode aims to solve the mysteries of; what types of weapons were used in these attacks, who used them and most importantly, why.
If your city was suddenly besieged by crime wave what would you do? What would you do if gangs, murderers and rapists took control of your neighborhood, threatened your family’s safety, menaced your home and where hell bent on destroying everything you hold dear.Would you cry, run, hide? Or would you stand and FIGHT! Tonight, we tell the crime infested Mexican municipality of Puerto Vallarta and one mysterious vigilante who has decided to fight back.
Space. The final frontier. If you’ve seen it in movies or by looking up at the sky during the nighttime, you’ve probably noticed how big it is. How does anyone find their way around up there? The Russians wondered that themselves in the late 1950s. Are there humans out there now, living among the stars? Lost in space? Find out the answers to that amazing question and more on this week's episode, won't you?
The industrial revolution is in fuel steam and while wealth and luxury had grow exponentially for the ruling class, the bulk of London was basically an overcrowded slum, with poverty and crime running rampant. Tonight, we will discuss the notorious murderer known as Jack the Ripper. You’ve heard the name BUT do you know the story? We’ll see if we can finally solve what the FBI, MI6, Hollywood and numerous authors have failed to solve.
What you are about to embark upon is a journey into the heart of Australia, a land in which everything wants to kill you. Which is exactly what happened to one poor fellow. A gentleman who just so happened to find himself, dead, deceased and rotting on a beach. But this murdered chap is quite unlike any other corpse you have ever heard of. The murdered gentlemen we are going to tell you of tonight sparked Australia’s largest murder investigation, involves espionage, poison and most intriguing, the man we are going to tell you of has never been identified. Join us, won't you?
In 19070's rural Alabama, lived a charismatic man named Reverend Willie Maxwell. Despite his charms - or maybe because of them - death seemed to follow him like a shadow. Involved in 3 murder cases as a key suspect and eventually acquitted on all charges. Coincidence or voodoo? Find out, won't you?
In the heat of the Vietnam war, whispers of an enemy ace as fierce and deadly as any plane in the skies began to circulate in the U.S. Air Force. Colonel Tomb, they called him, as you would certainly meet your grave should you greet him in the air. But who was he? WHAT was he? Was he even real? Well lets find out. I definitely think so, won't you?
Tonight we examine a story involving kidnapping, extortion, murder, fast cars, sex with supermodels, billions of dollars changing hands and America’s neighbor to the south, Mexico. If you think we’re about to talk about the cocaine trade, well, you’re an idiot. Tonight listeners, we talk about the lucrative Mexican avocado trade and how the some of the nations most brutal drug cartels may have taken control of this almost $2billion dollar industry.
Nuclear technology. It has the power to destroy entire civilizations and light our cities. When most of us think about nuclear technology we imagine the end of all life on earth in a fiery blaze of destruction. But is it safe to work with on a daily basis? Karen silkwood didn’t think so. Tonight on Drunk Mysteries we take a deep dive into the mystery that the nuclear industry doesn’t want you to hear. Tonight we investigate the life, times and death of Karen Silkwood and attempt to finally solve what could have been a nuclear murder.
Very recently, on July 31st 2018, 17th century Swedish Crown jewels were taken from a cathedral near Lake Malar. Possibly inspired by the movies of Ocean's Eleven and the Italian Job, these thieves made there getaway by jet ski (probably). But where are they now and what are they plotting next?! Join us, won't you?
Neighbors. For the most part, we all have them and in all likeliness, they seem to be normal, friendly people. But take a second and ponder, ‘how well do I really know my neighbors? What are their names? What do do they do for work? What are they into sexually?’ These are questions that we no longer ask ourselves as America’s sense of community evaporates.Tonight, our mystery is about a man who could have been anyone’s neighbor and he went and murdered 24 people and pickled them in alcohol. Join us, won't you?
Even before The Denver International Airport opened in 1995, even when it was a mere blueprint, it was the subject of countless conspiracy theories, suspicions, intrigue and terror. To this day, this notoriously bizarre airport is shrouded in secrecy, riddled with weird statues and creepy art, and is swamped in myth. Join us tonight as we discover the truth, won't you?
Nurses. Most people think of them as the epitome of kindness, compassion and selflessness. For most people it is hard to imagine that anyone who enters the nursing field could have anything but the noblest of intentions. For almost all nurses, this is true. But tonight on Drunk Mysteries, we examine “Jolly” Jane Toppan - the world’s most infamous female serial killer and a nurse who abandoned nursing’s noble intentions for nefarious deeds.
Just after the 2nd world war, in 1946, between the wide open landscape where Texas meets Arkansas - known endearingly to the locals as Texarkana - a spree of grizzly murders took place. This killing spree would wash a creeping sense of dread across the rural expanse. To put simply, the actions of one evil and nefarious person drove the lightly populated county into a state of panic. Neighbors no longer trusted each other, children weren’t allowed to explore freely, and for a few weeks they suspected everyone around them to be capable of murder. The killer would never be caught or apprehended. Join us, won't you?
For thousands of years humans have been plagued a startling string of events. Evidence can be found of this phenomenon from victims, police reports, the bible itself and even cave paintings. Tonight on what could be the most terrifying of Drunk Mysteries to date, we talk about the Alien Abduction Barney and Betty Hill - America’s first reported alien abduction.
On a very special episode of Drunk Mysteries, we interview Austin mayoral candidate Alex Strenger. A local firebrand, Alex is no stranger to questioning what he is told nor hesitating to give his opinions. His platforms include but are not limited to: equipping law enforcement with flamethrowers instead of guns, construction of a dome around the city to prohibit California refugees, and a passionate opposition to attempts to bring an MLS franchise to Austin. Join us as we question the fabric of reality, won't you?
What does it mean to be lost? Our mystery tonight is about a team of brave pilots who would themselves lost; all too far from a home actually so close. The saga of Flight 19 is the first chapter in a long story of a region of the world shrouded in a haze of mystery, the Bermuda Triangle. Join us tonight at we solve this paradoxical mystery, won't you?
Over 50 years ago in the distant far east Malaccan Straits, a mysterious vessel sent out a cryptic distress call. Upon arrival, what the rescue crew would find would shake them to their cores and question their grip on reality. The barrier between the living and beyond remains shockingly thin. Join us, wont you?
In 1795, a young man discovered a strange pit in Nova Scotia. Every ten layers, they find definitive proof of human activity. Someone had been here before, but why? This mystery would haunt the region until this day, attracting adventurers and treasure seekers alike. Join us tonight and find out for yourself, lest ye be a yellow-bellied scoundrel.
On March 18, 1990, 13 works of art valued at a combined total of $500 million were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The art would never be recovered, nor seen again on the black market. Despite efforts by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and multiple probes around the world, no arrests have been made and no works have been recovered. Join us as we solve this artistic mystery, won't you?
This is the story of Colonia Dignidad. A cult formed by formers Nazi’s in the South American Country of Chili after WW2. Tonight we investigate what is perhaps the darkest and most graphic mystery ever reported on Drunk Mysteries. If you have children in the room, I suggest you put them outside immediately.
In December 2017, investigative reporting and declassification revealed that US Government has had several instances where experienced military pilots encounter strange aircraft they cannot explain. Our story tonight is about a secret Department of Defense program that investigated advanced aerial threats - and found some. Join us, won't you?
John Roselli, 71. a legendary Mafia soldier of fortune who had been involved in many amazing escapades — now was dead and stuffed into on oil drum. This week, we find out why, Join us, won't you?
Tonight on Drunk Mysteries we examine the unidentified criminal, only known as "The Mad Pooper" who has been terrorizing Colorado Springs and the adjacent suburbs since the sweltering summer of 2017, by defecating on unsuspecting lawns and simply running away. Join us, won't you?
Tupac Shakur's status as a legendary rap icon is clearly cemented. And you probably know he was killed under mysterious circumstances, but when was the last time you went through and broke down the facts of the case? How long has it been since you dissected the information carefully enough to reach a logical conclusion? We do tonight, on Drunk Mysteries.
In the mid 1950’s, a group of 9 young but experienced hikers set off on a journey that would take them through the beautiful Ural Mountains. Weeks later, all of the hikers were found dead. They all died in different, and baffling ways that shocked investigators.
Our hosts travel to Colorado Springs for a 'special' broadcast. This week, they'll discuss the top secret CIA operation known as Project MKUltra. The most clandestine of missions in an already shadowy spy organization, Project MKUltra's details are so ludicrous, if it weren't for the eye witness accounts, you might not believe it's true.
Elizabeth short was an aspiring actress in Hollywood in the mid 50's. She had bounced around the country and suffered a tormented past before a psychopathic killer would take her life, in gruesome fashion. The Murder remains unsolved to this day.
The Mills family was a wholesome American family who got mixed up with the wrong crowd. In the late 60's the became members of the People's Temple religion. For six years, they slowly realized the cultists among them. Though they would not lose their lives in the cult's infamous demise, the mystery of the Mills family goes much deeper.
Warning: Tonight’s episode of Drunk Mysteries contains electric content that may not be suitable for some viewers. In this episode we explore the life and times of Roy Sullivan, the Virginia man who holds the record for being struck more times by lighting than any other living thing. Between 1912 and 1983 Roy was struck at least seven times by lightning, that is, until his mysterious death by gunshot wound to the head in 1983. Why was he struck by lighting so many times and then murdered? In his life, Roy believed he was cursed by a demonic force that was out to kill him and then devour his soul. Was he right? Find out on this shocking episode of Drunk Mysteries.
On a long and lonesome highway, east of Omaha, a string of deadly murders occurs in April of 1992. Six lives would be cutshort in the killing spree. Each worked in a retail setting, a short drive from the I-70 highway in the midwest. TO this day, the killer has never been identified and remains potentially at large.
What happens after you die? This greatest of all mysteries has puzzled mystics, priests, great philosophers and prophets alike. But wonder no more! In part one of a continuing series of investigations, we examine several religions to finally solve the mystery of what happens after you die. Tune in!
On a seemingly normal, crisp February night in Belgium's diamond district all seemed to be going well. Shops were closed, lovers were making passionate screams of delight in their beds and darling children slept quietly, bellies full of waffles. Until the unthinkable happened; Belgium's greatest treasure, the diamonds of Antwerp would vanish - mysteriously.
Are we alone in the universe? What is the meaning of life? Have aliens visited the Earth, and if so, are they obeying the laws of the United States? Questions such have these have kept our species up at night since the dawn of time.
The tale of one of the most daring prison escapes of all time. Despite belief among officials that the Alcatraz Island Prison was absolutely impossible to escape, neither the escapees, nor their bodies, were ever found.
Christmas, 1929, the heart of the Irish nation: In the midst of Ireland's struggle for independence, famed war hero, daring adventurer and the man known to be Ireland's most beloved postman, VANISHES. The disappearance of mailman Larry Griffin would lead to the arrests of over 8 people, the near destruction of an entire village, one of the largest police corruption scandals of all (Irish) time and is universally considered the nation's darkest conspiracy. Ever. Tonight on Drunk Mysteries, we take you where the main stream media won't dare - into the heart of THE MISSING POSTMAN OF STRADBALLY.
A six-year-old American child beauty pageant queen who was killed in her family's home in Boulder, Colorado. It would garner national media attention. The case remains unsolved to this day.
In 1972 a man identified only as D.B. Cooper hijacked a Boeing 727 for ransom. He would receive payment of $200k and parachute to an uncertain fate. To this day, his identity and motives remain unknown.
Kenneth Arnold was a successful businessman, pilot, and presumably, a wholesome sex icon. His life would change drastically, when he reported one of the first publicly known UFO sightings in history. Everyone from reporters, Hollywood, and even the FBI wanted information from Ken. Join us tonight, as we unravel his mystery.
Welcome to Drunk Mysteries. The podcast that proves you don't need to be sober to tell a good story. Each week, Drunk Mysteries will take you through some of the globe's most infamous, curious, and confounding mysteries, all while getting progressively drunker. We hope you'll join us on many mysteries to come.Subscribe and Review in iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts.