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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...
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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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14 MAR 2025 · Hey friends! In our latest subscriber only episode, we provide updates on the new studio space, store, and the exciting map application Mike has been working on. As always, thank you for supporting the show!
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14 MAR 2025 · In September 2021, an experienced outdoorsman, vanished mysteriously during a solo hike in Yosemite's rugged Hetch Hetchy wilderness. Last seen above O’Shaughnessy Dam, he intended to fish at remote Lake Eleanor. Despite massive searches, no trace was ever found—not even his bright red kayak. Did he fall victim to hidden waters, dense wilderness, or something else entirely? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Joel Thomazin.
Mark your calendars! We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25. Stay tuned for more details!
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-off-the-grid--6490101
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-peanut-butter-and-mountains-podcast--6402387
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/who-runs-this-park--6437607
New Patreon Shoutouts: Lauren Johnson & Phillip Van Doren
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
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8 MAR 2025 · On September 19, 2008, Ronald Scott Gray, a seasoned 62-year-old retired Marine and Massachusetts State Police captain, vanished during an elk hunt in Idaho’s rugged Selway-Bitterroot wilderness. Despite extensive survival training, he disappeared without a trace. His backpack, found near Highline Lake, provided no definitive clues. Unusual behavior noted by companions hinted at possible disorientation or psychological factors. Harsh weather and challenging terrain complicated the intensive search. His mysterious disappearance remains unsolved, highlighting how even the most experienced outdoorsman can become lost in vast, unforgiving wilderness.
Note: Mike is recovering from a serious illness and had some issues with his voice this episode. We apologize for the listening inconvenience and hope for his speedy recovery by next episode!
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-off-the-grid--6490101
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-peanut-butter-and-mountains-podcast--6402387
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/who-runs-this-park--6437607
New Patreon Shoutouts: Jamie Drexler, Amelia Haverkamp, Carrie Tajc
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
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28 FEB 2025 · November 20th, 2010—As darkness fell on Lake Placid New York, a 22-year-old hiker set off into the High Peaks Wilderness after his shift at The Downtown Diner. Several hiking parties spotted him in his green Carhartt jacket before vanishing into the trees two miles in. Days later, that jacket was found. He was not. Join us this week as we unravel the disappearance of Wesley Wamsganz.
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-off-the-grid--6490101
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-peanut-butter-and-mountains-podcast--6402387
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/who-runs-this-park--6437607
New Patreon Shoutouts: Nick Speaker
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
Researcher: Cherish Green
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21 FEB 2025 · On August 30, 2019, an experienced hiker set out along the steep, treacherous Z Trail on Hawaii's Big Island. When he failed to return, massive search efforts were stymied by thick jungles, towering cliffs, and sudden downpours—and no clues were ever found. Was it a tragic fall, or is something far more unsettling at work? Join us this week as we dive into one of Hawai‘i’s most baffling, unsolved missing-person cases: the disappearance of Kyle Brittain.
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-off-the-grid--6490101
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-peanut-butter-and-mountains-podcast--6402387
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/who-runs-this-park--6437607
New Patreon Shoutouts: Ellie Mae, Vanessa Gillam, Hannah Lauder, Leah Northrup, Matt Roses, Joelle Aikens, Annie Schmeckpeper, Kathy Cook.
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
Transcribed
15 FEB 2025 · Survivalist and skilled outdoorsman Thomas Seibold left a homestead cabin in October 2012, bound for the vast expanse of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve for what was supposed to be a brief adventure. Instead, he was never seen again. Join us for part three of Gone in Alaska to find out why Seibold’s disappearance remains one of the most enduring mysteries of the Last Frontier.
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-off-the-grid--6490101
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-peanut-butter-and-mountains-podcast--6402387
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/who-runs-this-park--6437607
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
Hosts: Michele & Joe Metych
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
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7 FEB 2025 · Hey friends! Since Joe & I are off this week and next week, we thought it would be fun to release our latest members only voicemail episode. If you like this kind of content and want to support the show, you can become a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month and never miss another episode. (Link below) If Patreon isn't your thing, you can become a Spreaker, YouTube, or Apple podcast premium member to enjoy the same content we publish on Patreon.
Next week, we'll be releasing a special guest hosted episode. The following week, Joe & I will be back to our usual mispronuciations!
On a sad, yet somehow exciting note, we have to vacate our current studio space by the end of April. (The building we're in is being rennovated) To commemorate all the fun times we've had at this space, we're going to be doing one final Live Stream Super show on the evening of Wednesday, April 23rd. The show will most likely start between 6 and 7 PM (CST) and will go for several hours. (We will finalize the time in the next few weeks). Here's some of what we're hoping to do during the live stream.
- Hosts Mike, Joe, and Andy will be present for the entire live stream.
- Special guests: Evan Stone, hosts from other shows on our network, mystery guest.
- Members only video call (Viewable to the public).
- Hosts will answer AMA questions from Reddit. (We'll be posting the Reddit AMA soon)
- Live chat for viewers.
- Call the show "Live on Air" during the live stream.
- More to come.
We hope everyone can join to help us celebrate the final episode in our current studio!
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-off-the-grid--6490101
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-peanut-butter-and-mountains-podcast--6402387
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/who-runs-this-park--6437607
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
Transcribed
31 JAN 2025 · Deep in the uncharted reaches of the Brazilian rainforest lies one of exploration’s most enduring riddles. In 1925, a daring British explorer ventured there with two companions in search of a lost city that might reshape history. Then, on the threshold of the unknown, all three vanished. Theories swirl: hostile tribes, disease, or even a hidden new life among the forest’s peoples. Join us as this week as we investigate the puzzling disappearance of Percy Fawcett and the Lost City of Z.
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-off-the-grid--6490101
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-peanut-butter-and-mountains-podcast--6402387
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/who-runs-this-park--6437607
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
Research: Athena Van Overschelde & Mike Van de Bogert
Transcribed
25 JAN 2025 · A young, adventurous couple embarks on a bold mission in 1928: to conquer the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and claim two record-breaking feats. The newlyweds pilot a handmade wooden scow down the rushing waters, navigating rugged rapids and unpredictable weather. As their journey stretches on, they mysteriously disappear, leaving behind a boat filled with supplies and a puzzle that has haunted explorers, historians, and investigators ever since. Did they succumb to the canyon’s treacherous waters, or was there something more sinister at play? Clues and rumors have surfaced over decades, but the truth remains elusive. Join us this week as we explore the disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde.
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-peanut-butter-and-mountains-podcast--6402387
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/who-runs-this-park--6437607
New Patreon Shoutouts: Rachel Blake & AE’s Alsman
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
Transcribed
17 JAN 2025 · Join us this week as we explore the chilling legends lurking in America’s wilderness and beyond. We’ll travel to the misty trails of a famed national park where a cunning, stone-skinned predator once terrorized the locals. Then, we head north to the icy Alaskan expanse patrolled by a shadowy hound that paralyzes its victims with a single glance. Finally, we dive into a South American jungle, rumored to harbor a man-eating plant that ensnares unsuspecting explorers. Each tale blends historical echoes with bone-chilling folklore, leaving you to wonder: where does fact end, and myth begin?
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-peanut-butter-and-mountains-podcast--6402387
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-weirdos-we-know--6281813
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/who-runs-this-park--6437607
New Patreon Shoutouts: Roy Watson, Brian Gould, Marcy Baum
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 https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown 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.) -- https://open.spotify.com/show/4gwFmgUDRJb0JFPUGS7Syo
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0Y9PiRoJmHRHYi0JZMixQ
Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
Supporters Club
14 MAR 2025 · Hey friends! In our latest subscriber only episode, we provide updates on the new studio space, store, and the exciting map application Mike has been working on. As always, thank you for supporting the show!
Supporters Club
6 JAN 2025 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest episode where we listen to fan voicemails from the last few months! As always, thank you for supporting the show!
Supporters Club
20 DEC 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy this subscriber only episode where Joe interviews our Guest host Michele Metych about her adventure across Alaska. As always, thank you for supporting the show!
Supporters Club
19 DEC 2024 · Hey friends! In our latest members only episode, we recap everything that happened in 2024, including some big news around the Gwen case, and then discuss what we like (And don't like) about the holiday season. As always, thank you for supporting the show.
Supporters Club
18 OCT 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we screen the official Bearnado Movie trailer created by Patreon supporter CaptnCrowley! Hope you enjoy and thank you for supporting the show! (Video will be posted shortly after.)
Supporters Club
23 SEP 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we read some comments from supporters, discuss the latest "Only Pants" controversy with Joe, and the time Mike's hike in Yosemite was cut short due to a forest fire evacuation. As always, thank you for supporting the show!
Supporters Club
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9 SEP 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where we listen and react to all the new voicemails we've received since February 2024. As always, thank you for supporting the show! (Warning - there is explicit language in this episode.)
Supporters Club
9 AUG 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest subscriber only episode where we read the scripts for a 3-part Bearnado movie trilogy submitted by one of our supporters! This was a lot of fun to record, and we hope you like it! Video will be live soon!
Supporters Club
2 JUL 2024 · Hey friends! Our latest subscriber only episode is live. In this episode we discuss the recent hiker that was found after being missing for 10 days. As always, thank you for supporting the show.
Supporters Club
17 APR 2024 · Hey friends! Enjoy our latest members only episode where Joe fills us in on his trip to Costa Rica. As always, thank you for supporting the show!
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...
show more
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.
Presented by Unknown Media
show less
Presented by Unknown Media
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| Author | Unknown Media Group |
| Organization | Unknown Media Group |
| Categories | True Crime , Society & Culture , Places & Travel |
| Website | locationsunknown.org |
| locationsunknown@gmail.com |
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