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Immersive horror narration of the internet’s most haunting scary stories. Today, we explore the Russian Sleep Experiment and a creepy roadside family. Join Red Web on Patreon for extra horror content: https://patreon.com/redwebpod "Came across an incredibly creepy family a while back." by r/Practical_Sink1484 "The Russian Sleep Experiment" by OrangeSoda Red Web explores the world’s most fascinatin...

Discussing the 1977 radio signal that stunned scientists and gave rise to theories ranging from comets to aliens: the Wow! Signal. Get the podcast ad-free: https://www.redwebpod.com In 1977, an astronomer noted a reading on a radio telescope unlike any he had ever seen before. He was so amazed by the 72 second signal that he circled the anomaly in red ink, writing “Wow!”. For decades, astronomers...

On this episode of Movie Club, we watch a movie that was submitted by and voted on by you, Task Force: V/H/S. While we ultimately weren't big fans of the movie, we still enjoyed the discussion and appreciated the swings that the movie took. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, especially since this was your suggestion! Sensitive topics: Mental illness/schizophrenia, body horror, self-harm, g...

Unpacking the bizarre true crime case of an Australian aquarium's tiger shark that vomited up a severed arm which spawned an investigation into fraud, conspiracy, and murder: the Shark Arm Case. Note: Cameras will be back next week. Get the podcast ad-free: https://www.redwebpod.com On a national holiday in 1935, crowds gathered at a Sydney aquarium to marvel at a newly captured tiger shark. Awe q...

Today, we’re heading to the campfire for a new series: Red Web Scary Stories. Trevor and Alfredo dive into three of the most chilling stories the internet has ever produced, including a legendary urban encounter, a TV show that never actually aired, and a paranormal nightmare. Join our Patreon for extra horror content: https://www.redwebpod.com "The Smiling Man" by r/blue_tidal "Candle Cove" by Kr...

Exploring the life and legacy behind one of the most infamous pirates in history, including the subject of the first ever worldwide manhunt and one of the only pirates to successfully escape with their treasure: Henry Every. Get the podcast ad-free: https://www.redwebpod.com In the 17th century, one man declared himself pirate, and newfound captain, aboard a privateering vessel. This singular act...

Full episode available for FREE exclusively at https://www.redwebpod.com Join us for a special episode of Movie Club this week as it's released for EVERYONE over on our Patreon! To get hyped for Oscars season, we tackle the Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan instant classic Sinners. Can you tell by the runtime how much we loved talking about this movie? Let us know your thoughts! Sensitive topics: d...

Looking at the intriguing history and origins behind the legendary creatures of European folklore: werewolves. Movie Club: Sinners is FREE right now at https:/ /www.redwebpod.com Since the first piece of literature, stories and folklore have been passed down through generations about a monstrous creature. We’ve seen them depicted in iconic books, movies, and television shows that have made them a...

We look at the haunting of Esther Cox, her tragic life, the ensuing paranormal investigation, and the theories behind the truth of the case. Ad-free episodes, bonus content, & more: https://www.redwebpod.comIn the mid-1800s, a family began experiencing strange occurrences in their home. Furniture would be overturned, objects would disappear and reappear at random, and they’d constantly hear scratc...

It's been a long time coming, Task Force. Seriously, we don't know how we haven't covered this movie yet. But this week on Movie Club we're tackling the Will Smith & Tommy Lee Jones classic Men in Black. What do you think of the movie? Does it hold up? Let us know in the comments! Sensitive topics: death, body horror "Crypto", "Redletter" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under...

We explore the suspicious deaths of teenage boys Don Henry and Kevin Ives and how their tragedy unearthed a conspiracy involving the FBI, drug trafficking, and even former President Bill Clinton. Get Red Web ad-free here: https://www.redwebpod.com In the summer of 1987, Kevin Ives and Don Henry were normal teenagers living in Arkansas. One night, they journeyed out in the dark to go hunting, as th...

We look at the tragic disappearance of high school students Patricia Spencer and Pamela Hobley, with theories ranging from teenage runaways to serial killer victims. More Red Web content: https://www.redwebpod.comOn Halloween night 1969, two girls vanished together from a small town in Michigan. The strange part is that despite being last seen together, the girls weren’t known to be friends. When...

On this episode of Movie Club, the boys take a trip to Norway with the found footage movie Trollhunter. Let's just say we had fun with this one! Sensitive topics: animal 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...

We investigate the tragic 1996 mid-air explosion of TWA Flight 800, analyzing evidence from official NTSB findings and eyewitness missile conspiracy theories. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com In the summer of 1996, a standard Trans World Airlines flight was set to travel from New York City to Paris, France. It was a routine flight, with nothing out of the ordinary, until disaster str...

Looking at the tragic mystery of Shergar, a generational racehorse who was taken by armed men and never seen again. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com A prized racehorse, an overnight kidnapping, and a ransom gone wrong. A legacy gone in the blink of an eye in the case that rocked the horse racing community forever. Today, we’re investigating Shergar, the Missing Racehorse. Sensitive t...

During World War I, angels descended upon a battlefield to aid British soldiers... or did they? Looking at the fact, fiction, and impact of the story of the Angels of Mons. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com During World War I, battle was ruthless, and many fell to the innumerable German forces. Among the fighters was the British Expeditionary Force, who made their first appearance in...

This week, Alfredo brings the team the found footage classic that spawned a genre-spanning franchise: Cloverfield. Where does this rank in the found footage genre for you? Is it deserving of its legacy? Let us know in the comments! Sensitive topics: death, body horror, gore "Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)...

Exploring the tragic and mysterious final days leading up to the disappearance of a college student from a small California town: the Disappearance of Christine Walters. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com In 2008, a young woman participated in a wellness retreat that would change her life forever. She was set to return home to her parents, but she came back from the retreat paranoid, f...

Exploring the phenomenon of the early 1990s when thousands of people spotted the same unidentified flying object in the country of Belgium: the Belgian UFO Wave. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com In the early 1990s, an influx of UFO sightings was reported near Brussels, Belgium. Over the course of 5 months, over 1,000 people reported seeing the same, unidentified flying object soaring...

Happy New Year, Task Force! We're starting off 2026 with Movie Club, and this was a SOLID one. We watched Guillermo del Toro's Netflix film Frankenstein. What did you think of the movie? If you've read the book, how do you think it compares? Let us know in the comments! Sensitive topics: death, gore, child abuse, physical abuse, animal death, disfigurement "Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of T...

Welcome to Break Room! Red Web's behind-the-mysteries podcast. This week, we discuss movies and have a great chat about nearly every horror movie franchise! Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com Our sponsors: Rocket Money - Go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to reach your financial goals faster. To be more exact, we open up with some of our recently watched movies before diving into what...

This is the first of two Holiday bonus uploads for 2025! This week, we reflect on the time where we looked back at where it all started: Lake City Quiet Pills Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com Our sponsors: Hello Fresh - Go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. This case continues to be one of the most int...

Get access to Movie Club at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redwebpod.com Happy Holidays, Task Force! To get into the winter mood, we watched the horror classic The Thing on this week's Movie Club. We absolutely love this movie and thought it was perfect for the season. Let us know what you think in the comments! Sensitive topics: gore, death, animal death, suicide, body horror "Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoe...

Looking at the macabre background behind the Nahanni National Park Reserve where several people have been found dead with theories ranging from a legendary creature to a serial killer, the Valley of the Headless Men. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com In the early 1900s, two brothers had heard rumors of gold that lay in the remote Nahanni Valley. They set off to extract these riches, o...

Looking at how four thieves managed to steal millions of dollars worth of jewelry from a world famous museum in Paris: the 2025 Louvre Heist. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com It was a scene straight out of a movie - four masked robbers took eight minutes to execute the largest heist in the last 100 years involving the most famous museum in the world. For six long days, they escaped c...