Hide and Seek

For the first time, you'll hear Brittany Wallace Shank's own voice from the day she disappeared — and what the people closest to her said when they didn't think anyone was listening. This summer, Hide and Seek returns to Brittany's case with a bonus series built on what we never had the first time: newly obtained interviews — audio and video — and a case file that runs right up to...

Seven years after Brittany Wallace Shank vanished in St Joseph County, Michigan, we return to where her story began. This bonus episode takes you inside Brittany’s seven year memorial. A gathering shaped by love, grief, and a refusal to let her name fade. You will hear from family, community members, and Sheriff Spence as they come together during a winter storm that could not stop people from sho...

Nearly seven years have passed since Brittany Shank disappeared into the night on Fawn River Road. In this bonus episode, we revisit Brittany’s 911 call for help, her father Greg Wallace’s fight to keep her story alive, and the new sheriff’s promise to bring answers. On November 30th, 2025 , the community will gather for a memorial event to honor Brittany’s life and renew the call for justice. You...

Former federal prosecutor Tad DiBiase breaks down the evidence. Sara Jo returns for an unfiltered roundtable. And I close the season with one final message.. for Shane, and for the one still hiding the truth.

Beneath the surface, something breaks. This is Part 1 of the finale. (Press Play)

Not all lies are spoken. Some get buried. This week, James follows a lead back to the last place anyone wants to look. The timelines aren’t lining up. The money’s still unaccounted for. And the one thing no one thought would be questioned... might need to be ripped open.

Two polygraphs. Two promises of truth. But when the tests ended, the real deception began. One passed. One failed. Neither told the full story. In this explosive chapter, James confronts Howard Wheeler with proof his airtight alibi was a fabrication, and catches it all unfolding in real time. Meanwhile, Rachel Barton’s collapse after her failed test triggers something no one saw coming: a new time...

In Part 2 of Recap Episode 3, Chloe joins James to tackle your biggest questions about the Apple Health data featured in two of the latest episodes. You had a lot to say — and even more to ask. Together, they revisit key movements, clarify confusing moments, and dig deeper into what the data might really be telling us. Thank you listeners, for your texts, calls, comments, and theories. Keep them c...

You called, texted, and commented — and now it’s time to respond. In this first half of Recap Episode 3, James dives into your questions, clears up confusion, and sets the record straight on a few key moments from the last several episodes. From theories to timelines, nothing’s off-limits. Part 2 drops soon — but for now, let’s unpack what’s been keeping you all talking.

In episode XX we hear more from Danner; his thoughts on the voicemail, his take on Rachael seeing Shane on the morning of the 9th, and his where his perspective is at today. Does he still feel suicide is what happened to his Dad on March 9, 2023? Or does he feel differently now that he's heard episodes play out? Tune in as Danner and James delve into these topics and finalize the timeline for Marc...

In episode XIX, we follow Shane's final known movements—captured minute by minute through digital footprints. From a seemingly quiet morning to mysterious short-distance pings, an unexplained phone call, and one last piece of recorded information at 10:37a, this data-driven deep dive brings us closer to understanding Shane’s last steps before he vanished. These are the last known traces of Shane B...

n this episode, we explore new information in the disappearance of Shane Barton, brought to light through the help of technology. For the first time, we’re able to walk you through the movements of both Shane and Rachael the day before Shane vanished. What you learn in this episode may challenge your perspective—or confirm what you’ve believed all along. Join us as a special member of the team gui...

A key conversation with BT sheds light on Shane's financial struggles, potential drug trade connections, and a mysterious $50,000 deal that may have been his way out. Questions arise about missing money, hidden stashes, and whether Shane's phone being shut off played a role in his fate. As tensions start to mount, new revelations challenge the timeline, leaving us to wonder—was Shane caugh...

For the first time ever, you’ll hear the unreleased recordings  from the morning of March 9th, 2023 , when Rachael Barton reported her husband, Shane Barton, missing. These are the exact words  she gave to law enforcement that day. What did she say? What details did she leave out ? And more importantly—how do her statements compare to what she told me one year later ? This is Shane Barton’s case i...

A storm looms over Scatter View, thunder rolling in like an omen. The road is slick, the trees towering, the night swallowing everything in its path. Somewhere in the chaos, a story is unraveling—twisting, slipping through fingers like a memory half-remembered. A voicemail surfaces, buried and forgotten. A message that shouldn’t be missing—gone from one phone, but not the other. A bloodhound picks...

In this episode, James sits down with Rachael to revisit the details of Shane’s disappearance. As they walk through the events of that day, we're left to wonder—does Rachael’s story hold up, or are there subtle shifts in her account? New revelations surface during the interview, shedding light on aspects of the case that had remained in the shadows. Rachael also opens up about her new relation...

In this bonus episode, part 2 of episode 13, James sits down with someone who has, until now, remained somewhat elusive—Nathan Wheeler, the brother of Howard Wheeler. Nathan speaks out for the first time, addressing the frustration of having his name tangled in speculation surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance. He sets the record straight, explaining why there is no way he could be involved...

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For a limited time only , you can grab 45% OFF your first Magic Mind purchase through this exclusive link: magicmind.com/hideandseekjan When a neighbor spots a car speeding away at the crack of dawn, it seems like a fleeting detail—until it doesn’t. As James digs into the case, the lines blur between memory and reality. Was it a blue sedan, or was it something else entirely? Meanwhile, unsettling...

The clock ticks in the shadows as secrets claw their way to the surface. In this gripping chapter of Hide and Seek , James (Baysinger) plunges into the chaos surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance, unraveling a story where every answer spawns two more questions. The text messages, the arguments, the desperate pleas—they all carry the weight of something just out of reach, like a voice in the...

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In this second installment of Episode Nine, James dives into Jon Bean's account of his complex history with Shane Barton. From the struggles of shared property and unpaid debts to suspicions surrounding Shane's disappearance, Bean reveals stories of loyalty, betrayal, and unanswered questions. As secrets surface, the lingering question remains: Was Shane's departure voluntary, or did something dar...

In this gripping final part of Episode Nine, James sits down with Howard Wheeler, whose candid recollections paint a vivid picture of Shane Barton’s last known dealings. Howard’s sharp, no-nonsense perspective uncovers a tangled web of financial disputes, unfulfilled promises, and tensions that preceded Shane’s disappearance. From unpaid debts to suspicions of a carefully orchestrated scheme, Howa...

In this gripping first part of Episode Nine, James takes us deep into the tangled web of relationships, events, and secrets surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance. Through exclusive interviews and key details, the pieces of the puzzle begin to take shape. As James uncovers a voicemail from the night before Shane vanished, he finds himself in the middle of an intense confrontation with Rachael Ba...

James dives deeper into the mystery following his first trip to Shane’s property, uncovering the tangled web of relationships and secrets surrounding his disappearance. A conversation with Dane, the property owner caught in the fallout between Shane, Rachael, and Howard, could hold the answers James has been searching for—but will Dane reveal what he knows? New revelations emerge when a friend cla...