In The Pines

Back in 2022, Pox Holiday made a fateful promise: he would watch "Wrong Turn," the 2021 horror reboot about a group of Appalachian Trail hikers facing off against a terrifying mountain clan, but only if we'd record it all. Well, we followed through on that terrible idea and it landed with a meaty thud. Join us as we dive headfirst into the backwoods terror of "Wrong Turn."...

Embark on a gripping exploration as we delve into the depths of the "So Joana Book" mystery, a puzzle that transcends time and geography. Discovered in a vintage travel book from the 1950s, this enigmatic journey takes us through handwritten coordinates, cryptic code words, and real-world locations in the American Southeast and beyond. Join us in deciphering the intricacies of the So Joa...

Stick your thumb out and hitch a ride with "In The Pines Podcast" as we unravel the haunting tale of the infamous "Rainbow Murders" that shook P ocahontas County, West Virginia to its core. Join us on a gripping journey through the chilling details of this unsolved case that sent shockwaves through the great outdoors. In this captivating episode, we not only delve into the harr...

Happy Enchilada! Welcome to another thrilling episode of "In The Pines," your gateway to the captivating mysteries, true crime, and unexplained phenomena that unfold in the great American outdoors. In this episode, we delve into the intriguing world of pirates and their enigmatic exploits in the Chesapeake Bay of Virginia and the fabled Outer Banks of North Carolina. Join us as we set sa...

Happy Enchilada, Everyone! Welcome to "In The Pines," the podcast that delves into the captivating mysteries, true crimes, and unexplained phenomena that unfold amidst the vast and awe-inspiring American great outdoors. We're thrilled to have you join us on this audio adventure! Sources:

"On December 14, 2005, Michael Belderrain embarked on a chilling mission in the heart of Yellowstone National Park's notorious Zone of Death . In this gripping episode of "In The Pines," we delve into the shocking events that unfolded that fateful day. Belderrain, driven by sinister intent, parked his truck near the Idaho section of the park and ventured deep into the Zone of De...

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pox & Puss Podcast with a gripping bonus episode of " In The Pines ." Join Pox Holiday as he recounts his unforgettable 1998 thru-hike and the encounters he had with a chilling cast of fugitives and bandits along the way. In the summer of 1996, during the Atlanta Olympics, Eric Rudolph shook the nation by detonating a 100-pound pipe bomb in Cente...

Grab a pepperoni roll and buckle up, bitchachos! Uncover the chilling legend that haunts the shadowy woods of Pleasant Point, West Virginia, in this gripping episode of "In The Pines." Prepare to be captivated by the mysteries, true crimes, and unexplained phenomena that lurk within the depths of the American great outdoors. Join us as we delve into the enigmatic realm of The Mothman, a...

Join us in the latest episode of " In The Pines " as we uncover the gripping tale of Benjamin Peter Ashley , a man who unleashed terror upon a remote desert town and the vast wilderness of the Pacific Crest Trail . Step into the heart of Central California 's rugged landscapes, where the boundaries between true crime and the great outdoors blur. On that fateful day in August 2016, a...

Join Nikki and Pox on a thrilling journey into the mysterious disappearance of Geraldine "Inchworm" Largay, an Appalachian Trail hiker who vanished without a trace in 2013. In this gripping episode of "In The Pines," we uncover the puzzling events surrounding Inchworm's vanishing act and explore the enigmatic wilderness of Maine. But that's not all! We have a special gu...

Join us in this thrilling episode of " In The Pines " as we delve into the captivating tale of the hunt for Forrest Fenn's Treasure . For years, thrill-seekers and treasure hunters have been captivated by the enigmatic Forrest Fenn and his hidden treasure chest, said to be worth millions of dollars. Fenn, a wealthy art dealer, and adventurer, hid the treasure somewhere in the vast wi...

Well, we thought the stories of our four monsters would fit into one regular-length episode, but as it turns out, we had enough for three! So listen as Nikki takes the spotlight and unveils the chilling legend of the infamous Bat Boy of West Virginia . Prepare for the gripping finale of our captivating three-part series, as " In The Pines " delves deep into the mysteries of the American...

Welcome to Part 2 of the first-ever In The Pines - Regional Monster Roundup . We thought the stories of our four monsters would fit into one regular-length episode, but as it turns out, we had enough for three. So listen as Tahoe Tessie rears its ugly head and brings Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin along for the ride. Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vast and mysterious landscapes of the...

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vast and mysterious landscapes of the United States as " In The Pines " presents part one of our captivating three-part series on monsters and cryptids lurking in different regions. Prepare to be captivated as Nikki and Pox delve into the hidden realms of the American great outdoors, unearthing tales of legendary creatures that have captured th...

Welcome to " In The Pines ," the podcast that explores the mysteries, true crimes, and unexplained phenomena of the American great outdoors. In this captivating episode, we delve into the enigmatic allure of two extraordinary light phenomena: the Marfa Lights in Texas and the Brown Mountain Lights in North Carolina. Picture yourself in Marfa , a charming town nestled in West Texas , wher...

Dive into the enigmatic depths of Lake Sidney Lanier, an artificial reservoir shrouded in mysteries and unexplained phenomena. Join us on this episode of "In The Pines" as we unravel the secrets surrounding this captivating body of water nestled in northern Georgia. Created in the 1950s by the construction of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier spans an impressive 38,000 a...

The 1969 disappearance of Dennis Martin: Uncover the chilling mystery that still haunts the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In our premier episode of "In the Pines Podcast," we delve into the perplexing case of 9-year-old Dennis Martin, who vanished without a trace in 1969. Join us as we explore the harrowing details of his disappearance, the extensive but fruitless manhunt that fol...

Coming soon! Nikki from "The Appalachian Crime Trail" podcast and Pox Holiday from "The Pox & Puss Podcast: An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Experience" have started a new show called "In The Pines" . In The Pines is a podcast about the mysteries, crimes, and the unexplainable that could only happen in the American wilderness. New episodes will be released the first Monday of every month (But w...