Let’s be Brief(ed)

Hello everyone, Sara here for a quick update. I know this podcast has been on hiatus for quite a while, and unfortunately that isn’t likely to change soon, but I do want to announce another podcast that I’ve been working on with my brother Jake. It’s called the Paranoid Perspective, where we share the various paranoid perspectives for unsolved mysteries and conspiracies and the like. First episode...

Join Sara and Sydney this week as we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Spierer, a 20-year-old Indiana University student who vanished without a trace on June 3, 2011. We explore the timeline, the search efforts, and the lingering questions that have haunted her family and community for over a decade. Join us as we uncover the details and theories surrounding this heartbreaking case...

Alchemy, with its promises of transmuting base metals into gold and discovering the elixir of life, has fascinated and confounded scholars and seekers alike. Behind its veiled curtains lies a realm of esoteric knowledge, mystical symbolism, and clandestine experiments that have sparked countless theories and legends. Join Sydney and Sara as we explore the shadows of history where alchemists toiled...

Have you ever heard of someone bursting into flames with no apparent cause? What could possibly cause such a phenomenon? Is this a real phenomenon or just an urban legend? Join Sara and Sydney today as we investigate five strange cases of spontaneous human combustion, delving into the science and discussing the theories that attempt to explain these mysterious occurrences. This discussion is sure...

Join Sydney and Sara this week as we explore the enigmatic Oak Island and its legendary hidden treasures. From the infamous Money Pit to intriguing artifacts and cryptic clues, we delve into the island's rich history and the ongoing quest to uncover its secrets. Discover the theories, the discoveries, and the enduring allure of one of the world's greatest treasure mysteries. Whether you're a histo...

Join Sara and Sydney this week as we discuss the chilling case of the Setagaya Murders. On December 30, 2000, a family of four were brutally murdered during a home invasion. The killer left a plethora of evidence including his fingerprints, DNA and the majority of his outfit. However, the case still remains unsolved to this day. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setagaya_fami...

Join Sydney and Sara this week as we delve into the perplexing world of the Missing 411, the phenomenon documented by Dave Paulides of baffling disappearances of individuals under mysterious circumstances in national parks and wilderness areas. Sources for this episode "Missing 411: The Movie" (Documentary) Interviews with David Paulides on YouTube or podcast platforms like Joe Rogan Experience, C...

There will be no new episode this week, please check back with us on June 11 for our regularly scheduled content. 

Join Sara and Sydney this week as we explore the origins, cryptic contents and enduring enigma surrounding the Voynich Manuscript, a document that has defied decoding since it was rediscovered in 1912. Step into the world of codebreakers, linguists and historians as we unravel the mysteries of one of history’s most perplexing mysteries. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyni...

Join Sydney and Sara this week for a discussion on Synanon. From its humble beginnings as a drug rehabilitation program to its controversial evolution into a communal lifestyle movement, we explore the rise, fall, and lasting impact of this unique social experiment. Join us as we unravel the complex story of Synanon and its legacy in shaping modern addiction treatment and communal living. Sources...

Join Sydney and Sara this week as we delve into the enigmatic world of the Gorgon Stare. Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind this cutting-edge technology, exploring its origins, applications, and the profound implications it holds for surveillance, security, and beyond. Source for this episode: Eyes in the Sky: The Secret Rise of Gorgon Stare and How It Will Watch Us All by Arthur Holland M...

Join Sydney and Sara this week as we do a deep dive into the world of Alex Jones. Known for his controversial views and impassioned rants, Jones has become a lightning rod for conspiracy theories and alternative media. Join us as we dissect the life, career and impact of the polarizing figure. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Jones https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/14/alex-j...

Join Sara and Sydney this week as Sara reveals it all for the first time about her experience with a cult while she studied abroad in Japan from 2016-2017. JMS, also known as Providence and many other names, is a cult founded by Jung Myung-seok in 1980 and headquartered in Wol Myeong-dong, South Korea. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Providence_(religious_movement) In the N...

Join Sydney and Sara as we unravel the tangled web of stories, rumors, and alleged experiments that took place at Camp Hero in Montauk, New York. From mind control experiments to time travel and encounters with extraterrestrial entities, we examine the astonishing claims that have fueled the mystique of the Montauk Project. Sources for this episode: https://allthatsinteresting.com/montauk-project...

No new episode this week, we just wanted to update everyone on our new schedule going forward. We'll be posting every other week in order to provide more in depth, better researched topics. Have a topic idea for us to do in future episodes? Email us at letsbebriefed@gmail.com Like our content? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89475726 Find us here for podcast updates:Facebook...

Join Sara and Sydney as we unravel the enigma surrounding the sudden disappearance of 28-year-old Lars Mittank during a vacation that turned into an inexplicable mystery. We delve into the timeline of events leading up to Lars Mittank's vanishing act at a Bulgarian airport in 2014. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Lars_Mittankhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Join Sydney and Sara as we explore the rise and fall of the Heaven’s Gate cult, led by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, who believed in an otherworldly existence beyond Earth. We examine the origins of Heaven's Gate, its charismatic leaders, and the intricate belief system that captivated its followers, uncovering the group's radical ideologies, from UFO conspiracies to notions of ascension...

Join Sydney and Sara this week as we cover the Delphi Murders. On February 13, 2017, two young teenage girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, went missing along the Monon High Bridge trail. The next day they were found off the trail, brutally murdered. This started a years’ long search for the killer, which culminated in an arrest made in October 2022. The trial is currently set for October 2024....

Join Sydney and Sara in this gripping episode where we delve into the harrowing tale of the Donner Party, a group of pioneers whose ill-fated journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains in 1846-1847 turned into one of the most infamous stories of survival and tragedy in American history. Sources for this episode: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-donnerparty/ Have a topic idea for us to do in fut...

Join Sara and Sydney as we dive into new technology for in vitro fertilization (IVF), uncovering how robots are transforming the landscape of assisted reproductive technology. We discuss the potential benefits, challenges and ethical considerations surrounding the integration of robotics into IVF. Sources for this episode: https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/04/25/1071933/first-babies-conceived-...

Join Sydney and Sara as we discuss the Moon Landing on July 21, 1969. Neil Armstrong stepped off Apollo 11 onto the moon, making him the first ever human being to step on the lunar surface. While the event was televised live, many skeptics question whether Apollo 11 actually landed on the moon that day due to the political space race happening at the time. Was America successfully the first countr...

Join Sara and Syndey as we dissect the events of that fateful night in December 1965, when the tranquil skies above Kecksburg, Pennsylvania were forever disrupted by an unidentified object hurtling from the cosmos. Sources for this episode: Secrets of UFOs season 1 episode 3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Sign https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Grudge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos...

For Sydney and Sara's last episode of 2023, we delve into a pivotal moment in engineering history, the Kansas City Hyatt Walkway Collapse. We unravel the heartbreaking events of July 17, 1981, when two suspended walkways in the Hyatt Regency Hotel collapsed, claiming the lives of 144 people and injuring countless others. We examine the cause, aftermath, and the lasting impact on building design an...

Join Sara and Sydney this week as we embark on a fascinating journey into the world of numbers. From your birth date to significant life events, we unravel the mystical language of numbers and how they shape our destinies. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode will leave you questioning the significance of the digits that define our lives. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipe...

Join Sydney and Sara this week as we discuss the USPS Anthrax poisonings. Every American is familiar with the events that occurred on September 11, 2001, but many have not heard of another event that happened shortly after. The mass chaos of 9/11 quickly covered up a biological attack that took place just a week later involving the United States Postal Service that lead to the deaths of many posta...