Red Web

All across the Internet, people construct online identities. And a username is the most important aspect of that profile, giving them an identity to use when revealing potentially sensitive information. One such user did exactly that as they posted about a confusing yet strange experience they had in their town. Today, we discuss the story of Reddit user u/icemanthrowaway123. Visit our Twitter pag...

Heists like these don’t occur every day. Today, we delve into the stranger corners of the crime world, and try to unravel the methods behind two very different but equally confounding heists. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. Sponsored by Audible (http://audible.com/thebiglie), Babbel (http://babbel.com/redweb) and Betterhelp (http://betterhelp.co...

In the summer of 1952, countless fiery lights were spotted over Washington, D.C., even by government officials. Over two weekends, these flying lights caused an uproar in the D.C. area, but it is still unknown what caused them. Today, let’s discuss the peculiar 1952 Washington, D.C. UFO Incident. Sponsored by Betterhelp (http://betterhelp.com/redweb) and HelloFresh ( http://hellofresh.com/redweb16...

In 1990, a museum was robbed of 13 works of art. The heist remains unsolved but the determination to find the culprit is still in full force, even after 31 years. The Museum, the FBI, and the US Attorney's office are still searching for leads that could bring the art home safely and expose the thief. Today, let’s discuss the investigation following the largest art theft of all time: the Gardner Mu...

In the small town of Gurdon, Arkansas, a strange ghostly light has been witnessed over an old railroad by citizens and tourists alike. Despite scientific investigations on the light, no explanation for its existence has been found. Today, we recount the true crime history of the Gurdon Light. Sponsored by Audible ( http://audible.com/redweb or text redweb to 500-500) and Better Help (http://better...

A sculpture sits at the CIA Headquarters embedded with encrypted messages. Most of these messages have been deciphered, but one has been famously unsolved for over 30 years. Until it is solved, the overall meaning of the statue remains an unfinished riddle. Today we explore the puzzling Kryptos Sculpture. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. Sponsored by...

Do you believe in reincarnation? A man from England was fascinated with the topic and after his daughters passed away, he was confident in the idea they would return. Years later, he had twins that bore striking similarities to his previously deceased children. Today, we explore death and reincarnation as we discuss the curious case of the Pollock Twins. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/...

It was known as the world’s most secure prison: The Rock. Sitting in the San Francisco Bay, surrounded by the freezing currents of the Pacific Ocean, it was a fortress from which there was no escape. But on June 12, 1962, three men hatched a plan to do just that. Today, we explore the compelling story of the Escape From Alcatraz. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the ima...

4chan is home to many of the Internet's strangest mysteries and obscure personalities, one of these being an anonymous user who orchestrated a scavenger hunt and encouraged users to follow his clues to find a mysterious prize. Today we're going to dive into this sadistic puzzle following one brave user known as Alex From Tennessee. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the i...

In 1980, two women and a young boy were driving home from dinner when they came across a UFO hovering right over their heads. Following their sighting, they claimed to experience a number of bizarre health problems, which they claimed the UFO was responsible for. Today, we unpack the puzzling story of the Cash-Landrum Incident. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the image...

For millennia, there have been tales of what lies beneath our feet; inside our very planet. Ranging from hidden wildlife, to UFO origins, to ancient civilizations these stories have carried on through the ages. Today we’re going to discuss the legends and stories surrounding Hollow Earth Theory. Sponsored by BetterHelp (http://BetterHelp.com/REDWEB), Raycon (http://BuyRaycon.com/REDWEB), and Upsta...

We’ve discussed the legendary cryptids like Bigfoot, Yeti, and Mothman. But you might be surprised to learn they’re not the only cryptids in the world. In fact, some could be a lot closer to you than you think. Today, we dive back into the world of the weird as we discuss Two Creepy Cryptids: The Banshee of the Badlands and the Ozark Howler. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to...

He was a revolutionary labor union activist, working hard to grow and develop the union. But he also entangled himself with organized crime. Then on July 30, 1975, he vanished without a trace, never to be seen again. Today, we discuss the whirlwind disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. If you'd like to listen to past myste...

In 1968, four employees of a Japanese bank were robbed of an absurd amount of money. Despite an extensive investigation that examined over 100,000 suspects, the perpetrator was never caught. Today, we discuss the puzzling case of the 300 Million Yen Robbery. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. Sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://JordanHarb...

The mid-1990s saw the birth of several Internet chat rooms, where people could create avatars and spend time in a virtual world with others. While these were designed for innocent entertainment, some used these for their own nefarious purposes. Today, we dive down the rabbit hole of Worlds.com and the Cult of Saturn. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discus...

In the mid-1970s, a series of brutal killings were committed in California. While there were only a handful of confirmed cases, it is theorized that there were more than 20 victims. The case remains unsolved, though there are developments as recent as 2022. Today, we dive into the morbid case of The Doodler. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. If you...

In Indiana stands a public library that is over 130 years old. For decades, there have been rumors swirling of a ghost that inhabits the building. In fact, some say that there is more than one. The story has gained so much traction that the library now boasts several 24/7 livestream feeds for anyone to monitor. Today, we discuss the haunting of Willard Library. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitt...

On the evening of March 13, 1997, a series of strange lights were seen over the city of Phoenix, Arizona. These were reported by thousands of people and the story became a national phenomenon, prompting theories of certified UFOs and government cover-ups. Today, we dive into one of the most prominent UFO cases in US history, the Phoenix Lights. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod)...

In 1956, an entire town was forced out of their homes to make room for a new lake. Since their departure, the land has been plagued with suspicious deaths and strange drownings. Today, we look at the inexplicably deadly Lake Lanier. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we referenced in this episode, they are:...

Across multiple cities in North and South America, there are hundreds of tiles containing strange messages that are embedded in the streets. It is unknown where these messages came from or who put them there. Today, we look into the puzzling mystery of the Toynbee Tiles. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. Sponsored by Babbel (http://Babbel.com + cod...

Everyone knows the stories of famous cryptids like Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, and the Mothman. But there exists an entire world of lesser known, more bizarre cryptids as well. Today, we take a look at some of those as we learn about Three Obscure Cryptids. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we referenced in...

Rumors of buried treasure are a tale as old as time. One such tale swirls around an island off the coast of Canada, where the legendary pirate Captain Kidd is said to have hid one of his many caches of treasure. Today, we look into the story of the Oak Island Mystery. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. Sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://...

The Internet is filled with random videos without context or backstory. Some funny, some strange, and some disturbing. Today, we try to discern fact from fiction on one of those videos, called Grave Robbing for Morons. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://ExpressVPN.com/REDWEB) and HelloFresh (http://HelloFresh.com/REDW...

In Austin, Texas, there were a series of brutal murders in the years of 1884 and 1885. The mystery remains unsolved. Today, we look at one of the first serial killers that operated in the United States, known as the Servant Girl Annihilator. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we referenced in this episode, t...

Though there are plenty of mysteries that take place here on Earth, there are just as many unanswered questions about outer space. Today, we take a look beyond our world to learn about some of the most interesting and unsettling space mysteries. Visit our Twitter page (http://Twitter.com/RedWebPod) for the relevant images discussed. If you'd like to listen to our past mysteries we referenced in th...