The Arkin's Hearth

In this third episode of our Patreon Sample series, we return. It's been more than 135 years since the Whitechapel murders; Jack the Ripper still stands as history’s most famous unsolved mystery. In Part Three of our Jack the Ripper miniseries, we dig into the evidence and criminal profiling, discuss the less likely suspects, and take a closer look at some of the best-known suspects, including Aar...

Skinwalker Ranch has become one of the internet's biggest paranormal phenomena, but how much is mystery, and how much is myth? In Part II of our Utah UFO series, the crew explores the ranch's rise through reality TV, conspiracy culture, government investigations, and viral internet lore. From UFOs and portals to infrasound, military secrets, and the psychology behind belief, they separate document...

Summary In The Arkins Hearth Special: Jack the Ripper, Part Two – Victims, Mistakes, and Missing Murders , Michael Jason Chandler and the panel shift the focus away from the killer and toward the women whose lives were overshadowed by the legend of Jack the Ripper. Rather than treating them as anonymous victims, the episode explores their personal histories, emphasizing that poverty, homelessness,...

In this episode of The Arkins Hearth , we explore the mystery of Skinwalker Ranch , one of America's most infamous paranormal hotspots. From Native American folklore and the origins of the "skinwalker" legend to the Sherman family's chilling encounters with mysterious creatures, UFOs, cattle mutilations, and the infamous "bulletproof wolf," the episode separates documented history from modern myth...

Step into the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London as The Arkins Hearth begins its deep dive into one of history's most infamous unsolved mysteries. In Part One, we explore the grim reality of Whitechapel in 1888, the lives of the women who became victims, the desperate police investigation, the infamous letters that gave birth to the name "Jack the Ripper," and the first attempts to understan...

Join us for a new episode with four tales of female murderers and a special guest. Next week, when Torin Wolf returns, we will be back with part two of the Utah Alien Series Art Py the Pixie

This episode of The Arkins Hearth explores why Utah, especially the remote Uintah Basin, has become one of America’s most enduring UFO hotspots. Te hosts examine strange reports, from 1950s flying saucer sightings and Cold War-era military secrecy to rumors surrounding the Dugway Proving Ground and the mysterious 1968 sheep kill. The episode also dives into the 1970s cattle mutilation panic, where...

In this episode of The Arkins Hearth Podcast , we travel down the infamous Devil's Highway, formerly U.S. Route 666, a lonely stretch of road cutting through the American Southwest. Blending documented history, real-world tragedies, unsolved mysteries, and decades of local legends, we explore how a dangerous highway became a breeding ground for stories of phantom vehicles, unexplained encounters,...

In this episode of The Arkin’s Hearth, we explore the disturbing story of Strong City and the Lord Our Righteousness Church, a secluded religious group led by Wayne Bent, also known as Michael Travesser. What began as an apocalyptic breakaway movement from the Seventh-day Adventist Church evolved into a high-control cult centered around Bent’s claims of divine authority and messianic identity. Art...

In this finale episode of Shadows Over Albuquerque , host Michael Jason Chandler and the Arkins Hearth crew examine the ongoing federal case against Labar Tsethlikai, a Zuni Pueblo man accused of multiple violent crimes across New Mexico between 2022 and 2024. The episode explores the investigation, forensic evidence, witness testimony, and arrest that led to national attention on the case, while...

In this first part of the Finale of the Arkin's Hearth series, Shadows Over Albuquerque, Michael, Pixie, Thorin, and Ginger dive into Albuquerque’s homicide rates and the city's changing, uneasy battle with high levels of violence. Join the team as we conclude our dark journey through the stories of some of Albuquerque's most dangerous killers by looking at the open case of a current alleged murde...

This episode of The Arkins Hearth explores the chilling case of Sean Lannon, whose crimes came to light after four bodies were discovered in a vehicle at Albuquerque’s Sunport in 2021. The hosts trace Lannon’s unraveling life, the brutal murders of people close to him, and the multi-state investigation that followed. After his arrest, Lannon confessed to multiple killings, though many details rema...

On a quiet night in Albuquerque in March 1996, a routine closing shift at a neighborhood video store turned into one of the city’s most haunting crimes. What began as a robbery at a local Hollywood Video escalated into a brutal chain of events that left five people dead, including two grandparents who arrived at the wrong place at the wrong time. In this episode, we unpack the timeline, the invest...

Unwrap this insane case of murder in this true-crime episode from The Arkins Hearth, which explores the 1999 disappearance of Girly Chew Hossencofft in Albuquerque, uncovering a calculated, body-less murder driven by deception, control, and chilling ideology. Art by the Pixie References Barrett, J. (2002). No body homicide cases: Legal strategies and challenges . Journal of Criminal Law, 45(3), 23...

Step beyond the ordinary and into the surreal as we explore Meow Wolf—the mind-bending art collective redefining what an “experience” can be. In this episode, our four hosts share their firsthand journeys through the original House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe, from crawling through hidden passageways to unraveling the strange, interconnected storylines buried inside the walls. We swap personal m...

Venture into the shadow of Superstition Mountains, in Arizona, and uncover the enduring mystery of the Lost Dutchman’s Mine, a legend of gold, deception, and deadly obsession tied to Jacob Waltz. This episode separates fact from folklore, exploring vanished miners, questionable maps, and the harsh desert that has claimed lives in pursuit of fortune. In the end, the real story may not be the gold,...

This episode explores the legend of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman, and her lasting influence on New Mexico’s culture. We trace her origins, cultural evolution, and why she remains a powerful symbol in the Southwest. We explore why La Llorona endures, her emotional impact, adaptability, and presence in art and daily life. More than a ghost story, she’s part of New Mexico’s identity. Original Art by...

In this episode, we examine the events of the Serial Killer Robert Fry. Join The Arkins Hearth as we discuss the complexities of justice, accountability, and public reaction. Art By the Pixie References: Scott, R. (2005). Monster slayer: The true story of a New Mexico serial killer . Pinnacle Books. New Mexico Supreme Court. (2003). State v. Fry , 2003-NMSC-006. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nm-supr...

In the first episode of the Hero Series , we share the remarkable life of John Brenner, a man whose story spans generations and continents. From escaping the horrors of the Blitz as a child to serving in the Korean War to dedicating over fifty years to medicine, John’s life is defined by resilience and service. He brought care to those in hospice, supported communities on the reservation, and did...

This podcast explores the haunting case of the West Mesa Murders in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the remains of eleven women and one unborn child were uncovered in 2009, revealing a long-hidden tragedy. Through sensitive storytelling, the script traces the victims' discovery, identities, and lives, the ongoing investigation, and the enduring impact on families and the community. Art by The Pixie...

In this episode, we explore one of the most astonishing and little-known UFO events in American history, the 1950 Farmington UFO Armada Incident . Over the course of three days in March 1950, hundreds of residents in Farmington, New Mexico, watched the skies fill with dozens of fast-moving, metallic discs performing impossible maneuvers in broad daylight. Reported by police officers, bank employee...

Primary Source Ramsey, Scott; Ramsey, Suzanne; Thayer, Frank. The Aztec UFO Incident: The Case, Evidence, and the Elaborate Cover-Up of One of the Most Perplexing Crashes in History. New Page Books, 2016. Supporting Sources Scully, Frank. Behind the Flying Saucers. 1950. Cahn, J.P. San Francisco Chronicle , investigative series, 1952. U.S. Air Force Project Sign, Project Grudge, and early Project...

Episode two of The Arkins Hearth, “Roswell Baby,” delves into the legendary 1947 crash near Roswell, where a mysterious object and a swift military cover-up sparked the modern UFO phenomenon. Explore how secrecy, conflicting reports, and Cold War paranoia transformed a simple debris recovery into a global legend. Join us as we unravel the enduring mystery that forever changed how we view our gover...

The Arkins Hearth podcast examines how the Satanic Panic of the 1980s and 90s fueled false accusations and targeted Dungeons & Dragons. Media hysteria and cultural fears led to bans and ruined reputations, but no evidence ever linked the game to occultism or violence. Despite controversy, D&D adapted and grew into a symbol of creativity and community. Expert studies eventually debunked the...