The Haunted Bunker: Paranormal Mysteries & the Unexplained

Long before Santa Claus squeezed down chimneys with bags of presents, Scandinavian families knew something else watched over their homes during the darkest nights of winter—something small, ancient, and very particular about its porridge. The Mystery In the folklore of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, the Tomte (or Nisse, depending on where you're from) has been guarding homesteads for ce...

Alright gang, buckle up—because this case gets weird. In January 1897, a young bride named Zona Heaster Shue was found dead in her rural West Virginia home. The local doctor took one look and said "heart trouble." Her husband Erasmus—who went by "Trout," which should've been everyone's first red flag—played the grieving widower perfectly. Case closed, right? Not so fast. Zo...

The Case of the Vanishing Paralyzed Dude Like, this one's gonna give you the creeps—and there's not even a guy in a rubber mask at the end! Picture it: June 1763, a spooky little English town called Shepton Mallet. There's this old timer named Owen Parfitt just chillin' in a chair outside his sister's cottage. And here's the thing—the dude  couldn't walk . Like, at all....

In the Bay of Bengal lies an island where no outsider has ever returned alive after setting foot on its forbidden shores... North Sentinel Island may be only the size of Manhattan, but it holds one of the world's most enduring mysteries. For thousands of years, the Sentinelese tribe has lived in complete isolation, untouched by modern civilization, hostile to any contact, and protected by Indi...

In the hills of Rajasthan stands a city so cursed that the Indian government forbids anyone from entering after dark. Bhangarh Fort rises from the dusty landscape of India's Alwar district like a warning carved in stone. Built in 1573 by Raja Bhagwant Das for his son Madho Singh, this sprawling complex of temples, palaces, and crumbling havelis was once home to over 10,000 people. Today, its r...

Ruh-roh! The Mystery Inc gang is hitting the road for a two-week adventure, but before we go, we've got some news you're NOT going to want to miss. Shane, Josh, and Kim are taking a little vacation to scout out some brand new mysteries - and trust us, we've got something REALLY exciting cooking for when we get back. Let's just say things might look a little different around here......

What if you stumbled upon a perfect circle of mushrooms in the forest at midnight—would you dare step inside? Shane, Josh, and Kim dive into one of nature's most mysterious phenomena: fairy circles. From ancient folklore warning of fairies, witches, and dancing with death, to modern scientists spending millions trying to explain perfect patterns in deserts and forests, this mystery proves that...

Aaron Burr's brilliant daughter boarded a ship in 1813 and vanished without a trace. Decades later, her portrait appeared in a tavern. What really happened to Theodosia Burr Alston? The gang investigates one of early America's most haunting maritime mysteries. Theodosia Burr Alston was no ordinary woman—she was one of the first American women to receive a college-level education, the daugh...

…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, nerve-wracking true story to the circle. It’s an extra special, two part, five-hour, Halloween event, but before hitting play you mi...

This Halloween we want to re-release a VERY special treat, A Nightmare Before Halloween. This Collaboration was originally put together by Shane a couple years ago, and is done in his signature collab style. …1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire...

Zoinks, gang! Shane's taking us to a small Spanish village where faces started appearing on Maria Gomez's kitchen floor in 1971—and they wouldn't stop! These mysterious faces changed expressions, faded, and reappeared for over 30 years, baffling scientists and paranormal investigators alike. When excavators found human remains beneath the floor (some missing their skulls!), this myster...

Jinkies, gang! This week Josh is leading us into the wild, snowy mountains of 1874 Colorado for one of American history’s most chilling survival stories—or is it a tale of cold-blooded murder? Alfred Packer set out with five prospectors into the San Juan Mountains during one of the worst winters on record. Only Packer walked out alive. When the bodies were discovered months later, the evidence was...

Live from  CrimeCon Denver ! Mystery Inc. takes the stage for a whirlwind of banter, speculation, and a Denver mystery that’s more “what on earth?” than “whodunnit.” Joining Shane, Josh, and Kim is legendary CSI and podcaster  Sheryl “Mac” McCollum  (Zone 7) — who brings along a baffling local case for the gang to unravel in real time. Expect laughs, audience participation, and a few surprisingly...

Zoinks! The gang hits the Rocky Mountains and things get a little… wild. From a moose making waves in the lake to Josh braving altitude like it’s a boss-level villain, we’ve got tales taller than the peaks themselves. Toss in a candy factory tour, a brush with Molly Brown’s Titanic-sized legacy, and some mischief at CrimeCon Denver, and you’ve got one spooky-sweet adventure. Buckle up—this mystery...

Zoinks, gang! We’ve got a bonus episode—and it’s a big one. Shane is joined by  Amy Bruni , ghost hunter, author, and host of  Haunted Road . You’ve seen her on  Ghost Hunters  and  Kindred Spirits , but tonight, she’s right here in the Mystery Machine with us (okay, metaphorically). Amy and Shane swap ghost stories that sound straight out of a Scooby-Doo adventure: 👻 A window ghost nicknamed “Mr...

Pack your bags and buckle up—Mystery Inc. is recording live from their hotel room in Denver, Colorado! Before CrimeCon 2025 kicks off, Shane, Josh, and Kim sit down to share tales from their 1,400-mile trek across the heartland. From a presidential gravesite in Iowa to Buffalo Bill’s ranch in Nebraska, roadside oddities, and even a brush with Bigfoot, the gang takes you along for every quirky, his...

Ruh-roh! With Shane still out on vacation, Josh and Kim call in reinforcements—and their buddy Dave is on the case! He’s bringing a mystery that’s been stuck in his brain for years:  The Burger Chef Murders . Back in 1978, four young workers at an Indiana Burger Chef vanished during a night shift…and were later found murdered. To this day, the case remains unsolved, leaving behind one of the most...

Zoinks! Shane may be off on vacation, but the Mystery Inc gang isn’t skipping a beat. This week, Kim and Josh are joined by a brand-new sleuth—Kim’s daughter, Emily! And boy, does she bring a doozy of a mystery: the legendary Bermuda Triangle. From ghost ships to vanishing planes, this patch of ocean has puzzled sailors, pilots, and mystery lovers for decades. Is it science? Superstition? Or somet...

Zoinks! The gang is back, and this time we’re sailing straight into one of the most baffling mysteries ever to hit the high seas: the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley. Netflix’s  Amy Bradley is Missing  has everyone talking, so we put on our detective caps to break down the clues, the theories, and the lingering questions. Was it foul play, a tragic accident, or something even stranger? Grab some...

Zoinks! This week, the gang boards a one-way flight straight into one of America’s weirdest, wildest airports — and we’re not talking about lost luggage. Denver International Airport isn’t just big… it’s  mysteriously  big. From glowing-eyed demon horses to underground tunnels that “don’t exist,” we’re pulling back the curtain on the secrets, curses, and conspiracy theories lurking beneath those r...

Pour yourself a cup of something spooky and join the Mystery Inc gang for a jam-packed romp through afternoon tea lore, cryptid-level creeps, and true-crime shenanigans! In this episode 🎩 High-Society Haunts: Kim, Shane, and Josh recap their elegant (yet hilariously chaotic) afternoon at Four Partners in Crime’s Victorian tea—complete with beet-dyed deviled eggs, clotted cream scones, and the Bli...

In this episode of Mystery Inc. , we descend into the chilling case of Frederick Valentich, a young pilot who vanished without a trace over Australia’s Bass Strait in 1978. Just before disappearing, Valentich reported a hovering, metallic aircraft with a green light—then radio silence and 17 seconds of eerie metallic scraping. Was it a tragic accident, an elaborate hoax, or something... otherworld...

Zoinks! Grab your Scooby Snacks and buckle up, gang—Mystery Inc. is heading to the wild heart of Siberia for a cosmic whodunit! It was June 30th, 1908, when the sky over Tunguska exploded with a force greater than 1,500 Hiroshima bombs. Trees flattened, windows shattered hundreds of miles away, and night turned into day across continents. But here's the spooky part—no crater, no meteor fragmen...

Zoinks, Gang—tonight’s adventure is equal parts paranormal pandemonium  and  makeover mayhem! While Shane unpacks the eerie saga of Barbados’ restless coffins—lead boxes spinning inside a sealed vault with no footprints in sight—Josh decides it’s the perfect moment to transform Kim into full drag glam on-air. (Powder, lashes, and a few crooked wig pins never stopped a good ghost story.) Visit us o...

What starts as a road trip pit stop to Jungle Jim’s turns into a winding tale of escape rooms, eerie bathrooms, and a historical murder mystery that still haunts Oklahoma. In this episode of  Mystery Inc. , we’re joined by special guest Rick —true crime aficionado and Kim's sweet n low daddy —who regales us with the chilling 1905 disappearance of Katie DeWitt James. From a chance encounter wit...