Jonathan Sayre

The Midnight Train Podcast

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The dark comedy podcast for the true crime, supernatural, and conspiracy fan with a sense of humor.

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Jonathan Sayre

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The Black Dahlia, Elizabeth Short (She Deserved Better) 21.02.2023

We finally decided to do this case and it's infuriating. We want to know how you feel. Who was the murderer?    Let us know your thoughts at themidnighttrainpodcast@gmail.com     Don't forget to support the show by becoming a Patreon member.

Creepy Italy (The Boot That Kicks Butt) 14.02.2023

Italy! So much history and more drama to fill a dozen catacombs. We dive into this beautiful country's past and a lot of its creepy spots. Buckle up, passengers! It's time to get Strisciante! Spread the word! Subscribe to our Patreon, buy some gear and contact us at: www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com   Find us on all the socials and make sure to rate us!  

Lake Shawnee Amusement Park (Kid Ghosts & Burial Grounds, the Perfect Recipe) 06.02.2023

This week, we take the train to Mercer County, West Virginia, here in the states. It was an amusement park. However, before that it was a Native American burial ground. Then, some kids were unalived. Nope, it's not the plot of a horrible 80's horror movie, it's the Lake Shawnee Amusement Park. Is it haunted by the spirits of those that lost their lives on the land? Well, the recipe looks good and...

Alcatraz and It’s Many Escapes. (They Made It, right?) 17.01.2023

Alcatraz! The inescapable island fortress! Well, maybe. Let us know what you believe after this episode. Plus, we have an update on the whole "Satan, Mustache and Isaiah fiasco."   Thanks for listening and don't forget to spread the word for us!   Buy merch, support our sponsors and become a First Class Passenger at: www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com  

Bella in the Wych Elm (Which Wych is Witch?) 03.01.2023

"Who put Bella in the Wych elm?"   Graffiti with this question was on the walls surrounding the area where a young woman's body was found shoved into the trunk of a tree. With more questions, and more notably more theories, than answers, we're all left wondering:   "Seriously. Who the f put Bella in the Wych elm??"   www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com     Become a First Class Passenger and get ALL th...

Titanic and Her Conspiracies. (Happy Holidays!) 20.12.2022

We all THINK we know the story of the RMS Titanic; Maiden voyage. "Unsinkable." Iceberg. So many people lost to the dark abyss. What if it wasn't so cut and dry? What if... the conspiracies... at least one of them... are true? Thanks for listening now go get yourself a present at www.patreon.com/themidnighttrainpodcast Happy Holidays!!!

PATREON BONUS TEASER: (F That Guy Episode 10. Thomas Loden Jr) 14.12.2022

Oh Boy! We've decided to give you passengers a sneak peak into the Midnight Train's First Class Patreon BONUS episodes and THIS ONE is kind of a big deal. Listen to the episode. Look at the date. Maybe Google a couple of things and then you'll get it. Make sure to let us know what you found by joining our private Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themidnighttrainpodcast There's so muc...

The Lost Colony of Roanoke. (Everybody Wants Some.) 07.12.2022

What in the sassafras happened to the colonists at Roanoke? Did they just find cooler people than the English folk that seemingly left them there to die? Was it aliens? What's with the silver cup and who the hell was John White?   Let's dive into another historically mumble mouthed episode and see where the nonexistent tracks lead us!   For bonuses and to support the show, subscribe to our Patreon...

Stonehenge. (Merlin Totally Rode A Glacier) 22.11.2022

Yep! We're talking about the mysterious STONEHENGE! Monolithic, glorious and... what the hell is it? Did aliens create a musical instrument? Is it a gateway to the center of hell? Is it Mother Earth's "special spot"? Let's discuss! Subscribe to Patreon for bonus content and find all things The Midnight Train Podcast at www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com   Thanks for listening!

How To Perform An Autopsy (We Wouldn’t Be Eating If We Were You) 07.11.2022

Ever sit around and wonder, "Hmm... how do they perform an autopsy?" Well, we knew you have so we decided to CUT right to it and DISSECT the process.   WARNING! Don't eat anything right before or during this episode. You'll thank us later.    Get ad free episodes and all of the bonuses by subscribing to www.patreon.com/themidnighttrainpodcast     AUTOPSY VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHeF...

Halloween Spooktacular Special 2022 31.10.2022

Happy Halloween! This year we decided to recite paranormal stories from our passengers, as well as some stories from some of our podcast friends; The Phantom Jukebox Podcast Happy Hour Podcast Yuh Like That? Podcast Join us for bonuses on Patreon by subscribing at Patreon.com/themidnighttrainpodcast

The Satanic Panic (The Devil’s In The Mass Hysterical Details) 25.10.2022

www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com   Yep....as recently as THIS YEAR (2022), there have been issues with Satanic rituals and everything involved with it. The question is, and always will be... is/was it real?  Let's get into it! Become a First Class Passenger and get ALL THE bonuses, all while supporting your favorite couple of knuckleheads. Just click here---> www.patreon.com/themidnighttrainpodcast...

Creepy Russia (Hold On To Your Space Rope) 17.10.2022

Creepy Russia. We dive deep into the history of Russia before getting creepy and telling you some of the countries most unnerving tales, just in time for the Halloween season.   Head to www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com  for everything related to the show. Become a First Class Passenger by joining our Patreon subscription service and receive bonus episodes each week as well as the entire back catalo...

Scotland’s Bible John (Zealot Serial Killer or... not?) 10.10.2022

Bible John is an unidentified, alleged serial killer who is thought to have murdered three young women between 1968 and 1969 in Glasgow, Scotland. Was this murderer an over zealous religious redeemer, two killers playing the odds, a police officer or something else?  Climb aboard and let's dive into the story of "Bible John."   Listener discretion is always advised. www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com...

Japan’s ”Unit 731”. All The Torture, None Of The Guilt 05.10.2022

Hello Passengers! Thanks for listening! Become a First Class Passenger! Get all of the bonuses, support the show and Save The Music Foundation! www.patreon.com/accidentaldads   Units 731 is a hardcore metal band formed in Pittsburgh, PA, in 2005. The band combines death metal, hardcore, and slam to create a heavy and chaotic sound for which Pittsburgh bands are notable. Influences include Dying Fe...

Our History of Swear Words. (Sorry, Mom) 27.09.2022

Sign up for our Patreon for bonuses and more! www.themidnightrainpodcast.com     Do you happen to swear? Is it something you happen to do when you stub your pinky toe on the coffee table? What about when you've just finished dinner and you pull that glorious lasagna out of the oven, burn yourself and then drop your Italian masterpiece on the floor, in turn burning yourself once again? Odds are tha...

The Illuminati. (Someone Just Wanted To Fly.) 21.09.2022

Become an elite Poopinati! www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com   The Illuminati   So, you're standing amongst the council, being tried by a jury of a higher order. Your crime; Being the most dangerous person across the multiverse. You look shockingly at Mordo, Richards, and the other members of this definitive group of beings as you defend your alleged crimes, for you are facing the… Illuminati!   Or...

Vigilante Justice - What Goes Around Comes Around. Sort Of. 14.09.2022

www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com   Become a Patron and get more episodes! www.patreon.com/accidentaldads   Imagine the scene: A serial murderer is guided by a specific “code” that kills only those who are guilty. He has access to crime scenes as a blood splatter analyst for the Miami police, gathering information and analyzing DNA to confirm a target’s guilt before killing them. Sound familiar? It...

Reincarnation or ”Tarnation” If You’re A Cowboy 07.09.2022

Hosted by Jonathan Sayre & Logan Sayre New episodes every week! Donate at: patreon.com/accidentaldads or go to paypal.com and use our email: themidnighttrainpodcast@gmail.com Go to www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com for all things related to the train!   When you die and are brought back as a cowboy, call that reintarnation. That's right folks, we are gonna get pun-iful in today's episode as we dive...

The Servant Girl Annihilator (Your Jack the Ripper is Showing) 01.09.2022

Become a producer of the show and get your bonuses! Sign up for our Patreon! www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com     We’ve all heard the story of Jack the Ripper, right? Hell, we did a two-parter on the case not too long ago. You know the story. Some crazy person, running around hacking up people, disemboweling them, and nobody knows who it was. You know, that old chestnut. There were other cases simi...

The Grim Reaper and Death. 26.08.2022

Become a producer and get your name mentioned on the show! Sign up at  www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com   The Grim Reaper Nothing in life is guaranteed, except for death and taxes, as the old adage goes. We boldly circle April 15th  in red on our calendars so that it stands out like a swollen thumb. Of course, there is also the Internal Revenue Service here in the US, which has taken in over 3 tril...

The Most Dangerous Gangs; Part One of... 17.08.2022

Patreon... because you want to support our goofy asses www.patreon.com/accidentaldads   So thank you to a beautiful and wonderful listener, we decided to do an addendum to our top police stings and follow it up with the top most dangerous mobs/gangs of all time.  La Cosa Nostra One of the biggest threats to American civilization from organized crime is the Cosa Nostra, sometimes referred to as the...

Suicide Pilots 11.08.2022

Listener Discretion Is Advised.  A pilot who intentionally crashes or attempts to crash an aircraft in an attempt to commit suicide, often with the intention of killing other people on board or on the ground, is said to have committed suicide. This is occasionally referred to as a murder-suicide. It is known to have caused some commercial aviation crashes and is likely to have contributed to other...

”Hell’s Belle” Gunness, aka Lady Bluebeard, aka ”The La Porte Ghoul” 05.08.2022

www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com   www.patreon.com/accidentaldads Belle Sorenson Gunness was initially born as Brynhild Paulsdatter Størseth; November 11, 1859, Selbu, Norway – April 28, 1908?, Lwas a Norwegian-Americ Standing six feet tall (183 cm) and weighing over 200 pounds (91 kg), she was a massive, physically strong woman.   Early years   Gunness' origins are a matter of some debate. Most of...

Crazy Sting Operations 29.07.2022

www.patreon.com/accidentaldads  for bonus content and to support the show AND The Save The Music Foundation!   Top police stings   A sting operation is a deceitful operation used by law enforcement to apprehend criminals in the act of trying to commit a crime. In order to obtain proof of a suspect's misconduct, a typical sting involves an undercover law enforcement officer, investigator, or cooper...

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