Send us a text This week we have a fun one for ya. Although he only lived till the age of 33, James Banning had quite the influence on the black community and aviation. One of the few black pilots of his day, Banning faced many hardships on his path to flight, from poverty to racism. But he let none of it hold him back. And in 1932 he and friend Th…

Send us a text And we're back! This week we are going to look at one of the few case in which the US government actually, somewhat, held themselves accountable for a terrible event. The Weaver family were seen by most as extremist white supremasist. They wanted to get a piece of land they could live the rest of their days on during the apocolypse. …

Send us a text Hey friends! We are glad to be back in the studio this week for a special update episode. As everyone knows we were in the direct path of Hurricane Helene. From 9/25 till 9/27 our region was, quite literally, drowned with over 40 inched of rain. In the wake of the storm the devastation has been overwhelming, as has the out pouring of…

Send us a text I'm sure most people have never heard of Martin Couney, so we are bringing his story, and a little bit of ours, to the masses. Born in what was German Prussia at the time, Martin's early life is not well known. For what ever reason he was very secretive about his early life. But whatever he did in his early life, can not over shadow …

Send us a text This week are are looking into the case that created OSHA, and paved the way for the labor and safety laws we have today. This laws were put in place after thousands of women began getting sick and dying. Their deaths were at first attributed to and STD, but it soon became apparent that was not the case. ROH Episode 6 Source Notes ht…

Send us a text We have all been taught the story of Rosa Parks in school, but what we were taught was not the whole story. Rosa's actions that day were staged after another woman did the same thing. Claudette Colvin was a pregnant 15 year old dark skinned black girl who one day refused to give her seat up on the bus. But Claudette did not look the …

Send us a text We got a sticky sweet event for yall today. The morning of January 15th 1919 was like any other in the North Boston neighborhood where Purity Distilling kept their 2.3 million gallon tank of black strap molasses. Around 12:30 in the afternoon everything changed when that tank exploded, flooding the neighborhood in millions of gallons…

Send us a text This week on ROH we look at the life and legacy of a woman, who never knew what was done to her. After giving birth to her 4th child Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer. While undergoing treatment samples were taken of her cells, without her consent. Henrietta would never know how far and wide her cells would end up go…

Send us a text In this second episode of Rethinking Our History we are going through the events of November 10th 1898 when a posse of white men began terrorizing the black community. Once it was all said and done at least a dozen men lay dead in the streets and hundreds more had been forced from their homes. In conclusion, we hope that people becom…

Send us a text In this first episode of Rethinking Our History we take a look at an event that is not talked about in the history of North Carolina. And we say this as two people who spent their whole school years in the NC education system. It was not until the events of January 6th that Felicia learned about the only successful insurrection in th…

January 24, 1961 - Goldsboro, North Carolina - In this gripping episode, we unravel the story of a routine B-52 flight gone awry over Goldsboro, North Carolina, carrying two nuclear bombs. Hear the details of crash, the bomb being "lost" (though it can be pinpointed on the map, and what the military has done since then. Join us as we reflect on the…

Jan 31, 2012 - Social media is often a place to keep up with friends and family. But what happens, when it turns deadly? On Jan 31, 2012, that happened to Billie Jean Hayworth and Billy Payne. Jenelle Potter was the mastermind behind it all... her and a CIA agent named "Chris". So we know who killed them but the why and the story behind it will lea…

So one of the questions we get asked from listeners is "Do you ever have any updates?". Well as the name implies, we do continue to monitor the stories that we have done in the past. In this episode, join Ben & Tom as we talk about some updates for 3 of our past stories. We provide an update on Dyatlov Pass (as some new research came out); Somerton…

October 28, 1943 - Philadelphia, PA - In this episode of "Will Continue to Monitor," join us as we explore the fascinating case of the Philadelphia Experiment. Steeped in conspiracy theories and paranormal lore, the Philadelphia Experiment allegedly made a US Naval Ship disappear and reappear. Legend has it that the U.S. Navy conducted a top-secret…

June 16, 2009 - Rosses Point Beach, County Sligo, Ireland - In this episode of "Will Continue to Monitor," hosts Ben and Tom delve into the baffling case of Peter Bergmann, the lifeless body discovered on Rosses Point Beach. The circumstances surrounding his death were unusual and mysterious. No identification or personal belongings were found with…

Join us on "Will Continue To Monitor," as we uncover the captivating story of Henrietta Lacks and the groundbreaking impact of her immortal cells, known as HeLa cells. Explore the life of Henrietta Lacks, the discovery of her unique cells, and their significant contributions to medical research. Dive into the ethical controversies surrounding their…

In this episode, we delve into the suspects and theories surrounding the D.B. Cooper case. Despite an extensive investigation by the FBI, Cooper's true identity and fate remain unknown. Over the years, a number of suspects have emerged, including Richard McCoy Jr., a Vietnam veteran and experienced skydiver who hijacked a plane in 1972 and was late…

November 24, 1971 - Pacific Northwest - A man known as Dan (not D.B) Cooper boarded a Northwest Orient Airlines plane from Portland to Seattle. He was dressed in a suit and tie, and appeared calm and collected as he made his way to his seat. Cooper ordered a bourbon and soda, and soon after takeoff, he handed a note to the flight attendant. The not…

1878 - Sante Fe, New Mexico - Rising 22 feet (or 6.1 meters) into the air in Loretto Chapel is what many consider to be an actual miracle. It is made out of wood that so far has been identified as a relative of a tree found in Alaska, sorta but otherwise not much luck on where it came from. It’s freestanding with no center support. Also, nobody kno…

March 6, 2016 - Lake County, Oregon - It was a normal morning for Mary Lee Kelley until she noticed that her 25-year-old, 50 foot Oregon Maple tree was missing from her back yard. It appeared to have been removed with large equipment yet she heard nothing throughout the night. The local sheriff's office responded and investigated, but unfortunately…

December 25, 1971 - Peru - Ben, Tom, and guest Tiffeine investigate the mysterious survival story of Julianna Koepke. 17-year-old Julianna was traveling with her family on a flight over the Peruvian rainforest when the plane suddenly hit a storm and crashed. The crash killed everyone on board except for Julianna, who miraculously survived despite f…

On March 8, 2014, the Boeing 777 aircraft vanished while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, with 239 people on board. It is one of the most significant aviation mysteries in modern history. In this 2nd part episode, Ben, Tom, and special guest Matt, an avaiation expert will look at some of the theories behind what happened to MH370 and some of …

On March 8, 2014, the Boeing 777 aircraft vanished while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, with 239 people on board. It is one of the most significant aviation mysteries in modern history. In this episode, Ben, Tom, and special guest Matt will explore the events leading up to the disappearance of MH370, the search and rescue operations that fo…

1400s – The Voynich Manuscript was written by an unknown author or set of authors in what appears to be a language that has not been interpreted to this point. The manuscript was clearly painstakingly put together using some of the finest materials for the time. It includes illustrations but that just further confuses our understanding of it. Join …

---Trigger Warning--- This episode contains sexual assault of a minor. Listerner discretion is advised. July 10, 1981, Skidmore, MO - It is estimated that approximately forty people were surrounding the truck of Ken McElroy when he was shot and killed in broad daylight. Local, state, and federal law enforcement investigated and yet no one saw anyth…

January 5, 1935 - Kansas City, MO - Who was the man in Room 1046 of the President Hotel? More importantly, who killed the man in this room that day? The man checked into the hotel under the name Roland T. Owen, but had used other aliases including Eugene K. Scott and Cecil Warner. It wasn't until several years after his death when the case had went…

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December 24, 1988 – Los Angeles – An evil terrorist by the name of Hans is holding several members of a corporation hostage at their Christmas party while trying to extort millions from the company. He has thought of every detail and is trying to pull off one of the biggest heists in history. He wasn’t planning for an off-duty police officer to hav…

A figure watching over children in December noting whether they are good or naughty is not surprising as children in America are often told that Santa Claus does that… however, the figure we talk about tonight is Krampus. First seen in literature in the 1500s, Krampus is the often seen as the anti-St. Nick, punishing the bad children while St. Nick…

December 25, 1945 – Fayetteville, WV. After going to bed, Jennie Sodder awoke to a phone call followed by her family home being on fire. Her and her husband and their 4 oldest children were able to escape the home; however, the youngest 5 children were not able to. The 5 missing children were not located in the debris of the fire. So what happened …

December 25, 1945 – Fayetteville, WV. After going to bed, Jennie Sodder awoke to a phone call followed by her family home being on fire. Her and her husband and their 4 oldest children were able to escape the home; however, the youngest 5 children were not able to. Rescue attempts were attempted but things seemed odd as a ladder had gone missing an…

Join us for this special bonus episode of Just Some Podcast and Will Continue to Monitor as we play the episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse that we cohosted with the amazing Tina. To celebrate her 2 million downloads, we covered the story of one of the most prolific serial killers in the US, Charles Cullen. This in the second part of a multiple part se…

What's wrong with living in the middle of nowhere that's actually the middle of everywhere? The Arnold's of rural Potwin, Kansas know when the farmhouse they rented was inadvertently tagged with millions of IP addresses by a company called Maxmind. While the intent was to tag that the IP address came from "America", it didn't stop local, state, and…

**Trigger Warning - This episode discusses suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners. Listerner discretion is advised. ** Join us for this special bonus episode of Just Some Podcast and Will Continue to Monitor as we play the episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse that we cohosted with the amazing Tina. To celebrate her 2 million downloads, we cov…

David Hahn, as a small boy, received a book of chemical experiments from his grandfather. Little did his grandfather know, this fascination with science would have grave consequences. David with his experience, lack of safety preparedness, and atomic energy badge from the Eagle Scouts built a nuclear reaction in his backyard. Join Tom and Ben as th…

Who killed Cindy James? The body of 44 year old Cindy James was found outside a home in Richmond, British Columbia on June 8th, 1989. Her hands and feet were bound behind her and a black nylon stocking around her neck. Over several years, she reported over 100 incidents of phone harassment, stalking, and even physical attacks by an unknown assailan…

Point Pleasant, West Virginia – In 1966 and 67, the town had multiple sightings of a man estimated to be 6-7 foot tall with wings that spanned 10 feet and glowing red eyes. The local newspaper ran the story, capitalizing on the Batman TV show, calling the creature “Mothman”. Thus, the legend of Mothman was born. The sightings seemed to increase in …

In a departure from our more serious episodes, we present a more humorous story. Between the years of 2012 and 2015, a neighborhood in Akron, Ohio was terrorized by what is believed to be one man that was dubbed the “Serial Pooper” and on social media as the “Poop Gangsta”. During these years, cars in this neighborhood were randomly found to have b…

When we left off, a search party had descended on the Bender’s property but they were no where to be found and there was a foul odor coming from the cabin. In part 2, we discuss the grizzly findings of the search party that day and the number of graves they were able to locate. We also look at some of the evidence left behind to say maybe the Bende…

October 1870 – Several families moved to rural Labette County, KS as part of the Homestead Act. One of those families was a German immigrant family known as the Benders. John, Sr (Pa); Elvira (Ma); John Jr; and Kate. As their homestead was along the Osage trail for those travelling west, they set up a small store and inn for weary travelers. Sadly,…

December 5, 1945 – Navy Lieutenant Charles Taylor, a highly decorated combat pilot and flight instructor took a group of planes out on a training run south of Florida. The planes collectively were known as “Flight 19”. The planes were to leave Ft. Lauderdale drop bombs 56 nautical miles out in the ocean then complete a flight pattern returning to F…

While rain in Washington state is certainly not unusual, the rain that fell over Oakville, Washington in 1994 was unusual. It appeared to be globular blobs about the size of half a grain of rice. The blobs were first reported by a police officer patrolling as his windshield wipers smeared the globs. Numerous townspeople reported the blobs in their …

After an unscheduled break due to an acute illness we are back in the saddle with an all new episode. In December of 1900, the ship, Archtor, was off the coast of the Flannen Isles in Northern Scotland in treacherous waters. The lighthouse that normally guided them safely was not lit. After docking at their scheduled landing several days later, the…

On June 10, 1912, the 6 members of the Moore family and two of their daughters’ friends from the Stillinger family were brutally murdered with an axe. Sadly, because of the interest in this crime in the small town of Villisca, Iowa; the crime scene was so contaminated with people walking through it that evidence was sparce to point to the killer or…

Imagine being the captain of the ship, Dei Gratia, sailing in the Atlantic Ocean in December 1872. Your crew alerts you to a ship nearby that appears to be adrift under partial sail. You recognize the ship, the Mary Celeste, as the captain is your friend. Your crew boards the Mary Celeste to find most everything in place, seaworthy, and in working …

112 Ocean Ave in Amityville, New York. A house made famous for causing the Lutz family to flee from it after living there 26 days. A house made famous in books and movies. But what is the story behind the story. While the Lutz's experience may have been traumatic for the DeFeo family, the house was truly that of horror. On November 13, 1974 Ronald …

In July 1954, a well-dressed man presented to an airport in Tokyo for a business meeting. He presented a well-used passport that raised the suspicion of immigration officials. The passport was from the country of Taured, a country that he claimed had existed for over a thousand years but when they showed him a map of the world it wasn’t in the plac…

On August 20, 1966, Manoel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel Jose Viana were found deceased on Vintem Hill outside of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The men were found wearing formal suits, waterproof rain coats, and with crudely cut lead masks covering their eyes (like sunglasses). Beside their bodies were an empty water bottle, a packet containing two wet towe…

5 young men from Yuba City, affectionately known as "The boys" by their family, went to a basketball game in Chico, California on February 24, 1978. This was the last anyone would ever see them again. Their vehicle was found on a mountain road in Plumas National Park, some 70 miles from Chico and not on the road home to Yuba City. Sadly, 3 of the 5…

What exactly happened to Mary Reeser on the morning of July 2, 1951 in her St. Petersburg, FL apartment? The chair she was sitting in and most of her body was reduced to ash and cinders yet the rest of the apartment was virtually untouched by the flames that had to reach temperatures of 1300 degrees. Some things in the apartment were melted and the…