Between The Cracks

Perhaps the craziest, and most miraculous, aviation story ever. On April 28, 1988, a Boeing 737 flight suffered extensive damage after an explosive decompression in flight. This explosion lead to the fuselage tearing off mid flight, leaving passengers exposed to the elements at 24,000ft!!! From there, the story only gets crazier. Just us  as we discuss the insane case of Flight 243   Doc:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYa7Fq5Ec6c&t=2151s

We’ll be discussing some very bizarre, and rather disturbing, lost media cases. As the name suggests, ‘lost media’ is a term used to describe media that is nonexistent, missing, or unavailable to the public. Media that has either been lost or hidden. Some of these pieces of media are highly unnerving and are honestly better left unseen. That’s exactly why we’ll have Chris take a look at all of them! Go back to Ep. 117 and check out volume I as a precursor to volume II

This week we head to a mysterious lighthouse that sits approximately 1.2 miles off the coast of Oregon. Tillamook Rock Lighthouse has seen its fair share of trouble since day one. From shipwreck to ghost ship sightings to insane storms....this place has it all! Join us this week as we examine all the bizarre happenings that surround Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.

In 1946, 8yr old, Katherine Van Alst went missing from her family’s camp site in Devil’s Den State Park. In an unlikely twist, she was found alive 6 days later…but, get this, she was found 30+ miles away and 600ft higher in elevation than from the location she had gone missing. Search and rescue crews got a lucky break when Katherine calmly emerged from a nearby cave and simply said, “here I am!” That’s just the tip of this very bizarre iceberg. All may not be as it seems in this case.

This week we head to Watertown, NY to take a walk in a park. Unfortunately, for us, this is no ordinary park. We’re headed to Watertown’s infamous Thompson Park Interdimensional Vortex. The name pretty much says it all. As the story goes, somewhere in the park, is a supernatural vortex. This vortex is said to transport those who discover it to somewhere else in the park…..or even worse, to another dimension. For these reasons, and many more, it’s known as “Watertown’s Area 51.”   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast   Here's our Magic Mind link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANbetween

We head to Tennessee to discuss one of city’s most haunted locations, St. Mary’s of the Seven Sorrows Catholic Church! We’ll take a look at the numerous paranormal claims associated with this landmark and see what we “unearth.”   Here's our Magic Mind link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANbetween

Bit of a detour for episode 127. The haunted Nashville church will be episode 128. This week we’re headed to the clear blue skies over the UK to discuss one of the most terrifying mishaps in aviation history. You won’t believe this! In 1990, a British Airways flight, headed from the UK to Spain experienced something never seen before. As the aircraft was cruising at 23,000 feet, two of the six cockpit windows suddenly burst apart due to adverse air pressure effects. This led to captain Tim Lancaster being ripped from his seat and sucked out of the window. Luckily, his legs snagged on some of equipment, which gave crew members time to grab him and hold on for dear life. Find out what happens later this week as we discuss the unbelievable events surrounding British Airlines Flight 5390.   Here's our Magic Mind link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANbetween   Use our code: BETWEEN20

Episode 126: The Remarkable Survival Story of Poon Lim.  This week we discuss the nearly impossible survival story of Poon Lim. On November 23 of 1942, Lin was serving as a steward on the SS Benlomond, a British cargo ship. Unfortunately, a German submarine torpedoed the Benlomond. This sent the vessel and it’s crew into the depths of the south Atlantic. From there, Lin’s story only gets crazier. After two hours in the ocean, he managed to make his way onboard an eight-foot wooden raft. He’d stay on that very raft for 133 days. That was, until he was found by three fishermen off of the coast of Brazil.

This week we’re saying goodbye to the Hudson Valley and headed to Florida. More specifically, we’re headed to the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Touted as one of the most haunted lighthouses in the world, this place has seen it’s fair share of tragedies, bizarre disappearances, and of course, paranormal activity. Join us for our VERY belated Halloween Spooktacular as we examine all of the above. Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast     Follow the link for our special offer of 20% off of Magic Mind:   https://www.magicmind.com/btc

We’re in week #3 of Hudson Valley Horror Month, and this week we’ll be diving into the beautiful Hudson River to search for Kipsy. Kipsy is the name given to a reputed river monster living in the depths of the Hudson River. The Hudson is no stranger to having unusual guests. We’ve had sightings of manatees, dolphins, seals, and even a dogfish shark. Large Sturgeon also call the river home. However, all pale in comparison to the sightings of the very large unidentifiable cryptid, Kipsy. Could Kipsy be Champ? The infamous Canadian and New York Lake Monster. Join us  as see what we can find in these lovely murky waters o’ the Hudson.   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast     Follow the link for our special offer of 20% off of Magic Mind:   https://www.magicmind.com/btc

Hudson Valley Horror Month continues when we pay a visit to Smalley’s Inn in Carmel, NY. Throughput the years, there have been a number of paranormal encounters reported to have taken place within the walls of this small Putnam County tavern. It seems to have all started when the owner found the grave of a young girl buried under a set of steps in the tavern. From there, things only intensified. Join us next week, as we examine these claims!    Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast     Follow the link for our special offer of 20% off of Magic Mind:   https://www.magicmind.com/btc

Hudson Valley Horror Month II is upon us! From here through Halloween, we’ll be discussing bizarre cases that have taken place with the Hudson Valley. Up first, the bizarre disappearance of Richard Cox. Richard was a 22yr old cadet, second-year cadet, who disappeared from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. In January 1950, he was visited by a man whose name who called himself “George” three times over the course of a week. On the third occasion, Cox and "George" left West Point to get dinner. He was never seen, nor heard from, again. Join us as we attempt to unravel the events of that fateful evening.

Before we head into Hudson Valley Month II, we’re taking the show on the road. For the first time in BTC history, we’re heading to Japan 🇯🇵! We’re not heading to the big tourist attractions, oh no no! We’re on our way to Nagoro. More infamously known as Nagoro Doll Village. The village in the Iya Valley on the island of Shikoku in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Although it has a stunning landscape, thats not whats been gaining it attention! It seems that the village is filled with over 300 life sized dolls. Each with its own identity and backstory. Even more, dolls out number humans 300 to 27. Join us  as we try to uncover wth is going on here!   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast   New Merch Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/between-the-cracks-podcast

Back in the 1800s, a gentleman was born with an abnormal condition. It seems Edward, was born with a face at the back of his head. According to legend, the face could whisper, laugh or cry. Mordake repeatedly begged doctors to remove it, claiming it whispered bad things to him at night. Mordake died by suicide at the age of 23. Now the question becomes, was this true or merely an urban legend. Join us as we discuss the truly bizarre case of ole Eddie Mordrake.   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast   New Merch Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/between-the-cracks-podcast

This week we’re looking into the tragic story of Tilikum. Tilikum was an Orca who was captured in Iceland in 1983. He was taken from his family at only 2yrs old. From there, he was shifted around to various locations throughout North America until ultimately landing at Sea World in Orlando. As you could imagine, Tilikum didn’t take well to his new surroundings. He was seemingly bullied by the other orcas and caged in a 20x30ft cage during non-show times. This lead to the belief that Tilikum developed psychosis. As he began to deteriorate mentally, his behavior became increasingly more unpredictable.….as to be expected. As of 2023, there have only been four deaths resulting from captive orcas. TIlikum is responsible for three of them. This includes one poor soul, who broke into the park after hours and thought it would be a good idea to take a swim with him after hours. Join us as we tell Tilikum’s story.   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast   New Merch Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/between-the-cracks-podcast

On December 7, 1927, the SS Kamloops, a Canadian lake freighter, seemingly vanished while navigating the treacherous waters of Lake Superior. Rescue and recovery attempts were unsuccessful. It wasn’t until 50 years later, when the wreckage of the SS Kamloops was found at the bottom of Lake Superior. Just off the coast of Isle Royale, Michigan. From that point forward, things only got increasingly more unnerving. The wreckage proved to be a time capsule. Basically frozen in time due to the cold temperatures of the lake. Amongst the findings were remnants of the cargo it was carrying, clothing, and get this, a nearly perfectly preserved corpse. Divers have reported very bizarre interactions with the corpse known as “grandpa.” Essentially making the SS Kamloops a living graveyard.

We have a really interesting one for you coming up in a few weeks. We’ll be discussing some very bizarre, and rather disturbing, lost media cases. As the name suggests, ‘lost media’ is a term used to describe media that is nonexistent, missing, or unavailable to the public. Media that has either been lost or hidden. Some of these pieces of media are highly unnerving and are honestly better left unseen. That’s exactly why we’ll have Chris take a look at all of them! 

Buckle up, folks. This case is as bizarre and creepy as it gets. This week, we take on the missing person’s case of Joanna Lopez. The unnerving thing here is that many believe this young lady never even existed at all. On 1/14/89 as a Chicago NBC affiliate was going off air in the early morning hours after the conclusion of the national anthem, a bizarre missing person ad displayed on the screen. It was a very low quality, extremely non descriptive missing person poster of Joanna Lopez. As you can see, the picture itself offers little in way of identification of this young lady. The screen remains as is, with this photo, no voice-over explaining the case, nothing but a phone number of the Chicago police missing children division. The image stayed on the channel for hours with nothing but the eerie sound of static in the background. From there, it only gets weirder. Till this day, no one has been able to identify Joanna Lopez. That is, if she even existed at all.   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/betweenthecrackspodcast   New Merch Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/between-the-cracks-podcast

This week we take on one of our most bizarre cases to date. Urban legend or not, something is very unsettling about this tale. It seems that in 1972, a woman arrived at Cedar Senai hospital. She was covered in blood and wearing nothing more than a white gown. That’s not even the bad part. Apparently this “woman” had a mannequin-like appearance. That’s right. Although she could move her limbs about, she had absolutely no facial movements. Once the staff got her into a hospital bed, they noticed that her face seemed to have some bizarre human-like mask covering. From there, things only got worse!!! Join us next week as we take on the legend of The Expressionless.

The week, we head to Taos, New Mexico to examine “The Hum.” What’s the hum you say? Well, it’s a name given to widespread reports of a persistent and invasive low-frequency humming, rumbling, or droning noise audible to many but not all people. Sounds harmless enough, however, it’s driving some residents nuts!! This week we examine the possible causes….perhaps, the reason is much more darker than people think!