Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More

<p>Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing their unique style. With their producer and co-host, Sam, at the sound processing helm, the trio dives into the depths of true crime mysteries, as well as music, history, and various other topics, with a twist.<br> Joe and Ivan's comedic banter adds levity to even the darkest of subjects but always with a respectful approach. Their motto: Victims are never the subject of the joke; instead, the focus is on the perpetrators, pointing out irony and puns along the way. So buckle up and get ready to laugh, cringe, and ponder the mysteries of the human psyche with Joe, Ivan, and Sam on Dawn of Mantis!</p>

DOM Ep280 - The "Arsenic Angel" of Death - Mary Ann Cotton (Pt. 1)

Lots of people seemed to get sick and die when Mary Ann Cotton was around. Over the course of twenty years, several of her husbands, most of her thirteen children, and even her mother and best friend died in Mary Ann's presence. Finally, in the early 1870s, someone became suspicious enough to investigate a few of the many deaths associated with her. In this episode, we cover Mary Ann's early life, her first two marriages and her foray into murder. Support the Show.

05-14
43:32

DOM Ep279 - The "Greenbrier Ghost" - Zona Heaster Shue

In this episode, we cover the strange case of Zona Heaster Shue, who died suddenly in early 1897, just three months after marrying a blacksmith named Erasmus Shue. Her death was initially ruled as "natural", but in the weeks following her funeral, Zona's heart broken mother claimed to have been visited by the ghost of her dead daughter. She further claimed that Zona's spirit had told her she had not died of natural causes, but had been murdered by her new husband. Support the Show.

05-10
38:12

DOM Ep278 - Ghosts Who Solved Their Own Mysterious Deaths- Christine Skubish & Jackie Poole

In this episode, we cover the cases of Christine Skubish and Jackie Poole- two women who died in very different circumstances, but share one thing in common- both of their cases were solved after someone supposedly witnessed their ghosts. Support the Show.

05-07
46:51

DOM Ep277 - "Lady In The Meadow" - The Unsolved Disappearance of Sandra Hughes

In the summer of 2020, 53 year old Sandra Hughes went on a solo camping trip in California's Sierra National Forest. Days later, her campsite was found abandoned and her car was discovered in the bottom of a ravine. Strangely enough, there were several sightings of her throughout the park over the following month, looking lost and disheveled. However, none of the people who saw her realized she was a missing person. She eventually disappeared, and has not been seen since.  Support the Show.

05-03
40:29

DOM Ep276 - The Post Mortem Disappearance of Julie Mott

In this episode we cover the absolutely bizarre case of Julie Mott, who quite literally disappeared from her own funeral in 2015 and has not been seen since. Support the Show.

04-30
29:28

DOM Ep275 - Who Was the "Real" Muffin Man?

We've all heard the children's nursery rhyme, but several years ago an urban legend began alleging that back in the 16th century, an actual muffin man had moonlighted as a serial killer. In this episode,  we cover the history of the song and examine whether or not there was ever a real life "Muffin Man Murderer". Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

04-26
52:25

DOM Ep274 - The Unsolved Murder of John Thurman McCool

John Thurman McCool was a successful entrepreneur and business man who lived and worked in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. After serving a brief prison sentence for fraud in the late 1950s, he was found shot to death in his car, and the killer has never been identified. (Episode Content Begins @ 8:30) Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

04-23
37:40

DOM Ep273 - The Unsolved Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski (Pt. 2)

In this second and final episode on the disappearance of Jason Jolkowski, we cover the police investigation and end by discussing the various theories as to what could have possibly happened to Jason.  (Subject Matter Begins @ 5:42)Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

04-19
52:25

DOM Ep272 - The Unsolved Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski (Pt. 1)

On a sunny summer day in 2001, in a sleepy neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska, nineteen year old Jason Jolkowski left his home to walk a few short blocks - and was never seen again. In this episode, we introduce you to Jason and cover the strange circumstances of the day he disappeared. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

04-16
39:46

DOM Ep271 -The Toledo Clubber (Pt. 2)

In our second and final part on the Toledo Clubber, we discuss the Clubber's final victims and discuss whether or not the last two murders could have been committed by someone else. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

04-13
39:23

DOM Ep270 - The Toledo Clubber (Pt. 1)

Over the course of a few months in 1925 in Toledo Ohio, a still unidentified man attacked more than a dozen women with a blunt object. Several of his victims died from their injuries, but to this day its unknown just who exactly was or wasn't a victim of the Toledo Clubber.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

04-09
30:40

DOM Ep269 - Perilous Paddy- the Irish Outlaw

William Doyle, later known as "Perilous Paddy", traveled from his native Ireland to America in the 1880s. He was enamored with the Wild West and wanted to be an outlaw. Within months of arriving, he'd killed 3 law men and found himself at the end of his rope- literally. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

04-05
01:14:08

DOM Ep268 - There MIGHT Be Giants!

In this episode, we cover stories of Giants throughout history, all the way back to the Sumerians over 4,000 years ago. Then we end by discussing whether or not Giants have ever really existed. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

03-29
01:20:13

DOM Ep267 - The Suspicious Death of Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood became famous for roles in iconic films like Miracle on 34th Street, West Side Story, Gypsy and Rebel Without a Cause. However in true Hollywood fashion, her life offscreen was often troubled and complicated. One of those complications was a difficult relationship with husband and fellow actor Robert Wagner. On a night in late November, 1981, she and Wagner had an explosive argument while out on Wagner's yacht. Immediately following this argument,  Natalie disappeared and was found seven hours later floating in the ocean. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

03-22
01:27:42

DOM Ep266 - The Disappearances of Ben Tyner, Ryan Provencher & Richard Scurr - Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 4)

In the 4th and final installment of our Kamloops Triangle series, we discuss the disappearance of Ben Tyner- a real life cowboy who vanished right off the back of his horse in the Kamloops Triangle. We also cover the disappearances and murders of friend Ryan Provencher (Pro-vaughn-shay) and Richard Scurr, whose bodies were found in an area associated with several other disappearances in the Kamloops Triangle. (Subject matter begins @ 5:28) Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

03-15
01:06:07

DOM Ep265 - The Disappearances of Luke Neville & Ryan Shtuka- Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 3)

In this episode, we continue our series on the Kamloops Triangle disappearances with the unsolved cases of Luke Neville and Ryan Shtuka. (Subject Matter Begins @5:40)Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

03-08
01:07:55

DOM Ep264 - The Disappearance of Daniel Reoch - Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 2)

Daniel Reoch walked away from his Aunt's house into the frigid Canadian woods at 1 AM on November 26th, 2019, and has never been seen again. However, due to a strange series of misunderstandings and a case of mistaken identity,  it was weeks before everyone realized he was actually missing. Support the Show.

03-01
54:30

DOM Classic - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

In this DOM Classic from episode 136 we cover the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a freighter vessel that foundered in a horrific winter storm and sank into Lake Superior in 1975. It has since reached legendary status, and has been the focus of many documentaries, podcasts (obviously) and even inspired a now classic song by Gordon Lightfoot. Support the Show.

02-27
01:14:33

DOM Ep263 - The Disappearance of Marshal Iwaasa - Kamloops Triangle (Pt. 1)

In November of 2019, a 26 year old Canadian man named Marshal Iwaasa disappeared from the city of Lethbridge, Alberta. A week later, his truck was found, partially stripped and burned- over 700 miles away near the little community of Pemberton. Marshal has not been seen or heard from since. (After a quick teaser, subject matter begins @ 10:40)Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

02-23
01:03:17

DOM Ep262 - The Mindy McCready Story

In this episode we discuss the hectic life and tragic death of country singer Mindy McCready. In just a few short years, Mindy's reputation went from being one of the most promising women in country to being known as the genre's biggest train wreck. After an incredibly toxic relationship, substance abuse issues and many run-in's with the law, Mindy took her own life in a small town in Arkansas. Was she the architect of her own destruction, or simply an attractor of chaos? We'll let you decide. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

02-16
47:48

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