

Locations Unknown
Locations Unknown
Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without a trace in some of the country's most remote and treacherous landscapes. In each episode, we uncover the details of these disappearances, examine the investigations that followed, and discuss theories about what might have happened. From national parks to remote deserts, our journey takes you to the heart of the unknown, shedding light on the eerie and unexplainable. Tune in and discover that, sometimes, the wilderness holds more than just beauty—it has secrets.Presented by Unknown MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.
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Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
13-Year-Old James Yoblonski Vanishes Near Wisconsin's Devil’s Lake State Park
In this gripping discussion, James Yoblonski shares haunting details about the mysterious disappearance of a 13-year-old boy in central Wisconsin. The search involved treacherous terrain and innovative technologies, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement. James delves into family dynamics, emotional turmoil, and the investigative efforts—like polygraph tests and public appeals. Listeners are drawn into the complexities of this unsolved case, while also gaining insights into the beauty and dangers of Devil's Lake State Park.

Jul 20, 2024 • 56min
Paola Miranda-Rosa Vanishes After Being Seen at Wekiwa Springs in Florida
December 18, 2021, hikers record a video of a woman swimming at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Florida. This video would be the last time anyone would see her. A few days later, her car was found in the same state park. Was it an accident or possible foul play, join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Paola Miranda-Rosa. (Episode 108)We'd like to welcome Off the Trails Podcast to Unknown Media Group! You can listen to their podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/off-the-trails--6221956Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknownNew Patreon Shoutouts: Logan Langer, Melissa Lucht, Michelle Dove, E. Beaver, Emily Christoffers, Sara Hynes, Kyla Maclauchlin, Melissa Hitzke.Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTubeYou can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Jun 30, 2024 • 1h 5min
Boy Scout Geoff Hague Disappears in Great Smoky Mountains
On February 8th, 1970, a troop of Boy Scouts was hiking and camping near Ice Water Springs in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. During their return, one scout, Geoff Hague, got separated from the group and was never seen again. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Geoff Hague. (Episode 107)Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknownNew Patreon Shoutouts: Bryan Nutt, Aimee VanAndel, Morgan Miller, Mellissa Kooyman, Mary Ellen O’Brien, Kellie Bishop, Allison Ferris, Jennifer Terranova, Ryan Norton.Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTubeYou can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownCover Image Credit: Justin MelssenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Jun 14, 2024 • 46min
Photographer Paul Miller Vanishes on Hike in Joshua Tree
On July 13, 2018, Paul and his wife were vacationing in California to celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary. Before wrapping up their trip, Paul wanted to take one last day hike through Joshua Tree National Park, hoping to get some good shots of the parks Big Horn Sheep. After several hours had passed without Paul's return, his wife alerted the authorities and a massive search kicked off shortly after. Join us this week as we revisit the disappearance and eventual recovery of Paul Miller in Joshua Tree National Park. (Episode 106) This was the second case we covered on the podcast back on December 16, 2018. We have re-recorded the episode with some updated content, a couple clips from our original episode, and updated information on the recovery of Paul Miller. To all the OG listeners who have been here since Episode #2, thank you for sticking with us! Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknownNew Patreon Shoutouts: Julie Chapman, Suzanne Moak, Colleen Schaal, Andrew Fuller, Jonathan Woods, Tonya Campbell, Emily Mckee, Donna Musselman, Brownwyn Livezey, Michele Hanson, David Bowie Riding on a Tiger Made of Lightning (JJ).Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTubeYou can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

May 24, 2024 • 1h 14min
Interview w/ Danielle & Cassie from National Park After Dark
In our latest episode, we interview the hosts of National Park After Dark Danielle and Cassie. We cover a wide variety of topics including how they got started and interesting stories from their travels. If you haven't already, we recorded an episode for their show on April 21, 2024. You can listen to that episode here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disappearance-of-everett-ruess-ft-locations-unknown/id1549433407?i=1000652795512) (Episode 105)You can learn more about National Park After Dark by visiting their website at: https://www.npadpodcast.com/Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknownNew Patreon shoutouts: Amy Mitchell, Evan Wilson, Julia Reagan, Amy Hoffman, Leanne Cole, Nikki Hogue, Page Johnson, & Brookes Frizzel.Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Want to advertise on the podcast? Visit the following link to learn more. Advertise on Locations Unknown Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & Rumble. You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

May 17, 2024 • 1h 5min
Disturbing Clues Found in Boundary Waters Search for Jordan Grider
April 5th 2019, Search & Rescue discover a disturbing scene while searching for a man who was winter camping deep in the Boundary Waters Wilderness of Northern Minnesota. What they found left the searchers with more questions than answers. Did a horrific accident happen? Was there foul play? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Jordan Grider. (Episode 104)Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknownUse this link to share what your ideal trip would be https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/joe-3pogq New Patreon Shoutouts: Flaming Yon, Briana Waite, Katherine Magnin, Robin Gallagher, & YS Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Want to advertise on the podcast? Visit the following link to learn more. Advertise on Locations Unknown Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & Rumble. You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Apr 26, 2024 • 53min
Experienced Hiker Chad Pallansch Disappears on 28-Mile Rocky Mountain Run
September 27th, 2023, an experienced hiker and trail runner planned a 28-mile run in Rocky Mountain National Park, something he had done dozens of times in the past. About 7 miles into his run, he sends a text to his family to check in. This would be the last time anyone would hear from him. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Chad Pallansch. (Episode 103)Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown New Patreon Shoutouts: LuFate Wharton, Fabio Alexandre, Jennifer Dunne, Julie Clifton, Dee Jagstadt, Bella Murray Episode suggestion shoutout: Jennie Olson Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Want to advertise on the podcast? Visit the following link to learn more. Advertise on Locations Unknown Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & Rumble. You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 10min
The Palmer Brothers’ Mysterious Disappearances in the Alaska Wilderness 11 Years Apart
In this week's episode, we investigate the strange disappearances of the Palmer brothers from Alaska, two siblings who vanished without a trace, their disappearances eerily spaced 11 years apart. What are the chances that such bizarre events could strike the same family twice? Are they related in any way? Join us as we try to figure out what happened to Michael and Charles Palmer. (Episode 102) Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown New Patreon Shoutouts: Sean Gillis, Tiff Wren, Julie Whitlock, and Diane. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 46 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Want to advertise on the podcast? Visit the following link to learn more. Advertise on Locations Unknown Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & Rumble. You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Mar 23, 2024 • 50min
Maureen Kelly Vanishes on Spiritual Quest in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
On June 9, 2013, a young woman set out on a spiritual quest in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, leaving behind her companions at Canyon Creek Campground. Embracing nature in its purest form, she ventured into the forest with nothing but her resolve, never to be seen again. Join us this week as we explore the mysterious disappearance of Maureen Kelly. (Episode 101)Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown New Patron Shoutouts: Sarah Santiago. Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 45 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Want to advertise on the podcast? Visit the following link to learn more. Advertise on Locations Unknown Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & Rumble. You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Mar 8, 2024 • 2h 3min
Ghost Hunting at Chernobyl w/ Extreme Filmmaker Evan B. Stone
For our 100th episode, Extreme Filmmaker and Co-host of the show SVC Explorers of the Unknown Evan B Stone, is back to tell us about his Ghost Hunting trip to Chernobyl for Syfy Channel's Destination Truth. In 2009, Evan B. Stone, Josh Gates, and their team conducted the first ever paranormal investigation at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. He goes into all the spooky, behind-the-scenes details on the trip and shares some amazing photographs he took. Later in the episode, he talks with us about his latest show, SVC Explorers of the Unknown, where he and renowned paranormal investigator Jack Vaisey try to uncover the truth behind paranormal, cryptid, and UFO investigations. We end the episode talking with Evan about his time as a filmmaker working for MTV, at the height of its popularity in the early to mid 90's, where he met almost every popular musician of the decade! (Video of this episode will be available on our YouTube channel within 24 hours) It's been a 5+ year journey to get to this point and we can't thank you enough for sticking with us throughout all our mispronunciations and grizzly bear controversies! (Inside joke for OG listeners) Thank You from Mike and Joe! You can find Evan's new show here:TikTok: SVC Explorers Of The Unknown (@svcexplorersoftheunknown) | TikTokYouTube: SVC Explorers Of The Unknown - YouTube You can learn more about Evan here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stonefilmsearth/Vimeo: Evan B. Stone / Adventure Reel 2023 on Vimeo Evan's condensed Resume:Directory of Photography Discovery Channel: Expedition Unknown, Naked & Afraid, Shark Week (W/ William Shatner), Discovering Dobrik.History Channel: Beyond Oak Island & American Daredevils (Director)NBC: Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. CBS: Amazing Race (Show Producer/ Season 2)Syfy: Destination Truth. Animal Planet/Travel Channel: Finding Bigfoot, Ghost Nation, & Legendary Locations. New Patreon Shoutouts: Stephanie Hansen, Emily Ballantyne, & Chloe Katsilas. Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 45 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTubeWant to advertise on the podcast? Visit the following link to learn more. Advertise on Locations UnknownLearn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.Follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Also check us out on a new platform: Rumble.You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.


