

Red Web
Red Web
Red Web unravels mysteries from unsolved true crime to the paranormal. Whether you're a believer or a truth-seeker, Red Web will satisfy your curiosity for the unknown with suspense, intrigue, and humor every Monday.Join Red Web at RedWebPod.com for ad-free episodes and exclusive, bonus content.
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Oct 4, 2024 • 6min
(Preview) Movie Club | The Descent (2005)
Welcome to Movie Club! Visit Patreon.com/redweb for this Patreon-exclusive podcast, exploring horror movies from classic to crap. If you like our discussions on unsolved mysteries every week, you're going to love our horror movie break-downs featuring our full cast and lots of laughs!By supporting us directly with Patreon you'll also get access to ad-free content, bonus videos and audio, the Red Web Discord, and more!Sensitive topics for this movie include gore, blood, violence, and child death."Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2024 • 48min
Van Meter Visitor | Is This American Cryptid Related to Mothman?
Today we explore the history of the cryptid known as the Van Meter Visitor.Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redwebWith Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more!In the heart of Iowa, a small town found itself haunted by something otherworldly. In the early 1900s, locals claimed to see a bizarre winged creature with glowing eyes, swooping down from the sky before disappearing. Today, we explore the chilling encounters and mysterious reappearance of the Van Meter Visitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2024 • 59min
Lake Bodom Murders | Explaining Finland's Most Brutal True Crime Case
Today we examine the background and suspects of the Lake Bodom Murders.Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redwebWith Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more!On a camping trip in the summer of 1960, two couples in Finland were brutally attacked in the night, leaving only one survivor. With few clues to go off of, the identity of the attacker and the motive for the crime remain unknown. Today, we examine the background and suspects of the Lake Bodom Murders.Sensitive topics: graphic violence, death, and suicide - featuring minorsOur sponsors:Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period.Rocket Money: Go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 2024 • 59min
Gef the Talking Mongoose | Is This the Most Bizarre Haunting Ever?
Today we unpack the bizarre haunting of Gef the Talking Mongoose.Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redwebWith Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more!We’re all familiar with the telltale signs of ghost hauntings like mysterious, unexplained sounds and disembodied voices, but what about when a spirit takes a more… unique approach? This was the experience of a British family in the early 20th century. Today, we discuss the facts and fiction behind the peculiar case of Gef the talking mongoose.Our sponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2024 • 53min
Infohazards | Could This Thought Experiment Harm You?
Today we explore the thought experiment of Roko's Basilisk and infohazards.Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redwebWith Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more!What if simply knowing a piece of information could put you at risk? In recent years, this idea has captured the Internet’s attention and imagination, leading to philosophical discussions and new levels of scary stories. Today let’s discuss the concept known as infohazards.Sensitive topics: information hazards, Roko's BasiliskHere is a link to Nick Bostrom's paper Information Hazards: A Typology of Potential Harms from Knowledge: https://nickbostrom.com/information-hazards.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
Golden Owl | Buried Treasure With Cryptic Clues Hidden for Decades
Today we go treasure hunting on the trail of the Golden Owl!Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redwebWith Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more!As the years go by, sometimes we’re treated to stories of treasures buried in parks and public spaces. This story is no different. What started as a book of paintings and riddles turned into a treasure hunt for a golden statue that remains hidden to this day. Let’s go on the trail of the Golden Owl.Our sponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 19min
Is This Belgium's Biggest Unsolved Mystery? | The Brabant Killers
Today we discuss the true crime story of Belgium's biggest unsolved case: The Brabant Killers.Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redwebWith Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more!Our sponsors:Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period.In the 1980s a small gang was able to strike fear in the entire country of Belgium. With no aversion to violence, they primarily robbed supermarkets, but a clear motive for their crimes was never found. Today we discuss the notorious Brabant Killers.Sensitive topics: murder, child death, animal death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 2min
Did Aliens Abduct This Pilot Out of the Sky? | Disappearance of Frederick Valentich
Today we discuss the disappearance of Frederick Valentich and his unsettling final radio messages.Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redwebGet your Founders Merch: http://store.redwebpod.comWith Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more!In 1978, an Australian pilot took what was supposed to be a short flight, but never made it to his destination. In his last known communication, the pilot made claims of seeing a strange aircraft in the sky before he seemingly vanished into thin air. Today, we discuss the eerie details behind the disappearance of Frederick Valentich.Our Sponsors:PrivacyHawk - go to https://bit.ly/3xO3eAP to download the PrivacyHawk app and use code REDWEB20 for 20% off the Platinum plan.BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2024 • 44min
The Unsolved Murder of an Infamous Town Menace | Ken Rex McElroy
Today we discuss how a town took justice into its own hands with the unsolved murder of Ken Rex McElroy.Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redwebWith Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more!In the quiet town of Skidmore, Missouri, one man’s reign of terror went unchallenged until his shocking murder in 1981. This was the culmination of years of fear and frustration, but the identity of the killer remains a mystery. Today we analyze the background and theories behind who killed Ken McElroy.Sensitive topics: Sexual assault, sexual misconduct with a minor, animal death, murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
Is This Mexico's Own Bermuda Triangle? | Zone of Silence
Today we explore the alien, supernatural history of Mexico's Zone of Silence. Visit our store at https://store.redwebpod.com and support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/redweb!There’s a place in Mexico where it is said radios can’t reach, electronics will malfunction, compasses won’t work, and there are even stories of strange beings greeting lost travelers. Today, let’s analyze the possible answers behind the mysterious Zone of Silence.Sponsored by Kato's Koffee (go to http://katoskoffee.com and use code redweb10 to get 10% off your order) and PrivacyHawk (go to https://bit.ly/3xO3eAP to download the PrivacyHawk app and use code REDWEB20 for 20% off the Platinum plan).With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


