Episodes

  • Ep. 8 The Mystery of the Missing Sodder Children w/ special Guest Trevor Rowland.
    Jan 15 2026

    Hey sippers! Buckle up! This one's wild….In 1945, five children vanished without a trace after a devastating house fire, and their bodies were never found. In this episode, we dive deep into the Sodder Family Mystery, one of the most haunting unsolved cases in American history. Was it a tragic accident… or something far more sinister? We break down the night of the fire, the suspicious details investigators couldn’t explain, and the theories that still leave people questioning what really happened to the Sodder children.

    Let us know in the comments what you think happened.

    Shoutout to Special Guest Trevor Rowland for joining us in this weeks episode.

    Shoutout: The Geek Gauntlet Podcast-

    Crossover episode link: Enter the Deadly Sips Podcast – A Geek Gauntlet Crossover Event

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    54 mins
  • Ep. 7 Holiday Horror: The Covina Massacre Story
    Dec 11 2025
    Hey Sippers! In this episode of Deadly Sips, we introduce a chilling true crime story about the Covina massacre, where a man dressed as Santa Claus committed a horrific act on Christmas Eve. They discuss the events leading up to the tragedy, the investigation that followed, and the background of the perpetrator, Bruce Pardo. In this case we are impacted by survivors Leticia and her daughter Katrina, who have turned their trauma into advocacy for gun violence victims.

    Shoutout: The Geek Gauntlet Podcast-

    Crossover episode link: Enter the Deadly Sips Podcast – A Geek Gauntlet Crossover Event

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    41 mins
  • Ep. 6 Cold Fear: The Dyatlov Pass Mystery
    Dec 4 2025
    Hey Sippers! In this chilling episode of "Deadly Sips," we dive into the mysterious Dyatlov Pass incident. Join us as we explore the eerie events of 1959, where nine hikers met their untimely demise under baffling circumstances. From theories of military cover-ups to the supernatural, we unravel the enigma that has puzzled investigators for decades. Grab a drink and tune in for a captivating journey into one of history's most perplexing mysteries. Support Us: ALL LINKS HERE: Click Here for Links Patreon: www.patreon.com/deadlysips IG: http://www.instagram.com/deadlysipspodcast Tik Tok: Deadly Sips Podcast on Tik Tok Listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Pod Bean. Bibliography / Suggested Source List Books & Written Accounts
    • Donnie Eichar — Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
    • Keith McCloskey — Mountain of the Dead
    • Teodora Hadjiyski — 1079: The Dyatlov Mystery
    • Russian Case Files Archive (DyatlovPass.com – English translations)
    Articles & Investigations
    • National Geographic: “Has Science Solved One of History’s Greatest Adventure Mysteries?”
    • Wired: “Dyatlov Pass: A Slab Avalanche Might Have Caused the Deadly Incident.”
    • BBC News — Feature articles on Dyatlov mystery
    • History.com — “What Caused the Dyatlov Pass Incident?”
    Documentaries
    • Russian Dead Mountain: The Dyatlov Pass Incident (BBC)
    • An Unknown Compelling Force (2021 documentary)
    • Discovery Channel specials on Dyatlov
    Primary/Archival Material
    • Hiker diaries (translated)
    • Autopsy reports
    • Soviet investigation files (1959)
    • Interviews with Yuri Yudin
    • Photographs taken by the hikers
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    41 mins
  • Ep. 5 Pilgrims, Spirits & Bloodshed: The Hidden Side of Thanksgiving
    Nov 27 2025

    Hey Sippers! Join us in this special Thanksgiving episode of "Deadly Sips" as we explore the rich history and haunting tales of Plymouth, Massachusetts. From the real story behind Thanksgiving to the eerie legends of Burial Hill, this episode blends folklore with historical insights. Make your Drunken Ghost cocktail and sip along as we discuss thanksgiving history, a haunted shipwreck, ghost stories, and the mysteries of Pukwudgies.

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    Chapters

    0:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Greetings

    01:46 Social Media and Community Engagement

    05:01 Deadly Sip of the Week

    08:31 Halloween recap

    12:01 Historical Dive: Thanksgiving and Burial Hill

    15:31 The Mayflower and Early Settlers

    19:01 King Philip's War and Its Aftermath

    22:31 Spooky Tales from Burial Hill

    26:01 Pukwudgie Folklore

    29:31 Closing Thoughts and Community Call-to-Action

    Sources:

    • Burial Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts | The Yankee Express
    • Why Did the Mayflower Set Sail and What Happened to its Crew? | History Hit
    • https://ghostlandia.media/2022/11/21/pilgrim-ghosts-of-plymouths-burial-hill
    • Thanksgiving's History & the True Story of the First Thanksgiving
    • https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/216/Burial-Hill-Cemetery-1622?
    • The Shipwreck So Brutal It Froze the Crew Alive
    • https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/06/20/archeologists-seek-solve-year-old-mystery-plymouth-burial-hill/qpGet3XvbxFh0yUqQLfOOM/story.html
    • The problem with the pukwudgies of Massachusetts – Fairies of New England: The Little People of the Hills and Forests
    • The Real Story Of Thanksgiving: Pilgrims, Native Americans, And Myth-Making Explained
    • King Philip's War: The Most Important American War You've Never Heard Of
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    38 mins
  • Ep. 4 What Happened the Lost Roanoke Colony?
    Nov 20 2025

    In this episode of Deadly Sips, we go over the mystery of when English settlers vanished from Roanoke Island in the late 1500s, they left behind only one cryptic clue carved into a post: “Croatoan.” What happened to them? Where did they go? Grab your drink, sip carefully, and let's get into it.

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    Sources:

    “Pottery Fragments May Hold Clues to Roanoke Colonists’ Fate,” Smithsonian Magazine (Smithsonian Magazine)

    “The Mystery of Roanoke Endures Yet Another Cruel Twist,” Smithsonian Magazine (Smithsonian Magazine)

    NPS, Fort Raleigh — “The Lost Colony,” “1590 Voyage,” “Major Theories of the Lost Colony” pages (National Park Service)

    NPCA, “The Lost Colony — An Outer Banks Mystery” (National Parks Conservation Association)

    “Lost and Found: The Evidence for the Lost Colony,” Popular Archaeology (on evidence, artifacts, archival integration) (popular-archaeology.com)

    Smithsonian / related on metallurgy and Joachim Gans (Smithsonian Magazine)

    NPS historical PDF “Adventurers to a New World: The Roanoke Colony, 1585–87” (NPS History)

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 3 Blood on the Tracks: The Rail Road Killer
    Nov 13 2025

    In this episode of Deadly Sips, we're hopping on a dark ride down the tracks with the case of the Railroad Killer—aka Ángel Leoncio Reyes Reséndiz... or as we like to call him, Mudflap (you’ll find out why). We dive into his chilling cross-country killing spree, how he managed to elude capture by riding the rails, and the jaw-dropping story of Holly Dunn, the only known survivor of his brutal attacks. Grab your drink and settle in—we’re talking about the relentless hunt by law enforcement, the heartbreaking impact on the victims’ families, and how justice finally caught up to Mudflap It’s a wild one. So buckle up.

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    Death row gal on tik tok: @shaiie_foeva

    Holly Dunn Book:Sole Survivor – Holly K. Dunn

    Morbid Podcast: The Unbelievable Survival Story of Holly K. Dunn - Morbid | Podcast on Spotify

    Sources:

    To catch a killer- Netflix documentary

    The 'Railroad Killer' and the lone survivor of his brutal attacks, Holly Dunn | Fox News

    Claudia Benton Murder: How Did She Die? Who Killed Her?

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sole-survivor-of-railroad-killer-angel-maturino-resendiz-speaks-out-holly-dunn/#:~:text=Holly%20Dunn:%20I%20don't%20have

    Holly Dunn is the 'Sole Survivor' of the Railroad Killer

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    43 mins
  • Ep. 2 Chilling experiences behind the Villisca Axe Murders
    Nov 6 2025

    Summary: In this episode of Deadly Sips, Aaron takes over and dives into the chilling Villisca Axe Murders of 1912, exploring the historical context, the gruesome details of the crime, and the paranormal activity reported at the site. Both hosts share their personal ghost hunting experiences and discuss the ongoing mysteries surrounding the case, inviting listeners to engage with their journey into the supernatural.

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    Sources:

    Daily Iowan. (2020, October 20). A spooky endeavor: Daily Iowan editors spend night at Villisca Ax Murder House. The Daily Iowan.

    Retrieved from https://dailyiowan.com/2020/10/20/a-spooky-endeavor-daily-iowan-editors-spend-night-at-villisca-ax-murder-house

    Epperly, E. V. (n.d.). The Odyssey of the Axe. Villisca History.

    Retrieved from https://www.villiscahistory.org/epperly_axe.htm

    Ghost Research Society. (2021). Villisca Ax Murder House Investigation Report. GhostResearch.org.

    Retrieved from https://ghostresearch.org/Investigations/villisca.html

    Jordan, J. (2023, October 25). I Spent a Chilling Night at the Villisca Murder House — and Captured Something That Made Me a Believer. People Magazine.

    Retrieved from https://people.com/villisca-murder-house-iowa-spend-the-night-ghost-moms-we-tried-it-8727983

    Legends of America. (n.d.). Villisca Ax Murder House – Villisca, Iowa. LegendsOfAmerica.com.

    Retrieved from https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ia-villisca/

    Lizzie Borden Society. (n.d.). Villisca: Still Living with a Mystery. Hatchet Online.

    Retrieved from https://lizzieandrewborden.com/HatchetOnline/villisca-still-living-with-a-mystery.html

    Nemeth, P. (2006, October 30). Chilling experience leaves uneasy feelings. Iowa State Daily.

    Retrieved from https://iowastatedaily.com/181925/uncategorized/chilling-experience-leaves-uneasy-feelings

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    31 mins
  • Extra Shot: Reading Real Haunting Experiences (Reddit)
    Oct 31 2025

    YALL, we felt bad the audio was poor for our first episode, so we included a little BONUS this week. We dive into a fun and spooky segment called 'Extra Shot,' where we share paranormal stories (this episode sourced from Reddit). The conversation flows through various chilling experiences, including haunted houses, childhood encounters with spirits, and family interactions with the supernatural.

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    29 mins