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 Unexplained America is a weekly podcast, hosted by Lisa Ponson. I discuss true crime, paranormal, cryptid, legend, and anything unexplained connected with America. Join me for episodes rich in researching the history, background and nuance of the story perhaps a bit quirky. If possible, I love to explore the places myself and discuss the story from a personal perspective. The more creepy and unexplained the better!!!Unexplained America the Podcast True Crime
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  • Lindbergh Baby: Crime Case of the Century (Part 1)

    Lindbergh Baby: Crime Case of the Century (Part 1)
    Feb 16 2026

    In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the 'Crime of the Century' -the kidnapping and death of Charles Lindbergh Jr. --AKA Baby Charlie--Listener discretion of kidnapping/death of a child.


    This is Part 1 of a 2 Parter--in Part 1 we are going to begin with Charles Lindbergh Sr.-his youth and his father's youth as his father was an attorney/politician who was a U.S. Congressmen.


    We will discuss Charles traveling back and forth between his farm home in Little Falls, Minnesota to Washington D.C. We will discuss his college time, his love for aviation which leads him to becoming a 'Barnstormer' and finally to his entry into the U.S. Army where he trained and graduated first in his class for the Army Air Service Reserve Pilot program.


    At the time of the crime (1932) Charles was the most famous man in America and really the world because of his winning the award for flying solo Transatlantically from New York City to Paris, France in 1927. The award was posted by hotel magnate Raymond Orteig in 1919--many men had attempted this flight but many had failed so when Charles accomplished this flight in the 'Spriti of St. Louis' plane he instantly became famous and hounded by the press.


    We will further discuss Charles meeting Anne Morrow in 1927, her background, their marriage in 1929 and having Baby Charlie in 1930 upto the horrific events on the night of March 1, 1932, when they realize their precious baby boy was not in his nursery.


    Listen to hear full details.


    References for this Episode:


    https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/slcsp001.html


    https://www.history.com/articles/charles-a-lindbergh


    https://www.nightmarehouses.com/articles/highfields


    https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/lindbergh-kidnapping


    https://hopewelltwp-nj.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HISTORY-BOOK.pdf


    'Phone Trick May Save Baby'; 'Family Plays Part; Hysteria Ruled Out': 'Kidnaping Chronology'--whole Page 8 of paper--Daily News (New York, New York): Thus. March 3, 1932


    Episodes DID include other information via:


    https://www.newspapers.com/


    https://www.ancestry.com/


    Big Thanks go out to Gage Fears for his original music made for Unexplained Arkansas the Podcast usage--His contact below--find him on Instagram!!


    https://www.facebook.com/gfearsmedia?rdid=2J3DmRrwK1yzecQl&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F16Ws41EzTt%2F#


    https://www.instagram.com/i_deliver_pizza/


    To connect w/ Unexplained America:


    https://unexplainedamerica.com/


    unexplainedamerica2@gmail.com


    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unexplainedarkansas/


    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8rIqbuh-TeAl_9dZNL3fUA


    https://www.instagram.com/unexplained_america/


    https://www.patreon.com/unexplainedamerica


    Find us on Tik Tok and Instagram and all Podcasts Platforms.


    Xoxoxoxo, Lisa
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Friday the 13th: Superstition or Pure Evil?

    Friday the 13th: Superstition or Pure Evil?
    Feb 9 2026

    In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the fun and frightening Friday the 13th.


    For Lisa--Friday the 13th is a holiday of sorts--like Halloween. Enjoy some horror movies and some snacky, snacks on the couch...if you actually can and do not have plans!


    Lisa will discuss the why, what, where of the origins of Friday the 13th. From the Code of Hammurabi to the Last Supper and the magnificent Jesus. And also, Norse Mythology and the whole Marvel Universe.


    Then we will explore all the many centuries from 1750 BC (BCE) to current AD/Current times and the awful events that befell on Friday the 13th over the years.


    We will finish up and dive into the movie franchise from 1980 that solidified everyone's love affair with "Friday the 13th" or at least Lisa's love affair.


    Listen to hear full details.


    References for this Episode:


    https://www.history.com/articles/hammurabi


    https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/17-bloody-facts-about-friday-13th


    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080761/trivia/


    https://www.romper.com/p/friday-the-13th-instagram-quotes-if-youre-feeling-a-little-stitious-8773961


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thirteen_Club


    https://www.livescience.com/46284-origins-unlucky-friday-the-13th.html


    https://www.rd.com/article/why-skyscrapers-dont-have-13th-floors/


    https://nypost.com/2025/10/24/real-estate/the-13th-floor-is-curiously-absent-from-many-nyc-buildings/


    https://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2022/10/conversation_thirteen.php


    Episodes DID include other information via:


    https://www.newspapers.com/


    https://www.ancestry.com/


    Big Thanks go out to Gage Fears for his original music made for Unexplained Arkansas the Podcast usage--His contact below--find him on Instagram!!


    https://www.facebook.com/gfearsmedia?rdid=2J3DmRrwK1yzecQl&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F16Ws41EzTt%2F#


    https://www.instagram.com/i_deliver_pizza/


    To connect w/ Unexplained America:


    https://unexplainedamerica.com/


    unexplainedamerica2@gmail.com


    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unexplainedarkansas/


    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8rIqbuh-TeAl_9dZNL3fUA


    https://www.instagram.com/unexplained_america/


    https://www.patreon.com/unexplainedamerica


    Find us on Tik Tok and Instagram and all Podcasts Platforms.


    Xoxoxoxo, Lisa
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    56 mins
  • The Mothman of Point Pleasant with Cryptids Across the Atlas

    The Mothman of Point Pleasant with Cryptids Across the Atlas
    Feb 2 2026
    In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa along with the hosts of Cryptids Across the Atlas-Cody and Elaine Johnston discuss the Mothman of Point Pleasant.We will discuss the events of November 15, 1966, in the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, when two young couples (Roger and Linda Scarberry and Steve and Mary Mallette) were out late driving around and were petrified by the sight of a large black creature, with glowing red eyes was on the side of the road looking at their vehicle. Linda would describe the creature as a "slender, muscular man" about 7 feet tall with wings. The young couples would be soo terrified they reached speeds they said of 100 miles per hour to escape the creature who flew like a helicopter and raced right with them. They immediately sought the help of the sheriff and then the press caught wind.Many other stories emerged that happened before this evening and after this evening. We will discuss all of the events around November 15, 1966, the history of the area of Point Pleasant. A deadly bridge collapse almost 1 year later that was "linked" to the mothman by frightened community members and then all the possibilities of what the Mothman could have been.Listen to hear full details. References for this Episode:"Eyes of the Mothman" 2011--Documentary--Directed and Written by Matthew Pellowski--https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810856/"The Terrifying Story of the Mothman of Point Pleasant" -Boogeyman--Real History-Youtube Video-https://youtu.be/4qKKYyTSUeA?si=6Ij6N539hR33ZD0R"Mason County Monster" -The Raleigh Register-Beckley, WV- Thurs. Nov . 17, 1966"Another Reports 'Bird Creature'"-Salem--UPI--Same Newspaper as above/same day"Four More See Bird Creature"--The Raleigh Register--WV-Fri. Nov. 18, 1966--All the expertise and Knowledge from the Cryptids Across the Atlas Hosts--Cody and Elaine Johnston--contact info below--Huge shoutout to them!!Contact Information for Cryptids Across the Atlas:Website ⁠https://thecryptidatlas.com/⁠To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below) Podcast Links: Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptidAtlas⁠ Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L⁠ Apple Podcast ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390⁠ For more cryptid content, you can follow us on Social! (Links below) Social Links: Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/⁠TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas⁠Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecryptidatlas/⁠Facebook Group ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FrhnAGWia/⁠ Reddit ⁠https://www.reddit.com/user/TheCryptidAtlas/⁠ Stories researched and written by Elaine and Cody Johnston Personal Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_elainejohnston/⁠ Episodes DID include other information via:https://www.newspapers.com/https://www.ancestry.com/Big Thanks go out to Gage Fears for his original music made for Unexplained Arkansas the Podcast usage--His contact below--find him on Instagram!!https://www.facebook.com/gfearsmedia?rdid=2J3DmRrwK1yzecQl&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F16Ws41EzTt%2F#https://www.instagram.com/i_deliver_pizza/To connect w/ Unexplained America:https://unexplainedamerica.com/unexplainedamerica2@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/unexplainedarkansas/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8rIqbuh-TeAl_9dZNL3fUAhttps://www.instagram.com/unexplained_america/https://www.patreon.com/unexplainedamericaFind us on Tik Tok and Instagram and all Podcasts Platforms.Xoxoxoxo, Lisa
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    1 hr and 23 mins
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