Episodes

March 29, 2023

73: Phillip Vasyli: Paradise Lost

The tropical archipelago of The Bahamas is surrounded by crystal clear waters, spectacular reefs and boasts some of The Caribbean’s most pristine beaches. The picture perfect setting is home to a relaxed pace of life, friendl...

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March 18, 2023

72: Deafening Silence - Crime in Science Fiction, Part 02

In part one of this series, I spoke directly with a victim of child abuse within the Science Fiction community. Moira, the victim in question, her parents put her through direct physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Marion Zimm...

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March 15, 2023

72: Deafening Silence - Crime in Science Fiction, Part 02

In part one of this series, I spoke directly with a victim of child abuse within the Science Fiction community. Moira, the victim in question, her parents put her through direct physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Marion Zimm...

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March 1, 2023

71: Theresa Knorr - Bad Mother

The story of a mother, the abuse she inflicted on her family, a body found burning, and another found decaying in a box. TW: Child abuse, extreme physical violence, sexual violence Episode Sponsor: Go to http://HelloFresh.com...

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Feb. 15, 2023

70: Black Label: Heartbreaker - Cartel, Part 01

Written and produced by yours truly. A Valentine's Day Gift to you. Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts Premium. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support Obscura on Patreon and un...

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Feb. 15, 2023

My Bloody Valentine, Part 2

…12 dates … …15 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 15 crime podcast hosts, including Justin from Obscura. Each host b...

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Feb. 13, 2023

My Bloody Valentine, Part 1

…12 dates … …15 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 15 crime podcast hosts, including Justin from Obscura. Each host b...

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Feb. 1, 2023

69: Avalon Lost - Crime in Science Fiction, Part 01

Listener, this is part one of a two-part series on the many crimes of science fiction authors. Let’s not sugar coat it. The sexual abuse of children committed by science fiction authors. We’re going to talk about the Science ...

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Jan. 18, 2023

68: The CIA - Secrets, Lies, and Torture [Part 02]

Dr. Ewan Cameron’s embodied the title of a mad scientist in ways few ever could. When learning of his practices, Ewan Cameron exhibits an unmistakable sadism that seems to eclipse even that of Sidney Gottlieb. Throughout his ...

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Jan. 4, 2023

67: The CIA - Secrets, Lies, and Torture [Part 01]

In 1953, a heinous crime was committed. At that time, it was new, potentially relevant information, when Harold Blauer’s doctor gave him a massive drug injection, killing him by way of an overdose. The news, however, didn’t r...

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Dec. 21, 2022

66: Ana Kriégel - A Different Tune, Part 02

In the digital age, monitoring the online content that our children are accessing and consuming adds a further layer of complexity. Most parents do their best to educate their kids and maintain open communication about the pi...

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Dec. 14, 2022

From Team Obscura: Introducing Mystery Inc

Listener, from the same team that brings you Obscura, we want to introduce you to our new show Mystery Inc. If you enjoy talking about shady mysteries, Aliens, murder, legends, and of course the occasional tea - then Mystery ...

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Dec. 7, 2022

65: Ana Kriégel - A Different Tune, Part 01

In the digital age, monitoring the online content that our children are accessing and consuming adds a further layer of complexity. Most parents do their best to educate their kids and maintain open communication about the pi...

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Nov. 23, 2022

64: The Murder of Jennifer Webb

Emotions lie deep within each of us. Hidden from outside view yet powerful and busy activations that twist and turn inside ourselves. They drive our behaviors and our choices. We aren’t always honest about what we truly feel ...

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Nov. 9, 2022

63: The Actress, Samantha Wohlford

Confidence and self-belief can be beautiful powerful emotions enabling a positive life and a balanced way of living. They can be and should be used for good. But when accompanied by selfishness and egotistical arrogance, hand...

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Nov. 2, 2022

Our Team Presents: Hometown History

From the same team that brings you Obscura - introducing our podcast Hometown History . Since 2016, Shane has been traveling to hometowns across America in search of forgotten history. Sure, these places may not be your homet...

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Oct. 26, 2022

62: Chandler Halderson, Part 02

The most dangerous person of all is one with a twisted inner mind who blends into society without being noticed. Quietly watching and planning. Considering their options while participating in normal family life as if all was...

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Oct. 25, 2022

A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 2

…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 cr...

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Oct. 24, 2022

A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 1

…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 cr...

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Oct. 12, 2022

61: Chandler Halderson, Part 01

The lies people tell can lead to devastating consequences. When they become too big, they get cumbersome, heavy, and hard to maintain. More lies are needed on top. Layer after layer. A complex spider’s web emerges that requir...

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Sept. 28, 2022

60: [Black Label] 9-1-1 Emergency + Sydney Loofe, Part 02

When 24-year-old Sydney Loofe met her online date "Audrey" in November 2017, she thought she had met the woman of her dreams. In actuality, this encounter was really just a way of ensnaring Sydney in a trap set by a …

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Sept. 15, 2022

[Black Label] Nick Stoutzenberger

When I created Black Label, it was a response to the backlash I received after covering Nick Stoutzenberger. Or Nick Bate as he’s known online. Angry blog posts and emails were written. Twitter was pissed. I realized that I n...

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Aug. 31, 2022

59: Sydney Loofe (Part 1)

When 24-year-old Sydney Loofe met her online date "Audrey" in November 2017, she thought she had met the woman of her dreams. In actuality, this encounter was really just a way of ensnaring Sydney in a trap set by a …

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Aug. 18, 2022

58: Collin Reeves - Ex-Solider Neighbours Murder [UK]

On the afternoon of Sunday, November 21, 2021, the beautiful town of Taunton in Somerset, northwest England held its annual Christmas lights switch on. Families arrived in the town center with their young children to watch as...

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