Red Web

Red Web

Red Web dives into the Internet's most intriguing mysteries, conspiracies, and supernatural events. With an appetite for the unknown, Trevor Collins and his co-host Alfredo Diaz analyze various unsolved incidents.

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March 27, 2023 61 min
In the year 1822, a Virginia innkeeper was given a locked box that he was told not to open for 10 years. Decades later, he finally opened it to see that it contained ciphers which pointed to the location of buried treasures. These ciphers have become some of the most puzzling codes in history and have never been solved. Today, we dive into the bewildering mystery of the Beale Ciphers. If you'd like to listen to the past mysteries ...
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In the early 1900s, the bustling city of New Orleans, Louisiana was terrorized by a serial killer. They attacked 12 people in their homes over the course of a year. What makes this case unusual is the alleged killer’s promise - to spare those that played jazz music from their homes. While the reign of terror ended in 1919, the aftereffects are felt even in the present. Today, we look at the disturbing case of the Axeman of New Orle...
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In March of 1994, hundreds of people across Western Michigan witnessed a brightly lit sky on what was an otherwise clear night. Calls flooded police stations, with reports of citizens asking about these strange lights overhead, that many believed to be unidentified flying objects. Today we’re going to discuss one of the most widely witnessed UFO sightings ever: the 1994 Michigan UFO Event. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.c...
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During WWII, a US Navy blimp descended over the San Francisco area with two crew members aboard. Though they were present at the time of takeoff, upon touch down, the crew was nowhere to be found. Today, we dive into the story behind one of the most peculiar disappearances in recent history: the L-8 Ghost Blimp. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention.  If you’d like to listen to past m...
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Since the late 1990s, a peculiar phone number began circulating amongst websites, newspapers, magazines, and more. It was said that calling this number played an unknown voice counting from one to ten. The purpose behind this message, and who created it, remains a mystery. Today, we dive down the puzzling Internet rabbit hole of 1-800-GOLF-TIP. If you’d like to listen to past mysteries we discuss in this episode, they are: South32...
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In April of 1912, an extravagant passenger ship set off from the coast of England for its much anticipated maiden voyage. Tragically, that ship sank days later after colliding with an iceberg. Today, we look at the story and theories behind what is arguably the most famous ship disaster in history: the Titanic. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention.  Sponsored by ExpressVPN (go to http:...
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In 1926, a businessman in the state of West Virginia purchased land on which he soon constructed an amusement park. But over the years, there were six reported deaths that occurred at the park. Thus began a tale of tragedy, both past and present, surrounding the land. Today, we learn about the Haunting of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park. Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month) and R...
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In February 1978, a Michigan college student went missing during a solo, cross country ski trip. Over a year later, after being presumed dead, he re-appeared without a single memory from the time that he was missing. Today, we tackle one of the most puzzling disappearances we’ve seen, as we look at the missing year of Steven Kubacki. Download the audio version https://link.chtbl.com/redwebpod. If you'd like to listen to past myst...
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Amid the 15th and 16th centuries, rumors began running rampant about a lost city of gold. These rumors continued to develop into stories of men and lakes made of gold, and inspired expeditions set out to find these supposed riches. Today, we explore the fact and fiction behind the story of El Dorado. Sponsored by BetterHelp (this episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first mont...
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In 1953, unbeknownst to the general public, the CIA conducted experiments on both the general population and government employees regarding the possibilities of things like mind control and hypnosis. Americans were dosed with LSD, oftentimes against their will or without their knowledge. The project was ultimately shut down in 1973 and did not become known to the public until afterward. Today, we dive into the complex mystery of Pr...
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Since World War I, there have existed shortwave radio stations that send out strange communications, usually vocalized numbers. Their purpose remains unclear, though it is widely believed that governments use them to communicate with undercover spies. Today, we dive into the fact and fiction that surround the enigmatic existence of Number Stations. Sponsored by Upside (download the Upside app for free and use code REDWEB to get an...
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The internet is full of mysteries waiting to be discovered. And sometimes it’s the simplest items that create the biggest splash, in this case a box. In 2013, a box full of religious and extraterrestrial drawings, journal entries, blueprints, and other fascinating documents was found and posted to the internet. Today we’re going to discuss the investigation into the Box of Crazy. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to...
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A ride at a popular amusement park in Australia was mysteriously engulfed in flames on the night of June 9, 1979. Seven passengers sadly lost their lives that night, and the cause of the fire has yet to be officially determined. Today we look at the tragic story behind the mystery of the Luna Park Ghost Train Fire Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Mint Mobile (go to http:...
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The month of December ushers in the holiday season. Typically a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, a popular “face” of the holidays is Santa Claus. But there is another figure associated with the holidays with a much more sinister story. This half-goat, half-demon hunts naughty children and punishes them for their wrongdoings. Today, we embrace the holidays and take a look at the story of Krampus. Visit our Twitter (https:...
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Memes and online urban legends sometimes spread like wildfire on the Internet, but it can be hard to find where they originate. One creepy image has been ubiquitous in online spaces since the 2000s. Today we discuss the spread and unknown origins of the image associated with the “creepypasta” Jeff the Killer. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Audible (go to http://audible.c...
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In 1986, the three man crew of a cargo flight saw strange lights that appeared to be flying alongside their plane. As they approached their destination, the crew saw an even larger object trailing them. Today we explore what some consider to be the most compelling case for UFOs, JAL Cargo Flight 1628. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Betterhelp (go to http://betterhelp.com...
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In 2018, twenty people in Richmond, Virginia woke up to find TVs left on their doorsteps. No one knew why or who did it. It was forgotten until the same thing happened again a year later and the culprit was caught on camera. Today, we recount the humorous yet bizarre mystery of the Richmond TV Fairy.  Visit our Twitter page (twitter.com/redwebpod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Aura Frames (go to http://auraframes.com/r...
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In 1944 the small town of Mattoon, Illinois was in a panic for weeks. A number of residents had woken up to a strange odor which caused alarming symptoms like paralysis, and it appeared someone was attacking victims with gas. Today, we discuss the peculiar mystery of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Sponsored by Optimum Chairs (go to http://optimumchairs.com and use code redweb10 to get 10% off your Optimum Chair), Raycon (go to http://b...
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After the Civil War, a number of people went missing along the Osage trail in Kansas. Search parties tracked the disappearances to a family owned inn along the trail. When locals went to confront them about the situation, the family was gone. This week we discuss one of the most famous mysteries of the Old West, the Bloody Benders. Sponsored by Better Help (this episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/redwe...
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November 7, 2022 60 min
The emerging field of artificial intelligence is filled with many unknowns. In 2022, a strange entity began repeatedly appearing in AI generated art. The AI seems to associate the entity with the macabre, as they are always pictured in unsettling situations. Today, we discuss the origins of what may be the first AI cryptid, Loab. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. Sponsored by Hello...
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