Total Conundrum

What do Al Capone’s ghost, a raincoat raft, and a haunted prison hospital have in common?

They’re all part of the chilling history of Alcatraz—“The Rock.”

Join Traci & Jeremy as they dive into the eerie past and lingering paranormal of America’s most infamous prison. From failed escapes and ghost banjos to cold spots in solitary confinement, this episode delivers hardcore history wit...

In 1982, a wave of terror swept across Chicago—not with a gun or a knife, but with something found in nearly every medicine cabinet: Tylenol. In this emotionally charged deep-dive, Traci and Jeremy walk through the heartbreaking, minute-by-minute unfolding of the Tylenol murders. From 12-year-old Mary Kellerman’s tragic collapse to the devastating loss of three members of the Janus famil...

Join us as we talk with Dave from Midwest Spirit Seekers — one of the most passionate and experienced paranormal investigators in the Midwest! In this episode, we explore haunted locations, discuss the most effective paranormal equipment, and hear about some truly spine-tingling experiences.

Dave opens up about the realities of ghost hunting, from eerie voices caught on tape to mysteriou...

In 1903, the quiet little town of Van Meter, Iowa, got a visit from something strange — an eight-foot, bat-winged, bulletproof, sulfur-smelling nightmare with a glowing horn. And no, this isn’t a rejected Marvel villain.

Jeremy and Traci dig into one of Iowa’s strangest cryptid tales — The Van Meter Visitor. From eyewitness accounts and old newspaper articles, to modern investigations, D...

Description: Before dawn on April 18, 2016, fitness instructor and devoted mother of three, Missy Bevers, arrived at Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas, ready to lead her early-morning Camp Gladiator boot camp. But within minutes, she was brutally murdered by an unknown figure dressed head-to-toe in SWAT-style tactical gear.

In this episode, Jeremy and Traci dig deep into th...

Description: September 16, 1994 — Ruwa, Zimbabwe. Sixty-two schoolchildren ran screaming across the playground, claiming they had just seen something that would haunt them for the rest of their lives. Silver discs in the sky. Small black-clad beings with massive eyes. And a telepathic warning about Earth’s future.

No adults saw it. But the kids’ stories matched — right down to the smalle...

He was just eight years old when he killed for the first time… and no one noticed.

In this episode of Total Conundrum, Jeremy and Traci unravel the disturbing life of Carroll Edward Cole, a serial killer whose crimes went undetected for decades—despite confessions, hospital warnings, and chilling early behavior. From his traumatic childhood and early acts of violence, to the series of mu...

In this chilling deep dive, Jeremy and Traci unravel one of America’s strangest and most documented cases of spirit possession: the story of Lurancy Vennum and Mary Roff, known as the Watseka Wonder.

We journey through the quiet streets of 19th-century Watseka, Illinois, into the lives of two families connected by tragedy, belief, and the beyond. From Lurancy’s terrifying seizures and tr...

Episode Title: The Butcher of Plainfield: Ed Gein’s Twisted Legacy – with John from Dairyland Frights

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This week on Total Conundrum, we’re digging up one of the darkest and most disturbing tales in true crime history: the story of Ed Gein — the real-life inspiration behind horror icons like Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill. Joining us is John from Dairyland...

He left the lights on, the radio playing hymns, and walked out of his New Jersey mansion like nothing happened. But inside that house? A scene so disturbing it shocked the nation. In this killer crossover with ZachSolved Mysteries, we unravel the chilling story of John List — the devout Lutheran who methodically murdered his entire family, disappeared without a trace, and evaded capture ...

What happens when a suburban dad turns serial killer… and his house refuses to forget? Welcome to Fox Hollow Farm — part true crime, part paranormal nightmare.

In this spine-chilling episode of Total Conundrum, Traci and Jeremy dive into the dual life of Herb Baumeister, a respected businessman who hid a dark secret behind the doors of his Indiana mansion. From mannequins by the pool to ...

A ghost that talks. A curse that kills. A legend that refuses to die.

In this episode, we dive deep into the terrifying true story of the Bell Witch—the entity that haunted a Tennessee family in the early 1800s, whispered their secrets, attacked them in their sleep, and may have even murdered John Bell Sr.

We cover: The eerie beginnings – How the Bell family became America’s most haunt...

“Vampire Anthems & Rock Operas with G Tom Mac” Episode Summary:

In this electrifying episode of Total Conundrum, we’re joined by the legendary G Tom Mac—the voice, the mind, and the creative force behind Cry Little Sister, the haunting anthem that defined The Lost Boys. But his story doesn’t stop there. From working with KISS and Roger Daltrey to being sampled by Eminem on a Grammy-...

Total Conundrum x Jamison Newlander: The Frog Brother Files

Episode Summary: This week, we sit down with the iconic Jamison Newlander, better known as Alan Frog from the cult classic The Lost Boys! Jamison gives us a peek behind the scenes of vampire hunting in the ‘80s, what it was like working alongside the Coreys, and how the film continues to influence fans and pop culture nearly 40...

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In the quiet town of Medford, New York, 21-year-old Sarah Goode was a devoted young mother, full of laughter, promise, and love. When she disappeared after a night out in June of 2014, her friends and family knew something was wrong. What followed was a desperate search, a devastating discovery, and a heartbreaking trial that would expose a predator hiding in plain s...

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Deep in the ancient canals of Xochimilco, Mexico, lies a place unlike any other. Trees filled with hundreds—if not thousands—of decaying, glassy-eyed dolls sway in the breeze. Their cracked faces stare into nothing… or maybe right into your soul.

This isn’t the set of a horror film. It’s real. And the story behind it is even more disturbing.

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Episode Description: You’ve heard of Spider-Man—but this isn’t a story about a hero. This is the disturbing true tale of Theodore Edward Coneys, a man who became known as “The Denver Spiderman” after committing a grisly murder and secretly living in his victim’s attic for months without detection. Why did he do it? How did no one know he was there? And how did this urban legend come to ...

Episode Description: Step inside the decaying halls of Waverly Hills Sanatorium, one of the most infamous haunted locations in America. From its origins as a state-of-the-art tuberculosis hospital to the dark urban legends that grew after its closure, Waverly Hills has a history steeped in suffering, death, and mystery. What really went on inside those walls? Are the spirits of former p...

Harold Shipman: The Doctor of Death

Episode Description: He took an oath to heal—but instead, he became one of the most prolific serial killers in history. In this chilling episode, we explore the life and crimes of Dr. Harold Shipman, a trusted family physician who used his position to silently murder over 200 patients. How did he get away with it for so long? What drove him to commit ...