Best Chasing Earhart Podcasts (2025)

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S3 Ep28: The Ghost of Gardner Island: A Conversation with John Kada 51:41

7d ago51:41

51:41

We’re 27 episodes into my little experiment with this rebrand now - I never thought we’d still be going. It continues to baffle me. One of the things I really wanted to do when I decided to bring the show back was to make sure I brought new voices into the ongoing conversation that we’ve been having for decades. If you follow the pattern closely th…

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Cracking the Secret 37:44

1h ago37:44

37:44

Josh Gates is on a nationwide treasure hunt to solve a mystery no one has cracked for 40 years: The Secret. Josh travels coast-to-coast and back in time using cutting-edge augmented reality and tapping into a network of obsessed Secret detectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Hunt for the Chupacabra 36:27

6d ago36:27

36:27

In the dark caves and thick jungles of Puerto Rico, Josh Gates tracks a modern-day mystery -- the Chupacabra. Working with a wildlife biologist, a veterinarian and an investigator, Josh explores a recent wave of attacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gold Rush of the Atlantic 36:31

13d ago36:31

36:31

Josh Gates has a fresh lead on the massive lost treasure of the shipwrecked 1715 Spanish fleet. Josh returns to the waters of Florida's Atlantic coast and dives in with a new expedition that uses the latest high tech to locate the fleet's flagship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Chasing the Snake Kings 37:07

20d ago37:07

37:07

With a potential new breakthrough in the search for a Snake King tomb, Josh returns to the jungles of Guatemala and the archaeological dig at the ancient Mayan city of El Mirador to pinpoint the tomb's location. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Search for Florida's Lost Pirate 36:21

30d ago36:21

36:21

Josh Gates sets sail for Florida chasing the long-lost treasure of Jose Gaspar. Josh joins marine archaeologists and treasure hunters working to crack the mysteries of the pirate's life so they can find the riches he left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mystery of Dead Mountain 36:33

1M ago36:33

36:33

Braving the sub-zero conditions of Siberia, Josh Gates investigates one of the strangest and most brutal cold cases: the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Nine Soviet hikers died suspiciously. Sixty years later, no one knows how or why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mysteries of Jesus 36:51

1M ago36:51

36:51

Josh Gates travels to the Holy Land to investigate a mystery of biblical proportions -- where was Jesus actually born? The investigation leads to explosive revelations that may change our understanding of Jesus' origin story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chasing the Fortune of Sir Francis Drake 35:07

2M ago35:07

35:07

Josh Gates searches land and sea for the lost fortune of legendary pirate Sir Francis Drake. Joining treasure hunters and maritime archaeologists, Josh hunts for a lost cache of Spanish gold and the remains of Drake himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S3 Ep27: In the Palaces of Crowded Kings: A Conversation with Kenton Spading 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

Several years ago, I started hearing about a man making his way through the Amelia Earhart/Fred Noonan disappearance case. What caught my attention wasn’t just his research—it was the way his name kept coming up. From the moment I became involved in this story, I’ve been drawn to the lesser-known nuances that make up the towering mystery of Amelia …

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Treasure of the Copper Scroll 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

Josh Gates investigates a unique Dead Sea Scroll etched with riddles that could lead to an ancient treasure. Following new leads, Josh treks into the punishing Jordanian desert in search of the potential fortune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls 35:37

2M ago35:37

35:37

Josh Gates travels to the Holy Land to dig in with an archaeologist who has recently discovered new Dead Sea Scrolls. Josh also sees cutting-edge technology restore scroll fragments in a way that could change how we read the Bible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Deciphering the Last Nazi Code 42:30

2M ago42:30

42:30

Josh ventures into the heart of the former Third Reich in search of an elusive Nazi fortune hidden with a code allegedly created by Hitler's private secretary and embedded into a piece of sheet music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S3 Ep26: Let A Million Flowers Bloom: A Conversation with Dr. Tom King 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

If you’ve ever heard me guest on other podcasts or in media of any kind, you’ve heard the story of how this podcast all started for me. But just in case you haven’t, here it is. The Chasing Earhart project (which this podcast is a part of) officially launched in 2017. But nine years before that, I started what I often refer to as the pre-research p…

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S3 Ep25: The Taraia Object: A Conversation with Dr. Richard Pettigrew 40:18

3M ago40:18

40:18

In 2021, I had a conversation with brothers Mike and Robert Ashmore regarding a highly curious satellite image they’d discovered in a lagoon on an island that’s gotten a lot of play in this Earhart investigation over the years. It’s been some time since that interview and the wheels of this case turn slowly……but they do turn. Tonight, in a follow u…

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America's Lost WWII Hero 36:19

3M ago36:19

36:19

Josh Gates explores the case of lost World War II hero Gertrude "Tommy" Tompkins of the Women Air Force Service Pilots, who went missing when her P-51 Mustang crashed. Josh joins search teams using cutting-edge technology to bring the lost hero home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ghost Ship of the Great Lakes 35:32

3M ago35:32

35:32

Josh dives into the notoriously rough waters of Lake Huron to find the final resting place of The Griffon, the very first vessel used to explore the Great Lakes and one of North America's most sought-after shipwrecks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Hunt for the Golden Owl 37:14

3M ago37:14

37:14

Josh Gates stalks prey that has eluded capture for 25 years, the Golden Owl. A book of riddles gives cryptic clues to where the Owl statuette, worth half a million dollars, is hidden. Josh joins treasure hunters using new leads to chase the fortune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S3 Ep24: The Amelia Six: A Conversation with Kristin L. Gray 23:27

4M ago23:27

23:27

If you’ve ever attended the annual Amelia Earhart festival in Atchison Kansas, then you're familiar with an event that’s been a staple of that weekend every year since its inception. It’s called Breakfast with the Books. An event that brings Amelia Earhart authors to the town where the legend began to present their stories and discuss AE’s enduring…

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S3 Ep23: Recovery: A Conversation with Bill Snavely 52:17

4M ago52:17

52:17

In August of 2017, I helped introduce the world to a man that had been quietly working on an idea that could blow the wheels off the Amelia Earhart/Fred Noonan story. He’d recently put out a book via the Paragon Agency called Tracking Amelia Earhart: Her Flightpath to the End. I happened to know the publisher of that book, Doug Westfall, who I’d me…

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Lost Gold of Scotland 34:55

5M ago34:55

34:55

Hunting for a lost cache of gold, Josh Gates heads to the Scottish Highlands. His search focuses on a huge gold reserve hidden after the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 and never recovered. Josh joins treasure hunters chasing a new lead across the Highlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S3 Ep22: The Plot Thickens: A Conversation with Tony Romeo 32:31

5M ago32:31

32:31

Nearly a year ago, the Amelia Earhart story was rocked by a mysterious and compelling sonar image produced by ocean exploration company Deep Sea Vision. The suspiciously plane-shaped image taken in an area out in the Pacific near Howland Island, rattled the case to its core, and forced a full investigative stop while the world anxiously awaited a c…

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Atlantis of the Andes 37:37

5M ago37:37

37:37

Josh Gates dives into a mystery below South America's Lake Titicaca. During the investigation, Josh discovers multiple structures of the ancient Tiwanaku people, including ruins hidden in the lake's depths, dubbed "The Atlantis of the Andes." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Legend of the Crystal Skull 36:12

5M ago36:12

36:12

Josh Gates takes on Central America's jungles to investigate the legendary crystal skull discovered by a renowned adventurer who was the inspiration for Indiana Jones. Josh probes whether the skull is an invaluable relic or archaeology's tallest tale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mahogany Ship 39:52

6M ago39:52

39:52

Josh goes down under to search along Australia's infamous Shipwreck Coast for the missing Mahogany Ship. Confirming the vessel's existence could rewrite Australia's history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Egypt's Lost Queens 40:44

6M ago40:44

40:44

In the second installment of a two-part investigation, Josh continues his journey through Egypt to uncover the secrets, and possibly the final resting place, of ancient history's most powerful women -- Nefertiti and Cleopatra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S3 Ep21: Turning Point: A Conversation with Tom Dettweiler 40:42

6M ago40:42

40:42

We’ve all been on a pretty incredible run lately. This little rebrand idea for the show I had about a year ago, was only supposed to be a couple of new episodes. Never in a million years did I think we’d still be going with more debuts, returning guests and new revelations. The last year has been one of the most tumultuous years in the history of t…

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Great Women of Ancient Egypt 39:35

6M ago39:35

39:35

In this first installment of an epic two-part episode, Josh journeys through the land of the Nile to uncover the secrets of the most powerful, and most elusive, women in ancient Egypt -- Hatshepsut, Nefertiti and Cleopatra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S3 Ep20: One More Good Flight: A Conversation with Ric Gillespie 54:32

6M ago54:32

54:32

The longer this rebrand goes, the more I continue to be surprised. Years ago, I reached out to a man that was a part of my original 25. He’s perhaps the most well known name in the entire Earhart case. Some people also consider him to be a bit of a polarizing figure. When I reached out, I was a nobody - I had no contacts, no experience except my ow…

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Secrets of Brother XII 37:56

6M ago37:56

37:56

Josh attempts to uncover a treasure left behind by the Aquarian Foundation, an isolated, insidious cult led by the notorious leader known as Brother XII. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nazis in Argentina 39:39

7M ago39:39

39:39

Josh ventures to Argentina, where many Nazi SS officers escaped to after World War II. He uncovers secret Nazi hideouts and investigates what may be the most shocking conspiracy theory of all -- Hitler's "true" fate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hunt for the Metal Library 40:30

7M ago40:30

40:30

Josh travels through the jungles of Ecuador to explore the watery depths of Tayos Cave for a legendary set of metal plates believed to be created by an advanced ancient civilization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vikings in America 40:43

7M ago40:43

40:43

Josh traces the Vikings' westward expansion from the volcanic landscape of Iceland to a mysterious settlement in Greenland and into North America. He aims to find out if they landed in the United States before any other Europeans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Viking Secrets 41:47

7M ago41:47

41:47

Josh investigates how a group of Norse tribesman gained power in medieval Europe. His search for answers begins in their one-time home base of Denmark and continues on to the first place they expanded off the continent -- Iceland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Butch Cassidy's Lost Loot 40:52

8M ago40:52

40:52

Josh rides into the Wild West to hunt for Butch Cassidy's missing money. He traces the outlaw's footsteps through Colorado, Utah and Nevada, eventually learning that he may need to find the man himself to locate the lost loot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pyramid of Legends 41:45

8M ago41:45

41:45

Josh ventures into the ancient Maya city of El Mirador in search of the lost tombs of a mysterious ruling dynasty called the Snake Kings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Origins of Stonehenge 39:49

8M ago39:49

39:49

Josh travels to his ancestral home of Great Britain to explore the origins of the mystical monument of Stonehenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Secret 40:02

8M ago40:02

40:02

Josh travels all over the US to find the treasures featured in The Secret, a 1980s book filled with devilishly difficult riddles and puzzles that have stumped treasure hunters for over three decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S3 Ep12: Vanished: Jesse James "Print the Legend" 3:54:55

10M ago3:54:55

3:54:55

You know what’s really wild? I recorded the intro for this episode six times - and not because I kept flubbing the wording. But because that’s how many times this case has changed directions on us since we started our investigation. In the short time we’ve been working on this case, I’ve learned facts, heard some amazing stories, which you’ll all g…

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India's Atlantis 39:13

10M ago39:13

39:13

Josh travels to India in search of Dwarka, a mythical kingdom swallowed by the ocean. To find evidence that the golden city is real, he dives into the Arabian Sea and visits a dig site that could rewrite history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Italy's Barbarian Booty 40:17

10M ago40:17

40:17

Josh travels to Italy in search of what may be history's richest treasure -- the looted relics of the Roman Empire interred with the Visigoth king Alaric. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S3 Ep11: Vanished: Jesse James "St. Joseph, Missouri April 3rd 1882" 1:19:31

10M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Some of the stories we cover for this show take a toll. You get into something, and you think it’s for a little while, and you end up being swallowed by your fascination and taken down rabbit holes you never thought you’d be in. Over the years, we’ve received a ton of requests for us to cover one story in particular. Ever since we took that pit sto…

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Corsica's Nazi Treasure 39:02

10M ago39:02

39:02

Josh hunts for the treasure of Erwin Rommel, a Nazi general who plundered the wealth of North Africa as his tank corps fled the continent. The search brings Josh to never-explored underground lakes and undersea relics of WWII. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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England's Vanished Crown Jewels 38:44

11M ago38:44

38:44

Josh goes on a quest to find the legendary lost treasure of King John. He explores the deadly marshlands of England to find the despised king's crown jewels, which were swept away in a freak tidal surge in the 13th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Ark of the Covenant 39:06

11M ago39:06

39:06

Josh follows in the footsteps of Indiana Jones as he searches in Israel and Ethiopia for the lost Ark of the Covenant, the sacred relic said to contain the Ten Commandments and possess extraordinary powers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Africa's Cursed Lake of Gold 39:18

11M ago39:18

39:18

Josh journeys to the wilds of Namibia to embark on a treacherously deep dive into Lake Otjikoto for a long-lost World War I treasure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Captain Kidd's Treasure 38:31

11M ago38:31

38:31

Josh retraces the footsteps of Captain Kidd in the hopes of finding his buried treasure. From the East Coast to the Caribbean, the search takes him to a real pirate shipwreck and to the island hideout of the notorious buccaneer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tracking Tasmania's Tiger 40:48

12M ago40:48

40:48

Josh ventures to Australia's island state of Tasmania to investigate sightings of a supposedly extinct marsupial known as the Tasmanian Tiger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lasseter's Gold 38:36

12M ago38:36

38:36

Josh goes on an epic journey through the Australian outback to find a legendary field of gold known as Lasseter's Reef. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S3 Ep19: Howland Island Landing: A Conversation with Dana Timmer 26:17

12M ago26:17

26:17

Over 15 years ago now, I sat down to make a list of dream participants for what would become the Chasing Earhart project. I came up with a list of 25 names and on that list was a man who’s been associated with the search for Amelia Earhart since the first deep ocean expedition for her took place in 1999. In fact, he’s the man who led that search al…

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