Best Neil Lazarus Podcasts (2025)

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Qatar Gate. The Scandal Shocking Israel 17:48

28d ago17:48

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The arrest of Netanyahu's closest advisors in what is known as "Qatar Gate" has rocked Israeli politics. Were his advisors on the Qatar payroll at the time of war? Did Netanyahu know? This is a 12 minute podcast that explains the implications.By Neil Lazarus

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Ep 310: The Lazarus Lizard, Kent's Black Squirrels, and the feral swine 20:27

2d ago20:27

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People visiting Cincinnati are usually stunned to find the city has a thriving lizard population - thanks to a little boy who released some reptiles smuggled from Italy. And new students to Kent State University are often thrilled to see a black squirrel for the first time, a species introduced to the campus in the 1950s. But not all newish residen…

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OM Backroads Ep:76 Author Neil Sater discusses the Gnadenhutten Massacre 28:23

5d ago28:23

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In this episode we are joined by author Neil Sater, an author of historical fiction. His most recent book is a mystery involving the Gnaddenhutten Massacre: the killing of 96 pacifist Moravian pacifist Native Americans (primarily Lenape and Mohican) by US Militiamen on March 8, 1782, at the Moravian missionary village during the Revolutionary War. …

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Rewind UNRESOLVED Ep. 11. Part 1&2: Tommy Sumerix and Ruth Guthrie 43:55

8d ago43:55

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Unresolved Ep. 23 - Carol Zastudil 24:41

12d ago24:41

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Ep 309 - The Handcart Pioneer tragedyI 26:55

15d ago26:55

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n 1856, nearly 1000 Mormons recently immigrated from Europe set out for Salt Lake City to join the growing congregation there. Ohionative Levi Savage warned them it was too late in the year to travel through the snow-covered mountain passage - especially since the pioneers were walking the distance, pulling handcarts behind them. When church elders…

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OM Backroads Ep:75. The Mysterious, Magnificent, Marvelous, Memorable Moonville Tunnel! 44:39

19d ago44:39

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In this episode we explore the history and legends of the Moonville Tunnel in Vinton County, Ohio. We learn about the history of the town, how the tunnel was built, and the many notorious legends that surround this iconic tunnel. Today many people check this place out for themselves. It's a fantastic place to visit and an easy hike. If you are more…

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Unresolved Ep. 22: Taylor Robinson 23:08

26d ago23:08

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On May 3, 2013, 19-year-old Taylor Robinson disappeared from an Akron home while working an overnight shift as a home health aide. Four months later, her remains were discovered by hikers in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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Special Announcement and Rewind Unresolved Episode 4 Leslie Anne Barker 26:44

29d ago26:44

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An Ohio Mysteries/Akron Beacon Journal crossover In 1978, Akron school teacher Leslie Ann Barker attended a matchmaking event at the popular Reds discotheque in Akron, Ohio. But three hours after leaving the bar, she was found in her burning car, a few blocks from home. Ohio Mysteries: http://www.ohiomysteries.com Akron Beacon Journal: http://www.b…

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OM Backroads Ep:74. The Ageless Satchel Paige 17:53

1M ago17:53

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. Step into the windup and journey through the incredible life of Satchel Paige, a towering figure in baseball history whose story goes far beyond the mound. From the dusty diamonds of the Negro Leagues to the bright lights of Major League Baseball, Paige's blazing fastball and razor-s…

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Ep 308 - The death of Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman 23:10

1M ago23:10

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The rule that bans spitballs and requires major league umpires to throw out dirty balls was paid for in blood. In 1920, Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman was beaned in the head by a dirty ball. To this day, he remains the only major league player to ever die as a direct result of gameplay. www.ohiomysteries.com [email protected] www.patreon.…

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OM Backroads Ep:73. The Wild Saga of Big, Bad, Bold Blinky Morgan 55:38

1M ago55:38

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore the wild life and times of one of Ohio's most notorious outlaws, Charles "Blinky" Morgan. While a lot of Blinky's life would be shrouded in mystery, it was very clear that he was very good at fighting, stealing and lying! Learn all about his life of cr…

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Ep 307 - Zanesville's missing: Barbara Frame and Helen Robinson 21:23

1M ago21:23

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In the early 1980s, two women vanished from their homes in the Muskingum County seat of Zanesville. Barbara Frame was a mother of three and recently divorced from an abusive husband who vanished after leaving her house to run errands in 1984. Helen Robinson, a CB enthusiast, disappeared with no explanation, her car found at a Columbus airport two y…

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OM Backroads Ep:72. Death Aboard the SeeAndBee: The disappearance of Norene Mozee 41:27

2M ago41:27

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by friend of the show Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books. We discuss the mysterious 1940 death of Noreen Mozee. Mrs. Mozee would embark on the luxury liner, SeeAndBee in Cleveland, Ohio on an overnight journey to Buffalo, NY. However something…

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Ep 306 - The inspiration for Rocky 21:29

2M ago21:29

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In 1975, boxing great Muhammad Ali faced off against an underdog - Chuck Wepner - in a match held at Summit County's Richfield Coliseum. Wepner held up for almost 15 full rounds, and even scored a rare knockout against the reigning world champ. Wepner's performance in Ohio inspired an out-of-work actor named Sylvester Stallone to sit down over the …

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OM Backroads Ep: 32. REBROADCAST: Ohio's Famous Animals 23:19

2M ago23:19

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. This week’s episode brings us the incredible stories of four famous animals with strong Ohio ties. All four of these beloved animals were nationally recognized for their achievements, accomplishments and heroics. Join us we discuss the extraordinary lives of Colo, Balto, Bing, and S…

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Qatar's Remarkable Rise 15:55

2M ago15:55

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"Qatar: Power, Politics, and Influence in the Middle East" Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive deep into one of the most fascinating and controversial players in the Middle East—Qatar. From its vast natural gas wealth to its bold diplomatic maneuvers, #Qatar has positioned itself as a key power broker in the region, balancing relationships wi…

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Ep 307: The Lusitania 30:38

2M ago30:38

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In 1915, a German submarine torpedoed the passenger liner RMS Lusitania, killing nearly 1,200 people, including many Ohioans. We tell the story of the tragedy through the lives of people like Charles Frohman, a Sandusky native who coined the term "stars" for describing beloved actors, and Theodate Pope, a Cleveland woman who became one of the first…

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OM Backroads Ep:71. Don't get too close to the edge: The mysterious death of Eva Volpe 34:13

2M ago34:13

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by our friends Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books, and Sherry Spenzer, an author and historian with the Avon Lake Historical Society. We discuss the mysterious 1932 death of Eva Volpe. The 21 year old Miss Volpe was a governess of an area fami…

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Ep 306 - John Gray: The last soldier 21:55

2M ago21:55

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The entire army of the American Revolution died before John Gray. When Gray passed in March of 1868, he was the last soldier standing. In this episode, we learn a little about the life and times of this Noble County veteran with a unique distinction. www.ohiomysteries.com [email protected] www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/myst…

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OM Backroads Ep:70. The story of the world's first commercial aviation flight! 20:14

2M ago20:14

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk about the world's very first commercial aviation flight from Dayton to Columbus, Ohio on November 7, 1910. The Wright Brothers found themselves involved in a number of lawsuits and the resulting negative publicity didnt help their attempts to sell their a…

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Reporting or Distorting 22:45

2M ago22:45

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Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast with Neil Lazarus. Today, we cut through the media spin and tackle one of the biggest challenges in reporting on the Middle East—manipulation. His guest is Adam Levick from The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA), an organization dedicated to holding journalists accounta…

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Episode Rewind-Donner Party 1:25:02

2M ago1:25:02

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News on upcoming episodes.. and rewind of double part Donner party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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OM Backroads Ep:69. Pass me the ball! The incredible story of the Waterloo Warriors! 26:04

3M ago26:04

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk about the miraculous high school basketball team, the Waterloo Warriors! Despite practicing on outdoor dirt courts and practicing with a ball made of rags wrapped with tape, this amazing team won back to back state titles. With only 26 boys in the entire …

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Ep 305 - Roscoe's Rebellion 21:03

3M ago21:03

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In 1941, the US government fined a Dayton-area farmer for planting more wheat than was allowed per a new law hoping to stabilize a market that had wild fluctuations due to the war. Roscoe Filburn refused to pay the fine and filed a lawsuit instead, saying his wheat had nothing to do with the econmy - he grew it for his family and his livestock. The…

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OM Backroads Ep:68. The Story of the Notorious Simon Girty 59:50

3M ago59:50

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the notorious Simon Girty. He was a frontiersman who lived a fascinating long life that took him through many travels and travails. Some call him a traitor, some called him a patriot. Jon us and listen to this fascinating story of one of the pione…

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Ep 304 - Butler County: Teddy Franks, Eugene Sauer, Beverly Krause 27:08

3M ago27:08

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Ep 304 - Butler County: Teddy Franks, Eugene Sauer, Beverly Krause Three cold cases from Butler County. Teddy Franks leapt from a moving car to escape an unknown foe, and was never seen again. Eugene Sauer's bullet-ridden body was found next to his car along a state route. And a Jane Doe was given to the wrong family to bury until a detective in th…

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OM Backroads Ep:67. The Infamous "Prison Ship", the Success 19:17

3M ago19:17

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the infamous ship, the Success. The Success would sail the world 'round being advertised as a prison ship museum with all the cruel torture devices that could be expected to be found within. Only the story wasnt true. The Success sailed for over 1…

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Rewind: Ghosts of Belmont County 20:49

3M ago20:49

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Ghosts of two 19th century girls haunt the streets in western Belmont Count. We explore the legend of Lady Bend Hill, a tale of two lovers that ended in tragedy. And the murder of Louiza Fox, a 13-year-old courted by a coal miner who killed her when she rejected his marriage proposal. www.ohiomysteries.com [email protected] www.patreon.com…

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OM Backroads Ep:66. Shootout in Little Italy! 41:22

3M ago41:22

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the shootout in Little Italy. On May 17, 1926. The sleepy Southern Ohio town of Wellsville, Ohio would be rocked by the shooting of Patrolman Jim Kenney in the midst of a police scandal involving the tight lipped Italian American neighborhood. Bri…

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Ep 303 - Mary Draper Ingles: A story of endurance 27:25

3M ago27:25

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Ep 303 - Mary Draper Ingles: A story of endurance Mary Draper Ingles and her two children were kidnapped by Shawnee warriors in a raid on their Virginia home. They were marched to a Shawnee town in Ohio, where her children were given to Shawnee families passing through. Eventually, Mary managed to escape. This is the story of her 42-day, 600-mile r…

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Trump's Gaza Proposal Controversy 8:40

3M ago8:40

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The latest proposal by President Trump to encourage Gazans to leave has ignited a political and diplomatic firestorm, sparking intense debate on the international stage. This controversial move has raised critical questions about its implications for regional stability, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the future of Israeli-Palestinian relation…

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OM Backroads Ep:65. Even More Ohio Urban Legends! 42:25

3M ago42:25

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk with our friend Josh and discuss Ohio urban legends. Josh has a YouTube channel where he visits many locations around Ohio that have fascinating (and creepy) urban legends. He also does fantastic research about the origins of the legends and how they came…

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Ep 302 - Surprises about Ulysses S. Grant 28:17

4M ago28:17

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Ulysses S Grant, born and raised in Southwest Ohio's Georgetown, led the Union to victory in the Civil War and spent eight years as president. We combed his biographies and found a handful of fun and interesting things about his life - like the fact that his name wasn't really Ulysses S. Grant, and that the male side of his wedding party (including…

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OM Backroads Ep:64. How the Portsmouth, Ohio Spartans football team became the NFL's Detroit Lions 19:34

4M ago19:34

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In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating and often overlooked history of how the Portsmouth Spartans, a small-town football team from Portsmouth, Ohio, became the iconic Detroit Lions. From their humble beginnings in the early days of professional football to their move north and eventual transformation into an NFL powerhouse, we explore …

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Operation Northwoods Revealed 10:54

4M ago10:54

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In the depths of America's classified history lies a document so shocking, it seems more like a Hollywood thriller than historical fact. But this is no fiction. A chilling #podcastBy Neil Lazarus

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Lebanon Elects Joseph Aoun as President 10:13

4M ago10:13

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On January 9, 2024, #Lebanon was able to finally appoint the next president of the Republic during a period of major power changes in the Middle East. The leader of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Joseph Aoun, received an absolute majority of the vote and was elected president in two rounds. Findout more in this fascinating #podcast…

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Ep 301 - Dr. No 26:15

4M ago26:15

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From the mid 1980s into 1990, sex workers from truck stops throughout the state were being strangled or beaten to death, their bodies disposed of without clothing or shoes. Eventually, someone would recognize a pattern, and a task force concluded it likely that the women were the victim of one may - a truck driving serial killer who many have come …

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OM Backroads Ep:63. The Cholera Cemetery of Sandusky Ohio 26:39

4M ago26:39

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode author Wendy Koile joins Doug and Dan as they discuss the Cholera Cemetery of Sandusky, Ohio. In 1849, a brutal and vicious cholera epidemic swept through the nation and the growing town of Sandusky was greatly impacted. Over half the town fled in terror and the …

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Ep 300 - The Ohio origins of Play-Doh, Etch-a-Sketch and Uno 23:22

4M ago23:22

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Ep 300 - The Ohio origins of Play-Doh, Etch-a-Sketch and Uno Three of the most popular childhood activities in the world were born in Ohio. Join us for the story of how repurposing some putty saved a Cincinnati wallpaper cleaning company from bankruptcy, how a dentist in Bryan turned a French curiosity into every Baby Boomer's Christmas wish, and h…

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OM Backroads Ep:62. Author Wendy Koile shares stories of the Money House and Simon Girty 36:26

4M ago36:26

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode author Wendy Koile shares stories from her book: Legends and Lost Treasure of Northern Ohio. We learn about The Money House, whose destruction provided an entire neighborhood with cold, hard cash. Simon Girty is up next and we find out more about his lost treasur…

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Ep 299 - Robert Segee and the Hartford circus fire 36:02

4M ago36:02

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In 1944, a fire at the Ringling Brothers circus in Hartford, Connecticut became one of the worst tragedies in American history, killing at least 168 people and injuring 700 more. Investigators blamed a carelessly thrown cigarette for igniting the flame that took down the big top. But six years later, all eyes turned to Ohio when a Circleville man c…

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"Right-Wing Revival: Is Fascism Making a Comeback in Europe 10:04

4M ago10:04

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In this episode, we dive deep into the resurgence of the radical right across Europe. Is this a new political wave, or are we witnessing the reemergence of fascist ideologies in modern times? From populist movements to far-right parties gaining traction, we explore the factors driving this shift, its historical echoes, and what it means for Europe'…

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Unresolved Ep 21: Robert Mirman 26:51

4M ago26:51

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For half a century, the Mirmans served an East Akron neighborhood as its local grocer, and everyone knew Robert Mirman, the third generation of the family to run the store. The Mirmans knew robberies were part of the business, and survived several of them. But in 1981, someone entered the store and stabbed Robert numerous times, killing him in a vi…

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Ep 298 - Leslie Cross: And then there was one 15:24

4M ago15:24

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In the fall of 1984, the east side of Cleveland and its eastern suburbs were rocked by four chillingly-similar murders - all 14-year-old girls, strangled to death while going about their daily routine. But this was not the work of a serial killer. In time, police would catch and convict three killers in three cases, leaving one still-open homicide.…

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OM Backroads Ep:61. The Historic Haunted Buxton Inn 12:53

5M ago12:53

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In tonight's we discuss the historic, haunted Buxton Inn in Granville, OH. Step back in time for a captivating podcast exploring the rich history, legendary hauntings, and hidden stories of one of Ohio's most beloved landmarks — The Buxton Inn. Nestled in the charming town of Granvi…

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Rewind: Youngstown gives rise to the Warner Bros. 36:55

5M ago36:55

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At the dawn of the 20th century, the nine Warner siblings were growing up in one of the most thriving-yet-dangerous neighborhoods in the Midwest industrial belt. Four of the brothers tried to break out of poverty through a variety of entrepreneurial businesses before they hit their stride as filmmakers. They would eventually move to Hollywood to es…

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OM Backroads Ep:60. Ohio Inventor: Powel Crosley Jr. 44:40

5M ago44:40

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In tonight's we discussed famed Ohio inventor, Powel Crosley Jr. Once dubbed "The Henry Ford of Radio." Powel Crowley Jr. was a man with a thousand dreams and was often successful bringing these dreams to light. He championed many causes, and many of his innovations are still being …

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Will Israel attack Iran? 12:05

5M ago12:05

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As tensions escalate and Iran faces growing internal and external challenges, the question of whether Israel might seize the moment to launch a preemptive strike looms large. In this episode, we delve into the strategic calculations, regional implications, and global reactions that such an action could trigger. Join us for expert analysis and thoug…

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Will there be Palestinian Civil War? 8:20

5M ago8:20

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In our latest podcast episode, we tackle the pressing question: Will there be a Palestinian civil war in the West Bank? Join us as we delve into the complex dynamics shaping the region, exploring the political tensions, internal divisions, and external pressures that could ignite conflict. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss—download the …

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