Best Parcast Podcasts (2025)

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Shakespeare’s Encrypted Map to Freemason Treasure 56:03

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Shakespeare’s First Folio is an incredible historical treasure. It also might be an encrypted treasure map. According to the theories, the First Folio’s secret code reveals the “real” Shakespeare author, a royal cover-up, a Freemason conspiracy, and of course, a map to priceless buried treasure. Treasure that may still be out there. Keep up with Co…

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The Smiley Face Murder Theory 49:11

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This episode first aired on November 18, 2024. Across the U.S., college-aged men have been found dead in rivers, lakes, and ponds, and while their deaths have been ruled accidental, a team of retired detectives believes something more nefarious is going on. We’re joined by producer Chelsea Wood and co-hosts Aine Cain and Kevin Greenlee from The Mur…

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Candy Jones, the Brainwashed Fashion Model 48:03

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The Doomsday Murders 40:37

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This episode first aired on April 14, 2025. The sordid story of Chad and Lori Daybell hit national news in 2020: missing children, suspicious deaths, and a trail of fringe religious beliefs. We’re diving in with author and former criminal defense attorney Lori Hellis, whose book Children of Darkness and Light unpacks the twists of this case. Stay u…

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Fake News and Forgeries: How MI6 Manipulated Americans 43:11

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As Germany conquered Europe in 1940, the UK desperately needed foreign reinforcements. When the American people hesitated to help, MI6 conspired to secretly change their minds. But how far did the influence go? Conspiracy theories suggest the US President may have conspired in the psy-op on his own people… and together with MI6, may have concealed …

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Albert Fish 37:12

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This episode first aired on August 19, 2024. He’s been called many names: the Boogeyman, the Thrill Vulture, the Moon Maniac, the Werewolf of Wysteria… But in life, he was known as Albert Fish and his gruesome crimes redefined the limits of human depravity. Stay up to date with changes coming to the feed on @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about y…

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Helena Blavatsky: The Most Interesting Woman in the World? 42:33

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Most of what we know about Helena Blavatsky’s life seems improbable. In her 59 years on Earth, she was a young Russian aristocrat. A Parisian circus performer. A concert pianist in England. A clairvoyant. A medium. A telepath. An author. A missionary. A descendant of a Rosicrucian Freemason. And some would say: a chain-smoking degenerate liar…possi…

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Jolly Jane Toppan (And an Announcement!) 49:20

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This episode first aired on January 15, 2018. On the outside, Jane Toppan seemed like a loving nurse who cared deeply for her patients. But for years, she used her nursing skills to experiment with medicines…and kill the people who trusted her the most. Stay up to date with changes coming to the feed on @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about your …

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The Gerry Irwin Incident 43:50

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Driving through the remote Utah desert on the way back to his military base, 23-year-old Private Gerry Irwin witnessed what he thought was a plane crash. He pulled over and ran off into the darkness to help the survivors… and woke up in the hospital 24 hours later with no memory of what happened next. According to the sheriff, he had to be mistaken…

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Profit Killer: Dorothea Puente 37:34

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She dressed like a grandmother, lied about her age, and acted like a guardian angel… while secretly killing the very people she claimed to help. At her Sacramento boarding house, Dorothea Puente took in elderly, sick and disabled tenants. But once their social security checks arrived, she killed them, then spent all their money. Keep up with us on …

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The Smurl Family Haunting 53:44

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In 1973, Jack and Janet Smurl move into a modest duplex in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, hoping for a fresh start. What follows is more than a decade of escalating disturbances: strange smells, disembodied voices, levitations, physical assaults, and eventually, a demonic entity said to stalk the family even outside their home. With no help from the …

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Thrill Killer: Richard Biegenwald 40:25

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Richard Biegenwald didn’t have a consistent method or a clear motive. He killed out of impulse—sometimes for attention, sometimes for no reason at all. His crimes were scattered, senseless, and terrifyingly casual. From luring teens to shooting strangers, Biegenwald thrived on chaos and unpredictability. With no victim profile and no emotional trig…

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The 600 Lives of Fidel Castro 39:16

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When Fidel Castro overthrew Cuba’s dictator in 1959, the Communist leader and provocateur quickly became a threat to the U.S. government. The CIA has been proven responsible for at least eight plots against Castro’s life. Despite the creativity of their attempts—including everything from an exploding cigar to a mafia hit—they were ultimately unsucc…

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Lust Killer: Jeffrey Dahmer 39:19

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Jeffrey Dahmer seemed quiet, even unassuming. But beneath the surface was a man consumed by violent desire. He didn’t kill out of anger—he killed to satisfy a fantasy. Every detail was deliberate, from the way he lured his victims to the way he posed their bodies. Driven by arousal, obsession, and control, he found pleasure not just in death, but i…

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TWA Flight 800: The Plane That Exploded Mid-Air 42:58

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On July 17th, 1996, about 13 minutes into a direct flight from New York to Paris, TWA Flight 800 exploded in mid-air, killing all 230 people on board. An extensive investigation concluded that the most likely culprit was a mechanical issue. But the official story didn’t stop rumors that a missile brought down the airliner – and that the government …

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Julia Hartz — Co-founder & CEO of Eventbrite on Taking the Company from Idea to IPO 39:29

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Today on The Casey Adams Show, I sat down with Julia Hartz, the Co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite. Julia is one of only 21 women who have co-founded a company, taken it public, and still lead as CEO, an extraordinary accomplishment in the business world. Before founding Eventbrite in 2006, Julia began her career in television as a development execut…

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Mission Killer: "Real Life Dexter" Manny Pardo 31:00

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This Florida cop dedicated his life to fighting crime. But in his mind, the only way to truly clean up the streets, was to become a killer himself. So Manuel “Manny” Pardo killed nine people. And even in jail, he claimed his family would see him as a hero. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

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Michael Jacobson – CEO of French Florist on Turning His Uncle’s Struggling Flower Shop into a $9.5M Powerhouse 50:02

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This episode is sponsored by Adobe in partnership with Coursera. Through the Adobe Digital Academy, they’re offering free certificates in AI, design, marketing, and storytelling—skills that matter in today’s world. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or someone looking to grow, these courses are practical, flexible, and built for how we learn today.…

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Australia’s Area 51 39:15

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First, they said Pine Gap was for space research. Then, it was a weather station. It’s now called a defense base, but Australians often refer to it as their country’s Area 51. Some suspect the facility is housing alien life and giant UFOs that have crash landed on earth. Others say its satellites and surveillance technology are part of a global war…

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Visionary Killer: Joe Kallinger 30:58

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The visionary killer blames their crimes on an external force – an apparition who commands them to kill. In Joseph Kallinger’s case, multiple entities urging him to commit arson… and then, to kill everyone on planet Earth. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Adam Bedford – Founder of Sans on Building a Healthier Home 44:24

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This episode is sponsored by Adobe in partnership with Coursera. Through the Adobe Digital Academy, they’re offering free certificates in AI, design, marketing, and storytelling—skills that matter in today’s world. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or someone looking to grow, these courses are practical, flexible, and built for how we learn today.…

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Was the “Pirate King” also the King’s Spy? 43:16

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In 1695, “The Pirate King” Henry Every pulled off a heist, evaded a global manhunt, and vanished with his newfound treasure. He was never found…or was he? A new theory suggests the King of England not only knew what happened to Henry – he hired the “missing” pirate as a spy. Keep up with Conspiracy Theories! YouTube: ⁠@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast⁠ In…

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Power and Control Killer: Ted Bundy 41:09

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Ted Bundy was calculated, composed, even charming. But behind the polished exterior was a predator obsessed with control. He used manipulation, deceit, and dominance to gain total power over his victims. From his carefully planned attacks to his detailed confessions, Ted Bundy is a textbook case of a power and control killer. Keep up with us on Ins…

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Japan’s Evaporated People 44:36

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Imagine you wake up tomorrow and the person you depend upon most in this world is gone. No trace, no goodbyes, just vanished. Then, you find out they planned their disappearance — and have no intention of returning. In Japan, this phenomenon has a name: Johatsu, or “evaporated people.” Is it a silent escape from societal pressures or something more…

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The Idaho Four Pt. 2 (with Kayna Whitworth) 44:47

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In 2022, Six weeks after the murders of the Idaho Four, Bryan Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania. Fast forward to July of 2025, when just weeks before his trial was set to begin, he pleaded guilty. Later that month, he was sentenced to life in prison. ABC News Kayna Whitworth joins to talk about who Bryan is, what the evidence is, and what role…

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Ariana Thacker - Founder of MoldCo on How Mold Toxicity Changed Her Life and Inspired a Mission-Driven Startup 46:24

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This episode is sponsored by Adobe in partnership with Coursera. Through the Adobe Digital Academy, they’re offering free certificates in AI, design, marketing, and storytelling—skills that matter in today’s world. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or someone looking to grow, these courses are practical, flexible, and built for how we learn today.…

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What’s Under the Pyramids of Giza? 33:31

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Earlier this year, Dr. Corrado Malanga and Dr. Filippo Biondi claimed they’d made a massive discovery at the Giza Complex in Egypt. Using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data, combined with their own new technology, they said they’d located massive structures hidden below the Pyramid of Khafre. The news went viral; excitement and speculation ran ram…

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The Idaho Four Pt. 1 (with J. Reuben Appelman) 34:28

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In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, four students at the University of Idaho were murdered in their off-campus home. The shocking brutality of the murders garnered media attention while police searched for the killer. But for author and private investigator J. Reuben Appelman, the story was personal: his own daughter was a student at t…

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Time-Slipping Through Europe 45:01

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We can’t hop in a time machine and set it to a specific year…yet. But what if we can unwittingly slip through time, briefly, to another year – with no control over when or where it happens? There have been multiple documented cases of alleged time-slips, and strangely, many of them have occurred in Europe. Keep up with Conspiracy Theories! YouTube:…

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Josh Haas – Co-CEO & Founder of Bubble, Building the No-Code Future 39:18

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This episode is sponsored by Adobe in partnership with Coursera. Through the Adobe Digital Academy, they’re offering free certificates in AI, design, marketing, and storytelling—skills that matter in today’s world. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or someone looking to grow, these courses are practical, flexible, and built for how we learn today.…

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The Hook Man 38:29

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The Hook Man is an urban legend dating back to the 1950s. The terrifying story tells of a killer with a hook for a hand who preys on young couples parked in lovers’ lanes. The legend found new life in the 1997 slasher film, I Know What You Did Last Summer, which is being rebooted in 2025. But this story is more than just campfire fuel. The legend w…

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Secret Nazi Bases in Antarctica 37:09

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Did Germany secretly establish a base in Antarctica prior to World War II? In 1947, the U.S. Navy launched the largest expedition to the southernmost continent ever attempted. Some believe they were hunting Nazis. And the idea that the Germans built one, or more, Antarctic bases is just beginning. UFOs? Super weapons? Gateways to Hell? Subterranean…

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The Postcard Killer: J. Frank Hickey 34:21

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After a young boy vanished in 1911, police received mysterious postcards. The horrifying allegations and broad inconsistencies led them to believe the notes were a hoax – until it was too late. With one victim recovered, police faced the question: what other murders could these postcards solve? Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Le…

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The (Faked?) Death of an Argentine Tycoon 43:57

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“Power is having impunity.” In January 1997, a photojournalist is found murdered on the side of the road in General Madariaga, Argentina. The investigation into his death becomes a cultural flashpoint, exposing a sprawling conspiracy with ties to some of the most powerful forces in the country. More than 25 years later, some still believe the man w…

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Phone Call From a Serial Killer: Larry Gene Bell 33:13

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May, 1985. Two days before her high school graduation, Shari Faye Smith was abducted from her parents’ driveway in broad daylight. Her kidnapper taunted Shari’s family by phone for days, calling in the middle of the night and revealing bone-chilling details of his crime. With little evidence to go on, South Carolina investigators brought in FBI cri…