Best Puzzle Box Mystery Podcasts (2025)

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ANATHEMA: New Show Announcement & Call for Artists 4:40

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In 2005, Anna Sheridan released her first book: a collection of short stories secretly inspired by her own experiences with the supernatural, entitled “Anathema." In 2018, Anna Sheridan disappeared under mysterious circumstances in Oslow County, Nevada. In 2020, Anna Sheridan reappeared just as mysteriously. In 2025, a set of enigmatic VHS tapes be…

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Omnibus 02: "The Rise and Fall of Edgar Morrison" 1:53:29

1M ago1:53:29

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CONTENT WARNING: Multiple character deaths, character betrayal, strong elements of police corruption and violence, pyrophobia, and the uncanny, unreality, existential dread, body horror and transformation, coughing and choking sound effects, implied homophobia, and loud noises including screams and explosions Omnibus 02: A recounting of the ascensi…

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Omnibus 01: "The Last Days of Anna Sheridan" 1:25:27

2M ago1:25:27

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CONTENT WARNING: Depictions of loss and grief, existential dread and terror, gun violence, elements of body horror and character death, claustrophobia, pyrophobia, mentions of a child drowning, character injury and betrayal, guilt and self-destructive behavior, small town decline and collapse, depictions of a natural disaster, and loud noises inclu…

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Postlude 1: Celephaïs 25:51

2M ago25:51

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CONTENT WARNING: Implied transphobia and dysphoria, strong elements of existential dread, paranoia, unreality, and coughing sound effects"In a dream it was also that they came by their name of Kuranes, for when awake they were called by another name."Through the shifting waters of the Source, those living beyond the veil see many possible worlds. T…

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Episode 28: Whispers of Gold | Secrets, Symbols, and the Sixth 28:51

2M ago28:51

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A stranger steps through the Traverse… and nothing will ever be the same. Rufus Benedict, a suave mortal, arrives with a sentient journal and a cryptic bronze key, catapulting our heroes into the neon depths of Las Vegas. While Runeweaver unearths the legend of the Golden Egg and uncovers a forgotten orphanage on Six Geese Lane, while the Rogue Gho…

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Episode 27: Echoes of the Fallen | Death, Fire, and a New Destination 28:07

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Tragedy strikes as news of Margot Colombe’s murder shatters the Rogue Ghost’s team. When more Guardian allies mysteriously fall, Runeweaver uncovers a chilling pattern—Cerberus is eliminating those connected to the Puzzle Boxes. Racing against time, the Rogue Ghost and Runeweaver travel to Vienna to save Dr. Müller, only to be caught in a devastati…

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Episode 26: The Stone of Dreams | Five Rings, One Key, One Loss 23:07

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With their magical disguises crumbling and security closing in, the Rogue Ghost and Runeweaver stage a daring escape from Sir Edward Thornton’s estate. Back in Athens, the riddle of the Rings leads to the fabled Stone of Dreams, an ancient relic echoing with the power of champions past. There, in the shadow of Olympic glory, the five Rings fuse int…

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B-Side 13: "Ghosts" 32:39

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CONTENT WARNING: Depictions of homophobia, unhealthy relationships, arguments, paranoia, and illness including a minor heart attack B-Side 13: A series of recordings by Andrew Sheridan, concerning his relationships with Edgar Morrison and Deborah Fielding Starring Clayton Currie as Andrew Sheridan, Josie D. Sumner as Edgar Morrison, Madeleine Regin…

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Episode 25: Bound by Ink | Blood, Secrets, and the Third Ring 35:34

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In the gilded shadows of the Romano Charity Gala, a gunshot turns illusion into revelation. The Rogue Ghost collapses… and rises again. Forced into an uneasy alliance with a supernatural being who walks the line between Enchanter and vampire, the team strikes a dark bargain. Bound by blood and ancient magic, they secure the Ring of Victory—but at w…

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Pride Month Announcements: New Merch, new episodes, new Homestead! 3:23

3M ago3:23

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The Sheridan Tapes Pride Collection: https://bit.ly/TSTpride Homestead on the Corner Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/homesteadcorner For more information and additional content, visit homesteadonthecorner.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Homestead on the Corner | Realm

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Episode 24: The Gold Rings Gambit | A Ring, A Heist, A Shot in the Dark 32:07

3M ago32:07

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In the heart of Athens, danger explodes into reality as the Rogue Ghost and Runeweaver mount a harrowing rescue to save Sophia Kostas from the grip of the Cerberus Syndicate. As secrets surrounding the Olympic Tribute Rings surface, the duo discovers their ties not just to Sophia’s family—but to the magical Puzzle Box quest itself. Their journey le…

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Episode 23: Enchanted and Ensnared | Shadows Over Thiseio 24:36

3M ago24:36

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A trap in the Empire State Building. A call from the past. A city of secrets. The Rogue Ghost and Runeweaver walk straight into betrayal at the top of Manhattan. As their meeting with Thomas Chance reveals sinister truths, they’re forced to escape with more than just their lives—they carry the key to unlocking the First Puzzle Box. But there’s no t…

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Episode 22: The Guardian Legacy | Secrets, Symbols & Syndicate Ties 35:16

3M ago35:16

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The past and present collide as hidden legacies rise to the surface. As the Rogue Ghost and Runeweaver dive deeper into the Guardian network, long-buried truths and chilling revelations emerge—shattering old alliances and forging a path straight to the heart of the Cerberus Syndicate. What's Inside: Legacy Uncovered: A charm bracelet, a hidden key,…

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State of the Homestead 2025 - Updates, Announcements, and the Next Phase 9:21

4M ago9:21

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Gooooood evening everyone! Wray here with a couple of updates and announcement about where I've been, what's coming for the remainder of the year, and the beginnings of what I'm tentatively referring to as Phase 2 of Homestead on the Corner. Here we go again! Homestead on the Corner Patreon: patreon.com/homesteadcorner More Info: homesteadonthecorn…

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Letters from Liberia and an Interview with Dr. Claude Clegg 1:22:09

6M ago1:22:09

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During the 1800s, some free people of color and formerly enslaved people emigrated out of North Carolina. Many went north or to Haiti, and quite a few went to Liberia. Join host John Horan, former intern LaWanda McCullor and podcast regulars, Annabeth Poe and Katie Crickmore on this episode. Listen as the crew focuses on several letters and wills h…

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Concerning Art: The Black Mountain College Experience 40:44

7M ago40:44

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What would you think about a concert that was pure silence? Or an event that hosted four different performances all at once? These sort of avant-garde performance pieces were commonplace at North Carolina’s Black Mountain College. Founded in 1933 by John A. Rice and Theodore Dreier, Black Mountain College operated as an experiment of “education in …

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From Regulators to Revolution: The War of Regulation 1:02:15

8M ago1:02:15

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Before the Revolutionary War began, a movement unfolded in the backcountry of North Carolina, sparking the short-lived but influential War of Regulation. In the first episode of our series “From Regulators to Revolution,” Annabeth Poe and Katherine Crickmore are joined by Nathan Schultz, the Site Director of Alamance Battleground, as they discuss t…

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The Mystery Box 51:23

9M ago51:23

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Have you ever conducted research at the State Archives of North Carolina, or any other archival institution for that matter? It’s a unique thrill when you discover history in your hands and read the words of the past as written by the people who lived it. Even when you know the basics about what you’re going to research, you never know exactly what…

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Reintroductions 14:09

9M ago14:09

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CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of transphobia, gender dysphoria, and the COVID-19 pandemic, brief mentions of pet death Hello again. Blog post: homesteadonthecorner.com/reintroductions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Homestead on the Corner | Realm

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Myth Busters: Unpacking North Carolina Legends 31:32

10M ago31:32

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This week on Connecting the Docs, host John Horan welcomes Reference archivist Katherine Crickmore, former Digitization Archivist Chauna Carr, and Records Description Unit head Joshua Hager to investigate the validity of popular North Carolina legends. First, Katie tackles the mysterious disappearance of Theodosia Burr, daughter of American Vice Pr…

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Class is in Session: Integration and Busing Controversies, 1969-1972 53:32

10M ago53:32

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Our final episode in our school-centric series takes us to Charlotte, home to one of the most famous legal cases involving school integration. By the time it reached the U.S. Supreme Court, Swann v. Mecklenburg addressed whether school systems could legally use busing routes to create more integrated school populations (or if they had an obligation…

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Class is in Session: American Indian Education Spotlight, Part 2 34:38

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In the second and third episodes in our Class is in Session series, we focus on hearing from American Indian students about how they navigated school segregation and desegregation inside and outside of the classroom. Using a combination of government records and oral histories, join host John Horan and producers Josh Hager and Annabeth Poe for an o…

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Class is in Session: American Indian Education Spotlight, Part 1 1:04:38

11M ago1:04:38

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In the second and third episodes in our Class is in Session series, we focus on hearing from American Indian students about how they navigated school segregation and desegregation inside and outside of the classroom. Using a combination of government records and oral histories, join host John Horan and producers Josh Hager and Annabeth Poe for an o…

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Class is in Session: The Legacy of Rosenwald Schools 44:08

12M ago44:08

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Welcome to Season 5 of Connecting the Docs! We start this season with a trip to the classroom as we focus on three topics relating to North Carolina schools and education history. In our first episode of the series, we take a look at the history of Rosenwald Schools in North Carolina. Join host John Horan, podcast intern Lawanda McCullor, and produ…

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Introducing: The Project 14:35

12M ago14:35

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https://audioboom.com/channels/5135517-the-project Episode 2: It's not enough Scrambled: For Ali and Ruby, it was love at first sight. The apocalypse promptly followed. But there are no break ups on doomsday, right? Ali and Ruby are making their way to a survivor's group, careful to avoid Scramblers on the way. On the journey they learn some unwant…

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Friends of the Homestead: Welcome to the Brass Eagle 1:05:28

1y ago1:05:28

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Interview with series creator and showrunner Connor Bushoven: patreon.com/homesteadcorner Welcome to the Brass Eagle is a ten episode fantasy fiction podcast featuring voices from the Magnus Archives, the Sheridan Tapes, Beyond the Strata, and more. The story follows the teleporting Brass Eagle Tavern, and the dangers its three inhabitants face ove…

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SPOILERS: Bonus Announcement - The Warwick Riddle Murder Mystery Box Experience 1:44

1y ago1:44

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SPOILERS ahead if you have not listened to The Warwick Recordings Season One! From the creators of this hit audio drama podcast comes The Warwick Riddle, the next chapter in the world of The Warwick Recordings. In this murder mystery box experience you will physically receive in the mail, you will sort through the information provided to you by you…

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Whispers in the Void 18:51

1y ago18:51

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The lightless depths below the waves... the crushing dark beyond the campfire's edge... the endless waves of chaos beneath the skin of reality. In these shadows, there is no silence. A short proof of concept for the upcoming Sheridan Tapes Dark Ambience Album, "Whispers in the Void" -- coming soon to the Homestead on the Corner Patreon. Original Mu…

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State of the Homestead 2024 - New Project Announcements and Updates! 11:45

1y ago11:45

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Gooooood morning everyone! After a long delay, I'm back with couple of very important updates about Homestead on the Corner, Tales of the Echowood, and The Sheridan Tapes, plus a number of NEW PROJECTS in the pipeline for the remainder of 2024! Homestead on the Corner Patreon: patreon.com/homesteadcorner Virginia Spotts Patreon: patreon.com/virgini…

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Friends of the Homestead: Feminist Fairytales - The Serpent Queen 28:48

1y ago28:48

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Support the Season 3 Kickstarter! http://kck.st/4eEOvIT Part 1 of 2 When a young woman meets a serpent by the banks of a river, her view of what’s possible in life begins to change. Can she dare to dream, or is it too dangerous for her to want to be more than a cabbage farmer’s daughter? Will she risk all she has ever known for a dream? Episode Per…

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Episode 4: You Design; I Make 28:47

1y ago28:47

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Can your ideas change the world? Find out in this episode of the Mystery Mind Podcast where Jesse talks about turning your ideas into puzzles to be enjoyed by the masses.By Jesse

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Season 4 Cast and Crew Q&A - Part 3 48:24

1y ago48:24

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Join us for the last of our three Q&A Specials for our final season, featuring Virginia Spotts (writer/producer/Kate Sheridan), Wray Van Winkle (writer/creator/editor/Sam Bailey), Jesse Haugen (composer), Ezra J Wayne (Ned Leroux), Sam Taylor (Ren Park), Airen Neeley Chaconas (Anna Sheridan), and Amitola Lomas (Maria Sol), and hosted by Meredith Nu…

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Season 4 Cast and Crew Q&A - Part 2 50:41

1y ago50:41

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Join us for the second of three Q&A Specials for our final season, featuring Virginia Spotts (writer/producer/Kate Sheridan), Wray Van Winkle (writer/creator/editor/Sam Bailey), Jesse Haugen (composer), Ezra J Wayne (Ned Leroux), Sam Taylor (Ren Park), Airen Neeley Chaconas (Anna Sheridan), and Amitola Lomas (Maria Sol), and hosted by Meredith Nudo…

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Season 4 Cast and Crew Q&A - Part 1 38:26

1y ago38:26

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Join us for the first of three Q&A Specials for our final season, featuring Virginia Spotts (writer/producer/Kate Sheridan), Wray Van Winkle (writer/creator/editor/Sam Bailey), Jesse Haugen (composer), Ezra J Wayne (Ned Leroux), Sam Taylor (Ren Park), Airen Neeley Chaconas (Anna Sheridan), and Amitola Lomas (Maria Sol), and hosted by Meredith Nudo …

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Bonus Content: The Voice Box 4:59

1y ago4:59

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Join us as Ms. Immunity drums up support for her friend's audition for...The Voice Box.By eekMD

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The Great Debate 18:38

1+ y ago18:38

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It's time to make a decision! Mini Medical Students make their case and present their evidence. The truth will be revealed.By eekMD

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Cast and Crew Memories Special - Part 2 34:39

1+ y ago34:39

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Following the end of production, we asked our cast and crew members to submit short recordings of their memories from the creation of the show as a way to help us all process the end of such a monumental project. We hope you enjoy this collection of reminiscences, funny stories, and heartwarming anecdotes from the people who made The Sheridan Tapes…

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Vitals Are Vital 16:50

1+ y ago16:50

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The Mini Doctors learn some vital new facts that may help crack Kiara's case.By eekMD

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Episode 3: Jack In the Box 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

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Get ready to go back in time to 2018 when Jesse and Josh collaborated their efforts to design and build the Jack in the Box puzzle box.By Jesse

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"It Can't Be Me" 19:54

1+ y ago19:54

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Listen carefully as each microbe states their case. Whom do you believe? What does the evidence support so far?By eekMD

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Cast and Crew Memories Special - Part 1 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

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Following the end of production, we asked our cast and crew members to submit short recordings of their memories from the creation of the show as a way to help us all process the end of such a monumental project. We hope you enjoy this collection of reminiscences, funny stories, and heartwarming anecdotes from the people who made The Sheridan Tapes…

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Episode 2: Passion for Puzzles 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

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In this episode of the Mystery Mind podcast Jesse talks about the need for inspiration and passion when designing new puzzle boxes for the public.By Jesse

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Meet the Microbes 14:39

1+ y ago14:39

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Meet the suspects who might have caused Kiara's rash. Who are YOU ruling in or out, and why?By eekMD

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S1:E11 The Mission 12:40

1+ y ago12:40

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In this conclusion to Season 1 of The Warwick Recordings, Knox finds himself piecing together what's real and what's not. He also uncovers more about Allie and her true intentions for helping him as he comes to terms with the secret he's been harboring for so long. Thanks for listening! Connect with us on the following platforms: • Facebook - / @de…

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Episode 1: A Living Puzzle Box??? 29:44

1+ y ago29:44

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In this episode Jesse talks about the mysterious world of block chain puzzles. Get ready to delve into the puzzle-verse with the very first puzzlebox podcast from the Mystery Mind!By Jesse

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S1:E10 The Attack 25:21

1+ y ago25:21

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Knox learns the true identity of The Owl King and finally reveals his one big secret. In the process, he is forced to question reality as he faces off against The Court of Molech and fights for his life. Thanks for listening! Connect with us on the following platforms: • Facebook - / @deadboltmysterysociety • X - / @deadboltmystery • Instagram - / …

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Deleted Scenes Special: Shadows of the God King 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

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########b: A collection of unseen moments from Season 4, concerning the rise and fall of the God King. Starring Mike Kennedy as Edgar Morrison, Adrian Gibbs as Adrian Briggs, and Jesse Steele as Bill Tyler, with original music by Jesse Haugen. Written by Wray Van Winkle and Virginia Spotts and produced by Virginia Spotts, with dialogue editing and …

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The Adventure Begins 19:22

1+ y ago19:22

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Meet 8 year-old Kiara who is eating lunch in the school cafeteria with her friends. Suddenly, she develops a spotty red rash! Mini Medical Student listeners start gathering clues to solve this whodunit.By eekMD

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S1:E9 The Field Trip 18:01

1+ y ago18:01

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Allie leads Knox to a mysterious Valley Falls landmark and fills him in on what's really going on in Warwick Court. Knox also finally gets a response back from Stone Gardner, the name mentioned in the rules he found behind the wall in his bedroom. New episodes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thanks for listening! Connect with us on the followi…

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S1:E8 More Questions, Fewer Answers 12:54

1+ y ago12:54

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Knox learns about the strange history of Warwick Court and, in the process, gains a glimmer of insight into the Court of Molech's true motivation. New episodes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thanks for listening! Connect with us on the following platforms: • Facebook - / @deadboltmysterysociety • X - / @deadboltmystery • Instagram - / @deadbo…