Best Feather And Mountain Podcasts (2025)

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The Sand 38:30

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When two soon-to-be newlyweds are found dead on a scenic Northern California beach, the mystery as to why they were killed and by whom is baffling. But when a familiar name to authorities resurfaces, the truth of what happened at Fish Head Beach finally unravels. View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-sand Park P…

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Episode 205: Free Solo IV - The Great Toaster Scam 1:03:28

1h ago1:03:28

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Chris goes it alone! We shattered communities in order to sell more toasters! A song of the week from The Wedding Present. Support the Patreon. PLUS: A new business venture. Chris Crofton's Punch-Ups: [email protected] Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton The Wedding Present - "Crawl": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXciizFGdes&list=RDp…

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68 - Tortola & The Baths - A BVI Adventure! 5:21

4h ago5:21

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Join us as we visit the Top of the Baths National Park on Virgin Gorda during our port stop in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. We explored via Disney Cruise Excursion: Tour The Baths at Virgin Gorda – With Lunch", (TT04)

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The Beach 40:35

7d ago40:35

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Two young people are found brutally shot to death on a remote Canadian beach in 1972, and one man quickly becomes the center of the investigation. However, he manages to elude capture for nearly 40 years and leaves a wake of devastation and other violent crimes in his path. View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-…

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Episode 204: How Did Brad Pitt Master Hollywood? 1:41:07

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Movies about race cars, and a generation of edgelords. ALSO: A new bell! It sounds like a sound bath bell. PLUS: The real consequences to constantly demonizing other people, and a glorious song of the week from Jessica Breanne!!!! Jessica Breanne - "Over the Bayou": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8bjTpGzstY Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCro…

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Episode 203: Imagine If We Were on a Yacht, but It Felt Just Like Our Regular House! 1:49:16

1h ago1:49:16

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Chris recaps his LA trip!!! ALSO: Monkey-people cannot have access to screens. PLUS: Imagine if we were on a yacht, but it felt just like our regular house - and a song of the week from Jake Holmes!!! Jake Holmes - "So Close": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJgjmYpAGy4 Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonficti…

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The Stranger 42:02

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When a young woman witnesses the cold-blooded execution of her hiking companion on the Appalachian Trail and lives to tell the tale, her chilling story is almost too much for law enforcement in 1974 to believe. Then, as the pieces start to come together, police are faced with a human predator whose criminal career is the stuff of nightmares. View s…

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The Ride 46:53

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On a quiet mountain in eastern Tennessee, three men ride off on all-terrain vehicles for an evening of exploring, fishing, and swimming but never return. When foul play is revealed, what seemed like a straightforward murder mystery turns into a bizarre puzzle that local law enforcement spend nearly a decade trying to untangle. This is the story of …

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Episode 202: The Dignity - and Self-Loathing - of the American Working Class 1:39:53

21d ago1:39:53

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We discuss two new documentaries that beautifully highlight the dignity - and self-loathing - of the American working class. "Baxter Bi-Rite" (link to another doc by the same director below) and "Clovers." ALSO: Chris talks about communal living, and not trusting Gavin Newsom. PLUS: RIP Brent Hinds! "Carthage House of Beauty" (short documentary): h…

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The Musician 41:33

28d ago41:33

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When a celebrated Colorado musician disappears in February 2020, law enforcement quickly connects dots between him and a gruesome discovery in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The web of violence that surrounds the victim and a woman he was planning to meet unveils a dangerous third party who carried out the unimaginable. Honor Scott Session…

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Episode 201: Rocky Mountain High (Ketamine), by John Dunbar 1:17:29

22d ago1:17:29

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Chris quits his job! ALSO: These monopolists have got us over a virtual barrel. PLUS: A beautiful song of the week from Richard Thompson!!! Richard Thompson - "Beeswing": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HApy-Xoix-g&list=RDHApy-Xoix-g&start_radio=1 Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com…

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The Ambush 31:00

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When two bodies are discovered in the sand dunes of Indiana Dunes National Park, it doesn’t take authorities long to identify the victims as young people who’ve been missing for nearly a week. In a matter of days the mystery of their murders unravels, but the killer is someone who was right in front of investigators all along. View source material …

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REVISITED: The Husband 27:40

1M ago27:40

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Harold Henthorn loses his first wife in a tragic car accident on the side of a rural mountain road, then his second wife falls off a cliff in Rocky Mountain National Park. Authorities in Colorado feel something is terribly wrong, and a closer look at Henthorn’s past reveals disturbing clues as to how his wives met their deadly fates. View source ma…

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Episode 200: Free Solo III - I'm Your Man 1:04:19

1M ago1:04:19

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Just Chris! Featuring the unreleased title track from his new album!! "I Don't Believe" video - Directed by Alex R. Johnson. Shot at Coney Island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49nR19ZKKsU&list=RD49nR19ZKKsU&start_radio=1 Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com…

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Episode 199: Paying for Dinner with Peacock Feathers 1:18:04

1M ago1:18:04

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Donegan's high-performance caveman clubs! ALSO: How rich people could learn gratitude from Indonesian monkeys trading smartphones for mangos. PLUS: Talking about gender roles to avoid talking about fascism, and a song of the week from John Grant!!!!! John Grant - "Queen of Denmark": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_oNylzsY7I Cold Brew Patreon: Pat…

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The Scar 29:07

2M ago29:07

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When a mother of three suffers a horrific attack at the hands of her partner while on a family camping trip, her sons witness the unfathomable, and law enforcement is determined to find justice for the victim. If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, you are not alone. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at …

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The Field 42:59

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In 1969, when a young boy vanished in a matter of minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, his case set off a series of events that forever changed the way search and rescue operations in the United States and around the world are conducted. The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Dennis Martin is as baffling today as it was all those d…

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Episode 198: The Grunge Report 1:13:51

2M ago1:13:51

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The Grunge Report! Chris paid a therapist to talk about Alice in Chains. ALSO: Aging parents. PLUS: A song of the week from Raekwon and Nas!!! Raekwon - "The Omerta": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg2nS_qB6xc Video for Chris' song "Side Effects": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5F0I8d2OOU Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channel Nonfi…

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The Creek 38:29

2M ago38:29

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When a devoted family man and avid hunter disappears while tracking deer in the Sierra National Forest, there are few clues as to what happened to him. Then, when his vehicle surfaces, investigators are faced with even more frustrating questions. If you have any information about the disappearance of Robert Willis IV, please contact the Fresno Coun…

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Episode 197: Americans Think Major Brands Are Their Friends 1:31:59

2M ago1:31:59

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Evangelical Christians lying, passionately. Greg Abbott mansplains Football to Flood Victims. ALSO: Greg thinks we should "consult with the French," and try to tow away the Statue of Liberty - both great ideas. PLUS: A great Advice King column, and a song from Bob Vylan!!! Bob Vylan - "Reign": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh1UXPrf_84&list=RDLh1U…

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67 - Disney Fantasy - Halloween, History, & Eastern Caribbean! 9:09

2M ago9:09

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Join us as we set sail on Embarkation Day on our first Halloween on the High Seas onboard the Disney Fantasy!

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66 - California Coast's Feathered Wonders! Monterey Bay and Beyond 3:08

2M ago3:08

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A long weekend exploring the area around Monterey to find birds and just enjoy hikes in nature! Hampton Inn San Jose Airport Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Monterey Birding Trips Elkhorn Slough Seacliff State Beach Natural Bridges State Beach

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The Rest Stop 29:36

2M ago29:36

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A man on the run lures a Mesa Verde National Park visitor to a tragic end and then flees to the West Coast only to find that the consequences of his lawlessness have followed his trail from the mesas of Colorado to the coast of California. View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-rest-stop Park Predators is an audi…

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65 - Desert Peaks and Ancient Reefs! - El Paso and Guadalupe Mountains National Park 3:07

2M ago3:07

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We end our Southwest Adventure with stops at Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Franklin Mountains State Park.

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64 - Going Deep in Carlsbad Caverns! 5:44

2M ago5:44

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Exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park including the Bat Flight program

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63 - New Mexico’s White Wonders (and Green Nuts!) at Alamogordo and White Sands National Park 4:18

2M ago4:18

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We explore White Sands National park and Alamogordo, New Mexico! Links: White Sands National Park Info on sledding at White Sands

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Episode 196: Pretty Take Machine™ 1:29:02

2M ago1:29:02

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AUDIO ISSUES and...these motherf*ckers want to kill everybody. ALSO: F*ck Russ Douthat's unpronouncable name. PLUS: An old, relevant, Advice King, and as song of the week from Oasis!!!! Oasis - "My Big Mouth": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nQLTE0blQg Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com Some weird…

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The Gate 29:41

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When a beloved mother and grandmother working part-time as a gate attendant at a popular Atlanta-area park is gunned down during a late-night robbery, authorities are quick to make an arrest… But somehow, 20 years later, her case remains unsolved. If you have any information on the murder of Anita Redmon from July 16th, 2005, please contact the the…

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62 - The Spirit of Santa Fe - Our New Mexico Journey Continues! 3:44

2M ago3:44

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2 days of fun in Santa Fe! Links to places mentioned: New Mexico River Adventures Oldest House San Miguel Chapel (Oldest Chapel) Loretto Chapel Spiral Staircase story La Casa Sena (appears to now be closed)

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61 - Enchantment in the Desert - Our Albuquerque Adventure! 6:17

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A couple of days in Albuquerque exploring. Key links to things we visited. Embassy Suites Albuquerque La Luz Trail Sandia Peak Tramway Route 66 Diner Church Street Cafe History and Ghost Tours of Old Town Museum of Nuclear Science History Nexus Brewery Petroglyph National Monument

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Episode 195: If You Have a Train Set, You Have Low T 1:45:05

3M ago1:45:05

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Theocratic tax-cutting. Russell Vought, abused child. ALSO: Peter Thiel should try calling people stagnant at the Elk's Lodge. PLUS: Chris impersonates modern music! Modern scumbags ordering scoops of ice cream from DoorDash. A song of the week from Ronnie Milsap! Ronnie Milsap - "Stranger in My House": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYrXp8aQHsE C…

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The Sailor 29:34

3M ago29:34

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When a woman’s body was found at the base of a 350ft canyon in December 1987, authorities in Yosemite National Park were quick to write it off as an accident. But an important witness comes forward who helps federal investigators nab a cunning killer who had a lot to gain from the woman’s untimely demise. View source material and photos for this ep…

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The Confession 29:05

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When a hiker emerges from the Appalachian Trail in Tennessee claiming he murdered a woman with a hatchet, it seems unfathomable… But when investigators discover the brutal truth, they realize they’re dealing with a dangerous man who has a disturbing past in multiple U.S. states. View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com…

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Episode 194: Jedi Brown 1:18:54

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Chris spirals, and Greg does his best to save him. ALSO: How to turn a defunct smoothie company into an opportunity to make a big speech. PLUS: Renaming Buster Brown, and a song of the week from Marc Jordan!!! Marc Jordan - "Marina Del Rey": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkaxBpvRkRk Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channel Nonfiction: …

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Episode 193: Sexual Pursuits - The Vape Flavor 1:03:53

3M ago1:03:53

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Chris and Greg revisit the all-vape economy. ALSO: Philosophers competing to be in the worst mood ever. PLUS: The differences between women and men?! A song of the week from Brian Wilson/The Beach Boys!!! The Beach Boys - "I Know There's an Answer": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TfUo2Pg0Sg Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channel Nonf…

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The Plot 37:44

3M ago37:44

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When a 43-year-old medical student’s body turns up in Big Bend National Park, authorities begin to unravel a bizarre case that leads them to a young man with an unbelievable story of death, destruction, and destiny. View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-plot Park Predators is an audiochuck production. Connect wi…

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Episode 192: Free Solo II 31:34

3M ago31:34

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A short one, with great air conditioning. Chris reads the latest Advice King, and a soothing song of the week from Dan Fogelberg! Dan Fogelberg - "There's a Place in the World For a Gambler": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2fp24RsVjs Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCroftonBy Chris Crofton

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The Shootings (Part 2) 41:09

4M ago41:09

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When an entire family is nearly annihilated while camping in the French Alps, it takes a team of international detectives to search for an elusive killer. Questions about the victims' backgrounds swirl, and rumors about who the gunman could be abound. This is Part Two of a two-part series detailing the 2012 Lake Annecy murders in France. View sourc…

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Episode 191: Free Solo 1:21:47

4M ago1:21:47

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Chris scales the sheer face of COLD BREW - alone! All the usual complaints, PLUS Chris's new single "Vitamin D" - out Friday everyehere - in its entirety EXCLUSIVELY for #CBGML listeners. Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Chris Crofton Bandcamp: ChrisCrofton.bandcamp.comBy Chris Crofton

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The Shootings (Part 1) 38:39

4M ago38:39

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When an entire family is nearly annihilated while camping in the French Alps, it takes a team of international detectives to search for an elusive killer. Questions about the victims’ backgrounds swirl and rumors about who the gunman could be abound. This is Part One of a two-part series detailing the 2012 Lake Annecy murders in France. View source…

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The Accidents 31:47

4M ago31:47

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When a rancher and early settler of Minnesota’s Itasca State Park is shot and killed during a hunting trip, suspicion falls on his partner in the woods who claims a peculiar sequence of events resulted in his buddy’s death. An ominously named ridge in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a backstory so unsettling, that it takes diving through a …

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Cold Brew Conversations VII: Comedian/Musician Rick Wood 1:15:09

4M ago1:15:09

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I had a great conversation with my old friend Rick Wood about all kinds of stuff. Here's the link to his Bandcamp: "Lone Jogger" - https://lonejogger.bandcamp.com/ Here's some of his stand-up, too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NUe7Dv2GwkBy Chris Crofton

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Episode 190: All Jokers, No Batmen 1:35:57

4M ago1:35:57

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Vice Magazine, and the sexification of the "news." ALSO: There will never be another Democratic President. PLUS: A pretty, peaceful song of the week from Nick Lowe!!! Nick Lowe - "True Love Travels on a Gravel Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rQQPFM2c34 Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com…

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The Girls 53:40

4M ago53:40

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When two young girls vanish while out for an evening swim in May 2000, police in a southern Norwegian city scramble to find them. As the truth behind what happened to them begins to surface, one man’s story is pitted against the other's. View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-girls Park Predators is an audiochuck…

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Episode 189: F*ck Jelly Roll 1:39:38

4M ago1:39:38

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An Airbnb inside a beer vat. F*ck Jelly Roll. ALSO: Walton Goggins, avatar. Giving America a wedgie. PLUS: Murder drones, Monty Python and a song of the week from The Damned!!! The Damned - "Neat Neat Neat": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXKDtkCzSCw Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com…

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The Tracker 51:11

4M ago51:11

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When a botched home invasion leads law enforcement to pursue two dangerous men into the Idaho wilderness, the fallout is fatal for the one forest service officer who dared to face the fugitives head-on. View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-tracker Park Predators is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on s…

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Episode 188: Undo Your Whole Childhood by Breathing Funny for Ten Minutes a Day! 1:22:07

5M ago1:22:07

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WE NEED A COLD BREW SPONSOR! A sailboat named "188." Bringing your A-game to the blog roll! ALSO: The truth is defintely not what people are interested in. PLUS: The dangerous hypocrisy of evangelical Christians, and a song of the week from John Cale!!!! John Cale - "NIGHT CRAWLING": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50X3_OpXZWg Cold Brew Patreon: Pa…

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The Hunters 34:20

5M ago34:20

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When two hunters are murdered within days of one another in nearby popular Florida hunting grounds, law enforcement realizes they may be dealing with a serial killer. Their journey to catch the elusive killer spans years and multiple U.S. states. View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-hunters Park Predators is an…

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REVISITED - The Amazon 43:06

5M ago43:06

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A devoted indigenist and a journalist set off into the depths of the Amazon to report on corruption and criminal activity but are never seen alive again. The murders of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira rocked the international community and revealed dark secrets hiding in one of the world's most beautiful natural wonders. View source material and pho…

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Episode 187: Let Them Eat Milton Friedman 1:39:41

5M ago1:39:41

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"The Shock Doctrine" arrives in America. Now Americans have some idea of how Chileans felt in the 1970s. ALSO: Chris is still mad at Ezra Klein. PLUS: Zoloft VS one's sex drive. A song of the week from Sophia Corinne. Sophia Corinne - "Nursing the Wound": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pWjFwW1kcQ Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channe…