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Jul 9

The Haunted Lagoon: Venice's Islands of Plague, Madness, and Mystery

Venice is famous for its beautiful canals, but hidden beyond the tourist crowds lies a darker history that few visitors ever see.In this episode, we explore the infamous island of Poveglia, a place long associated with plague victims, abandoned hospitals, ghost stories, and one o ... Show More

20m 48s

Jul 7

Horrors of the New World: Early Accounts From the Spanish Conquistadores

When the Spanish arrived in what they called "The New World," they documented the life of the indigenous people, new plants, and animals. They would report this back to their own governments. But along those handwritten documents, there were stories of dark, sinister entities tha ... Show More

17m 30s

Jun 25

The Terrifying Mysteries of Skinwalker Ranch

When the Sherman family purchased a ranch in Utah, they started noticing strange things. Supernatural beings, orbs, and strange sounds were emanating from the ground. Eventually, the psychological toll made them abandon their ranch but it was purchased by a man who turned it into ... Show More

30m 31s

Feb 2024

The World's Hardest Puzzle | Trailer

In 2012, a mysterious organisation known as Cicada 3301 announced itself to the world with a cryptic post seeking ‘highly intelligent individuals.’ What followed became known as the hardest puzzle on the internet. One that took players to all corners the internet and out into rea ... Show More

2m 55s

Feb 2024

Good Luck, 3301 | The World's Hardest Puzzle – Episode 1

In January 2012, a cryptic post appeared online, seeking ‘highly intelligent individuals.’ What followed became known as Cicada 3301, the hardest puzzle on the internet. One that took players across the online space and then, to real-world locations. After two years of enigmatic ... Show More

33m 35s

Sep 2024

89. Cicada 3301 - The Internet’s Greatest Mystery

Payton delves into the enigma of Cicada 3301, a cryptic online puzzle that challenged only the world's most skilled hackers. Who was behind it, and what was its purpose? Links: linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband Rolling Stone - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/cicad ... Show More

35m 38s

Aug 2023

Solving Cicada 3301: Decoding the Internet's Greatest Mystery

Early in the morning of January 4th 2012, a strange message appeared on the internet. Just a few lines of text on an image, posted anonymously. Hello. We are looking for highly intelligent individuals. To find them, we have devised a test. There is a message hidden in this image. ... Show More

40m 12s

Mar 2025

DARK WEB: Cicada 3301

<p>In 2012, a series of complex puzzles appeared on the website known as 4Chan. Thousands took to the forums, trying to crack the codes and riddles written by an author known only as Cicada 3301. Some believed the puzzles were a recruitment tool for an unknown organization, other ... Show More

34m 24s

Mar 2024

Cicada 3301

GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AD FREE PLUS BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌ Cicada 3301. The name itself sends shivers down the spines of internet sleuths. In this episode, we dive deep into the world's most famous (or infamous?) online puzzle. Was Cicada 3301 ... Show More

56m 23s

Sep 2022

4chan Rabbit Hole Surrounding This Strange Number | 432 Mystery

On October 6th, 2014, an anonymous user on 4chan shared a strange email that they received. This initial post kickstarted a journey down the rabbit hole involving a series of intricate puzzles and the Dark Web. But as quickly as the mystery spun up, it just as swiftly faded away, ... Show More

1h 25m

Sep 2020

CLASSIC: Cicadas, Ciphers and Codes: The Weird World of Cryptography

<p>For much of recorded history, humans beings have been trying to devise unbreakable codes (and break the codes of their rivals). But is there any truly unbreakable code? And what exactly is Cicada 3301? Join Ben and Matt as they decipher cryptography in this classic episode.</p ... Show More

16m 48s

Jun 2024

An Anthology of Dark Internet Murders

Dive into the enigma of Pink Floyd and the sinister side of internet mysteries. Join us as we unravel dark online tales and the chilling story of Menhaz Zaman. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - for a $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch ... Show More

1h 8m

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