In this episode, we go over the mysterious case of the Somerton Man—the unknown body found on an Australian beach in 1948 with no ID, no cause of death, and no signs of a struggle. Dressed sharp, staged like he sat down for a smoke and just… died. But the deeper investigators dug, the stranger it got.
A hidden pocket. A cipher no one’s ever cracked. A nurse who recognized him but swore she didn’t. And a torn piece of paper tucked in his pants that simply read: Tamám Shud.Was he a spy? A victim of Cold War assassination? Or something even stranger?
We break it all down—clues, autopsy, theories, and more. And this is just Part One.
So the next time you and your loved one decide to take a late night stroll on the sand… you might want to check who else is already there.
This is True Terror on Tap.
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Welcome to the Summer of Dread.
We’re back and it’s about to get real weird.
In this episode of True Terror on Tap, your hosts Joseph, Gabe, and RedBear crack open the first cold one of the season and dive straight into four stories that set the tone for a summer packed with terror, urban legends, and the bizarre.
We’re talking the Bunny Man of Virginia and his creepy-ass bridge, a mysterious case in Brazil where two men were found dead in lead masks with zero explanation, and the 1981 Phantom Clown Panic that had kids across America scared to go outside. You already know we’re gonna throw in side tangents, jokes, and speculation you didn’t ask for but need to hear anyway.
This is the kickoff to a full season of creepy episodes dropping all summer long—campfire-ready, road trip-approved, and always unfiltered.
So the next time you hear something in the woods, see a clown where one shouldn’t be, or find a note that makes no sense—you might want to turn around, grab a drink, and keep your damn flashlight on.
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It was supposed to be a night of pajamas and prosecco. A birthday sleepover with moms in the suburbs, drinking tequila, playing Cards Against Humanity, and pretending they still had personalities outside their kids. It was the kind of gathering people post about with captions like “Mom’s night in” and “So blessed to have this tribe.” But by morning, one woman was dead. Face-down in the backyard.
The official story? She fell. The camera footage was missing. One of the guests just happened to be a former law enforcement officer who later got caught accessing the case files. The woman who died wasn’t from their world—and by the looks of how things were handled, she never stood a chance of surviving it.
In this episode of True Terror on Tap, we crack into a case soaked in wine, wrapped in matching pajamas, and buried under silence. Twelve people stayed the night. Somehow, no one saw a thing. Welcome to the suburbs—where the only thing more dangerous than the cover stories are the people who tell them.
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In this episode of True Terror on Tap we go over a man, most people know the name Lewis Carroll because of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
The story is remembered as strange, whimsical, and harmless.
The man who wrote it was not.
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson lived a life that was anything but ordinary. His world was built on strict habits, hidden obsessions, and a deep, unnatural attachment to children — especially young girls.
This is not a full history of his life.
It is a look at the parts most people avoid: the patterns, the behavior, and the questions that were uncomfortable even in his own time.
What you find here isn't rumor or exaggeration.
It's the story of a man who lived quietly among one of the world’s most powerful universities — while hiding things in plain sight.
Enjoy and thanks for listening!
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December 18th, 2011. A car’s left running in the middle of East St. Louis. Door open. Shoes on the floor. ID still sitting pretty.
Local cops showed up, yawned, and said, "Meh, probably nothing."
Spoiler: it wasn’t nothing.
This week on True Terror on Tap, we cover the case of Phoenix Coldon—where lazy police work, a running SUV, and two missing hours turned into a mystery no one bothered to solve.
We don't make fun of the victims. But the clowns who fumbled this case? Fair game.
This is True Terror on Tap.
Got a tip? (Not you, Officer Sleepy.)
Call St. Louis CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477) or email tipsforphoenix@gmail.com.
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Tonight, True Terror on Tap takes you into battles no one planned for — and no one won.
In Western Australia, soldiers armed with machine guns lost to a swarm of flightless birds.
In Boston, a steel tank gave way, drowning a city block in a wall of molasses.
In Sweden, the harvest season brought drunken moose staggering through towns, wrecking everything in their path.
And finally In Toronto, engineers spent millions trying to outsmart raccoons — and failed spectacularly.
Some disasters are engineered.
Some just happen.
And some leave nothing behind but silence.
This is True Terror on Tap.
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Tonight on True Terror on Tap, we take a hard look at the official story of Earth — and all the parts they quietly left blank.
The maps were drawn. The flags were planted. History books were closed.
But somehow, expeditions went missing.
Flight paths disappeared.
Entire regions blurred out, locked down, or just "forgotten" like a bad secret.
Turns out, planting a flag doesn’t mean you actually know what’s under your boots — or what’s still moving underneath.
Join us as we dig into the Hollow Earth theory — not the cartoon version, but the real history that started in serious science and ended up sealed in classified files.
Grab a drink, double-check your compass, and stay ready — because some stories were buried deep for a reason.
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Elisa Lam’s body had been found. The autopsy was signed. The headlines had already started to fade. But the questions? They were only just beginning.
In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Elisa Lam case, we follow the investigation’s unraveling path — the missed searches, the rooftop access, the inconsistencies no one could explain. We explore the internet’s growing obsession with the case, from online sleuths crawling through hotel blueprints to travelers sneaking into the Cecil themselves.
And then we begin our descent into the four leading theories — each darker than the last.
This is where the story slips through the cracks of official reports and becomes something else entirely.
This is True Terror on Tap.
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She checked into the Cecil Hotel and never checked out.
In Part One, we head deep into the shadows of Los Angeles, where 21-year-old Elisa Lam vanished without a trace. Her last known moments — caught on an elevator camera — are disturbing, confusing, and unforgettable.
Was it paranoia? Possession? Or something stalking her in that hotel? The Cecil has secrets, and Elisa’s story is just the beginning.
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In the heart of 12th-century England, a bizarre tale emerged from the small village of Woolpit—one that still puzzles historians and paranormal enthusiasts to this day. Two children, with skin as green as fresh spring leaves, appeared seemingly out of nowhere, speaking an unknown language and refusing all food except for raw beans. Were they lost souls from an underground world, fae folk who wandered too far, or something even stranger?
In this episode of True Terror on Tap, we dive deep into the eerie legend of the Green Children of Woolpit. We’ll explore the historical accounts, possible explanations, and the supernatural theories that have kept this story alive for centuries. Were these children truly otherworldly, or is there a darker truth hidden in medieval folklore? Grab a drink, settle in, and prepare for a journey into one of history’s most chilling and enigmatic tales.
🔪🖤 True terror awaits.
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You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve wondered, Who believes this stuff? Well… we do. And now, so do you.
In this episode hear our take on those gloriously trashy tabloids you pretend not to read. Think of it as a loving homage to the Daria classic Sick, Sad World—just with more scandals, more conspiracies, and way more questionable journalism. (La la la la la! 🎶)
This week? Power players in trouble. Hollywood’s burning—maybe literally. Secret societies? Oh, they’re here. And love? It’s messier than ever.
You know you’ve always wanted to know what’s inside these pages. So grab a drink, strap in, and prepare for a ride where the truth takes a backseat to pure, ridiculous drama.
Up next on… True Terror on Tap.
This is satire!
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Israel Keyes was unlike any serial killer we’ve ever seen—methodical, patient, and terrifyingly precise. In Part 2 of our deep dive, we pick up where we left off: Vermont, June 2011. Keyes had just arrived, retrieving a kill kit he had buried a year earlier, and searching for his next victims. What followed was an execution of a double murder that would later become the key to understanding his nationwide crimes.
But the Curriers weren’t his only victims.
We take you step by step through Keyes’ terrifying admissions, his confession tapes, and the twisted games he played with the FBI. He revealed just enough to haunt investigators—but never enough to solve the full mystery. He talked about murders in Washington, New York, Texas, and the Midwest, but refused to name names. He hinted at bodies that would never be found. He told law enforcement,
‘You’ll never catch me the way you want to.’
“nd in the end, he was right.
Before he could be executed by the state, Keyes made sure to execute himself. But even in death, he left one last message—an eerie suicide note and 11 blood-drawn skulls found under his prison bed, possibly a tally of his true number of victims. How many did he really kill? What secrets did he take to the grave? And how close could he have come to getting away with it forever?
Join us as we unravel the final chapter of one of America’s most terrifying predators. This is True Terror on Tap.
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In the first episode of our deep dive into the life and crimes of Israel Keyes, we trace his journey from an isolated childhood in rural Washington to his time in the U.S. Army, uncovering the early signs of a predator in the making. Raised in a strict and extremist household, Keyes developed a fascination with violence, control, and meticulous planning—skills that would later define his reign of terror. We explore his early criminal activity, his obsession with evading law enforcement, and the disturbing tactics he honed long before his first known murders. As he begins traveling the country, burying "kill kits" and perfecting his methods, Keyes moves closer to the crime that would bring him national attention. This is the origin story of one of the most calculated serial killers in modern history.
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Real stories. Real terror. No urban legends—just firsthand accounts from True Terror on Tap listeners who experienced the unexplained.
In this chilling episode, we dive into encounters that defy logic:
• The Padre Hotel Haunting – A guest knowingly checks into one of Bakersfield’s most haunted hotels, only to experience the infamous shadow figure firsthand.
• The Vanishing Hitchhiker – A truck driver picks up a stranded woman on a desolate highway… and watches her disappear before his eyes.
• The Whispering Woods – A solo hiker ventures deep into the Pacific Northwest wilderness, only to hear voices circling her—voices that shouldn’t exist.
• The Man in the Window – A childhood memory resurfaces as one listener recalls a figure watching from outside his home. But was he ever outside at all?
We don’t just tell these stories—we break them down, exploring the haunted history behind these locations and the eerie patterns that emerge from different encounters. Is there a logical explanation? Or do some places—and some things—refuse to be ignored?
Pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink, and get ready for a night of True Terror on Tap.
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"On a cold February night in 2004, Maura Murray crashed her car on a dark New Hampshire road. She was seen standing beside it, refusing help. Just seven minutes later, she was gone—without a trace."
"Nearly a decade later, in 2013, Bryce Laspisa was driving home to his parents in California. But something wasn’t right. His behavior became erratic, his route made no sense, and after sitting in his car for hours, he suddenly vanished—his wrecked vehicle found at the bottom of a ravine, but Bryce was nowhere to be found."
"Two roads. Two stories with missing endings. What really happened to Maura and Bryce? Were they running? Were they taken? Or did the highway itself claim them? Tonight, we dive into the haunting mysteries of those who vanished without a trace."
"Buckle up. This is True Terror on Tap."
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"It starts the same way every time. A young man, out drinking with friends, laughing, celebrating. It’s late, maybe 1 AM, maybe 2. The bar’s closing. His friends turn their backs for just a second, maybe to order an Uber, maybe to use the bathroom. When they turn back—he’s gone.”
“At first, no one panics. He probably just walked home. But then, hours pass. No calls. No texts. The next morning, he’s still missing. Days later, his body turns up in a river or a lake. No signs of struggle. No obvious cause of death. His friends and family swear he wasn’t the type to just wander off, but the police don’t find anything suspicious. They call it an accident. An unfortunate, alcohol-induced tragedy.”
“But then it happens again. And again. And again. Dozens of times. Across multiple states. And in some of these cases, a symbol appears. Faint, spray-painted near the water’s edge. A simple, smiling face.”
“Some say these deaths are just that—accidents. That young men, drunk and disoriented, are prone to tragic mistakes. Others believe something darker is at work. That there is a predator, or perhaps multiple predators, watching, waiting, and choosing their next victim. A group so organized, so careful, that they’ve gone undetected for years.” “So the next time you might think you’re alone. You might be wrong. This is True Terror on Tap.”
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It's strange how we often ignore the mundane. A doll, sitting innocently on a shelf, a child's plaything... it's hardly the sort of thing you'd expect to shatter your world. But that's what makes this story so terrifying. The most unsettling things often hide in plain sight, disguised by innocence.
In Key West, Florida, there's a doll named Robert. He's not just any doll; he's infamous. Tourists flock to see him, encased in glass at the East Martello Museum. But the warnings are stark: Don't photograph him without permission. Don't mock him. And above all, don't underestimate him.
Robert, you see, isn't merely a doll. Some believe he's a curse waiting to be unleashed. Over time, Robert has been blamed for car crashes, divorces, financial ruin, even death. His story has been whispered for over a century, growing more sinister with each retelling. Skeptics dismiss it as nonsense. But believers? They'll tell you this: Disrespect Robert, and you'll pay the price.
So before you scoff, remember this – next time you take a photo, you might want to ask permission first. Because This is True Terror, on Tap.
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When we left off, search and rescue teams had uncovered the Dyatlov group’s abandoned tent—slashed open from the inside and eerily undisturbed except for the ominous tracks leading downhill into the forest. What they found next was even more horrifying: bodies scattered in various states of undress, some with injuries so severe they defied explanation, others appearing frozen mid-flight from an unseen terror. For hikers, the wilderness often symbolizes freedom and adventure, but here, it became a stage for unimaginable fear. This is true terror on tap.
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“The Ural Mountains, February 1959. Nine experienced hikers from the Ural Polytechnical Institute set out on what should have been a challenging but ordinary trek. Days later, their campsite was discovered in ruins. Their tent had been slashed open from the inside. Their bodies were scattered across the mountainside, some barefoot in the snow, others with bizarre injuries: fractured skulls, crushed ribs, and one missing her tongue.
“For decades, the Dyatlov Pass Incident has confounded investigators and spawned countless theories—natural disasters, military experiments, even extraterrestrial encounters. What could have driven nine seasoned hikers to their doom in one of the most chilling mysteries of the 20th century?
Maybe some places are best left unexplored—this is True Terror on Tap.”
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A new year—a fresh start, a clean slate. It’s a time of celebration, reflection, and resolutions. For many of us, it’s a night to dress up, go out, and toast to brighter days ahead. There’s something magical about New Year’s Eve: the countdown, the fireworks, the feeling that anything is possible.
It’s a chance to live in the moment. The thrill of the night, the excitement of being with friends, the fleeting promise of new beginnings. And for one woman in Hamilton, Ontario, New Year’s Eve in 1997 seemed to mark the start of something beautiful. A proposal of love, and a ring that was meant to symbolize forever.”
For 29-year-old Sheryl Sheppard, that night wasn’t the beginning of a fairy tale—it was the prologue to a nightmare. Just two days after she said ‘yes’ to the man who promised her forever, she vanished without a trace.
What happened to Sheryl in the first days of 1998 remains a mystery that has haunted her family, her community, and an entire nation. A night of celebration turned into decades of unanswered questions.As the clock strikes midnight this year, you might feel that pull—to go out, celebrate, and lose yourself in the celebration of a fresh start. But maybe… just maybe, you might want to skip the New Year’s Eve parties and stay safe. This is True Terror on Tap!
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Dive into the chilling world of Krampus, the half-goat, half-demon enforcer of holiday morality. In this episode of True Terror on Tap, we journey through the centuries-old folklore of the Alpine region to uncover the pagan roots, symbolic elements, and terrifying traditions surrounding this dark counterpart to Saint Nicholas. From the eerie rituals of Krampusnacht to the raucous energy of Krampuslauf parades, we explore how Krampus has evolved into a cultural icon blending fear and festivity.
Discover how this ancient legend ties to fertility rites, the winter solstice, and Christian morality, and learn about Krampus’s modern resurgence in pop culture and festivals worldwide. Whether you’re intrigued by his role as a moral enforcer or just love a good scare, this episode promises to reveal the shadowy allure of one of Christmas’s most fascinating figures.
Perfect for folklore enthusiasts, horror fans, and anyone looking to add a dark twist to their holiday season!
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In April 2010, a family from Indiana opened their home to a young girl, believing they were offering her a second chance at life. Natalia Grace was six years old, according to her paperwork—a Ukrainian orphan with a rare form of dwarfism. At first glance, she was tiny and vulnerable—the perfect match for what the Barnett family had hoped for in an adoption.
But the story that followed would become a nightmare
Within months of welcoming Natalia into their home, Kristine and Michael Barnett began to question everything about her. Was she really six years old, as her Ukrainian birth certificate claimed? Or was she much older—perhaps even a grown woman masquerading as a child? What started as a hopeful adoption spiraled into allegations of deceit, violence, and abandonment, culminating in one of the most bizarre legal cases in recent history. So get comfortable, take a listen, and brace yourself—the truth is darker than you think. This is True Terror on Tap.
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Somewhere out there, beneath the pale light of the moon, something moves. It’s silent, patient, and ancient. It’s been watching us for centuries, slipping through the cracks of our stories, our fears, and our nightmares.
You tell yourself it’s just folklore. An ancient explanation for death and disease, nothing more. But why, then, do the stories never go away? Why do they creep into every culture, every time, every dark corner of human history? Maybe it’s because myths aren’t born from nothing. Maybe it’s because, deep down, we know… they’ve always been with us."
So tonight, as the shadows gather, we ask: Are they just stories? Or are they still out there, walking among us? "So lock your doors, keep your windows shut, and whatever you do, never invite a stranger in—no matter how charming they might seem. This is True Terror on Tap!
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This special episode is presented in lieu of the usual content from True Terror on Tap. Today, we bring you a gripping story from Nightmares of the Americas: Indigenous Tales, the flagship show of The Behill Network.
In Part One of the case of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, we get into the tragic and unsettling story of a young Indigenous woman whose disappearance and untimely death reveal the deep cracks in the justice system. This heartbreaking case raises critical questions about accountability, systemic failures, and the ongoing fight for justice for Indigenous lives.
For more stories like this one, including true crime, supernatural legends, and a deeper look into Indigenous history and culture, be sure to check out Nightmares of the Americas: Indigenous Tales. You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts and on BehillNetwork.com.
Stay tuned for Part Two of Kaysera’s story, and thank you for joining us in amplifying these vital voices.
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"America's national parks are beautiful places to escape from the everyday grind. But behind the serene landscapes and breathtaking vistas lies a darker, more chilling truth—an unsettling number of people have vanished without explanation in these wild places."
"Each year, visitors from all walks of life—hikers, families, experienced outdoorsmen—disappear into thin air. No signs of struggle. No clear tracks. Often, no remains are ever found. Even more disturbing? The patterns. Many vanish near water sources or rugged terrain like boulder fields. Clothing, when recovered, is often pristine, untouched by the harsh elements that would tear it apart."
"And in many cases, the search for answers is obstructed by another unsettling fact: the National Park Service does not maintain a centralized database of missing persons in its parks.
"What is happening in these wild places? Are there forces at work beyond our understanding?
"So grab a hot toddy, pull your blanket tight, and be happy you decided to stay inside—this is 'True Terror on Tap.'"
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