Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More
byDawn of Mantis Podcast
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Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing their unique style. With their producer and co-host, Sam, at the sound processing helm, the trio dives into the depths of true crime mysteries, as well as music, history, and various other topics, with a twist. Joe and Ivan's comedic banter adds levity to even the darkest of subjects but always with a respectful approach. Their motto: Victims are never the subject of the joke; instead, the focus is on the p...
Episodes(40 episodes)
DOM Ep353 - The Cult of "Profundity Yours"
Send us Fan MailThis episode is about a New Age cult and it’s strange leader, a middle aged woman named Linda Good McGillis. Linda claims to be the equivalent of every religious deity combined, and says she is the leader of an intergalactic space force that she communicates with via a holographic computer that only she can see. Believe it or not, Linda has a few thousand followers online, and several in person as well. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post c...
Published: Nov 14, 2025Duration: 54m 46s
DOM Ep352 - The Unsolved Disappearance of Tammy Lynn Leppert
Send us Fan MailIn July of 1983, actress, beauty queen and model Tammy Lynn Leppert vanished without a trace. In the preceding weeks her mental state had diminished, and she had insisted someone was out to kill her. Were her fears justified, or another product of a psychotic break? Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Published: Nov 7, 2025Duration: 46m 13s
DOM Ep351 - Art Bell and "Coast to Coast AM"
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we cover the life of legendary radio host Art Bell, as well as the origin story of his unconventional but incredible radio show, “Coast to Coast AM”. We’ll also cover the show’s evolution throughout the years and where it is today, talk about one of the show’s most infamous guests, and finish the episode by playing some of the crazier interviews that show has produced. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate l...
Published: Oct 31, 2025Duration: 1h 18m 7s
DOM Ep350 - The Clutter Family Murders (Pt. 2)
Send us Fan MailEpisode 350 concludes our two part series on the Clutter Family murders. We'll follow killers, Dick Hickock and Perry Smith, as they made their 45 day run around the U.S. and Mexico. We'll also cover the investigation, their capture, and finally - their executions.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Published: Oct 17, 2025Duration: 1h 2m 45s
DOM Ep349 - The Clutter Family Murders (Pt. 1)
Send us Fan MailEpisode 349 is part one of our two part series on one of the most infamous cases in all of true crime, and the basis for Truman Capote's legendary book "In Cold Blood" - the Clutter family murders. The Clutters were a prominent farm family in rural Kansas and were respected and revered by everyone in their tiny community. Then, on a chilly November night in 1959, someone broke into the Clutter's home and murdered everyone inside. Barely anything was taken, so robbery wasn't thought to be a motive. But if not, who killed the C...
Published: Oct 10, 2025Duration: 50m 19s
DOM Ep348 - The "Hillsville Massacre"
Send us Fan MailIn 1912, Floyd Allen was put on trial for intercepting deputies and "wrongfully freeing prisoners"- prisoners who happened to be his family. He was pronounced guilty, and sentenced to a year in prison. However, as soon as the verdict was announced, shots rang out, and within 90 seconds, seven people lay wounded and 3 were dead, with a 4th passing away from their wounds the following day. In this episode, we cover the rowdy history of the Allen family, and the series of events that led to the deadly courtroom shootout.. S...
Published: Oct 3, 2025Duration: 56m 26s
DOM Ep347 - "Walking Tall" - The Story of Sheriff Buford Pusser
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we cover the life of Buford Pusser, the man who inspired the hit 1973 film "Walking Tall". Support the show
Published: Sep 26, 2025Duration: 1h 6m 19s
DOM Ep346 - The Unsolved Disappearance of April Andrews
Send us Fan MailApril Dawn Andrews was 15 years old when she was last seen speaking with an unknown male in an old truck in front of her apartment complex in Pea Ridge, Arkansas on November 18th, 2006. The investigation into her disappearance was inadequate to say the least, and her own mother kept April's disappearance a secret from the rest of her family for a year. Support the show
Published: Sep 19, 2025Duration: 40m 28s
DOM Ep345 - Another "Smash & Grab!"
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we present to you a mixed bag of strange things and events throughout history- from minced mummies to witch bottles to a war that nearly started over the death of a pig. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Published: Sep 12, 2025Duration: 56m 29s
DOM Ep344 - The Lawson Family Massacre
Send us Fan MailEpisode 344 is about the Lawson Family Massacre. On Christmas Day of 1929, an Iowa tobacco farmer named Charlie Lawson grabbed a shotgun and killed his wife, six of their seven children, and finally- himself. To this day, no one is sure exactly what his motive was. Charlie is pictured second from the right in this photo, which by the way, was taken just days before the massacre.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make...
Published: Sep 5, 2025Duration: 53m 16s
DOM Ep343 - The Mysterious Death of Jordan Grider
Send us Fan MailEpisode 343 is about the unsolved death of Jordan Grider. Jordan was a New Mexico native who enjoyed living off the grid. However, after traveling to northern Minnesota in October of 2018, he vanished in the wilderness. His remains were discovered six months later, but why and how he died is still a mystery.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.<...
Published: Aug 29, 2025Duration: 1h 4m 44s
DOM Ep342 - The "Baraboo Bone Breaker" Joe Clark
Send us Fan MailIn episode 342, we cover the disturbing case of Joe Clark, aka the "Baraboo Bone Breaker". Clark was responsible for the kidnapping and torture of two young boys in Baraboo, Wisconsin, back in the mid-90s. One of his victims, a boy named Chris Steiner, died from his injuries. As the nickname implies, Clark's method of torture was breaking his victim's bones. However, his second victim, Thad Phillips, miraculously survived, escaped, and helped catch and convict his tormentor. (Episode Content Begins 8:00)Support the show
Published: Aug 22, 2025Duration: 56m 7s
DOM Ep341 - The Legend of Sawney Bean, the Scottish Cannibal
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the horrific tale of Sawney Bean, who raised a family of cannibals who terrorized a section of Scotland's west coast for decades. Support the show
Published: Aug 15, 2025Duration: 47m 56s
DOM Ep340 - The Twisted Life and Tragic Murder of Babara Daly Baekeland
Send us Fan MailBarbara Daly Baekeland was a wealthy socialite with everything anyone could ever want. Or at least that's how it appeared from the outside. But in reality, her perfect marriage was a sham, she was suffering from mental health issues, and her son was a delusional psychopath who would eventually end her life. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.<b...
Published: Aug 8, 2025Duration: 50m 58s
DOM Ep339 - The Life, Career and Murder of David "Stringbean" Akeman
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we cover the life and tragic death of David "Stringbean" Akeman, an icon of both the Grand Ole Opry and classic television show Hee-Haw.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Published: Aug 1, 2025Duration: 1h 13m 54s
DOM Ep338 - "Truth Is Stanger Than Friction" - Bizarre HOA Rules & Stories
Send us Fan MailIn our first podcast about something other than Jim Jones in 3 1/2 months, we attempt to cleanse your and our palate with a light hearted episode about HOAs and some crazy stories involving them. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Published: Jul 18, 2025Duration: 58m 30s
DOM Ep337 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 14) - Jim's Last Crusade
Send us Fan MailThis episode is the FINAL part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover Leo Ryan's volatile visit to Jonestown, his attempts to help several defectors escape, and the terrible tragedy that ultimately resulted from Jim Jones' total inability to accept even one single rejection.Support the show
Published: Jul 11, 2025Duration: 59m 59s
DOM Ep336 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 13) - Smoke & Mirrors
Send us Fan MailIn this 13th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We discuss Jim's continued legal battles, his attempts to repair Jonestown's damaged public image, and finally, the dreaded visit from California Congressman Leo Ryan.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Published: Jul 4, 2025Duration: 50m 47s
DOM Ep335 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 12) - Teamwork Makes the Nightmare Work
Send us Fan MailIn the 12th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover the continued downfall of Jim's empire, his out of control drug use, and the legal and media firestorm that would eventually lead to the event that caused the mass suicide and murder of everyone in Jonestown- the visit from California Congressman Leo Ryan.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission...
Published: Jun 27, 2025Duration: 1h 4m 56s
DOM Ep334 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 11) - Ya Don't Mess Around With Jim
Send us Fan MailIn this 11th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover Jim's harsh reign over Jonestown, the difficult assimilation of the new wave of settlers, the custody battle with Grace Stoen, and the ever-growing group back in America calling for an investigation into Jim's alleged abuse and human rights violations.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost t...
Published: Jun 20, 2025Duration: 1h 0m 17s