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Chime In Podcast

63 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratings

A podcast exploring random and fascinating topics in a relaxed format. Weekly trivia questions, true crime, mysterious happenings, science and human interest stories keep you ready to Chime In with hosts Graham, Michaela and Sarah!

*Some adult topics, no explicit language.

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Episodes

Holes in the Ocean

December 19, 2022 00:35 - 14 minutes - 33.5 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela bring you this mini-episode! We’ll be back to our full episodes in January. For now, listen to the mystery of holes in the ocean floor. Are they man-made? Alien-made? Ocean creature-made? These holes are still stumping NOAA - we can’t wait to hear what you think! Join us for listener favorite “What We’re Listening To.” https://linktr.ee/chimeinpodcast

Mineral Wells, Texas: Haunted Hill House and The Baker Hotel

November 30, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 70.3 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela tackle this listener request! The city of Mineral Wells, Texas is home to two of the most haunted locations in the United States. The Baker Hotel and Spa looms over the town, and is about to reopen to the public. The Haunted Hill house sits over a cave, and has a bloody and scary history. https://linktr.ee/chimeinpodcast

The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Part 2

November 16, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 85.2 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela conclude the treasure hunting mystery of The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. You won’t believe the details! Beheadings, abductions and disappearances. We cover Jesse Capen’s disappearance and decade long quest for the Lost Dutchman, as well as many other treasure hunters who suffered sad fates. Join us! https://linktr.ee/chimeinpodcast

The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Part 1

November 02, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MB

Salem: The Hauntings

October 19, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 87.5 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela explore tales of the Hauntings in Salem. Stay on your broom for this Halloween special episode that will spook you! Employees report seeing ghosts, witches, and more. The Witch House, Proctor’s Ledge, Gallows Hill, cemeteries and more! Join us! https://linktr.ee/chimeinpodcast

Salem: The Witch Trials

October 05, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 82.9 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela brew up an episode about The Salem Witch Trials. Hop on your broom for this Halloween episode that will surprise you! Was Salem, Massachusetts beset with witches and ghouls? Possessed by the devil? Our trivia segment gets you in a spooky mood! Join us! https://linktr.ee/chimeinpodcast

The Marfa Lights

September 21, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 40 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela explore the Marfa Lights. These strange lights have been documented in Texas since the 1800s. Are they lights from aliens or their spaceships? Lights from campfires or headlights? Or something supernatural? We have fun with some Texas-sized trivia, and our fan favorite segment, “What are we listening to?” 

The Georgia Guidestones - America’s Stonehenge

September 07, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 79.5 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela round up some crazy happenings in Elberton, Georgia. Conspiracies surround the mysterious Georgia Guidestones, their anonymous creator, and their violent destruction. Play trivia with us, and don’t forget to leave us a review! 

The Morgan Affair - Freemasons and the Third Political Party

August 24, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 62.2 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela tell the story of William Morgan, who threatened to expose the secrets of the Freemasons. Listen to the details of his mysterious disappearance and the rise of the Anti-Masonic Party. Play trivia with us, and then let us know your thoughts. 

Green Bank, Greenbrier and Timberline Aliens, Bunkers and Secret Surveillance

August 10, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 89.7 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela head to West Virginia to explore the many secrets in the mountains just 2 hours outside of Washington, D.C. Play trivia with us, and then let us know your thoughts. This one has it all - the NSA, a radio technology Quiet Zone, and secret government headquarters for use in nuclear war. At the end we do our fan favorite - what are we listening to? 

Operation HighJump

July 28, 2022 16:35 - 47 minutes - 108 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela finally tackle this listener request! We cover the known historical facts of Operation HighJump, and then we have to veer off to cover the theories and conspiracies surrounding this mission. Innocent mapping and cold weather testing? Or secret Nazi bases and alien technology? 

Amelia Earhart with guest Chris Williamson

July 13, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 174 MB

Graham, Sarah and special guest Chris Williamson explore the life and impact of Amelia Earhart. Chris plays trivia with us, and then we discuss the top theories of the unsolved disappearance of Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan. We get a sneak peek of Chris’s new book Rabbit Hole. Catch Chris on his podcasts Chasing Earhart and Vanished. 

The Princes in the Tower Part 2

June 29, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela are still talking about England! We recount the story of two princes, locked in the Tower of London, who disappear during the Wars of the Roses. Lancasters, Yorks, and Tudors are all here and make interesting suspects. Is a convincing young man one of the missing princes? Or is this mystery solved by a sad discovery? Listen to part 2 for the possible endings to this royal adventure. 

The Princes in the Tower Part 1

June 15, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 51.3 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela are taking you to England! We recount the story of two princes, locked in the Tower of London, who disappear. Does one of them resurface? Or is this mystery solved? Listen to part 1 for the incredible events that lead up to the disappearance.

Singing Stars

June 01, 2022 17:17 - 29 minutes - 68.3 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela are taking you to outer space! We explore the amazing phenomena of singing stars. Astrophysics made fun! Come play trivia and hear our latest recommendations for podcasts we are listening to. 

Smiley Face Killer

May 18, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

Graham, Sarah and Michaela are back - this time we’re telling you about several cases with some strange similarities! Young men go missing after nights out with friends, and are found later in areas that were already searched. Listen and let us know what you think! 

Peggy Jo's Last Stand

May 04, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 64.7 MB

Join Graham, Sarah, and Michaela as we recount a legendary Texas bank robber you don't want to miss!  We've also got trivia and what we're listening to!

Titanic Mysteries

April 20, 2022 17:18 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

Join Graham, Sarah, and Michaela as we dive into the many mysteries of the Titanic.  Play along with our trivia questions about the great ship and the film.  We explore from her construction, to her sinking, and on to the inquests and accusations that follow.

The Flannen Isles Lighthouse Mystery

September 25, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 87 MB

Join us this week as we learn about the mysterious disappearance of 3 lighthouse attendants off the coast of Scotland. Share with us what YOU think happened! As always, we have trivia, witty banter, and our conversation may wander off in random directions!

The Real Snow White

September 11, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 57.3 MB

A beautiful girl, mining dwarves, and poison. Come listen to fun trivia and the real story behind the classic! Or one of the real two stories...we love a good mystery!

Horror Movie Curses

August 14, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 74.4 MB

School is back in session, fall is almost here! To get you in the spooky spirit, join us for 5 Horror Movie Curses. Play trivia, and then let’s get spooky! The Exorcist, Psycho, Rosemary’s Baby, The Omen, and Poltergeist are the stars of this episode.

Hypnosis and Soul Wounds with Sharron Magyar

July 31, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

Celebrated hypnotist and author, Sharron Magyar joins us for this special episode. We learn what hypnosis can and can’t do, and Sharron shares amazing stories of healing and redemption. You don’t want to miss this episode.

Joshua Tree National Park with Savannah Robbins of The Missing

July 17, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MB

Join us and our special guest as we explore some strange happenings in Joshua Tree National Park! The murder and burial of Henry Stange by US Marine Curtis Lee Krueger and his girlfriend Ashlie Nicole Stapp will shock you. Savannah Robbins of The Missing podcast presents the case of missing person Bill Ewasko.

CENTRALIA MINE FIRE

July 03, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 46.1 MB

Under Centralia, Pennsylvania there’s a fire that has been burning for 58 years. Join us for trivia, history, and heat! Special thanks to Kyle McGran, YouTuber, for the clip we use!

The Real Lord of the Flies

June 12, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MB

After a Covid induced break we are back! Listen to our newest episode which features trivia, a literary review, and a real life survival story.   Come visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ChimeInPodcast Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

No Body Homicides

March 18, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 77.9 MB

First, we present the case of Doris Lentz who went missing in the Washington D.C. area. Next, the Canadian case of missing Lyle and Marie McCann. These are cases that went to trial as homicides, without bodies.  Come join us on our Facebook page, where you can send in listener requests!

Risky Rideshares

March 04, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Join us as we explore the world of rideshares.  Trivia, Uber/Lyft true crime, and a special guest who tells us tales from the road! Our first case is the tragic death of rider Samantha Josephson in South Carolina. We also discuss the death of driver Ganiou Gandonou in New York. Don’t miss our special guest’s safety tips for you! 

Psychic Detectives

February 05, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MB

Has a psychic detective ever solved a case? Testified at a trial? Can Michaela and Sarah pull off a prank on Graham during trivia? This episode explores cases where psychics have assisted, and sometimes been punished, during crime investigations. 

Healing Dirt

January 22, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MB

This episode explores the legend and science of the healing dirt found in a church yard located in Toneel, North Ireland. Spiritual savior or savvy science? Then we explore the healing dirt of Santuario de Chimayo in Chimayo, New Mexico. This episode includes trivia, and listener requested "what we’re listening to now!" 

‘Twas the Mystery Before Christmas

December 23, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MB

Join us for a great round of holiday trivia, and a mystery that has inspired mock trials and many websites. You’ll hear details about two great American poets, and a debate you may have never heard about. 

TIFFANY DANIELS, Missing from Pensacola Florida

December 11, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Special guest Cindy Daniels, mom of Tiffany Daniels, joins us for this special episode. Tiffany went missing from Pensacola, Florida in August, 2013.  Her car was found on Pensacola Beach 8 days later, and the mystery continues. If you have information about Tiffany Daniels, contact the Pensacola Police Dept at 850-435-1900

Appalachian Trail: Murder, Mystery, Magic Part 3

November 13, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 98.2 MB

Join us for the conclusion of our Appalachian Trail special! This episode may inspire you to take your own journey! We’ve heard experiences that were deadly, inspiring, and mysterious.  Come to our Facebook page to see some of our contributors, and let us know if you’ll be hitting the AT.

The Halloween Special

October 30, 2019 14:00 - 40 minutes - 92.1 MB

Join us as we present our special Halloween episode.  First, you’ll hear about Halloween crimes, and the missing persons case of Cindy Song. Then we discuss a special “Haunted House” the Sloss Furnace National Historic Landmark.

Appalachian Trail: Murder, Mystery, Magic-Part 2

October 18, 2019 14:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

Join us for Part 2 of our Appalachian Trail expedition! You’ll hear stories that will help you prepare, or make you avoid the wilderness! Check out accompanying photos at https://www.facebook.com/ChimeInPodcast  

Appalachian Trail: Murder, Mystery, Magic-Part 1

October 02, 2019 14:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MB

Join us for an epic trek exploring the Appalachian Trail. We interviewed over two dozen people, researched facts and history, and compiled some fun trivia. Part 1 gives an introduction to the AT, and takes a look at crimes on the trail. Check out our page at www.facebook.com/chimeinpodcast for photos and links!

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Mystery

September 18, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 154 MB

On March 8, 2014 Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 disappeared with 239 souls on board.  From conspiracy theories to pilot blame, explore this tragedy with us. We have a special guest Aviation expert, too.

Are Brain Injuries Linked to Criminal Behavior?

September 04, 2019 14:00 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MB

This week on Chime In, we have a mini-episode dedicated to the possible link between brain injuries, personality changes, and criminal behavior. Increase your knowledge with our trivia, and then come to our Facebook page and let us know your thoughts and experiences! 

Go Set a Controversy

August 21, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 96.3 MB

Harper Lee, a beloved American author, became famous for penning To Kill a Mockingbird. When her manuscript for Go Set a Watchman was released, there was a storm of controversy in the little town of Monroeville, Alabama and the literary world.

Disappearing on Vacation

August 07, 2019 14:00 - 39 minutes - 91.5 MB

Do you know how many people go missing on vacation every year? We explore facts with our trivia, and then delve into four missing people cases. Sister Eileen Christie, Carla Valpeoz, John Halford and Norman Lee went missing on vacation and were never heard from again. From dreamy alpine mountains in Austria to the other side of the globe, join us! If you have information on any person missing abroad, please contact the US State Department.

Unsolved Codes

July 24, 2019 14:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

Join us as we explore unsolved codes!  First, we discuss the Beale Ciphers, which if solved could lead to treasure. Next, we look at the ciphers from the Zodiac Killer.  Do they reveal his identity?

Mail Order Bride Crimes

July 10, 2019 14:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

This week, we explore the lucrative and dangerous business of mail order brides. We discuss laws enacted to protect foreign spouses and the Americans who sponsor them, and the story of Elena Maria Lopez who campaigns for additional safeguards. Listen to the true crime cases of victims Anastasia Soloviev and Michelle Nyce, two foreign brides who came to America to follow their dreams.

The Cooper Vortex Interview

June 26, 2019 13:56 - 41 minutes - 96.5 MB

This week, we interview Darren Schaefer of the podcast The Cooper Vortex. We just had to revisit the DB Cooper case, and you’ll want to hear all the details!  Come visit our Facebook page and let us know your favorite suspect. And make sure to listen to The Cooper Vortex for in-depth details on familiar and new theories!

John Titor - Time Traveler?

June 12, 2019 14:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

Join us as we explore the fascinating story of John Titor. Did he really exist? Was he a time traveler from the future or just someone perpetuating an intelligent hoax? We discuss time travel in movies, whether time travel is possible, and delve a little further into Graham's inherent skepticism. Be sure you make "time" to listen in!

The Bobby Dunbar Mystery and DNA

May 22, 2019 14:00 - 40 minutes - 93.1 MB

This week we begin with some fantastic trivia! Discover the mystery of Bobby Dunbar who goes missing in a Louisiana swamp.  He is later reunited with his family - or is he? Thanks to modern science we know the answer! We also explore Germany’s phantom serial killer! Go to our Facebook page for photos and links!

Waverly Hills Sanatorium

May 08, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

This week we explore the history and haunts of Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky.  We feature trivia, an excerpt from Dan Oshier Productions’ Waverly documentary, a shared experience from Troy at American Hauntings podcast, and an interview with a trespasser turned guest.  Go to our Facebook page for photos and links!

Prison Pen Pals Part 2

April 24, 2019 14:00 - 43 minutes - 99.6 MB

Join us as we conclude our exploration of writing the incarcerated. We interviewed more than 2 dozen people, and finish telling their incredible, and sometimes heartbreaking experiences.  Go to our Facebook page for updates, discussions, photos, and ways you can get involved!

Prison Pen Pals Part 1

April 10, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 108 MB

Fan mail to prisoners? Websites to help you correspond with inmates? Join us as we explore both true crime stories AND personal experiences with forging any type of relationship with the incarcerated. We interviewed more than 2 dozen people willing to share their experience, and appreciate how they Chimed In for this episode. Trivia this week includes some astounding statistics!

Billy Boyette/Mary Rice Murder Spree Part 5

March 27, 2019 14:00 - 23 minutes - 55.1 MB

Join us as we do a quick wrap up and offer final thoughts on the Boyette and Rice case. And in true Chime In fashion, we discuss a few other random thoughts! Plus a preview of upcoming episodes!

Billy Boyette/Mary Rice Murder Spree Part 4

March 20, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 82.4 MB

In this exclusive interview with U.S. Marshal Dominic Guadagnoli, we hear details about the fugitive hunt for Boyette and Rice. Guadagnoli shares his experience with fugitive hunts and his experience with changes in criminal activity over the last decade. He plans to join us as a consultant on future cases, as well.

Billy Boyette / Mary Rice Murder Spree Part 3

March 13, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MB

In this exclusive interview with trial witness, Brian Deily, we hear about his encounters with the killers. Brian details his testimony which helped the prosecution.

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