Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More
378 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsJoin 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 perpetrators, pointing out irony and puns along the way. So buckle up and get ready to laugh, cringe, and ponder the mysteries of the human psyche with Joe, Ivan, and Sam on Dawn of Mantis!
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DOM Ep127 - The Buddy Holly Story (Pt. 3)
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn our third episode of the Buddy Holly series, we are joined in studio by singer/songwriter & Nashville musician Casey Twist, which is perfect because we discuss Buddy's experiences in Nashville during his first professional recording sessions for a major label. We also introduce a pivotal figure to the Buddy Holly saga- Norman Petty. Although Petty did initially help Buddy get his career off the ground, he would also take advantage of the ambitious young musician, as was so often the case ...
DOM Ep129 - The Buddy Holly Story Part 3
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn our third episode of the Buddy Holly series, we are joined in studio by singer/songwriter & Nashville musician Casey Twist, which is perfect because we discuss Buddy's experiences in Nashville during his first professional recording sessions for a major label. We also introduce a pivotal figure to the Buddy Holly saga- Norman Petty. Although Petty did initially help Buddy get his career off the ground, he would also take advantage of the ambitious young musician, as was so often the case ...
DOM Ep129 - The Buddy Holly Story (Pt. 3)
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn our third episode of the Buddy Holly series, we are joined in studio by singer/songwriter & Nashville musician Casey Twist, which is perfect because we discuss Buddy's experiences in Nashville during his first professional recording sessions for a major label. We also introduce a pivotal figure to the Buddy Holly saga- Norman Petty. Although Petty did initially help Buddy get his career off the ground, he would also take advantage of the ambitious young musician, as was so often the case ...
Mini Mantis Ep13 - Rufe Persful
May 25, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBRufe Persful was a career criminal who’s first major stint in an Arkansas prison was a pretty sweet gig- he was handed a shotgun and tasked with shooting any fellow inmate who tried to escape. He was good at his job, a little too good, and his reputation as a traitor followed him throughout several other prisons all the way to the infamous Alcatraz. He was punished passed the brink of insanity, and resorted to some pretty gruesome measures to get off “the Rock”. So come along with us as we ...
DOM Ep128 - The Buddy Holly Story (Pt. 2)
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn part 2 of our Buddy Holly series, we continue along Buddy's musical transformation. We also see the beginnings of what would eventually become the Crickets, and discuss Buddy's important and very influential friendship with the one and only Elvis Presley.
DOM Ep128 - The Buddy Holly Story Part 2
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn part 2 of our Buddy Holly series, we continue along Buddy's musical transformation. We also see the beginnings of what would eventually become the Crickets, and discuss Buddy's important and very influential friendship with the one and only Elvis Presley. Support the Show.
Mini Mantis Ep12 - Andy Warhol
May 18, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn our 12th Mini Mantis episode, we cover the attempted murder of pop art icon Andy Warhol. Many strange characters floated in and out of "The Factory", which was Andy's headquarters and ground zero for the production of his art. But eventually Andy's open door policy to drifters, addicts, and others on the fringes of society would almost destroy him. Radical feminist Valerie Solanas entered Andy's bubble in the mid 60s, and after she became convinced that he was trying to steal her intellec...
DOM Ep127 - The Buddy Holly Story Part 1
May 14, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this first part of our 8 part series, we open with a brief synopsis of who Buddy Holly was and how he changed the musical landscape. Then we start at the beginning, with his birth in 1936, and take you through his school years and the beginnings of his musical career with friend and fellow musician Jack Neal. We hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as we did making it! Support the Show.
DOM Ep127 - The Buddy Holly Story (Pt. 1)
May 14, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this first part of our 8 part series, we open with a brief synopsis of who Buddy Holly was and how he changed the musical landscape. Then we start at the beginning, with his birth in 1936, and take you through his school years and the beginnings of his musical career with friend and fellow musician Jack Neal. We hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as we did making it!
Mini Mantis Ep11 - The Green Children
May 11, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBOn this episode we talk about a bizarre tale involving two children who appeared out of nowhere near a small village. They were lost, disoriented, and..... green! Yes, you read that correctly. Join us as we tell this odd story and attempt to separate fact from fiction. Redbeard Sound RedBeard 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 ...
DOM Ep126 - KISS-tory
May 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWe're kicking off "Music May" with James Dunham! We turned James loose and he's bringing all the knowledge on the Hottest Band in the Land, KISS! We also premier the new DOM theme song! So, go ahead and take a little listen! Support the Show.
Mini Mantis Ep10 - Talking UFO's with Stephen Boudreaux
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBOn this Mini Mantis we have James Dunham back in studio and we bring on a special guest Stephen Boudreaux (pronounced Boo-dro) by way of Zoom! We're discussing a photo of a UFO that was captured on video by Stephen's daughter while she was filming lightning during a storm last year! Be sure to check out our Twitter page, so you can see the photo that we're talking about. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing. Disclai...
DOM Ep125 - The Songs of Doug Hopkins
April 30, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week we're bringing you the story of Doug Hopkins. He was a co-founder, principal songwriter and lead guitarist for one of our favorite rock bands of the 90's, the Gin Blossoms! Listen along as we check out snippets of some of his early work all the way through some of his biggest hits, until his death in 1993. Support the Show.
DOM - Frankie MacDonald Interview
April 28, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBWe've got a special one for you! Joe and Ivan got to interview YouTuber and amateur Canadian meteorologist, the great Frankie MacDonald! Redbeard Sound RedBeard 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.
Mini Mantis Ep9 - Musician's Who Have Died In a Plane Crash - Lynyrd Skynyrd
April 27, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWe're closing out our current mini series by discussing the plane crash that occurred on October 20, 1977, killing three of the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd on impact (along with their assistant road manager, pilot and co-pilot) and seriously injuring the rest of the band. Redbeard Sound RedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.
Mini Mantis Ep9 - Musicians Who Have Died In a Plane Crash - Lynyrd Skynyrd
April 27, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWe're closing out our current mini series by discussing the plane crash that occurred on October 20, 1977, killing three of the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd on impact (along with their assistant road manager, pilot and co-pilot) and seriously injuring the rest of the band. Redbeard Sound RedBeard 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...
DOM Ep125 - Kaspar Ate A Walnut, The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser
April 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBThis week we're bringing you the story of Kaspar Hauser, a mysterious Lad who showed up in the German town of Nuremberg on May 26th, 1828, wearing tattered clothes, clutching an envelope and surrounded in mystery! Be sure to buckle up, because this one is going to be a fun ride!
DOM Ep124 - Kaspar Ate A Walnut, The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser
April 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBThis week we're bringing you the story of Kaspar Hauser, a mysterious Lad who showed up in the German town of Nuremberg on May 26th, 1828, wearing tattered clothes, clutching an envelope and surrounded in mystery! Be sure to buckle up, because this one is going to be a fun ride! Redbeard Sound RedBeard 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 a...
Mini Mantis Ep8 - Musicians Who Have Died In a Plane Crash (Pt. 4) - Otis Redding
April 20, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWe continue our mini series this week by discussing one of the greatest soul singers of all time, Otis Redding, and the tragedy that happened on December 10, 1967 when his plane crashed killing him and all onboard except for one of his bandmates. Also, Joe tells of an eerie experience that happened to a family member! Support the Show.
Mini Mantis Ep8 - Musician's Who Have Died In a Plane Crash (Pt. 4) - Otis Redding
April 20, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWe continue our mini series this week by discussing one of the greatest soul singers of all time, Otis Redding, and the tragedy that happened on December 10, 1967 when his plane crashed killing him and all onboard except for one of his bandmates. Also, Joe tells of an eerie experience that happened to a family member!
DOM Ep123 - Urban Legends
April 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBCheck your back seat, because on this weeks episode Joe's bringing us a couple of urban legends! First up is a couple tales of the "killer in the back seat" and then we close it out with the legend of the Bunnyman! Support the Show.
Mini Mantis Ep7 - Musician's Who Have Died In a Plane Crash (Pt. 3) - SRV
April 13, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this weeks Mini Mantis, we discuss the one and only Stevie Ray Vaughan, who met his untimely death in a helicopter crash and was considered to be one of the most iconic and influential musicians in the history of blues music, and one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
Mini Mantis Ep7 - Musicians Who Have Died In a Plane Crash (Pt. 3) - SRV
April 13, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this weeks Mini Mantis, we discuss the one and only Stevie Ray Vaughan, who met his untimely death in a helicopter crash and was considered to be one of the most iconic and influential musicians in the history of blues music, and one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Support the Show.
DOM Ep122 - Stede Bonnet "The Gentleman Pirate" (Pt. 2)
April 09, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBOn this episode, we conclude the story of Stede Bonnet "The Gentleman Pirate". We also begin the episode with a debate over whether that cushy foam apparatus that holds your can is called a "Koozie" or a "Cozy". Support the Show.
Mini Mantis Ep6 - Musician's Who Have Died In a Plane Crash (Pt. 2) - Jim Croce
April 06, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this Mini Mantis episode, we continue our series of musicians who met their end in a plane crash by talking about the great singer/songwriter, Jim Croce.
Mini Mantis Ep6 - Musicians Who Have Died In a Plane Crash (Pt. 2) - Jim Croce
April 06, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this Mini Mantis episode, we continue our series of musicians who met their end in a plane crash by talking about the great singer/songwriter, Jim Croce. Support the Show.
DOM Ep121 - Stede Bonnet "The Gentleman Pirate" (Pt. 1)
April 02, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBOn this weeks episode, we're setting sail on the high seas to bring you the story of Stede Bonnet (sometimes referred to as " The Gentleman Pirate")who was born into a wealthy English family, but turned to piracy in the summer of 1717. Support the Show.
Mini Mantis Ep5 - Musicians Who Have Died In A Plane Crash (Pt. 1) - John Denver
March 30, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThis week we begin a new Mini Mantis "mini series" on musicians who died in a plane crash. We'll be kicking it off with John Denver, which was voted on by our Discord members! So, hop on over to our Dawn of Mantis Patreon page and join to get in on Discord and other cool stuff! Support the Show.
DOM Ep120 - The Missing Beaumont Children (Pt. 2)
March 26, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBThis week, we're wrapping up the case of the missing Beaumont children and dropping some news on an upcoming series we'll be doing in May! We really go off the rails at the beginning of this one, but you can skip straight to the episode content by jumping ahead to 28:42! Support the Show.
Mini Mantis Ep4 - Superstitions (Pt. 3)
March 23, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week we conclude our Superstitions series by discussing the origins of stepping on cracks, the lucky rabbits foot, does breaking a mirror really give you bad luck, and the Hand of Glory! Support the Show.
DOM Ep119 - The Missing Beaumont Children (Pt. 1)
March 19, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this weeks episode, we're staying in the "Land Down Under" to discuss the case of the Missing Beaumont Children. Three Australian siblings who disappeared from Glenelg Beach near Adelaide, South Australia on January 26, 1966, in a suspected abduction/murder. Support the Show.
Mini Mantis Ep3 - Superstitions (Pt. 2)
March 16, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBOn this Mini Mantis episode, we continue our superstitions series by discussing Black Cats and where the phrase "Knock On Wood" originated! Support the Show.
DOM Ep118 - The Wanda Beach Murders (Pt. 2)
March 12, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBOn this episode of Dawn of Mantis, we conclude the Wanda Beach Murders and discuss a few possible suspects. Also, Hannah drops a wonderful little nugget of information about the Muppet Show and Kermit the Frog covering "Once in a Lifetime" by the Talking Heads! (Subject Matter Begins @ 15:28) Support the Show.
Mini Mantis Ep2 - Superstitions (Pt. 1)
March 09, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week we start our Mini Mantis series on the origins of superstitions! On todays episode we're covering, walking under ladders, throwing salt over your shoulder, opening an umbrella indoors and the 13th floor. Support the Show.
DOM Ep117 - The Wanda Beach Murders (Pt. 1)
March 05, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBOn this weeks episode, we're talking about the unsolved murders that occurred on January 11, 1965 of 15 year old best friends Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharrock at Wanda Beach, in Sydney, Australia. (Subject Matter Begins @ 14:26) Support the Show.
Mini Mantis Ep1 - The Max Headroom Incident
March 02, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBAs if hearing us once a week wasn't enough, we bring to you our new "mini" podcast series, aptly titled Mini Mantis! On this inaugural episode we're discussing the incident from November 22, 1987, where someone in a Max Headroom costume hijacked the signal of two Chicago TV stations! CATCH THE WAVE!!! Support the Show.
DOM Ep116 - The Mysterious Death of Ted Loseff
February 26, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBThe snow has melted, the temperature is rising and we are back in studio for this weeks episode of Dawn of Mantis! We're covering the story of Ted Loseff, a successful orthopedic surgeon in LA who was found dead, sitting in the drivers seat of his Cadillac, idling in the garage. Most would rule it a suicide, but one person in particular suspected foul play! Support the Show.
DOM Ep115 - Zooming Through the "Snowpocalypse"
February 19, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThere's a "Snowpocalypse" in the south, but that won't stop us! We fired up a Zoom meeting and invited our good friend James Dunham along to talk about Bigfoot, UFO's, Blackholes and more on this episode of Dawn of Mantis! Support the Show.
DOM Ep114 - Special Delivery: The Story of Burke & Hare
February 12, 2021 15:25 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis week on Dawn of Mantis, Joe brings us the story of William Burke & William Hare. A couple of gentlemen who turned killing into a profit back in the 1820's by selling their victims corpses to a university for scientific research! (Subject Matter Begins @ 6:59) Support the Show.
DOM Ep113 - The Bloody Benders
February 05, 2021 16:31 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBWe're back!! After a one week hiatus from Joe's big move to his new house in the suburbs, we're bringing you the story of the "Bloody Benders"! A family of serial killers who lived in Labette County, Kansas from May 1871 to December 1872. (Subject matter begins at 17:35) Support the Show.
DOM Ep112 - The Icebox Murders
January 22, 2021 16:07 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBOn this episode of Dawn of Mantis, we discuss the 1965 case "The Icebox Murders" and the suspected murderer, Charles Rogers. Joe also goes on a rant about I.B.S. and public bathrooms! Support the Show.
DOM Ep111 - The History of Spontaneous Human Combustion!
January 15, 2021 21:26 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this episode of Dawn of Mantis we're talking about spontaneous human combustion and the reported cases throughout history. Support the Show.
DOM Ep110 - French Maids From Hell! The Gruesome Crimes of the Papin Sisters
January 07, 2021 16:33 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBOn this Dawn of Mantis episode we tell the story of French sisters Christine and Lea Papin. Live-in maids that were convicted of murdering their employer's wife and daughter! Joe also introduces us to Canadian "weatherman" Frankie MacDonald, we possibly set the record for tea kettle laughs in one episode and we have a special in-studio audience member and backup Google researcher, Ivan's daughter Hannah! Support the Show.
DOM Ep109 - UFOs, Vinyl and Music with James Dunham
January 03, 2021 00:12 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBIn this episode, we finally get to hear about Joe's "easter egg" the infamous yellow notepad! We talk UFO's, Vinyl and Music with special guest James Dunham! Support the Show.
DOM Ep108 - The Magnificent Randy Quaid & the Hollywood Star Whacker Conspiracy
December 25, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBMerry Christmas from the Dawn of Mantis crew! Grab some eggnog and sit back by the fire as Joe tells us a tale unlike any other, the life and times of Cousin Eddie himself, Mr. Randy Quaid! It's sure to be a good one! Support the Show.
DOM Ep107 - The Failed Prophecies of Leland Jensen (Part 2 of 2)
December 18, 2020 16:37 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of Dawn of Mantis we wrap up the Failed Prophecies of Leland Jensen, discuss a few disaster movies and even give mention to Cousin Eddie himself, Randy Quaid! (Subject Matter Begins @ 9:00) Support the Show.
DOM Ep106 - The Failed Prophecies of Leland Jensen (Part 1 of 2)
December 10, 2020 17:14 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBDOM Ep106 - The Failed Prophecies of Leland Jensen (Part 1 of 2) by Dawn of Mantis Podcast. (Subject Matter Begins @ 11:10). Support the Show.
DOM Ep106 - The Failed Prophecies of Leland Jensen
December 10, 2020 17:14 - 1 hour - 171 MBDOM Ep106 - The Failed Prophecies of Leland Jensen by Dawn of Mantis Podcast
DOM Ep105 - The Not So Sunny story of Northern Calloway
December 10, 2020 14:01 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBDawn of Mantis: Episode 105 - Northern Calloway was a staple of the Sesame Street cast for years, that is until he began a downward spiral that lead to his departure from the show, and eventually his death. (Subject Matter Begins @ 15:00) Support the Show.
DOM Ep105 - The Not So Sunny Day...
December 10, 2020 14:01 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBDawn of Mantis: Episode 105 - The Not So Sunny Day, The story of Sesame Street's Northern Calloway.