Keystone State of Mind
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsJoin to hear stories from the dark side of Pennsylvania history!! From murderers and true crime to urban legends and the paranormal. I'll also be bringing some fun and humor to these true stories. And while I tell you all about the Keystone State, I'll be drinking my favorite adult beverage...Keystone Light. Don't judge me too hard Beer Snobs!! So come along, and let's get into...a Keystone State of Mind!!
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The Centralia Mine Fire - Part 2
April 28, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBListen to the conclusion of the Centralia Mine Fire Story this week on KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! The New Website: ksomthepod.com [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/ Snapchat: keystone_thepod References: Fire Underground: The Ongoing Tragedy of the Centralia Mine Fire, David DeKok, 2010 Buy It Here: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Underground-Ongoing-...
The Centralia Mine Fire - Part 1 // 14
April 23, 2020 01:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn 1962, a fire was lit that continues to burn to this day. A literal fire, not a metaphor!! An entire town was destroyed. Find out the scoop on KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind Website: ksomthepod.com https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/ksom_keystone https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateo...
The Centralia Mine Fire - Part 1
April 23, 2020 01:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn 1962, a fire was lit that continues to burn to this day. A literal fire, not a metaphor!! An entire town was destroyed. Find out the scoop on KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! The New Website: ksomthepod.com [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/ Snapchat: keystone_thepod References: Fire Underground: The Ongoing Tragedy of the Centralia Mine Fire, David De...
The Mysterious Toynbee Tiles
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn the 1980's, strange messages began appearing in the streets of Philadelphia, imbedded in the pavement. "Toynbee Idea In Kubrick's 2001 Resurrect Dead On Planet Jupiter" What does this mean? Find out on this episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! The New Website: ksomthepod.com [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/ Snapchat: keystone_thepod Reference...
The Mysterious Toynbee Tiles // 13
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn the 1980's, strange messages began appearing in the streets of Philadelphia, imbedded in the pavement. "Toynbee Idea In Kubrick's 2001 Resurrect Dead On Planet Jupiter" What does this mean? Find out on this episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind Website: ksomthepod.com https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/...
The Allentown Skinhead Murders // 12
April 02, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB*CONTENT WARNING* This episode contains descriptions of violence and murder, as well as discussion of religion, racism, anti-semitism, and neo-Nazism. Please proceed with caution!! On February 27, 1995, 3 members of the Freeman family were found murdered in their Salisbury Township home. Investigators would soon find out that the perpetrators of this heinous crime were actually members of the same family, and were teenage boys. Find out all about this unthinkable act on this episode of KSO...
The Allentown Skinhead Murders
April 02, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB*CONTENT WARNING* This episode contains descriptions of violence and murder, as well as discussion of religion, racism, anti-semitism, and neo-Nazism. Please proceed with caution!! On February 27, 1995, 3 members of the Freeman family were found murdered in their Salisbury Township home. Investigators would soon find out that the perpetrators of this heinous crime were actually members of the same family, and were teenage boys. Find out all about this unthinkable act on this episode of KSO...
The Spanish Flu of 1918
March 25, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBJust over a century ago, the world was it with a pandemic that infected 1/3 of the world's population and killed up 100 million people. Find out how the Spanish Flu affected the Keystone State on this episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! The New Website: ksomthepod.com [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/ Snapchat: keystone_thepod References: T...
The Spanish Flu of 1918 // 11
March 25, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBJust over a century ago, the world was it with a pandemic that infected 1/3 of the world's population and killed up 100 million people. Find out how the Spanish Flu affected the Keystone State on this episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind Website: ksomthepod.com https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://...
The Kecksburg UFO Incident
March 18, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBDid a UFO land in Kecksburg, PA in 1965? Was it a secret government aircraft? Was it a Russian satellite? Get the scoop on this episode of KSOM!!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! The New Website: ksomthepod.com [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/ Snapchat: keystone_thepod References: Unsolved Mysteries, Season 3, Episode 1 https://youtu.be/fzWA0tDRPtk Kec...
The Kecksburg UFO Incident // 10
March 18, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBDid a UFO land in Kecksburg, PA in 1965? Was it a secret government aircraft? Was it a Russian satellite? Get the scoop on this episode of KSOM!!! Reach out and let me know what you think!!Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind Website: ksomthepod.com https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/ksom_keystone htt...
MOVE Bombing...Part 2
March 03, 2020 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThis is the conclusion to the story of the MOVE bombing, the time that the Philadelphia bombed their own city. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and listen to that first! Grab a Key Light and learn about one of the most horrific events in PA history! Reach out and let me know what you think!! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/ Snapchat: keysto...
MOVE Bombing...Part 2 // 9
March 03, 2020 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThis is the conclusion to the story of the MOVE bombing, the time that the Philadelphia bombed their own city. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and listen to that first! Grab a Key Light and learn about one of the most horrific events in PA history! Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind Website: ksomthepod.com https://ww...
MOVE Bombing...Part 1
February 26, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn Part 1 of this two part series, find out how a political/religious group came up against the Philadelphia Police Department in a stand-off that left a police officer dead, and set the stage for the most catastrophic fire in Philadelphia's history. Come back next week to hear the conclusion to this tragic story. Reach out and let me know what you think!! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.inst...
MOVE Bombing...Part 1 // 8
February 26, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn Part 1 of this two part series, find out how a political/religious group came up against the Philadelphia Police Department in a stand-off that left a police officer dead, and set the stage for the most catastrophic fire in Philadelphia's history. Come back next week to hear the conclusion to this tragic story. Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Keys...
The Mysterious Death of Jonathan Luna
February 19, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBFederal prosecutor, Jonathan Luna, was found dead in a creek in rural Pennsylvania. Toll records indicate Luna travelled from his office in Baltimore, Maryland to Amish Country in Lancaster, PA, only to end up dead after an apparent attack. Find out all the details on this week's episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keysto...
The Mysterious Death of Jonathan Luna // 7
February 19, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBFederal prosecutor, Jonathan Luna, was found dead in a creek in rural Pennsylvania. Toll records indicate Luna travelled from his office in Baltimore, Maryland to Amish Country in Lancaster, PA, only to end up dead after an apparent attack. Find out all the details on this week's episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind ...
The Catastrophic Johnstown Flood // 6
February 12, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn May 31, 1889, over 2,000 people were killed when the South Fork Dam gave way and unleashed over 20 million tons of water into the Conemaugh Valley. Find out all about this tragedy on this week's episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind Website: ksomthepod.com https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twi...
The Catastrophic Johnstown Flood
February 12, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn May 31, 1889, over 2,000 people were killed when the South Fork Dam gave way and unleashed over 20 million tons of water into the Conemaugh Valley. Find out all about this tragedy on this week's episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/ Snapchat: keystone_thepod References: “The Johnstown Flood” b...
Gary Heidnik's House of Horrors // 5
February 05, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB*WARNING* This episode contains descriptions of torture, rape, and murder. Listener discretion is advised. Gary Heidnik held 6 women captive for a total of four months. The horrific torture these women suffered in unimaginable. Get the whole story on this week's episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind Website: ksomthe...
Gary Heidnik's House of Horrors
February 05, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB*WARNING* This episode contains descriptions of torture, rape, and murder. Listener discretion is advised. Gary Heidnik held 6 women captive for a total of four months. The horrific torture these women suffered in unimaginable. Get the whole story on this week's episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthep...
Eric Frein - Cop Killer // 4
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB*WARNING* This episode discusses gun violence perpetrated against police officers. Listener discretion is advised! On September 12, 2014, two Pennsylvania State Troopers were shot in cold blood. One the largest manhunts in PA state history ensued. Find out what happened on this episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind W...
Eric Frein - Cop Killer
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB*WARNING* This episode discusses gun violence perpetrated against police officers. Listener discretion is advised! On September 12, 2014, two Pennsylvania State Troopers were shot in cold blood. One the largest manhunts in PA state history ensued. Find out what happened on this episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestate...
Eric Matthew Frein
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB*WARNING* This episode discusses gun violence perpetrated against police officers. Listener discretion is advised! On September 12, 2014, two Pennsylvania State Troopers were shot in cold blood. One the largest manhunts in PA state history ensued. Find out what happened on this episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestate...
R. Budd Dwyer
January 21, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB*WARNING* This episode deals with the subject of suicide and contains graphic audio. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is in crisis and thinking of suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . 1-800-273-8255 Available 24/7/365 R. Budd Dwyer was a Pennsylvania politician that took his own life during a televised news conference on January 22, 1987. Find out what led him to this desperate act on this episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me k...
The Public Suicide of R. Budd Dwyer // 3
January 21, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB*WARNING* This episode deals with the subject of suicide and contains graphic audio. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is in crisis and thinking of suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . 1-800-273-8255 Available 24/7/365 R. Budd Dwyer was a Pennsylvania politician that took his own life during a televised news conference on January 22, 1987. Find out what led him to this desperate act on this episode of KSOM!! Reach out and let me k...
Queen Esther Montour // 2
January 14, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBQueen Esther went down in history as "The Fiend of the Susquehanna". Why did she get this reputation? Did she deserve it? Find out on this episode of Keystone State of Mind!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind Website: ksomthepod.com https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/ksom_keystone https://www.insta...
Queen Esther Montour
January 14, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBQueen Esther went down in history as "The Fiend of the Susquehanna". Why did she get this reputation? Did she deserve it? Find out on this episode of Keystone State of Mind!! Reach out and let me know what you think!! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/ Snapchat: keystone_thepod Hang in there with me guys...it can only go up from here :P References: http://to...
Eastern State Penitentiary //1
January 07, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome to Keystone State of Mind!! Episode one details the history of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, and the experiences of the inmates that were housed there. Reach out and let me know what you think!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksom Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merch Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMind Website: ksomthepod.com https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/ksom_keystone https://www.instag...
Eastern State Penitentiary
January 07, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome to Keystone State of Mind!! Episode one details the history of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, and the experiences of the inmates that were housed there. Reach out and let me know what you think!! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/ Snapchat: keystone_thepod Hang in there with me guys...it can only go up from here :P
Eastern State Penitentiary // 1
January 07, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome to Keystone State of Mind!! Episode one details the history of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, and the experiences of the inmates that were housed there. Reach out and let me know what you think!! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/ https://twitter.com/keystone_of https://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/ Snapchat: keystone_thepod Hang in there with me guys...it can only go up from here :P