Unexplained
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SummaryStep into the shadows where logic ends and the truly inexplicable begins. Unexplained is a captivating narrative podcast that masterfully explores the world’s most baffling mysteries, from the haunting disappearance of individuals in the wilderness to chilling accounts of spectral interventions in the courtroom. Hosted by Richard MacLean Smith, the show bridges the gap between historical fact and the unsettling unknown, offering a deeply researched look at the events that continue to defy simple explanation. Each episode acts as a meticulously crafted investigation, peeling back layers of evidence to examine cases like the perplexing vanishing of Brian Shaffer, the strange death of Ted Binion, or the eerie mass collapse during the 1980 Hollinwell Incident. Rather than offering pat answers, the podcast invites listeners into the grey areas of human experience, frequently contrasting high-strung, otherworldly theories with the complex, often tragic, psychological realities of those involved. Whether delving into the legend of the Bermuda Triangle or analyzing the trauma-laden history of a haunted home, the show excels at grounding strange phenomena in human narratives. With a haunting, immersive tone, Unexplained encourages us to question our perception of reality, reminding us that some stories—no matter how much evidence we collect—refuse to be resolved. It is essential listening for those who find comfort in the curiosity of the unanswered.
Updated Jul 3, 2026
Episodes
Season 09 Episode 27: Death in Vegas, the Ted Binion Mystery (Pt. 1 of 3)
The mysterious death of gambling heir Ted Binion leads police to a buried fortune and a web of illicit secrets.
Season 09 Episode 26: In Through the Out Door
Medical student Brian Shaffer vanished from a crowded Ohio bar in 2006, leaving behind an unsolvable mystery.
Season 02 Episode 03: The Last Flight (RERUN)
A young pilot vanishes over the Bass Strait after reporting a mysterious, metallic craft hovering above his plane.
Season 09 Episode 25: Desert Rain (Pt. 2 of 2)
An investigation into the baffling disappearance of geologist Daniel Robinson reveals a trail of strange clues and lies.
Season 09 Episode 25: Desert Rain (Pt. 1 of 2)
Geologist Daniel Robinson vanished into the Arizona desert, leaving behind only his crashed Jeep and baffling clues.
Season 09 Episode 24: Audi Altarem Partem
After a murder case stalls, a series of chilling nocturnal visions leads investigators to a killer hiding in plain sight.
Season 09 Episode 23: We All Fall Down
Hundreds fell ill at a 1980 marching band competition, leaving a mystery between mass hysteria and chemical poisoning.
Season 09 Episode 22: Dwell Among the Bones
After the brutal murders at Fox Hollow Farm, new residents find themselves haunted by the lingering souls of victims.
Season 09 Episode 21: Triangled Veils
Unravel the chilling disappearance of Flight 19 and the enduring mysteries surrounding the Bermuda Triangle.
Season 09 Episode 20: Over the Hills and Far Away
A US soldier vanished after reporting a mysterious desert encounter that left him with lost time and missing memories.
Season 09 Episode 19: Something in the Water
A shark caught in a Sydney swimming pool vomited a human arm, unraveling a grisly underworld mystery that remains unsolved.
Season 09 Episode 18: It Lingers There
A family’s obsession with a decaying Wisconsin mansion reveals a haunting link to an explorer’s lost land claim.
Season 09 Episode 17: Unsettled Dust
The mysterious disappearance of a doctor on the eve of 9/11 leaves behind a haunting, unresolved question.
Season 09 Episode 16: Primum Non Nocere
Kentucky's history of tuberculosis treatment reveals a grim legacy of failed underground experiments and haunted halls.
Season 09 Episode 15: Red Dust (Pt.2 of 2)
The investigation into Pamela Werner's brutal murder in 1937 Beijing remains a haunting, unresolved cold case.
Season 09 Episode 15: Red Dust (Pt. 1 of 2)
The 1937 murder of Pamela Werner in Beijing unfolds into a disturbing mystery involving mutilation and a secret life.
Season 09 Episode 14: Cats in the Cradle
A family mysteriously flees their home in a shared delusion, leaving experts baffled by their sudden mass psychosis.
Season 09 Episode 13: The Weight of Empty Space
Tragic construction disasters and wartime atrocities in the Philippines leave behind a haunting legacy of restless spirits.
Season 09 Episode 12: Eyes that Shine a Burning Red (Pt.3 of 3)
Was the brutal 1945 murder of Charles Walton an act of random violence or the ghastly climax of a pagan ritual?
Season 09 Episode 12: Eyes that Shine a Burning Red (Pt.2 of 3)
The investigation into the brutal murder of Charles Walton takes an eerie turn as investigators uncover dark folklore.
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