Where did the phrase, "Don't take candy from strangers" come from?  Derek answers that question while giving you the details of one of the oldest unsolved mysteries in US History.  The first nationally known kidnapping.  

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This trucker got away with murder, literally. His killing spree went unnoticed for years until he attempted to kill someone he knew. Known as the "Happy Faced Killer" he left notes of his crimes signed with a happy face. Derek brings you his story with some little known facts about his childhood as well as clips from one of the few interviews that exists where this killer speaks about his crimes. Apr 1, 2018. Ep 52.

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The 1690s and early 1700s were a time of turmoil in New England. Witches were executed, populations were dying of smallpox, the church was the dominant power. Derek explores the influence that one man had on this period in history.

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Derek does his annual ranking of his top 5 episodes of all time as well as the top 3 for 2017. Sometimes people in power abuse their authority. Sometimes this can be deadly for those involved. Derek explores a wild west experience where justice may not have been served.

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Derek takes you back to the all time most downloaded episode of his podcast with a live broadcast from the location where the Bender family of serial killers committed most of their murders in Labette County, KS.  

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In this episode, Derek talks about using positive reminders and repetition to achieve goals in life.  He tells you how he used this technique to reach several of his goals and you will hear some surprise celebrities who found success in thinking positive and creating a mental image of their success to keep them going.

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The Mansassa Mauler was one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.  He was a beast in the ring bringing in record numbers of spectators to see him in action.  His ringside audience was larger than any of the biggest fights of current times. Here's what you don't know . . .

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How fast do planes travel?  What's the fastest plane that ever existed?  Are the fighter jets of today the fastest ever?  Not even close.  Join Derek on a little lesson in air speed that will surely surprise you.

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Derek explores a horrific crime that occurred in a town known as the pretty place.  While the crime occurred over 100 years ago, it remains unsolved to this day.

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Before the Civil War, 2 states went to war themselves.  Their war was more civil.  Explore this little known battle with Derek as you go back in time to the 1800s.  Take $30 off your first order with Blue Apron, brand new sponsor of the show.  Use the link http://www.blueapron.com/izzi