The Missing and Unexplained Podcast

I sat down with Lorna Ferguson who is a Ph.D. Student in the Sociology department at the University of Western Ontario, Canada, is the Founder of the Missing Persons Research Hub, and is the Book Review Editor for Police Practice and Research: An International Journal. Lorna has a broad interest in policing research and developing evidence-based approaches to policing and crime prevention, including issues related to firearms and social media use. Currently, her research focuses on police responses to missing person cases. We had an interesting chat about her research and how academics and podcasters can collaborate better.

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DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.

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Feel free to check social media for more information and updates:

FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPod
INSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpod
TWITTER: @missingXpod
EMAIL: [email protected]

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Credits:

Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music
Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper
Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper
Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz 

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A quick update on the podcast re-brand and how you can support me on Patreon! Season 2 on Kris Fowler coming spring 2021. Thanks for listening!

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DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.

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Feel free to check social media for more information and updates:

FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPod
INSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpod
TWITTER: @missingXpod
EMAIL: [email protected]

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Credits:

Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music
Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper
Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper
Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz 

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With it being the third anniversary of Ryan Shtuka's disappearance this week, I had a brief chat with Heather about whether there was any updates in her son's case and we chatted about a new initiative she is part of, The Free Bird Project.

DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.

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Feel free to check social media for more information and updates:

FACEBOOK: @PodcastfortheMissing
INSTAGRAM: @apodcastforthemissing
TWITTER: @podcast4missing
EMAIL: [email protected]

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Credits:

Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music
Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper
Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper
Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz 

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For this first interlude episode I interviewed author Jon Billman whose latest book is titled "The Cold Vanish: Seeking the Missing in North America's Wildlands." Jon and I talk about the book and theories about why people go missing in the outdoors. I hope you enjoy our conversation. 

DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.

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Feel free to check social media for more information and updates:

FACEBOOK: @PodcastfortheMissing
INSTAGRAM: @apodcastforthemissing
TWITTER: @podcast4missing
EMAIL: [email protected]

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Credits:

Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music
Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper
Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper
Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz 

History Nerds United
Let's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.

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DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.

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In this fourth episode I talk to Corporal Jennifer Sparkes, a missing persons investigator from the RCMP, and I continue my talk with editor of Sun Peaks Independent News, Jean Strong, and Heather, about what may have happened to Ryan. This is the last episode (for now) on the disappearance of Ryan Shtuka. 

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Feel free to check social media for more information and updates:

FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPod
INSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpod
TWITTER: @missingXpod
EMAIL: [email protected]

If you would like to know more about Ryan's case, please visit: https://ryanshtuka.com/

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Credits:

Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music
VO Music: Epidemic Sound, Blue Adrian by 369
Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper 
Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper
Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz 

History Nerds United
Let's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the show

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.

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In this third episode I talk to Heather about searching for Ryan, as well as Alan Hobler from SAR Kamloops, and Gerry Tremblay, a volunteer, who helped organize and conduct the search for Ryan. 
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Feel free to check social media for more information and updates:

FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPod
INSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpod
TWITTER: @missingXpod
EMAIL: [email protected]

If you would like to know more about Ryan's case, please visit: https://ryanshtuka.com/

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Credits:

Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music
VO Music: Epidemic Sound, Fracture by Jakob Ahlbom
Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper 
Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper
Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz 

History Nerds United
Let's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the show

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.

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In this second episode I talk to Jean Strong, the editor of Sun Peaks Independent News, about the town of Sun Peaks, and I continue my conversation with Ryan's mother Heather Shtuka about Ryan's time in Sun Peaks before going missing. 

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Feel free to check social media for more information and updates:

FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPod
INSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpod
TWITTER: @missingXpod
EMAIL: [email protected]

If you would like to know more about Ryan's case, please visit: https://ryanshtuka.com/

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Credits:

Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music
VO Music: Epidemic Sound, Partners in Crime by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper 
Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper
Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz 

History Nerds United
Let's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the show

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.

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In this first episode I talk to Ryan's mother Heather Shtuka, and Ryan's friend Daniel Perrault, who candidly discuss Ryan's childhood, his high school years, and his eventual decision to move to Sun Peaks. 

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Feel free to check social media for more information and updates:

FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPod
INSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpod
TWITTER: @missingXpod
EMAIL: [email protected]

If you would like to know more about Ryan's case, please visit: https://ryanshtuka.com/

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Credits:

Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music
VO Music: Epidemic Sound, Lake Huron by DEX 1200
Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper 
Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper
Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz 

History Nerds United
Let's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the show

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.

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A Podcast for the Missing is a new, narrative podcast with the aim of bringing awareness and humanity to missing persons cases.

Each case will be multiple episodes, delving into details of the disappearance and the life of those who have gone missing.  The podcast will feature cases from all over North America and other parts of the world.  

The first series will look at the disappearance of Ryan Shtuka, who vanished from Sun Peaks Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday, February 17, 2018. 

All four episodes on Ryan will be available in late fall, or early winter of 2020. 

Feel free to check social media for more information and updates:

FACEBOOK: @PodcastfortheMissing
INSTAGRAM: @apodcastforthemissing
TWITTER: @podcast4missing
EMAIL: [email protected]

If you would like to know more about Ryan's case, please visit: https://ryanshtuka.com/

Credits: 

Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music 
Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper 
Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper 
Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz 

Support the show

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.