In the 1970s, a shadow network stretched across South America — a secret alliance of military regimes determined to stay in power.

This week, we’re diving into Operation Condor, the covert campaign that connected governments in in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Brazil in a coordinated effort to stop political opponents across borders.

How did these governments collaborate in secret?
Who was targeted — and how far did the operation reach?
And what role did global superpowers, including the Central Intelligence Agency, allegedly play behind the scenes?

In this episode, we unpack the origins of the operation, the dictators who drove it — including Augusto Pinochet — and the long shadow it still casts over South America today.

What happens when governments decide the law no longer applies to them?

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In the late 1970s, people began disappearing in Argentina.During what became known as the “Dirty War,” a military junta seized control of the country and launched a brutal campaign against anyone suspected of dissent. 

From 1976 to 1983, an estimated 10,000–30,000 people were abducted, tortured, and killed in a shadowy state-sponsored operation of terror. They were called los desaparecidos — the disappeared.

In this episode, we dive into the rise of the dictatorship under General Jorge Rafael Videla We explore how fear gripped a nation as the leaders saw it's own people as it's enemies.

But things began to turn around.

We also examine the courage of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, a group of women who refused to stop seeking justice.

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For hundreds of years, there have been stories about something swimming in the frigid waters of Scotland’s Loch Ness. Witnesses describe a long neck surfacing above the water. A massive body rolling just below the surface. 

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the world’s most enduring mysteries: the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. 

We’ll explore the first recorded sighting in the 6th century involving St. Columba… and how a quiet Scottish loch became an international sensation in 1933 after a roadside encounter sparked a media frenzy. From the infamous “Surgeon’s Photograph” to sonar scans, underwater expeditions, and modern DNA studies, we examine the evidence that has kept Nessie alive in the public imagination.

Is there a prehistoric plesiosaur lurking in the depths? A giant eel? A series of elaborate hoaxes? Or is the monster something even stranger—an example of how folklore, media, and human psychology can create a legend that refuses to die?

We’ll break down:

Pour a cup of Scottish tea, settle into the lounge, and join us as we separate myth from possibility in the shadowy waters of Loch Ness.

Let’s find out 🦕

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Beneath the Arctic ice, far below where sunlight can reach, there’s a Russian submarine so secretive that the world has been trying to figure out what it does. 

In this episode, we dive into the mystery of the Losharik submarine—a deep-sea vessel capable of descending miles below the ocean’s surface, tapping undersea cables, mapping the seafloor, and possibly preparing the battlefield for future conflicts no one would ever see coming. 

We explore what the Losharik was built to do, what it’s believed to have been spying on beneath the oceans, and why its missions have made Western intelligence agencies deeply uneasy. We’ll also unpack the 2019 fire that briefly exposed the submarine to the world—and raised even more questions about what Russia is really doing on the ocean floor.

Join us in the lounge as we venture into deep waters 🌊🕵️‍♂️

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This week, the headlines get interesting.

We dive into a string of real-world mysteries that sound too strange to be true—yet somehow are. From a man who literally ate an art exhibit and an update on the disappearance of MH370.

We also examine reports of a possible sonic weapon, allegedly used in Venezuela—what it is, how it works, and whether it’s science fiction or whether it's a huge advancement in military technology. And finally, we travel back in time to look at how the wooly Rhino went extinct... even if Riley isn't interested. 

Press play—and join us in the mystery lounge. 🕵️‍♂️🎙️

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Step into Victorian London as we take a look at one of history’s most talked-about mysteries: Jack the Ripper. In this episode, we explore what life was like in Whitechapel in 1888 and how a series of shocking crimes captured the attention of an entire city—and eventually the world.

Join us as we focus on the facts of the case, the people involved, and the questions that still linger. Who were the victims? What did investigators actually know at the time? And how did newspapers and public speculation shape the legend we recognize today?

We work through theories that have emerged over the years and why this unsolved case continues to fascinate historians, writers, and mystery fans alike. 

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In the early hours of February 25, 1942, Los Angeles erupted in gunfire. Searchlights crisscrossed the sky, anti-aircraft batteries thundered, and a city watched in terror as the city braced for an invasion that—officially—never came.

In this episode, we unravel the mystery of The Battle of Los Angeles: a forgotten World War II incident where the U.S. military fired over a thousand rounds into the night sky, civilians were killed, and the government’s explanations never quite added up. Was it a false alarm fueled by wartime panic? A weather balloon gone wrong? Secret military testing? Or something far stranger?

We dig into declassified documents, newspaper headlines, differing accounts, and the contradictions that fill the story. 

What was really over Los Angeles that night?

Join us in the lounge as we travel back to LA and get to the bottom of it. 

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What if one of America’s most unlikely allies helped win World War II… from the shadows?

In this episode, we dive into the strange-but-true story of the U.S. government teaming up with the American Mafia during WWII. From protecting New York’s docks against sabotage to leveraging mob connections in Sicily ahead of the Allied invasion, we explore how notorious crime bosses like Lucky Luciano became part of a secret wartime strategy.

Was this underworld alliance a decisive factor in the Allied victory—or just a convenient myth born from wartime desperation? And what were the long-term consequences of making deals with organized crime?

Join us as we unpack the facts, the theories, and the lingering mysteries behind one of the most unexpected partnerships in American history. 🕵️‍♂️

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What a year! Thanks for joining us and being a part of the Mystery Lounge Community. 

Join us as we look back at some of the highlights and look forward to the new year. 

We'd love to hear from you? Have a mystery you want discussed? Have an alternate theory from a previous episode? 

Let us know at the email below!

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On Christmas Eve, 1914, something extraordinary happened. Along the frozen trenches of the Western Front, enemies laid down their weapons, sang carols across no man’s land, exchanged gifts, and—according to some accounts—even played a game of soccer.

In this episode, we explore the mystery of the WWI Christmas Truce: How did a spontaneous ceasefire break out without orders? How widespread was it really? And why did it terrify military leaders on both sides? Through letters from soldiers and firsthand accounts we examine a moment when shared humanity briefly interrupted the machinery of war—and why it never happened again.

Then, Riley gathers everyone around the fireplace for a Christmas Classic: The Wolf Truce 🎄

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