Wendigoon

From a small detective agency founded in the 1850s to a nationally known private security and investigative organisation, the Pinkertons became one of the most recognisable names in American history.

This episode explores the rise of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, its role in investigating crimes, protecting businesses, tracking outlaws, and working during major conflicts in the United States. It also examines the controversies surrounding the agency, including its involvement in labour disputes and its changing reputation over time.

Discover how the Pinkertons helped shape the history of private investigation—and why their legacy remains controversial today.

Step into one of the strangest and most disturbing episodes in medieval Church history: the Cadaver Synod. ⚰️⛪
In 897, Pope Formosus was exhumed months after his death and placed on trial in a bizarre church proceeding ordered under Pope Stephen VI. Dressed in papal vestments, the deceased pope was formally accused, questioned, and ultimately condemned. The shocking event became one of the most infamous moments in the history of the medieval papacy.
This episode explores the political and religious tensions surrounding the Cadaver Synod, what happened during the trial, and the dramatic consequences that followed. Discover how power struggles within medieval Rome led to a trial unlike almost anything else in Church history.

Wendigoon sits down for an emotional reaction to Kane Pixels' haunting series The Oldest View, with Alex Kister also part of the discussion surrounding this unforgettable analog-horror experience.

As the story unfolds, the unsettling atmosphere, mysterious imagery, and deeper themes become increasingly difficult to ignore. What begins as a reaction quickly turns into an intense exploration of fear, mystery, and the strange world created by Kane Pixels.

If you enjoy analog horror, internet mysteries, reaction videos, and deep dives into some of the most fascinating horror projects online, this episode is worth watching.

What happens when a crowdfunding project becomes one of Kickstarter’s biggest failures?
This episode explores the dramatic rise and fall of a highly ambitious Kickstarter project—from its early success and massive community support to the problems, setbacks, and decisions that ultimately brought the dream crashing down.
Behind the headlines is a story about crowdfunding, ambitious promises, growing expectations, and what can happen when a project becomes much bigger than anyone anticipated.
A fascinating look at the risks of crowdfunding and the difficult reality of turning an internet campaign into a successful product.

The Tomb of Gilgamesh Conspiracy — Did the US Invade Iraq to Find Immortality? explores one of the strangest theories surrounding the 2003 Iraq War and the legendary Mesopotamian king Gilgamesh.
In April 2003, shortly after the invasion began, a German archaeological team announced that magnetic surveys at the ancient city of Uruk had identified buried structures that appeared to match descriptions of Gilgamesh’s possible tomb. However, the structure was never excavated, and there is no verified evidence that a tomb containing Gilgamesh’s remains or any secret discovery of immortality was found.
The episode investigates how the archaeological discovery became connected to conspiracy theories about the Iraq invasion, ancient Sumerian knowledge, hidden artifacts, and the search for immortality. It also examines the documented reasons presented for the invasion, including concerns over Iraq’s alleged weapons of mass destruction, which later investigations found had been seriously misjudged.
Where does documented history end and conspiracy theory begin? This deep dive explores the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the fascinating legend of Gilgamesh.

Was Emperor Nero the Antichrist? — The Biblical Mystery Analyzed explores one of the most enduring theories surrounding the Roman emperor Nero and the mysterious figure described in the Book of Revelation.

The episode examines Revelation 13, the number 666, Nero’s persecution of early Christians, and the ancient practice of interpreting names through numerical values. Some scholars have argued that 666 can correspond to “Neron Caesar” when his name is rendered in Hebrew letters, while other interpretations understand the number and the Antichrist figure differently.

Rather than treating the theory as settled fact, this episode explores the biblical text, historical context, early Christian persecution, and the arguments for and against identifying Nero with the Antichrist.

The Scary Reality of Waking Up from a Coma explores what it can feel like to regain consciousness after spending days, weeks, or even longer in a coma.

Waking up is not always an instant return to normal life. Confusion, memory problems, weakness, unfamiliar surroundings, strange dreams, and difficulty understanding what happened can make the first moments incredibly frightening. The journey can also involve rehabilitation and a gradual process of relearning everyday abilities.

This episode takes a thoughtful look at the experience of waking from a coma, the challenges that can follow, and the remarkable process of reconnecting with the world after prolonged unconsciousness.

The Perfect Bank Robber — Their (Almost) Perfect Disguise: Cowboy Bob tells the bizarre true-crime story of a bank robber whose disguise was so unusual that it became one of the most memorable parts of the case.

Known as “Cowboy Bob,” the robber used an elaborate appearance to conceal their identity while carrying out a series of bank robberies. Investigators were left trying to determine who was behind the disguise, eventually uncovering clues that revealed the person beneath it.

This episode explores the robberies, the disguise, the investigation, and the mistakes that turned an almost-perfect plan into a case law enforcement could finally solve.

The Yakuza Tampa Bay Lightning Conspiracy explores one of the strangest and most mysterious stories in NHL history: the allegations surrounding the Tampa Bay Lightning’s original ownership.
In the 1990s, Japanese company Kokusai Green became a major force behind the franchise, with businessman Takashi Okubo reportedly remaining unusually difficult for team officials and others to meet or contact. Financial problems, an IRS investigation, lawsuits, and questions surrounding the company's ownership structure fueled rumors of possible connections to Japan's organized crime world.
But how much of the Yakuza connection was documented, and how much became legend? This episode investigates the mysterious ownership, the allegations of money laundering, the financial turmoil surrounding the Lightning, and the evidence behind one of hockey's most bizarre conspiracy stories.