Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More
Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing their unique style. With their producer and co-host, Sam, at the sound processing helm, the trio dives into the depths of true crime mysteries, as well as music, history, and various other topics, with a twist. Joe and Ivan's comedic banter adds levity to even the darkest of subjects but always with a respectful approach. Their motto: Victims are never the subject of the joke; instead, the focus is on the p...
Episodes
DOM Ep342 - The "Baraboo Bone Breaker" Joe Clark
In episode 342, we cover the disturbing case of Joe Clark, aka the "Baraboo Bone Breaker". Clark was responsible for the kidnapping and torture of two young boys in Baraboo, Wisconsin, back in the mid-90s. One of his victims, a boy named Ch…
DOM Ep341 - The Legend of Sawney Bean, the Scottish Cannibal
In this episode, we discuss the horrific tale of Sawney Bean, who raised a family of cannibals who terrorized a section of Scotland's west coast for decades. Support the show
DOM Ep340 - The Twisted Life and Tragic Murder of Babara Daly Baekeland
Barbara Daly Baekeland was a wealthy socialite with everything anyone could ever want. Or at least that's how it appeared from the outside. But in reality, her perfect marriage was a sham, she was suffering from mental health issues, and he…
DOM Ep339 - The Life, Career and Murder of David "Stringbean" Akeman
In this episode we cover the life and tragic death of David "Stringbean" Akeman, an icon of both the Grand Ole Opry and classic television show Hee-Haw.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music pro…
DOM Ep338 - "Truth Is Stanger Than Friction" - Bizarre HOA Rules & Stories
In our first podcast about something other than Jim Jones in 3 1/2 months, we attempt to cleanse your and our palate with a light hearted episode about HOAs and some crazy stories involving them. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in …
DOM Ep337 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 14) - Jim's Last Crusade
This episode is the FINAL part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover Leo Ryan's volatile visit to Jonestown, his attempts to help several defectors escape, and the terrible tragedy that ultimately resulted from Jim Jon…
DOM Ep336 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 13) - Smoke & Mirrors
In this 13th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We discuss Jim's continued legal battles, his attempts to repair Jonestown's damaged public image, and finally, the dreaded visit from California Congressman Leo Ryan.Redb…
DOM Ep335 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 12) - Teamwork Makes the Nightmare Work
In the 12th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover the continued downfall of Jim's empire, his out of control drug use, and the legal and media firestorm that would eventually lead to the event that caused the mass…
DOM Ep334 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 11) - Ya Don't Mess Around With Jim
In this 11th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover Jim's harsh reign over Jonestown, the difficult assimilation of the new wave of settlers, the custody battle with Grace Stoen, and the ever-growing group back in…
DOM Revisited - Ruby Stapleton - An Interview With Author Catherine Rathe
In episodes 309 through 311, we did a three part series on the unsolved murder of Ruby Stapleton. A huge part of the information in that series came from the book "The Washeteria Mystery: Who Killed Ruby?", written by Catherine Rathe. In th…
DOM Ep333 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 10) - Jim's Jonesin' to Leave
In this tenth part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, we cover Jim’s seduction of San Francisco’s political elite, some major defections that severely impacted his mental state, and the damning magazine article that caused h…
DOM Ep332 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 9) - It's Just Another Chicken Gut Thing
In part 9 of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We talk about Jim's continued sexual deviancy, the beginning of the construction of Jonestown, and Jim's earliest hints that he may some day expect the ultimate sacrifice from hi…
DOM Ep331 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 8) - Potty Mouth Preacher
In part eight of our series on Jim Jones, we cover the retaliation of the recently defected "Gang of Eight", and the extreme paranoia it created in Jim, which resulted in harsh punishments for the remaining Temple members. We'll also cover…
DOM Ep330 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 7) - Pills and Paranoia
In part seven of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, we cover the Temple’s most prosperous period, Jim Jones’ deteriorating mental state and the bizarre behaviors it manifested, the church’s expansion into LA and San Francisco, …
DOM Ep329 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 6) "But Jim Said I Could!"
In part 6 of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, we cover the Temple’s complicated assimilation into Ukiah, the eventual growth of the Temple, Jim’s spiraling mental state, growing paranoia and his decision to keep a mistress. …
DOM Ep328 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 5) - Goin' To California
In this episode, we cover Jim's increasing nuclear paranoia, his search for a new home for the Peoples Temple, and their move to California. Support the show
DOM Ep327 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 4) - Insubordinates!!!
In this episode, we introduce you to "Father Divine," the holy man who significantly influenced Jones. We'll also continue covering the expansion of Jim's own family as well as the Peoples Temple empire and discuss how the stress of it al…
DOM Ep326 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 3) - A Means To An End
In part three of our series, we cover Jim's departure from the Methodist church, his foray into evangelism and faith healing, his rise in influence in the city of Indianapolis, and the origins of the church that would eventually become the …
DOM Ep325 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 2) - Attack Monkey
In this episode, we cover how Jim met Marceline Baldwin, the couple's move from Lynn to Richmond, the failed adoption of Ronnie Baldwin, and Jim's first preachin' gig. Oh, and there's an attack monkey in there somewhere, too.Support the sho…
DOM Ep324 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 1) - Swearin' For Sodas
In our first ever episode from the brand new studio, we begin a series on the most infamous cult leader in American history- Jim Jones. In this episode, we cover the first seventeen years of Jim's life, from his birth in the Spring of 1931 …
DOM Ep323 - The Charles Starkweather Murder Spree (Pt. 2)
In our second and final episode on the Charley Starkweather Murder Spree, we cover the latter part of Charley's reign of terror, as well as his and Caril's apprehension by police. We also discuss their trials, Charley's execution, and Caril…
DOM Ep322 - The Charles Starkweather Murder Spree (Pt. 1)
From November of 1956 to January of 1957, nineteen year old Charley Starkweather killed eleven people across 2 states. He had his fourteen year old girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate, with him during the murder spree, and her exact role in the sl…
DOM Ep321 - Are You Being Served?
In this episode, we talk about one of our favorite shows ever- the raunchy, enuendo filled British comedy "Are You Being Served?". Support the show
DOM Ep320 - The Spectacular Life of John Murray Spear (Pt. 2)
In our second and final episode on John Murray Spear, we cover the second, far wackier part of John's life. Support the show
DOM Ep319 - The Spectacular Life of John Murray Spear (Pt. 1)
This is part one of a two part series on John Murray Spear- a Universalist pastor turned Spiritualist turned low-key cult leader who operated in the mid to late 1800s. In this episode we cover the first half of his life, in which he achieve…
DOM Ep318 - A Fire Down Below: Centralia, Pennsylvania
In the 1960s, the Centralia City council set fire to a trash pile on top of an abandoned coal mine, and ignited an an underground coal fire that would eventually spell the end of the town.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sou…
DOM Ep317 - America's Most Toxic Town - Picher, Oklahoma
In just a few decades, Picher went from a booming mine town of over 14,000 residents, to a literal ghost town. Turns out, the very industry that gave the town life would also be its undoing, and today all that remains are a few dilapidated …
DOM Ep316 - The Murder of Fern Rodgers (Pt. 4)
We conclude our series on Fern Rodgers by covering the trials of the three conspirators, as well as their lives after sentencing. Support the show
DOM Ep315 - The Murder of Fern Rodgers (Pt. 3)
In the third part of our four part series, we continue covering Fern's ongoing investigation as well as the initial arrests made in the case. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & …
DOM Ep314 - The Murder of Fern Rodgers (Pt. 2)
In part 2 of our 4 series, we cover the details of Fern's murder, as well as the genesis of the investigation. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This…
DOM Ep313 - The Murder of Fern Rodgers (Pt. 1)
In late September, 1974, a wealthy doctor's wife and socialite named Fern Rodgers was found lying dead in the floor of her sprawling colonial home. She had been shot twice in the head. The evidence soon led investors straight to her estrang…
DOM Ep312 - The "37th Annual" Christmas Special!!!
Welcome to yet another Dawn of Mantis Christmas Special! In this episode, we review the dozen killers that we covered over 2024, and rank them from worst to worstest in a sort of Santa's top ten naughty list. Merry Christmas. Support the sh…
DOM Ep311 - The Murder of Ruby Stapleton (Pt. 3)
In our third and final episode on the unsolved murder of Ruby Stapleton, we discuss several theories as to what may have happened and who may have committed the murder.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, reco…
DOM Ep310 - The Murder of Ruby Stapleton (Pt. 2)
This is part two of our three part series on the abduction and murder of Harding College professor Ruby Stapleton. In this episode, we delve into the very interesting and complicated life of Ruby's husband, Ray. We also discuss the discover…
DOM Ep309 - The Murder of Ruby Stapleton (Pt. 1)
Ruby Stapleton was a professor at Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas. On the night of October 8th, 1963, while she was washing clothes at a laundry mat, she was attacked and abducted. Eleven days later her nude, decomposed body was found b…
DOM Classic - (Ep104) Thanksgiving Smash & Grab
This is a replay of the first ever episode we recorded in Redbeard Sound Studio. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.…
DOM Ep308 - Nuclear Close Calls
In this episode, we discuss a few times which we came dangerously close to global catastrophe via nuclear war.Support the show
DOM Ep307 - Miraculous Survival Stories
In this episode, we cover a few incredible cases in which people survived injuries and accidents that no human being should have been able to live through. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music…
DOM Update!!! The Ashley Bush case
In one of the quickest resolutions to a case we've covered, Amber Waterman has finally been sentenced. Support the show
DOM Ep306 - The Kidnapping & Murder of Ashley Bush
Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Suppo…