Red Web

Today we explore the thought experiment of Roko's Basilisk and infohazards. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! What if simply knowing a piece of information could put you at risk? In recent years, this idea has captured the Internet’s attention and imagination, leading to philosophical discussions and new levels of scary stories. Today let’s discuss the concept known as infohazards. Sensitive topics: information hazards, Roko's Basilisk Here is a link to Nick Bostrom's paper Information Hazards: A Typology of Potential Harms from Knowledge: https://nickbostrom.com/information-hazards.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we go treasure hunting on the trail of the Golden Owl! Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! As the years go by, sometimes we’re treated to stories of treasures buried in parks and public spaces. This story is no different. What started as a book of paintings and riddles turned into a treasure hunt for a golden statue that remains hidden to this day. Let’s go on the trail of the Golden Owl. Our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss the true crime story of Belgium's biggest unsolved case: The Brabant Killers. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! Our sponsors: Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. In the 1980s a small gang was able to strike fear in the entire country of Belgium. With no aversion to violence, they primarily robbed supermarkets, but a clear motive for their crimes was never found. Today we discuss the notorious Brabant Killers. Sensitive topics: murder, child death, animal death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss the disappearance of Frederick Valentich and his unsettling final radio messages. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb Get your Founders Merch: http://store.redwebpod.com With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! In 1978, an Australian pilot took what was supposed to be a short flight, but never made it to his destination. In his last known communication, the pilot made claims of seeing a strange aircraft in the sky before he seemingly vanished into thin air. Today, we discuss the eerie details behind the disappearance of Frederick Valentich. Our Sponsors: PrivacyHawk - go to https://bit.ly/3xO3eAP to download the PrivacyHawk app and use code REDWEB20 for 20% off the Platinum plan. BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss how a town took justice into its own hands with the unsolved murder of Ken Rex McElroy. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! In the quiet town of Skidmore, Missouri, one man’s reign of terror went unchallenged until his shocking murder in 1981. This was the culmination of years of fear and frustration, but the identity of the killer remains a mystery. Today we analyze the background and theories behind who killed Ken McElroy. Sensitive topics: Sexual assault, sexual misconduct with a minor, animal death, murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we explore the alien, supernatural history of Mexico's Zone of Silence. Visit our store at https://store.redwebpod.com and support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/redweb! There’s a place in Mexico where it is said radios can’t reach, electronics will malfunction, compasses won’t work, and there are even stories of strange beings greeting lost travelers. Today, let’s analyze the possible answers behind the mysterious Zone of Silence. Sponsored by Kato's Koffee (go to http://katoskoffee.com and use code redweb10 to get 10% off your order) and PrivacyHawk (go to https://bit.ly/3xO3eAP to download the PrivacyHawk app and use code REDWEB20 for 20% off the Platinum plan). With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we unpack the true crime case known as the Keddie Cabin Murders. Visit our store at https://store.redwebpod.com and support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/redweb! With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! In 1981, a family's weekend in the town of Keddie turned into a nightmare. Mysterious phone calls, a missing sister, lost evidence, and a chilling crime scene have led investigators to reopen the case. Today, we discuss the gruesome Keddie Cabin Murders. Sensitive topics: murder, abuse, sexual assault, PTSD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2018, strange Craigslist ads began appearing online with cryptic text. Each listing had one thing in common: a simple hashtag. What started as a local oddity expanded into an online mystery with possible connections to artists and other mysteries, like Erratas. Today we discuss the confusing and enigmatic #PrayForDave. Sponsored by Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code RED50 for 50% off your purchase of two or more pairs), Shopify (go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period), PrivacyHawk (go to https://bit.ly/3xO3eAP to download the PrivacyHawk app and use code REDWEB20 for 20% off the Platinum plan), and BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month). Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 17th century France, a mysterious prisoner was kept under close watch, his face concealed behind an iron mask. For decades, he was moved from prison to prison, his identity remaining a secret of the crown. Rumors sparked the interest of writers such as Alexandre Dumas and Voltaire, immortalizing the question: Who was the Man in the Iron Mask? Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month). Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Appalachian lore tells eerie stories of the paranormal in the eastern United States. Between cryptid encounters and extraterrestrial experiences it’s clear that the area is a hot spot for the unknown. Today’s topic is no different. Let’s discuss the encounter of the Flatwoods Monster. Sponsored by Shopify (go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period) and Kato's Koffee (go to http://katoskoffee.com and use code redweb10 to get 10% off your order.) Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! Thank you for coming along on the ride, Task Force and we look forward to seeing you every Monday for another mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1986, a family moved into a house to better care for their sick child. What they thought would be a home of convenience and recovery quickly became a disturbing and upsetting experience as paranormal events seemed to plague the household. Today we discuss the Haunting in Connecticut. Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! Thank you for coming along on the ride, Task Force and we look forward to seeing you every Monday for another mystery. Sensitive topics: sexual assault. Sponsored by Shopify (go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period) and BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“They poisoned me!” These were the last words of a unique inventor who claimed to have discovered a viable alternative to gasoline. Today we investigate the conspiracy of free energy and the infamous water car. Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! Thank you for coming along on the ride, Task Force and we look forward to seeing you every Monday for another mystery. Sensitive topics: graphic descriptions of death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! A small town family in Florida were victims of a brutal murder, with no signs of a clear killer. Despite the disturbing evidence at the scene and the over 500 suspects interviewed, their murderer remains at large. Today, we discuss the Walker Family Murders. Go to http://katoskoffee.com and use code redweb10 to get 10% off your order. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Sensitive topics: graphic descriptions of death, child death, sexual assault. With Patreon, you get access to the Red Web Discord, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, ad-free content, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! Dyatlov Pass, Yuba County Five, and the Khamar Daban Incident. Each of these harrowing stories details a group of individuals traveling through the arctic conditions only to disappear, leaving few clues in a bewildering story. Today's case is no different. So let's discuss the Chivruay Pass Incident. Sensitive topics: death With Patreon, you get access to the Red Web Discord, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, ad-free content, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us directly at http://www.Patreon.com/redweb! November 22, 1963. A day that lives in infamy in American history when a President was shot in Dallas, Texas. Though someone was arrested for the crime, many theorize that the man apprehended was not the actual perpetrator. Today, we dive back into the world of conspiracy theories as we tackle one of the most layered ones of all: the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Sensitive topics: extremist conspiracies, anti-semitism, death, violence, mental illness Welcome back to Red Web! We're so excited to be back and independent. You can support us at http://www.patreon.com/redweb. With Patreon, you get access to the Red Web Discord, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, ad-free content, and more! Thank you for coming along on the ride, Task Force and we look forward to seeing you every Monday for another mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Web is rising from the ashes in its Season 2 Phoenix form! Or as Alfredo keeps calling it, 2 Red 2 Web: Revengeance 2.0, a Dark Phoenix Prequel Sequel (Season 2). Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/redweb! Thank you so much for the support as we figured out our next steps. We'll see you tomorrow, June 3, for the re-launch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Internet is filled with message boards and comments sections, but how do you know if the person you’re talking to is real? With the rise of AI and language models many subscribe to the belief that the internet is an empty wasteland of bot activity. Today, we’re discussing the dead internet theory. Sensitive topics: extremist conspiracies. Content warning for websites mentioned; stay safe and avoid going to any unfamiliar sites. Welcome to the season 1 finale! After this we will be taking a few weeks to figure out what comes next so please follow us on our socials to stay informed! @_TrevorC @AlfredoPlays @xchinyoung @_jillen @Schwartzanicker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meat falling from the sky. This is what a Kentucky farmer was met with one morning in the late 1800s. Despite the uproar this “carnal rain” caused at the time, this bizarre mystery was largely forgotten. Today we try to decipher the grisly case of the Kentucky Meat Shower. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Oakville Blobs (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VKvekRAOQghpiHfe0whVq?si=b38a6029c673431a), the Exorcist (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DaQQeokjwocV7CWZObtXX?si=a7cf385b326146cf), and the Conjuring House (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Lx2wltjKyXNIjfFrayksO?si=a6903183feac48f6). Socials: @_TrevorC @AlfredoPlays @xchinyoung @_jillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1949, a young boy began experiencing paranormal phenomenon that he couldn’t explain. What began as a haunting quickly escalated to a nightmare of daily exorcisms in a terrifying encounter that would go on to inspire a book and movie about the incident. Today, we discuss the true story behind The Exorcist. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: The Conjuring House (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Lx2wltjKyXNIjfFrayksO?si=326c40aa0bf244c1). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Old Arnold Estate: Due to its truly haunting nature, it has become the starting point to an entire film Universe. They say The Conjuring is “based on a true story”, but what is the true story? Today, we dive into the ghostly history of The Conjuring House. Sensitive topics: violence, sexual assault. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Amityville Horror House (https://open.spotify.com/episode/646Ajvcm4p10WJmUd03FfN?si=aa03992d10b542c5) and Annabelle the Doll (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tnkw4wwhtXBtjh23pWYZk?si=91fd47dbd6614b21). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices