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Dead Reckoning
by Lawrence Lease
Dead Reckoning is a weekly investigative history podcast that charts a course through the forgotten, the unexplained, and the deeply unsettling. We don’t chase conspiracies, aliens, or cryptids—just the raw, often uncomfortable truths left buried beneath the surface of history. Each episode dissects a different mystery: from unsolved disappearances and obscure murders to abandoned relics and government cover-ups. We examine what’s known, what’s missing, and what the evidence actually says—no sensationalism, no shortcuts. If you’re looking for cold logic, hard facts, and a steady voice cutting through the noise, you’re in the right place. Because in the end, truth doesn’t vanish. It just decays. And we’re here to uncover it.
Episodes
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Flight 401: Mass Hallucination or Real Hauntings?
In this episode, we dive into the chilling true story of Eastern Airlines Flight 401 — one of the most infamous aviation disasters in American history and the ghost legend that followed it. What began as a routine flight to Miami turned catastrophic when the cockpit crew became distracted by a...
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What Really Happened to the Amber Room
What happened to The Amber Room, the most valuable missing treasure in history? Known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” The Amber Room was a breathtaking chamber made of gold, amber, and precious jewels—worth hundreds of millions today. Originally built in Prussia and later gifted to Russia…
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The Great Mystery of Celebrity 6
A mysterious shower curtain, a handful of recognizable celebrities, and one face the internet can’t identify. In this episode of Decoding the Unknown, Simon dives into the bizarre case of “Celebrity Number Six”—a pop art figure that has baffled Reddit for years. Who is she (or is it he?), and why...
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Who Is The Real Peter Bergmann
In 2009, a man calling himself Peter Bergman checked into a small hotel in Sligo, Ireland. He paid in cash, tore the labels from his clothes, disposed of his belongings, and left behind no trace of who he really was. Days later, his body was found on a nearby beach—yet even in death, his identity...
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Library of Alexandria: What Really Happened
Dive into the fascinating story of the Library of Alexandria — history's greatest center of knowledge, ambition, and mystery. From its legendary beginnings under Alexander the Great to its tragic destruction, discover how this ancient wonder shaped the world of science, philosophy, and...
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Waziristan: Terrorist Training Ground
This episode takes you inside Waziristan, a remote and mountainous region on the Pakistan–Afghanistan border where geography, history, and conflict collide. From British-era border drawing and tribal resistance to the rise of militant networks after 9/11, we explore how Waziristan became a...
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Flight 980: Where Is the Black Box
What really happened to Eastern Airlines Flight 980? On New Year’s Day 1985, a Boeing 727 crashed into Bolivia’s Mount Illimani—and the black box was never found. In this episode of the Dead Reckoning Show, we dive into the mystery, conspiracy theories, drug smuggling links, and the bizarre…
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Will The Real Frank Abagnale Jr. Stand Up?
Today, we’re diving deep into the life—and lies—of Frank Abagnale Jr., the so-called “greatest con man in history.” You know him from the movie Catch Me If You Can, where Leonardo DiCaprio charmed us all as a teenage pilot, doctor, and lawyer. But how much of that was actually true? Spoiler…
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The Moon Landing: World's Greatest Hoax or America's Greatest Accomplishment
Was the 1969 moon landing humanity’s greatest achievement—or the ultimate hoax? In this episode, we dive deep into conspiracy theories, debunk myths, and explore the real science and history behind Apollo 11. From waving flags to missing stars, Stanley Kubrick to alien moon bases—let’s separate...
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Grigori Rasputin: Mad Monk, Miracle Worker, or Master Manipulator?
Tonight we unravel the tangled legend of Grigori Rasputin, the mystic healer from Siberia whose influence over the last Tsars of Russia has spawned more conspiracy theories than facts. Was he really impossible to kill? Did he heal the Tsarevich with magic—or just lucky timing? Was he a saint, a...
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Was Edgar Allen Poe Murdered?
What really happened to Edgar Allan Poe in the days leading up to his mysterious death? In today’s episode of The Dead Reckoning Show, Larry dives into one of history’s greatest literary enigmas — the baffling final days of Poe’s life, the strange circumstances surrounding his discovery outside a...
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The Kraken: Myth, Monster, or Massive Squid?
From ancient Norse legends to Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poetry, and from terrifying sailor tales to real-life giant squids, this episode takes a deep dive (pun intended) into the murky waters of Kraken mythology.Is the Kraken just a myth? Or could something enormous still lurk in the unexplored…
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Secret Nazi Bunkers
In today’s episode, we explore Project Riese, the massive underground Nazi construction buried beneath Poland’s Owl Mountains. Was it just a vast bunker project? Or something far more sinister?From slave labor and secret SS programs to the legend of the Nazi gold train and the wild claims about…
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Stonehenge: Ancient Calendar, Burial Ground… or Alien Landing Pad?
Today, we’re tackling Stonehenge — one of the most iconic and puzzling landmarks on Earth. Was it built by ancient engineers, druids, or… aliens? We’ll look at how it was constructed, what it might have been used for, and why people still argue about it 5,000 years later.From prehistoric...
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The Giant Statues That “Walked” Themselves Across an Island… How?!
Discover the mystery behind the moai of Easter Island! How were they built? Did they really "walk"? And what caused the collapse of Rapa Nui society? In this episode, we dive into the legends, archaeology, and weird theories (yes, even aliens) surrounding one of history’s most fascinating...
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Did The FBI Play A Part in the Murder of MLJ Jr.
Did James Earl Ray really act alone — or was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated as part of a government conspiracy?In this episode, we dive deep into the mysterious and shocking circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1999 wrongful death trial that few people…
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What Happened at the Dyatlov Pass?
In 1959, nine experienced Russian hikers fled their tent in the dead of night on the slopes of a remote Ural mountain — half-dressed, terrified, and never to return. What followed was a decades-long mystery involving missing eyes, crushed bones, radiation, KGB cover-ups, and even theories of UFOs...
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The CIA’s Psychic Spy Program: Project Stargate
During the Cold War, the U.S. government spent over $22 million researching remote viewing — the supposed ability to psychically spy on enemies across the globe. Yes, really. This is the bizarre true story of Project Stargate — a top-secret program run by the CIA and the DIA that tried to turn...
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Georgia Guidestones - Is It Really A Blueprint for Post-Apocalypse World
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the bizarre and fascinating mystery of the Georgia Guidestones — a strange set of granite slabs erected in rural Georgia in 1980 by a mysterious figure known only as R.C. Christian.Are they a guide for rebuilding society after an apocalypse? A coded message...
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The Strange Case of the Isdal Woman
In 1970, a woman’s burned body was found in Norway’s Isdalen Valley. No ID. No name. Just coded notes, fake passports, and a trail of unanswered questions. Was she a spy, a smuggler — or something else entirely? This episode unpacks one of Europe’s most chilling unsolved…
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The Ghost Ship Mary Celeste
In this episode, we set sail into one of history’s most enduring maritime mysteries—the case of the Mary Celeste. Discovered adrift in the Atlantic in 1872, the ship was in near-perfect condition, fully stocked with supplies… yet the crew had vanished without a trace. We’ll retrace the vessel’s...
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The Missing Flannen Isles Lighthouse Keepers
In December 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace from the remote Flannan Isles in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. When a relief crew arrived, they found the lighthouse abandoned—meals untouched, a chair overturned, and a logbook filled with eerie final entries.In this episode, we...
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What Really Happened to Flight 19
In our debut episode, we explore the eerie disappearance of Flight 19—five Navy planes lost during a 1945 training mission. Was it bad luck, human error, or something stranger? From broken compasses to Bermuda Triangle myths, we separate fact from fiction and ask: what really happened out there?...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dead Reckoning is a weekly investigative history podcast that charts a course through the forgotten, the unexplained, and the deeply unsettling. We don’t chase conspiracies, aliens, or cryptids—just the raw, often uncomfortable truths left buried beneath the surface of history.
Each episode dissects a different mystery: from unsolved disappearances and obscure murders to abandoned relics and government cover-ups. We examine what’s known, what’s missing, and what the evidence actually says—no sensationalism, no shortcuts.
If you’re looking for cold logic, hard facts, and a steady voice cutting through the noise, you’re in the right place. Because in the end, truth doesn’t vanish.
It just decays.
And we’re here to uncover it.
HOSTED BY
Lawrence Lease
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Dead Reckoning is a weekly investigative history podcast that charts a course through the forgotten, the unexplained, and the deeply unsettling. We don’t chase conspiracies, aliens, or cryptids—just the raw, often uncomfortable truths left buried beneath the surface of history. Each episode...
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Dead Reckoning is created and hosted by Lawrence Lease.
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