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The Hat-Trick Podcast
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Welcome to The Hat-Trick Podcast! We are a weekly podcast that tackles a wide variety of cases in the true crime, conspiracy, and paranormal genre, as well as a few random tangents. At the end of each episode we pull a case out of our trusty hat for the next case. The Hat-Trick Podcast is hosted by Drew "D-Brain" Branson, Dustin "D-Crab" Crabtree, and Micheal "Needs a Nickname" Hall.
Episodes
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Episode 63: Princess Diana
We dive back into national conspiracies today with the story of Princess Diana! We look at her early life and see all the truly great things she did in her time on this Earth before her untimely death. We also take a dive into the conspiracy surrounding her death!
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Episode 61: The OKC Bombing Part 1
Today we start covering the OKC Bombing, which was inspired by what happened at Ruby Ridge and Waco. We cover the early life of Timothy McVeigh and show where he began to make the connections he will use to pull off the bombing. This is a case that hits home for us and we hope you will join us!
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Episode 59: Waco Pt. 1
Today is our first of two episodes over the Waco siege. We cover the early life of David Koresh and see how he became the leader of The Branch Davidians and what lead up to the siege. Join us in these tales of shootouts and corpse resurrection (seriously).
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Episode 57: Ruby Ridge Part 1
Today we kick off the beginning of a lengthy series of connecting cases. So we start with the incident at Ruby Ridge! Randy Weaver moved his family to an isolated cabin on the mountain side of Ruby Ridge in the mid 80's. He would become involved with the Aryan Nation and come under suspicion of…
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Episode 55: The Atlanta Child Murders
Today we are talking about The Atlanta Child Murders. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, children were going missing around Atlanta. Soon, bodies started showing up and it put the whole city on a state of high alert. Curfews were being enforced, and many leads were being investigated. However…
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Episode 54: Interview With OKPRI
Today we have a very special episode in store for everyone! We recently did an interview with Christy and Kathy from OKPRI, which is a paranormal investigative group based out of Oklahoma City. OKPRI has been around for 20 years and we were very excited to have the opportunity to visit with them....
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Episode 53: The Zodiac
Today we finally tackle The Zodiac! Will Dustin solve the decades long mystery? (Maybe....) We take a look at one of the most notorious uncaptured serial killers of all time. A man went on a rampage in the 70's around the Bay Area in California. Along with a string of strange correspondence with...
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Episode 52: Ed Edwards (Season 3 Premier)
We are back in the saddle everyone! To kick off Season 3, we are covering Ed Edwards. Now, Ed Edwards is a convicted serial killer, no doubt about it. So we talk about what he is convicted of. Also, he is accused of being the perpetrator of many of America's unsolved famous murders, as well as…
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Patreon Bonus Episode: The Wendigo
Today we have another Patreon Teaser where I try my best to be politically correct while talking about the Native American legend of the Wendigo. The Wendigo is a creature that humans would turn into if they resorted to cannibalism. They would no longer be able to control their new cannibalistic...
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Patreon Bonus Episode: Readings Of Edgar Allan Poe - The Raven, Lenore, and The Tell-Tale Heart
For our in between season shenanigans, we have decided to give everyone a taste of what will be on our Patreon! So here are some dramatic readings of a few famous works by Edgar Allan Poe as read by D-Brain! We hope you enjoy the show!
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Hat-Trick Hoops 2018
Welcome everyone! We are gearing up for Season 3, but in the mean time, here is our second annual episode of Hat-Trick Hoops where we talk about the NBA Playoffs and Free Agency. Please enjoy!
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Episode 51: Ted Bundy Part 2: The Shawshank Ted-Demption
Today we finish our coverage of Ted Bundy as well as cap off Season 2! It has been a very fun season and we are already gearing up for Season 3. However, we pick up today with Mr. Bundy as he makes multiple prison escapes and goes on the run to Florida. We cover the last days he spent out in...
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Episode 50: Ted Bundy Part 1 (Season 2 Finale)
Here we are at the big 5-0, episode 50! That means this is the first half of our Season 2 Finale and we are talking about Ted Bundy today. We take a look at his somewhat mysterious childhood and his college years as well as his first string of murders leading up to his first arrest. Join us for...
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Episode 49: The Murder of Kim Thomas
This week we are talking about the murder of Kim Thomas. Kim Thomas was a very successful woman who lived in Charlotte, NC in 1990. Sadly, she was found murdered in her home by her husband one evening with their young son unharmed in his crib. He called 911 and he initially seemed very…
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Episode 48: Charles Manson Part 3
After an extended vacation, we are back in the saddle with the conclusion of Charles Manson! It started to take a dark turn at the end of last episode but here is where things really hit the fan. We cover the Tate and Labianca murders, as well as the investigation to catch Manson, as well as some...
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Bonus Episode: Season 3 Teaser and Tattoo Round-Up
Hey we just wanted to let everyone know we were not dead and that we will have the conclusion to Charles Manson out soon, but to make up for the wait we are revealing new stuff for season 3 as well as talking about our vacation and tattoo adventures!
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Episode 47: Charles Manson Part 2
The saga of Manson continues where we left off, in a cool hippie van! We analyze the trail that Manson followed as he begins to bring his family together and we start to see where his theology originates. We get to talk about his time with the Beach Boys and begin to see where things take a dark...
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Episode 46: Charles Manson Part 1
Here we are again at Episode 46 with Part 1 of 3 of Charles Manson! This is going to be a big case and we hope you find it interesting. In part 1 we will discuss Manson's childhood and his multiple stints in correctional institutions and how he learned to play guitar in prison by a man named…
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Episode 45: Grigori Rasputin
Today we discuss the strange tale of Grigori Rasputin, The Mad Monk of Russia! After growing up in a small Siberian Village, Rasputin had a religious experience that caused him to become a pilgrim which led him to meet the Tsar and his family. He became a close family friend to the Russian Royal...
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Episode 44: Oak Island
Today we are headed back to Canada with a tale as old as the hills, the Mystery of Oak Island! What is in the money pit? Money? Gold? Tablets? A SHIP!? Join us and find out!
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Episode 43: The Cleveland Strangler
Today we cover The Cleveland Strangler, and his reign of murder in the eastern Cleveland area. Anthony Sowell was convicted of brutally murdering 11 women over the span of a few years. We go into how he would lure in his victims to his home and what was discovered at his house of horrors before…
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Episode 42: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders
After a short break we are back with a home town case, The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders! In 1977 at Camp Scott in Mayes County Oklahoma, a group of girl scouts arrived to start a 2 week summer camp. Despite some strange occurrences during a training session for counselors, everything seemed to be...
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Episode 41: Pearl Harbor
Today we are delving back into history! In 1941 the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor occurred early on the morning of December 7th. We will discuss what events led to the attack as well as some conspiracy theories that go along with it. Also we touch on how the events of that morning went down and...
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Episode 40: The Black Dahlia
Today we bring you episode 40, The Black Dahlia! This is one of America's most famous cold cases and it is full of twists and turns. In the 1940's Elizabeth Short moved around some and eventually settled into LA. One night she is dropped off at a hotel by a man she was dating and that would be…
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Episode 39: JonBenet Ramsey
Today we return with an upgraded sound to tell you all about the tragic death of JonBenet Ramsey. In 1996 her parents discovered their daughter gone along with a ransom note early into the morning of December 26th. As the day goes on her body is eventually found in the home and the conspiracies…
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Episode 38: BTK
Today we come back from break with an episode over BTK. He was a notorious serial killer around Wichita who struck fear into people for decades before being caught in one of the most ridiculous ways ever. We did have some technical difficulties with this episode and we are still working on…
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Episode 37: The Original Nightstalker
Today is one of our most terrifying topics ever, the case of The Original Nightstalker. Originally known as The East Area Rapist, this man was never caught and he committed a crime spree that extended over multiple counties and decades. This one is not for the faint of heart, so prepare yourself...
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Episode 36: JFK Part 2
Today is the conclusion to our JFK series where we go into possible conspiracies as well as the official story. It was a very interesting and deep topic for us to tackle and we have a lot to talk about so sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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Episode 35: JFK Part 1: Building Camelot
Today is part 1 of our 2 part series over JFK. We have been waiting a while to tackle this story and the wait is over! In part 1 we look at his life from birth up until that tragic day in Dallas in 1963. We look into his Navy background, early political career, and some of his playboy exploits.…
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Episode 34: The Titanic
Today we come back strong after our little break, and we are talking about The Titanic! Everyone knows the story but we come up with some alternative theories that have been presented. Could it have been a bait and switch for insurance fraud? Could it have been a plot to get rid of some…
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Episode 33: Hinterkaifeck
Today we are discussing the infamous murders at Hinterkaifeck. In the early 1920's a family in Germany started to notice strange things around their farm. Unexplained footprints in the snow that lead on to the property but not away, newspapers showing up that no one had purchased, strangers...
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Episode 32: The Axe-Man of New Orleans
Today is the infamous Axe-Man of New Orleans story! We dive deep into all of the victims of this madman who was never caught. We read the letter that he sent to the paper and try to decide if this was a human or something more sinister!
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Halloween Episode 3: Ed Gein!
It is our final Halloween 2017 episode and it is a big one, we are talking abut Ed Gein here folks! Known as The Butcher of Plainfield, he has been the inspiration for many horror movies. He committed murders and many grave robberies in the mid 1900's out in the plains of Wisconsin. What he did...
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Episode 31: Chemtrails (With Matt King)
Today is the theory of Chemtrails, and it's extra stupid! We do our best to tell you what nefarious chemicals are being spread over us as we look up into the sky. Are we having our moods controlled or being saved from the sun? Were honestly not sure...
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Halloween Episode 2: The Sodder Children Disappearance
Today is our second Halloween episode, and it is over one of the most peculiar missing persons cases ever, The Sodder Children Disappearance. It could have been anything from the mafia to Mussolini loyalists. It also could have been a tragic accident. No one is sure, but we take you through all…
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Halloween Episode 1: The Urban Legend & Creepy Pasta Round-Up
Today is our first Halloween Episode of 2017! We are reading an assortment of urban legends and creepy pastas in our own comedic way as always. We hope you enjoy this fun episode, and we have much more Halloween time goodness in store for October.
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Episode 30: The Dyatlov Pass (Part 2)
Today is the conclusion to our Dyatlov Pass series! We briefly cover the individual backstories of the hikers and then delve deep into all of the theories surrounding the event. Then we conclude with what we think are the most likely events to have happened. We hope you enjoy!
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Episode 29: Dyatlov Pass
Today is part 1 of our coverage over The Dyatlov Pass Incident! We will go over the events leading up to the mysterious disappearance of 9 hikers from Russia during the late 1950’s. This event will become known as The Dyatlov Pass Incident and spawn many conspiracy theories for years to come. We...
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Episode 28: Men in Black (With Matt King)
Today we are talking about the phenomena of Men in Black! It is said that if you see a UFO event or research aliens too closely you will be visited by the Men in Black. Join us while we try to decide if they are aliens, government agents, UFO enthusiasts in disguise, or just some fake story!
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Episode 27: The Spear of Destiny
Today we are talking about The Spear of Destiny as well as some other occult legends revolving around the Nazis. We try to decide which spear we think is the true spear, attempt to figure out if Micheal is really Hitler in disguise, and we throw out some facts about our show rankings at the end...
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Episode 26: The Philadelphia Experiment
Today is the premier of season 2! As mentioned we are entering the realm of conspiracy theories this season as well as the paranormal, and of course true crime. Today, we are discussing the Philadelphia Experiment, a supposed experiment during World War 2 that was intended to turn ships invisible...
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The Basketball Extravaganza (The Origin of Hat-Trick Hoops)
Today we hope you enjoy our trip off the beaten path as we have a grand basketball debate! We will return next week with the beginning of Season 2, but for this week we thought we would give you a taste of some of our other interests.
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Episode 25: Jeffrey Dahmer (Season 1 Finale)
Today is the season 1 finale, and it's a big one! Today is Jeffrey Dahmer, also known as The Milwaukee Cannibal. Most people know about Dahmer but we have done a lot of research on this case and we are going to go through his young life, through every murder, and his time on trial and in prison…
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Episode 24: Richard Chase, The Vampire of Sacramento
Today is the story of Richard Chase, The Vampire of Sacramento! This man had many issues growing up, the main one being a disorder that made him believe his organs were missing. The main one he was concerned with was his lack of blood. So he eventually went on a terrible murder spree to get more...
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Episode 23: Edmund Kemper (With Matt King)
Today we are talking about Edmund Kemper, also known as the Co-Ed Killer! He was a mountain of a man coming in at 6’9” and was responsible for a terrifying spree of hitchhiker murders in the early 1970’s around Santa Cruz, CA. We will talk about his crimes as well as his life in prison where…
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Episode 22: The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders
Today we are talking about a series of events that came to be known as The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders. A man named Gordon Northcott went on a spree killing multiple young men in the early 1900’s and parts of this story have been covered in movies, the most famous that comes to mind would be…
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Episode 21: Charlie Brandt
Today is a strange case, it is the story of Charlie Brandt. As a kid, Charlie went into a clouded state of mind and killed his mother. Over 30 years later after spending a seemingly normal life with his wife, he snaps again and kills his wife and niece and proceeds to hang himself. We look over…
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Episode 20: Luis Alfredo Garavito
Today’s topic is the story of Luis Alfredo Garavito, a man from Colombia who went on a murder spree that took the lives of hundreds of boys and young men. Due to the state of civil war Colombia had experienced at the time, it took a while before authorities realized there had been a serial killer...
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Episode 19: Larry Hall (With Tony & Introducing Micheal Hall)
Today we are talking about Larry Hall, a man who went on an alleged 9 year spree of murders and stalking. It is unclear exactly how many of the crimes he is suspected of that he really committed, but if most of them are to be believed, he is responsible for some high profile, heinous cases. Also,...
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Welcome to The Hat-Trick Podcast! We are a weekly podcast that tackles a wide variety of cases in the true crime, conspiracy, and paranormal genre, as well as a few random tangents. At the end of each episode we pull a case out of our trusty hat for the next case. The Hat-Trick Podcast is hosted by Drew "D-Brain" Branson, Dustin "D-Crab" Crabtree, and Micheal "Needs a Nickname" Hall.
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