In Research Of
Society & Culture
About
The show where we watch the 1970s TV show "In Search Of..." and look at possible explanations the producers didn't consider.
Episodes
- S05E03 - Lee Harvey Oswald
This episode of In Research Of explores the JFK assassination, focusing on acoustic evidence and Cold War intrigue. It questions the Warren Commission
- S05E02 - Faith Healing (EXPLICIT)
Blake and Jeb discuss faith healing in this episode of In Research Of. Jeb provides historical context while Blake expresses anger.
- BONUS: Weirdumentary with Gary Rhodes
This episode features Gary Rhodes discussing the book Weirdumentary, which includes a foreword by Stephen Bissette. The conversation references related books, films, and television series that explore unexplained phenomena and mysteries.
- S05E01 UFO Coverups
In this episode of In Search Of..., Jeb and Blake investigate UFO coverups. They discuss the Roswell UFO incident, Catalina UFO footage, and various military and experimental aircraft.
- S04E24 - Past Lives
This episode of In Research Of discusses past lives with Leonard Nimoy, covering reincarnation claims, regression therapy, the Pollock twins case, and A.J. Stewart's reincarnation beliefs. It also examines the skepticism surrounding hypnos…
- S04E22 - The Bimini Wall (Explicit)
In "The Bimini Wall" episode of In Research Of, hosts Jeb and Blake explore theories about Atlantis and "healing holes" near Bimini. The discussion references Neptune Memorial Reef, psychic Irene Hughes, and Edgar Cayce's predictions.
- Alien Intrusion and the UTH
This episode of In Research Of revisits the Ultraterrestrial Hypothesis (UTH), exploring its application to various paranormal events and its connection to the film Alien Intrusion. Guests Joe Laycock, Natasha Mikles, and Jeb Card discuss…
- S4 Bonus: The Mothman Prophecies part 2
This is the second part of a two-part series covering the movie The Mothman Prophecies. The previous episode, Part 1, should be listened to first.
- S04 Bonus: The Mothman Prophecies Part 1
In Research Of presents a bonus episode covering the 2002 film The Mothman Prophecies. This 4+ hour deep dive was recorded in lieu of a planned episode, due to potential legal concerns regarding a living individual connected to the subject…
- S04E20 - In Search of John the Baptist
Jeb and Blake explore the potential resting place of John the Baptist, referencing historical figures such as Herod Antipas and the play Salome. The episode touches upon related artifacts and historical locations.
- S04E19 - Earth Visitors (Explicit)
Blake tries to talk Jeb off the ledge as we return to the classic theme of "ancient astronauts" in this throwback episode titled: Earth Visitors. Some links relevant to our discussion: Dejah Thoris (character) MUFON/Harzan scandal Roman Do…
- S04E18 In Search Of... The Ghost Ship
Jeb and Blake head out to sea in research of the mystery of what happened to the crew of The Mary Celeste. Links: The Dei Gratia Nimoy Fashion Alert (NFA Wardrobe consulting by The Hogtown Rake , Pedro Mendes) Attorney Fred Flood In 1913,…
- S04E17 - Wild Children (Explicit)
Jeb and Blake go into the jungles of California and France in search of WILD CHILDREN! This episode of ISO contains a lot of disturbing content and our commentary is laced with expletives, hence the Explicit tag. Tarzan is raised by a fict…
- S04E16 - Vincent van Gogh
How could Vincent have been a creative genius - yet also "insane?" Jeb and Blake take a look at Nimoy's very personal thoughts about this question. This episode deals with the topic of self-harm and suicide. If you're struggling with thoug…
- S04E15 - The Missing Heir (Explicit)
Jeb and Blake learn all about the riveting world of stock certificates and inheritance law! It may not be the most mysterious episode of In Search Of... but it's certainly one of the episodes we watched. Show Notes: Orson Welles Critic Cli…
- S04E14 - San Andreas Fault [EXPLICIT]
Jeb and Blake are joined by Sharon Hill to get shook by the San Andreas Fault ! Understanding the Richter Scale (logarithmic) Link (Netflix) to Earthstorm docu series YT video clip featuring geologist Dr. Kerry Sieh Classic Budweiser comme…
- S04E03 - The Dark Star
In order to understand In Search Of… The Dark Star , Jeb and Blake will first need to get Sirius; Sirius-B , that is! Links from this episode: Siris (A part of the Canis Major constellation) Jeb discussed a couple of evocative artworks: Ap…
- S04E12 - Ten Commandments (Explicit)
Blake and Jeb look for the real location of Mt. Sinai, where Moses was supposed to have received the Ten Commandments from God.
- S04E11 - In Search of D. B. Cooper
Jeb and Blake extinguish our cigarettes, put our trays in the upright position, and head out the back of the plane in search of the elusive skyjacker known as D. B. Cooper. Nimoy Fashion Alert - dimly lit corporate office edition. D. B. Co…
- S04E10 - Pompeii (Explicit)
Jeb and Blake join Leonard Nimoy's search for Pompeii! (Well - is it really about finding Pompeii? Or is it about finding a possibly Christian cross in Pompeii? Tune in and find out!) Links: Depictions of the crucifixion in Medieval Art Pe…
- S04E09 - The Abominable Snowman
Jeb and Blake track the last cryptozoology episode of the original In Search Of… as we join the late Peter C. Byrne in a search for "The Abominable Snowman." Imagining the Wild Man: Yeti Sightings in Folktales and Newspapers of the Darjeel…
- S04E08 - Mexican Pyramids
Jeb is right at home as we go In Search Of... Mexican Pyramids! Links from research Sacrifice City Great Pyramid of Cholula Templo Mayor Ruz' Palenque Dissertation The Christmas Robbery of the Century Secrets of the Maya Temple (1958) Muse…
- Bonus: Joe Nickell on The Shroud of Turin
Dr. Joe Nickell recalls his experiences working on the Season 4 episode of In Search Of … dealing with The Shroud of Turin. note: This interview will be cross-posted to MonsterTalk. The interview contents will be identical, but the framing…
- S04E07 - The Shroud of Turin
Jeb and Blake unwrap the mystery of the shroud of Turin! (Which might, it turns out, be neither a shroud, nor from Turin - talk amongst yourselves!) Link to ISO on YouTube: While it lasts! The bucket brigade saves the shroud in re-creation…
- S04E06 - The Lost Colony of Roanoke
S04E06 - The Lost Colony of Roanoke The ISO team take us back to Colonial Virginia to investigate the cold-case of the lost colony of Roanoke. Jeb and Blake learn about armadas, plays, and rock diaries. Beach Action Nimoy Fashion Alert! Th…
- S04E05 - Immortal Sharks
We're going to need a bigger boat! Jeb and Blake head to Australia to investigate the idea that Great White sharks are immortal! Links: 1977 San Diego article about Sea World's shark exhibit Article about weird things allegedly found insid…
- S04E04 - UFO Australia
Jeb and Blake have a look at the Season 4 episode UFO AUSTRALIA which covers the Kaikoura UFO Sighting and the disappearance of Frederich Valentich. Retrospective of the Kaikoura UFO sighting Better version of the video than what is in the…
- S04E03 - The Amityville Horror
Jeb, Blake and Alex French go in research of The Amityville Horror ! Typewriters 101 site History vs Hollywood: Amityville History of the House The Warren Omission The Calamityville Horror The Dictionnaire Infernal Nimoy gives us the calm…
- S04E02 - Carlos, The Most Wanted Man in the World
Jeb and Blake look back at the ISO team's coverage of the global manhunt for the terrorist known as "Carlos." This episode gets an Explicit tag because of language. Nimoy Fashion Alert: Dr. Frederick Hacker (Obit) Carlos - aka The Jackal (…
- S04E01 - Tidal Waves
Additional background material on this episode is available for Patrons. Jeb and Blake wade into the first episode of season 4 of In Search Of... to learn a thing or two about tsunamis. (Yes, the producers actually said that they called it…
- Season 3 Wrap-up
Blake and Jeb discuss their thoughts on the third season of In Search Of... Things get... weird.
- S03E24 - King Tut
Jeb and Blake head out into the valley of the kings to learn more about King Tut. History of the Valley of the Kings Pyramid Secrets (IRO S02E09) Significance of pyramids (Benben) The Colossi of Memnon (the singing statue) Nimoy Fashion -…
- S03E23 - Sodom and Gomorrah
We're joined by Dr. Nathan French to discuss the Biblical tale of Sodom and Gomorrah and the ISO team's efforts to examine archaeological evidence supporting its actual historical existence. Nimoy Fashion: Dr. Avrahamm Biran (1909 - 2008)…
- S03E22 - Brain Power
We are joined again by Alex French to discuss "Brain Power." No kids were harmed, but some hosts were shaken. The ISO episode contains outdated wording about cognitive states that are now considered offensive. Our podcast episode steers cl…
- S03E21 - Ghostly Stakeout
Jeb and Blake drag Alex French back into the studio to endure a "ghostly stakeout" with the sultry voiced Sylvia Browne. Haunted Lives (Tobe Hooper, Nimoy, Sylvia Browne) The Dead Files - S01E09 Scandal in the South (episode set in Blake's…
- S03E20 - Diamond Curse
A look at the Hope Diamond and other allegedly cursed gems from recent history. DeBeers slogan (1947) predates Bond book (1956) and is different: A Diamond Is Forever | Diamonds Are Forever The Gift - anthro book about reciprocity Superman…
- S03E19 - Noah's Flood
We're joined by Sharon Hill to look into the vital 1970s question: Was Noah's Ark Real? (And does it disprove Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection?) spoilers: No and No . The episode opens with "footage" (re-creations, re…
- S03E18 - The Angel of Death
We follow Nazi Hunter Simon Weisenthal as he hunts the notorious war criminal Josef Mengele. Simon Wiesenthal - wiki Josef Mengele - wiki Dr. Ellen Lingens - wiki Juan Domingo Peron - wiki The Big Gun - Gerald Bull, Saddam Hussein and the…
- S03E17 - Psychic Sea Hunt
The In Search Of team heads of to Santa Catalina island to hunt for underwater archaeology guided only by "remote viewers" Ingo Swann and Hella Hammid. Nimoy Fashion: Links from our Discussion: Robert Ballard Titanic search cover for milit…
- S03E16 - The Money Pit Mystery (EXPLICIT)
We include a warning in the intro to this one. It's got an explicit tag. That's for language because this one brought out some strong feelings, but that's all explained in the intro. What's not explained in the intro is that my audio is pr…
- S03E15 - Animal ESP
Blake and Jeb are joined again by Alex French to discuss the tantalizing possibility that animals may possess powers of ESP! 1973 Habitrail Ad Cat Roulette Blackfish - documentary about Sea World & Orcas (AMZ) King's Island and the Brady B…
- S03E14 - Dreams and Nightmares
Jeb and Blake are joined again by Alex French to discuss Dreams and Nightmares. Will there be weird video effects and creepy dream re-creations? Does Spock love a syllogism? Tune in and find out! Nimoy Fashion Alert: Research Links: CIA Sp…
- S03E13 - Lost Vikings (Explicit)
EXPLICIT TAG - this episode contains a lot of swearing and complaining. Blake and Jeb go in search of a lost Norse settlement in Canada, but discover that the real treasure isn't Vikings, and it definitely isn't the racist bullshit you mee…
- TEASER: Not Jeb's Maya
This is a teaser for a Patreon Exclusive - NOT JEB'S MAYA. For nearly a year I've been wanting to take advantage of the amusing wordplay possibility made possible by Jeb's name and academic focus. So, I present to you: Not Jeb's Maya, a re…
- S03E12 - Sherlock Holmes
Jeb and Blake are joined by Ken Feder ( Frauds, Myths & Mysteries , Fifty Sites ) to discuss the question of whether Sherlock Holmes was largely a real person - namely Arthur Conan Doyle. The Great Game - the playful (usually) exploration…
- S03E11 - Indian Astronomers
Jeb and Blake examine the idea that the builders of Cahokia's "Woodhenge" might have had links with the Maya. Some things we discuss in this episode: Cahokia Mound 72 Recent paper on the Mounds of Cahokia Dr. Warren Wittry Dr. Wittry disco…
- Ghostbusters Bonus - Part 2 Preview
Jeb and Blake continue their look at the 1984 film Ghostbusters. The full version of this has an additional 90 mins of coverage and is available at our Patreon page for as little as $2/month.
- S3 Bonus - Ghostbusters (part 1)
Just in time for H̶a̶l̶l̶o̶w̶e̶e̶n̶ Thanksgiving, we bring you the first part of our 2-part coverage of the classic 1984 film Ghostbusters . This is one of our favorite movies and we wanted to get this special out to you before Halloween b…
- S03E10 - Bermuda Triangle Pirates
eb and Blake hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail to the Caribbean to look for unsuspecting rich tourists in fancy 1970s yachts. A lot of this episode is based on the writing of Carl Hiaasen - his newspaper work, not his many successful nove…
- Theme Music
I recently appeared on a podcast called The Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast. They asked me for a copy of the theme to this show and I realized I never made that available? So... here it is! The music is by Greig Johnson and the singing is by Ra…