Episodes

  • Amber Room | The Eighth Wonder of the World That Vanished
    Mar 30 2026
    Looking at the intriguing history behind a treasure room that disappeared sometime during WWII, the eighth wonder of the world known as the Amber Room.Get the podcast ad-free and bonus content: https://www.redwebpod.com In the 1700s, architects used six tons of amber, gold, and gemstones to create a room so opulent it was widely considered the Eighth Wonder of the World. It lasted for centuries, until it was stripped down by Nazi soldiers during World War II and relocated. Was the room later destroyed in the bombs of war or was it tucked away in secret to remain hidden? Today, we’re discussing the mysterious disappearance of the Amber Room. Sensitive topics: War, mentions of suicide Hosts: Trevor Collins & Alfredo Diaz Producer: Christian Young Editor: Cody Graham Our sponsors:Go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to reach your financial goals faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • The Experiment That Stripped Their Humanity | Russian Sleep Experiment & The Family on the Road
    Mar 26 2026
    Immersive horror narration of the internet’s most haunting scary stories. Today, we explore the Russian Sleep Experiment and a creepy roadside family. Join Red Web on Patreon for extra horror content: https://patreon.com/redwebpod "Came across an incredibly creepy family a while back." by r/Practical_Sink1484 "The Russian Sleep Experiment" by OrangeSoda Red Web explores the world’s most fascinating unsolved mysteries, true crime, and horror lore. In this series, we narrate and react to our favorite creepypastas, scary stories, and haunting internet tales that defined a generation of horror. Producer: Christian Young Sound Design: Philip Spann Show Notes & Info: Genre: Horror Narration / Internet Stories Format: Immersive Storytelling / Podcast Reaction Themes: Sleep Deprivation, Urban Legends, Psychological Horror, Roadside Encounters Sensitive Topics: Body Horror, Murder, Suicide 0:00 Scary Stories Intro 2:17 The Roadside Family 11:40 The Russian Sleep Experiment (Part 1) 21:30 The Russian Sleep Experiment (Part 2) 27:42 Final Reactions and Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Wow! Signal | We Caught a 72-Second Signal From Space, Then It Disappeared
    Mar 23 2026
    Discussing the 1977 radio signal that stunned scientists and gave rise to theories ranging from comets to aliens: the Wow! Signal. Get the podcast ad-free: https://www.redwebpod.com In 1977, an astronomer noted a reading on a radio telescope unlike any he had ever seen before. He was so amazed by the 72 second signal that he circled the anomaly in red ink, writing “Wow!”. For decades, astronomers and researchers have tried to replicate or explain the strange reading. Was this a celestial oddity or a sign from extraterrestrial life? Today, we’re analyzing the Wow! Signal. Our sponsors: Quince - Go to http://quince.com/redweb for free shipping and 365-day returns. PrizePicks - Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/REDWEB and use code REDWEB and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • (Preview) Movie Club | V/H/S (2012)
    Mar 20 2026
    On this episode of Movie Club, we watch a movie that was submitted by and voted on by you, Task Force: V/H/S. While we ultimately weren't big fans of the movie, we still enjoyed the discussion and appreciated the swings that the movie took. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, especially since this was your suggestion! Sensitive topics: Mental illness/schizophrenia, body horror, self-harm, gore, mutilation, death, nudity, sexual assault, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, substance abuse "Crypto", "Redletter" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Shark Arm Case | The Shark That Vomited a Gangland Murder
    Mar 16 2026
    Unpacking the bizarre true crime case of an Australian aquarium's tiger shark that vomited up a severed arm which spawned an investigation into fraud, conspiracy, and murder: the Shark Arm Case. Note: Cameras will be back next week. Get the podcast ad-free: https://www.redwebpod.com On a national holiday in 1935, crowds gathered at a Sydney aquarium to marvel at a newly captured tiger shark. Awe quickly turned to horror when the predator regurgitated a human arm; perfectly preserved and bearing a distinct tattoo. Forensics would reveal the limb wasn't bitten off, but rather removed with a sharp tool. Further clues led police into a tangled web of fraud, murder, and conspiracy. Today, we explore the puzzling Shark Arm Case. Sensitive topics: Animal mutilation, mentions of suicide, attempted suicide, murder, dismemberment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • He Kept Following Until... | The Smiling Man, Candle Cove, & The Ring
    Mar 13 2026
    Today, we’re heading to the campfire for a new series: Red Web Scary Stories. Trevor and Alfredo dive into three of the most chilling stories the internet has ever produced, including a legendary urban encounter, a TV show that never actually aired, and a paranormal nightmare. Join our Patreon for extra horror content: https://www.redwebpod.com "The Smiling Man" by r/blue_tidal "Candle Cove" by Kris Straub "A Ring Appeared On My Finger" by r/Brief-Coyote7753 Red Web explores the world’s most fascinating unsolved mysteries, true crime, and horror lore. In this series, we narrate and react to our favorite creepypastas and haunting internet stories that defined a generation of horror. Producer: Christian Young Sound Design: Philip Spann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Henry Every | The Manhunt for the Most Infamous Pirate in History
    Mar 9 2026
    Exploring the life and legacy behind one of the most infamous pirates in history, including the subject of the first ever worldwide manhunt and one of the only pirates to successfully escape with their treasure: Henry Every. Get the podcast ad-free: https://www.redwebpod.com In the 17th century, one man declared himself pirate, and newfound captain, aboard a privateering vessel. This singular act would end with him at the forefront of the first-ever manhunt. But all of those searches would come up empty, as he disappeared, taking with him the largest treasure hoard in pirate history. Today, we’re learning about one of the most infamous pirates of all time, Henry Every. Sensitive topics: sexual assault, suicide, murder Our sponsors: SelectQuote - Go to http://selectquote.com/redweb to save more than 50%. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb for 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • (Preview) Movie Club | Sinners (2025)
    Mar 6 2026
    Full episode available for FREE exclusively at https://www.redwebpod.com Join us for a special episode of Movie Club this week as it's released for EVERYONE over on our Patreon! To get hyped for Oscars season, we tackle the Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan instant classic Sinners. Can you tell by the runtime how much we loved talking about this movie? Let us know your thoughts! Sensitive topics: death, gore, racism, white supremacy, sexual content "Crypto", "Redletter" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins