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Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More

Dawn of Mantis Podcast
Jim Jones
Peoples Temple
Ruby Stapleton
True Crime
Jonestown
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California
Missing Persons
Dana Stidham
Guyana
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Morgan Nick
Tammy Lynn Leppert
Mental Health
Arkansas
Are You Being Served
Barbara Daly Baekeland
Jordan Grider
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Missouri

Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing their unique style. With their producer and co-host, Sam, at the sound processing helm, the trio dives into the depths of true crime mysteries, as well as music, history, and various other topics, with a twist. Joe and Ivan'... more

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Ivan
Co-host with long-running presence; historian and main host on many episodes.
Joe
Co-host with extensive involvement; main host and frequent presenter.
Sam
Producer/co-host handling sound processing; involved in production and scripting.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Awesomesauce

    One of the few podcasts in my weekly podcast routine. Dawn of Mantis is a great podcast if you’re into goofballs with dad bods and tea kettle laughs. Just three dudes talking about true crime, mysteries and more. Not bad for some middle aged, balding white guys.

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    Little war addict
    United Statesa year ago
  • Tedious

    I have never heard a podcast so tedious.

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    თეთრისმოჩვენება
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Show!

    Nice variety podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Harvetietsjs
    United States2 years ago
  • Shout out from The Pod!

    Always funny, rarely soggy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carroll257
    United States2 years ago
  • Great flow

    These guys mesh very well. Always have interesting topics not a true crime fan but more of a history fan and still enjoy the podcast.

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    5
    klint010
    United States2 years ago

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Several guests expressed a desire for cremation, while one wants to be buried without a casket to give nutrients back to the earth.
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Q: So what do you think happened to Don Kemp?
There's just something weird there. And I mean, it might make sense if you looked at it a lot closer to where it could be a closed case. I mean, we don't have everything, but...

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This show blends true crime, mysteries, and quirky history with a strong emphasis on humor and banter. The hosts lead casual, energetic conversations that balance thoughtful critique of cases with lighthearted riffs, often exploring documentary storytelling, media coverage, and the human psyche behind crimes. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into cases or phenomena, occasional guests from media or related domains, and a comedic ethos that aims to be respectful to victims while keeping the discussion accessible and entertaining. It stands out for its long-running camaraderie, breadth of topics beyond crime, and a format that pairs serious analysis with playful storytelling.

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