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Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More

Dawn of Mantis Podcast
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Peoples Temple
Ruby Stapleton
True Crime
Jonestown
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California
Missing Persons
Dana Stidham
Guyana
Child Abduction
Morgan Nick
Tammy Lynn Leppert
Mental Health
Arkansas
Are You Being Served
Barbara Daly Baekeland
Jordan Grider
Profundity Yours
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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In March of 1998, seventeen year old Jeffery Franklin murdered both of his parents and attacked 3 of his 4 siblings with a hatchet. He'd become obsessed with Satan and the occult, and had developed an addiction to snorting prescript... more

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In this episode, we’re covering the incredible case of Margot Freshwater- a woman given a 99 year sentence for murder in 1969. But just 18 months into her sentence, she escaped. Decades passed by, and everyone assumed she had likely... more

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In 1990, 21 year old UCLA student Ronald Steven Baker's body was found in a train tunnel near the Manson Family's infamous Spahn Ranch near Los Angeles. His murder was initially believed to be occult related, but investigators would... more

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From 1976 to 1986, three women were found murdered and dismembered in Oklahoma City. To this day, no one knows exactly who their killer was, but he has since become known as the Oklahoma City Butcher. 

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Kristy Smith
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Hosts

Ivan
Co-host, experienced voice of the show; long-running contributor with a focus on analysis and context.
Joe
Host with extensive involvement in research, storytelling, and humor; primary conversational driver.
Sam
Producer and co-host, handles sound processing and production—integral to episode flow and technical quality.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 74 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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    5
    Little war addict
    United Statesa year ago
  • Tedious

    I have never heard a podcast so tedious.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    klint010
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the humor and camaraderie that keeps long, dense conspiracy-style episodes engaging.
Critics point to occasional irreverence and banter that may not land for every topic.
Many appreciate deep-dive case coverage paired with thoughtful skepticism and respect for victims.

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DOM Ep366 - French Graves, Billy Goat Mayors and Bionic Kitties- Strange Stories From the Ether
Q: What do you want to do with your body when you die?
Several guests expressed a desire for cremation, while one wants to be buried without a casket to give nutrients back to the earth.
DOM Ep365 - "Don's Done Gone" The Disappearance of Don Kemp
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 pairs three hosts who blend lighthearted banter with deep dives into true crime, mysteries, and related oddities. Across episodes they cover longform cases, historical crimes, and media analyses, while weaving in humor, pop culture references, and occasional tangents about history, music, and storytelling. A recurring strength is balancing respect for victims with playful, streetwise commentary that keeps complex cases approachable and engaging for curious listeners who enjoy a mix of analysis, humor, and storytelling. Notable moments often come from thoughtful case context, guest perspectives, and the hosts' signature humor that never loses sight of sensitivity around victims and communities affected by crime.

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