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Hide and Seek

James Baysinger
Shane Barton
Thurston County Sheriff's Office
Rochester
Crimecon 2024
Brittany Wallace Shank
Missing Persons
Crimecon
Brittany
Rochester, Washington
Law Enforcement
Brittany Wallace
Rachel
Patreon
Brittany Shank
Mental Health
Howard Wheeler
Rachael
Thurston County
Sturgis
Brittany Schaenck

The Disappearance of Shane Barton On March 9, 2023, Shane Barton vanished from his home in Rochester, Washington. No phone. No wallet. No trace. Just... gone. This season on Hide and Seek, we unravel the mystery of Shane's disappearance. We explore the moments leading up to that fateful day—was his vanishing an act of free will, a tragic accident, or the result of something far more sinister? The ... more

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Deputies and the FBI just spent two days digging around a buried structure in a field near Mendon. Sara Jo and I talk about what that search means, what it doesn’t, and why the tip behind it feels familiar.

Then we open the diary. Eric Shank’s Googl... more

On November 30th, 2018, Brittany Wallace Shank said she was almost to her grandma’s. She never made it. She was 23. A mother of four. Sturgis, Michigan.

For years, her case sat still. Then, in 2023, people started sitting down in the other chairs.

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The people who were physically closest to Brittany in her last week sat in interview rooms across five years. We have the tapes. We have the paper the detectives filed afterward. This episode runs on one process: play the tape, read the paper, compar... more

For seven years, the world has known one phone call from Brittany Wallace Shank's last day. There were more.

On the afternoon of November 30, 2018 — hours before she vanished outside Sturgis, Michigan — Brittany spoke three times with a man calling ... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon McFall
BG referenced as a person involved in Brittany's case
Episode: S3 Bonus Series, Ep. 4 | “Yes, It’s at Mike’s”
Don Hill
don who appears on the show
Episode: Brittany Wallace Shank: What We Were Told vs. What We Found Out (Bonus Series Trailer)
Justin Gahart
the man they call Rabbit, linked to the police investigation
Episode: Brittany Wallace Shank: What We Were Told vs. What We Found Out (Bonus Series Trailer)
Greg Shank
Father of Brittany Wallace Shank
Episode: S3 Brittany Wallace Shank Bonus: Back to Fawn River
Tad DiBiase
National expert in no-body homicides.
Episode: Eps XXV: No Body. No Peace.
Nathan Wheeler
Individual connected to the case with rumors surrounding his involvement
Episode: Eps XIII.2 BoP Custody
John Sutherland
Friend of Rachael, owner of Sweet Life CBD
Sweet Life CBD
Episode: Eps IX.1 : You Have One New Message
Dane DeForest
Friend of Shane Barton and a witness connected to the case
Episode: Eps VIII: House of Cards
Scott Nonamaker
Close friend of Shane Barton for 20 years, providing testimony about the days leading up to his disappearance.
Episode: Eps VIII: House of Cards

Host

James Baysinger
Host focusing on investigative storytelling and questions that probe deeper into case files, tapes, and official narratives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 5k ratings
  • Great podcast, ridiculously long gaps in release dates

    I love this podcast but why the month long wait in between episodes it makes it harder to follow. At this point I need to listen to the first 3 again. Seriously though, an explanation about the gap in release dates would be helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TrueCrimeJunky
    United Statesa month ago
  • Please

    No more Brittany content!!!! Chairs?? This is a steaming hot dumpster fire from someone who has clearly gone off the rails. But still wants your money and time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Guesswhatyoureadick
    United Statesa month ago
  • Redundant

    Same stuff repeated by host over and over dragging out through multiple episodes. Got to a point I just had to stop following. This could be a good show if there was better editing

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hm89523162
    United Statesa month ago
  • AI and heavily implying victim’s families that don’t speak out are guilty

    Some of the audio sounds like AI “actors” reading stuff which personally I don’t like and I think takes away from the podcast and in the second season he makes it out to seem that the sister to the guy that was missing was guilty because she wouldn’t talk to him. Which on a lot of levels feels wrong but especially how he was so manipulative with it and trying to manipulate her family into getting her to talk to him. Just seems really wrong. Also, maybe it’s just apple podcasts but the second sea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dr. Winder
    United States2 months ago
  • One of the best I’ve listened to...

    And I have listened to A LOT of investigative podcasts. You can’t help but become invested in these people’s stories. I admire the way James portrays the characters missing victims and their lives. He hooks me within seconds of each season. I hope with everything for a resolution and justice for Nancy, Logan, Brittany, and Shane. Their families included.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    toriwiklewilliams
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise the deep-dive investigative approach and empathy for victims' families.
Overall, the show is described as essential for fans of thorough, evidence-led true crime.
Some critics cite pacing and delivery as off-putting or repetitive in newer seasons.
Fan discussions praise staying focused on victims but note changes in format or hosts can be polarizing.
Production quality and careful handling of sensitive topics are frequently noted as strengths.

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Apple Podcasts
#186
New Zealand/True Crime

Talking Points

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S3 Bonus Eps: Holding On to Hope
Q: What does it mean for you to see people continuing to show up for Brittany?
It shows how much people love her and keeps her memory alive.
S3 Bonus Eps: Holding On to Hope
Q: What is one thing that brings a smile to your face when you think about Brittany?
Her 'shit-eating grin' that always indicated she was up to something mischievous.
S3 Brittany Wallace Shank Bonus: Back to Fawn River
Q: What did they promise and how they would communicate with you moving forward?
I was promised that I was going to be, you know, called by phone at least once a month to be updated on the case.
Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 2
Q: What are your thoughts on the reliability of Apple's heart rate readings?
The speaker discusses the unreliability of the heart rate data recorded by the Apple Watch and the variability that can affect readings.
Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 2
Q: Can you give us just a brief summary of a little bit of your experience?
The speaker has a bachelor's degree in software programming and application development and was able to help with a large XML file of data to analyze and review patterns regarding Shane's disappearance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hide and Seek

What is Hide and Seek about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program provides long-form, investigation-driven narratives centered on missing-person cases and unresolved crimes. Episodes combine documentary storytelling with courtroom-style analysis, often balancing family perspectives with investigative scrutiny, audio recordings, and official records to challenge or illuminate official accounts. Production emphasizes empathy for victims and their circles, while maintaining a critical eye toward evidence gaps and divergent narratives. A standout trait is the episodic, multi-timeline approach that ties together jail calls, witness accounts, and police files to surface unresolved questions and pursue deeper truth, sometimes across several seasons. This format is particularly appealing to listeners ... more

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1. Brandon McFall
2. Don Hill
3. Justin Gahart
4. Greg Shank
5. Tad DiBiase
6. Nathan Wheeler
7. John Sutherland
8. Dane DeForest

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