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Ohio Mysteries

Evergreen Podcasts
Ohio
Akron
Cleveland
Murder
Prohibition
Cincinnati
World War II
Civil War
Akron Beacon Journal
Lake Erie
Janice Christensen
Cedar Point
True Crime
Sandusky
Ufos
Cold Cases
Murder Investigation
Battle Of Fallen Timbers
Simon Girty
Cuyahoga Falls

Each week Ohio Mysteries explores unsolved murders, lost shipwrecks, local legends and more! www.ohiomysteries.com. www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio In any given episode we feature fantastic music by the following music-soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic. www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0pcAGV4g67jCxGIP... more

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Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners.

Before the bombings, power struggles, and notorious crime bosses that would make Cleveland infamous, there was a small but determined network of Italian immigrants building a criminal empire in the shadows. ... more

Ohio has numerous haunted roads and bridges. Tonight, we share the stories behind six of them: 1) Ghormley Road in Fayette County. 2) The Faceless Hitchhiker of Deadman's Curve in Clermont County. 3) Schader Road Tunnel in Ross County. 4) Gibbs Bridg... more

Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners.

Did you ever look up in the sky and see something weird, something you can't explain? In this episode we have 3 stories about unexplained things in the night sky.

Our first story explores the efforts of a g... more

May of 2004, Richard Wright - a 53-year-old Akron mail carrier - returned home from a trip to Las Vegas, and stopped on his way home from the airport to have a drink in his neighborhood bar. Shortly after, someone followed him home from the bar and s... more

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Recent Guests

Rico Beard
Richard Wright's godson; rap/R&B artist (El Drow) and podcaster
Local Akron community; artist
Episode: UNRESOLVED Ep. 12: Richard Wright
Stephanie Warsmith
Beacon Journal reporter
Akron Beacon Journal
Episode: UNRESOLVED Ep. 12: Richard Wright
Dave Whidden
Detective, Akron Police Department
Akron Police Department
Episode: UNRESOLVED Ep. 12: Richard Wright
Ken Harbaugh
Host of the Medal of Honor podcast
Evergreen Podcasts / National Medal of Honor Museum
Episode: Ep. 192 - Ghosts of Belmont County Rebroadcast
Craig Brown
Listener from Gehanna, Ohio who joins as armchair detective
Listener, Gehanna, Ohio
Episode: Ep. 96 - The giants of Seville-Rebroadcast
William Krejci
Local author, investigative historian
Strange and Spooky Cleveland Tours
Episode: OM Backroads: Ep. 103 Ghosts of Franklin Castle, Part 2: Ohio’s Most Haunted House. Our conversation with William Krejci
Bob Swain
Lieutenant, Akron Police Department, investigator who reopened the case in 2006
Akron Police Department
Episode: (3/3) Elusive Justice: The story of Ricky Beard and Mary Leonard. Part 3 - Theories
Mindy Wilson
Daughter of Mary Jane's daughter Barbara; involved in the search for her grandmother.
Episode: Ep. 101 - What happened to Mary Jane Vangilder?
Officer Adam Turner
Officer from Shelby Police Department actively investigating the case of Mary Jane Vangilder.
Shelby Police Department
Episode: Ep. 101 - What happened to Mary Jane Vangilder?

Hosts

Stephanie Warsmith
Reporter at the Akron Beacon Journal, longtime crime and courts journalist
Paula Schleis
Host and producer at Ohio Mysteries; storyteller and researcher, award-winning journalist
Dan
Host of Ohio Mysteries Backroads; experienced podcast host
Steve Yoder
Co-Host of Ohio Mysteries; experienced communicator

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 417 ratings
  • Horrible

    Used to be decent with just Paula but when they added Mike and Dan it became in listenable. Also the length of shows just keeps getting shorter. 12 min. What’s the point?

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    firstinclass
    United States2 months ago
  • Paula is great/ the other episodes, not so much

    Love listening to Paula – she is a great storyteller and has such a calming voice! The episodes without her always feel like they’re lacking and often times the editing is poor (a lot of accidental repeat soundbites). Regardless, this podcast will introduce you to a lot of fascinating history about the state.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Natty.M
    United States6 months ago
  • THE BEST STORY-BASED PODCAST EVER!

    I’ve been an OM’er since 2019, Paula is among the best storytellers of our time. It’s seems she imbues a piece of her soul into each episode, (or as I like to think of it, “A Slice of Schleis”). I’ve struggled to find another podcast that is akin to the magic Paula and Steve bring to Ohio Mysteries, to no avail. Absolutely unparalleled. Thank you both.

    Matt - Lake County, Ohio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Detillion
    United States6 months ago
  • Mysteries are GREAT

    Paula's editions are great and I look forward to those episodes. The backroads episodes are horrible. Please do away with the those episodes. Paula is the best though!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    he idjdjdjcj d fjckfbsvx
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great stories

    Love listening to Paula. Such a great storyteller!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natty.M
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise Paula and strong storytelling, with steady demand for Paula's editions.
Longtime fans value local history focus and thorough research, with mixed reactions to guests and pronunciation notes.
Some episodes are criticized for backroads segments or editing inconsistencies.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 96 - The giants of Seville-Rebroadcast
Q: What makes the Giants of Seville such a remarkable historical narrative?
Their combination of extraordinary physical attributes, integration into high society through Barnum's promotion, and international travel created a rare, multi-faceted tale that blends spectacle with genuine personal warmth and community ties.
OM Backroads: Ep. 108: The Disappearance of Danny Violette and our interview with Steve from Great Lakes True Crime
Q: So Steve, I'd like to ask you, how did you first get started in podcasting? What led you into it?
Steve describes growing up loving radio and how podcasting offered a house-bound, flexible way to tell stories without paywalls or bosses, which inspired him to start Great Lakes True Crime and focus on regional history and mysteries.
OM Backroads: Ep. 102 Ghosts of Franklin Castle, Part 1: Ohio’s Most Haunted House. Our conversation with William Krejci
Q: Did you interview people at Put-in-Bay for the book?
Yes, Krejci explains that Haunted Put-In-Bay was developed from interviews and ghost stories volunteered by locals, with additional research and interviews contributing to the book and subsequent ghost walks on the island.
OM Backroads: Ep. 101.Frozen Horizons: Cycling Across the Great Lakes in Winter
Q: What advice would you give someone wanting to try ice riding?
Start somewhere close before you go out on the big lakes and ensure you have full safety equipment.
OM Backroads: Ep. 98:Memories, Midways, and Millennium Force: Ken Miller talks about his new book about Cedar Point
Q: What historical surprises did you find while researching?
I found out that the original general manager got in trouble during Prohibition for smuggling rum, although he wasn't responsible for it.

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Ohio Mysteries delivers locally steeped history, crime, and mystery stories from Ohio, often blending archival research with investigative journalism. Episodes frequently center on unsolved cases, historic disasters, and regional legends, featuring long-running hosts who bring journalistic rigor and storytelling craft to each narrative. The show stands out for its thorough archival digging, diverse topic range (from cold cases to engineering disasters to notable regional enigmas), and a steady rotation of guests such as reporters, public-safety professionals, and local authors who provide context and credibility to complex Ohio-focused tales.

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2. Stephanie Warsmith
3. Dave Whidden
4. Ken Harbaugh
5. Craig Brown
6. William Krejci
7. Bob Swain
8. Mindy Wilson

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