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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Kaydra
True Crime
Murder
Child Abuse
Yuba County Five
Mental Health
Paranormal Activity
Garanhuns Cannibals
California
Supernatural
Keddie Cabin Murders
Cannibalism
Bethany Markowski
FBI
Cults
Tunguska Event
Dinosaurs
Lilith
DB Cooper
Dupont De Ligonès Family
Satanic Panic

Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That's exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. This podcast covers all things mysterious with topics ranging from true crime, to dark history, to the supernatural. New episodes are available every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. A video version is also available on YouTube.

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Latest Episodes

Today, we will be revisiting the story of one of the most influential and iconic rappers of all time. He helped redefine the sound of West Coast hip hop, but he was also a young man who had just as many enemies as he did friends. But his life was tra... more

About 3 Spooked Girls

The Vibe: It’s like sitting down with your best friends to talk about all the spooky, strange, and downright unexplainable things you probably shouldn’t be discussing after dark. Hosted by life-long besties Tara and Jessica, (a... more

Kaydra is bringing you a re-mastered Patreon leak today. This has also been highly requested so it seemed like a good one to release onto the main feed.

Jason Corbett, an Irish man living in North Carolina, was brutally murdered in his home on Augus... more

On Saturday May 3, 2008, a 47 year old woman, a wife, a doctor, a mother, was found dead in the creek off a hiking trail near Lake City, CO. Her perplexing death continues to cause division in the true crime community and in the media, with many ques... more

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Recent Guests

Maggie Zingman
Daughter Brittany Phillips's mother and advocate
Advocate for Brittany Phillips case
Episode: The Unsolved Murder of Brittany Phillips ft Unsolved Couple Podcast [Ep. 192]
Jo Ann Lowitzer
Mother of Ali Lowitzer, advocate for missing children
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Episode: Missing Ali Lowitzer ft Mother Jo Ann Lowitzer [Ep. 185]
Jules Thorpe
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Episode: Unsolved Haunting Cases: Bethany Markowski & Jeff Anderson ft Jules Thorpe [Ep. 175]
Alisha Watson
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Episode: Perplexity's CREEPY Stories Halloween Special! [Ep. 150]
Steven Ray Morris
Podcaster and dinosaur enthusiast, known for his podcast See Jurassic Right
See Jurassic Right
Episode: Let's Talk Dinosaurs ft Steven Ray Morris [Ep. 145]
Alicia Watson
Host of Truly Twisted and Twisted and Uncorked Podcasts
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Episode: Stockholm Syndrome ft Truly Twisted [Ep. 136]
Kaydra Brannon
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Episode: The Wendorf Murders & Kentucky Teen Vampire Cult ft Like Mother Like Murder [Ep. 130]
Carlyssa Salazar
Returning guest and sister of the host
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Episode: A Perplexing Listenersode ft Karlisa Salazar [Ep. 111]
Travis Walton
Logger and alleged UFO abduction victim
Episode: S2 Ep49: Episode 105: The Travis Walton UFO Incident

Host

Kaydra Brannon
Primary host and narrator guiding investigations across true crime, paranormal, and historical mysteries.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 325 ratings
  • What a great podcast!

    Love this podcast! It has a little bit of everything - mystery, paranormal, true crime…etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vjmamm
    United States5 months ago
  • Not great.

    This one sounds like someone reading a book report, if the author were to insert the word like into every sentence, five or six times. It’s truly an egregious use of the word like. It doesn’t feel like investigative journalism. No interviews, all secondhand information.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Icepixl
    United States5 months ago
  • Top Tier

    This podcast doesn’t just provide horror / paranormal/true-crime but it also is very informative! It’s the best podcast and I always recommend it to everyone that enjoys a good podcast. Thank you for all your hard work !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    $pittA_96
    United States8 months ago
  • My fav!!

    Favorite/“go to” podcast! Love the perplexity of every show! Keeps me entertained on my weekly drives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kgene4444
    United States10 months ago
  • Fantastic

    I’m so happy I came across this podcast, Kaydra is a delight to listen to, all the episodes are interesting, and well researched, I absolutely recommend a listen if you like mystery and true crime stories 100 stars!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WelshYnys
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners praise the host's storytelling and depth of research, noting engaging narratives and thorough case context.
Guests and episodes are viewed as insightful and well-curated, with strong focus on true crime and paranormal topics.
Some critique the audio levels and pacing, suggesting sharper editing and tighter scripting.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Leslie Mueller: 20 Foot Fall or Cold Blooded Murder? ft Residue Podcast [Ep. 195]
Q: What did the autopsy reveal about Leslie Mueller's injuries?
The autopsy found drowning as the cause of death with no broken bones or scrapes, which some listeners found inconsistent with a fall from a cliff.
Leslie Mueller: 20 Foot Fall or Cold Blooded Murder? ft Residue Podcast [Ep. 195]
Q: If your partner falls off a cliff in front of you, what is your first reaction?
The guest described wanting to jump down and help immediately, highlighting the conflicting instincts of wanting to save someone versus the danger and lack of immediate access to help in a remote area.
Missing Ali Lowitzer ft Mother Jo Ann Lowitzer [Ep. 185]
Q: How did Jo Ann respond to the initial police handling?
Ali was labeled a runaway and an Amber Alert was not issued, prompting Jo Ann to take matters into her own hands and engage in extensive independent searches and advocacy.
Missing Ali Lowitzer ft Mother Jo Ann Lowitzer [Ep. 185]
Q: What happened on Ali Lowitzer's day of disappearance?
Ali was last seen getting off the bus, texting her mother about walking to work, and then her phone went silent, with no trace found afterward. The last confirmed sightings and the timeline pointed to a short distance between the bus stop and her workplace.
Unsolved Haunting Cases: Bethany Markowski & Jeff Anderson ft Jules Thorpe [Ep. 175]
Q: How does your team balance storytelling with ethical considerations when working with families?
We engage closely with families, obtain informed consent through contracts that protect them, ensure they have final say on what is shared, and commit to giving back a portion of any earnings to their foundation, all while avoiding sensational or speculative content.

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Recent guests on Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast include:

1. Maggie Zingman
2. Jo Ann Lowitzer
3. Jules Thorpe
4. Alisha Watson
5. Steven Ray Morris
6. Alicia Watson
7. Kaydra Brannon
8. Carlyssa Salazar

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