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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast
True Crime
Murder
Child Abuse
Yuba County Five
Mental Health
Paranormal Activity
Garanhuns Cannibals
Supernatural
California
Keddie Cabin Murders
Cannibalism
Bethany Markowski
FBI
Cults
Tunguska Event
Dinosaurs
Lilith
DB Cooper
Dupont De Ligonès Family
UFO

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast 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

On Thursday, June 26 2025, Melissa Shirley Casias -- a 53 year old mother, avid hunter, devoted reader, thyroid cancer survivor, and administrative assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory -- vanished from Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.

She droppe... more

He wore a badge, pledging to protect and serve. A Martin County, Florida sheriff's deputy, who used his power to abduct, torture, and kill young women in the early 1970s. He was convicted of two murders but he’s widely suspected in the deaths of over... more

Kaydra brings back friend of the podcast, Adam from Weekly Creep and Houston Strange. Adam shares some personal hauntings then he and Kaydra get into several spine tingling listener stories submitted to him from Texas. You will hear tales of ghostly ... more

While Kaydra recovers from Crime Con, enjoy this remastered version of Texas Urban Legends where Kaydra tells the haunting stories from San Marcos, Texas State University, and St. Mary's Orphanage.

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Recent Guests

Jules Thorpe
Founder/Producer at Fire Eyes Media
Fire Eyes Media
Episode: S4 Ep16: Episode 175: UNSOLVED- Bethany Markowski & Jeff Anderson: An Interview with Jules Thorpe
Alisha Watson
Co-host of Twisted and Uncorked Podcast and Truly Twisted
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Episode: S3 Ep43: Episode 150: Halloween Collaboration Special- Creepy Stories!
Steven Ray Morris
Podcaster and dinosaur enthusiast, known for his podcast See Jurassic Right
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Episode: S3 Ep38: Episode 145: Let's Talk Dinosaurs with Steven Ray Morris
Alicia Watson
Host of Truly Twisted and Twisted and Uncorked Podcasts
Truly Twisted Podcast
Episode: S3 Ep29: Episode 136: Stockholm Syndrome ft Truly Twisted Podcast
Kaydra Brannon
Host of Perplexity A Mystery Podcast
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Episode: S3 Ep23: Episode 130: The Wendorf Murders and the Kentucky Teen Vampire Cult with Like Mother Like Murder Podcast
Carlyssa Salazar
Returning guest and sister of the host
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Episode: S3 Ep4: Episode 111: A Perplexing Listenersode ft Karlisa Salazar
Travis Walton
Logger and alleged UFO abduction victim
Episode: S2 Ep49: Episode 105: The Travis Walton UFO Incident
Christine Schiefer
Co-host of And That's Why We Drink
And That's Why We Drink
Episode: S2: BONUS EPISODE 9: Playlist of the Dead: An All-Star Halloween Special
Shelby Novak
Host of Scare You to Sleep podcast
Scare You to Sleep
Episode: S2 Ep41: Episode 97: Hekate Goddess of Witches ft Shelby Novak with Scare You To Sleep Podcast

Host

Kaydra Brannon
Host and creator, leads investigations and narrative storytelling. Frequently steers episode tone and ethical considerations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 313 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 States2 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 States2 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 States4 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 States7 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 Kingdom7 months ago

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Feedback notes vary on production quality, with some comments mentioning audio issues or pacing.
Many reviews highlight cross-over guests and the ethical approach to true crime and mystery topics.
Listeners praise the host's storytelling, depth of research, and balanced handling of sensitive cases.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S4 Ep16: Episode 175: UNSOLVED- Bethany Markowski & Jeff Anderson: An Interview with Jules Thorpe
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.
S4 Ep16: Episode 175: UNSOLVED- Bethany Markowski & Jeff Anderson: An Interview with Jules Thorpe
Q: Could you give listeners an overview of the initial investigation in Bethany's disappearance?
The Jackson police and later the TBI faced gaps in early response, with nine days passing before involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, which allowed time for potential actions by the father and the van before evidence collection, leading to a contested narrative about what actually happened.
S3 Ep52: Episode 159: The Unsolved Murder of Judy Rawlings
Q: What are some of the differences with how people are prosecuted and how the law works in Canada versus the US?
Kim discusses her new series on her show about various legal differences, specifically related to murder.
S3 Ep38: Episode 145: Let's Talk Dinosaurs with Steven Ray Morris
Q: When were dinosaurs here? Did we live amongst them?
Dinosaurs dominated the earth for over 170 million years, and some studies suggest that early mammals coexisted with dinosaurs for a short time.
S3 Ep38: Episode 145: Let's Talk Dinosaurs with Steven Ray Morris
Q: What got you into dinosaurs in the first place?
I loved dinosaurs as a child and was heavily influenced by watching Jurassic Park, which completely ignited my passion for paleontology.

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This show blends true crime, folklore, paranormal stories, and historical mystery through a storytelling-forward host who emphasizes ethical storytelling and research. Episodes skew toward investigative deep dives, archival analysis, and topic-driven explorations that mix science, history, and myth with a personal, empathetic touch. A standout is the host's willingness to tackle sensitive cases and advocate for families, while crossovers with guest experts from investigative media projects widen the perspective beyond single-episode storytelling. Listeners who enjoy a polished, narrative-driven mystery podcast with a curious, multidisciplinary lens will likely find this show compelling.

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1. Jules Thorpe
2. Alisha Watson
3. Steven Ray Morris
4. Alicia Watson
5. Kaydra Brannon
6. Carlyssa Salazar
7. Travis Walton
8. Christine Schiefer

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