
Attention all shiver-seekers! The Dark Oak is a weekly thrill and chill inducing mystery podcast. Every Wednesday, Stefanie and Cynthia will present to you a true tale of the supernatural, the macabre, historical crimes, cryptids, the unexplained and the downright spooky. To help ease your fears, we also include The Branch of Hope Foundation, which connects you to the human side of our cases by gi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

25 year old Michelle Von Emster’s mysterious death in 1994 remains one of San Diego's most notorious mysteries. It was officially ruled a Great White Shark Attack but marine experts disagree with that finding. Why would she have gone swimming in frig... more
Lauren Spierer, a 20-year-old sophomore studying textiles merchandising at Indiana University, disappeared in the early morning hours of June 3, 2011, in Bloomington, Indiana. The night before, she had been out drinking heavily with friends using a f... more
Seventeen-year-old German adventurer Mike Mansholt arrived in Malta in July 2016 for his first solo trip. After a week with his girlfriend, he stayed on alone, rented a mountain bike in Sliema on 18 July, sent a cheerful voice message home, and pedal... more
Duncan McPherson was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. In 1989 he went on a trip to Austria and disappeared after a day of snowboarding. Searches proved fruitless until 2003 when his body was found in a melting glacier, the very same glacier... more
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I love the insights, the research, and the personal way the ladies relate. I love the compassion around such sensitive stories. I love that there is a cause attached that support victim’s families. Plus the banter makes me laugh. Please keep up the good work!
The cases are super interesting but the facts and story itself get lost in the side convos that never seem to stop. I don't care how this relates to that one time that one thing happened to you! Tell the damn story!
Insightful and powerful stories, told kindly and compassionately. I love that there is a mission to the podcast as well, so it’s not just to satisfy our need for stories. To the people critical of the their personal opinions occasionally aired: grown women are allowed to have and express their opinions. Get over it. I don’t always agree with them. I don’t believe in God- they do, but so what? They don’t ask you to agree. Lastly, sorry Cynthia, I would rate abrasive a 4 out of 5 on the harshness ... more
First, I want to say that I truly love that these women are true to their beliefs. Donating to organizations that support victims is the BEST idea for putting your money where your mouth is! If we can all be entertained by these tragic stories truly the least we can do is donate to the causes that do anything to make this world a better place.
I’m not sure what point to make second. I guess I have a list in no particular order. As far as politics, well, they are a part of so much we do. Can’t w... more
…the constant loud laughing is off putting and annoying (imo)
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Two women-led true crime and mystery storytellers deliver well-researched, victim-centered cases with a warm, bantering dynamic. Episodes cover unsolved disappearances, historic crimes, paranormal and macabre topics, all framed with careful investigative detail, ethical considerations, and a recurring charitable angle through a monthly Foundation initiative. The format combines thorough case exploration with personal reflections and audience-friendly banter, making complex stories accessible while maintaining sensitivity to victims and their families. A unique strength is the ongoing Branch of Hope Foundation collaboration, which adds a human, charitable dimension to each month's coverage, and the duo's balance of rigor, empathy, and person... more
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