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Dead Reckoning is a weekly investigative history podcast that charts a course through the forgotten, the unexplained, and the deeply unsettling. We don’t chase conspiracies, aliens, or cryptids—just the raw, often uncomfortable truths left buried beneath the surface of history.
Each episode dissects a different mystery: from unsolved disappearances and obscure murders to abandoned relics and government cover-ups. We examine what’s known, what’s missing, and what the evidence actually says—no sensationalism, no shortcuts.
If you’re looking for cold logic, hard facts, and a steady voice cutting through the noise, you’re in the right place. Because in the end, truth doesn’t vanish.
It just decays.
And we’re here to uncover it.
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Who Is The Real Peter Bergmann
In 2009, a man calling himself Peter Bergman checked into a small hotel in Sligo, Ireland. He paid in cash, tore the labels from his clothes, disposed of his belongings, and left behind no trace of…
Library of Alexandria: What Really Happened
Dive into the fascinating story of the Library of Alexandria — history's greatest center of knowledge, ambition, and mystery. From its legendary beginnings under Alexander the Great to its tragic…
Waziristan: Terrorist Training Ground
This episode takes you inside Waziristan, a remote and mountainous region on the Pakistan–Afghanistan border where geography, history, and conflict collide. From British-era border drawing and tribal…
Flight 980: Where Is the Black Box
What really happened to Eastern Airlines Flight 980? On New Year’s Day 1985, a Boeing 727 crashed into Bolivia’s Mount Illimani—and the black box was never found. In this episode of the Dead…
Will The Real Frank Abagnale Jr. Stand Up?
Today, we’re diving deep into the life—and lies—of Frank Abagnale Jr., the so-called “greatest con man in history.” You know him from the movie Catch Me If You Can, where Leonardo DiCaprio charmed us…
The Moon Landing: World's Greatest Hoax or America's Greatest Accomplishment
Was the 1969 moon landing humanity’s greatest achievement—or the ultimate hoax? In this episode, we dive deep into conspiracy theories, debunk myths, and explore the real science and history behind…
Grigori Rasputin: Mad Monk, Miracle Worker, or Master Manipulator?
Tonight we unravel the tangled legend of Grigori Rasputin, the mystic healer from Siberia whose influence over the last Tsars of Russia has spawned more conspiracy theories than facts. Was he really…
Was Edgar Allen Poe Murdered?
What really happened to Edgar Allan Poe in the days leading up to his mysterious death? In today’s episode of The Dead Reckoning Show, Larry dives into one of history’s greatest literary enigmas —…
The Kraken: Myth, Monster, or Massive Squid?
From ancient Norse legends to Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poetry, and from terrifying sailor tales to real-life giant squids, this episode takes a deep dive (pun intended) into the murky waters of Kraken…
Secret Nazi Bunkers
In today’s episode, we explore Project Riese, the massive underground Nazi construction buried beneath Poland’s Owl Mountains. Was it just a vast bunker project? Or something far more sinister?From…
Stonehenge: Ancient Calendar, Burial Ground… or Alien Landing Pad?
Today, we’re tackling Stonehenge — one of the most iconic and puzzling landmarks on Earth. Was it built by ancient engineers, druids, or… aliens? We’ll look at how it was constructed, what it might…
The Giant Statues That “Walked” Themselves Across an Island… How?!
Discover the mystery behind the moai of Easter Island! How were they built? Did they really "walk"? And what caused the collapse of Rapa Nui society? In this episode, we dive into the legends,…
Did The FBI Play A Part in the Murder of MLJ Jr.
Did James Earl Ray really act alone — or was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated as part of a government conspiracy?In this episode, we dive deep into the mysterious and shocking circumstances…
What Happened at the Dyatlov Pass?
In 1959, nine experienced Russian hikers fled their tent in the dead of night on the slopes of a remote Ural mountain — half-dressed, terrified, and never to return. What followed was a decades-long…
The CIA’s Psychic Spy Program: Project Stargate
During the Cold War, the U.S. government spent over $22 million researching remote viewing — the supposed ability to psychically spy on enemies across the globe. Yes, really. This is the bizarre true…
Georgia Guidestones - Is It Really A Blueprint for Post-Apocalypse World
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the bizarre and fascinating mystery of the Georgia Guidestones — a strange set of granite slabs erected in rural Georgia in 1980 by a mysterious figure known…
The Strange Case of the Isdal Woman
In 1970, a woman’s burned body was found in Norway’s Isdalen Valley. No ID. No name. Just coded notes, fake passports, and a trail of unanswered questions. Was she a spy, a smuggler — or something…
The Ghost Ship Mary Celeste
In this episode, we set sail into one of history’s most enduring maritime mysteries—the case of the Mary Celeste. Discovered adrift in the Atlantic in 1872, the ship was in near-perfect condition,…
The Missing Flannen Isles Lighthouse Keepers
In December 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace from the remote Flannan Isles in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. When a relief crew arrived, they found the lighthouse abandoned—meals…
What Really Happened to Flight 19
In our debut episode, we explore the eerie disappearance of Flight 19—five Navy planes lost during a 1945 training mission. Was it bad luck, human error, or something stranger? From broken compasses…
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Dead Reckoning has published 20 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in True Crime.
Dead Reckoning is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 40m.
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