Mysterious

About Mysterious

Mysterious explores the mysteries in the world around us. Brought to you by authors from a variety of genres, we each tell you about a mystery related to our particular field of expertise. From mysterious disappearances and UFOs to the unexplainable behavior of a pig to an unsolved mass murder at sea to a nun who suddenly disappeared. We will explore mysteries in nature, mysterious occurrences in history, and the enigmas of space. Join us and take a closer look at the mysterious world around us.

Publisher

Robin Barefield

Category

arts · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jan 2023

Latest episode

18 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Nov 2025

   The Murderer Who Helped Write The Oxford English Dictionary

   Episode 75: The Murderer Who Helped Write The Oxford English Dictionary Words build worlds. They shape laws, compose prayers, ignite wars, and whisper love. Every word we speak carries centuries of meaning Chester Minor, was a murderer and one of the greatest architects of the English language. ______________________ Now Available ________________________ Get to know the authors at The Readers and Writers Book Club _______________ Join the Excitement! It's Happening Now! A Facebook Event. Learn about the Aurora, share your photos, and talk with other Aurora lovers. We'll see you there -November 18 - 25! _________ Meet Evan Swensen, your host for Episode 75: : The Murderer Who Helped Write The Oxford English Dictionary Evan Swensen, book publisher, editor, author, and Author Masterminds charter member, along with his wife, Lois, publishes books by authors worldwide. He has been the publisher and editor of Alaska Outdoors magazine and producer of Alaska Outdoors television show and outdoor videos, and host of Alaska Outdoor Radio Magazine. He has been an Alaska resident since 1957. As a pilot, he has logged more than 4,000 hours of flight time in Alaska, in both wheel and float planes.  He is a serious recreation hunter and fisherman, equally comfortable casting a flyrod or using bait, or lures.  Evan has been published in many national magazines and is the author of five books and publisher of more than 1,000 books by other authors. Evan claims to have the best job in the world; he gets up in the morning, puts on his fishing vest, picks up his fly rod, kisses his wife goodbye, tells her he’s going to work—and she believes him. Author Masterminds: https://authormasterminds.com/evan-swensen Author Masterminds One Last Cast book: https://authormasterminds.com/details/XLxrX One Last Cast on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3H0OzTo One Last Cast short video: https://youtu.be/2wzwWmim-2g Alaska Outdoors https://alaskaoutdoorsmagazine.com. Alaska Outdoors Blog: https://alaskaoutdoorsmagazine.com/blog/ Alaska Outdoors Videos: https://bit.ly/37xjUzl

2. 

   4 Nov 2025

   The Mysterious Plagues of Egypt

   Episode 74: The Mysterious Plagues of Egypt Most people know the biblical story about the Ten Plagues of Egypt.  I learned the story in Sunday School.  However, in recent months, I have learned more subtle facts about the story that can only be understood with knowledge of ancient Egyptian society.  First, I need to share the biblical history that led to why the Egyptian Plagues occurred. ___________________ Get to know the authors at The Readers and Writers Book Club _______________ Join the Excitement! A Facebook Event. Learn about the Aurora, share your photos, and talk with other Aurora lovers. We'll see you there -November 18 - 25! _________ Meet Rebecca Wetzler, your host for Episode 74: Rebecca J Wetzler, originally a California girl, has lived in Alaska since she was eight years old.  From early in life, she has been an avid reader, and hoped to write her own books someday.   From her earliest memories she has been a believer.  Shortly after moving to Alaska, she asked Jesus into her heart during Sunday School. As her life progressed, Rebecca realized her faith gives her steady spiritual regrounding to weather the drama of real life.  She challenges the untruths forecast by the world’s darkness by believing the Light of God’s Word, and she wants to share the spiritual truths with others.  Bread Box for the Broken is her first book. www.rebeccawetzler.net https://authormasterminds.com/rebecca-j-wetzler https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-j-wetzler-7b763a49/ https://www.facebook.com/authorrebeccajwetzler https://www.facebook.com/holyspiritdove

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   21 Oct 2025

   The Valley of Headless Men: Nahanni National Park

   Episode 73: The Valley of Headless Men: Nahanni National Park With landmarks bearing the names of Deadmen Valley, Headless Creek, Funeral Range, and Hell’s Gate Rapids, you might think twice before planning a trip to Nahanni National Park in Canada. However, the legends behind these names make the park even more daunting. Sources Berge, Chloe. “The haunting history of this Canadian National Park.” March 9, 2020. Fodors.com. Malbeuf, Jamie. “Families call for case of mysterious 2005 deaths to be reopened.” May 7, 2018. CBS News. Peters, Hammerson. Legends of the Nahanni Valley. 2018. Western Canada. Hammerson Peters. Vučkovič, Aleska. “Valley of Headless Men: Mysterious decapitations in Canada’s Nahanni Valley.” December 2021. Ancient Origins. _______________________ _______________________ Get to know the authors at The Readers and Writers Book Club _______________ Coming in November -- Stay Tuned! _________ Meet Robin Barefield, Your Host of Episode 73: The Valley of Headless Men: Nahanni National Park Robin Barefield lives in the wilderness on Kodiak Island, where she and her husband own a remote lodge. She has a master’s degree in fish and wildlife biology and is a wildlife-viewing and fishing guide. Robin has published six novels: Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman’s Daughter, Karluk Bones, Massacre at Bear Creek Lodge, and The Ultimate Hunt. She has also published two non-fiction books: Kodiak Island Wildlife and Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. She draws on her love and appreciation of the Alaska wilderness as well as her scientific background when writing. Robin invites you to join her at her website: https://robinbarefield.com, and while you are there, sign up for her free monthly newsletter about true crime in Alaska. Robin also narrates a podcast, Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. You can find it at: https://murder-in-the-last-frontier.blubrry.net

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68