Beneath the Shadows
by Travis Fenn
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Troublesome Triad: The Bamboo Union Gang of Taiwan
Troublesome Triad: The Bamboo Union Gang of Taiwan
About this podcast
Beneath the Shadows takes you on a journey through the incredible stories that shape our world, from dark mysteries and unsolved crimes to uplifting tales of resilience and inspiration. Each episode shines a light on both the extraordinary and the enlightening, unearthing the hidden details of historical events, heartwarming moments, and the human spirit's triumph over adversity. Whether we’re uncovering eerie forgotten mysteries or sharing stories that touch the soul, we'll explore the depths of the human experience, where the shadows and light meet.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 37 episodes
- Troublesome Triad: The Bamboo Union Gang of Taiwan · 1 h 11 min · Episode 31Today, we are taking a look at Taiwan's Bamboo Union Gang. Once a street gang formed by displaced youth, the Bamboo Union evolved into one of the most powerful and dangerous…
- Crazy World Records! · 1 h 39 min · Episode 30Hold on tight, because in this episode of Beneath the Shadows, we’re diving headfirst into the most bizarre, jaw-dropping, and downright insane world records ever documented!…
- Mauro Prosperi: Lost in a Deserted Wasteland · 55 min · Episode 29In 1994, Olympic pentathlete Mauro Prosperi set out to conquer the infamous Marathon des Sables — a 250-kilometer ultramarathon through the blazing sands of the Sahara Desert…
- Monsters in Lagos: The Badoo Cult Killings · 33 min · Episode 28Between 2016 and 2019, fear seeped into the streets of Lagos, Nigeria — particularly the quiet neighborhoods of Ikorodu — where an unseen horror stalked families as they slept…
- A Father's Secrets: The Disappearance of Dylan Redwine · 1 h 13 min · Episode 27In November 2012, 13-year-old Dylan Redwine vanished while on a court-ordered visit to his father’s home in Vallecito, Colorado. Suspicions quickly turned to his father, Mark…
- Dying: Death Rituals, Executions, and the Afterlife (Part 2/2) · 2 h 7 min · Episode 26Death—it’s the great equalizer, the mystery that has haunted and fascinated humanity since the beginning of time. But what happens when we die? How have different cultures…
- Dying: Death Rituals, Executions, and the Afterlife (Part 1/2) · 2 h 12 minDeath—it’s the great equalizer, the mystery that has haunted and fascinated humanity since the beginning of time. But what happens when we die? How have different cultures…
- Slopes of Snow: The History of Skiing, Snowboarding, and Other Winter Sports · 1 h 41 minFor thousands of years, humans have harnessed the power of ice and snow—not just to survive, but to thrive. Skiing dates back over 8,000 years, when ancient civilizations in…
- BONUS SHADOWS! - Feathers vs. Firepower: Australia’s Emu War of 1932 · 44 minIn 1932, Australia waged an unconventional war—not against another nation, but against a seemingly unstoppable enemy: emus. Armed with machine guns and military strategy…
- Diving Deep: The Saturation Diver Who Should Have Died · 1 h 19 minFrom ancient breath-hold divers to the cutting-edge world of saturation diving, humans have long pushed the limits of underwater exploration. Today, we take a deep dive into the…
- Cryptozoology: Earth's Mythical Creatures (Mothman, Bigfoot, the Mishigama Serpent, and More!) · 1 h 34 minWhat lurks in the forests, swims beneath the surface of our lakes, or soars through the night skies, just beyond the reach of science? Today, we dive deep into the eerie world of…
- A Double Homicide that Hooked America on True Crime: The Hall-Mills Murders · 40 minToday, we head to New Brunswick, New Jersey, where wealth, scandal, and a brutal double murder occurred. What really happened on that fateful night in 1922? When the bodies of…
- Life and Laughter: The Rise & Fall of Fatty Arbuckle · 53 minToday, on Beneath the Shadows, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of Hollywood’s most controversial tales: the rise and fall of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle. Known for his comedic…
- Columbia's Deranged Monster: Luis Garavito · 1 h 31 minToday, we dive deep into the chilling story of Luis Garavito, the world's most prolific and horrifying serial killer. Known as "The Beast," Garavito's reign of terror across…
- 14 Months of Hell: The José Salvador Alvarenga Story · 1 h 7 minToday, we delve into the extraordinary story of José Salvador Alvarenga, a fisherman who survived 438 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean. Discover the man behind the legend—his…
- Filicidal Fathers (Kiddie Killer) · 1 h 1 minToday, in this chilling episode of Beneath the Shadows, we explore the darkest depths of paternal betrayal—fathers who committed the unimaginable act of filicide. From…
- 16th Century Astronomer: Tycho Brahe · 50 minThis week on Beneath the Shadows, we explore the fascinating and eccentric life of Tycho Brahe, the Danish astronomer whose groundbreaking observations forever changed our…
- Patreon BONUS! #5 - Australian Mysteries: The Disappearance of the Beaumont Children · 24 minIn this episode, we delve into one of Australia's mysteries: the disappearance of the Beaumont children. On a sunny day in 1966, three siblings vanished from Glenelg Beach…
- Elizabeth Bathory: The Hungarian Blood Countess · 40 minToday, we step into the shadowy corridors of history and uncover the twisted legend of Elizabeth Báthory, the infamous "Blood Countess." Was she a ruthless serial killer who…
- Taste of Terror: The Gourmet of Insatiable Appetites · 1 h 5 minThis week, we uncover the lives of history’s most notorious "big eaters"—from Tarrare, a Frenchman with a hunger so insatiable it defied belief, to Charles Domery, whose wartime…
