Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More
Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing their unique style. With their producer and co-host, Sam, at the sound processing helm, the trio dives into the depths of true crime mysteries, as well as music, history, and various other topics, with a twist.
Joe and Ivan's comedic banter adds levity to even the darkest of subjects but always with a respectful approach. Their motto: Victims are never the subject of the joke; instead, the focus is on the perpetrators, pointing out irony and puns along the way. So buckle up and get ready to laugh, cringe, and ponder the mysteries of the human psyche with Joe, Ivan, and Sam on Dawn of Mantis!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 383
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
63 - The Fascinating Case Of James Gordon Wolcott
Beloved university professor James Gordon Wolcott had a secret past that was one day uncovered. Next his community had to decide if the system got it right or if he was a cunning manipulator that foo…
62 - Where On Earth Is Theodore John Condrad?
In 1968 Theodore Conrad walked out of work on Friday afternoon with a paper bag and was never seen again. Turns out there was a lot more in the bag than a half eaten PBandJ sandwich. His disappearanc…
61 - The Santa Claus Bank Robbery
Santa brings joy to millions of children across the globe BUT some Santa imposters can wreak havoc! As we release this it is 92nd anniversary of a Christmas Eve bank robbery pulled off by a Jolly Ol'…
60 - James Dunham
59 - The Heaven's Gate Cult Part 2
Part two of the Heaven's Gate Cult. We debate about Applewhite's intentions and/or motives, and what he does after the loss of Ti. Joe also includes some eerie "exit statement" clips from Do and the …
58 - The Heaven's Gate Cult (Part 1)
57 - We LOVE Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) And You Should Too!
56 - The Spree Killer - Ronald Gene Simmons Jr.
55 - Guinness Book of World Records
54 - Origins Of Halloween
53.5 - DOM Special Episode: The House on Hall Hill Road
53 - Idioms Part 2
52 - Joseph Pujol, aka "Le Petomane" (The French Fartiste)
51 - The Disappearance of Maud Crawford Part 5
The final episode of the mystery of the disappearance Maud Crawford.
50 - The Disappearance of Maud Crawford Part 4
On Part 4 we talk about the Mike Berg theory, possible places she could be, meditation, Cliffhanger, Dante's Peak and thumb juice. How's that for variety?1?
49 - The Disappearance of Maud Crawford Part 3
Part 3 of the disappearance of Maud Crawford. Who had the most to gain with the her vanishing? We talk about someone who had A LOT to gain. That and how to hack your Fakebook to better serve you and …
47 - The Disappearance of Maud Crawford Part 2
We continue the podcast on the disappearance of Maud Crawford. We talk about the more popular hypotheses about the case. (Subject Matter Begins @ 11:52)
46 - The Disappearance of Maud Crawford Part 1
Maud Crawford was a prominent attorney in Camden, Arkansas. She disappeared from her home on March 2, 1957. Small town politics, personalities, shady businessmen all add to the intrigue of this decad…
45 - Smash And Grab 2
44 - The Tale Of Old Mike
Sit back and listen to ol' yarn we spin about Old Mike, the traveling salesman and what might be the ultimate example of prolonged procrastination. (Subject Matter Begins @ 28:47)