Unexplained America is a weekly podcast, hosted by Lisa Ponson. I discuss true crime, paranormal, cryptid, legend, and anything unexplained connected with America. Join me for episodes rich in researching the history, background and nuance of the story perhaps a bit quirky. If possible, I love to explore the places myself and discuss the story from a personal perspective. The more creepy and unexplained the better!!!
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:08:55
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa has Guest Host Dr. Amber Bramlett discuss the life and legend of Robert Johnson and his connection to the folklore of the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:06:48
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa brings you SPOOKY Unexplained Listerner Stories from all over to scare, excite, and frighten you....and perhaps peak your…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:18:42
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa strives to correct historical inaccuracies regarding the Arkansas Dog Boy Jarrell Bettis. The legend states that the Bettis…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:08:59
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the R.M.S. Titantic. This is Part 3 of a 3 Part episode. In Part 3, we begin in the year 1986 after Dr. Robert…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:07:00
tIn this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the R.M.S. Titantic. This is Part 2 of a 3 Part episode. I originally researched this for my Patreon in 2025 but…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:05:11
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the R.M.S. Titantic. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part episode. I originally researched this for my Patreon in 2025 but…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:18:19
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the 1977 crime case of Abe Pipkin of Beebe, Arkansas; this is a part 2 of a 2 part series. I covered this case…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:07:14
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa and guest Dr. Amber Bramlett discuss the 1998 horror/sci fi film "The Faculty" starring the broadway legend Bebe Neuwirth…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:00:23
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the history, the legends, the tragedies surrounding the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Haunted places…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:11:05
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the 1977 crime case of Abe Pipkin of Beebe, Arkansas; this is a part 1 of a 2 part series. I covered this case…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:39:02
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the life and living legend of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock N' Roll. This is Part 2--go back and listen to Part…
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:26:18
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the life and living legend of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock N' Roll. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part episode. In…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:27:59
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the State of Wisconsin Vs. Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier for the attempt in the first degree with use of deadly…
May 21, 2026 · 1:07:01
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will be discussing "The Omen"--OG style with OG guest host Amber (Ambie). Rober Donner directed this incredible…
May 17, 2026 · 2:45:50
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will finish discussing the group Heaven's Gate, picking up where I left off in Part 1 in the year 1986, Listener…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:21:21
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the group Heaven's Gate, primarily, diving into the groups leaders Bonnie Lou Trousdale Nettles and Marshall…
Mar 23, 2026 · 59:25
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the sad and tragic case of Mollie Tibbetts. Listener Discretion-brutal murder and SA. On Wednesday July, 18,…
Mar 13, 2026 · 56:30
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the Friday the 13th 'inspired' horrible, tragic case of Sharon Gregory. Listener Discretion-brutal murder,…
Mar 4, 2026 · 1:15:48
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the 'Crime of the Century' -the kidnapping and death of Charles Lindbergh Jr. --AKA Baby Charlie--. In this…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:25:20
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the 'Crime of the Century' -the kidnapping and death of Charles Lindbergh Jr. --AKA Baby Charlie--Listener…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:07:13
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the 'Crime of the Century' -the kidnapping and death of Charles Lindbergh Jr. --AKA Baby Charlie--Listener…
Feb 9, 2026 · 55:37
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the fun and frightening Friday the 13th. For Lisa--Friday the 13th is a holiday of sorts--like Halloween.…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:23:17
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa along with the hosts of Cryptids Across the Atlas-Cody and Elaine Johnston discuss the Mothman of Point Pleasant. We will…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:24:27
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the gruesome and tragic cases of the Green River Killer AKA Gary Ridgway and an in-depth look at the 20 year…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:28:03
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the gruesome and tragic cases of the Green River Killer AKA Gary Ridgway and an in-depth look at the 20 year…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:16:40
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the Titan Missile Fire of 1965 with author Gage Fears--Gage's book on the subject comes out Janaury 26,…
Dec 29, 2025 · 45:22
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the 1974 Christmas horror movie "Black Christmas". To end the year off, I wanted to review and watch a Christmas…
Dec 22, 2025 · 41:34
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses "The Licked Hand" folklore story. I was thinking about this awful story I heard at a slumber party one time when…
Dec 15, 2025 · 52:49
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses tragic and sad case of Laken Riley. Listener Discretion advised--this episode contains all the heinous acts.…
Nov 27, 2025 · 38:29
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the gruesome case of Omaima Nelson. Listener Discretion advised--this episode contains all the heinous acts.…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:25:48
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the life and crimes of Henry Lee Lucas: The Confession Killer (Part 2) from the time frame of June 1983 to his…
Nov 17, 2025 · 54:49
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the life and crimes of Henry Lee Lucas from the perspective of Henry Lee Lucas along with a dive into true…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:05:01
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the most famous, the GOAT cryptid in America--Bigfoot. This episode we begin by discussing the early stories of…
Oct 27, 2025 · 46:27
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa has special guest host Amber on the show for this very creepy special Halloween episode on Bloody Mary the Legend and not…
Oct 20, 2025 · 53:18
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will share spooky stories submitted by listeners. Stories included discuss; a creepy experience in an abandoned church, a…
Oct 13, 2025 · 57:01
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the Haunted History of The Queen Mary. In 1929, the Cunard Ship line envisioned a mega ship. The wanted to be in…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:24:47
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the famous and beautiful Stanley Hotel located in Estes Park, Colorado. The Stanley Hotel is built by famous…
Sep 29, 2025 · 38:25
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the missing persons case of Martha and Flora Helmick and John "Ed" Keyton. Martha, Flora and Ed left out around…
Sep 22, 2025 · 49:44
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa has special guest host Amber delight us with the lore of the Yazoo City Witch of Yazoo City, Mississippi. Amber begins with…
Sep 15, 2025 · 37:24
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss cases and origin of Spontaneous Human Combustion. We will begin way back in the 1400's discussing an origin…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:45:03
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the murder of Dr. Andrew Bagby-this is part 2 of a 2 part episode. Listener Discretion: Discussion of Murder,…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:15:22
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the murder of Dr. Andrew Bagby-this is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Listener Discretion: Discussion of Murder,…
Aug 25, 2025 · 52:52
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the Faith Hedgepeth Case--requested by listener Parker. ****Warning--listener discretion--the episode contains…
Aug 18, 2025 · 1:19:25
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the life, achievements, and then the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart. On July 2, 1937, world…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:53:11
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the Amityville case but this episode is specifically starting at the time George and Kathy Lutz move their…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1:26:48
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the Amityville case but this episode is specifically covering the Defeo Family Murders. On November 13, 1974,…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1:55:58
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the Night Stalker, serial killer Richard Ramirez. This is Part 3--the final episode to Richard Ramirez-- in…
Jul 2, 2025 · 2:23:16
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the Night Stalker, serial killer Richard Ramirez. This is Part 2 (Part 1 was a deep dive into Richard's whole…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:36:06
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the Night Stalker, serial killer Richard Ramirez. June 28, 1984, Richard Ramirez whom had been burglarizing LA…
Jun 16, 2025 · 54:16
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the famous cryptid the Jersey Devil; the demon devil of New Jersey. The origin story of the Jersey Devil goes…
Jun 9, 2025 · 52:19
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss The Phoenix Lights-a UFO sighting phenomenon event in Phoenix, Arizona. On March 13, 1997, tens of thousands…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:02:18
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the Cleveland Torso Murders--also known as, the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run and also was called the Kingsbury…
May 19, 2025 · 1:10:09
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the most haunted place in America; the Myrtles Plantation of St. Francisville, Louisiana. "General" David…
May 12, 2025 · 1:19:50
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss the sad and strangely mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg. On January 26, 2011, Ellen Greenberg would be found…
May 5, 2025 · 51:34
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa will discuss this horrible, tragedy in 1990's Tennessee. On December 11, 1990; around 9:15am a dense, thick fog all of a…
May 1, 2025 · 1:40:04
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa and guest host Dorothy, will discuss the Murder of Billy Joe Holder-Part 2--listen to Part 1. On February 9, 1976, Billy…
Apr 28, 2025 · 1:16:09
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the haunts, history and scary stories of the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. William Balser…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:41:42
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the Nancy Zanone Case from St. Louis, Missouri. On December 2, 1963, Nancy Zanone is working on taking care of…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:28:31
In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa and guest host Dorothy, will discuss the Murder of Billy Joe Holder. On February 9, 1976, Billy Joe Holder (ex-Sheriff and…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:36:01
In this episode of Unexplained, your host Lisa will discuss the Unexplained Death of John Glasgow--CFO of CDI Contractors in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2008. On January 28, 2008,…
Apr 5, 2025 · 55:26
In this episode of Unexplained, your host Lisa and special guests Elaine and Cody from Cryptids Across The Atlas Podcast as they discuss the Gowrow--an Arkansas Cryptid.…
Mar 31, 2025 · 40:35
In this episode of Unexplained, your host Lisa will discuss the ghosts of Ouachita Baptist University. Ouachita Baptist University is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (southwest…
Mar 24, 2025 · 1:09:23
In this episode of Unexplained, your host Lisa discusses the horrible murder of 19 year old Nona Dirksmeyer in December 2005. In Part 2, we will discuss the time after Kevin…
Mar 17, 2025 · 1:34:57
In this episode of Unexplained, your host Lisa discusses the horrible murder of 19 year old Nona Dirksmeyer in December 2005. In Part 1, we will discuss Nona's beginnings, her…
Mar 10, 2025 · 1:09:18
In this episode of Unexplained, your host Lisa and guest host Ti King of the Arkansas Podcast Collaborative discuss the history and lore of the "Ozark Witches". "The Arkansas…
Mar 7, 2025 · 1:10:54
In this episode of Unexplained, your host Lisa discusses the horrible and tragic crash landing of American Airlines Flight 1420--this is Part 2 of a 2 Part episode. On the…
Mar 3, 2025 · 1:15:01
In this episode of Unexplained, your host Lisa discusses the horrible and tragic crash landing of American Airlines Flight 1420--this is Part 1 of a 2 part episode. On the…
Feb 17, 2025 · 38:12
In this episode of Unexplained, your host Lisa discusses the last hanging in Searcy/White County Arkansas. April 30, 1886, George Carroll would be hung from a tree gallows at…
Feb 13, 2025 · 32:56
In this episode of Unexplained, your host Lisa and special guest host Amber host our very first Live Show at the historic Rialto Theater in downtown Searcy, Arkansas. The main…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:26:58
In this episode, your host Lisa and special guest host Amber host our very first Live Show at the historic Rialto Theater in downtown Searcy, Arkansas. The main subject of the…
Feb 3, 2025 · 1:47:29
In this episode, your host Lisa discusses in the serial killer John Wayne Gacy's Connection to Arkansas. John Wayne Gacy lives and works and hunts for young men in Chicago in…
Jan 27, 2025 · 1:26:35
In this episode, your host Lisa discusses in the serial killer John Wayne Gacy's connection to Arkansas. John Wayne Gacy lives and works and hunts for young men in Chicago in…
Jan 20, 2025 · 1:08:41
In this episode, your host Lisa and guest host Kim L. will discuss the horrific, brutal murder of Kristin Laurite. August 25, 2000; Kristen was traveling across country from New…
Jan 16, 2025 · 1:19:31
In this episode, your host Lisa will discuss the Tony & Susan Alamo and the Alamo Christian Foundation...or better known know as the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries. In this part…
Jan 13, 2025 · 1:15:08
In this episode, your host Lisa will discuss the Tony & Susan Alamo and the Alamo Christian Foundation...or better known know as the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries. Part 1 will…
Jan 6, 2025 · 43:04
In this episode, your host Lisa will discuss the history and rumors of Underwater Ghost Towns of Greers Ferry Lake. In 1938, Congress established the Flood Control Act which…
Jan 4, 2025 · 1:59:28
In this episode, your host Lisa and guest host again to finish this case out, Matt L. one of my long time friends, church family, and FSB family members, discuss the awful life,…
Dec 23, 2024 · 2:32:56
In this episode, your host Lisa and guest host this week, Matt L. one of my long time friends, church family, and FSB family members, discuss the awful life, killings, and death…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:22:20
In this episode, your host Lisa and guest host this week, Dorothy-Lisa's awesome sis-in -law, will discuss The Ghost Town of Bruno Arkansas. So, Bruno, Arkansas, is stated as a…
Dec 9, 2024 · 40:27
In this episode , your host Lisa and guest host's Ruthie and Eden (bestie's of Elle) will discuss the Supernatural stories surrounding Ten Mile Creek area called the Bottoms in…
Dec 2, 2024 · 1:10:45
In this episode, your host Lisa and guest host Lisa's hubbie, Daryl, will discuss the cold case of Bobo Shinn. Mary Jimmie "Bobo" Shinn, was an art instructor but she renovated…
Nov 25, 2024 · 1:52:37
In this episode, Lisa & Amber discuss the tragic live and death of Country Singer Mindy McCready. Mindy McCready grew to meteoric fame in 1996; after signing with BNA records and…
Nov 19, 2024 · 48:10
In this episode, Lisa & Amber discuss three different, very intriguing and old Arkansas Folktales. Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as…
Nov 11, 2024 · 53:15
In 1981, in Dickinson, North Dakota, Priscilla Dinkel and her granddaughter Danelle would be found murdered in the Swanson Motel. They had only been in Dickinson a short time…
Nov 4, 2024 · 1:03:49
In this episode, Lisa and Amber discuss the Ghosts of the Arkansas Capitol Building. The Arkansas Capitol began construction in 1899--it rests on top of what once was the State's…
Oct 28, 2024 · 1:42:34
In this episode of Unexplained Arkansas, Lisa and Amber discuss the spooktacular Allen House of Monticello, Arkansas. This amazing home was built in 1906 for Joseph Lee…
Oct 21, 2024 · 59:31
In this episode Lisa and Amber discuss the spooktacular legends in Arkansas like the Headless Horseman of Rogers (near Fayetteville), the Bono Bridge ghosts and haunts in Bono…
Oct 14, 2024 · 1:09:29
In this episode of Unexplained Arkansas, Lisa and Amber discuss the Cobbites. In 1876, Reverend Cobb strolled into White County Arkansas and began "preaching". He led his…
Oct 7, 2024 · 1:02:03
In this episode, Amber and Lisa discuss the 1995 abduction of Morgan Nick. In light of the amazing announcement this past Wednesday Unexplained Arkansas decided to convey this…
Sep 30, 2024 · 1:16:59
In this episode Lisa & Amber, discuss the missing person case of Jarrod Green. Jarrod went missing September 30, 1994 --the airing of this episode correlates with the 30th…
Sep 23, 2024 · 1:05:19
This episode is sponsored by King Yodeler Tattoos. Please find them on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Contact information below--check them out! www.kingyodeler.com Email:…
Sep 16, 2024 · 1:30:01
This episode is sponsored by King Yodeler Tattoos: Specializing in Black/Grey, Color Realism and Custom hand-drawn tattoos. Below is King Yodeler's contact information:…
Sep 9, 2024 · 56:13
In this episode of Unexplained Arkansas, Amber and Lisa continue to discuss the beautiful and macabre Crescent Hotel in fabulous Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This is Part 2 of the…
Sep 2, 2024 · 48:49
In this episode Lisa and Amber discuss the beautiful, macabre Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This is part 1 of a 3 part series--stay tuned for the other episodes.…
Aug 20, 2024 · 1:34:37
In this episode, Lisa and Amber celebrate fifty episodes of Unexplained Arkansas! Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas…
Aug 7, 2024 · 1:07:50
In this episode, Lisa and Amber discuss the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained…
Aug 2, 2024 · 54:33
In this episode, Amber and Lisa discuss the stories surrounding Enola's Jonathan Hardin and the house on Hardin Hill. This episode is sponsored by King Yodeler Tattoos:…
Jul 24, 2024 · 1:14:27
In this episode, Amber and Lisa discuss the haunted and historic Hornibrook Mansion/Empress Hotel built in 1888. We will get into the history of the Hornibrook family and the…
Jul 17, 2024 · 1:10:01
In this episode, Lisa and Amber take a deep dive into the case of the Phantom Killer of Texarkana (1946) as well as the book by Historian James Presley, "The Phantom Killer:…
Jul 10, 2024 · 1:11:54
In this episode, Lisa and Amber cover the 2000 murder of Amanda "Mandy" Tusing. Mandy was traveling Highway 18 headed to her home in Dell from her fiance's apartment in Jonesboro…
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