The Lobotomy Brief: The Mechanicville Six

Missing Brandon Swanson

One phone call. Forty-seven minutes. Two chilling words… and then silence. This week on Lipgloss & Lobotomies, we’re diving into one of the most haunting missing person cases in modern history—the disappearance of 19-year-old Brandon Swanson. After his car slid into a ditch on a dark rural road in Minnesota, Brandon called his parents for help. As they searched for him, he stayed on the phone, walking through fields under the night sky. Then, without warning, he uttered the words, “Oh, shit.” The call went silent, and Brandon was never seen again. Despite massive searches and years of investigation, his disappearance remains unsolved.   In this episode, we break down the timeline of Brandon’s final known moments, the evidence investigators uncovered, the theories that continue to spark debate, and the lasting legacy of Brandon’s Law, which changed how missing adult cases are handled in Minnesota. Most importantly, we remember the young man at the center of this enduring mystery.   💄 Grab your favorite lip gloss, settle in, and join us as we explore one of true crime’s most heartbreaking unanswered questions. 🎧 New episodes available wherever you listen to podcasts. LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE Instagram: lipgloss_and_lobotomies Facebook: Lipgloss & Lobotomies Podcast TikTok: lipgloss.lobotomi Email: lipglossandlobotomiespodcast@gmail.com

Nopeming Sanatorium

What happens when two curious podcasters let a mysterious app decide where they should go? This week, Alyssa and I step into the strange world of Randonautica, chasing random coordinates and seeing if intention, coincidence, or something much stranger is waiting for us at the end of the journey. Did we find exactly what we were looking for… or did it find us? Then we’re heading deep into the woods of Minnesota to explore the eerie history of the former Nopeming Sanatorium. Once a tuberculosis hospital that later became a nursing home, the building has become one of the Midwest’s most talked-about haunted locations, with decades of history and countless paranormal stories surrounding its abandoned halls. We separate documented history from ghostly legend while exploring why this forgotten place continues to fascinate investigators and thrill-seekers alike.   From strange adventures to haunted history, this episode is packed with chills, laughs, and just enough chaos to make you wonder what really lurks beyond coincidence. 💄🧠 Grab your lip gloss, keep your flashlight close, and join us for another haunting episode of Lipgloss & Lobotomies. 🎧 New episodes every week wherever you get your podcasts! LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE Instagram: lipgloss_and_lobotomies Facebook: Lipgloss & Lobotomies Podcast TikTok: lipgloss.lobotomi Email: lipglossandlobotomiespodcast@gmail.com

The Lobotomy Brief: The Mechanicville Six

A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken the community of Mechanicville, New York. In this special edition of The Lobotomy Brief, we’re covering the latest developments surrounding the deaths of six members of the same family. Authorities are investigating what they believe may have been a murder-suicide, though the investigation remains active and officials continue to await final forensic findings.   Our hearts are with everyone affected by this unimaginable loss. Tune in to Lipgloss & Lobotomies as we break down the facts currently known, separate verified information from speculation, and provide updates as they become available. Sources: • Facebook updates from local news outlets • CBS 6 Albany • Spectrum News • NewsChannel 13 • 107.7 GNA

The Bigfoot Killer

This week on Lipgloss & Lobotomies, we’re diving into two chilling mysteries that blur the line between folklore, urban legend, and nightmare fuel. First, we travel behind the Iron Curtain to explore the eerie Soviet legend of Cosmo—a strange and unsettling tale whispered through generations, filled with mystery, fear, and unanswered questions. Was it simply a myth, a cautionary tale, or something much stranger? Then, we head to the streets and wooded edges of Detroit to investigate the terrifying legend of the Bigfoot Killer. Witness accounts, local rumors, and decades of speculation have fueled stories of a massive creature lurking in the shadows. Is there any truth behind the legend, or is it another chapter in America’s long fascination with cryptids? Join us as we unpack the history, theories, and folklore surrounding these two unsettling stories while adding our own Lipgloss & Lobotomies twist. Grab your favorite drink, lock your doors, and settle in for an episode filled with cryptids, Cold War mysteries, and the legends that refuse to die. New episodes of Lipgloss & Lobotomies every week—where the spooky, strange, and unexplained meet a little bit of glitter. ✨👣🌙 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE Instagram: lipgloss_and_lobotomies Facebook: Lipgloss & Lobotomies Podcast TikTok: lipgloss.lobotomi Email: lipglossandlobotomiespodcast@gmail.com

Eloise Asylum

What if the feeling of déjà vu is more than a simple memory glitch? Could some people really sense events before they happen? In this episode of Lipgloss & Lobotomies, we’re heading to 1960s Britain to explore the fascinating work of psychiatrist John Barker. Intrigued by reports of déjà vu, premonitions, and uncanny predictions, Barker established the British Premonitions Bureau, a unique project dedicated to collecting and studying warnings of future events from ordinary people. From eerie dreams to startling predictions, we’ll examine the stories that made headlines and the questions that still remain unanswered decades later. Then, we’ll make our way to Eloise Asylum, one of America’s most infamous former psychiatric hospitals. Once a sprawling institution that housed thousands of patients, Eloise has become known for its tragic history, abandoned buildings, and chilling paranormal legends. We’ll explore the asylum’s past, the lives affected within its walls, and the ghostly encounters reported by visitors and investigators. From unexplained premonitions to haunted hallways, this episode takes a journey through two mysteries that continue to captivate believers, skeptics, and everyone in between. ✨ Are our minds capable of sensing more than we realize, or are these experiences simply mysteries waiting for a scientific explanation? Grab your favorite lip gloss and join us as we uncover the strange, the spooky, and the unexplained. LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE Instagram: lipgloss_and_lobotomies Facebook: Lipgloss & Lobotomies Podcast TikTok: lipgloss.lobotomi Email: lipglossandlobotomiespodcast@gmail.com