Detectivery State of Mind and Other Strange Things (DetectiverySOM)

The Appalachian Trail...not that bad right?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140536/fan_mail/new] Let's go hiking everyone!!!  Grab your hiking boots, your compass, some juicy snacks, a friend...lets head into the wilderness!!!  Why a friend, cause us here at DetectiverySOM think maybe hiking with a friend is better...someone to bounce ideas off of, or someone to get pissed at for getting lost...    Nothing quite says what the hell was that sound, then standing in the middle of a pitch black forest in the middle of the night...we are talking can't see your hands in front of your face kind of darkness.   Add in over 2,000 miles of hiking trails, massive elevation changes, legendary stories, and sprinkle in over the top, the human factor.  Something about the wilderness that attracts some very strange humans!!!   Darkness, ghost stories, haunts, murders, missing humans, UAPs, bigfoot, and so much more... So, strap on your favorite hiking boots, grab a snappy mug of coffee...let's go hiking!!!   Have an Awesome week!!!!   Check us out at https://www.detectiverysom.com/ [https://www.detectiverysom.com/]  Grab yourself some Detectivery State of Mind and Other Strange Things merchandise!!!  Get there from the link at the bottom of this page (Support the Show), or from our website!!!  40% OFF MEMORIAL DAY SALE BEGINS MAY 20TH ENDS ON JUNE 3RD!!!! Thanks for listening to our podcast, we really appreciate it!!!!    Show Notes:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36389383 [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36389383]  https://placesjournal.org/article/an-appalachian-trail-a-project-in-regional-planning/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21229569777&gbraid=0AAAAADlbTG98ijgA5A0SLI90yyOZJ3M5jMk&gclid=CjwKCAjw8arQBhB9EiwAfIKdQlQQbBdhsh7PmjTetezXH8cfULL7w4khMUnI5FYJlC4lCK8v0BqyYBoCwpUQAvD_BwE [https://placesjournal.org/article/an-appalachian-trail-a-project-in-regional-planning/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21229569777&gbraid=0AAAAADlbTG98ijgA5A0SLI90yyOZJ3M5jMk&gclid=CjwKCAjw8arQBhB9EiwAfIKdQlQQbBdhsh7PmjTetezXH8cfULL7w4khMUnI5FYJlC4lCK8v0BqyYBoCwpUQAvD_BwE]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grafton_monster [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grafton_monster]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail]  https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/police-ask-for-help-in-locating-missing-appalachian-trail-hiker/ [https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/police-ask-for-help-in-locating-missing-appalachian-trail-hiker/]  https://www.statista.com/statistics/240401/number-of-missing-person-files-in-the-us-since-1990/?srsltid=AfmBOoof_m5u04I6l2b6wC5ioCSyA9cWom8ZzNx-C_Y8x0wbnX6Al0SD [https://www.statista.com/statistics/240401/number-of-missing-person-files-in-the-us-since-1990/?srsltid=AfmBOoof_m5u04I6l2b6wC5ioCSyA9cWom8ZzNx-C_Y8x0wbnX6Al0SD]  https://nuforc.org/report-a-ufo/ [https://nuforc.org/report-a-ufo/]  https://www.bfro.net/news/roundup/new_jersey_north.asp [https://www.bfro.net/news/roundup/new_jersey_north.asp]  Support the show [https://www.etsy.com/shop/DetectiverySOMMerch?ref=dashboard-header]

Scientist Dead or Alive and the UAP Problem

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140536/fan_mail/new] The news of top scientist missing, or dead is a very concerning and a peculiar bit of a media frenzy right now.  The deep take on these stories is both mysterious, and ripe with conspiracy theories abound...what is the take?   It this episode we tackle many different angles, from news headlines, conspiracy theories, and connections to the UAP foray happening.  How, why are some of our top minds vanishing and or dying...not only in the US, but other countries say they are also experiencing strange scientists casualties...should we be worried or is it just a mere coincidence.   Latest news is the US Government is launching an investigation...wait to find out!!! So, please keep in mind, this information may be sensitive to some people, please take care of yourselves, and each other.  If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, in the US call #988, if you are in other parts of the world seek out resources!!!!    Thank you for listening to our podcast, we really appreciate the listens!!  Please share the show!  Thank you!!! Check us out at:   https://www.detectiverysom.com/ [https://www.detectiverysom.com/]  Grab your Detectivery State of Mind and Other Strange Things merchandise from the link at the bottom of this page called "Support the Show!"  or from the link on our website!!!!    Follow us on X(@chuck_detective), Instagram (chuck_detective), or TikTok (@Detectiverysom).   Have an Awesome Week!!!!   Show Notes:   https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/missing-scientists-timeline/ [https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/missing-scientists-timeline/]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_scientists_conspiracy_theory [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_scientists_conspiracy_theory]  https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/nine-scientists-mysteriously-died-china-5HjdYFs_2/#:~:text=By%20Issy%20Clarke,disappearances%20of%2011%20American%20scientists [https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/nine-scientists-mysteriously-died-china-5HjdYFs_2/#:~:text=By%20Issy%20Clarke,disappearances%20of%2011%20American%20scientists]  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/25/conspiracy-theory-ufo-scientists-white-house [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/25/conspiracy-theory-ufo-scientists-white-house]  https://oversight.house.gov/release/comer-burlison-seek-information-on-missing-nuclear-and-rocket-scientists/#:~:text=Public%20reports%20raise%20questions%20about,NASA%20Administrator%20Jared%20Isaacman [https://oversight.house.gov/release/comer-burlison-seek-information-on-missing-nuclear-and-rocket-scientists/#:~:text=Public%20reports%20raise%20questions%20about,NASA%20Administrator%20Jared%20Isaacman]  https://apple.news/ACxmTM657RM6lgGGu8K4otw [https://apple.news/ACxmTM657RM6lgGGu8K4otw]  https://thehill.com/homenews/5843628-missing-scientists-adversaries-involved/#:~:text=American%20researchers%20would%20be%20'easy,the%20missing%20and%20deceased%20researchers [https://thehill.com/homenews/5843628-missing-scientists-adversaries-involved/#:~:text=American%20researchers%20would%20be%20'easy,the%20missing%20and%20deceased%20researchers]  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fbi-investigating-possible-links-between-deaths-and-disappearances-of-at-least-10-scientists/ [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fbi-investigating-possible-links-between-deaths-and-disappearances-of-at-least-10-scientists/]  Support the show [https://www.etsy.com/shop/DetectiverySOMMerch?ref=dashboard-header]

A Whacky Civil War Fist Fight and 6 Brits in a WWII Cave in Gibraltar

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140536/fan_mail/new] This is a 2 pronged event...lots of Shenanigans!!!   We bring you a whacky fist fight breaking out in the middle of the Civil War...sometimes things just have to get settled.  The stakes were high, the loser has to go with the winner as a captive to their respective side!!!   Yes, a Union and Confederate soldier find themselves squaring off in a ditch...it spilled out into a clearing and the battle stopped to watched these 2 men sort out their differences fist to skulls style...a gentlemen's quarrel.  The fighting suddenly stopped to watch the dazzling engagement of 2 men hitting each other in the face...the winner takes all!!  As the famous Ron Burgandy said, "Fine, I have Tom O'Leary, and Jack Johnson waiting for you right here!!!"   After the fist to cuffs, we head to WWII, where we find ourselves discovering the very true and baffling story of Operation Tracer.  A idea born out of sheer shenanigans...seemed like a genius idea...lets dig a tunnel, build a cave, then we will seal these 6 British lads inside to spy on the Nazi's from our secret bunker.  where, the side of a mountain in Gibraltar...why, well, so we can learn shit about our enemy without them knowing we are there...we will cut slits to peak out of.  We are looking for 6 volunteers, who's in?  Question is, would you go?   Oh, don't panic you will have enough supplies for at least 2 years...  These 2 true to life stories are absolutely nutty...history is filled with stories of mystery and strangeness.  When you read stories such as these, you think well there is no way this is real...but it is...humans do shit.     Grab yourself some boxing gloves, and a box full of MRE's...cause we are going into the fray!!! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast, we really appreciate the listens.  Please, like and share the show, thank you!   Check us out at https://www.detectiverysom.com/ [https://www.detectiverysom.com/]  Follow us on X (@chuck_detective), Instagram (chuck_detective), and TikTok (@Detectiverysom).    Email us at Detectiverysom@gmail.com  Grab yourself some Detectivery State of Mind and Other Strange Things merchandise from our Etsy store - get to it from the link at the bottom of this show page "Support the Show" or from the link on our website!!!   Have an awesome week!!!!  Enjoy the episode!!!!   Show Notes:  https://www.military.com/history/2020/12/22/time-entire-battle-stopped-watch-two-soldiers-fistfight.html [https://www.military.com/history/2020/12/22/time-entire-battle-stopped-watch-two-soldiers-fistfight.html]  https://historyfacts.com/us-history/fact/a-civil-war-battle-was-briefly-paused-so-that-soldiers-could-watch-a-fistfight/ [https://historyfacts.com/us-history/fact/a-civil-war-battle-was-briefly-paused-so-that-soldiers-could-watch-a-fistfight/]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Tracer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Tracer]  https://www.forcesnews.com/news/operation-tracer-plan-bury-six-men-alive-inside-rock-gibraltar [https://www.forcesnews.com/news/operation-tracer-plan-bury-six-men-alive-inside-rock-gibraltar]  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11291774/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11291774/]      Support the show [https://www.etsy.com/shop/DetectiverySOMMerch?ref=dashboard-header]

Darkey Kelly a Witch a Serial Killer a Legend

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140536/fan_mail/new] To Ireland we go into the tragic story of Darkey Kelly, who was she really?  A brothel owner, yes, a murderer, maybe, a legend...definitely!  In Ireland in the 1760s, probably was not the greatest place to be a female brothel owner, or really any brothel owner for that manner...you see, being a brothel owner, sex worker, and a woman on top of that already made you a second class citizen.   It's 1760s, you are a brothel owner arrested for murder...fair trial...sure yeah, good luck!   In this episode we wander into the unknown, into the dark story of Darkey Kelly, into a time when unbelievable was believable...a man accuses of you of witchcraft and practicing Satanic rituals...yup, guilty!  For the execution, going to have to listen to find out those details of how Darkey Kelly died...it isn't for the faint of heart, would be a horrendous way to die...and a beer discussion breaks out...bound to happen from time to time!     Hope you enjoy today's episode, thanks so much for listening, we really appreciate it.  Please like, rate, and share the show!   Thanks for the listens!!!!   Check us out at:  https://www.detectiverysom.com/ [https://www.detectiverysom.com/]  Follow us on X (@chuck_detective), Instagram (chuck_detective) and TikTok (@Detectiverysom).   Email us at detectiverysom@gmail.com!   Grab some Detectivery State of Mind Merchandise from our Etsy store - get to it from the link at the bottom of this show-page called "Support the Show", or from the link on our website!     Hope everyone has an awesome week!!!! Show Notes:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penal_laws_(Ireland) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penal_laws_(Ireland)]  https://spellcasterghosttours.com/darkey-kelly/ [https://spellcasterghosttours.com/darkey-kelly/]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkey_Kelly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkey_Kelly]  https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/irish-witch-darkey-kelly-irelands-serial-killer [https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/irish-witch-darkey-kelly-irelands-serial-killer]  Support the show [https://www.etsy.com/shop/DetectiverySOMMerch?ref=dashboard-header]

Mel Brooks A Heroes Welcome

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140536/fan_mail/new] At 99 years old, what will you be doing...statistically, most of us will be worm food by then.  Well...not Mel Brooks, at 99 years old he's making a second installment to Space Balls!  In June of 2026, he will be 100 years old...wrap your brains around that.   But, what we learned about Mel Brooks is nothing short of amazing, he was drafted into World War II, in 1944.  He aced his military entrance exams, and became part of the combat engineer crew...yeah he cleared landmines.  He also fought in the Battle of the Bulge.  After his military career, he found himself in Hollywood and became one movie histories greatest comedy legends.  His movies still resonate today, creating some hilarity and laughter, but on the other side causes consternation among many modern film critics.   In this episode we dive into some crazy Mel Brooks history, from his movie ledger, to his time in the US Army during WWII, and how he contributed to mocking of Hitler with a song from a foxhole on the battlefield with a bull-horn...truly a comedic genius!  Discussions of the sanitary state of canteens... If you have never seen a Mel Brooks movie...then get on it!!!  Some of our favorites are Young Frankenstein, Space Balls, History of the World (the original), Blazing Saddles, The Producers!   Check us out at:   https://www.detectiverysom.com/ [https://www.detectiverysom.com/]  Grab yourself some Detectivery State of Mind and Other Strange Things merchandise from our Etsy Storefront - get there from the link at the bottom of this show page "Support the Show", or from the link on our website!!!   Thank you for listening to our podcast, we really appreciate it!!!   Please like and share the show!!!   Hope everyone has an awesome week!!!!   Show Notes:   Toot Toot Tootsie song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD_YRnuuKyY&list=RDKD_YRnuuKyY&start_radio=1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD_YRnuuKyY&list=RDKD_YRnuuKyY&start_radio=1]  https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-hilarious-way-mel-brooks-taunted-nazis-on-the-world-war-ii-battlefield/ [https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-hilarious-way-mel-brooks-taunted-nazis-on-the-world-war-ii-battlefield/]  https://www.westpointcoh.org/interviews/good-laughs-and-happy-times-service-in-world-war-ii-and-in-entertainment [https://www.westpointcoh.org/interviews/good-laughs-and-happy-times-service-in-world-war-ii-and-in-entertainment]  https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/article/2882521/actor-comedian-mel-brooks-served-in-army-in-world-war-ii/ [https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/article/2882521/actor-comedian-mel-brooks-served-in-army-in-world-war-ii/]  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/september-16/united-states-imposes-the-draft [https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/september-16/united-states-imposes-the-draft]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Brooks [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Brooks]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Brooks_on_screen_and_stage [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Brooks_on_screen_and_stage]  https://www.themoviedb.org/person/14639-mel-brooks [https://www.themoviedb.org/person/14639-mel-brooks]  Support the show [https://www.etsy.com/shop/DetectiverySOMMerch?ref=dashboard-header]