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106. The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit (opens the original)
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This one is a little late, friends. And by “a little late,” I (Megan) mean that one of your hosts has been busy living her best life as a PARTY PRINCESS and apparently forgot that podcasts require things like schedules and timely episode drops. So… please accept this belated episode as my formal apology for having a life. I promise I have learned absolutely nothing. ANYWAY. This week on Buried Bylines, we’re talking about the disappearance of Jodi Husenstruit — a case that hits especially close
105. A Day in the Life of a Broadcast Photojournalist with Trae Hester (opens the original)
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This week, we’re joined by one of those people: our former coworker and a broadcast photojournalist who has spent years behind the camera capturing the stories unfolding in front of it. We’re talking about life in a television newsroom, the moments viewers don’t see, the challenges and adrenaline that come with chasing breaking news, and what it’s really like to be the person responsible for documenting some of the biggest moments in a community. Plus, we’re taking a little trip down memory lane
104. Buyer Beware: The Nightmare of NeeDoh Knockoffs (opens the original)
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We’ve all seen them. The suspiciously cheap, definitely-not-the-real-thing versions of our favorite toys. But when it comes to those squishy little NeeDoh knockoffs, “you get what you pay for” can mean a whole lot more than a disappointing toy. In this episode, we’re talking about the potential dangers of counterfeit NeeDohs and why saving a few bucks might not be worth the risk. BUT WAIT… there’s more! We’re also giving you a little taste of what’s happening over on our Patreon! For just $5/mon
103. The Disappearance of Jessica Masker (opens the original)
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In April 2013, 24-year-old Jessica Masker was struggling to get her life back on track when she disappeared from Indianapolis's east side. The single mom of two was last seen on surveillance video at a gas station near her cousin's house. Despite local news coverage and continued pleas from her family, Jessica's disappearance remains unsolved more than a decade later. In this episode, we explore the events leading up to Jessica's disappearance, the investigation that followed, the media attentio
102. Exploring Summerwind Mansion: Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Home (opens the original)
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Summerwind has been called one of the most haunted houses in America… but how much of its terrifying reputation is rooted in fact? This week, we're heading to the shores of West Bay Lake in northern Wisconsin to unravel the history of the infamous Summerwind Mansion. From stories of ghostly apparitions and unexplained voices to claims that a family fled after a terrifying encounter in the basement, the legends surrounding this home have captivated paranormal enthusiasts for decades. But where di
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