{"podcast":{"title":"The Missing Persons Report","slug":"driven-nation-7533666","podcast_index_feed_id":7533666,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6763610/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-missing-persons-report--6763610","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/83547d9c2871a7e80bbf2c79c20bae14.jpg","author":"AC Wilson","episode_count":136,"summary":"The Missing Persons Report is a true crime and investigative podcast dedicated to exploring the stories of people who have disappeared without a trace. Each episode examines missing persons cases through detailed timelines, witness accounts, investigative findings, and publicly available information. From recent disappearances to decades-old cold cases, we shine a light on mysteries that remain unsolved and the families still searching for answers. Join us as we uncover forgotten clues, revisit overlooked evidence, and examine the theories surrounding some of the most puzzling disappearances. Through careful research and respectful storytelling, The Missing Persons Report seeks to raise awareness, encourage discussion, and keep these cases in the public eye. Because every missing person has a story—and every story deserves to be heard. Disclaimer: The Missing Persons Report is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The podcast discusses criminal investigations, missing persons cases, and related topics using publicly available information, news reports, court records, and other sources believed to be reliable at the time of publication. The views and theories di…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T14:19:49.886399+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666"},"episode":{"title":"Vanished in the Wild: Unexplained Mountain Disappearances","slug":"vanished-in-the-wild-unexplained-mountain-disappearances","published_at":"2026-07-29T16:08:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/vanished-in-the-wild-unexplained-mountain-disappearances","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vanished-in-the-wild-unexplained-mountain-disappearances--73239477","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73239477/why_freezing_people_undress_in_the_wilderness.mp3","summary":"The episode details several unexplained disappearances and mysterious encounters within North American mountain ranges, focusing on the Appalachian, Sierra Nevada, and Olympic mountains. These accounts feature experienced hikers, scientists, and children who vanished under illogical circumstances, often leaving behind essential gear or appearing in physically unreachable locations. While some individuals like biologist James McNeel and young Benjamin Porter eventually returned with fragmented memories or survived impossible conditions, others like Sarah Kowalski and Christina Newell left only puzzling physical traces. The episode highlights the limitations of search and rescue technology when faced with the unpredictable and \"primeval\" nature of the wilderness. Ultimately, these narratives serve as a grim reminder that even the most well-prepared explorers can fall victim to the silent and enduring mysteries of the mountains. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"The episode details several unexplained disappearances and mysterious encounters within North American mountain ranges, focusing on the Appalachian, Sierr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3355,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/vanished-in-the-wild-unexplained-mountain-disappearances/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/vanished-in-the-wild-unexplained-mountain-disappearances.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}