{"podcast":{"title":"National Park After Dark","slug":"national-park-after-dark-1383763","podcast_index_feed_id":1383763,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ADL5623813745","website_url":"http://npadpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/031028da-1325-11f1-af16-070502b156f6/image/c26c3a1ded4bbfa64fb6f36a2914b098.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Danielle LaRock & Cassandra Yahnian","episode_count":395,"summary":"Hosted by two friends who share a passion for public lands and a fascination with what can go wrong there, each week hosts Danielle and Cassie explore the darker side of our National Parks. But it isn’t always chills and thrills. By utilizing storytelling as a form of environmental stewardship, they hope listeners will be inspired to take a walk into the wild to create meaningful adventures of their own.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T02:18:15.956640+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/national-park-after-dark-1383763"},"episode":{"title":"Kidnapped by a Satanic Cult? Alpine National Park","slug":"kidnapped-by-a-satanic-cult-alpine-national-park","published_at":"2026-05-25T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/national-park-after-dark-1383763/kidnapped-by-a-satanic-cult-alpine-national-park","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/national-park-after-dark-1383763","url":"https://tracking.swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL9093179090.mp3?updated=1779403951","audio_url":"https://tracking.swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL9093179090.mp3?updated=1779403951","summary":"A couple heads out for a picnic, but everything changes when they’re attacked by masked strangers and taken deep into the wilderness of Alpine National Park. Their disappearance sparks a massive search, but as police begin investigating, strange details start to emerge, and suspicion grows that something far more calculated than originally believed may be behind it… possibly even a cult. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! PAKA: Grab your alpaca hoodie at PAKA® | Sustainable Alpaca Wool Outdoor Apparel from Peru . Quince: Refresh your everyday wardrobe with free shipping and 365-day returns at Women's Best Sellers – Top-Rated Cashmere, Linen & Leather Styles . Smalls: Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life at Fresh Human-Grade Cat Food Delivery | Smalls . HARVEST HOSTS: Start your next road trip adventure with Harvest Hosts. Stay overnight at unique wineries, farms, breweries, and more across North America. Head to HarvestHosts.com and use code NPAD for 20% off your membership. First Day: Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code NPAD at Organic Multivitamin Gummies | First Day Vitamins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"A couple heads out for a picnic, but everything changes when they’re attacked by masked strangers and taken deep into the wilderness of Alpine National Pa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3841,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/national-park-after-dark-1383763/episodes/kidnapped-by-a-satanic-cult-alpine-national-park/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/national-park-after-dark-1383763/kidnapped-by-a-satanic-cult-alpine-national-park.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}