Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More
Dawn of Mantis Podcast
Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing thei...
Episode list
314
August 1, 2025
1 hr 13 min
DOM Ep339 - The Life, Career and Murder of David "Stringbean" Akeman
In this episode we cover the life and tragic death of David "Stringbean" Akeman, an icon of both the Grand Ole Opry and classic television show Hee-Haw.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound...
moreJuly 18, 2025
58 min
DOM Ep338 - "Truth Is Stanger Than Friction" - Bizarre HOA Rules & Stories
In our first podcast about something other than Jim Jones in 3 1/2 months, we attempt to cleanse your and our palate with a light hearted episode about HOAs and some crazy stories ...
moreJuly 11, 2025
59 min
DOM Ep337 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 14) - Jim's Last Crusade
This episode is the FINAL part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover Leo Ryan's volatile visit to Jonestown, his attempts to help several defectors escape, an...
moreJuly 4, 2025
50 min
DOM Ep336 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 13) - Smoke & Mirrors
In this 13th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We discuss Jim's continued legal battles, his attempts to repair Jonestown's damaged public image, and finally,...
moreJune 27, 2025
1 hr 4 min
DOM Ep335 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 12) - Teamwork Makes the Nightmare Work
In the 12th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover the continued downfall of Jim's empire, his out of control drug use, and the legal and media firestorm ...
moreJune 20, 2025
1 hr 0 min
DOM Ep334 - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple...of Doom (Pt. 11) - Ya Don't Mess Around With Jim
In this 11th part of our series on Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. We cover Jim's harsh reign over Jonestown, the difficult assimilation of the new wave of settlers, the custody ...
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