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RMS Queen Mary | The Most Famous Haunted Ship in the World May 11, 2026

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The history behind the RMS Queen Mary, a ship first built as an ocean liner, used as a wartime vessel during World War II, finally becoming a globally-renowned paranormal hotspot.
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In the 1930s, maritime travel was the new wave of transportation. Many countries created their own ships to see who had the biggest and the best. However, once WWII began, priorities shifted. These large ocean liners were no longer escorting everyday passengers, but shuttling troops into battle. With how much tragedy the ships and the people aboard them encountered, it’s no surprise that these ships are now considered some of the most haunted spots on Earth. Today, we’re investigating the RMS Queen Mary.
Sensitive topics: murder, death, wartime
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The Haunting Origin of SCP-106 | The Young Man May 07, 2026

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Immersive horror narration of the internet’s most haunting scary stories. Today, we learn the story of a World War I corporal who falls into a mysterious hole in the trenches and comes back... changed.

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Red Web explores the world’s most fascinating unsolved mysteries, true crime, and horror lore. In this series, we narrate and react to our favorite creepypastas, scary stories, and haunting internet tales that defined a generation of horror.

Producer: Christian Young Sound Design: Philip Spann Hosts: Trevor Collins & Alfredo Diaz

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Harry Houdini | What Conspiracy Theories Surround This Escape Artist's Untimely Death? May 04, 2026

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We explore the life, career, death, and various conspiracies surrounding the greatest escape artist in history, Harry Houdini.

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The most impressive escape artist of all time managed to always do the impossible. Whether it was escaping handcuffs, or being buried alive, there seemed no limit to what he could do. But there were always skeptics, suspicious of his true abilities. While many know him for his amazing feats, few know about the conspiracies that surround his untimely death. Today, we’re discussing the life and death of Harry Houdini.

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(Preview) Movie Club | The Matrix Reloaded (2003) May 01, 2026

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Welcome, Task Force! Enter the May-Trix with us this month as we tackle the first of the Matrix sequels, The Matrix Reloaded. It's a definite step down from the first one but still a great movie with a lot of lore to discuss! Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Are you looking forward to wrapping up the trilogy later this month?

Sensitive topics: nudity, death

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Murders of Ben Smart & Olivia Hope | Two Teens Boarded a Boat and Were Never Seen Again Apr 27, 2026

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Looking at the tragic murders of Ben Smart & Olivia Hope, two New Zealand teens whose case remains unsolved, and the possible wrongful conviction of Scott Watson.

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At 4:00am on New Year’s Day, 1998, two friends boarded a water taxi in New Zealand and vanished, never to be seen again. Their disappearance sparked a decades-long debate centered around an unknown man and his true identity. With eye witness accounts saying one thing, and the controversial conviction saying another, the case remains disputed to this day. So today, we ask: who was the mysterious man behind the Murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope?

Sensitive topics: deaths of minors

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Never Stop for a "Lost Kid" at 3 AM | Why I Don't Drive Apr 23, 2026

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Immersive horror narration of the internet’s most haunting scary stories. Today, we follow a long-haul trucker as he discovers a child, alone by the side of a deserted highway. Join Red Web on Patreon for extra horror content: https://patreon.com/redwebpod

“What I saw is why I don’t drive anymore” by r/gamalfrank

Producer: Christian Young Sound Design: Philip Spann Hosts: Trevor Collins & Alfredo Diaz

Show Notes & Info: Genre: Horror Narration / Internet Stories Format: Immersive Storytelling / Podcast Reaction Themes: Mimics, Cryptid Encounters, Lovecraftian Monsters, Cosmic Horror, Unexplained Phenomena, Roadside Horror

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Lake Anjikuni Village | Is This Canada's Own Missing Roanoke? Apr 20, 2026

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Exploring the fact and fiction behind the supposed disappearance of this Canadian village often compared to the legend of Roanoke, Lake Anjikuni Village.

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In the 1930s, a freezing fur trapper made his way to a small arctic village to take shelter for the night. Expecting to find fires, full tents, and a place to rest, what he found instead would send a literal chill down his spine. The camp had turned into a ghost town, their belongings frozen in time. How could an entire community disappear without a trace? Today, we’re investigating the Missing Lake Anjikuni Village.

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(Preview) Movie Club | The Matrix (1999) Apr 17, 2026

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It's somehow taken us this long but the moment has finally come, Task Force. On this week's episode of Movie Club, we cover the 1999 seminal sci-fi action classic The Matrix. If you can't tell, we all absolutely love this movie and could've kept talking for another hour. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! And are you ready to Enter the May-Trix next month?

Sensitive topics: body horror, death

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SS Edmund Fitzgerald | What Caused This Tragic Sinking in the Great Lakes? Apr 13, 2026

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We dive into the tragic history behind the worst disaster in United States Great Lakes history as we unpack what sank the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
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In 1975, a 729-foot steel titan battled hurricane-force winds on the deadly Lake Superior. At 7:10pm, the captain radioed, “We are holding our own,” only for the ship to vanish minutes later, taking all 29 crew members with it. Was it inclement weather, a fatal structural snap, or a phenomenon known as the “Three Sisters”? Today, we discuss the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
Sensitive topics: death
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He Was Watched From Under His Bed | I Know You're Awake, ChatGPT Storytelling, & Kids Today Are Out of Control Apr 09, 2026

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Red Web Scary Stories is an immersive horror narration of the internet’s most haunting scary stories. Today, we explore a classic Internet horror story, writing stories with ChatGPT, and an elementary school teacher's day.

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"I Know You're Awake" by Unknown Author

"I Used ChatGPT to Write My Stories" by u/BlairDaniels

"Kids Today Are Out of Control" by u/CBenson1273

Red Web explores the world’s most fascinating unsolved mysteries, true crime, and horror lore. In this series, we narrate and react to our favorite creepypastas, scary stories, and haunting Internet tales that defined a generation of horror.

0:00 - Scary Stories Intro
2:18 - I Know You're Awake
9:13 - I Used ChatGPT to Write My Stories
23:22 - Kids Today Are Out of Control
29:14 - Final Reactions and Outro

Producer: Christian Young
Sound Design: Philip Spann

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Genre: Horror Narration / Internet Stories
Format: Immersive Storytelling / Podcast Reaction
Themes: Urban Legends, Psychological Horror, Science Fiction Horror, Artificial Intelligence, Paranormal Horror
Sensitive Topics: Body Horror, Murder, Gore

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