Unexplained America The Podcast

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  • Unexplained America is a weekly podcast, hosted by, Lisa Ponson. We will discuss true crime, paranormal, cryptid, legend, and anything unexplained connected with America. Join us for episodes rich in researching the history, background and nuance of the story perhaps a bit quirky. If possible, we love to explore the places ourselves and discuss the story from a personal perspective. The more creepy and unexplained the better!!!
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  • Episode 89: The Murder of Billy Joe Holder (Part 2)
    May 1 2025

    In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa and guest host Dorothy, will discuss the Murder of Billy Joe Holder-Part 2--listen to Part 1.


    On February 9, 1976, Billy Joe Holder (ex-Sheriff and current Agent with the Alcohol Beverage Control Department in Arkansas) was watching television in his living room with his wife June when all of a sudden he was shot by an assailant outside of his home.


    This episode is a deep dive into the actual Arkansas State Police case file. In Part 2, we will pick up where we left with the 4 individuals arrested July 1, 1976. We will go over the ensuring trials, Billy Joe Holder Jr. interview (Wife Sharon and daughter Amy) and what ended up happening to all parties to current day.


    Listen to hear full details.


    References for this Episode:


    Arkansas State Police File for Billy Joe Holder--Freedom of Information Act requested by Lisa


    https://www.actionnews5.com/story/23411526/ar-man-pleading-for-pet-bear/


    https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2022/06/02/searcy-county-man-once-convicted-of-murder-later-acquitted-is-on-the-ballot


    There were 40-50 Newspaper articles utilized in this episode from the case file or from newspapers.com.


    https://www.newspapers.com/


    https://www.ancestry.com/


    Big Thanks go out to Gage Fears for his original music made for Unexplained Arkansas the Podcast usage--His contact below--find him on Instagram!!


    https://www.instagram.com/i_deliver_pizza/



    To connect w/ Unexplained America:


    https://unexplainedamerica.com/


    unexplainedarkansas@gmail.com


    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unexplainedarkansas/


    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8rIqbuh-TeAl_9dZNL3fUA


    https://www.instagram.com/unexplained_america/


    https://www.patreon.com/unexplainedamerica


    Find us on Tik Tok and Instagram and all Podcasts Platforms.


    Xoxoxoxo, Lisa

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  • Episode 88: The Scary Skirvin Hotel
    Apr 28 2025

    In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the haunts, history and scary stories of the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.


    William Balser Skirvin built a fortune in real estate ventures. He began his ventures being an original 89er in the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889. After becoming a widow, he decided to build the most luxurious hotel in Oklahoma. He would build the Skirvin Hotel in 1911.


    We will discuss the Skirvin family history leading up to the hotel. We will discuss a deadly incident in 1913 within the hotel And many interesting stories leading up to 2007 when the hotel went through a major renovation.


    Since 2007, the Skirvin Hilton Hotel has amazed guests with it's historic good looks and charm but also with some ghost stories....real and made up.


    Also, find out why NBA players will not stay at the Skirvin or at least why some won't.....


    Listen to hear full details.


    References for this Episode:


    "Historic Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City" Printouts Supplied Via the Front Desk of the Skirvin--Sourced for these documents:

    1. Blackburn, Bo. A Tradition of Elegance: 70 Years of the Skirvin Hotel. Retrieved online 7 Dec 2007 at https://www.okc.gov/history/skirvin


    2. Lackmeyere, Steve and Erickson, Paula Burkes. Skrivn Renewal. Supplement to The Oklahoman. 25 Feb 2007.


    3. Time Magazine. Widow from Oklahoma. 14 Mar 1949. retrieved online 16 Dec 2007 https://time.com/time/magazine/article/0.9171.794659.1.00


    https://www.newspapers.com/: several articles within--The Enic Morning News--Enid, Oklahoma--26 Mar 1944


    https://www.ancestry.com/


    https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/the-skirvin-hilton-oklahoma-city/history.php?src=1806114632


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvRLieYAl9A


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Balser_Skirvin


    Big Thanks go out to Gage Fears for his original music made for Unexplained Arkansas the Podcast usage--His contact below--find him on Instagram!!


    https://www.instagram.com/i_deliver_pizza/



    To connect w/ Unexplained America:


    https://unexplainedamerica.com/


    unexplainedarkansas@gmail.com


    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unexplainedarkansas/


    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8rIqbuh-TeAl_9dZNL3fUA


    https://www.instagram.com/unexplained_america/


    https://www.patreon.com/unexplainedamerica


    Find us on Tik Tok and Instagram and all Podcasts Platforms.


    Xoxoxoxo, Lisa




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  • Episode 87: Fatal Wounds of Nancy Zanone
    Apr 21 2025

    In this episode of Unexplained America, your host Lisa discusses the Nancy Zanone Case from St. Louis, Missouri.


    On December 2, 1963, Nancy Zanone is working on taking care of her two small children and finishing up some laundry. While she works on this, a 15 year old, named Joseph Arbeiter Jr., walks into her home looking for items to steal.


    When Nancy sees Joseph in her home, Joseph lunges at Nancy with a knife; stabbing her twice. He runs out of the home and leaves Nancy wounded.


    This case is riddled with what happens when the justice system only works for the people incapable of following the rules of law.


    We will deep dive into Nancy's life but; also, her perpetrators.



    Listen to hear full details.


    References for this Episode:


    "Slaying in South St. Louis: Justice Denied for Nancy Zanone" written by Vicki Berger Erwin & Bryan Erwin--2018--

    https://www.amazon.com/Slaying-South-St-Louis-Justice/dp/1625859066


    https://www.newspapers.com/


    https://www.ancestry.com/


    Big Thanks go out to Gage Fears for his original music made for Unexplained Arkansas the Podcast usage--His contact below--find him on Instagram!!


    https://www.instagram.com/i_deliver_pizza/



    To connect w/ Unexplained America:


    https://unexplainedamerica.com/


    unexplainedarkansas@gmail.com


    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unexplainedarkansas/


    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8rIqbuh-TeAl_9dZNL3fUA


    https://www.instagram.com/unexplained_america/


    https://www.patreon.com/unexplainedamerica


    Find us on Tik Tok and Instagram and all Podcasts Platforms.


    Xoxoxoxo, Lisa



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You can feel the friendship between the two and that they are trying their best to make a great podcast.

looking at the other reviews they say too much banter. I kinda like that myself. It's a new pod and I'm sure they will just get better and better and listen to some of yalls critiques. I think they are growing just fine and it will just get better as they go. Here's to you ladies. Look forward to yall every week.

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The content is fantastic

I'd give 5 stars if the banter was significantly reduced. One episode had nearly 20 minutes of side conversation before getting to the story. The Enola and aunt caroline episodes were top notch, though.

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Too much banter

Good stories but calm down and get to it. Your stories could be greatly tightened up.

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