25 GIU 2024 · Join Sara and Sydney this week as we discuss the chilling case of the Setagaya Murders. On December 30, 2000, a family of four were brutally murdered during a home invasion. The killer left a plethora of evidence including his fingerprints, DNA and the majority of his outfit. However, the case still remains unsolved to this day. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setagaya_family_murder#:~:text=the%20crime%20scene.-,Investigation,killer%20in%20the%20Miyazawas'%20bathroom https://japantoday.com/category/crime/setagaya-family-murders-remain-unsolved-23-years-later https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/what-we-really-know-about-the-setagaya-family-murder-a87389875e71 https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/multilingual/chinese/safe_society/wanted/seijo.files/chn.pdf https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/13660754 Faceless Podcast Series Have a topic idea for us to do in future episodes? Email us at mailto:letsbebriefed@gmail.com Like our content? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89475726 Find us here for podcast updates: Facebook page: Let's Be Briefed Tiktok: Let's Be Briefed

11 GIU 2024 · Join Sydney and Sara this week as we delve into the perplexing world of the Missing 411, the phenomenon documented by Dave Paulides of baffling disappearances of individuals under mysterious circumstances in national parks and wilderness areas. Sources for this episode - "Missing 411: The Movie" (Documentary) - Interviews with David Paulides on YouTube or podcast platforms like Joe Rogan Experience, Coast to Coast AM, etc.: - "Missing 411 with David Paulides” Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know - Reddit: r/Missing411 - The CanAm Missing Project Forum: A forum on the official website of the CanAm Missing Project, founded by David Paulides. - "Debunking the Mystery of Missing 411: Separating Fact from Fiction" -  "Analyzing David Paulides' Methodology: Where Does the Evidence Lead?" -  "The Psychology of Disappearances: Understanding the Human Factors Behind Wilderness Vanishings". - Metabunk -  "Missing 411: A Critical Examination of Case Data" - "Addressing Anomalies: Rational Explanations for Mysterious Wilderness Disappearances" - "Challenging Missing 411 Theory: Identifying Weaknesses in Paulides' Hypotheses" - "Mysterious Disappearance in National Park Baffles Investigators: Could it be Linked to the Missing 411 Phenomenon?" - "Search Intensifies for Missing Hiker as Questions Mount in Wilderness Vanishing" - "Exclusive Interview with Author David Paulides: Exploring the Enigma of Missing 411" - "Vanishing Without a Trace: The Unsettling Mystery of Missing 411" - "Family Seeks Answers as Search Enters Third Week for Missing Camper" - "Inside the Controversial World of Missing 411: A Closer Look at the Research and Skepticism" - "Community Rallies in Search for Missing Teenager Last Seen in National Forest" - "Authorities Expand Search Area for Missing Backpacker as Hope Dwindles" - "Interview with Lead Investigator: Challenges and Theories Surrounding Recent Wilderness Disappearance" - Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science" by Richard Saferstein - "Lost Person Behavior: A search and rescue guide on where to look - for land, air and water" by Robert J. Koester - International Journal of Search and Rescue Have a topic idea for us to do in future episodes? Email us at mailto:letsbebriefed@gmail.com Like our content?  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89475726 Find us here for podcast updates: Facebook page: Let's Be Briefed Tiktok: Let's Be Briefed

28 MAG 2024 · There will be no new episode this week, please check back with us on June 11 for our regularly scheduled content. 

14 MAG 2024 · Join Sara and Sydney this week as we explore the origins, cryptic contents and enduring enigma surrounding the Voynich Manuscript, a document that has defied decoding since it was rediscovered in 1912. Step into the world of codebreakers, linguists and historians as we unravel the mysteries of one of history’s most perplexing mysteries. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voynich_manuscript https://monoskop.org/images/9/9e/Voynich_Manuscript.pdf The Voynich Code- The World’s Most Mysterious Manuscript documentary https://griffonagedotcom.wordpress.com/2015/04/01/primeval-animations-and-the-voynich-manuscript/ https://www.edithsherwood.com/voynich-script-and-code/index.php https://www.nsa.gov/portals/75/documents/news-features/declassified-documents/tech-journals/voynich-manuscript-mysterious.pdf https://stephenbax.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Voynich-a-provisional-partial-decoding-BAX.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpZD_3D8_WQ Have a topic idea for us to do in future episodes? Email us at mailto:letsbebriefed@gmail.com Like our content? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89475726 Find us here for podcast updates: Facebook page: Let's Be Briefed Tiktok: Let's Be Briefed

30 APR 2024 · Join Sydney and Sara this week for a discussion on Synanon. From its humble beginnings as a drug rehabilitation program to its controversial evolution into a communal lifestyle movement, we explore the rise, fall, and lasting impact of this unique social experiment. Join us as we unravel the complex story of Synanon and its legacy in shaping modern addiction treatment and communal living. Sources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synanonhttps://lamag.com/lahistory/synanon-cultThe Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? Docuseries Have a topic idea for us to do in future episodes? Email us at mailto:letsbebriefed@gmail.com Like our content? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89475726 Find us here for podcast updates: Facebook page: Let's Be Briefed Tiktok: Let's Be Briefed

16 APR 2024 · Join Sydney and Sara this week as we delve into the enigmatic world of the Gorgon Stare. Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind this cutting-edge technology, exploring its origins, applications, and the profound implications it holds for surveillance, security, and beyond. Source for this episode: Eyes in the Sky: The Secret Rise of Gorgon Stare and How It Will Watch Us All by Arthur Holland Michel Have a topic idea for us to do in future episodes? Email us at mailto:letsbebriefed@gmail.com Like our content? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89475726 Find us here for podcast updates: Facebook page: Let's Be Briefed Tiktok: Let's Be Briefed

2 APR 2024 · Join Sydney and Sara this week as we do a deep dive into the world of Alex Jones. Known for his controversial views and impassioned rants, Jones has become a lightning rod for conspiracy theories and alternative media. Join us as we dissect the life, career and impact of the polarizing figure. Sources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Joneshttps://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/14/alex-jones-5-most-disturbing-ridiculous-conspiracy-theories.html Have a topic idea for us to do in future episodes? Email us at mailto:letsbebriefed@gmail.comLike our content? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89475726 Find us here for podcast updates: Facebook page: Let's Be Briefed Tiktok: Let's Be Briefed

19 MAR 2024 · Join Sara and Sydney this week as Sara reveals it all for the first time about her experience with a cult while she studied abroad in Japan from 2016-2017. JMS, also known as Providence and many other names, is a cult founded by Jung Myung-seok in 1980 and headquartered in Wol Myeong-dong, South Korea. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Providence_(religious_movement)In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal (2023) docuseries on Netflix https://www.allkpop.com/buzz/2023/03/the-locations-of-the-infamous-jms-branch-churches-are-being-exposed-online Have a topic idea for us to do in future episodes? Email us at mailto:letsbebriefed@gmail.com Like our content? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89475726 Find us here for podcast updates: Facebook page: Let's Be Briefed Tiktok: Let's Be Briefed

5 MAR 2024 · Join Sydney and Sara as we unravel the tangled web of stories, rumors, and alleged experiments that took place at Camp Hero in Montauk, New York. From mind control experiments to time travel and encounters with extraterrestrial entities, we examine the astonishing claims that have fueled the mystique of the Montauk Project. Sources for this episode: https://allthatsinteresting.com/montauk-projecthttps://www.stealthskater.com/Documents/Montauk_04.pdf Have a topic idea for us to do in future episodes? Email us at https://gmail.com Like our content? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89475726 Find us here for podcast updates:Facebook page: Let's Be BriefedTiktok: Let's Be Briefed

27 FEB 2024 · No new episode this week, we just wanted to update everyone on our new schedule going forward. We'll be posting every other week in order to provide more in depth, better researched topics. Have a topic idea for us to do in future episodes? Email us at mailto:letsbebriefed@gmail.com Like our content? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89475726 Find us here for podcast updates:Facebook page: Let's Be BriefedTiktok: Let's Be Briefed