エピソード

  • JonBenét Ramsey

    JonBenét Ramsey
    2025/11/05

    In this episode of The Modern Tapes, Ryan Wurst returns with Part II of the JonBenét Ramsey case—the haunting mystery that has captivated America for nearly three decades. From the chilling discovery on Christmas morning in 1996 to decades of media frenzy, forensic breakthroughs, and conspiracy theories, this episode unpacks what really happened inside the Ramsey home. With careful research and balanced storytelling, it explores the family’s ordeal, investigative failures, evolving DNA evidence, and the modern science that could finally crack the case.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    15 分
  • JonBenet before the Murder

    JonBenet before the Murder
    2025/10/29

    Episode Description:

    Before tragedy struck their Boulder home, the Ramseys were an emblem of suburban success and holiday charm. In this reflective episode of The Modern Tapes, we step back from the crime and focus on the lives behind the headlines — John, Patsy, Burke, and six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey.


    Through interviews, archival footage, and local accounts, we explore who the Ramseys were before December 26, 1996: a close-knit family balancing faith, ambition, and the spotlight of child pageantry. We examine JonBenét’s rise in the world of beauty contests, Patsy’s role as a proud mother and former Miss West Virginia, and John’s success as a tech executive. The result is a nuanced portrait of an American family who seemed to have it all — until their story was forever changed.


    Tags: JonBenét Ramsey, True Crime, American Family, 1990s, Boulder, Pageants, Suburban Life, Media, Modern Tapes, Family Dynamics
    続きを読む 一部表示
    15 分
  • Echoes of Columbine

    Echoes of Columbine
    2025/10/24
    In this chilling and deeply reflective episode of The Modern Tapes, Irene Kim unravels how a tragedy at Columbine High School rippled through decades of American culture—reshaping conversations about violence, media, and art. From Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold’s warped legacy to the eerie mainstream success of Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks,” this episode explores how tragedy becomes myth in an age of music, memes, and misinformation.Through archival research, interviews, and first-hand analysis, we ask: when awareness turns to apathy, does art still have the power to change anything? Featuring insights from journalists, psychologists, and students, Echoes of Columbine examines the uncomfortable intersection of pop culture and pain in the digital age.Tags: Columbine, School Shootings, Pumped Up Kicks, Foster the People, Media, Music, Psychology, TikTok, American Culture, True Crime, The Modern TapesWorks CitedA, Preti. "School Shooting as a Culturally Enforced Way of Expressing Suicidal Hostile Intentions." "Adam and Nancy Lanza: An Investigation into Their Family Life." Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2013, .Barker, Olivia. "Foster the People's 'Pumped Up Kicks' Strides on: The Infectious Song 'Wasn't an Accident.'" Case, Wesley. "From Cereal Jingles to 'Pumped Up Kicks': Foster the People Lead Singer Mark Foster Talks about Writing a Ubiquitous Pop Hit; Concerts." Chyi, Iris. "Media Salience and the Process of Framing: Coverage of the Columbine School Shootings." Columbine Glorification Content Easy to Find on TikTok, Gaming Sites - ISD, "The Complete Columbine Archive (Videos, Audio, Documents, Etc.) : Cullen, Dave. "The Columbine Guide: Eric Harris Dylan Klebold: Journals,Evidence." Cullen, Dave. "The Columbine-Killers Fan Club." The Atlantic, Atlantic Media Company, "Foster the People: An Outsider Anthem, A Viral Hit." Morning Edition "From the Archive, 21 April 1999: 'Trench Coat Mafia' Blamed for Massacre." Guynn, Jessica, and Will Carless. "Columbine School Shooters Glorified by Young Followers: Inside the Scary Online Obsession." Jenkins, Mark. "Foster the People's Homicidal Singalong."Kostinsky S, Bixler EO, Kettl PA. Threats of School Violence in Pennsylvania After Media Coverage of the Columbine High School Massacre: Examining the Role of ImitationLawrence, Regina G., and Thomas A. Birkland. "Guns, Hollywood, and School Safety: Defining the School-Shooting Problem Across Public Arenas." "The Long, Shameful List of Gunfire on School Grounds in America." Martens, Todd. "The Burdens of Pop Success: With its Sophomore Album, Foster the People Delves into the Sociopolitical -- Set to a Friendly Beat. it's One Way Mark Foster is Trying to Reach the People.Martens, Todd. "Foster the People: Pumped Up, Indeed: Genre-Hopping LA Band is on the Fast Track to Major-League Success and some Controversy." Mears, Daniel P., Melissa M. Moon, and Angela J. Thielo. "Columbine revisited: myths and realities about the bullying–school shootings connection." Victims & Offenders 12.6 (2017): 939-955.Park, Eugenie. "Teens and Social Media Fact Sheet." Rico, Andrew Ryan. "View of Fans of Columbine Shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold: Transformative Works and Cultures." Rogers, Kara. "Marilyn Manson." Rosenwald, Michael S. "Md. Radio Station Bans 'Pumped Up Kicks' Following Newtown Shooting (Posted 2013-01-09 20:57:29): The Song by Foster the People has Disappeared from Stations Around the Country. the Lyrics are about Kids Outrunning Guns." Scaggs, Austin. "Foster the People." Rolling Stone, Seung Hui Cho's "Manifesto," Tomasik, Emily. "1 in 5 Americans Now Regularly Get News on TikTok, up Sharply from 2020." Zaru, Deena. "Foster the People's Mark Foster Talks 'Pumped Up Kicks' and Gun Violence."
    続きを読む 一部表示
    16 分
  • The End of the Tank

    The End of the Tank
    2025/10/22

    In this episode of The Modern Tapes, Brody Fletcher revisits the opening hours of the 1991 Gulf War—when precision bombs and satellite-guided missiles replaced the thunder of tank columns. From President George H. W. Bush’s televised address to the eerie aftermath of the “Highway of Death,” this documentary-style episode traces how Operation Desert Storm marked the death of the tank’s century-long reign. Featuring firsthand analysis, historical narration, and striking sound design, The End of the Tank explores how technology, air power, and information warfare reshaped the modern battlefield forever.


    Tags: Gulf War, Desert Storm, Military History, Tanks, M1 Abrams, Cold War, Iraq, Air Power, Warfare Technology, Documentary


    Music I use: Bensound

    License code: OHK9P5EHEQAQZRKO

    Artist: : Roman Senyk
    続きを読む 一部表示
    16 分