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  Brittany Wallace Shank: What We Were Told vs. What We Found Out (Bonus Series Trailer) 23.06.2026 8min

  For the first time, you'll hear Brittany Wallace Shank's own voice from the day she disappeared — and what the people closest to her said when they didn't think anyone was listening.This summer, Hide and Seek returns to Brittany's case with a bonus series built on what we never had the first time: newly obtained interviews — audio and video — and a case file that runs right up to today. Her final 911 call. What her husband answered, and what he wouldn't. A man who told police one story, and the truth another. What we were told. What we found out. The lies we uncovered.New here? Start with Season 3. It's the full story of Brittany's disappearance from Sturgis, Michigan — and it'll make everything coming this summer land, with no catching up required.And to everyone waiting on Season 5: it's still a full go. I'm actively working that case right now. The plan is Brittany's bonus series this summer, with Season 5 tentatively eyeing a late-2026 start. No firm date yet — but I'm not stepping away from it. If you want to put a little toward making it happen, there's a Season 5 production fund on Ko-fi.Want to go deeper? Patreon is home base — behind-the-scenes, and the video interviews are coming there too. Come go deeper with us, and help keep the search for Brittany alive.And if someone's come to mind while you've been listening — someone from back then, someone who knew her, someone who knows something — this is the episode to send them.Follow so you don't miss the drop:Catch up on Season 3: https://www.hideandseekpodcast.com/seasons/season-3Go deeper on Patreon (video interviews coming): https://www.patreon.com/hideandseekpodcastSupport the Season 5 production fund (Ko-fi): https://ko-fi.com/hideandseekpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hideandseekpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hideandseekpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hideandseek_podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hideandseekpodcastFollow James: https://www.instagram.com/james_baysinger_podcast
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  S3 Bonus Eps: Holding On to Hope 24.12.2025 54min

  Seven years after Brittany Wallace Shank vanished in St Joseph County, Michigan, we return to where her story began.This bonus episode takes you inside Brittany’s seven year memorial. A gathering shaped by love, grief, and a refusal to let her name fade. You will hear from family, community members, and Sheriff Spence as they come together during a winter storm that could not stop people from showing up for Brittany.This is not a recap of the case.This is about what Brittany left behind.The bonds she created.The community that still stands.And the quiet hope that refuses to die.This is Hide and Seek.And this is Brittany’s legacy.If this episode means something to you, the conversation continues after it ends.Subscribe today to our Lifer tier, members join us to listen to listen to the episode together in a private Zoom with James and Sara Jo. Stay for a private conversation after. We'll talk through what you just heard, share context we cannot fit into the episode, and give real updates during the off season.If you are already a supporter, upgrading to Lifer is how you get into that room.
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  S3 Brittany Wallace Shank Bonus: Back to Fawn River 03.10.2025 53min

  Nearly seven years have passed since Brittany Shank disappeared into the night on Fawn River Road. In this bonus episode, we revisit Brittany’s 911 call for help, her father Greg Wallace’s fight to keep her story alive, and the new sheriff’s promise to bring answers.On November 30th, 2025, the community will gather for a memorial event to honor Brittany’s life and renew the call for justice. You can find details on Facebook Search events for, "Brittany Wallace Memorial: Holding on to Hope".Investigations like this take time, resources, and persistence. If you’d like to support Hide and Seek and help us continue digging into Brittany’s case and others like it, consider joining our Patreon community: patreon.com/c/hideandseekpodcast. Your support makes this work possible.
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  Eps XXV: No Body. No Peace. 12.07.2025 53min

  Former federal prosecutor Tad DiBiase breaks down the evidence. Sara Jo returns for an unfiltered roundtable. And I close the season with one final message.. for Shane, and for the one still hiding the truth.
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  Eps XXIV Under Pressure 05.07.2025 1h 33min

  Beneath the surface, something breaks. This is Part 1 of the finale. (Press Play)
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  Eps XXIII The Pouring 03.05.2025 43min

  Not all lies are spoken. Some get buried.This week, James follows a lead back to the last place anyone wants to look.The timelines aren’t lining up.The money’s still unaccounted for.And the one thing no one thought would be questioned...might need to be ripped open.
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  Eps XXII Sticky Truth 27.04.2025 1h

  Two polygraphs. Two promises of truth. But when the tests ended, the real deception began.One passed. One failed. Neither told the full story.In this explosive chapter, James confronts Howard Wheeler with proof his airtight alibi was a fabrication, and catches it all unfolding in real time. Meanwhile, Rachel Barton’s collapse after her failed test triggers something no one saw coming: a new timeline. A new last sighting. A new crack wide enough to change everything.This isn’t about who fooled the machine.It’s about who kept lying after the mask fell off.And this time, the cracks are too big to ignore.
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  Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 2 24.04.2025 57min

  In Part 2 of Recap Episode 3, Chloe joins James to tackle your biggest questions about the Apple Health data featured in two of the latest episodes. You had a lot to say — and even more to ask. Together, they revisit key movements, clarify confusing moments, and dig deeper into what the data might really be telling us.Thank you listeners, for your texts, calls, comments, and theories. Keep them coming (509) 866 6985.#FindRider912
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  Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 1 19.04.2025 57min

  You called, texted, and commented — and now it’s time to respond. In this first half of Recap Episode 3, James dives into your questions, clears up confusion, and sets the record straight on a few key moments from the last several episodes. From theories to timelines, nothing’s off-limits. Part 2 drops soon — but for now, let’s unpack what’s been keeping you all talking.
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  Eps XX Console to Chaos 12.04.2025 1h 5min

  In episode XX we hear more from Danner; his thoughts on the voicemail, his take on Rachael seeing Shane on the morning of the 9th, and his where his perspective is at today. Does he still feel suicide is what happened to his Dad on March 9, 2023? Or does he feel differently now that he's heard episodes play out? Tune in as Danner and James delve into these topics and finalize the timeline for March 8-9.
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  Eps XIX The Last Dance 05.04.2025 34min

  In episode XIX, we follow Shane's final known movements—captured minute by minute through digital footprints. From a seemingly quiet morning to mysterious short-distance pings, an unexplained phone call, and one last piece of recorded information at 10:37a, this data-driven deep dive brings us closer to understanding Shane’s last steps before he vanished. These are the last known traces of Shane Barton.Want to dig deeper into this episode? A visual timeline of Shane’s final movements will be available shortly after release on our free tier of Patreon. Just head to patreon.com/hideandseekpodcast and join at no cost to get access.🕵️‍♂️ Continue the conversation:➡️ Join the Official Hide and Seek™ Discussion Group on Facebook➡️ Follow James Baysinger Podcast on Facebook➡️ Follow the Hide and Seek™ Facebook page for news and updatesYour support and engagement help keep these cases alive. Thank you for being part of the Hide and Seek™ community.
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  Eps XVIII Project Pulse 29.03.2025 58min

  n this episode, we explore new information in the disappearance of Shane Barton, brought to light through the help of technology. For the first time, we’re able to walk you through the movements of both Shane and Rachael the day before Shane vanished.What you learn in this episode may challenge your perspective—or confirm what you’ve believed all along. Join us as a special member of the team guides us through the timeline that could be key to understanding what really happened to Shane Barton. This, is Project Pulse.
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  Eps XVII The $50k Promise 03.03.2025 1h 8min

  A key conversation with BT sheds light on Shane's financial struggles, potential drug trade connections, and a mysterious $50,000 deal that may have been his way out. Questions arise about missing money, hidden stashes, and whether Shane's phone being shut off played a role in his fate. As tensions start to mount, new revelations challenge the timeline, leaving us to wonder—was Shane caught in something much bigger than we ever imagined? Plus, a major development promises to shift the entire investigation. Stay tuned to the very end for an important announcement.
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  Eps XVI Missing Person Report 22.02.2025 1h 28min

  For the first time ever, you’ll hear the unreleased recordings from the morning of March 9th, 2023, when Rachael Barton reported her husband, Shane Barton, missing. These are the exact words she gave to law enforcement that day.What did she say? What details did she leave out? And more importantly—how do her statements compare to what she told me one year later?This is Shane Barton’s case in real time. The timeline. The inconsistencies. The moment the search began.Listen closely. Because once you hear this, there’s no going back.🎙️ New episode of Hide and Seek. Press play.
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  Eps XV Nose Down, Tail Up 15.02.2025 1h 14min

  A storm looms over Scatter View, thunder rolling in like an omen. The road is slick, the trees towering, the night swallowing everything in its path. Somewhere in the chaos, a story is unraveling—twisting, slipping through fingers like a memory half-remembered.A voicemail surfaces, buried and forgotten. A message that shouldn’t be missing—gone from one phone, but not the other. A bloodhound picks up a trail, but where it leads changes everything we thought we knew. The pieces don’t fit, the timeline bends, and a blue sedan speeds off into the unknown.This isn’t just a disappearance—it’s a maze of contradictions. And the closer we get to the truth, the more the shadows shift.Did Shane Barton leave on his own? Or did something far more sinister take him into the night?
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  S4 Eps XIV: Reflections 08.02.2025 1h 24min

  In this episode, James sits down with Rachael to revisit the details of Shane’s disappearance. As they walk through the events of that day, we're left to wonder—does Rachael’s story hold up, or are there subtle shifts in her account? New revelations surface during the interview, shedding light on aspects of the case that had remained in the shadows. Rachael also opens up about her new relationship, sharing why she chose to move forward with her life amidst unanswered questions. 
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  Eps XIII.2 BoP Custody 02.02.2025 25min

  In this bonus episode, part 2 of episode 13, James sits down with someone who has, until now, remained somewhat elusive—Nathan Wheeler, the brother of Howard Wheeler. Nathan speaks out for the first time, addressing the frustration of having his name tangled in speculation surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance. He sets the record straight, explaining why there is no way he could be involved. This candid conversation offers a rare glimpse into Nathan’s perspective as he pushes back against the rumors and sheds light on his side of the story.
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  Eps XIII: Haunted House or Hilton? 01.02.2025 58min

  🚀 Boost your focus, energy, and creativity with Magic Mind – the ultimate productivity shot! Whether you’re diving into deep work or need a mental edge, this nootropic blend has your back. ✨ Get 45% OFF your first purchase when you order now! Just head to ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/hideandseekjan⁠ and start optimizing your day. Don’t miss out—your brain will thank youIn today’s episode, James sits down with Howard for a candid and unfiltered conversation. Howard doesn’t hold back, openly sharing his opinions and theories about Shane’s disappearance. From the Barton family’s financial struggles to his firm belief about what happened to Shane—and where he thinks he is now—Howard lays it all out. Do his theories hold water? As he points fingers and presents his perspective, one question remains: Where was Howard on March 9, 2023? Does he have an alibi? James presses for answers, leaving no stone unturned in the search for the truth.
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  Eps XII: The Vanishing Act 25.01.2025 48min

  For a limited time only, you can grab 45% OFF your first Magic Mind purchase through this exclusive link: magicmind.com/hideandseekjan When a neighbor spots a car speeding away at the crack of dawn, it seems like a fleeting detail—until it doesn’t. As James digs into the case, the lines blur between memory and reality. Was it a blue sedan, or was it something else entirely? Meanwhile, unsettling questions arise about Rachael's account and the shadow of a missing $12,000 looms large. With expert Tad DiBiase in tow, the team pulls threads that may finally unravel the truth—or tighten the knot. In a town where whispers echo louder than facts, every clue brings them closer to an answer no one is prepared for. Buckle up. The morning of the 9th holds secrets that refuse to stay buried.
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  XI: The Message Unread 18.01.2025 45min

  The clock ticks in the shadows as secrets claw their way to the surface. In this gripping chapter of Hide and Seek, James (Baysinger) plunges into the chaos surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance, unraveling a story where every answer spawns two more questions. The text messages, the arguments, the desperate pleas—they all carry the weight of something just out of reach, like a voice in the dark whispering warnings too late to hear. Rachel Barton, raw and relentless, opens a window into a fractured past, piecing together memories of love, frustration, and eerie silence. Shane’s phone is a treasure chest of clues—cryptic messages, unsettling patterns, and sudden shifts that feel more like cracks in a frozen lake Tension twists tighter with every revelation. Financial strains that snap like frayed ropes, family ties that bind too tightly, and a lingering question—was this escape, betrayal, or something far worse? The answers feel close enough to touch, but just as elusive as Shane himself. The truth is waiting, hidden in the spaces between the lines. But when it reveals itself, will we be ready?A single unopened text sits like a ticking bomb in Shane’s phone. What did it say, and why didn’t he reply?