Episodes 4 and 5 of Witchgrass: A Small Town Investigation are out now on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music. MJ Banias and Kennedy Chappell give you a primer on what we’ve learned far, and then, we meet the figure that Ann’s friends couldn’t stop whispering about. linktr.ee/bullshithunt...

The first three episodes of our new series, Witchgrass: A Small Town Investigation, dropped this morning on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music. Join investigators MJ Banias and Kennedy Chappell as they dig into a case that quietly disappeared in the city of Saskatoon. linktr.ee/bullshithunt...

The case file opens this week. You’ll hear what we heard, see what we saw. Follow the investigation from the first redaction to the final tape. The first three episodes go live Thursday. Subscribe to Bullshit Hunting on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to find the episodes in your feed.

The justice system forbids even copying CSAM for trial prep, yet prosecutors have played these videos in open court. How? Why? This week, all subscribers can read Justin's latest exploration, Rules for Thee But Not For Me. www.bullshithunting.com/p/rules-for-...

You’ll hear when we get it wrong. You’ll hear when something clicks. Witchgrass isn’t your polished true crime podcast, it’s the process. That’s the difference between a story and an investigation, you get to take part.

We’ve been working on something a little different. Witchgrass: A Small Town Investigation launches October 30th, but you can start the investigation early. ​​Our dedicated Kasm workspace gives you access to the same materials we used to investigate. Go inside. app.kasmweb.com#/cast/witchg...

Every small town has one. A story whispered about until it’s hardly recognizable. Witchgrass: A Small Town Investigation, a new podcast from Permanent Record Research and Bullshit Hunting, premieres October 30th. Where suspicion ends, the real work begins.

In November 1990, she was found dead in her bed. Police couldn’t agree: murder or suicide? Witchgrass follows our investigation into a woman who believed in the otherworldly, a media obsessed with her mysticism, and cops who couldn’t get it right. Coming to podcast feeds soon.

Witchgrass: A Small Town Investigation. MJ Banias and Kennedy Chappell unearth a case the town seemingly forgot. Following threads from waterlogged files, redacted reports to shamanic visions, chasing a truth from inside an unlocked apartment. Coming soon. www.bullshithunting.com/p/witchgrass...

Get it early! Subscribe today to receive next week's article, The Insomniac's Feed. Kennedy takes a look at how modern media uses fear to keep us engaged in the never-ending scroll. www.bullshithunting.com/p/the-insomn...

This week, Some Lawyer digs into court archives to paint a detailed picture of the trial of Oscar Russ. This series brings you both historical intrigue and the writing brilliance of someone who doesn’t stop until the story is told in its entirety. www.bullshithunting.com/p/the-trial-...

For paid subscribers, the riveting and thoughtful sixth instalment on Commonwealth v. Russ, the trial itself. Some Lawyer digs into jurors, witnesses and testimony to add colour to this old tale. Catch up on the entire series before it drops in all inboxes. www.bullshithunting.com/p/the-trial-...

In all inboxes: The Trick to Cooperation. Systems may run on routine, but for those pulled into them, that routine can feel destabilizing and demeaning. Today, Kennedy reflects on what it means to navigate a case from the other side, from the witness stand. www.bullshithunting.com/p/the-trick-...

In paid inboxes: A Fake Prince, a Game Show Contestant, and the Devil. Bullshit Hunting drifts through Maryland, DC, and California, unearthing impossible threads between Groucho Marx, exorcisms, and slapstick comedy. For the history heads and horror nerds. www.bullshithunting.com/p/a-fake-pri...

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Dropping into inboxes today: Sh*tistics: Accidental CSAM Edition. In this sharp piece, Justin unpacks how language can shape the outcome of a criminal matter. From inflammatory phrasing to damning testimony and misleading embellishment. Have a read. www.bullshithunting.com/p/shtistics-...

Today, paid subscribers receive Sh*tistics: the Accidental CSAM Edition. Justin explores why expert and law enforcement testimony in CSAM cases matters, how language shapes how juries see guilt, innocence, and child victims themselves. Unlock the post here: www.bullshithunting.com/p/shtistics-...

Hitting inboxes for all subscribers today, it's the fifth instalment in Commonwealth v. Russ. In this chapter, we step into the orbit of Joseph C. Pelletier, Boston’s headline-grabbing District Attorney. Follow the rabbit hole with us, as deep as it will go. www.bullshithunting.com/p/a-little-i...

Not every haunting leaves blood on the walls. Some leave census errors, deeds that won’t stay still, a home with two addresses. A staircase that changes sides. Welcome to Crooked Walls, the newest account in our fictional OSINT series, Accounts Vary. www.bullshithunting.com/p/crooked-wa...

We couldn't wait. Part two of The Prosecutor's Software Club further follows the money through Tulsa County. Today, Justin maps out the connections for you and poses a few more questions to be explored. You'll want to read. www.bullshithunting.com/p/the-prosec...

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You're going to want to settle in for this one. Going out to all subscribers today, Justin follows the money through Oklahoma and ends up with some questions for Tulsa County. Like, why is a prosecutor linked to a company his office pays? www.bullshithunting.com/p/the-prosec...

Part 4 of Commonwealth v. Russ hit inboxes for all subscribers this week. Somebody Else’s Lawyer keeps digging—and the deep dive only gets deeper. Stay tuned. There’s more to come. www.bullshithunting.com/p/only-fools...

If you've ever wondered what the people behind Bullshit Hunting actually do? Here you go. www.permanentrecordresearch.com/what-we-do

Part 4 of Commonwealth v. Russ is here. Dead wife. Solid alibi. And now? A novel written by the defense attorney, 24 years later. A deep dive that just got deeper with Somebody Else's Lawyer. Paid subs get it this week, everyone else, next! www.bullshithunting.com/p/only-fools...

This week’s Free OSINT Tip from MJ? Never log into your company account on your situationship’s laptop. All subscribers got the full messy story in their inbox. You’re gonna want to read this one. www.bullshithunting.com/p/a-free-osi...

On the way to a wedding, Caleb takes a wrong turn and ends up in a town with no Wi-Fi, no signal, and no digital records. The sun isn't moving, the clocks don't change, and the locals don't mind. Join us for Accounts Vary, where horror meets OSINT. www.bullshithunting.com/p/404-exit-n...

This week, all subscribers have access to Good Faith, Bad Strategy. Kennedy talks you through online connection, and how if someone wants to be found, they make it possible. On dating, due diligence, and the cost of unearned good faith. www.bullshithunting.com/p/good-faith...

Today, a new OSINT lesson with MJ landed in the inboxes of our paid subscribers. This one takes you on a journey to answer the question: Is the sex worth the OPSEC risk? Subscribe today and find out. www.bullshithunting.com/p/a-free-osi...

Photos too crisp, story too vague. Somewhere between “I deleted Instagram for my mental health” and “prepping for a weeklong conference,” instinct kicked in. Kennedy's new lesson in mistaking intrigue for intimacy is live for paid subscribers. www.bullshithunting.com/p/good-faith...

An old man farts in a corner store. A 9-1-1 operator breaks. You? You learn how to synchronize surveillance footage with a few anchor points and a little math. Justin's latest digital evidence tutorial now free for all subscribers. Take a read! www.bullshithunting.com/p/time-cop-w...

No footprints in the snow. No signs of life, but a door left ajar, an attic full of tapes, and a camera rolling. Chapter 3 of "The Doorbell That Screams" in our exclusive series, Accounts Vary, is live now. Subscribe today to unlock Tess's full investigation. www.bullshithunting.com/p/the-doorbe...

Starting this week, Wednesdays are for those who can’t wait. Paid subscribers have early access to our latest tutorial, a digital evidence lesson from Justin, featuring a fart, a timestamp, and a math lesson. Free subscribers, you’ll get it next week! www.bullshithunting.com/p/time-cop-w...

Accounts Vary: a monthly audio-fiction series blending horror, OSINT, and folklore. In Account One, a woman investigates vanishing Ring cam footage and uncovers what was never meant to be seen. Chapters 1 & 2 of The Doorbell That Screams are available now. www.bullshithunting.com/p/the-doorbe...

Monday, July 14, paid subscribers will receive Chapter One of our new series, Accounts Vary—a monthly, four-part series where investigative tradecraft meets the uncanny. OSINT tools and sleuthing skills twisted into campfire tales. These aren’t true stories. But they could be. Subscribe today.

It all started with a Twitter account, some ChatGPT quotes, and someone looking for a good time. This is the breakdown of how a guy convinced Rolling Stone he was the rep for a suddenly popular AI band, Velvet Sundown. www.bullshithunting.com/p/a-free-osi...

Listen, we won't be humble about it—MJ Banias really can find anyone. Armed with breach data, burner accounts, and pure instinct, he got close, but everyone's got to have the one that got away. Read about his recent adventures here. www.bullshithunting.com/p/a-free-osi...

Chain oiled, tires full, intuition humming—pedal up on your chrome stallion and join Kennedy for a shift on the Neighbourhood Watch. It’s time to watch the watchers. www.bullshithunting.com/p/neighbourh...

More than just a mystery, in Somebody Else's Lawyer second instalment, it’s a study in demeanour, narrative, and the origins of investigative theatrics. Explore how performance and perception shaped a century-old conviction. www.bullshithunting.com/p/investigat...

Somebody Else's Lawyer brings us the first instalment of a real life locked room mystery—the death of Emilie Russ. One locked room. One dead woman. A baby, asleep in the back. A murder conviction with no physical evidence and a confirmed alibi. Follow along. www.bullshithunting.com/p/a-real-lif...

Sometimes, we have the kind of lightbulb moment only a thrilling movie montage could portray. Sometimes, "Eureka!" is really just the thing you were avoiding because it seemed boring. Wander that dusty road with MJ today! www.bullshithunting.com/p/a-free-osi...

Feeling overwhelmed in a society where systems don't function as intended? Tired of being bombarded with disheartening information? Yeah, us, too. Take a moment with Kennedy and relax. www.bullshithunting.com/p/informatio...

Post-conviction cases are genuinely complex ordeals that require specific approaches. This week, Justin gives us insight into the lessons he's learned to navigate these tricky endeavours differently. www.bullshithunting.com/p/when-in-do...

Some people count sheep. Somebody Else's Lawyer chases down archives instead. Fire, property deeds, and the Odd Fellows. Get into it. www.bullshithunting.com/p/everybodys...

What do handling uncomfortable investigations and giving the karaoke performance of a lifetime have in common? More than you'd think. Join MJ this week as he endeavours to answer this age-old question. www.bullshithunting.com/p/a-free-osi...

Does factual data play a role in faith? This week, Kennedy examines the difficulties of confronting beliefs built to survive without evidence—and what it means for those of us trying to reveal the truth. www.bullshithunting.com/p/the-unprov...

Can we trust what we see? This week, Justin unpacks the mystery of a crop circle, and conservatives, to demonstrate how expert knowledge allows us to make sense of things that might look completely different on the surface. www.bullshithunting.com/p/on-crop-ci...

This week, Somebody Else's Lawyer tells us a tale of what can happen when a journalist asks for records in a decades-old cold case and a DA decides to stonewall. Sometimes, state court is a place where good things happen. www.bullshithunting.com/p/if-somethi...

Like the wood hanging out in your woodshed waiting to be burned, data and information season with time. Join MJ as he shares how you can catch it at its best burn time. www.bullshithunting.com/p/a-free-osi...

How can you navigate "the truth" when relying on imperfect human sources? Today, Kennedy waxes poetic on the fallibility of memory. www.bullshithunting.com/p/the-honest...