e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1 e6332207-0c1b-4f4b-9893-ae3e015a2399 50057f7e-89dc-40a6-8515-afb700f7d050 22e8a18f-6eee-46f6-8d0d-afb700f821db en-US The Mantawauk Caves https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-mantawauk-caves-110170167/ Winner: Best Fiction Podcast, iHeart Podcast Awards. 

On the night of May 10, 2007, three boys entered a cave in Mantawauk County, Tennessee. Only one made it out alive. The other two were found ten days later. They had been attacked by someone - or something. The investigation that followed revealed town secrets as old as the caves themselves and put a third teenage boy, James Fincher, on death row. This haunting narrative follows Julien Solas, an amateur writer and James' friend who’s been haunted by the events ever since.  Now, with Fincher's execution looming, Julien returns home to reconcile his past and uncover the truth behind the killings. 

Created by filmmaker Dan Bush, The Mantawauk Caves is a riveting, immersive, binaural audio experience that weaves together the narrative threads of social drama, supernatural horror, and psychological thriller. A co-production of Blumhouse Television, iHeartPodcasts, and Psychopia Pictures. Starring Jonathan Tucker (Westworld) and Edi Gathegi (The Harder They Fall).

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]]> serial Winner: Best Fiction Podcast, iHeart Podcast Awards.  On the night of May 10, 2007, three boys entered a cave in Mantawauk County, Tennessee. Only one made it out alive. The other two were found ten days later. They had been attacked by someone - or something. The investigation that followed revealed town secrets as old as the caves themselves and put a third teenage boy, James Fincher, on death row. This haunting narrative follows Julien Solas, an amateur writer and James' friend who’s been haunted by the events ever since.  Now, with Fincher's execution looming, Julien returns home to reconcile his past and uncover the truth behind the killings.  Created by filmmaker Dan Bush, The Mantawauk Caves is a riveting, immersive, binaural audio experience that weaves together the narrative threads of social drama, supernatural horror, and psychological thriller. A co-production of Blumhouse Television, iHeartPodcasts, and Psychopia Pictures. Starring Jonathan Tucker (Westworld) and Edi Gathegi (The Harder They Fall). Headphones recommended. iHeartPodcasts applepodcast@howstuffworks.com iHeartPodcasts 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia yes https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/50057f7e-89dc-40a6-8515-afb700f7d050/22e8a18f-6eee-46f6-8d0d-afb700f821db/image.jpg?t=1679330116&size=Large The Mantawauk Caves https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-mantawauk-caves-110170167/ Alive Again | E8 | Dragged Under, Lifted Up Alive Again | E8 | Dragged Under, Lifted Up He was pulled beneath a speeding train… and awakened to something beyond this world.

David Ditchfield was saying goodbye to a friend when his coat became trapped in the closing doors of a train. He was dragged under the moving cars, suffering massive trauma and blood loss. As surgeons fought to save his life, David left his body—and entered another realm entirely.

In his near-death experience, David encountered guides who enveloped him in peace, love, and a sense of cosmic belonging. When he returned, everything had changed. Despite having no formal training in art or music, he began composing symphonies and painting vivid works inspired by what he saw on the other side.

This episode explores the mystery of where creativity comes from, and how a brush with death can awaken something extraordinary within us.

Story producer: Kate Sweeney.

For more on David and his symphony, you can read his book, “Shine On: The Remarkable Story Of How I Fell Under A Speeding Train, Journeyed To The Afterlife, And The Astonishing Proof I Brought Back With Me”

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]]> He was pulled beneath a speeding train… and awakened to something beyond this world.

David Ditchfield was saying goodbye to a friend when his coat became trapped in the closing doors of a train. He was dragged under the moving cars, suffering massive trauma and blood loss. As surgeons fought to save his life, David left his body—and entered another realm entirely.

In his near-death experience, David encountered guides who enveloped him in peace, love, and a sense of cosmic belonging. When he returned, everything had changed. Despite having no formal training in art or music, he began composing symphonies and painting vivid works inspired by what he saw on the other side.

This episode explores the mystery of where creativity comes from, and how a brush with death can awaken something extraordinary within us.

Story producer: Kate Sweeney.

For more on David and his symphony, you can read his book, “Shine On: The Remarkable Story Of How I Fell Under A Speeding Train, Journeyed To The Afterlife, And The Astonishing Proof I Brought Back With Me”

Or visit David’s Website, and check out his social medial links:
David on Instagram
David on Threads
David on YouTube
David on Facebook
David on SoundCloud
David on X

Warning: This series contains graphic descriptions of trauma, violence, abuse, and other content that may not be suitable for certain listeners.

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]]> Season Finale. James Fincher’s gamble pays off for Dena and his nephew. Julien faces the truth and makes the ultimate sacrifice.

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]]> full 1 12 iHeartPodcasts d0cb4fa6-c025-4e11-b0fd-b0070115fe8e d0cb4fa6-c025-4e11-b0fd-b0070115fe8e Wed, 24 May 2023 07:01:00 +0000 2166 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-12-the-goodbye-dress Episode 11: The Midnight Man Episode 11: The Midnight Man Desperate to uncover the truth, Juien’s investigation leads him a little too close to home, as old familial ties lead to shocking new discoveries

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]]> Desperate to uncover the truth, Juien’s investigation leads him a little too close to home, as old familial ties lead to shocking new discoveries

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]]> full 1 11 iHeartPodcasts e28d139d-9e98-4faf-9ffa-b00300f5c24a e28d139d-9e98-4faf-9ffa-b00300f5c24a Wed, 17 May 2023 07:01:00 +0000 2683 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-11-the-midnight-man Episode 10: A Message From Tyler (Part 2) Episode 10: A Message From Tyler (Part 2) Tyler's cryptic message continues. Julien learns what became of his friend and picks up a new trail.

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]]> Tyler's cryptic message continues. Julien learns what became of his friend and picks up a new trail.

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]]> full 1 10 iHeartPodcasts 77fc5a7a-8f65-4434-9af2-affc012f7c90 77fc5a7a-8f65-4434-9af2-affc012f7c90 Wed, 10 May 2023 07:03:00 +0000 1643 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-10-a-message-from-tyler-part-2 Episode 9: A Message From Tyler (Part 1) Episode 9: A Message From Tyler (Part 1) Fincher is offered a deal. Julien discovers a haunting message left for him by Tyler; is it the rant of a madman or a key to the truth? 

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]]> Fincher is offered a deal. Julien discovers a haunting message left for him by Tyler; is it the rant of a madman or a key to the truth? 

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]]> full 1 9 iHeartPodcasts 34f68ef9-ae15-450b-9fa7-affc012de47e 34f68ef9-ae15-450b-9fa7-affc012de47e Wed, 10 May 2023 07:01:00 +0000 1800 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-9-a-message-from-tyler-part-1 Episode 8: Wanting To Hurt Stuff Episode 8: Wanting To Hurt Stuff Julien takes shelter at Dena’s house. Dena gets a house call from an unlikely friend but struggles to protect her son from malevolent forces. 

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]]> Julien takes shelter at Dena’s house. Dena gets a house call from an unlikely friend but struggles to protect her son from malevolent forces. 

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]]> full 1 8 iHeartPodcasts 9c7a1b1f-cf43-426e-93a0-afe8010929ff 9c7a1b1f-cf43-426e-93a0-afe8010929ff Wed, 03 May 2023 07:01:00 +0000 1858 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-8-the-yearbook Episode 7: The Deal Episode 7: The Deal James Fincher’s time on death row has been anything but routine. Julien receives a warning. Ominous forces are closing in, and time is running out to stop Fincher’s execution.

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]]> James Fincher’s time on death row has been anything but routine. Julien receives a warning. Ominous forces are closing in, and time is running out to stop Fincher’s execution.

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]]> full 1 7 iHeartPodcasts 57acaff0-2fa6-4861-8a1d-afe8010826bc 57acaff0-2fa6-4861-8a1d-afe8010826bc Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:01:00 +0000 2373 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-7-the-deal Episode 6: Nadine O'Leary Episode 6: Nadine O'Leary Julien struggles to connect the dots between the Hadley murders and the dark history of the caves. His investigation takes him back to the Fowler estate, where he meets unexpected visitors and discovers a new lead. 

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]]> Julien struggles to connect the dots between the Hadley murders and the dark history of the caves. His investigation takes him back to the Fowler estate, where he meets unexpected visitors and discovers a new lead. 

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]]> full 1 6 iHeartPodcasts 561ae223-7b13-4867-99a8-afe201424c4d 561ae223-7b13-4867-99a8-afe201424c4d Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:01:00 +0000 2667 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-6-nadine-oleary Episode 5: The Necklace Episode 5: The Necklace A key piece of evidence turns up that could prove Fincher’s innocence… or guilt. Tyler goes missing. Julien’s nightmares intensify.

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]]> A key piece of evidence turns up that could prove Fincher’s innocence… or guilt. Tyler goes missing. Julien’s nightmares intensify.

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]]> full 1 5 iHeartPodcasts 05862fdc-60ca-4f40-903f-afe000f47039 05862fdc-60ca-4f40-903f-afe000f47039 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:01:00 +0000 2364 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-5-the-necklace Episode 4: A Delicate Balance Episode 4: A Delicate Balance In order to get answers, and with only nine days left until Fincher’s execution, Julien must come to terms with his past actions. 

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]]> In order to get answers, and with only nine days left until Fincher’s execution, Julien must come to terms with his past actions. 

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]]> full 1 4 iHeartPodcasts 22af9ffc-2fb7-4ccd-9a51-afd20137b9d1 22af9ffc-2fb7-4ccd-9a51-afd20137b9d1 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:01:00 +0000 2406 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-4-a-delicate-balance Episode 3: A History of the Devil Episode 3: A History of the Devil Despite the worsening nightmares and blackouts, Julien continues his investigation, connecting the dots between James Fincher’s fascination with the Mantawauk Caves and their disturbing history. The true identity of James Fincher’s nephew is revealed.

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]]> Despite the worsening nightmares and blackouts, Julien continues his investigation, connecting the dots between James Fincher’s fascination with the Mantawauk Caves and their disturbing history. The true identity of James Fincher’s nephew is revealed.

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]]> full 1 3 iHeartPodcasts b9deef05-24b3-4f0b-981f-afd201315ed5 b9deef05-24b3-4f0b-981f-afd201315ed5 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:01:00 +0000 2696 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-3-a-history-of-the-devil Episode 2: Devil's Prank Episode 2: Devil's Prank With the help of Jill Campbel, a mitigation specialist working on Fincher’s case, Julien acquires logs from the Hadley brother’s murder investigation and picks up a mysterious trail left by Detective Solomon Smith. He soon realizes he's up against more than he bargained for.

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]]> With the help of Jill Campbel, a mitigation specialist working on Fincher’s case, Julien acquires logs from the Hadley brother’s murder investigation and picks up a mysterious trail left by Detective Solomon Smith. He soon realizes he's up against more than he bargained for.

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]]> full 1 2 iHeartPodcasts a9d3d509-2cdb-4d86-8df9-afcc0130b838 a9d3d509-2cdb-4d86-8df9-afcc0130b838 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:05:00 +0000 2396 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-2-devils-prank Episode 1: The Remains Episode 1: The Remains Series Premiere. When Julien Solas receives word that James Fincher’s execution date has been set, he returns to Mantawauk County after 14 years to reconcile his past and uncover the truth behind the killings of two teenage boys.

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]]> Series Premiere. When Julien Solas receives word that James Fincher’s execution date has been set, he returns to Mantawauk County after 14 years to reconcile his past and uncover the truth behind the killings of two teenage boys.

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]]> full 1 1 iHeartPodcasts 0280b36a-3480-4ab7-b766-afcc01293b9f 0280b36a-3480-4ab7-b766-afcc01293b9f Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:03:00 +0000 2486 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/episode-1-the-remains Special Release: The Mantawauk Caves Theme, “A Killer Inside” (EXTENDED VERSION) by Lera Lynn Special Release: The Mantawauk Caves Theme, “A Killer Inside” (EXTENDED VERSION) by Lera Lynn Lera Lynn once again entices the listener into her dark, twisted indie rock world with her new composition “A Killer Inside,” The Mantawauk Caves anthem. With echoes of her work from True Detective, “A Killer Inside” seduces the listener to the macabre with its strikingly arranged strings, driving drums, and Lynn’s signature electric guitar. Each spin of the song reveals new twists in melody and meaning.

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]]> Lera Lynn once again entices the listener into her dark, twisted indie rock world with her new composition “A Killer Inside,” The Mantawauk Caves anthem. With echoes of her work from True Detective, “A Killer Inside” seduces the listener to the macabre with its strikingly arranged strings, driving drums, and Lynn’s signature electric guitar. Each spin of the song reveals new twists in melody and meaning.

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]]> bonus 1 iHeartPodcasts 0ac7d776-8ed1-47a5-afc0-afcc01282ccf 0ac7d776-8ed1-47a5-afc0-afcc01282ccf Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:01:00 +0000 351 https://omny.fm/shows/the-mantawauk-caves/special-release-the-mantawauk-caves-theme-a-killer Introducing: The Mantawauk Caves Introducing: The Mantawauk Caves Julien Solas, an aspiring writer, returns home to save his friend, James Fincher, from a death sentence fourteen years after he was convicted for the gruesome murder of two teenage boys. As Julien digs into the past, uncovering dark truths about himself and his family, he must work through his own psychosis while trying to uncover the mystery behind what happened in the caves of Mantawauk County. Jonathan Tucker (Westworld) and Edi Gathegi (The Harder They Fall) star in this original, immersive audio experience that weaves together the narrative threads of social drama, supernatural horror, and psychological thriller.

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]]> Julien Solas, an aspiring writer, returns home to save his friend, James Fincher, from a death sentence fourteen years after he was convicted for the gruesome murder of two teenage boys. As Julien digs into the past, uncovering dark truths about himself and his family, he must work through his own psychosis while trying to uncover the mystery behind what happened in the caves of Mantawauk County. Jonathan Tucker (Westworld) and Edi Gathegi (The Harder They Fall) star in this original, immersive audio experience that weaves together the narrative threads of social drama, supernatural horror, and psychological thriller.

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