Rockefeller Vanishes, Britney’s Troubles, and a Chilling Cabin Mystery | Ol’ Dirty Basement PodcastIn this Ol’ Dirty Basement Podcast episode, the hosts trade strange and unsettling stories: Dave recounts the 1961 disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in Dutch New Guinea after his canoe capsized, covering theories that he drowned or reached shore and was killed and possibly eaten by Asmat warriors, as explored in later investigations and books. Matt discusses Britney Spears’ troubled path from child stardom, her conservatorship and “Free Britney,” erratic public behavior, and a recent DUI-related incident involving suspicious pills. John tells the mystery of Joshua Maddox, who vanished in 2008 near Woodland Park, Colorado, and was found mummified in a cabin chimney in 2015 amid puzzling details. They also touch on Vatican exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth and sideshow performer Frank Lentini.00:00 Basement Roll Call00:40 Storytime Format Setup02:11 Michael Rockefeller Intro03:04 Wealthy Heir Background04:53 Asmat Tribe Fascination06:12 The Disappearance Begins08:34 Search and Aftermath09:39 Cannibalism Theory13:52 Evidence and Debunked Photos17:03 Riches and Risk Talk19:31 Brittany Spears Update21:01 Child Star Fallout25:53 Fame Money and Pressure27:52 Fame Is a Curse28:40 Joshua Maddox Vanishes31:48 Body in the Chimney34:12 Evidence Points to Murder36:03 Cold Case Theories38:08 Family Tragedy Backstory39:15 Father Amorth Exorcist42:14 Catholic Miracles Pilgrimages46:28 Frank Tini Three Legged Star50:53 Two Dicks Circus Life53:43 Quick Hit White Folks55:43 Wrap Up Shout Outs