Explore every episode of the podcast 1 Echoes of Gunfire

A stolen handgun passes through multiple owners over thirty years, connected to seven separate violent incidents across three countries. A ballistics expert traces its path, interviewing survivors, families, and the final officer who recovered it.

Decades after a school shooting in a small American town, a retired teacher returns to the building—now abandoned—and hears phantom gunfire in the empty hallways. She begins recording the sounds of silence, hoping to preserve the memory of the seventeen seconds that changed everything.

In a small French village, a couple renovating their farmhouse uncovers a bullet lodged inside a stone wall—fired during a World War I skirmish no history book recorded. They track down the descendants of the soldier who fired it and the family who hid in the cellar that night.

A pocket watch recovered from a Civil War battlefield stops at exactly 3:47 PM. The bullet that pierced its face also killed the officer wearing it. A horologist and a historian attempt to identify the man and the soldier who fired the fatal shot, discovering both had daughters the same age.

In this episode, we dive—both literally and figuratively—into the mysterious and fascinating world of cenotes. We explore their geological origins, their significance to pre-Hispanic cultures—especially the Maya—and their current role as natural reserves, tourist attractions, and vital ecosystems. Join us as we uncover why these water-filled sinkholes are far more than just natural pools—they're portals to Mexico’s history, biodiversity, and spirituality.