The 13 O’Clock Podcast is hosted by horror and paranormal writer Jenny Ashford, and poltergeist focus and all-around awesome guy Tom Ross. The show is a relaxed, in-depth, and sometimes hilarious examination of various weird and mysterious topics, ranging from supposedly real paranormal and UFO case…
The 13 O'Clock Podcast is an incredibly entertaining and informative podcast that covers a wide range of topics, including true crime, hauntings, and paranormal phenomena. Hosted by Tom and Jenny, the podcast adopts a very casual and conversational style, making listeners feel like they are part of a fun party with knowledgeable friends. One of the best aspects of this podcast is Tom's input on the historical and cultural context of the cases discussed. His expertise on guns and history adds depth to the discussions. Jenny is also an excellent researcher and storyteller, digging up juicy details while presenting the facts in an engaging manner.
Another great aspect of The 13 O'Clock Podcast is its refusal to delve into politics or disrespect religion. The hosts strive to tell it like it is without any unnecessary biases. This approach allows listeners from all walks of life to enjoy thrilling storytelling without feeling alienated. Moreover, the hosts have a great chemistry that shines through their banter-filled conversations. It's like listening to two close friends who are passionate about these topics sharing their knowledge with you.
However, there are times when the podcast veers off-topic or gets sidetracked. While some find this fun and enjoyable, others may prefer a more focused and structured approach to storytelling. Additionally, as the hosts consume more drinks throughout an episode, the quality of their conversation tends to decline. Though it's understandable that they are human and entitled to have fun, these moments can become less enjoyable for some listeners.
In conclusion, The 13 O'Clock Podcast is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys true crime and paranormal topics presented in a casual yet informative manner. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast or simply have a sense of humor and strong stomach for these dark subjects, this podcast offers a thrilling audio escapade filled with intriguing stories told by passionate hosts. Despite its occasional sidetracks and declining quality when drinks come into play, the podcast's overall content is gold. So grab a drink, sit back, and let Tom and Jenny take you on a bumpy but worthwhile ride through crime, history, and paranormal tales.
Elizabeth Diane Downs, born in 1955 in Arizona to a strict fundamentalist family, grew up in emotional isolation that fueled her narcissistic and histrionic tendencies, leading to an impulsive marriage at 18, multiple affairs, and three children she viewed as burdensome obstacles to her romantic obsessions. On May 19, 1983, in rural Oregon, the 27-year-old … Continue reading Episode 477: Killer Mother Diane Downs
Tom and Jenny discuss Sean Byrne’s excellent 2025 survival horror film about a seagoing serial killer who feeds his victims to sharks. Thanks Brian for sending us the movie! Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out Jenny's … Continue reading Movie Time: Dangerous Animals (2025)
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John Lennon, the iconic co-founder of the Beatles and a prominent peace activist, was tragically murdered on December 8, 1980, outside his residence at the Dakota building in New York City. He was shot four times in the back by Mark David Chapman, a disturbed fan obsessed with Lennon’s fame and the novel The Catcher … Continue reading Episode 476: The Murder of John Lennon and Various Beatles Conspiracies
Tom and Jenny discuss the strange 1973 Spanish/French film, also known under the titles Clockwork Terror, A Drop of Blood to Die Loving, To Love, Perhaps to Die, and several others, in which a nurse in a weird dystopian near-future seduces young men and murders them. The movie is heavily influenced by Stanley Kubrick’s A … Continue reading Movie Time: Murder in a Blue World (1973)
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Keith Hunter Jesperson is an American serial killer who murdered at least eight women across the United States and Canada between 1990 and 1995, primarily along interstate highways where he worked as a long-haul truck driver. Known as the “Happy Face Killer” for his habit of drawing smiley faces on anonymous confession letters he sent … Continue reading Episode 475: Keith Hunter Jesperson – The Happy Face Killer
Jenny discusses the classic gothic horror film from Mario Bava, in which a village in the early 20th century is terrorized by the vengeful ghost of a little girl. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out Jenny's … Continue reading Movie Time: Kill, Baby… Kill! (1966)
Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, was an iconic American actress, model, and singer, celebrated for her roles in films like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), The Seven Year Itch (1955), and Some Like It Hot (1959). Known for her glamorous persona, comedic talent, and breathy voice, she became a cultural symbol … Continue reading Episode 474: The Life & Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe
Tom and Jenny discuss Zach Cregger’s excellent second film, about a town where seventeen third-graders from the same class all go missing on the same night. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out Jenny's horror channel, The Scare … Continue reading Movie Time: Weapons (2025)
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The case of Dr. Sam Sheppard, a Cleveland neurosurgeon, became a sensational legal saga that inspired the TV series and film The Fugitive. In 1954, Sheppard was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, Marilyn, in their Bay Village home. Marilyn was found bludgeoned to death, and Sheppard claimed an intruder attacked him after he discovered … Continue reading Episode 473: Dr. Sam Sheppard – The Case Behind The Fugitive
Tom and Jenny discuss the 1981 film Wolfen, a crime thriller (featuring werewolf-like supernatural creatures) based on a Whitley Strieber novel. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out Jenny's horror channel, The Scare Salon, and her true crime … Continue reading Movie Time: Wolfen (1981)
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The Von Erich family, originally the Adkissons, became legendary in professional wrestling under patriarch Fritz Von Erich (real name Jack Adkisson), who adopted the “Von Erich” persona as a villainous gimmick with implied Nazi roots during his career in the 1950s and beyond. The so-called “Von Erich curse” is a colloquial term and myth that … Continue reading Episode 472: The Von Erich Family Curse
Tom and Jenny discuss two TV horror films from the 1970s, a 1970 ghost story starring Barbara Stanwyck, and a 1972 Christmas slasher murder mystery starring a young Sally Field. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out … Continue reading Movie Time: The House That Would Not Die (1970) and Home for the Holidays (1972)
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The Storyville Slayer, also known as the New Orleans Serial Killer, is an unidentified perpetrator believed to be responsible for the murders of at least 12 to as many as 27 women, predominantly Black and transgender individuals involved in prostitution and often struggling with drug addiction, in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, between 1991 and … Continue reading Episode 471: The Storyville Slayer
Tom and Jenny discuss the latest entry in Universal’s “Dark Universe,” Leigh Whannell’s take on the Wolf Man character. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out Jenny's horror channel, The Scare Salon, and her true crime channel, Crime Immemorial. … Continue reading Movie Time: Wolf Man (2025)
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Stephen John Port, born February 22, 1975, in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, is a British serial killer and rapist known as the “Grindr Killer.” Between June 2014 and September 2015, he murdered four young gay men—Anthony Walgate (23), Gabriel Kovari (22), Daniel Whitworth (21), and Jack Taylor (25)—in Barking, East London. Port lured his victims through gay … Continue reading Episode 470: Stephen Port – The Grindr Killer
Tom and Jenny discuss Denis Villeneuve’s horrific 2009 drama, based on the real-life 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal. Thanks Brian Hackett for sending us the movie! Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out Jenny's horror channel, The … Continue reading Movie Time: Polytechnique (2009)
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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of approximately 60,000 Native Americans from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to designated Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River, primarily in present-day Oklahoma, during the 1830s. This tragic event primarily affected the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole nations, collectively known as … Continue reading Episode 469: The Trail of Tears
Tom and Jenny discuss a 2009 Australian horror film about a high school boy who is taken captive by a deranged classmate after he rejects her invitation to a school dance. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check … Continue reading Movie Time: The Loved Ones (2009)
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Judy Garland (1922–1969), born Frances Ethel Gumm, was an American actress, singer, and vaudevillian whose extraordinary talent and emotional depth made her one of the most iconic entertainers of the 20th century. Rising to fame as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939), her rendition of “Over the Rainbow” became a timeless anthem. Garland’s … Continue reading Episode 468: The Life and Legacy of Judy Garland
Tom and Jenny discuss an action drama from 2011, starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, and Nick Nolte, about two estranged brothers who attempt to reconcile amid an MMA winner-take-all event. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out … Continue reading Movie Time: Warrior (2011)
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Arthur Shawcross, known as the “Genesee River Killer,” was an American serial killer active in Rochester, New York, during the late 1980s. Born on June 6, 1945, in Kittery, Maine, Shawcross had a troubled childhood marked by abuse and behavioral issues. He committed his first known murders in 1972, killing two children in Watertown, New … Continue reading Episode 467: Serial Killer Arthur Shawcross – The Genesee River Killer
Tom and Jenny discuss a strange British horror film, starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing in a story about the mysterious deaths of several prominent people that might be linked to the nightmares of a young girl. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, … Continue reading Movie Time: Nothing But The Night (1973)
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Bette Davis (1908–1989) was an American actress known for her intense, versatile performances and distinctive voice. With a career spanning over 50 years, she starred in films like All About Eve and Jezebel, earning two Academy Awards and 10 nominations. Her bold, often unconventional roles and fierce independence made her a Hollywood icon. Joan Crawford … Continue reading Episode 466: Bette Davis & Joan Crawford
Tom and Jenny discuss Alexandre Aja’s rather decent 2006 remake of the 1977 Wes Craven classic. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out Jenny's horror channel, The Scare Salon, and her true crime channel, Crime Immemorial. Check out Fright … Continue reading Movie Time: The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
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Jerry Brudos, known as the “Shoe Fetish Slayer,” was an American serial killer active in Oregon during the late 1960s. Born on January 31, 1939, Brudos developed an obsessive fetish for women’s shoes and clothing from a young age, which later escalated into violent criminal behavior. Between 1968 and 1969, he murdered at least four … Continue reading Episode 465: Jerry Brudos – The Shoe Fetish Slayer
Tom and Jenny discuss the excellent science fiction series that ran for four seasons from 1999-2003, and wrapped up in 2004 with a two-part miniseries called The Peacekeeper Wars. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out Jenny's … Continue reading Movie Time: Farscape (Series 1999-2003) and The Peacekeeper Wars (2004)
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Mae West (August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress, singer, playwright, and sex symbol whose bold, witty persona made her a Hollywood icon. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she began performing in vaudeville at age 14 and gained fame on Broadway with her provocative plays, such as Sex (1926), which led … Continue reading Episode 464: Cool Hollywood Ladies – Mae West and Louise Brooks
Tom and Jenny talk about a cheesy but fun flick from 1992 that stars Jeffrey Combs as a good wizard protecting Earth from an evil wizard. It was reportedly supposed to be an adaptation of Marvel’s Dr. Strange, but Full Moon Features lost the rights to the character before the movie was finished and it … Continue reading Movie Time: Doctor Mordrid (1992)
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Karl Denke, born on August 12, 1870, in Münsterberg, Silesia (now Ziębice, Poland), was a German serial killer and cannibal known as the “Cannibal of Münsterberg” or “The Forgotten Cannibal.” Operating between 1903 and 1924, he is believed to have murdered and cannibalized at least 30 to 40 homeless vagrants and travelers. Denke, often called … Continue reading Episode 463: Cannibal Serial Killer and Human Meat Vendor Karl Denke
Tom and Jenny discuss the 2012 gangster film about 30s-era bootleggers, written by Nick Cave, directed by John Hillcoat, and starring Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, and Guy Pearce. It was based on the historical novel The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to … Continue reading Movie Time: Lawless (2012)
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During the Prohibition era (1920–1933), when the U.S. government banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol under the 18th Amendment, bootleggers emerged as key players in the illegal liquor trade. These smugglers and illicit distillers supplied alcohol to a thirsty public, often producing homemade “moonshine” or smuggling foreign liquor from Canada, Mexico, or the … Continue reading Episode 462: Bootleggers and Prohibition
Tom and Jenny discuss the 1980 horror comedy, directed by Kevin Connor and starring Rory Calhoun, about a farmer who makes delicious sausages out of hapless human beings at his remote motel. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also … Continue reading Movie Time: Motel Hell (1980)
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Joe Ball, infamously known as “The Alligator Man,” was a suspected American serial killer active during the 1930s in Elmendorf, Texas. A World War I veteran, Ball opened a bar called the Sociable Inn, where he kept live alligators in a pit behind the establishment to entertain patrons. He became the subject of a gruesome … Continue reading Episode 461: Serial Killer Joe Ball – The Alligator Man
Tom and Jenny discuss the 1978 action comedy, directed by Hal Needham and starring Burt Reynolds as a stuntman gearing up for one final, dangerous stunt. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. Also check out Jenny's horror channel, The Scare … Continue reading Movie Time: Hooper (1978)
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During World War II, several thousand women served as concentration camp guards in Nazi Germany, particularly within the SS women’s auxiliary. These female guards—known as Aufseherinnen—were deployed mainly in camps like Ravensbrück (a women's camp), Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen, and Majdanek. Recruited largely from working-class backgrounds, many were trained at Ravensbrück before being assigned to other camps. … Continue reading Episode 460: SS Women – Female Concentration Camp Guards
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