You know that feeling when you’re sitting across from your friend over lunch and mid-sentence they suddenly interrupt themselves, eyes wide, and say, “Oh my gosh, I read/heard the craziest thing the other day…” With our podcast, you get to be the friend o
Christine Allen & Tayler Palfreyman
The Gloom & Bloom podcast is a gem that I stumbled upon after searching for a truly funny and entertaining show. From the moment I started listening, my life has never been the same. This podcast offers the perfect combination of gloom and bloom, where you can always count on an interesting story alongside a good laugh. The hosts, Christine and Tayler, are absolutely hilarious and their chemistry is palpable. They cover unique and intriguing stories that go beyond the ones that have been talked about over and over again. It's refreshing to listen to something new and exciting.
One of the best aspects of The Gloom & Bloom podcast is undoubtedly the humor and charisma between Christine and Tayler. Their banter and wit make every episode incredibly enjoyable. Listening to this podcast has become my favorite pastime, especially during long commutes or at work. Thursdays have become my favorite day because I eagerly look forward to each new episode.
Furthermore, I appreciate how down-to-earth and real the hosts are. They create a comfortable atmosphere where you feel like you're just hanging out with friends. It's evident that they are genuinely passionate about what they do, which makes the listening experience even more enjoyable. The podcast strikes the perfect balance between being light-hearted and entertaining while still discussing true crime in a compelling manner.
As for any potential downsides, it's hard to find any significant flaws with The Gloom & Bloom podcast. However, one minor criticism could be that episodes are released on a weekly basis, meaning there is sometimes a wait between episodes if you're caught up on all previous ones. Yet, this is by no means a major issue as it allows time for anticipation to build up for each new release.
In conclusion, I cannot recommend The Gloom & Bloom podcast enough. It is an incredibly funny, entertaining, and engaging show that provides a perfect mix of gloom (true crime) and bloom (humor). The hosts, Christine and Tayler, are absolutely delightful, and their genuine friendship shines through in every episode. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast or simply looking for a good laugh, this podcast is sure to keep you hooked. Give it a listen and prepare to be thoroughly entertained!
This weeks episode is exra special and extra lazy. Christine had tooth drama so we decided to do a cute little creepy would you rather game. Pressing questions like, Would you rather have a mouth full of fangs or turn into a warewolf every full moon? Listen up to have these pressing questions answered by your weird podcast besties. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In This weeks episode the gals talk about Trigger Warning: Mass animal death. whether it's a crazy outbreak of bird flu, birds mistaking a puddle for a lake or the most explained cases of mass bovine suicide. Christine has the tea on how often this really happens. Tayler shares the dark history of The Angel Makers of Nagyrév. A group of fed up women who are fed up with their war hardened men who are abusive and crappy. They meet medicine woman auntie Suzy she has a potion that will take care of them permanently! Investigators would discover that a murder ring of women was responsible for the deaths of at least 160 men. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Tayler tells the story of Lois Gibson is an American forensic artist who holds a 2017 Guinness World Record for most identifications by a forensic artist. She also drew the first forensic sketch shown on America's Most Wanted, which helped identify the suspect and solve the case. With summer and camping season coming up Christine shares the stories of the poor schmucks who either fell in or jumped in intentionally to hot springs and geysers inside yellowstone national park. Spoiler alert, their tragic tales ain't pretty. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Christine tells the horrifying story the Helios Flight 522 the Ghost flight that was the spookiest the flight where no one was flying the plane… yet it kept going. And what happened next is one of the most chilling aviation mysteries of our time. Tayler shares some fun/terrifying urban legends from the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Tayler and Christine talk about the passing of pope Francis. They also chat about the history of stuntmen in film and the term "Going Postal" that was coined after there were many MANY Post Office shootings carried out by employees in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s and how bad work conditions contributed. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Christine tells you a shit ton on info and fun facts about cemeteries. Explains cemetery slang and shares heinous crimes committed in them. As well as other cultrs customs for their dead and spooky things people have witnessed in their local graveyard. Tayler shares the story of every parents nightmare Marianne Bachmeier who was a West German vigilante who shot and killed Klaus Grabowski, a man on trial for the rape and murder of her daughter Anna who was 7. I mean can we blame her?? Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Tayler covers the bizarre mystery of The Monster of 21 Faces a person who terrorized the Japanese candy industry crimes included kindnapping, extortion, poisoning candy and the culprit was never caught! Christine shares the story of Doomed ferry cruise ship the MS. Estonia. how it sank and killed mst of the passengers and many still believe something fishy was afoot. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Christine shares the story of the eruption of Mount St. Helen. The biggest volcano eruption and the largest recorded landslide in human history. Tayler share the insane story Project MKUltra was a human experimentation program designed and undertaken by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to develop procedures and identify drugs that could be used during interrogations to weaken individuals and force confessions through brainwashing and psychological torture. The ultimate goal was mind control. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Tayler shares the story of the The "Ford Heights Four" refers to Verneal Jimerson, Dennis Williams, Kenneth Adams, and Willie Rainge, four men wrongfully convicted of a 1978 double murder in Ford Heights, Illinois, and later exonerated due to police and prosecutorial misconduct. Christine shares the story of The Cleveland Stranger Anthony Sowell. He was convicted in 2011 of murdering 11 women whose bodies were discovered at his Cleveland, Ohio, home as in just decomposing all over his damn house in 2009.Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this episode of your fav true crime comedy podcast, Christine talks about Glitter Gate! The big Glitter conspiracy. Why is there a glitter shortage? Why doesn't Big Glitter want us to know who is their main buyer? What are you hiding?? Tayler shares the story of poor Brian Egg the man who ended up as a headless torso in his own fish tank. His case is still unsolved. Who did it??Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this weeks episode Tayler tell the story of The Barney & Betty Hill the couple who claims they were abducted by aliens in the White Mountains. Christine shares the story of the disappearance of Mike Williams. He went Duck hunting to never to be seen again. Was it a tragic hunting accident or was it a murder committed by his best friend who coveted his wife???? Listen and decide for yourself. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This weeks episode is a real treat. Christine talks about women who are hot for criminals. from the ladies who write murderes fan mail and send their soiled undies to theor fav murders, pedophiles, canibals, ect. There is a very realPsychiatric diagnosis to go along with it. Tayler highlights some amazing individuals for Black History Month. Like Samual L Jackson for example.Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Tayler tells the story of the bizzare Cat Lady cult of Eve's of Eden. A religion that demands the adoption of 3O+ cats per house hold that still goes on to this day! Christine shares a list of Celebrity Beef. Fueds Between celebs that seem to have no end. From Paris Hilton & Lindays Lohan to Eminem & Nick Cannon. The Beef know no bounds!Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This weeks episode is a fun dark history lesson mixed with an illness that is literally nightmare fuel. Christine shares the true story that Freddy Kruger is based on. A baffling phenomenon when young healthy men were dropping death in their sleep were they possibly scared to death by a nightmare? Tayler in honor of Valentines day share women who were scorned by love and you know what they say about hell having no fury.... and all that. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this weeks episode Tayler covers the true story behind the Hunting in Conneticut The film is alleged to be about Carmen Snedeker and her family. Christine share the origins behind why we celebrate Valentines day. the tragic tale of St. Valenitine the patron saint of love and weirdly enough Beekeeping. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Christine share the story of Bernie Tiede a man who murdered his 81 year old best but his town stood beside him. Tayler shares stories of strange hobbies over the centuries including Gurning, tickle torture anf shin kicking contests. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week on Gloom & Bloom Tayler covers the long and colorful story of Tickle Torture. It's far worse than the age old sibling rivalry tickle torture for your youth. Goat and salt water are involved! Christine shares the lesser known history f what tragically became of the other couple in the theatre booth with President Lincoln when he was assassinated. The dark history of Clara Harris & Henry Rathbone. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week settle in for some longer and amazing stories! Christine covers the story of family annihilator Xavier Dupont De Ligonnès. he ran after killing and stuffing his family under the porch. Orrrr are they actually just in witness protection?? tell us what you think. Tayler covers the story of Rachel from Utah. She was on an episode of The Worst Roommate Ever. This story is crazy and will teach us all to never buy bio weapons in the dark web! Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
Welcome to 2025!!! This week Tayler tells us the epic history of Ed & Lorraine Warren and their highly controversial and haunted history. Christine tells the epic and not so well known story of Siegfried & Roy and their highly debated fall from grace,Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
We are taking this week off to spend Christmas time with our people. Please enjoy this amazing episode. Enjoy! Merry Christmas! Welcome back, Gloom & Bloom listeners! In this episode we dive into the chilling case of Duncan McPherson, the hockey player who met a truly icy fate. Brace yourselves, because this story will leave you in pieces and feeling as cold as an Austrian glacier!Join us as we unravel the mysterious disappearance and death of poor Duncan, who was found in pieces inside that frozen behemoth. We'll explore the bizarre circumstances surrounding his demise, including the unlikely suspects, like a rogue Zamboni driver or a disgruntled figure skater with a vendetta.But wait, folks, that's not all! We're taking a hilarious detour into the world of Disney characters and their potential mental illnesses. Ever wondered if Goofy might be suffering from chronic clumsiness or if Donald Duck's anger issues are more than just a quirk? Let's live, laugh, and learn together, as we navigate the dark and whimsical corners of true crime and Disney's animated universe. Trust us, you won't want to "let it go" until you've heard this one!Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week on Gloom & Bloom Christine shares the worst Christmas the Tiede family ever had when their beautiful idyllic Utah cabin turned into a multiple murder crime scene. Tayler shares the legendary story of the Sour Toe shot, where tourists flock to a Canadian bar to take a shot with a dismembered mummified toe in their drink. Drink it fast or drink it slow gut your lips must touch the toe!Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week on Gloom & Bloom Tayler share the story of nissing peson case of Joshua Maddux who was later found inside an abandoned cabin chimney without an explanation that makes sense. Someone please solve this mystery, Christine also covers the Oregon beached whale case from 197O. where disposing of a beached whale went very very wrong. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week the girls are extra silly. Christine tells us all the hypothetical ways Santa Claus could be killed from poisoned cookies to obesity related diseases. Kind of unjolly of him. Tayler tells us how celebrities are just like us and sometimes historical figures get their body parts stolen after death. The list includes a military general that lost his manhood and now its a family heirloom CUUUUTE! Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
Happy Thanksgiving gals & pals! This week Tayler shares a stalking case that inspires the Terrasoff Law the case established a legal duty for mental health professionals to warn potential victims of their patients. The case involved a student who killed a woman after telling his therapist about his intention to do so. Christine sheds some light on the less well known World Trade Center attack. The 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this fun episode Christine shares the dark history of home pregnancy tests and the history of condoms. Sex education has never been so fun! Tayler shares the case of The 1990 murder of Marlene Warren, shot by someone dressed as a clown, haunted not just the public, but the Palm Beach County State Attorney 's Office. Despite identifying two suspects, the case, went unsolved for decades.It just got solved thanks to dna!!!Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this weeks episode Tayler tells us the case of The Feather Hiest A flute player breaks into a British museum and makes off with a million dollars worth of dead birds. for the vintage victorian art of fly fish tying. Christine shares stories of some horrible and some funny death bed confessions. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week christine will make you stop thinking of Alabama as the kissing cousins state and become the "Steal your organs state in the black market state." Consider yourself warned.Tayler helps us understand the differences between matches and sent matches. They would move heaven and earth to make her happy. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this spooky Halloween episode Tayler covers something horrifying.Helps us understand the rage in Women's Suffrage! She also tells us about some kickass ladies who fought for women's rights! Christine covers the centuries long atrocity that was the Werewolf trials in Europe. Mostly it was people misunderstanding mental illness, but sooo many people died horrific deaths. Moral of this episode is that History is kinda dark guys! Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week the girls get real dark with it. Christine shares a lesser known serial killer John Edward Robinson. who prayed on women in need and special needs individuals. Tayler tells a utah murder that has scarred utahns for generations. The HiFi murders, a burglary turned mass murder. Be advised Draino was involved! Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week on gloom and bloom Tayler will ruin your day (and night} with real stories of sleep paralysis and the ever adorable sleep paralysis demons that haunt many, many people. Christine tells the perplexing mystery of Debbie Wolf. The Body in the Barrel case. How does a woman end up in a 55 gallon barrel in her own shallow pond and the police call it an accidental death?? Listen to find out. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week on Gloom and Bloom an unhinged True crime/Dark history comedy podcast, Christine shares the case of the Kentucky Vampire Cult lead by Rod Ferrell who claimed to be a five hundred year old vampire named Vesago. He went on to commit a double murder. Tayler tells the heat breaking and highly traumatizing story of John Edward Jones and how he was stuck while spelunking in Nutty Putty Cave. Hope you're not claustrophobic! Get ready to be horrified, Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this new episode Tayler gives us the back story of common superstitions like why we cant open an umbrella indoors and why breaking a mirror might be a bad idea. Christine tells us all about history we all wish never happened. For instance why did china feel the need to bomb japan with fleas all infested with the plague? Just why?? plus so many more!Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this episode the girls cover the story that turns Equestrians blood cold the unsolved mystery of what happened to beloved race horse Shergar. They also dive into the twisted tale of the Gilgo Beach murders also known as The Long Islnad Serial Killler. An unsolved string of serial killings that was recently solved!Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
Tayler is enjoying Disney with her fam so we are rereleasing an old favorite! This episode the gals cover the infamous "The devil made me do it case" Arne Johnson the first ever defendant in the U.S. to claim demonic possessions a defense in a murder trial. We also learn the background of the famous yogi Bikram Choudhury and the dark, abusive history of Bikram yoga ( we call it hot yoga forever more). Thanks for listening, Namaste away from danger peeps! G&B out! Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Tayler shares the horrors of Hotel Del Salto a haunted hotel in Colombia that mysteriously encourages people to jump to their deaths. Christine covers the history altering tale of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire. The tragedy that changed the history of workplace laws. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Tayler tells the anxiety inducing story of Harrison Okene who was a boat chef who survived in a sunken ship at the bottom of the ocean for 3 days. Christine shares some random word origins i bet you never knew. Like how the term Snafu came to be. Listen up. Lets get weird! Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
in this weeks episode Christine cover athe biggest sports brawl of all time Malice at the Palice. The biggest brawl in NBA history. Tayler makes Christine SUPER uncomfy with stories of people who married inanimate objects. Like lighting fixtures and the damn Berlin wall. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This weeks episode is very funny and heavy on flatulence jokes. Tayler gives us a deep dive into the Wittess Protection Program and Christine tells the horror story that is the Return To Nature funeral home that abandoned 2OO bodies and left peoples loved ones to rot for over 3 years. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this weeks episode Christine shares the story of the most extreme haunted house in the United States McKamey Manor in Tennessee. Is it just an extreme haunted house or a legal torture chamber? Tayler tells the story of the Lethal Lovers Gwendolyn Graham and Cathy Wood the women who built their relationship on murdering elderly women at the place of work in a care facility. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this weeks episode Tayler shares the story of Michele Vaujour the man who escaped from french prisons 6 times!! Including once when his wife picked him up on the roof of the prison with a helicopter and was also aided once with nectarines! Christine tells the story of Olga of Kiev. The woman from the 1th century who inspired the "Red wedding" from Game of Thrones when her husband was murdered and she vowed vengeance!! the feminine rage is truly inspiring/horrifying. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this week on Gloom & Bloom you fav true crime comedy podcast Christine tells you a story of a honeymoon gone wrong. The young bride drowns with scuba diving. was this an accident or a life insurance policy scheme? listen and decide! Tayler tells the infamous story of the missing paper boy Johnny Gosch and his wild unsolved case. Was the case covered up by police?? Listen and decide for your self! Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this hilarious episode of Gloom & Bloom Tayler spills the tea on celebrities and their real names and what makes for an amazing stage name. ever heard of Norma Jean Mortinson You Know her better as Marilyn Monroe Listen to learn who else has a stage name. with the Paris 2O24 Olympics coming up Christine tells the story of 192O's trailblazing Olympian Betty Robinson the track star who came back from the dead to win a gold medal. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
In this weeks episode Christine uncovers the nightmare fuel that is Phrogging. When an intruder lives in your home along side you and you have no idea. Taylor shares the infamous Max Headroom signal Highjacking Incident from 1987.Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This weeks episode of Gloom and Bloom Tayler covers the harrowing story of the Dutch Siblings, ages 18-25, had been held captive by a man in the farmhouse basement for nine years and had little to no contact with the outside world. They were lead to believe they were the last people on earth. Christine shares the story of the "Affluenza Kid" who killed people when driving drunk. His defense was he was too privileged to know right from wrong and the judge AGREED!!! Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
Back by popular demand we are resharing a popular episode (Cause we are traveling for summer vacation} We would absolutely hate to leave you all hanging for a week so please enjoy this oldie but goodie episode where we share the stories of Paula Jean Welden disappeared December 1, 1946. She was an American college student who disappeared while walking on Vermont's Long Trail hiking route. Her fate is a mystery we need to be solved! Tayler cover the unhinged story of Mary Toft who in 1726 became the subject of considerable controversy when she tricked doctors into believing that she had given birth to rabbits.... RABBITS.... Ma'am..... what??? Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
Special Delivery! Adventures of Human Mail and the Cat-Loving Hitman**Ever thought about packing yourself in a box and shipping out for a vacation? No? Well, some people did! Join Tayler this week as she unpacks the wild, wacky, and sometimes woeful tales of folks who decided the best way to travel was by mail. From the guy who mailed himself from Australia to the UK and spent most of the trip upside down. Christine also dives into the bizarre true story behind Netflix's new Glen Powell movie, *Hitman*. Meet Gary Johnson, the cat-loving fake hitman who took his love for felines and turned it into one of the strangest undercover stings ever. It's a purrfect blend of true crime and comedy you won't want to miss. Tune in for laughs, gasps, and maybe a few meows!Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Tayler is out of town at her cousins famous Amish/Ghost wedding so we prerecorded a relaxed fit episode of us just asking each other ice breaker questions like, What would be your lame super hero talent? Your weird favorite pizza topping, A word you will never know how to spell? Listen up to learn these mandatory details! Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Christine tells Tayler all about BACA Bikers Against Child Abuse. they are a charitable worldwide motorcycle organization. The organization works to protect children across eighteen countries from dangerous individuals and situations. Its so heartwarming we can't even handle it!! In honor of Pride month, Tayler covers the murder of Paul Broussard who was killed after a gay bashing incident outside a Houston nightclub in the early hours of July 4, 1991. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Tayler tells us the story of the Pollock Twins the twin sisters who family were convinced were reincarnation of tragic siblings. Christine shares 2 tales of urban legend Brides. La Pascualita the far too life like for comfort bridal shop Mahican that looks suspiciously like the shop owners recently deceased daughter and Sisters Carol and Lorna Mae Eberle who fought be the bride of a widower and both paid a hefty price for jealousy! Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Christine covers multiple tales of Law Enforcement And Medical Professionals Describe The Strangest Causes Of Death They've Ever Seen. Tayler also covers the mysterious story of The Oakville Blobs. The weather event with no explanation that made a whole town ill. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!
This week Christine covers multiple tales of Law Enforcement And Medical Professionals Describe The Strangest Causes Of Death They've Ever Seen. Tayler covers the mysterious story of The Oakville Blobs. The weather event with no explanation that made a whole town ill. Was it jello shot rain? Jellyfish shrapnel? Seems like someone in the government doesn't want us to ever know. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!