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Gruesome Gossip is a creepy comedy podcast for anyone who’s been told they have a sick sense of humor. Your hosts, Britany Felix and Marti Simone, discuss morbid historical facts, their favorite creepypastas, real-life paranormal experiences, terrifying true crimes, crazy conspiracy theories, and al…

Britany Felix & Marti Simone


    • Dec 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 71 EPISODES


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    A Very Scary Christmas with Gruesome Gossip

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 23:08


    Welcome to a very scary Christmas with the Gruesome Gossip gals! We're sure by now everyone has probably heard of Krampus, he's been having kind of a moment for the last couple of years, and good for him! But we bet most of you haven't heard as much about his female counterpart, the decidedly more fun Frau Perchta (aka The Belly Slitter)!! In this year's Christmas episode, you'll hear all about her, the hobby horse from hell (aka Mari Lywd), and of course Florida Man. So chug some holiday cheer and get ready because this is one bumpy sleigh ride!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    2.9 | Halloween Poems and Alligators in Costumes - Season 2 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 17:22


    In the season 2 finale, Marti shares five Halloween poems she composed using real-life tales of horror as her inspiration. She also brings back a favorite segment from season 1; this time involving live alligators being dressed up in Halloween costumes.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    2.8 | I'm Going on a Paranormal Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 21:31


    I (Britany) am hitting the open road with a few other members of my paranormal team, Cheyenne Mountain Paranormal Investigators, in November to check out a few allegedly haunted places in Kansas; including one location that has been very high on my paranormal bucket list for years. In this episode, I share a little backstory about the Sallie House, the 1889 McInteer Villa, the Eldridge Hotel, and Stull Cemetery.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    2.7 | Good Mourning!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 26:43


    This week Marti is finally covering a subject she's been wanting to talk about on the podcast since before it even started! So, get ready for a deep dive into Victorian-era mourning practices. Trust us when we say that no one knew how to be sad like the Victorians, and we're going to tell you all about just how extra they could get!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    2.6 | The Ken and Barbie Killers: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 25:48


    This week, we're continuing the story of the truly evil acts of the Ken and Barbie Killers; aka The School Girl Killers; aka Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, we strongly encourage you to listen to it first. SPECIAL NOTE: We do have a content warning at the beginning of every episode, but we feel it's important to add an extra one here. This story contains details of rape, sexual assault, crimes against minors, and domestic violence. If any of these topics are triggers for you, please skip both parts and come back for episode 2.7 where we'll have something light-hearted for you.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    2.5 | The Ken and Barbie Killers: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 14:36


    This week we're revisiting a story that was briefly discussed in the finale of season one and that's the truly evil acts of the Ken and Barbie Killers; aka Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. There's so much to this story that we've turned it into a two-parter so be sure to come back next week for the devastating, infuriating, and shocking conclusion. SPECIAL NOTE: We do have a content warning at the beginning of every episode, but we feel it's important to add an extra one here. This story contains details of rape, sexual assault, crimes against minors, and domestic violence. If any of these topics are triggers for you, please skip both parts and come back for episode 2.7 where we'll have something light-hearted for you.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    2.4 | The Legend of The Pope Lick Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 17:36


    So most of you that have been listening for a while know Marty is from Taylorsville KY...But something I feel like most people may not know about Kentucky is that it has an abundance of urban legends and haunted places. So, while you may have heard of Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, KY (which is said to be one of the most haunted places in the US) or Bobby Mackey's Music Hall in Wilder, KY (that is said to have a portal to hell in the basement), we bet you haven't heard about one of Marti's personal favorite bits of Kentucky folklore and that is the legend of the Pope Lick Monster, or better known by locals as The Goat Man.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    2.3 | HOLE-LEE-CRAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 15:14


    This week the ghouls dive deep, 15 miles deep in fact, into Mel's Hole! 10% craziness, 10% conspiracy theory, 75% urban legend, and 5% reason for Marti to make dirty puns. Mel's hole is one of the craziest stories we've covered yet! So, buckle in cause this is sure to be a Hole-In-One! Seriously it's the "hole" Kit and Caboodle … Hehe Hole! Britany would like to personally apologize for the pun-filled description of this episode (that was very obviously written by Marti) and for just the entire episode in general. But, if she had to sit through all those puns ... you do too. :)   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    2.2 | Decapitated Heads and Blood-Soaked Scarves

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 10:37


    I (Britany) figured you might need a palate cleanser after last's week episode (see what I did there??), so I'm bringing you a short and not-so-sweet episode this week. In this episode, I'm bringing back on our On This Day segment from season one and talking about the last execution via guillotine in France; which was shockingly not all that long ago. I also share the gruesome story about the last public guillotine execution in France that was so fucked up, the government decided the public would no longer be allowed to attend executions.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    2.1 | Joe Metheny: The Original Hash-Slinging Slasher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 28:28


    We're baaaaack! Welcome to the premiere episode of season two! Ever seen a roadside stand selling delicious BBQ sandwiches? Tempting right? Well not after hearing the story of Joe Metheny. That's right, the ghouls are back and this season the tea is STRONG! No topic is brewed too dark and we're ready to prove it by kicking off season 2 with one of our most upsetting episodes yet. So get ready to spill all the tea with Gruesome Gossip because this time we aren't fucking around! Special Note: My (Britany) audio settings were a little off thanks to not recording for a few months so you might notice some slight distortion. My bad. :-/   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    1.56 | Season 1 Finale: Wikipedia Rabbit Holes to Keep You Busy (and Creeped Out)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 34:41


    Welcome to the season finale! If you've made it this far you either really like us, or you're a glutton for punishment. Don't fret though, we will be back September 1st! In the meantime, we thought we would leave you with some fun homework. This week we share some of our favorite Wikipedia and TikTok rabbit holes to go down and, just in case that's not enough to keep you busy, we also list our favorite and most popular episodes! So, whether you are new to our podcast or you're a vet, there's still plenty more content to check out. See you in September!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram TikTok

    1.55 | The Human Chop Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 27:12


    A lot of people choose to donate their bodies to science in hopes that they'll be able to help doctors and scientists discover gain a better understanding of how our bodies work or find cures for diseases. I'm sure the last thing they'd probably expect is for their body to be turned into Frankenstein's Monster. Or have their genitals be severed and thrown into a cooler full of other genitalia like hot dogs at a BBQ. But, Marti has some bad news for you, because that's exactly what the FBI found during a raid at a Phoenix Arizona facility. So get ready, because this week we're serving you all the disgusting tea about The Biological Resource Center aka The Human Chop Shop.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    1.54 | It's Your Party and I'll Die if I Want To

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 20:03


    In honor of my birthday, we're doing another birthday-themed episode! In episode 15, we talked about bizarre birthday murders and rituals. In this episode, we're sharing three stories about murders that occurred at birthday parties; with each one being more horrific than the last.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    53 | Marti's Horrible Sing-A-Long Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 19:31


    A while ago Marti had fun ruining your childhoods by talking about messed-up things that happened in kid's shows. Well, today she's decided to ruin your childhood through song!! Just kidding she's not going to torture you with her awful singing, but she is going to tell you why all those cutesy nursery rhymes you liked as a child were disturbing, to say the least. So gather round and follow the bouncing ball cause this week we're getting musical!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    52 | Co-Ed Murders in Our College Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 17:11


    Marti and I met at Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana and somehow we both managed to get through our years there without ever hearing about the vicious murders of VU students Brooke Baker and Erika Norman that occurred less than a decade before we became VU students ourselves. In this episode, I share the details of both of their murders and also provide an update on Leticia Stauch, a local woman currently awaiting trial for the murder of her 11-year-old step-son, Gannon Stauch.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    51 | Casey Anthony: Monstrous Mommy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 30:08


    Oooohhhhh SNAP! We're doing it, we're really going for it! That's right, this week we're finally talking about one of the most infamous and haunting murders to have ever happened in the Australia of America because today we're talking about Casey Anthony... Party girl, liar, and murderer (allegedly, but I mean come on). Marti discusses the ins and outs of one of Florida's most infamous cases and even gives us a peek at where Casey Anthony is now. So gather round, it's time to talk about Florida's worst mom.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    50 | The Righteous Fight of the Radium Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 13:14


    After our previous episode about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, we knew we had to talk about another tragedy from the industrial boom of the early 1900s; the radium girls. While this episode may be quick, the devastating saga of the radium girls was not it's in honor of Women's History Month that we bring you their story.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    49 | The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire - AKA Why Fire Codes Are A Good Thing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 21:51


    In this week's episode, Marti discusses a topic that actually makes her feel something inside her cold dark heart. Get ready, because this is one for the history books, literally! Today we are going to be discussing the Triangle Shirtwaist Fires. Tragically, 145 souls lost their lives on March 25th, 1911 in what was an easily avoidable fire. We're going to serve all the tea about the horror, infamy, and the ultimate legacy of those involved. This story has a lot of twists and turns and we can't wait to share them all with you.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    February 26th Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 1:38


    We've got a super quick update for you on our next episode!   Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    48 | Serial Killer Couple Goals - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 17:43


    In honor of Valentine's Day, we're doing part 2 of our #SerialKillerCoupleGoals series by sharing the stories of two more serial-killing couples.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    47 | The Moskvin Dolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 17:33


    Hey, remember those dolls from the 1980s?? You know, the child-sized dolls called "My Buddy"? Well, this story is NOT about those, but maybe if Anatoly Moskvin had been given one as a child he wouldn't have felt the need to create his own life-size dolls as an adult. And by life-size dolls of course I mean real human corpses he played dress-up with and kept in his modest two-bedroom apartment. In this week's episode, things get weird as we discuss one of Russia's most interesting grave robbing doll makers! After all, everyone needs a hobby, right?   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    46 | The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 27:16


    Ever since hearing about Elisa Lam's untimely death years ago, her story has really stuck with Marti. She's never been able to shake it and finds it to be truly disturbing for a variety of reasons. So, of course, she's excited to finally share it with all of you. In 2013 Elisa Lam was a 21-year-old college student who decided to take a solo trip to California from British Columbia. What started out as a much-needed vacation would, unfortunately, become one of the internet's most infamous cold cases. Between the bizarre footage of her final moments to the way in which her body would eventually be found, this case has a lot of twists and turns. Her story has garnered a cult following and a slew of armchair detectives eager to find answers.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    45 | Little Hotel of Horrors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 17:52


    The Cecil Hotel may be one of the most notorious hotels in the United States. Located near Los Angeles’ infamous Skid Row, its unassuming exterior does little to hint at the terrors held within its 700 rooms. Some have said it’s cursed, while others believe it is haunted. Either way, it's earned itself a reputation of violence and suicide over the years. In fact, Season five of American Horror Story was heavily influenced by the sordid history of the Cecil Hotel and it's not hard to understand why. Buckle in for a wild one because the list of deaths and tragedies within its walls is truly staggering and you’re getting ready to learn all about them!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    44 | Medicinal Murders and Modern-Day Ritualistic Grave Robbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 16:56


    By now, you've probably heard of the Tylenol Murders. But, did you know there were multiple copycat murders spanning multiple decades? We're covering a few of those in today's episode and then we just couldn't resist sharing a recent Florida Man story of two grave robbers who stole the heads of veterans and replaced them with fruit. Yes, you read that correctly. Only in Florida.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    43 | Tarrare: The Hungry Hungry Human

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 21:39


    Special Note: We discussed not releasing an episode this week due to the domestic terrorist attack in Washington D.C. this week, but ultimately decided we're not going to let those assholes silence us in any way. We also know that it's a traumatic time for a lot of people and humor can be a great coping mechanism. So, we hope this episode brings you comfort in the form of laughter and peace in form of looking away from the current dumpster fire for twenty-one minutes. I don’t know about everyone else, but I (Marti), have been enjoying some extra holiday treats here and there. It’s that time of year after all and it got me thinking of a story I once heard about a man that ate so much he became legendary for it! So, in honor of my extra holiday pounds, I’m going to be talking about Tarrare, the most gluttonous man to ever live in this week’s episode!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    42 | Monstrous Christmas Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 23:11


    In this special holiday episode, we're talking about the myths behind the infamous Christmas monsters Belsnickel, Yule Cat, Gryla, and Krampus.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    41 | The Atrocities of Christopher Columbus and Colonial Cannibalism in Jamestown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 21:20


    In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue … … And was then responsible for slavery, rape, and the wiping out of a few hundred thousand Indigenous people. In this episode, we give a highlight reel of some of Columbus’ most well-documented atrocities, and then Marti shares about a recent discovery that provided proof of cannibalism in Colonial Jamestown.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    40 | The Headless Ghost With The Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 15:07


    Today's episode is special because we are doing a fan pick. Special thanks to Edwin and Savannah for this awesome suggestion!! As you know Marti lives in central Florida and this one hits especially close to home for her. We’ve never heard the story of Sam McMillan before, but we certainly won’t forget it. So, gather 'round and listen to the terrible tale of Sanford's very own headless ghost. Then stick around for our Coffin Talk segment to hear about some unusual ways to pay your final respects!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    39 | Creepy Things Found in Houses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 22:00


    Inspired by the process of selling our home and moving into a new one, I decided to research creepy things that have been found in houses and the results did not disappoint! Dead bodies are just the start of the creepiness in this episode. Then, in another Coffin Talk segment, Marti shares an embalming story that reminds her of a 90's country song.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    38 | Five Spooky Tales Of Halloween That Are Sure To Make You Shiver And Scream

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 17:53


    A Halloween episode I have prepared just for you. Quite different than the others and spookier too. This week with you, 5 tales of woes I will share. In the form of short poems that will give you a scare. Sit back and enjoy the very special episode this week, and make sure you wear a mask if you go trick or treat!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    37 | Halloween Murders Not Committed by Michael Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 21:15


    It probably shouldn't have surprised me just how many murders have been committed on Halloween, but it did. In this episode, we cover just a few of the more heinous or noteworthy ones; including the reason behind why parents became so diligent about checking their children's Halloween candy, a deadly prank, a 50s lesbian love affair, and a guy who couldn't remember whether or not he'd had sex with a corpse. Enjoy!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    36 | It’s Just A Story, Don’t Lose Your Head!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 21:37


    Does anyone else remember that children’s scary story book called In A Dark, Dark Room? I LOVED that book, but to this day story number 3... also known as The Green Ribbon... also known as the story that kept me from a peaceful night’s sleep for weeks... still gives me chills. I don’t know if it was the creepy artwork that accompanied the story or the fact that I was absolutely NOT PREPARED for how dark the ending is that made this story stick with me. What I can tell you is that it is pure nightmare fuel. Maybe you’ve never heard of The Green Ribbon before, but if you have then you know exactly what I’m talking about... or maybe you’d been able to bury it somewhere deep in your subconscious and BAM now it’s back. You’re welcome! This week I talk about the origins of this infamous story and it’s dark ties to the French Revolution. Then Britany dives a bit deeper during the Morbid Curiosities segment and we learn even more dark history facts about the French Revolution, but don’t lose your head, they’re just stories... right?   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    35 | McKamey Manor: Not Your Average Haunted House Attraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 22:33


    Do you find that regular haunted house attractions just don't do it for you anymore? Have you ever wanted to feel what's it like to be tortured by a psychopath? Have I got some great news for you! ;) According to their website, McKamey Manor is a "Survival Horror Challenge" that "is not your standard (boo) haunted house. This is an audience participation event in which (YOU) will live your own Horror Movie." Even thought it's been around for several years, I first learned about McKamey Manor last Halloween and instantly fell down a six-hour rabbit hole. Now, it's your turn. In this episode, you'll find out what sets McKamey Manor apart from other haunted house attractions, why Marti was incredibly uncomfortable just hearing about what happens at McKamey Manor, and the controversy that follows McKamey Manor wherever it goes. If that's not enough to entice you to listen, in our end segment for this week, Marti shares about a terrifying Joker-esque spirit who just wants you to make it rain dollar bills.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    We're Taking a Quick Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 1:05


    In this special announcement, Britany explains why the podcast is going on a quick hiatus.  Don't worry! We'll be back with new episodes on October 9th ... just in time for some Halloween-themed episodes! In the meantime, catch up on any episodes you may have missed here.

    34 | Not So Fantastic Smiling Plastic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 22:18


    In this week’s episode, Marti shares some good old fashioned childhood trauma that will leave you wondering why SHE’s not the one who’s terrified of Chucky. Speaking of Chucky, did you know he was inspired by a real-life haunted doll? By now, Robert the Doll is pretty famous, but if you haven't heard of him allow us to introduce you. Then, stick around at the end of the episode for some fucked up Barbie facts. You can thank us for the nightmares later!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    33 | Phobias: The Truth and the Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 26:52


    While this episode is little different from our usual gruesome topics and serial killer gossip, it's something that I've been curious about for decades and Marti was kind enough to let me indulge my curiosity. In this episode, I dive into phobias; including some scientific (and not-so-scientific) theories about where they come from, how our brains react to exposure to a phobia, and whether or not exposure therapy actually works in overcoming a phobia.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    32 | Come For The Gossip, Stay For The Boos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 34:03


    In this week's episode of Gruesome Gossip, we spill the tea leaves (see what I did there?) and share some of our own personal paranormal experiences. Britany tells us about some of her adventures in ghost hunting and I dive deep into childhood creepy memories. So grab your flashlights and snuggle in because it’s spooky story time.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    31 | See Ya Later Gator Haters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 22:41


    Despite living in Florida there’s a reason I’ve never been on an airboat ride and that’s because alligators are freaking terrifying. Those smiley bastards are laying in wait around practically every corner down here, and I’ve developed a healthy respect/hatred for them. This week I share some deeply unsettling facts and stories about our favorite apex predators and Britany has something just as unsettling to tell us about at the end of the episode that just might have you take a trip to the weird side of Etsy.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    30 | Amusement Park Ride or Death Trap?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 17:46


    In non-COVID times, August is when most states and counties are lugging in the carnival rides and funnel cakes, so Marti and I thought it might be appropriate to talk about some horrific carnival and amusement park ride injuries and deaths; including a couple of harrowing experiences of my own.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    29 | The Misadventures of the Colorado Cannibal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 17:03


    You've likely heard of the Donner Party, but have you ever heard of the Colorado Cannibal? Take a listen to this episode to find out how Alferd (and, no, that's not a typo) Packer wound up eating five men in the Colorado wilderness. With three different versions of the events being told by Packer not matching up with the evidence, is it possible these heinous acts were more than a matter of survival?   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    28 | Polly Want a Cracker? Oh, Well. Whatever. Nevermind.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 16:22


    You probably know Polly as the sixth song of Nirvana's most successful album, Nevermind; which was released in 1991. What you may not know is the song’s disturbing origin story or that it's based on real events. Kurt Cobain had actually written the song back in 1988 and it's based on a horrible crime that had taken place the year before. You’ll never be able to hear the song quite the same way again after you listen to this week’s episode!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    27 | Jeepers! It's a Screaming Cannibal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 24:08


    Inspired by the end segment of episode 24 where I shared some trivia about the movie Hostel, Marti and I are sharing the real-life inspiration behind Scream and the opening sequence for Jeepers Creepers. Marti also shares some trivia about the movie Cannibal Holocaust that ensures it's something I'll never watch.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    26 | Wannabe Dexter Killer Can’t Hack It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 26:18


    This week Marti talks about Mark Twitchell aka the Dexter Killer. He’s basically Dexter Morgan if Dexter Morgan were a complete moron with all the charisma of a used taco bell napkin. Basically this guy was a wannabe filmmaker, so like most of Hollywood these days, he decided he would rehash an old idea instead of coming up with something new and wrote, starred, and directed his own version of Dexter... well that is a far worse version anyway, and that’s considering how bad the last season was....and it was pretty fucking BAD!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    25 | Murder Submarine Wasn't a Beatles Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 23:13


    Kim Wall was a brilliant freelance journalist with Masters degrees in both Journalism and International Relations from Columbia University. In her career, Kim wrote for publications like The Guardian, The New York Times, Vice, Slate, and TIME. When Kim was invited to board a handmade submarine by a local eccentric, she blew off her own going away party and sent a text to her boyfriend saying she was still alive and that the man brought her cookies. Unfortunately, since this is a podcast about true crime and other fucked up shit, you can probably guess that her story doesn’t end well. Take a listen to this episode to find out what happened to Kim Wall aboard a murder submarine. BONUS: Marti was in rare form while recording this episode, and maybe a little tipsy, so … please enjoy!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    24 | Hostel Murders Don't Just Happen in the Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 23:49


    As someone who travels pretty often, I should have probably looked into how often murders actually happen in hostels long before now. But, I've finally done the research and it turns out hostel murders don't just happen in the movies. Take a listen to this week's episode to hear the details of three different real-life stories of people being murder in a hostel.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    23 | Fairy Tale Origin Stories: Two Drama Queens and a Dirty Old Priest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 27:44


    Hey, it’s your gurl Marti, I think most would agree that Disney movies are warm and wholesome, full of cute animals, princesses, and of course homicide. No wonder I loved them so much as a child. Especially the wicked queens, Frollo definitely included, so this week I decided to tell you the disturbing origin stories of some of my favorite Disney classics. So snuggle up and get ready for story time, just make sure you remembered to wear your pull-ups! I’m about to break down the awful Origins of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. **Side note I also loved Snow White because she had a glass coffin so all her friends could watch her decompose, that's metal AF!!   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    June 12th Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 2:02


    This bonus recording provides an update on the show.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Innocence Project Wikipedia | Innocence Project NAACP

    #PodcastBlackout & #PodcastersForJustice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 14:22


    We're participating in the #PodcastBlackout and the #PodcastersForJustice campaign. Take a listen to this episode to learn more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Podcast Blackout by the Cult 45 Podcast Podcasters for Justice Campaign WOC Podcasters Website WOC Podcasters on Instagram Here's How White People Can Support The Fight Against Police Brutality True Crime Podcasts Hosted by BIPOC George Floyd Memorial Fund Minnesota Freedom Fund Black Visions Collective Campaign Zero Black Lives Matter Color of Change

    22 | The Disturbing Origins of Disney Princesses: Cinderella, Ariel, Anna & Elsa, and Belle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 23:52


    Marti and I grew up like many other little girls … watching Disney movies and wishing we would one day find our Prince Charming. What we didn’t realize at the time was that nearly every story we repeatedly watched had roots in tales that are much more disturbing. In this episode, I’m breaking down the messed up origins of Cinderella, Ariel, Anna & Elsa, and even Belle.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    21 | With a Name Like Skinwalker Ranch, What Did You Expect?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 21:24


    Shapeshifters. Mutilated animals. Purring lights in the sky. Military research. There's a lot to unpack at Skinwalker Ranch in Utah and we're giving you a brief introduction in this episode. We're also sharing about a UFO watchtower in Colorado where you can have a vortex guardian solve your problems.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

    20 | Kids Shows and the Reason Millennials Can't Sleep at Night

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 21:02


    In this week's "very special episode," Marti's sharing the disturbing kid show content that messed her up as a child; including a sentient train being entombed while still alive, a metaphor for pedophilia, the scariest unintentional horror movie ever made, and fish ejaculating on children.   We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram

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