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Welcome to “It Just Makes Sense!” the podcast by two easily distracted higher educated former lovers that explores all of the unpopular opinions, conspiracy theories and cult leaders that make you want to scream “THAT JUST MAKES SENSE!”

Samantha Smith and Jeffrey Siefert


    • May 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 427 EPISODES


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    Chit Chat 153 Cleveland, The Bandits, A Cat gets a whiff of something fierce.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 39:09


    On this episode, Jeff recaps his work trip to Cleveland, Ohio-a city that delivered a little bit of everything. He kicked things off at Bad Medicine, a hip listening bar with killer mocktails and a Basil Brussel Sprout Caeser Salad Burger that's worth the trip alone. He tried his luck at JACK Casino, won $45 and returned a lady's wallet, then balanced out the excitement with some serious hotel room TV bingeing.Sam showed off her sports fanatic side at Banditland and joined Jeff and Friends at Dockside for a little derby action. Sadly, her night ended in chaos after she accidentally locked a cat in the bathroom with her while battling the toilet! Come for the mocktails, stay for the stories-and maybe double-check your bathroom doors.

    Chit Chat 153 Sadly our AI Editor corrupted the file beyond fixing. See ya next week! SORRY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 0:14


    Chit Chat 152 Sam's Birthday and the Mile High City

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 41:47


    Ever wondered how confusing turning 38 can be? Join us for a delightfully chaotic episode where we navigate the mathematics of aging while exploring the vibrant city of Denver. We'll take you through a unique indoor gaming experience at Lob, share our disappointment at the locked State House, and recount our adventures at Red Rocks. Experience our first-time kombucha tasting, Topgolf excitement, and the unforgettable Easter drag bingo brunch. Then we shuffle off to Honeoye Falls for wine tastings paired with candy to the Rupaul's Drag Race season finale, this episode is packed with laughter, friendship, and the perfect balance of fun and heartfelt moments. Tune in to hear how we turned a weekend of exhaustion into unforgettable memories!Listen now to experience our Denver adventures and discover why sometimes the best stories come from the most unexpected places.

    Chit Chat 151 From Spray Tans to Golf Slams: A Week of Unexpected Wins and Daily Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 53:34


    Join us for a delightfully chaotic episode filled with laugh-out-loud moments, including Sam's epic tug-of-war victory that landed her a bounty of free spray tans! We dive into everything from skincare secrets (featuring a game-changing salicylic acid bar) to the latest Kardashian cookie controversy.Experience the rollercoaster of emotions as we discuss:The fascinating traditions of the Masters' green jacketThe prestigious Career Grand Slam achievement in golfPersonal challenges with budgeting and self-imageA packed week of family gatherings and churchThrough it all, we maintain our signature humor while tackling both the meaningful moments and everyday struggles that make life interesting.Whether you're curious about celebrity space flights or looking for honest product reviews, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in to hear how sometimes the most unexpected moments - like winning free spray tans - can brighten our whole outlook!Listen now to join our candid conversation about life's ups, downs, and everything in between.

    Chit Chat 150 From Pole Dancing Bruises to Light Shows: A Week of New Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 54:12


    Dive into this dynamic episode where our hosts take you on a journey through their latest fitness ventures, entertainment experiences, and life updates. From battling bruises in pole dancing classes to discovering the zen of Pilates reformer workouts, they candidly share their adventures in trying new forms of exercise. Experience their honest reactions to the mesmerizing Mesmerica light show at Buffalo State University, complete with trippy visuals and inspiring messages.The conversation weaves through various topics, including a visit to the newly renovated Studio 14 fitness center, a memorable night at Tees and Taps, and an unexpected friendship with a vibrant 60-year-old workout buddy. They also discuss their take on podcasts dealing with heavy themes, their movie recommendations, and some juicy local gossip shared by a massage therapist.Join us for this engaging episode filled with laughter, real talk about fitness struggles, and the joy of discovering new experiences. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, entertainment buff, or just love good conversation, this episode has something for everyone.Ready to hear all the details about their pole dancing mishaps and light show adventures? Tune in now!

    Chit Chat 149 Murder, Mystery, and Must-See Entertainment: A Week of Thrilling Discoveries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 47:17


    Dive into a captivating episode packed with entertainment gems and true crime intrigue! Jeff and Miles saw Shucked at Shea's, Sam Discovered the Golden Girls for Gay Men Mid Century Modern starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Bomer and the best Turkey Club!The highlight of this episode is a discussion with author Dawn Barclay about her groundbreaking book "Vacations Can Be Murder," a unique travel guide that transforms New England's dark history into fascinating tourist destinations. Ready to explore the darker side of New England tourism and get our unfiltered takes on the latest in entertainment? Tune in now for an episode that will both intrigue and delight!About D.M. Barr - NOVEL CONCEPTS: THE ONLINE HOME OF D.M. BARRVACATIONS CAN BE MURDER - HomeVACATIONS CAN BE MURDER - Blog

    Chit Chat 148 Banditland and Poor Tyra Banks Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 49:18


    Chit Chat 147 Am I the asshole and is my boyfriend gay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 36:41


    Chit Chat 146 We've entered our Instacart era!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 36:16


    Chit Chat 145 The Oscars, Golf Lesson Blunders, and Food Poisoning.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 56:31


    Sam and Jeff discuss the Oscars well the few hours they watched before falling asleep at 9:30. Sam's been a traveling machine and Jeff's reading and watching the boob tube.

    Chit Chat 144 Sam's back and mad at Jeff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 35:53


    Sam regals Jeff about her trip to Disney with the family.  Jeff was a busy bee being so social.  He's got moves all over that pole.

    Chit Chat 143 Sam's on PTO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 47:33


    Sam's off galivanting around Florida, so Jeff's joined by his good Judy Jessica.  We chat about Florida, food and CONTENT.  Lots of content.

    Chit Chat 142 Its Halftime at the Bravo Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 45:45


    Sam and Jeff chat about the Super Bowl Half time show, and then Sam drops a bomb about Bravo!

    Chit Chat 141 Pink Ponnnnyyy Clubbbb!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 29:41


    Sam and Jeff discuss the Grammys. Chappell, Sabrina, Beyonce, Doechii! What a show!

    Chit Chat 140 He's 40 Bitch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 41:41


    Jeff's back from Mexico overstuffed and underpaid.  He read the Bitchy Waiter, watched 3 movies Barbie, The Postcard Killings and Anora.  Sam was out toasting the town in honor of his birthday and took in heaps of content as well.

    Chit Chat 138 Don't Mind the Bullet Holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 46:04


    This week Jeff tells our dear listeners about a gun shot in his office building.  Sam talks about her trials and tribulations getting a little Ozempy from her doctor.  There's heaps and loads of content to chat about.  Tune in!Send us your recommendations for food, books, movies and shows!

    Chit Chat 137 Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 46:22


    This week's episode we discuss a variety of food we have eaten, and LOADS of content.  We watched, read and listened to. We are back in full swing!  Send us your recommendations for food, shows, movies and experiences.  You have a business let us promote it, with free samples of course!

    Chit Chat 136 Go Bills and Happy New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 40:41


    Annnnd We're back again.  Sam ate around the Buffalo junk food scene with her College Friend Catherine!  Partied hearty at the Bills Game.  Jeff was living the boujie life in Club Seats with Corinne and they taken on some new books and movies.Send us your recommendations for things to watch and read!

    Chit Chat 135 Merry Christmas Weeee'reeee Back Ya'lllllll!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 53:45


    It's a Christmas present from Double Trouble to all our Shes, Hes, Gays and Theys!  WE MISSED YOU.  Recapped a little bit of our time off, chatted about some Christmas Favs, a little tea about the restaurant scene in Buffalo and our usual Gay Bestie Banter.  And thoughts on a possible new name, Honestly Fans.  Let us Know what ya think!

    Chit Chat 134 Marathons, Mortal Enemies and Memorial Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 28:37


    We're taking a break for the summer!  But first we chat about the Buffalo Marathon, some movies and dinner. Happy Pride! SEE YA IN SEPTEMBER!

    Episode 183 The Murder of LaNell Barsock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 27:42


    In Palmdale, California just north of LA June 16th, 2010, Larene Austin barges into the Palmdale Sheriff's office covered in blood.  She found her casual girlfriend LaNell Barsock dead in the garage of her home, under a garbage with a gunshot wound to the head. Larene Austin told authorities that it had to be LaNell's boyfriend Louis.  He was a jealous abusive man.  But Louis just might have a good alibi.  So what gives?

    Chit Chat 133 Adirondacks and Semi Gluttide

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 32:09


    This week's episode Jeff recounts his excursion with Miles and company to the Adirondacks.  Sam played the supportive wife and went to a lovely celebration for Cameron's academic achievement.Don't Forget to WriteOlga Dies DreamingStolen Baby - the murder of Heidi BroussardAmerican FictionThe Holders

    Episode 182 The Murder of Jessie Blodgett

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 22:47


    This week's episode is about the murder of Jessie Blodgett.  The Hartford, Wisconsin community theater group was putting on a performance of Fiddler on the Roof.  The show went off without a hitch.  BUT what came next what unfathomable.  Jessie Blodgett an actor was found dead after a cast party the night before, she was sexually assaulted and murdered.  She was with the entire cast the night before but was found dead in her bed at home.  Who could've done it?

    Chit Chat 132 OHIO and Mothers Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 29:42


    This week Jeff's back from Ohio with stories of Gay Bars, Fat Bitch Burlesque and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  Sam and Jeff completely disagree on unfrosted.  They both celebrated the special ladies in their lives for Mother's Day.  Sam's been running up a storm!

    Episode 181 The Curious Case of Frank Olson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 30:50


    In 1953 Frank Olson was a scientist for the CIA.  He was most notably working on Anthrax research.  He was on his way trying to find his way out of the CIA.  He was sent to NYC to see a psychiatrist for some mental health struggles when something unspeakable happened.  He leapt to his death out of a NYC hotel room.  BUT did he jump or was he pushed? 

    Chit Chat 131 Baby Reindeer is WILD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 29:49


    Episode 180 Joran van der Sloot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 42:28


    This week's episode covers the new peacock documentary Pathological; The Lies of Joran van der Sloot.  It covers the murder of Natalie Holloway including the extorsion of Beth Holloway, Natalie's mom, the murder of Stephany Flores and many, many more lies from this sadistic man.

    Chit Chat 130 Arizona, Sam's Birthday and Don't tell mom the babysitter's dead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 31:59


    Jeff's back from Arizona after a smashing trip with ASK.  Sam turns 37 and celebrates with the girls and her gay. They took in heaps on content to regale the dear listeners in!

    Episode 179 What happened to baby Lisa?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 27:29


    In 2011, Baby Lisa was abducted from her Kansas City crib.  Her mother was just hanging out having a girls night with the neighbors having some coffee when she woke up to find that her baby was missing.  BUT was it just coffee?  Did a local vagabond drug addict have anything to do with the disappearance?  You be the judge!

    Chit Chat 129 Resurgence is ON THE LIST!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 34:17


    Chit Chat 128 Easter Ham and Mystery Meat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 32:32


    Episode 178 The Octopus Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 65:50


    Jeff covers the Netflix documentary the Octopus Murders.  Sam is shall we say unsatisfied with the ending.

    Chit Chat 127 HOT GOSS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 31:53


    Chit Chat 126 Sam and Jeff are fighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 35:55


    The terrific twosome are mad at each other for no good reason!  Sam took in heaps of content and Jeff was busy busy at work and had a long long St. Patty's Day.Apples Never FallNone of ThisThe Monstrouous Mrs MaiThe Wish 

    Episode 177 Lover, Stalker, Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 44:50


    This week we cover the Netflix documentary, Lover, Stalker Killer.  This episode centers around one man's quest for love and the collateral damage caused by an unhinged ex-girlfriend!

    Chit Chat 125 Kate's still fucking missing, Sam's a spray tan test subject.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 31:01


    Chit Chat 124 RebaThemed Bachelorette and Jeff's bein a Karen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 36:12


    We're baacccckkk Jeff's sent a fun little Surprise to Miles and his neighbor was being heplful and dropped it off with a little note attached.  Jeff brough Miles to dinner to meet the family for Mama Sief's birthday. Sam went on a Reba themed bachelorette party and sadly Sam and Cam didn't have such a wonderful Sunday funday.UpgradedDown LowNone of this is true

    Episode 176 Selena! Yolanda Speaks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 50:10


    This week we're back to cover the 2 part documentary about the murder of Selena.  Yolanda Saldivar shares her side of the events leading up to the murder of Selena.  Do you think Sam comes off as a bit of Yolanda apologist?? 

    Chit Chat 123 Where is Kate Middleton? Richard Simmons is back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 25:35


    This week starts with a bang!  Sam and Jeff discuss the whereabouts of Kate Middleton and Richard Simmons.  Jeff watched an AMAZING documentary about the trans community's representation in media called Disclosure.  Sam got a little tipsy tipsy with Miss Vangie over the weekend.  Jeff took a wonderful barre class with friend of the pod Taaliba at Pure Barre.  Go check her out!

    Chit Chat 122 Meat Raffles and Love is Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 27:20


    Chit Chat 121 Bitch I'm Madonna!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 48:12


    We'reeeee bacccckkk!  Sam forgot to do the podcast last week, so we apologize lol.  Jeff saw Mother in Pittsburgh and met the new man parents!  Sam has been taking in the content and celebrating galentines day with the girls!

    Chit Chat 120 Brunch Botox and Bitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 42:29


    Chit Chat 119 The Azores and Vegas Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 55:12


    We are back after a brief break.  We're chattin it up about Sam and Cam's trip to the Azores and Jeff's trip to Vegas to Celebrate Catherine's birthday.  Sam took in loads of content and Jeff's off the market. True Crime is out Relationships are in. 

    Episode 175 Mean Girl Murders, Vegas Dance Queens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 31:25


    This episode is about the Murder of Debbie Flores-Narvaez from Baltimore, Maryland had big dreams of leaving her successful career as a business executive to become a dancer in Las Vegas.  She headed out west with her boyfriend and two years later she went missing.  She was in and out of tumultuous relationships and had an ultra-competitive dance career.  There were plenty of suspects!

    Chit Chat 118 Sam's off to the Azores so Katie fills in!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 32:48


    Sam's off her anniversary trip with Cam.  So Katie from Gigis stops by to chat.  She had a terrible Christmas break, totaled her car and her dad cut his fingers off. Jeff spent some time with his man friend Miles, hit some golf balls and let his awkward people skills out.

    Episode 174 Hell Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 37:38


    This week's episode is about the Netflix Documentary, Hell Camp.  Steve Cartisano was a former Airforce Instructor who set out to create nature camps that set "trouble" kids straight.  He started in the Utah dessert having teens go on 500-mile hikes in the 115-degree heat.  After a shocking turn of events and a lawsuit he banned from Utah and hops around Hawaii and the Caribbean.  After being chased out of the Caribbean He ends his "camp career" after building a work camp for trouble kids in AMerican Samoa.  This documentary is shocking and thousands of teens still attend this style of camp to this day.

    Chit Chat 117 Happy New Year! Salt Burn and The Color Purple!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 26:37


    Cheers to 2024!  No new resolutions for these two.  They took in massive amounts of content and time together.  Jeff hung out with Miles and caught a bunch of movies.  Sam, Jeff, Cam and longtime listener Connie took in the color purple.  Sam celebrated her 5th wedding anniversary with a bills game and hosting long time listener and cohost Maggie and her husband Brett.Salt BurnThe Color PurpleNo Hard FeelingsSchool Spirits

    Episode 173 Murder in Santa Claus Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 26:47


    In 1997 in Santa Claus, Georgia 3 young girls were found wandering alone in nearby Bacon, County.  The girls said they lived in Santa Claus.  They provided an address for their house and the police raced there.  What they found was a disturbing murder scene.  WHAT HAPPENED and how did the girls get an hour away.Bad Attitudes: An Uninspiring Podcast About DisabilityA less-than-inspiring exploration of disability from someone who is actually disabled....Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Chit Chat 116 It's Christmas Time in the City...of Buffalo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 37:15


    Bad Attitudes: An Uninspiring Podcast About DisabilityA less-than-inspiring exploration of disability from someone who is actually disabled....Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Episode 172 The Murder of April Loveless

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 20:17


    In 1988 Fourteen-Year-old April Loveless of Emory Texas, showed up to the emergency room with a massive gash on her leg an scratches all of her body.  Her parents said that she had been attacked by a dog.  BUT Doctors thought otherwise. They thought it was MURDER!

    Chit Chat 115 Sam's showing her boomer side & Jeff made a new friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 34:11


    This week Sams shares with Jeff just about everything she hates in the world.  She went to a few Christmas parties and did some shopping.  Jeff's been spending an awful lot time with a new card partner and had no time for content.

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