A bi-weekly true crime and foodie podcast. Hosts Matt King, Kelsey Woods
This week, Matt travelled again to Morgantown to grab sandwiches from knowledgeable and super friendly Apothecary Ale House & Café. Located on the corner at 227 Spruce, Morgantown, WV. Open wonderfully late: Mon-Thurs 11 AM-Midnight, Fri-Sat 11 AM-1 AM, Sun Noon-8 PM. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram, or by visiting ApothecaryAleHouse.Square.Site Here's what we tried:Pimento cheese dip with toasted baguette; three cheese roast beef panini on rustic Italian bread, with pepper jack, cheddar, and swiss, grilled onions, and horseradish mustard.They also tried the chips and dip that comes with every sandwich!Then, Matt starts a brand new series on Main Corpse, when he dives into the real life stories that inspire urban legends. Matt shows love to 90s slasher movies and wants to share. For his first episode, Matt keeps it local as he loves to do, with legends from West Virginia. Besides a quick recap on the usual WV folklore, Matt talks about two more: Screaming Jenny from Jefferson County, and then briefly the legends that arose following the co-ed murders that occurred in Monongalia County.Editor Britte will never forgive Kelsey for saying that four cheeses is too much cheese. The Creeps also talk about comics and cryptids.Life advice: offend the chefs and get the dips.
In this episode, we give you a couple of recordings once thought to be lost, but Britte found them!For this one, the creeps tried Waterloo sparkling water, in the new Flavortown themed lineup, said it was Spiced Mango but we're not sure we believe them. Kelsey isn't a fan of any water that sparkles, but we didn't let that stop us. We also tried 7-Up Tropical, if you can find that one anywhere, go for it. Then, we've got Matt telling us all about Minecraft, the new movie they've made, and all the shenanigans surrounding it. Tune in to hear Kelsey exclaim, "Was that a LIVE CHICKEN?"The Creeps apologize to Canada for Matt's accent, and talk about guava hatred, summertime nostalgia beverages, horror movies coming out soon, and their Guy Fieri obsessions.
This week, Matt travelled to The Mediterranean Guys. Located at 444 High St, Morgantown, WV, that cubbyhole where Dairy Queen used to be. In traditional downtown Morgantown fashion, they're open wonderfully late: Open Mon 10:30 AM–11 PM, Tues-Wed 11–11, Thurs 11 AM–3 AM, Fri 12:45 PM–3 AM, Sat 11 AM–3 AM, Sun 11 AM–12 AMYou can find them at Instagram.com/themediterraneanguys/Here's what we tried:Chicken shawarma bowl with fatoush, extra onions, feta, tzatziki, spicy hummus, pickle, lots of basmati rice; very thick baklava.Then, Kelsey tells the badass story of a nurse in Portland, Susan Kuhnhausen, and how she defeated a hitman who was hired by Susan's husband to bump her off. She would bite and bump the hitman instead.Kelsey yells at Matt for lack of olives. A lot.But it's ok because this becomes one of their most beloved tries on the show ever.They also talk about coffee lying and taking out the editor.
In this episode, Matt and Kelsey try two new flavors in the Doritos Late Night line of tortilla chips: Cheeseburger and Loaded taco. Let us know what you think these two chips taste like!Matt covers a bar assault from Arizona in December of last year, as Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette was assaulted by six rowdy dudes at a club in Scottsdale.The Creeps also talk about pointless adjectives, griddle sizzle, bag cheese on white people taco night, flavor sorcery, and getting in the Canadian mood while Matt pokes a stick at his team.
This week, we went to Twin Oaks for some pizza. We swear we're coming back for their other entrees, but we've been in a pizza mood. It's Pizza Spring. This Bridgeport institution has been in business since 1957, located at 818 W. Main St. Open Tue-Sun 4-9 PM.Here's what we tried:14" pizza with house made sauce, pepperoni, sausage, and black olivesThen, the Martians are coming! Matt brings a well known fable back from the 30s. In October of 1939, just before Halloween, the folks at CBS wanted to cook up something special to scare the kiddies young and old, and they definitely did. Matt goes into detail on the panic and mass hysteria caused by the Orson Welles radio broadcast of War of the Worlds, a false reporting long before the eras of the fake serial, the mockumentary, or found footage. Matt also goes into the wild broadcast aftermath that happened later in Quito, Ecuador.They also talk about silly geese, the classics, WWII weirdness, giant offset trucks, and the infamous missing food from Episode 46...
In this episode, Matt and Kelsey tried an old Kentucky ginger ale classic, Ale-8-One (A late one) and then also Vlasic Dill Pickle Balls, a bright green pickle flavored corn puff.Matt covers the story of the infamous arrest of professional golfer Scottie Scheffler in Louisville, Kentucky.The Creeps also talk about emergency Easter Candy and Kelsey's knowledge of golf incidents.
This week, we went to Fat Angelo's, with a few locations in the area, this one located at 152 Thompson Dr, Bridgeport, WV, in the back of the lot past Gabes. Open Mon-Thur 10-9, Fri-Sat 10-10, Sun 11-9Here's what we tried:Hot honey calzone loaded with pepperoni, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, and jalapenos, covered in a hot honey drizzle; and fried hot pepper cheese ballsThen, Kelsey discusses a local Jane Doe who was found dead in 1983 in Wetzel County, and how the case may be possibly tied to the Redhead murders. The case remains unsolved as of recording. Matt also gets political talking about Chevrolet. Note: there is an odd interference noise near the end just before the outro, unsure what that was, unable to edit out.
There's still a chill in the crisp Spring air, as your lovely Creeps try new flavors of Sprite Chill: Strawberry Kiwi and Cherry Lime! One of them is zero, I don't remember which one, don't ask me. We also tried Chester's Cheddar Jalepeno popcorn after drinking soda, instead of washing it down because we're crazy people.Then, Matt reads a very recent NPR headline about a babysitter, at a family's home in Kansas, checking under the child's bed for "monsters" and finding a real person under there instead. Kelsey then tells a brief story about a weird dasher.The Creeps also talk about hardcore cough drops, rollin with the Coke Boiz, the perfection of all things cherry limeade, Kelsey hopping onto the forgetting allergies train Britt is already a conductor on, price rage, falling for weird classic advertising, and killing Matt with Kiwi unsuccessfully.
This week, our Creeps are back in the studio to try Ritzy Lunch, located at 456 W Pike St. Clarksburg, WV. Open Mon-Sat 7 AM-2 PM. They are the place our Creeps have mentioned before, that is adjacent to the old theater that once played Night of the Hunter, and they have a photo of that marquee hanging in their restaurant.Here's what we tried:Classic hotdogs with sauce, mustard, onions, and Ritzy's signature pink/red slaw!We also tried Mister Bee's new Mothman themed crinkle cut potato chips on the sideThen, Matt covers the twelve victims of the Torso Murders of the 1930's by an unidentified serial killer in Cleveland, Ohio. They also dive into the connections between these morsels and the murder of Elizabeth Short, aka the Black Dahlia killing. The details of the case are extremely graphic in nature, listener discretion is advised. If you would prefer to only tune in to the food portion of the show, Matt's story starts around nine minutes in.They also talk about classic WV dogs again, weird flavors, a Main Corpse Pool Day and the perfect summer snacks that would go with that, and discovering eats that are very local to you. Shoutout to Liz Pavlovic who recommended Ritzy to us oh so long ago, and our apologies if we said your name wrong, our Editor shares the pain of the long name...
A big fake round of applause for our episode this week. The Creeps try an absurd assortment of Krispy Kreme donuts, all Pop Tart themed, in the following delightful flavors: Frosted Strawberry with shortbread, Chocolatey Fudge with brownie batter buttercreme, and Brown Sugar Cinnamon with a brown sugar cinnamon cream cheese buttercreme. We can die happy now.Then, Matt has updates to a local story about a tractor trailer and car collision on the Cheat Lake Bridge in Morgantown, WV during this year's blustery January snowstorms, and the death that occurred when the car plunged into the Lake below.His update includes details about the Phoenix Police's arrest of the wrong person.The Creeps also talk about perks if you pay up, search teams, Morgantown driving on a good day, Kelsey slanders buttercream again, and Matt quits. Note: Matt means Randy's Donuts, a historic LA donut institution that has locations in Vegas. They're the best donuts ever. (We also went to Junior's the same day, hence the mention) (Matt did get the right Joe Arpaio at the end.)
This week, the Editor Creep joins Matt to try several slices from the Fairmont location of a Morgantown staple, Casa di Amici, located at the Middletown Commons in White Hall, WV. Open daily 11:00 AM-9:00 PM.Here's what we tried:Four different pizzas by the slice: Three meat (Pepperoni, ham, sausage), garlicky white, pepperoni, and thick Sicilian style with pepperoni and banana peppersThen, Matt gives us an extra fourth installment in his Elizabeth Short (aka the Black Dahlia) coverage. This time, he's going further into the shot in the dark theories and suspects that neither Creep had previously highlighted.They also talk about flat pepperoni, asmr recipe shorts, crazy tornado winds, a ride on a UFO, a ride on Universal's ET Ride, Mikey Madison and her Oscar win, sex work being legitimate work, and killer chefs.
This week, Kelsey makes you thirsty. The Creeps try two different wonderful sodas: Dr. Pepper Blackberry Zero Sugar, and also Coca-Cola Orange Cream Zero Sugar. I only mentioned one of these sodas in the title because the Orange Cream pop removes joy and vitality from all it touches.Then, Matt delves into his love of cars and how he doesn't want your precious Dodge Charger or gross Kia to be stolen, taken for a joy ride by idiots who can all too easily break in and take your ride for a spin. The main example Matt gives us comes from downtown Atlanta, where three kids were arrested after stealing and then crashing a Dodge Charger.The Creeps also talk about lying, Funcles, swear words, gummy snacking from your kid's stash, Vanilla Coke texture, criminal baby cats, and flavor that won't leave, like an unwanted guest in your mouth house.
This week, Kelsey gives you a deep dive of everything she discovered at the 2025 Festival of the Arts at Disney World. She tried scores of wondrously crafted entrees and desserts from pop-up vendors all around EPCOT, too many to mention here.Then, Kelsey gives us updates on the Supreme Court's decisions concerning New York Times v. Sullivan, a landmark case of the 60s that shored up protections of First Amendment freedoms of Speech and the Press, specifically the press and its ability to investigate prominent people without fear of defamation suits. Recently mogul Steve Winn wanted the historic libel law ruling to be overturned.They also talk about the heaven that is pimento cheese, Matt getting hangry from texts, fancy rope dropping with friends, breaking through the density of pound cake, drinking without stirring, and Matt briefly shared when he excitedly got his hands on some intensely smooth Elijah Craig 18 year aged bourbon. KELSEY IT WAS TAJÍN MATT STILL HAS TO MAKE A CAKE
This week, Creeps in the morning reluctantly scarf down a Chocolate Lava Big Cup from Reese's, a large peanut butter cup with a second interior layer of chocolate fudge type sauce.Then, Matt reads a wild Irish headline, the true tale of a severed human hand found far from it's owner, discovered in a North Dublin school playground after the hand was dropped there by a bird. Little else is known nor can be confirmed for sure, seriously...The Creeps also talk about traffic helicopters, dragons, and better names for that big cup. Kelsey brings up her dream Three Musketeers again.
This week, road rage is the real crime. The Creeps ate Taki's that Britt found. We tasted Waves Dragon Sweet Chili potato chips, and original Blue Heat Takis for some reason.Then Kelsey gives Matt a local story of Cassie Sheetz, a hiker who had gone missing in the Mon National Forest in 2021, until what were believed to be her remains were discovered. Kelsey also goes into the recent closure of the case with charges dropped and no further investigation of the men who were around Cassie around the time of her disappearance.The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System database mentioned on the show is available at namus.nij.ojp.govThe Creeps also talk about Dracula, heat extremity, jerk motorists, discovering new likes, being cooped up in the snow, and blowin'
The Creeps tried assorted biscotti and incredible bread from Phoenix Bakery, located at 89 Kingwood St, Morgantown, WV. Open Wed-Sat 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Here's what we tried: Rosemary and Olive Bread Loaf, & Biscotti in the following flavors: Almond, Cranberry Orange, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Lemon Ginger. Then, Matt gives us the third installment of his limited series on the life and death of Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia. In this final episode on the case, he goes into detail on updates on five out of the many known suspects thought to be responsible for Elizabeth's murder. They also talk about showing up late to baked goods, eating the wrong thing you picked up off the plate, being unapologetic to an editor that has to hear a heater running when it's cold, and the Creeps are left dumbfounded and speechless by the deliciousness of maybe the best bread we've ever had.
This week, the Creeps are trying out hot pepper maple syrup from Spruce Knob Maple, they poured it all over some pepperoni pizza. You can find a variety of their syrups by visiting Cardinal Market in Bridgeport's Meadowbrook all, or visiting their website, Spruceknobmaple.com Then Matt covers the recent release of cctv footage from London that may be looked at in the case of the death of renowned drag queen legend Heklina in 2023. There's still not a lot of information on this story, but we wanted to get the word out there. Peaches Christ, aka Joshua Grannell, long time collaborator and friend of the deceased, said in an article, "To get the London Police to take more action has been something Nancy and I have been pushing for since the tragedy began. Why has it taken this long? There is so much more to this story that will have to be told." If you have any information on the three men last seen around the area, please do not hesitate to contact proper authorities in the UK. The Met Police is asking anyone with information in connection to Heklina's death to call 101 quoting CAD1824/03Apr23 The Creeps also mention cute tiny bottles, horror movies, the Last Drive In, and Matt missing his cue. We promise Matt will teach Kelsey who all the actors mentioned are, eventually...
We're frozen. Your Creeps have turned to ice, unable to meet together in person to record. So they gather using modern technology to talk about recent food they've managed to try on warmer days. This involves burgers and a lot of soup. We review tasty delights from our local favorites: soup options at Leonard's in Grafton, and salad and an enormous chicken sandwich from Onyx in Fairmont. Then, Matt tells of a very old cold case. He talks about the Wickenburg massacre, involving the murder of six during a stagecoach robbery in Arizona in the 1870s. They also discuss who was alleged to carry out the crime during the day, but also who might have been actually responsible, and the politics at play. They also talk about definitely eating food, small towns, fun appetizers, desert heat, and local dateline.
This week, we're back with more Zapp's! This time, we're trying Zapp's classic tart and spiced Voodoo flavor on their thick and buttery Pretzel Stix. Then Kelsey travels way past the holidays to give us the tale of an odd tradition in Lima, Peru, where police dress in costume during the holidays, including during raids. She details a video where police raided a suspected drug trafficking gang hideout, accompanied by an officer in full Grinch garb, head to toe green furry costume, wearing Santa's jacket with sledgehammer in hand. This Grinch stole Christmas from the drug dealers. The video is a must-watch. Also, the Creeps talk about digging for crumb dust, Scruff McGruff the Crime Dog, wanting local police to step up their costume game, and Matt being unprepared yet adored by fans?
This week's show is a doozy, the Creeps sample a few delights from Almost Heaven Desserts & Coffee shop, located at 100 W. Main St. in Bridgeport, WV. Open Mon-Thu 6AM-9PM, Fri 6AM-10PM, Sat 7:30AM-10PM, Sun 8:30AM-8PM Here's what they tried: A salad with chicken, walnuts, cranberries, and Blue cheese, with their sweet Italian vinaigrette, followed by a hefty slice of chocolate peanut butter pie with a divine crust Then, Kelsey tells of a claim that there was a million dollars worth of Santo tequila (a brand of tequila produced by Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar, no less) stolen around the Mexican border, followed by other claims that the same tequila was in fact not lost or stolen. This episode has everything, except for cats. They also talk about New Year's snacking of buffalo chicken dip, a shared intense love of the funkiest cheeses, "hear me out" cake, Matt's distrusting nature of his cohost whilst Matt talks about waiting 40 days and nights for your biblical tequila, followed by Matt and Kelsey's fancasting of who would play Guy, Sammy, Kelsey, and himself in the eventual movie about the heist. Sure you've heard of Superwholock, now get ready for Mainlock. Also, yes. Once again our Editor tried to kill Kelsey with food. PLEASE CONTACT MATT ABOUT PROCURING PAPPY
This week, we're about to start this New Year off right with a jolt, a boost, recharging our batteries with the AriZona x Fallout collab Vault Tec Green Tea Energy Drink. Kelsey bought a big ole 12pk Variety Pack of these gigantic cans that come in 3 Flavors: Red Apple, Georgia Peach, and Pomegranate, all of which are also a lightly carbonated Green tea. The Editor wanted to make sure you know it says "lightly carbonated" right on the can so you don't throw yourself off with the flavor experience like they did. Then Matt shares the story of a bank robbery that occurred in Westover (around Morgantown), WV in the fall of 2024. This robbery potentially involves a local wanted suspect, whose identity is as of current date unknown to the public, that may be wanted in several other states for other charges. Story credit: Ben Conley, Dominion Post Also, the Creeps also talk about the Amazon Prime Fallout show, Matt's kiwi allergy, spy movie face changes, and losing "It".
This week, the Creeps celebrate once again by making holiday sweets. Here's what we made: Kelsey tested a fun spin on her usual Christmas cookie: She made peanut butter cookies and they're grape jelly thumbprints! You'll want to make plenty of these, they were a huge hit with the whole fam. Then, Kelsey tells this year's classic ghost story, while Matt shares the history of this Christmas tradition. Our story on this Christmas Eve special is The Phantom Hag, Author is unknown
This week, we're festive for the holidays yet again. The Creeps try Sprite's new limited edition Winter Spiced Cranberry flavor. If you see this somewhere, you better grab some, it seems to be flying off shelves. Kelsey says, buy orange sherbet, make punch! Then Matt shares the story of a real life hamburglar in Augusta, Maine, a wild incident that occurred in the drive thru of a McDonald's in 2012. Burgers were stolen, police were called, hijinks were had. Also, Matt gets real funky fresh in honor of the Durst, and he's unfortunately and temporarily lost his sense of smell unless the sprite gods ripped cheated him. Also also, HORSE! Kelsey tells of a horse in front of her in her own McDonald's drive thru tale.
This week, the Creeps try a tasty burger from Aboo's Burger, a mainstay located in the food court of the Meadowbrook Mall at 2399 Meadowbrook Mall Rd, Bridgeport, WV. Open daily 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm.Here's what we tried: classic gyro with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a garlicky tzatziki sauce (Be sure to try their chicken shawarma too!)Then, Kelsey covers the story of the Sodder family, whose house mysteriously burned down on Christmas Eve, 1945 in Fayetteville, WV. Shortly after the events, the family started to question the official report that their children had died in the fire. What followed was a decades long search for the truth.The creeps also talk about staying in the groove, being best friends, 1800s name changes, and possible origins of Matt's favorite hotdog.
This week, we're staying festive for the holidays. The Creeps try a few new creations from Little Debbie themed around their classic Christmas Tree Cake. They taste a white and red North Pole Nutty Buddy and then festive striped Christmas Tree Cake themed soft cake donuts. Then Kelsey tells the tail of a sworn police officer who stole the lunch of a coworker when his back was turned. The sensational betrayal occured recently in the police department of Wyandotte, Michigan. And it was pup-etrated by a member of their K-9 unit. That's right, the very dogs we trust to protect us couldn't protect a simple sandwich. Also, Matt's mad about missing sprinkles, weird booktok, and our hosts attack Deb.
This week, the Creeps try a cheesy assortment from local bar and grill Whiskey Biscuits, located at 254 Emily Dr, Clarksburg, WV. Open Sun-Thur 8-8, Fri-Sat 8am-9pm. Here's what we tried: WV style hotdog, classic smash burger, fried potato kegs, cheese grits Then, Matt shares part two on the life and death of Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia. Matt talks about the initial investigation, suspects, and the public and media response. They also talked about William Randolph Hearst, and newspaper sensationalism of the 40s.
Prepare yourself, this one has the best intro ever. The Creeps test the limits of nature, we're drinking Oreo Coke, a Coca-Cola that is Oreo Cookie flavored. Yeah.Then, ripped from the TikTok headlines, Kelsey brings Matt a story from New York, in which a Department of Transportation driver struck an 86 year old former mobster-turned-baker, while the man was walking in the street. The force of the impact decapitated the unfortunate pedestrian, with the driver inconsolable staying at the scene until others arrived. The person who was killed happened to be a former member of the Genovese crime family as a mob captain. According to an article, one police source told the New York Post: “He spent his life looking over his shoulder, but he forgot to look both ways before crossing the street.” Also, the Creeps talk about being a cool guy, making mixed drinks in your mouth, blue apes, soda bubbles, and Matt gets Snakey. He's a sneaky little snake.
In this episode the Creeps rave about fancy affordable pizza from the Clarksburg Pizza Company, a newer eatery located at 1704 W Pike St, Clarksburg, WV over in Adamston near Toni's Ice Cream. Open Mon-Sat 11-9, Sun Noon-6.Here's what we tried: Local 89 Fire Sticks (Ranch base, jalapeño slices, topped with mozzarella and provolone with a Calabrian chili aioli) Then, Kelsey talks about Alison Botha and her survival after being abducted in South Africa where she was held at knife point, raped, stabbed repeatedly and left for dead. Trigger warning: around 12:30 onward, abduction, rape, graphic violence. The Creeps also talk about letting each other know about food secrets, perfect crust, as well as letting y'all know that we're a safe space if you need someone to talk to.
In this episode, the Creeps try a couple flavors of Skittles Drinks, a non-carbonated bright and colorful concoction that is flavored like you're eating Skittles. Our hosts tried "Sour" which was nicely tart and reminded us of vampire'ing our teeth into the foil of a little hug drink, and "Original" which I guess tasted original...Then, to whom it may concern STOP Matt relays an odd tale of a woman, Ricki Smith, from Kentucky STOP Who was told in her brain? STOP by Kanye West using little taps on a table maybe? STOP Telegraphically and not telepathically... to take a car. Yeezy has been accused of the wizardly arts of Telegraphy STOP They also talk about sweet moves, spit takes, long pauses and Matt sings a little bit. Article Credit: Zach McKnight, WBOY Wboy.com/news/national/woman-claims-kanye-west-telegraphically-told-her-to-steal-car-with-child-inside/
This week, the Creeps came back from all the festivities of their second invite as judges to Taste of Bridge Day, a massive event that coincides with all the other Bridge Day events of the weekend. A fundraiser to benefit Canyon Rim Rotary Club, this yearly event is located at Adventures on the Gorge. Plan early next year, as they usually sell out of tickets. We tried every item at the event and go into a good bit of detail in the episode, including the winners. Visit Officialbridgeday.com/taste-of-bridge-day for more information. 2024 Winners were as follows: Best Snack: Bumbler Bee Baker / The Cake BoxBest Appetizer: Smokey'sBest Entree: The Gaines EstateBest Dessert: Smokey'sYouth's Choice: The TablePeople's Choice: The TableThen, Matt talks about Elizabeth Short, also known as the woman who was murdered in 1947 in Leimert Park in Los Angeles, which famously became the Black Dahlia killing. This mysterious murder and mutilation is still unsolved nearly eighty years later. The Creeps also wish you a Happy Halloween, talk about our love of cheese, full pepperoni rolls, being exhausted from Spooky Season events, and explain more about what Bridge Day encompasses, including catapulting folks off a giant bridge.
In this episode, the Creeps get creepy in Spooky Season, by trying not one, but TWO ghostly and ghastly flavors of bright saccharine soda goodness. First, we try the 2024 Mystery Flavor of Mountain Dew's now famous VooDew line. It's safe to say they were very unsure on solving the mystery but they definitely loved it. Then, we say this soda's name three times in hopes he'll appear. We tried the Beetlejuice Haunted Apple Fanta that reminded us of spiced caramel apples, and it is so monstrously green you'll have to grab one just to see it.Then, Kelsey gives us another story ripped from the headlines of the TikTok For You Page... This story is one from TikTok itself, where a widespread viral video made the claim that you could get free money from Chase Bank ATM's if you did an odd (bad) thing with checks. Spoiler alert, you could not, but you could end up with a free trip to jail. The Creeps also talk about 90s potpourri, dumb criminals, and putting some more zhuzh on top of it.
Reminder: The Creeps will be back at Bridge Day this year as guests for Taste of Bridge Day. See you out on the Gorge!This week, the Creeps try beautiful cupcakes from Bonnie Belle's, a classic bakery from Clarksburg, their newer shop located at 20 Shaner Dr, Bridgeport, WV. Open M-F 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM and Saturdays 8-3.Here's what we tried: A frosted sugar cookie and an absurd assortment of cupcakes: s'mores, apple filled, classic white cake, and a chocolate raspberry that Matt ended up enjoying (He is not a fruit filling guy)Then, Matt treats you to an experimental episode, ripped from the tweets, a recent development in festivals gone wrong: We're covering the botched debauchery of the Detroit Bridgerton inspired Ball, a meetup for super fans of the Netflix series that occurred around late August, where fans didn't at all get what they originally signed up for due to shady business practices on a large scale.The Creeps also talk about youth and their tic tacs, vacation brain fog, ponies, lots of holiday growth, budget weddings, and being frantic at the last minute. Tweets Credit: Rachel Eaton @rayleearts
In this episode, the Creeps try a candy bar that is "a ghostly sheet of cinnamon toast flavored creme" that is definitely not... supposed to taste like cinnamon toast crunch cereal, so it doesn't. Don't even ask whether it for sure does.Then, Kelsey gives us the solid golden story of a warehouse worker in Australia that stole a whole dragon hoard's worth of limited edition Australian currency coins that are themed like the kids show, Bluey. He allegedly stole $600k AUD worth of the coins (nearly $400k USD) before he was arrested in Sydney. If you have any information leading authorities to the whereabouts of the rest of the coins, they're asking you to contact Australian Crimestoppers. Never forget that this episode is where the Creeps came up with the term "Matt'irondack chair" and society is better for it. The Creeps also talk about trick or treaters, sweet kangaroo karate moves, toilet science, the "Keepy Uppy game" and Matt's objective to call folks "bandit" again.
This week, Kelsey comes back to us from the Healing Appalachia event. If you don't know about the great work going on with that festival, please look it up. Incredible bands playing in support of one of the most important causes in our state, addiction recovery. Kelsey brought home some pickles from the West Virginia Pickle Guy, followed by jerky for us to try from Cane Creek Jerky, handcrafted locally sourced jerky from Lexington, Kentucky. Kelsey, Matt, and even the Editor rated the pickles and the jerky so very high. Here's what we tried: "dang good" Pineapple Habanero sliced pickles, just the softest Spicy Beef Jerky everThen, Matt talks about an event that happened 30 years ago, August of 1994, around Oakville Washington. You gotta tell all your friends about this one, we think it's much bigger and far more bizarre than the meat rain incident of similar repute. An event that involved blobs of unknown origin and material makeup, which fell from the skies onto everything below, covering an area around twenty square miles across a period of three weeks. The Creeps also talk about the Derby, grabbing chips, Sicily being pictured, bee weather, and cute dogs at events. Also the Editor gets sweet revenge around eight minutes in.
In this episode, the Creeps drink two new Nestle Sensations cereal and waffle themed milks, not sure flavored is the right word. We tried one that is Frosted Flakes, the other is Eggo waffles and syrup. You be the judge on whether you find these sweets to be treats or tricks, dream or nightmare. Then, Matt tells Kelsey about an awful occurrence over and under a bridge in Chicago, that is well known as "Poopgate" or the Dave Matthews Band Bus Incident, although that one makes it sound far less gross and odd than it is. On August 8, 2004, twenty years ago, the operator of a tour bus belonging to Dave Matthews Band unloaded around 800 pounds of human waste from the bus, through the Kinzie Street Bridge into the river. However, this waste also landed directly onto tourists riding in an open-top passenger sightseeing boat that happened to be sailing by underneath. Do we need to remind y'all that DMB wrote a song called Don't Drink the Water... The Creeps also talk about 90s ads, backpack sadness, cashew poison, nipples on nuts, and whatever Matt's talkin' about. (A shitshow, as matt put it)
The Creeps try simple and easy home cooked items that were scratch made by our host Kelsey, using a hand picked selection of fresh ingredients from our latest visit to the Bridgeport Farmer's Market. Here's what we tried: A big Sandwich, on whole wheat bread, piled high with so many veggies, including grilled marinated eggplant, feta, and a tangy slaw. She also made peach crumble for dessert. Ingredients pulled from The Vegetable Garden, & Green Thumb Botanicals The Creeps also talk about Matt's love of Australian filmmaking, affordable meal prep, and onions. Then, Matt talks about several young backpackers who went missing and were killed brutally in New South Wales, Australia in the late 80's to early 90s, true stories which influenced the Wolf Creek series of films and shows. This episode contains graphic descriptions of killings, discretion advised.
In this episode, the Creeps snack on the odd delights of Meiji's Chocorooms, a mushroom shaped biscuit coated in milk and dark chocolate (and thankfully for Kelsey contains no actual mushrooms) Then, Matt ushers us into Spooky Season with a few local legends, all of which involving creatures in and around The Mon, the Monongahela River, which flows through the Fairmont and Morgantown areas North into Pennsylvania. For this episode, we cover the Ogua, an enormous snapping turtle-like animal, the Monongy, which is a sort of odd fish that is said to be half human and possibly fought people in wartime, and the Rivesville River monster, a big long serpent like swimming animal with at least one fin. They also talk about Cadbury pumpkins, candy corn, orcas, and wild ad memes.
We have a giant 75th episode, the Creeps finally try Hill and Hollow on the show after wanting to showcase them for years. This lovely family's food truck is renown for its fresh, creative, and super local treats. To find them, visit Facebook.com/hillandhollowwv/ for schedules and more info. We found them at our latest visit to the Bridgeport Farmer's Market. Here's what we tried:Ramp hummus made portable on pita with salad greens, tzatziki sauce, and the best feta crumble ever; and a West Virginia style hot dog made with a quarter pound beef hot dog, mustard, creamy slaw, and a bison chili. For real.Then, Kelsey tells the tale of a classic case from Iowa in the 70s, in which a gun trap was set to go off in an uninhabited structure (or inhabited if you agree there's ghosts) on the Briney property, which was triggered to hit Katko when he entered it.Also, the Creeps talk about odd birthdays, The Frighteners being a masterpiece, and leaving a clean plate. Matt cries about lack of biscuits, Kelsey tried ramps for the first time ever, seriously go look up what a ramp is, you don't want to live your whole life never trying one. Kelsey makes the Editor laugh with yet another D&D reference.
In this episode, the Creeps cronch on a bunch of Limited Edition flavor Lay's Ruffles potato chips that's themed as Korean-style Sweet and Spicy Chili, contained in a beautiful purple bag. These chips have a nice kick of spices.Then, Matt tells a brief tale of a very recent alleged event, in which a 41 year old lady in St. Louis, Missouri and definitely not Florida, berated and assaulted a manager of a Jack in the Box over claiming to be missing a single chicken strip, followed by a complete lack of ranch. The two of them continued outside and that's where it got wild.The Creeps also talk about extra pickles, pie on a stick, and torturing Matt with noodles.
In this episode, Matt explains his desire to visit this adorable legendary local institution, after we had all been in the area previously and didn't go. We're trying an assortment of lovely pastries from JR's Donut Castle , located at 3318 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV. Open Daily 6:00 am - 10:00 pm. Here's what we tried: Cannolis, cherry cheese danish, maple nut bar; Donuts: creme filled, apple fritter, a fruity pebbles pink frosted cake that they inhaled, a stealthy reese's, crescent, sour cream, classic cruller Then, Kelsey tells a wild and awful story about a Washington State couple living in Sissonville, West Virginia, who were charged with felony child neglect for forcefully overworking their adopted foster children in grueling conditions without compensation or safety, while making them sleep outside the house in a locked barn. The Creeps also talk about wwii movies, George C. Scotch, and Little Debbie flagships, like, a lot...
In this episode, the Creeps get excited to try something they already like: popcorn, that is flavor themed of something they also already like: Twinkies. They're trying Hostess Twinkie popcorn that Kelsey found at Dollar Tree. Then, Matt shares information on the story of Luke Stout, a young man from Buckhannon, WV, who mysteriously disappeared after he was last seen on Hickory Flat Rd. in 2012, and he has been missing since. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact WV State Police at 304-473-4200, anonymous tip line at 304-473-1001, or Luke's Family at 304-518-9178, or Luke's mother at 304-472-2141. The Case number is 3220-14004 , National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) Case number 16962 . The details of his disappearance and information about Luke can also be found through Voices of the Silent, as well as the Charley Project, which provides profiles for cold case missing persons, at Charleyproject.org/case/luke-david-stout The Creeps also talk about fizzy water, soft vs crisp, and the rap game.
In this episode, the Creeps try Peruvian dishes from Miskycha, located at 139 Conference Center Way Ste. 105, Bridgeport, WV. Open Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Here's what we tried: Roasted chicken and rice with aji pepper sauce, Aji de gallina (Creamy spicy chicken served over potatoes and rice with olive and egg), and a special they were serving to celebrate Fiestas Patrias (Pervuian Independence) - Mazamorra Morada (Cinnamon spiced Purple Corn Pudding with plums) They are highly recommended by the show, this is some of the best food we've ever tried. Main Corpse Seal of Approval. Then, Matt hops up on his soapbox against the allure of serial killer culture, and instead covers the works and life of Sharon Tate, and the life she and her child could have continued to have, had it not been cut short by murderous cultists that Matt would rather no longer continue to name. You have homework at Matt's request: Go watch the movies Eye of the Devil, Fearless Vampire Killers, and Valley of the Dolls. The Creeps also talk about Christmas desserts, movie references, and Jack Palance.
Today we're poppin' bottles! The Creeps try a vibrant root beer blend coming to us from Queensland, Australia in an adorable brown glass bottle. This soft drink was suggested for us from Kelsey's husband, Michael. Then, Matt tells a story given to him by the editor. Get ready for more of that classic Florida Man action you've come to expect from our show now and then. Nothing I can say in this description can truly prepare you for what happens in this story, in which 40 year old Joseph Leedy drove his car into the lobby of a jail in Martin County, Florida. Tune in to hear what he was wearing and yelling.
In this Christmas in July special, Kelsey prepared a homemade version of a giant five layered Christmas Tree themed cake, a Christmas Tree Cake Cake, a cake inception, a big Deborah if you will. Matt is delighted and dumbfounded by his misremembrance of the tree cakes of Christmas past. Then, Matt covers the legends surrounding disappearances and strange happenings around what folks call the Lake Michigan Triangle, and the various causes theorized by enthusiasts who study the triangle area. They also talk about the Langoliers, rebranding, time warps, not wanting to be pilots, having audible chocolate, a henge that may be fish-made, and Matt admits he was wrong again. ("Our loyal listeners know we're weird")
Your Main Creeps Matt and Kelsey try KitKats in this episode, and they're pink lemonade flavored. Matt thinks he won't be stoked about that flavor, nor does he think he'd be stoked to try anymore ramen, but he did add a zhuzh to the episode. Then, Kelsey provides an update on the sleepover story in Oregon that we covered previously, in which the father of one of the girls allegedly tried drugging all of the party goers by lacing their smoothies. Kelsey's update involves his plea and sentencing in the case.
Your Main Creeps Matt and Kelsey try baked goods from McCabe Confections, a baker from Clarksburg, WV. You can find them at Facebook.com/McCabeConfections/ for more information on what they have and how to order. Here's what we tried: Vanilla cake, Spider-man themed sugar cookies and chocolate cake pops In this episode, Kelsey talks about Miguel Cortés, also known as the "Mexican Dahmer" but we try to refrain from that moniker. Miguel was arrested for rape but is now facing at least seven homicide charges, after police found skulls and other human remains inside the home. She also covers the prosecuting attorney's take on how the murders took place, as well as the public outcry surrounding the case, and the improvements to the Mexican Judicial system this event might lead to. The Creeps also talk about Matt needing to make that cake, and also about how good Leonard's is (we will never stop talking about that) This episode contains information about a case that involves Rape. If you or a loved one need help, reach out to RAINN which provides a 24/7 national sexual assault hotline, which can be reached at 1-800-656-4673.
In this episode, the Creeps try a naturally flavored Spicy Jalapeno cotton candy from Chocolate Storybook, ours was found to be available at our local Five Below. Then Kelsey excitedly tells the silly story of a duck huddled alongside soldiers during wwii on war torn islands in the pacific. A soldier brought this duck along after winning him in New Zealand, named him after a fellow soldier, and made him the mascot for the 2nd Marine division. This duck loved to drink warm beer, likely something taught to him by the pub where he was won. He also fought in battles and was awarded for bravery. Tune in to hear Matt guess what type of animal the mascot was. He guesses a lot.
Your Main Creeps Matt and Kelsey try food from Jojo's Hibachi, a very interesting food truck that serves fresh eats to Grafton, WV and the surrounding area. They specialize in Asian grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp over fried rice or noodles. You can find where they'll be next on their Facebook www.Facebook.com/people/JoJos-Hibachi-Grill . In this episode, we recorded in front of a live audience at the first ever Grafton Monster Festival. As guest speakers, we interviewed Kathleen Cockrell Arbuthnot, the daughter of Robert Cockrell, the reporter for the Grafton Sentinel newspaper who is the first person to ever witness and describe seeing the Grafton Monster. Join us as we share stories about her and her father, his legacy, what the Grafton Monster means to locals, and a love of chocolate donuts.
In this episode, Matt is "not jazzed" to try the new Breakfast themed Cup Noodles from Nissin. One is "Breakfast" with maple syrup, pancakes, sausage, and egg. The other is everything bagel seasoning and a cream cheese sauce. Try them if you dare. Britt the Editor finished the Maple one... Then, Kelsey covers a few cats who have gained notoriety for their sizable figures and subsequent weight loss through joining the swim team at the Canine Aquatic Center in Evansville, Indiana. First, she tells of Cinderblock the cat. This 20+ pound cat went viral in 2019 for only placing a single paw on a water treadmill. Then she mentions the next cat to join the team: Thicken Nugget, who came to the shelter with a 30+ pound starting weight. You know we love a good pun and a weird tale. (Tail) The Creeps also go back and forth on whether they'd eat a late night gas station roller hot dog over the weird ramen.
In this episode, the Creeps have a taste test of Uncle Frankie's salsa. They try their locally made roasted pineapple salsa against the salsa of a big box chain. You can find Uncle Frankie's at the Bridgeport Farmers Market, or by visiting Unclefrankiessauce.com Then for this special, the Creeps interview Stefania Ianno, founder of Breaking Stalking, an organization that combats stalking by raising awareness and helping people identify the signs of stalking. They also talk about scripted dialogue, Leonard's Night, and Matt trying pineapple at dinnertime.
In this episode, the Creeps try something special because it was picked out by Kelsey's daughter, but something abominable because this thing was *spoiler alert* gross - gross in a way that only a sour candy flavored pickle could be. They tried Warheads Extreme Sour Dill Pickles. For those keeping score at home, I believe we're now 3 for 3 on awful pickle themed picks. Your favorite editor joins the fun for this one. Then, Matt gives you the gift of his love for our state and all of its weirdness, it's eccentricities, it's cryptids. This time, he tells the tale of the sheepsquatch, also known as a "white thing", a creature that is said to lurk deep in the hills of Southwestern West Virginia and parts of Virginia. It can be found predominantly around Boone, Putnam, Mason, and Kanawha counties. The Main Creeps also talk about accent interpreters, how to pronounce locations, and hair dye for animals.