Middle-Aged and Mediocre

WrestleMania 41 is here and Middle-Aged and Mediocre is bringing you Honcho and the Dude's preview of the upcoming event! We're talking about WrestleMania memories, making our picks for this year's matches, and taking a look at WWE's list of their Top 50 Mania matches.Plus, we get an insight into Joel's world of Facebook Marketplace insanity. Enjoy!

For absolutely no reason whatsoever, and completely not due to any current events, our new episode is all about a young Italian man who hijacked an airplane on October 31, 1969. While most hijackers in the 60s demanded to be taken to Cuba, Raffaele Minichiello had a different destination in mind. The hijacked flight went across the country from California to New York before heading to an entirely different continent. Check out our newest episode now on YouTube and wherever podcasts are found... and whatever you do, don't fall in love with Raff!

We're giving you a history lesson on this episode, but don't worry, it's a hilarious tale of incompetence! During the Russo-Japanese War in 1904, Russia was looking to take back a warm water port on the Liaodong Peninsula in the south of Manchuria, China. Russia had gained control of Port Arthur through an agreement with China but Japan wasn't having that and took control of it at The Siege of Port Arthur. In response, Russia decided to send a fleet of their ships on an 18,000 mile journey to attempt to ambush the Japanese and get the port back. Unfortunately, the fleet known as the Russian Second Pacific Squadron was a hodgepodge of old obsolete battleships, ferries, and yachts manned by a crew of inexperienced sailors. The events that occurred during their long voyage were a slapstick comedy of errors that resulted in disaster after disaster. We promise that if you like to laugh, you HAVE to listen to this episode!

Ten Cent Beer Night was a promotion held by Major League Baseball's Cleveland Indians during a game against the Texas Rangers at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on June 4, 1974. The promotion was meant to improve attendance at the game by offering cups of beer for just 10 cents each, with a limit of six beers per purchase but no limit on the number of purchases made during the game. Things did not go well... Plus, Joel has a fun Facebook Marketplace interaction and we go through our picks for Week 9 of the NFL.

If you watched the MAX docuseries about Natalia Grace, you know how that case was influenced by the 2009 horror movie, "The Orphan", but what you might not know is that the horror movie was inspired by a true story that took place in the Czech Republic. A woman named Barbora Skrlova, born with a condition known as hypopituitarism, which affected her growth and appearance, making her look much younger than her actual age, used this to her advantage to escape justice and manipulate others, posing as different children in different countries and recruiting new members into her father's cult, known as The Grail. Stick around to find out what Joel did to get blocked by WWE RAW General Manager Adam Pearce on Facebook. He must have said something pretty awful, right? Well, click play on this episode and hear what happened. Finally, we make our picks for every game of the Week 4 NFL season.

Titu Singh was not an ordinary child. He didn't act like an ordinary child. He didn't talk like an ordinary child. He didn't have an ordinary child's memories. His memories were those of a man named Suresh Verma and those memories just happened to include the details of how Suresh Verma was murdered in 1983. This is a wild story and will leave you questioning your beliefs on reincarnation. Stick around after Titu's story to hear Cash unveil the nightmare situation he's been dealing with all because of an eBay sale. We also preview Week 3 of the NFL season and make our predictions for what the end of this season will end up looking like. We're back and we missed you all!

Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell found each other through their shared Mormon faith and the belief that the world was coming to an end. Labeling people as zombies, Lori and Chad were at the center of a murder spree that left four of their own family members dead.

There were a total of 5 characters who took the Ghostface mask off when they revealed that they had been behind the killing sprees throughout the first three Scream movies. In this episode, Cash & Joel dive into the story of the first three movies and then rank the Ghosface killers from best to worst. Let us know how you'd rank Billy Loomis, Stu Macher, Mickey Altieri, Debbie Loomis, and Roman Bridger!

Movies, drive-thru trauma, and a gamer puts way too much effort into being a loser. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Why did Ben Affleck's son have to return his XBox in "The Company Men"? Have you ever had a Tom Green dream? What's the dumbest war ever warred? If these are the questions you're seeking answers for, we've got you covered in this episode! We also figure out the answer to the very dumb question, "wHy IsNt ThErE a sTrAiGhT PrIdE mOnTh!?" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

We debate the hottest political issue in our nation's history... electrified water or shark? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

On Mother's Day 1985, the bodies of Katie, Kara, and Erin Eastburn were found brutally murdered in their Fayetteville, NC home. A man named Tim Hennis was quickly identified as a suspect and subsequently charged with the murders. However, even with all of the evidence pointing directly at Tim, the case would not be wrapped up until 25 grueling years later. This is part one of the story of The Eastburn Family Murders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Just a quick episode to catch up on what the Joel & Cole Express has been up to. Cash & Joel talk about Cash's return to professional wrestling, upcoming Middle-Aged and Mediocre projects, and the Whiff Whaff series on the Ray Gun Radio/Middle-Aged and Mediocre YouTube page (Episode 1 is available now!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

The Joel & Cole Express is back with another episode and this time it's just two dudes talking about the solar eclipse, the worst ways to die, the most fun ways to die, and the most likely way they'll each die. Cash & Joel also delve into some true crime and discuss the horrific and awful acts carried out during the eclipse by Danielle Johnson, aka, "astrology influencer" Ayoka. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Cash and Joel review both nights of this weekend's WrestleMania 40 event and place their bets on each match. We also review the prop bets for the show, including how much interference there will be in Roman vs Cody, how many chops Gunther will deliver to Sami Zayn, if Stone Cold will get in the ring, and more! There's another big wrestling announcement at the end of the show that you won't want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

The main story begins at 15:39 for those who want to skip the opening banter Natalia Grace Barnett is a Ukrainian-born American with dwarfism, who, in 2010, was adopted by an American family but abandoned by them two years later. Barnett's adoptive parents claimed that Barnett was a legal adult, and, in 2012, they successfully sought a court order legally changing her birth year from 2003 to 1989. MAX now features two seasons of the ID channel's series on Natalia's case featuring interviews with Natalia, her adoptive father Michael Barnett, her new adoptive parents, "legal experts", and various characters who encountered Natalia during this turmoil. Almost everyone involved is pretty awful and Michael easily takes the top prize for most unhinged human being to ever appear on television. Cash and Joel review both seasons of the docuseries and raise questions over the validity of its content. Both hosts had different perspectives while watching as Joel went into it not knowing anything about it while Cash had some forewarning about how the two seasons play out, so it's interesting to see how their opinions differ and align. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Chase Massner was an Iraq War veteran who returned home and faced difficulties adjusting back into civilian life while battling PTSD and bipolar disorder. His marriage issues caused him to turn to a friend named Brad Clement for support but then he mysteriously vanished. For three years, no one knew what had happened to Chase. No one except for one person that is. Join us to hear about the disappearance of Chase Massner and the web of lies that affected so many lives. The main story for this episode begins at 21 minutes and 24 seconds in if you want to skip right to it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

It's the biggest event of the year and we've got you covered on all the information you could ever need before the big game! We've got stats, betting props, parlays, and our picks. There's also a lot of Home Improvement talk in this episode because Joel dreams of JTT. If you're betting on the game or want to sound smart by throwing out some stats at your Super Bowl party, this is the episode for you! We've also got two parlays for you with very high hit ratios. One has odds of +217 and the other one is a big ol' +8448 3-leg parlay with each leg hitting in 100% of the last 3 games. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Cash & Joel take a look at the case that currently making national headlines everywhere. The bodies of three men were found dead and frozen in the backyard of their friend's home two days after joining their friend to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers. The surviving friend states that he had no idea his friends were dead in his backyard. A fifth man has now come forward and has made statements that conflict with what the homeowner is saying. So what exactly happened? The case is still underway as authorities await toxicology and autopsy reports to come back but we'll at what information is known at this time and discuss the rumors that are swirling around this story. We also take a look at the upcoming AFC & NFC Conference Championship games and the WWE Royal Rumble. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Cash & Joel are back to preview the NFL's Divisional Round of Playoff games. The Texans take on the Ravens, the Packers face off against the 49ers, the Bucs travel to Detroit to battle the Lions, and the Kansas City Chiefs go into Buffalo to square off once again with the Bills. It's going to be a big NFL weekend and we've got the full preview for you. Plus our game picks, Cash's best bets, and some NFL coaching carousel talk. Also, Joel teaches Cash about a very unique "storage" method... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

The NFL Playoffs are here and we've got you covered on this weekend's SUPER Wild Card Weekend slate of games. We make our picks for each of these games, check out what the public is betting their money on, and check out the favorites for the NFL's year-end awards as well as pick who we each think will be winning the Super Bowl this year. If you're a football fan, you don't want to miss this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Susan Monica had a pig farm and a lot of property in the middle of nowhere that could hide many secrets. Her secrets stayed hidden until a drifter's family came looking after not hearing from him for months. A missing person's report and fraudulent EBT card transactions would eventually lead to a search warrant for the property and the discovery of human remains. During the interrogation, Susan's odd personality was on full display as the investigators dug deeper and deeper into her murderous pigpen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

In part one, Mark Twitchell attempted to kill his first victim but ultimately failed. Now, with a second chance, Mark once again uses a fake dating profile to lure a man into his deadly garage where he lies in wait to become the serial killer he fantasizes about himself being. Will this second attempt be more successful than the first? Check out part two of our Mark Twitchell story now to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Mark Twitchell had big ambitions. One of those ambitions was to become a popular filmmaker. Mark's other ambition was to become a serial killer but I'm not sure exactly how known he wanted to be for that one. This story is filled with lies, confessions, failures, and unfortunately, some successes. In part one, we'll talk about Mark's background, his marriages, and his plans to become a real-life Dexter Morgan. If you want to skip straight to the story it begins at about the 27:00 minute mark but if you hang out for the full episode, we talk about what a Middle-Aged and Mediocre road trip to Vegas would look like and share some of our favorite Christmas memories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Israel Keyes was an American serial killer, bank robber, burglar, arsonist, kidnapper, and sex offender who murdered at least three victims and committed dozens of felonies including armed robbery, arson, rape, and burglary across the United States from July 2001 to February 2012. But was Israel Keyes' responsible for possibly dozens of more victims? Unfortunately, most of what we know about the crimes Keyes committed comes from Keyes himself and he only offered up vague bits of information over hours and hours of interviews with authorities. It's possible that Israel Keyes is one of the most prolific serial killers in American history but it also seems entirely possible that Keyes built himself up to be more than what he truly was. Either way, Israel Keyes was a horrific monster and ended the life of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig before going on to commit a sick act of extortion that was truly disgusting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

We have finally reached the end of our exploration of JimboSeth's Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg! We have some mind-bending theories, murders, and a very special lost film that we cover in this final part of the series. It also seems like we haven't completely cleaned up the audio issues but we'll have them fixed before the next episode. Thanks for listening to our five-part series and thank you for supporting the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Cryptid episode! (Mostly) We've got the Flatwoods Monster, Mantis Man, a giant shrimp, a talking mongoose, and more! Enjoy part 4 of our exploration of JimboSeth's Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Part 3 of our exploration of JimboSeth's Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg. This episode includes: The Mysterious Death of Christopher Case, The Evilstick, The Falcon Lake Incident, The Unknown Serial Killer Who Called Into the Howard Stern Show, The Setagaya Family Murders, Ricky McCormick's Encrypted Notes, Shirtwood Forest, The Murder of Lindsay Buziak, Bashir Kouchacji's Life of Torment, and The Recovering Patient in the Hospital Ceiling. Enjoy!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Back with part two of our dive into the best of the Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg that was created by JimboSeth (link to the full iceberg down below) and in part two, we're looking at zombies, an unsolved death, cartoon sex tapes, a con man, a man who was possessed by a water demon, and serial poopers! It's a wild one! Special thanks to the Banned Camp podcast for their support! Check out their show! https://www.bannedcamppodcast.com/ JimboSeth's Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg: https://icebergcharts.com/i/Unsolved_Mystery --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

This is Part 1 of our five-part series where we'll tackle 50 of the best unsolved mysteries from the Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg that was created by JimboSeth (full Iceberg in the link below). In our first episode, we check out killer clowns, disappearances, unidentified people, and a mystery soda machine. We hope you enjoy exploring these unsolved mysteries and we'll be back soon with part two! Also, thanks to Travis Graham from the band Triceratops for our new show intro music! Check out his band's Facebook page in the link below! JimboSeth's Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg: https://icebergcharts.com/i/Unsolved_Mystery Triceratops band Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Triceratops740 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

This week's story is about a disturbed woman named Taylor "Schabusiness" Coronado and the night she decapitated her lover, Shad Thyrion. The gruesome details of her actions and what she did to Shad's body afterward are pure nightmare fuel. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Five men are headed back home after a road trip when they go missing. After four of the five men are found, only more questions arise out of a case filled with mystery and unexplainable circumstances. Plus, Cash & Joel have some fun with a job interview and talk about the cool kids. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Joel got rear-ended on his way over to record the podcast and might have been concussed for the episode... so who knows what he'll say! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

It's the classic story of good vs evil... right vs wrong... law vs crime... but with a twist! For good to conquer evil this time, the man on the right side of the law must undergo a magical medical procedure that will swap his face with the face of the evil crime committer... and not just his face but his body too... and voice... and absolutely nothing could go wrong here, right? ANYWHOOZLE, IT'S A REEL CRIME! ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

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In the vast landscape of popular culture, few franchises have captured the hearts and imaginations of fans across multiple generations quite like Masters of the Universe. What began as a line of action figures in the early 1980s blossomed into a multimedia empire that included an animated show and a live-action film. This epic saga, with its rich mythology, iconic characters, and enduring legacy, has become an integral part of the collective nostalgia and pop culture lexicon. A hulking warrior with the haircut of a small Dutch boy wages a never-ending battle with a skeleton man set in a hybrid world of sword and sorcery and technological sci-fi... it's a tale as old as time but one we're here to tell once again. This is Middle-Aged and Mediocre... and by the power of Grayskull, we have the power! So raise your swords high, find a big cat to saddle up and ride, and let's get into the world of Masters of the Universe! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

The 1980s was a remarkable era for cinema, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture that still resonates today. It was a time when big hair, neon colors, and shoulder pads were in vogue, and the silver screen transported audiences to worlds both familiar and fantastical. From heartwarming tales that tugged at our heartstrings to pulse-pounding adventures that kept us on the edge of our seats, the '80s had it all. From action-packed blockbusters like "Indiana Jones" and "Die Hard" to comedic gems like "Ghostbusters" and "Back to the Future," the '80s gifted us with unforgettable characters, quotable lines, and imaginative worlds that captured our imagination. Beyond the compelling stories, the '80s introduced us to a new wave of visionary directors who pushed the boundaries of filmmaking. From Steven Spielberg's mastery of spectacle and fantasy to John Hughes' ability to capture the essence of teenage angst, these creators left an indelible imprint on the cinematic landscape. So, dust off your VHS tapes, cue up your favorite '80s soundtrack, and join us as we celebrate the magic of a decade that continues to enchant audiences of all ages. In Part One, we covered Joel's Top 5 Films from the 80s – License To Drive, Stand By Me, Back to the Future, Batman, and Robocop. In Part Two, we'll look at my Top 5 80s Films. As we said in Part One, these are the movies we loved IN the 80s... not necessarily the 80s movies that we watched later in life and now love. This is Middle-Aged and Mediocre.... and this is Our Top 10 80s Movies: Part Two! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

The eighties... supposedly Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George Bush were all presidents of the united states but the only President we acknowledged was WWF President, Jack Tunney. It was the decade of glam rock, hair metal, acid-washed jeans, Hulk Hogan, the Nintendo Entertainment System, DeLoreans, and Bird vs Magic in the NBA. Family sitcoms, Saturday morning cartoons, MTV, video games, comic books... more so than anything else from the 80s, it was the films of the 1980s that shaped so many of us. With that nostalgia in mind, we will be looking back at our Top 10 favorite movies from the 80s. Joel has made his list of 5 and I've picked 5 of mine. We based our choices off of films that we enjoyed at the time... leaving behind the movies from the 80s that we watched later in life and became fans of. We'll cover Joel's 5 picks in part 1 and Cash's 5 in part 2. We hope you'll enjoy revisiting the 80s with us and make sure you let us know what your favorite movies were when you were living life in the 80s. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Chicago native, James Keehan, known later in life as Count Dante, was a martial artist who considered himself a master of the violent fighting style known as "Dim Mak" and once challenged Muhammad Ali to a duel. Count Dante was a character before his time who had a vision for karate tournaments that would be harder-hitting, more violent, and much bloodier than what his fellow practitioners of combat were accustomed to. The "Crown Prince of Death" added flair and style to his persona and had big dreams but unfortunately, life seemed to always crane kick him in the face before he could accomplish those dreams. Check out our latest episode to hear about the ridiculous life of THE DEADLIEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

The Klan arrived in South Bend, Indiana in 1924 with plans to hold a rally and parade down main street but the students from the University of Notre Dame stood together and ensured that those plans would never come to fruition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

This episode was a very special request from Joel's daughter, Lilly, and we felt like it would be really fun to do an episode that was PG so anyone who wanted to could listen to it could do so with their kids. We dive into the worlds of Coraline Jones and discuss her journey between reality and the "other" world where things might seem perfect at first but the vibes turn weird & creepy pretty quickly. This is a really fun episode so thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Texas had a real problem with its banks being robbed in the 1920s. The problem was bad enough that the Texas Bank Association offered a $5,000 reward to anyone who shot a bank robber during the crime. A group of outlaws, led by Marshall Ratliff, devised a plan that they thought would protect them from law enforcement and reward-seeking vigilantes. Christmas was only a few days away so they figured having "Santa" with them while they robbed the First National Bank in Cisco, Texas would be their ticket to fortune. Marshall Ratliff, donning a stolen Santa suit, and his three accomplices entered the bank and proceeded to rob it on the morning of December 23, 1927. Within minutes, all hell broke loose and a gunfight broke out. The Santa Claus bandits would shoot their way out of the bank and make their getaway but they wouldn't find much Yuletide cheer in their future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

We cannot tell a lie... President George Washington's death was an absolute nightmare and a bloody clusterfuck! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Picking up where we left off, James Lewis and his wife, LeAnn, have assumed new identities once again but James has continued to sit and stew on the injustice he felt that his wife's former boss, Fred McCahey, had levied against him by not having the funds to pay his wife's last paycheck. With revenge in mind, Lewis sat and waited for his opportunity to strike... and then seven people in Chicago dropped dead after taking Tylenol. Looking to capitalize on the tragedy, Lewis got to work on ruining McCahey's life only to find himself at the center of the investigation into the deaths. Oops! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

Cash & Joel discuss the life of a man who went by many names but was born Theodore Wilson, Jr. before a troubled childhood led him to be renamed James William Lewis by his adoptive parents. James Lewis grew up to be a lot of things; a husband, a father, a tax man, a scam artist, an extortionist, and a suspected murderer. Also in this episode, the boys have decided to partner with AI to bring you "Middle-Aged and Mediocre Theatre" featuring an argument about pants, a debate on who would win between Jason Voorhees and a squirrel, and detectives Cash and Joel investigating The Muppet Massacre. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

In 1848, gold was found in them thar hills of San Francisco! One of the largest mass migrations in American history shortly followed. Along with the increased population came a shortage of resources and a demand for eggs. While chicken eggs were almost impossible to supply to the new San Fran population, a bird known as the Murre produced a bountiful supply of eggs just 26 miles west on the Farallon Islands, aka “The Devil's Teeth Islands” and "The Islands of the Dead". As an alternative protein source, these eggs demanded a high price in San Francisco and lined the pockets of those who could transport them from the island with lots and lots of money. What ensued was capitalism at its finest; corporate greed, the decimation of nature, and war... oh, and egg pirates! Join us for a tale from American history and listen as you can almost hear Cash's eye begin to twitch as he does his best not to go into full-on rant mode. EVERYTHING'S FINE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

No new episode this week but we wanted to give you an update on the show and let you know what we have going on in our lives. Thank you all for the support and we'll be back with a new episode next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middleagedandmediocre/message

Jeffrey Lundgren had grown up in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (RLDS) but had been excommunicated for stealing funds from the Kirtland Temple and defrocked as a lay minister for teachings counter to the RLDS. When he left, he took several church members with him and started his own offshoot branch of the church, leading his followers to believe he was receiving messages directly from God. One of those messages would, unfortunately, lead to the murder of the Avery family, who were members of Lundgren's community themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middleagedandmediocre/message

Natalie Bollinger was a 19-year-old whose life tragically ended execution-style on the side of the road. All fingers pointed towards 42-year-old Shawn Schwartz as the trigger man. Natalie had known him for two years, told friends and family that she was terrified of him, and had been granted a restraining order because she feared that he was stalking her. Shawn relentlessly proclaimed his innocence on social media while also claiming that Natalie was evil and that her family should be in prison. Ultimately, it would come down to a Craigslist ad to unravel this mystery and shine a light on who had killed Natalie Bollinger. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middleagedandmediocre/message

We've got three bizarre unsolved mysteries for you today including the death of British intelligence agent, Gareth Williams, who was found dead in a padlocked duffel bag with almost zero evidence left behind. Theories ranged from a BDSM game gone bad to Gareth being taken out by his own agency because he knew too much to the Russian KGB snuffing him out because he wouldn't turn double agent for them. In the end, Gareth's death remained unsolved and will likely remain that way unless all information is declassified and provided to authorities. Also in this episode, a two-year-old girl goes missing in France only to be possibly discovered and reunited with her parents a short time later. Then a body was found matching the description of the little girl who went missing. So who was who and who did the severed adult-male head found nearby the body of the little girl belong to? This strange tale has remained a mystery since 1922 and will likely never be sorted out properly. Lastly, do you believe in reincarnation? The sudden, tragic death of two sisters led their family and others to believe in reincarnation when their mother gave birth to identical twins just a year later who not only displayed some eerily similar birthmarks to those of their deceased sisters but also seemed to have knowledge and memories that only their sisters would have. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middleagedandmediocre/message

We are back with the conclusion of our H.H. Holmes two-parter plus the guys talk about Joel's recent comedy show and Cash is seeing ghosts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middleagedandmediocre/message