Cousins by blood, best friends by choice. Melissa and Sarah were frenemies most of their lives until they realized they shared an eerie passion for true crime and dark humor. Join them weekly and listen to them share horrible stories with each other and still manage to laugh through it.
The Talk Murdy to Me podcast is truly a gem in the world of true crime podcasts. Hosted by Sarah and Melissa, this podcast is not only informative but also incredibly entertaining. From the moment you start listening, you feel like you're hanging out with your best friends. The chemistry between Sarah and Melissa is undeniable, and their witty banter keeps you engaged from start to finish.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is how well it is put together. The hosts have done an excellent job of researching each case and providing all the necessary facts and details without overwhelming the listener. They strike the perfect balance between giving you the information you want while still being lighthearted and funny. It's clear that they have a genuine passion for true crime and it shines through in their storytelling.
Another standout aspect of this podcast is its ability to make even the most gruesome stories amusing. Sarah and Melissa have a knack for finding humor in even the darkest moments, which may seem odd but actually adds a unique flair to their episodes. It shows that they are able to find joy and lightness in what can be a very heavy topic.
Unfortunately, one of the downsides to this podcast is that there can sometimes be too much banter or off-topic conversations. While their chemistry is fantastic, there are moments where it feels like they veer off track for too long before getting back to the main story. This can be frustrating if you're more interested in hearing about the true crime cases rather than their personal anecdotes.
In conclusion, Talk Murdy to Me is an absolute must-listen for any true crime enthusiast. With Sarah and Melissa as your virtual BFFs, you'll find yourself laughing out loud while simultaneously being captivated by their storytelling skills. Despite some occasional tangents, this podcast delivers on both entertainment value and factual information. So grab your detective hat and get ready for an addictive listening experience with Talk Murdy to Me.
We get back into the swing of things with a story told by Melissa straight out of Texas. It's got twists, turns, and 911 call recordings to BOOT. Sorry about the all caps in 'boot' I was going for a Texas/pun thing. LYL!
SURPRIIIIIIIIIIIISE! Your favorite girls are BACK after a year or so, nbd. We explain what the hell happened and where we were. Today's episode is just a long catch up, no murdy today BUT we announce the super soon news about when you'll hear your next story told by us.
Come and get it babes! Today we put up a long awaited episode on some of the most viral true crime locations and tours available for visiting in the States. Then we stop by Ohio and the senseless story of the Muskingum County Animal Farm.
Here's a fun extra episode of us talking about some of the recent pop culture topics lately .... and like always our favorite Podcast guest Andy is back!
Today we get into the "unsolved" butwereprettysureweknowwhodidit murder case of Reverend Edward Hall and his scandalous lover Eleanor Mills in 1922 New Jersey, and then we fast forward to 2017 in Florida for the heartbreaking case of Savannah Gold.
HI!!!! We're alive - we're back - we're sorry it's been so long. We're here and swinging today though with the story of the Railroad Killer in Kentucky and the June Robles Kidnapping tale from Tucson, AZ in the 30's.
Today we conquer Sarah's half of the Solo Story train we started on Episode 99. She lets us in on four of the absolutely dumbest, wildest, and most ridiculous attempts at a murder defense out there.
WE DID IT! 100 episodes later and ya'll still make us feel all warm and special. We adore you everyday but especially today!!!For our 100th episode we decided to each research a case from 100 years ago in 1923. We start with the murder of Prince Ali Fahmy , also known as The Murder at The Savoy and then discuss the case of Fritzie Mann. And to make it extra special today's episode is another #SwitcharooKangaroo
Today you get a solo showwwww from the tall one. We talk about the cold case murder of Tammy Tatum in Longmont, Colorado.
WE'RE BAAAAAACK! Today we start in Lawrenceville, IL with the tragic story of Joel Kirkpatrick, and the unbelievable twist in his murderer's conviction. Then we head north to Minnesota and the befuddling case of missing person, Brandon Swanson.
Here we are to start the week off with some never before heard bloopers!! We're back to murdy's starting later this week LOVE YOU MEAN IT
Today we celebrate our little podcast hitting 25K downloads !!! We start with a story about a Conspiracy Theory that turned out to be TRUE ... aka MK Ultra. WOOF. Then we extend our learning today on a very specific crime syndicate - Biker "Clubs". Fun party game - take a drink anytime you hear the words 'Sons of Anarchy.' But of course only if you're 21+ and don't forget to hydrate after.... cause you're gonna need it!
Today we get into a robbery turned homicide in Shreveport, Louisiana that has a twist nobody (Melissa or Sarah) saw coming! Then we head north to Ohio with a family massacre that keeps the police tight lipped until an ending that leaves locals stunned.
Today we go from Lake Havasu City, AZ down to the most charming town in the world.... GILBERT, AZ! Unfortunately the story doesn't have a charming ending. Then we scoot to the East Coast for a disturbing matriarchal theme murder(s).
This week the girls share some absolutely riveting insect stories, and then get down to business. We learn about 2 infamous murders who are to this day on the run with unknown whereabouts, possibly hiding in plain site! It seems impossible that Robert Fisher or Bradford Bishop could start new lives after what they did, but we can't rule it out. Then we hear about ten of the worst nightmares that Tinder has played a role in causing in it's first 10 years as an app.
Today we hear the terrible story of 2 girls in Massachusetts, Holly Piirainen & Molly Bish, who are both victims of unsolved murders. Are their disappearances related, or just a crazy coincidence from when they were 10 years old?? Then we scoot down to Kentucky to hear the unbelievable story of Census worker William Sparkland, who's murder investigation was national headlines due to his connection with the Federal Government.
This week the girls start off with the almost FIFTY YEAR cold case of Carla Walker from Ft. Worth, TX. Then they go through a list of 5 'criminal couples' and what they're known for.
Today the girls talk about how one of the most notorious serial killers in Florida history (Bobby Joe Long) gets taken down by 17 year old survivor, Lisa McVey, who defied the odds and helped bring him to justice. We also talk about the still unsolved case of murderer Jason Derek Brown in Ahwatukee, Arizona!
WE'RE BAAAAACK! After a quick 2 week summer vacay we bring you the tragic end to Madalyn Murray Ohair and her family, aka 'The Atheist Murders' from Austin, TX and then pop up to Chicago for the murder of Bobby Franks in 1924.
The girls are backkkkkk from vacation with a vengenace! We start with one of the most iconic cases of the 80s - all the way in Wisconsin with the case of Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek and then scoot alllll the way over to Sydney, Australia for the story of the "Shark Arm Murder"!
Today is a solo story from Melissa who goes through 10 things you probably don't know about the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List!
Today we bring you a story that's topsy turvy and ends up being a SOLO STORYYYYY. Give it up for your girl Sarah AKA Sassy AKA Red because she crushes it this week with the tale of the 1982 Lake Waco Murders in Texas!
The girl's share a story of a marriage to murdy based in Tucson, Arizona and then head south to listener hotspot Georgia to hear the baffling case of Tex & Diane McIver!
Our professional thoughts on the Met Gala, Johnny Depp & Amber Heard, Greys Anatomy, and the usual shenanigans are waiting for you today in another bonus Talk Pop To Me!
Today we get a story about one of the rarest types of criminals in the world (callback to Episode 7) in Janie Lou Gibbs, and then we get a kick ass list of almost celebrity murders!
Today we talk a 300 year old curse from England (with accents by Sarah..... enjoy) and then pop over back to Philadelphia for a BANANAS story that shows a mother's intuition is unmatched.
Today we go back to San Luis Obispo to get an update on the twenty five year long case of missing Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart. Then we pop all the way over to Philadelphia and hear about the first reported kidnap for ransom of Charlie Ross in 1876.
Today we go from the Easter Sunday Massacre in Ohio and back west to California and the Sadist of San Luis Obispo.
The girls are back and ready to tell some true crime stories! We hear about the crazy tale of Dolly Oesterreich with the weirdest house guest of all time, and then we pop over to Houston, TX to hear about the murder of Diane Maxwell and how her brother was inspired to become a Police Officer to try and find her justice.
We're baaaaaaaaaaack babes! We've got our favorite (and only) guest host Andyyyyyy back to chat and we have a ball. Hope you love it cause we love you!
Hola and welcome to this week's episode! We go across the line to Mexico for the Spring Break tragedy and insane story of Mark Kilroy.
Today we hear an IMPOSSIBLE story out of New York that started in 1961 and lasted almost twenty years before coming to light. Be prepared to pick your jaw up off the floor!
Today Melissa tells a solo story that is UNSETTLING. We learn about a monster called the 'Forgotten Serial Killer' and after listening to this episode please join us is trying to forget about him forever.
Today we get a solo story from Sarah that covers the recent and tragic murder of Florida teenager, Tristyn Bailey.
We felt so bad about missing this week's normal murdy episode that we decided to make good on our earlier promise and just upload some audio of us talking about random pop culture things going on right now. And most importantly.... we had our first guest on the show!!! That's right.... we got Andy to sit down and guest star on our maiden 'Talk Pop To Me" episode. This is exactly what us sitting around chatting for 2 hours sounds like and we hope you get some good laughs out of it!
Today we have a Valentines/AZ/Football crossover episode. We talk about one of the longest running cold case murder victims in Arizona known as Valentine Sally, and then pop over to Nashville, Tennessee for the sad story of former NFL player Steve McNair.
The girls bring some SPICE this week! We've got a death in North Carolina that could be a suicide or a murder.... OR A SECRET GOVERNMENT CONSPIRACY?? Then we scoot back to Arizona to hear about an unsolved cold case murder of camping teens that's getting a second look thanks to a dedicated volunteer!
The girls stick to the East Coast today starting with the heartbreaking story of Rhonda Hinson in North Carolina, and then down to Tampa, Florida and the twist & turn murder of Karen Pannell.
Come along with the girls as they stick to the East Coast today. First up is the 'Liquid Matthew Murder' in Miami, Florida. Then we head up the coast to New Jersey and the devastating murder of Diana Kaleski.
Today the girls start their stories in North Carolina to talk about the cold case of Jessica Gutierrez, which had an update just last week!!! Then they pop over to Minnesota to go through the completely bizarre, and real life Unsolved Mystery case of Mary Agnes Gross.
The girls kick off the New Year with the story of Kaye Robinson in Delaware, and Kimberly McLean... or Betty Sue.... or is it Lori??
The girls go unedited today! We start in Texas to hear about the murders of Billy Staton & Leti Castro, where an unexpected piece of evidence brings the killers to justice. Then we head up to Oregon and hear about the mysterious disappearance of the Martin family at Christmastime in 1958.
Today we dive into the case of suspected (by us and anyone else with a brain) serial killer Pam Hupp. Next we pop across the pond to good ole' England for the Victorian era murder of Mrs. Julia Thomas.
Hello Murdies! Today we hear the twisted tale about the murder of Taunja Bennett in Oregon, and the crazy aftermath that had multiple people confessing. Then we head down to Colorado to hear about a case solved by one of our true crime heroes.
Part 2 of the solo stories is this week with Melissa bringing you all the deets on all 11 bodies found during the search for Gabby Petito & Brian Laundrie.
Happy Halloween Murdies! Today the girls share spooky stories from California & Pennsylvania that happened on Halloween Night. This episode is best enjoyed while inhaling as much candy as humanly possible, but don't forget to floss after!
Today Sarah delivers the story of Ali Kemp, a beloved girl from Leawood, Kansas who was murdered in June of 2002.
Today the girls start out with the serial killer Raymond 'Rattlesnake' James and then end up in rural Tennessee to discuss the double murder of Billy Payne & Billie Jean Hayworth.
The girls stick to the West Coast today with the stories of murdered SDSU student Cara Knott, and then the Trunk Murders by Winnie Ruth Judd in Phoenix!
Today we hear the story of Louise Bergen, an Ohio woman and mother who was killed by who's been come to be known as the Killer Seamstress. Then we go down to Mansfield, Texas and hear about the tragic murder of 16 year old, Adrianne Jones. The crime goes unsolved until a late night gab session between girlfriends when secrets slip out.