The Deeper Darker Variety Show

That's right, today is the last day of school and the end of Season 3 of The Deeper Darker Variety Show! Join the ladies as they recap Ashley, Ashley's husband Rigel, and Erik's trip to San Francisco to visit Kc. Kc and Erik proceed to rub it in Ashley's face about their amazing sailing adventure, … Continue reading School's Out! →

In typical Kc and Ashley fashion, we are casually two days for a new episode release. Never fear though a new episode is here! This week, in between several side bars and Producer Erik stories, the ladies discuss the Dyatlov Pass incident, where 9 hikers mysteriously fled from their tent in the middle of the … Continue reading Episode 38: We're Late! →

It's February and that stench that you're gagging on is love in the air. This week, Ashley talks about a truly classic love story between Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. It's like a modern day Romeo and Juliet, except with more drugs, rock and roll, and murder. Kc rounds out the episode with recently acquired … Continue reading A Classic Love Story. →

We have been on quite the conspiracy theory kick lately, so we may as well continue to ride this train! And no, not THAT kind of train, this week we are discussing the phenomenon known as gang stalking, not to be confused with gang banging. Is it real, or just a case of text book … Continue reading Did You Say Gang Banging? →

It's another conspiracy week ladies and gentlemen and non-binary friends! This week, Ashley discusses the famous “Paul is Dead” conspiracy. This episode contains murder, mystery, cover-ups, maybe MI6 (or is it MI7?), and most likely a bunch of nerds in a basement. Kc rounds out the episode with, spoiler alert, nothing! Enjoy the show! For … Continue reading Paul is Dead →

Kc's back in typical Kc fashion with a super violent episode! This week, the gals discuss the first woman in Australia to get life without parole. Tune in to find out the absolutely heinous reason why! Ashley rounds out the episode with a team dolphin sunrise flashback reference! Enjoy the show! For all episodes plus … Continue reading How Would You Like Your Dad Cooked? →

Between the holidays, work, death, and sailing the ocean blue, we were unable to have our schedules collide so instead of skipping this week, Producer Erik stepped in to guest host with Ashley!  We discuss Ashley's anticipated Narcoleptic Youth concert she was dying to go to, an update to child pornographer Josh Duggar, and Ashley … Continue reading Oh Kc, Where art thou? →

While we have covered the life and times of Hunnter S Thompson many times already, so for this episode we are focusing on the second person from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.  Famously known as Dr Gonzo, and The Brown Buffalo.  “One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered … Continue reading The Brown Buffalo →

This week's episode is all about conspiracies and Q-Anon jack-assery! Find out all you've ever wanted to know about the infamous lizard people conspiracy. Kc covers everything from its origin, its penetration into politics, and all the harm this conspiracy theory has caused! Enjoy the show! For all episodes plus links to our website, social … Continue reading They Are Among Us. →

That's right kids, we are finally back with Season 3 of The Deeper Darker Variety Show! This week, our favorite opossum, Ashley, opens the show with a deeper darker review of the film “Verotica”. Kc follows with a halloween tale about the famed frauds, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Enjoy the show! For all episodes plus … Continue reading It's About Time! →

This week, join the ladies as they put their thing down, flip it and reverse it. In this season 2 finale, Kc and Ashley recap the last 28 episodes of The Deeper Darker Variety Show, and talk about the ups and downs of launching a podcast during a pandemic. Drinks will be flowing. Thank you … Continue reading Story Time! →

This week the gals discuss the mysterious story of the missing Mary Celeste. A ship that ran off course whose crew was never to be found again. But first, listen as we give a deeply dark update on Quiverfull cult member, Josh Duggar. Also, we're one episode away from our season finale, and trust us … Continue reading Mysteriously Missing. →

Join the ladies this week as Ashley talks about the adorably dark tale of two little bitties named Edie. This is the tragically uplifting story of the Beales of Grey Gardens, their rise, their fall, and their legacy. Kc finishes the episode with fun facts about every stoner's favorite holiday! For all episodes plus links … Continue reading A Little Ditty About Two Little Bitties. →

This week the ladies take a deep dive into the dark depths of human experimentation. Kc discusses the atrocities committed by unit 731 during WWII, while Ashley brings a bit of levity to the topic by discussing just how awesomely weird Japan is! For all episodes plus links to our , social media, patreon, streaming … Continue reading Let's Make a Deal. →

In this week's episode, the ladies make an ode to a couple mom's of the year. Ashley discusses the brainwashing tactics of the Quiverfull religion (cult) and how their backwards beliefs caused the tragic mental decline of Andrea Yates, whose drift into psychosis was completely ignored by her Christian Fundamentalist husband. In lighter news, Kc … Continue reading A Full Quiver Makes Andrea a Dull Girl. →

It's Women's History Month, so instead of lifting your spirits with an inspiring tale of women throughout history who nevertheless persisted, we decided to inject you all with another dose of deeper darker. This week, the ladies discuss the real life monster, and serial killer, Madame Marie Delphine LaLaurie, and her New Orleans mansion filled … Continue reading White People Are The Worst. →

This week the ladies deviate a bit from the deeper darker stories that you all know and love so dearly. Instead, the ladies answer funny quiz questions in an attempt to give you all some insight into their strange little minds. Enjoy some laughs with this lighter fare episode! Enjoy the show! For all episodes … Continue reading Is Cereal Just Cold Soup? →

It's Black History Month, a month to celebrate all the many accomplishments, advancements, and astonishing figures in the Black community. But this is The Deeper Darker Variety Show, so this week the ladies dive into the dark side of Black History Month. Join the ladies this week and they discuss the monstrous father of modern … Continue reading This Is Why There Are Trust Issues. →

Join the ladies this week for some more deeper darker delight. They discuss the absolute monster Helmut Kentler, leading psychologist and founder of the Kentler Experiment, which placed homeless kids with convicted pedophiles. What could possibly go wrong? Enjoy the show! For updates on new episodes, link to our email, links to our social media, … Continue reading The Baddest of Bad Ideas. →

This week, listen as these cackling old hens discuss the story of Giulia Tofana, a 17th century Italian professional poisoner, who also may very well have been the most prolific serial killer of all time. Learn about how her Aqua Tofana became responsible for killing at least 600 men, and then some. They only had … Continue reading They Had It Coming. →

Guess who's back, back again? The Deeper Darker Variety Show is back with our brand new SEASON 2! No, Not Slim Shady, sorry to disappoint. This week Ashley and Kc discuss the story of Oliver Sipple, whose life was ruined after he saved President Ford from yet another attempted assassination. And speaking of presidential deaths, … Continue reading No Good Deed Goes Unpunished. →

Happy episode 18! Our little variety show has reached the age of sexual consent! Celebrate this momentous occasion, and our season 1 finale as we give you all a pre-holiday feasting of deeper darker. This week, Kc and Ashley discuss the strange world of weird holiday traditions, with the main story focusing on everyone's favorite … Continue reading Like Santa Claus, But More Metal. →

This week, the ladies discuss Ashley's recent flashlight guided self-tour adventure to the Winchester Mystery Mansion, a bewildering attraction located in San Jose, California. We dive deep into the story of the esoteric owner and visionary behind the mansion, the one and only Sarah Winchester. Prepare to be mystified! Enjoy the show! For updates on … Continue reading The Mysterious Woman Behind the Mystery Mansion. →

We are a few days away from everyone's favorite, sugar-fueled, crotch-goblin filled holiday; Halloween. Every year around this time, the media goes wild with warnings to parents to check their children's candy for drugs, tampering, and sharp objects. Join Kc and Ashley this week as they thoroughly debunk this hysteria, and discuss the one and … Continue reading The Man Who Killed Halloween. →

Spooky season is among us, and these two spooky babes are diving deep into some totally true tales from the crypt. Listen as Kc and Ashley discuss the real life torture and murder of Sylvia Likens, the girl next door whose actual horror story inspired a 2007 horror film. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains descriptions … Continue reading The Real Life Horror Story of the Girl Next Door. →

Another week, another dose of deeper darker for you all to snack on! Currently, women in ICE detention camps are being involuntarily forced into having hysterectomies, and other forms of forced sterilization. So this week, join these spooky broads as they discuss the horrific history of American eugenics. Oh, and on a lighter note, Happy … Continue reading American Eugenics and its History of Horror. →

We gave you a reprieve from the macabre last episode, this episode we are back to our Deeper Darker shenanigans. Join Kc and Ashley for another edition of Kc's favorite dinner conversation topic; CULTS! This time we focus on The Alamo Christian Foundation cult, run by absolute monsters, Tony and Susan Alamo.  TRIGGER WARNING: This … Continue reading Holy Hell: The Alamo Christian Cult →

We're back with a brand spanking new episode, recorded live from Kc's bedroom of recovery! Kc is back from spine surgery and Ashley is back from her out of body interdimensional travel. This week the ladies talk in depth about Ashley's favorite subject, the one and only Hunter Stockton Thompson, and his run for sheriff … Continue reading Freak Power! →

Host Kc is still laid down and drugged up from her back surgery, so enjoy this special edition crossover episode with Not Another Robot Arcade! Join Kc, Ashley, and their special guest Kevin as they master dark trivia questions, and laugh their way down the deeply dark rabbit hole! Please follow Not Another Robot Arcade … Continue reading Mystery Flavor-aid. →

Just like mask wearing is today, the idea of hand washing was once a highly controversial, and fiercely debated topic. Yes, that's right, HAND WASHING! This week listen as the ladies discuss the tragic tale of Ignaz Semmelwies, the pioneer of aseptic procedures, and his heavily rejected theory on hand washing. And don't forget, WASH … Continue reading Ignaz Semmelweis and his Radical Theory on Handwashing. →

What is worse than a real STD? A totally made up STD that the government used to deter the boys in blue from spreading their seed across South East Asia. Join the ladies this week as they play a game of punk rock band or STD when they discuss The Black Syphilis, and other completely … Continue reading The Wild World of STD Propaganda. →

In addition to being in a pandemic, there are also protests going on all over the world, demanding justice for the systemic abuse of people of color. Protesting and rioting are not new things, and have gone on for centuries. Join the ladies this week as they discuss the Draft Riots of 1863, which quickly … Continue reading Draft Riots Turned Race Riots. →

This week the ladies discuss the disturbing childhood of Pauline Dakin, who spent her youth living as a fugitive, being uprooted time and time again by her mother who later confessed they were actually on the run from the mafia. Or so she was told. Crazy moms, am I right? Email us at deeperdarkerpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe … Continue reading Pauline Dakin and her Childhood as a Fugitive. →

Episode 6: Girls, Girls, Girls. Manson Family Edition Part 2. Yes, we are still in a quarantine, so please, allow the ladies to entertain your ear holes while they wrap up their discussion on the Manson Family Girls. This week the episode focuses on each Manson Girl individually, and, as an added bonus, gives recognition … Continue reading Girls, Girls, Girls. Manson Family Edition Part 2. →

For those paying attention, the month of March was Women's History Month. And as per usual, it was completely over-shadowed, this time by a global pandemic, so we will give it a pass. Join the ladies this week as they get culty, and talk about chicks, man. More specifically, the Manson Family chicks. Email us … Continue reading Girls, Girls, Girls. Manson Family Edition Part 1. →

This week the ladies discuss the horrifying kidnapping story of Colleen Stan, also known as “the girl in the box”. Trigger warning, also included in this episode are some sobering facts about sex trafficking. But, in an attempt to not be a total bummer, the ladies discuss some helpful tips that can help YOU avoid … Continue reading The Girl In The Box →

Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and when we aren't in a global pandemic, hoards of plaid-laden hipsters are lining up for Pliny The Elder beer. Fun fact, he was also a real person who wrote an encyclopedia of odd medical remedies, most of which included pee. Uncut version on … Continue reading Pliny the Elder Has a Thing For Pee →