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The spin machine is at full tilt. The Strait of Hormuz still isn't clear, oil is hovering around $90, gas is pushing $5 a gallon heading into summer, and the president of the United States is telling Americans not to worry while his cabinet takes turns praising him on camera. Paul Rieckhoff joins Connell McShane on News Nation for a no-BS breakdown of what's actually happening — and what the MAGA machine doesn't want you to see. This is the Angry Middle's morning briefing on a presidency that doesn't seem to care about the midterms, a sycophant circle that can't tell the boss the truth about small business or gas prices, and a Ukrainian military that's holding the lines, hitting oil refineries inside Russia, and forcing Putin to cancel parades. Paul lays out why the next six months in Ukraine may be the real turning point of this war, why Trump's distance from working Americans is going to bleed into 2026 congressional races, and why a cabinet built on flattery is bad for any democracy — Republican, Democrat, or independent. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when two true crime podcasters dig through the random facts they've been mentally collecting for months? You get one of the most fascinating, surprising, and downright bizarre episodes we've ever recorded. This week on WTF Wednesdays, Gina and Amber are pulling ten wild true crime adjacent facts out of the depths of their brains and breaking them all down — and trust us, you're going to want to stick around for all of them.

What if the key to getting a criminal to confess was... a glowing, blinking skeleton in a dark room? Welcome back to WTF Wednesday, little skeletons! This week we're digging up one of our favorite weird-but-true stories that deserves a second listen.We kick things off in the roaring 1920s — a decade absolutely packed with infamous crimes. From the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and the unsolved Wall Street Bombing of 1920, to serial killer Albert Fish (aka the Brooklyn Vampire, the Gray Man) and the Black Sox scandal of 1921 — the '20s were wild.But the real star of today's episode? Helene Adelaide Shelby, a woman so fed up with retracted confessions that on August 16, 1927, she filed a patent for an "Apparatus for Obtaining Criminal Confessions and Photographically Recording Them." What was this apparatus, exactly? A small dark chamber. A hidden interrogator speaking through a megaphone. And a life-sized skeleton with glowing red blinking eyes designed to terrify suspects into confessing their deepest, darkest secrets.Yes. A crime skeleton. She patented a crime skeleton.Sadly, Helene's invention never made it off the drawing board — and the 1961 Supreme Court ruling on coerced confessions probably would have had something to say about it anyway. But we fully stan her energy.We wrap up the episode with 10 hilarious real cop stories pulled from Reddit — featuring horse semen, a stiletto heel where it absolutely should not be, a self-proclaimed "earth ninja," Chuck Norris, Big Macs, and the most relatable donut panic you'll ever hear.

What's scarier than a criminal? A criminal in costume. This week on Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina are back with another roundup of dumb criminals — and this time, every single one of them decided that committing a crime in a costume was a great idea. Spoiler: it was not.From a Chuck E. Cheese employee arrested for fraud while wearing the mouse mascot suit in front of a birthday party full of kids, to a man who robbed a Maryland convenience store dressed as a unicorn — this episode is proof that truth is always stranger than fiction in the world of weird true crime.

WTF Wednesday. JD Vance Loves Putin. Gov Shapiro Bringing UFC to PA. Trump is NATO's Big Monster Red Ball. Plus: Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day.  On this "WTF Wednesday," Paul Rieckhoff is joined by the "Great and Powerful" Senator Angus King of Maine to pull back the curtain on a Senate in "total dereliction of duty." As the U.S. Navy deploys 41% of its entire fleet to enforce a blockade against Iran, King—the only true independent in the Senate—sounds the alarm on a war he calls "patently illegal." From the basement hideaway of the U.S. Capitol, King explains why the Biden-Trump era of "all gas, no brakes" foreign policy is crushing the global economy and why Congress has completely abdicated its constitutional responsibility to the American people. Beyond the front lines of the Middle East, we dive into the "Battle-Tested Ingenuity" of Ukraine and why the U.S. military must start learning from their real-time drone innovations. We also break down the rising independent movement in America, the collapse of small independent colleges, and the intersection of UFC culture and politics. To wrap up, we honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson on the anniversary of his MLB debut, reminding us that courage is contagious and independence is a path to victory. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Weird True Crime, hosts Gina and Amber dive into some of the most shocking and heartbreaking celebrity deaths in modern history — not from illness or overdose, but from homicides, freak accidents, and unthinkable tragedies that no amount of fame could prevent. We're talking about cases involving Selena Quintanilla, Phil Hartman, Judith Barsi, Owen Hart, Aaliyah, Steve Irwin, Paul Walker, and Naya Rivera. These are the celebrity true crime stories that changed pop culture forever — and the ones that still don't feel real, even all these years later. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder, domestic violence, child abuse, and accidental death. The Judith Barsi segment in particular involves the murder of a child. Please take care of yourselves.

What's the dumbest way a criminal has ever tried to escape police?This week on Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina dive into a viral Reddit thread titled:“Policemen of Reddit, what's the dumbest way a criminal tried to get away from you?”And let's just say… evolution may be working overtime.From a man trying to fly during a foot chase, to a suspect who climbed a fence instead of using the giant open gate, to a drunk guy who asked the cop chasing him for help getting away from… the cop chasing him — these stories prove that not all criminals are criminal masterminds.If you love:Dumb criminal storiesFunny true crimeBizarre police chasesReddit crime threads“You can't make this up” moments…this episode is for you.

Listener requests? We deliver.For our first WTF episode of 2026, we're answering Oliver's call for more dumb criminals, bizarre crimes, and “how did anyone think this would work?” moments — and wow… people really tested the limits of common sense last year.In this episode of Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina break down real criminal cases from 2025–2026 involving meth-fueled decisions, stolen historical artifacts, slow-speed police chases, botched murder-for-hire plots, naked carjackers, and criminals who absolutely should not be writing true crime books.From an 800-pound war cannon stolen to pay a drug debt, to a man who borrowed a tourist train for his birthday, to a near-naked burglar wearing nothing but a tablecloth — this episode proves that crime and intelligence rarely go hand in hand.If you love funny true crime stories, dumb criminals getting caught, WTF news headlines, and sarcastic commentary, this episode is for you.A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast 

Keeping up with JoJo Blondi's lies requires a level of mathematical skill (not to mention a strong gag reflex) known but to few. 

Craig Carton unloads on everyone during his weekly “WTF Wednesday” segment on The Carton Show with Big Mac. From Terry Pegula contradicting himself over Josh Allen and the Bills, to Jeanie Buss torching LeBron James, to baseball writers putting Carlos Beltran in the Hall of Fame while still freezing out Bonds and Clemens. Carton also shreds the Indiana “Cinderella” national title story after learning how much NIL money they really spent, calls out CJ Stroud's playoff excuses, and rips Mets fans for convincing themselves they're having a great offseason.

On this WTF Wednesday edition of the Carton Show with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle, the hosts dive into hot New York sports topics. They break down the ongoing Kyle Tucker contract saga with the Mets and what his passion (or lack thereof) for baseball means for a potential deal. Plus, insider calls reveal the latest on John Harbaugh and the New York Giants coaching search. The show also confirms Aaron Glenn's return as Jets head coach and tackles the controversial Rooney Rule debates and media dynamics in the NFL.

In the final hour of today's show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dive into the high-stakes coaching search for the New York Giants. Craig argues that the Giants need to "play chess, not checkers" by satisfying the Rooney Rule immediately to finalize a massive five-year deal with John Harbaugh before the NFL landscape shifts on Monday. They debate the risk of losing Harbaugh to potential openings in Philadelphia or Buffalo if the team waste time. The hour also features the debut of a new segment, "ETF Wednesday," where the guys discuss bizarre legal stories—including a former NFL lineman suing his ex-wife over intimate comments and Candace Owens' legal battle with the French presidential family. Plus, a deep dive into "Shohei Ohtani Day," the slow pace of the MLB offseason, and a listener's congratulatory call to CMac on his move to the afternoon slot.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle debut a new recurring segment, WTF Wednesday, and it immediately spirals into classic Carton chaos. From a former NFL lineman suing his ex-wife over “compliments,” to defamation lawsuits that defy logic, the guys react to the wildest story on the internet. The conversation then pivots into a deep dive on MLB's broken offseason, why free-agent deadlines make sense, Dodgers dominance, Yankees frustration, and Major League Baseball celebrating Shohei Ohtani — plus Carton's lingering skepticism about the interpreter scandal. A segment that's equal parts absurd, hilarious, and sports-radio therapy.

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWOn this WTF Wednesday episode of A World Gone Mad, I take a hard look at a decision in Congress that is about to hit millions of people where it hurts most. This is not an accident and it is not bad timing. Washington knew this healthcare deadline was coming and leadership chose to let it happen anyway. When premiums rise and coverage becomes harder to afford, that outcome will be the result of a deliberate choice.I walk through a House fight over ACA healthcare relief that should have been straightforward and was anything but. This is not about party slogans or cable news noise. It is about who controls the process and what happens when leadership refuses to let the system do what it is supposed to do. A vote matters, and when votes are blocked, accountability disappears with them.What makes this moment impossible to ignore is who pushed back and how far things escalated. Quiet negotiations happened. Warnings were issued. Even unlikely voices inside Congress said this was going too far. When those efforts failed, lines were crossed that almost never get crossed, and that tells you everything about how boxed in some lawmakers have become.This episode is really about power and how it is being used. This is not gridlock and it is not confusion. It is leadership deciding that protecting control matters more than protecting people. When the process itself is shut down, regular Americans are the ones left absorbing the consequences while Washington pretends it is all normal.In the second half of the show, I turn to a closed door Judiciary confrontation involving Jack Smith. This is not about transparency or routine oversight. It is about pressure, intimidation, and the signal being sent to anyone who might consider enforcing the law against powerful figures. I explain why this moment matters far beyond one hearing room and why it should concern anyone who still believes the rule of law is supposed to apply evenly.What ties both stories together is the same sickness running through the system. Accountability is treated like a threat and loyalty is treated like a requirement. When enforcing the law becomes dangerous and preventing harm becomes optional, something fundamental is broken.This is A World Gone Mad. I say the things others will not because the truth does not need permission, and the consequences of silence are already landing on the people who can least afford them.The holidays are rapidly approaching.And, if you'd like to help support this podcast with a small donation before the holiday's…here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/aworldgonemadAWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

We're keeping spooky season alive with a Reddit AITA: Halloween Edition. Amber and Gina weigh in on 10 delightfully messy moral dilemmas: scaring kids in full clown cosplay, spider décor vs. arachnophobic neighbors, gated candy drama, baby trick-or-treat etiquette, a gothic castle wedding, a dog winning the costume contest (over humans!), a Grim Reaper “prank” gone wrong, painting your house witchy chic, a parent vetoing a teen's group costume, and one very NSFW “Slave Leia” party situation. Expect laughs, side-eye, and verdicts galore (YTA/NTA/ESH). Stick around for the riddle reveal: “Why did the skeleton not go to the party?”

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWThe Calm Before the Storm… America on Edge Before It Breaks?Something's stirring behind the headlines. You can feel it even if you can't name it. The air feels still but heavy, like the country is holding its breath.My first story I talk about is getting headlines from other podcasts, but they're using it to be sensationalistic instead of telling the truth.I'm not talking about rumor. I'm talking about what's actually happening behind the scenes and why it matters more than people realize.Then this episode takes a sharp turn. Out of nowhere, Donald Trump talks about a “perfect MRI.” Perfect, he says. At Walter Reed. You'll hear what that means, why it matters, and what the cameras in Japan showed right after.It's one of those weeks where nothing seems huge yet everything feels off. A government shutdown that drags on. A country pretending everything's fine. A storm building just below the surface.This isn't about panic. It's about paying attention before the next shock hits.If you've been feeling that strange pressure lately, like something's coming but no one will say it out loud, you'll get it the moment you listen.This is WTF Wednesday on A WORLD GONE MAD.The calm before the storm is here.Let me hear from you:WolfPackTalks@gmail.comAWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWThe world is heating up with stories that matter. From NATO's warning to Moscow to Trump's latest performance on the global stage, this WTF Wednesday edition of A World Gone Mad does not pull punches. Get ready for a ride through the madness of politics, power, and public pressure.This episode is packed with energy, sarcasm, and sharp commentary. You will hear about alliances under strain, leaders stumbling in the spotlight, nations making bold declarations, and a battle for free speech that has Hollywood and Washington buzzing.NATO is sending a message to Russia that the skies are no longer a playground. What happens when words at the podium turn into challenges in the air.Trump steps up at the United Nations and delivers a performance that leaves allies shaking their heads and enemies grinning. Which version of him shows up this time?Palestine gets a boost from major Western nations. For decades recognition has been dangled as a bargaining chip. Why did several countries decide now is the moment to change the game?Climate Week in New York turns into a global callout. Promises are cheap but the planet is burning. What happens when leaders say one thing and do another?Hollywood collides with politics in a fight over comedy and free speech. A network pulls the plug and the backlash is massive. Stars, unions, and fans step into the ring.The headlines are absurd, the spin is Olympic level, and the Wolfpack gets the full story with sarcasm, caffeine, and clarity.This is not the evening news. This is not a press release. This is my blunt, unfiltered voice that says what others will not.Welcome to WTF Wednesday on A World Gone Mad.Send me your comments:WolfPackTalks@gmail.comAWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWThis is the 150th episode of A World Gone Mad and that alone is worth celebrating. One hundred and fifty nights of snark, truth telling, and the kind of commentary you will not find anywhere else. If you have been here from the beginning thank you. If you are just arriving you picked one hell of a night to start. And what better way to celebrate a WTF Wednesday than this.Tonight's show is loaded. The headlines are explosive and every story feels like a dare to your sanity. We look at Trump's lawsuit against the New York Times, the latest chaos inside the DOJ, the rise of MAGA revenge politics, and Patel's hearing that turned into pure spectacle. Each moment is sharp, outrageous, and right in the wheelhouse of WTF Wednesday.This milestone episode does not slow down. It pushes harder. It asks why the institutions that are supposed to hold the line keep turning into circus acts. It asks why justice feels like payback. It asks why facts still need defending.One hundred and fifty episodes in and the Wolfpack is STILL standing. This is your midweek therapy. This is where snark meets outrage. This is where you remember, you were not crazy for shouting what the F… is going on!And for this special milestone it would be nice to hear from everyone! Say hello please.WolfPackTalks@gmail.com AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWThis WTF Wednesday I wade through headlines that look less like news and more like rejected scenes from a bad sequel. The only thing missing is popcorn.The military pulls off a strike that feels like it was storyboarded in Hollywood. Now Washington is stuck explaining it with the credibility of a teenager swearing they only had one beer.Vice President J D Vance decides to chime in with commentary that makes international law sound like it was written on the back of a napkin. Bold strategy, let's see how that plays out.Meanwhile a note linked to Jeffrey Epstein pops up in Congress and suddenly full-grown politicians are acting allergic to paper. It's oversight theater at its weirdest.The White House press room steps in next, spinning so hard it could generate its own power grid. Yesterday it was fake, today it's not, tomorrow it's the narrative. Got that?In Missouri, lawmakers clap for honesty one minute and vote the opposite way the next. It's accountability on stage, business as usual backstage. The applause sign is working overtime.Across the ocean, Russian drones cross into Poland and NATO has to answer. That's not just a border issue…that's the kind of thing that makes generals reach for antacids.And yes, Trump strolls back in to declare retreat a victory. Only in America can backing down be marketed like a grand achievement.It's another WTF Wednesday where everything Washington does we have to say “what the F…”I need everyone who's listens to my podcast to please check in with an email to me to represent your state, and your country if you're outside of America.WolfPackTalks@gmail.com AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWIt's WTF Wednesday and the headlines are weapons, not news.This episode dives into how America's image of strength is cracking while new power blocs rise abroad.In Washington survivors are demanding answers about sealed files, proof that justice can still be smothered when money and influence hold the cards.Courtrooms are handing down rulings that slap back at overreach, exposing how far some will go to bend old laws for new power.Beyond America's borders, rival powers are staging shows of force designed to rattle the West. They are banding together against America, signaling that a new axis of power is willing to challenge us outright. The message is blunt, calculated, and meant to shake confidence.At the same time questions are building about Donald Trump's health and stamina. He insists on projecting strength while the cameras show something very different.This is WTF Wednesday raw, unfiltered, and focused on the signals that reveal just how fragile the guardrails really are.AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWThis week's WTF Wednesday episode pulls no punches. America is staring down threats to its most basic freedoms, with Donald Trump back in the spotlight…attacking mail-in voting and targeting the history of slavery, and the loudest voices in power aren't whispering anymore, they're shouting their plans out loud.At the top of the list is voting itself. When leaders openly talk about killing the very process that makes democracy possible, I know the game has changed. The tools may look technical…mail-in ballots, machines, rules…but the target is clear: the right to vote.Alongside this assault on ballots comes an assault on memory. History isn't just being debated; it's being rewritten. The ugliest chapters of America's past…slavery, lynching, systemic violence…are now being treated like optional content that can be censored, sanitized, or erased.When the truth becomes inconvenient, some would rather grab a Sharpie than face it. And that's exactly the danger of this moment: pretending that if we erase the evidence, the crimes themselves disappear.But the stakes go beyond one executive order or one museum review. These moves are signals…trial balloons for something bigger. If this is what's being said out loud today, I have to ask: what comes tomorrow?That's the thread connecting it all: democracy weakened, history rewritten, accountability ducked. It's a playbook I've seen before in the shadows of history, but it's unfolding now in real time, right in front of us.In this episode, I dive into the attack on voting, the whitewashing of slavery's history, and the dangerous question of what might be planned next if these trial runs succeed. Because once again, reality is stranger, louder, and more reckless than fiction.I'm not here to dim the lights… I'm here to crank them up until EVERY lie, EVERY scam, and EVERY fraudster is exposed. I'll drag their bullshit into blinding daylight WHERE IT CAN'T HIDE!AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWThe line between democracy and dictatorship is fading right before our eyes.The warning signs are no longer subtle. In this midweek WTF edition, Jeff Alan Wolf pulls back the curtain on a new wave of political moves that should have every American sitting up and paying attention. The tone is urgent, the stakes are high, and the consequences could reshape the country you thought you knew.This isn't about partisan bickering or routine headlines. It's about the quiet, deliberate steps that, taken together, point toward something far more dangerous. The erosion of democratic norms is no longer an abstract concept — it's unfolding in real time, and it's closer to home than most realize.With his trademark mix of sharp wit and unflinching truth-telling, Jeff takes listeners deep into the heart of a developing reality that feels less like a democracy and more like a system preparing to turn on its own people. It's a conversation about patterns, precedent, and the chilling effect of power when left unchecked.You won't find platitudes or sugar-coating here. This is about connecting the dots the mainstream refuses to connect, about seeing the bigger picture before it's too late. The goal is clear: get informed, stay alert, and refuse to be lulled into complacency.If you think “it could never happen here,” this episode might make you think again. Buckle up — this is WTF Wednesday, and you're about to hear why the alarms are ringing louder than ever.AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

The 2025 US Open was one for the books- with JJ Spaun nailing a 70 footer for birdie to capture his first career major title. There were plenty of blowups during the week, with Rory declining to speak to the media and Wyndham Clark throwing a fit in the Oakmont locker room. Plus the new PGA Tour Commisioner, upcoming Travelers Championship and WTF Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda and Trevin from Live Laugh Larceny join Amber and Gina for the ultimate collab in this special WTF Wednesday episode! We talk dilemmas, dumb criminals, and animal antics in this amazingly fun team-up. 

Scottie Scheffler absolutely dominated at the CJ Cup, shooting 31 under and boat racing the field. Bryson DeChambeau captures a win on the LIV Golf Tour in South Korea. Erik Van Rooyen Sounds off, plus WTF Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys picked a winner on the PGA Tour this week- with Mitch hitting Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin in the team event at +2500. A Sports update from their favorite teams and around the NHL and NBA playoffs, plus Collin Morikawa has a new caddy, Bryson DeChambeau has a freak out about sand, and WTF Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

s Justin Thomas back after his win at the RBC Heritage? Updated Ryder Cup standings, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry look to defend their title at the the PGA Tour's only team event- the Zurich Classic. Plus WTF Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rory finally got the monkey off his back at Augusta, Winning the Masters in a Playoff over Englishmen Justin Rose. Who's Next to win a Grand Slam? Plus another signature event coming this week with the RBC Heritage, New Rules Being put in place on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour, and WTF Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Min Woo Lee secured his first victory on the PGA Tour , holding off a furious rally from World #1 Scottie Scheffler at the Texas Children's Houston Open- at a course many consider comparable to Augusta National golf course in a tuneup for the Masters. L.A.B released a new center shafted driver. Alejandro Tosti had quite the response to Bones, and WTF Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a packed weekend in professional golf: The signature event on the PGA Tour saw Russell Henley overtake Collin Morikawa late to win the red jacket at the Arnold Palmer invitational. Newly signed by Sun Day Red, Tiger Wood's clothing company, Karl Vilips shot 26 under par to win his first career PGA Tour event and secure his spot in this weeks upcoming Players Championship. LIV Golf was in Hong Kong, and former masters champion and Spaniard Sergio Garcia came away with the individual title. Plus Mulligan Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Birthday to Big Drive Mitch! It's a Signature Week on the PGA Tour, with the best players in the world headed to Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Scottie Scheffler won this in runaway fashion in 2024, but hasn't won yet on the tour in 2025. Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth had comments regarding not being a sponsors invite to this event, plus the PGA Tour is cutting down commercials (finally.) Plus another rendition of WTF Wednesday and Subway Stories  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wacky Wednesday Big Drive Energy includes a recap of episode 1 of Netflix's hit golf series Full Swing in season 3, Picks and preview for the Cognizant Classic at the Palm Beaches, Debut of the segment Subway Stories and WTF Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dark Side of Psychology: Little Albert, Stanford Prison, and Fear ConditioningTime to dive into the dark side of psychology—from Little Albert's trauma-inducing experiment to the Stanford Prison Experiment that turned ordinary college students into sadistic guards in just six days.What happens when science goes too far? And how does classical conditioning shape our fears and phobias? We'll break it all down with some humor, eerie insights, and a few wild phobias you won't believe are real.

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On this Wednesday Episode of Big Drive Energy, the Big Drive Boys discuss Joaquin Niemann winning at LIV Golf Adelaide, widely considered the "best" LIV Event where CEO Scott O'Neil had some comments that created a stir in the golf world. The Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass was announced, plus Justin Thomas and Maverick McNealy's Sunday round at Torrey Pines, Sun Day Red's first signed golfer, Golf Bag Talk, and WTF Wednesday

Which Sandwich shop is the best? The boys debate that and talk about Severance. Cart Fees are something argued about by the golf public and the guys discuss their point of view. The PGA Tour is back at Torrey Pines for the second time in less than a month, this time for a signature event. At the Farmers Insurance open in January, Harris English took home the trophy after a lot of withdraws from big names. Torrey Pines has hosted 2 PGA Tour events twice before, seeing Tiger Woods win both the Buick Invitational and U.S Open on site in 2008. LIV Golf moves to arguably it's rowdiest tournament in 2025 at Adelaide. With the "watering hole" being a lite version of the 16th at TPC Scottsdale there's sure to be some drama. Plus WTF Wednesday

The late 1920s was an interesting time in the crime world, to say the least, so let us introduce you to Helene Adelaide Shelby and her crazy crime skeleton patent. Who knows whether or not it would have made anyone's job easier? From user-submitted stories about the boys in blue, between donuts, drugs, and shoes..? there never seems to be a dull moment though it seems!Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Sources:https://elawtalk.com/famous-crimes-of-the-1920s/https://patents.google.com/patent/US1749090A/enhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/criminal-confession-skeleton-patenthttps://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/34u8wq/cops_of_reddit_what_was_the_funniest_situation/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/2kxucf/police_officers_of_reddit_what_is_the_funniest/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/974s5t/cops_of_reddit_what_is_the_funniest_thing_youve/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

On this Wednesday episode of Big Drive Energy the boys discuss the latest TGL Match between Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods' team and if that was what the league was looking for all along. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am is back this week, seeing alot of big names like Scottie Scheffler return to the course- can Wyndham Clark repeat his performance from last year or will he be dethroned? Preview of the tournament plus Big Bet Energy picks and WTF Wednesday

The Big Drive Bros are back after a bachelor party with plenty of stories from golfing in the desert in AZ. Next they discuss Tiger Woods Debut at the TGL, Sepp Straka winning the American Express Event which featured some major PGA Tour pace of play issues and finish with Power Ranking the professionals set to be featured on Netflix's Full Swing in February plus WTF Wednesday.

Send us a textHeeyyy! Happy New Year!! That's right ladies and gentlemen, we are back, brighter and bolder for the New Year and our newest season...szn 6! *cue the noise makers* If you missed the live, there's a lot to unpack for the new season, but for now, enjoy our new look that still comes with some solid and through provoking conversation! As we start another year with WTF (Wednesday, Thursday Friday), it's almost as if 2025 began by telling 2020 to "hold my beer". Wildfires in places that aren't in their dry season, snow storms in places that don't normally see snow, wind storms blowing over tractor trailers over just for fun. Oh, and by the way, the bird flu is back and brought her friends and family with her. We're gearing up for the inauguration of a convicted felon, in the meantime President Biden sends us all his farewell speech. The world is changing and everyone is adapting in one way or another, have you seen the latest updates? Invisible sculptures, seasoned theme songs and the hard stop to red dye 3..oh my! Pop a squat, buckle up, grab a drink and get ready because season 6 is here!!Support the show

The Big Drive Bros are back for their first episode of 2025 with some news. They chat about the holidays and then recap Hideki Matsuyama's impressive win at Kapalua, Trevor Immelman becoming the Official World Golf Ranking chairman, TGL's opening night, and the debut of a new segment: What the F*ck Wednesday

In this hilarious and chaotic episode, we dive deep into the weird world of Walmart's unforgettable shopping experiences. From Florida Man's failed shoplifting attempts to bizarre Black Friday brawls, we've got some truly ridiculous stories to make you laugh (and cringe). We also explore an unforgettable Thanksgiving knife fight over a parking spot, a man dressed as a cow stealing 26 gallons of milk, and even a family exorcism gone wrong. Join Gina and Amber for outrageous tales of bad decisions and unhinged antics from the aisles of Walmart. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/---Resources:https://b1039.com/2023/08/10/florida-man-admits-to-police-im-not-good-at-shoplifting/https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/11/29/walmart-stabbing-the-spirit-of-thanksgiving/https://www.businessinsider.com/william-e-golladay-arrested-over-alleged-wal-mart-attack-2014-1https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-woman-arrested-allegedly-trying-buy-another-womans-child-500000-rcna13282https://www.nj.com/cumberland/2014/02/vineland_woman_leaves_infant_in_taxi_cab_while_getting_arrested_for_theft_police_say.htmlhttps://www.wlbt.com/story/24477697/man-arrested-at-ridgeland-walmart-after-stabbing-pharmacist/https://www.fox13news.com/news/pasco-deputies-use-taser-to-chase-shopper-from-walmart-ceilinghttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/man-in-cow-suit-steals-milk_n_855420https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/jerald-newman-bloodied-by-buckeye-cop-in-11-at-walmart-nets-30-000-in-settlement-6658420https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-woman-allegedly-kidnapped-forced-exorcism-20131112-story.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

In this episode of Weird True Crime, Gina and Amber dive into the chilling, bizarre, and fascinating world of clowns. From their ancient origins as comedic entertainers to their dark turns in real-life crimes and pop culture, clowns have both delighted and terrified audiences for centuries.Join us as we explore:The history of clowns, from ancient Egypt and Rome to the birth of modern clowns like Joseph Grimaldi.The infamous killer clowns of true crime history, including John Wayne Gacy, aka “The Killer Clown,” and Sheila Keen-Warren, the alleged “Killer Clown” of Florida.The bizarre and widespread 2016 creepy clown sightings that sent chills through neighborhoods across the world.Iconic fictional clowns like Pennywise from It, Art the Clown from Terrifier, and The Joker from DC Comics.A lighter look at Ronald McDonald, the surprisingly unsettling mascot of the McDonald's franchise.Plus, Amber recounts her own childhood memories of clowns (her grandma was one!), and Gina reflects on why they're so often nightmare fuel. Don't miss the day's riddle, chilling stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Resources:https://www.historyofcircus.com/circus-facts/circus-clowns-history-and-facts/#:~:text=World%20clown%20comes%20from%20the,their%20roles%20were%20almost%20inseparable.https://pointpark.libguides.com/c.php?g=1213847&p=8882410https://www.wytv.com/home/difference-between-a-clown-and-a-jester/https://blog.sevenponds.com/cultural-perspectives/funeral-clowns-making-comebackhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-killer-clown-case-sheila-keen-warren-marlene-warren-murder-48-hours/https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/oct/31/the-great-clown-panic-of-2016-a-volatile-mix-of-fear-and-contagionhttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/john-wayne-gacy/https://www.biography.com/crime/john-wayne-gacyhttps://abc7chicago.com/clown-sightings-attacks-creepy/1544319/https://www.reddit.com/r/stephenking/comments/o7ps81/bill_hader_was_unaware_that_bill_skarsg%C3%A2rd_could/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_(character)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_in_other_mediahttps://rmhcswfl.org/rmhc-history/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

In this special edition of WTF Wednesday, Gina and Amber dive into the world of funeral-related Am I the Asshole (AITA) Reddit threads, exploring complex family dynamics, questionable etiquette, and some truly outrageous funeral moments. From handling grief and supporting loved ones to hilarious funeral mishaps and unconventional obituaries, this episode covers it all.NEW MERCH: https://www.weirdtruecrime.com/merchJoin us as we discuss:A teenager wrestling with attending their mom's funeral for closureA sibling showdown over “inappropriate” funeral attireAn unexpected funeral party thrown in honor of a brother's wishesThe clash of in-laws and partners at emotionally charged farewellsAnd more unforgettable AITA moments tied to family, death, and final goodbyes.To lighten the mood, we've also found a few funny obituaries that'll make you laugh out loud! You'll hear about unforgettable characters who left a lasting (and hilarious) mark on those they left behind.Riddle of the Day:Stick around until the end for the answer to our riddle! “Two cars were involved in an accident in the center of town. The man in the little green car overtook a big black car, causing it to swerve and crash. When examined, the green car's occupants were fine, but the black car had one dead man. Yet the driver of the green car wasn't charged with manslaughter. Why?” (Hint: It's not what you think!)Connect with Us:Email: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: Darkcast NetworkWebsite: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/weirdtruecrime/Email: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comResources: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/search/?q=funeral&cId=20d3e66f-24aa-4f23-8979-f0025db51a64&iId=8270cf89-020c-47ca-a66c-b219214bfc52https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/17rnnxj/aita_for_refusing_to_go_to_my_moms_funeral/https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1bt6c24/aita_for_kicking_out_my_sister_for_her_emo_outfit/https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/qj9qep/aita_for_excluding_my_husband_from_my_brothers/https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/ydcy8i/aita_for_missing_my_fils_funeral_after_my_mil/https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/vunb2b/aita_for_throwing_the_funeral_party_my_late/https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/rvsfc2/aita_for_kicking_my_husband_out_of_my_childrens/https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/19eze72/aita_for_crashing_my_fathers_funeral/https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/jd69eq/aita_for_planning_to_go_to_the_funeral_of_the_man/https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/17apina/aita_for_telling_my_sister_if_she_doesnt_go_to/https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/134d2ll/aita_for_not_going_to_a_funeral_with_my_boyfriendBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

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MORE DUMB CRIMINALS!!! Rate, review, and subscribe we really appreciate you!!---Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Resources: https://nypost.com/2023/09/08/las-vegas-rapper-arrested-after-he-allegedly-confessed-to-murder-in-music-video/https://people.com/las-vegas-man-arrested-allegedly-rapping-2021-murder-7966202https://nypost.com/2023/10/17/wanted-florida-man-tried-to-throw-cops-off-with-i-dont-live-here-sign/https://www.facebook.com/polkcountysheriff/posts/pfbid031NyCax4GmjQj4hHHLfiQYrp54PdiHhMN5vVRsLfkzvckbb4D43EvvusxPGYqRPDBlhttps://nypost.com/2023/10/04/bank-robber-who-was-busted-while-counting-cash-outside-tried-scheme-again/https://nypost.com/2024/01/02/news/colorado-burglar-busted-after-using-uber-as-getaway-car-for-8k-plumbing-tool-heist/https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/wheat-ridge-burglary-uber/73-2bf48f9d-029f-4d2b-ab4b-ac0bf3ef7f9fhttps://nypost.com/2024/01/20/news/burglar-on-lam-for-breaking-into-idaho-homes-rearranging-furniture/https://nypost.com/2024/01/24/news/oakland-thieves-drag-stolen-atm-after-bank-robbery/https://nypost.com/2024/04/17/us-news/indiana-woman-calls-911-to-report-dealer-for-selling-bad-meth/https://nypost.com/2024/04/22/us-news/florida-couple-arrested-for-making-fake-winning-lotto-ticket-in-hopes-of-tricking-officials-into-handing-over-1m-prize/https://nypost.com/2024/05/11/us-news/kentucky-driver-hands-over-bag-of-meth-fentanyl-3k-when-cops-ask-for-id/https://nypost.com/2024/05/11/us-news/new-hampshire-teen-aiden-studer-topples-porta-potty-with-mom-child-inside/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

Join Gina and Amber as we talk about the Harvard Medical School morgue scandal in our first WTF Wednesday of 2024. Some laughs to be had at even More Tales from the Morgue because at the end of the day, comedy is cheaper than therapy. (We know you've missed us saying that.) When Heaven Meets Hell Podcast with Allyn Amerongen: https://linktr.ee/whmhreviewWebsite: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Sources: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/reaction-to-disturbing-scheme-involving-sale-of-stolen-body-parts-from-harvard-morgue/3068742/https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/harvards-morgue-scandal-is-part-of-a-much-larger-story-in-trading-human-remains/3136374/https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-01-19/harvard-urges-judge-to-toss-families-lawsuits-over-morgue-scandalhttps://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/harvard-seeks-dismissal-of-families-lawsuits-in-body-parts-theft-scandal/3252508/https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/2/13/harvard-medical-school-morgue-lawsuit/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/yre64n/people_who_work_in_morgues_or_with_the_dead_what/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/3j7nbn/people_who_work_in_the_funeral_industry_what_is/https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/02/23/harvard-morgue-stolen-remains-guilty-plea-lodgehttps://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/anatomical-gift-program-resources/update-criminal-investigation-cedric-lodgehttps://www.wbur.org/news/2024/05/01/harvard-morgue-scandal-postmortem-podcast-criminal-case-lawsuit-newsletterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.