Mysteries, Monsters, & Mayhem
A podcast about true crime, mysteries, cryptids, the paranormal, and any other creepy and interesting tales that cross our paths, all with a touch of humor.
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184 episodes
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Victims & Murderesses
In this Just Us episode, we discuss the unsolved mystery of the Black Dahlia (as previously promised) and the crazy, homicidal antics of Pam Hupp.
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Season 8
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Episode 184
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2:06:36
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Yeet the Rich
In this episode, we each do a variety piece. MB covers crimes involving celebrities, and Shannon discusses the history of the guillotine, including the first, final public, and final global person put to death by the guillotine (along with a we...
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Season 8
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Episode 183
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1:17:18
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Righting the Wrongs
In this Just Us episode, we discuss parent vigilantes and the sordid history of Irish workhouses
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Season 8
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Episode 182
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1:40:02
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Heads Will Roll - Recorded Live with Guest David R. Slayton
This month we switch things up with an episode recorded live at Pikes Peak Writers Conference, featuring guest David R. Slayton, one of the weekend's keynotes. We cover the Lipstick Killer, Dead Woman's Crossing, and a smattering of robberies, ...
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Season 8
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Episode 181
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1:23:04
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Realtors & Poisoners
In this "just us" episode we discuss the serial poisoner Amy Archer Gilligan and the dangers of working in real estate (plus a realtor who was also a serial killer - no one's safe!)
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Season 8
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Episode 180
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1:33:35
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Cursed
This month we welcome Jeff Wood, who tells us about his experiences in Minneapolis in a haunted building and a diner called The Band Box. We also discuss the Hillside Strangler(s) and a clearly cursed church.
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Season 8
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Episode 179
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1:58:10
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Left With Questions
In this "just us" episode, we cover the cases of Leonard Peltier and a woman named Mabel, whose husband is in jail, though he insists it wasn't him.
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Season 8
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Episode 178
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2:00:28
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Get a Grip on Your Monkeys
Shannon discusses the murder of Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert, and Phillip DeVine, while MB regales with tales of crimes solved by or involving animals (no animal harm stories).
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Season 8
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Episode 177
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2:13:00
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Horny Crickets & Sexy Emus
We welcome Mandy Houk this month, who covers the infamous Emu War. we also discuss Havana Syndrome and the longstanding mystery of two sisters, their disappearance, and their eventual unsolved murder.
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Season 8
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Episode 176
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2:11:12
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Character Arcs, Goat Glands, & Period Panties
This episode is just the two of us. We discuss Richard Speck and the Nurse Murders, as well as the notorious quack John Romulus Brinkley, who thought goat glands fixed everything.
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Season 8
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Episode 175
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2:44:00
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Of Obeah & Missing Persons
For our season finale, we welcome author J.L. Campbell, who talks about the practice of obeah in Jamaica, her home, and reads us a story. We also discuss the disappearance of Natalee Holloway and of various hunters in national parks.
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Season 7
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Episode 174
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1:45:17
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Tatas, Testes, & Teats
Our guest this month is Torie Fox-Phillips, who tells us about the Old Man of Crater Lake. We also discuss the Lust Killer/Shoe Fetish Killer and the seasoned prankster Horace de Vere Cole.
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Season 7
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Episode 173
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1:54:30
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Loonees, Feetography, & Monuments
This month we welcome author and publisher Sam Knight to the pod, where he tells a personal story of a sad and impactful crime. We also discuss the Georgia Guidestones and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Standoff.
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Season 7
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Episode 172
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1:49:24
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We're Not Saying It Was Aliens, But...
In this episode, we welcome Patrick Hester again! We discuss The Machete Killer; random weird facts about South Dakota, including Cryptids and their very own Lady in White; and the history of UFOs and how they were viewed at different times.
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Season 7
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Episode 171
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2:52:26
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Neurodivergent Story Hour
Our guest this month is Lou J. Berger. We discuss the 1972 Munich Olympics, the Mandela Effect, and various southern mafias.
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Season 7
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Episode 170
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2:09:31
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It's a Pelican!
We welcome Tyrean Martinson this month! She discusses the first UFO sighting in the U.S. MB and I cover Georgia Tann's horrible "adoption" ring and the Tromp family's mysterious trip.
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Season 7
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Episode 169
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1:49:06
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People Are Stupid
This week it's just MB & Shannon, covering a series of murders occurring in real time online, the crimes and spirits of Muncie, and some UFO sightings supported by the U.S. government.
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Season 7
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Episode 168
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2:12:46
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Kidnappers, Killers, & Con Artists
We welcome DeAnna Knippling this week, as she spins a tale of Victor Lustig, a con man. MB and Shannon cover the kidnappings of Kurt Newton and Timmothy Pitzen, as well as serial killer Donald Henry Gaskins.
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Season 7
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Episode 167
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1:59:34
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Murderers & Marauders
Our guest this month is Christina Bergling, who covers the Axe Man of New Orleans. We also cover the Sea Orphan and Grainne O'Malley, the Pirate Queen.
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Season 7
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Episode 166
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1:43:33
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All in the Family
This month our guest is Pete Klismet, retired FBI profiler, who discusses his first case as a profiler just starting out. MB and I talk about Robert Durst and Tausha Morton.
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Season 7
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Episode 165
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1:57:42
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The Anti-Romance Episode
We welcome romance author Kameron Claire as our guest this month, discussing black widow (maybe?) Betty Neumar. MB and I cover the cult behind Shen Yun and the Menendez brothers.
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Season 7
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Episode 164
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2:00:30
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Crossed Paths
We welcome Angela Sylvaine, whose Frost Bite recently hit shelves, and discuss Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the murder of Jacob Wetterling, and the cult murder of Bethany Deaton.
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Season 7
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Episode 163
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2:04:24
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The Skilled & The Skewed
We cover one of the biggest heists on record and the Moorhouse murders, ending the year with a survivor story.
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Season 6
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Episode 162
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1:06:44