Best Passionately Unhinged Podcasts (2025)

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She Used Flypaper to Kill Her Husbands (And It Actually Worked) 1:09:08

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She was BEAUTIFUL. She was DEADLY. She had all sorts of men DANCING TO HER TUNE. She was "Idaho's Lady Bluebeard," and her story is about to absolutely BLOW YOUR MIND! 🤯 Get ready to deep-dive into the chilling, unbelievable true crime saga of Lyda Trueblood. On the outside, she was a picture-perfect housewife, but behind her charm and grace lurked…

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Trapped & Left to Die...in a suitcase?! WTF was Sarah Boone Thinking? 57:17

8d ago57:17

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres Jr. had a history of violent fights, but when Jorge was found dead inside a suitcase, Sarah had a bizarre excuse: hide and seek gone wrong. WTF?! At first, she claimed it was a tragic accident—until police found videos of her laughing and taunting Jorge as he begged for air. Let’s unpack the d…

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The Mustache Rides Again: Greatest 'Staches in Country Music (and Beyond) 40:45

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This week, the Dads talk about a growing trend in country music and on the faces of men everywhere: the mustache. While facial hair is divisive, this episode takes a light-hearted view of the ‘stache, the correlation between masculinity in society and the prevalence of mustachioed individuals and much more. This is just one long “Change My Mind” se…

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Disturbed, Unhinged and Deadly - The Psychotic Rage of Amy Bishop 53:50

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! A Harvard neuroscientist... denied a promotion... and a conference room massacre. On a quiet Friday in 2010... Amy Bishop walked into a faculty meeting at the University of Alabama. Forty-five minutes later... she did something horrific. But this wasn’t a random act of violence... it was years in the making. Because when …

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JAIL CELL JUSTICE?! Evil Guard Gets More Than He Bargained For | Joan Little 41:17

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Joan Little, a young Black woman, made headlines in the 1970s. That's because... ... alone in her cold, dark jail cell... she faced an unthinkable choice: submit to her attacker or fight for her life. And what happened next led to a trial that had America in a complete chokehold and changed legal history forever. What led…

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Serial Killers, Cults, & Cannibals: The TWISTED Case of Ottis Toole 44:42

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! I've been putting out episodes of MMM for a while now, but occasionally I come across a story that shakes me to my core. And keeps me up at night. This is one of them. The story of Ottis Toole (and his literal partner in crime Henry Lee Lucas) involves cannibalism, a cult and even a cameo by Ted Bundy. The horrific action…

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Jeremy Pinnell on Country Music, Jiu-Jitsu and Balance 35:00

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In this episode, The Dads speak with Jeremy Pinnell, a country music dad from Elsmere, Kentucky. Jeremy released his first full-length album in 2014 on SofaBurn Records, featuring a collection of songs that draw from his life to tell a truly country story. Jeremy recently released brand new singles “Save You” and “Come Home to Me.” He joined the Da…

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The World’s WORST KIllers: 4+ Bingeworthy Hours of True Crime 4:24:07

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! I had an idea. Inspired by your comments about putting my videos on in the background (even to fall asleep to), I decided to create something just for you. This is a Murder, Mystery & Makeup Compilation—over 3 hours long—featuring some of the most notorious serial killers I’ve covered. From chilling crimes to twisted moti…

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Why Dads Should Take Parental Leave, Plus a Country Music Dads Update 9:23

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Dave goes solo for this episode with a brief update on Country Music Dads' plans in the coming months and with a brief rant about parental leave for dads. Show Notes: 00:34: The Update Dave's having a baby! He shares how that news will affect the timing of the podcast in the coming months as he takes Podcaster Parental Leave. The Country Cutler Tak…

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NFL superstar to cold blooded KILLER - the downfall of Aaron Hernandez 1:01:59

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Okay... so... Aaron Hernandez has been all over the place recently because a new TV show came out about him. And I remember hearing about this guy in the news... but I never really knew all the details. Until now... Friends... the Aaron Hernandez is a ride. His story goes from the highest of highs - playing in the fricken…

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Sean Burns Does It All 53:44

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This week, the Dads sit down with Manitoba's own Sean Burns. He’s a sideman, a frontman and a radio man -- and he’s your new best friend. Sean has been playing bass and touring with one of Canada’s best underground country stars, Corb Lund, for years. He makes time for his own solo career as a songwriter and purveyor of classic country sounds as th…

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Women Who Kill: 3+ Hours of True Crime 3:10:59

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Hi Friends! Happy Tueseday! I had an idea. Inspired by many of your comments where you mention that you put my videos on in the background to fall asleep to - I decided to put something together for you. This is a Murder, Mystery and Makeup Compilation. A video over 3 hours long all about a deadly theme tying all of these murderous stories together…

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10 Years, No Excuses: Resilience and Reinvention with George Rojas 23:42

2M ago23:42

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In this episode of UnHinged with Theresa Roemer, Theresa sits down with entrepreneur George Rojas to talk about his incredible 10-year journey with Amaré Magazine. From battling addiction to building a global brand, George shares raw and inspiring stories of resilience, reinvention, and the power of staying true to your purpose. They dive into the…

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A Victorian lesbian romance ends in madness, jealousy, and MURDER?? - Alice Mitchell & Freda Ward 53:32

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Today we're talking about a scandalous story that went down in the late 1800s in Memphis, Tennessee. That's where a same-sex, Gilded Age girl-crush came to an abrupt, bloody end. Lemme tell you... this story's got passion, it's got jealousy, some big secrets and there's even a bit of stalking going on. This is the story o…

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Family Vacation is a Lie 1:03:18

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... or how I traveled with kids on summer break, and all I got was this grape snow cone. This week, the Dads talk about the season of family vacations. While these trips are a tremendous amount of work, all the research and our lasting memories suggest that, although these journeys aren’t exactly vacations, the family trip is incredibly valuable to…

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Billionaire Island: The Secret Predator Network That Escaped Justice 42:47

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Hi friends, Happy Tuesday! Today, we're taking a deep dive into the shadowy world of Billionaire Island and exposing a chilling secret. We're talking about Brother Paul, and how he became intertwined with a predator network that managed to evade justice for far too long. This is a story that reveals the dark underbelly of power and privilege, and t…

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Fan Favorite & UPDATE Love, Lies, & Lust: What Really Happened With Jodi Arias? 50:09

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Hi friends happy Tuesday! Another highly requested video for you, dont worry I have some lesser known stories coming as well. This eyeshadow look was definitely not my favorite, I swear in person it looked so good, but looking back I'm likeeeeee, no. hahaha. Oh well, they cant all be winners. Anywho, thank you for hanging out with me today - I woul…

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The Doohickeys on Comedy, Dad Jokes and Country Music 46:03

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Our guests this episode are The Doohickeys, a comedic country music duo who are on the rise in the Americana and country music worlds. Haley and Jack join The Dads to talk about their journey from house parties and open mic nights in LA to playing the Ryman Auditorium and releasing their debut album, All Hat No Cattle. We talk about their creative …

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He Kept His Daughter in the Basement for 24 YEARS 57:34

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Hi friends, Happy Tuesday! Today's story is about Josef Fritzl, the man who kidnapped and abused his own daughter by keeping her hostage in a basement-prison for 24 whole years... This story gets even more messed up somehow--and to think he got away with it for so long... Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a gr…

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Tony Kamel Fights With a Smile: On Fatherhood, Real Stories and Finding Hope in Hard Times 36:19

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Tony Kamel, a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, clawhammer banjo and guitar player, and father to a four-year-old girl, joins the show to talk about his latest album, We’re All Gonna Live, and to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the stories and real people that inspired many of his songs. Tony shares how his new-ish role as a father and his re…

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A psychotic Alaskan love triangle turned deadly? The twisted case of Mechele Linehan 36:55

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Today, we're diving into the strange and twisted story of Michele Linehan, a former exotic dancer whose life took a dark turn straight out of a noir film. This is a case of charm, manipulation, and cold calculation… with a shocking murder at its core. Was she a cold-blooded femme fatale? Or just a woman caught in the wron…

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The Crossbow Cannibal - PhD Student and Secret Serial Killer?! 35:53

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! This is the story of Stephen Griffiths... the Crossbow Cannibal. I mean, bizarre may be the best way to describe this horrible monster. He had bizarre concerns about his hair, used a bizarre weapon and had a bizarre outlook on who he actually was. The Crossbow Cannibal was active over in England in 2009 and 2010, but his …

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Daddy's Got His Blue Jeans On: A Deep Dive Into Country Music's Pants 57:35

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Blue jeans are ubiquitous in country music. Yet dads (and kids) often choose the comfort and flexibility of "soft pants" over the rich history and unforgiving fit of denim. In this episode, the dads explore how blue jeans fit in our kids' active lives, on dads' expanding waistlines and in country music tropes. They're joined by author James Sulliva…

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“No one could hear them scream.” The babysitter from hell - Christine Falling 30:28

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Christine Falling, infamously dubbed “the babysitter from hell,” gained notoriety for her shocking neglect and manipulative behavior while entrusted with the care of children. From the years of 1980-1982 she killed five infants and one elderly man. How did this go on for so long and nobody said anything? Also, let me know…

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Ted Russell Kamp: A Founding Father of Alt-Country 45:52

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Ted Russell Kamp, a Los Angeles-based musician, songwriter, producer and country music dad, joins Dave and Donnie to talk about the evolution of modern country music from his perspective as one of the forefathers of the modern alt-country movement. Ted's balance between touring, producing, songwriting, and building a family is unique and inspiring.…

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INTERNET MURDERS - An MMM Compilation Episode 3:59:20

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Hi Friends! I had an idea. Inspired by many of your comments where you mention that you put my videos on in the background to fall asleep to - I decided to put something together for you. This is a Murder, Mystery and Makeup Compilation. A video over 3 hours long all about a deadly theme tying all of these murderous stories together - twisted INTER…

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Failed Country Music Star Turned Fast Food Killer? - what was going on with Paul Dennis Reid?? 48:42

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Paul Dennis Reid... aka the 'Fast Food Killer'... was a failed country singer who became one of Tennessee’s most terrifying criminals in the late '90s. This man went on a deadly spree, robbing fast food spots and brutally killing several people in just a few months. His story is a mix of broken dreams, cold-blooded murder…

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Jason Isbell Canceled Shows for His Daughter: Great Dad or Letting Fans Down? 48:25

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A few months ago, mega-star and Czar of the Americana Empire Jason Isbell announced on social media that he was sorry to push back a few dates at large venues across the country to attend his daughter’s school play. In this episode, we discuss whether modern families — especially fathers navigating shifting expectations across their various respons…

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"People die, they should just get over it." - The Monster Who Haunted Australia: Ivan Milat 48:50

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Okay look... this episode might be a bit, let’s say, unsettling. It unpacks the story of one of Australia’s most notorious serial killers and his horrifying crimes against young travelers didn't just shock the Land Down Under... but the entire world. From the gruesome discoveries in a state forest to the investigation tha…

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Luke Combs' "Fathers & Sons" Reviewed: An Emotional Country Gut Punch for Modern Dads 47:50

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If you're a dad in need of a good cry, consider this your warning: Luke Combs’ album Fathers & Sons hits hard. In this episode, the Country Music Dads give a full, unfiltered review of Fathers & Sons because, honestly, it was inevitable. The Dads weigh in on the best and worst songs and the overall impact of this album on country music, modern fath…

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Tragic accident or betrayed by her "friends"?? The unknown answers with Tamla Horsford's case 1:33:27

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! The story of Tamla Horsford is a really unsettling one. Like so many of us have done before, Tamla thought she was in for a cute weekend get together with her girls. But what started off as a lowkey drunken game night ended in Tamla's fatal "fall" from her balcony. Was her death just an accident, or as the only Black woma…

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Fan Favorite & UPDATE The Charles Manson Cult Killings 51:47

6M ago51:47

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! I have always gotten suggestions to pleaseee cover this story and here we are. My brain got turned into mush watching all the interviews and reading all the articles, I still dont even fully understand what the heck was going on! Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your…

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Country Grammar: Children's Lit with Some Country Grit 59:25

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The Country Music Dads dive headlong into the world of children’s literature, pop culture and its intersection with country music. We discuss the viral video of Ludacris’ incredible rapping of the book Llama Llama Red Pajama, discuss our favorite kids' books, which ones would make incredible country music songs and who should cut them. Show Notes: …

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A "freak accident" or pure evil?? Unraveling the death of Phoebe Handsjuk 56:03

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Phoebe Handsjuk was a 24-year-old Australian woman who had her entire life ahead of her. Until one day, she was found at the bottom of her apartment building's garbage cute... after "falling" 12 stories. No one knew exactly how or why. So let's dive into the chilling details of Phoebe's death... because they continue to b…

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New Year, Same Ole Me… But Different: How We’re Growing in 2025 57:12

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Country Music Dads is BACK for Season 2! And we are kicking things off by talking about the change (or lack thereof) that often accompanies the start of a new year. “New Year, new me” we say in January before seeing the “same ol’ me” staring back at us in the mirror in March. But is that such a bad thing? George Jones and Dierks Bentley provide sup…

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Grandma is secretly a serial killer and CANNIBAL?? The shocking crimes of the Granny Ripper 30:58

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Looks can be deceiving... and deadly. And that's why you never judge a book by its cover. Because if you judged Tamara Samsonova by her cover... you'd think she's just this sweet, lil Russian grannie who makes after-school snacks for the kiddos. But in reality... Tamara was anything but sweet. And instead of preparing aft…

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World Famous Olympian turned murderer?? Did He Do it or Honest Mistake? 35:59

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Even though both his legs were amputated as a child... Oscar Pistorius overcame all odds and went on to become both a Paralympic AND Olympic sensation. I mean... Oscar had the entire world in the palm of his hands. That is until one day... when it all came crashing down. In the early morning hours of Valentine's Day 2013,…

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She kept her secret lover in the attic for 10 YEARS and no one knew?! 22:30

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! How far would you go for love? Well... for one woman named Dolly... there was no such thing as "too far." I mean... I gotta hand it to her. This woman knew what she wanted romantically and she went and got it. But at a certain point, Dolly's thirst for steamy, sultry romance turned into something much more sinister. And a…

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Episode 9 - Don't Sign Cross Ronda! 28:16

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If there's one sure fire way to get yourself reported, it's trying to steal Ronda's clients out from under her - especially when it's a $25 million dollar listing! Find out what happens when someone tries to call her not-so-expired client. If you like to call expired listings, get some help from Ronda first!…

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From Banker to Wreath Boss: Silvia’s Bold Leap into Entrepreneurship 23:10

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In this episode of Unhinged with Theresa Roemer, Theresa sits down with Silvia Plavsic, the founder of The Trendy Wreath House, to discuss her inspiring journey from banker to full-time entrepreneur. Silvia shares how a creative hobby turned into a thriving business, the challenges of running a handmade decor shop during the pandemic, and her bold …

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When a superfan goes too far for his "art" - The Wannabe Dexter Killer 46:35

7M ago46:35

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! What happens when a "Dexter" fanboy, a lifelong narcissist, and a pathological liar are all the same person? Murderer Mark Twitchell would know: you get a lousy attempt at being a serial killer and a life sentence in jail. Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your week, …

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Caregiver to Killer: Amelia Dyer & The Dark World of Baby Farming 38:55

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! In the late 1800s, Amelia Dyer ran a group home for infants called a "baby farm"... But instead of helping these babies, what she did was unthinkable... Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your week, make good choices and I'll be seeing you very soon. xo Bailey Sarian I…

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Bind, Torture, Kill: Who was the BTK Killer? 57:29

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Today, we're discussing the highly requested BTK killer, AKA Dennis Rader. This has got to be one of the worst MMM's so far...get ready, y'all. AND ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings. Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your week, make good choices and I'll be seeing …

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Don't look behind the mirror!! The unknown Candyman case and famous horror story 49:03

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Everybody knows the "candyman"...you know, look in your bathroom mirror, say "candyman" five times, and he'll appear? Well, this horror story must've started somewhere. That somewhere is 1980s Chicago, when elderly Ruthie Mae McCoy was was tragically killed by "a man entering through her bathroom mirror." Also, let me know who you want me to talk a…

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From Hobby to Empire: The Makeup Junkie Bags Story with Meredith Jurica 24:54

8M ago24:54

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In this episode of Unhinged, host Theresa Roemer sits down with the inspiring Meredith Jurica, founder of Makeup Junkie Bags, to discuss her incredible journey from school speech pathologist to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur. Meredith shares how a simple DIY project turned into a viral business, landing her on Shark Tank and in major retailers na…

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Post Office Massacre: Patrick Sherrill and the "Going Postal" Tragedy (Podcast Exclusive) 21:18

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! You've probably heard the phrase "going postal" before... but where exactly did it originate? Well, back in 1986, Patrick Sherrill, a USPS worker, committed the deadliest lone-man mass shooting in Oklahoma's history. Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your week, make g…

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How Snapchat caught this parent killer red-handed 41:47

9M ago41:47

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! I hate a liar, don't you? Well that's what Chandler Halderson is--a liar and then some. Hear the story of how he starts off with one sloppy lie after another and ends up a cold-blooded killer. Even worse, he gets caught by his girlfriend screenshotting a Snapchat! Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time.…

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Fan Favorite: One of the Most Hated Women In America - Casey Anthony 54:38

9M ago54:38

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Today I thought I would repost a fan favorite story... Casey Anthony. Not just because it had the entire country in a fricken choke hold. But also because... there have been some, let's say, interesting updates in Casey's personal life recently. So this isn't your typical replay... there is also some brand new content her…

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The Kansas City Vampire - Convinced he had to eat human flesh to live?! (Podcast Exclusive) 28:48

9M ago28:48

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Friends... I often wonder what drives someone to cross every fricken line imaginable. Like where do we, as people, go wrong? It tends to be head trauma... but sometimes... It's other things that drive people to go off the deep end. Well, in this episode, we dive into the chilling story of Marc Vincent Sappington, the Kans…

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Best Country Christmas Songs for Fireside Eggnog Season 47:14

10M ago47:14

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With the Holiday season upon us, here are our favorite Christmas songs. We have songs by classic country artists, new renditions of the classics, original compositions, and some that just make us laugh and smile at the joy of the Christmas season. Grab a glass of eggnog, sit back and enjoy the sounds of a Country Christmas. Mentioned in the Show: D…