Best Shockingly Wicked A True Crime Podcasts (2025)

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Subbing In: Shock Jock + Cultural Kid 59:13

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6h ago59:13

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Meg welcomes Guy Richards Smit to the podcast and recounts the antics and offenses of Imus in the Morning. Guy recalls the perks of being a kid in the city: the practice rooms, the museums, and a grandmother who took him to R rated movies. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to …

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Ep. 80 - Fact or Fiction: Ted Bundy vs Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile 53:28

1d ago53:28

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What's Up, Witches! In this week's episode, Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we dive headfirst into the murky waters of fact versus fiction - Ted Bundy style. We're unpacking the real-life horrors of one of America's most infamous serial killers and putting them side-by-side with the Hollywood ve…

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Subbing In: Self Defense + Charly's Corner 1:17:15

7d ago1:17:15

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Meg reminds BFF Alex of Flaming Pablum about the dangers of their childhood neighborhood: the Upper East Side. Alex tells of how the Shadowman and Zephyr graffiti, punk band Modern Clix, and famed Cortlandt Alley ended up on the cover of one of the most celebrated Argentine albums of all time. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, o…

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Ep. 79 - The Haunting Mystery of Amy Bradley 43:51

8d ago43:51

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What's Up, Witches! This week, we're diving into one of the most chilling unsolves mysteries of our time - the disappearance of Amy Bradley. What was supposed to be a dream family cruise in 1998 turned into a nightmare when Amy vanished without a trace from her cabin balcony. Over the years, there have been alleged sightings, strange photos, and wh…

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Subbing In: Watch Party of When Harry Met Sally 1:03:12

14d ago1:03:12

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BFF Cynthia Weiner joins Meg for a WATCH PARTY of When Harry Met Sally, the classic fall New York rom com that gave us "pesto is the quiche of the 80s," "someone is staring at you in personal growth," and, of course, "men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way." Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, o…

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Ep. 78 - Stalkers Keep Stalking 49:54

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What's Up Witches! This week, things get extra personal as TwistedVic and Drama Queen grab the mic from Stardust & The Spooky Crew (EXPL1C1T & JadesaBlazin) for a Twisted Drama Takeover you won't forget. From creepy encounters that blur the line between admirer and stalker, to the real-life dangers of people who just won't quit - we're peeling back…

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Subbing In: SROs + NY Brews 45:48

21d ago45:48

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Meg tells BFF Kevin of Malt and Mold about gin mills and SROs along the Bowery. Kevin brings a growler of Oktoberfest and tells of how Brooklyn Brewery brought craft beer back to New York. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas fo…

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Ep. 77 - All Aboard The Queen Mary 38:30

23d ago38:30

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What's Up, Witches! This week, join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & JadesaBlazin) as they discuss the legendary RMS Queen Mary - a ship so haunted it makes the Titanic look like a kiddie pool. From phantom footsteps echoing in the halls to chilling encounters in the infamous Room B340, we're diving headfirst into the ghost storie…

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Ep. 76 - American Horror Story 57:14

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What's Up, Witches! This week, join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we dive headfirst into the twisted universe of American Horror Story - every eerie season of it. From the haunted halls of Murder House to the chilling secrets of the Coven, the freakish wonders of the Freak Show, all the way through…

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Ep. 75 - Fact or Fiction: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 45:45

1M ago45:45

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What's Up, Witches! This week we're taking a deep dive into one of horror's most infamous legends - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Was Leatherface really lurking out in the backwoods of Texas, or was it all a twisted tale sewn together from real-life terror? Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we brea…

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Ep. 74 - H.H. Holmes - EXPL1C1T Takeover 39:05

1M ago39:05

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What's Up, Witches! This week, it's an EXPL1C1T Takeover - and he's diving headfirst into the twisted mind of America's first serial killer: H.H. Holmes. Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we break down the legend of the Murder Castle - a Chicago nightmare filled with hidden rooms, gas chambers, an…

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Ep. 73 - Creepy Pastas - Twisted & Jaded 54:32

2M ago54:32

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What's Up, Witches! Thos week, join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & JadesaBlazin) as we dive deep into the internet's dark side with a bone-chilling (and slightly baked) tour through the creepiest of Creepy Pastas with a Twisted & Jaded Takeover. From the cursed grin of Smile Dog, to the faceless terror of Slender Man, to the blo…

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Marriage Mania + Pulitzer Sur-prize 50:50

2M ago50:50

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Meg explains governor Hugh Carey’s whirlwind romance and marriage to a woman of many secrets. Jessica revisits A Confederacy of Dunces on the day of its shocking Pulitzer win. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HER…

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Ep. 72 - Scary Video Games with TwistedVic 1:47:35

2M ago1:47:35

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What's Up, Witches! This week, it's a TwistedVic Takeover - and you already know what that means: more jump scares, more blood, and way less chill. We're diving headfirst into the pixelated nightmares that keep us sleeping with the lights on - it's time for the Scary Video Games episode! From the fog-drenched hellscape of Silent Hill to the animatr…

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Ep. 71 - Child's Play & Evil Dolls 1:07:14

2M ago1:07:14

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What's Up, Witches! This week, we're cranking the creep factor way up with a twisted trip through the world of Child's Play & Evil Dolls. From the blood-soaked legacy of Chucky to the cursed chaos of other dolls that should have never left the toy shelf, we're talking pint-sized killers with king-sized body counts. And get this - this episode was j…

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Zooming In: Ed.gov + Stuck On You 48:01

2M ago48:01

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Meg reveals how Playboy ruined Ed Koch’s run for governor. Jessica remembers the syringe scare that emptied local beaches on the hottest summer on record. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you for liste…

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Zooming In: Eff CC + MTV Evolution 43:07

2M ago43:07

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Meg identifies who was actually responsible for Saturday Night Lives’ worst season ever. Jessica reveals how MTV used Remote Control to increase ad sales while launching comedy legends. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for s…

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Ep. 70 - Fact or Fiction: Tarot 53:22

2M ago53:22

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What's Up, Witches! This week, we're flipping cards and flipping out - because it's time for Fact or Fiction: Tarot. Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we blaze up and break down the difference between real-life Tarot readings and the blood-soaked chaos of the new horror movie "Tarot". Is the death…

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The Plain Dealer + Adventures in Reading 51:39

3M ago51:39

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Meg watches Harvey Pekar and David Letterman’s unlikely bromance blossom and bust. Jessica takes us on a journey with the creation of the wildly popular Choose Your Own Adventure books. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for s…

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Ep. 69 - Piper Rockelle & The Squad 49:49

3M ago49:49

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What's Up, Witches! This week, Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) are lighting up and spilling the tea on the pastel-colored chaos that is Piper Rockelle & The Squad. From the viral glow-ups to the behind-the-scenes drama, we're talking exploitation, fake friendships, shady parenting, and lawsuits that'll …

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We See You + Bring It Down! 49:50

3M ago49:50

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Meg presents one of Mindhunter John Douglas’ first profiling case studies: the murder of Francine Elveson. Jessica reports on the shockingly dramatic opening night of Gower Champion’s 42nd Street on Broadway. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if y…

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Ep. 68 - Reddit Confessions 59:26

3M ago59:26

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What's Up, Witches! Buckle up & join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we blaze one up, because it's time for a Twisted Drama Takeover - and you already know that means sh*t's about to get wild. This week, TwistedVic & Drama Queen are hijacking the mic to dive headfirst into the unholy mess that is Red…

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Wicked WASPS + Jam on Wry 53:45

3M ago53:45

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Meg tells the sordid tale of Iris Sawyer’s downfall at the hands of Tom and Nan Kempner - the original social X-Ray. Jessica investigates the protest group Gypsies Against Stereotypical Propaganda and their unexpected motivations. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from…

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Ep. 67 - UFO's & Aliens 56:31

3M ago56:31

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What's Up, Witches! This week on Witchy Weed Podcast, we're lighting up and looking to the skies - because it's time to talk UFO's & Aliens, baby! From government cover-ups to creepy abductions to that one time Stardust swore she saw a saucer while high, we're breaking down the weirdest alien encounters and smoking through the madness. Are they rea…

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Pain Mismanagement + Who Lives Like This? 59:27

3M ago59:27

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Meg looks into the death of Diane Ellsworth, one of the many copy cat medicinal poisonings following the Tylenol Murders. Jessica questions the many puzzling commentaries on gender, real estate, and the NYPD in 1987’s blockbuster Three Men and a Baby. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE W…

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Ep. 66 - Fact or Fiction: Amityville Horror 40:38

3M ago40:38

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What's Up, Witches! This week, Witchy Weed Podcast takes a haunted trip to Long Island to break down one of the most controversial paranormal legends of all time: The Amityville Horror. Was it truly a house of horrors...or just a house of lies? Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we're lighting up a…

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Ep. 65 - Interview with Rishi Gandhi: The Beasts We Carry 38:20

4M ago38:20

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What's Up, Witches! This week, we're lighting one up and diving deep with horror filmmaker Rishi Gandhi, the twisted mind behind the upcoming short film The Beasts We Carry. Rishi joins Stardust & the Spooky Crew (TwistedVic & JadesaBlazin) for a full-on sesh about monsters, trauma, and the creepy shit we keep buried inside. From haunted childhoods…

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Ep. 64 - The Mean Girls Murder: The Shanda Sharer Case 39:27

4M ago39:27

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What's Up, Witches! This week, Witchy Weed Podcast takes a chilling deep dive into one of the most disturbing true crime cases of the 1990's - the brutal murder of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer at the hands of four teenage girls. It's a story of jealousy, manipulation, and cruelty disguised in lip gloss and friendship bracelets. Stardust & The Spooky C…

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Watch Party: Moonlighting 44:06

4M ago44:06

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Jessica and Meg take a look back at the pilot episode of one of their favorite shows, Moonlighting, and discuss just what made it so great. Or so very, very weird! Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you …

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Ep. 63 - Strangest Murder Stories 52:19

4M ago52:19

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What's Up Witches! It's time to light up, lock in, and prepare to get twisted - because this week Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) are diving headfirst into the weirdest, wildest murder stories we could dig up on Reddit. From a nursing home so negligent it ended up in a grotesque death, to unpacking the …

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Invisible Women + The Chosen 43:33

4M ago43:33

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Meg tells of how sculptress Barbara G. Cohn Bisgyer brought down a crime ring. Jessica introduces “The Door”: the ultimate arbiters of club life. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you for listening! Lov…

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Ep. 62 - Games You Shouldn't Play Pt. 2 49:47

4M ago49:47

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What's Up Witches! The darkness calls...and we still ain't learned our lesson. In this spine-chilling sequel, join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic & JadesaBlazin) as we dive back into the world of cursed rituals, haunted pastimes, and games that should never be played - unless you're ready to pay the price. From summoning shadow figures to s…

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A Watch to Die For + We Saw It Coming 47:54

4M ago47:54

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Meg discovers the violent birth of Canal Street as a Mecca for counterfeit luxury goods. Jessica dredges up more dirt on slumlord Trump and why NYC still says “we told you so”. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HE…

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Ep. 61 - Gothic Mayhem With Scarah & Gory Corey 41:16

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What's Up Witches! This week on Witchy Weed Podcast, we're summoning some serious gothic glam! Special guests Scarah Damsel of the Doomed and Gory Corey Trahan of The Immortalz join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen fka Cacahead) for an unforgettable smoke session. From Scarah's spooky style icons to Corey's undead …

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In Search of + Proto-Strollerati 48:39

5M ago48:39

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Meg retraces her epic quest along Madison Avenue in 1980, searching for the perfect birthday gift. Jessica discusses the mini Baby Boom of the 80s and the emergence of the first Stroller Warriors. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any …

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Ep. 60 - Fact or Fiction: Aileen Wuornos vs Monster 45:41

5M ago45:41

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What's Up Witches! In this chilling episode, join Stardust & the Spooky Crew (TwistedVic & JadesaBlazin) as we dive deep into the twisted true crime story of Aileen Wuornos, one of America's most infamous female serial killers. Was she truly the cold-blooded predator portrayed in media, or was there more lurking beneath the surface? We dissect the …

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Ep. 59.5 - High Thoughts With The Spooky Crew 25:15

5M ago25:15

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What's Up Witches! Get ready to dive deep into the haze with this special Bonus Episode! Join Stardust & the Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & Jadesablazin) as we spark up and let our minds wander to the weird, the wild, and the witchy. From stoner epiphanies to creepy conspiracies, you never know where our thoughts will go. So roll up, light up,…

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From Cuba with Love + One Day at a Time 53:28

5M ago53:28

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Meg tells how Mariel Boatlift refugee Abel Mendez’s unlikely friends made his American Dream come true. Jessica explains how Reagan’s trickle down economics gave birth to the clock-watching office temp. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you hav…

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Ep. 59 - Viral TikTok Crimes 1:42:00

5M ago1:42:00

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What's Up Witches! Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, Cacahead & Your Mom) in this brand new episode where we're diving into the chaos behind the screen. We explore real-life crimes that gained traction (or were inspired by) viral TikToks - from influencers turned felons to shocking cases that blew up online. It's our longest ep…

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Kidnapped??? + Show Her the Funny 38:12

5M ago38:12

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Meg investigates the multiple kidnappings of Curtis Sliwa, founder of The Guardian Angels. Jessica discovers the year women in comedy turned the tide…for themselves: 1983. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Th…

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Insanity Distress + Pinheads Unite! 49:05

5M ago49:05

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Meg finds the cracks Adam Berwid fell through thanks to changes in NY State mental health laws. Jessica checks out Steve Epstein's midtown Mecca for pinball wizards: Broadway Arcade. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stor…

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Ep. 58 - 2 Sentence Horror Stories 36:36

6M ago36:36

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What's Up Witches! Ready for a shorty but a goodie? Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic & Your Mom) as we light up a strong fatty and discuss 2 Sentence Horror Stories. You will gasp, you will laugh, and if you're like us, you will cough too! It's an episode you don't wanna miss! Don't forget to Like, Share, Follow & Stay Lit Witches!…

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Partners in Crime + Poison Pens 42:08

6M ago42:08

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Meg traces the link between the murder of Johnny Pius and the Long Island Serial Killer. Jessica revels in the artistry of savage theater reviews and the unlikely phenomenon of UES ska. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for s…

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NOKD + Break On Through 39:19

6M ago39:19

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Meg explains the wildly exclusionary practices of co-op boards and their unspoken policy of NOKD (not our kind, dear). Jessica eulogizes Val Kilmer, the chameleon actor who ruled the 80s with his roles in Top Gun, Top Secret, and Real Genius. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE …

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Ep. 57 - Games You Shouldn't Play 1:21:39

6M ago1:21:39

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What's Up Witches! Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & Your Mom) as we light up a fatty and discuss scary games you shouldn't play. We take a few hits, laugh at some of the ridiculous challenges that make you wonder why anyone would ever try them, and encourage our listeners to never try these games. You definitely don't want to…

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Take a Hike + Delivering with Love 45:14

6M ago45:14

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Meg hears of Ed Koch’s favorite moment in history: the Transit Strike of 1980. Jessica visits one of the rare triangle buildings in the city which has always existed to help New Yorkers in need. PLUS Meg and Jessica discuss Cynthia Weiner’s novel about a girl coming of age in NYC in the ‘80s: A Gorgeous Excitement. Please check out our website, fol…

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Ep. 56 - Clowns, Trees & TVs: The Poltergeist Franchise 1:21:56

6M ago1:21:56

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What's Up Witches! We've got another good one for you. Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & Your Mom) as we turn our tvs on to the static channel and battle demonic clowns while we get litty like a titty. We discuss all 3 movies in the original franchise, the 2015 remake and also discuss the alleged curse. So light one up, sit ba…

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Remaster: A Very Special Episode Pt 2 56:56

6M ago56:56

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Revisit Meg and Jessica's continued discussion of the Central Park murder of Jennifer Levin by Robert Chambers. Part 2 of 2. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you for listening! Love, Meg and Jessica…

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Ep. 55 - Fact or Fiction: Cecil Hotel vs Hotel Cortez 1:06:26

6M ago1:06:26

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What's Up Witches! We are bringing back our Fact or Fiction series with a heavily requested one...Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (Twisted Vic, EXPL1C1T, & Your Mom) as we light up 2 fattys and discuss the Cecil Hotel and compare it to the Hotel Cortez from American Horror Story. We also update you on our mascot and our giveaway so you definitely d…

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Remaster: A Very Special Episode Pt 1 1:02:58

7M ago1:02:58

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Revisit Meg and Jessica's most requested story: the Central Park murder of Jennifer Levin by Robert Chambers. Part 1 of 2. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you for listening! Love, Meg and Jessica…