Best Steven Pacheco Podcasts (2025)

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8: Raul Pacheco: Coolest Conversation 9/24/25 27:59

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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli! "Red Line" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Raul and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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9: Steve Berlin: Coolest Conversation 9/29/25 18:46

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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Steve Berlin of Los Lobos! Join the Mighty Manfred and Steve for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Rodney Alcala Part 3 54:39

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Rodney Alcala was an American serial killer and sex offender who was sentenced to death in California for multiple murders. Alcala has been conclusively linked to eight murders, but authorities suspect he could have killed over 100 people during his travels around the country. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the infamous serial killer Rodney Al…

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040-Videodrome with Jake Flores 2:00:25

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Long live the new flesh. Kayte, Dave and guest Jake Flores dig into David Cronenberg’s weirdo masterpiece, Videodrome. We talk Marshall McCluhan, techno-utopians, techno-fascists, kink and more! Media referenced: The Medium is the Massage by Marshall McCluhan and Quentin Fiore Rev Left Radio: episode on Marshall McCluhan & The Medium is the Message…

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Rodney Alcala Part 2 1:00:03

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Rodney Alcala was an American serial killer and sex offender who was sentenced to death in California for multiple murders. Alcala has been conclusively linked to eight murders, but authorities suspect he could have killed over 100 people during his travels around the country. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the infamous serial killer Rodney Al…

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Rodney Alcala Part 1 1:01:49

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Rodney Alcala was an American serial killer and sex offender who was sentenced to death in California for multiple murders. Alcala has been conclusively linked to eight murders, but authorities suspect he could have killed over 100 people during his travels around the country. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the infamous serial killer Rodney Al…

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7: Chip Z'nuff: Coolest Conversation 9/3/25 48:57

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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Chip Z'nuff of legendary band Enuff Z'nuff! The Chicago band is celebrating the release of their newest album, Xtra Cherries, which features our recent Coolest Song in the World, "Heavy Metal." Join the Mighty Manfred and Chip Z'nuff for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock…

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The Lure with Mae and DeVaughn 1:29:26

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Help us come ashore, we won’t eat you, my dear. This week, we deep dive into the mermaid musical, The Lure (2015) (directed by Agnieszka Smoczynska) with our guest DeVaughn Taylor. We talk about Poland in the ‘80s, mermaid lore, trans themes, disgust and desire and so much more. Find DeVaughn as a co-host on Specter Cinema Club and Tainted Love and…

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David Brom 1:05:14

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In February 1988, 16-year-old David Brom murdered his parents and younger siblings. His defense argued that David was mentally ill, suffering from abuse, and snapped after an argument with his father. Prosecutors had evidence that David spent months planning the murders and killed his family in a cold and calculating manner. Join Mike and Gibby as …

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The McStay Family Murders 57:43

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Joseph McStay, his wife Summer, and their two young sons went missing in February 2010. Their bodies were found in the California desert three years later. Initially, it was believed that the family had decided to travel to Mexico, but authorities discovered evidence suggesting that someone close to Joseph was involved in their murders. Join Mike a…

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250 - The Murder of Janet Shirar 1:18:56

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Sunday, May 25th, 1980 -- Kokomo, Indiana. Twenty-nine year old special education teacher Janet Shirar doesn't show up for a pre-planned family gathering and birthday party for her nephew. After multiple calls to her apartment go unanswered, her mother, stepfather and friend arrive to check on her. They find her car in the parking lot, the door sli…

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Todd Kendhammer 54:04

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On the morning of September 16th, 2016, Todd Kendhammer called 911 to report that his wife, Barbara, had been seriously injured in an accident. He claimed a pipe fell off a passing truck, flew through their windshield, and hit Barbara, causing fatal injuries. Investigators didn’t think his story added up. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Todd Ke…

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6: Bill Payne: Coolest Conversation 8/18/25 1:01:41

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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Bill Payne of Little Feat! Little Feat's new album "Strike Up the Band" features our Coolest Song in the World, "Midnight Flight". Join Bill Payne and Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Antolin Garcia-Torres 58:27

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15-year-old Sierra LaMar left home to walk to her bus stop on a Friday morning near her California home. Although a man was convicted of murdering her five years later, Sierra has never been found. The authorities were able to narrow down the timeline of when Sierra was taken to around ten minutes. But the details that eventually emerged were shock…

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5: Evan Shore: Coolest Conversation 8/11/25 27:02

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The Mighty Manfred's Guest this week is Evan Shore aka Muck from Muck and the Mires! Beat Revolution was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Manfred and Evan for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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038-Dumplings with Gretchen Felker-Martin & Sophie Lewis! 1:22:49

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This week, we are slurping and crunching our way through Fruit Chan’s film Dumplings with guests Gretchen Felker-Martin and Sophie Lewis! We talk about the politics of food, abortion, class in Hong Kong and Birkin bags! Media referenced: Fruit Chan's "Dumplings"—New "Diary of a Madman" in Post-Mao Global Capitalism by Lu Tonglin Buy Gretchen’s book…

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Angelika Graswald 58:21

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Angelika Graswald was accused of killing her fiancé during a 2015 kayaking trip on the Hudson River. Prosecutors argued that she wanted out of the relationship, so she intentionally removed the kayak’s drain plug, which contributed to its subsequent capsizing and her fiancé’s drowning. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the case of Angelika Graswa…

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4: Kurt Reil: Coolest Conversation 080825 41:48

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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Kurt Reil of The Grip Weeds! Their album Soul Bender is out now which features the title track as our recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Kurt and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Steven Jones 1:06:53

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Steven Jones was a freshman at Northern Arizona University. In October 2015, he was involved in a confrontation that turned violent. It ended with Steven killing another NAU student and injuring three more. Steven claimed he acted in self-defense because he feared for his life, while prosecutors argued he shot the students in a premeditated rampage…

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3: Alice Cooper: Coolest Conversation 8/1/25 Part 3 33:20

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Celebrating Alice Cooper week in Little Steven's Underground Garage, we have a three part series with several of the original band members of Alice Cooper. This chat features the man himself, Alice Cooper! "Wild Ones" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join The Mighty Manfred and Alice for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Har…

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1: Dennis Dunaway: Coolest Conversations 8/1/25 Part 2 27:23

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Celebrating Alice Cooper week in Little Steven's Underground Garage, we have a three part series with several of the original band members of Alice Cooper. This chat features bassist Dennis Dunaway! Join The Mighty Manfred and Dennis for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Neal Smith: Coolest Conversations 8/1/25 Part 1 27:10

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Celebrating Alice Cooper week in Little Steven's Underground Garage, we have a three part series with several of the original band member of Alice Cooper. This chat features drummer Neal Smith! Join The Mighty Manfred and Neal for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Major Case Updates 50:34

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In this week's Case Updates, we look back on five cases previously covered which have had significant updates. We will also cover three smaller updates in which reward money for information has been increased in hopes of stirring up new tips and leads. Case Updates: 233 - The Murder of Paul & Melody Jones 017 - The Disappearance of Brandon Lawson H…

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037-Renaissance Pain & Pleasure with Jonathan Van Dyke! 1:49:50

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Boils and blood and side wounds, oh my! This week we are joined by artist/professor (and Kayte's MFA thesis mentor!) Jonathan Van Dyke to talk about Renaissance paintings, torture, eroticism and more. On the menu: Jesus's sexuality, saints in ecstasy, leaky artists and why so many old Christian paintings look so queer. About Jonathan Van Dyke: Jona…

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Melissa Merritt 1:12:27

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In less than five years, Bill Harrison, his wife Bridget, and their son Caleb all died in the same home. The first death was ruled natural, the second suspicious, but the third was immediately declared a homicide. The police looked to Caleb’s ex-wife, Melissa Merritt, who was in the middle of a custody battle with Caleb and his parents. Join Mike a…

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Colin Blunstone: Coolest Conversation 072025 43:06

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The Mighty Manfred caps off Zombies week with none other than Colin Blunstone of The Zombies! Join the Mighty Manfred and Colin for this week’s Coolest Conversation,, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Mike Ness/Social Distortion LIVE Coolest Conversations-LSUG Cruise 2025 44:00

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This is an extra special Coolest Conversation! Taped live from the inaugural Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise back in May, The Mighty Manfred interviewed Mike Ness of Social Distortion in front of an audience, followed by an intimate acoustic set by the band! Join The Mighty Manfred AND Social Distortion for this extra special Coolest Conv…

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Christopher McCowen 58:22

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Christa Worthington, a former fashion journalist and single mother who lived in Truro, a town on northern Cape Cod, was murdered in January 2002. Three years later, DNA evidence matched a surprising suspect, a local sanitation worker. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Christopher McCowen. McCowen told several different stories but was linked to t…

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Edward Cairney and Avril Jones 1:02:02

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In the late ‘90s, Margaret Fleming was living under the care of Edward Cairney and Avril Jones, friends of her deceased father. In October 2016, the police launched an investigation when concerns were raised about a benefits claim made by Avril on Margaret’s behalf. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Edward Cairney and Avril Jones. The police foun…

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Willie Nile: Coolest Conversations 07/01/25 30:05

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It's Coolest Conversations time again in Little Steven's Underground Garage, and this week's guest is no stranger- Willie Nile! Join The Mighty Manfred and Willie Nile as they celebrate our recent Coolest Song in the World, "An Irish Goodbye", presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Nancy Brophy 1:09:18

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Nancy Brophy is a former author who wrote romantic suspense novels. She once wrote an essay on how to get away with murder. When her husband was found murdered, Nancy quickly became the prime suspect. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Nancy Brophy. Prosecutors believed she spent months plotting the murder to cash in on more than a million dollars…

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249 - The Disappearance of John & Shelly Markley 1:43:21

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As Christmas of 1995 drew near, many families in rural Ohio drew closer and felt themselves caught up in the joy and pageantry of the holiday season. Unfortunately, for one family, the holiday would forever be associated with pain and grief, loss and doubt, a disappearance and the unknown. John and Shelly Markley were devoted and loving parents to …

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Andy Babiuk: Coolest Conversation 06/24/2025 18:36

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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Andy Babiuk of The Chesterfield Kings. “Your Strange Love” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Andy Babiuk for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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036- The Ugly Stepsister with Payton McCarty-Simas 1:19:19

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The shoe is too small for her, the true bride waits for you. This week we dig our teeth into the bloody fairy tale of Cinderella retold as the film The Ugly Stepsister with our guest, writer/editor Payton McCarty-Simas. We talk through the rot of beauty standards, overbearing mothers and fuckboy princes through the many iterations of tale, includin…

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Stephen Marshall 58:56

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In March and April 2009, a man’s dismembered remains were scattered across two counties in England. The “jigsaw man,” as the media called the victim, was identified as 49-year-old Jeffrey Howe. The main suspect was his roommate and “best friend,” Stephen Marshall. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Stephen Marshall. Jeffrey Howe thought he was hel…

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Dale Bruner 1:03:56

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Dale Bruner reported his wife Stephanie missing on November 23rd, 2010. He told the police she left the house to cool off after an argument. Throughout the investigation, the police found evidence of a troubled marriage and incidents of domestic violence that caused Stephanie to file for divorce. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Dale Bruner. It …

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Dom Mariani: Coolest Conversation 06/11/2025 42:36

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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Dom Mariani of The Stems. “Deep Freeze” by The Stems is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Dom Mariani for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Meg Wellnitz-Appleton and Bill Meece 1:09:58

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In 1993, Joseph Wellnitz, his wife Beth, and their 20-year-old son Dennis were murdered inside their Columbia, Kentucky home. Although the police had their suspicions early on, it took nearly a decade to catch the killer. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Meg Wellnitz-Appleton and Bill Meece. For years, their alibis stood up and prevented the aut…

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Taj Mahal: Coolest Conversation 06/05/2025 31:06

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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Taj Mahal. “Thicker Than Mud” by Taj Mahal & Keb Mo is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Taj Mahal for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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035-Cannibal Holocaust with Mark Steven 1:28:10

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Who are the real cannibals? Spoiler: it’s western imperialism! Kayte, Jay and guest Mark Steven dissect the cult classic Cannibal Holocaust and discover layer upon gristly layer of meaning. Topics we cover: found footage, the complicity of media, anthropology, groovy soundtracks and well-meaning liberals. a note: this movie contains a lot of SA, vi…

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Melanie McGuire 1:07:13

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Melanie and Bill McGuire closed on their first home on April 28th, 2004. Two days later, Melanie filed a restraining order against her husband, claiming Bill hit her before leaving the house. Bill was missing for several days until his dismembered remains were found in three suitcases in the Chesapeake Bay. Melanie soon became the main suspect. Joi…

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Dave Feldman: Coolest Conversation 05/28/2025 37:00

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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Dave Feldman of Wyldlife. “Shotgun” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Dave Feldman for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Bryan Patrick Miller 1:06:22

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In the early ‘90s, two young women were stabbed to death on a bike trail in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix Canal Murders remained unsolved until 2014, when the police identified Bryan Patrick Miller, a local celebrity known for his “Zombie Hunter” persona, as a suspect. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Bryan Patrick Miller. His crimes began as a …

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248 - The Vanishing of Sherri Holland 1:26:43

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When thirty-four year old Sherri Holland never arrived at her north Atlanta home after a drive up from Florida, her family knew something was wrong. More than a week later, her car was found abandoned along the side of I-75, less than thirty miles from her home. The car was in good shape, but a nail had flattened the front tire. Days later, Sherri'…