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Lizzie Borden Oct 17, 2024

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In this chilling episode, we dive into the infamous case of Lizzie Borden, the woman at the center of one of America’s most notorious unsolved murders. On August 4, 1892, Lizzie's parents were found brutally slain in their Fall River, Massachusetts home, and Lizzie quickly became the prime suspect. Join us as we explore the gripping details of the crime, the sensational trial that captivated the nation, and list off all the possible other suspects.

Fire In The Sky: The True Story Behind Travis Walton's Alien Abduction Oct 10, 2024

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In this episode, we dive into one of the most famous and controversial UFO abduction stories: the Travis Walton case. In 1975, while working with a logging crew in Arizona, Walton allegedly encountered a UFO and was missing for five days. His story has captivated UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike, raising questions about extraterrestrial life and the human psyche. We also explore the 1993 film Fire in the Sky, which dramatizes Walton’s experience with intense, chilling depictions of his abduction. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and ask the age old question: do aliens exist?

Clue Oct 03, 2024

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Six strangers are summoned to a mysterious mansion on a stormy night. Each guest, adorned with intriguing backstories and eccentric personalities, soon discovers they are being blackmailed by their enigmatic host, Mr. Boddy. When Mr. Boddy is found dead, chaos ensues as the guests—Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock, Mr. Green, Mrs. White, and Colonel Mustard—attempt to unravel the mystery of the murder while grappling with their own secrets. Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the movie, the backstory and the epic cast. Also stay tuned for the end when we discuss our favorite new show, The Perfect Couple.
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Kurt Cobain & Nirvana Sep 26, 2024

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In this episode, we dive deep into the life and legacy of Kurt Cobain, the iconic frontman of Nirvana. We explore Nirvana’s troubled start, rise to fame and effect it had on the 90s grunge scene. We also reflect on Cobain’s troubled genius, his struggles with fame and addiction, his tortured relationship with Courtney Love and the conspiracies surrounding his tragic suicide.

Marie Antoinette Sep 19, 2024

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When we started researching this episode, some of us (Liz) knew little to nothing about the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. 38 pages of notes later, we learned a LOT. So much so that it took 48 minutes to get to the "Let them eat cake" portion of the program. Join us as we discuss this iconic figure, the highs and lows of her reign and why pretty much everything we know about her is all wrong.

Baby Jessica: The Rescue Heard Around The World Sep 12, 2024

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On October 14, 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell into a well in Texas and the world stood still. Join us this week as we dive into the three day rescue, the dark mark it left on one of the heroes involved and how it inspired the 24-hour news cycle as we know it today.

Back to School & The Dark Side of Lisa Frank Sep 05, 2024

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In our season 2 premiere, we're discussing heading back to school! We know how hard it can be for kids and parents alike so we have compiled some of our favorite back to school topics: our feelings as parents, what's cool to wear, tips to ease the transition and school supplies. And speaking of school supplies, we dive into the surprisingly VERY dark history of everyone's favorite cartoonist, Lisa Frank. From her early break through her tumultuous reign as queen of the trapper keeper, we discuss it all, including one very strange tie to Eminem??
We are so glad to be back for season 2!
Lisa Frank section begins at 20:00.

Rerun: Girl Scouts: Cookies, Camping & Murder Aug 29, 2024

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Girl Scouts was a topic chosen almost entirely to have the chance to discuss the 1989 classic "Troop Beverly Hills" but ended up being so much more. Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the history of the organization, the Oklahoma Girl Scout Camp murders, the movie and most importantly, the cookie of it all.
Trigger Warning: murder, rape, molestation
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Troop Beverly Hills (Prime - rental)

Rerun: Tabloid Talk Shows Aug 22, 2024

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Join Greg & Liz as they dive into the history of tabloid talk shows, how they evolved into reality tv, the man who turned trash tv into an empire and the murder that changed everything.
TW: Beastiality
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Dark Side of the 90's - S1E1 - Trash TV: Dirty and Deadly (Hulu)
The Money Shot: Trash, Class and the Making of TV Talk Shows - Laura Grindstaff

Rerun: Babysitting Aug 15, 2024

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Babysitting. Seems like a simple concept but there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Join Greg and Liz as they discuss the evolution of babysitting, the surprising role the women’s movement had on the industry, how society and horror movies turned babysitters into the perfect victim and whether or not The Babysitter’s Club is actually kind of a union.
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“Babysitter: An American History” Miriam Forman Brunell

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