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Generation Why x Fruitloops: Marvin Gaye Pt 2 Mar 13, 2025

Show notes

Continuing our collab episode with Aaron from Generation Why, we explore the music, life, legend, and legacy of Marvin Gaye. A groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and producer, Gaye rose to fame in the 1960s and revolutionized soul music. His remarkable career was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot in 1984.

This is Part 2 - check last week for Part 1!

Generation Why: https://genwhypod.com/

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Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“Freedom” by Caslo

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/caslo/

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Keep the Tab” by greyguy

http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/greyguy/29227

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Reggae Sketch” & "Furious Freak" by Kevin MacLeod

https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/full_list.php

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Generation Why x Fruitloops: Marvin Gaye Pt 1 Mar 06, 2025

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In this collab episode, Wendy & Beth team up with Aaron from Generation Why to explore the music, life, legend, and legacy of Marvin Gaye. A groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and producer, Gaye rose to fame in the 1960s and revolutionized soul music. His remarkable career was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot in 1984.

This is Part 1 - check in next week for Part 2!

Generation Why: https://genwhypod.com/

Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on BlueSky and Instagram @fruitloopspod

Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

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Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

"Cover Me" by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or marlenemiller138@gmail.com

"Trap Hamza" by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

"Electro Cabello" & "Furious Freak" by Kevin MacLeod

https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/full_list.php

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Truer Crime x Fruitloops: Samuel Little Feb 27, 2025

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In this collab episode, Wendy & Beth talk to Celisia of Truer Crime about Samuel Little, a serial killer who confessed to having committed 93 murders between 1970 and 2005, at least 50 of which have been verified by law enforcement. He has been called the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history.

Check out Truer Crime here: https://truercrimepodcast.com/

Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on BlueSky and Instagram @fruitloopspod

Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

You can make a donation on the Cash App

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Or become a monthly Patron through Patreon

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Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“40s & Shorties” & “Cover Me” by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or marlenemiller138@gmail.com

“Dance of Death” by Purple Planet Music

http://www.purple-planet.com

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“Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod

https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/full_list.php

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Antoinette Frank Feb 25, 2025

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In this rewind episode from 2020, Beth and Wendy Discuss the case of Antoinette Frank, a police officer in New Orleans who killed three people during a robbery, including another police officer. So more of a mass murderer than a serial killer, BUT…. she might actually BE a serial killer.

This episode was researched, scripted & edited by Wendy & Beth Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2025/02/20/fruitloops-rewind-antoinette-frank/

Music

“Hit Me On My Way” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzoNlp2-Ek

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Intranet” by Yung Kartz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Basement Floor” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Torey” by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

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FRUITLOOPS REWIND: Antoinette Frank Feb 20, 2025

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This episode was researched, scripted & edited by Wendy & Beth Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Shout Outs

Never Have I ever on Netflix

https://www.netflix.com/title/80179190

Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know

by Malcolm Gladwell

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43848929-talking-to-strangers

This is Actually Happening

https://wondery.com/shows/this-is-actually-happening/

Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on BlueSky and Instagram @fruitloopspod

Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

You can make a donation on the Cash App

https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod

Or become a monthly Patron through Patreon

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Footnotes:

Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“Intranet” by Yung Kartz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Furious Freak” & “Basement Floor” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Connect with us on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHgsKYPbzsI4AEiMrUgabA

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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: The DC Snipers Pt 2 Feb 18, 2025

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This is Part 2 of a rewind episode from 2019 in which Wendy & Beth discuss The D.C. sniper attacks (also known as the Beltway sniper attacks), a series of coordinated shootings that occurred during three weeks in October 2002, in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia (aka the DMV).

This episode was researched, scripted & edited by Wendy & Beth Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2025/02/13/fruitloops-rewind-the-dc-snipers-pt-2/

Music

“Hit Me On My Way” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzoNlp2-Ek

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

"West Side Chillers" by Little Glass Men

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Wayo Wayo-Summer Edition by wellman Ft: JhonBlack, cdk´s synth

http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/wellman/22358

“Torey” by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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FRUITLOOPS REWIND: The DC Snipers Pt 2 Feb 13, 2025

Show notes

This episode was researched, scripted & edited by Wendy & Beth Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2025/02/13/fruitloops-rewind-the-dc-snipers-pt-2/

Music

Abyss by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy

"Born Again" by Jorge Hernandez

https://youtu.be/DLHtFN_hr_s

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

"West Side Chillers" by Little Glass Men

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Wayo Wayo-Summer Edition by wellman Ft: JhonBlack, cdk´s synth

http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/wellman/22358

Furious Freak by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com

Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License

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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: The DC Snipers Pt 1 Feb 11, 2025

Show notes

In this rewind episode from 2019, Wendy & Beth discuss The DC Snipers AKA the Beltway Snipers, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo. Their crime spree began in February of 2002, and included murders and robberies in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington. In ten months, the snipers killed 17 people and wounded 10 others.

This episode was researched, scripted & edited by Wendy & Beth Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2025/02/06/fruitloops-rewind-the-dc-snipers-pt-1/

Music

“Hit Me On My Way” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzoNlp2-Ek

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Slowly Creeping by Purple Planet Music http://www.purple-planet.com

“Master Disorder” & “Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod

https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/full_list.php

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Torey” by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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FRUITLOOPS REWIND: The DC Snipers Pt 1 Feb 06, 2025

Show notes

This episode was researched, scripted & edited by Wendy & Beth Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on Twitter and Instagram @fruitloopspod

Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

You can make a donation on the Cash App

https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod

Or become a monthly Patron through Patreon

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Footnotes

DC Demographics Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Washington,_D.C.

DC Snipers wikipedia article

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D.C._sniper_attacks

Baltimore Sun Article DC Sniper appeal https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-dc-sniper-appeal-20180123-story.html

CNN DC Sniper area fast facts

https://www.cnn.com/2013/11/04/us/dc-area-sniper-fast-facts/index.html

History.com Washington DC Sniper John Muhammad Convicted https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/washington-d-c-sniper-john-muhammad-convicted

Baltimore Sun Article Histories of Two Men

https://www.baltimoresun.com/bal-te.md.arrests25oct25-story.html

Daily Mail article Wife of DC Sniper reveals ex husbands motives https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1226524/Wife-Washington-sniper-reveals-chilling-reasons-husband-gunned-13-strangers-John-Muhammad-Mildred.html

The Guardian article about Gun Violence https://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/oct/27/usgunviolence.usa

Nation of Islam

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Nation-of-Islam

https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/nation-islam

This American Life, Unconditional Love

https://www.thisamericanlife.org/317/unconditional-love

The Daily: Bribing Their Way Into College

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/podcasts/the-daily/college-admissions-scandal.html

What to do if you are witnessing Islamophobic harassment

https://www.indy100.com/article/everyone-should-read-this-guide-about-what-to-do-if-you-see-islamophobia--bJWvwnNH_W

Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“Death Row” by Yung Kartz

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Slowly Creeping by Purple Planet Music http://www.purple-planet.com

“Master Disorder” & “Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod

https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/full_list.php

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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FRUITLOOPS SHORT: Swift Runner Feb 04, 2025

Show notes

In this rewind episode from 2018, Beth and Wendy discuss Swift Runner, a Canadian Cree from Alberta, who committed his crimes in 1879. He killed and ate his family and claimed his actions were the fault of the Wendigo.

This episode was researched, scripted and edited by Wendy & Beth Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2025/01/30/fruitloops-rewind-swift-runner/

Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“Lewis and Dekalb”, “Ice Flow” & “Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freak

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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