Stay ConnectedLive, Laugh, Larceny is true crime for people who think most true crime is a little too murdery.
Every Wednesday, hosts Amanda Rose and Trevin Bartee share real stories of ridiculous, low-stakes crimes — from dumb criminals and pett revenge to absurd real-life chaos — told with dramatic seriousness and comedy-first energy.
No murders. Just bad decisions.
Take a break from the heavy and get petty.
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To ring in 150 EPISODES, Kaydra invites some friends to the show to read some of their favorite spooky stories from the internet. Happy Halloween!
This episode was produced and edited by Kaydra Brannan, the host of Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast. https://www.perplexitymysterypodcast.com/
Show Notes:
Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast https://www.perplexitymysterypodcast.com/
Believing the Bizarre https://believingthebizarre.com/
Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/s/pSiiHaLfSw
Lets Get Haunted: letsgethaunted.com
Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/esx890/my_first_time_backpacking/
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Music: “Scary Forest Ambience” by DL Sounds, purchased here: https://www.editingsounds.com/royalty-free-music/scary-forest-ambience/
Drinking the Koolaid https://www.dtkpod.com/
Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/s/ecZb8zhu6R
Live, Laugh, Larceny https://www.livelaughlarceny.com/
Music: Experia / Brain Hurts from the Memories / Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Serial Napper https://serialnapper.com/
Story: https://www.wattpad.com/594413960-short-horror-stories-look-at-me
Scare You To Sleep https://www.scareyoutosleep.com/
Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/comments/ke896c/i_died_last_night_but_im_still_here/
Lets Not Meet https://letsnotmeetpodcast.com/
Truly Twisted, Twisted & Uncorked Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pvr5mpNCgvToOehPV8xEE
https://www.twistedanduncorked.com/
Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/8kh2WHUxet
Scared All The Time Podcast https://scaredallthetimepodcast.com/
Story: http://web.archive.org/web/19981203004349/http:/www.ghosts.org/stories/tales/evil-kids.html
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It’s the Live, Laugh, Larceny Halloween special, and we’re celebrating spooky season by getting down and dirty — deep in the bowels of October.
This week, Trevin faces a full-blown Halloween dilemma after realizing spiders are the only creature he likes less when they have a big butt. Because, really — anything that plump and poisonous can’t be trusted. Meanwhile, Amanda’s questioning her life choices after watching the Is It Cake? Halloween special and realizing that hobbyists are somehow better at everything than she is.
Our game this week is a frightful All Hallow’s Eve edition of This or That, where Amanda forces Trevin to choose between the true terrors of October: slasher films or psychological horror? Cute or scary costumes? Carve or paint your pumpkins? Foggy nights or full moons? Scream franchise or Halloween classics? We’re tackling every haunted dilemma that defines the season.
For storytime, Amanda shares the eerie tale of Shannon Dennis and Tina Jamarillo of Barstow, California — two women who let the Halloween spirit possess them a little too much. After police receive reports of a dead body in the desert, these grown adults might just end up looking like real dummies.
Trevin’s story opens with a nomination for the scariest Halloween costume ever: a suit. In a chillingly relatable tale of corporate America, capitalism, and existential dread, meet Bo Whitener, a Georgia man working for McKesson’s pharmaceutical distribution center. When a massive CEO pension check lands in the wrong hands, Bo decides to dress up as the big boss himself for the company Halloween party — a move that might earn him a police call, a suspension, or a long interrogation by a middle manager.
Beyond the usual Halloween tropes, today’s episode ties together Spirit Halloween, candy corn, and — most importantly — bowels.
Put on your waterproof boots and light your jack-o’-lanterns, because this true petty crime and comedy podcast special dives deep — uncomfortably deep — into the bowels of spooky season.
Today's Stories:
Dummies and their Halloween Spirit
The Scariest Halloween Costume
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Get ready for male camaraderie, frat culture, and team sports gone wild—because this week on Live, Laugh, Larceny, we’re surrounded by bros!
Trevin’s week starts with a petty mystery straight out of his own phone history, as someone in Kansas City keeps using his number for real estate and house rental applications. Can the true culprit finally be found, or will this housing hustle haunt him forever?
Amanda’s parenting dilemma hits close to home when she realizes her daughter has mistaken her for a climbing gym and shoulder parrot. It’s all about teaching kids boundaries, with the usual mix of deadpan humor and relatable chaos.
In Two Truths and a Lie, Trevin goes dark with a game inspired by The Death of Stalin (IFC Films). Taking a spin through modern-day dictatorships, he delivers unbelievable headlines involving Vladimir Putin, Nicolás Maduro, and Kim Jong Un—and challenges listeners to spot the fake authoritarian headline in this nightmare blunt rotation of global leaders.
Amanda balances things out with a cozy fall-themed Two Truths and a Lie about pumpkins, pie, and pumpkin-spice trivia. From the world’s largest pumpkin pie record to the debate over whether pumpkins are fruit or vegetable, Amanda brings seasonal chaos and a sprinkle of millennial meltdown.
Then, for Storytime, Trevin blends dark comedy and social commentary in a story inspired by the upcoming Zach Cregger movie, Weapons. Based on the arrest of Charles Burgess, this satire dives into viral trends, toxic masculinity, and the absurdity of modern internet culture. What happens when an Ohio auto shop owner gets tangled in a Bitcoin knockoff modeled after a green dildo? Add in a 12-year-old girl, the WNBA, and a case of online hysteria—and you’ve got one unhinged headline that could only happen in 2025.
Amanda closes things out by revisiting one of CrimeCon’s favorite petty crimes: public urination. She shares a college party story that starts with beer and bad decisions and ends with a truly embarrassing bathroom emergency—because sometimes petty crime hits way too close to home.
This week’s theme ties it all together: bros everywhere. From frat parties to dictatorships, this episode proves that toxic masculinity and petty behavior go hand in hand—and we’re here to laugh about it.
🎙️ Live, Laugh, Larceny — where true crime meets absurdity, and every petty criminal deserves their punchline.
Today's Stories:
Petty Weapons; or Cocked & Loaded
A Piss From the Past
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Spooky season is officially here, and Live, Laugh, Larceny is summoning some eerie sound design magic! 🎃 This week, Trevin and Amanda team up with Meredith from the acclaimed storytelling podcast Rattled & Shook for a Halloween crossover filled with petty dilemmas, iconic movie moments, and sound-fueled chaos.
The trio kicks things off with their dreadful dilemmas:
🛻 Trevin’s patience is tested when a semi-truck driver street parks his giant rig in front of his house.
👗 Amanda scrambles to find the perfect outfit for the crew’s night out to see Chappell Roan in Kansas City.
🎭 Meredith is torn between what kind of Halloween party to throw—and who she wants to be when the night arrives.
Then, the real fun begins with a brand-new game made just for this crossover: Rattled Reenactments. In this cinematic showdown, Trevin and Amanda perform dramatic, deadpan recreations of famous spooky movie lines while Meredith tries to guess the source.
Expect everything from gothic family films and nostalgic Disney Channel classics to witchy rom-coms and ‘90s slashers. There’s a lesson in supernatural driving laws, a ghost who’s a little too transparent, and somehow, an education on what “yabbos” are — courtesy of a so-called children’s movie. Let’s just say… these reenactments get delightfully weird.
Along the way, the crew celebrates Tim Burton’s twisted imagination, vampires in the suburbs, and the joy of adults playing pretend when spooky season rolls around. (Also, did anyone actually watch all the Halloweentown sequels? We need answers.)
To wrap things up, Meredith shares a hilariously awkward petty crime story from her college days — featuring a fake ID, an unexpected run-in, and a healthy dose of secondhand embarrassment.
If you love Halloween nostalgia, absurd comedy, and true petty crime storytelling, this episode is your treat (no tricks). Tune in and see if you can out-guess Meredith in this eerie, laugh-filled game of cinematic chaos! 👻
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Welcome to Paraween, presented by the ParaPods Network! This Halloween, Amanda’s been host-snatched—spirited away to the And That’s Why We Drink feed for some haunting hijinks. In her chair this week sits Jethro Gilligan Toth, co-host of Box of Oddities, joining Trevin for a truly bone-chilling petty crime deep dive.
Together, they unravel the bizarre rise of the 12-foot Home Depot Skeleton — from its spooky origins and DIY folklore roots, to the crime wave of skeleton thefts that swept the suburbs. You’ll hear about Skellynappers, HOA horror stories, out-of-season skeleton displays, and neighbors turned vigilantes. It’s a tale of Halloween capitalism, petty vandalism, and the unbreakable spirit of spooky season.
But between all the bones and bad behavior, Trevin and Jethro find something even stranger — friendship. From bragging about their wives to bonding over their shared fascination with death, the two discover they might just be soulmates from the same crypt.
And stay tuned for a special treat: Trevin closes the episode with The Spirit Halloween Theme Song by comedian Nick Lutsko — because no Halloween story is complete without a musical séance.
🦴 Topics include:
The real story behind the 12-foot Home Depot Skeleton
Medieval “Dance of Death” art
The origins of Jack-o’-lanterns
Skelly thefts and viral skeleton crime stories
HOA feuds and year-round skeleton displays
How a giant skeleton became a modern Halloween icon
👻 Perfect for fans of: Box of Oddities, And That’s Why We Drink, The Dollop, and anyone who thinks true crime should be less murdery and more skeleton-y.
NOW HEAD OVER TO AND THAT'S WHY WE DRINK'S FEED AND LISTEN TO AMANDA! https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/
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Thank you to Nick Lutsko for allowing us to use the Spirit Halloween Theme Song, from his album, Songs on the Computer. Find more information on Nick Lutsko at linktr.ee/nicklutsko and find his music wherever you stream music.
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⚠️ Trigger Warning: Pet Loss & Grief
This is not a regular episode of Live, Laugh, Larceny. This special bonus is a raw and emotional conversation recorded for Trevin’s own expression and healing following the loss of his beloved dog, Mabel. ❤️
If you would prefer to simply read the written eulogy, you can visit: https://www.livelaughlarceny.com/post/remembering-mabel
In this candid conversation, Trevin opens up to Amanda about the heartbreaking day he lost Mabel — sharing the difficult details of how an accident led to her passing, and the complex grief that follows when you know something wasn’t your fault, but still feels like your responsibility. Together, Trevin and Amanda explore the heavy mix of guilt, love, and memory that comes with loss — and how healing often means allowing both truth and tenderness to coexist.
After opening up about his struggles and leaning on his community for support, Trevin and Amanda reflect on their favorite memories with Mabel, the joy she brought into their lives, and the lighthearted moments they shared — including funny parody plans Trevin once dreamed up for her. The episode closes with Trevin reading the Remembering Mabel eulogy post, honoring the legacy of a dog who became a part of the show, and a part of so many hearts.
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Grab your oven mitts, because the tea is scalding! At CrimeCon 2025 in Denver, Colorado, we set up our first-ever Petty Crime Confession Box—and true crime fans did not hold back. From public urination to accidental shoplifting to church scandals that would make your grandma blush, the confessions poured in, giving us a hilarious and bizarre glimpse into the “life of petty crime.”
We’re joined by special guest Heather Ashley, host of Big Mad True Crime and a Violent Crime Intelligence & Reduction Specialist, who brings her own sharp (and funny) perspective to the chaos. With her long-time CrimeCon experience, Heather wanted to see exactly what her people have been hiding… and let’s just say: the answers did not disappoint.
But first, Trevin shares his “dreadful dilemma” of experiencing a Twilight Zone-style déjà vu in Estes Park, where every single stranger looked familiar. Amanda talks about surviving a post-convention breakdown—literally—when her car died in traffic as strangers yelled for her to move it. And Heather brings her own gut-wrenching dilemma, courtesy of some very spicy “frog salsa.”
Then it’s on to the confessions themselves—35 handwritten stories of crimes big and small, read aloud for the first time. You’ll hear about:
YouTuber & Podcaster, CC Suarez's revenge pee that got her expelled from boarding school
The rise of a vandal tagger using the mark of buff Garfield (yes, the cat)
A bracelet stolen in Myrtle Beach by accident
A church hookup so awkward even the cops had to laugh
Fans who can’t stop stealing pint glasses and Taco Bell drive-thru drama
And confessions of guilt over things that weren’t even crimes in the first place
From petty theft to accidental indecency, public urination at CrimeCon to mealworm mischief at Walmart, this episode proves that true crime fans know crime best. Whether funny, relatable, or straight-up unholy, these confessions remind us that everyone has a skeleton or two in their closet.
So grab your magnifying glass, put on your detective cap, and speculate wildly with us—because nothing bonds true crime fans like a good petty confession.
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The inner voices are back, and they’re telling you not to miss this episode of Live, Laugh, Larceny!
This week, Trevin’s nostalgia gets wrecked as he finally sits down to watch the Netflix sequel Happy Gilmore 2. From awkward sports switches to overcomplicating every scene, not even Bad Bunny can save this mess of a movie. Expect comedic movie commentary and cringe-worthy pop culture takes.
Amanda shares a back-to-school dilemma featuring her daughter Lyla, who’s bravely ready to ride the bus… while Amanda is the one secretly terrified to let her go. Between parenting fears, first-day-of-school jitters, and navigating mom guilt, Amanda turns to Trevin for advice. With a little help from friends (and his trademark deadpan wisdom), she may just find the solution to this relatable mom-life crisis.
Amanda kicks off trivia with a question about a canceled mascot from days gone by. Was it a fighting pickle, a Nittany Lion, or a banana slug? One of these “losers” might just be a winner. Then Trevin brings a current events trivia story from Japan, where McDonald’s food was abandoned in stores and littered on the streets—blame Pokémon, contamination, or a viral social media challenge?
For the main stories, Amanda shares the villain origin story of Chuck E. Cheese, following 41-year-old Jermel Jones from Tallahassee, Florida, who feels the spirit of a mascot possess him at work—turning him into a literal rat.
Trevin follows with a tale of adult mom guilt, adultery, and spicy family drama from Bangladesh. Rasheda Begum, her daughter-in-law Tahmina, and Imran discover a dirty family secret about her son Kamruzzaman Imon, leading to a bombshell phone call that will make you say, “Whoa… petty, but iconic.”
Both stories are tied together by determined mothers, inner voices, and the mischievous impulses that make us do things we probably shouldn’t.
Today’s Stories:
The Villain Origin Story of Chuck E. Cheese
Mom Guilt and the Dirty Secret
🎧 Perfect for true crime comedy lovers, fans of petty crimes, weird news, viral stories, and family drama gone wrong. Tune in for laughs, cringe, and jaw-dropping human behavior.
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Hey everyone! Crime Con wiped us out and kept me from getting an episode out this week. Please enjoy this revisiting of Surprise Justice. New episode next week!
Who’s ready for a petty surprise? This week on Live, Laugh, Larceny: A True Petty Crime Podcast, the crew is back with more dumb criminal stories, bizarre dilemmas, and a round of Would You Rather that gets hilariously out of control.
Trevin kicks things off with a dilemma inspired by too much Succession. After binge-watching the hit HBO series, every casual conversation suddenly feels like a high-stakes corporate power play. Is everyone plotting to betray him, or is this just a side effect of prestige TV obsession? Meanwhile, Amanda faces a dilemma of her own: she receives a sweet and thoughtful text from her husband… only to later discover he sent it because he thought he might actually die at work. Romantic or terrifying? You decide.
For Would You Rather, Amanda pulls from Mirror.co.uk’s “10 Absolutely Diabolical Would You Rathers That Will Haunt You For Days.” Would you rather get caught watching porn in the office or accidentally send a rude email about your boss… to your boss? Trevin, on the other hand, dives deep into Reddit with a question guaranteed to ruin your mental images of the human body: would you rather have a horizontal buttcrack or a vertical mouth? Get ready for absurd logistics about stairs, redesigned toilets, and how a vertical jaw would even function.
Then it’s on to storytime, where petty crimes and surprise justice take center stage:
The Danger in Our Surroundings – Amanda tells the story of 21-year-old Stephen Daniel of Snellville, Georgia, who was hanging around a QuikTrip gas station looking for a ride. Unfortunately for him, Officer B.W. Brown might be the only one to “offer” any kind of transportation.
Haters on the Road to Glory – Trevin covers Jessica Curs, a 4th-grade girls’ basketball coach in Burleson, Texas. Her undefeated season was threatened when heckler Gary Melson disrupted her championship game. But when police show up, nobody is a winner.
From gas station arrests to police-backed game-day surprises, this episode is full of petty criminals, strange justice, and plenty of laughs.
Today’s Stories:
The Danger in Our Surroundings
Haters on the Road to Glory
👉 If you love dumb crime podcasts, weird petty criminals, and off-the-wall humor, this episode is perfect for you.
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It’s almost time for CrimeCon 2025, and we’re kicking things off with a wild episode featuring Kelli Brink from True Crime Sleep Stories and Missing Persons Archives!
This week, we’re talking weird true crime stories, paranormal encounters, and bizarre news that only Live, Laugh, Larceny can deliver. Kelli joins Trevin and Amanda to share the only crime she’s ever committed, a sasquatch sighting, and what it’s like attending true crime conventions with the LLL crew.
In our relatable dilemmas, Trevin confesses his year-long obsession with Grape-Nuts cereal—high fiber, low cool factor. Amanda recounts a wild public brawl at the zoo (and yes, there’s video this time). Kelli brings a chilling camping story that takes a creepy turn thanks to a paranormal-sounding noise in the woods.
Then, Amanda shares a fascinating sleep fact before we dive into this week’s bizarre crime headlines, including:
✔ Calese Carron Crowder, California’s notorious serial butt-sniffer
✔ A toddler in India who bit a cobra to death
✔ A real-life cat burglar stealing underwear
✔ Richard Overton’s legendary lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch for false advertising
And yes—we’re sniffing out the details on why the butt-sniffer case might be one of the strangest (and funniest) crimes ever. Could his unique fetish make him the ultimate romantic? Find out as we take a big whiff of the Essence of Ass.
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