Drink about something

When Harvey Milk took his seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in January 1978, he shattered a barrier that many thought impossible to break. As the first openly gay elected official in California, his victory represented hope for a community that had long been forced into silence. But less than a year later, that hope would face its darkest day.

This episode delves into the remarkable life and tragic death of Ha...

When Sherry Papini vanished while jogging in Redding, California in November 2016, America held its collective breath. Her abandoned iPhone, wrapped in her blonde hair strands, seemed to confirm a mother of two had been violently abducted. For 22 agonizing days, her husband Keith made desperate pleas on national television while the community rallied with search parties, fundraisers, and prayers.

But beneath this compellin...

What drives parents to imprison, starve, and torture their own children for decades? The Turpin family case stands as one of America's most shocking examples of familial abuse hidden behind closed doors.

This story forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about how such abuse can exist in plain sight, our responsibility to report concerns, and why our systems repeatedly fail vulnerable children—even after rescue....

What drives a young woman to orchestrate her parents' murder rather than simply leave home? The Jennifer Pan case reveals the darkest consequences of cultural expectations colliding with personal desperation.

Growing up in Toronto's Chinese-Vietnamese immigrant community, Jennifer faced relentless pressure to excel academically while living under strict control. Even in her twenties, she was being grounded, had h...

 we're joined by Jesse's bestie Amanda to recap the highs and lows of this year's festival experience.

The physical toll of festival life becomes our first topic of conversation, with everyone confessing what's making them feel old this year—from leg pain to needing more frequent sitting breaks. But the joy of witnessing younger generations embracing the scene (complete with JNCOs and tank tops!) remind...

The human mind's capacity to protect itself is both remarkable and haunting. When four-year-old Jeni Haynes began suffering unimaginable abuse at the hands of her father, her developing brain created an extraordinary defense mechanism – dissociating into multiple personalities. Not just a few, but an astonishing 2,500 distinct alters emerged to help her survive seven years of torture.

Symphony, a perpetually four-year...

The voice behind "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Sexual Healing" resonated with millions, but behind that soulful sound was a man trapped in a cycle of trauma, addiction, and turmoil. Marvin Gaye's journey from child prodigy to Motown superstar ended tragically at the hands of his own father—a devastating conclusion to a life marked by both extraordinary success and profound suffering.

Born...

What drives a seemingly normal couple to kidnap, torture, and enslave a young woman for seven years? The story of Colleen Stan—known as "The Girl in the Box"—takes us into the darkest corners of psychological manipulation and human endurance.

In 1977, twenty-year-old Colleen Stan made a fateful decision to hitchhike from Oregon to California. When a young couple with a baby offered her a ride, all the safety sign...

Behind flawless smiles and picture-perfect appearances lurked two of Canada's most notorious killers. In this gripping episode, we peel back the layers on Paul Bernardo and Carla Homolka – the infamous "Ken and Barbie Killers" who terrorized Ontario in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The story begins with their seemingly charmed meeting at a Howard Johnson hotel in 1987, where 23-year-old Paul meets 17-year-...

The conclusion of our Monsters of the Moors trilogy delivers the final chapter in one of Britain's most notorious murder cases. After terrorizing Manchester for years, Myra Hindley and Ian Brady's murderous partnership finally came crashing down when they inexplicably involved Myra's brother-in-law in their fifth killing—a fatal mistake that led to their capture and conviction.

What follows is a decades-long...

A seemingly ordinary couple hiding unimaginable evil – this deep dive into the Moors Murders continues with the chilling progression of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's killing spree across Manchester in the mid-1960s.

We track the disappearance of 12-year-old Keith Bennett, who vanished while walking to his grandmother's house, lured by the promise of helping with boxes. The pattern becomes clearer – these predators...

The names Ian Brady and Myra Hindley still evoke horror across Britain decades later. Dubbed the Moors Murderers, this couple's crimes stand among the most reviled in criminal history, with Brady becoming the most hated man in the UK and Hindley labeled as Britain's most evil woman.

Their partnership began in 1959 at a Manchester merchandising company, where Myra's initial obsession with the aloof Ian eventu...

Few criminal cases have captured America's attention like the saga of Casey Anthony. When two-year-old Caylee Anthony disappeared in the summer of 2008, no one could have predicted the shocking revelation that her mother had waited 31 days to report her missing – all while partying, entering hot body contests, and getting a "Bella Vita" tattoo.

The evidence seemed overwhelming: decomposition detected in Case...

A young woman's dream of capturing America's beauty through van life adventures became the country's most followed missing person case when she never returned home. Twenty-two-year-old Gabby Petito seemed to have it all – artistic talent, a growing social media following, and a cross-country journey with her fiancé that would provide endless content for her burgeoning influencer career. But beneath her sunny Instagra...

In this gripping episode, we plunge into the murky waters of the Bernie Tita case, a true crime that intertwines kindness and betrayal. Bernie was once a beloved mortician in Carthage, Texas, whose warm heart and good deeds earned him the town’s admiration. However, beneath this genial façade lies a complicated story of entitlement, control, and ultimate tragedy involving the wealthy widow Marjorie Nugent. Together, they embarked o...

Get ready for an episode filled with laughter, chilling tales, and delicious drinks as we explore the complex themes of true crime intertwined with personal anecdotes. Over some refreshing apple pie moonshine, we dive deep into the sinister world of the Gainesville Ripper, where we navigate the fine line between horrifying events and cultural representations in horror films and music that echo the cruelty of real life. 

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A nice drink from Halpatters while reminiscing about the quirks of Lake City.  We share our appreciation for the comedic brilliance of TikTok creator DanteElizabethJames, we also indulge in some local history, karaoke memories, and a bit of Krispy Kreme temptation. Our discussions weave through the joyous 50th anniversary of SNL and the everyday aches of cramps, all with a touch of humor and spontaneity that keeps the conversation ...