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Episodes

Unbelievable stories, unbridled reactions

E1: The Great Molasses Flood

E2: I Tip My Hat to You

Join us for cocktails and great stories from history. Today we talk about the Great Molasses Flood and the 1904 Olympic Marathon.

Today we look at the 1922 Straw Hat Riots and a frivolous lawsuit.

E3: Shall We Dance

In this episode we learn about the dancing plague of 1518.

E4: A Will is Simply a Dead Giveaway

In this episode we hear about the 20 year legal case of Bernie Tiede.

E5: Putting the Lit in Litigation

The sad story of Steven Stayner, a boy who thought his family gave him away.

E6: The Sad Story of Steven Stayner

Listen to part two of the Bernie Tiede case and how this case spans two decades. Will he get the release he has been seeking all this time?

E7: The Worst Crime

Grab a glass (or two) and join us for a juicy conversation about the wild world of wine fraud. In this episode, we dive into the shocking story of Rudy Kurniawan, the infamous wine conman who duped the world’s elite into drinking counterfeit bottles worth millions. We’re two women, a bottle of wine, and all the juicy details on how Kurniawan managed to pull off one of the biggest scams in the wine industry. From rare Bordeaux to fraudulent bottles, we break it all down with some humor, a touch of class, and a whole lot of skepticism. Cheers to uncovering the truth, one sip at a time! 🍷✨

E8: Resurrection, Rebellion and Robes

In this glass-clinking episode of Buzzed and Baffled, the wine flows as one of our hosts dives into the baffling true story of the Quaker Universal Friend—once known as Jemima Wilkinson.

Our other host is totally blind to what’s coming and reacts in real time as the tale spirals from colonial revival meetings to full-on utopian cult vibes. Was the Universal Friend a divine disruptor, a feminist trailblazer, or just the ultimate 18th-century enigma?

Grab your goblet—this one’s got resurrection, rebellion, and robes.

E9: Come for the Faith, Stay for the Brainwashing...

In this episode of Buzzed and Baffled, your favorite wine-sipping sleuths uncork a bold bottle and dive into the blazing controversy of the Kids on Fire School of Ministry—the Pentecostal summer camp made infamous by the documentary Jesus Camp. One host has the facts, the other has no clue what’s coming.

Expect speaking in tongues, tearful altar calls, and one very intense cardboard cutout of George W. Bush. Is it spiritual awakening or childhood indoctrination? You decide—after a few sips, of course.

🍷 Blind reactions. 🔥 Fiery debates. ✝️ Faith, fear, and fermented grapes.

Let the baffling begin.

E10: Killdozer

This week on Buzzed and Baffled, we crack open a bold bottle of red and dive headfirst into one of the wildest rampages you've probably never heard of — the infamous Killdozer.

Join us as one of us tells the jaw-dropping true story of Marvin Heemeyer, a disgruntled welder who turned a bulldozer into a homemade tank and unleashed mechanical mayhem on a Colorado town — while the other hears it all for the very first time, wine glass in hand and jaw on the floor.

🚜 Small-town politics.
🔥 Explosives, armor plating, and revenge.
🍷 And yes… a surprisingly well-paired Pinot.

It’s true crime meets “wait, he did what?”—and as always, we’re a little buzzed and a lot baffled.

E11: A Quiet Man

This week on Buzzed and Baffled, we are in the snowy stillness of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. No one suspected the quiet man at the Social Security office hide a dangerous secret. David Goodreau was polite, professional—and hiding something monstrous. In this episode, the wine is chilled and the story turns cold-blooded, as your hosts unravel the shocking crimes of a seemingly mild-mannered bureaucrat who brutally murdered two women and planned to strike again. What drove a church-going Yooper to turn into a serial predator? And how did a small-town community piece together the truth? Pour a glass and join us as we uncover the dark secrets lurking behind Goodreau’s unassuming smile.

E12: The Pickleball Swindler

In this episode, the ladies dive into the strange case of Rodney Grubbs—a man whose name screams “neighborly BBQ” but whose story takes a dark turn. But before the scam gets unpacked, Lisa, our first guest and friend of the pod, steps in with a paddle and a purpose: to coach our confused hosts through the wild world of pickleball. There are buzzers. There is chaos. And yes, someone still thinks the kitchen is for snacks. Grab your wine, your whistle, and your wiffle ball—we're serving up mystery with a side of doubles strategy.

E13: Remember that Every Dead Body on Mt. Everest was Once a Highly Motivated Person.

In this episode, our hosts sip wine and sail into the baffling, buzzed waters of one man’s extreme missionary zeal. Meet John Chau—a guy who thought sneaking onto a remote island full of spear-wielding, uncontacted people was a solid plan. Kyla wonders if he read any history, and Nicole can’t stop shouting “NOPE” into her wine glass. There’s God, Google Maps, and a whole lot of bad decision-making. Grab a drink and join us for this tale of faith, folly, and one truly unadvisable adventure.

E14: I have a Bun to Pick with You

In this episode we have our second guests! Welcome Amy and Dawn, today’s story is a relishing ride into a turf war you didn’t know existed—where pickles are pawns, toppings turn treacherous, and mustard might just be murder.

That’s right—we’re diving into the great Hot Dog Wars.
Is it Chicago-style or bust? Ketchup? Blasphemy!
And how did a humble dill spear nearly spark a street fight at a food festival?

Grab your bun, pour the wine—because this beef is fully loaded.

Let’s get buzzed. Let’s get baffled. 🌭🥒🍷

E15: A Shiitake Show of Murder and Lies

🍷 Murder, Mushrooms, and a Side of Beef Wellington 🥩

In this episode of Buzzed and Baffled, the crew uncorks a bold red and dives into the baffling case of Erin Patterson—the Australian host whose deadly Beef Wellington turned a family lunch into a true-crime feast. As they sip and speculate, the gang ponders: Was it a tragic kitchen mishap or a recipe for murder? With a side of wine-fueled theories and more mushroom puns than you can stomach, this one’s cooked to deadly perfection.

E16: The Weekend Killer Part 1

🍷 This week, the wine is flowing and so are the red flags as we dive into the deranged world of Bobby Joe Long—aka Florida’s least eligible bachelor and proof that some creeps don’t just slide into your DMs. With glasses full of Rose and heads full of WTF, we swirl through his twisted timeline, toast the badass survivor who brought him down, and wonder how many warning signs you can ignore before someone starts decanting disaster. Sip happens… but this guy? He’s a whole boxed set of bad decisions. Cheers to justice, and pass the rosé—we’re gonna need it.

E17: The Weekend Killer Part 2

"Last time, we uncorked the chilling beginnings of Bobby Joe Long’s twisted spree—an unassuming man who turned weekends into hunting grounds. Tonight, the bottle is open again, and the story gets darker. From the victims who crossed his path to the hunt that finally closed in, we’re pouring another glass and following the trail to its brutal end. This… is part two of the Weekend Killer."

E18: For the Birds

What do a heroic World War I pigeon and a headless chicken have in common? More than you’d think. In this episode, we flap into the unbelievable tale of Cher Ami, the passenger pigeon who braved bullets to deliver life-saving messages, and Mike the Headless Chicken, who kept on strutting long after his noggin was gone. Grab your glass of wine—because tonight we’re serving feathers, resilience, and just enough absurdity to leave you baffled.

💰 Buzzed and Baffled: Double the Heist 💰
This week, the wine is flowing and the alarms are blaring as we dive into not one, but two Michigan bank robberies. First stop—Houghton, where a quiet Upper Peninsula town was rocked by a bold grab for cash. Then it’s downstate to Saugatuck, a charming lakeside getaway that found itself starring in its own crime drama. From small-town chaos to lakeshore larceny, we’ll unpack the schemes, the suspects, and the sheer audacity of these stick-ups—all with a buzz and plenty of bafflement.

E19: Houghton, We have a Problem

E20: Body Slams and Broken Hearts

💰 Buzzed and Baffled: Double the Heist 💰
Grab your glass and lace up those boots, because tonight we’re stepping into the squared circle with one of wrestling’s most legendary – and most cursed – families: the Von Erichs. From packed arenas and championship belts to tragedy that shook the wrestling world, this story has more twists than a steel cage match. Let’s raise a toast and dive into the highs, the heartbreaks, and the history of the Von Erich dynasty.”

E21: Nixon on the Rocks

Episode 21 is all about Watergate—the scandal that had more leaks than a box of Franzia at a college party. We’re talking break-ins, cover-ups, and the kind of paranoia that pairs best with a heavy pour of red. While Nixon was saying “I am not a crook,” we’ll be saying “we are definitely tipsy,” because nothing goes better with political corruption than a crisp glass of wine. So grab your corkscrew and your copy of the Constitution—things are about to get buzzed and baffled.

E23: Not the Type of Bender We Want

🎙️ Tonight, we’re uncorking a tale that’s as chilling as it is close to home. We’ve all heard of Jeffrey Dahmer — the infamous Milwaukee Cannibal — but what happens when one of the most notorious killers in history has ties to… Kyla’s family tree? That’s right, pour yourself a big glass, because this episode mixes true crime, family secrets, and just enough vino to keep us from losing our appetites.

E22: Full Bodied Horror

Welcome back to Buzzed and Baffled, the podcast where the wine flows as freely as the dark stories we dig into. Tonight, we’re uncorking a bottle while unraveling one of the most chilling tales of the American frontier—the infamous Bender family murders. They weren’t your typical homesteaders; behind the welcome sign and hearty meals was something far more sinister. So pour yourself a glass, because we’re pairing rich reds with a story steeped in blood, mystery, and the open prairie.

E24: Surf and Turf

This week, Kyla and Nicole uncork two of the strangest events in history — the mysterious Kentucky Meat Shower of the 1800s, when chunks of flesh literally fell from the sky, and Oregon’s Exploding Whale fiasco of the 1970s, where a well-intentioned cleanup turned into a flying-blubber disaster.

Grab your glass of wine and join the chaos as the Buzzed and Baffled crew tries to make sense of raining meat, whale carnage, and the science (or lack thereof) behind it all. It’s bizarre, it’s boozy, and it’s definitely not for the faint of stomach.

E25: A Hike Turned Horror

🍷 Buzzed and Baffled: Episode 25 🍷

This week, we’re raising a glass and focusing our lens on a chilling case — the murder of a high school portrait photographer whose final shoot ended in tragedy. Between awkward senior poses, mysterious woods, and a bottle (or two) of wine, we’re diving deep into a story that’s equal parts eerie and baffling.

Grab your favorite vintage and join us as we try to develop the truth — one sip at a time.

Buzzed and Baffled: Wine, crime, and way too many tangents.

E26: Sante Kimes and the Art of the Steal

Pour yourself a bold glass—because tonight’s story is as rich and twisted as a vintage cabernet. We’re talking about Sante Kimes, the con artist and socialite who treated fraud, theft, and even murder like fine art. From luxury mansions to shady scams, she swindled her way through high society with a glass of something expensive in hand—and dragged her son right along with her. Join us as we sip and spill on the wild, wine-soaked world of Sante Kimes and the crimes that made her infamous.

E27: Decanted Delusions

Grab a glass and get ready to question your sanity—literally. In this episode of Buzzed and Baffled, we uncork a bottle and dive into the infamous Rosenhan Experiment, where perfectly sane people pretended to hear voices and ended up in psychiatric hospitals. What followed was a mind-bending look at how we define madness, who gets to decide, and how the system completely lost its marbles. Join us as we sip, laugh, and spiral into the blurred lines between sanity, wine, and everything in between.

E28: Wine, Witches and White Water

What happens when a small Wisconsin town with way too many ghost stories crosses paths with one of New York’s most creative—and chaotic—art schools? You get “Second Salam.”

Whitewater, Wisconsin has been called the second Salem—witch legends, haunted cemeteries, and a university that swears it’s not cursed. Meanwhile, over at Pratt Institute, students have been seeing things that make artistic inspiration look more like a séance.

So tonight, we’re opening a bottle, connecting the dots, and asking—what’s really brewing beneath all that folklore and fine art?

Because when Wisconsin witches meet Buzzed and Baffled… you just know it’s going to get weird.

Welcome back to Buzzed and Baffled — the podcast where a little wine helps us dive into history’s mysteries and tragedies. Tonight, we’re heading into stormy waters, back to November 1975, when the mighty freighter Edmund Fitzgerald vanished beneath the waves of Lake Superior. Was it the weather, the ship’s design, or something more? Grab your glass, steady your sea legs, and join us as we sail through the legend, the lore, and the lasting questions of one of the Great Lakes’ most haunting shipwrecks.

E29: Bringing Down the Fitz

E30: Catch Me if You Can: Diamond Doris Payne

She stole jewels with grace and drank life like fine wine. Meet Diamond Doris Payne — the thief who made elegance criminal.

E31: A Terror by Land and by Sea

This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we uncork a glass and dive into the wild world of two internet legends: Cinnamon the capybara, the chill queen of snack-sharing, and Freya the walrus, the beloved boat-sinking icon who stole hearts across the globe. Join us as we pair their larger-than-life stories with the perfect pour, exploring viral fame, animal antics, and the surprisingly human emotions behind the creatures we adored. Sip, laugh, and get a little sentimental—because nothing pairs better with wine than stories that make you feel something.

E32: The Cellar: Inside the Chowchilla Kidnapping

Grab a glass and settle in as we uncork one of the most unbelievable true-crime stories in American history. In this episode, we dive into the 1976 Chowchilla kidnapping—when a school bus full of children vanished, triggering a nationwide panic and a rescue story that’s stranger than fiction. We break down the chilling plan, the improbable escape, and how a small town was forever changed. Pour yourself something bold, because this case goes deep underground… literally.

E33: Hammer Time

Pour yourself a generous glass and settle in, because this episode uncorks one of the strangest, most unsettling family sagas to ever drift out of the California foothills. The Hammer family’s story is part true crime, part tragic legacy, and part “wait… what?”—the kind of tale that leaves you swirling your wine just to buy your brain a moment to catch up.

We’ll wander through generations of secrets, disappearances, conflict, and the eerie lore that seems to cling to the Hammer name like dust on an old ranch gate. With every sip, we peel back another layer—examining the rumors, the records, and the baffling twists that make this family’s history feel almost mythic.

Expect unexpected turns, messy human choices, and the kind of head-tilting moments that pair beautifully with a bold red… or maybe something stronger.

So grab your wine, settle in, and get ready to be Buzzed & Baffled as we dive deep into the haunting legacy of the Hammer family. Cheers—if that’s the right word for this story.

E34: Manifest Destiny… and Other Bad Ideas

Today, we’re diving into the harrowing tale of the Donner Party as they ventured into the treacherous Sierra Nevada mountains and reached Truckee Lake, a pivotal moment in their tragic journey. We'll explore the challenges they faced, the decisions that led them to this crucial stop, and the lessons learned from their experiences.

But that's not all! We'll also uncork a fascinating discussion on how food and drink shaped the social interactions and morale of the group during these difficult times. We'll even touch on the role of wine in history, highlighting how it has been a source of comfort and community throughout the ages.

So grab your favorite beverage and settle in as we blend history with a touch of culinary exploration. Let’s get started!

E36: Cork Rockefeller

Welcome back to Buzzed & Baffled. If you thought Part 1 was bleak, buckle up—because now we’re officially in the “from bad to historically horrific” portion of the Donner Party story.

In Part 2, we’re picking up in Truckee Lake, where winter has fully locked in, food is disappearing fast, and hope is being rationed even more carefully than supplies. From desperate decisions and impossible choices to survival that pushes every moral boundary, this is the stretch of the Donner story most people think they know… but somehow it’s still worse when you hear the details.

As always, we’ll be telling this story the Buzzed & Baffled way—respectful of the history, honest about the tragedy, and paired with wine, because sometimes you need a glass in your hand to process the absolute chaos humans are capable of. Listener discretion advised: this episode deals with extreme survival, starvation, and death… and yes, that part of the story.

Pour a glass, take a deep breath, and join us as we head from Truckee Lake straight into the darkest chapter of the Donner Party.

E35: Snowed In and Out of Options

Welcome back to Buzzed & Baffled. Tonight, we’re pairing a glass of wine with a name synonymous with power, privilege, and prestige: Clark Rockefeller. But as the wine opens up, so does a story filled with secrets, control, and a reality far more unsettling than appearances suggest. Trust us—you’re going to want a full pour for this one.

E37: Strings Attached

Before birth control became a swipe, a pill, or a quick doctor’s visit, there was a tiny device that promised freedom—and delivered something far more complicated.
Today we’re talking about IUDs, their controversial history, and the device that changed reproductive healthcare forever: the Dalkon Shield. From bold medical promises to devastating consequences, this is a story about trust, science, and what happens when women’s bodies become testing grounds.

E38: Full Bodied Maddness

Welcome back to Buzzed & Baffled, where the wine is flowing, the snacks are questionable, and the stories are… deeply unsettling. 🍷🔥

This week, we’re cracking open a bottle, nuking a couple of Hot Pockets, and tiptoeing into a case that proves nature is not always your friend. Episode 38 dives into the twisted world of Matthew Hoffman—a story that seems quiet on the surface, almost outdoorsy… until you realize the leaves might be hiding more than just bugs. 🍃

What starts with something missing quickly spirals into something wrong, and by the time the crumbs hit the plate, you’ll never look at a pile of leaves the same way again. So grab your wine, guard your Hot Pockets, and prepare to be buzzed, baffled, and mildly suspicious of fall decor.

Let’s get into it.

E39: A Predator with a Permission Slip

This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re talking about a story that sounds like it cannot be real—and yet somehow is. It’s got small-town vibes, trusted adults, crossed boundaries, and enough red flags to stock a Home Depot.

We’re diving into the case of Jan Broberg: a story that forces you to sit with some deeply uncomfortable questions about trust, manipulation, and how adults can fail kids in ways that are almost impossible to comprehend. It’s unsettling, confusing, and honestly… baffling.

So pour yourself a glass of wine (you’re gonna need it), settle in, and prepare to repeatedly say, “Wait… WHAT?” Because this is one of those episodes where the more you learn, the less sense it makes.

E40: Fragments of the Truth

Fasten your seatbelts, because Episode 40 takes a sharp turn into true-crime turbulence. On Buzzed & Baffled, we’re pouring a glass and diving into the history of flight attendants — the glam, the grit, and the rules that were downright unhinged — before circling around one of the most infamous aviation-adjacent cases: the murder of Helle Crafts. No details ruined, just enough intrigue to make you lean back in your seat and whisper, wait… what?! It’s wine, wings, and a case that forever changed how crimes could quite literally disappear.

Cabin doors are closing. 🍷✈️🧳

E41: No OSHA, No Parents, No Problem

This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re diving headfirst into a time when childhood meant less playground and more peril. We’re talking chimney sweeps crawling through soot-filled death traps, the Abernathy brothers setting off on a “boys will be boys” adventure that absolutely should not have happened, and—Kyla’s favorite topic—good old-fashioned child labor.

It’s grit, it’s grime, it’s wildly unsafe, and somehow people really thought this was character-building. So pour a glass, prepare to be horrified, and join us as we unpack the baffling history of letting kids do the most unhinged jobs imaginable.Cabin doors are closing. 🍷✈️🧳

E42: A Corvid Curiosity

Welcome back to Buzzed & Baffled, where the wine is vintage and the facts are… surprisingly bird-heavy. This week, Episode 42 is for Nicole, because we’re talking about her favorite avian icon: crows.

We’re sipping on a 2009 vintage—aged, mysterious, and a little unhinged—while diving into the incredible story of Canuck the crow, a bird so smart, chaotic, and iconic he honestly feels fake (but absolutely isn’t). From crow intelligence to one very famous feathered troublemaker, this episode proves once and for all that crows are watching us… and probably judging our wine choices.

Pour a glass, embrace the ominous vibes, and get ready to be baffled by a bird.

E44: Napa Two Glasses Deep

Episode 43 was a little bit of a disaster but we got our shit together. Episode 43 takes us to California, where optimism, ambition, and a whole lot of confidence collide with catastrophic reality. This week, we’re talking about the St. Francis Dam—a structure built to secure the future and instead unleashed one of the deadliest man-made disasters in U.S. history.

We’ve got rushed decisions, ignored warning signs, powerful egos (looking at you, William Mulholland), and a failure so massive it reshaped engineering forever. So pour a glass, brace yourself, and join us as we unpack how one dam damn near destroyed entire communities—and why this disaster still matters today.

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E43: Damnit Mulholland ...

Nicole and Kyla finally make it to Napa, and yes—getting there was a journey. In this episode, they sip their way through the rich (and slightly dramatic) history of Napa Valley, dive into wine tastings that range from “refined” to “we should absolutely buy this,” and tour some truly unreal wineries.

Expect laughs, learning, a little road-trip struggle, and a lot of wine-fueled commentary as they soak up the vibes, the views, and the vino. If you’ve ever wondered how much history you can absorb between tastings—or what Napa is like through the lens of two curious, slightly chaotic hosts—this episode is for you. 🍇🥂

Grab a glass and come along for the ride.

E46: Little Lies, Big Body Count

Today we’re heading to Northern California to talk about a place that was built with big promises, serious intentions, and a legacy that still lingers—Sonoma Developmental Center.

At first glance, it looks like a quiet, almost picturesque campus tucked into wine country. But behind the manicured grounds and official mission statements is a complicated story shaped by its era, its ideals, and the people whose lives were lived almost entirely within its walls.

This episode isn’t about shock value or easy answers—it’s about context, history, and asking the kinds of questions that make you pause mid-sip and say, “Wait… what?” So pour yourself a glass, get comfortable, and let’s unpack a chapter of California history that’s far more layered than it seems.

Cheers—let’s get into it. 🍷

E45: Built to Care, Left to Decay: Sonoma’s Institutional Past

Tonight on Buzzed & Baffled, Nicole and Kyla pour a glass and dive into a story that’s as unsettling as it is unbelievable. For decades, one man drifted from city to city, leaving behind a trail of mysteries that went unnoticed for far too long. It’s a case that stretches across the country, spans years, and raises a lot of uncomfortable questions about how someone could hide in plain sight for so long.

With a little wine and a lot of bafflement, the two unravel how investigators finally began piecing together a puzzle that had been scattered for decades. It’s a story about overlooked victims, shocking confessions, and a case that turned out to be much bigger than anyone expected.

So grab a drink, settle in, and prepare to be equal parts buzzed and baffled. 🍷

E47: Cerealously Petty

Welcome back! In Episode 47 we’re heading to Battle Creek, Michigan—where breakfast was never just the most important meal of the day… it was a full-blown family feud. Today we’re diving into the dramatic, petty, and surprisingly weird rivalry between brothers John Harvey Kellogg and Will Keith Kellogg.

What started as a shared mission for health, wellness, and a little thing called corn flakes quickly turned into a bitter battle over money, credit, and whose name would end up on the cereal box. Think less “family breakfast” and more “Victorian-era sibling rivalry with a side of crunchy grains.”

And if you’ve been listening closely, you may notice a theme developing. Somehow—purely by coincidence, of course—this is the third episode in a row where Kyla’s storytelling has brushed up against her favorite topic. We’re starting to wonder if it’s becoming a bit of a series. For the record, Kyla insists this is not her favorite subject but history, unfortunately, keeps bringing it to the table.

So pour yourself a glass of wine, grab a snack—preferably something crunchy—and get ready for a story about health fads, brotherly betrayal, and the strange path from sanitariums to cereal aisles. Because this episode proves that sometimes the real drama happens before breakfast. 🥣🍷

E48: Bink is That You?

Welcome back to Episode 48—where chaos has a name, and apparently, it’s Ken.

Today, we’re diving into the legendary story of Ken Allen—the world’s most charming escape artist, a primate with a knack for breaking out and absolutely refusing to be contained (emotionally or physically).

But that’s not the only Ken in today’s episode… because Nicole also has a dad named Ken, and while we can’t confirm he’s ever escaped a zoo enclosure, the parallels are… worth exploring.

Along the way, Nicole and Kyla take a delightful detour into some of their favorite Bink stories—because nothing pairs better with a rebellious orangutan than a little nostalgia, a lot of laughter, and just enough unhinged storytelling to keep things on brand.

So buckle up—this one’s got mischief, memories, and at least two Kens you won’t forget.

E49: Homicide in Hudson

Episode 49 and—everyone stay calm—Kyla has officially done it: she’s picked a story that is not about eugenics. We didn’t think we’d see the day, but personal growth is real, and we’re proud… and also a little suspicious.

This week, we’re heading to Wisconsin to talk about the mysterious and unsettling death of funeral director Dan O’Connell—a case that is equal parts bizarre, tragic, and deeply uncomfortable. The kind of story that makes you go, “wait… what?” and then immediately wish you hadn’t asked.

And in a shocking twist, Kyla may be coming for Nicole’s long-held title of “worst story picker.” That’s right—this one might just take the crown. Is it disturbing? Yes. Is it chaotic? Absolutely. Are we okay? Debatable.

So buckle up, because Episode 49 is a wild ride into a case that proves sometimes truth is stranger—and darker—than fiction.

E50: Identity Crisis - The Azzopardi Files

Episode 50—can you believe we made it this far without completely getting canceled?

Today, Nicole takes the wheel and oh… she chose chaos. We’re diving into the wild and deeply unsettling story of Samantha Azzopardi—a case that is equal parts confusing, tragic, and “wait… what is actually happening?”

And Kyla? You can relax. For once, this is not your fault. Nicole is officially coming for your crown for “worst story,” and honestly… she might just take it. This one is messy.

So buckle up, because Episode 50 is a ride—and not a fun one.

E51: Fraternal Order of Profits

Episode 51 dives into one of the strangest, most chaotic real-life investigations you’ve probably never heard of—featuring Sam Lipman-Stern and Pat Pespas.

What started as two coworkers at a sketchy telemarketing company turned into a decades-long mission to expose a massive scam hiding in plain sight. Working out of a call center packed with ex-cons, addicts, and absolute mayhem, they realized the money they were raising for charities… wasn’t really going where people thought.

Armed with a camcorder, questionable judgment, and a lot of persistence, Sam and Pat went from part of the problem to trying to blow the whole thing wide open. But between addiction, disappearances, and a system that didn’t seem to care, this story is anything but straightforward.

Because sometimes the people exposing the scam… are just as chaotic as the scam itself.

E52: One Small Hop for Wallaby, One Giant Headache for Wisconsin

Episode 52, and we’re headed to Wisconsin—because nothing says “things are going great” quite like a rogue wallaby on the loose. Yes, today we’re talking about Chesney the Wallaby, a marsupial who woke up one day and said, “actually… I’m done with captivity” and just ✨left✨.

Now, before you think this is just a quirky animal story, let’s be clear—this is a personality type. Because Chesney’s energy? It’s familiar. It’s chaotic. It’s… deeply relatable to this podcast.

Nicole, your dog Molly—diaper, dignity hanging by a thread—she’s not escaping anywhere, but spiritually? She’s fighting her own battles. A different kind of captive. Meanwhile, Kyla’s dog Lana is basically Chesney with better PR: always plotting, always one open door away from a full-blown neighborhood manhunt.

So today’s episode is really about three things: one wallaby, two unhinged dogs, and the universal question—are they pets… or are we just their wardens?

Let’s get into it.