Best Chrissy Champagne Podcasts (2024)

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THE HILLS HAVE EYES (1977) & 100 BLOODY ACRES: Episode 140: Exploitation Films 1:57:09

1d ago1:57:09

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WoHos! What a fun discussion this was! We looked at Wes Craven's Hill People cannibal fest, THE HILLS HAVE EYES from 1977 and the truly hilarious modern Aussie horror comedy, 100 BLOODY ACRES. Sidebars include: What a pretty color combo orange and blue are Intrusive thoughts and number OCD Do men not know how women's biology work? The ridiculous st…

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Surviving A Nightmare: The Tracey Thurman Story 36:46

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Send us a Text Message. The Tracey Thurman case was a landmark legal case in the United States that led to a significant change in the way police departments handle domestic violence calls. In 1983, Tracey Thurman was brutally beaten and stabbed by her estranged husband, Charles "Buck" Thurman, in Torrington, Connecticut. Despite having a restraini…

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The Cheerleader Murder: Kirsten Costas 38:53

10d ago38:53

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Send us a Text Message. Pretty and popular 15-year-old Kirsten Costas had it all. She was the teenage dream at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California in the 1980's. Jealousy and rage from a member of her peer group would cause a horrific crime to take place on the night of June 23, 1984. A community would never be the same. The 1994 TV movie, …

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eXistenZ: Episode 139: Squishy Body Horror Part 2: God, the Mechanic 1:14:28

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WoHos! We go on quite a ramble on a number of subjects. Definitely check out the Chapter Markers for this one, if you are just here for the film talk. I make a number of references to the first conversation we had about eXistenZ. By way of explanation, awhile back, we had paired eXistenZ with TETSUO: THE IRON MAN, but the episode was lost. We are s…

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Lady Starlight: The Murder of Missy Avila 47:42

17d ago47:42

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Send us a Text Message. A case filled with teenage violence, jealousy, and the darker side of female friendships. Michelle "Missy" Avila was a smart, beautiful, and charming 17-year-old girl with her whole life ahead of her. Increasing jealousy and insecurity within Missy's friend group would cause 3 teenage girls to commit a horrific crime. *Trigg…

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SOCIETY: Episode 138: Squishy Body Horror Part 1 1:01:52

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WoHos! What with summer schedules being what they are, we were only able to record the first of our Squishy Body Horror flicks, SOCIETY. We will release eXistenZ next week. We hope you enjoy! Support the Show. Interstitial Music Works is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. https://creativecommons.org/li…

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Heidi Allen: Part 2 41:08

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Send us a Text Message. On Easter Sunday, April 3, 1994, 18-year-old Heidi Allen was working alone as a cashier at the D&W Convenience Store located in the Oswego County Town of New Haven, New York. About 7:50 a.m., a marked Oswego County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit was flagged down in the area by a citizen who reported that the convenience st…

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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS: Bonus Episode 137 with Quinn McLaughlin 1:16:57

27d ago1:16:57

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WoHos! Q-Balls! Ms. Q is back to talk with me about how her Introduction to Film students reacted to this film. It was nice to revisit this classic and we had a nice ramble about their perceptive insights. We also are such fans of Brooke Smith and Ted Levine as well as Jonathan Demme's direction and Tak Fujimoto's cinematography. We also talk about…

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Heidi Allen: Part 1 26:30

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Send us a Text Message. On Easter Sunday, April 3, 1994, 18-year-old Heidi Allen was working alone as a cashier at the D&W Convenience Store located in the Oswego County Town of New Haven, New York. About 7:50 a.m., a marked Oswego County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit was flagged down in the area by a citizen who reported that the convenience st…

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CHOPPING MALL: Bonus Episode 136 with Chrissy Champagne from Residue: A True Crime Podcast 47:49

1M ago47:49

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WoHos! We had a blast talking to our new friend, Chrissy Champagne from Residue: A True Crime Podcast (go subscribe!) She brought a banger of a film that Means the World of Horror™ to her! We discussed the very strange and very 80's SciFi Mall Slasher (Yes, we're classing it as a slasher! Fight us!) Horny Comedy: CHOPPING MALL. If you haven't watch…

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Unfriended: Social Media Feuds 23:55

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Send us a Text Message. This week I tell two stories about young women who let their rage get out of control after feuding with their best friend on Facebook. Listen to this week’s podcast recommendation: The Last Trip https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-trip/id1715813037 Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057170/Woman-tr…

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Introducing Residue: A True Crime Podcast 1:23

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Send us a Text Message. Trailer/Promo for Residue: A True Crime Podcast Email Residue: residuepodcast@gmail.com Find RESIDUE online: Instagram: @residuepodcast Tik Tok: @residuepodcast Facebook: Residue:A True Crime Podcast Credits: RESIDUE is Hosted/Produced/Researched/Edited by Chrissy Champagne THEME SONG: "Dance Of Death" by Purple Planet Music…

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Stacey Castor 42:51

2M ago42:51

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Send us a Text Message. Stacey Castor, also known as the "Black Widow" of Central New York, was a serial killer who would stop at nothing to prevent being caught. Even if that meant killing her own flesh and blood. Her story would not only rock an entire community to its core, but it would also divide a family to the point of no repair. Sources: Mo…

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ALLIGATOR & THE EDGE: BONUS Episode 135 It Means the World of Horror ™ to Me with Stefan MacDonald 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

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WoHos! Stefan is back to share two of his favorite childhood watches: ALLIGATOR & THE EDGE!! Stefan is a filmmaker and podcaster located in Hamilton, Ontario. Although we are split on CRAWL, ROGUE, and BLACKWATER, I encourage you all to check these movies out if you are interested in Alligator or Crocodile-attack movies. And of course, LAKE PLACID.…

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Revenge Mother: Marianne Bachmeier 21:16

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Send us a Text Message. On March 6th 1981, Marianne Bachmeier fatally shot the man who murdered her 7-year-old daughter, right in the middle of his trial. The incident is one of the most well-known cases of vigilante justice in West German history. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4vcjYHfI4I https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Bachmeier…

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MEN: Episode 134: Scrumping! 1:38:58

2M ago1:38:58

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Hi, WoHos! This week we looked at Alex Garland's MEN. Yep. We did that. Mom was at first more sympathetic to Garland's jazzy style of filmmaking, but that didn't last long when we dove deeper into it. There is a lot to recommend this, but there is a lot that suggests that you may want to run far, far away from this one and watch CIVIL WAR instead. …

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Tragedy On Set: Twilight Zone The Movie 20:20

2M ago20:20

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Send us a Text Message. The Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) is a science fiction anthology film directed by Steven Spielberg, John Landis, Joe Dante, and George Miller. The film is based on the classic TV series "The Twilight Zone" created by Rod Serling. The film's first segment, "Time Out," directed by John Landis, ended in tragedy. The incident …

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PAN'S LABYRINTH: Episode 133: Where There are No Lies or Pain 1:06:41

2M ago1:06:41

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WoHos!! We talked so much about MEN that we had to break the pods into two parts. Although we make some passing references to MEN, this podcast is about Guillermo del Toro's 2006 classic, PAN'S LABYRINTH. Shout out to https://www.theotherfolk.blog/dissections/pans-labyrinth I will have the podcast about MEN out soon. Stay tuned, also, for my chat w…

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Stacey DeGrandchamp 30:01

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Send us a Text Message. Stacey DeGrandchamp was excited for her senior year of high school when a fight at a high school house party took a deadly turn. When justice is not served, Stacey's cousin steps up and demands an arrest. This is the story of a life lost too soon. A life lost simply because of "mean girl" jealousy. Sources: https://www.inves…

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The Senseless Murder of Nia Wilson 34:48

2M ago34:48

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Send us a Text Message. Nia Wilson was a young woman who tragically lost her life in a senseless act of violence. On July 22nd, 2018, Nia and her sisters were waiting to board a train at MacArthur Station in Oakland, CA when a random stranger attacked them. Sources: #textmewhenyougethome Lifetime network S2, EP 6 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news…

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THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982) & ANATOMIE/ANATOMY: Episode 132: Kim in the Fridge: Slashers! 1:54:54

3M ago1:54:54

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WoHos!! We return to slashers and look at THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE from 1982 and ANATOMIE/ANATOMY from Germany. One of these might be called feminist and one of these...would not. Mac and I had a great ol' ramble about springtime, the myth of expertise, sleepovers, pretty privilege, and wasted opportunities. We hope you enjoy the show! If so, ple…

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The Tragic Story of Erin Maxwell 32:46

3M ago32:46

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Send us a Text Message. Erin Maxwell, age 11, was found hanging by a rope in her Palermo, NY home in 2008. The little girl had slipped through every single crack in the system designed to protect our children. Her older stepbrother, Alan Jones, would be arrested for her murder. A case that shocked the community of Central NY. Sources: https://www.s…

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FARGO: Episode 131: Prowler Needs a Jump: Bonus Quinniside with Quinn McLaughlin 56:49

3M ago56:49

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Hey there, Q-Balls and WoHos! Quinn was nice enough to join me for a ramble about one of my favorite movies of all time: FARGO. Our conversation assumes a knowledge of the film. If you haven't seen it, please do yourself a favor and watch it or rewatch it!! From Wikipedia: Fargo is a 1996 black comedy crime film written, directed and produced by Jo…

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Brianna Ghey: Peace & Mind 27:36

3M ago27:36

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Send us a Text Message. On February 11th, 2023, Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old girl, was murdered in a premeditated attack by Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe. The trial heard her murderers had a "thirst for killing" and a fascination with violence, torture, and murder. https://peaceandminduk.org/ Sources: BBC A Plan To Kill: The Murder of Brian…

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The Amityville Horror Part 2: The Lutz Family 39:29

3M ago39:29

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Send us a Text Message. GET OUT! After the Lutz family moves into 112 Ocean Ave, they start to notice strange things are constantly occurring. Demon pigs, green slime, black sludge, hundreds of flies in the dead of winter! The young family was terrorized by paranormal experiences until they were forced to flee their new home after only 28 days. The…

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JACOB's LADDER (1990) & THE BABADOOK: Episode 130: Movies about Mental Illness 2:27:24

3M ago2:27:24

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WoHos! This week Mac & I discussed two movies about mental illness: JACOB's LADDER from the US and THE BABADOOK from Australia. Mac was too smart for JACOB's LADDER, but he did think it was beautiful. Mom was profoundly wrecked by THE BABADOOK. Next time, we are back to slashers with THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE from the US & FLASHBACK from Germany. …

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The Amityville Horror Part 1: The DeFeo Family 33:05

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Send us a Text Message. In the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 1974, Ronald (Butch) DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family. The horrific murders of 6 family members as they slept in their Dutch Colonial home at 112 Ocean Avenue would go on to spark a horror movie franchise that would continue to deliver nightmares for decades. Sources: https://www.yo…

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The Jenny Jones Show Murder: Scott Amedure 29:03

4M ago29:03

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Send us a Text Message. The Jenny Jones Show was taping an episode titled "Revealing Same Sex Secret Crush" on March 6th, 1995. In typical "ambush tv" fashion, Jonathan Schmitz was surprised to learn that his good friend, Scott Amedure, had a crush on him. 3 days after the taping of the show, Scott Amedure would be murdered in his own home. The cas…

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THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER & THE INNOCENTS: Episode 129: If You Can Hear Me, I Love You 2:04:57

4M ago2:04:57

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WoHos! The theme this time is "Loss of Innocence". We reviewed THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER from the US & THE INNOCENTS from Norway. We enjoyed the exploration of the distance that grows between a child and parent during adolescence in THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER. Everyone can relate to that feeling, but thankfully only a few will ever know the horrifying reali…

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Mary Santina Collins: Mary's Voice 39:07

4M ago39:07

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Send us a Text Message. At the height of the pandemic, Mary Collins, 20, took an Uber to a friend's apartment thinking she was headed to a "movie marathon girl's night." When Mary never returned home that evening, her family would stop at nothing to find out what really happened to her on the night of March 28, 2020. Sources: https://www.youtube.co…

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The Slender Man Stabbing 37:04

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Send us a Text Message. In May of 2014, two pre-teen girls plot to brutally murder their best friend in an attempt to appease the fictional character Slender Man. The girls become convinced that they had to murder Payton (Bella) Leutner in order to save their families. Sources: Slenderman by Kathleen Hale main source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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MAY: Episode 128: Embracing the Wrong with Ben and Rob from The Every Movie EVER! Podcast 1:13:54

4M ago1:13:54

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WoHos! This week, Rob and Ben from The Every Movie EVER! podcast joined us to discuss a movie that Means the World of Horror™ to them: MAY from 2002. Topics discussed: Learning you are autistic and having it be no surprise to family members, podcasting as a mental health check-in, serendipity in finding movies, Netflix' old model for DVD through-th…

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A Father's Revenge: The Story of Jody and Gary Plauche 25:41

4M ago25:41

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Send us a Text Message. 40 years ago, Jody Plauche was kidnapped by his karate teacher, Jeff Doucet. When Doucet was finally apprehended by police, Jody's father would have his revenge. On March 16, 1984, Gary Plauche shot and killed his son's kidnapper in front of a local news crew. As officers took Gary into custody, they asked "Why, Gary, Why?!"…

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Hybristophilia: I Married A Serial Killer 19:21

5M ago19:21

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Send us a Text Message. Love is in the air this Valentine's Day! This week Residue explores why some women fall in love with serial killers. Richard Ramirez, Ted Bundy, and The Hillside Stranglers were all married while incarcerated for heinous crimes. What drove these women to commit to these heartless, evil men? Edited by: Chrissy Champagne Sourc…

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DEEP RED & CHILD'S PLAY (1988): Episode 127: Creepy Dolls 2:07:40

5M ago2:07:40

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WoHos!! This week we look at two classic* movies featuring creepy dolls: DEEP RED from Italy & CHILD's PLAY (1988) from the US. Was the Mac Effect (where Mac makes Mom like a movie less after the conversation) in effect, or was it the Mom Effect this time? *Mac may disagree with this classification! Next time, we discuss Coming of Age Films with TH…

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Louise Ogborn 28:41

5M ago28:41

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Send us a Text Message. On April 9th, 2004, McDonald's restaurant manager, Donna Summers, answered a phone call that would change the course of numerous lives. A man identifying himself as a police officer informed Donna that her young employee, Louise Ogborn, was suspected of theft. The events that occurred that night in that Kentucky fast food re…

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Justice for Tamla Horsford 27:50

5M ago27:50

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Send us a Text Message. On November 4th, 2018, Tamla Horsford, age 40, was discovered dead in the backyard of a home where she had been attending a "girl's night" slumber party. Her death could have very well been an accident, but a compromised investigation raised eyebrows. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forsyth_County,_Georgia https://www…

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THE FEAST & THE INVITATION (2015): Episode 126: Dinner Party Horror 2:24:21

5M ago2:24:21

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This week we are starting off 2024 with two films of Dinner Party Horror: THE FEAST from Wales & THE INVITATION from the US. Enjoy! And if you do, please tell all your friends all about us! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Invitation is a 2015 American horror thriller film directed by Karyn Kusama and written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi,…

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Mia Zapata 21:05

5M ago21:05

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Send us a Text Message. Up and coming Mia Zapata, age 27, was emerging onto the Seattle grunge music scene in the early 1990's with her band The Gits. Mia was murdered on her way home after leaving a friend's house in the early morning hours of July 7th, 1993. Her murder would remain unsolved for 10 years until DNA testing would finally bring her k…

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Chalino Sanchez: The Death Note 14:42

6M ago14:42

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Send us a Text Message. Mexican singer-songwriter Rosalino Sánchez Félix, known as Chalino Sanchez was shot and killed on May 16, 1992, by unidentified assailants, hours after a performance at the Salon Bugambilias in Culiacán. Edited by Chrissy Champagne Sources: IDOLO - The Ballad of Chalino Sanchez - Podcast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalino…

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The Poltergeist Curse 27:52

6M ago27:52

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Send us a Text Message. They're Here .... Poltergeist is a beloved horror film that was released in 1982. The film was plagued by tragedy. Decades later we still wonder ... was the cast and crew of the Poltergeist franchise cursed? Edited by Chrissy & Jesse Champagne Sources: The 'Poltergeist' Curse: Inside the Mysterious Cast Deaths and Oddities O…

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The Inspiring Survival Story Of Kelly Herron 16:29

6M ago16:29

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Send us a Text Message. In March of 2017, Kelly Herron was attacked in a Seattle public restroom. Kelly was four miles into a 10-mile run when she paused to take a bathroom break. Her worst nightmare was about to come true, but Kelly was prepared. This is the inspiring story of a woman who fought like hell to save her own life. A woman who was read…

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2023 Retrospective: Episode 125: Mac's Special Power 1:01:23

6M ago1:01:23

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WoHos! What a year it has been for us at WoHo Central! We produced 30 shows this year, and Mac and I hosted 22. This episode we look back, evaluate, reevaluate, and reconsider what we enjoyed and did not enjoy last year. Mom's memory being what it is, here are some things discussed on the pod, plus the whole catalog of movies from 2023. From our he…

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The Backseat Killers: A 1964 New Year's Eve Triple Murder 24:30

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Send us a Text Message. Bill and Beverly Jay were on their way to spend New Year's Eve with their 3 children when they stopped at a roadside rest area to take a break from the long drive. A fateful stop that would forever change the course of their lives. This tragic night in 1964 would live on as the New Year's Eve Nightmare of Jefferson County, N…

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The Day Mary Jo Buttafuoco Met Amy Fisher 29:31

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Send us a Text Message. On a beautiful morning in 1992, Mary Jo Buttafuoco answered a knock on her door. Her life would forever be changed. This is the story that shocked a nation. Amy Fisher, wrongfully dubbed "The Long Island Lolita" by the media, was just a 17 year old girl who was groomed and manipulated by a 36 year old married man named Joey …

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SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE & RIGOR MORTIS: Episode 124: To Live is to Suffer, Bro: Vampires 1:56:07

6M ago1:56:07

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WoHos! For the last main show of 2023, we look at two movies about vampires: SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE from the US and RIGOR MORTIS from Hong Kong. Mom & Mac Chat: Names that drive up the wall, kids today, being too attached to our phone. Also, Mom is (Internet) autistic. Mac liked SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE a whole lot because of the performances. Mom like…

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The Bad Ass Survival Story of Susan Walters 15:07

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Send us a Text Message. In 2006, a man in Portland, Oregon hired a hitman to kill his wife, Susan Kuhnhausen (now goes by Susan Walters). This is a frightening tale of survival that will haunt you for the rest of your life. Susan Walters will be your new hero by the end of this story. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQXXKPjy1b0 https://www…

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VIDEODROME: Episode 123 with Special Guest Stefan MacDonald: Now Go Do a Shooting! 58:15

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WoHos! If you've ever wanted to know what would happen when you get three ADD brains together to discuss a 40-year-old Cronenberg classic, you have come to the right place! Stefan MacDonald joined Mac and me to discuss a movie close to all of our hearts: VIDEODROME! We had a lovely ramble, and I hope you enjoy it! Even though I am sober, you can ma…

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Grace Brown: Bottom Of The Lake 16:50

7M ago16:50

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Send us a Text Message. A romance gone tragically wrong in 1906 leaves a lovelorn ghost haunting the Adirondacks in Upstate NY. Grace Brown Sources/References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Grace_Brown https://youtu.be/ot8EGQY33Oo?si=boEl8BeH5mrUb_tw https://fpscny.org/womens-history-month-2022-the-tragedy-of-grace-brown/ https://www.adir…

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The Inmates: The Tragic Story of Skylar Neese 29:53

7M ago29:53

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Send us a Text Message. Even Regina George would run away from these two "mean girls". This is the tragic story of a teenage friendship that went horribly wrong. It is also the story of two dedicated parents who would never stop fighting for answers and justice. Sources: https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/empowering-teens/why-are-teenage-girl…

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