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In 1986, the body of affluent, beautiful, 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was found dead in Central Park. Her killer: Robert Chambers, a tall, handsome prep from the Upper East Side. He claimed she attempted to rape him and her death was an accident. Join host Amanda Knox as she deconstructs the stories behind the victim-blaming, privilege and media sensationalism that surrounded this murder and trial, as seen in the SundanceTV docu-series The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park. The views, info ...
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Is This Real?

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Welcome to “Is This Real?” – the podcast where curiosity meets the uncanny. Each week, we dive deep into the bizarre, the mysterious, and the mind-bending stories that make you question reality. Hosted by a team of investigative enthusiasts, we unravel urban legends, explore conspiracy theories, and dig into historical oddities, all while separating fact from fiction. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, join us on this journey to uncover the truth behind the tales. Tune in and decide for ...
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Hosted by Alex Green, Stereo Embers: The Podcast is a weekly podcast airing exclusively on Bombshell Radio (www.bombshellradio.com) that features interviews with musicians, authors, artists and actors talking about the current creative moment in their lives. A professor at St. Mary's College of California, Alex is the Editor-In-Chief of Stereo Embers Magazine (www.stereoembersmagazine.com), the author of five books and has served as a Speaker/Moderator for LitQuake, Yahoo!, The Bay Area Book ...
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Welcome to Strange Talk. Join me Ernie A. Where I talk about strange events or tragic stories with truly strange outcomes. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Strangetalk/support
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The Aussie podcast about everything and nothing, but always with wine. Listen in as your hosts, Sean Hipkins and Skye Leah Collett discuss weekly themes on True Crime, Pop Culture, events from Back in Time and the month that was in What's the Haps.
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This week we knock out a couple of lists, one involves our lady friends and the other solves the debate about the better movie year, 1984 or 1985. It’s also been one full year since Matt stopped drinking, so a round of congratulations and beers for everyone! Executive Producers of Show 589- Jeremie Perez Spotify Link Itunes Link Google Play Podcast…
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Jonestown Massacre: The Horrors of a Tragic Cult - In this video, we delve deep into the terrifying and heartbreaking events of the Jonestown Massacre, one of history's most tragic and shocking cult tragedies. On November 18, 1978, over 900 members of the Peoples Temple, led by Jim Jones, met their untimely deaths in the jungles of Guyana. This doc…
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Join us as we take you from California to Guyana to discus life at Jonestown, temple members who defected, and the demise of those who couldn't escape. Resources: San Diego State University https://jonestown.sdsu.edu Book: Raven, the Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People By Tim Reiterman with John Jacobs https://www.indianapolismonthly.…
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"Reverb & Seduction"The Portland outfit Federale have been one of the most fascinating and inventive bands of the last twenty years. Led by Collin Hegna, Federale have put out a handful of albums whose affecting instrumental cinemascapes, dark country ballads and psych rock excursions bring to mind a version of and the Dirty Three had they hailed f…
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Hello Horror Heads! We're moving on from the Summer of Rob with our island themed summer spectacular. Kicking it off is a movie not on an island and not that spectacular. We take a look at the cult film, like a film about a cult, The Sacrament, while also taking a deep look into the true story of the Jonestown Massacre. Of course we also talk about…
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"Once Was Gleaming"The California-born Tanner Porter is a composer, arranger, performer, vocalist and songwriter. Her voice is otherwordly and wonderful, and set against her complex orchestral arrangements, it evokes everyone from Kate Bush to Tori Amos. Her debut album The Summer Sinks was a stone cold stunner and her new album Once Was Gleaming p…
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This week our buddy Brian Breckenridge swings by to the Temple to show us his World Championship Texas Rangers ring that he got for being an employee for the team. It’s pretty rad, and it was really cool to see it in person! Executive Producers of Show 588- Jeremie Perez Spotify Link Itunes Link Google Play Podcast Index JJTM Coffee is available fr…
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"Top Of The World"The Emmy Award-nominated Mark Bacino is more than just a craftsman of pure pop magic--he's a producer, composer, educator and journalist. I first got on board with Mark's music in 2003 for his brilliant album Million Dollar Milkshake, which was the follow-up to his equally brilliant debut, Pop Job. Since then, he's put out Queens …
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Hello Horror Heads! Island week is back after a week break. We tackle the Japenese classic BATTLE ROYALE! Our first foreign language movie (I think?). Anyway I have nothing left to say. Enjoy! 0:00 Introduction and Movie Discussion 1:44 Appreciation for Fan Support and Messages 2:47 Live Show Announcement and Movie Review 6:33 VR Experience and Dis…
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The Greenbriar Ghost: The Ghostly Tale That Solved a Crime is a fascinating story that intertwines the supernatural with real-life justice. In this video, we delve into the eerie legend of Zona Heaster Shue, whose spirit allegedly helped to convict her murderer. We explore the historical context, the chilling details of her haunting, and the courtr…
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Matt and Dustin would like to be the first to welcome you to World War 3. We hope you enjoy your stay, and that you enjoy these last few shows that we are probably going to get to do. Executive Producers of Show 587- Jeremie Perez Spotify Link Itunes Link Google Play Podcast Index JJTM Coffee is available from 817 Coffee Roasters Want to contribute…
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Hello Horror Heads! We were supposed to take this week off but unfortunately for all of you we are here and to celebrate the Olympics we are doing "Fatal Games," the olympic horror movie with a javelin killer and gratuitous nudity, also probably the only Olympic themed horror movie. We will be back next week to continue our Island summer movie them…
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Listen to Part 1 of our two-part series as we take you through Jim Jones' early life into adulthood when he formulated his penchant for preaching, and control. Episode Resources: Book: Raven, the Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People - By Tim Reiterman with John Jacobs Also: https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-and-culture/backtrack…
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This week Dustin sits down with some of the best live music photographers in North Texas, Roman Pena & Jamie Ford of Rap Photo Company, Madison Raney of Earth to Madison Photography, and Jose Serrato of Digital Ink. I’ve had the pleasure of working and shooting around these guys covering some of the biggest shows that roll through the D/FW area and…
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West Memphis 3: The Story That Will Leave You Speechless dives deep into the heart-wrenching and perplexing case of the West Memphis 3. This video explores the shocking details, the controversial trials, and the haunting questions that remain unanswered to this day. Discover the twists and turns of this infamous case that captivated the world and c…
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"Everlasting Love"Plenty of people have gone it alone in music--blues and folk musicians are well-acquainted with being on stage with just a handful of songs and acoustic guitar. But for a new wave artist back in the early '80s, it wasn't a common thing to be a one man band. And Howard Jones was exactly that. In an age where multiple-membered outfi…
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Hello Horror Heads! We're continuing our island cruise this week as we dissect the 2004 horror-comedy "Club Dread" by Broken Lizard. We talk about Bill Paxton, Twister, Broken Lizard movies, and even a conversation with Paul. Enjoy! 4:23 Behind the Scenes with Broken Lizard 23:53 Unveiling Red Herrings and Tropes 29:08 Deadly Encounters and Scream-…
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Explore the chilling details of the Enfield Poltergeist case, featuring creepy paranormal events that left investigators and the public stunned. In this video, we delve deep into one of the most documented and debated ghost stories in history. Uncover the eerie occurrences that plagued the Hodgson family in their North London home, from mysterious …
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Do you believe in monsters? What about ghosts? Little gnome-like creatures? Listen to us share some of the wildest Indiana urban legends, as well as an actual EVP captured at Jerome Cemetary! Let us know if we've missed your favorite urban legends! Episode Sources: Encyclopedia of Indianapolis website, Urban Legends WKDQ article citing Mysterious U…
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This week the boys are joined by Stephen Troum; frontman and guitarist of the Troumatics. When he’s not shredding on the guitar, he’s working on hands in the operating room. The conversation is fun until we make the turn into the hell that we’ve all been living in for the last 11 days. But the boys have some good advice for making it through these …
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In this episode of "Is This Real?", we delve into the controversial and complex theories surrounding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. While official reports suggest a lone gunman, conspiracy theorists propose that the "deep state," an alleged covert network within the government, orchestrated the attack to undermine Trump…
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"One Hand Up"Karen Haglof has had many lives--and she's lived them with creative poise and artistic grace. The Minnesota-born musician put herself on the musical map with Steve Almaas in the band The Crackers before joining the indie rock orchestra Rhys Chatham’s Ensemble. From there, and by the way, this is a clumsy expurgate list of Hagloff's acc…
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The Truth About Bigfoot: Myth or Reality? In this video, we explore the fascinating and controversial world of Bigfoot. Is Bigfoot just a myth, or is there evidence to suggest that this elusive creature is real? Join us as we investigate eyewitness accounts, analyze compelling evidence, and delve into the history and theories surrounding Bigfoot. F…
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Villisca Axe Murders: What Really Happened? - Discover the chilling and unsolved case of the Villisca Axe Murders. In this video, we delve into the gruesome details of the 1912 Villisca Axe Murders, where an entire family was brutally slain in their own home. Explore the dark history, the evidence, and the many theories surrounding this notorious c…
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It’s been a wild and whacky weekend and we really do try to talk about other stuff besides the foiled assassination attempt, but eventually, we have to have a little discussion about it. At least our friend Richard Keller from Itchy Richie and the Burning Sensations is here to keep us level-headed. But things really get heated when we discuss the M…
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"Whitelined"Formed in Barnum, Colorado in the early oughts by pals Ryan Policky and Erik Jeffries, A Shoreline Dream wasted no time in establishing themselves as a band to be reckoned with. No scruffy apprentice years here--albums like Avoiding The Consequences and Losing Them All To This Time were fully formed blasts of bruising guitars drenched i…
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Hello Horror Heads! This week Sean and Joe dissect "3 from Hell," the final Rob Zombie trilogy installment and the final installment of the Summer of Rob series. Enjoy (or don't)! 11:29 Thoughts on Movie Timelines 14:48 Rotten Tomatoes vs. Audience Ratings 19:06 Fathom Events and Box Office Numbers 34:05 The Fright Meter Awards and Manson Family Co…
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Join Sean as he delves into the tragic story of the Groene Family Massacre. The Groene family's simple, social life was shattered when they became the target of serial sadist Joseph Duncan. The horror began with the brutal murder of three family members and the abduction of the two youngest, Dylan (9) and Shasta (8). Amidst the devastation, discove…
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Kendrick Johnson: A Story of Injustice? The mysterious death of Kendrick Johnson has raised numerous questions and sparked widespread calls for justice. In this video, we delve into the perplexing details of his case, examining the evidence, exploring various theories, and highlighting the fight for truth and justice. Was Kendrick Johnson a victim …
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Listen as we go through the last four harrowing months of Sylvia's life and how Gertrude Baniszewski, the monster who tortured her, planned to get away with it. Sources: Torture Mom, Written by Ryan Green An American Crime 2007 A movie Starring Elliot (Ellen) Page, Evan Peters, and James Franco Wikipedia…
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Nikki McCain has been missing since May 17th under very suspicious circumstances. She had just filed very serious felony charges against her husband Tyler McCain for Domestic Violence. Please Note: All content including the presentation thereof on this channel is the property of Murder Candy Podcast and protected by U.S. and international copyright…
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"The Morrison Project"The London-born guitarist and singer/songwriter Billy Morrison has two main components to his life and for the purposes of this introduction, I'm going to tell you about the musical one. The other one I'll let him tell you aboutbecause he'll tell it far better than I can. So: the musical one. After playing in bands like Into A…
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It’s been a fun week of fireworks and drones, and the Arlington Police Department has us on edge! Matt fears Marshall Law from the government and Dustin fears Sasha Law from the Bass family. Our friend Brian is opening a new bar in Fort Worth, and Matt Thomas has sent us a new song that is sure to burn up the airwaves…or your butt. Executive Produc…
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Tune in Tuesday 9 July as these Stupid B's pop the lid off Pop Culture and delve into the mysterious fascination of Cults! Are we drunk? - absolutely Do we go off on tangents? - indubitably Do we cover the topics we said we would? - to a degree, yes. Join Skye as she delves into the notorious Manson Family cult, a commune and gang led by the infamo…
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“4th of July Special: What's The Point Of A Strawberry?”Well, not counting the fact that they lower your blood pressure, are high in fiber, rich in antioxidants and guard you from cancer, strawberries are pretty much useless. In this wildly discursive 4th of July chat with singer-songwriter Shannon McArdle, the Brooklyn musician talks to Alex about…
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We are back in the Temple and our friend J/O/E swings by to promote his newest release Craft Can Classics Deluxe edition which comes out on Friday, July 5th! You can catch him and a bunch of our other friends at Birdies Social on July 4th, and in Denton at the Bearded Monk on July 26th. Check his socials (@brewedupjoe) for more shows! Executive Pro…
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Hello Horror Heads! We have reached the penultimate episode of the Summer of Rob. This week we cover The Munsters (yes out of order) and 31. We also discuss who is better, Fat Randy Bumpagussy or Big Pussy Bonpensiero. Enjoy! 5:57 Reviewing "The Monsters" and Upcoming "31" 10:55 Transition to "31" Discussion 28:15 Blob Talk and Transition to "31" R…
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Join Sean as he unravels the harrowing tale of the Kimsey Mountain Murder. Discover the story of Penny Waldroup, who, after years of abuse, decides to leave her husband, Brad. Despite their co-parenting arrangement, a visit to Brad's remote mountain home, with her best friend Leslie Bradshaw for support, reveals just how far Brad will go to ensure …
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Ever wondered what happens when we die? "Near Death Experiences: Proof of Life After Death?" dives deep into this fascinating topic, exploring real-life accounts and scientific perspectives on near-death experiences. From the stories of those who've been to the brink of death and back, to the latest research by scientists trying to understand these…
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The Black Dahlia Murder remains one of the darkest Hollywood secrets, captivating true crime enthusiasts for decades. In this video, we delve into the mysterious and gruesome details surrounding the tragic death of Elizabeth Short, famously known as the Black Dahlia. Join us as we explore the evidence, theories, and shocking revelations that have s…
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Did you know there was a hostage situation in downtown Indianapolis in 1977? The scenario was so intense that John Hamm starred in his own podcast series recreating the dramatic events. You won't want to miss our discussion of this harrowing 63-hour event. Sources: Dead Man's Line (documentary) www.deadmansline.com…
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"Fantastic Day"Formed in 1980 in London, the new wave funk outfit Haircut 100 are one of those bands that tore right out of the gates. A top four single Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) before even having a record out was a pretty propelling start. That record came in the form of 1982's platinum seller Pelican West, whichnot only went to #2 on the…
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