If you've ever been caught up in late-night conversations at a house party, Bruh Issa Murder! feels like home. This podcast dives deep into true crime cases involving people of color. Andre, Battle, Kelly, and Robert lead the charge, offering detailed insights and commentary on shocking cases and the social issues surrounding them. From injustices to cold cases, they cover it all. Tune in every Thursday on all podcast platforms to join the gang. XOXO from the homies!
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Here at Making Stuff Better we are making 2023 the Year of Belonging. This show is a series of journeys we will take to explore what Belonging means in an international school in the 21st century. We discuss leadership stories from around the globe, and uncover what Belonging means today and why Leaders need it to thrive. By Matt Hall, Gill Kelly and Naomi Ward. Powered by Making Stuff Better
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Former Stripper Turned Cult Leader Sentenced to Life in Prison
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04/25/2024 In this episode of Bruh Issa Murder, host Andre Matthews discusses the case of a former stripper turned cult leader known as Nature Boy. Andre provides an overview of the case, detailing how Eligo Bishop, the alleged cult leader of Carbon Nation, was sentenced to life without parole for rape and other charges. The episode explores the ab…
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Alyssiah Wiley Disappearance and Gruesome Murder Exposes Abusive Relationship
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04/19/2024 Episode Summary: In this episode, the gang discusses the disturbing case of Alyssiah Wiley, a college student who disappeared under mysterious circumstances. They delve into the details of her relationship with her abusive boyfriend, Jermaine Richards, and the events leading up to her disappearance. The hosts highlight the importance of …
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San Francisco's Overlooked Crime: Human Trafficking Plaguing the City
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04/11/2024 Bruh Issa Murder In this episode, the gang discuss the pervasive issue of human trafficking in San Francisco. They shed light on the overlooked crime and its impact on the city's most vulnerable populations, including women and people of color. The hosts explore the various forms of human trafficking, such as sex trafficking and labor tr…
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Brazilian Serial Killer Turned YouTuber Meets Gruesome End
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04/04/2024 Bruh Issa Murder In this episode of Bruh Issa Murder, hosts Andre, Kelly, Battle, and Robert discuss the case of Pedro Rodriguez Viljo, a Brazilian serial killer known as "Pedrino Matador." They delve into the details of his crimes, including his motivations and targets. Pedro targeted drug dealers, murderers, and rapists, considering hi…
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Police cruiser crashes into gay bar in St. Louis
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03/28/2024 Bruh Issa Murder Episode: Police cruiser crashes into gay bar in St. Louis In this episode of the podcast, the gang discuss a recent incident where a police cruiser crashed into a gay bar in St. Louis. The owners of the bar were arrested and one of them was hospitalized after being beaten by the police. The hosts delve into the details o…
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Body Found Buried in Backyard Raises Questions in Missing Person Case
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In this episode, Andre discusses the mysterious case of Sabeion, a missing man whose body was discovered in a backyard. Andre highlights the timeline of events, including Sabion's disappearance, the delay in filing a missing person's report, and the discovery of his body during backyard renovations. The investigation into Sabion's death and the cir…
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Black autistic teen shot by police highlights need for mental health collaboration.
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Ryan Gainer's Gofundme: https://gofund.me/998f68ae Episode Summary: In this short minisode, I (Andre) discuss the heartbreaking case of Ryan Gainer, a black child with autism who was shot and killed by police in Apple Valley, California. The incident highlights the urgent need for collaboration between police and mental health professionals to hand…
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Paramedics sentenced in Elijah McClain case; justice served at last
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In this episode, the gang discuss the update on the Elijah McClain case, where two paramedics were sentenced to five years in prison for their involvement in his death. They delve into the details of the case, including the unnecessary administration of ketamine to McClain, who was a 23-year-old black man. The gang express their frustration with th…
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The Elijah McClain case reminds us of the need for proper assessment and training in the medical profession. Join us as we discuss its implications and the recent sentences handed down to someone involved, which are a huge step towards justice! Also, we are back, baby 🤪
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S2Ep13: How We Can Help Students To Become Global Citizens with Dee Lanier
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Dee Lanier, Lead Learning Designer at Lanier Learning and Education Coach for Samsung Education. Award winning TEDX speaker and author of Demarginalising Design, Dee Lanier is dedicated to co-designing equitable learning experiences for…
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S2Ep12: How To Just Be: Unfreezing Our Leadership Potential with Nicholas Janni
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Nicholas Janni, renowned speaker, coach, and co-founder / programme director at Matrix Development. Nicholas is also the author of Business Book of the Year 2023 Leader as Healer, a new paradigm for 21st Century leadership - an unflinch…
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S2Ep11: Nurturing The Cultural Richness Of International Schools with Shane Leaning
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Shane Leaning, international school leadership and organisational development coach, and creator and host of the Global Ed Leaders podcast for leaders shaping education on a global scale. They discuss cultural differences in communicati…
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S2Ep10: Respect, Reflection, And Culturally Responsive Leadership with Ryan Persaud
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Ryan Persaud, school leader at VERSO International School, a “school of the future” in Thailand. They discuss overcoming barriers and leading with courage, authenticity, and purpose; the importance of returning to the vision; and the po…
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Lake Lanier And The Racial Violence of 1912 ft SmoKey VentAge
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01/10/2024Bruh Issa Murder Message From Andre: What's up, gang? Sorry for the delay, but we are coming back! I took a break from the show due to school and work, but we're returning in March with a new season and format. As a thank you to listeners, I'm giving away five digital copies of 'Killers of the Flower Moon.' To enter, go to this episode on…
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S2Ep9: How To Truly Listen: Nurturing A 'Thinking Environment' with Candice Smith
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Gill Kelly and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Candice Smith, meeting & workshop facilitator, coach, and founder of The Thinking Field, through which she helps leaders to “create cultures of collaboration, inclusion, belonging and innovation.” They discuss the responsibility we hav…
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S2Ep8: Creative & Connected Organisations: An Improv-able Approach with Stuart Reid
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Gill Kelly and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Stuart Reid, founder and Executive Leadership Team Coach at Stuart Reid Consulting, through which he helps senior leaders overcome the challenges of their position. They discuss the importance of fun and laughter in creating organisati…
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S2Ep7: The Growing Importance Of Prioritising Wellbeing In Schools with Matthew Savage (part 2)
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Matthew Savage, speaker, trainer, coach, and founder of The Mona Lisa Effect®, through which Matthew explores the intersection between wellbeing and DEIJ in schools all around the world. In part 2 of their two-part series, they discuss …
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S2Ep6: Data-Driven Wellbeing In Schools: How To Nurture DEIJ with Matthew Savage (part 1)
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Matthew Savage, speaker, trainer, coach, and founder of The Mona Lisa Effect®, through which Matthew explores the intersection between wellbeing and DEIJ in schools all around the world. In part 1 of a fascinating and value-packed conve…
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S2Ep5: Empowering Young Voices: Faith, Peace & Feminism with St. Mary's School
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by experienced educator and Headmistress of St. Mary’s School in Cambridge, Charlotte Avery, as well as friends and colleagues Kate Latham, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Amina. They discuss the ideals at the heart of Mary Ward sch…
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S2Ep4: How We Can Create Systemic Kindness with Sam Isaacson
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by author, consultant, and founder of Coachtech Collective, Sam Isaacson. They discuss the crucial attributes great leaders have and how these impact the organisations they lead, the importance of emotional intelligence and embracing our v…
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Bruh Issa Murder 10/18/2023 Summary: In this episode, the hosts discuss disturbing trends on the internet, including deepfake videos and AI-generated content. They highlight the ethical concerns surrounding these trends and the potential harm they can cause to victims and their families. Key Takeaways: Deepfake videos and AI-generated content can b…
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S2Ep3: Helping Young People Find Their Path With Kyra Kellawan
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by high-school educator, career counsellor, and co-founder of Kokoro Careers, Kyra Kellawan. They discuss the importance of embracing uniqueness and individuality in all students and why we need to recognise generational changes in both ed…
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S2Ep1: An Introduction To Season 2: Organisational Health
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Principled is back! Welcome to Season 2 of the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better introduce their mission statement for an exciting second season. This time, we're exploring organisational health. What does it mean to create healthy systems? And how can we overcome the challenges currently faced by …
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S2Ep2: Language As A Catalyst with Pádraig O Tuama
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by renowned poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama. They're kicking off their exploration of systemic and organisational health from the perspective of a poet, discussing poetry as an unpredictable language event; the important secondary pur…
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Justice For Ta'kiya Young Who Was Fatally Shot by Police
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9/26/23Bruh Issa MurderJustice For Ta'kiya Young Who Was Fatally Shot by PoliceSummary:21-year-old Ta'kiya Young, a pregnant black woman, was fatally shot by police officers outside a grocery store in Blenden Township, Ohio. The incident, captured on body cam footage, has sparked outrage and calls for justice from her family, community, and civil r…
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Let's Talk About the Mysterious Death of Denisha Montgomery Smith
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09/20/2023 Bruh Issa Murder About The Guest(s): Mama Margot is the host of the true crime podcast Military Murder. She is an attorney by trade and is passionate about sharing the stories of military members involved in criminal cases. Summary: In this episode, the host is joined by Mama Margot, the host of the podcast Military Murder, to discuss th…
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The Murder of Hadiya Pendleton Consequences of Gun Violence
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09/13/2023 Bruh Issa Murder Summary: In this episode of "Bruh issa Murder," the hosts discuss the tragic case of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old girl from Chicago who was a victim of gun violence. Hadea was a talented majorette and had even performed at President Obama's second inauguration. The hosts highlight the devastating impact of gun violenc…
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09/05/2023 Bruh Issa Murder Summary: In this episode of "Bruh Issa Murder," we talk about the Jacksonville Dollar General shooting, a racially motivated mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. The shooter, 21-year-old Ryan Christopher Palmator, targeted and killed three black individuals at a Dollar General store. The shooting is being investigated…
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Dark Depths of Jealousy: A Sister's Brutal Stabbing
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08/29/2023Bruh Issa Murder Dark Depths of Jealousy: A Sister's Brutal StabbingHey, your host, Andre, is joined by the gang Robert and Kelly. Together, we host the "Bruh Issa Murder" podcast, covering true crime cases of color and playing music at the end of each episode. Summary:In this episode, the hosts discuss the case of Fatiha Marzan, a 21-yea…
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08/22/2023 Bruh Issa Murder Track 11: The Cold Case of Vicki Belk Vicki Lynn Belk was a 28-year-old mother who went missing in the summer of 1979 in Charles County, Maryland. Her tragic murder remained unsolved for over four decades until a breakthrough in DNA testing led to the arrest of Andre Taylor in 2022. Vicki's family established the Vicki B…
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall, Naomi Ward and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better sit down to look back on a successful first season of Principled. They reflect on various lightbulb moments, including why belonging is not always a positive thing; the power of story, ritual and language; and why active listening is so i…
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Track 10: The Tale of an Elderly Bank Robber and Mistaken Identity by FBI Trainees
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08/15/2023 Bruh Issa Murder Track 10: The Tale of an Elderly Bank Robber and Mistaken Identity by FBI Trainees Summary: In this episode of Bruh Issa Murder, A and Kelly discuss bizarre criminal cases. A shares the story of a 78-year-old woman named Bonnie Gooch who has been arrested for bank robbery multiple times. Kelly then talks about a man in N…
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Ep16: Belonging And The Human Experience with Owen Eastwood
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better talk to Owen Eastwood, performance coach and author of the Belonging: The Ancient Code Of Togetherness. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: the impact belonging has on our hormones, the link between resilience …
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Track 9: Inside the Twisted Mind of a Japanese Serial Killer
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08/ 01/2023 Bruh Issa Murder Track 9: Inside the Twisted Mind of a Japanese Serial Killer Summary: In this episode of Bruh Issa Murder, the hosts discuss the case of Satomu Miyazaki, a Japanese serial killer who terrorized Tokyo in the late 1980s. Miyazaki, known as the "Otaku murderer," had a history of stalking, voyeurism, and an obsession with c…
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Track 8: Rudy Farias: The Shocking 8-Year Captivity Case
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07/ 26/2023 Bruh Issa Murder Summary: Rudy Farias, a young man reported missing for eight years, broke his silence in an exclusive interview with Fox Houston. He revealed that he had lived with his mother forever, hidden away from the world. Rudy described his life as a prison, mentally manipulated by his mother's words and actions. He felt trapped…
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07/ 19/2023 Bruh Issa Murder Track 7: Violent Social Media Crimes Summary: Kelly and Andre discuss two disturbing cases involving men who committed heinous crimes. In the first case, they talk about Ali Abulaban, a TikTok star who became violent toward his wife and eventually killed her and her friend. Despite confessing to his mother and telling h…
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Ep15 ARCHIVE: Mel Ellis Leading Belong In An International School
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better revisit a popular episode from Season 1 of Principled. Episode 2 featured Mel Ellis, Head of the Dulwich College Senior School in Singapore. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: why a sense of belonging is seen …
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Track 6: The Horrors of Child Abuse The Zaikiya Duncan Case
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07/ 11/2023Bruh Issa Murder Track 6: The Horrors of Child Abuse The Zaikiya Duncan CaseIn this episode of the Bruh Issa Murder podcast, the gang discusses a horrifying case of child abuse in Texas. They delve into the story of Zaikiya Duncan and her boyfriend, Jova Terrell, who subjected their seven children to unimaginable torture and abuse. The t…
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Ep14: Why Belonging Starts With The Self with Aisha Thomas
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better talk to Aisha Thomas, Founder & Director of Representation Matters, who has dedicated her career to transforming the lack of racial diversity in education. They discuss how creating belonging starts with the self; why the question "do I belong?" will…
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Track 5: The Final Injustice The Murder of Christopher Williams
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07/ 04/2023 Bruh Issa Murder Track 5: The Final Injustice The Murder of Christopher Williams In this episode of Bruh Issa Murder, the gang discusses the murder of Christopher Williams, who was wrongfully convicted of multiple murders and spent 25 years in prison before being exonerated. After his release, he worked in construction and tried to reco…
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Track 4: The Claremont Killer A Tale of Violence and Terror
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06/ 27/2023 Bruh Issa Murder Track 4: The Claremont Killer A Tale of Violence and Terror In this episode of Bruh Issa Murder, the Bi guys discuss the case of Cleophus prince jr., the Claremont killer, a notorious American serial killer who was convicted and sentenced to death in 1993 for the rape and murder of at least six women in San Diego, Calif…
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Ep13 ARCHIVE: Doug Lemov (Teach Like a Champion) Creating Belonging in the Classroom
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better revisit a popular episode from Season 1 of Principled. Episode 6 featured author Doug Lemov, chatting about various concepts arising from his book and online community, Teach Like A Champion. Doug's analytical approach to effective teaching made a la…
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Track 3: The Murder Of of Marquise M. J. Jackson
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06/ 20/2023 Bruh Issa Murder Track 3: The Murder Of of Marquise M. J. Jackson Show Notes: Bruh Issa Murder - The Murder of Marquise M. J. Jackson Introduction: In this episode of Bruh Issa Murder, the gang Battle, Robert, K Money, and Andre discuss the tragic murder of Marquise M. Jackson, a black trans man who was widely loved by his community and…
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Track 2: Seeking Justice for Jaxon Sales: Uncovering the Truth Behind a Mysterious Death
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06/13/2023Bruh Issa Murder Track 2: Seeking Justice for Jaxon Sales: Uncovering the Truth Behind a Mysterious DeathIn this episode, Andre and Robert discuss the case of 20-year-old Jaxon Saul, who died of an apparent overdose at an older man's house. His family has been asking the police to reopen the Investigation for two years, believing homophob…
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Ep12: Building a Unique Philosophy with Brett Girven
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better talk to Brett Girven, Principal at The Arbor School, about their innovative approach to breaking free from the confines of traditional learning. They discuss how a collaborative relationship with teaching and nature can foster belonging in children; …
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Track 1: Abuse, Lies, and Betrayal: The Andre McDonald Case FT Jasmine J Walker
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06/06/2023Bruh Issa Murder Track 1: Abuse, Lies, and Betrayal: The Andre McDonald CaseThis episode covers the case of Andre McDonald, a US Air Force major who killed his wife, Andreen McDonald, in 2019. The couple's relationship was abusive, and Andreen had told friends that if she went missing, it was likely due to her husband. Andre killed Andree…
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Ep11: Why Happiness Underpins Belonging with Catherine McKinley
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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall of Making Stuff Better is joined by Catherine McKinley, Founder and Director of the Green Shoots International School in Vietnam. They discuss belonging in a global capacity, touching on Catherine's personal relationship with finding belonging in an educational environment after moving t…
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In this episode of the Principled podcast, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better talk to d'Arcy Lunn about the essence of global belonging. They discuss why d'Arcy draws so much inspiration, energy, and optimism from young people; how a sense of global citizenship can foster belonging; and how teaspoons of change can transform our world a…
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In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better have a discussion between themselves about certain aspects of belonging. They discuss various topics, including: why a sense of belonging isn't necessarily born out of a fear of loneliness; how it can be beneficial to know yourself before joining a tribe; and Matt shares a wonderful p…
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Ep8 Julie Rees - Belonging in the Curriculum
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In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better talk to Julie Rees about belonging within the curriculum. They discuss various topics based on the theme of belonging, including: - How to welcome new and transferring students quickly and effectively by allowing them their own space - Why making students feel safe enough to express t…
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