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That's So Fcked Up is a true crime lite podcast primarily about cults, but also murder and other generally awful things. TSFU brings you enthralling stories while looking at what causes them to happen. Join host Ashley Love Richards as she and her various co-hosts discuss what inspires people to do the awful things that they do. Nature? Nurture? Society? Let's investigate from our couches together!
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Be softly soothed to sleep with exceptional stories.
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"A Haunted Island" by Algernon Blackwood, relaxing storytelling
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306 - Completely isolated on a tiny island, loneliness is not his only concern . . . Tuck in for "A Haunted Island" from the master of the ghost story.
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"The Middle Toe of the Right Foot" by Ambrose Bierce, relaxing storytelling
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305 - "It is well known that the old Manton house is haunted." (Without a doubt!) Tuck in to navigate the abrupt twists of this disquieting ghost story from this week's author, who must still be smirking from his afterlife over this one.
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TSFU Bonus: Interview with Barbara Fisher, Ex-Employee of Doc Antle
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Mondays can have the tendency to suck. Here's a little surprise to brighten yours up! Previously Ash and Cam had the pleasure of speaking with ex-employee of cult leader Doc Antle, Barbara Fisher. Barbara worked for Antle at his Mytle Beach "safari" for eight years and was prominently featured in Tiger King and Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story. Brea…
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"The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe, relaxing storytelling
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304 - Alcohol and cherished pets do not always mix: "One night, returning home, much intoxicated from one of my haunts . . ." Tuck in for the man of the macabre and his supernatural masterpiece.
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TSFU Ep. 163- Exotic Animal Cults: Doc Antle and "Chimp Crazy"
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If you watched Tiger King on Netflix in 2020, you probably remember the a**hole with a long ponytail who constantly dresses like he's on safari and surrounds himself with skinny women who like like Jane from Tarzan, constantly toting tigers on leashes. That man was Doc Antle, owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, the "zoo" that inspired Joe Exotic to open …
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Live Panel Discussion from the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Convention: with Katherine Kubler and Diana Nowak of "The Program"
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If you're not new here, or even if you are, you're probably well aware of our passion behind the TTI (the Troubled (Tortured) Teen Industry). Ash had the incredible opportunity to speak with Katherine Kubler, executive producer and director of Netflix's hit docu-series "The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping", this year at the True Crime and Paran…
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SPOOKY FAVE: Serial Killer Allan Legere and Family Annihilators Frank & Herald Alexander
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Can y'all believe it's almost October?!? As a little taste of spooky season, we're pulling this extra creepy, extra horrific episode from the vaults. Ash and Cam talk about some of the most fucked up murders that they've ever heard of- listener discretion is advised for this one y'all! Yowzers! Cam uncovers the shocking murders committed by Canadia…
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"Soliloquy on a Park Bench" by Conrad Aiken, relaxing storytelling
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303 - " . . . one wanted, sometimes, to be alone." But she will NOT be alone on this day! She will be plagued by a strange young man full of (good?) intentions. Tuck in for another baffling tale from the distinguished author who suffered his own woes.
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TSFU Ep. 162- The Mysterious Disappearance of the Beaumont Children
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Welcome back lovelies! We have another unsolved case that's sure to suck you in!! Today Ash and Fallon are talking about the disappearance of the Beaumont children - one of the most famous unsolved cases in Australia.On a sunny day in 1966, Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont went to the beach to play and were never seen again. The missing children spa…
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"Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield, relaxing storytelling
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302 - A Sunday afternoon in a most idyllic place, idyllic save for the loneliness of Miss Brill . . . Tuck in for this poignant (autobiographical?) story from the New Zealand author loved 'round the world despite her early passing.
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TSFU: Ep. 161- Pike County Massacre pt. 2
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TW: SA, Domestic Violence We are back with Part 2 of the chilling Pike County Massacre. April 21, 2016; Pike County, Ohio. Eight family members are brutally murdered in their homes—shocking, calculated, and still shrouded in mystery. A quiet Ohio town turned upside down by one of the most gruesome crimes in recent history. Today, Fallon is telling …
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Ash Learns The Bible: Ep. 3- God, the OG Cardi B
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This was originally released as a Patreon exclusive and now we're sharing with everyone! Don't forget, you can access episodes 1-15 of Ash Learns The Bible on Patreon RIGHT NOW! In our third episode, Kristal continues our journey with Exodus. Plagues and Passover and the Desert, Oh My! Kristal also makes some compelling arguments about how God is s…
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"Kindred Spirits" by Truman Capote, relaxing storytelling
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301 - Tuck in for a fascinating convo between these two . . . Mrs. Rittenhouse: ". . . he fell an enormous distance from over the bridge railing to the river . . ." Mrs. Green: "Had it been I - well, he might have had a little help getting over the rail."
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TSFU: Ep. 161- Pike County Massacre pt. 1
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TW: SA, Domestic Violence April 21, 2016; Pike County, Ohio. Eight family members are brutally murdered in their homes—shocking, calculated, and still shrouded in mystery. A quiet Ohio town turned upside down by one of the most gruesome crimes in recent history. Today, Fallon is telling Ash about the sinister motives, hidden secrets, and dark twist…
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This week for our Summer Fun Faves series, we go back to Ash and former co-host Michelle for their take on the dumpster fire called the Fyre Festival. Models on yachts sipping champaign on what was once Pablo Escobar's island... influencers, delicious food, luxury accommodations, beautiful art and amazing music in the Bahamas. That's what was promi…
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TSFU PRESENTS: Yucky Yogis- Ep. 3: Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and The Rajneesh Movement
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Ashley and former co-host Cam team up to tell the story of the infamous Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (AKA the sex guru, aka the Rolls-Royce guru, aka Osho), his advisor Sheela, and their unimaginably intricate Oregonian scandal. Ashley covers Bhagwan's background and how he earned his nickname, the "sex guru", as well as what eventually happened to the c…
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"Across the Bridge" by Graham Greene, relaxing storytelling
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300 - Everything would have been different if he would have just made it . . . "Across the Bridge." Tuck in for this slightly twisted, classic tale.
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TSFU PRESENTS: Yucky Yogis- Ep. 2: Kundalini Yoga
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This episode was originally released as a Patreon-only episode, but it was so good we had to share with everyone! Today, Ash teams up with friend of TSFU, Trevin from the podcast Live, Laugh, Larceny. Ash dives into the dark side of Kundalini Yoga - from the shady beginnings with Yogi Bhajan to the drama following the death of its second leader, Gu…
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"The Idol House of Astarte," part 2, by Agatha Christie, relaxing storytelling
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299 - Who -- or WHAT -- killed Sir Richard Haydon? Tuck in for the conclusion of this Miss Marple mystery.
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UNFCKING YOURSELF with TSFU: Ep. 1 with Nikki Salt
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Welcome to the PREMIER episode of Unfcking Yourself with TSFU!! Over the years we have told you about a lot of fcked up stuff, and we know that's why you're here. But we also want to give our wonderful listeners a little positive energy for balance. In our first episode, Ash is joined by Nikki Salt, fashion content creator and personal stylist. The…
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In this blast from the past, former podcast co-host, Michelle Mosher, tells Ash a story about summer fun gone wrong. Michelle takes us to Kentucky's biggest and most famous party, the Redneck Rave (yes, we know that term is derogatory but we didn't name the festival)! The rave promises "mud, music and mayhem" and boy does it deliver! In June 2021 t…
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TSFU: Ep. 160- David McMillan: Infamous Escapee of Thailand's "Big Tiger" Prison
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This week Fallon tells Ash about David McMillan, the notorious drug smuggler who made headlines with his daring escape from a Thai prison in 1996, where he was facing the death penalty for drug trafficking. Known for his passion for smuggling and his multimillion-dollar operation with partner Michael Sullivan, McMillan slipped past guards, made cru…
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"The Idol House of Astarte" by Agatha Christie, Part 1, Relaxing Storytelling
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298 - Step into the forest and prepare yourself to solve another tantalizing mystery from the Queen of Crime! Can YOU unlock it before Miss Marple?
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ASH LEARNS THE BIBLE: Ep. 2- Wandering Through the Damn Desert
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This was originally released as a Patreon exclusive and now we're sharing with everyone! Don't forget, you can access episodes 1-14 of Ash Learns The Bible on Patreon RIGHT NOW! The Bible is back, babies! Ash still knows very little about the #1 best-selling book in the world, of all time... and this time she is joined by friends Kristal and Ryan, …
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TSFU PRESENTS: Yucky Yogis- Ep. 1: Cults: Buddhafield and Order of the Solar Temple
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For this season of TSFU Presents, we are highlighting some of the worst of the worst of Yucky Yogis. This episode is a throwback from way back when in Season 2, in 2020... we were such babies!! Ash and Cam dive into two different cults for your listening pleasure! Ash talks about the Buddhafield cult and its leader Jaime Gomez aka Michel aka Andrea…
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James Baldwin's "The Bell of Atri" and "The Endless Tale"
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297 - Don't we all have an obligation to care for our voiceless animal friends? Tuck in for this significant author's retelling of two treasured tales.
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TSFU: Ep. 159- Ezra Miller part 2: Cults, Grooming and Cop Outs
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The erratic behavior, public antics, allegations of trafficking and sexual abuse; grooming and cults, and generally abhorrent personal conduct continue. Make sure to listen to part I first! ✨If you wanna get your TSFU episodes ad free and on Tuesdays instead of Fridays, check out our Patreon! You get access to over 200 episodes that aren't on the r…
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SUMMER FUN FAVES: Mystery Island- Metal Dentures, Mayhem and Murder
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Ash and former co-host Cam talk about the nuts-o shenanigans that went down on the Galapagos island of Floreana in the early 1930s in the last episode of season 4 from 2021! Jeepers Creepers! Ash covers nudist, Nietzsche obsessed, metal denture sharing, German couple Dr. Friedrich Ritter and his younger lover Dore Strauch, and what happened on the…
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TSFU: Ep. 158- Ezra Miller part 1: Hollyweird and the Toddler to Train Wreck Pipeline
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Today Fallon tells Ash about the disturbing world of Ezra Miller, the once-celebrated actor now known for a series of grotesque controversies. Fallon covers Ezra's erratic behavior, public antics, allegations of trafficking and sexual abuse; grooming and cults, and generally abhorrent personal conduct. The gals also discuss how Ezra's introduction …
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SHARK MONTH: Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis- The Worst Shark Attack in History
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For our big finale on 2024's Shark Month, we reach back into the 2021 vaults and bring you a Patreon exclusive. This week Ash and Cam tell you about The Worst Shark Attack In History. This is a big one guys! The sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945, is still the U.S. Navy's greatest loss of life at sea. Roughly 300 men went down with th…
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TSFU INTERVIEWS: Ep. 3- Mary Byler, Founder of The Misfit Amish
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We have covered many aspects of Amish life, but in today's episode of TSFU Interviews, Fallon gets an insider perspective from Mary Byler, Amish abuse survivor and CEO and founder of The Misfit Amish, LLC, a group that works to "bridge the gaps between English and Amish culture." Mary is also the author of "Reflections and Memories of An Amish Misf…
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TSFU: Ep. 157 - Love or Control: The Dark Truth of Netflix's "Tell Them You Love Me"
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DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE OR A RATING ON SPOTIFY FOR ASH'S BIRTHDAY! 😍🥳 Today Ash tells Fallon all about the Netflix documentary "Tell Them You Love Me." If you haven't seen it yet, the documentary tells the controversial story of Anna Stubblefield, a white university professor, and Derrick Johnson, a disabled, non-verbal b…
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SHARK MONTH: Left at Sea- Tom and Eileen Lonergan, the True Story Behind "Open Water"
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DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE OR A RATING ON SPOTIFY FOR ASH'S BIRTHDAY! 😍🥳🫶 Happy Shark Week! This week Ash and former co-host Michelle talk about two poor souls, Tom and Eileen Lonergan, who were forgotten at sea while scuba diving! Michelle tells Ash about the true story behind the movie Open Water. Tom and Eileen were two y…
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SHARK MONTH: The Sinking of the Trashman Yacht and Hundreds of Tiger Sharks
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IT'S SHARK MONTH!! This week Ash and former co-host Michelle talk about the scariest shark attacks that Ashley has ever heard of! Ash tells the story of the 1982 sinking of the Trashman Yacht. As five people headed from Maine to Florida through "hurricane alley", they suddenly got hit by a huge storm. They were stuck at sea for days, with no suppli…
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TSFU: Ep. 156 - The Bizarre Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
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It's time for a missing persons case! Ash gets the lowdown on the mysterious 2006 disappearance of Brian Shaffer. Brian was a second-year med student at Ohio State University. One night he walked out of a bar and was never seen again - just poof into thin air. 18 years later this case remains unsolved. At the time of his disappearance, Brian was 6 …
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ASH LEARNS THE BIBLE: Ep. 1- Exodus: Joseph Started from the Bottom, Now He There
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We're so excited to announce our new segment, a continuation of Ash and Michelle Do the Bible- Ash Learns the Bible! Ash still knows very little about this giant, mystical, and frankly pretty terrifying book... So we're all coming from very different view points! Make sure to listen to these eps first: ASH LEARNS THE BIBLE: Genesis Begins- The Gard…
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296 - "There was a soldier -- a mere boy --lying with his face to the sky. Around his neck hung a gold chain and locket." Tuck in for the tender, rediscovered work of the most frequently read author of Louisiana Creole.
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295 - He can teach animals to speak perfect English! Tuck in for the excitement that ensues from the Master of the Mischievous Short Story.
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TSFU: Ep. 155- Danny Masterson's Mini Cult: The Cast of "That 70's/90's Show"
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"That 90's Show" S2 is premiering this week on Netflix! Booo! Before you watch it, the gals figured they should let you know, in their opinions, why you shouldn't. Ash and Fallon are spilling the tea on all the behind-the-scenes drama from the cast of "That '70s Show". Danny Masterson, a hardcore Scientologist, recruited many co-stars into the "chu…
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PRIDE MONTH: Devious Abuse- Competitive Endurance Tickling
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This episode originally aired in January 2021 and was episode 38! Awww baby TSFU! Ashley and Cam talk about the dark underbelly of Competitive Endurance Tickling. Jeepers Creepers! In this week's episode, Ashley goes over the origins of Competitive Endurance Tickling, the woman who started it, and the events leading up to the making of Tickled, a…
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TSFU PRESENTS: Unspoken Unity- Ep. 3: Clowning, Krumping and Tight Eyez
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Today on TSFU Presents, Ash is joined by stopculting, one of the archival consultants on Netflix's "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult"! SC has been investigating and reporting on 7M, Shekinah and Robert Shinn for the last three years! They dive into the Krump dance scene, focusing on Tight Eyez, a pioneer of the style, and his entanglement …
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Agatha Christie's "The Tuesday Night Club," relaxing storytelling
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294 - From the world's most published author, tuck in for the first of the original Miss Marple mysteries.
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JUNETEENTH: Wrongfully Imprisoned- Kalief Browder
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In recognition of Juneteenth, we are re-releasing this moving episode from 2020 where Ash and former co-host Cam tell us the story of the wrongfully-imprisoned teen, Kalief Browder. Kalief was arrested at 16 year old and was held - without conviction - for over three years at Rikers Island, 700 of which were spent in solitary confinement. He endure…
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TRENDING TOPIC: The Staged Kidnapping of "Perfect Wife" Sherri Papini
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"Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini" is now out on Hulu! Ash covered this case in detail with former co-host Michelle last year. Check it out while it's hot again! One day Sherri Papini left her house for a job and didn't return. Everyone was intensely worried for this petite mother of two and a huge search ensued for the p…
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Shirley Jackson's "Men with Their Big Shoes," relaxing storytelling
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294 - Is poor, young Mrs. Hart being blackmailed? Tuck in as this hypnotic author takes us through the transformation of her idyllic life.
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TSFU PRESENTS: Unspoken Unity- Ep. 2: TikTok's 7M Dance Cult and the Wilking Sisters
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Today on TSFU Presents, we dive deeper into the 7M TikTok dance cult scandal, the main players including Miranda Derrick (aka Miranda Wilking) and her husband B-Dash... who was in another cult prior to this. Ash also explains how Krump is heavily involved in this story and how the dance style got so intertwined with Shinn and his brand. Make sure t…
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TSFU: Ep. 155- Amish Cults: Beneath the Bonnet
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We hope you're thirsty for KNOWLEDGE this Thursday because we've got a new episode coming in hot, a day early! And we've got a surprise for you tomorrow too! You might think of the Amish as quiet, quaint folks in buggies selling homemade stuff, but there's a lot more beneath the surface. Join us as Fallon tells Ash all about the secretive world of …
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TSFU PRESENTS: Unspoken Unity- Ep. 1: Robert Shinn, Shekinah Church and the Lee Sisters
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Get ready for a jaw-dropping episode as we dive into the wild world of Robert Shinn and the Shekinah Church. ALLEGEDLY, this asshole former-doctor-turned-pastor has swindled tens of millions from his followers while keeping a low profile in LA's luxury scene. Ash tells Fallon all about the bizarre teachings, control tactics, and shocking allegation…
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"Day of the Butterfly" by Alice Munro, relaxing storytelling
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292 - Tuck in to see how cruel girls can be. “A game developed: 'Let's be nice to Myra! What do you wash your hair in, Myra? . . . she washes it in cod - liver oil, can't you smell it?' "
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TSFU: Ep. 154- Murder Mystery in Texas: Dean and Tina Clouse
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Get ready for this wide ride! This week, Fallon tells Ash about the tragic and bizarre saga of Dean and Tina Clouse. 1978, New Smyrna Beach, Florida —Dean (19) and Tina (15) fall madly in love, get hitched, and have a baby. Then, in 1980, their perfect life takes a dark turn when they move to Texas and suddenly vanish. Their decomposed bodies are f…
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