Tom and Sue talk about the recent (or was when recorded) return of David Cameron to the cabinet! Slightly delayed through technical challenges and because it took some editing thanks to Sue trying to get me into trouble....By Politis Ltd

Tom and Sue try and tactfully talk migration!By Politis Ltd

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Sue and Tom talk FOI and the Information Commissioner's decision to describe the ADSO and LLG request as 'vexatious'....they should see what comes through local government!By Politis Ltd

Tom and Sue (eventually) discuss the 20mph limit in Wales, Climate Change Committees, and the contentious stuff which we could do without!By Politis Ltd

Tom and Sue discuss the weather, oh and the recent by-election results!By Politis Ltd

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Sue has recovered! Discussions centre on how great it is to have the internal auditor in, how rubbish the external auditor can be, and how good the tarmac is in Scotland.By Politis Ltd

Tom and Sue do a quick update about the past week, before Sue becomes a one woman workshop. Just to note - officers have better spending ideas than (some) Councillors!By Politis Ltd

Sue is suffering and so to make her feel better, it's a podcast where she gets all her questions and issues discussed....bare with us!By Politis Ltd

Tom and the Emeritus Mayor talk about the fallout from some electoral 'issues'. Sue doesn't really miss local government, having realised she can actually do her own garden!By Politis Ltd

A review of the local government elections, the Parish Poll pitfalls of annual meetings, and Tom touting for business! Also, Sue's last podcast as an important person...By Politis Ltd

Tom and Sue record Sue's last podcast as a Councillor! This is our second attempt following technology failing us miserably. Listen into election predictions and normal general chat.By Politis Ltd

The latest (belated) edition following Sue going on holiday and therefore returning with plenty to say...By Politis Ltd

Tom and Sue talk about preparations for Christmas...and not much else! Local Council discussion rating: 1/10By Politis Ltd

Sue and Tom talk about devolution and change...at length (and we will had more to say about Gordon Brown's report, so we will do that in 2023!). Warning : Listening to this episode may cause drowsiness and impact on your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. The next edition will be much lighter!…

Sue and Tom discuss the recent Christmas light event, including Tom's illumination mishap and the topic for the next edition! Released slightly later than planned because the sound needed a little (a lot) of work.By Politis Ltd

Tom and Sue chat about their weeks and the types of things routine and less routine they have been doing. Tom gets on his soapbox a bit about churchyards and there is lots of talk about the upcoming Christmas Light event!By Politis Ltd

Tom and Sue talk officer and Councillor roles, and the pitfalls therein! Both are recovering from a charity quiz night where officers beat Councillors, despite what the scores said...By Politis Ltd

A fatigued Tom and ever chirpy Sue talk changes at the DLUHC (was easier as the DCLG), and also what gripes them...(Tom)... about other Councils!By Politis Ltd

Sue calls for a General Election, and Tom gets on his soapbox (again). Then they move onto the topic of whether a Council is less likely to say 'no' than in previous years! Opinions were true at the time of recording...By Politis Ltd

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Sue and Tom (mainly Sue) talk about the death of HM the Queen, the period of national mourning, and the accession of King Charles III. Reflecting on what can go right (and wrong) with tributes, and personal memories of the Royal Family.By Politis Ltd

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When you're in prison, there's not much to do. Some people read; some learn a trade; and one guy made tens of thousands of dollars! Then, we revisit the Cecil and a case we mentioned previously. It's tragic, and it's unsolved. But it's also full of fascinating details! Bonus: Diana *might* end up on next week's episode, and we chat about the cutest…

Close your eyes and picture the craziest crime story? Do you picture the "Crime for Dummies" version? Everything cliche and sterotypical? Like someone sat down and asked themselves "what would a criminal do" and then did just that? (no one would do that. That's Crazy). Or is it more like a crime story that might have been made up by a couple of hig…

No, we didn't reuse last week's episode. It's just that we actually found ANOTHER couple stories with things like Australia, eggplant, pigeons... Happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget to save your loved one some turkey!By Eryn Pluim Diana Sekhon

Undeclared eggplant, vitamin bottles of eggs, tortoises in pants and cockatiels in bottles, impossible murders, and all kinds of sh***y facts! This is a weird one! Smuggling Case: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/4445669/Man-caught-smuggling-pigeons-in-his-trousers.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/20…

A wife goes missing - for decades. Who is the most obvious suspect? Could it be the man who never really reported her missing? (CALL. YOUR. PEOPLE!) A husband is murdered, and his body desecrated in a terribly upsetting way. Who should be questioned first?By Eryn Pluim Diana Sekhon

This month we're replaying some favorites and where better to start than with the first time we ever met Diana!? "I swear I haven't murdered Jordan and taken her body to the middle of the ocean and chopped her into small, edible pieces for all manner of sea li- You know what? That's a lot of detail. No, this week, I have replaced Jordan (who wanted…

Our last Crime Cozy of the season features a stranger abduction, which you’ll be relieved to know hardly EVER happens. We end the month with some great cozy and a really adorable fact of the week. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kelsey_Smith Kidnapped children make headlines, but abduction is rare in U.S. And don’t forget! If you want to he…

Sexual assault is FAR to common and underreported, although it is true that you’re much less likely to be assaulted by a stranger, which may bring you a little cozy. This week, we explore the case of a serial rapist who got himself caught in the most ridiculous way and talk about resources for victims. https://thehollywoodunlocked.com/serial-rapist…

If you’re walking at night, especially if you’re a woman, I bet you carry your keys a specific way. I bet your phone is near your hand. I bet you’re extra alert when rounding corners or turning down dark streets. After all, there’s almost certainly a mugger right around that bend! Or is there? This week we talk about muggings, how common they are, …

It’s time for sweaters, pumpkin spice candles, and a crackling fire. It’s Crime Cozy! Our first episode focuses on stalking, because who isn’t worried that an angry ex or obsessed superfan is secretly watching your every move, waiting for the right moment to strike?! But don’t worry. Crime Cozy means we’ll also be (trying to) comfort you with some …

In our last pre-Crime Cozy episode of the season, we continue the thread of DNA evidence found at crime scenes, but like the Colonial Parkway Murders, DNA evidence is only useful if you actually test it… Resources: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/03/a-d…

A masterful thief suddenly drastically changes MO and crimes, leaving us wondering what the heck is going on. Plus we learn why our eyes water when we yawn. Question of the day: How many of our listeners yawned through the beginning of this episode??By Eryn Pluim Diana Sekhon

We finish our 3-parter with theories, investigations, and further mishaps of the Colonial Parkway Murders. Resources https://pilotonline.com/news/local/crime/article_dd5c74dd-c581-5730-afd6-4d1a2da04e84.html http://digital.dailypress.com/static/parkway_main/Main/index.html https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/?ref=search&__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&e…

Continuing the thread of last week, we pick up with Part 2 of our 3-parter on the Colonial Parkway Murders. This week we meet Keith, and Sandy, Daniel and AnnaMaria] Resources https://pilotonline.com/news/local/crime/article_dd5c74dd-c581-5730-afd6-4d1a2da04e84.html http://digital.dailypress.com/static/parkway_main/Main/index.html https://www.faceb…

Often, we cover more lighthearted cases, or at least cover them with a little more humor. But this week, we embark on our first multi-part episode and dive into a case that Eryn grew up with - The Colonial Parkway Murders. In Part 1, we meet Cathy, Rebecca, David, and Robin Resources https://pilotonline.com/news/local/crime/article_dd5c74dd-c581-57…

This week we return to Chicago for another famous murder - but this one isn’t just a myth! Robbery, assault, adultery, murder, bad legal advice and criminal boyscouts… Wikipedia: John Dillinger Wikipedia: Dillinger GangBy Eryn Pluim Diana Sekhon

Back from Chicago, this week’s episode manages to tie HH Holmes, Restivo, and confusing identities together with one murder! Also, we learn about chameleons and what Rose West is up to these days! Resources: https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/parent-elaine.htmBy Eryn Pluim Diana Sekhon

For Crime Crazy's 100th episode, we flew to Chicago and uncovered some truth about a very famous serial killer. Warning - we both found the truth a little crushing after the stories we'd always believed. From cows and fires to murders and articulators, we uncover the fact behind the legends. Sources: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Depra…

It gets weird, ya’ll. This week’s criminal has a thing for hair... and young girls...and murder. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danilo_Restivo https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/restivo-danilo.htm https://curionic.com/blog/vibrators-were-the-5th-electrified-household-appliance-before-vacuums-and-irons…

This week we learn all about the Waggle Dance and a woman con-artist who should have quit while she was ahead (and picked better glasses)! Resources: Wikipedia: Anna Sorokin She Suspiciously Paid For Everything In Cash For Years, Then People Realized Why NBCNews.com: Heiress hoax scores woman celebrity treatment, and charges Vanity Fair: “AS AN ADD…

This episode has it ALL! Interrogation, kidnapping, murder for hire, cannibalism, Free Masons… and then we get to the crime story part of things! Resources: https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/ramirez-richard.htm https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/372300.html Case Files of the NYPDBy Eryn Pluim Diana Sekhon