Magnum B.I.

This week, Casey and Lauren discuss one of America's most haunted, picturesque, ill-fated romances: the marriage of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Join the hosts as they discuss glamour, passion, and 1990s minimalism. (Plus a fun mini-game: take a drink every time Casey says the word "elegant.") *** Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @magnumbipod Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.co...

Welcome back to the long awaited return of Magnum B.I.! In this episode, Lauren talks us through the natural progression from Scholastic Bookfair to True Crime sleuth, and details some of her favorite pieces of folklore and campfire tales along the way.

Get your favorite cardigan, put on your chunk glasses, and pour yourself a glass of iced coffee. This week, Casey and Lauren will be discussing hipster culture of the early 2010s. Casey will be lamenting over his former Tumblr fame, Lauren will be sharing some disgusting news about our former president, and the co-hosts will mutually yearn for a simpler, online time. *** Follow us on Instagram and...

A $70 jade egg, a futuristic vibrator, and the most ridiculous yoga mat imaginable. This week, join Lauren and Casey and they discuss Gwyneth Paltrow and her multi-million dollar brand, goop. (Definitely, definitely not sponsored by goop.) *** Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @magnumbipod Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com

Speakers, holocaust survivors, 9/11, drag queens, oh my! This is the story of George Santos, the Republican Party’s most complicated (and accomplished) member. Join Casey and Lauren as they discuss the life and times of one of the most interesting politicians in US history, and try not to lose their minds in the process.

This week — in their first unscripted episode — Lauren and Casey discuss the perils of online dating. They’ll touch on being queer in straight-coded digital spaces, the dopamine rush of collecting virtual bodies, and some unhinged stories of dating past.

This episode, Lauren unpacks the dangerous world of online Pro-Ana communities, and dissects the socio-cultural factors that lead to the creation of the most harmful eating disorder “lifestyle” of the early 2000's. Join us as we talk turkey and poke fun at Y2K fashion.   Resources:   https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditio...

This week, Casey tells the remarkable stories of two women who survived the unthinkable: falling thousands of feet out of the sky (without parachutes) and living to tell the tale! Join our hosts this week as they discuss the lives of Juliane Koepcke and Vesna Vulović — and marvel at the indomitable nature of the human spirit. 

This episode, Lauren walks Casey through a timeline of spooky content on the internet! Join our hosts as they discuss the nature of verbal storytelling, the evolution of digital content, and how different pieces of media tap into our most basic, psychological fears. 

In this episode, Casey and Lauren tackle the hit NBC show “To Catch a Predator.” They’ll cover some of the best catches, some of Chris Hansen’s best one-liners, and an instance in which catching got bloody.

In the Season One Finale of Magnum B.I., Lauren and Casey dive into part two of the (alleged) Murdaugh family murders.  Follow along as they discuss the ongoing case, all of the twists and turns, and what might be the final nail in the casket of the Murdaugh family dynasty. See you in mid-September for Season Two! *** Sources: https://bit.ly/3ITlEzi Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @magnumb...

A family dynasty with unprecedented political power.  After generations of ruling the Lowlands of South Carolina, one horrible boating accident begins to topple the house of cards.  Just how deep does the influence of the Murdaugh family go -- and what will be their final straw?  Join Casey and Lauren as they dive into part one of the season finale: the Murdaugh family dynasty...  *** Sources: htt...

This week, Lauren gets up to her elbows with the Soap Maker of Coreggio, Leonarda Cianciulli. Join Lauren and Casey as they discuss the impacts of fervent Catholicism, superstition, and human sacrifice in the longest episode to date. You won’t see the twists coming!  Content Warning: descriptions of physical violence, abuse/neglect, rape, child death, suicide, cannibalism, murder  ***&nb...

When a middle-aged man named Thomas Montgomery came across an 18-year-old girl on a chatroom, he needed to impress her.  So he pretended to be an 18-year-old marine named Tommy.  From here, an obsessive love triangle and double life began to unfold, ultimately ending in a cold-blooded murder ... and a shocking twist which had Lauren screaming.  Join Casey and Lauren as they discuss...

Living in a beautiful, 17th century Hungarian castle, it seemed as though Countess Elizabeth Báthory had everything that a person could want. So why did she torture and kill upwards of 650 women? This week, Lauren and Casey take it way back in time to discuss the Blood Countess, Elizabeth Báthory. Content Warning: Mentions of incest, birth defects, torture, gore, cannibalism, and murder (...It's a...

A grand idea: comprehensive blood tests through only the prick of a finger.  Except there was one problem: even after raising $400million in venture capital, the technology didn't work.  Join Casey and Lauren as they discuss the fraud, deception, and big dreams of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos. Content Warning: Brief mention of sexual assault *** Locate Abortion Funds to Sup...

In December of 1948, the body of a man was found on the coast of an Australian beach. With no identification, no signs of bodily injury, and a bizarre note sewn into his trousers, the case uncovered more questions than it did answers. Join Lauren and Casey as they unpack the mysterious case of the Somerton man.  Content Warning: Mentions of murder and suicide  ***  Sources: https://...

Hidden tunnels, hot-air balloons, and ... lots of puppets? Join Casey and Lauren as they explore the ridiculous accusations made against the McMartin Preschool -- and, in doing so, the cultural landscape of the 1980s Satanic Panic. Content Warning: Discussion of child sexual abuse *** Sources: https://bit.ly/3ITlEzi Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @magnumbipod Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com

The most famous female serial killer in American history- Aileen Wuornos' legacy is filled with equal parts tragedy, pain, and horror. Join us this week as Lauren and Casey return from their hiatus to discuss the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, read some poetry, and recover from Finals week with a more laid back, chill episode.  Content Warning: Mentions of neglect, alcoholism, violence, r...

The unsolved mystery of Tara Calico. Dissected by police, Scotland yard, the FBI and Armchair Sleuths alike, her case is one that’s still left people scratching their heads more than twenty years later. Photographs of the alleged incident are still available online to this day, along with a persistent search to locate America’s quintessential lost girl, and the individual(s) who abducted her. Cont...

Ready for America’s most prolific serial killer? Samuel Little takes center stage this week for the halfway mark of season one. This one’s a little icky, so hang in there! Content Warning: Mentions of rape, violence against women, and murder *** Sources: https://bit.ly/3ITlEzi Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @magnumbipod Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com

Cam girls, credit card fraud, and Twitch streaming- oh my! Join us for episode 9 as Casey documents our most recent case to date: The digital dreamboat, Grant Amato. In this episode, Casey and Lauren tackle the para-social relationship between a 'self made millionaire' and a Bulgarian sex worker, and discuss how far they'd go to satisfy their own desires, before an exciting conclusion to a nine ep...

Henry Lee Lucas is one of the most famous serial killers in recent history- claiming to have killed more than 300 people across the continental United States and Japan in the early 80's. He leaves behind a legacy of lies, misdirection, broken relationships, strawberry milkshakes and a trail of ornery Texas Rangers. Join us for our first dual-platform episode, where Lauren and Casey discuss Henry's...

Micheal Alig: nicknamed ‘The Candyman,’ Michael was a nightlife promoter, drug addict, and inaugural member of the Club Kids — a group of queer superstars, containing the likes of James St. James, Amanda Lepore, and RuPaul Charles. Join us this week as Casey and Lauren unpack an unfortunate chapter in the storied history of American queer culture, discuss 80's nightlife, the AIDS epidemic, and the...

This week, the podcast lives up to its social justice distinction with a special episode on female power, sexuality, and religion -- as we dive into the Salem Witch Trials. Join Lauren and Casey for the most cursed episode of Magnum B.I. yet, complete with in-episode catastrophe, and an exciting announcement at the end!  Content Warning: Brief depictions of violence *** Sources: https://bit.l...