Malice in the Mitten

What started as a quiet night around a bonfire quickly turned into something much bigger. After spotting multiple moving lights in the sky, we found ourselves asking—what are we really looking at? Satellites, space travel, and the reality of what happens beyond Earth quickly became the focus of the conversation. In this episode of Round Robin, we explore how astronauts return to Earth, the differe...

H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer, built a hotel designed for murder during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. With ties to Michigan through his medical training, this episode of Malice in the Mitten explores the truth behind the Murder Castle, the victims, and the psychology of one of history’s most calculated killers. #MaliceInTheMitten #HHHolmes #TrueCrimePodcast #SerialKillers Hosted and...

A chilling Michigan cryptid story unfolds along the shores of Lake Superior. The legend of the Gitche Gumee Rockhound—an eerie, stone-like creature said to stalk Yooperlite hunters in the dark—blurs the line between folklore and reality. From 1800s miner journals to modern encounters, this F-Bomb Friday episode dives into one of Michigan’s most unsettling and little-known cryptids. If you’ve ever...

In this episode of Round Robin, we dive into the weird realities of modern life, hilarious adulting fails, and a thought-provoking question: would you trade everything for success if it meant losing everyone you love? Then, we shift into a powerful Women of the Week spotlight on Henrietta Lacks—the woman whose cells changed modern medicine forever… without her knowledge or consent. We close with R...

John List was a devoted father, a churchgoing man, and a respected accountant—or so it seemed. In 1971, inside a sprawling New Jersey mansion, he murdered his entire family, then disappeared without a trace. For nearly two decades, he built a new life under a different name—until one broadcast brought everything crashing down. In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we examine the chilling case o...

In the quiet, rolling landscape of Michigan’s Irish Hills, something strange was happening. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, residents reported chilling encounters—blinding lights in the sky, missing time, and memories of being taken. Were these isolated incidents… or part of something larger? Tonight on F-Bomb, we explore the abduction phenomenon that turned a peaceful Michigan region into a hotsp...

Spring Break chaos meets real-life laughs in this episode of Round Robin. Tracy joins Christine, and Nina in Florida for a hilarious, unfiltered conversation about Spring Break, TikTok hobbies, and the joy of simply being together. Between the laughter, the crew honors Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, and wraps with must-watch recommendations including Inventing Anna on Netflix...

Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old Michigan woman, vanished after leaving Miami’s Club Space during a New Year’s weekend trip. Hours later, her burned body was found in a North Miami dumpster. In this episode of  Malice in the Mitten, we examine Paula’s final known movements, the argument with her boyfriend Kevin Klym, the surveillance footage, the suspect sketch, and the questions that still remain i...

A chilling Michigan urban legend glides through the darkness… The Phantom Skater is said to appear without warning—silent, swift, and gone before you can understand what you’ve seen. Witnesses describe a lone figure skating across frozen ground, empty streets, and icy paths… even when no ice is there at all. In this episode of F-Bomb: Fables, Fiction, Folklore & Frights, we explore the eerie l...

What do secret societies, Elizabethan ruff collars, and plague doctors have in common? Power. In this episode of Round Robin, we explore the strange, fascinating, and sometimes bizarre ways humans have signaled status, control, and belonging throughout history. From hidden societies operating in secrecy to fashion that literally controlled behavior, this episode dives into how power has always bee...

The Black Hand was America’s first wave of organized crime—and it reached Michigan. In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we uncover the hidden history of Black Hand extortion, threat letters, bombings, and the immigrant communities caught in the crosshairs. From Detroit to Saginaw, this forgotten chapter reveals how fear spread long before the Mafia had a name. Historical Note: Due to limited...

A powerful tornado tears through Michigan, sparking a conversation about extreme weather, storm safety, and eyewitness accounts. From there the Round Robin table spins into the unexpected—alligators appearing in unlikely places and the fascinating mythology behind the Chinese Zodiac’s fiery Year of the Fire Horse. #RoundRobinPodcast #TornadoTalk #AlligatorStories #YearOfTheHorse Hosted and Produce...

On May 27, 2011, Ruth Pyne was found murdered in her Highland Township, Michigan garage—behind a deadbolted door, with no signs of forced entry. Her son, Jeffrey Pyne, was convicted of second-degree murder in a case built largely on circumstantial evidence, disputed timelines, and injuries investigators claimed pointed to a weapon. Years later, the case still sparks debate: was justice served, or...

Something moves in the woods… and at first glance it looks like a deer. But its legs bend wrong. Its eyes face forward. And sometimes… it walks on two legs. In this episode of F-Bomb Friday, we explore the eerie folklore of the Not-Deer — a creature reported across Appalachia that looks like a deer but behaves like something far more unsettling. #FBombFriday #Folklore #UrbanLegends #Cryptids #NotD...

This week on Round Robin, we spin from ancient legends to modern internet myths. The conversation begins with Michigan’s Nordic Fire Festival in Charlotte before diving into Viking culture, including skalds and kennings, the storytellers who shaped Norse legend. Then we pivot to the strange world of celebrity death hoaxes and online conspiracy theories, exploring why misinformation spreads so quic...

In October 1959, a woman searching for autumn flowers in Mequon, Wisconsin made a devastating discovery — the remains of a small child hidden in a roadside culvert. For decades, the child was known only as Case Number 6426. No name. No identity. No justice. This episode of Malice in the Mitten explores the disappearance of Markku Edward Michael Jutila — born Chester Alfred Brieney — the adoption t...

The Smeet Frog of Ypsilanti explores one of Michigan’s strangest local legends — a mysterious creature said to lurk along the shadowed bends of the Huron River. Blending folklore, regional storytelling, and eerie atmosphere, this episode of F-Bomb dives into how myths take root, why strange sightings persist, and what happens when community storytelling turns something small into something unforge...

The Winter Olympics are here — and so are the stories you didn’t know. From Jason Statham’s diving career to Vera Wang’s Olympic figure skating dreams, we explore the surprising celebrities who almost made the Games. We dive into wild Olympic facts, Miracle on Ice nostalgia, dream team drafts, and the psychology behind chasing gold. It’s competitive, chaotic, and classic Round Robin fun. #RoundRob...

In 1938 Dollar Bay, Michigan, Wilfred and Loria Pichette confessed to killing Marian Doyle — claiming she was possessed by devils. After multiple family tragedies, economic hardship during the Great Depression, and a scandal involving a pregnant housekeeper, the brutal murder shocked the Upper Peninsula and drew national headlines. Featuring courtroom testimony from a seven-year-old child, this Mi...

In the mid-1800s, tragedy struck the Beeson family of Niles, Michigan. After the death of infant grandson Job Withrow Beeson, grief and rumor began to surround the Beeson Mansion and its private mausoleum. Was it truly cursed — or was it simply a family shaped by Victorian mourning and loss? In this episode of F-Bomb, we explore the documented history of Strother Beeson, the family crypt, and the...

From ancient love potions and mandrake root to modern red flags and relationship psychology, this episode of Round Robin explores the strange things humans have done — and still do — in the name of love. Were love potions real? Did people actually drink them? What’s the difference between harmony and chaos when it comes to attraction? And are we chasing chemistry… or control? Plus, a bold movie re...

In May of 1979 31-year-old nurse and mother Jane Snow was driving north with her two young sons toward a new beginning in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She stopped at the Loon Lake rest area near Grayling — a familiar halfway point. She never made it home. Stabbed 22 times in broad daylight, with no robbery, no assault, and no witnesses, Jane’s murder remains unsolved nearly five decades later. Who...

In 1914, the Holy Cross Orphanage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula became the center of disturbing allegations — cruelty, punishment, and children who never seemed to leave. Locals have long whispered about laughter in empty halls… crying behind locked doors… and shadowed figures in the upper windows of the abandoned building. In this episode of F-Bomb (Fables, Fiction, Folklore & Frights), we ex...

In this episode of Round Robin, the conversation spans the globe and lands squarely in Michigan. We talk about world population trends and what it means to live on a planet of more than eight billion people, then pivot to some of the weirdest and most wonderful buildings in the Great Lakes State — from mushroom houses to pickle-shaped landmarks. We also celebrate Michigan firsts that helped shape...

On Halloween afternoon in 1981, eleven-year-old Karl Heikell left his home in Calumet, Michigan — and never returned. What followed was a search filled with conflicting sightings, unanswered questions, and rumors that spread through a small Upper Peninsula community desperate for answers. From abandoned mine shafts to the discovery of Karl’s belongings and remains nearly a year later, investigator...