Dumb Love

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks welcome their very first guest to the podcast, the one and only Vegan Roadie, Dustin Harder! They get into the episode with stories about a dumb criminal couple who gets caught robbing storage units and the most cringe-worthy proposals. Then Dustin tells the beautiful story of how he and his husband David met, fell in love, got engaged and then got engaged again....

DUMB LOVE IS BACK, BABY! Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a suspicious wedding photo and a woman who marries a troublemaking ghost. Jen tells the true crime story of Ray and Mary Jacoby and Sally shares the beautiful story of teacher Vincent Gibbs and 100 former students who made his Christmas. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (hol...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks get into the episode with stories about the top four dumbest criminals and relationship red-flags according to their therapists. Then Sally tells the feel good story of Angela Alvarez and her grandson Carlos. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb and things they love (the TV show Reboot and Wendi Aaron's book "I Wear Tunics Now"). Homework:  Ord...

This is a Red Clay rerun of one of our favorite episodes-- Episode 87: One Million Dollar Minimum Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin their big Valentine's Day episode with quickies about a botched murder for hire and a botched cheating lure. Jen tells the true crime story of Werner Hartmann and Sally shares the beautiful true love story of Anthony and Marisa Pedatella. They end the epi...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks get into the episode with stories about a missed connection at a Phillies rally, a possibly inappropriate wedding topper, and a woman who gets an invoice because her wedding guest missed a phone call. Then Sally tells the feel good story of Tony Williams and his late wife Jo. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb and things they love (Red Clay c...

As a follow-up to last week's love story, we're replaying Episode 106: Built for Revenge, where we told the first part of Ann Gorewitz's beautiful love story. Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about a woman with a pretty great revenge plot and a couple who gets a sweet surprise from Jeff Goldbloom.  Then Sally tells the harrowing true crime story of Meliss...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a woman who gets cursed by a stolen wedding dress and a man who pees on his ex-wife's grave. Jen tells the true crime story of Sam and Colette Collins and Sally shares the beautiful follow-up love story of Ann Gorewitz and her new love Bill. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (getting scammed and adju...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks get into the episode with stories about a woman who gets left at the altar and finds out she has the best friends ever and a copycat of the Night Clipper. Then Jen tells the feel good story of Doran Smith and David Squillante's heroic act while on their honeymoon in Spain.  They end the episode talking about things that are dumb and things they love (Sally's albu...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about a man who lies to his mother about his wedding and a couple who puts up some amazing Halloween decorations. Then Sally tells the wild true crime story of Charmaine Whalen and Vernon Pierce and Jen gives us the beautiful true love story of Andye and Steven. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (being sick...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks get into the episode with quickies about weird first dates and cringe-worthy pick-up lines. Then Sally tells the feel good story of Cheynne Prevatt's rescue of Shirley Affolter after Hurricane Ian.  They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (Hurricane Ian) and things they love (Great British Bake Off and Is It Cake?). Homework: Pre-order Sally's alb...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a bride-to-be's controversial request of her pregnant sister and men who love to airdrop pictures of their junk. Jen tells the true crime story of Jack and Caren Koslow and Sally shares the beautiful story of love between Grandma Joy and her grandson Brad Ryan. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (kids...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a great-grandma with an amazing request for her tombstone, a couple who loves Sweet Green salads, and some incredible reactions to getting engaged. They wrap-up the episode with the feel good story of Clayborne Elder and Mark Howell.  They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (Mercury) and things they love (...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about a woman who stabs first and asks questions later and couple who gets caught on a ferris wheel. Then Sally tells the wild true crime story of Rob and Lisa Whedbee and Jen gives us the beautiful true love story of Ida Skibenes and Hanna Aardal They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (yoga hangovers) and things t...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about a couple whose vows are interrupted and the worst reasons for divorce. Jen tells the true crime story of Barbra and Michael Mastromarino and Sally shares the beautiful love story of Betsy Sailor and Irv Pankey. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (people passing out) and things they love (having fun wit...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks start off the episode with quickies about a really dumb criminal and a couple who get some beautiful engagement photos taken. They wrap-up the episode with the feel good story of good samaritan couple Tiffany and Jeff Fisher and their friend Greg Phelps.  They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (trolls on the internet) and things they love (birthd...

Unforeseen circumstances mean that you get a classic episode of Dumb Love this week. Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks take you all the way back to the beginning with Episode 8: Happy Town. They jump into the episode with quickies about someone with a true love for Reese's and a murder-for-hire gone wrong. Then Sally tells the tale of Jane Alexander's quest to avenge her Aunt Gertrude's murder an...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks begin the episode with listicle quickies about the worst first dates and weird dating apps. Then Sally tells the wild true crime story of Dalia and Michael Dippolito and Jen gives us the beautiful true love story of Robert Marshall and Anne Cooper-Menguy. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (bad weekends and panic attacks) and things they love...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about two marriage proposals gone wrong and a woman who met her future husband at her divorce party. They wrap-up the episode with the feel good story of Shaquille O'Neal doing good deeds.  They end the episode talking about things that are dumb and things they love (summer ending and school starting). See pictures from this epi...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks start the episode with not one but TWO quickies about UK couples having sex in public. Jen tells the true crime story of Louise Gallagher and Conrad Cini, and Sally shares the beautiful love story of Clint and Brittany Butner. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (covid and putting things off) and things they love (success for friends and seein...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about a man who loves pizza and stealing and a guy who marries his rice cooker. Then Sally tells the wild true crime story of Nancy Motes and Jen gives us two true love stories for the price of one- Lasamoa and Cody Lanier and Laura and Chris Perron. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (kids w/ covid and dead...

Sickness has hit the Brooks and O'Neill households (nothing serious!), but that means you get a classic episode this week. In this rerun, hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks celebrate their one year anniversary episode with quickies about restaurant break-ups and hot booty calls.  Then Jen tells the crazy story of Ted Binion and Sandy Murphy and she HAS FEELINGS about it. Sally Brings the love with...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about a man who challenges his ex-wife's lawyer to a sword fight and a man who buries his fiance's grandma in the wrong dress. They wrap-up the episode with the sweet love story of Terrell and Jauris Joseph.  They end the episode talking about things that are dumb and things they love (summer camp and great friends). See pictures f...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a Disney visit gone wrong and the worst reasons to get divorced.  Jen tells the true crime story of Lee and Jaclyn Martin, and Sally shares the beautiful love story of Bridgette and Tiffany Woods. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (Roe) and things they love (abortionfunds.org). See pictures from this...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about Ebay executives harassment of couple Ina and David Steiner and a woman who pulls a prank at her sister's wedding. They wrap-up the episode with the sweet love story of Linda Taylor and her neighbors.  They end the episode talking about things that are dumb and things they love (friends and podcasts). See pictures from thi...

Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about a woman who outsmarts a catfisher and a partner who becomes an unwitting poisoner. Then Sally tells the wild true crime story of John and Anne Darwin and Jen tells the sweet true love story of Duane Mann and Peggy Yamaguchi. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb and things they love (all the celebrations!). ...