Liminal Criminals: A Fake Crime Podcast

On today's episode of Liminal Criminals, we finish the tale of infamous animator Mike Tommy, starting at his final days at Hizzy Productions, and continuing through his final days of, well, existing on this mortal coil in general. How did animation's most abrasive genius fall from grace? How did he manage to bring down multiple startups? How did he create one of the most infamous events...

On today's episode of Liminal Criminals, we delve into the origins of the famous, and infamous, animator Mike Tommy, ranging from his humble origins in Sorghum Point Indiana, to his tumultuous transfer to Hizzy Productions and the Sofa King Adult Animation block. How did this unassuming young man find his niche in the world of late-night cartoons? How did his life fall to pieces in a whirlwin...

 On today's  episode of Liminal Criminals, we conclude our tale of Kensington Hawthorne, the Smooth Jazz Killer. How did this seemingly-harmless musician's brush with violence lead to a downward spiral into paranoia, murder, and the destruction of a perfectly serviceable piano? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on Twitter , or on Facebook Follow, rate, and review us on...

On this new season's inaugural episode of Liminal Criminals, we delve into the life of Kensington Hawthorne, better known as "The Smooth Jazz Killer." From his not-so-humble beginnings as the scion of the Hawthorne family, to his early career as a jazz-bar pianist in Manhattan, we dig into the origins of this depraved musical genius. Well, uh, "genius" might be a bit of a...

EXCITING NEWS AT THE END OF THESE NOTES, FOLKS, BE SURE TO READ 'EM! On today's episode of Liminal Criminals, we talk about the Congregation of the Oversoul at their peak, and at their downfall. How did the cult put its belief in the value of identity theft into practice? How did the Congregation fare in a post-Dot-Com world? How did Jason Mackerel DeGroot screw things up beyond all repa...

On this week's episode of Liminal Criminals, we dive into the growing pains experienced by the Congregation of the Oversoul on its rise to power. We'll talk about the Congregation's initial failures to create an alternative wellness company. We'll talk about Jason DeGroot's despair and recovery. We'll talk about the Congregation's ascension to the daytime talk sh...

On this week's episode of Liminal Criminals, we continue the story of the Congregation of the Oversoul's rise to power. We discuss the snafus and lucky breaks that its leaders, Jason DeGroot and Holly Beech, encountered during their first religious mission to San Francisco. How did two teenagers establish their religion so quickly? How does the Congregation tie into the history of Silico...

 On this week's episode of Liminal Criminals, we talk about the rise of the Congregation of the Oversoul. In a matter of decades, this cult, once started as the idle hobby of a disturbed young teenager, became a religion that spanned the globe and, for a time, able to confound even the FBI. How did such a thing happen? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals.  Follow us on Twitter , or on Fa...

On today's not-quite minisode, we delve into the story of Johnny Doyle and his friends, who made the decision to live the rest of their lives at a 24-buffet in the suburbs of Halifax. They never knew that in so doing, they would provoke the wrath of the restaurant's corporate overlords and spark one of the most heinous acts of corporate-backed paranormal terrorism in Canadian history. Ho...

In this episode, we take a look at the time Eschaton Life Insurance employed an elite team of graffiti artists to advertise for them. What would inspire such a move? What would possess CEO and financial genius Henry Gallard to enact such an ill-fated decision? Find out all of that, and more, only here, on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on Twitter , or on Facebook Follow, rate, and review us on iTune...

On today's minisode, we dive into the history of Heck's Used Books, a mysterious bookstore that has appeared without warning in outlet malls since the 1990s. Its unusual wares ranged from the bizarre to the out-and-out disturbing. Why did people buy from this place? What did they see in there? Find out, only on Liminal Criminals.  Follow us on Twitter , or on Facebook Follow, rate, and r...

HEY YOU. YES YOU. This episode is part of a series. If you haven't yet heard the first 2 (or 2.5) parts of it, this episode won't make any sense to you. In today's episode, we reach the conclusion of the Houseboat Mafia. How did the criminal empire react to the arrest of their beloved leader, Dockside Dick? How did the mighty syndicate go toe-to-toe with a gang of industrialist olig...

This episode is part of a series. If you have not yet listened to the first two episodes of the Rise and Fall of the Houseboat Mafia, this episode will make very little sense to you. In today's minisode, we take a look at the life of Ava Clarkson, daughter of the Houseboat Mafia leaders, Ben and Mary. How did she respond to her parents' flight from debt and the law? How did the rise of t...

 In today's episode, we take a look at the Houseboat Mafia as it reaches the heights of its power. How could a ragtag bunch of pirates become a powerful organized crime syndicate? How could said crime syndicate lay the foundations for its own destruction? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals Stick around through the end credits for a fun surprise!  Follow us on Twitter , or on Facebook Ra...

In today's episode, we look at the first act of the Houseboat Mafia, scourge of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Keys. How could two mild-mannered Midwesterners, a friendly beach bum, and an aging trophy wife turn into one of the most fearsome pirate crews of the modern era? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on Twitter , or on Facebook Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or...

Today, we take a look at the exploits of the Dick-Kicker, scourge of Eastumfordshire County, and we learn how one man could bring a quiet patch of English countryside to its knees.   Follow us on Twitter , or on Facebook Find us online at http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable fo...

On today's episode, we delve into the history of New Meclizine, California, starting from its humble origins,  and culminating in the illness and disappearances that rocked the town during the 1980s following the rise of an experimental strain of mustard in the region. Disclaimer: We at SCWR Productions do not claim to know the circumstances behind these incidents. No evidence implicating the...

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On today's episode of Liminal Criminals, we recount the rise and fall of the Garlic Pit's death-prone mascot, Mister Breadsticks, as well as that of his creator Charles Oberfeldt.  CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains references to violence which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.