The DeTalented Podcast

Guns & Hoses 2026 is almost here, and in this special episode of The DeTalented Podcast we wrap up our series with one of the men who helped make it all happen — Billy Bolin. Billy shares the incredible story behind the Guns & Hoses charity boxing event, how it started from a small idea, and how it has grown into one of the biggest community events supporting 911 Gives Hope. We also talk a...

In Episode 54 of The DeTalented Podcast, we continue our special series covering the 2026 911 Gives Hope Guns & Hoses charity boxing event. This week we sit down with fighters from the Hoses team (firefighters) to talk about what it takes to step into the ring, the training involved, and why first responders put their bodies on the line for charity. We talk with:A firefighter entering his 18th...

In this episode of The DeTalented Podcast, we sit down with Guns & Hoses 2026 fighters Sam “Steel Hammer” Smith and Eric Baumberger to talk about what it takes to step into the ring for one of Evansville’s biggest charity events. From training routines to fight mentality to what it feels like to get punched in the face for a good cause, these fighters share incredible stories from inside the s...

In Episode 52 of The DeTalented Podcast , we sit down with board members and fighters from 911 Gives Hope’s Guns & Hoses , one of the Tri-State’s biggest charity events where police officers and firefighters step into the ring to raise money for children and families in need. This event isn’t just about boxing — it's about community, sacrifice, and changing lives. Since its start, 911 Give...

🎙️ Episode 51 of The DeTalented PodcastThis week Brian and Jimmy sit down with songwriter and musician Scott Lindsey, a Kentucky native whose career has taken him from small-town beginnings to Nashville publishing deals, TV placements, and collaborations with major artists. Scott shares stories from his time in the music industry, including:• Writing songs recorded by major artists• Working with m...

We’ve officially hit the big 5-0! In this milestone episode of The Talented Podcast, we head into the dark woods of the Land Between the Lakes (LBL) to hunt the legendary Dogman. Why is this region specifically "heavier" than Michigan? We discuss the aggressive nature of the Beast of LBL, the dark history of the 2,000+ displaced families, and the chilling eyewitness accounts that keep pe...

The "Road to 50" starts here! In Episode 49 of the DeTalented Podcast, we are just one week away from the big milestone. Tonight, we’re diving into the deep, dark woods of Appalachia to uncover the terrifying legend of the Whang Doodle—a creature that mimics human screams and leaps like a demon. But it's not all cryptids and campfire stories; we're also taking a trip down memory...

This week on The DeTalented Podcast, things go everywhere — and we mean everywhere. We kick things off talking about a real-life health scare involving Jimmy’s dad (multiple stents, near 100% blockage… and a big wake-up call). That leads us into getting older, fitness, hindsight, and the things we wish we had done differently. Then we shift gears into: • The Super Bowl halftime controversy • Kid R...

Did giants really walk the earth — and if they did, why does no one want to talk about it? In Episode 47 of The DeTalented Podcast, we go deep down the rabbit hole of **ancient giants, Nephilim, Angel Mounds, and suppressed history**. What started as a conversation about cryptids and local legends turns into a much bigger discussion about biblical accounts, massive ancient structures, unexplained...

Did two of the strangest monster encounters in American history really happen just six days apart ? In this episode of The DeTalented Podcast , we dive deep into the eerie 1955 reports surrounding the Green Claw Beast of the Ohio River and the infamous Battle of Hopkinsville , where a Kentucky family claimed they fought off small humanoid creatures with shotguns. We break down: The alleged Ohio Ri...

What really happens in the woods when no one else is around? In this episode of The DeTalented Podcast, we dive into eerie firsthand stories surrounding Angel Mounds, unexplained encounters, and a chilling report of a winged creature that sent people running for their lives. From youthful curiosity and late-night exploration to fear, skepticism, and the lasting impact of strange experiences, this...

In Episode 44, we react to a viral incident involving ICE and the competing narratives surrounding it — including what the full video appears to show and why the story spread the way it did. We also get into the broader temperature of the country, public trust, and what happens when people feel like reality is being “spun.”Then we pivot into real-life pain points people everywhere relate to: sky-h...

Holly K. Dunn is the sole survivor of the Railroad Killer. In this powerful interview, she shares her story of survival, trauma, faith, and resilience. Holly K. Dunn is the sole survivor of the Railroad Killer, a serial killer who attacked victims along railroad tracks across the United States. In this emotional and unforgettable episode of The DeTalented Podcast, Holly shares her firsthand accoun...

Looking back at **our favorite DeTalented Podcast episodes**, this one is a full-on recap of the conversations that shaped the show, made us laugh, and reminded us why we started podcasting in the first place. Episode 42 is part reflection, part highlight reel, and part classic DeTalented rabbit trail. From early episodes that still stand out, to memorable guests, to debates, stories, and moments...

Merry Christmas – Episode 41 is our final holiday horror: Christmas 2010 in London, 15-year-old Kristy Bamu tortured and drowned by his sister and boyfriend over witchcraft accusations. Plus lightning round on more Christmas massacres, Christmas music rants, and a HUGE tease for Holly Dunn (Railroad Killer survivor) on Jan 8.00:00 Intro & Smash That Like Button00:41 Merry Christmas Horror Teas...

Episode 40 dives into the most disturbing Christmas killing spree ever: Ronald Gene Simmons strangled, shot, and drowned 14 family members in 1987, leaving bodies under the tree as “presents.” Plus lightning round on 3 more holiday horrors, Christmas traffic rants, family stories, and a HUGE tease for Holly Dunn (Railroad Killer survivor) on Jan 8.00:00 Intro & Smash That Like Button00:40 Jimm...

Episode 39 is our darkest Christmas special yet: the Covina Massacre where "Santa" gift-wrapped guns, lit a flamethrower, and killed 9 on Christmas Eve. Plus quick hits on 3 more deadly Christmas cases, 80s/90s mall nostalgia, courtroom muzzles, and The Wrap restraint. HUGE tease: Holly Dunn, Railroad Killer's only survivor, joins us Jan 8!00:00 Intro & Smash That Like Button00:3...

The boys are still stuffed with dressing and truth bombs! Episode 38 is pure chaos: Thanksgiving leftovers, why parents lie about Santa, local Evansville food rants, serial killers, pepper-spray fails, robot armies in China, and how Evansville became America’s fattest city. It went completely off the rails… and we wouldn’t have it any other way.00:00 Intro & Smash That Like Button00:33 Jimmy i...

Happy Thanksgiving from Brian & Jimmy! We dive into Evansville’s 1950s Mad Dog Killer Leslie Irvin (chained in court, Supreme Court case), Railroad Killer Angel Reséndiz, Vlad the Impaler, plus pancakes vs waffles war, smoking turkey tips, and the Coconut Grove fire tragedy. Racing to 500 subs — huge giveaway when we hit it! Chapters00:00 Thanksgiving Intro & Jimmy Hi04:07 Evansville Mad D...

Congress just voted (almost unanimously) to release the **FULL UNREDACTED Epstein files**. We break down what that actually means, who’s scared, and why some names will still stay hidden. Then: Were those “Northern Lights” over Kentucky real… or just contrails lit up by a G5 geomagnetic storm? Plus: what a real solar storm could do to the power grid (spoiler: civilization reset territory).**Chapte...

Brian & Jimmy unpack the **Garth Brooks “Bodies in Low Places” conspiracy**, **Jelly Roll’s 200-lb glow-up**, **Thanksgiving dinner episode plans**, and **Gomer Pyle nostalgia**! We’re racing to **500 subs** — **HUGE GIVEAWAY** when we hit it! 🎁**Chapters** 00:00 Intro & Jimmy Reset 01:15 Thanksgiving Dinner Episode 03:38 500 Sub Giveaway Announcement 04:23 Gomer Pyle & Andy Griffith...

Brian & Jimmy go FULL variety-show in Ep 34! 😱🦃 We unpack the **TELESCOPE KILLER** who snatched Heather Teague off a Kentucky beach in 1995 (farmer camcorder, red Bronco in the woods, suicide suspect) — then flip to **Thanksgiving leftovers**, **steamed-turkey life hack**, **oyster-gizzard dressing**, and why **White Castle onions should be illegal**. True crime + food comedy = the convo you...

Get ready for chills and laughs in our super-spooky Halloween special! Brian DeTalente, Jimmy, and Producer Rick dive into creepy childhood memories, urban legends, and the wildest Halloween stories—from Bloody Mary in the mirror to razor blades in candy (fact or myth?). We talk costumes that ripped in 5 minutes, Tootsie Roll cheapskates, and why daylight saving time still haunts us. Chapters:00:0...

Join Brian DeTalente and Jimmy DeTalente for Episode 32 of The DeTalented Podcast—your unscripted deep dive into MALE vs FEMALE SERIAL KILLERS! From Ed Gein's ghoul body suits to Aileen Wuornos' "Nick!" rants, Lizzie Borden's 40 whacks, killer nurses (Jolly Jane), and Munchausen by Proxy—we rank 'em all! Plus Chad Burrito meltdowns at El Ranchero, casino wins turning to e...

Join Brian DeTalente and Jimmy DeTalente for another unscripted, hilarious episode of The DeTalente Podcast! In Episode 31, we dive into Kevin Minnis’ guitar shining on NBC’s The Voice, discuss the historic Middle East peace deal, and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with candy and childhood stories. From Courtney Hadwin’s epic America’s Got Talent performance to syrup-soaked breakfasts and...