Buzzed and Baffled

This week on Buzzed and Baffled, we’re diving into the mysterious death of Greg Fleniken, a case that proves sometimes the most baffling mysteries aren’t happening in some remote location, but right in a hotel room. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident would unravel into a much more complicated investigation, leaving behind a trail of questions, unexpected twists, and some seriously que...

This week on Buzzed and Baffled, we’re diving into the life of Margaret of Valois, a French princess whose family tree was packed with royal drama, political scheming, and enough scandal to make the Valois dynasty its own reality show. And apparently, Kyla has decided that the Valois belong in her family tree, too. We’re not sure if this is a legitimate genealogical discovery or another case of Ky...

Kyla is coming for Nicole's crown for worst story again! For this episode we travel to south America and learn about Pedro Alonso Lopez. Monster or simply misunderstood? IS the story bad enough to take the crown from Nicole for Episode 72? Vote on Facebook and Instagram to let us know!

We’re starting Episode 74 with an update on R.C. and Eugene Horsche, because apparently one episode of serial-killer chaos wasn’t enough. Then we’re heading to Ypsilanti, Michigan, where one psychiatrist had a very unusual idea about treating delusions: put three men who each believed they were Jesus in the same room and see what happens. What could possibly go wrong? Grab your wine and join us fo...

Enjoy Episode 73 while Kyla and Nicole enjoy the Keweenaw Brewfest! Today you will learn about the fate of poor Heidi Firkus at the hands of her husband Nick Firkus. Nick is remarried, will his new wife meet the same fate?

This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re diving into the twisted story of RC and Eugene Horsche—a case involving secrets, suspicion, and a whole lot of questions about what was really happening behind closed doors. We’re keeping the details under wraps, but let’s just say this one earns its place in the Buzzed & Baffled serial killer lineup. Grab your wine, settle in, and prepare for another s...

This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re diving into one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding Scientology: the disappearance of Shelly Miscavige. A woman who once stood beside one of the world’s most controversial religious leaders seemingly vanished from public view—and the questions surrounding where she is, what happened to her, and why no one seems to have a straight answer have persiste...

This week on Buzzed & Baffled, Nicole and Kyla take a trip down two very different rabbit holes. First up: the mysterious School of Turin, where history, science, and some very questionable ideas collide. Then things take a decidedly shinier turn with the Antwerp Diamond Heist—one of the most audacious heists in history, involving diamonds, elaborate planning, and a level of confidence that sh...

This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re shaking things up with a double-feature! Kyla and Nicole both take the storytelling reins, bringing you the bizarre tale of James Scott and his legendary mullet from Quincy, Illinois, alongside the unforgettable story of Tommy McHugh. There are questionable decisions, unexpected twists, and absolutely no shortage of chaos—but the real mystery is why Kyla is...

What happens when you give Nicole the power? Absolutely nothing good. Episode 68 asks the question nobody should ever ask: What if Nicole was in charge? From questionable decisions to dangerously confident leadership, we explore a world where Nicole gets to call the shots—and Kyla is forced to live with the consequences. Pour yourself a glass of wine, lower your expectations, and whatever you do…...

This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re diving into the disturbing story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka—a case so horrifying that Kyla has decided it’s finally time to steal Nicole’s crown for Worst Story. Along the way, Kyla gets to talk about a few of her favorite things—because apparently we haven’t suffered enough—and Nicole is left trying to remember the last line that closes out the pod...

Remember sick days as a kid? Pajamas, a blanket, a bowl of soup, and The Price Is Right with Bob Barker cheerfully yelling “Come on down!” Well, Nicole has decided those wholesome childhood memories have lasted long enough. This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re taking a closer look at the life, career, and stranger-than-you-might-expect world of Bob Barker. So grab a glass of wine, prepare to h...

Episode 65 takes a trip through the fascinating and often bizarre history of LSD research, from groundbreaking science to some truly questionable decisions. Along the way, Kyla wages an unwinnable war against the word "hallucinogens," while Nicole desperately tries to keep the technology from having its own psychedelic episode. As always, expect laughs, chaos, and a story that's stranger than fict...

Welcome back to Buzzed & Baffled! Today, the council has officially expanded. Nicole and Kyla have recruited two brave—or perhaps deeply misguided—volunteers to help settle the internet's biggest debates. Joining us are Andrew and Lindsey, our newest witnesses to the chaos. Together, the four of us are diving into our favorite pop culture moments, defending some questionable choices, roasting...

The 1990s were full of outrageous commercials, but one of them accidentally launched one of the most memorable legal battles in advertising history. What started as a tongue-in-cheek television ad promising a military Harrier jet for 7 million Pepsi Points became a real challenge when one determined college student decided to hold Pepsi to its word. This week, Kyla tells the unbelievable story of...

This Fourth of July, we’re honoring independence in all forms. The founding fathers wrote declarations. Boudica raised an army. The women using Aqua Tofana said… ‘I am no longer asking for permission.’” “That’s right—today’s episode is brought to you by feminine rage, revenge, and probably several red flags.

Welcome back to Buzzed and Baffled, the podcast where we drink wine, tell wild stories, and occasionally disappear for a week because Nicole’s immune system decided to stage a hostile takeover. But she survived… barely. We’re back, the microphones are on, Kyla still has opinions no one asked for, and somehow the crown remains in circulation. After our brief medically-sponsored hiatus, we’re diving...

Here’s a playful Buzzed and Baffled intro for Episode 60 on Michael Rockefeller with a Kyla joke baked in: “Welcome back to Buzzed and Baffled, the podcast where we drink wine, tell wild stories, and somehow always end up questioning humanity. I’m Nicole—keeping the volume high and the editing questionable. And I’m Kyla—still wearing the crown, still suspicious of Nicole, and still deeply passiona...

This week, we're digging up the story of Belle Gunness—the seemingly ordinary farm widow who may have turned her Indiana property into one of America's most prolific murder scenes. Belle promised lonely hearts love, companionship, and a fresh start. What many of them got instead was a one-way trip to her farm and a suspiciously timed disappearance. Was she a ruthless serial killer? A criminal mast...

In 1665, a small English village made a decision that would echo through history. When the bubonic plague arrived in the village of Eyam, carried in a shipment of cloth from London, the residents faced an impossible choice: flee and risk spreading the disease, or stay and face it together. In this episode, Nicole has graciously decided to let Kyla keep the crown for one more week. Not because Kyla...

In Episode 57 Kyla is coming for Nicole's crown for "Worst Story". m Bruce wasn’t your typical serial killer mastermind. He was less “criminal genius” and more “guy who definitely owns a van with extension cords in it.” The kind of man where, if he offered you a drink, you suddenly remembered you had somewhere else to be for the rest of your life. And the wildest part? He might have gotten away wi...

Kyla’s starting to notice a pattern: somehow her episodes are always the ones that get “lost.” Corrupted audio. Missing files. “Technical difficulties.” Very convenient. This week, while Kyla launches a full internal investigation into possible podcast sabotage, we unpack the chaotic saga of Brittany Dawn — from fitness influencer fame to lawsuit fallout to the world’s fastest influencer rebrand....

Episode 55 is officially un-lost. . . again? After being buried deeper than a bootleg bottle in a Chicago basement, this long-forgotten episode has resurfaced—and just in time for one of the most infamous bloodbaths in true crime history: the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. We’re talking gangsters, machine guns, bad decisions, and even worse disguises. But that’s not the only thing worth celebrating...

Welcome back to the podcast—where history gets messy, science gets questionable, and Kyla somehow finds a way to bring it all back to eugenics…again. Today’s episode has everything: Victorian-era pseudoscience, a guy who thought measuring skulls was a personality test, and a modern-day conspiracy enthusiast who said, “yeah, I’ll have what he’s having.” We’re talking about Sir Francis Galton—the OG...

Episode 53 drops you straight into the chilling reality of Chernobyl disaster—a night where routine testing spiraled into one of the worst nuclear catastrophes in history. We’ll get into what actually happened inside Reactor No. 4, the human errors and design flaws that turned a test into an explosion, and the devastating aftermath that spread far beyond Chernobyl. Expect eerie details, heartbreak...