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This week, Allie and Sam tackle a political scandal with serious repercussions, and also a teen trend that's sweeping the internet. Join them as they deep dive into the drama between Kathy Griffin and Donald Trump, and then feel very old as they define what exactly a VSCO girl is. Turn off the internet entirely, and Stay Horrified! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back from vacation and ready to take you terrors to new heights! Join us as we delve into the murky and government controlled landscape of DNA Genealogy testing through services such as 23andMe and AncestryDNA. Turns out, all of our DNA is going straight to the U.S. Government for testing and cloning purposes! Just kidding, but honestly who knows. Also, explore the scientifically engaging an...

This week, Allie and Sam tackle two topics that fall of the horrifying end of the spectrum. First, Allie deep dives into the causes and effects of America's Opioid Epidemic. Next, Sam talks about Gloria Vanderbilt, who went through a lot of horrifying stuff to live a pretty good life. Grab a comfort object, take a drink, and Stay Horrified. TW: This episode contains description of suicide. Learn m...

This episode, Allie and Sam stay firmly in their lanes. Listen as Sam finally delivers a definitive ranking of the deaths of Henry of VIII's wives. Prepare yourself for Allie's run down of mediocre Disney live action remakes past, present, and future. And as always, be ready to Stay Horrified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a few things that we as upright citizens cannot stand for: The marginalization of the queer community by religious zealots, and the fact that no one seems to realize that Leonardo DiCaprio only date 20 year olds. First on the chopping block is Ted Haggard, who had a little incident in 2006 that was totally out of the blue and no one could have predicted it. The second person we're taking...

Today we tackle the two most culturally relevant topics of recent times: Streaming Services and the McDonalds McRib. How many Netflix's and Hulu's will we have to pay for come 2020? What IS the meat product used to construct the miniature rack of ribs in the infamous McRib sandwich? Theres a lot to sort through this episode but don't worry, we'll do it all together. Grab a few extra packets of ket...

Get ready for the sexiest episode of this anxious podcast yet! This week, Allie and Sam learn about two historical hos: Mata Hari and Wallis Simpson. These two ladies have a lot in common (allegedly banging German spies), with some important differences. Prepare to be scared and horny, and as always Stay Horrified! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're tackling one of the most prolific murders of the 1990's and also the prevailing theme of American Pie (1999). First, we break down the highly publicized trial of the Menendez Brothers, an infamous case of murder, wealth, and abuse that is far more complex than history has remembered it. After that, we decide virginity as a concept is irrelevant. You're welcome. Learn more about you...

What's the only thing worse than murder? Baby Murder! What's the only thing worse than shipping? Problematic Shipping! Allie and Sam tackle both this week on an episode that will have you asking, "Why would they pair these things together?" Log on to FanFiction.net, be grateful you aren't living in the Victorian age, and Stay Horrified! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Is there anyone in the world who hasn't, at one point, been disappointed by Ryan Murphy? Well we sure have and we're here to talk about it. Join us for a dissection of the 2009-2015 Fox TV series "Glee", a series that had an incredibly promising pilot but ultimately turned into a slow-moving exploitative car crash of media. Taking us on this journey is Raina Deerwater, queer media icon and host of...

This week we're looking forward to being censored by the Russian Government as well as the New Jersey Deparmtent of Carnival and Amusement Ride Safety! First up, Putin- the man, the myth, the former KGB agent who has plunged Russia into a new age of tyranny. Also, we discuss the deadly 1980's theme park Action Park in a segment inspired by the brilliant youtube series "Defunctland". Be sure to kee...

We recorded this entire episode and it turned out our audio was muddled garbage. So this is our second best attempt to capture the horror of Jamestown and The Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie. We tried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're going macro to micro, from the unyielding destruction of humanity to one shitty dude. Join us as we discuss the horrific implications of nuclear fallout, including social and environmental consequences. We know we aren't politicians or anything, but we really don't see the need for all these nukes, world! Also we discover that Roald Dahl was a dickface. There's something here for e...

Today Allie and Sam take on pollution and misogyny! Well, specifically straws and men in love with Natalie Portman but baby steps are important. Get ready for an epic journey that will travel from Ancient Mesopotamia to Harvard University. Pack your reusable utensils, say something nice about Jar Jar Binks, and Stay Horrified! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked and we answered: this week, we're diving into mouse panic. First we talk about mice, but soon enough we turn our attention over to The Mouse, otherwise known as Walt Disney World. Did you know that mice can fit through a hole in your floor the size of a nickel? Did you know that Allie has started making imitation dole whips to stave off her newfound Disney insanity? Put your mickey ears...

Today we're talking balloons and bees, everyone, and things get dire. First up is the 1986 Cleveland balloon festival, where people threw 150 million balloons into the sky for god knows what reason. Then we ask, WHERE ARE ALL THE BEES? Plant some tulips around your house and stay horrified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Sam does what she does best and recounts decade upon decade of Tudor-era history as we cover the War of the Roses. Family pitted against family, friend turned foe, and many people dying of dysentery- what more could you want? Also, Allie talks about New Coke, the branding scheme turned dumpster fire of the 1980's. Consider Pepsi next time and stay horrified. Learn more about your ad cho...

This week we host the fabulously fun and talented Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason from the hit local podcast Greater Boston! Naturally, the only topic we could discuss was the MBTA. For those of you outside the Greater Boston area (see what we did there? The jokes stay at about that level) the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has been breaking hearts and infuriating riders for the...

This week, Sam and Allie ask the important questions. Why do weddings have to cost so much? Why do people want to test the limits of their bodies? Will comparison culture be the downfall of our society? Would you rather drown to freeze? Allie and Sam won't answer any of these questions, but they sure will scream about them. Bundle up, find your perfect #WeddingHashtag and Stay Horrified! Learn mor...

Boy do we have some wild tales to weave for you this week! We're covering the performance that launched a thousand memes, Shen Yun. The story behind Shen Yun involves communism, corruption, scandal, abuse, cults, and more, in a journey we'll have to take you on for you to believe it. Also, a lot of astronauts were really shitty to their wives- is that a surprise? Twist on your space helmets and st...

This week we're talking cults and medical malfeasance- oh my! To start off, we're investigating the 2015 scandal of double booked surgeries reported on by The Boston Globe Spotlight team, which brought to light the fact that prominent surgeons were scrubbing in and out of operating rooms to perform two surgeries... at the same time. We also cover the most famous Manson girl, Lynette "Squeaky" From...

Make sure you adjust your oxygen mask before assisting others this week, because Allie and Sam are breaking down the new Boeing 737s that crash all the time. Then, freak out about Woodstock '99, which was all the dirt of the original Woodstock but none of the peace and love. It's a double header of Very Bad Things, guaranteed to make you Stay Horrified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

This week we're bringing you BREAKING news (along with the hottest gossip from 1877). We're tackling the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal just days after the story hit the headlines, made famous by the involvement of famous actors Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman. You'll also get a healthy dose of history and nonsense as we bring you through the life and tales of William McGonagall, the w...

This week, we're discussing the two most different people in the world, Dorothy Dandridge and The Sham Wow Guy. Dorothy was a wildly talented screen siren of hollywoods golden age, whose promising career was tragically beat down by the racism and sexism of her time. The Sham Wow Guy also sold Slap Chops and also was arrested for assault in 2009. So, yea, a lot of different ways to stay horrified t...

All aboard the SS Horrified! This week we're chomping into the most horrific sea wreck we can imagine- and before you say "Titanic", we don't remember Kate Winslet fighting off sharks. We're also taking a look at the literary ethics of fan fiction blossoming into their own literary franchises (yes, we talk about 50 shades). Tighten your life jackets and stay horrified. Learn more about your ad cho...