Samantha Smith and Jeffrey Siefert

It Just Makes Sense

Society EN ↓ 395 episodes

Welcome to “It Just Makes Sense!” the podcast by two easily distracted higher educated former lovers that explores all of the unpopular opinions, conspiracy theories and cult leaders that make you want to scream “THAT JUST MAKES SENSE!”

Author

Samantha Smith and Jeffrey Siefert

Category

Society

Podcast website

jmspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 75: The Murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman 21.01.2022

Episode 75 is about the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.  We touch on OJ's early life and drag queen father, a little bit on his playing career and then we move to the murder case.  Sam tends to think there are holes in the case and Jason Simpson may have done it.  Jeff certainly does not agree.

Chit Chat 20 Bob Saggett, Oprah, Dating Exe's Exes 19.01.2022

This week's Chit Chat Sam and Jeff chat about being sad about their childhood memories falling apart.  Then a bunch of random thoughts about Oprah meeting Gail King's granddaughter, dating an ex's ex, and the bills wining the AFC east. The 355 - skip it

Episode 74: The Case Of Skyler Richardson 14.01.2022

Episode 74 is from Killer Cases, Cheerleader on Trial.  The case of Skyler Richardson.  A high school senior from rural Ohio, Skyler Richardson becomes aware she's 8 months pregnant at a doctor visit and doesn't know what to do.  She decides to have the baby and then tell her parents after the baby was born.  But something goes horribly wrong!  Was it intentional or accidental?

Chit Chat 19 Betty White, The Real World, Red Rocket and Dream Analysis 13.01.2022

This week's Chit Chat is packed!  So sorry we missed you last week!  Anywhoo Jeff reminisces about his time watching his old gal pals Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia.  RIP Betty White.  Elizabeth Holmes is GUILTY, GUILTY, GUILTY!  We review Red Rocket with Simon Rex and his large peen.  Then we chit chats about the Real World.  We do a little dream analysis and SAM has a big Announcement! R...

Episode 73: The Murder of Anni Dewani 07.01.2022

Anni and Shrien Dewani were a couple in love.  Swept away to South Africa for their honeymoon, the Dewani's finished a romantic dinner at a surfside restaurant and was headed back to their hotel when disaster struck.  Their driver was carjacked by two armed men, threw Shrien Dewani out of the car and later shot Anni Dewani point blank in the neck.  But was this a car jacking gone wrong? Or a...

Episode 72 The Murder of Brooke Preston, Sleep Walking or Pre-Meditated Murder? 31.12.2021

Episode 72 is about Dead Asleep!  Was Randy Herman sleep walking when he killed his roommate Brooke Preston?  Or was he a jilted lover with a pre-meditated plan to murder.  Sam and Jeff really don't agree on this one.  What do you think?

Chit Chat 18: Physicals, Christmas Gifts and Crazy, Single, Gay and Over 30 30.12.2021

This week's Chit Chat Episode 18, Sam and Jeff chat about some recent medical experiences.  Then they move on to this week's segment of Crazy, Single, Gay and Over 30!  We meet Catfish Hunter, The Stalker, Ginger and a story from some summertime fun.  They chat about their Christmas, the wonderful gifts they got and wrap it up with what they're reading and watching. See Ya Next year...

Episode 71 Charles Manson Part Deux 24.12.2021

Episode 71 is up for your Christmas Listening Pleasure wrap those gifts, sip that egg nog while Sam completes the dastardly tale of the Manson Family.  Tex and Leslie at the direction of Charlie kill Rosemary and Lina La Bianca and the ensuing trials are absolute crazy town.  Merry Christmas Ya'll!

Chit Chat 17 Holiday Plans and Jeff's Dating again?... Weird. 22.12.2021

This week's Chit Chat Sam and Jeff discuss holiday plans.  Then the big NEWS! Jeff's dating again.  Well kind of.  He's chatting with some boys and discusses with Sam strategies about the approach.  They wrap it up with what they've been watching and eating.  Merry Christmas Ya'll! Nightmare Alley The Righteous Gem Stones - HBO MAX Sinatra's - 945 Kenmore Ave

Episode 70: Charles Manson Part One! 17.12.2021

Episode 70 is out, and we take a deep dive into Sam's fav psychopath Charles Manson.  We start with a long look into his criminal background from birth to a Prostitute Mother, to each one of his stops along the criminal pathway to cult leader.  Manson was convicted of theft, rape, assault, and promoting prostitution.  He was in many, many facilities and lived a rough life.  This is part 1 of...

Chit Chat 16: Jen Shah, Jussie Smollett, Josh Duggar, The Crumbleys and Sex and the City 15.12.2021

On this week's Chit Chat we have true crime updates galore Jen Shah's Case, The Jussie Smollett verdict, some local wny crime, the Duggars, and James and Jennifer Crumbley. What we're watching and how we're really slacking on the reading! La Bre Just Like That - The Sex and the City reboot Unforgivable

Episode 69: The Case against Real Housewive of Salt Lake City Jen Shah! 09.12.2021

Episode 69 is about Jen Shah of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.  This chick is involved in some shady business. Or is she?  Jen Shah is allegedly the master mind of a telemarketing social media scam that bilked millions out of well intentioned business people.  

Chit Chat 15: Maggie's Baby! Ghislaine's on trial and John Goodman's Skinny now! 09.12.2021

This week's Chit Chat we welcome a Baby to the It Just Makes Sense Family! Congrats Maggie (our first guest co host) and her husband Brett! Jeff's recaps the bills game, then Sam provides some updates on Ghislaine Maxwell and John Goodman's weight loss. Some movie and tv reviews, what we're reading and what we're eating. Hot Zone Ebolla, Anthrax Hutchs -1375 Delaware Ave,...

Episode 68: The Murder of Raymel McCaster 03.12.2021

Episode 68 is about the murder of Raymel McCaster. One fatefull evening two residents of Mechanicsburg, Illinois thought they saw a dead hog on the side of the road.  But was it?!  No! It was headless, armless and legless corspe.  But who was it?  Where did it come from?

Chit Chat 14: Lady Gaga's acting again, Disneyworld and a Thanksgiving Meltdown! 01.12.2021

On this weeks chit chat Sam's back and she's feeling attacked, triggered, and insulted!  They gab about her trip, a new book review and Jeff's thanksgiving melt down.  Jeff saw House of Gucci and did some black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. Dare me by Megan Abbott House of Gucci Tik Tik Boom

Episode 67: The murder of Bill Nelson 26.11.2021

Episode 67 is out it’s a Thanksgiving tale of terror.  Omaima Nelson shows up covered in blood at her ex boyfriend’s house asking for help.  She said her husband was an abusive rapist that she had to kill to survive.  BUT what really HAPPENED!

Chit Chat 13 While Sam's away Jeff and the kids will play! 26.11.2021

On Chit Chat this week Sam is on vacation so Jeff chats it up with some of his lovely lady friends Tiffany and Connie.  They reminisce about falling in love with Jeff, the trio touch on some true crime current events and Connie spills the tea about a trip with Sam.  The Rose bar & Grille – 199 Scott St, Buffalo NY 14204  And the Band Played On  Breaking News in Yuba County  You  Insecure  Dope...

Episode 66: The Murder of Maurizio Gucci 19.11.2021

This weeks case is the Murder of Maurizio Gucci.  The case of Patrizia Regiani.  A twisted tale of murder for hire and extortion!  Did she have him killed or was it her bestie Pina Auriemma?  All we know for certain is that she's a fabulous fabulous woman.

Chit Chat 12: A Drag Queen Christmas, Running into Exes and Cleveland Rocks! 17.11.2021

On this week's Chit Chat, Sam and Jeff chat about a Drag Queen Christmas, running into exes, bar hopping on Allen, Sam's trip to Cleveland for a wedding,  What we're reading and as ALWAYS what we're eating.  Andddd the kids are off to LA for Jeff's birthday!  Who's ready for some west coast sun?! Tacos Community and Beer Roaming Bison Tavern Last night at the telegrap...

Chit Chat Episode 11 11.11.2021

On this week's Chit Chat, Sam and Jeff chat about some true crime news about Cleo Smith, Astroworld and The Walker County Jane Doe.  Then we talk what we're reading, eating and watching. Wentworth The Eyes of Tammy Faye Necessary Lies - Diane Chamberlain

Episode 65: Heather Mack 11.11.2021

Episode 65 is out and we talk about the case of Heather Mack! Matricide, Money, Murder, Sex, Deportation.  This case has it all and contrary to what Samantha professes in the podcast, Jeff was not that far off in chit chat.  He just left out some details.

Episode 64: Austin Harouff 05.11.2021

This week's episode is about Austin Harouff.  A 19 year old frat boy who chewed the flesh off of his neighbor's face.  Why did he do it?  Was it drugs?  Was it booze?  Did he have a phsychotic break?  Tune in and Let us know!

Chit Chat Episode 10: Alex Mack, Mariah Carey, Winter House and Punching Flight Attendants 05.11.2021

On this week's Chit Chat Epsiode 10 Sam and Jeff are a bit off the rails. The format flies out the window, we recap halloween, Christmas favs, what we're watching and a PSA about hitting flight attendants.  JUST CUT IT OUT ALREADY! Winter House Last Night in Soho

Episode 63: Ronald O'Brien AKA The Candy Man 29.10.2021

This episode is about Ronnie O'Brien or the candy man.  Halloween hasn't been the same since murderous deeds. He's the reason we have all the ridiculous memes about drugs in our candy.  I don't know about you guys but we aren't sharing our edibles!  Happy Halloween friends!

Chit Chat Episode 9: The triumphant return of Jeff! 28.10.2021

Guess who's back?  BACK AGAIN! Jeffrey's back, tell a friend! On Chit Chat this week Jeff regals us with fond memories of his trip to Jamaica.  We give some true crime updates spoiler alert Brian Laundrie has been found dead and one of John Wayne Gacey's victim's were identified.  As always they chat about what they're reading and eating. Children of Blood and Bone Tony Ad...

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