It Just Makes Sense

The week Sam and Jeff talk about the disappearance of Cindy Song.  She went out for a night of partying on Halloween and never came home.  Was she kidnapped?  Did she decide to just run away or did she meet a more nefarious end? 

For this weeks chitchat, we brought in a guest host PHIL PENEPENT! From growing up in a funeral home, to filming with MTV for MADE, to studying abroad in Italy during the Amanda Knox trial-- Phil SPILLS IT ALL. The laughs are flying and the tea is HOT in this weeks CHIT CHAT!

This week Sam and Jeff talk about the murder for hire plot and all the drama surrounding the creation of the Chippendales.  This story has half naked men, celebrities and multiple murders.  Tune in, it's a wild ride!

This week Sam and Jeff chit chat about the Dave Chappelle controversy, their shared travel memories, and what they're reading watching, and listening to. SAM went to the JERSEY SHORE HOUSE! Sopranos Movie - 2/10 The Candy Man - 7/10 The Wife Stalker - Liv Constantine - 10/10 They Never Learn - Layne Fargo - 8/10 Jenny Pox - JL Bryan - Halloween Pick! Reba - Revived, Remixed and Revisited

This week Sam and Jeff talk about the Jonestown Cult.  It's the largest loss of civilian life outside of a terrorist attack in US History.  Jim Jones started as an advocate for racial integration in late 1960's and 70's and wood his followers with a dream of a racial utopia. Would you have drank the kool aid?

This week Sam and Jeff talk about swindling facebook, a Jesus Weight Loss Cult, accidental text messages and breakups. As always they wrap it up with what they're eating and reading. Enjoy! The Way Down on HBO MAX Dear Evan Hansons in theaters now Poor Unfortunate Soul: A tale of the Sea Witch - Serena Valentino 

On this week’s episode Sam and Jeff chat about the murder of Jake Clyde Merendino.  In 2012 Jake Merendino met male escort David Mezza and quickly fell in love.  The two of them had a relationship of almost two years.  One problem David was engaged to his pregnant fiancée Taylor.  David and Taylor hatched a plan to get David’s money and MURDER him. 

On this week’s Chit Chat Sam and Jeff chat about Brittany Spears AGAIN, Gabby Petito, John Hinckley, Honey Boo Boo and Laura Prepon.  They chat about their Thai food dinner from Roma Thai in Amherst, NY and what they’re reading.  A little bit of love advice and wrap it up with Sam's beautiful botox updates. Food  Roma Thai and Burmese Cuisine  Books  Hiding My Privates – Lady Chablis, Theodor...

We finally can say RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES!! ... err Tik Tok in this case.  This week we .cover the insane and unraveling story of Gaby Petito.   We try to piece together the clues from Tik Tok and some ALLEGED allegations to figure out what exactly is happening in this case and our thoughts on how Brian Laundrie is an absolute monster.

This week we tackle some wild topics. Find out what type of friend you are from beers and puppies, hear Sam BERATE Jeff over how much TV he watches and end the show with some book and tv recs! 

The murder of Kitty Genovese was known around the world as a brutal attack that was heard by 37 other witnesses and no one stepped in. According to the New York Times. Years later we'll find out the exact story -- was it really 37?   And we'll explore the reign of terror that the murder- Winston Moseley had on the City of Buffalo during his brief escape from Attica prison. 

On this weeks Chit Chat Sam and Jeff dive into the cult that Sam joined in High School under the guise of "bible camp" .    Jeff discusses his disdain for hard spin classes, his review of white lotus and we end the chat with what we're reading and watching! 

This week Sam and Jeff get a little help from a friend.  Longtime listener and true crime junkie Abby in Kenmore! They take on the case of Michelle Carter.  Accused of contributing to the suicide of her then boyfriend Conrad Roy via text message. Did she manipulate him into killing himself or was she a mentally ill, lovestruck and misunderstood teen.  You be the judge!  Does it make sense?

On this week's chit chat Sam and Jeff are joined by Abby in Kenmore! They tackle the lesser known conservatorhsip of Amanda Bynes, advice for their younger selves and the abortion law in Texas. They wrap it up with a little what are you eating and what are you reading.

This week we bring you ANOTHER Buffalo case! LETS GO BUFFALO ! This one is one for the books. Dr. Anthony Pignataro wanted nothing more in life but to follow in his fathers footsteps and become an esteemed surgeon.  Esteemed did he become? Or was he more well known for the murderous money saving tactics he engaged in during his cosmetic surgeries? Or was he more well known for his world famous sna...

Welcome to our very own spin off....This is it just makes sense Chit Chat! In the inaugural episode of chit chat, Sam and Jeff give an update on the Elizabeth Holmes trial, a riveting discussion on grindr's effects on men, book and tv chatter and some local WNY eats. Cookies! Bigger and Better Bakery - www.biggerandbetterbakery.com Sam's Book Reviews: The Dilemma - BA Paris One True Love...

This week we're taking a listeners suggestion! We're covering the story of Ed Gein. If you are a horror film buff, than you have to know the murderer who was the inspiration between such cinematic masterpieces of Psycho, Silences of the Lambs and Texas Chain Saw Massacre.  Ed's inappropriate infatuation with his mother led to the murder and grave robbing of multiple woman to begin t...

Welcome to season two of It Just Makes Sense!   We're starting this season with an... augh.  Trigger warning for those listening: Sexual Assault, Rape, Violence against a minor.  And honestly just gut wrenching misogyny. This week we're discussing the documentary Audrey and Daisy. It covers the sexual assault and aftermath of two young teenage girls and how the towns, friends and the law...

We did it ya'll!! We made it to one year! Thank you so much to everyone who has been listening and supporting us this entire time.    For our one year anniversary, we cover one of the biggest true crime cases --THE MURDER OF JON BENET RAMSEY. We deep dive into the lives of the Ramsey's and discuss who could have committed this heinous crime. Was it Patsy Ramsy the former beauty queen? Co...

It was the murder that rocked every college student in 2007.  A young American girl is studying abroad in Italy to come home to find her roommate murdered.    And then is convicted of the crime.  Could you imagine spending four years in Italian Jail, hated by the a foreign country and presumed guilty? What happened to Meredith Kercher and how did FOXY KNOXY get convicted?  What was the evidence or...

Ruptured testicles, machine guns and the KKK oh my! This week Sam and Jeff tackle the case of Foxcatcher, the Olympic training facility own by eccentric billionaire John DuPont for wrestlers.  John DuPont sadly murders Dave Schultz in what some think was a cocaine induced rage. The hosts wrap up the show reminiscing about a few Olympic memories and some of their favorite Olympians worldwide.

On Episode 49 of It Just Makes Sense, Sam needed a little break from all the death, doom and gloom so she tackled a conspiracy theory.  The moon landing! There are several theories and clues that lead some folks to believe we never actually made it there. Sam and Jeff wrap up this week's pod with a little would you rather and both of them decide they are off to a minimum security prison for a...

This week's episode covers the case that swept the nation in the early 90's.  The Bobbits.  Lorena and John Bobbit lived a seemingly wonderful life but behind closed doors she was being abused. One night after another night of rape and violence, Lorena decided to slice her husband's penis off. This case covers, spousal rape, and domestic violence.  Listener discretion advised.

In 1992 the home of Claude Garrett and Lorie Lee Lance started to burn in their sleep.  Claude ran out of the house no problem.  However, Lorie got stuck in a spare room and died of smoke inhalation. Did he lock her in there and set the home ablaze with kerosene?  Did she get turned around, become disoriented and get stuck in the spare room? Sam and Jeff get a little heated in their debate over th...

This week we're closing out pride month with another LGBTQI+ murder case.  How precious! Sam tells the tale of a boozy night of fun gone wrong.  In 1994 in Madison, Wisconsin Penny Brummer goes out for a night of partying with Sarah Gonstead.  According to Penny, they had a seemingly good night.  But what happens at the end of the night is anyone's guess or is it?  Penny Brummer is charg...