Now Fear This! with Becky & Merie

**CONTENT WARNING: RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT** In this episode Becky & Merie wade into the murky waters of Japanese hostess culture and dive into Lucie Blackman’s terrifying disappearance that led to a serial rapist who preyed on women for decades and an unexpected resolution to Carita Ridgeway’s cold case. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: Can you die...

Check out Minisode 1 on cults first, 'cause part 2 drops ya right in the middle of your hosts discussing the shocking "one taste om" from the sex cult featured in "Orgasm Inc" then ramps it up with the MLM yoga pants nightmare LulaRich and caps everything off with the "go ahead & stalk people if you say you love 'em" Twin Flames . 😳  Sources include: Rolling Stone , Newsweek ,  thewrap.com ,...

This episode has your hosts discussing their fears of national parks and the various murders & mysteries therein, including the case of Morgan Heimer in the Grand Canyon, the Shenandoah National Park cold case double murders* of Lollie Winans & Julie Williams, and not one but TWO horrible humans who killed their wives in national parks and thus got caught for murdering their previous wife!...

In their very first minisode, Becky & Merie are fearing the sheer volume of current bat-sh*t crazy cults & cult documentaries out there, amongst them the orgasm-based cult (?!) One Taste, The Way Down, Keep Sweet Pray & Obey, The Vow, Bikram Yogi Predator, Love has Won, and MORE! Sources for this minisode include: Newsweek ,  thewrap.com , bigthink.com , verywellmind.com , oprahdaily ,...

This week’s podcast episode finds Merie & Becky diving into an online relationship’s deadly collateral damage, featuring murderer Grant Amato, where the 2 people in the “relationship” aren’t the ones who end up dead. Merie also reveals even more in-depth & terrifying info about the family annihilation of Margaret, Chad, and Cody Amato than was seen in the documentary CTRL ALT Desire . Alon...

Season 3 has begun (finally!)! Join your favorite true crime comedy podcast hosts as they revisit some of their favorite moments from the podcast thus far (including never-released clips!) and take a glimpse into the near future, including GPS-and-grizzly-bear-based disappearances resulting in prison time and a creepy & disgusting family annihilator with a prison smile so repellent it will mak...

This week’s podcast episode has Becky and Merie diving into violent urban legends' origin stories, including the Hook Man and his roots in murder cases like the still-unsolved Texas Phantom Killer. Along the way, your hosts address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: Which mental institution do YOU want to tour for a college field trip? Is a pre-Facebook advice column responsible...

This week’s podcast episode delves into Death by Cable Guy, featuring the lovely Texas grandma Betty Thomas murdered by Roy James Holden, Jr., who headed to WalMart with her credit cards and without changing from his murder clothes. Along the way, Becky & Merie address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: Can you cut the weight line out & cover the whirl? (Neither can Becky...

This week’s podcast episode involves fencing-induced violence (and not the kind that gets you an Olympic medal, more like prison time) as neighborly disputes turn horrifying and murderous. Along the way, your hosts address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: How does a meal of liver & onions lead to Becky questioning Merie’s moral compass? What do you get the psychopath in you...

This week, your podcast hosts are fearing for grown adult men, Terrence Woods and Lars Mittank, who both vanished without a trace in broad daylight and in front of witnesses, never to be seen again. Along the way, Becky & Merie address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: Is the doctor’s clinic in Bulgaria next to the Cinnabon or the Chilis 2? How much will Mark Cuban invest in...

This week’s podcast episode has your hosts attempting to piece together the long and winding tale of the 1985 murder of Helen Wilson and its resulting trials, as featured in the doc series on HBO Mind Over Murder . Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: How could Becky & Merie forget the name of the badass woman who got this nightmare all figured out?...

Welcome back to the Now Fear This podcast’s coverage of the awful murder of Dallas dentist Dr. Kendra Hatcher, with discussion of the police investigation and the ensuing trials. Along the way, your hosts address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: Does drinking and taking Ambien turn you into a murder-plotting psycho? Did Becky pick the wrong week to quit huffing paint? Don’t you...

This week’s podcast episode has Merie & Becky discussing the murder-for-hire of beloved children’s dentist Kendra Hatcher, which occurred in Becky’s neighborhood in 2015. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: How does a tandem bike lead directly to divorce in a parking lot in Napa? How is breast cup size related to whether or not you could…stroke out?...

This week’s podcast dives into the curious case of “The Selfie Murderer” Amanda Taylor, and other various and sundry selfie-related deaths. Along the way, your hosts address the burning questions you didn’t even know you had, like:. Is that an alien egg or a green vagina? Who amongst us isn’t too crazy for ISIS? What behavior does Merie engage in that totally wigs out a Disney dolphin trainer? Can...

Part 2 of the podcast’s exploration of the tiny town of Skidmore, MO has your pod-coasts traveling along the dusty trail of a gruesome murder and more than one potential kidnapping, taking a detour through Texas and the Ozarks, yet somehow ending up back in Missouri. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t even know you had, like: Is Skidmore really just this nice little commu...

This week’s podcast episode has Merie & Becky metaphorically heading into the tiny town of Skidmore, MO, and the murders, assaults, unsolved crimes, and odd disappearances that have happened there. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: IS it the year of penises on television? (And what other penises are there?!) Is “Skidmore” a new CW show where there...

This week’s continuation of season 2 of the podcast has Merie & Becky heading down the long, terrifying, and confusing crime story of the murder of Jessica Chambers. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: How does Merie start a turf war with Mississippi gangs over copyright infringement? Do you want to apply to her super-exclusive wine club, the Sip Mo...

WE’RE BAAAAACK!!!! This week’s podcast episode has Merie & Becky attempting to take on the terrifying phenomenon known as house squatting (and not the potty-related kind - eww) and a Netflix show called “ Worst Roommate Ever .” Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: Is “Bye Karen” the new “Bye Felicia?” 🤞🏻What fear-inducing activity is Merie doing wi...

For this year’s continuation of the 12 Fears of Christmas, join Becky & Merie as they discuss terrifying holiday shopping, sappy Hallmark movies, and some creeeeeeepy Christmastime disappearances. Along the way, they spread unconfirmed disinformation about Walmart and modern slavery. Also: What’s all this about the violence in an invented county called Clarecork in Ireland? How long do those Forev...

For this year’s continuation of the 12 Fears of Christmas, join Becky & Merie as they discuss terrifying holiday shopping, sappy Hallmark movies, and some creeeeeeepy Christmastime disappearances. Along the way, they spread unconfirmed disinformation about Walmart and modern slavery. Also: What’s all this about the violence in an invented county called Clarecork in Ireland? How long do those F...

For this year’s continuation of the 12 Fears of Christmas, join Becky & Merie as they discuss terrifying holiday shopping, sappy Hallmark movies, and some creeeeeeepy Christmastime disappearances. Along the way, they spread unconfirmed disinformation about Walmart and modern slavery. Also: What’s all this about the violence in an invented county called Clarecork in Ireland? How long do those F...

Once upon a time, a girl named Becky watched a movie named “Love, Actually.” While most people react to said film with smiles and even reverence, Becky reacted with sadness ☹️, nausea 🤮, and even anger 🤬. One year ago, Merie and Becky sat down to talk about this film as a part of their “12 Fears of Christmas.” The full episode had to be edited down to 15 minutes, thus inducing more ☹️, 🤮, and...

This week’s Thanksgiving podcast episode has Merie and Becky examining nutso-deluxo cases of holiday meal-based family murders, featuring murderer Joel Guy, Jr. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: Do YOU have a safety advisor around when you financially cut off your grown-assed adult human male child? (Perhaps you should. Especially if he looks like thi...

This week’s podcast episode has Merie & Becky attempting to take on the latest internet challenge: Slap a teacher! No, not really. But they do give the NFT! treatment to silly and dangerous memes & challenges, like the gas tank drug-based car explosion murders and that whole milk crate debacle. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like: What did YOU do...

Join Becky & Merie in this podcast episode, where they do not hold back on their scathing review of the god-awful horror show of a horror “movie” Malignant. They do, however, use said “movie” as a springboard for discussing crime as it relates to various & sundry twins and identities, parasitic or otherwise...so, there’s that. Along the way, believe it or not, your hosts also address the b...