Tell Me Something Terrible

Episode 80! That means it is time for a deep dive. This time around we finally decided to tackle The Dyatlov Pass Incident and all the mystery and intrigue that surrounds it. This will be Part 1 of 3 (we think), and we are starting off with some introduction to the case and a run down of the Russian folks involved. Grab your winter boots and lets go! Support the show

Don't worry, I can spell. This week we are talking about Trichomonas vaginalis, aka Trich. We thought it fitting to spread the love on a little venereal disease being the day after Valentine's Day and all. Enjoy...and maybe get that checked out. Support the show

For this weeks pod we went festive with a little Valentine's Day history, just not the way you might assume. This one has mobsters and Tommy guns but skips the box of chocolates. It does involve some dress up though. Giggity.  Support the show

TMST went live again over on Twitch: twitch.com/tellmesomethingterrible  Beaver Butt Time!! If you know, you know. If you don't, you will.  This is the edited audio version for your typical podcast format. The entire video is available over on our Twitch page if you prefer a longer format with even more content.  Support the show

For this episode we go back to the things we are most familiar with. Michigan roots and some good old fashion true crime. This is the unfortunate story of a Holland, Michigan native who is stabbed while attending Penn State University. Stay out of the library...they aren't safe.  Support the show

This episode we talk about Rob Stewarts untimely death and the series of unfortunate events that led to it. This topic piggy backs off of last week Shark Fin episode, but goes in a different direction. Give it a listen and see who you think is to blame.  Support the show

We are once again heading seaward (not that C word)! We love a good tradition, but in this episode Tiff will explain why shark fin soup is one of the worst. It might not be shark week, but everyone loves a good apex predator story.  Support the show

First episode of 2022!! We may often tell you about something terrible, but this one is anything but. Terrible things happen, but they are all led by an awesome Russian princess who is creative in all the worse ways. You will be able to hear the joy in Tiff's voice as she takes us all back to the Rurik Dynasty in the 900s.  Support the show

To round out Cultmas we present to you Part Two of our look into The Source Family. Come find out what fate has in store for Yod and his many, many wives. Also, THANK YOU for all of the listens and support in 2021. We appreciate every one of you terrible people.  Support the show

For this episode of Cultmas we take a medium depth dive into a lesser known cult. This one has all of the usual elements, with just a few twists. This will be a two parter with Part 2 being realesed next week (12/28/21). Come learn a thing or two about The Source Family and how 14 wives is too many wives.  Support the show

Special Friday Episode!! We are back with Part Two of our look into the Rajneeshpuram Cult. This part is full of deception and conspiracies and beavers and all sorts of fun stuff. Help us, help you celebrate Cultmas! Support the show

Cultmas season presses on with a heavy hitter in the cult world. Fire up your Rolls-Royce as we dive into The Rajneeshee's. This is part one (we ran out of time and wine), which looks at the background and building tension surrounding the cult and the locals of Oregon. Bhagwan would fully endorse shameless plugging...see our Patreon ;) Support the show

Merry Cultmas! No matter how you celebrate the season, we can all agree: cults are fascinating. To celebrate this holiday season, we're dedicating the month of December to your favorite belief system: blind worship of some sketchy figure. This episode, Scott and Tiff discuss one of the newest cults on the block, Love Has Won.  Support the show

For this episode we talk about the attempted unionization of a Michigan based copper mine in the early 1900s. This is of course met with some pushback, and ends in a tragic way that you won't see coming. Come take a listen at Tiff's first attempt to ruin Christmas (probably not her last). Support the show

What's more festive than some Thanksgiving and small pox. We've all heard the stories, so now let's dive a little deeper. Part history/part science, this one hits both of our strong(ish) suits. This one will be a real crowd pleaser around the stuffing and mashed potatoes.  Support the show

We are back again covering a topic suggested to us by a listener (get involved, wink wink, nudge nudge)! This weeks pod is about Timothy Treadwell and his lifes mission to study bears. As this podcast usually goes, this doen't end so well for Timothy. As a warning, Tiff uses her best writing skills to paint a rather graphic image of how this all ends. Enjoy!  Support the show

Follow as we meander through many a topic, most of which revolve around The Bloody Code. From death sentences, to prison conditions, to penal colonies, to our local dementor owl. We cover a lot, and a lot that has nothing to do with The Bloody Code. You'll learn stuff, we promise.  Support the show

Now that spooky season is over we are turning back to our regular programming...serial killers. This mitten state murderer has a passion for stabbing and zero motives. We usually allow for a 100 years or so buffer period, but this one is from 2010.  Support the show

Happy Halloween!!!! This is our first installment of a potentially reoccurring series we are calling: A Tiny Terrible. These are going to be spur of the moment short episode of super relevant topics. Today's, as you might imagine, is all about the origin story of Halloween. Take a listen and let us know what you think about this format.  Support the show

Part two of the deep dive into the Salem Witch Trials is here!! After delving into the backstory and intoduction in part one, we jump back in to discuss the actual trials and the unfortunate fate that met some of the accused.  We still make room for plenty of jokes, and go down a dark path that may or may not involve a Godzilla like Manwich...enjoy! Support the show

Ending Halloween season with a deep dive into the Salem Witch Trials! This is Part 1 (Part 2 coming out Friday, October 29th) of an in depth look at the cast of characters that make up these oft talked about trials. Grab some Cotton Balls and Sloppy Joe's as we gather around the couldron (that will make sense later).  Support the show

If you couldn't tell by the title, this episode is all about Ouija Boards! Our cursed object series moves along to this age old board game turned evil object. Some may say this is just a dumb novelty (Scott), but others will say there are legitmate claims of evil shenanigans (Tiff). Come give it a listen and decide for yourself...or let the planchette decide for you.  Support the show

Spooky Season presses on with a discussion about a song titled "Gloomy Sunday." This would be a good time to mention the trigger warning of suicide in this episode, as it is prevelant in this songs infamous past. We try to keep this as light as possible, but we are fighting an uphill battle.  Also, sorry the audio is not up to our usual standards. I blame the bird.  Support the show

We begin our Cursed Objects series with a little story about Robert the Doll! He is a mixture of creepy and dangerous as his story has endured for over a century. Just one more reason to stay away from Florida.  Support the show

It's spooky season!!! To celebrate, we are diving into a local haunting with a true crime twist. Ann Arbor is known for many things (Go Blue!), but not many have heard of The Widow of Dixboro. To this day, Martha is still not at rest after her suspicious death.  Support the show