Tell Me Something Terrible

To celebrate Pride Month, Tiff gives us a history lesson on the Stonewall Inn Riots (aka The Stonewall Uprising). As this is our 30th episode, this is another deep dive. We do our best to highlight the struggles of the Gay Rights Movement and the spark that ignited it. This is a heavy one, but we felt it is important. Don't worry, we still make SOME jokes.  Support the show

This episode we learn all about the construction of the Hoover Dam, which is on the Colorado River...in case you didn't know (Scott may not have known). Contrary to popular belief, there are no bodies buried in the concrete, but there are bodies none the less. Take a listen and find out for yourself.  Support the show

If that title doesn't peak your interest, you may be in the wrong place. Better yet, that naked Russian arson cult takes place in Canada over 100 years ago and is still around today. Even better yet, you will be tempted to take their side by the end of the episode. This is a wild one...and from us that's saying something.  Support the show

Business in the front, party in back. This week we will finally discuss mullets! Join us as Tiff teaches us "Mullet 101: A triumphant and tragic history."  Support the show

Serial killer time. Tiff decides to explain why Gemini's make good serial killers. In this particular case, we look at Robert Lee Yates, The Spokane Serial Killer. He plagued the Pacific Northwest in the late 90's, mainly focusing on sex workers. This dude epitomizes terrible.  Support the show

This week we go less murdery and look into poisonous mushrooms. Inspired by our recent vacation, we look at how nature tries to kill us. 'Shrooms are all fun and games until someones liver dissolves.  Support the show

Spatter, not splatter, is the topic of discussion in this weeks episode. Tiff goes into a little history and science behind the theory of blood spatter analysis. Trust us, this one is a real crap shoot.  Support the show

In this episode Tiff finds out the significance of the number 23. She takes a fun topic like MJ's baseball career and ruins it with murder. We cover the unfortunate shooting of James Jordan, Michael Jordan's father, and how it led the greatest basketball player of all time (GOAT) to try his hand at baseball.  Support the show

We are going on location! But first, we are going to look at the terrible history of the Eloise Insane Asylum. Notorious for being one of the most haunted places in Michigan, we look back at it's 182 year legacy. Support the show

While Chicago grabbed all the headlines, the rest of the Midwest was also burning in 1871. A perfect storm of dry conditions, logging, and craz-o winds led to multiple massive fires across Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan on October 8th, 1871. Grab a bucket and some friends, we got work to do! Support the show

We made it to 20 episodes! To celebrate we did another deep dive, with the topic being the Battle of Alcatraz. Ignore all the bad Sean Connery impressions and enjoy a lengthy discussion on the history of Alcatraz and the eventual battle occurring in 1946.  Support the show

Eva Coo, a speakeasy/brothel owner and murderess, is the topic of this weeks episode. This one is full of laughs and terrible things, so we apologize in advance...and about 10 times in the episode. Enjoy! Support the show

Lady Killer! This episode we look into the UK's first unofficial official serial killer. Black Widower Mary Ann Cotton killed at least 18 people using her favorite method...arsenic.  Support the show

Do you know the Muffin Man? Really, do you? We take a peek into the history of the legendary muffin man and the potentially true story about his roots. This one is a blend of terrible and tragic and somewhat absurd. Everything we look for in a topic! So join us as we talk about the muffin man, the muffin man.  Support the show

The continuation of the PCT story goes into the "alleged" interaction between James Parrillo and Kira Moon.  It's a story of lies, abuse and deception. Keep your head on a swivel and don't hike alone! Support the show

This weeks episode is a little different than usual. Consider this the appetizer episode for the meal that will be Episode 16. Instead of mozz sticks and wings, we have murder and disappearances, just like any good chain restaurant. We are headed out west to take a look at the Pacific Crest Trail.  Support the show

EARTHQUAKE!!! (Said in a shaky voice) This episode takes a look at the Loma Prieta Earthquake, aka the World Series Earthquake, from October 17th, 1989. This one was "the big one" folks.  Support the show

This weeks episode is centered around the last executions in our home state of Michigan. We look into the crimes and chaos surrounding the last execution as well as the last federal execution in Michigan. It's more fun than it sounds, we promise.  Support the show

Blow your mind with the story behind the West Fertilizer Company explosion that took place in 2013. Support the show

Kelpies, mythical beasts and where to find them. Although you may not want to because they will probably kill you. We dive into a lighter topic and explore some fae lore.  Support the show

First deep dive!  This one is a bit long, but there is a lot to cover. Gary Michael Hilton, aka the National Forest Serial killer, went on a killing spree  in  the deep south in the early 2000s. We take a look into the cases and how his love for dogs was ultimately his downfall.  Support the show

We head across the pond for this one and discuss Ziggy Adamski's sus disappearance. The theories are wild, and occasionally out of this world. (Tinfoil hats optional) Support the show

In this episode Tiff tackles one of her biggest fears. Bridges. While most people see the Mackinac Bridge as a beautiful site nestled in the northern parts of Michigan, we are diving into some of the terrible happenings in its past.  Support the show

This week we take a look into the disappearance of Pauline Picard. Or was it the new Pauline? Or the old Pauline? French is so confusing. Come along and try to keep up. Au revoir! Support the show

This episode takes a look at the terrible events that lead up to the suspicious death of Karen Silkwood. Leave your plutonium and bologna sandwiches at home for this one.  Support the show