The Freak Show

In the last episode of Season 1, the hosts leave it all on the line. Lauren reveals that Black Mirror-style shit is already happening in China and Megan tells a story about dolphins no one can ever unhear. Who will win? That's up to you.

If you couldn't guess from the title, this one's a doozy. Megan discusses the controversial topic of transableism, then Lauren tells the story of John List, a man who kills his whole family. But guess what – it's not called the Fun Show Podcast!  

This week, listen along as Lauren enlightens us on The Radium Girls (and makes a terrible drink). Then, it's a roller coaster of emotions when Megan walks us through the rise and fall of an American treasure: Amanda Bynes.

This week, Megan kicks things off with the Denver ghost house slayings and a twist that would make M. Night Shyamalan jealous. Then, Lauren ruins our appetites forever by explaining the delicacy of ortolans and how rich people are...just awful. It's fun for all ages!*  *Warning: Not actually for all ages.

After a messy start, Lauren takes us through the many theories surrounding Elisa Lam's mysterious death at the Cecil Hotel. Then Megan tries her hardest to ruin yet another fun thing. Does she succeed? Listen and find out. 

Forget the Easter egg hunt this year and try something new! Lauren has all sorts of options for you with freaky Easter traditions from around the world. Then Megan ruins Lauren's day with the madness that was #pizzagate. 

After last week's upsetting episode, Megan... doesn't change at all. Instead she tells us the disturbing details of serial kidnapper Ariel Castro. Cool. Then Lauren brings us out of the darkness with some light psychology from the 1920s. 

Megan wins/ruins the entire podcast by rehashing the unforgettable tale of 2 Girls 1 Cup (spoiler: it's just as bad as you remember). Then, if you're still listening, Lauren lightens the mood with the BTK Killer. We're so sorry.

Like a true best friend, Lauren helps Megan prepare for her upcoming trip to Thailand with a super chill, Buddhist tourist attraction. Then Megan puts all the 80s babies at ease with the truth about quicksand. 

Lauren educates us on how DNA testing is being used to solve cold cases. Then Megan single-handedly ruins 80% of our listeners' commutes by telling us all about people who have been pushed on to CTA train tracks. FUN for the whole family!

It's Women's History Month and this episode is packed with ladies! Megan celebrates the survival of one badass woman, Lauren... not so much. 

This episode is legit bonkers. First, Lauren kicks us off by telling us all about Elizabeth Báthory, aka The Blood Countess. Then, get ready to never stop talking about how Jimmy "the Beard" Ferrozzo died at the Condor Club in San Francisco. It's all so terrifying/fascinating.

Buckle up, because this week Lauren tells the tale of the Chowchilla bus kidnapping and Megan gives us a taste of the deliciously strange world of pica. 

Mystery, betrayal, treasure, horrific diarrhea...This episode has everything. Join Megan and Lauren as they discuss the insatiable appetite of Tarrare and the mystery of the Oak Island treasure. 

It's Valentine's Day week, so (naturally) we're talking about lobotomies. Wait! Don't leave! Because after that, we'll tell you all about the Valentine's Day murder of Richard Schoeck. Love is in the air!

In this week's episode, Megan tackles a hometown disappearance of a young babysitter. Lauren then educates us on teacher Robert Crosland who sacrificed a puppy...FOR SCIENCE. 

Hop on the roller coaster ride that is Christian Bale's body over the course of his career, then buckle up for Megan's saddest topic yet. Too long, didn't listen: people suck! 

What a year 2018 was. Join Megan and Lauren as they discuss what Americans shoved into all of their holes in the last year. Then, we lighten things up a bit with the tale of everyone's favorite personal chef, Typhoid Mary. 

Want to go fishing with your mouth? Better stay out of Pennsylvania! Lauren explores dumb laws in each state, then Megan takes us to Indiana for a crystal-crazy poltergeist. 

Nerd out with Megan and Lauren as they discuss the mysterious lines crisscrossing the Nazca Desert and the dangers of everyone's favorite nasal irrigation system. 

This week, Megan and Lauren take you on a whirlwind journey. From a horrifying cult in the woods of Quebec to the sad, yet resourceful people of Japan. Join us, won't you? 

Just in time for Christmas, Lauren and Megan delve into the world of undercover Nazis and unfortunate sex. Pro tip: don't listen to this with your family around the Christmas tree! 

Lauren and Megan each take a turn disproving the old adage, "What you don't know can't hurt you." Turns out, it totally can. 

In episode two, Megan scars Lauren for life with the tale of cannibal Armin Meiwes and Lauren makes Megan regret living alone. Warning: this one gets GRAPHIC. 

In episode one, Megan and Lauren kick off the Freak Show with tequila shots. Buckle up, freaks.