The Ripple Podcast

You've probably seen Moulin Rouge. We sure hope you've seen EuroTrip. Two very different movies, but they both have memorable scenes where the drink Absinthe plays a leading role. In this episode, Rosa will tell you the history of Absinthe, the traditional way to drink it, some fun stories about famous artists, poets and bohemians (not the macrame kind) that enjoyed drinking it. She'll also tell y...

In 1993 a small aircraft appeared unannounced over Southern California's John Wayne Airport. After performing dangerous stunts and buzzing neighboring houses, the aircraft climbed out over the ocean and vanished. It isn't until the FFA investigates the incident that they discover that the mysterious flight couldn't have possibly occurred.

Teenager Valessa has been having some issues with mom, Vicky. But when the 2 go missing and leave behind Vicky's long time boyfriend and daughter, the police are called and the search is on.  Who is really behind the two missing family members? Is it Valessa's bad-boy friends, Adam (Rattlesnake) Davis and John Whispel? Is it Vicky's boyfriend that reported the mother and daughter missing? Is it th...

Angela finishes up her crazy story about the Khamar Daban Expedition while we sip on Moscow Mules. We find out what the lone survivor says about the horrible fate her fellow hikers encountered and we discuss the various theories, and give our very uneducated opinions on why none of them make sense.  Tonight's Drink: Moscow Mule  

On this weeks episode, Angela gives us another reason to never go hiking in Russia. 34 years after the Dyatlov Pass Incident, a group of young hikers explore the Khamar Daban mountain range only to meet a similar fate....except this time there's a lone survivor. 

When listener Lauren sent us a message and suggested we do a story on the Dyatlov Pass Incident, Rosa had no idea what she was getting into.  9 experienced hikers go missing in the Russian snowy mountains; but when their bodies are found, investigators notice that there were some strange and very unusual injuries to the deceased. What caused these deaths? Russian Military, strong radio freque...

DNA evidence sent Germany's detectives on a WOman hunt to track down a this elusive serial killer known as the Phantom of Heilbronn. After 16 years, police would finally identify the "Woman without a Face"

In today’s episode, we discuss our New Year’s resolutions, Rosa tells about a traumatic 8th grade memory and we finish off with the final installment of the sick bastard that is The Gainesville Ripper. We start off talking about Edward Lewis Humphrey and how he got mixed up in this mess, and how the real killer was identified. We'll discuss Danny Rolling's trial, his super gross girlfriend, Sondra...

It gets graphic, gross, disturbing and downright terrible in this episode. We start this episode with Danny Rolling, hiding his sorry ass out in the woods behind Florida University, watching innocent students through their windows. We'll tell you about the horrible crimes that were committed to his victims and leave you hanging when the police have their number 1 suspect...or do they?  Tonigh...

This is part 1 where Rosa gives a lot of the terrible backstory of Danny Rolling. His abusive, asshole of a dad and how he started his peeping and breaking into houses career. We talk some about the Wes Craven movie, Scream and pick some very inappropriate background songs for events. We got some artwork from @DirtyLittleStitch for the pod loft. One day, Trader Joe's WILL sponsor our show. That's...

Don't fall asleep! In this episode, Angela tells us the true stories of lethal nightmares that inspired the horror movie, A Nightmare on Elm Street.  Tonight's Drink: Dirty Lemonade  blk. Water in Dirty Lemonade  Limoncello La Croix, for the bubbles

We're in costume tonight and telling each other spooky, creepy, strange and unusual stories. It's an inside peak in our brains and how we talk "in real life." We touch on the origins of trick or treating, a mother's head being kicked like a soccer ball, a terrible father that poised his children's candy, a devastating explosion in 1963, a creepy haunted Elsa doll, some horror movies, a secret hidd...

It's 11 PM on Halloween night. The doorbell rings and when Peter Fabiano answers the door, he's given a deadly trick. Who killed Peter and why? Was it just some random person pulling a Halloween prank or was it a planned hit? We'll take you back to the 1950's when "homosexuals" was a dirty word and you could fix a woman's depression with a vibrator. We also have a special guest make an appearance...

ICYMI: Angela tells us a story about a Manchester teen chatroom from the early 2000s.  Flirting turns to romance and romance turns to...murder. IRL? Just like most teenage relationships, nothing is real and everything is dramatic. We're ROTFL, remembering our first screen names but yelling, "STFU!" at all the craziness in this story. TTYL. ILY.  Tonight's Drink: Carmel Apple Cider Mimosa...

The creepy story of the horrible person that was Countess Elizabeth Báthory. We talked about her youth, how she married young (to another horrible person) and the cruelty she inflicted on others....or did she? We also talked a little about honeybees, Goodwill, golfing, and placenta.  Tonight's drink: Jalapeno Wine Lemonade from Potter Wines 

The conclusion of Hurricane Hospital.  When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, many thought that Memorial Hospital would be the safest place to take refuge. Little did they know that the rising flood waters would turn their shelter into a deserted island in a sea of chaos.  Tonight's drink: Tropical Hurricane  2 oz light rum 2 oz dark rum 2 oz passion, pineapple, guava juice 1/2 oz...

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, many thought that Memorial Hospital would be the safest place to take refuge. Little did they know that the rising flood waters would turn their shelter into a deserted island in a sea of chaos.  Tonight's drink:  Tropical Hurricane 

Rosa and Angela sit down and just talk. Seriously. This is what this entire episode is. Celebrity Meats, crime scene cleanups, Britney Spears, Trader Joes, Food Network, miracle berries, GISH, Strange Additions, Siblings or Dating, roadside memorials....it's a strange place inside our brains. Join us!  

While Angela was prepping for a big presentation, I convinced (bribed) my little brother, Eric to fill in. I filled him a nice cup of some Buffalo Trace and told him to story for Pappy Van Winkle and the Great Bourbon Heist AKA Pappygate. This story give a brief history of Toby Curtsinger and his crew, how they were able to pull off such a huge job, for so long, without getting caught. Plus, I'll...

Two brothers from Chittendon, Vermont, William and Horacio came from a long line of family members who had special gifts. Once their father found out about these gifts, he beat them, and eventually sold them to a traveling side-show performer. In this episode, Rosa tells you about the incredible things these brothers could do that shocked and awed thousands of people. From conjuring spirits to lev...

When police find an abandoned car on the Newport Bridge in Rhode Island, they suspect that the driver must have jumped to their death. However, when they discover the driver was convicted murderer, Adam Emery, they start to question....is his disappearance more than what it seems?  Tonight's Drink: Cutwater Margarita

In part 2 of our story, we'll hear all about the smoldering fire that took Jimmy Michael's life...or was that really what killed him? Shelley isn't doing very many of her cheerleading, backhand-springs in this episode; instead she's doing more lying, cheating and a more illegal, sneaky activities.  Tonight's Drink: Summer Basil Strawberry   Ingredients 5 strawberries plus more for garnis...

Shelley seemed like the perfect person. A great student, helpful daughter and sister; pretty, smart, athletic and a fun person to be around. She didn't have the best track record with men, but everyone makes a mistake..right? Shelley was good at getting what she wanted and would do anything to make those desires happen, even if it wasn't always the the most honest or legal thing to do.  Part 1 is...

You were told to, "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain" from one of your favorite childhood movies, but Angela is going to tell you the many strange and unusual secrets that Hollywood kept from their viewers. Dorothy, the Munchkins, the Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow, the Wicked With of the West, and even The Horse of a Different Color have some tea to spill, and it's not all rainbows and spa...

Grab a giant pretzel and a big stein of beer, because we're heading to Germany to hear the Brother's Grimm story of Snow White. This is a lot more twisted and dark compared to the Disney version. There will be no singing to woodland creatures, just a lot of murder, poisonings, theft and necrophilia.