The Tangent Files

Welcome! This week we'll be digging into an old timey MURDER!! Poor Wesley Elkins had a tough life. He worked from a young age, moved around a lot, and could never seem to catch a break. But just when it seemed his life couldn't get any worse, his parents were murdered and Wesley was left with no where to go at just 11 years old. Tune in to hear the tragic story of a young boy just fighting for a...

Welcome! This week we'll be digging into an old timey MURDER!! Poor Wesley Elkins had a tough life. He worked from a young age, moved around a lot, and could never seem to catch a break. But just when it seemed his life couldn't get any worse, his parents were murdered and Wesley was left with no where to go at just 11 years old. Tune in to hear the tragic story of a young boy just fighting for a...

When Tony Marino decided to use start a life insurance scam, he thought he had the perfect get rich quick scheme. Find a drunk loner, take out a life insurance police, kill him, make money. Seems simple enough! But when Tony chose Michael Malloy as his next target, he had no idea what he was getting himself into. Join us as we take a deep dive into the many (many) murder attempts of Michael Malloy...

This week we'll be talking about the incredible Dolly Parton! Don't get it twisted, she wasn't just busting ass 9-5 she was a 24/7 icon. To ask a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Karli's sources this week were: Smokey Mountain DNA Pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce DollyPar...

Boss battle or battle of the bosses? This week we'll be getting into how the video game industry almost died, but luckily it wasn't game over! From the early days of Atari to their beef with Nintendo and the lawsuit that changed everything, plus a side quest into the pop culture effects of 9/11, this week is a doozy!

Happy Tuesday! This week special guest Karli tells us the insane story of an American dynasty and how they built their riches! From George the mining fiend to his son William the newspaper tycoon and beyond, this family had no shortage of hustle (or drama!). Tune in to hear all about how they built their literal kingdom! To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our questi...

Gunther the Third was your typical trust fund kid. Whatever he wanted, he got, whether that's steak & caviar every night, an endless number of yachts, or even a band despite having no musical talent. One thing did set him apart though - he was a dog. Join us for a roller coaster story involving a dog's trust fund, the cult that was started in his name, and so much more! To ask Laila & Sidn...

Ahoy! This week Sidney tells us about a mysterious lottery winner (between a whole lotta side stories and discussions)! On December 29, 2010, the Iowa lottery hit big. 16 million dollars big. Everyone was abuzz to find out who the lucky winner was... but they never came forward to claim their prize. To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behi...

'Ello! This week we're going to the land of moose, hockey, and maple flags, eh! Laila dishes on Rob Ford, a Canadian mayor, and how he shook things up! To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's source this week was Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem Mu...

Welcome welcome! This week Sidney tells us about a state-of-the-art chip that has all the flavor, none of the fat, and only causes minor anal leakage!! That's right peeps, we're getting into Olestra (aka O'Lean), the oil substitute that was all the rage in the late 90's. Fat free chips that tasted just like regular chips seemed too good to be true, and spoiler alert, it was. Sidney's sources this...

This week Laila gives us the skinny on a living icon: Martha Stewart! From early childhood to wedding bells, to her meteoric shot to success as a multi-hyphenate, buckle up for the wild story of a legend. To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila'...

Hello everyone! This week we'll be yapping about the Kellogg Brothers and the invention of cereal, John Harvey Kellogg's obsession with bowels, and the brotherly feud that brought us America's favorite cereal brand. So pour a bowl of frosted flakes and let's get into it! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Sidney's sources this week wer...

To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's sources this week were Reality Check : Inside America's Next Top Model Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Hello hello! This week Sidney tells us about a throne that's up for grabs - but who will wear the crown at the end of the day?! King George of the Texas Renaissance Festival is ready to retire, but he's not quite ready to pass the baton. This wild story tells about the adventure of finding his next king, packed full of backstabbing, faithful servants, and silly ren faire names.

Welcome back, we've missed you! This week Laila tells us about Taylor Parker, a stay at home girlfriend who does the cooking, cleaning, and let's not forget has an 8 million dollar inheritance coming her way. What could go wrong?!

Welcome! This week Sidney tells us about some peeps with sticky fingers - both literally and figuratively. It's the great maple syrup heist! When millions of dollars of maple syrup where stolen from the Canadian reserve, there were no shortage of suspects. But how did they do it, and how could the police narrow it down to the true culprits? Hear all about it on this week's episode of the tangent f...

This Week we are talking about a shady Butt Doctor... To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's sources this week were CBS Miami reporting on the Oneal Ron Morris investigation and sentencing The Washington Post coverage of the manslaughter case...

This week Sidney tells us about a murder, a baseball game, and a hit TV show!

This week Laila will do a deep dive into Griselda Blanco, the queen of Cocaine To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's sources this week were Doc : Griselda : The GodMother Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Corporal Wojtek was not your typical soldier, but he sure was BEARy brave! This week Sidney tells about the bear that joined the Polish army during WWII, and all the antics he got into along the way. ! To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Sidney's...

This week Laila will yap about a real Heated chess rivalry... with a very shocking cheating rumor To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's sources this week were Untold: Chess Mates on Netflix Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.sil...

Rudy Kurniawan was a wine prodigy. At just 24 years old, he had an insane palette, an unmatched memory for wine profiles, and a kindness that stood out in an industry of douchebags. But was Rudy too good to be true? Find out on this episode of the Tangent Files! To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcement...

On todays episode, Laila Dives deep into how much Seaworld sucks, and her love for some very beautiful creatures! To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's sources this week were Blackfish Documentary Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://...

When the Adams County Sheriff's Department raided Afroman's house, little did they know they'd be inspiring his next album. When Lemon Pound Cake portrayed them in a less than flattering light, they decided to sue Afroman. Big mistake. This week, Sidney tells us about the hilarious diss track Afroman released in response to a corrupt raid on his house, and the even funnier trial that followed. Jus...

This week Laila will talk about a touching story of a mom and son reuniting... with a WHOLE lot of tangents along the way! To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's sources this week were Con Mum on Netflix Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - ht...