Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast
True Crime & Paranormal
About
This is the podcast where we talk about brutal crimes, bizarre occurrences, and get you drunk with cocktails themed around one of our stories. Our story tellers are a mom and son combo who will bring you brutal and bizarre stories in a unique and fun way. This is the party where true crime, ghosts, UFOs, cryptids, paranormal, and much more come to hang out and have a cocktail together.
Episodes
- #194: Budd Dwyer Press Conference | Counterclockwise Experiment & Senator Jack Cocktail
Deklan discusses the 1987 case of Pennsylvania treasurer Budd Dwyer. Jane explores Ellen Langer’s research on perception and physical aging. The hosts also drink the Senator Jack cocktail.
- #193: Gerhardt & Arielle Konig | Albert Spaggiari Heist & the Tropical Jewel
This podcast episode discusses the Gerhardt and Arielle Konig case, focusing on a hiking incident and relationship struggles. It also examines the 1976 Société Générale bank heist orchestrated by Albert Spaggiari. The episode additionally…
- #192: Ludlow Massacre | Girlstown Mexico Mass Illness & the Coal Miner’s Daughter
This episode discusses the Ludlow Massacre, a historical event involving a coal miners' strike, and the Girlstown Mexico mass illness, a case of unexplained symptoms among students. The episode also mentions the "Coal Miner’s Daughter" coc…
- #191: Kalinka Bamberski Case | Charles Albanese Poisonings & the Father Figure cocktail
This episode discusses the Kalinka Bamberski murder case, focusing on André Bamberski’s pursuit of justice, and the Charles Albanese poisonings. The hosts also enjoy the Father Figure cocktail.
- #190: The Finders Cult | Ana Walshe Murder Case & the Warehouse C cocktail
This episode discusses the Finders Cult investigation from the 1980s and the Ana Walshe murder case. It also includes information about the Warehouse C cocktail.
- #189: Tower of London Ghosts | Italian Serial Killer Giorgio Vizzardelli & the Spicy Fifty
This episode explores the Tower of London's history and hauntings, and the crimes of Italian serial killer Giorgio Vizzardelli. The hosts also discuss the "Spicy Fifty" cocktail.
- #188: Brian Steven Smith | Strange Deep Sea Creatures & No Man’s Land cocktail
This episode covers the case of Brian Steven Smith, who was convicted of murdering Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk. It also explores various deep-sea creatures like siphonophores, the Bobbit worm, and the Yeti crab. The No Man’s La…
- #187: Jamal Khashoggi | The Boca Raton Resort Ghost Stories & the Hotel Nacional cocktail
This episode covers the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and ghost stories from The Boca Raton resort. The hosts also discuss the Hotel Nacional cocktail.
- #186: Alex Ewing’s brutal crimes | Strange medical treatments & Yellow Hammer cocktail
This episode covers Alex Ewing's violent crimes in the 1980s, which were later solved with DNA technology. It also explores historical medical treatments such as bloodletting, maggot therapy, and the use of human remains in medicine. Addit…
- #185: McDonald’s Hoax Calls | Lost Dutchman’s Mine & Conference Call cocktail
Episode 185 discusses a viral McDonald's hoax call from Kentucky and the historical mystery of the Lost Dutchman’s Mine in Arizona. The podcast also includes a segment on the Conference Call cocktail.
- #184: Black Dahlia | Operation Sea-Spray & the Sea Spray Kiss
This episode discusses Operation Sea-Spray, a 1950 US Navy experiment involving spraying bacteria over San Francisco, and the unsolved 1947 Black Dahlia murder. A cocktail is also mentioned.
- #183: Turmoil in Tiananmen Square | Colonial Parkway Murders & the Chinese Fizz
This episode discusses the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and the Colonial Parkway murders. It also mentions a cocktail called the Chinese Fizz.
- #182: Newgrange | Gareth Williams & the Irish Maid cocktail
This episode explores the ancient monument of Newgrange and the mysterious death of Gareth Williams. The hosts also discuss the Irish Maid cocktail.
- #181: Black Wall Street | Dan Markel & Wall Street Sour
This episode discusses the rise and destruction of Black Wall Street, including the Tulsa Massacre. It also covers the murder of law professor Dan Markel and the Wall Street Sour cocktail.
- #180: Franklin Delano Floyd & Suzanne Sevakis | The Antwerp Diamond Heist | Hit and Run Cocktail
This podcast episode examines the life and crimes of Franklin Delano Floyd, specifically the abduction and exploitation of Suzanne Sevakis. It also covers the 2003 Antwerp Diamond Heist, describing it as the largest diamond robbery in hist…
- #179: The Meng Zhaoguo UFO Encounter, Franklin Floyd & Cheryl Commesso plus The Phoenix Cocktail
This episode recounts the Meng Zhaoguo UFO encounter and examines the true crime story of Franklin Floyd and Cheryl Commesso. The episode also features The Phoenix Cocktail.
- #178: The Nazca Mummies Controversy, The Tragic Life of Lloyd Avery II & The Mummy Cocktail
This episode discusses the Nazca mummies and the life and death of actor Lloyd Avery II. The Mummy Cocktail is also featured.
- #177: The Gilgo Beach Killer, Long Island Serial Murders & the Nazca Lines — with a Long Island Iced Tea
This episode of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy explores the Gilgo Beach Killer case, focusing on the investigation and ongoing trial. It also examines the Nazca Lines in Peru, discussing their mysterious origins and the various theories about…
- #176: The Evolution of Santa Claus, Nicole Brown Simpson & a Gingerbread Old Fashioned
This episode explores the evolution of Santa Claus, the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, and a Gingerbread Old Fashioned. The hosts discuss how folklore, cultural shifts, and commercialization shaped the modern Santa Claus figure, and exami…
- #175: Air Indiana Flight 216, “Jupiter Joe” & the Courtside Punch
This episode discusses the Air Indiana Flight 216 crash, which killed the University of Evansville men’s basketball team. It also covers the case of Minnie Soriano and “Jupiter Joe,” and features the Courtside Punch cocktail.
- #174: Operation Fantasia, Soviet Serial Killer Vladimir Vinnichevsky & the Man O’ War
This episode covers Operation Fantasia, a World War II plan to use glowing foxes, and the crimes of Soviet serial killer Vladimir Vinnichevsky. The hosts also discuss the Man O' War cocktail.
- #173: The 764 Group, Leonard Hogue, the Mr. Big Sting & the Block Breaker
This episode of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy investigates The 764 Group, an online extremist network, and the Leonard Hogue case, which involves the “Mr. Big” undercover sting technique and alleged corruption.
- #172: Marsh Bridge Thanksgiving Ghost, the Murder of David Harmon & the Turkeytini
In this episode, the hosts discuss the Thanksgiving Ghost of Marsh Bridge and the 1982 murder of David Harmon. They also sample a Turkeytini cocktail.
- #171: Tracie McBride Military Abduction, The Auto-Brewery Syndrome Phenomenon, and the Air Force cocktail
This episode features a discussion of Tracie McBride’s abduction from a military base and an exploration of auto-brewery syndrome. The Air Force cocktail is also mentioned.
- #170: Christopher Thomas Stalking Saga, The Disappearance of Lars Mittank, & the Wicked Behavior cocktail
This podcast episode discusses the Christopher Thomas stalking saga and the disappearance of Lars Mittank. It also features a segment about the Wicked Behavior cocktail.
- #169: Ronald O’Bryan’s Halloween Plot, The Taos Hum Mystery, & the Pixie Stick cocktail
This episode of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy covers Ronald O’Bryan’s Halloween plot and the Taos Hum Mystery. The hosts also drink a Pixie Stick cocktail.
- #168: Sarah Hartsfield: Calculated Murder, the Mind’s Strangest Disorders and the Black Widow cocktail
This episode covers the Sarah Hartsfield murder case and discusses unusual neurological syndromes. The hosts also enjoy a "Black Widow" cocktail.
- #167: The Knights of the Crystal Blade Cult, Dentist James Craig’s Murder Case, and the Southern Knight Cocktail
This podcast episode discusses the James Craig murder case, where a dentist poisoned his wife, and the Knights of the Crystal Blade, a doomsday cult from Utah. The hosts also enjoy a Southern Knight cocktail.
- #166: Jack the Ripper Serial Killer, Kendra Licari Cyberbullying Case, and Delete That Text Cocktail
This episode discusses the historical mystery of Jack the Ripper, an unidentified serial killer from the late 1800s in London. It also covers the Kendra Licari cyberbullying case, involving a mother who cyberbullied her daughter and anothe…
- #165: President Lincoln Assassination, Phaistos Disc Mystery, and Lincoln Club Cooler Cocktail
This episode discusses the assassination attempts on President Abraham Lincoln and the mysterious Phaistos Disc. The hosts also sample a Lincoln Club Cooler cocktail during the show.
- #164: Dean Corll Houston Serial Killer, Lake Peigneur Close Call, and The Accomplice Cocktail
This episode discusses the serial killer Dean Corll, also known as The Candy Man and The Pied Piper, and the Lake Peigneur drilling disaster that occurred in 1980. The episode also features The Accomplice cocktail.
- #163: Whistleblower-Suchir Balaji, Mysterious-Alaska Triangle, and the Future Freeze cocktail
This episode discusses a whistleblower, Suchir Balaji, who raised concerns about AI copyright infringement and later died. It also explores strange occurrences in the Alaska Triangle, including cryptids, UFOs, and missing persons cases. A…
- #162: Serial-Joseph Naso, Robbery-2022 Brinks truck heist, and Old Fashioned
This episode covers serial killer Joseph Naso, known as the Double Initial Killer, and his documentation of murders in a journal. It also details the 2022 Brinks truck heist where millions in jewelry were stolen, with suspects identified t…
- #161: Land-Oregon Sheep Wars, Politics-Watergate Scandal, and Journalist cocktail
This episode discusses the Oregon Sheep Wars, focusing on conflicts between cattle ranchers and sheep herders in late 1800s Oregon. It also covers the Watergate political scandal, which led to President Richard Nixon's impeachment. The Jou…
- #160: Take over- Battle of Alcatraz, Haunted-Leap Castle, and the Celtic Twilight cocktail
This episode recounts the Battle of Alcatraz, an inmate uprising at the prison. It also explores Leap Castle in Ireland, known for its supernatural occurrences, and features the Celtic Twilight cocktail.
- #159: Military-General Butt Naked, Experiment-Leonard Kille, and the Butt Naked cocktail
This episode discusses Joshua Blahyi, also known as General Butt Naked, a Liberian warlord. It also covers Leonard Kille, an engineer diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and the Butt Naked cocktail.
- #158: Brutal and bizarre- Stephen Paddock, Las Vegas Shooter and the Revolver cocktail
This podcast episode discusses the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting involving Stephen Paddock. It covers theories regarding multiple shooters and discrepancies in the identification of the shooter's body.
- #157: Convicted-Ezequiel Zayas, Bigfoot-Peter Byrne, and the Yeti cocktail
This episode covers the case of Ezequiel Zayas, who killed his cellmate, and bigfoot enthusiast Peter Byrne, who sent a hair sample to the FBI for testing. The hosts also discuss and drink the Yeti cocktail.
- #156: Executed-Hamida Djandoubi, Psychology-Interrogation techniques, and the Interrogation cocktail
This episode covers the case of Hamida Djandoubi, the last person executed by guillotine in France, and explores various historical interrogation techniques. The episode also touches on the differences between interrogation and torture, an…
- #155: Sentenced-Bryan Kohberger, Whistleblower-Karen Silkwood, and the PHD cocktail
This episode covers the Bryan Kohberger case, focusing on the 2022 Moscow, ID killings and his subsequent arrest and sentencing. It also recounts the story of Karen Silkwood, a whistleblower who died in a mysterious car accident after disc…
- #154: Solved-Arlis Perry, Brain-Synesthesia, and the Ice Pick cocktail
This episode discusses the 1974 murder of Arlis Perry, which was solved decades later with DNA technology identifying Stephen Crawford as the perpetrator. It also explores synesthesia, a neurological condition, and features the Ice Pick co…
- #153: Freed-Gordon Cordeiro, Odd Roadtrip-The Tromp Family, Gordon’s Cup cocktail, and featuring special guest Dayvid from Dayvid Don’t Know
This episode discusses the case of Gordon Cordeiro, who was freed after 30 years due to a wrongful conviction. It also details the unusual road trip of the Tromp Family, who left their belongings and drove hours away, eventually being sepa…
- #152: Green widow-Mary Ellen Samuels, Brain-Acquired Savant Syndrome, and the Green Widow Cocktail
This episode discusses Mary Ellen Samuels, dubbed the "Green Widow," who hired a hitman. It also delves into acquired savant syndrome, where individuals develop new skills after a brain injury.
- #151: Strange death-Johnny Lewis, Science-Exploding Coffin Syndrome, and the Explosion cocktail
This episode features discussions on the death of actor Johnny Lewis, the phenomenon of exploding coffin syndrome, and a review of the Explosion cocktail. The hosts delve into the details surrounding Lewis's death and the scientific aspect…
- #150: Rampage-Olga Hepnarová, Animal-Siegfried & Roy, and Tiger’s Claw cocktail
This episode discusses Olga Hepnarová, a woman who sought revenge and execution, and Siegfried & Roy, who experienced a tiger attack during their act. The episode also features the Tiger's Claw cocktail.
- #149: Special release-Happy Hour
This is a special release of a Happy Hour episode from the podcast Brutal, bizarre, and boozy. It features unscripted discussions about current news and online topics.
- #148: Family annihilator-Timothy Blackburn, Haunted: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and the London Lemonade
This episode covers the story of Timothy Blackburn, who was involved in a Las Vegas heist, and the history and hauntings of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The hosts also discuss the London Lemonade cocktail.
- #147: Serial-Randy Kraft, Ghosts-Fukushima, and the Tsunami cocktail
This episode covers serial killer Randy Kraft, the Fukushima nuclear accident and subsequent ghost sightings, and features a segment on the Tsunami cocktail. It details Kraft's crimes and conviction, and describes the 2011 earthquake and t…
- #146: Boys on the tracks-Don Henry & Kevin Ives, UFO-Rendlesham Forest Incident, and the Elderflower Aviation Gin cocktail
This episode discusses the deaths of Don Henry and Kevin Ives, along with the Rendlesham Forest Incident. The hosts also prepare an Elderflower Aviation Gin cocktail.
- #145: Liar-Daniel Krug, Revolution-Contras & Sandinistas, and the El Macuá cocktail
This episode discusses the criminal case of Daniel Krug, the historical conflict between the Contras and Sandinistas in Nicaragua, and features the El Macuá cocktail. It includes True Crime and history segments.