We are taking a more somber turn this week as we discuss the tragedy and legacy of Kyle Plush: a 16-year old boy who suffered an avoidable death when Cincinnati police and 911 call center workers failed to rescue him. In the wake of a wrongful death suit and subsequent settlement, the city began taking steps to improve personnel training and 911 systems to ensure history does not repeat itself. But is it enough?

Just like some select vault dwellers from the Fallout universe, we have Fritzl's underground family finally coming to the surface and seeing the light of day; with the help of Dr. Reiter, the enormous task of healthcare and integration into society began. In the meantime, the investigation into Fritzl and his basement prison is well underway, and the things seen and heard rocked the country of Austria. Don't miss the thrilling yet sombering conclusion to this 4-part series!

As Josef Fritzl enters into his not-so-sexy sixties, we see him start providing his incestuous family with additional room and amenities, but this does not mask the horrifying health conditions that slowly accrue over time. While becoming slightly more docile, it does not stop Fritzl from his Viagra-fueled sexcapade trips or terrorizing both families on a regular basis. With age creeping in, the ability to keep the secret diminishing, and news outlets/doctors/police sniffing around, how will he handle the pressure?

When we last left the incestuous Josef Fritzl, his now 18-year old little Liesl was re-captured, and it is here that the horrors truly begin. Trapped in a makeshift basement prison and repeatedly raped, Elisabeth was forced into bearing his children and raising them in her captivity. We are going from dark to darker (and not just because we are underground!), and it only gets worse from here, so let your heartstrings be tugged on as we get through this ordeal the only way we know how!

He was a Nazi sympathizer, a genius engineer, had a penchant for indecent exposure, and was also responsible for the incestuous imprisonment of his own daughter Elisabeth for 24 years. In part 1 of this series, we explore Josef Fritzl's humble beginnings in Amstetten, Austria; we look at his childhood, early adult life, and initial criminal behavior which were precursors for the horrors to come. Strap on your hosen and dirndls, and open your ears to schlager and the sound of music... It's about to be a bumpy ride.

We are stepping back into history for a quick little jaunt through the Papal States. More specifically, discussing umbrella maker and Mastro Titta (master of justice)... Giovanni Battista Bugatti. During his 68 year tenure, he was responsible for the execution of 514 "patients", and he kept a meticulous account of his justice-doling opportunities. It's time to look at executions through the eyes of a pious and empathic executioner.

When good manners break down and desperation is rampant, a reprieve in the form of rescue parties finally start trekking across the snow to save the devastated pioneers; however, some of the worst horrors have yet to come. While some are initially rescued, some too weak to continue are resigned to wait for further relief or their deaths… some of which come about “unnaturally” due to vapid hunger. We also discuss the fates of the survivors, from the adopted Donner daughters, to the Reeds and Breens, to the ghoulish Lewis Keseberg. We hope you’re hungry for part 3 of this series… but not too hungry!

Hello friends! As we wrap up a crazy year, and celebrate our 100th episode, we take a look back at some of our favorite and most popular recordings. You will also be treated to some updates involving the Delphi murder case and the release of the Alaskan Avenger! We couldn't do any of this without the support and love of our listeners, and we are so blessed to be able to spread the sickness. Here's to 100 more episodes! To all our friends and family... Prost, Sláinte, Na Zdorovie, Salud, and happy holidays!