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That's So Fcked UpTSFU INTERVIEWS: Ep. 5- Erin Riley, Author of "A Dark Force: 20 Years with a Covert Narcissist"In this episode of TSFU Interviews, Fallon chats with Erin Riley, author of "A Dark Force: 20 Years with a Covert Narcissist". They talk about recognizing narcissistic abuse and ways to process and deal with it, as well as her adventures in and around the music business"!Celebrated music maven Erin Riley looked like she had it all: a 1960s Mad Men–style upbringing on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, then an escape to “find herself” in glamorous 1970s Hollywood, where she landed some of the most influential positions of the 1980s music industry. She hung out with rock stars li...2025-02-1045 minThat's So Fcked UpTSFU INTERVIEWS: Ep. 4- McCracken Poston Jr., Author of "Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom"One of Ash's amazing and incredibily varied co-hosts, Fallon Morey sits down with criminal defense attorney McCracken Poston Jr., who represented Alvin Ridley—a reclusive man at the center of a gripping murder trial. Alvin, often misunderstood due to his eccentricities and autism, was accused of killing his wife, though the story turned out to be far more complex. McCracken shares the wild twists of the case, the challenges of defending a misunderstood client, and the importance of autism awareness in navigating the legal system.McCracken King Poston Jr. is an American criminal defense attorney and part-time juvenile co...2024-12-191h 05That's So Fcked UpTSFU Ep. 165- SPOOKY: The Amityville Murders and HauntingJoin Ashley and Fallon as they reconnect after a break, catching us up on life’s latest ups and downs—housing insecurity, mental health struggles, and some serious community love. Fallon shares news about stepping back from co-hosting, and the gals dive headfirst into the spine-chilling tale of the Amityville Horror.From the tragic DeFeo murders to the Lutz family’s eerie encounters, they cover paranormal scares, family drama, and the infamous investigations by Ed and Lorraine Warren. It’s a mix of personal updates, ghostly thrills, and supernatural skepticism for Spooky Season!Note: If you missed t...2024-11-0254 minThat's So Fcked UpTSFU Ep. 163- Exotic Animal Cults: Doc Antle and "Chimp Crazy"If you watched Tiger King on Netflix in 2020, you probably remember the a**hole with a long ponytail who constantly dresses like he's on safari and surrounds himself with skinny women who like like Jane from Tarzan, constantly toting tigers on leashes. That man was Doc Antle, owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, the "zoo" that inspired Joe Exotic to open The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park. Antle started off as a magician who got real tight with famous Guru Swami Satchidananda Saraswati, and became somewhat of a celebrity at Swami's Yogaville compound in Virginia. He began claiming to be a d...2024-09-201h 25That's So Fcked UpSPOOKY FAVE: Serial Killer Allan Legere and Family Annihilators Frank & Herald AlexanderCan y'all believe it's almost October?!? As a little taste of spooky season, we're pulling this extra creepy, extra horrific episode from the vaults. Ash and Cam talk about some of the most fucked up murders that they've ever heard of- listener discretion is advised for this one y'all! Yowzers!Cam uncovers the shocking murders committed by Canadian serial killer Allan Legere, AKA The Monster of the Miramichi, who stalked, prowled, and terrorized this area of the remote Canadian countryside for more than a decade.Ashley goes over the horrific Alexander Family murders, in which 16 year o...2024-09-171h 07That's So Fcked UpTSFU PRESENTS: Yucky Yogis- Ep. 3: Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and The Rajneesh MovementAshley and former co-host Cam team up to tell the story of the infamous Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (AKA the sex guru, aka the Rolls-Royce guru, aka Osho), his advisor Sheela, and their unimaginably intricate Oregonian scandal. Ashley covers Bhagwan's background and how he earned his nickname, the "sex guru", as well as what eventually happened to the commune and its wild, wild leaders. Cam talks about Bhagwan's laughing gas addiction, Sheela's attempt to poison an entire Oregon County, and the rest of the crazy shenanigans that these hoodlums got up to! ✨Check out our...2024-08-261h 31That's So Fcked UpSUMMER FUN FAVES: Mystery Island- Metal Dentures, Mayhem and MurderAsh and former co-host Cam talk about the nuts-o shenanigans that went down on the Galapagos island of Floreana in the early 1930s in the last episode of season 4 from 2021! Jeepers Creepers!Ash covers nudist, Nietzsche obsessed, metal denture sharing, German couple Dr. Friedrich Ritter and his younger lover Dore Strauch, and what happened on the small, desolate island of Floreana shortly after their arrival. Arriving to a deserted and barren island, the pair quickly became internationally known as "the modern day Adam and Eve". They were enjoying their privacy until two unwanted parties arrived: the Wittmers, a...2024-08-011h 19That's So Fcked UpTSFU: Ep. 157 - Love or Control: The Dark Truth of Netflix's "Tell Them You Love Me"DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE OR A RATING ON SPOTIFY FOR ASH'S BIRTHDAY! 😍🥳Today Ash tells Fallon all about the Netflix documentary "Tell Them You Love Me." If you haven't seen it yet, the documentary tells the controversial story of Anna Stubblefield, a white university professor, and Derrick Johnson, a disabled, non-verbal black man with cerebral palsy. Anna claims she was able to unlock Derrick and help him communicate using a keyboard. Eventually they wind up in a "consensual sexual relationship," but Derrick's family (who have guardianship) isn't buying it. Wh...2024-07-191h 07That's So Fcked UpSHARK MONTH: Left at Sea- Tom and Eileen Lonergan, the True Story Behind "Open Water"DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE OR A RATING ON SPOTIFY FOR ASH'S BIRTHDAY! 😍🥳🫶Happy Shark Week! This week Ash and former co-host Michelle talk about two poor souls, Tom and Eileen Lonergan, who were forgotten at sea while scuba diving!Michelle tells Ash about the true story behind the movie Open Water. Tom and Eileen were two young and in love, recent Peace Corps workers, who were just married on their way to start their adventurous new lives. Their first stop was scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Austra...2024-07-1857 minThat's So Fcked UpSHARK MONTH: The Sinking of the Trashman Yacht and Hundreds of Tiger SharksIT'S SHARK MONTH!! This week Ash and former co-host Michelle talk about the scariest shark attacks that Ashley has ever heard of!Ash tells the story of the 1982 sinking of the Trashman Yacht. As five people headed from Maine to Florida through "hurricane alley", they suddenly got hit by a huge storm. They were stuck at sea for days, with no supplies, surrounded by hundreds of hungry and aggressive tiger sharks. Only two of them made it out of the horrid situation alive. You may remember Ash telling this story in episode 8, back in the day. But don't...2024-07-1457 minThat's So Fcked UpPRIDE MONTH: Devious Abuse- Competitive Endurance TicklingThis episode originally aired in January 2021 and was episode 38! Awww baby TSFU!Ashley and Cam talk about the dark underbelly of Competitive Endurance Tickling. Jeepers Creepers!In this week's episode, Ashley goes over the origins of Competitive Endurance Tickling, the woman who started it, and the events leading up to the making of Tickled, a critically acclaimed documentary by David Farrier and Dylan Reeve that aired on HBO in 2016. Cam covers the wild events that took place after the airing of the documentary and the confrontation that happened at the LA premier. She also talk...2024-06-261h 23That's So Fcked UpTSFU: Ep. 154- Murder Mystery in Texas: Dean and Tina ClouseGet ready for this wide ride! This week, Fallon tells Ash about the tragic and bizarre saga of Dean and Tina Clouse.1978, New Smyrna Beach, Florida —Dean (19) and Tina (15) fall madly in love, get hitched, and have a baby. Then, in 1980, their perfect life takes a dark turn when they move to Texas and suddenly vanish. Their decomposed bodies are found near Houston, murdered in cold blood. Cue the mysterious robed women who returns their car, claiming Dean joined their cult—seriously, what?!?! Decades later, in a shocking twist, genealogical detectives find Holly alive and well in Oklahoma in 2...2024-06-0750 minThat's So Fcked UpTSFU: Ep. 145- Lover, Stalker, Killer: A Very Macabre Love TrianglePATRONS GET TSFU EPISODES ON TUESDAYS INSTEAD OF FRIDAYS, AND THIS WEEK YOU CAN GET IN ON THAT ACTION TOO! This story is leading Netflix's Top Ten right now for a damn good reason, this case is BANANAS y'all! We couldn't wait until Friday to tell you about it so we released this week's episode early. Feel the luxury that Patrons do, no waiting for the weekend for these babies!✨If you wanna get your TSFU episodes ad free and on Tuesdays instead of Fridays, check out our Patreon! You get access to over 150 episodes that a...2024-02-201h 06That's So Fcked UpVALENTINE'S DAY: Love Hurts- Valentine's Day Horror StoriesHappy Valentine's/Hallmark Day, whichever you prefer! Here's our V-Day episode from last year where Ash and former co-host Michelle Mosher were joined by very special guest co-host, comedian Dawn Brody from the podcast HILF: History I'd Like To Fck!This holiday the gals bring you your own tales of dating, romance and love gone wrong. We got a toooon of submissions from Colorado, Denver in particular, so ladies- we are so sorry, and thank you for sharing your horror stories with us! Be safe out there everyone, love hurts.Find Dawn from HILF: History I'd...2024-02-141h 37That's So Fcked UpPATREON VAULT: TSFU Valentine's Day Horrorsode Throwback- Terrifying Dating Horror Stories from ListenersIt's not a Listenersode, it's just an episode... but really it's our first annual TSFU V-Day Horrorsode! Here's a throwback from V-day 2022, with former co-host Cameron Dexter. Enjoy! Hey gang and Happy belated Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day or Masturbation Day! We hope you were getting showered with affection... or burning down capitalistic buildings, and just generally enjoying that special Hallmark holiday yesterday. This week we have a special twist on a normal Listenersode, today we have dating horror stories from listeners like you!Ash and Cam read stories from Kristine, who met a potential...2024-02-1425 minThat's So Fcked UpTSFU: Ep. 142- Murdered: Wanda Dworecki, a 50¢ Murder for HireThis is the story of a priest of the Congregation of Christ Baptist church in Camden, New Jersey who had his 18 year old daughter murdered for being such a "harlot". Walter Dworecki was a terrible person and unfortunately, no matter what Wanda did, she didn't stand a chance...Special thank you to all of our new Patrons! Thank you for joining our CultFam: Jennifer, Taylor, Stacy, Patricia, Suzy, Elena, Kelly, Alex, Kendra, Danita, Erin, Sierra, Olivia, Misty, Ashley, Selena, Rebecca, Mallory, Hope, Annie, Emily, Sharyn, Jessica and Jenna!✨If you'd like ac...2024-02-0235 minThat's So Fcked UpTRENDING TOPIC: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" Binge or Bust - Ep. 2: For the Love of Money (YouTube Live)“In an explosive confrontation, Natalia demands answers from Michael about why they adopted her. Law enforcement officials involved in the case answer questions about the Barnetts' true motivations behind adopting Natalia.” - AmazonAsh is joined by cult survivor and friend of the podcast, Chauntee Pitts for 4 out of 6 of these episodes! Find the intensely brainy and hilarious Tay on her IG!TW: Extreme child abuse.🚨THIS IS FROM YOUTUBE LIVE AND WILL HAVE SOME AUDIENCE INTERACTION. IT'S ALSO UNEDITED BECAUSE WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET GYPSY AND NATALIA'S STORIES TO Y'ALL ASAP!2024-01-211h 38That's So Fcked UpTRENDING TOPIC: "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" Binge or Bust - Ep. 6: I Do. Or Do I?"Less than two weeks before her wedding, cold feet and past loves haunt Gypsy and threaten her impending nuptials. While some family members plead with Gypsy to postpone the wedding, her fiance meets with them and argues otherwise. With the biggest day of her life drawing near, Gypsy faces her greatest fears: does she deserve to be happy, and will she ever find a lasting love?" - LifetimeTW: Extreme child abuse.Watch The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard on Lifetime!Make sure to subscribe to...2024-01-1643 minThat's So Fcked UpPATREON VAULT: Interview with Anna LeBaron and Bryce Allred, Ex-members of the LeBaron Group and AUBTHIS IS THE SECOND PART - LISTEN TO THIS AFTER YOU LISTEN TO "INTERVIEW WITH ANNA LEBARON FROM 'DAUGHTERS OF THE CULT'"!Three years ago Ash and Cam sat down with one of Ervil's daughter's Anna, and Bryce Allred, the great-grandson of Rulon Allred, a rival polygamist cult leader, and one of Ervil's victims. They discussed in-depth their individual experiences growing up in the groups that they did, as well as their shared history. There will obviously be a bit of overlapping information because we used quotes from this interview in the last couple of episodes...2024-01-101h 22That's So Fcked UpTRENDING TOPIC: Gypsy Rose Blanchard Released from Prison🚨GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD WAS RELEASED FROM CHILLICOTHE CORRECTIONAL CENTER AT 3:30 AM ON THURSDAY 12/28/24! YAY GYPSY! JOIN ASH LIVE TOMORROW, SATURDAY 12/30, AT 11 AM EST FOR AN UPDATE (EVEN IF YOUTUBE ISN'T YOUR JAM, YOU CAN JUST LISTEN... JUST LIKE A PODCAST): https://www.youtube.com/@tsfuthepodcastlive 🚨In April of 2022, on episode 91, Ash and longtime co-host Cam talked about a complex case that had always fascinated and saddened Ashley, the abuse of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and murder of her mother Dee Dee.Ash covered the lifelong abuse of Gypsy Rose by her mother Dee Dee, who had fa...2023-12-3058 minThat's So Fcked UpTSFU PRESENTS: Nostalgic Nineties- Ep. 3: The Controversial Life of Michael JacksonAs you'll see with Selena next week, this season was unintentionally a season full of girl on girl crime! We had Lewinsky vs Tripp, Harding vs Kerrigan and next week we'll hear about the murder of the "Queen of Tejano Music", Selena Quintanilla, by her jealous fangirl Yolanda Saldívar.This episode is not filled with girl on girl crime though, it's in fact a story of man on boy crime. Starting with Joe Jackson abusing his children into musical perfection with "The Jackson 5", through Michael's abuse of multiple young boys at his Neverland Ranch.**We're t...2023-12-271h 09That's So Fcked UpHOLIDAY BONUS: A Very Weirdo Pod Fam Holiday SpecialGrab a cup of eggnog, make sure the stockings are hung with care, and maybe keep a vial of Holy Water handy as we’re joined by Stuart, the non-denominational holiday cryptid, who will act as your guide through a slew of holiday-themed podcasts, including: Live, Laugh, Larceny; Ye Olde Crime, Twisted and Uncorked, PNW Haunts & Homicides, and of course, yours truly, That’s So Fucked Up. So sit back, try to relax, and resist your fight or flight instinct for a weirdo pod special like no other.(0:02:26) ‘How the Grinch Stole Jesus’Trevin from Live, Laugh, Larceny...2023-12-241h 14That's So Fcked UpTRENDING TOPIC: Exposing Reality TV with Nick Thompson from "Love is Blind" S2 (YouTube Live)Join Ash as she chats with Nick Thompson from "Love is Blind" S2 about what really goes on behind the scenes on reality romance shows. Probably on other reality shows too, but that's not what we're talking about. Fallon and Ash released an episode called "Coercion: Romance Reality TV, Culty AF" last week, which is a great prerequisite to this episode!Find Nick on Instagram, check out his foundation Unscripted Cast Advocacy Network and find his podcast anywhere else you listen to podcasts! 📲https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 🩷https...2023-12-231h 59That's So Fcked UpTRENDING TOPIC: "Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God" Part II (YouTube Live)Remember Amy Carlson? Called herself Mother God and was found deceased wrapped in a sleeping bag and Christmas lights, with her eyes covered in glitter?! Trevin from "Live, Laugh, Larceny" and I went live a couple of weeks ago to talk about the last two episodes of "Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God"."Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her followers believed...2023-12-191h 58That's So Fcked UpTRENDING TOPIC: "Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God" Part I (YouTube Live)Remember Amy Carlson? Called herself Mother God and was found deceased wrapped in a sleeping bag and Christmas lights, with her eyes covered in glitter?! Marilyn Honig from @coffeecultsandcrafts on YouTube and I went live a couple of weeks ago to talk about the first two episodes of "Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God".""Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her followers...2023-12-191h 39That's So Fcked UpTSFU: Ep. 138- Coercion: Romance Reality TV, Culty AFIt's raining episodes! Are you a fan of "The Bachelor", a sucker for "Love is Blind" or lover of "90 Day Fiancé"? We're so sorry for presenting this ugly peek behind the curtains, it can really take the fun out of watching this stuff when you know what the actors/subjects/contestants are subjected to. Fallon breaks Ash's heart as she tells her about how the producers pull a lot of strings behind the scenes to get the narrative that they want. They manipulate people and use culty tactics on the reality stars to present the story that they t...2023-12-1559 minThat's So Fcked UpHOLIDAY BONUS: HILF- History I'd Like to F**k: Titanic Part IITHIS IS THE SECOND PART OF A TWO PART EPISODE, YOU SHOULD PROBABLY LISTEN TO THE FIRST PART, AND THEN THIS EPISODE, OR YOU'LL BE TOTALLY LOST :)Ash joined historian and comedian Dawn Brody on her show HILF: History I'd Like to F**k in June of this year. Now that it's winter, we thought it'd be a perfect time to bust out this Titanic episode for those of you who never got the chance to hear it on HILF!Titanic is a history Rockstar. Lady Gaga. A subject so intriguing that even a...2023-12-151h 30That's So Fcked UpHOLIDAY BONUS: HILF- History I'd Like to F**k: Titanic Part ITHIS IS PART 1 OF 2, YOU SHOULD PROBABLY LISTEN TO THIS FIRST :)Ash joined historian and comedian Dawn Brody on her show HILF: History I'd Like to F**k in June of this year. Now that it's winter, we thought it'd be a perfect time to bust out this Titanic episode for those of you who never got the chance to hear it on HILF!Titanic is a history Rockstar. Lady Gaga. A subject so intriguing that even a partial, temporary exhibit can single-handedly rejuvenate a museum’s annual budget. Welcome aboard The Ship of Dreams. Put on...2023-12-131h 20That's So Fcked UpCult- Love Has Won and "Mother God" (PATREON VAULT RELEASE)We have a special episode for y'all today in honor of HBO's release of Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God. This puppy is from the Patreon Vault, enjoy!Today we're taking you alllll the way back to May of 2021 when Ash and one of her amazing former co-hosts Cam talked about Colorado cult Love Has Won! At the time of the recording, "Mother God" had been found dead just weeks prior. It's not been two and half years and a great documentary just came out on HBO!Check out the YouTube LIVE we...2023-11-271h 12That's So Fcked UpFairy Tale Fckery- Ep. 2: The Original Disney Princess Fairy TalesHear Ye, Hear Ye! Ashley Love Richards from That's So Fcked Up the Podcast and Katy Hearne-Church from Queens Podcast are back for another insane episode of TSFU Presents: Fairy Tale Fckery! Last week Katy and Ash talked about the origins of some of the most famous fairy tales in history, and they have quite dark themes. That's a great episode to start with as it gives some context for today's stories!This week Ash tells Katy about the original fairy tales that inspired the stories of some of the most beloved and well...2023-11-2248 minThat's So Fcked UpFairy Tale Fckery- Ep. 1: The Origins of Common and Creepy Fairy TalesAsh has the pleasure of co-hosting with Katy Hearne-Church from Queens Podcast this month! Ash and Katy spend this season talking about all things fairy tales, and nursery rhymes, and princesses, and Disney! If this doesn't sound like TSFU material to you, we promise it is!This week the gals kick off the season with fairy tale origins. They talk about the history of fairy tales and how they originated, as well as the meanings behind some of the most well known stories. Tales that you almost certainly grew up with... they're actually pretty creepy when you really...2023-11-1547 minThat's So Fcked UpCult- Twin Flames Universe, Love and Restraining Orders ("ESCAPING TWIN FLAMES" RE-RELEASE)The Twin Flames Universe (CULT) is on fire! Amazon recently came out with Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames and Netflix came out with Escaping Twin Flames today!Back in August of 2022, Ash and Michelle talked about the insane cult that's supposedly trying to help people find their super soulmates aka Twin Flames. Michelle talked about a truly insidious group, Twin Flames Universe. These asshats took a very old concept and have sold it to thousands, claiming that everyone has a "twin flame" and that you should pursue you twin flame no matter what, even if they...2023-11-0956 minThat's So Fcked UpThe New F Word- Ep. 6: "Arrows Activated" and The Joshua GenerationOk, we know that Halloween has passed, but this is probably the scariest episode we've released in some time.In our final episode of "The New F Word" (for now) Fallon summarizes the last episode of Shiny Happy People, "Arrows Activated". In this episode, "despite Gothard's demise and Josh Duggars' disturbing new crimes, the movement goes on. Fundamentalists have consolidated political power nationwide to reshape society in their own image." - Amazon PrimeAsh then talks about one of the scariest movements out there, the Joshua Generation. GenJ, as it's also known, is a far right...2023-11-031h 15That's So Fcked UpTSFU Halloween Spookysode III- Scary Listener StoriesHappy Halloween Cultlings! It's TSFU's third annual Spookysode, how exciting!Today, Ash and Fallon bring you anonymous stories from listeners around the globe! Murders, terrifying nightmares and ghosts. All of the spooky Halloween stuff. Be safe out there tonight friends!-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We have super fun merch, go take a look!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-Audio editing by Ophelia Stone.2023-10-3131 minThat's So Fcked UpBinge or Bust?- Ep. 18: White Right: Meeting the EnemyWe've been talking about Christian Nationalism quite a bit recently as we've been discussing Christian fundamentalism and other related topics. It got us to thinking about why people think and behave the way that they do, and the answers that we found in the doc were surprisingly deep and pretty heart-wrenching."White Right: Meeting the Enemy is a 2017 documentary directed by Deeyah Khan. Deeyah travels to the United States to meet with some of the country's most prominent neo-Nazis and white supremacist leaders to seek to understand the personal and political reasons behind the apparent resurgence of far-right...2023-10-251h 08That's So Fcked UpThe New F Word- Ep. 5: "Under Authority" and The Quiverfull MovementkanTW: sexual assault and child sex abuse.-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We have super fun merch, go take a look!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-Audio editing by River Innes.-Sources:https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/books/q-and-a/a41047/growing-up-quiverfull-interview/https://www.npr.org/2009/03/25/102005062/in-quiverfull-movement-birth-control-is-shunned#:~:text=The%20movement%2C%20called%20Quiverfull%2C%20is,the%20right%20number%20of%20children.https://breakingblue.org/3342/uncategorized/the-quiverfull-movement-the-scary-truth/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Yates#cite_note-spencer-25https://web.archive.org/web/20170202131231...2023-10-241h 29That's So Fcked UpThe New F Word- Ep. 4: "Growing Up Gothard" and the IBLP Child Abuse Manual, "To Train Up a Child"This week Fallon summarizes the second episode of Shiny Happy People, "Growing Up Gothard". In this episode, "as IBLP's homeschooling empire grows, it becomes clear that patriarchal, abusive authority is at the core of Bill Gothard and Jim Bob Duggar's power." - Amazon PrimeAsh then talks to Fallon about the IBLP's official child abuse manual, To Train Up a Child. Authored by Michael and Debi Pearl, the book has led to the death of at least three children. The purpose of the book is to break a child's will from infancy so they never become unruly.2023-10-191h 32That's So Fcked UpThe New F Word- Ep. 3: "Meet the Duggars" and TLC, A Modern Day Freak Show"The New F Word" is a sort of hybrid between "TSFU Presents" and "Binge or Bust?", where Ash and co-host Fallon Morey watch and discuss the Amazon Prime docuseries, "Shiny Happy People", about the Duggar family, their TLC show "16, 17, etc. Kids and Counting", the charismatic leader that they follow, Bill Gothard (a Fundamentalist Christian, aka "Fundie", minster), Christian Fundamentalism and topics identified in the series that they felt needed further exploring.This week Ash summarizes the first episode of Shiny Happy People, "Meet the Duggars". In this episode, "the shiny facade of America's favorite giant family, and the...2023-10-101h 44That's So Fcked UpCULTOBER: Devious Dolls- Robert (2023)In its fifth season, TSFU Presents centered around the world's most terrifying dolls. CULTOBER seemed like a really appropriate time to re-release these little devils out into the world, and for y'all to re-familiarize yourself with our behind the scenes team!In the cold, dark January of this year, Ash was joined by audio editor Gaytrice Perdue and audio editor, researcher and now co-host Ryan Pregent, as they discuss probably the most haunted doll in existence, Robert the Doll! This child sized doll has been cursing people left and right since the early 1900's. Robert was initially owned...2023-10-101h 08That's So Fcked UpThe New F Word- Ep. 2: The C, N, F and E Words with Katherine Spearing"The New F Word" is a sort of hybrid between "TSFU Presents" and "Binge or Bust?", where Ash and co-host Fallon Morey watch and discuss the Amazon Prime docuseries, "Shiny Happy People", about the Duggar family, their TLC show "16, 17, etc. Kids and Counting", the charismatic leader that they follow, Bill Gothard (a Fundamentalist Christian, aka "Fundie", minster), Christian Fundamentalism and so much more. They also identify sub topics in the doc to look deeper into such as the abuse of women and children in the IBLP (The Institute of Basic Life Principals, run by Bill Gothard), the modern day "freak...2023-10-061h 09That's So Fcked UpCULTOBER: Patreon Vault- Elsagate, the Dark Side of YouTube Kids (2021)It's CULTOBER day 5 and we're releasing an especially terrifying episode from the Patreon Vault.This was a Patreon exclusive segment that Cam Dexter used to host called Dexter's Conjectures! This is a topic that more people need to be made aware of, and an especially important episode for anyone with young children who they care about in their lives!Back in December of 2021, Cam took us into the extremely odd and disgusting world of the little known internet phenomenon called Elsagate. YouTube Kids says that it “provides a more contained environment for kids to explore YouTube an...2023-10-0649 minThat's So Fcked UpCULTOBER: New York Noir- The Sarah Lawrence College Cult (2022)In 2023, it's CULTOBER day 4, but on October 3, 2022, it was the first episode of the second season of That's So Fucked Up Presents, "New York Noir". Ash was honored to be joined by exoneree, journalist, public speaker, author and host of the podcast Labyrinths, Amanda Knox, as she told her the story of the Sarah Lawrence College Cult.When Talia Ray's recently released ex-convict father, Larry, was brought into Slonim Woods 9 dorm at Sarah Lawrence College, it was under the pretense that he'd only be there for a short while as he got back on his feet. But Larry...2023-10-041h 08That's So Fcked UpThe New F Word- Ep. 1: Christian Fundamentalist Influencers with Lindsey WilliamsIt's CULTOBER and TSFU Presents the new season, "The New F Word"!"The New F Word" is a sort of hybrid between "TSFU Presents" and "Binge or Bust?", where Ash and co-host Fallon Morey watch and discuss the Amazon Prime docuseries, "Shiny Happy People", about the Duggar family, their TLC show "16, 17, etc. Kids and Counting", the charismatic leader that they follow, Bill Gothard (a Fundamentalist Christian, aka "Fundie", minster), Christian Fundamentalism and so much more. They also identify sub topics in the doc to look deeper into such as the abuse of women and...2023-10-031h 18That's So Fcked UpCULTOBER: Vampire Panic- The Highgate Cemetery Vampire (2022)Get in loser, we're going dueling. Welcome to CULTOBER day 2! Today we go back to October of last year when Ash and Michelle talked about the vampire panic of the UK in the 60's and the Highgate Cemetery Vampire!Satanic cult rituals, a haunted pub, media frenzy and a decades-long duel between celeb wizards about what was haunting the famous Highgate Cemetery!Check out Michelle talking about slaying some Nazis with our friend Dawn Brody, from HILF: History I'd Like To Fuck here!Do you want to be featured on this month's CULT...2023-10-0243 minThat's So Fcked UpCULTOBER: Spookysode- Ronald Clark O'Bryan aka The Candy Man and Scary Listener Stories (2021)It's not a Listenersode, it's just an episode... but really it's our first annual TSFU Spookysode! This episode is with former audio engineer Evette Darensbourg, from October 2021. If you're a new listener you may have heard her sweet little voice pop in during the Cam episodes!Happy CULTOBER friends, we hope you're staying safe out there! This week we have a special little twist on a regular Listenersode, not only do we have two spooky stories from listeners, but Ash will also be telling you about The Man Who Ruined Halloween aka The Candy Man aka...2023-10-0237 minThat's So Fcked UpAsh and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 9: Ash and Alex Stop Doing ScientologyOh man friends, it has been sooooo real doing Scientology with Alex! We certainly have learned a lot! But alas, TSFU isn't an anti-Scientology show, so on to other coercive groups we go!Ash and Alex talk about a particularly odd run-in that Alex has with Jared Leto (I know, ewwwww, make sure to listen to our episode on him now if you haven't yet!) and what they'll be getting up to in the coming months. Don't worry gang, we're not going away, things are just gonna change a little... stay tuned for some really exciting collabs and...2023-08-241h 03That's So Fcked UpAsh and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 8: Scientology is an MLMAsh and Alex are back, ALRIGHT! This week the dynamic duo return with a bang! Alex tells Ash about Scientology's Sea Organization (aka Hell), the 'Ideal Org' program and the Church's FSM (field staff member) program and how it looks super weirdly close to an MLM (multi-level marketing company, hey huns)!Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to see all of the amazing guests he's had on! And as always, don't forget to subscribe to his channel, and like and comment on his videos! And if you haven't yet...2023-08-021h 10That's So Fcked UpBinge or Bust?- The Last BreathIt's Diving Week here at TSFU! We're wrapping up "TSFU Presents: Ominous Oceans" and will be back to our regular schedule next week (hint: it's an oldie but goodie about a football player with a white Ford Bronco)! Just a heads up, we will be taking a break from TSFU Presents during August, so if you wonder where the episodes went, don't worry, we'll back with an amazing new season in September!"Chris Lemons, along with his colleagues Duncan Allcock and David Yuasa, were carrying out repairs 100 metres (330 ft) below the surface of the North Sea, supported by...2023-07-281h 08That's So Fcked UpOminous Oceans- Ep. 3: Deadly Deep Diving DisasterOk y'all knoooow I love an acronym but I really did think that "Deadly Deep Diving Disaster" was the most apropos description for this episode!As most of you know, I'm currently in Denmark and am in a pretty rural location with very spotty internet, so I'm currently at a coffee shop with wifi to get you your goodies (aka episodes lol)! And... what's kind of funny is that this episode is co-hosted again by Celi, but also by my Danish boyfriend, executive producer of the show and former diving instructor, Martin Soderhamn!In today's episode...2023-07-271h 17That's So Fcked UpOminous Oceans- Ep. 2: Terrifying Giant Squid AttacksHowdy sailors! This month, TSFU Presents: Ominous Oceans! Duh-nuh... duh-nuh.. duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh!! Ash and GURU level Patron, TSFU team member and generally amazing friend of the show, Celi Riojas, help you gain a fear of the ocean if you don't already have one. Happy Summer!This week, Ash and Celi talk about giant squids. Ash's found a whole new thing to fear in the ocean as she's now learned that giant squids are even more aggressive than sharks. The Humboldt Squid or "Rojo Diablo" can grow up to 14 ft and 700 lbs, with 24,000 razor sharp teeth, 8 tentacles...2023-07-1842 minThat's So Fcked UpOminous Oceans- Shark Week Bonus: New Smyrna BeachIn honor of the start of National Geographic’s annual Shark Week, this week on TSFU Presents: Ominous Oceans, we're bringing you a bonus episode about sharks since the rest of the season (shockingly, considering Ash's obsession) doesn't include any shark stories... but don't worry, we've got some insanely spooky sea stories lined up for you!Welcome to sunny New Smyrna Beach, Florida, better known as “the shark bite capital of the world.”Even though you’re ten times more likely to be bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach than anywhere else in the country...2023-07-1123 minThat's So Fcked UpOminous Oceans- Ep. 1: The Bermuda TriangleHowdy sailors! This month, TSFU Presents: Ominous Oceans! Duh-nuh... duh-nuh.. duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh!! Ash and GURU level Patron, TSFU team member and generally amazing friend of the show, Celi Riojas, help you gain a fear of the ocean if you don't already have one. Happy Summer!In their first episode, Ash and Celi talk about the infamous Bermuda Triangle. Considered one of the most notorious places on earth and haunted but not recognized on official maps, it is located in the Atlantic Ocean, off North America. More than 50 ships and 20 airplanes said to have disappeared in this...2023-07-0636 minThat's So Fcked UpAsh and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 7: OT VIII- The Final FrontierThis week Ash and Alex finally reach the long awaited OT VIII level! In this very special episode, L. Ron Hubbard claims to be Buddha and the Antichrist. He also says that Jesus was a pedo, and so many other insane things.Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to see all of the amazing guests he's had on! And as always, don't forget to subscribe to his channel, and like and comment on his videos! And if you haven't yet... please go rate and review us on...2023-06-291h 14That's So Fcked UpMLM Mayhem- Ep. 3: HerbalifeThis week Ash and Fallon conclude TSFU Presents: MLM Mayhem on one of the biggies, that recently paid out $12.5 in a class action lawsuit, Herbalife! We know it seems weird to end on "episode 3", but let's summarize who and what we learned about this month:An introduction to what MLMs areLuLaRoeAmwayBeachbody (and we'll have a bonus episode sometime in the near future where we talk with a former Beachbody "coach"/victim)and HerbalifeHerbalife... “Nutrition for your best life”! I feel like "best life" sure gets tossed around a lot in these pyramid scheme slogans, and literally almost no one is l...2023-06-271h 10That's So Fcked UpAsh and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 6: It's Not Me, It's XenuLast week on Ash and Alex Do Scientology, they went through up to OT Level II. Do you know what that means? Today is OTIII day!You down with OTIII? Ya, you know me! Just kidding, I'm not, because Scientology is bad. Like really bad, if you haven't caught on yet. But this is where we get to meet our homeboy Xenu, and start to suspect that ol' LRH was maybe tripping a little bit of balls when he wrote that sht.Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more...2023-06-2351 minThat's So Fcked UpAsh and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 5: Enlightenment, By Invitation OnlyThis week we hit Dianetics (no, it's not the text book or Bible of Scientology like Ash, and maybe you, though) up through OT (Operating Thetan) Level II. I know... what the hell did I just say, right?!But that means that TOMORROW you'll finally learn what happens at OT III and trust me y'all... this is what you have been waiting for. You can't gloss over this episode though because there is still some real juicy stuff to go over here!Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more...2023-06-2044 minThat's So Fcked UpTSFU Throwback: Ep. 75- American Terrorist: Ted Kaczynski, The UnabomberThis week we're going way back to November 2021... and the 1970's-1990's (yes, Ted went undetected for that long). If you haven't yet heard, Ted Kaczynski, a victim of MKUltra experiments and the man notoriously known as "the Unabomber" died by suicide on June 10, 2023. Ash and former co-host Cam, along with former audio engineer Evette, discuss the heinous government experiments known as MKUltra, which Ash and Cam believe turned Ted Kaczynski into the terrorist that he became.In the last episode, Ash regaled you with stories of the CIA's secret torture and brainwashing program, MKUltra, and we're going...2023-06-151h 19That's So Fcked UpPatreon Vault Release: Interview with FBI Special Agent and Forensic Psychologist Dr. Bryanna FoxThis is a Patreon Bonus episode, and has never before been released to the public. Enjoy! And make sure to check out our Patreon for alllll sorts of super neat stuff!"We're getting the band back together!" is how honorary TSFU member Dr. Bryanna Fox so affectionately referred to us doing this interview, back in November of 2021... and it's been way too long so hopefully we'll be seeing her again soon!Ash and former co-host Cam, and former audio engineer Evette, sat down with forensic psychologist, former FBI Special Agent, and now star of...2023-06-1555 minThat's So Fcked UpMLM Mayhem- Ep. 2: AmwayHey Huns! This month, TSFU Presents: MLM Mayhem! Ash and GURU level Patron, TSFU team member and generally amazing friend of the show, Fallon Morey, give you the low down on these predatory "businesses".This week, Ash and Fallon talk about the OG of MLMs. Amway. What do they sell? All kinds of bullshirt ranging from cleaning products to energy drinks to Evangelical Christianity. And of course the ultimate dream of financial freedom and living your best life as an IBO (Independent Business Operator). Hop in kids, this one's a wild ride!-Join us for...2023-06-131h 17That's So Fcked UpAsh and Alex Do Scientology- Breaking News: The Masterson Rundown... Danny Found Guilty!This week Ash and Alex take a break from their regular programming to talk about the landmark case that not only exposed many of Scientology's worst practices, but also brought justice to Danny Masterson's rape victims. He's been charged with TWO counts of forcible rape and will be spending a minimum of the next 30 years behind bars! It's an amazing week for all SA survivors!MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING... shit gets real.Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to see all of the amazing guests he's had on...2023-06-0859 minThat's So Fcked UpMLM Mayhem- Ep. 1: WTF is an MLM?Hey Huns! This month, TSFU Presents: MLM Mayhem! Ash and GURU level Patron, TSFU team member and generally amazing friend of the show, Fallon Morey, give you the low down on these predatory "businesses".In their first episode, the gals talk about just exactly what an MLM is... hint: it stands for multi-level marketing and it's a fancy term for a pyramid scheme. They also chat about some of the OG MLMs, pitfalls of being in one, scandals and true crime connections, and how MLMs are suuuper culty.-Join us for as little as $5 a...2023-06-071h 07That's So Fcked UpAsh and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 4: Your Reactive Mind Is All In Your HeadIn this week's episode Alex tells Ash about levels 0-4 on The Bridge, how the "auditing" process works, going clear and a lot more. And Ash explains the sunk cost fallacy!Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to see all of the amazing guests he's had on! And as always, don't forget to subscribe to his channel, and like and comment on his videos! And if you haven't yet... please go rate and review us on Apple (you can update old reviews so they come to the top again...2023-05-3147 minThat's So Fcked UpJonesin' for Jonestown- Ep. 4: Drinking the Flavor Aid and The MassacreThis week, Ash and Dawn of HILF: History I'd Like to Fuck, bring the saga of The People's Temple to an end with the infamous Jonestown Massacre.The gals wrap things up with Jones' continued spiral into drug addiction and madness, his start of the constant midnight ritual suicide "white night drills", Congressman Leo Ryan's arrival and the fateful day in which the US lost the most civilian lives prior to 9/11, in a mass killing and suicide.TW: consistent talk about suicide. Find Dawn from HILF: History I'd Like To Fck here:...2023-05-301h 09That's So Fcked UpAsh and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 3: Yelling at AshtraysThis week Apostate Alex brings Ash further up The Bridge to TOTAL Freedom and things get even nuttier... like, real nutty. But also, how good does total freedom sound?! And it's not expensive or torturous at all!Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to see all of the amazing guests he's had on! And as always, don't forget to subscribe to his channel, and like and comment on his videos! And if you haven't yet... please go rate and review us on Apple (you can update old...2023-05-241h 01That's So Fcked UpJonesin' for Jonestown- Ep. 3: The UnravellingAsh and Dawn Brody of the hilarious and insanely informative HILF: History I'd Like to Fuck podcast start to wrap up the Jonestown saga.The People's Temple members who go to Guyana first soon find out just how hard that jungle is to clear and how much effort and time it will take to grow crops to sustain the congregation. Meanwhile, back in California, Jones makes Jonestown out to be a paradise with propoganda videos that he ordered the members in Guyana to make. He also starts introducing a lot of talk about sacrifice and death at this...2023-05-231h 31That's So Fcked UpAsh and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 2: The Purification RundownIt's time for another edition of.... Ash and Alex Do Scientology! Ash again teams up with Apostate Alex, former Church of Scientology's Director of Public Book Sales in London, and current dope ass whistleblower and YouTuber, to dive deep into the mysterious world of the "Church" of Scientology. And get ready y'all, because we're coming at you every week!Alex takes Ash deeper into the insanity of his own experiences, soup cans that read your emotions, thetans... and then they start to climb The Bridge with the "Purification Rundown".Find Alex on his YouTube 2023-05-1855 minThat's So Fcked UpJonesin' for Jonestown- Ep. 2: The FollowingThis month, TSFU Presents: Jonesin' for Jonestown! Ash and Dawn Brody of the hilarious and insanely informative podcast HILF: History I'd Like to Fuck, take a hard look at how Jones' "church" began and the events that led up to its tragic end.Things get cultier, as they tend to do, when Jones starts encouraging followers to immerse themselves more fully by giving over their material wealth and possessions over to the church... as well as volunteer/work for free in their spare time. Jones begins to lose it and starts publicly beating people bloody during services. He...2023-05-171h 04That's So Fcked UpAsh and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 1: Intro to the MadnessOMG we are soooo excited to present TSFU's new segment, Ash and Alex Do Scientology!Ash is teaming up with Apostate Alex, former Church of Scientology's Director of Public Book Sales in London, and current dope ass whistleblower and YouTuber. As with the Bible, Ash knows nothing and Alex knows it all! Ummmm Skrillex is a Scientologist you guys! Who knew that?! Probably not us! In our first episode, we introduce Alex and talk about some of his experiences in the "church", we learn some fun facts, and tell you where we're going with this wild adventure!2023-05-1058 minThat's So Fcked UpJonesin' for Jonestown- Ep. 1: The "Happy" BeginningsThis month, TSFU Presents: Jonesin' for Jonestown! Ash and Dawn Brodey of the hilarious and insanely informative podcast HILF: History I'd Like to Fuck, take a hard look at how Jones' "church" began and the events that led up to its tragic end.In their first episode, Ash tells Dawn about the beginnings of The People's Temple (hint: it was originally called something much sillier), and how it looked really groovy and progressive at first! Ash talks about how she probably would have joined, and tries very hard, but unsuccessfully, to get Dawn to join the TSFU cult.2023-05-091h 21That's So Fcked UpEpisode 137- Serial Killer: John Christie aka “The Monster of Rillington Place"Ashley and Michelle do their last official episode together on serial killer John Christie! But we still have one more Emo Lyrics Or...? coming!Michelle is very missed but we're so excited to introduce you to our new co-host next week!Michelle tells Ash about John Christie, murderer of at least 8 people by strangulation, including his wife. He was an English serial killer and necrophile active in London in the '40s and '50s, also coined by the media as “The Rillington Place Strangler" and “The Milquetoast Murderer”.-Join us for as little...2023-04-151h 03That's So Fcked UpMurdaugh Mischief- Ep. 1: The Death of Mallory BeachIn this season, we're diving deep into the extremely powerful and mischievous (...and a little murderous) Murdaugh family of South Carolina.In our first episode, Ashley and Guru level Patron AND research assistant Emily Springer, dig into what started the Southern scandal that's had everyone talking for months. In February 2019, a very intoxicated 20 year old Paul Murdaugh was boating under the influence, at a high speed, acting erratically and refusing to let and of his other 5 friends aboard drive. Around 2:20 a.m. Paul crashed the boat into a bridge, injuring everyone on board... except Mallory, because she had...2023-04-1140 minThat's So Fcked UpBlack Dahlia Breakdown: Full Series- Part I: Episodes 1 & 2This season was A LOT. So many people, places, incidents, etc. to keep track of, especially over the course of a month. Here we've taken out the intros and outros from episodes 2, 3 and 4 so that you can just follow the story straight from start to finish. You didn't ask for it, but we think you'll really enjoy a re-telling in a more straight forward and easy to follow manner! The full four episodes were too long to upload together so we've split it into 2, easy to listen to in a row, episodes.This season was based on one...2023-04-051h 32That's So Fcked UpBlack Dahlia Breakdown: Full Series- Part II: Episodes 3 & 4This season was A LOT. Many people, places, incidents, etc. to keep track of, especially over the course of a month. Here we've taken out the intros and outros from episodes 2, 3 and 4 so that you can just follow the story straight from start to finish. You didn't ask for it, but we think you'll really enjoy a re-telling in a more straight forward and easy to follow manner! The full four episodes were too long to upload together so we've split it into 2, easy to listen to in a row, episodes.This season was based on one of...2023-04-052h 03That's So Fcked UpBonus Episode- Interview with Philip Fairbanks, Author of "Smash, Smash, Smash"While Ash looks for a new co-host, we'll be releasing some material that we had banked up! This interview was done on Instagram, so please excuse the poor audio quality, but the content is excellent!Ashley and former co-host Michelle talk with author, and personal confidant of Caleb McGillvary, aka "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker", about his book Smash, Smash, Smash: The True Story of Kai the Hitchhiker. Kai's story was intensely misrepresented in the smash (sorry y'all can't help a good pun) hit Netflix documentary, The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker.In our episode we tell the whole...2023-03-311h 00That's So Fcked UpBlack Dahlia Breakdown- Ep. 4: George and SurrealismIn their last episode, Ashley and Megan talk about George Hodel's obsession with the surrealist art movement, which seemingly dictated his values and how he lived his entire adult life. Mark Nelson, author of The Exquisite Corpse, described surrealism as “an interplay of irrationality, eroticism, and violence…recurring in a broad array of writings and art.” Those sound like excellent themes to live by!Trigger Warning: Generally explicit material.Special thanks to Rasha Pecoraro and Yvette Gentile for allowing us to tell their family's story. We respect the hell out of these incredible women.Find t...2023-03-2856 minThat's So Fcked UpEpisode 136- Cult: Branch Davidians aka Mass Murder at WacoAshley and Michelle discuss the tragedy in Waco, Texas in 1993.Ashley talks about the history of the Branch Davidians, how David Koresh became their leader and the incident at Ruby Ridge preceding the initial raid at the Branch Davidians' compound. She also talks about the events that unfolded over the historic 51 day siege and the extremely tragic end results. The government basically tortured a bunch of women and children to death, so trigger warning for that.-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We'd love to see you in our Discord...2023-03-231h 10That's So Fcked UpBlack Dahlia Breakdown- Ep. 2: George HodelNote: This episode was posted Tuesday 3/14, but we apparently accidentally set it to "private" sometime during the week. If you already listened to "Ep. 2: George Hodel" last week, please disregard this message. If you haven't yet listened to it, please listen to it before you listen to "Ep. 3: Tamar and Fauna Hodel", as much of episode 3 won't make sense without having listened to the second episode. This season is based on one of Ashley's favorite podcasts of all time, Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia. As the title explains, the...2023-03-2159 minThat's So Fcked UpBlack Dahlia Breakdown- Ep. 3: Tamar and Fauna HodelNote: We apparently accidentally set "Ep. 2: George Hodel" to "private" sometime last week. If you already listened to "Ep. 2: George Hodel" last week, please disregard this message. If you haven't yet listened to it, please listen to it before you listen to this episode, as much of it won't make sense without having listened to the second episode.In our second to last episode, Ashley and Megan talk about George Hodel's daughter Tamar and the legacy of pain that she left behind her after her father's treatment of her. We also talk about Tamar's first daughter, Fauna, who...2023-03-211h 18That's So Fcked UpBlack Dahlia Breakdown- Ep. 1: The Murder of Elizabeth ShortY'all... I legit have anxiety posting this episode. I was insanely excited about "Jarring Japan", but I think this is my favorite season yet. We've worked super hard on it so we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!This season is based on one of Ashley's favorite podcasts of all time, Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia. As the title explains, the podcast is about the murder of Elizabeth Short (aka "the Black Dahlia"), as well as the Hodel Family.In...2023-03-0742 minThat's So Fcked UpJarring Japan- Ep. 3: Fart Festivals and Pedo Sex DollsThis week, Ash is joined by award winning actor, writer and hilarious comedian Renée Percy as they talk about... well, mostly, sex and farts.The gals talk about some interesting and disturbing facts about the Japanese sex doll market, including the invention of child sex dolls and the future of sex robots. And are the infamous used school girl panty vending machines a thing of the past? They'll give you the down and dirty! Speaking of down and dirty, they'll also discuss the "Farts of the Beautiful Women" festival in Tokyo... and a couple of other fun f...2023-02-2153 minThat's So Fcked UpEp. 131- Love Hurts: Valentine's Day Horror StoriesHappy Valentine's/Hallmark Day, whichever you prefer!We have a very special guest co-host today, comedian Dawn Brody from the podcast HILF: History I'd Like To Fck. This holiday the gals bring you your own tales of dating, romance and love gone wrong. We got a toooon of submissions from Colorado, Denver in particular, so ladies- we are so sorry, and thank you for sharing your horror stories with us! Be safe out there everyone, love hurts.Find Dawn from HILF: History I'd Like To Fck here:https://www.dawnbrodey.com/Follow HILF: History...2023-02-141h 37That's So Fcked UpDevious Dolls- Ep. 4: AnnabelleToday Ash is joined by long time Guru and research assistant Celi Riojas as they wrap up the Devious Dolls season!Ash tells Celi about one of the word's most infamous dolls, Annabelle. But the real Annabelle isn't like the scary one in the Conjuring movies, she's just an innocent looking Raggedy Anne doll... with very sinister intentions.Ashley also denounces her love of Ed and Lorraine Warren after finding out that Ed was allegedly sleeping with a 15 year old while married to Lorraine (which she apparently knew about), and that he was physically abusive towards...2023-01-3045 minThat's So Fcked UpPatreon Vault Release: Ep. 34- Theory: The Ramseys Did It- JonBeńet Ramsey Part IMerry Christmas to those who celebrate! Here's a little early Christmas prezzie- a two parter, delivered in a very interesting way, from TWO whole years ago!Ashley and former co-host Cam cover the mysterious murder of JonBeńet Ramsey! Jeepers Creepers!In part one of this two part episode Cam presents the evidence which suggests that the Ramseys may have committed the murder, the evidence that has led to the infamous RDI (Ramseys Did It) theory. She will also briefly go over the family's history, and then dive into the timeline of events leading up t...2022-12-231h 16That's So Fcked UpPatreon Vault Release: Ep. 35- Theory: An Intruder Did It- JonBeńet Ramsey Part IIMerry Christmas to those who celebrate! Here's a little early Christmas prezzie- a two parter, delivered in a very interesting way, from TWO whole years ago!Ashley and former co-host Cam continue their coverage of the mysterious murder of JonBeńet Ramsey! Jeepers Creepers!In the second part of this two part episode Cam wraps up the RDI theory with some potential scenarios in which Burke may have done it. Ashley goes over several other possible suspects, and presents the evidence suggesting that it may have been an intruder, or intruders, that committed the m...2022-12-231h 07That's So Fcked UpGruesome Gals- Ep. 3: Murderer Katherine KnightIt's finally here! We're about 90% sure this episode was cursed because of all the technical difficulties we ran into with it and because this lady is straight evil, but here it is! Ash is again joined by the fabulous Megan Powell of Give Us Morgue for the second to last episode of Gruesome Gals!Katherine Knight is Australia's most infamous female murderer and for good reason. She got her dream job at a slaughterhouse at age 15. Men found her oddly irresistible, despite her being a vile person in general and horribly abusive to all of her partners as...2022-11-261h 02That's So Fcked UpGruesome Gals- Ep. 2: Diaper Astronaut Lisa NowakMegan Powell of Give Us Morgue joins Ash for another episode of Gruesome Gals!Lisa Nowak has sadly become known as "the Diaper Astronaut" because she just happened to wear diapers for a 900 mile drive to do.... we're not exactly sure what, to her ex-lover's new lover. But she also did amazing things for her time, as a woman, in the space travel arena. Listen as the gals discuss Lisa's fall from astronautical grace. Check out Megans's show wherever you listen to podcasts, check out her website giveusmorgue.com, and follow her on IG @giveusmorgue!2022-11-1544 minThat's So Fcked UpGruesome Gals- Ep. 1: Serial Rapist and Killer Karla HomolkaIn the first episode of That's So Fucked Up Presents: Gruesome Gals, creator and host of Give Us Morgue, Megan Powell, joins Ash as she tells the story of the female half of the Ken and Barbie Killers, Karla Homolka. And fun news, Megan will be joining Ash for this whole season, so you get to hear that sexy Irish accent for all of season 3!Karla Homolka is a serial rapist and killer who struck a plea deal with the Canadian Crown that is still known as "the deal with the devil". Karla is possibly worse than her "...2022-11-091h 01That's So Fcked UpPatreon Vault Release: Extreme Haunt- McKamey ManorThis was originally episode 21, and co-hosted with good ol' Cam. It's only available in the Patreon Vault now, but we wanted to give you a little Halloween treat and remind you of this insane episode while the season of spookiness is still upon us!Ashley goes over the history of haunted houses and how they've become more and more intense and well... extreme, over the years, while saying "super" a ridiculous amount of times. She also covers the infamous McKamey Manor. "The Manor", as it's affectionately called by owner Russ McKamey, is a "home haunt" in Russ' backyard...2022-10-2651 minThat's So Fcked UpColorado Carnage- Ep. 1: Serial Killer Ted BundyWelcome to That's So Fucked Up Presents! That's So Fucked Up Presents is a spin-off series of That's So Fucked Up, a podcast about cults murder and other generally fucked up stuff. In That's So Fucked Up Presents, each season is like a mini-series where we dive into a particular place or topic over the course of four episodes.In the first season, join your hostess with the mostest, Ashley, as she discusses four of Colorado's most notorious murders! This is That's So Fucked Up Presents: Colorado Carnage.In the premier episode of That's So Fucked...2022-09-051h 33That's So Fcked UpEpisode 47- Serial Killer: Jack the RipperAshley and Cam talk about history's most infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper. Jeepers Creepers!Cam goes over what it was like to live in London's East End in the late 1800s, and the notoriously harsh living conditions that forced many women to turn to sex work on the streets, for money to survive. She also covers the first two of the canonical five victims, Mary Ann Nichols and Annie Chapman. Ashley talks about the remaining three of the canonical five victims, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly. She also goes over potential suspects, and the mu...2021-04-021h 28That's So Fcked UpEpisode 43- Mass Murderer: Marcus Wesson, The Vampire King of FresnoAsh and Cam talk about The Vampire King of Fresno, Marcus Wesson. Jeepers Creepers!Ashley covers Marcus Wesson, who also called himself "Je Vam Marc Sus Pire", a mixture of Jesus, Marcus and Vampire. In 1974, Wesson married his girlfriend's daughter, Elizabeth, when she was just 15 years old. He had 10 children with her before she was 26, and over the following years he severely abused his family and kept them under his strict control. He fathered seven children with four of his nieces and daughters, before killing nine of his children and grandchildren in 2003.An enormous thank yo...2021-03-0557 minThat's So Fcked UpEpisode 40- Death Hotel: The Cecil Hotel and the Mysterious Death of Elisa LamAshley and Cam talk about the Cecil Hotel and the mysterious death of Elisa Lam. Jeepers Creepers!Cam covers the dark history of the Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, including several of the eerie murders and suicides that have taken place there, as well as some of its most infamous guests, such as serial killers Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger. Ashley goes over the mysterious death of Canadian student Elisa Lam, who went missing from the Cecil on January 31, 2013. One of the only leads that police had was video footage from the hotel elevator on the last ni...2021-02-121h 07That's So Fcked UpEpisode 39- Mysterious Death: The Stalking and Torture of Cindy JamesAshley and Cam talk about the mysterious death of Cindy James. Jeepers Creepers!In this week's episode, Cam covers the murder (or suicide) of Canadian nurse Cindy James. Cindy was stalked, harassed, threatened, and physically assaulted on multiple occasions, for seven years before she was found drugged, strangled with a black nylon, and hogtied near an abandoned house in 1989. Dead from an apparent overdose of morphine and Lorazepam, the RCMP said that it was an elaborate suicide; that the more than 100 instances that she reported over the years were lies she made up for attention.Like...2021-02-051h 10That's So Fcked UpEpisode 36- Cursed Movies: The Exorcist and Dementia 13Ashley and Cam wrap up season three with something a little less heavy, cursed movies! Jeepers Creepers!The gals talked about a lot of murder in December, so they wanted to end the season on a bit more of a fun note. Ashley covers one of the most cursed films of all time, the 1973 horror film The Exorcist. With a total of nine deaths during production, as well as several injuries and a heap of other problems, this movie has been surrounded by mystery and conspiracies since its release and remains one of the highest grossing horror films...2021-01-011h 15That's So Fcked UpEpisode 35- Theory: An Intruder Did it- JonBenét Ramsey Part IIMerry Christmas Eve and Happy Holidays Cultlings and Murderettes! Here's a special gift... part two a day early! Cool beans!Ashley and Cam continue their coverage of the mysterious murder of JonBeńet Ramsey! Jeepers Creepers!In the second part of this two part episode Cam wraps up the RDI theory with some potential scenarios in which Burke may have done it. Ashley goes over several other possible suspects, and presents the evidence suggesting that it may have been an intruder, or intruders, that committed the murder.Like what you're hearing? Consider j...2020-12-241h 07
That's So Fcked UpEpisode 34- Theory: The Ramseys Did It- JonBeńet Ramsey Part IAshley and Cam cover the mysterious murder of JonBeńet Ramsey! Jeepers Creepers!In part one of this two part episode Cam presents the evidence which suggests that the Ramseys may have committed the murder, the evidence that has led to the infamous RDI (Ramseys Did It) theory. She will also briefly go over the family's history, and then dive into the timeline of events leading up to, and immediately following, the discovery of JonBeńet's body.The gals then discuss possible scenarios in which someone in the family may have committed the murder, and what th...2020-12-181h 16That's So Fcked UpEpisode 33- Serial Killer: Ed Kemper, The Co-Ed KillerAsh and Cam finally cover the highly requested serial killer Ed Kemper! Jeepers Creepers!Cam goes over Ed's abusive childhood, including the basement he slept in as a kid, and how he killed his grandparents and wound up in a mental institution at 15. Ashley talks about the 8 women that Ed murdered from 1972-1973, including his own mother, as well as his life in prison narrating audiobooks, and assisting FBI Supervisory Special Agents John Douglas and Robert Ressler as they developed what is now known as offender profiling for the FBI Behavioral Science Unit.*Jason got to...2020-12-111h 22That's So Fcked UpEpisode 32- Escaped: Train Bomber Szilveszter Matuska and Family Annihilator Xavier Dupont de LigonnèsAshley and Cam talk about Hungarian train bomber Szilveszter Matuska and family annihilator Count Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, who both killed multiple people and got away! Jeepers Creepers!Cam tells the story of Szilveszter Matuska who blew up not one, but two trains in Europe in the 30s, killing 20-30 people, and injuring more than 120.Ashley covers French Count Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, who killed his wife, four children, and two dogs in 2011, before sending out letters to family and friends saying that the family was going into the witness protection program in the Un...2020-12-041h 04That's So Fcked UpEpisode 27- Killer Clowns: John Wayne Gacy and The Evil Clown Pandemic of 2016It's almost Halloween, so the gals talked about one of the creepiest things of all... Killer Clowns! Jeepers Creepers!Cam covers serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Gacy was a part time birthday party clown named "Pogo", and KFC franchise owner, who nicknamed himself "The Colonel". He was a full time psycho, who raped and murdered at least 33 young men in the 70's.Ashley goes over the history of when clowns became so scary, as well as the killer clown epidemics that have periodically sprung up since Gacy's reign of terror, leading to the killer clown pandemic...2020-10-301h 07That's So Fcked UpPATREON VAULT: Troubled Teen Industry- Circle of Hope Girls' Ranch with Amanda HouseholderAshley and Cam talk about abusive boarding "school" and ranch, Circle of Hope! Jeepers Creepers!Cam covers Independent Fundamental Baptist boarding schools, the "troubled teen" industry and Boyd Householder's jobs leading up to opening Circle of Hope. Ashley goes over the horrors that took place at Circle of Hope for 14 years, including the physical, mental, emotional and sexual abuse of hundreds of young girls.The gals had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Householder, daughter of owners Boyd and Stephanie Householder, and you'll get to hear some of that interview throughout the episode! They also discuss...2020-09-251h 08