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The RomCom RoundtableEpisode 14: Under the Tuscan Sun“Can you *69 Genovia?” Ciao a tutti! Our next review of the miniseries The RomCom Roundtable Goes to Italy is here! We’ve got a special guest! Today, Kelly joins the pod! Caitie and Kelly have been long-time friends since high school and went to college and grad together! In this episode, we talk about Under the Tuscan Sun. Kelly studied in Florence, and Under the Tuscan Sun is one of her favorite films. We had a great time chatting with Kelly about her time in Italy and the connection of the film to her time studying...
2025-12-092h 06
The Sit Down Stand Out ShowDon't Think it Ink It with Caitie BriannaThe phrase Don't Think it ink it was coined by Mark Victor Hansen the founder and co creator for the Chicken Soup for The Soul book series. Our guest Caitie Brianna has used her love of drawing and tattooing as the chicken soup for her soul for the last 15 years and is now opening up her first shop Bone and Lilly Tattoo in Knoxville, Tennessee in July. Hear Caitie's unique journey growing up in Virginia, living with undiagnosed Autism and ADHD for years, her influences in the industry such as her mentor Kate Cook, Jesse Smith, and Chris Núñez...
2024-07-1030 min
PremeditatedJennie Cyr, Jerilyn Towers, and Lynn Willette - The Murders of James HicksIn 1982, a young single mother, Jerilyn Towers, went missing after an evening spent at a local bar. When police started to question a man named James (Jimmy) Hicks who was thought to be involved, another missing woman's case came to light... and the crimes wouldn't stop then or there.
2023-06-221h 00PremeditatedLewis Lent - Jimmy Bernardo, Sarah Ann Wood, and Jamie LusherIn October 1990, Pittsfield, Massachusetts was a small, quiet town where everyone knew everyone, neighbors didn't lock their doors, and kids were free to bike and walk everywhere no matter the time of day. Within hours, that all changed with the disappearance of 12 year old Jimmy Bernardo. The weeks following the disappearance were heartbreaking, and when the perpetrator was finally captured 4 years later, the horrific details of his crimes and eventual plan came to light.
2023-05-041h 02PremeditatedThe Alligator Man - Joe BallIn the 1930s, a man named Joe Ball ruled Elmendorf, Texas. "Joe's Place" was a hoppin' spot- not just becuase beautiful women served beer and liquor, but because there was a giant alligator pit in the back where visitors were entertained by cruel alligator shows.
Over the course of a decade, patrons noticed many attractive female employees coming and going from the tavern, with little to no explanation when they left. Was Joe a man who liked to keep the workforce fresh and new, or could something more sinister be afoot?
2023-04-201h 03PremeditatedBertha Gifford - The Murderess MatronThe early 1900s in Missouri ("Missour-a", as Kate says) was a weird time. But nothing was quite as weird as Bertha Gifford. Between 1906 and 1928, Bertha portrayed herself as a helpful nurse, when in fact, she was poisoning her patients- including at least 17 men, women and children. Nobody was safe from her "tonics", but despite her best efforts, her cruel charades would end in 1928.
2023-04-061h 27PremeditatedThe Strange Disappearance of Brandon SwansonOn May 13, 2008, Brandon Swanson was celebrating the end of his spring semester with friends at parties in various small towns in rural Minnesota. Shortly after leaving a house party around midnight on May 14th, Brandon's car became stuck in a ditch, and he called his parents for help. What happened over the next several hours is confusing and has led to various theories over the years, but at the end of those theories, we are still left with a missing young man 15 years later.
2023-03-231h 13PremeditatedThe New Bedford Highway KillerIn 1988 and 1989, a maniac was hunting at-risk women in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Leaving a trail of horror in his wake, at the end of the spree, 9 women were dead, and 2 more were missing. Did this killer get caught? Stop on his own? Get imprisoned? Or move to Portugal and start his murdering spree all over?
2022-11-0746 minPremeditatedOlive and Burle BramhallIn August 1978, Olive and Burle Bramhall were settling in for the evening in their home near Seattle when their lives were cut short by a senseless act of violence. Nearly as bad as the crime itself is the complete and utter failure of the system meant to help and protect the mentally ill.
2022-10-311h 04PremeditatedStarved Rock Murders - Frances Murphy, Mildred Lindquist, and Lillian OettingIn March of 1960, Frances, Mildred and Lillian wanted a break from the hustle and bustle of Chicago housewife life, and slipped away for a gals weekend near the Illinois State Park of Starved Rock. Within moments of arriving at their hotel, the women disappeared, never to be seen alive again. This is another case of an investigation that was less than acceptable and a conviction that may have missed the mark.
2022-10-141h 05PremeditatedTetyana “Tanya” NikitinaOn January 29, 2010, Tanya Nikitina was just leaving her job as a preschool teacher, when shots were fired, and her life was cut short. Her ex mother-in-law was arrested for the murder, and the strange explanations for the killing have evolved over the years.
2022-09-3047 minPremeditatedLori Farmer, Michelle Guse, and Doris Milner - The Oklahoma Girl Scout MurdersJune 12, 1977 was a dark day at Camp Scott in Mayes County, Oklahoma. That night, while nestled safely in their tent on the first night of sleepaway Girl Scout camp, Lori Farmer, Michelle Guse, and Doris Milner were brutally assaulted and murdered. While the case has been closed- just in the last year- many questions still remain.
2022-09-231h 07PremeditatedThe Red Head Killer - Laura Fisher, Blanche Zimmerman, and Nancy BoyerThis week, we take a cross-country roadtrip from New Orleans to Chicago and then to Washington D.C., following Joseph Dunbar Medley, a man with a penchant for red headed women. After escaping prison in Michigan in November of 1944, Joseph Medley goes on a three month long killing and robbing spree, leaving three young women dead.
2022-09-0157 minPremeditatedEarle Nelson - The Gorilla Killer / The Dark StranglerBetween February 1926, and June, 1927, cities across North America were rocked by despicable slayings of mostly middle-aged land-ladies. In addition to being strangled, these women were sexually assaulted, and in some cases, mutilated. While he alluded police for over a year, Earle Nelson would finally get taken down by our wonderful neighbors to the north- the Canadian police.
Sources: Bestial by Harold Schechter
2022-08-1858 minPremeditatedHell’s Belle - Belle GunnessThis week, Caitie brings us a less obscure case, but one that has fascinated her for years. Belle Gunness was the OG Black Widow, having killed around 45 men, women and children in Illinois and Indiana. When you hear about her schemes, you will want to hop in your car and travel to the murder farm for the chance to uncover a watch, a package of dismembered body parts, or perhaps even a tooth!
Sources: Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter; In The Garden of Spite by Camilla Bruce; a...
2022-08-111h 09PremeditatedThe Servant Girl Annihilator Part 2 - Mary Ramey, Gracie Vance, Orange Washington, Susan Hancock and Eula PhillipsIn Part 2 of the Servant Girl Annihilator, Kate discusses the brutal murders of the final 5 victims. The mystery of whether they are all connected remains to this day, but the killings between New Years Eve 1884 and Christmas Eve 1885 will never be forgotten in Austin, Texas.
Sources: The Midnight Assassin, by Skip Hollandsworth Chilling Historical Crimes by Tim Huddleston
2022-08-0453 minPremeditatedThe Servant Girl Annihilator Part 1 - Mollie Smith, Eliza Shelly, and Irene CrossIn 1884 and 1885, Austin, Texas was rocked by a series of brutal slayings - most involving an axe - and all on young servant girls. In Episode 1, we focus on the murders of Mollie Smith, Eliza Shelly, and Irene Cross, all murdered at the hands of a deranged, barefooted creep in the middle of the night.
Sources:
The Midnight Assassin, by Skip Hollandsworth
Chilling Historical Crimes, by Tim Huddleston
2022-07-2153 minPremeditatedDon Miller Part 2 - Lisa and Randy GilbertIn part 2, Caitie focuses on a brutal attack in the middle of the day, which ultimately leads to the arrest of Don Miller. But, if you thought his arrest would be the last part of this saga, you would be very wrong!
Source: KILLING WOMEN: The True Story of Serial Killer Don Miller's Reign of Terror
2022-07-1456 minPremeditatedDon Miller Part 1 - Martha Sue Young, Marita Choquette, Wendy Bush, and Kristine Guske StuartThis week, Caitie brings us part one of a two part episode, where we head to Michigan to discuss the despicable life of Don Miller. In episode 1, we will discuss his four murder victims, Martha Sue Young, Marita Choquette, Wendy Bush, and Kristine Guske Stuart.
Source: KILLING WOMEN: The True Story of Serial Killer Don Miller's Reign of Terror by Rod Sadler
2022-07-071h 12PremeditatedThe Starkweather Fugate Murder SpreeIn November 1957, the city of Lincoln Nebraska became a target for a weeks long spree killing, which would ultimately leave 11 people dead, and a young couple on the run through Nebraska and eventually Wyoming.
2022-07-0159 minPremeditatedJoan CowardCaitie brings us another oldie this week, when we travel to Illinois in 1949. Joan Coward and her fiancé, Arthur Marino, were out on a late June evening, celebrating Joan's 17th Birthday. What happened next would be disputed, but it ends with Joan dead, and Arthur severely injured.
2022-06-231h 03
Paradox JukeboxPJS2 Ep. 21 Artist Interview: Lord GoldieLord Goldie is a Nashville, TN native who has been a part of the Hip-Hop scene since she was in high school. She began writing music in her teenage years and hasn’t looked back since then. She’s graced stages in Atlanta, New York, and Texas, but Nashville is home and she’s committed to helping the Hip-Hop scene regain some of the ground it has lost, and then some. Earlier in the year, she release a Hip-Hop/Country fusion track called “Sunday Funday”, which she feels was a step forward in bridging the gap between the two genres. Wi...
2022-06-2230 minPremeditatedThe Mathis FamilyIn the early morning hours of September 8, 1981, a Sheriff's Deputy near Mount Vernon, South Dakota, received a phone call from a frantic man stating his entire family had been killed. With a quick arrest came a sense of ease in the community. However, it would not last long.
Sources: South Dakota's Mathis Murders: Horror in the Heartland, by Noel Hamiel
2022-06-1654 minPremeditatedThe Brenizer FamilyThis week, we head to Wisconsin for a devastating case involving the truly unbelievable murder of an entire family. When a family of 5 disappears from a rural town in western Wisconsin, the remaining member of the family, 15-year-old Bruce, is the only one left to help police piece together the puzzle of what could have happened. With the discovery of a burned out vehicle, the mystery deepens- and the culprit and motive will have you shocked!
Also... MENARDS.
2022-06-091h 02PremeditatedMared Malarik and Karen FerrellIn January of 1970, West Virginia University Freshmen, Mared and Karen, went to a movie with friends, and after hitching a ride back to campus, were never seen again. This case brings you everything you look for in true crime: false confessions, repulsive suspects, and a questionable conviction.
2022-06-0249 min
Strange Animals PodcastEpisode 277: Rewilding ScotlandThis week is Caitie Sith and Dave’s episode! They want to learn about animals reintroduced to Scotland, especially the Highland wildcat!
The Scottish (or Highland) wildcat:
The Eurasian lynx:
The Eurasian beaver (with babies!):
The white-tailed eagle:
Reindeer in Scotland:
The pine marten:
Show transcript:
Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw.
This week is Caitie Sith and Dave’s episode, where we’ll learn abou...
2022-05-2320 minPremeditatedNancy TittertonOn Good Friday 1936, two upholsterers entered the 4th floor apartment of up and coming crime writer, Nancy Titterton. What they discovered was a crime scene that Nancy herself could not have fathomed. The real surprise in this case however, is how forensics - even back in 1936 - was able to nail the killer!
2022-05-1953 minPremeditatedLewis-Clark Valley Serial KillerThis week, Kate brings us to Northern Idaho and a series of unsolved murders and disappearances that occurred between 1979 and 1982 and are all mysteriously connected to a single suspect who has eluded authorities to this day.
2022-05-1241 minPremeditatedCarol ThompsonOn the morning of March 6, 1963, Ruth Nelson opened her door to find a battered, bloody woman on her doorstep. She soon realized that this woman was a beloved neighbor, Carol Thompson. That, however, would be the least surprising part of this story.
2022-05-051h 03PremeditatedDavid MeirhoferOn June 25, 1973, a seven year old girl went missing from the Montana campground where her family was vacationing. Somebody had slit open the back of their tent and snatched her from under their noses. None of them saw or heard anything. Susie Jaeger had vanished into thin air, plucked by a shadow.
Officials would soon discover that the man responsible was a well liked local who had been under their noses the whole time... and he was hiding some even darker secrets.
Sources:
ShadowMan: An Elusive Psycho Killer and th...
2022-04-281h 01PremeditatedBonnie Garland Part 2In part two of this two part episode, we will discuss Bonnie's murder, Richard's trial, and what surprising characters rallied in his defense. Make sure you listen to part 1 if this is your first time here!
Sources:
The Killing of Bonnie Garland by Willard Gaylin, MD
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/10/20/nyregion/jury-finds-convicted-killer-liable-for-damages-to-parents-of-victim.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1978/07/28/archives/herrin-given-maximum-jail-term-in-bludgeoning-death-in-scarsdale.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1978/06/08/archives/herrin-describes-bludgeoning-woman-sobbing-he-says-he-repeatedly.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1978/06/19/archives/new-jersey-pages-herrin-found-guilty-in-scarsdale-killing-he-is.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1978/06/02/archives/jury-in-slaying-of-bonnie-garland-hears-details-of-her-fatal.html
S...
2022-04-241h 02PremeditatedBonnie GarlandBonnie Garland had her entire life ahead of her when it was tragically cut short by a senseless and brutal slaying. Richard Herrin loved Bonnie, and if he could not have her, nobody else could.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/10/20/nyregion/jury-finds-convicted-killer-liable-for-damages-to-parents-of-victim.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1978/07/28/archives/herrin-given-maximum-jail-term-in-bludgeoning-death-in-scarsdale.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1978/06/08/archives/herrin-describes-bludgeoning-woman-sobbing-he-says-he-repeatedly.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1978/06/19/archives/new-jersey-pages-herrin-found-guilty-in-scarsdale-killing-he-is.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1978/06/02/archives/jury-in-slaying-of-bonnie-garland-hears-details-of-her-fatal.html
The Killing of Bonnie Garland by Willard Gaylin, MD
2022-04-211h 08Paradox JukeboxPJ Ep. 27 Artist Interview: Kate CosentinoKate Cosentino is a Kansa City native, currently now residing in Nashville, TN. Her love of Jazz guitar sparked her interest for vibey chords and melodies, but she's always been drawn to strong storytellers and their lyrics. Her music is a fascinating blend of both, and is guaranteed to make you snap your fingers and smile.
Kate Cosentino Links:
https://www.katecosentino.com/
linktr.ee/KateCosentino
Big Chick Energy Guitar Straps: http://www.bigchick.energy.com/
Music On The Move Studios Links:
www.musiconthemovestudios.com
https://ww...
2021-10-2748 min
Get Offset: a Music and Guitar PodcastLive from Nashville!What can bring Emily back to Nashville for the first time in four years (after living there for eight)? Summer NAMM! She met with some great folks, including:
-DeDe Heid from SWIM (Smart Women in Music) about their new initiative.
-Adam Roher from Let 'Em Hear about weather, changing Nashville
-Kevin Equitz from Equitz Guitars about scooters, their collaboration called the Ainsley, and moving to Nashville.
-Rick Patci (her husband) about cicadas and their favorite inside joke that has somehow survived
-Blake Wyland from The Tone Mob about wearing s...
2019-07-231h 38
What She Said!Nov 4, 2017 - Movember, The Symes, Van Piunno & more- Did you know that Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men, affecting 1 in 7 men across the nation? Patsy Telpner's husband ron was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010. She says it's important we encourage the men in our lives to get a prostate cancer screening, before it's too late. Learn more: https://ca.movember.com/mens-health/we-need-to-ask
- Meet Viviana Kohon, Namita Tandon-Walsh and Caitie Yue, the 3 powerhouses who turned what was once garbage incineration plant into The Symes, a new luxury event venue in Toronto. Learn more: https://www.thesymes.ca
- Movie/TV reviews with film...
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