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Murder CoasterEpisode 107: The Tragic Death of Two Spirit Fred Martinez
Fred Matinez was a Navajo teenager who identified as a traditional nádleehi, one born as a male but whose gender is fluid and often functions in the role of a woman. Because of this entwining of male and female spirits, the term “two spirit” is often used as well by indigenous LGBTQ+ peoples.
On June 16, 2001 Fred Martinez was brutally murdered, just a quarter of a mile from his home, becoming one of the youngest victims of a hate crime in modern history.
This is his story.
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Murder CoasterBONUS: CULT FOLLOWING an interview with J.W. OckerWe are thrilled to have Edgar Award Winning author and weird history expert J.W. Oker on the show to discuss his newest book Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations―and Take Over Our Lives an insightful yet quirky and often times amusing look at thirty different cults, from heavy hitters like the Manson Family, Jim Jones and Aum Shinrikyo, to lesser known groups you may have never heard of like the Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven and the John Frum Cargo Cult.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 106: Wayne Nance the Missoula MaulerWayne Nance, the Missoula Mauler, was a serial killer, wannabe sorcerer and bumbling occultist who found Wild West justice in the Rocky Mountains of Montana.
Hear the horrible tale of the Missoula Mauler today on Murder Coaster.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 105: The Satanic Panic and Tommy SullivanToday we cover a crime so horrific, horrible and brutal, and committed by such a young offender, a boy only fourteen years old, that many believed it had to have been of supernatural means, and to this day it is cited as definitive proof of demonic possession.
Ladies and gentleman, we present the story of Thomas Sullivan Junior and the Satanic Panic.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 104: Jenelle Potter and the Facebook MurdersInternet bullying, cat fishing, cyber-sex, myspace, Facebook, CIA assassins and cold-blooded murder.
Ladies and gentlemen, this week we have one of the strangest and most unbelievable cases you probably never heard of: the story of Jenelle Potter and the Facebook murders, a tale of loneliness and group psychosis taken to extraordinary levels of madness.
Step right up, step right up, and hear all about it.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 103: Lil Devil Christa Pike the Youngest Woman on Death RowChrista Pike is the youngest woman ever put on death row in the United States.
She was a wannabe devil worshipper, who, with her boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp, carved a pentagram into fellow Job Corps student Colleen Slemmer’s chest before caving her head in with a rock in a sacrifice to the devil.
She has been called evil and a monster, but in many ways she was just what she looked like: a traumatized and lost little girl.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 102: THE LEAF KILLER Matthew HoffmanWhat comes to mind when you hear the term "tree-hugger"? Most likely a hippie free-spirit and lover of nature, not a deranged psychopathic killer, but that is what we have today.
Matthew Hoffman was obsessed with trees and leaves, spending his days perched on a branch in a tree, and his nights sleeping in piles of leaves he brought into his house, to the point where it is said to have become a bizarre sexual fetish that festered in his mind, a condition known as dendrophilia.
What blood was to Richard Ra...2025-05-141h 18
Murder CoasterEpisode 101: The Killer Jerry Lee Lewis Part TwoWelcome back to Part Two of the Killer: Jerry Lee Lewis.
Jerry Lee Lewis was a scorching ball of fire, an unstoppable force of nature, dripping with musical talent, whose music is beloved around the world, but he was also an out-of-control sociopath, a liar and thief, an incestuous drug addled madman, a bigamist and absentee father, a tax cheat, a violent and cruel drunk and quite possibly a murderer. This, is his story.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 100: THE KILLER Jerry Lee Lewis Part OneJerry Lee Lewis was the original wild man of rock and roll, known as the Killer, and many people believe the Killer may have in fact have murdered his fifth wife. Some think he may have had something to do with his fourth wife’s mysterious death as well.
Today we bring you the most rock and roll story ever told, the crimes, mayhem, mad music and mysterious deaths involving the Killer: Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 99: Zack and AddieApprochez, mon sha, today the Murder Coaster will be taking a ride down south, to New Orleans, Louisiana, the city that care forgot, for a brutal and disturbing love story like no other, the tale of Zach and Addie.
Addie Hall and Zachary Bowen, wild French Quarter bartenders, found love in the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. And then the unthinkable happened.
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Murder CoasterBONUS: Interview with TONGUES OF DECEPTION author Harry ReedLadies and gentlemen, we are thrilled to have Harry H. Reed on the show to discuss his book TONGUES OF DECEPTION, the story of the 1933 human sacrifice of Lucinda Mills by her son John during a backwoods Pentecostal revival outside Tomahawk Kentucky.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 98: The Cult of Unknown TonguesBefore there was Jim Jones, before there was Charlie Manson, there was John Mills and the Cult of Unknown Tongues.
On February 8, 1933, after a ten-day long Pentecostal revival, John Mills sacrificed his own mother in a religious ceremony.
The craziest cult murder you never heard of! Complete with religious fanatics talking in tongues, handling live rattlesnakes and drinking poison!!
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and hear all about it!!
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In Cahoots w/ Corey & CarmenEpisode 75: "Boiled Like a Lobster" w/ Derek HumphreyDoing shows in the sticks, shows where everyone is stoned, acting gigs at Fox News oh my! @humpderek has done it all, what could he do next? Turn into an educational Big Foot??
Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and give ya girl a little view
Email the show incahootscc@gmail.com, and follow us @InCahootsPodcast , @humpderek , @CoreyTComedy & @carmenlagalacomedy on all social media. Don't forget to Like, Rate, Subscribe, and Share the pod!
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Murder CoasterEpisode 97: The Clown, the Candyman and Delta ProjectToday we will be uncovering the horrible connections between John Wayne Gacy, the Killer Clown, and Dean Corll, the Candy Man, namely the Delta Project, a disturbing network that went by many names, including the Odyssey Foundation and The Hermes Organization.
The Delta Project, run by John David Noman and Phillip Paske, was like a diseased and wretched octopus reaching out its tentacles across the world, destroying lives, and what you are about to hear today will shock you to your core, so be prepared.
The web of perversion, lies and co...2025-04-021h 08
Murder CoasterEpisode 96: John Wayne Gacy the Killer Clown Part TwoWelcome back to Part Two of our series on John Wayne Gacy, the killer clown. Today we discover the origins of Pogo the Clown and the horrifying rope trick.
Proceed with caution, listener discretion is advised.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 95: John Wayne Gacy the Killer Clown Part OneJohn Wayne Gacy, the killer clown, is one of the most infamous and terrifying of modern serial killers and supposedly the inspiration for Pennywise, the monster in Stephen King’s IT.
His horrifying crimes shocked the world, and today we bring you his story. Prepare yourselves for a dark journey into the savage mind of a text-book sexual psychopathic who showed no remorse for the 33 young men he tortured and strangled to death.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 94: The Candy Man Dean CorllPrepare yourselves for a descent into darkness as we cover one of the very first modern serial killers: the Candy Man, Dean Corll.
A sadist and sexual psychopath who lurked in the shadows of Houston Texas for years, abducting, torturing and killing, the most prolific killer in the United States at that time. A case made even darker by the strange underground ties he had with other sociopaths and killers, including John Wayne Gacy, the infamous killer clown.
Discretion is advised.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 93: The Granny Ripper Tamara Samsonova and Other Tales of Russian MadnessBehold! Five bizarre tales of Russian madness, mayhem, butchery, murder and cannibalism. Yes, a five-ring circus of terror presented for your auditory pleasures!
Act One: the bizarre story of Viktor Jasinski and Olga Zajac. A tale too wild to be true? We’ll let you decide.
Act Two: the tale of cannibal husband and wife Dmitry and Natalia Baksheevy. Just whose head was that served for Christmas Dinner?
Act Three: the sad and disturbing tale of Anatoly Moskvin the Russian Doll maker.
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Murder CoasterBONUS: The Pill Mill Killer an Interview with Author Philip EilWe are thrilled to have award-winning journalist Philip Eil on the show today to discuss his debut true crime book Prescription for Pain, the story of the Pill Mill Killer Paul Volkman.
Responsible for up to 34 deaths according to the DEA, this remorseless doctor, both an MD and PhD, was blinded by greed and in 2004 was the biggest purchaser and prescriber of Oxycodone in the nation, in the end he prescribed over 3 million pills, and ended up receiving four life sentences in prison.
PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN: How a Once Promising Doctor Became the “Pil...2025-03-0459 min
Murder CoasterEpisode 92: James Earl Ray and the Assassination of Martin Luther King Part TwoWelcome back to part two of the story of James Earl Ray and the assassination of Martin Luther King.
When we left you last, the intersection of these two men, one filled with hate and anger, the other with hope and love, came to be, in Memphis Tennessee.
And it is here in Memphis that we continue.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 91: James Earl Ray and the Assassination of Martin Luther King Part OneThe assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King in 1968 was one of the greatest of American tragedies, a truly horrific moment in time when a man of nonviolence and love, a man who’d fundamentally changed the world for the better, was gunned down before his 40th birthday.
Today we tell the tale of his killer, James Earl Ray, a sad and pathetic excuse of a man, as mysterious as he was confoundingly odd and sociopathic, his very motive up for debate and swollen with conspiracy theories, some of which have yet to be dis...2025-02-191h 39
Murder CoasterEpisode 90: Melinda Loveless and the Horrible Murder of Shanda SharerHappy Valentine's Day, ladies and gentlemen!
To celebrate we bring you one of the most disturbing and bizarre love stories in the history of true crime, a case exceptional because of both the sheer inhumanity, and the very, very young ages, of everyone involved in this horrendous and horrible love triangle.
It’s a tale Shakesperean in many ways, the young star-crossed lovers of Romeo and Juliet, followed by the blinding jealousy of Othello, and the bloodthirstiness of Tamora in Titus Andronicus, yet it’s a tale callously nineteen-nineties as well, indica...2025-02-121h 43
Murder CoasterEpisode 89: The Happy Face Killer Part TwoPart Two of the Happy Face Killer.
Today we see long-haul truck driver Keith Jesperson evolve into a full-blown serial killer, his murders rising in brutality and horror until he spins completely out of control.
Brace yourself for a savage tale, listener discretion advised.
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Murder CoasterBONUS: An Interview with HAPPY FACE A FAMILY OF MONSTERS author Nicole D. PhoenixWe are delighted to have author Nicole D. Phoenix on the show to discuss the chilling and disturbing books she wrote with the Happy Face Killer Keith Jesperson: HAPPY FACE: A Family of Monsters.
HAPPY FACE: A Family of Monsters is out now and available everywhere fine books are sold, including:
Amazon: Happy Face: A Family of Monsters (Straight from a Serial Killer): Phoenix, Nicole D., Jesperson, Keith H, Lestrange, Marie, Borowski, John: 9798894670232: Amazon.com: Books
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Murder CoasterEpisode 88: The Happy Face Killer: Keith Jesperson Part OneKeith Hunter Jesperson was a long-haul truck driver and serial killer who became known as the Happy Face Killer because of the graffiti he scrawled in bathroom stalls and the letters he wrote to the press in the early 1990s.
Join us as on a dark and sinister journey as we explore the life and times of this savage and terrifying monster.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 87: Isreal Keyes Part TwoWelcome back to Part Two of our series on Israel Keyes.
Today we cover his capture, the infamous FBI interviews, other potential crimes, his death and the mysterious clues he left behind.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 86: Israel Keyes Part OneThe FBI called Israel Keyes the most meticulous serial killer in American History.
Raised by survivalists deep in the forest, trained by the military, proficient with any number of weapons or tactical gear, he killed men, women, young, old, all chosen at random, most thousands of miles away from each other, using kill kits he’d buried years earlier full of guns, money, garrotes, ropes and zip ties, sometimes bringing along a camping stove he’d use to torture his victims.
Hear the bizarre and disturbing origin story of this terrifying monste...2025-01-151h 22
Murder CoasterEpisode 85: Edgar Allan Poe Part 4Welcome back to our fourth and final episode on the tragic life and mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe.
Today we plunge into the downward spiral of the poet’s mysterious death, exploring the many theories, dismissing those we can, and offering our own, never heard before explanation as well.
Thank you so much for taking this journey with us, we hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed producing it.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 84: Edgar Allan Poe Part 3Welcome back to Part 3 of the Tragic Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe.
Today we continue with Edgar living in Philadelphia with Virginia, his teenage cousin wife, and his Aunt Maria, during his most prolific time, when he became obsessed with true crime and began writing the world's first detective stories, Edgar becoming obsessed with the real-life murder of the Beautiful Cigar Girl: Mary Rodgers.
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Murder CoasterBONUS: Beneath the Poet's House an interview with cohost Christa Carmen about her new novel.Cohost Christa Carmen tells us about her newest novel and the brief and forlorn love affair between Edgar Allan Poe and poet Sarah Helen Whitman.
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Beneath the Poet’s House: Amazon.com: Beneath the Poet's House: A Thriller: 9781662513275: Carmen, Christa: Books
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Murder CoasterHOLIDAY BONUS: The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan PoeMerry Christmas everyone, please enjoy our rendition of THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH by Edgar Allan Poe.
Beneath the Poet’s House by Christa Carmen: Amazon.com: Beneath the Poet's House: A Thriller: 9781662513275: Carmen, Christa: Books
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Murder CoasterEpisode 83: Edgar Allan Poe Part 2Welcome back to Part 2 of the Tragic Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe, picking up right where we left off, with a wild and wily young Eddie entering West Point Military Academy where whacky hijinks would soon ensue.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 82: Edgar Allan Poe Part OneDearest listeners, we welcome you on our journey through the tragic life and mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe.
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Murder CoasterBONUS: The Raven and The Tell-Tale HeartMurder Coaster presents: THE RAVEN and THE TELL TALE HEART
Greetings dear listeners, we’re taking the week off, but didn’t want to leave you without some content for your listening pleasure.
So, in honor of Christa’s new novel Beneath the Poet’s House which is releasing on Tuesday and involves the story of Edgar Allan Poe, we have decided to give you a reading of some of Poe’s most iconic works. Enjoy!
Beneath the Poet’s House: Amazon.com: Beneath the Poet's House: A Thriller: 978...2024-12-0426 min
Murder CoasterEpisode 81: Grant Amato and Ady SweetSex, lies and family annihilation.
Grant Amato would do anything to continue his relationship with cam girl Ady Sweet. Anything. Including the cold-blooded murder of his entire family
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Murder CoasterEpisode 80: The Pappas Brothers and the Tragic Death of Lynette PhillipsBrothers Tas and Ben Pappas skyrocketed to the top of the skateboard world, ranked number one and two in the world, and embarked on a rockstar lifestyle of hard drugs, fast living and bitter feuds before plummeting to the bottom in a pit of addiction and murder.
Hear the whole wild, wild story this week on Murder Coaster!
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Murder CoasterEpisode 79: The Killing of Jesus Jeff and the Fall of the Emerald TriangleIn November of 2016 a group of workers on a pot farm in California’s infamous Emerald Triangle were plotting the murder of their boss Jeff Settler, also known as Jesus Jeff.
At the same exact time Proposition 64 was being passed by voters, legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and the outlaw culture of hippie cannabis farmers would never be the same.
Join us as we take a ride into the Emerald Triangle of Northern California with a tale of pot growing hippies gone terribly, terribly astray, leading to a horrible and shocking murd...2024-11-131h 11
Murder CoasterEpisode 78: Hunter S. Thompson and Lisl AumanWhat happens when a dead head hippie accidentally ends up in a stolen car full of guns driven by a Nazi skinhead and is then framed for the murder of a cop?
Legendary Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson steps in, of course, taking on the Denver Police Department and the State of Colorado in his last great crusade.
Hear all about it this week on Murder Coaster!
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Murder CoasterEpisode 77: Rod Ferrell and his Kentucky Teenage Vampire CultHappy Halloween and a Merry Samhain! It’s the pinnacle of Vampire October and today we bring you an incredibly creepy and sad tale of generation X. The story of lost teenagers searching for anything that would give life their lives meaning and purpose, who found vampires and murder.
This is the story of Roderick Justin Ferrell and his cult of Kentucky teenage vampires.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 76: John Crutchley the Vampire RapistIt’s vampire October and this week’s blood-sucking ghoul is one of the most terrifying killers you’ve ever heard of, a highly-intelligent, sexually-motivated monster with the genius level IQ of 168 who used syringes and surgical tubing to drain his victims of their blood, and used stealth and cunning to deceive law enforcement for decades before his shocking and scandalous down fall.
Strap in, for today we tell you the tale of the horrible and dreaded vampire rapist John Brenan Crutchley.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 75: Richard Chase the Sacramento VampireWelcome back, ladies and gentlemen, to Vampire October!
Today we explore the disturbing life and crimes of one of the most infamous real-life vampires, Richard Trenton Chase, the Vampire of Sacramento, uncovering the dark psychology behind his gruesome murders, his descent into madness, and the horrifying events that shocked the world.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 74: Peter Kurten the Vampire of DusseldorfThe most disturbingly horrifying and frightening tale you have ever heard, today we bring you the story of Peter Kürten: the Vampire of Düsseldorf.
It’s Vampire October and as Halloween approaches, we will be bringing you true tales of blood-drinking ghouls all month long.
Peter Kurten set the standard for what we know today as sexually-motivated serial killers, and his cruelty knew no bounds. He murdered with scissors, knives, hatchets, chisels and his own bare hands, attacking, women, men, children and animals in fits of literal vampiric blood lust.2024-10-091h 19
Murder CoasterBONUS: A History of the Vampire FilmWelcome, ladies and gentlemen to Vampire October!
All month long we will be bringing you tales of ghoulish blood drinking fiends, and to kick it off, we’re bringing you a bonus episode on the history of the vampire film!
And we are pleased to be joined today by long time friend of the show, Mark Conway from the Horror Movies and Shit podcast.
We’re going to start with the very first vampire film and go on right up to the very last, exploring the mythos, its eff...2024-10-032h 09
Murder CoasterEpisode 73: Elizabeth Bathory RevisitedThe legend of Countess Elizabeth Bathory has inspired countless horror movies and heavy metal bands. This enigmatic woman has come to be seen by modern culture as a vampiric monster obsessed with youth and beauty who bathed in the blood of virgin servant girls as a means of staying young.
Yet there is no historical record of this and these bizarre accusations came a hundred years after her death.
History does show us a cruel and sadistic widow who ruled her empire with an iron fist and delighted in the torture of her servants, yet...2024-09-181h 14
Murder CoasterEpisode 72: The Horrific Slaying of Elyse PahlerToday we cover the horrific slaying of Elyse Pahler, a beautiful girl sacrificed to the devil by the teenage death-metal band Hatred.
Strap in, ladies and gentlemen, and prepare for horrifying tale of heavy metal, devil worship, teenage angst run wild, and Satanic Sacrifice in Southern California.
It’s a post-modern mirror maze of Satanic Panic where life imitates art imitates life in a horrendous murder inspired by the movie THE RIVER’S EDGE that would go on to inspire the movie JENNIFER’S BODY.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 71: The Exorcism of Michael TaylorToday we cover the possession and exorcism of murderer Michael Taylor who was a devoted family man and mild-mannered, working-class Englishman before encountering a strange cult-like sect of the Anglican Church.
An utterly bizarre story of strange religious beliefs culminating in a murder so vicious and gory it left seasoned investigators vomiting and shaken to their core. Was it the demons of insanity, violence and murder that caused the horrible killing?
And we get into the tale of Derry Mainwaring Knight, the Satanic Swindler, who ran a scam ridding the world of...2024-09-041h 16
Murder CoasterEpisode 70: The Two Dr GilmersWhen Doctor Benjamin Gilmer started work at the Cane Creek Family Health Center he knew the previous doctor, Vincent Gilmer, had murdered his father, but he just thought it was an odd coincidence that they both shared the last name, something that folks would soon forget about.
Little did he know that he would soon find himself descending into a bizarre rabbit hole, one that began with fear, paranoia, and terror, then became a mission of hope and redemption.
Ladies and gentlemen, today we bring you an utterly bizarre and heart-wrenching ta...2024-08-281h 22
Murder CoasterBONUS: Murder Capital of the World author Emerson MurrayWe are thrilled to have Emerson Murray author of MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD: The Santa Cruz Community Looks Back at the John Linley Frazier, Herbert Mullin, and Edmund Kemper Murder Sprees of the Early 1970s on the show with us today!
MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD is a modern classic in true crime featuring unparalleled research into the history of Santa Cruz, California and the horrible murders committed by Edmund Kemper, John Frazier and Herbert Mullin, written by a Santa Cruz native.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 69: David Carpenter the Trailside KillerThe Trailside Killer. Welcome back to the finale of our series on Santa Cruz, California, Murder Capital of the World. Today we enter a new decade, the 1980s, as we cover a new killer stalking the redwood forests and beaches, David Joseph Carpenter.
David Carpenter held Northern California in a grip of fear, murdering and raping hikers exploring the forests, becoming known as the Trailside Killer.
Keep your hands and feet inside the ride as the Murder Coaster plunges back into Santa Cruz, California yet again with another terrifying tale of ca...2024-08-211h 32
Murder CoasterSIDESHOW ACT: Karen Greenlee the Sacramento NecrophiliacKaren Greenlee was an unapologetic necrophiliac who confessed to having sex with the bodies of up to forty dead young men, some at the funeral home where she worked, others in mortuaries she broke into at night.
On December 17, 1979 ,Karen became infamous after stealing a hearse and absconding with the corpse inside to feed her dark, sexual desires.
Hear the whole crazy story right here in the Murder Coaster sideshow tent!
And today Matthew is joined by long-time friend of the show Malformed Malcontent, as Christa is on...2024-08-1425 min
Murder CoasterEpisode 68: Edmund Kemper Part 2Welcome back to Part 2 of Edmund Kemper in our own going series on Santa Cruz California, Murder Capital of the World.
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Ed Kemper: Conversations with a Killer: The Shocking True Story of the Coed Killer by Dary Ma...2024-08-071h 20
Murder CoasterEpisode 67: Edmund Kemper Part OneToday we cover the big bad daddy of the Santa Cruz killers, and when we say big, we mean most literally, for he was a six-foot-nine, 285-pound giant of a man, but with the heart of a sad and lonely little boy, we are of course talking about Big Ed Kemper!
Edmund Kemper would be one of the first to define the modern serial killer, being studied by the FBI’s Robert Ressler who would later coin the actual term serial killer after extensive interviews with Ed, a necrophile and cannibal who killed with guns, kni...2024-07-311h 16
Murder CoasterEpisode 66: Herbert MullinWelcome back to Santa Cruz, California, Murder Capital of the world.
Today we delve into the life and crimes of serial killer Herbert Mullin, a deeply disturbed man who roamed the redwoods and beaches of Santa Cruz with voices in his head telling him he must kill in order to save California from an imminent earthquake, leaving thirteen corpses in his horrible wake.
Yes, step right, step right up, ladies and gentlemen and behold the gruesome and horrible tale of Herbert William Mullin!
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Murder CoasterEpisode 65: John Linley Frazier The Killer ProphetIn the early nineteen seventies the sleepy college town of Santa Cruz, California, previously famous for surfing and a boardwalk, was plunged into chaos when a mass killer and two separate serial killers began leaving corpses and body parts strewn throughout the beaches and redwoods, earning the town the monicker of The Murder Capital of the World.
Today we take a look at mass murderer John Linley Frazier, how psychosis and drugs abuse led a wannabe hippie on a crusade to save the earth to annihilate the family of an esteemed eye surgeon.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 64: The Interrogation of Jeffrey DahmerOn the night of his arrest Jeffrey Dahmer gave a rambling fourteen-hour confession, which we have turned into an audio dramatization, using both the actual interrogation transcripts as well as the memoir of Patrick Kennedy, the homicide detective who conducted the interview.
The Interrogation of Jeffrey Dahmer: A Play Told in Four Acts.
Starring:
Christa Carmen as Jeffrey Dahmer
Matthew Brockmeyer as Homicide Detective Patrick Kennedy
Bill Selby from the Crimes Killers Cults and Beer podcast as Homicide Detective Mike Dubis and Lieutenant Dav...2024-07-101h 04
Murder CoasterBONUS: The Incorruptibles An Interview with Author Dan SlaterWe are delighted to welcome author and journalist Dan Slatter, who is here to discuss his new book, The Incorruptibles.
This riveting work takes a deep dive into the Jewish criminal underworld of New York City in the 1910s, a realm teeming with gambling dens, prostitution, pickpockets, loan sharks, King Pimps and the Queen of Fences. It exposes a world of coke fiends, junkies, horse poisoners, the Yiddish Black Hand, and the seedy allure of sex, drugs, and ragtime music.
Amidst this vice and corruption, The Incorruptibles also highlights the brave me...2024-07-031h 11
Murder CoasterEpisode 63: Pee Wee Gaskins Part 2 The Final TruthEXTREME CONTENT WARNING!! We’re not kidding around here, folks, it gets extremely disturbing as we delve into the book FINAL TRUTH: The Autobiography of Mass Murderer/Serial Killer Donald 'Pee Wee' Gaskins, one of the most brutal and disgusting books ever put into print.
We will meticulously compare this book to both court records as well as the stories Pee Wee told to Professor James Beaty, sifting through the falsehoods and tall tales, seeking out nuggets of truth wherever we can.
Prepare yourself for a voyage into one of the most...2024-06-261h 16
Murder CoasterEpisode 62: Pee Wee Gaskins Part OnePEE WEE GASKINS, a name infamous in the annals of true crime.
He was called the meanest man in America, and the redneck Charles Manson. He drove a hearse and had his own graveyard where he’d dispose of victims, victims he’d poisoned, shot, stabbed, strangled, drowned bludgeoned, even using explosives to blow a man’s head off in the most unlikely of places. He killed men, he killed women, he even killed children, including a two-year-old infant.
At the end of his life he’d claim to be a sex crazed...2024-06-191h 02
Murder CoasterEpisode 61: Samuel Little Part 2In part two of our series on Samuel Little, the most prolific serial killer in American history, we detail how he was captured and brought to justice, then examine the wild story of his confessions, which includes a cast of larger-than-life characters like something out of a thriller novel.
First there’s LAPD detective Mitzy Roberts, a Southern California surfer girl turned crime fighter.
Then there’s writer and journalist Jillian Lauren who went from exotic dancer and escort to serial killer whisperer, using her charm, wit and intelligence to get Samuel...2024-06-1258 min
Licensed Poetics13. I’m Reading This Classic Novel so I Can Say I Have Read it ft. Joseph Hathaway-WilsonIn BFL's first episode since going solo, she delivers a personal message. Then, she and the guest Joe, a wonderful writer and journalist, delve into In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado, discussing perspective and narrative voice. Joe then shares his experience organising grassroots arts initiative like the live music and poetry hub Debaser Events. BFL dreams about being a historian.
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In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado2024-06-0953 min
Murder CoasterBONUS: BEHOLD THE MONSTER An Interview with author Jillian LaurenToday we are thrilled to have author, journalist and true crime legend Jillian Lauren with us.
For over two years Jillian Lauren interviewed murderer Samuel Little, developing a deep relationship with him, through which she was not only able to solve cold homicide cases, but also revealed Little to be the most prolific serial killer in American History, the FBI themselves now confirming over sixty murders.
For decades this monster, that Jillian bravely confronted, roamed the country, from coast to coast, seeking out marginalized women and strangling them to death, many of...2024-06-051h 06
Murder CoasterEpisode 60: Samuel Little the Most Prolific Serial Killer in American HistoryAmong all the notorious serial killers who dominated headlines in the 1970s and 1980s, none were as prolific and cunning as Samuel Little, infamously known as the "Choke and Stroke Killer.”
Similar to Joseph DeAngelo, the notorious Golden State Killer, Little continued his reign of terror well into old age, evading capture until the 2010s when advancements in DNA technology finally led to his apprehension.
However, unlike Joseph DeAngelo, Samuel Little's criminal activities were not entirely clandestine. He had been suspected and even arrested for numerous sexual assaults and murders over the years. The...2024-05-291h 04
Murder CoasterEpisode 59: Jason Moss the Teenage Serial Killer WhispererJason Moss was obsessed with serial killers as a teenager, and wrote letters to John Wayne Gacy, Richard Ramirez, Charlie Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer and Henry Lee Lucas, trying to deceive them into telling him their darkest secrets.
These interactions led him to incredibly dark places, both physically and mentally.
Physically, he found himself in the visiting room of death row with John Wayne Gacy, who abused and threatened to sexually assault the teenager.
Mentally he began to have horrible nightmares and suffer severe bouts of depression. After wri...2024-05-221h 35
Murder CoasterEpisode 58: The Death Cult of Antares de la LuzToday we unravel the harrowing tale of Antares de la Luz and his twisted cult of sex, death and drugs.
The fervent, hippie disciples of Antares de la Luz believed him to be a divine amalgamation of Buddha, Jesus, and Krishna, heralding the impending apocalypse, and when Antares decreed a human sacrifice to thwart evil's advance, his followers willingly offered up an innocent newborn child to be murdered.
A narrative so surreal and gut-wrenching it defies belief, yet it stands as a stark reality. Join us as we confront the unthinkable on...2024-05-151h 07
Murder CoasterBONUS: Howls from the Scene of The CrimeA discussion on the intersection of crime and horror with the editor and authors of the book HOWLS FROM THE SCENE OF THE CRIME A Crime Horror Anthology.
Christa and Matthew are joined by editor Jessica Peter, as well as authors Joseph Andre Thomas and Gwendlyn Kiste for a lively take on the nuances, similarities and differences of the horror and crime genres and the many ways the converge in this exciting new collection of stories.
HOWLS FROM THE SCENE OF THE CRIME:
Universal preorder: https://books2read.com/u/mK2...2024-05-121h 06
Murder CoasterEpisode 57: Leonard Lake and Charles Ng Part 2Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive into the life and crimes of the infamous Leonard Lake and Charles Ng, two of the most terrifying serial killers in the history of true crime. Listener discretion is advised.
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Murder CoasterEpisode 56: Leonard Lake and Charles NgLeonard Lake and Charles Ng are two of the most infamous and horrible names in all of true crime, the first to document their horrific deeds on video tape. The savagery and inhumanity of these two ex-Marines is soul shattering and evil beyond belief.
Today we document the life of Leonard Lake: his childhood in San Francisco, his time in Vietnam, his exploits as a hippie and pot grower on a commune in the redwoods of Mendocino County, how he used a unicorn goat at a Renaissance Festival to seduce a woman named Cricket, who’d b...2024-05-011h 18
Murder CoasterEpisode 55: The Papin Sisters and Other ActsStep right up, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our three-act sideshow tent! Come and hear three acts of true-crime carnage and terror, yes, three tales of murder and mayhem!
Hear the story that shocked France: the Papin Sisters, servant girls who brutally murdered and sexually mutilated their mistresses. Was it psychosis or class struggle? You be the judge!
Hear the tale of an evil clown, and the death of the clown king!
And, as our pièce de résistance, we present the elusive Satan Rock that Ed an...2024-04-2459 min
Murder CoasterEpisode 54: Wayne Adam Ford a Killer in the RedwoodsA KILLER IN THE REDWOODS.
On Monday, November 2, 1998 Wayne Adam Ford walked into the Eureka Sherriff’s Department in Humboldt County, California saying he didn’t want to hurt people anymore. In his pocket was a woman’s severed breast.
For years the community had lived in terror as body parts were found in waterways and beaches, and, working as a long haul truck driver, Wayne had left a string of victims across the state, just how many we’ll never know.
Join us as we delve into the li...2024-04-171h 19
Conspiracy ClearinghouseSuffer the Children: Pizzagate, Wayfair & the Seeds of QAnonEPISODE 106 | Suffer the Children: Pizzagate, Wayfair & the Seeds of QAnon
"Without a clear indication of the author's intent, it is difficult or impossible to tell the difference between an expression of sincere extremism and a parody of extremism."
In the world of the internet, this is known as Poe’s Law, and it’s especially applicable to the weird narrative Gordian Knot known as Pizzagate. The adage applies not just to how absurd some beliefs are, but also to the arguments made by people who hold these beliefs. First formulated in 2005 by Nathan Poe, it buil...2024-03-1359 min
Murder CoasterBONUS: An Interview with Author Christa CarmenHappy release day to THE DAUGHTERS OF BLOCK ISLAND and congratulations to cohost Christa Carmen!!
Christa tells us all about her love of Gothic horror and her new book THE DAUGHTERS OF BLOCK ISLAND.
It is a book filled with mystery, murder, intrigue, ghosts, red herrings, twists and turns, an underground labyrinth of dungeons and tunnels, and a haunted mansion, everything a Murder Coaster listener would want in a spooky and Gothic tale of crime and deception.
It’s already being lavished with praise.
Book List calls it...2023-12-0123 min
Murder CoasterEpisode 31: FANG and the tragic death of Dixie Lee CarneyPUNK ROCK. It was a battle cry for alienated and disaffected youth around the world. Outsider kids who wanted to go wild in a cruel world where they saw no future. The rejected, the misfits, banding together and causing chaos. And in many ways, no band reflected the anarchistic spirit of the hardcore punk movement better than Fang, from Berkley California.
Fang would become infamous for their hedonism and drug-fueled debauchery while writing legendary that songs would go on to be covered by Nirvana, Metallica, Green Day, Mud Honey and the Butthole Surfers, among many...2023-11-0858 min
Murder CoasterBONUS: Horror Writers on WerewolvesHorror writers on werewolves! From huge, mainstream, bestselling authors, to underground indie writers of extreme horror and splatter punk, we have curated an amazing collection of horror authors to give us their take on what the werewolf means to them.
The authors featured on today's episode are:
Richard Chizmar, New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Boogeyman and Gwendy’s Button Box, winner of two World Fantasy awards, four International Horror Guild Awards, and the Horror Writers Association Board of Trustees award.
Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times be...2023-10-2340 min
The Inner-View PodcastEpisode 16: Ft. Carmen TroyerEpisode Sponsor: Kara Troyer (0:51)Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=88188364About Carmen: (2:11)Rapid Fire Questions: (5:09)What is a skill, hobby, or interest that people might not know about you? (14:14)https://stringsconbrio.org/ticketsWhat is something that you’re passionate about? (22:10)Expert Ownership Book 📔: https://amzn.to/3Kg298lIs there something you’ve experienced in life that turned out different than what you expected? (27:14) Christian Pickup Lines💖: (32:33) What is a HUGE dream that you have?🚀🌌 (42:02)What ad...2023-03-251h 24
Back to Square OneLessons Learned - Season 1 FinaleAfter a 2 week hiatus, Derek and Carmen are back but for this season's finale episode. The best friends wrap up this era by looking back at the growth and emotional breakthroughs achieved in the last 21 episodes. Who were they before Back to Square One and how has the podcast changed them? What have they learn from this season's episodes? Derek and Carmen uses this episode to thank each other, their friends and supporters for embarking on this journey with them and they hope to see you all again in Season Two...to be continued.
...2022-06-0155 minBack to Square OneQuick Announcement : )We'll see you guys soon in a couple weeks! 2022-05-1800 minBack to Square OneMamma Mia!Welcome to Season 2 of Back to Square One! On this episode, Derek and Carmen attempt to feature their mothers as guests on the show. On this Mother's Day Special, Carmen talks about her struggle with body image and mom guilt as she enters the final trimester of pregnancy. Derek and Carmen discuss the underappreciated mother who does it all and the overpraised father who does the bare minimum. Finally, Derek recalls his need to leave home to be away from his unsupporting parents. Are your parents proud of you? What are some of the hardest things you’ve had to...2022-05-111h 03Back to Square OneWe Rolling 20 Deep... Issa MILESTONE!This week, Derek and Carmen wrap up the first 20 episodes dabbling in the MANY recurring topics in the history of Back to Square One. From Derek's situationships and broken upbringing to Carmen's hopes and dreams for her son as she enters into motherhood. In this episode, Derek contemplates the link between his search for and need to show affection and the absence of such affection in his childhood. Carmen and Derek compare Love Languages. Derek stresses his non-desire to have kids. Carmen and Derek discuss the future of Back to Square One with a special collaboration announcement at the...2022-05-041h 00Back to Square OneExpired Relationships, Communication, and Straddling Between RealitiesWelcome Back. What do you do when you know a relationship has expired but your heart just won't let go? What happens when you have a tendency to overthink but also have an inability to open up? I'm unhappy and struggling but, who will listen? This week Derek and Carmen dissect their friend's relationship woes. Carmen shares her identity crisis as she transitions into the new world of motherhood. Derek shares his recent hypotheses and therapeutic break-throughs. Am I truly happy and what happens when you get really good at faking it?
This episode...2022-04-2752 minBack to Square OneLooking for Love... Everything. Everywhere.Welcome back! It's been an eventful week for our Back to Square One hosts. While Carmen was recovering from COVID, Derek was on a mission to find the love of his life with help from the TikTok and Aritzia community. Derek updates us on the interesting events that transpired on his most recent dates. Derek and Carmen dissect Everything, Everywhere, All at Once (SPOILER ALERT!), a film that explores generational trauma and unconditional love while exploring sci-fi multiverses and parallel timelines, all in a comical and heartfelt way. You just gotta watch it to understand.
2022-04-2049 minBack to Square OneCity Livin' or Suburban Chillin'?This week on Back to Square One, Derek and Carmen talk about all things Downtown Toronto. Derek shares his recent encounter with some strange characters at a downtown McDonald's. While Derek reveals how moving downtown changed his life and his intentions to remain in the city, Carmen chats about her experience living downtown in her early 20's and why she chose to leave and move to the suburbs. What's the one major move that changed your life trajectory? What's your favourite big city memory? Derek uses this episode as an opportunity to reach out to the love of his...2022-04-1352 minBack to Square OneShootin' The Sh*tWhile Eden has been away on a 2 week bachelor and work trip, Carmen shares the fears and insecurities that crept up during her time home alone. Carmen reflects on her childhood and the difficulties her mom must have endured raising them without the help of her dad. Derek and Carmen discuss long-distance relationships and what couples must do to make it work. Derek talks about his fears of having to live with someone after so many years of solitude. The two discuss what happens when you get too comfortable in a relationship? How do you keep the spark alive...2022-04-0658 minBack to Square OneA Murder in Vancouver... is Love Truly Blind?... and Life UpdatesThis week on Back to Square One, Carmen talks about her recent trip to Vancouver where her and her friends witnessed a "murder". Derek and Carmen go on to discuss Netflix's popular reality show, Love is Blind. Is love truly blind? How important is emotional connection? Physical connection? The two discuss the importance having good role models of love early in life. Carmen wonders how the absence of her dad affected her perception of love and expectations in relationships. Derek finally updates us on the family dinner he had with his parents and brother after Yolo's death. At the...2022-03-301h 20Back to Square OneAre We The Toxic Ones??Are you toxic? How do you know if you're in a toxic relationship? If so, how do you get out of one? This week on Back to Square One, Derek and Carmen discuss the 25 toxic traits from Dr. Erin Eatough's article "Too Toxic! How to spot the traits in yourself and others". From lack of empathy for others to self-centredness and from being quick to anger to avoiding conflict, Carmen and Derek discuss the various traits to spot for in a toxic partner. What is "Gaslighting" exactly and how do you work on becoming self-aware of your own toxicity...2022-03-231h 16Back to Square OneLife & Death... and Everything In-BetweenAfter an extremely heavy episode last week, Derek organizes his thoughts and sits down with Carmen this week to talk about the steps he's taken to actively move on from his childhood trauma. Carmen and Derek share the ways in which they deal with their depressions and problems. They introduce their discord channel to everyone who feels alone and who are in search of a safe and supportive community to share their problems. Carmen and Derek share their thoughts on death, dying, life after death and dealing with grief. What happens after death? If you knew that your death...2022-03-161h 06Back to Square OneYou Only Live OnceThis episode is dedicated to Yolo, Derek's Labrador Retriever & Border Collie mix who passed in January the night of recording episode 11. Derek shares the events leading up to and following the heartbreaking news of Yolo's passing. Derek and Carmen recall earlier memories of Yolo and Derek speaks on what he has learned from being a dog owner. Despite undergoing the shared sorrow of Yolo's passing, Derek realizes the extent of the bond he shares with his family.
What are some surprising things you've learned if you've ever owned or raised a pet?
Wh...2022-03-091h 10Back to Square OneWe Talk Dating... Advice, Fails, and Everything In-BetweenThis week, Derek and Carmen share unsolicited dating tips and advice! They go over what they find attractive in the opposite sex and tricks on how to make yourself feel and look more confident. Derek and Carmen dive into what they learned from their own dating experiences and things they wish they had done differently in their previous relationships.
If you could go back in time, what would you tell your younger self when it comes to dating advice? When not dating, how do you find comfort in being alone?
**This episode is...2022-03-021h 06Back to Square OneThe Source of Ambition... and the Truth Behind Teeth?Welcome back! In episode 10, Derek and Carmen talk origin stories. Derek shares the details of how he pursued a less traditional career path - from music engineering and wedding photography to talent management and now, creating Schedule35. Derek discusses the “extra credits” theory which he believes to be the reason behind his risk-taking endeavours. Carmen shares how she stumbled into the misunderstood world of Dentistry. She reveals the uncommonly known reasons why Dentists are among those who are known to have the highest suicidal tendencies. The episode ends off with a little light-hearted fashion talk when Carmen compliments Derek's ever...2022-02-231h 14Back to Square OneLooking Through the HourglassThis week, Derek and Carmen go back in time and recount their earliest childhood memories. Derek tells the story of when someone stole his beloved red ball while living in government housing and growing up being terrified of his dad's explosive temper. Carmen describes an embarrassing memory of shopping with her mom and her first encounter with law enforcement at the tender age of six. Derek and Carmen describe their parents' relationships from their perspectives. Derek talks about the one time he thought his mom was finally going to leave her loveless marriage and Carmen discusses the effects her...2022-02-161h 10Back to Square OneWhat is Chemistry??Welcome back to another episode! This week on Back to Square One, Derek and Carmen talk all things chemistry. What is chemistry? How do you know when you have it with someone? Who do you wish you had chemistry with but don't? Is it more common to have chemistry with people who are of the same ethnicity because of similar upbringings and cultural understanding? Derek and Carmen go into the chemistry that exists between them and explore the chemistry that exists between them and other friends in their shared friend's circle.
** This episode is al...2022-02-0949 minBack to Square OneThe Rules of EngagementThis week, Derek and Carmen reacts to the TikTok comments of their two most controversial posts from episode 1. Can guy + girl best friends be truly platonic without exploring all doors? Why is it hard to keep people we vibe with in our lives despite things not working out romantically? Carmen discusses her insecurity of sharing her life with the world and dealing with negative comments. Derek and Carmen ponders whether they could still be friends with their exes, whether the "it" factor exists or not in relationships or whether they can develop over time, allowing friends to dig their...2022-02-0245 minBack to Square One*GASP* The Big NewsCarmen shares HUGE news! She's pregnant! Carmen retraces the emotional roller coaster of trying to conceive and her first thoughts after finding out. Derek is educated on the insecurities and rush that women suffer and feel, thanks to the ticking female biological clock and fertility concerns associated with age. Carmen gets emotional describing the devotion and passion she has to becoming the best mother she could be but also her fears of the inevitable change that a baby will have on her life. Uncle Derek talks about his reaction after hearing about the news and his future hopes for...2022-01-2650 minBack to Square OneA Story of SiblingsWelcome back! After last week's episode, where Derek reflects on his childhood and upbringing, he decides to reach out to his younger brother after a 6-year hiatus. Derek describes the reunion and confirms his previous assumptions about his family dynamics after talking with his brother. Carmen illustrates the relationship she had with her younger sister and the burdened role of being the older sibling growing up. The two debate the advantages of growing up with a sibling, while examining the benefits of being an only child.
PS. We're only 5 episodes in but we've both...2022-01-1942 minBack to Square OneA Broken BeginningIn this episode, Derek shares the intimate memories of his broken childhood and reflects on the family dynamics that made him who he is today. Derek admits his fear of commitment, his struggles with intimacy, and relationships overall as a result of the conditioning and lack of family and togetherness in his life.
** This episode is also sponsored by Schedule35 - your best microdosing source in North America. We've been huge advocates of the power of psilocybin and magic mushrooms for self-understanding and self-healing. If you guys are interested, feel free to use code...2022-01-121h 04Back to Square OneHappily Ever After...Welcome back! Carmen and Derek dig deep and retrace the steps on Carmen's journey with her husband, Eden. From long-time friends to now, life partners.
Carmen describes the ups and downs of the marriage to date by answering a series of hard questions posed by a curious Derek. Carmen talks about what really matters in marriage. They also discuss what almost broke her marriage, what saved it, and what her and her husband have learned so far through individual and couples therapy.
** This episode is also sponsored by Schedule35 - your best m...2022-01-0548 minBack to Square OneChange is The Only ConstantIn this episode, Derek and Carmen discuss the past, present and future of their friendship. Derek recounts moments in their friendship that made it difficult to remain close and discuss how friendships change when your bestie is dating one of your closest buddies. They talk about how the pandemic dug up past traumas and brought people closer together while tearing other relationships apart. Carmen confesses how all her friends having babies have changed her relationship with them and what the future has in store for her friendship with Derek as she plans to have a baby of her own...2021-12-2948 minBack to Square OneOpposite-sex BFF's, whaaat? A walk down memory lane of our origin story.Welcome to episode one of Back to Square One! Best Friends, Derek and Carmen take a walk down memory lane and revisit how they met and life growing up in the suburbs. Join them as they sit down and dissect whether opposite-sex besties can be 100% platonic and if so, how?
Carmen plans a big Christmas Party and Derek questions the guestlist as they argue whether invites should be based on history or relevance and discuss the drawbacks and benefits of being a part of a large, cliquey and asian friend circle.
** This ep...2021-12-2141 min
Welcome To The Winners Circle#8: Carmen Morgan - My Trainer CarmenOn Episode 8 of Welcome To The Winners Circle with Thai Ha and Derek Pang, we interview Carmen Morgan (IG: @mytrainercarmen) This lovely lady is absolutely crushing life. A former school teacher for five years, Carmen left this traditional career path to pursue her love of fitness. She now specializes in helping women online with her My Trainer Carmen App and at Boothcamp Gym in Nashville. An Onnit Academy and ACE Certified trainer, she is also a notable social media influencer with just under 600K followers on Instagram.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- Carmen’s mission
...2020-06-2452 min
Data Points7. Introducing InterSystems Reports (Carmen Logue)In this episode, we chat with product manager for analytics and AI, Carmen Logue. Carmen tells us all about the newly released InterSystems Reports, what functionality it provides, how it fits into the existing set of InterSystems products, and more.
For more information about Data Points, visit https://datapoints.intersystems.com.
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT:
Derek Robinson 00:00:01 Welcome to Data Points, a podcast by InterSystems Learning Services. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Links can be found at datapoints.intersystems.com. I'm Derek Robinson.
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Sharing Needles with Friends091 // Carmen Cirignano of Young StatuesIn this episode we talk to the fantastic Carmen Cirignano of Young Statues!2014-11-1700 min