Episode Details

A friendly shuttle ride and a “buy us a drink” deal shouldn’t end in horror, but sometimes the danger shows up wearing a smile. We start with our usual kitchen-table banter and a round of “what made us feel old,” then we pivot into a killer couple story that left us furious, sick, and desperate for people to hear the warning signs.

Pride Month is also front and center. We share resources for The Trevor Project and encourage donations, especially as funding gets cut for services that LGBTQ youth rely on. We also point you toward the Matthew Shepard Foundation and why its work against hate and violence still matters. If you’ve been looking for ways to support LGBTQ mental health and crisis intervention, this is a solid place to start.

Then we unpack the case of Erika and Benjamin “BJ” Seifert and the Ocean City, Maryland murders of Joshua Ford and Martha “Jeannie” Ford. We talk about obsession, drugs, escalation, and the red flags that stacked up fast: guns, reckless behavior, and a situation that went from party vibes to control and violence in minutes. We also get into how the investigation closed in, how the couple turned on each other, and why this story changes how we think about making “new friends” on vacation.

We cleanse the palate with our music pick, Chart Attack’s “Chop Suey” cover, then wrap with where to find us next. If you got something from this, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners find the show. 

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