Podcast Episodes

The Forest Child Who Couldn't Stop Hijacking Planes | Case File #229

Season 6 Episode 229

What happens when a teenager turns small-time theft into a nationwide manhunt? In this episode, we dive into the wild story of Colton Harris-Moore — better known as The Barefoot Bandit. From stolen p…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Mob Boss Who Pretended to Be Crazy For Decades | Case File #228

Season 6 Episode 228

Vincent “The Chin” Gigante was a crime boss infamous for two pretty stellar feats. One: sounding like a Dick Tracy villain. And two: feigning mental illness in order avoid prosecution for a lifetime …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Milli Vanilli Lip Sync Scandal | Case File #227

Season 6 Episode 227

Today we unravel one of the most infamous scandals in music history – the story of Milli Vanilli, the duo that rose to global stardom only to become the ultimate cautionary tale of pop culture. This …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Magazine That Killed the Comics Industry | Case File #226

Season 6 Episode 226

Who is Gareb Shamus? He’s the founder of Wizard Magazine, an influential resource of comic book news in the ‘90s that contributed to the comic speculation market and subsequent crash of that era. And…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Roar, the Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made | Case File #225

Season 6 Episode 225

What is Roar? It’s a 1981 movie starring Noel Marshall, Tippi Hedren, and Melanie Griffith about a family that gets attacked by dozens of big cats. However, the movie itself isn’t all that interestin…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

The Dolphin House Experiments | Case File #224

Season 6 Episode 224

The Dolphin House, the story of a flooded home, a scientist’s dream, and a dolphin named Peter who showed us all how important connection and *contact* can really be.

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Published on 4 months ago

The Chimpanzee That Saved the Today Show | Case File #223

Season 6 Episode 223

Who is J. Fred Muggs? He was the chimp co-host of The Today Show who helped save the show from an early cancellation, much to the dismay of his co-host, who went to ridiculous lengths to get Muggs ki…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Time Howard Stern Drove a Woman to Suicide | Case File #222

Season 6 Episode 222

While Howard Stern is now a reputable figure of pop culture, it’s easy to forget how truly shocking his ascent was. And in the case of his fame making feud, how dark it really was.

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Stupidest Scam Of All Time | Case File #221

Season 6 Episode 221

Who is Charles Ingram? He was a contestant on the British version of “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” who ended up winning the grand prize of one million pounds.. But he went home with nothing after …

Published on 5 months ago

The Ghost Hoax That Caused a Death | Case File #220

Season 6 Episode 220

What was Ghostwatch? It was a paranormal investigation broadcast on Halloween night by the BBC. Presented by highly renowned British journalists and famous TV personalities, this ninety minute specia…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago