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The Roofman | Lived in Toys R Us for a Year
Episode 297
In the late 1990s, a man named Jeffrey Allen Manchester earned a strange nickname: the Roofman. His crime spree would go down as one of the most unus…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The True Story Behind Moneyball
Episode 296
When most people think of baseball legends, they imagine home runs, golden gloves, and towering trophies. But Billy Beane became a legend not because…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Theo Albrecht | How Aldi's Founder Got Kidnapped
Episode 295
In 1971, the unthinkable happened. Theo Albrecht was kidnapped outside his office in Germany. The crime was led by Heinz Joachim Ollenburg, a dishone…
5 months ago
Rafael Perez | The Time Aliens Possessed a Pilot
Episode 295
In 1976, a student pilot named Rafael Perez took off on what was supposed to be a simple solo flight from Mexico City. The plan was to circle a nearb…
5 months, 1 week ago
D.A.R.E | The Truth About Dare and Drugs
Episode 293
The 1980s and 1990s were filled with slogans warning kids to “just say no.” At the center of this effort was the Dare program, a nationwide campaign …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Shaggs | This Is the Worst Band Ever
Episode 292
Some stories in music history are stranger than fiction. The rise of The Shaggs is one of them. What started as a father’s obsession with a palm read…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Lies About Balloonfest '86
Episode 287
In 1986, Cleveland made history with a bold and colorful idea. Organizers set out to release more balloons than anyone had ever attempted before. The…
6 months ago
Ike Herschkopf | His Therapist Took His House
Episode 286
In the early 1980s, Marty Markowitz turned to psychiatrist Ike Herschkopf for help. Marty struggled with panic attacks and decision-making. At first,…
6 months, 1 week ago
Lou Pearlman | He SCAMMED the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC
Episode 289
Lou Pearlman was one of the most influential and controversial figures in the pop music industry. His story begins far from the stage lights, but it …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Yellow Deli | The Truth About the Yellow Deli Cult
Episode 288
The Yellow Deli looks like a cozy sandwich shop at first glance. Its handmade wood furniture, rustic décor, and warm teas attract students, travelers…
6 months, 2 weeks ago