The Jeff and Sam Show

On this week’s show, Jeff shares the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre. The Tulsa race massacre was a two-day-long white supremacist terrorist attack that took place in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, between May 31 and June 1, 1921.

Mobs of white residents - some of whom were deputized and armed by city officials - attacked Black residents and systematically destroyed homes, businesses, and institutions in what was known as “Black Wall Street.” The violence left Greenwood in ruins and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Black men, women, and children.

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To kick off the new year, Sam tells the fascinating and rebellious story of the Forty Elephants Gang—a notorious, all-female London crime syndicate that operated from the 1870s through the 1950s.

Based out of the Elephant & Castle area, the Forty Elephants were famous for their daring shoplifting operations targeting luxury goods. Led by powerful “Queens” like Alice Diamond (aka Diamond Annie) and later Lilian Rose Kendall (the Bobbed-Haired Bandit), the gang included key members such as Maggie Hill and the Partridge sisters.

They were known not just for crime, but for style, organization, and resili...

Join Jeff and Sam for a conversation to close out the year.

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On this week’s show, Jeff shares the heartbreaking and relentless story of Andre and Kalinka Bamberski. Kalinka was just 14 years old when she died under suspicious circumstances. What followed was not closure, but a 40-year fight for justice, as her father Andre refused to let her story be forgotten.

This episode is a powerful reminder of persistence, parental love, and the long road toward accountability.

⚠️Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault.

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Sam shares the powerful survival story of Randy Burke, a man who endured an unimaginable medical battle and kept his promise to make it home.
Jeff tells the incredible World War II story of the Night Witches, the daring all-female Soviet pilots who terrorized Nazi forces with stealth, skill, and relentless bravery under cover of darkness.

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Sam drags you straight into the chilling darkness of Dayton, Ohio’s 1992 Christmas murders — a holiday horror that tore through the city with ruthless violence.
Jeff pulls you in the opposite direction, into the courtroom, tracing the messy, chaotic life of Ernesto Miranda, the man whose arrest and trial accidentally reshaped American law forever.

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Jeff shares the gothic-Genesis story of Mary Shelley — how a cold, rainy summer inspired the terrifying beauty of Frankenstein. Sam delves into darkness with the chilling tale of Rosendo Rodriguez III, the “Suitcase Killer,” whose murders shocked a Texas town and left investigators piecing together a nightmare.

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For this Thanksgiving replay episode, Jeff and Sam revisit two unforgettable stories from the archives.

Jeff brings back the astonishing tale of Virginia Hall, the legendary one-legged spy who infiltrated Nazi-occupied France, built vast resistance networks, and repeatedly escaped capture. Her courage made her one of the most feared operatives of WWII — and one of the most decorated women in U.S. intelligence history.

Sam revisits the chilling and infamous case of Katherine Knight, the first Australian woman sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Known for her history of violence, obsession, and escalating brutality, Katherine Kn...

Sam shares the story of Lauren Huxley. Lauren Huxley was a victim of a violent attack in 1997, when she was abducted from her home in South Australia. After being held captive, she ultimately managed to escape, leading to a widespread manhunt for her assailant. Her courageous ordeal brought significant attention to issues of personal safety and the importance of support for victims of crime.

Jeff shares the story of British Airways Flight 5390. As the airplane flew over very busy British airspace on the way to Spain something terrifying happened. A windscreen panel that had not been properly i...

This week Sam shares the story of Lauren Huxley. Lauren  was a victim of a violent attack in 1997, when she was abducted from her home in South Australia. After being held captive, she ultimately managed to escape, leading to a widespread manhunt for her assailant. Her courageous ordeal brought significant attention to issues of personal safety and the importance of support for victims of crime.

Jeff shares the story of British Airways Flight 5390. As the airplane flew over very busy British airspace on the way to Spain something terrifying happened. A windscreen panel that had not been pr...

This week Jeff tells the story of Audie Murphy. Audie Murphy is widely considered the most decorated soldier in U.S. history, earning 24 decorations in World War II, including the Medal of Honor. Learn why he is remembered as a national hero and a significant figure in American military history. 

Sam shares the story of Hedy Lamarr,  an Austria-American actress and inventor. Lemarr gained fame in the 1930s and 1940s for her roles in Hollywood films, becoming one of the most glamourous women of her time.  Lamarr also invented a technology that is used today. Beautiful and bri...

Sam tells the extraordinary and badass redemption tale of Jeanne de Clisson, a woman betrayed and banished by her country who transformed her grief and fury into vengeance on the high seas. Once a noblewoman, Jeanne became a feared pirate known as The Lioness of Brittany — commanding her infamous Black Fleet to exact justice for her husband’s unjust and humiliating death.

Jeff then shares the harrowing survival story of Thad Phillips, the teenage boy who narrowly escaped the sadistic “Bonebreaker of Baraboo.” It’s a chilling but inspiring account of human endurance, courage, and the will to survive...

Jeff shares the chilling legend of Okiku’s Well — one of the most well-known horror stories in Japanese history and the inspiration behind the movie The Ring.

Sam then tells a tragic true crime story from Chicago — a Halloween night murder that began when a man thought someone stole his candy.

Jeff wraps things up with another campfire story, and the duo discusses the “rules” of horror movies and what makes them so timelessly terrifying.

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Jeff tells the story of the murders at Corpsewood Manor in Chattooga County, Georgia. It’s the nearly unbelievable tale of two gay men who moved to rural Georgia in the late 1970s to live a quiet, solitary life. But their dream of peace and isolation tragically backfires.

Dr. Scudder and Joey Odom become the victims of their own haunting story — one steeped in murder, satanic symbols, government LSD, societal judgment, fear of the “other,” failed escapism, and the destructive consequences of greed and misunderstanding.

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Sam shares a story about a desperately lonely teenage girl who unwittingly invites evil into her family’s home. This is the chilling tale of the Beckford Family Haunting — what they endured through the spring of 1974, and how America’s favorite demonologist duo, Ed & Lorraine Warren, helped defeat the demons.

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For spooky October, Jeff tells the story of the Ed Gein, The Butcher of Plainfield. Gein is known for his gruesome crimes in the 1950s, which included the murder of two women and exhumation of corpses of local cemeteries.

Some of his disturbing practices include using human skin and body parts to create clothing and household items. Gein's crimes shocked and horrified the nation but they also inspired Norman Bates in the 1960 movie Psycho, Leatherface in Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs. Find out why Ed Gein is a notorious figure in...

Jeff and Sam have an ADHD conversation and catch up. 

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This week Sam recounts the harrowing story of the Kurim case, a horrific child abuse scandal that emerged in the Czech Republic in 2007.
This gripping story unveiled a clandestine cult shrouded in manipulation and cruelty, as well as the shocking revelation of a 33-year-old woman who was ...hiding a secret.

The case first came to light in May 2007 when a man in Kurim inadvertently intercepted his neighbor's baby monitor signal. What he witnessed was nothing short of horrifying: unsettling images of a naked and bound young boy...

On today's catch up episode Jeff and Sam ask each other questions plus tell a couple of cute stories. Enjoy!

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Sam tells the story of the life and death of Zachary Bowen and Addie Hall. Jeff tells the wild story of Henry Heimlich and his Dr. Heimlich Maneuver -and some crazy stuff about him you didn't know. This man was wild

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Sam tells the story of the life and death of Zachary Bowen and Addie Hall. Jeff tells the wild story of Dr. Henry Heimlich and his Heimlich Maneuver - and his crazy stuff about him you probably never knew. This man was wild.

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Jeff and Sam catch up as Sam tells of her travels to Europe.

Jeff covers the story of Irena Sendler, a true heroine who saved 2,500 children from death camps during World War II. Working with the Polish underground, she smuggled children out of the Warsaw Ghetto and placed them with safe families, preserving their real identities in hidden records.

Sam tells the tragic story of Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis, whose murders shocked their community. Their case gained widespread attention after their remains were discovered in suitcases near a shoreline, a crime later explored in Netflix’s Worst Roommate Ever.

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Dean Corll was an American serial killer who operated in Texas during the early 1970s. Often referred to as the "Candy Man" due to his family's candy factory, Corll, along with two accomplices, was responsible for the abduction, torture, and murder of at least 28 young boys. Sam also touches on the story of John Wayne Gacy.

Jeff tells the legendary story of Cleveland's 1974 Ten Cent Beer Night. What could go wrong ... did. As the game progressed, the crowd became increasingly unruly, with many fans visibly intoxicated. Tensions escalated when a fight broke out on the field. The...

The story of Bernard Bouriscot and Shi Pei Pu is a fascinating and complex tale that revolves around themes of deception, identity, espionage and love. In the 1980s, French diplomat Bernard Bouriscot fell in love with Shi Pei Pu, a Chinese opera singer, while stationed in China. The relationship unfolded amidst cultural and political tensions, with Bouriscot finding out, over time, that Shi Pei Pu wasn't exactly the person Bouriscot thought.

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In 1994, Alison Botha was abducted at knife-point by two men outside her home in South Africa. Driven to a secluded nature reserve, she was raped, disemboweled, nearly decapitated, and left for dead. Against unimaginable odds, Alison survived this brutal attack. But survival was just the beginning—her journey for justice and healing became an inspiration to millions.

Now, decades later, there’s a major update in the case.

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Sam delves into the twisted and horrifying case of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo, infamously known as the “Ken and Barbie Killers.” Between 1990 and 1992, this outwardly glamorous couple abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered young girls—including Karla’s own sister—shattering communities and making headlines across Canada.

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In this special bonus episode, Jeff and Sam revisit two unforgettable stories from past episodes. Jeff shares the chaotic and unbelievable events of the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Marathon, widely considered the most absurd Olympic race in history. Sam brings back the heartbreaking and powerful story of Jyoti Singh, whose tragic death sparked outrage and led to nationwide protests and legal reform in India.

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This week, Jeff and Sam dive into two shocking cases. Sam shares the haunting story of Jennifer Carson, whose father was one-half of the infamous San Francisco Witch Killers, and how she’s come to terms with his terrifying legacy. Jeff covers the 1976 Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping, the largest mass kidnapping in American history, where 26 children and their bus driver were buried alive in a moving van.

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This week, Jeff shares the truly horrific and inspiring survival story of Ellen Halbert, a victim of a brutal attack in Austin, Texas, who turned her trauma into a life of advocacy and justice reform. Sam dives into the haunting tale of Elizabeth Báthory, the Hungarian countess often labeled as one of history’s most prolific female serial killers. Her legend involves the torture and murder of hundreds of young women between 1590 and 1610.

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This week, Jeff and Sam revisit the Previous Episode 44 about two incredible survival stories.

Jeff shares the story of Mary Vincent, who miraculously survived a violent attack while hitchhiking in 1978 and went on to become a powerful advocate and artist.

Sam tells the unbelievable tale of Aimo Koivunen, a Finnish soldier in WWII who survived extreme conditions after accidentally overdosing on meth.

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This week, Jeff tells the tragic story of the 1999 murders of JB Beasley and Tracie Hawlett in Ozark, Alabama—an unsolved case for decades that finally led to a conviction in 2023. Sam dives into the deeply disturbing case of Dean Corll, the infamous serial killer known as The Candyman, whose crimes haunted Houston in the early 1970s.

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This week, Sam dives into the haunted history of Printer’s Alley and the story of David Schulman, a beloved figure in Nashville’s vibrant nightlife. Meanwhile, Jeff shares the twisted and bizarre true story of Otto in the Attic—a secret lover hidden above the ceiling, a murder, and a magical vagina. You’ll laugh, gasp, and possibly need to lock your attic door.

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To end Gay pride month 2025, Sam tells the story of Sara Josephine Baker. Baker  was an American physician notable for making contributions to public health, especially in the immigrant communities of New York City. She also happed to be part of the Queer community.  Her fight against the damage that widespread urban poverty and ignorance caused to children, especially newborns, is perhaps her most lasting legacy. In 1917, she noted that babies born in the United States faced a higher mortality rate than soldiers fighting in WW1, drawing a great deal of attention to her cause.  She also is known for...

This week, Sam shares the story of Typhoid Mary, the first person in the United States identified as an asymptomatic carrier of the pathogen associated with typhoid fever. Jeff dives into the chilling case of Danny Rolling, also known as the Gainesville Ripper—a serial killer whose horrifying crimes inspired a massively popular horror film. True crime meets medical mystery in this haunting episode.

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This week, Jeff shares the story of Harvey Milk. Milk is a Queer icon. Milk was an American politician and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. 

Because of his tireless advocacy for all gay people Harvey Milk was assassinated in 1978.

 His story is unique and heroic. He is simply... a hero. 

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This week, Sam shares the story of Florence Nightingale—yes, that Florence Nightingale. The legendary nurse, statistician, and social reformer wasn't just ahead of her time in the medical world… she was also just a little bit gay. Celebrate Pride with us as we shed light on the softer, lesser-known parts of her incredible story. 🏳️‍🌈🩺

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Happy Pride!!!

Jeff shares the story of Alan Turing. Turing was a pioneering British mathematician and logician. Best known for his contributions to computer science and helping the allies win World War 2 against the Nazis. He was also gay so his story is less known because of this. Enjoy this dive into history for Pride.

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If you haven't heard part one (our previous episode) please check it out.

On May 14, 2015, three members of the Savopoulos family—Savvas, Amy, and their son Philip—as well as their housekeeper, Veralicia Figueroa, were killed at the Savopoulos home in Washington, D.C. The victims were held hostage for 22 hours, starting on May 13. Ten-year-old Philip was tortured in order to coerce $40,000 in cash from the family. The perpetrator(s) restrained them with duct tape before killing them, then set the house on fire. They all sustained blunt force trauma, and Philip was also stabbed.

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This week, in part one, Sam tells the story of the Pizza Crust Murders involving the Savopoulos family. They lived in an upper-middle-class suburban neighborhood in Washington, D.C., known as Woodley Park. The father, Sava; the mother, Amy; and their 10-year-old son, Phillip, along with the housekeeper, Vera, were held hostage for 22 hours and then violently murdered.

Who did it? Why the rage? Was it personal? Why that day? So many questions.

And remember, this is only part one. Tune in next week for part two.

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Jeff and Sam share a little happiness on this Monday. Enjoy.

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Sam won the coin toss and shared the incredible survival story of Michael Odom. Jeff tells the insane story of the death of George Washington... probably not the story you learned in history class. Enjoy.

Also, Jeff bought Sam a gift and Sam almost passed out.

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Jeff and Sam share a little happiness on this Monday. Enjoy.

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Jeff tells the infamous story of the Scottsboro Boys and how their case led to two landmark Supreme Court rulings. Sam shares the inspiring story of American hero Colonel Paris Davis.

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This Cinco de Mayo, Jeff and Sam serve up more than just good vibes. Jeff shares the story of two girls on a mission to spread happiness, while Sam tells a heartwarming tale of a newborn whose arrival brought healing to a family two decades after tragedy. Uplifting, emotional, and perfect for your Monday.

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Sam tells the story of the Cape Cod Vampire, Tony Costa, and Jeff tells the story of the 1917 Halifax Explosion — one of the most devastating man-made explosions prior to the atomic bomb.

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Jeff and Sam tell you how you can become the next pope and what the conclave is all about — including the tradition of the silver hammer!

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Sam tells the story of Lorena Bobbitt, whose name became a media frenzy in the 1990s and whose experience reveals deeper truths about domestic abuse and public perception.
Jeff tells the story of Harriet Tubman, the iconic abolitionist, Civil War scout, spy, and humanitarian whose bravery changed the course of American history.

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Happy Monday from Jeff and Sam. Enjoy some happy stories.

Jeff shares the heartwarming story of tennis legend Roger Federer keeping a five-year-old pinky promise to a young fan, showing us how kindness and follow-through can leave a lasting impact.
Sam shares an inspiring medical miracle—a woman gives birth after receiving a womb transplant from her sister, with pro bono help from a team of doctors.

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Jeff tells the heroic and riveting story of FedEx Flight 705.
Sam shares the horrifying story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.

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Jeff and Sam share a couple of happy stories to start your week off. Happy Monday.

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Sam tells the amazing survival story of Jennifer Holiday.
Jeff tells the story of the Lululemon Murder. Was someone really murdered over yoga pants?

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This week, Jeff and Sam bring you two incredible survival stories.

Jeff shares the story of Mary Vincent, who miraculously survived a violent attack while hitchhiking in 1978 and went on to become a powerful advocate and artist.

Sam tells the unbelievable tale of Aimo Koivunen, a Finnish soldier in WWII who survived extreme conditions after accidentally overdosing on meth.

Enjoy!

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This week, Jeff and Sam bring you the stories of two fearless women who took on the world in their own ways.

📖 Jeff tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist who survived an assassination attempt at age 15 and went on to become a global advocate for education and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate in history.

✊ Sam shares the story of Sister Megan Rice, an 82-year-old nun and activist who, along with two fellow protesters, broke into the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee in an act of civil disobedience against nuclear weapons. Their...

Let Jeff and Sam start your Monday off with a little happiness! This week, they share heartwarming stories that will remind you of the kindness and resilience in the world.

🎉 A man given just three years to live celebrates his 27th birthday in style
❤️ 20 volunteers perform CPR for 96 minutes to save a man's life
🏥 A beloved doctor was denied cancer treatment—so his patients came to the rescue

Enjoy these uplifting stories to start your week on a positive note!

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Jeff tells the horrifying story of Unit 731, a covert biological and chemical warfare research and development unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Notorious for its inhumane experiments on people, this dark chapter in history is often referred to as the "Asian Auschwitz."

Sam shares the inspiring story of Mildred Dresselhaus, a pioneering physicist and electrical engineer known for her groundbreaking research in carbon materials. Dubbed the "Queen of Carbon," her contributions revolutionized nanotechnology and paved the way for future advancements in science and engineering.

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Let Jeff and Sam start your work week off with a little happiness! They’re bringing you heartwarming stories to lift your spirits and remind you that good things are happening in the world.

🚑 A 3-year-old overcomes fear to save his great-grandmother’s life
💛 A community comes together to buy a car for a local hero

Start your Monday with a smile! 😊

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It's Women's History Month, and Sam and Jeff are sharing the stories of some seriously badass women.

Sam tells the story of Julie d’Aubigny, better known as Mademoiselle Maupin or La Maupin. A French opera singer with a tumultuous career and a flamboyant lifestyle, Julie was the subject of gossip, rumors, and colorful stories in her time, inspiring numerous fictional and semi-fictional portrayals.

Jeff tells the story of Virginia Hall, an American spy who worked with the United Kingdom's clandestine Special Operations Executive (SOE) and the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in France du...

Jeff and Sam decide that every once in a while, we all just need a little good news. They both share heartwarming stories. Enjoy.

"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
—Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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Sam tells the harrowing story of Frankie Silver, who was hanged on July 12, 1833, in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, for the axe murder of her husband, Charles Silver. She is believed to have been the first woman executed in North Carolina.

Jeff shares the survival story of Michael Malloy, nicknamed “Mike the Durable” or “Iron Mike,” a homeless Irishman from County Donegal who lived in New York City during the 1920s and 1930s. He survived multiple murder attempts by a group of five acquaintances who were attempting to collect on fraudulent life insurance policies.

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Jeff shares the story of Mr. Jones and The Third Wave.

The Third Wave was an experimental movement created by high school history teacher Ron Jones in 1967 to explain how the German population could have accepted the actions of the Nazi regime during the rise of the Third Reich and the Second World War.

While Jones taught his students about Nazi Germany during his senior-level Contemporary World History class, he found it difficult to explain how the German people could have accepted the actions of the Nazis. He decided to create a fictional social movement...

Sam and Jeff dedicate this episode to ER nurses, doctors, and techs. Jeff tells the harrowing survival story of ER nurse Susan Kuhnhausen. Sam shares the story of a poisoning at the Oregon State Psychiatric Hospital in the 1940s.

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Sam and Jeff share the life story of American writer James Baldwin.

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Sam shares the tragic story of James Bulger, a two-year-old boy whose abduction and murder in 1993 shook the UK and the world. Jeff tells the horrifying story of Daniel LaPlante, a man whose crimes escalated from stalking and home invasion to brutal murder.

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Jeff and Sam share the story of Claudette Colvin, a civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat to a white woman in Montgomery, Alabama, on March 2, 1955. Her act of defiance occurred nine months before Rosa Parks's similar act, making Claudette a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in the Civil Rights Movement.

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Jeff shares the tragic story of the murder of Hannah Cornelius from South Africa. Sam shares the survivor story of Judith Tebbutt.

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In honor of Black History Month, we bring you the story of Bessie Coleman—who is known for being the first African American female pilot. Brave Bessie became a pioneer and inspiration for women of color who demanded and deserved more.

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Jeff tells the story of the South Korean Sewol Ferry Disaster. Sam talks about how relationship violence took the lives of two University of North Carolina Wilmington students in 2004.

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In this week's Sticky Note, Jeff and Sam share the amazing story of Russian Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov.

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Sam tells the story of Stanislav Petrov, a Lieutenant Colonel of the Soviet Air Defense Forces who played a key role in the 1983 Soviet nuclear false alarm incident. Jeff shares the story of Mats Steen, a Norwegian video gamer who, unbeknownst to his parents, touched many, many lives.

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Jeff shares the recent and harrowing story of a French woman/warrior named Giselle Pelicot, and Sam recounts the chilling tale of Christopher Wilder, an Australian-American serial killer.

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Jeff and Sam invite Jeff's stepmom, Janet, to share one of her own survival stories while wearing yellow high heels. Jeff also tells the story of how Larry Walters took flight ... in a lawn chair.

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Jeff and Sam tell the story of the Christmas Massacre also known as The Lawson Family Murders.

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Sam shares the insane story of Omaima Nelson, and Jeff recounts the harrowing story of Ashley Reeves. Enjoy. Merry Christmas, and see you in 2025!

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In the 1970s a dead whale ended up on the beach in Oregon. They solved it. Or did they?

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Sam tells the story of the first FBI Agent to be murdered and Jeff celebrates AIDS Awareness Month by sharing Ryan White's story.

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On the streets of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, in the late 1970s, Anatoly Moskvin was 13 and walking home from school when a group of men in black suits stopped him.
They carried along a coffin and were en route to the funeral of an 11-year-old girl who had died. What happened afterwards set the course for Moskvin's morbid life.

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Jeff tells the horrible story of the explosion of the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. Sam tells a story about arsenic and death in Victorian England.

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On this sticky note Jeff and Sam try --- or attempt to try and explain the Butterfly Effect.

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Sam tells the story of the murder of Anne Marie Fahey. Jeff shares the story of the murder of Molly McLaren.

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Jeff shares the tragic story of the Hartford Circus Fire of 1944. Sam tells two stories about regular people becoming heroes. Enjoy!
Also Happy Birthday to Jeff’s sister Kim.

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Jeff and Sam share the story of the kidnapping of one month Peter Weinberger.

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Jeff tells the harrowing survival story of Mauro Prosperi lost in the Sahara Desert. Sam tells the story of Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) and Patty Hearst.

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Sam tells the legend of The Bunny Man and Jeff tells the story horrific story of David Fuller also known as The Monster In the Morgue.
Warning - This episode contains a story about murder, sexual assault and necrophilia. Proceed with caution and Happy Halloween.

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Sam and Jeff tell the story of the Salem Witch Trails. 

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Vampires, Zombies, and Werewolves. Oh my!!

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Jeff and Sam share the horrifying story one of the most famous exorcisms. It's a horrible one.

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Jeff shares the story of Ronald Clark O'Bryan and why he is knows as the original candy man. Then Sam and Jeff take turns telling spooky Halloween tales.  Thank you to Kim for the bracelets. 

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Jeff tells the tragic story of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the largest shark attack in history. Sam shares the story of a good luck charm gone wrong in city of Goiania, Brasil.

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Go down the rabbit hole and learn about things you never wanted to know hear things you can never hear. ***Explicit Content: This story includes graphic details of bestiality.***

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Sam shares the story of serial killer Samuel Little. Jeff shares the insane survival story of Scott Johnston and Sean Farmer and a fishing trip that went incredibly wrong.

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Jeff and Sam share the history of snake oil salesmen including the original snake oil salesman.

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Jeff shares the story of The Heist of The Century and Sam shares story of the small French town of Pont-Saint-Esprit gone mad.

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In this episode Jeff and Sam dive into the history of rabies, and rabies today. Including the story of the young woman who became the very first survivor or rabies.

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Jeff shares the story of the real life Lord of the Flies. Sam shares the story of the Monster of the Andies. Enjoy. Also, Jeff and Sam wish Ashley a very happy birthday!!!

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Sam and Jeff share the origin story of Advance Trauma Life Support in their own Sam and Jeff way.

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Sam shares the origin story of the Ballroom Culture we have today .
Jeff tells the story of the disappearance and murder of Sarah Everard.

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Jeff and Sam add to their sticky note collection a story about how bank robber named Cowboy Bob becomes an unlikely hero.

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At first Jeff and Sam ramble and ramble. Then Jeff tells the story of Oliver Sipple, the man who possible saved a President. He because a hero he never wanted to be. Sam tells the heartwrenching story of Jyoti Singh. Trigger warning including sexual assault.

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Jeff tells the wild story of the Pin Up Queen Bettie Page and Sam goes local with dark stories from around the area.

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